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 15, 2016

 

 

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-33816   26-0287117

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

14624 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite #300, Scottsdale, Arizona   85254
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 903-7802

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions ( see General Instruction A.2.):

 

¨ 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))

 

 

 


Forward-Looking Statements

This current report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking” statements, including, without limitation, those that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Exchange Offer (as defined herein), the Term Loan Agreement (as defined herein) and other transactions contemplated by the Restructuring Support Agreement (as defined herein). These statements relate to future plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and are for illustrative purposes only. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “likely,” “will,” “could,” “estimate,” “may,” “potential,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements contained, or incorporated by reference, herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the filings of the Company (as defined herein) with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other factors discussed herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views as of the date of this current report on Form 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Second Lien Indenture

On April 15, 2016, in connection with the previously announced closing of its private exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”), Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Indenture, dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “Indenture”), among the Company, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“Wilmington”), as trustee and collateral agent (the “Trustee”), and the Guarantors party thereto, pursuant to which the Company issued $327,221,000 aggregate principal amount of its 12.5%/10.0% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). The 2021 Notes will mature on April 15, 2021. Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2016, and will be payable as follows: (i) interest payable on or before October 15, 2016, will be paid in kind by increasing the principal amount payable and due at maturity at an annual rate of 12.5%; (ii) interest payable after October 15, 2016, but on or before April 15, 2018, will be paid at an annual rate of 10.0% with 50% paid in kind and 50% paid in cash; and (iii) interest payable after April 15, 2018, will be paid in cash at an annual rate of 10.0% until maturity.

The 2021 Notes are secured by a second-priority lien on the same collateral as the Company’s existing revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) and the Term Loan described below, each which is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (collectively, the “Collateral”). The 2021 Notes rank equal in right of payment to all senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The 2021 Notes are guaranteed by the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee the obligations under the Credit Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement.

The Company may, at any time prior to April 15, 2017, redeem all or part of the 2021 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Notes redeemed, plus a defined make whole premium as provided in the Indenture and any accrued and unpaid interest on the date of redemption. On or after April 15, 2017, the Company may, at any time and from time to time, redeem all or part of the 2021 Notes at the redemption prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning April 15 of the years indicated, subject to the rights of holders of the 2021 Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date:

 

Year

   Percentage  

2017

     115

2018

     110


2019

     105

2020 and thereafter

     102.5

Until the later of (a) the interest payment date following which the Company will make 100% of the interest payments in cash and (b) the date certain holders of 2021 Notes as provided in the Indenture no longer own at least $70.0 million principal amount of 2021 Notes (such period, the “Non-Cash Pay Period”), the Company shall also be required to redeem the outstanding 2021 Notes upon the discharge of the obligations under the Term Loan Agreement and the Credit Agreement, in a principal amount equal to 100% of excess cash flow, if any, as provided in the Indenture or such lesser amount agreed to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 2021 Notes beneficially owned by the designated holders set forth in the Indenture.

The Indenture contains certain restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to: pay dividends or make distributions; repurchase equity; prepay certain indebtedness and make certain investments; incur additional indebtedness or issue certain equity interests; incur liens; merge or consolidate with another entity or sell assets; and enter into certain affiliate transactions. During the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will also be subject to additional restrictive covenants similar to those set forth in the Term Loan Agreement described below. The foregoing covenants are subject to various exceptions and limitations as provided in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains events of default, including certain cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions, customary for an agreement of its type.

As part of the Exchange Offer, the 2021 Notes were issued in exchange for equal principal amount of the Company’s 9.875% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”), which 2018 Notes were cancelled. The Exchange Offer was conducted in accordance with, and the 2021 Notes were issued in reliance upon, an exemption from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The foregoing description of the Indenture is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Indenture, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Indenture, a copy of which, including the form of the 2021 Notes and form of notation of guarantee of the 2021 Notes, is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1. On April 15, 2016, in connection with the 2021 Notes, the Company also entered into an Intercompany Subordination Agreement, among the Company, the other Obligors party thereto, and Wilmington, as collateral agent, a copy of which is attached here to a Exhibit 10.6.

Notes Security Agreements

On April 15, 2016, in connection with the security interest in the Collateral described above, the Company entered into (i) a Security Agreement, between the Company, the other Grantors party thereto and Wilmington, as collateral agent (the “Notes Security Agreement”), to grant the security interest in the Collateral to secure the obligations under the Indenture and the 2021 Notes, and (ii) a Trademark Security Agreement, between the Company and Wilmington, as collateral agent (the “Notes Trademark Security Agreement”), to grant a security interest in certain trademark collateral as provided therein to secure the obligations under the Indenture and the 2021 Notes. The foregoing description of the Notes Security Agreement and the Notes Trademark Security Agreement is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Notes Security Agreement and the Notes Trademark Security Agreement, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Notes Security Agreement and the Notes Trademark Security Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.5 and 10.7, respectively.

Term Loan Agreement

Concurrent with the closing of the Exchange Offer, the Company entered into a new Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, by and among Wilmington, as administrative agent (the “Term Loan Agent”), the lenders identified therein (the “Term Lenders”), and the Company, as borrower (the “Term Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which the Term Lenders provided


the Company with a $24.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan”). The proceeds of the Term Loan were applied to pay down a portion of the outstanding balance of the Credit Agreement and were reborrowed by the Company to fund the Company’s semi-annual interest payment on April 15, 2016 under the 2018 Notes and pay related transaction fees and expenses.

The Term Loan matures on April 15, 2018, at which time the Company must repay the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan, together with interest accrued and unpaid thereon. Interest on the Term Loan accrues at a rate of 13.0% per annum to be paid in kind by increasing the principal amount payable thereunder and due at maturity; however, if there is a Default (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement), the Term Loan Agent or the Term Lenders may increase the interest rate thereunder to 17.0% per annum. The Term Loan is secured by a first-priority lien on the Collateral and is guaranteed by the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee the obligations under the Credit Agreement and the 2021 Notes.

The Term Loan Agreement contains a minimum EBITDA financial maintenance covenant that will be tested monthly, which covenant is the same as the covenant under the Credit Agreement. The Term Loan Agreement also contains certain restrictive covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness; create liens and other encumbrances; make acquisitions and other investments; merge, dissolve, liquidate or consolidate; dispose of or transfer assets; make prepayments on certain indebtedness, including the 2021 Notes and the 2018 Notes; make distributions and other restricted payments; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; change the nature of the business; and make any material change in account treatment or reporting practices or change the Company’s fiscal year. The foregoing covenants are subject to various exceptions and limitations as provided in the Term Loan Agreement. The Term Loan Agreement also contains events of default, including certain cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions, customary for an agreement of its type.

The foregoing description of the Term Loan Agreement is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Term Loan Agreement, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Term Loan Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1. On April 15, 2016, in connection with the Term Loan Agreement, the Company also entered into an Intercompany Subordination Agreement, among the Company, the other Obligors party thereto, and the Term Loan Agent, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3.

Term Loan Security Agreements

On April 15, 2016, in connection with the security interest in the Collateral described above, the Company entered into (i) a Guaranty and Security Agreement, between the Company, the other Grantors party thereto, the Term Loan Agent, as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as collateral agent (the “Term Loan Security Agreement”), to grant the security interest in the Collateral to secure the obligations under the Term Loan Agreement, and (ii) a Trademark Security Agreement, between the Company and Wells Fargo, as collateral agent (the “Term Loan Trademark Security Agreement”), to grant a security interest in certain trademark collateral as provided therein to secure the obligations under the Term Loan Agreement. The foregoing description of the Term Loan Security Agreement and the Term Loan Trademark Security Agreement is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Term Loan Security Agreement and the Term Loan Trademark Security Agreement, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Term Loan Security Agreement and the Term Loan Trademark Security Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.2 and 10.4, respectively.

Intercreditor Agreements


On April 15, 2016, in connection with the Term Loan Agreement and the Credit Agreement, the Company acknowledged the terms and conditions under an Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement”), between Wells Fargo, as pari passu collateral agent, Wells Fargo, as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, and the Term Loan Agent, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement, to set forth the terms and conditions of the relationship between the lenders and the secured parties under the Term Loan Agreement and the Credit Agreement. On April 15, 2016, in connection with the Indenture and the 2021 Notes, the Term Loan Agreement and the Credit Agreement, the Company acknowledged the terms and conditions under an Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement”), between Wells Fargo, as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Agent, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement, and Wilmington, as collateral agent under the Indenture, to set forth the terms and conditions of the relationship between the lenders and the secured parties under the Term Loan Agreement, the Credit Agreement and the Indenture and the 2021 Notes.

The foregoing description of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement and the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement and the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement and the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 4.2 and 4.3, respectively.

Warrant Agreements

On April 15, 2016, in connection with the closing the Exchange Offer, the Company entered into a Warrant Agreement (Exchange) among the Company, Mark D. Johnsrud, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as warrant agent (the “Exchange Warrant Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Warrant Agreement, the warrants (the “Exchange Warrants”) entitle the holders to purchase approximately 10% of the Company’s outstanding common stock on a fully diluted basis (after taking into account the common stock issued as part of the Exchange Offer and the common stock to be issued to Mr. Johnsrud in exchange for the 2018 Notes held by his affiliate and to common stockholders, including Mr. Johnsrud, as part of a rights offering to be undertaken by the Company), subject to adjustments contained therein. The Exchange Warrants are exercisable at any time, from time to time, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share and expire on April 15, 2026. The Exchange Warrant Agreement contains provisions relating to, among other things, registration rights, preemptive rights, rights of first offer, tag-along rights, drag-along rights and redemption. As part of the Exchange Offer, the Exchange Warrants were issued to holders of 2018 Notes tendered in the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer was conducted in accordance with, and the Exchange Warrants were issued in reliance upon, an exemption from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act.

On April 15, 2016, in connection with the execution of the Term Loan Agreement, the Company entered into a Warrant Agreement (Term Loan) among the Company, Mr. Johnsrud, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as warrant agent (the “Term Loan Warrant Agreement”). Pursuant to the Term Loan Warrant Agreement, the warrants (the “Term Loan Warrants”) entitle holders to purchase approximately 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock on a fully diluted basis (after taking into account the common stock issued as part of the Exchange Offer and the common stock to be issued to Mr. Johnsrud in exchange for the 2018 Notes held by his affiliate and to common stockholders, including Mr. Johnsrud, as part of a rights offering to be undertaken by the Company), subject to adjustments contained therein. The Term Loan Warrants are exercisable at any time, from time to time, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share and expire on April 15, 2026. The Exchange Warrant Agreement contains provisions


relating to, among other things, registration rights, preemptive rights, rights of first offer, tag-along rights, drag-along rights and redemption. The Term Loan Warrant Agreement also provides the holders of the Term Loan Warrants, so long as they hold, together with their affiliates, at least 50% of the Term Loan Warrants and the Exchange Warrants, the right to designate one representative of such holders and their affiliates as a non-voting observer to the Company’s board of directors. As part of the Term Loan Agreement, the Term Loan Warrants were issued to the Term Lenders as a commitment fee for providing the Term Loan. The Term Loan Warrants were issued in reliance upon an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

The foregoing description of the Exchange Warrant Agreement and the Term Loan Warrant Agreement is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Exchange Warrant Agreement and the Term Loan Warrant Agreement, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Exchange Warrant Agreement and the Term Loan Warrant Agreement, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 4.4 and 4.5, respectively.

Credit Agreement Amendment

Concurrent with the closing of the Exchange Offer, the Company entered into a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”), dated as of April 15, 2016, by and among Wells Fargo, as agent, the Lenders party thereto, and the Company, as borrower. The Seventh Amendment further amends the Company’s Credit Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2014, as amended. Among other terms and conditions, the Seventh Amendment amends the Credit Agreement to: (i) require that the Company apply excess proceeds from asset sales to pay down the Credit Agreement; (ii) prohibit the Company from optionally prepaying or acquiring other indebtedness, making any payment on subordinated indebtedness, or amending certain agreements and documents; and (iii) amend certain definitions in the Credit Agreement.

The foregoing description of the Seventh Amendment is only a summary and does not purport to be a complete description of the terms and conditions under the Seventh Amendment, and such description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Seventh Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.8.

 

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 regarding the Term Loan Agreement and the Term Loan and the Indenture and the 2021 Notes is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

The information set forth in Item 1.01 under the subheading “Warrant Agreements” regarding the Exchange Warrants and the Term Loan Warrants is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02.

On April 15, 2016, in connection with the closing of the Exchange Offer, the Company issued $908,000 in shares of common stock to tendering holders of 2018 Notes who elected to convert such notes for equity (the “Equity Conversion”). The shares of common stock were issued at a conversion price per share of $0.32 (the “Conversion Price”), and resulted in the issuance of 2,837,500 shares of common stock. As part of the Exchange Offer, the Equity Conversion was conducted in accordance with,


and the common stock was issued in reliance upon, an exemption from registration under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

Escrow Agreement

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the previously disclosed Restructuring Support Agreement (the “Restructuring Support Agreement”), the Company will undertake an equity rights offering (the “Rights Offering”) in which each holder of the Company’s common stock will be granted subscription rights to purchase its pro rata share of $5.0 million of additional common stock at a 20% discount to the Conversion Price (the “Offering Price”). The Rights Offering will be fully backstopped by Mr. Johnsrud, pursuant to which Mr. Johnsrud will receive a backstop fee of 5% payable in the form of additional common stock of the Company issued at the Offering Price.

On April 15, 2016, Mr. Johnsrud, the Company, and U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association, as escrow agent (the “Escrow Agent”), entered into an Escrow Agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Johnsrud deposited $5.0 million (the “Escrow Funds”) to be held by the Escrow Agent for the purpose of securing Mr. Johnsrud’s backstop obligations under the Rights Offering in accordance with the Restructuring Support Agreement. Following the completion of the Rights Offering, the Escrow Agent will distribute the Escrow Funds to the Company, less the aggregate amount of gross proceeds raised, if any, from subscribing stockholders in the Rights Offering other than Mr. Johnsrud, which will be returned to Mr. Johnsrud by the Escrow Agent.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description

  4.1    Indenture, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, and the Guarantors party thereto
  4.2    Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, and the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement
  4.3    Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as collateral agent under the Indenture
  4.4    Warrant Agreement (Exchange), dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., Mark D. Johnsrud, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as warrant agent
  4.5    Warrant Agreement (Term Loan), dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., Mark D. Johnsrud, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC


Exhibit Number

  

Description

10.1    Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, by and among Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent, the lenders identified therein, and Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.
10.2    Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Grantors party thereto, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
10.3    Intercompany Subordination Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Obligors party thereto, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.4    Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, between Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
10.5    Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Grantors party thereto and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.6    Intercompany Subordination Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Obligors party thereto, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.7    Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, between Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.8    Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 15, 2016, by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the lenders named therein, and Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.


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.

 

    NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date: April 21, 2016     By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

     

Name: Joseph M. Crabb

Title: Executive Vice President and Chief

Legal Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

  4.1   Indenture, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, and the Guarantors party thereto
  4.2   Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, and the Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement
  4.3   Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent under the Term Loan Agreement, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as collateral agent under the Indenture
  4.4   Warrant Agreement (Exchange), dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., Mark D. Johnsrud, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as warrant agent
  4.5   Warrant Agreement (Term Loan), dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., Mark D. Johnsrud, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
10.1   Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, by and among Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent, the lenders identified therein, and Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.
10.2   Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Grantors party thereto, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
10.3   Intercompany Subordination Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Obligors party thereto, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.4   Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, between Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
10.5   Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Grantors party thereto and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.6   Intercompany Subordination Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., the other Obligors party thereto, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.7   Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, between Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
10.8   Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated April 15, 2016, by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the lenders named therein, and Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

 

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

AND EACH OF THE GUARANTORS PARTY HERETO

12.500% / 10.000% SENIOR SECURED SECOND LIEN NOTES DUE 2021

 

 

INDENTURE

Dated as of April 15, 2016

 

 

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB

Trustee

 

 

 

 


CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE*

 

Trust Indenture

Act Section

   Indenture Section

310(a)(1)

   8.10

(a)(2)

   8.10

(a)(3)

   N.A.

(a)(4)

   N.A.

(a)(5)

   8.10

(b)

   8.10

311(a)

   8.11

(b)

   8.11

312(a)

   2.10

(b)

   14.03

(c)

   14.03

313(a)

   8.06

(b)(1)

   12.03

(b)(2)

   8.06; 8.07

(c)

   8.06; 14.02

(d)

   8.06

314(a)

   4.03;14.02; 14.05

(b)

   N.A.

(c)(1)

   14.04

(c)(2)

   14.04

(c)(3)

   N.A.

(d)

   N.A.

(e)

   14.05

(f)

   N.A.

315(a)

   8.01

(b)

   8.05; 14.02

(c)

   8.01

(d)

   8.01

(e)

   7.11

316(a) (last sentence)

   2.10

(a)(1)(A)

   7.05

(a)(1)(B)

   7.04

(a)(2)

   N.A.

(b)

   7.07

(c)

   N.A.

317(a)(1)

   7.08

(a)(2)

   7.09

(b)

   2.04

318(a)

   14.01

(b)

   N.A.

(c)

   14.01

N.A. means not applicable.

* This Cross Reference Table is not part of the Indenture.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
ARTICLE 1   
DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE   

Section 1.01

 

Definitions.

     1   

Section 1.02

 

Other Definitions.

     25   

Section 1.03

 

Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act.

     26   

Section 1.04

 

Rules of Construction.

     26   
ARTICLE 2   
THE NOTES   

Section 2.01

 

Form, Dating and Denominations; Legends.

     27   

Section 2.02

 

Execution and Authentication; Notes; Additional Notes.

     27   

Section 2.03

 

Registrar, Paying Agent and Authenticating Agent; Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.

     28   

Section 2.04

 

Replacement Notes.

     29   

Section 2.05

 

Outstanding Notes.

     29   

Section 2.06

 

Temporary Notes.

     30   

Section 2.07

 

Cancellation.

     30   

Section 2.08

 

CUSIP and CINS Numbers.

     30   

Section 2.09

 

Registration, Transfer and Exchange.

     30   

Section 2.10

 

Holder Lists.

     34   
ARTICLE 3   
REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT   

Section 3.01

 

Notices to Trustee.

     34   

Section 3.02

 

Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased.

     34   

Section 3.03

 

Notice of Redemption.

     35   

Section 3.04

 

Effect of Notice of Redemption.

     35   

Section 3.05

 

Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price.

     36   

Section 3.06

 

Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part.

     36   

Section 3.07

 

Optional Redemption.

     36   

Section 3.08

 

Mandatory Redemption.

     37   

Section 3.09

 

Offer to Purchase by Application of Excess Proceeds.

     37   
ARTICLE 4   
COVENANTS   

Section 4.01

 

Payment of Notes.

     40   

Section 4.02

 

Maintenance of Office or Agency.

     40   

Section 4.03

 

Reports.

     41   

Section 4.04

 

Compliance Certificate.

     42   

Section 4.05

 

Taxes.

     43   

 

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Section 4.06

 

Stay, Extension and Usury Laws.

     43   

Section 4.07

 

Restricted Payments.

     43   

Section 4.08

 

Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries.

     47   

Section 4.09

 

Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock.

     49   

Section 4.10

 

Asset Sales.

     53   

Section 4.11

 

Transactions with Affiliates.

     57   

Section 4.12

 

Liens.

     58   

Section 4.13

 

Business Activities.

     58   

Section 4.14

 

Corporate Existence.

     59   

Section 4.15

 

Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control.

     59   

Section 4.16

 

Additional Note Guarantees.

     61   

Section 4.17

 

Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.

     61   

Section 4.18

 

Further Assurances; Insurance.

     62   

Section 4.19

 

Impairment of Security Interest.

     63   

Section 4.20

 

After-Acquired Property.

     63   
ARTICLE 5   
COVENANTS DURING THE NON-CASH PAY PERIOD   

Section 5.01

 

Incorporated Covenants.

     64   
ARTICLE 6   
SUCCESSORS   

Section 6.01

 

Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets.

     64   

Section 6.02

 

Successor Corporation Substituted.

     65   
ARTICLE 7   
DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES   

Section 7.01

 

Events of Default.

     65   

Section 7.02

 

Acceleration.

     68   

Section 7.03

 

Other Remedies.

     68   

Section 7.04

 

Waiver of Past Defaults.

     69   

Section 7.05

 

Control by Majority.

     69   

Section 7.06

 

Limitation on Suits.

     69   

Section 7.07

 

Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment.

     70   

Section 7.08

 

Collection Suit by Trustee.

     70   

Section 7.09

 

Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.

     70   

Section 7.10

 

Priorities.

     70   

Section 7.11

 

Undertaking for Costs.

     71   
ARTICLE 8   
TRUSTEE   

Section 8.01

 

Duties of Trustee.

     71   

Section 8.02

 

Rights of Trustee.

     72   

Section 8.03

 

Individual Rights of Trustee.

     73   

 

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Section 8.04

 

Trustee’s Disclaimer.

     74   

Section 8.05

 

Notice of Defaults.

     74   

Section 8.06

 

Reports by Trustee to the Holders.

     74   

Section 8.07

 

Compensation and Indemnity.

     74   

Section 8.08

 

Replacement of Trustee.

     75   

Section 8.09

 

Successor Trustee by Merger, etc.

     76   

Section 8.10

 

Eligibility; Disqualification.

     76   

Section 8.11

 

Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company.

     77   

Section 8.12

 

Collateral Agent.

     77   
ARTICLE 9   
LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE   

Section 9.01

 

Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

     77   

Section 9.02

 

Legal Defeasance and Discharge.

     77   

Section 9.03

 

Covenant Defeasance.

     78   

Section 9.04

 

Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance.

     78   

Section 9.05

 

Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.

     80   

Section 9.06

 

Repayment to Company.

     80   

Section 9.07

 

Reinstatement.

     80   
ARTICLE 10   
AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER   

Section 10.01

 

Without Consent of Holders of Notes.

     81   

Section 10.02

 

With Consent of Holders of Notes.

     82   

Section 10.03

 

Compliance with Trust Indenture Act.

     84   

Section 10.04

 

Revocation and Effect of Consents.

     84   

Section 10.05

 

Notation on or Exchange of Notes.

     84   

Section 10.06

 

Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc.

     84   
ARTICLE 11   
NOTE GUARANTEES   

Section 11.01

 

Guarantee.

     85   

Section 11.02

 

Limitation on Guarantor Liability.

     86   

Section 11.03

 

Execution and Delivery of Note Guarantee.

     86   

Section 11.04

 

Guarantors May Consolidate, etc., on Certain Terms.

     87   

Section 11.05

 

Releases.

     88   
ARTICLE 12   
SECURITY   

Section 12.01

 

Security Documents.

     88   

Section 12.02

 

Recording, Opinions and Reports.

     89   

Section 12.03

 

Release of Liens on Collateral.

     90   

Section 12.04

 

Release of Liens in Respect of Notes.

     90   

 

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Section 12.05

 

Certificates of the Company.

     91   

Section 12.06

 

Certificates of the Trustee.

     91   

Section 12.07

 

Authorization of Actions to Be Taken Under the Security Documents.

     92   

Section 12.08

 

Authorization of Receipt of Funds by the Trustee Under the Security Documents.

     92   

Section 12.09

 

Collateral Agent.

     93   
ARTICLE 13   
SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE   

Section 13.01

 

Satisfaction and Discharge.

     94   

Section 13.02

 

Application of Trust Money.

     95   
ARTICLE 14   
MISCELLANEOUS   

Section 14.01

 

Trust Indenture Act Controls.

     95   

Section 14.02

 

Notices.

     96   

Section 14.03

 

Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes.

     97   

Section 14.04

 

Certificate and Opinion as to Conditions Precedent.

     97   

Section 14.05

 

Statements Required in Certificate or Opinion.

     97   

Section 14.06

 

Rules by Trustee and Agents.

     98   

Section 14.07

 

No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders.

     98   

Section 14.08

 

Governing Law.

     98   

Section 14.09

 

No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.

     98   

Section 14.10

 

Successors.

     98   

Section 14.11

 

Severability.

     98   

Section 14.12

 

Counterpart Originals.

     98   

Section 14.13

 

Table of Contents, Headings, etc.

     99   

Section 14.14

 

Waiver of Jury Trial.

     99   

Section 14.15

 

Force Majeure.

     99   

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit   

A FORM OF NOTE

Exhibit   

B FORM OF DTC LEGEND

Exhibit   

C FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE

Exhibit   

D FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

 

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INDENTURE dated as of April 15, 2016 among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, the Guarantors (as defined below) and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee.

The Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee agree as follows for the benefit of each other and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined below) of the Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Initial Notes ”). In connection with the payment of Capitalized Interest (as defined below) in respect of the Notes (as defined below), the Company may elect to issue additional Notes (“ PIK Notes ” and together with the Initial Notes and the Additional Notes defined below, the “ Notes ”).

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Section 1.01 Definitions.

Acquired Debt ” means, with respect to any specified Person:

(1) Indebtedness of any other Person existing at the time such other Person is merged with or into or became a Restricted Subsidiary of such specified Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person merging with or into, or becoming a Restricted Subsidiary of, such specified Person; and

(2) Indebtedness secured by a Lien encumbering any asset acquired by such specified Person.

Acquired Debt shall be deemed to be incurred on the date the acquired Person becomes or merges with or into a Restricted Subsidiary.

Additional Notes ” means additional Notes (other than the Initial Notes and PIK Notes) issued under this Indenture in accordance with Section 2.02 hereof, as part of the same series as the Notes.

Affiliate ” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, “control,” as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise; provided that beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the Voting Stock of a Person (or 10% if such Person has a class of Capital Stock registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act) will be deemed to be control. For purposes of this definition, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” have correlative meanings.

After-Acquired Property means any and all assets or property acquired after the date of this Indenture, including any property or assets acquired by the Company or a Guarantor from another Guarantor, which in each case constitutes Collateral.

 

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Agent ” means any Registrar, co-registrar, Paying Agent or additional paying agent.

Applicable Premium ” means, with respect to any Note on any redemption date, the greater of:

(1) 1.0% of the principal amount of the Note; or

(2) the excess of: (a) the present value at such redemption date of (i) the redemption price of the Note at April 15, 2017 (such redemption price being set forth in the table appearing in Section 3.07 hereof) plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the Note through April 15, 2017, (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the redemption date), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over (b) the principal amount of the Note.

Asset Sale ” means:

(1) the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of any assets or rights by the Company or any of the Company’s Restricted Subsidiaries; provided that the sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole will be governed by Sections 4.15 and 6.01 hereof and not by Section 4.10 hereof; and

(2) the issuance of Equity Interests by any of the Company’s Restricted Subsidiaries or the sale by the Company or any of the Company’s Restricted Subsidiaries of Equity Interests in any of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

Notwithstanding the preceding, none of the following items will be deemed to be an Asset Sale:

(1) any single transaction or series of related transactions that involves assets having a Fair Market Value of less than $5.0 million; provided that, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, such transactions shall be deemed an Asset Sale unless a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders consent otherwise;

(2) a transfer of assets between or among the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(3) an issuance of Equity Interests by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or to a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;

(4) the sale, lease or other transfer of products, services or accounts receivable in the ordinary course of business, the sale, lease or other transfer of trucks and related equipment in the ordinary course of business and any sale or other disposition of used, redundant, damaged, worn-out or obsolete assets in the ordinary course of business (including the abandonment or other disposition of intellectual property that is, in the reasonable judgment of the Company, no longer economically practicable to maintain or

 

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useful in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as whole);

(5) licenses and sublicenses by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of software or intellectual property in the ordinary course of business;

(6) any surrender or waiver of contract rights or settlement, release, recovery on or surrender of contract, tort or other claims in the ordinary course of business;

(7) the granting of Liens not prohibited by Section 4.12 hereof or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, an equivalent Incorporated Covenant, unless a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders consent otherwise;

(8) the sale or other disposition of cash or Cash Equivalents;

(9) any release of intangible claims or rights in connection with the loss or settlement of a bona fide lawsuit, dispute or other controversy;

(10) leases or subleases to third persons not interfering in any material respect with the business of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; and

(11) a Restricted Payment that does not violate Section 4.07 hereof or a Permitted Investment or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, an equivalent Incorporated Covenant, unless a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders consent otherwise.

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

Beneficial Owner ” has the meaning assigned to such term in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that in calculating the beneficial ownership of any particular “person” (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), such “person” will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such “person” has the right to acquire by conversion or exercise of other securities, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only after the passage of time. The terms “Beneficially Owns” and “Beneficially Owned” have a corresponding meaning.

Board of Directors ” means:

(1) with respect to a corporation, the board of directors of the corporation or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such board;

(2) with respect to a partnership, the Board of Directors of the general partner of the partnership;

 

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(3) with respect to a limited liability company, the managing member or members or any controlling committee of managing members or the Board of Directors appointed by the members or managing members thereof; and

(4) with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function.

Business Day ” means any day other than a Legal Holiday.

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 ” means:

(1) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock;

(2) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock;

(3) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership interests (whether general or limited) or membership interests; and

(4) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person,

but excluding from all of the foregoing any debt securities convertible into Capital Stock, whether or not such debt securities include any right of participation with Capital Stock.

Cash Equivalents ” means:

(1) United States dollars and the lawful currency of any other country where the Company owns or operates property or assets;

(2) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the government of the United States or any member state of the European Union or any agency or instrumentality thereof ( provided that the full faith and credit of the United States or such member state of the European Union, as applicable, is pledged in support of those securities) having maturities of not more than 12 months from the date of acquisition;

(3) certificates of deposit and time deposit accounts including eurodollar time deposits with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition, bankers’

 

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acceptances with maturities not exceeding one year and overnight bank deposits, in each case, with any lender party to the Credit Agreement or with any domestic commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $100.0 million and a Thomson Bank Watch Rating of “B” or better;

(4) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (2) and (3) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the qualifications specified in clause (3) above;

(5) commercial paper having one of the two highest ratings obtainable from Moody’s or S&P and, in each case, maturing within 12 months after the date of acquisition; and

(6) investment or money market funds at least 95% of the assets of which constitute Cash Equivalents of the kinds described in clauses (1) through (5) of this definition.

Certificated Note ” means a Note in registered individual form without interest coupons.

Change of Control ” means the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) the direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole to any Person (including any “person” (as that term is used in Section 13 (d)(3) of the Exchange Act));

(2) the adoption of a plan relating to the liquidation or dissolution of the Company;

(3) the consummation of any transaction (including, without limitation, any merger or consolidation), the result of which is that any Person (including any “person” (as defined above)) becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the Voting Stock of the Company, measured by voting power rather than number of shares;

(4) the Company consolidates with, or merges with or into, any Person, or any Person consolidates with, or merges with or into, the Company, in any such event pursuant to a transaction in which any of the outstanding Voting Stock of the Company or such other Person is converted into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction where the Voting Stock of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such transaction constitutes or is converted into or exchanged for a majority of the outstanding shares of the Voting Stock of such surviving or transferee Person (immediately after giving effect to such transaction); or

(5) the first day on which a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Company are not Continuing Directors;

 

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provided that the consummation of the transactions referred to in the Restructuring Support Agreement shall not be a “Change of Control”.

Clearstream ” means Clearstream Banking, S.A.

Closing Date ” means April 15, 2016.

Company ” means Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., and any and all successors thereto.

Collateral ” means all property subject to or purported to be subject, from time to time, a Lien under any Security Document.

Collateral Agent ” means the Trustee in its capacity as “Collateral Agent” under the Indenture and under the Security Documents and any successor thereto in such capacity.

Consolidated EBITDA ” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period plus , without duplication:

(1) an amount equal to any extraordinary or non-recurring charges, expenses or losses, including in connection with an Asset Sale, plus any net loss realized by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Sale, to the extent such charges, expenses or losses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(2) provision for taxes based on income or profits of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such provision for taxes was deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(3) the Fixed Charges of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such Fixed Charges were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(4) the Transaction Costs for such period, to the extent that such Transaction Costs were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(5) any foreign currency translation losses (including losses related to currency remeasurements of Indebtedness), and losses in connection with any Hedging Obligation to the extent that such losses were taken into account in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(6) depreciation, amortization (including amortization of intangibles but excluding amortization of prepaid cash expenses that were paid in a prior period) and other non-cash charges and expenses (excluding any such non-cash charge or expense to the extent that it represents an accrual of or reserve for cash charges or expenses in any future period or amortization of a prepaid cash charge or expense that was paid in a prior period) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, including (a) charges, provisions or adjustments for stock-based awards, and non-cash compensation

 

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expense including non-cash charges arising from stock options, restricted stock or other equity incentive programs, and (b) any impairment charges or asset write-offs or write-downs related to intangible assets (including goodwill), lease terminations, and long-lived assets pursuant to GAAP, to the extent that such depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges or expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(7) legal costs related to shareholder and securities litigation arising from the acquisition of China Water & Drinks, Inc., in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2.0 million in any fiscal year; plus

(8) non-recurring charges and expenses which have been reimbursed in cash by a third party, to the extent such charges and expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; plus

(9) adjustments of the type included in the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA in the offering circular in respect of the Existing Notes dated April 4, 2012; plus

(10) costs (including legal costs) associated with moving any Subsidiary to discontinued operations or the disposition thereof, to the extent such charges and expenses were deducted in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus

(11) any foreign currency translation gains (including gains related to currency remeasurements of Indebtedness) and gains in connection with any Hedging Obligation of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, to the extent that such gains were taken into account in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus

(12) non-cash items increasing such Consolidated Net Income for such period (including reversal of earn-out liabilities that, when incurred or modified, reduced Consolidated Net Income), other than the accrual of revenue in the ordinary course of business; minus

(13) an amount equal to any extraordinary or non-recurring gains, including in connection with an Asset Sale, to the extent such gains were included in computing such Consolidated Net Income; minus

(14) non-cash gains associated with any write-up of goodwill pursuant to ASC 350,

in each case, on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP.

Consolidated Net Income ” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the aggregate of the net income (loss) of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, on a consolidated basis (excluding the net income (loss) of any Unrestricted Subsidiary of such Person), determined in accordance with GAAP and without any reduction in respect of preferred stock dividends; provided that:

 

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(1) all extraordinary gains (or losses) and all gains (or losses) realized in connection with any Asset Sale or the disposition of securities or the early extinguishment of Indebtedness, together with any related provision for taxes on any such gain, will be excluded;

(2) the net income or loss of any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting will be excluded, and the amount of dividends or similar distributions paid in cash to the specified Person or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Person from any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary or that is accounted for by the equity method of accounting will be included;

(3) for purposes of Section 4.07 hereof only, the net income (but not loss) of any Restricted Subsidiary will be excluded to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary of that net income is not at the date of determination permitted without any prior governmental approval (that has not been obtained) or, directly or indirectly, by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders;

(4) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles will be excluded;

(5) non-cash gains and losses attributable to movement in the mark-to-market valuation of Hedging Obligations pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 133 will be excluded; and

(6) goodwill and asset impairment charges pursuant to SFAS 142 and 144 will be excluded.

Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio ” means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (i) total consolidated secured Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date (excluding Indebtedness incurred pursuant to Section 4.09 (b)(4) hereof), after giving effect to all Incurrences and repayments of Indebtedness on or about such date, to (ii) Consolidated EBITDA of the Company for the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters for which financial statements are available ending prior to such date, with such pro forma and other adjustments as are appropriate and consistent with the pro forma and other adjustment provisions set forth in the definition of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.

continuing ” means, with respect to any Default or Event of Default, that such Default or Event of Default has not been cured or waived.

Continuing Directors ” means, as of any date of determination, any member of the Board of Directors of the Company who:

(1) was a member of such Board of Directors on the date of this Indenture; or

 

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(2) was nominated for election or elected to such Board of Directors with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of such Board of Directors at the time of such nomination or election.

Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee ” means the address of the Trustee specified in Section 4.02 hereof or such other address as to which the Trustee may give notice to the Company.

Credit Agreement ” means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2014, by and among the Company, the guarantors from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders from time to time party thereto, including any related notes, Guarantees, collateral documents, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, and, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced in any manner (whether upon or after termination or otherwise) or refinanced (including by means of sales of debt securities) in whole or in part from time to time.

Credit Facilities ” means one or more debt facilities (including, without limitation, the Credit Agreement) or commercial paper facilities, in each case, with banks or other institutional lenders providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, receivables financing (including through the sale of receivables to such lenders or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such lenders against such receivables) or letters of credit, in each case, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced in any manner (whether upon or after termination or otherwise) or refinanced (including by means of sales of debt securities to institutional investors) in whole or in part from time to time.

Default ” means any event that is, or with the passage of time or the giving of notice or both would be, an Event of Default.

Depositary ” means the depositary of each Global Note, which will initially be DTC, and any and all successors thereto appointed as depositary hereunder and having become such pursuant to the applicable provision of this Indenture.

Designated Noteholders ” means the holders of the Existing Notes (other than Mark D. Johnsrud) that are party to the Restructuring Support Agreement.

Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Term Loan Agreement.

Discharge of Term Loan Obligations ” means payment in full, in cash (except for contingent indemnities and cost and reimbursement obligations to the extent no claim has been made) of all Obligations (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement and referred to herein as the Term Loan Obligations) under the Term Loan Agreement and the termination of all commitments thereunder; provided that the Discharge of Term Loan Obligations shall not be deemed to have occurred if (a) such payments are made with the proceeds of other Term Loan Obligations that constitute an exchange or replacement for or a refinancing of such Term Loan Obligations or (b) any holder of the Term Loan Obligations is required in any insolvency proceeding or otherwise to turn over, disgorge, or otherwise pay to the estate of the issues of any guarantor thereunder of any amount paid in respect of the Term Loan Obligations.

 

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Disqualified Stock ” means 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, in each case, at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock), or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or redeemable at the option of the holder of the Capital Stock, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is 91 days after the date on which the Notes mature. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Capital Stock that would constitute Disqualified Stock solely because the holders of the Capital Stock have the right to require the Company to repurchase such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of a change of control or an asset sale will not constitute Disqualified Stock if the terms of such Capital Stock provide that the Company may not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock pursuant to such provisions unless such repurchase or redemption complies with Section 4.07 hereof. The amount of Disqualified Stock deemed to be outstanding at any time for purposes of this Indenture will be the maximum amount that the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries may become obligated to pay upon the maturity of, or pursuant to any mandatory redemption provisions of, such Disqualified Stock, exclusive of accrued dividends.

Domestic Subsidiary ” means any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that was formed under the laws of the United States or any state of the United States or the District of Columbia or that guarantees or otherwise provides direct credit support for any Indebtedness of the Company.

DTC ” means The Depository Trust Company.

Equity Interests ” means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

Euroclear ” means Euroclear Bank, S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear system.

Excess Cash Flow ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Term Loan Agreement.

Excluded Assets ” means the following property: (i) voting Equity Interests of any “controlled foreign corporation” (as defined under the Internal Revenue Code), solely to the extent that (y) such Equity Interests represent more than 65% of the outstanding voting Equity Interests of such controlled foreign corporation, and (z) pledging or hypothecating more than 65% of the total outstanding voting Equity Interests of such controlled foreign corporation would result in adverse tax consequences or the costs to the Guarantors of providing such pledge are unreasonably excessive (as determined by the Trustee in consultation with the Company) in relation to the benefits to the Trustee and the Holders of the security afforded thereby (which pledge, if reasonably requested by the Trustee, shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of such Subsidiary); (ii) any rights or interest in any contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement covering real or personal property of the Guarantors if under the terms of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement, or applicable law with respect thereto, the grant of a security interest or lien therein is prohibited as a matter of law or under the terms of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement and such prohibition or restriction has not been waived or the consent of the other party to such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement has not been obtained (provided, that, (A) the foregoing exclusions of this

 

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clause (ii) shall in no way be construed (1) to apply to the extent that any described prohibition or restriction is ineffective under Section 9-406, 9-407, 9-408, or 9-409 of the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable law, or (2) to apply to the extent that any consent or waiver has been obtained that would permit the Trustee’s security interest or lien to attach notwithstanding the prohibition or restriction on the pledge of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement and (B) the foregoing exclusions of clauses (i) and (ii) shall in no way be construed to limit, impair, or otherwise affect any of the Trustee’s or any Holder’s continuing Security Interests in and liens upon any rights or interests of the Guarantor in or to (1) monies due or to become due under or in connection with any described contract, lease, permit, license, license agreement, or Equity Interests (including any Accounts or Equity Interests), or (2) any proceeds from the sale, license, lease, or other dispositions of any such contract, lease, permit, license, license agreement, or Equity Interests); or (iii) any United States intent-to-use trademark applications to the extent that, and solely during the period in which, the grant of a security interest therein would impair the validity or enforceability of such intent-to-use trademark applications under applicable federal law, provided that upon submission and acceptance by the United States Patent & Trademark Office of an amendment to allege use pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 1060(a) (or any successor provision), such intent-to-use trademark application shall be considered Collateral.

Exchange Act ” means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Existing Indebtedness ” means all Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement) in existence on the date of this Indenture, including earn-out liabilities constituting Indebtedness, until such amounts are repaid.

Existing Notes ” means the Company’s 9.875% Senior Notes due 2018.

Fair Market Value ” means the value that would be paid by a willing buyer to an unaffiliated willing seller in a transaction not involving distress or necessity of either party, determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company (unless otherwise provided in this Indenture).

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio ” means with respect to any specified Person for any period, the ratio of the Consolidated EBITDA of such Person for such period to the Fixed Charges of such Person for such period. In the event that the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries incurs, assumes, guarantees, repays, repurchases, redeems, defeases or otherwise discharges any Indebtedness (other than ordinary working capital borrowings) or issues, repurchases or redeems preferred stock subsequent to the commencement of the period for which the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is being calculated and on or prior to the date on which the event for which the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is made (the “ Calculation Date ”), then the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio will be calculated giving pro forma effect (in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act or in respect of Pro Forma Cost Savings) to such incurrence, assumption, Guarantee, repayment, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other discharge of Indebtedness, or such issuance, repurchase or redemption of preferred stock, and the use of the proceeds therefrom, as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter reference period.

 

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In addition, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio:

(1) acquisitions that have been made by the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including through mergers or consolidations, or any Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries acquired by the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, and including all related financing transactions and including increases in ownership of Restricted Subsidiaries, during the four-quarter reference period or subsequent to such reference period and on or prior to the Calculation Date, or that are to be made on the Calculation Date, will be given pro forma effect (in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act or in respect of Pro Forma Cost Savings) as if they had occurred on the first day of the four-quarter reference period;

(2) the Consolidated EBITDA attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be excluded;

(3) the Fixed Charges attributable to discontinued operations, as determined in accordance with GAAP, and operations or businesses (and ownership interests therein) disposed of prior to the Calculation Date, will be excluded, but only to the extent that the obligations giving rise to such Fixed Charges will not be obligations of the specified Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries following the Calculation Date;

(4) any Person that is a Restricted Subsidiary on the Calculation Date will be deemed to have been a Restricted Subsidiary at all times during such four-quarter period;

(5) any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary on the Calculation Date will be deemed not to have been a Restricted Subsidiary at any time during such four-quarter period; and

(6) if any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest, the interest expense on such Indebtedness will be calculated as if the rate in effect on the Calculation Date had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any Hedging Obligation applicable to such Indebtedness if such Hedging Obligation has a remaining term as at the Calculation Date in excess of 12 months).

Fixed Charges ” means, with respect to any specified Person for any period, the sum, without duplication, of:

(1) the consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, whether paid or accrued, including, without limitation, amortization of original issue discount, non-cash interest payments, the interest component of any deferred payment obligations, the interest component of all payments associated with Capital Lease Obligations, discounts and other fees and charges incurred in respect of letter of credit or bankers’ acceptance financings, and net of the effect of all payments made or received pursuant to Hedging Obligations in respect of interest rates, but excluding amortization and write-offs of debt issuance costs; plus

 

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(2) the consolidated interest expense of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries that was capitalized during such period; plus

(3) any interest paid or accrued during the period on Indebtedness of another Person that is guaranteed by such Person or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries or secured by a Lien on assets of such Person or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries, whether or not such Guarantee or Lien is called upon; plus

(4) all dividends, whether paid or accrued and whether or not in cash, on any series of preferred stock of such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, other than dividends on Equity Interests payable solely in Equity Interests of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock) or to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company.

GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession, which are in effect on the date of this Indenture.

Global Notes ” means, individually and collectively, each of the Global Notes deposited with or on behalf of and registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto and that bears the DTC legend.

Government Securities ” means direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed by, the United States of America, and the payment for which the United States pledges its full faith and credit.

Guarantee ” means a guarantee other than by endorsement of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, direct or indirect, in any manner including, without limitation, by way of a pledge of assets or through letters of credit or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof, of all or any part of any Indebtedness (whether arising by virtue of partnership arrangements, or by agreements to keep-well, to purchase assets, goods, securities or services, to take or pay or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise).

Guarantors ” means any Subsidiary of the Company that executes a Note Guarantee in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, and their respective successors and assigns, in each case, until the Note Guarantee of such Person has been released in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture.

Holder ” means a Person in whose name a Note is registered.

Hedging Obligations ” means, with respect to any specified Person, the obligations of such Person under:

(1) interest rate swap agreements (whether from fixed to floating or from floating to fixed), interest rate cap agreements and interest rate collar agreements;

 

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(2) other agreements or arrangements designed to manage interest rates or interest rate risk; and

(3) other agreements or arrangements designed to protect such Person against fluctuations in currency exchange rates or commodity prices.

Immaterial Subsidiary ” means, as of any date, any Restricted Subsidiary whose total assets, as of that date, are less than $100,000 and whose total revenues for the most recent 12-month period do not exceed $100,000; provided that a Restricted Subsidiary will not be considered to be an Immaterial Subsidiary if it, directly or indirectly, guarantees or otherwise provides direct credit support for any Indebtedness of the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary.

Incorporated Covenants ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 5.01.

Indebtedness ” means, with respect to any specified Person, any indebtedness of such Person (excluding accrued expenses and trade payables), whether or not contingent:

(1) in respect of borrowed money;

(2) evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in respect thereof);

(3) in respect of banker’s acceptances;

(4) representing Capital Lease Obligations;

(5) representing the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property or services due more than six months after such property is acquired or such services are completed; or

(6) representing any Hedging Obligations,

if and to the extent any of the preceding items (other than letters of credit and Hedging Obligations) would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of the specified Person prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the term “Indebtedness” includes all Indebtedness of others secured by a Lien on any asset of the specified Person (whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by the specified Person) and, to the extent not otherwise included, the Guarantee by the specified Person of any Indebtedness of any other Person. Indebtedness shall be calculated without giving effect to the effects of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 and related interpretations to the extent such effects would otherwise increase or decrease an amount of Indebtedness for any purpose under this Indenture as a result of accounting for any embedded derivatives created by the terms of such Indebtedness.

Indenture ” means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to time.

Indirect Participant ” means a Person who holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through a Participant.

 

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Intercreditor Agreement ” means the Intercreditor Agreement dated as of the Issue Date by and between the Priority Lien Collateral Agents and the Collateral Agent, as it may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

Investments ” means with respect to any Person, all direct or indirect investments by such Person in other Persons (including Affiliates) in the forms of loans (including Guarantees or other obligations), advances or capital contributions (excluding commission, travel and similar advances to officers and employees made in the ordinary course of business), purchases or other acquisitions for consideration of Indebtedness, Equity Interests or other securities, together with all items that are or would be classified as investments on a balance sheet prepared in accordance with GAAP. If the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company sells or otherwise disposes of any Equity Interests of any direct or indirect Restricted Subsidiary of the Company such that, after giving effect to any such sale or disposition, such Person is no longer a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, the Company will be deemed to have made an Investment on the date of any such sale or disposition equal to the Fair Market Value of the Company’s Investments in such Subsidiary that were not sold or disposed of in an amount determined as provided in the final paragraph of Section 4.07 hereof. The acquisition by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of a Person that holds an Investment in a third Person will be deemed to be an Investment by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary in such third Person in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of the Investments held by the acquired Person in such third Person in an amount determined as provided in the final paragraph of Section 4.07 hereof. Except as otherwise provided in this Indenture, the amount of an Investment will be determined at the time the Investment is made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value.

Issue Date ” means the first date the Initial Notes are issued under the Indenture.

Legal Holiday ” means a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in the City of New York or at a place of payment are authorized by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed. If a payment date is a Legal Holiday at a place of payment, payment may be made at that place on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no interest shall accrue on such payment for the intervening period.

Letter of Transmittal ” means the consent and letter of transmittal to be prepared by the Company and sent to all Holders for use by such Holders in connection with the exchange offer as described in the Company’s Offering Memorandum dated March 16, 2016.

Lien ” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction.

Moody’s ” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

 

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Net Proceeds ” means the aggregate cash proceeds and Cash Equivalents received by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in respect of any Asset Sale (including, without limitation, any cash or Cash Equivalents received upon the sale or other disposition of any non-cash consideration received in any Asset Sale), net of the direct costs relating to such Asset Sale, including, without limitation, legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales commissions, and any relocation expenses incurred as a result of the Asset Sale, taxes paid or payable as a result of the Asset Sale, in each case, after taking into account any available tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements, and amounts required to be applied to the repayment of Indebtedness, other than Indebtedness under a Credit Facility, secured by a Lien on the asset or assets that were the subject of such Asset Sale and any reserve for adjustment, earn-out or indemnification obligations in respect of the sale price of such asset or assets established in accordance with GAAP.

Non-Cash Pay Period ” means the period commencing on the Issue Date and ending at the later of (i) the interest payment date, from and after of which, the Company will make 100% of the interest payments in cash and (ii) the first date that the Designated Noteholders, together with their Affiliates, do not beneficially own an aggregate principal amount of Notes equal to or greater than $70.0 million.

Non-Recourse Debt ” means Indebtedness:

(1) as to which neither the Company nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (a) provides credit support of any kind (including any undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness) or (b) is directly or indirectly liable as a guarantor or otherwise; and

(2) as to which the lenders have been notified in writing that they will not have any recourse to the stock or assets of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than the Equity Interests of an Unrestricted Subsidiary).

Note Guarantee ” means the Guarantee by each Guarantor of the Company’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes, executed pursuant to the provisions of this Indenture.

Notes ” has the meaning assigned to it in the preamble to this Indenture. The Initial Notes, PIK Notes and the Additional Notes shall be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture, and unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the Notes shall include the Initial Notes, any PIK Notes and any Additional Notes.

Obligations ” means any principal, interest, penalties, fees, indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable under the documentation governing any Indebtedness.

Officer ” means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary or any Vice President of such Person.

 

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Officers’ Certificate ” means a certificate signed on behalf of the Company by two Officers of the Company, one of whom must be the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer, the treasurer or the principal accounting officer of the Company, that meets the requirements of Section 14.05 hereof.

Opinion of Counsel ” means an opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee, which opinion meets the requirements of Section 14.05 hereof.

Participant ” means, with respect to the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, a Person who has an account with the Depositary, Euroclear or Clearstream, respectively (and, with respect to DTC, shall include Euroclear and Clearstream).

Permitted Business ” means any business that is the same or similar, reasonably related, complementary or incidental to a water and environmental solutions industry or business.

Permitted Investments ” means:

(1) any Investment in the Company or in a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;

(2) any Investment in Cash Equivalents;

(3) any Investment by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company in a Person, if as a result of such Investment (a) such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, or (b) such Person is merged, consolidated or amalgamated with or into, or transfers or conveys substantially all of its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;

(4) any Investment made as a result of the receipt of non-cash consideration from an Asset Sale that was made pursuant to and in compliance with Section 4.10 hereof;

(5) any acquisition of assets or Capital Stock solely in exchange for the issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company;

(6) any Investments received in compromise or resolution of (A) obligations of trade creditors or customers that were incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, including pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of any trade creditor or customer; or (B) litigation, arbitration or other dispute;

(7) Investments represented by Hedging Obligations;

(8) loans or advances to employees made in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2.5 million at any one time outstanding;

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(10) any guarantee of Indebtedness permitted to be incurred by Section 4.09 hereof other than a guarantee of Indebtedness of an Affiliate of the Company that is not a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;

(11) any Investment existing on, or made pursuant to binding commitments existing on, the date of this Indenture and any Investment consisting of an extension, modification or renewal of any Investment existing on, or made pursuant to a binding commitment existing on, the date of this Indenture; provided that the amount of any such Investment may be increased (a) as required by the terms of such Investment as in existence on the date of this Indenture or (b) as otherwise permitted under this Indenture;

(12) Investments acquired after the date of this Indenture as a result of the acquisition by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of another Person, including by way of a merger, amalgamation or consolidation with or into the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in a transaction that is not prohibited by Section 6.01 hereof after the date of this Indenture to the extent that such Investments were not made in contemplation of such acquisition, merger, amalgamation or consolidation and were in existence on the date of such acquisition, merger, amalgamation or consolidation; and

(13) other Investments in any Person (other than an Affiliate of the Company that is not a Subsidiary of the Company) having an aggregate Fair Market Value (measured on the date each such Investment was made and without giving effect to subsequent changes in value), when taken together with all other Investments made pursuant to this clause (13) that are at the time outstanding, not to exceed greater of (x) $25.0 million and (y) 3% of Total Assets.

Permitted Liens ” means:

(1) Liens on assets of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries securing Indebtedness and other Obligations that was permitted to be incurred by Section 4.09(b)(1) or 4.09(b)(14)(a) hereof and/or securing Hedging Obligations related thereto and/or securing Obligations with regard to Treasury Management Arrangements;

(2) Liens in favor of the Company or the Guarantors;

(3) Liens on property of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company or is merged with or into or consolidated with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; provided that such Liens were in existence prior to the contemplation of such Person becoming a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company or such merger or consolidation and do not extend to any assets other than those of the Person that becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company or is merged with or into or consolidated with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;

(4) Liens on property (including Capital Stock) existing at the time of acquisition of the property by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company; provided

 

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that such Liens were in existence prior to such acquisition and not incurred in contemplation of, such acquisition;

(5) Liens to secure the performance of statutory obligations, insurance, surety or appeal bonds, workers compensation obligations, performance bonds or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business (including Liens to secure letters of credit issued to assure payment of such obligations);

(6) Liens to secure Indebtedness (including Capital Lease Obligations) permitted by Section 4.09(b)(4) hereof covering only the assets acquired with or financed by such Indebtedness;

(7) Liens existing on the date of this Indenture;

(8) Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or claims that are not yet delinquent or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently concluded; provided that any reserve or other appropriate provision as is required in conformity with GAAP has been made therefor;

(9) Liens imposed by law, such as carriers’, warehousemen’s, landlord’s and mechanics’ Liens, in each case, incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(10) survey exceptions, easements or reservations of, or rights of others for, licenses, rights-of-way, sewers, electric lines, telegraph and telephone lines and other similar purposes, or zoning or other restrictions as to the use of real property that were not incurred in connection with Indebtedness and that do not in the aggregate materially adversely affect the value of said properties or materially impair their use in the operation of the business of such Person;

(11) Liens created for the benefit of (or to secure) the Notes (or the Note Guarantees);

(12) Liens to secure any Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness permitted to be incurred under this Indenture; provided , however , that:

(a) the new Lien is limited to all or part of the same property and assets that secured or, under the written agreements pursuant to which the original Lien arose, could secure the original Lien (plus improvements and accessions to, such property or proceeds or distributions thereof); and

(b) the Indebtedness secured by the new Lien is not increased to any amount greater than the sum of (x) the outstanding principal amount, or, if greater, committed amount, of the Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness and (y) an amount necessary to pay any fees and expenses, including premiums, related to such renewal, refunding, refinancing, replacement, defeasance or discharge;

(13) Liens on insurance policies and proceeds thereof, or other deposits, to secure insurance premium financings;

 

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(14) filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements as a precautionary measure in connection with operating leases;

(15) bankers’ Liens, rights of setoff, Liens arising out of judgments or awards not constituting an Event of Default and notices of lis pendens and associated rights related to litigation being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been made;

(16) Liens on cash, Cash Equivalents or other property arising in connection with the defeasance, discharge or redemption of Indebtedness;

(17) Liens on specific items of inventory or other goods (and the proceeds thereof) of any Person securing such Person’s obligations in respect of bankers’ acceptances issued or created in the ordinary course of business for the account of such Person to facilitate the purchase, shipment or storage of such inventory or other goods;

(18) grants of software and other technology licenses in the ordinary course of business;

(19) Liens arising out of conditional sale, title retention, consignment or similar arrangements for the sale of goods entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(20) Liens securing Hedging Obligations made in the ordinary course of business and not for speculation; provided that such Hedging Obligations are permitted under this Indenture;

(21) Liens to secure letters of credit issued pursuant to Section 4.09(b)(14)(a) hereof; provided if and to the extent such letters of credit are drawn upon, such drawing is reimbursed no later than the tenth Business Day following a demand for reimbursement following payment on the letter of credit; and

(22) Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company with respect to obligations that do not exceed $15.0 million at any one time outstanding.

Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness ” means any Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge other Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than intercompany Indebtedness); provided that:

(1) the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount (or accreted value, if applicable) of the Indebtedness renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all fees and expenses, including premiums, incurred in connection therewith);

(2) such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness has a final maturity date later than the final maturity date of, and has a Weighted Average Life to Maturity that is (a)

 

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equal to or greater than the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of, the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged or (b) more than 90 days after the final maturity date of the Notes;

(3) if the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes on terms at least as favorable to the Holders of Notes as those contained in the documentation governing the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged;

(4) if the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged is unsecured, such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness is unsecured; and

(5) such Indebtedness is incurred either by the Company or by the Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that was the obligor on the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged and is guaranteed only by Persons who were obligors on the Indebtedness being renewed, refunded, refinanced, replaced, defeased or discharged.

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, limited liability company or government or other entity.

“Prepayment Premium” means (a) at any time prior to April 15, 2017, the Applicable Premium and (b) at any time on or after April 15, 2017, the premium to par set forth in Section 3.07(b) hereof.

“Priority Lien Collateral Agent ” means any collateral agent that becomes a party to the Intercreditor Agreement in its capacity as agent for the holders of any Priority Lien Obligations thereunder; on the Issue Date, the Priority Lien Collateral Agent shall be the collateral agent under the Credit Agreement.

Priority Lien Obligations ” means Obligations secured by Liens permitted by clause (1) of the definition of “Permitted Liens” but only to the extent subject to the Intercreditor Agreement as “Priority Lien Obligations” (or similar such terms).

Pro Forma Cost Savings ” means, with respect to any four-quarter period, the reduction in net costs and expenses that:

(1) were directly attributable to an acquisition, Investment, disposition, merger, consolidation or discontinued operation or other specified action that occurred during the four-quarter period or after the end of the four-quarter period and on or prior to the Calculation Date and that would properly be reflected in a pro forma income statement prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X under the Securities Act;

 

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(2) were actually implemented prior to the Calculation Date in connection with or as a result of an acquisition, Investment, disposition, merger, consolidation or discontinued operation or other specified action and that are supportable and quantifiable by the underlying accounting records; or

(3) relate to an acquisition, Investment, disposition, merger, consolidation or discontinued operation or other specified action and that the Board of Directors of the Company reasonably determines are probable based upon specifically identifiable actions to be taken within 12 months of the date of the closing of the acquisition, Investment, disposition, merger, consolidation or discontinued operation or specified action;

provided that the aggregate amount of cost savings added pursuant to clauses (2) and (3) of this definition shall not exceed $10.0 million in any four-quarter period.

Real Property ” means any estates or interests in real property now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company or a Guarantor and the improvements thereto.

Real Property Collateral ” means (a) the Real Property identified on Schedule R-1 to the Term Loan Agreement and (b) any Real Property hereafter acquired by the Company or a Guarantor with a fair market value in excess of $2,500,000.

Responsible Officer, ” when used with respect to the Trustee, means any officer within the Corporate Trust Administration of the Trustee (or any successor group of the Trustee) or any other officer of the Trustee customarily performing functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers and also means, with respect to a particular corporate trust matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of his knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject and who shall have direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture.

Restricted Investment ” means an Investment other than a Permitted Investment.

Restricted Subsidiary ” of a Person means any Subsidiary of the referent Person that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary, and, when used in respect of the Company, shall mean a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company whether or not so stated.

Restructuring Support Agreement ” means the restructuring support agreement among the Company and the Designated Noteholders, among others, dated as of March 11, 2016.

S&P ” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group.

SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities Act ” means the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Security Documents ” means the Intercreditor Agreement, and all security agreements, pledge agreements, collateral assignments, mortgages, deeds of trust, collateral agency agreements, control agreements or other grants or transfers for security executed and delivered by the Company or any Guarantor creating (or purporting to create) a Lien upon Collateral in

 

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favor of the Trustee, in each case, as amended, modified, renewed, restated or replaced, in whole or in part, from time to time, in accordance with its terms.

Security Interests ” means the Liens on the Collateral created by the Security Documents in favor of the Collateral Agent for its benefit and for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders.

Significant Subsidiary ” means any Restricted Subsidiary that would be a “significant subsidiary” as defined in Article 1, Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Regulation is in effect on the date of this Indenture.

Stated Maturity ” means, with respect to any installment of interest or principal on any series of Indebtedness, the date on which the payment of interest or principal was scheduled to be paid in the documentation governing such Indebtedness as of the date of this Indenture, and will not include any contingent obligations to repay, redeem or repurchase any such interest or principal prior to the date originally scheduled for the payment thereof.

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any specified Person:

(1) any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency and 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 of the corporation, association or other business entity is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof); and

(2) any partnership or limited liability company of which (a) more than 50% of the capital accounts, distribution rights, total equity and voting interests or general and limited partnership interests, as applicable, are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof, whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership interests or otherwise, or (b) the only general partners of which are that Person or one or more Subsidiaries of that Person (or any combination thereof).

Term Loan Agreement ” means the First Lien Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of the Issue Date, among the Company the guarantors party thereto from time to time, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as administrative agent.

TIA ” means the United States Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (15 U.S.C. §§ 77aaa-77bbbb).

Total Assets ” means, with respect to any Person, the total consolidated assets of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries as shown on (or determined from) the most recent internal balance sheet of such Person.

Transaction Costs ” means any legal, accounting, advisory and other costs, fees and expenses incurred by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in connection with (a) any

 

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acquisitions or attempted acquisitions, (b) any Credit Facility, including any related amendments, waivers or consents thereto, or (c) the Notes, including any related amendments, waivers or consents, including, in each case, relocation expenses, integration expense and compensation charges (including stay bonuses and severance expenses) incurred in respect thereof.

Treasury Management Arrangement ” means any agreement or other arrangement governing the provision of treasury or cash management services, including deposit accounts, overdraft, credit or debit card, funds transfer, automated clearinghouse, zero balance accounts, returned check concentration, controlled disbursement, lockbox, account reconciliation and reporting and trade finance services and other cash management services.

Treasury Rate ” means, as of any redemption date, the yield to maturity as of such redemption date of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15 (519) that has become publicly available at least two Business Days prior to the redemption date (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from the redemption date to April 15, 2017; provided , however , that if the period from the redemption date to April 15, 2017, is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year will be used.

Trustee ” means Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, until a successor replaces it in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture and thereafter means the successor serving hereunder.

Uniform Commercial Code ” means the Uniform Commercial Code (or any similar or equivalent legislation) as in effect from time to time in any applicable jurisdiction.

Unrestricted Subsidiary ” means any Subsidiary of the Company that is designated by the Board of Directors of the Company as an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors, and any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary, but only to the extent that such Subsidiary:

(1) has no Indebtedness other than Non-Recourse Debt;

(2) except as permitted by Section 4.11 hereof, is not party to any agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company unless the terms of any such agreement, contract, arrangement or understanding are no less favorable to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons who are not Affiliates of the Company;

(3) is a Person with respect to which neither the Company nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has any direct or indirect obligation (a) to subscribe for additional Equity Interests or (b) to maintain or preserve such Person’s financial condition or to cause such Person to achieve any specified levels of operating results; and

 

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(4) has not guaranteed or otherwise directly or indirectly provided credit support for any Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

Voting Stock ” of any specified Person as of any date means the Capital Stock of such Person that is at the time entitled to vote in the election of the Board of Directors of such Person.

Weighted Average Life to Maturity ” means, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing:

(1) the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (a) the amount of each then remaining installment, sinking fund, serial maturity or other required payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect of the Indebtedness, by (b) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment; by

(2) the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness.

Working Capital ” means, for the Company and its Subsidiaries, on the date of determination the aggregate of (a) consolidated current assets, excluding, to the extent included in consolidated current assets, cash, Cash Equivalents, and deferred tax assets, minus (b) consolidated current liabilities excluding, to the extent included in consolidated current liabilities, revolving loans, the current portion of Indebtedness for borrowed money, and deferred tax liabilities.

Section 1.02 Other Definitions.

 

Term

   Defined in
Section
 

Affiliate Transaction

     4.11   

Asset Sale Offer

     3.09   

Authentication Order

     2.02   

Change of Control Offer

     4.15   

Change of Control Payment

     4.15   

Change of Control Payment Date

     4.15   

Covenant Defeasance

     8.03   

Event of Default

     6.01   

Excess Proceeds

     4.10   

incur

     4.09   

Legal Defeasance

     8.02   

Offer Amount

     3.09   

Offer Period

     3.09   

Paying Agent

     2.03   

Permitted Debt

     4.09   

Payment Default

     6.01   

Purchase Date

     3.09   

Registrar

     2.03   

Restricted Payments

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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:

indenture securities ” means the Notes;

indenture security Holder ” means a Holder of a Note;

indenture to be qualified ” means this Indenture;

indenture trustee ” or “ institutional trustee ” means the Trustee; and

obligor ” on the Notes and the Note Guarantees means the Company and the Guarantors, respectively, and any successor obligor upon the Notes and the Note Guarantees, respectively.

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 have the meanings so assigned to them.

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) “including” is not limiting;

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

(6) “will” shall be interpreted to express a command;

(7) provisions apply to successive events and transactions; and

(8) references to sections of or rules under the Securities Act will be deemed to include substitute, replacement of successor sections or rules adopted by the SEC from time to time.

 

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ARTICLE 2

THE NOTES

Section 2.01 Form, Dating and Denominations; Legends . (a) The Notes and the Trustee’s certificate of authentication will be substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A. The terms and provisions contained in the form of the Notes annexed as Exhibit A constitute, and are hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture and the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee, by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agree to such terms and provisions and to be bound thereby. However, to the extent any provision of any Note conflicts with the express provisions of this Indenture, the provisions of this Indenture shall govern and be controlling. The Notes may have notations, legends or endorsements required by law, rules of or agreements with national securities exchanges to which the Company is subject; provided that the Notes issued on the Issue Date shall not be issued with any notations, legends or endorsements (other than any DTC Legend on a Global Note). Each Note will be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes will be issuable in denominations of $2,000 in principal amount and any multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or in respect of a payment in PIK Notes, in minimum denominations of $1.00 and any integral multiple of $1.00 in excess thereof).

(b) (1) Each Global Note, whether or not an Initial Note, PIK Note or Additional Note, will bear the DTC Legend.

(2) Notes will be issued, subject to Section 2.09(b), in the form of one or more Global Notes.

Section 2.02 Execution and Authentication; Notes; Additional Notes . (a) An Officer shall execute the Notes for the Company by facsimile or manual signature in the name and on behalf of the Company. If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at the time the Note is authenticated, the Note will still be valid.

(b) A Note will not be valid until the Trustee, upon receipt of a written order of the Company signed by two Officers of the Company (an “ Authentication Order ”), manually signs the certificate of authentication on the Note, with the signature conclusive evidence that the Note has been authenticated under this Indenture.

(c) In authenticating such Additional Notes, and accepting the additional responsibilities under this Indenture in relation to such Additional Notes, the Trustee shall receive, and, subject to Section 8.01 hereof, shall be fully protected in relying upon:

(1) a copy of the resolution or resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company in or pursuant to which the terms and form of the Additional Notes were established, 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 as of the date of such certificate, and if the terms and form of such Notes are established by an Officer’s Certificate pursuant to general authorization of the Company, such Officers’ Certificate;

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(3) an Officer’s Certificate delivered in accordance with Section 14.04 hereof; and

(4) an Opinion of Counsel which shall state:

(A) that the form and terms of such Notes have been established by a supplemental indenture or by or pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with Section 2.01 hereof and in conformity with the provisions of this Indenture;

(B) that such Notes, when authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and issued by the Company in the manner and subject to any conditions specified in such Opinion of Counsel, will have been duly authorized, delivered and constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and to general equity principals; and

(C) that all conditions precedent in respect of the execution and delivery by the Company of such Notes have been complied with.

(d) At any time and from time to time after the execution and delivery of this Indenture, the Company may deliver Notes executed by the Company to the Trustee for authentication. The Trustee will authenticate and deliver:

(1) Notes for original issue in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $327,221,000.

(2) Any PIK Notes from time to time to pay interest on the Notes; and

(3) Additional Notes from time to time for original issue in aggregate principal amounts specified by the Company.

(e) Initial Notes, any PIK Notes and any Additional Notes will be treated as a single class for all purposes under this Indenture and will vote together as one class on all matters.

Section 2.03 Registrar, Paying Agent and Authenticating Agent; Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust . (a) The Company will maintain an office or agency where Notes may be presented for registration of transfer or for exchange (“ Registrar ”) and an office or agency where Notes may be presented for payment (“ Paying Agent ”), and the Trustee may appoint an Authenticating Agent, in which case each reference in this Indenture to the Trustee in respect of the obligations of the Trustee to be performed by that Agent will be deemed to be references to the Agent. The Company may act as Registrar or (except for purposes of Article 8) Paying Agent. In each case the Company and the Trustee will enter into an agreement with the Agent implementing the provisions of this Indenture relating to the obligations of the Trustee to be performed by the Agent and the related rights. The Company initially appoints the Trustee as Registrar and Paying Agent.

 

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The Company initially appoints The Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”) to act as Depositary with respect to the Global Notes.

(b) The Company will require each Paying Agent other than the Trustee or the Company or an Affiliate of the Company to agree in writing that the Paying Agent will hold in trust for the benefit of the Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying Agent for the payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest on the Notes and will promptly notify the Trustee of any default by the Company in making any such payment. The Company at any time may require a Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and account for any funds disbursed, and the Trustee may at any time during the continuance of any payment default in respect of the Notes, upon written request to a Paying Agent, require the Paying Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee and to account for any funds disbursed. Upon doing so, the Paying Agent will have no further liability for the money. If the Company or a Subsidiary acts as Paying Agent, it will segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the benefit of the Holders all money held by it as Paying Agent. Upon any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings relating to the Company, the Trustee will serve as Paying Agent for the Notes so paid over to the Trustee.

Section 2.04 Replacement Notes . If a mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee or if a Holder claims that its Note has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Company will issue and the Trustee will authenticate a replacement Note of like tenor and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding. Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of the Company and entitled to the benefits of this Indenture. If required by the Trustee or the Company, an indemnity or security must be furnished that is sufficient in the judgment of the Trustee to protect itself and in the judgment of the Company to protect the Company and the Trustee from any loss they may suffer if a Note is replaced. The Company and the Trustee may charge the Holder for the expenses of the Company and the Trustee in replacing a Note. In case the mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Note has become due and payable, the Company in its discretion may pay the Note instead of issuing a replacement Note.

Section 2.05 Outstanding Notes . (a) Notes outstanding at any time are all Notes that have been authenticated by the Trustee except for:

(1) Notes cancelled by the Trustee or delivered to it for cancellation;

(2) any Note which has been replaced pursuant to Section 2.04 unless and until the Trustee and the Company receive proof satisfactory to them that the replaced Note is held by a protected purchaser; and

(3) on or after the maturity date or any mandatory or optional redemption date or date for purchase of the Notes pursuant to a Change of Control Offer or Asset Sale Offer, those Notes payable or to be redeemed or purchased on that date for which the Trustee (or Paying Agent, other than the Company or an Affiliate of the Company) holds money sufficient to pay all amounts then due.

(b) A Note does not cease to be outstanding because the Company or one of its Affiliates holds the Note, provided that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite principal amount of the outstanding Notes have given or taken any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or

 

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other action hereunder, Notes owned by the Company or any Affiliate of the Company will be disregarded and deemed not to be outstanding (it being understood that in determining whether the Trustee is protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action, only Notes which the Trustee knows to be so owned will be so disregarded). Notes so owned by the Company or an Affiliate of the Company which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Trustee the pledgee’s right so to act with respect to such Notes and that the pledgee is not the Company or any Affiliate of the Company.

Section 2.06 Temporary Notes . Until definitive Notes are ready for delivery, the Company may prepare and the Trustee will authenticate temporary Notes. Temporary Notes will be substantially in the form of definitive Notes but may have insertions, substitutions, omissions and other variations determined to be appropriate by the Officer executing the temporary Notes, as evidenced by the execution of the temporary Notes. If temporary Notes are issued, the Company will cause definitive Notes to be prepared without unreasonable delay. After the preparation of definitive Notes, the temporary Notes will be exchangeable for definitive Notes upon surrender of the temporary Notes at the office or agency of the Company designated for the purpose pursuant to Section 4.02, without charge to the Holder. Upon surrender for cancellation of any temporary Notes the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate and deliver in exchange therefor a like principal amount of definitive Notes of authorized denominations. Until so exchanged, the temporary Notes will be entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture as definitive Notes.

Section 2.07 Cancellation . The Company at any time may deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which the Company may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and may deliver to the Trustee for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated hereunder which the Company has not issued and sold. Any Registrar or the Paying Agent will forward to the Trustee any Notes surrendered to it for transfer, exchange or payment. The Trustee will cancel all Notes surrendered for transfer, exchange, payment or cancellation and dispose of them in accordance with its normal procedures. The Company may not issue new Notes to replace Notes it has paid in full or delivered to the Trustee for cancellation.

Section 2.08 CUSIP and CINS Numbers . The Company in issuing the Notes may use “CUSIP” and “CINS” numbers, and the Trustee will use CUSIP numbers or CINS numbers in notices of redemption or exchange or in Change of Control Offers and Asset Sale Offers as a convenience to Holders, provided that, the notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption, Change of Control Offer or Asset Sale Offer. The Company will promptly notify the Trustee of any change in the CUSIP or CINS numbers.

Section 2.09 Registration, Transfer and Exchange . (a) The Notes will be issued in registered form only, without coupons, and the Company shall cause the Trustee to maintain a register (the “Register”) of the Notes, for registering the record ownership of the Notes by the Holders and transfers and exchanges of the Notes.

 

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(b) (1) Each Global Note will be registered in the name of the Depositary or its nominee and, so long as DTC is serving as the Depositary thereof, will bear the DTC Legend.

(2) Each Global Note will be delivered to the Trustee as custodian for the Depositary. Transfers of a Global Note (but not a beneficial interest therein) will be limited to transfers thereof in whole, but not in part, to the Depositary, its successors or their respective nominees, except as set forth in Section 2.09(b)(5).

(3) Agent Members will have no rights under this Indenture with respect to any Global Note held on their behalf by the Depositary, and the Depositary may be treated by the Company, the Trustee and any agent of the Company or the Trustee as the absolute owner and Holder of such Global Note for all purposes whatsoever. Neither the Company, any Subsidiary Guarantor, the Trustee nor any of their respective agents has or will have any responsibility for:

(A) Any aspect of the records of the Depositary, any Agent Member, or anyone who clears through or maintains an account with an Agent Member relating to or payments made on account of beneficial ownership interest in the Global Note or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any of the records of the Depositary, any Agent Member or anyone who clears through or maintains an account with an Agent Member relating to the beneficial ownership interests in the Global Note;

(B) Any delay by the Depositary or any of its Agent Members in identifying the beneficial owners of the Notes (and the Company, any Subsidiary Guarantor, the Trustee and any of their respective agents may conclusively rely on and will be protected in relying on instructions from the Depositary or its nominee for all purposes); or

(C) Any other matter relating to the actions and practices of the Depositary, any Agent Members or anyone who clears through or maintains an account with an Agent Member.

(4) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Depositary or its nominee may grant proxies and otherwise authorize any Person (including any Agent Member and any Person that holds a beneficial interest in a Global Note through an Agent Member) to take any action which a Holder is entitled to take under this Indenture or the Notes, and nothing herein will impair, as between the Depositary and its Agent Members, the operation of customary practices governing the exercise of the rights of a holder of any security.

(5) If

(A) the Depositary notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as Depositary for a Global Note or has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act and, in either case, a successor Depositary is not appointed by the Company within 90 days after the date of such notice from the Depositary; or

 

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(B) a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Depositary notifies the Trustee of its decision to exchange the Global Notes for Certificated Notes,

the Trustee will promptly exchange each beneficial interest in the Global Note for one or more Certificated Notes issued in exchange by the Company in authorized denominations having an equal aggregate principal amount registered in the name of the owner of such beneficial interest, as identified to the Trustee by the Depositary, and thereupon the Global Note will be deemed canceled.

(c) Each Certificated Note will be registered in the name of the holder thereof or its nominee.

(d) A Holder may transfer a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) to another Person or exchange a Note (or a beneficial interest therein) for another Note or Notes of any authorized denomination by presenting to the Trustee a written request therefor stating the name of the proposed transferee or requesting such an exchange, accompanied by any certification required by the Trustee. The Trustee will promptly register any transfer or exchange that meets the requirements of this Section by noting the same in the register maintained by the Trustee for the purpose; provided that

(x) no transfer or exchange will be effective until it is registered in such register and

(y) the Trustee will not be required (i) to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Note for a period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer or an Asset Sale Offer, (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Note so selected for redemption or purchase in whole or in part, except, in the case of a partial redemption or purchase, that portion of any Note not being redeemed or purchased, or (iii) if a redemption or a purchase pursuant to a Change of Control Offer or an Asset Sale Offer is to occur after a an interest record date but on or before the corresponding Interest Payment Date, to register the transfer of or exchange any Note on or after the interest record date and before the date of redemption or purchase. Prior to the registration of any transfer, the Company, the Trustee and their agents will treat the Person in whose name the Note is registered as the owner and Holder thereof for all purposes (whether or not the Note is overdue), and will not be affected by notice to the contrary.

From time to time the Company will execute and the Trustee will authenticate additional Notes as necessary in order to permit the registration of a transfer or exchange in accordance with this Section.

No service charge will be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of any Note, 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 a transfer tax or other similar governmental charge payable upon exchange pursuant to subsection (b)(5)).

 

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(e) (1) Global Note to Global Note . The transfer or exchange of any Global Note may only be made in accordance with the applicable rules and procedures of the Depositary. The Trustee shall refuse to register any requested transfer or exchange that the Trustee knows does not comply with the preceding sentence. If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in another Global Note, the Trustee will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of the Global Note being transferred or exchanged equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (y) record a like increase in the principal amount of the other Global Note. Any beneficial interest in one Global Note that is transferred to a Person who takes delivery in the form of an interest in another Global Note, or exchanged for an interest in another Global Note, will, upon transfer or exchange, cease to be an interest in such Global Note and become an interest in the other Global Note and, accordingly, will thereafter be subject to all transfer and exchange restrictions, if any, and other procedures applicable to beneficial interests in such other Global Note for as long as it remains such an interest.

(2) Global Note to Certificated Note . If a beneficial interest in a Global Note is transferred or exchanged for a Certificated Note, the Trustee will (x) record a decrease in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (y) deliver one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an equal aggregate principal amount to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the owner of such beneficial interest (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name of such transferee or owner, as applicable.

(3) Certificated Note to Global Note . If a Certificated Note is transferred or exchanged for a beneficial interest in a Global Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel such Certificated Note, (y) record an increase in the principal amount of such Global Note equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange and (z) in the event that such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Certificated Note, deliver to the Holder thereof one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Certificated Note, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.

(4) Certificated Note to Certificated Note . If a Certificated Note is transferred or exchanged for another Certificated Note, the Trustee will (x) cancel the Certificated Note being transferred or exchanged, (y) deliver one or more new Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of such transfer or exchange to the transferee (in the case of a transfer) or the Holder of the canceled Certificated Note (in the case of an exchange), registered in the name of such transferee or Holder, as applicable, and (z) if such transfer or exchange involves less than the entire principal amount of the canceled Certificated Note, deliver to the Holder thereof one or more Certificated Notes in authorized denominations having an aggregate principal amount equal to the untransferred or unexchanged portion of the canceled Certificated Note, registered in the name of the Holder thereof.

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and the Company will have the right to inspect and make copies thereof at any reasonable time upon written notice to the Trustee.

Section 2.10 Holder Lists.

The Trustee will preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of all Holders and shall otherwise comply with TIA §312(a). If the Trustee is not the Registrar, the Company will furnish to the Trustee at least seven Business Days before each interest payment date and at such other times as the Trustee may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as the Trustee may reasonably require of the names and addresses of the Holders and the Company shall otherwise comply with TIA §312(a).

ARTICLE 3

REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT

Section 3.01 Notices to Trustee.

If the Company elects to redeem Notes pursuant to the optional redemption provisions of Section 3.07 hereof, it must furnish to the Trustee, at least 35 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, an Officers’ Certificate setting forth:

(1) the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the redemption shall occur;

(2) the redemption date;

(3) the principal amount of Notes to be redeemed; and

(4) the redemption price.

Section 3.02 Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed or Purchased.

If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed or purchased in an offer to purchase at any time, the Trustee will select Notes for redemption or purchase on a pro rata basis (or, in the case of Notes issued in global form pursuant to Article 2 hereof, by lot or such other method the Depositary deems fair and appropriate) unless otherwise required by law or applicable stock exchange or depositary requirements.

In the event of partial redemption or purchase by lot, the particular Notes to be redeemed or purchased will be selected, unless otherwise provided herein, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption or purchase date by the Trustee from the outstanding Notes not previously called for redemption or purchase.

The Trustee will promptly notify the Company in writing of the Notes selected for redemption or purchase and, in the case of any Note selected for partial redemption or purchase, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed or purchased. Notes and portions of Notes selected will be in amounts of $2,000 or whole multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in amounts of $1.00 and whole multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof); except that if all of the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed or purchased, the entire outstanding amount of Notes

 

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held by such Holder shall be redeemed or purchased. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption or purchase also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption or purchase.

Section 3.03 Notice of Redemption.

Subject to the provisions of Section 3.09 hereof, at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, the Company will mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, a notice of redemption to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Articles 9 or 13 hereof.

The notice will identify the Notes to be redeemed and will state:

(1) the redemption date;

(2) the redemption price;

(3) if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the redemption date upon surrender of such Note, a new Note or Notes in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion will be issued upon cancellation of the original Note;

(4) the name and address of the Paying Agent;

(5) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying Agent to collect the redemption price;

(6) that, unless the Company defaults in making such redemption payment, interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the redemption date;

(7) the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and

(8) that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes.

At the Company’s request, the Trustee will give the notice of redemption in the Company’s name and at its expense; provided , however , that the Company has delivered to the Trustee, at least 45 days prior to the redemption date, an Officers’ Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and setting forth the information to be stated in such notice as provided in the preceding paragraph.

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Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with Section 3.03 hereof, Notes called for redemption become irrevocably due and payable on the redemption date at the redemption price. A notice of redemption may not be conditional.

Section 3.05 Deposit of Redemption or Purchase Price.

One Business Day prior to the redemption or purchase date, the Company will deposit with the Trustee or with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the redemption or purchase price of, and accrued interest and Prepayment Premium (if any), on all Notes to be redeemed or purchased on that date. The Trustee or the Paying Agent will promptly return to the Company any money deposited with the Trustee or the Paying Agent by the Company in excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption or purchase price of, and accrued interest and Prepayment Premium (if any) on, all Notes to be redeemed or purchased.

If a Note is redeemed or purchased on or after an interest record date but on or prior to the related interest payment date, then any accrued and unpaid interest shall be paid to the Person in whose name such Note was registered at the close of business on such record date. If any Note called for redemption or purchase is not so paid upon surrender for redemption or purchase because of the failure of the Company to comply with the preceding paragraph, or because the Trustee or Paying Agent is prohibited by law or court order from making such payment, interest shall be paid on the unpaid principal, from the redemption or purchase date until such principal is paid, and to the extent lawful on any interest not paid on such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof.

Section 3.06 Notes Redeemed or Purchased in Part.

Upon surrender of a Note that is redeemed or purchased in part, the Company will issue and, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, the Trustee will authenticate for the Holder at the expense of the Company a new Note equal in principal amount to the unredeemed or unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered.

Section 3.07 Optional Redemption.

(a) At any time prior to April 15, 2017, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem all or a part of the Notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, subject to the rights of holders of the Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. Except pursuant to this paragraph, the Notes will not be redeemable at the Company’s option prior to April 15, 2017.

(b) On or after April 15, 2017, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem all or a part of the Notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, on the Notes redeemed, to the applicable date of redemption, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on April 15 of the years indicated below, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date:

 

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Year

   Percentage  

2017

     115

2018

     110

2019

     105

2020 and thereafter

     102.5

(c) If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed, the Notes or portions thereof to be redeemed will be selected in accordance with DTC procedures.

(d) No Notes of $2,000 or less (or, in case of PIK Notes, $1.00 or less) shall be redeemed in part. Notices of redemption shall be given at least 30 days before the redemption date to each holder of Notes to be redeemed at its registered address. If any Note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption that relates to that Note shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. Notes called for redemption become due on the date fixed for redemption. On and after the redemption date, interest ceases to accrue on the Notes or portions of them called for redemption.

(e) The Company may at any time, and from time to time, purchase Notes in the open market or otherwise, subject to (i) compliance with applicable securities laws, and, (ii) during the Non-Cash Pay Period, the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders.

Section 3.08 Mandatory Redemption.

During the Non-Cash Pay Period, if the Discharge of the Term Loan Obligations and the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations have each occurred, as of the last Business Day of any fiscal year of the Company ending on or after December 31, 2016, the Company shall, within 10 Business Days after financial statements have been (or, if earlier, were required to be delivered) for such fiscal year of the Company as described under Section 4.03 hereof, redeem outstanding Notes in a principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest and Prepayment Premium (if any) thereon, equal to 100% of the Excess Cash Flow, if any, for the fiscal year covered by such financial statements; or such lesser amount as agreed to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders.

If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed, the Notes or portions thereof to be redeemed will be selected in accordance with DTC procedures.

No Notes of $2,000 or less (or, in case of PIK Notes, $1.00 or less) shall be redeemed in part. Notices of redemption shall be given at least 30 days before the redemption date to each holder of Notes to be redeemed at its registered address. If any Note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption that relates to that Note shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. Notes called for redemption become due on the date fixed for redemption. On and after the redemption date, interest ceases to accrue on the Notes or portions of them called for redemption.

Section 3.09 Offer to Purchase by Application of Excess Proceeds.

 

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In the event that, pursuant to Section 4.10 hereof, the Company is required to commence an offer to all Holders to purchase Notes (an “ Asset Sale Offer ”), it will follow the procedures specified below.

The Asset Sale Offer shall be made to all Holders and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase, prepay or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets. The Asset Sale Offer will remain open for a period of at least 20 Business Days following its commencement and not more than 30 Business Days, except to the extent that a longer period is required by applicable law (the “ Offer Period ”). No later than three Business Days after the termination of the Offer Period (the “ Purchase Date ”), the Company will apply all Excess Proceeds (the “ Offer Amount ”) to the purchase of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness (on a pro rata basis based on the principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered, if applicable) or, if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes and other Indebtedness tendered in response to the Asset Sale Offer. Payment for any Notes so purchased will be made in the same manner as interest payments are made.

If the Purchase Date is on or after an interest record date and on or before the related interest payment date, any accrued and unpaid interest will be paid to the Person in whose name a Note is registered at the close of business on such record date, and no additional interest will be payable to Holders who tender Notes pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer.

Upon the commencement of an Asset Sale Offer, the Company will send, by first class mail, a notice to the Trustee and each of the Holders, with a copy to the Trustee. The notice will contain all instructions and materials necessary to enable such Holders to tender Notes pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer. The notice, which will govern the terms of the Asset Sale Offer, will state:

(1) that the Asset Sale Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 3.09 and Section 4.10 hereof and the length of time the Asset Sale Offer will remain open;

(2) the Offer Amount, the purchase price and the Purchase Date;

(3) that any Note not tendered or accepted for payment will continue to accrue interest;

(4) that, unless the Company defaults in making such payment, or the Trustee or Paying Agent is prohibited by law or court order from making such payment, any Note accepted for payment pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer will cease to accrue interest after the Purchase Date;

(5) that Holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer may elect to have Notes purchased in denominations of $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in minimum denominations of $1.00 and any integral multiple of $1.00 in excess thereof);

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Elect Purchase” attached to the Notes completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the Company, a Depositary, if appointed by the Company, or a Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice at least three days before the Purchase Date;

(7)    that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Company, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, receives, not later than the expiration of the Offer Period, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of the Note the Holder delivered for purchase and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have such Note purchased;

(8)    that, if the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered by holders thereof exceeds the Offer Amount, the Company will select the Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis based on the principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness surrendered (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Company so that only Notes in denominations of $2,000, or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof, will be purchased); and

(9)    that Holders whose Notes were purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered (or transferred by book-entry transfer).

On or before the Purchase Date, the Company will, to the extent lawful, accept for payment, on a pro rata basis to the extent necessary, the Offer Amount of Notes or portions thereof tendered pursuant to the Asset Sale Offer, or if less than the Offer Amount has been tendered, all Notes tendered, and will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes properly accepted together with an Officers’ Certificate stating that such Notes or portions thereof were accepted for payment by the Company in accordance with the terms of this Section 3.09. The Company, the Depositary or the Paying Agent, as the case may be, will promptly (but in any case not later than five days after the Purchase Date) mail or deliver to each tendering Holder an amount equal to the purchase price of the Notes tendered by such Holder and accepted by the Company for purchase, and the Company will promptly issue a new Note, and the Trustee, upon written request from the Company, will authenticate and mail or deliver (or cause to be transferred by book entry) such new Note to such Holder, in a principal amount equal to any unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered. Any Note not so accepted shall be promptly mailed or delivered by the Company to the Holder thereof. The Company will publicly announce the results of the Asset Sale Offer on the Purchase Date.

To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the provisions of this Section 3.09, the Company will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this Section 3.09 by virtue of such compliance.

Other than as specifically provided in this Section 3.09, any purchase pursuant to this Section 3.09 shall be made pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3.01 through 3.06 hereof.

 

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ARTICLE 4

COVENANTS

Section 4.01 Payment of Notes.

The Company will pay or cause to be paid the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the Notes and this Indenture. Principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, or interest will be considered paid on the date due if the Paying Agent, if other than the Company or an Affiliate thereof, holds as of 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the due date money deposited by the Company in immediately available funds and designated for and sufficient to pay all principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest, if any, then due.

Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a breach of this Section 4.01 or any Event of Default under Section 7.01(1) and 7.01(2), interest (including post petition interest in any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on all principal, interest Prepayment Premium and all other amounts due under the Notes will accrue at a rate that is 2.00% higher than the then applicable interest rate on the Notes to the extent lawful and will be payable in cash (such additional interest, “Defaulted Interest” ). The Company will notify the Trustee in writing of the amount of Defaulted Interest proposed to be paid on each Note and the date of the proposed payment. The Company will fix or cause to be fixed each such special record date and payment date; provided that no special record date may be less than 10 days prior to the related payment date for such Defaulted Interest. At least 15 days before the special record date, the Company (or, upon the written request of the Company, the Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Company) will mail or cause to be mailed to Holders a notice that states the special record date, the related payment date and the amount of such Defaulted Interest to be paid.

Section 4.02 Maintenance of Office or Agency.

The Company will maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York, an office or agency (which may be an office of the Trustee or an affiliate of the Trustee, Registrar or co-registrar) where Notes may be surrendered for registration of transfer or for exchange and where notices and demands to or upon the Company in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. 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 fails to maintain any such required office or agency or fails to furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders, notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee.

The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices or agencies where the Notes 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 will in any manner relieve the Company of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New York 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.

 

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The Company hereby designates the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee as one such office or agency of the Company in accordance with Section 2.03 hereof.

Section 4.03 Reports.

(a) So long as any Notes are outstanding, the Company will furnish to the Holders and the Trustee within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations for filing of periodic reports (x) for any period for which the Company is required to file periodic reports with the SEC, copies of such reports, and (y) for any period for which the Company is not required to file such reports:

(1) quarterly and annual reports containing substantially all of the information that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if the Company were required to file such reports (including a “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and, with respect to annual reports, audited financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time and, with respect to quarterly reports, unaudited quarterly financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time and reviewed pursuant to Statement on Auditing Standards No. 100 (or any successor provision)); and

(2) current reports containing substantially all of the information that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K if the Company were required to file such reports; provided , however , that no such current report will be required to be furnished if the Company determines in its good faith judgment that such information is not material to the Holders or Notes or the business, assets, operations, financial position or prospects of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

Notwithstanding the foregoing clause (y), in no event will the Company be required by this Indenture to (i) comply with Section 302 or Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or related Items 307 and 308 of Regulation S-K, Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K (with respect to any non-GAAP financial measures) or Regulation G, (ii) include the separate financial information for Guarantors or other entities contemplated by Rule 3-10 and/or Rule 3-16 of Regulation S-X, (iii) provide information in respect of Item 402 of Regulation S-K or (iv) provide exhibits that would be required for such reports. The Company will at all times comply with TIA §314(a).

(b) If the Company has designated any of its Subsidiaries as Unrestricted Subsidiaries that, individually or in the aggregate, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, then the quarterly and annual financial information required by Section 4.03(a)(1) hereof will include a reasonably detailed presentation, either on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes thereto, and in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Company’s Unrestricted Subsidiaries.

(c) The availability of the foregoing materials on the SEC’s EDGAR service (or any successor thereto) shall be deemed to satisfy the Company’s delivery obligation.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, if at any time any such reports are not filed by the Company, or are not accepted by the SEC for any reason, for inclusion on the SEC’s EDGAR service (or any successor thereto), the Company will post such reports on a website no later than the date the Company is required to provide those reports to the Trustee and the Holders and maintain such posting for so long as any Notes remain outstanding. Access to such reports on such website may be subject to a confidentiality acknowledgment; provided , that no other conditions, including password protection, may be imposed on access to such reports other than a representation by the Person accessing such reports that it is the Trustee, a Holder of the Notes, a Beneficial Owner of the Notes, a bona fide prospective investor, a securities analyst or a market maker.

(e) In addition, for any period in which the Company does not conduct an earnings conference call available to its public stockholders, the Company will, for so long as any Notes remain outstanding, use its commercially reasonable efforts to hold and participate in quarterly conference calls with the Holders, Beneficial Owners of the Notes, bona fide prospective investors, securities analysts and market makers to discuss such financial information no later than ten Business Days after distribution of such financial information.

(f) Furthermore, the Company agrees that, for so long as any Notes remain outstanding, if at any time it is no longer subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act for any reason, it will furnish to the Holders, Beneficial Owners of the Notes, bona fide prospective investors, securities analysts and market makers, upon their request, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.

Delivery of such reports, information and documents to the Trustee is for informational purposes only and the Trustee’s receipt of such shall not constitute constructive notice of any information contained therein or determinable from information contained therein, including the Company’s compliance with any of its covenants hereunder (as to which the Trustee is entitled to rely exclusively on Officers’ Certificates).

Section 4.04 Compliance Certificate.

(a) The Company and each Guarantor (to the extent that such Guarantor is so required under the TIA) shall deliver to the Trustee, within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, an Officers’ Certificate stating that a review of the activities of the Company and its Subsidiaries during the preceding fiscal year has been made under the supervision of the signing Officers with a view to determining whether the Company has kept, observed, performed and fulfilled its obligations under this Indenture and the Security Documents, and further stating, as to each such Officer signing such certificate, that to the best of his or her knowledge the Company has kept, observed, performed and fulfilled each and every covenant contained in this Indenture and the Security Documents and is not in default in the performance or observance of any of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture and the Security Documents (or, if a Default or Event of Default has occurred, describing all such Defaults or Events of Default of which he or she may have knowledge and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto) and that to the best of his or her knowledge no event has occurred and remains in existence by reason of which payments on account of the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on,

 

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the Notes is prohibited or if such event has occurred, a description of the event and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.

(b) So long as any of the Notes are outstanding, the Company will deliver to the Trustee, forthwith upon any Officer becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, an Officers’ Certificate specifying such Default or Event of Default and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.

Section 4.05 Taxes.

The Company will pay, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to pay, prior to delinquency, all material taxes, assessments, and governmental levies except such as are contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings or where the failure to effect such payment is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders.

Section 4.06 Stay, Extension and Usury Laws.

The Company and each of the Guarantors covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) 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 enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, that may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; and the Company and each of the Guarantors (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of any such law, and covenants that it will not, by resort to any such law, hinder, delay or impede the execution of any power herein granted to the Trustee, but will suffer and permit the execution of every such power as though no such law has been enacted.

Section 4.07 Restricted Payments.

(a) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly:

(1) declare or pay any dividend or make any other payment or distribution on account of the Company’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any payment in connection with any merger or consolidation involving the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries) or to the direct or indirect holders of the Company’s or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests in their capacity as such (other than dividends or distributions payable in Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company and other than dividends or distributions payable to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company);

(2) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or retire for value (including, without limitation, in connection with any merger or consolidation involving the Company) any Equity Interests of the Company or any direct or indirect parent of the Company;

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that is unsecured or contractually subordinated to the Notes or to any Note Guarantee (excluding any intercompany Indebtedness between or among the Company and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and excluding the purchase, repurchase or other acquisition of such subordinated or unsecured Indebtedness in anticipation of satisfying a sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of such purchase, repurchase or other acquisition), except a payment of interest or principal at the Stated Maturity thereof; or

(4) make any Restricted Investment,

(all such payments and other actions set forth in these clauses (1) through (4) above being collectively referred to as “ Restricted Payments ”),

unless, at the time of and after giving effect to such Restricted Payment:

(I) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a consequence of such Restricted Payment;

(II) the Company would, at the time of such Restricted Payment and after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Restricted Payment had been made at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, have been permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a) hereof; and

(III) such Restricted Payment, together with the aggregate amount of all other Restricted Payments made by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries since the date of this Indenture (excluding Restricted Payments permitted by clauses (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (10), (11) and (13) of paragraph (b) of this Section 4.07), is less than the sum, without duplication, of:

(A) 50% of the Consolidated Net Income of the Company for the period (taken as one accounting period) from the beginning of the first fiscal quarter commencing after the date of this Indenture to the end of the Company’s most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internal financial statements are available at the time of such Restricted Payment (or, if such Consolidated Net Income for such period is a deficit, less 100% of such deficit); plus

(B) 100% of the aggregate net cash proceeds and the Fair Market Value of any marketable securities or other property received by the Company since the date of this Indenture as a contribution to its common equity capital or from the issue or sale of Equity Interests of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock) or from the issue or sale of convertible or exchangeable Disqualified Stock of the Company or convertible or exchangeable debt securities of the Company, in each case that have been converted into or exchanged for Equity Interests of the Company (other than Equity Interests and convertible or exchangeable Disqualified Stock or debt securities sold to a Subsidiary of the Company); plus

 

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(C) to the extent that any Restricted Investment that was made after the date of this Indenture is (a) sold for cash or Cash Equivalents or otherwise cancelled, liquidated or repaid for cash or Cash Equivalents, or (b) made in an entity that subsequently becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, the initial amount of such Restricted Investment (or, if less, the amount of cash or Cash Equivalents received upon repayment or sale); plus

(D) to the extent that any Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Company designated as such after the date of this Indenture is redesignated as a Restricted Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture, the Fair Market Value of the Company’s Restricted Investment in such Subsidiary as of the date of such redesignation; plus

(E) all dividends, interest, repayments of loans or advances, intercompany loan payments or other distributions received in cash or Cash Equivalents by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company after the date of this Indenture from an Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Company, to the extent that such dividends, payments or distributions were not otherwise included in the Consolidated Net Income of the Company for such period.

(b) The provisions of Section 4.07(a) hereof will not prohibit:

(1) the payment of any dividend or the consummation of any irrevocable redemption within 60 days after the date of declaration of the dividend or giving of the redemption notice, as the case may be, if at the date of declaration or notice, the dividend or redemption payment would have complied with the provisions of this Indenture;

(2) the making of any Restricted Payment in exchange for, or out of or with the net cash proceeds of the substantially concurrent sale (other than to a Subsidiary of the Company) of, Equity Interests of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock) or from the substantially concurrent contribution of common equity capital to the Company; provided that the amount of any such net cash proceeds that are utilized for any such Restricted Payment will not be considered to be net proceeds of Equity Interests for purposes of Section 4.07(a)(III)(B) hereof;

(3) the payment of any dividend (or, in the case of any partnership or limited liability company, any similar distribution) by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to the holders of its Equity Interests on a pro rata basis;

(4) the repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of unsecured Indebtedness or Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor that is contractually subordinated to the Notes or to any Note Guarantee with the net cash proceeds from a substantially concurrent incurrence of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness;

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current or former officer, director or employee of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to any equity subscription agreement, stock option agreement, shareholders’ agreement or similar agreement; provided that the aggregate price paid for all such repurchased, redeemed, acquired or retired Equity Interests may not exceed $2.5 million in any twelve-month period; provided further that the Company may carry over and make in subsequent twelve-month periods, in addition to the amounts permitted for such twelve-month period, up to $2.5 million of unutilized capacity under this clause (5) attributable to the immediately preceding twelve-month period;

(6) the repurchase of Equity Interests deemed to occur upon the exercise of stock options to the extent such Equity Interests represent a portion of the exercise price of those stock options;

(7) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the declaration and payment of regularly scheduled or accrued dividends to holders of any class or series of Disqualified Stock of the Company or any preferred stock of any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company issued on or after the date of this Indenture in accordance with the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test described in Section 4.09(a) hereof;

(8) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the repurchase by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Equity Interests of the Company in accordance with any stock repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors of the Company not to exceed $3.0 million in any twelve-month period; provided , that the Company may carry over and make in subsequent twelve-month periods, in addition to the amounts permitted for such twelve-month period, up to $3.0 million of unutilized capacity under this clause (8) attributable to the immediately preceding twelve-month period; provided further , that, at the time of any such purchase the Company would be able to incur $1.00 of Indebtedness pursuant to Section 4.09(a) hereof;

(9) payments or distributions to shareholders exercising appraisal or discount rights pursuant to applicable law pursuant to or in connection with a merger, consolidation or transfer of all or substantially all of the Company’s or its Restricted Subsidiaries’ assets that complies with the provisions of this Indenture;

(10) in the event of a Change of Control, and if no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the payment, purchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement of Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor that is subordinated or junior in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor, in each case, at a purchase price not greater than 101% of the principal amount of such Indebtedness, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon; provided that all Notes tendered by holders in connection with a Change of Control Offer have been repurchased, redeemed or acquired for value;

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continuing, the payment, purchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement of Indebtedness of the Company or any Guarantor that is subordinated or junior in right of payment to the Notes or the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor, in each case, at a purchase price not greater than 100% of the principal amount of such Indebtedness, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon; provided that all Notes tendered by Holders in connection with an Asset Sale Offer have been repurchased, redeemed or acquired for value;

(12) the purchase, redemption, acquisition, cancellation or other retirement for a nominal value per right of any rights granted to all the holders of the Company’s Capital Stock pursuant to any shareholders’ rights plan adopted for the purpose of protecting shareholders from unfair takeover practices; provided that any such purchase, redemption, acquisition, cancellation or other retirement of such rights shall not be for the purpose of evading the limitations of this covenant (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company);

(13) payments of cash, dividends, distributions, advances or other Restricted Payments by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to allow the payment of cash in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares upon (i) the exercise of options or warrants or (ii) the conversion or exchange of Capital Stock of any such Person; and

(14) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, other Restricted Payments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $25.0 million since the date of this Indenture.

The amount of all Restricted Payments (other than cash) will be the Fair Market Value on the date of the Restricted Payment of the asset(s) or securities proposed to be transferred or issued by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, pursuant to the Restricted Payment. The Fair Market Value of any assets or securities that are required to be valued by this Section 4.07 will be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company whose resolution with respect thereto will be delivered to the Trustee; provided that, in lieu thereof, in the case of assets or securities of $20.0 million or less, such determination may be made by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company as set forth in a certificate delivered to the Trustee. The determination of the Board of Directors of the Company must be based upon an opinion or appraisal issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing if the Fair Market Value exceeds $30.0 million.

Section 4.08 Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries.

(a) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:

 

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(1) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or with respect to any other interest or participation in, or measured by, its profits, or pay any indebtedness owed to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(2) make loans or advances to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; or

(3) sell, lease or transfer any of its properties or assets to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

(b) The restrictions in Section 4.08(a) hereof will not apply to encumbrances or restrictions existing under or by reason of:

(1) agreements governing Existing Indebtedness and Credit Facilities as in effect on the date of this Indenture and any amendments, restatements, modifications, renewals, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of those agreements; provided that the amendments, restatements, modifications, renewals, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, with respect to such dividend and other payment restrictions than those contained in those agreements on the date of this Indenture;

(2) this Indenture, the Notes and the related Note Guarantees;

(3) agreements governing other Indebtedness permitted to be incurred under Section 4.09 hereof and any amendments, restatements, modifications, renewals, supplements, refundings, replacements or refinancings of those agreements; provided that (except with respect to Indebtedness incurred pursuant to clause (16) of Section 4.09(b) hereof) the restrictions therein are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in this Indenture, the Notes and the Note Guarantees;

(4) applicable law, rule, regulation or order;

(5) any instrument governing Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person acquired by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries as in effect at the time of such acquisition (except to the extent such Indebtedness or Capital Stock was incurred in connection with or in contemplation of such acquisition), which encumbrance or restriction is not applicable to any Person, or the properties or assets of any Person, other than the Person, or the property or assets of the Person, so acquired; provided that, in the case of Indebtedness, such Indebtedness was permitted by the terms of this Indenture to be incurred;

(6) customary non-assignment provisions in contracts and licenses entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(7) purchase money obligations for property acquired in the ordinary course of business and Capital Lease Obligations that impose restrictions on the property purchased or leased of the nature described in clause (4) of Section 4.09(b) hereof;

 

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(8) any agreement for the sale or other disposition of a Restricted Subsidiary that restricts distributions by that Restricted Subsidiary pending such sale or other disposition;

(9) Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness; provided that the restrictions contained in the agreements governing such Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness are not materially more restrictive, taken as a whole, than those contained in the agreements governing the Indebtedness being refinanced;

(10) Liens permitted to be incurred under the provisions of Section 4.12 hereof that limit the right of the debtor to dispose of the assets subject to such Liens;

(11) provisions limiting the disposition or distribution of assets or property in joint venture agreements, asset sale agreements, sale-leaseback agreements, stock sale agreements and other similar agreements (including agreements entered into in connection with a Restricted Investment) entered into with the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, which limitation is applicable only to the assets that are the subject of such agreements; and

(12) restrictions on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers under contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business.

Section 4.09 Incurrence of Indebtedness and Issuance of Preferred Stock.

(a) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise, with respect to (collectively, “ incur ”) any Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt), and the Company will not issue any Disqualified Stock and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to issue any shares of preferred stock; provided, however , that the Company may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) or issue Disqualified Stock, and the Guarantors may incur Indebtedness (including Acquired Debt) or issue preferred stock, if the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Company’s most recently ended four full fiscal quarters for which internal financial statements are available immediately preceding the date on which such additional Indebtedness is incurred or such Disqualified Stock or such preferred stock is issued, as the case may be, would have been at least 2.0 to 1.0, determined on a pro forma basis (including a pro forma application of the net proceeds therefrom), as if the additional Indebtedness had been incurred or the Disqualified Stock or the preferred stock had been issued, as the case may be, at the beginning of such four-quarter period.

(b) The provisions of Section 4.09(a) hereof will not prohibit the incurrence of any of the following items of Indebtedness (collectively, “ Permitted Debt ”):

(1) the incurrence by the Company and any Guarantor of additional Indebtedness and letters of credit under Credit Facilities in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding under this clause (1) (with letters of credit being deemed to have a principal amount equal to the maximum potential liability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries thereunder) not to exceed the greater of (i) $150.0 million and (ii)

 

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the amount of secured Indebtedness that could be incurred such that giving effect to such incurrence the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio would be no greater than 2.0 to 1.0; for the most recent four-quarter period for which financial information is available;

(2) the incurrence by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries of the Existing Indebtedness;

(3) the incurrence by the Company and the Guarantors of Indebtedness represented by the Notes and the related Note Guarantees to be issued on the date of this Indenture;

(4) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness represented by Capital Lease Obligations, mortgage financings, project financings or purchase money obligations (including without limitation all or any part of the purchase price or cost of transportation assets including trucks, trailers and rail cars, used in the business of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries); and, in each case, incurred for the purpose of financing all or any part of the purchase price or cost of design, construction, installation or improvement of property, plant or equipment used in the business of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in an aggregate principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable), including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (4), not to exceed, at any one time outstanding, the greater of (i) $50.0 million and (ii) 10% of the Company’s Total Assets;

(5) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness (other than intercompany Indebtedness) that was permitted by this Indenture to be incurred under Section 4.09(a) hereof or clauses (2), (3), (4), (5) or (16) of this Section 4.09(b);

(6) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of intercompany Indebtedness between or among the Company and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however , that:

(A) if the Company or any Guarantor is the obligor on such Indebtedness and the payee is not the Company or a Guarantor, such Indebtedness must be unsecured and expressly subordinated to the prior payment in full in cash of all Obligations then due with respect to the Notes, in the case of the Company, or the Note Guarantee, in the case of a Guarantor; and

(B) (1) any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such Indebtedness being held by a Person other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company and (2) any sale or other transfer of any such Indebtedness to a Person that is not either the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company,

 

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will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an incurrence of such Indebtedness by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, that was not permitted by this clause (6);

(7) the issuance by any of the Company’s Restricted Subsidiaries to the Company or to any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of shares of preferred stock; provided, however , that:

(A) any subsequent issuance or transfer of Equity Interests that results in any such preferred stock being held by a Person other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; and

(B) any sale or other transfer of any such preferred stock to a Person that is not either the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company,

will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an issuance of such preferred stock by such Restricted Subsidiary that was not permitted by this clause (7);

(8) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Hedging Obligations in the ordinary course of business (including under Credit Facilities);

(9) the guarantee by the Company or any of the Guarantors of Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to the extent that the guaranteed Indebtedness was permitted to be incurred by another provision of this Section 4.09; provided that if the Indebtedness being guaranteed is subordinated to or pari passu with the Notes, then the Guarantee must be subordinated or pari passu, as applicable, to the same extent as the Indebtedness guaranteed;

(10) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness in respect of workers’ compensation claims, self-insurance obligations, bankers’ acceptances, performance and surety bonds in the ordinary course of business;

(11) the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution of a check, draft or similar instrument inadvertently drawn against insufficient funds, so long as such Indebtedness is covered within five Business Days;

(12) Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary incurred and outstanding on or prior to the date on which such Restricted Subsidiary was acquired by the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary (other than Indebtedness incurred in contemplation of, or in connection with, the transaction or series of related transactions pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiary became a Restricted Subsidiary of or was otherwise acquired by the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary); provided that the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary would have been able to incur such Indebtedness at the time of such acquisition pursuant to Section 4.09(a) hereof;

 

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(13)    Indebtedness arising from agreements of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, in each case incurred or assumed in connection with the disposition of any assets or property or Capital Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary, and not exceeding the Fair Market Value of the consideration received by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect thereof;

(14)    the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of Indebtedness represented by letters of credit (or guarantees thereof) entered into in the ordinary course of business to the extent that such letters of credit are (a) fully cash collateralized in an aggregate amount not to exceed $3.0 million or (b) not drawn upon or, if and to the extent drawn upon, such drawing is reimbursed no later than the tenth Business Day following a demand for reimbursement following payment on the letter of credit; provided that such letters of credit shall not constitute Permitted Debt pursuant to this clause (14) if they are issued in support of Indebtedness;

(15)    any earn-out or similar provision existing at the date of this Indenture or in connection with any Permitted Investment or Asset Sale; and

(16)    the incurrence by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of additional Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) at any one time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this clause (16), not to exceed $35.0 million.

The Company will not incur, and will not permit any Guarantor to incur, any Indebtedness (including Permitted Debt) that is contractually subordinated in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of the Company or such Guarantor unless such Indebtedness is also contractually subordinated in right of payment to the Notes and the applicable Note Guarantee on substantially identical terms; provided , however , that no Indebtedness will be deemed to be contractually subordinated in right of payment to any other Indebtedness of the Company solely by virtue of being unsecured or by virtue of being secured on a junior priority basis.

For purposes of determining compliance with this Section 4.09, in the event that an item of Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the categories of Permitted Debt described in clauses (1) through (16) above, or is entitled to be incurred pursuant to Section 4.09(a) hereof, the Company will be permitted to classify such item of Indebtedness on the date of its incurrence, or later reclassify all or a portion of such item of Indebtedness, in any manner that complies with this Section 4.09. Indebtedness under Credit Facilities outstanding on the date on which Notes are first issued and authenticated under this Indenture will initially be deemed to have been incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by clause (1) of the definition of Permitted Debt. Indebtedness permitted by this covenant need not be permitted solely by reference to one provision permitting such Indebtedness but may be permitted in part by one such provision and in part by one or more other provisions of this Section 4.09 permitting such Indebtedness. The accrual of interest or preferred stock dividends, the accretion or amortization of original issue discount, the payment of interest on any Indebtedness in the form of additional Indebtedness with the same terms, the reclassification of preferred stock as

 

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Indebtedness due to a change in accounting principles, and the payment of dividends on preferred stock or Disqualified Stock in the form of additional shares of the same class of preferred stock or Disqualified Stock will not be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness or an issuance of preferred stock or Disqualified Stock for purposes of this Section 4.09; provided , in each such case, that the amount thereof is included in Fixed Charges of the Company as accrued. For purposes of determining compliance with any U.S. dollar-denominated restriction on the incurrence of Indebtedness, the U.S. dollar-equivalent principal amount of Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency shall be utilized, calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date such Indebtedness was incurred; provided that if such Indebtedness is incurred to refinance other Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency, and such refinancing would cause the applicable U.S. dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such U.S. dollar-denominated restriction shall be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount of such refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed the principal amount of such Indebtedness being refinanced. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4.09, the maximum amount of Indebtedness that the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary may incur pursuant to this Section 4.09 shall not be deemed to be exceeded solely as a result of fluctuations in exchange rates or currency values.

The amount of any Indebtedness outstanding as of any date will be:

(1) the accreted value of the Indebtedness, in the case of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount;

(2) the principal amount of the Indebtedness, in the case of any other Indebtedness; and

(3) in respect of Indebtedness of another Person secured by a Lien on the assets of the specified Person, the lesser of:

(A) the Fair Market Value of such assets at the date of determination; and

(B) the amount of the Indebtedness of the other Person.

Section 4.10 Asset Sales.

(a) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless:

(1) the Company (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of the Asset Sale at least equal to the Fair Market Value (measured as of the date of the definitive agreement with respect to such Asset Sale) of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of; and

(2) at least 75% of the consideration received in the Asset Sale by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents. For purposes of this provision, each of the following will be deemed to be cash:

 

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(A) any liabilities, as shown on the Company’s most recent consolidated balance sheet, of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than contingent liabilities and liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the Notes or any Note Guarantee) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets pursuant to a customary novation or indemnity agreement that releases the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from or indemnifies against further liability;

(B) any securities, notes or other obligations received by the Company or any such Restricted Subsidiary from such transferee that are contemporaneously, subject to ordinary settlement periods, converted by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash or Cash Equivalents, to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received in that conversion; and

(C) any stock or assets of the kind referred to in clauses (2) or (4) of the next paragraph of this Section 4.10.

(b) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, within 365 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Company (or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) may apply such Net Proceeds:

(1) to repay Indebtedness and other Obligations under a Credit Facility that are secured by a Lien and, if the Indebtedness repaid is revolving credit Indebtedness that is permanently repaid, to correspondingly reduce commitments with respect thereto;

(2) to acquire all or substantially all of the assets of, or any Capital Stock of, another Permitted Business, if, after giving effect to any such acquisition of Capital Stock, the Permitted Business is or becomes a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company;

(3) to make a capital expenditure; or

(4) to acquire other assets that are not classified as current assets under GAAP and that are used or useful in a Permitted Business.

Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, pending the final application of any Net Proceeds as described in this Section 4.10(b), the Company (or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary) may temporarily reduce revolving credit borrowings or otherwise invest the Net Proceeds in any manner that is not prohibited by this Indenture.

(c) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, any Net Proceeds from Asset Sales that are not applied or invested as provided in Section 4.10(b) hereof will constitute “ Excess Proceeds .” Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, when the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $25.0 million, within ten days thereof, the Company will make an Asset Sale Offer to all Holders and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in this Indenture with respect to offers to purchase, prepay or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets to purchase, prepay or redeem the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all fees and expenses, including Prepayment Premium, incurred

 

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in connection therewith) that may be purchased, prepaid or redeemed out of the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus Prepayment Premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, to the date of purchase, prepayment or redemption, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date, and will be payable in cash. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, the Company may use those Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by this Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered in (or required to be prepaid or redeemed in connection with) such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee (or Depositary) will select the Notes and the applicable party shall select such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis (subject to Applicable Procedures), based on the amounts tendered or required to be prepaid or redeemed (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Company so that only Notes in denominations of $2,000, or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in minimum denominations of $1.00 and any integral multiple of $1.00 in excess thereof), will be purchased). Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.

(d) During the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, consummate an Asset Sale unless:

(1) the aggregate Fair Market Value of Asset Sales in any fiscal year does not exceed $5.0 million;

(2) the Company (or the Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) receives consideration at the time of the Asset Sale at least equal to the Fair Market Value (measured as of the date of the definitive agreement with respect to such Asset Sale) of the assets or Equity Interests issued or sold or otherwise disposed of; and

(3) at least 75% of the consideration received in the Asset Sale by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash or Cash Equivalents (as the term is defined in the Incorporated Covenants). For purposes of this provision, each of the following will be deemed to be cash:

(a) any liabilities, as shown on the Company’s most recent consolidated balance sheet, of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than contingent liabilities and liabilities that are by their terms subordinated to the Notes or any Note Guarantee) that are assumed by the transferee of any such assets pursuant to a customary novation or indemnity agreement that releases the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from or indemnifies against further liability;

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Company or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash or Cash Equivalents, to the extent of the cash or Cash Equivalents received in that conversion; and

(c) any stock or assets of the kind referred to in clause (3) of the next paragraph of this covenant.

During the Non-Cash Pay Period, within 180 days after the receipt of any Net Proceeds from an Asset Sale, the Company (or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) may apply such Net Proceeds:

(1) to repay Indebtedness and other Obligations under a Credit Facility that is secured by a Lien and, if the Indebtedness repaid is revolving credit Indebtedness that is permanently repaid, to correspondingly reduce commitments with respect thereto;

(2) to make a capital expenditure; or

(3) to acquire other assets that are not classified as current assets under GAAP and that are used or useful in a Permitted Business.

During the Non-Cash Pay Period, any Net Proceeds from Asset Sales that are not applied or reinvested as provided in the second paragraph of this covenant will constitute “Excess Proceeds.” During the Non-Cash Pay Period, when the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $1.0 million, within ten days thereof, the Company will make an offer (an “Asset Sale Offer”) to all holders of Notes to purchase, prepay or redeem the maximum principal amount of Notes (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all fees and expenses, including Prepayment Premium, incurred in connection therewith) that may be purchased, prepaid or redeemed out of the Excess Proceeds, or such lesser amount as agreed to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus Prepayment Premium (if any) and accrued and unpaid interest, to the date of purchase, prepayment or redemption, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date, and will be payable in cash. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes tendered in (or required to be prepaid or redeemed in connection with) such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee (or depositary) will select the Notes on a pro rata basis (subject to DTC procedures), based on the amounts tendered or required to be prepaid or redeemed (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Company so that only Notes in denominations of $2,000, or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in minimum denominations of $1.00 and any integral multiple of $1.00 in excess thereof), will be purchased). Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero.

(e) The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with each repurchase of Notes pursuant to an Asset Sale Offer. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with this Section 4.10, the Company will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations

 

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and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this Section 4.10 by virtue of such compliance.

Section 4.11 Transactions with Affiliates.

(a) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, make any payment to or sell, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets to, or purchase any property or assets from, or enter into or make or amend any transaction, contract, agreement, understanding, loan, advance or Guarantee with, or for the benefit of, any Affiliate of the Company (each, an “ Affiliate Transaction ”) involving aggregate payments or consideration in excess of $2.5 million, unless:

(1) the Affiliate Transaction is on terms that are no less favorable to the Company or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary than those that would have been obtained in a comparable transaction by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary with an unrelated Person; and

(2) the Company delivers to the Trustee:

(A) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $5.0 million, a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company set forth in an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with clause (1) of this Section 4.11(a); and

(B) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $20.0 million, a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company set forth in an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such Affiliate Transaction complies with this Section 4.11 and that such Affiliate Transaction has been approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Board of Directors of the Company; and

(C) with respect to any Affiliate Transaction or series of related Affiliate Transactions involving aggregate consideration in excess of $30.0 million, the Company has received an opinion as to the fairness to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary of such Affiliate Transaction from a financial point of view issued by an accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing.

(b) The following items will not be deemed to be Affiliate Transactions and, therefore, will not be subject to the provisions of Section 4.11(a) hereof:

(1) any employment agreement, employee benefit plan (including any stock option or stock purchase plan), officer or director indemnification agreement, employee or director compensation or fees or any similar arrangement entered into by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and payments pursuant thereto;

 

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(2) transactions between or among the Company and/or its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(3) transactions with a Person (other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Company) that is an Affiliate of the Company solely because the Company owns, directly or through a Restricted Subsidiary, an Equity Interest in, or controls, such Person;

(4) payment of reasonable and customary fees and reimbursements of expenses (pursuant to indemnity arrangements or otherwise) of officers, directors, employees or consultants of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(5) any issuance of Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company to Affiliates of the Company;

(6) Restricted Payments that do not violate Section 4.07 hereof;

(7) Permitted Investments (excluding Permitted Investments in Affiliates that are not the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary);

(8) any transaction between or among the Company and any Restricted Subsidiary, on the one hand, with Unrestricted Subsidiaries of the Company, on the other hand, including the provision of legal, administrative, accounting, appraisal or other services on substantially the same terms as provided to or by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(9) payment of consolidated taxes by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary on behalf of Unrestricted Subsidiaries;

(10) loans or advances to employees in the ordinary course of business not to exceed $5.0 million in the aggregate at any one time outstanding; and

(11) any transaction which has been determined, in the opinion of an independent accounting, appraisal or investment banking firm of national standing, to be fair, from a financial point of view, to the Company or the applicable Restricted Subsidiary.

Section 4.12 Liens.

Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, and will not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind securing Indebtedness, or trade payables on any asset now owned or hereafter acquired, except Permitted Liens.

Section 4.13 Business Activities.

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such extent as would not be material to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole.

Section 4.14 Corporate Existence.

Subject to Article 6 hereof, following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company shall do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect:

(1) its corporate (except as permitted by Section 6.01(1)(B) hereof) existence, and the corporate, partnership or other existence of each of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in accordance with the respective organizational documents (as the same may be amended from time to time) of the Company or any such Restricted Subsidiary; and

(2) the rights (charter and statutory), licenses and franchises of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries; provided, however , that the Company shall not be required to preserve any such right, license or franchise, or the corporate, partnership or other existence of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, if the Board of Directors of the Company shall determine that the preservation thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, and that the loss thereof is not adverse in any material respect to the Holders.

Section 4.15 Offer to Repurchase Upon Change of Control.

(a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem all of the Notes pursuant to Section 3.07, the Company will make an offer (a “ Change of Control Offer ”) to each Holder to repurchase all or any part (equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, $1.00 or integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof)) of that Holder’s Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes repurchased, plus Prepayment Premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the Notes repurchased to the date of purchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date (the “ Change of Control Payment ”). Within 20 days following any Change of Control, the Company will mail a notice to each Holder describing the transaction or transactions that constitute the Change of Control and stating:

(1) that the Change of Control Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 4.15 and that all Notes tendered will be accepted for payment;

(2) the purchase price and the purchase date, which shall be no earlier than 30 days and no later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed (the “ Change of Control Payment Date ”);

(3) that any Note not tendered will continue to accrue interest;

(4) that, unless the Company defaults in the payment of the Change of Control Payment, or the Trustee or Paying Agent is prohibited by law or court order from making such payment, all Notes accepted for payment pursuant to the Change of Control Offer will cease to accrue interest after the Change of Control Payment Date;

 

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(5) that Holders electing to have any Notes purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender the Notes, with the form entitled “Option of Holder to Elect Purchase” attached to the Notes completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the third Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date;

(6) that Holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Paying Agent receives, not later than the close of business on the second Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the principal amount of Notes delivered for purchase, and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have the Notes purchased; and

(7) that Holders whose Notes are being purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, which unpurchased portion must be equal to $2,000 in principal amount or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, $1.00 or integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof).

The Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent those laws and regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of the Notes as a result of a Change of Control. To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with the provisions of this Section 4.15, the Company will comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations under this Section 4.15 by virtue of such compliance.

(b) On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company will, to the extent lawful:

(1) accept for payment all Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer;

(2) deposit with the Paying Agent an amount equal to the Change of Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions of Notes properly tendered; and

(3) deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes properly accepted together with an Officers’ Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or portions of Notes being purchased by the Company.

The Paying Agent will promptly mail (but in any case not later than five days after the Change of Control Payment Date) to each Holder of Notes properly tendered the Change of Control Payment for such Notes, and the Trustee will promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered, if any. The Company will publicly announce the results of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment Date.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.15, the Company will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if (1) a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in this Section 4.15 and purchases all Notes properly tendered and not withdrawn under the Change of Control Offer, or (2) notice of redemption has been given pursuant to Section 3.07 hereof, unless and until there is a default in payment of the applicable redemption price.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, a Change of Control Offer may be made in advance of a Change of Control, conditioned upon the consummation of such Change of Control, if a definitive agreement is in place for the Change of Control at the time the Change of Control Offer is made.

Section 4.16 Additional Note Guarantees.

If the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries acquires or creates another Domestic Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture, then the Company will cause that newly acquired or created Domestic Subsidiary to provide a Note Guarantee pursuant to a supplemental indenture in form and substance satisfactory to the Trustee and deliver an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee within 10 Business Days of the date on which it was acquired or created to the effect that such supplemental indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by that Domestic Subsidiary and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of that Domestic Subsidiary, enforceable in accordance with its terms (subject to customary exceptions); provided that, following the expiration of the Non-Cash Pay Period, any Domestic Subsidiary that constitutes an Immaterial Subsidiary need not become a Guarantor until such time as it ceases to be an Immaterial Subsidiary; provided that any Domestic Subsidiary that becomes a Guarantor after the Issue Date shall also become a party to the applicable Security Documents and, shall make such filings and deliver such documents as shall be necessary to perfect the Lien of the Collateral Agent on any Collateral owned by such Guarantor.

Section 4.17 Designation of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries.

The Board of Directors of the Company may designate any Restricted Subsidiary to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary if that designation would not cause a Default; provided that in no event will all or substantially all of the businesses currently operated by Heckmann Water Resources (CVR), Inc. be transferred to or held by an Unrestricted Subsidiary. If a Restricted Subsidiary is designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, the aggregate Fair Market Value of all outstanding Investments owned by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries in the Subsidiary designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary will be deemed to be an Investment made as of the time of the designation and will reduce the amount available for Restricted Payments under Section 4.07 hereof or under one or more clauses of the definition of Permitted Investments, as determined by the Company. That designation will only be permitted if the Investment would be permitted at that time and if the Restricted Subsidiary otherwise meets the definition of an Unrestricted Subsidiary. The Board of Directors of the Company may redesignate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary if that redesignation would not cause a Default.

 

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Any designation of a Subsidiary of the Company as an Unrestricted Subsidiary will be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company giving effect to such designation and an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the preceding conditions and was permitted by Section 4.07 hereof. If, at any time, any Unrestricted Subsidiary would fail to meet the preceding requirements as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, it will thereafter cease to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary for purposes of this Indenture and any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary will be deemed to be incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company as of such date and, if such Indebtedness is not permitted to be incurred as of such date under Section 4.09 hereof, the Company will be in default of such covenant. The Board of Directors of the Company may at any time designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; provided that such designation will be deemed to be an incurrence of Indebtedness by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company of any outstanding Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary, and such designation will only be permitted if (1) such Indebtedness is permitted under Section 4.09 hereof, calculated on a pro forma basis as if such designation had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter reference period; and (2) no Default or Event of Default would be in existence following such designation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraphs, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company may not designate any Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary without the prior the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by all of the Designated Noteholders.

Section 4.18 Further Assurances; Insurance.

(a) The Company and each of the other Guarantors shall do or cause to be done all acts and things that may be required, or that the Collateral Agent from time to time may reasonably request, to assure and confirm that the Collateral Agent holds, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, duly created and enforceable and perfected Security Interests upon the Collateral (including any property or assets that are acquired or otherwise become Collateral after the Notes are issued), in each case, as contemplated by, and with the Security Interest priority required under, the Security Documents.

(b) Upon the request of the Collateral Agent at any time and from time to time, the Company and each of the other Guarantors shall promptly execute, acknowledge and deliver such security documents, instruments, certificates, notices and other documents, and take such other actions as shall be reasonably required to create, perfect, protect, assure or enforce the Security Interests and benefits intended to be conferred, in each case as contemplated by the Security Documents for the benefit of the holders of Secured Obligations.

(c) The Company and the other Guarantors will:

(i) keep their properties adequately insured at all times by financially sound and reputable insurers;

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against by extended coverage and coverage for acts of terrorism, as is customary with companies in the same or similar businesses operating in the same or similar locations, including public liability insurance against claims for personal injury or death or property damage occurring upon, in, about or in connection with the use of any properties owned, occupied or controlled by them;

(iii) maintain such other insurance as may be required by law; and

(iv) maintain such other insurance as may be required by the Security Documents.

(d) Upon the request of the Collateral Agent, the Company and the other Guarantors shall furnish to the Collateral Agent full information as to their property and liability insurance carriers, certified as true and correct. Holders of Secured Obligations, as a class, shall be named as additional insureds, with a waiver of subrogation, on all insurance policies of the Company and the other Guarantors covering the Collateral and the Collateral Agent shall be named as loss payee, with 30 days’ notice of cancellation or material change, on all property and casualty insurance policies of the Company and the other Guarantors covering the Collateral.

Section 4.19 Impairment of Security Interest.

Except as permitted by the Intercreditor Agreement, the Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to, take or knowingly or negligently omit to take, any action which action or omission might or would have the result of materially impairing the security interest with respect to the Collateral for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders of the Notes, and the Company shall not, and shall not permit any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to, except as permitted under the terms of this Indenture, grant to any Person other than the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Trustee and the Holders of the Notes and the other beneficiaries described in the Security Documents, any interest whatsoever in any of the Collateral.

Section 4.20 After-Acquired Property.

(a) Promptly following the acquisition by the Company or any Guarantor of any After-Acquired Property (other than Real Property), the Company or such Guarantor shall promptly execute and deliver such security instruments, financing statements and certificates and Opinions of Counsel as shall be reasonably necessary to vest in the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, a perfected second-priority Security Interest in such After-Acquired Property and to have such After-Acquired Property added to the Collateral and thereupon all provisions of the indenture relating to the Collateral shall be deemed to relate to such After-Acquired Property to the same extent and with the same force and effect.

(b) Promptly following the acquisition by the Company or any Guarantor of any Real Property Collateral, the Company or such Guarantor shall promptly (and in any event within 20 days of the acquisition thereof), and with respect to any Real Property Collateral owned by the Company or any Guarantor on the Closing Date shall promptly (and in any event within 20 days of the Closing Date), execute and deliver such mortgages, deeds of trust, security instruments, financing statements and certificates and Opinions of Counsel as shall be reasonably

 

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necessary to vest in the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, a perfected second-priority Security Interest in such Real Property Collateral and to have such Real Property Collateral added to the Collateral and thereupon all provisions of the indenture relating to the Collateral shall be deemed to relate to such Real Property Collateral to the same extent and with the same force and effect.

ARTICLE 5

COVENANTS DURING THE NON-CASH PAY PERIOD

Section 5.01 Incorporated Covenants.

During the Non-Cash Pay Period, unless otherwise consented to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders, the Company shall abide by the affirmative covenants set forth in Article 5 of the Term Loan Agreement, the negative covenants set forth in Article 6 of the Term Loan Agreement and the financial covenants set forth in Article 7 of the Term Loan Agreement (such covenants, including any definitions and cross-references related thereto, the “ Incorporated Covenants ”), as if such Incorporated Covenants were fully set forth in this Indenture for the benefit of the Holders, mutatis mutandis . The Company shall be obligated to comply with the Incorporated Covenants during the Non-Cash Pay Period regardless of whether the loans and obligations under the Term Loan Agreement have been repaid, the commitments thereunder terminated and/or the Term Loan Agreement has been terminated, exchanged, replaced or refinanced.

ARTICLE 6

SUCCESSORS

Section 6.01 Merger, Consolidation or Sale of Assets.

Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, the Company will not, directly or indirectly: (1) consolidate or merge with or into another Person (whether or not the Company is the surviving corporation); or (2) sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to another Person, unless:

(1) either:

(A) the Company is the surviving corporation; or

(B) the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company) or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made is an entity organized or existing under the laws of the United States, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia; and, if such entity is not a corporation, a co-obligor of the Notes is a corporation organized or existing under any such laws;

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conveyance or other disposition has been made assumes all the obligations of the Company under the Notes and this Indenture pursuant to agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee;

(3) immediately after such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and

(4) the Company or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger (if other than the Company), or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition has been made, on the date of such transaction after giving pro forma effect thereto and any related financing transactions as if the same had occurred at the beginning of the applicable four-quarter period, (a) would be permitted to incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio test set forth in Section 4.09(a) hereof, or (b) would have a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio greater than the actual Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Company immediately prior to such transaction.

In addition, following the Non-Cash Pay Period the Company will not, directly or indirectly, lease all or substantially all of the properties and assets of it and its Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, in one or more related transactions, to any other Person.

This Section 6.01 will not apply to any sale, assignment, transfer, conveyance, lease or other disposition of assets between or among the Company and one or more Guarantors. In addition, clauses (3) and (4) of this Section 6.01 will not apply to any merger or consolidation of the Company (a) with or into one of its Restricted Subsidiaries for any purpose or (b) with or into an Affiliate solely for the purpose of reincorporating the Company in another jurisdiction.

Section 6.02 Successor Corporation Substituted.

Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the properties or assets of the Company in a transaction that is subject to, and that complies with the provisions of, Section 6.01 hereof, the successor Person formed by such consolidation or into or with which the Company is merged or to which such sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition is made shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such consolidation, merger, sale, assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition, the provisions of this Indenture referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the successor Person and not to the Company), and may exercise every right and power of the Company under this Indenture with the same effect as if such successor Person had been named as the Company herein; provided , however , that the predecessor Company shall not be relieved from the obligation to pay the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes except in the case of a sale of all of the Company’s assets in a transaction that is subject to, and that complies with the provisions of, Section 6.01 hereof.

ARTICLE 7

DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

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Each of the following is an “ Event of Default ”:

(1) default for 30 days (or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by the Designated Noteholders, 3 Business Days) in the payment when due of interest on the Notes;

(2) default in the payment when due (at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) of the principal of, or Prepayment Premium, if any, on the Notes;

(3) following the Non-Cash Pay Period failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with the provisions of Sections 4.10(a), (b) or (c), 4.15 or 6.01 hereof;

(4) following the Non-Cash Pay Period failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 60 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding voting as a single class to comply with any of the agreements in this Indenture or the Security Documents;

(5) default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (or the payment of which is guaranteed by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries), whether such Indebtedness or Guarantee now exists, or is created after the date of this Indenture, if that default:

(A) is caused by a failure to pay principal of, premium on, if any, or interest if any, on such Indebtedness prior to the expiration of the grace period provided in such Indebtedness on the date of such default (a “ Payment Default ”); or

(B) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity; or

(C) during the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by the Designated Noteholders, in the case of Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness under the Credit Facilities) results in (x) a right by the holders thereof, irrespective of whether exercised, to accelerate such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity or (y) if such Indebtedness constitutes Hedging Obligations, a default in or an involuntary early termination of such Hedging Obligations;

and, in each case, the principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any other such Indebtedness under which there has been a Payment Default or the maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $20.0 million or more (or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent

 

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of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by the Designated Noteholders, $7.5 million or more);

(6) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay final judgments entered by a court or courts of competent jurisdiction aggregating, to the extent not covered by insurance, in excess of $20.0 million (or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders, $10.0 million or more), which judgments are not paid, discharged or stayed, for a period of 60 days;

(7) the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary pursuant to or within the meaning of Bankruptcy Law:

(A) commences a voluntary case,

(B) consents to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case,

(C) consents to the appointment of a custodian of it or for all or substantially all of its property,

(D) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or

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

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

(A) is for relief against the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case;

(B) appoints a custodian of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of the property of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; or

(C) orders the liquidation of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; and the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 60 consecutive days;

 

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(9) except as permitted by this Indenture, any Note Guarantee is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect, or any Guarantor, or any Person acting on behalf of any Guarantor, denies or disaffirms its obligations under its Note Guarantee;

(10) the Company or any Guarantor shall assert, in any pleading in any court of competent jurisdiction, that any security interest in any Collateral is invalid or unenforceable;

(11) the Security Documents fail or cease to create a valid and perfected and, except for liens securing Priority Lien Obligations, first priority Lien on the Collateral covered thereby; and

(12) during the Non-Cash Pay Period, unless otherwise consented to by the majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by the Designated Noteholders, failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with any of the agreements in this Indenture or the Security Documents.

Section 7.02 Acceleration.

In the case of an Event of Default specified in clause (7) or (8) of Section 7.01 hereof with respect to the Company, any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, all outstanding Notes (including any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and any Prepayment Premium applicable thereto) will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes (including any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and any Prepayment Premium applicable thereto) may declare all the Notes to be due and payable immediately.

Upon any such declaration, the Notes (including any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and any Prepayment Premium applicable thereto) shall become due and payable immediately.

The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of all of the Holders of all the Notes, rescind an acceleration and its consequences hereunder, if the rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree, except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes (other than a payment default that resulted from such acceleration).

Section 7.03 Other Remedies.

If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any available remedy to collect the payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision of the Notes or this Indenture.

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Holder of a Note in exercising any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are cumulative to the extent permitted by law.

Section 7.04 Waiver of Past Defaults.

The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive any existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences hereunder (except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes (including in connection with an offer to purchase); provided, however, that the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may rescind an acceleration and its consequences, including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration). 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 7.05 Control by Majority.

Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on it. However, the Trustee may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture that the Trustee determines may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders of Notes or that may involve the Trustee in personal liability.

Section 7.06 Limitation on Suits.

No Holder may pursue any remedy with respect to this Indenture or the Notes unless:

(1) such Holder has previously given the Trustee written notice that an Event of Default is continuing;

(2) Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

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

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

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

Section 7.07 Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the right of any Holder to receive payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Note, on or after the respective due dates expressed in the Note (including in connection with an offer to purchase), or to bring suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates, shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder.

Section 7.08 Collection Suit by Trustee.

If an Event of Default specified in Section 7.01(1) or (2) hereof 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 whole amount of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, and interest remaining unpaid on, the Notes and interest on overdue principal and, to the extent lawful, 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 7.09 Trustee May File Proofs of Claim.

The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order 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 any other obligor upon the Notes), its creditors or its property 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 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 8.07 hereof. 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 8.07 hereof 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 that the Holders 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 Notes or the rights of any Holder, or to authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such proceeding.

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If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article 7, it shall pay out the money in the following order:

First : to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due under Section 8.07 hereof, including payment of all compensation, expenses and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Trustee and the costs and expenses of collection;

Second : to Holders of Notes for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest, ratably, without preference or priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest, respectively; and

Third : to the Company or to such party as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct.

The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to Holders of Notes pursuant to this Section 7.10.

Section 7.11 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 7.11 does not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder of a Note pursuant to Section 7.07 hereof, or a suit by Holders of more than 10% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes.

ARTICLE 8

TRUSTEE

Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Indenture that in any way relates to the Trustee is subject to this Article 8.

Section 8.01 Duties of Trustee.

(a) If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee will exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of care and skill in its 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 duties of the Trustee will be determined solely by the express provisions of this Indenture and 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

 

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(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 will examine the certificates and opinions to determine whether or not they conform to the requirements of this Indenture (but need not confirm or investigate the accuracy of mathematical calculations or other facts stated therein).

(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 paragraph (b) of this Section 8.01;

(2) the Trustee will 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 will 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 7.05 hereof.

(d) No provision of this Indenture will require the Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or incur any liability. The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of its rights or powers under this Indenture at the request of any Holders, unless such Holder has offered to the Trustee security and indemnity satisfactory to it against any loss, liability or expense.

(e) The Trustee will 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.

Section 8.02 Rights of Trustee.

(a) The Trustee may conclusively rely upon 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 an Officers’ Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such Officers’ Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult with counsel of its selection and the advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel will be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by the Trustee hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon.

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

 

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(d) The Trustee will not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith that it believes to be authorized or within the 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 will be sufficient if signed by an Officer of the Company.

(f) The Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders unless such Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity or security satisfactory to the Trustee against the losses, liabilities, costs and expenses that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.

(g) The Trustee shall not be required to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, note, other evidence of Indebtedness or other paper or document, but the Trustee, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the books, records and premises of the Company, personally or by agent or attorney at the sole cost of the Company and shall incur no liability or additional liability of any kind by reason of such inquiry or investigation.

(h) Anything in this Indenture to the contrary notwithstanding, in no event shall the Trustee be responsible or liable for special, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited to, loss of profit) irrespective of whether or not foreseeable, even if the Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action in which such damages are sought.

(i) The Trustee shall not be deemed to have notice of any Default or Event of Default unless a Responsible Officer of the Trustee charged with the administration of this Indenture has actual knowledge thereof or unless written notice of any event which is in fact such a Default or Event of Default is received by the Trustee at the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee, and such notice references the Notes and this Indenture. Receipt of information contained in any report or other document furnished under Section 4.03 of this Indenture shall not be deemed notification of any Default or Event of Default.

(j) The rights, privileges, protections, immunities and benefits given to the Trustee, including, without limitation, its right to be indemnified, are extended to, and shall be enforceable by, the Trustee in each of its capacities hereunder, and each agent, custodian and other Person employed to act hereunder.

(k) The Trustee may request that the Company deliver a certificate setting forth the names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Indenture.

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The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Company or any Affiliate of the Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. However, in the event that the Trustee acquires any conflicting interest it must eliminate such conflict within 90 days, apply to the SEC for permission to continue as trustee or resign. Any Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. The Trustee is also subject to Sections 8.10 and 8.11 hereof.

Section 8.04 Trustee s Disclaimer.

The Trustee will not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Indenture or the Notes, it shall not be accountable for the Company’s use of the proceeds from the Notes or any money paid to the Company or upon the Company’s direction under any provision of this Indenture, it will not be responsible for the use or application of any money received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee, and it will not be responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Notes or any other document in connection with the sale of the Notes or pursuant to this Indenture other than its certificate of authentication.

Section 8.05 Notice of Defaults.

If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if it is known to the Trustee, the Trustee will mail to Holders of Notes a notice of the Default or Event of Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default in payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, any Note, 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 the Holders.

Section 8.06 Reports by Trustee to the Holders.

(a) Within 60 days after each May 15 beginning with the May 15 following the date of this Indenture, and for so long as Notes remain outstanding, the Trustee will mail to the Holders a brief report dated as of such reporting date that complies with TIA §313(a) (but if no event described in TIA §313(a) has occurred within the twelve months preceding the reporting date, no report need be transmitted). The Trustee also will comply with TIA §313(b)(2). The Trustee will also transmit by mail all reports as required by TIA §313(c).

(b) A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to the Holders of Notes will be mailed by the Trustee to the Company and filed by the Trustee with the SEC and each stock exchange on which the Notes are listed in accordance with TIA §313(d). The Company will promptly notify the Trustee when the Notes are listed on any stock exchange.

Section 8.07 Compensation and Indemnity.

(a) The Company will pay to the Trustee from time to time reasonable compensation for its acceptance of this Indenture, the Security Documents and services hereunder. The Trustee’s compensation will not be limited by any law on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Company will reimburse the Trustee promptly upon request for all reasonable disbursements, advances and expenses incurred or made by the Trustee in addition to the

 

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compensation for its services. Such expenses will include the reasonable compensation, disbursements and expenses of the Trustee’s agents and counsel.

(b) The Company and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, will indemnify the Trustee and its directors, officers, agents and employees for, and hold them harmless against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses incurred by the Trustee or any such director, officer, agent or employee arising out of or in connection with the acceptance or administration of the Trustee’s duties under this Indenture, the Notes or the Security Documents, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Indenture against the Company and the Guarantors (including this Section 8.07) and defending themselves against any claim (whether asserted by the Company, the Guarantors, any Holder or any other Person) or liability in connection with the exercise or performance of any of the Trustee’s powers or duties hereunder, under the Notes or under the Security Documents, except to the extent any such loss, liability or expense may be attributable to such party’s negligence or bad faith. The Trustee will notify the Company promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. Failure by the Trustee to so notify the Company will not relieve the Company or any of the Guarantors of their obligations hereunder. The Company or such Guarantor will defend the claim and the Trustee will cooperate in the defense. The Trustee may have separate counsel and the Company will pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel. Neither the Company nor any Guarantor need pay for any settlement made without its consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

(c) The obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under this Section 8.07 will survive the defeasance, satisfaction or discharge of this Indenture and the termination of the Security Documents or any earlier resignation or removal of the Trustee.

(d) To secure the Company’s and the Guarantors’ payment obligations in this Section 8.07, the Trustee will have a Lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected by the Trustee in its capacity as Trustee. Such Lien will survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

(e) When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of Default specified in clause (7) or (8) of Section 7.01 hereof occurs, the expenses and the compensation for the services (including the fees and expenses of its agents and counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any Bankruptcy Law.

(f) The Trustee will comply with the provisions of TIA §313(b)(2) to the extent applicable.

Section 8.08 Replacement of Trustee.

(a) A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor Trustee will become effective only upon the successor Trustee’s acceptance of appointment as provided in this Section 8.08.

(b) The Trustee may resign in writing at any time and be discharged from the trust hereby created by so notifying the Company. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may remove the Trustee by so notifying the Trustee and the Company in writing. The Company may remove the Trustee if:

 

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(1) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 8.10 hereof;

(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 custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its property; or

(4) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.

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

(d) If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after the retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company, or the Holders of at least 10% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Trustee.

(e) If the Trustee, after written request by any Holder who has been a Holder for at least six months, fails to comply with Section 8.10 hereof, such Holder may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.

(f) A successor Trustee will deliver a written acceptance of its appointment to the retiring Trustee and to the Company. Thereupon, the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee will become effective, and the successor Trustee will have all the rights, powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee will mail a notice of its succession to Holders. The retiring Trustee will promptly transfer all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee; provided all sums owing to the Trustee hereunder have been paid and subject to the Lien provided for in Section 8.07 hereof. Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant to this Section 8.08, the Company’s obligations under Section 8.07 hereof will continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.

Section 8.09 Successor Trustee by Merger, etc.

If the Trustee consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation, national banking association or federal savings bank, the successor entity without any further act will be the successor Trustee.

Section 8.10 Eligibility; Disqualification.

There will at all times be a Trustee hereunder that is an entity organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or of any state thereof that is authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trustee power, that is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authorities and that has a combined capital and surplus of at least $100.0 million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition.

 

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This Indenture will always have a Trustee who satisfies the requirements of TIA §310(a)(1), (2) and (5). The Trustee is subject to TIA §310(b).

Section 8.11 Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company.

The Trustee is subject to 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.

Section 8.12 Collateral Agent.

References to the Trustee in Sections 8.01(b) and (f) (“Duties of Trustee”), 8.02 (“Rights of Trustee”), 8.03 (“Individual Rights of Trustee”), 8.04 (“Trustee’s Disclaimer”), 8.07 (“Compensation and Indemnity”), 8.08 (“Replacement of Trustee”) and 8.09 (“Successor Trustee by Merger, etc.”) shall be read to apply to the Collateral Agent and the Security Documents, mutatis mutandis, in addition to this Indenture. The privileges, rights, indemnities, immunities and exculpatory provisions contained in this Indenture, including the right to be indemnified, shall apply to the Collateral Agent, whether it is acting under this Indenture or the Security Documents, and shall be enforceable by the Collateral Agent.

ARTICLE 9

LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND COVENANT DEFEASANCE

Section 9.01 Option to Effect Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

The Company may at any time, at the option of its Board of Directors evidenced by a resolution set forth in an Officers’ Certificate, elect to have either Section 9.02 or 9.03 hereof be applied to all outstanding Notes upon compliance with the conditions set forth below in this Article 9.

Section 9.02 Legal Defeasance and Discharge.

Upon the Company’s exercise under Section 9.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 9.02, the Company and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 9.04 hereof, be deemed to have been discharged from their obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes (including the Note Guarantees) on the date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, “ Legal Defeasance ”). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Company and the Guarantors will be deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the outstanding Notes (including the Note Guarantees), which will thereafter be deemed to be “outstanding” only for the purposes of Section 9.05 hereof and the other Sections of this Indenture referred to in clauses (1) and (2) below, and to have satisfied all their other obligations under such Notes, the Note Guarantees and this Indenture (and the Trustee, on demand of and at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging the same), except for the following provisions which will survive until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder:

 

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(1) the rights of Holders of outstanding Notes to receive payments in respect of the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest, if any, on such Notes when such payments are due from the trust referred to in Section 9.04 hereof;

(2) the Company’s obligations with respect to such Notes under Article 2 and Section 4.02 hereof;

(3) the rights, powers, trusts, duties and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and the Company’s and the Guarantors’ obligations in connection therewith; and

(4) this Article 9.

Subject to compliance with this Article 9, the Company may exercise its option under this Section 9.02 notwithstanding the prior exercise of its option under Section 9.03 hereof.

Section 9.03 Covenant Defeasance.

Upon the Company’s exercise under Section 9.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 9.03, the Company and each of the Guarantors will, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 9.04 hereof, be released from each of their obligations under the covenants contained in Sections 4.03, 4.07, 4.08, 4.09, 4.10, 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.15, 4.16 and 4.17 hereof and clause (4) of Section 6.01 hereof with respect to the outstanding Notes on and after the date the conditions set forth in Section 9.04 hereof are satisfied (hereinafter, “ Covenant Defeasance ”), and the Notes will thereafter be deemed not “outstanding” for the purposes of any direction, waiver, consent or declaration or act of Holders (and the consequences of any thereof) in connection with such covenants, but will continue to be deemed “outstanding” for all other purposes hereunder (it being understood that such Notes will not be deemed outstanding for accounting purposes). For this purpose, Covenant Defeasance means that, with respect to the outstanding Notes and Note Guarantees, the Company and the Guarantors may omit to comply with and will have no liability in respect of any term, condition or limitation set forth in any such covenant, whether directly or indirectly, by reason of any reference elsewhere herein to any such covenant or by reason of any reference in any such covenant to any other provision herein or in any other document and such omission to comply will not constitute a Default or an Event of Default under Section 7.01 hereof, but, except as specified above, the remainder of this Indenture and such Notes and Note Guarantees will be unaffected thereby. In addition, upon the Company’s exercise under Section 9.01 hereof of the option applicable to this Section 9.03, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 9.04 hereof, Sections 7.01(3), (4), (5), (6) and (9) hereof will not constitute Events of Default.

Section 9.04 Conditions to Legal or Covenant Defeasance.

In order to exercise either Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance under either Section 9.02 or 9.03 hereof:

(1) the Company must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust, for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized investment bank, appraisal firm, or firm of independent public accountants, to

 

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pay the principal of, Prepayment Premium, if any, or interest on, the Notes on the stated date for payment thereof or on the applicable redemption date, as the case may be, and the Company must specify whether the Notes are being defeased to such stated date for payment or to a particular redemption date;

(2) in the case of an election under Section 9.02 hereof, the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that:

(A) the Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal Revenue Service a ruling; or

(B) since the date of this Indenture, there has been a change in the applicable federal income tax law,

in either case to the effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall confirm that, the Holders of the Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal Defeasance had not occurred;

(3) in the case of an election under Section 9.03 hereof, the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Opinion of Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that the Holders of the Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Covenant Defeasance and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Covenant Defeasance had not occurred;

(4) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of such deposit (other than a Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit (and any similar concurrent deposit relating to other Indebtedness), and the granting of Liens to secure such borrowings);

(5) such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any material agreement or instrument (other than this Indenture and the agreements governing any other Indebtedness being defeased, discharged or replaced) to which the Company or any of the Guarantors is a party or by which the Company or any of the Guarantors is bound;

(6) the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Company with the intent of preferring the Holders of Notes over the other creditors of the Company or with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding any creditors of the Company or others; and

(7) the Company must deliver to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent relating to the Legal Defeasance or the Covenant Defeasance have been complied with.

 

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Section 9.05 Deposited Money and Government Securities to be Held in Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions.

Subject to Section 9.06 hereof, all money and non-callable Government Securities (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other qualifying trustee, collectively for purposes of this Section 9.05, the “ Trustee ”) pursuant to Section 9.04 hereof in respect of the outstanding Notes will be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest, but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

The Company will pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or non-callable Government Securities deposited pursuant to Section 9.04 hereof or the principal and interest received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which by law is for the account of the Holders of the outstanding Notes.

Notwithstanding anything in this Article 9 to the contrary, the Trustee will deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon the request of the Company any money or non-callable Government Securities held by it as provided in Section 9.04 hereof which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof delivered to the Trustee (which may be the opinion delivered under Section 9.04(1) hereof), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

Section 9.06 Repayment to Company.

Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by the Company, in trust for the payment of the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, any Note and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, or interest, has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on its request or (if then held by the Company) will be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note will thereafter be permitted to look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money, and all liability of the Company as trustee thereof, will thereupon cease; provided , however , that the Trustee or such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the expense of the Company cause to be published once, in the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (national edition), notice that such money remains unclaimed and that, after a date specified therein, which will not be less than 30 days from the date of such notification or publication, any unclaimed balance of such money then remaining will be repaid to the Company.

Section 9.07 Reinstatement.

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reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, then the Company’s and the Guarantors’ obligations under this Indenture and the Notes and the Note Guarantees will be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 9.02 or 9.03 hereof until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted to apply all such money in accordance with Section 9.02 or 9.03 hereof, as the case may be; provided , however , that, if the Company makes any payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company will be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 10

AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER

Section 10.01 Without Consent of Holders of Notes.

Notwithstanding Section 10.02 of this Indenture, without the consent of any Holder of Notes, the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture, the Security Documents, the Notes or the Note Guarantees:

(1) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;

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

(3) to provide for the assumption of the Company’s or a Guarantor’s obligations to the Holders and Note Guarantees by a successor to the Company or such Guarantor pursuant to Article 6 hereof;

(4) to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders or that does not adversely affect the legal rights hereunder of any Holder;

(5) to comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA;

(6) to conform the text of this Indenture, the Security Documents, the Notes or the Note Guarantees to any provision of the “Description of the Notes” section of the Company’s Offering Memorandum dated March 16, 2016, relating to the initial offering of the Notes, to the extent that such provision in that “Description of the Notes” was intended to be a verbatim recitation of a provision of this Indenture, the Security Documents, the Notes or the Note Guarantees, which intent may be evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate to that effect;

(7) to enter into additional or supplemental Security Documents in accordance with the terms of the Security Documents;

(8) to make, complete or confirm any grant of Collateral permitted or required by this Indenture or any of the Security Documents or any release of Collateral that becomes effective as set forth in this Indenture or any of the Security Documents;

 

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(9) to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in this Indenture as of the date hereof; or

(10) to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture and/or a Note Guarantee and/or supplement or joinder to the Security Documents with respect to the Notes.

Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a resolution of its Board of Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental indenture, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 8.02 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Company and the Guarantors in the execution of any amended or supplemental indenture authorized or permitted by the terms of this Indenture and to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that may be therein contained, but the Trustee will not be obligated to enter into such amended or supplemental indenture that affects its own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise.

Section 10.02 With Consent of Holders of Notes.

Except as provided below in this Section 10.02, the Company and the Trustee may amend or supplement this Indenture (including, without limitation, Section 3.09, 4.10 and 4.15 hereof), any Security Documents and the Notes and the Note Guarantees with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes (including, without limitation, Additional Notes, if any) voting as a single class (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, the Notes), and any existing Default or Event of Default (other than a Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes, except a payment default resulting from an acceleration that has been rescinded) or compliance with any provision of this Indenture, any Security Documents or the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes (including, without limitation, Additional Notes, if any) voting as a single class (including, without limitation, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for, or purchase of, the Notes); provided that Section 3.08, Section 4.10(d) and Article 5 hereof and any other provision that is subject to the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by all of the Designated Noteholders (including this proviso) may not be amended or supplemented without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by all of the Designated Noteholders and any Default or Event of Default resulting therefrom may not be waived without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by all of the Designated Noteholders. Section 2.10 hereof shall determine which Notes are considered to be “outstanding” for purposes of this Section 10.02.

Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a resolution of its Board of Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental indenture, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence satisfactory to the Trustee of the consent of the Holders of Notes as aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section 8.02 hereof, the Trustee will join with the Company and the Guarantors in the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture unless such amended or supplemental indenture directly affects the

 

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Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but will not be obligated to, enter into such amended or supplemental Indenture.

It is not necessary for the consent of the Holders under this Section 10.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment, supplement or waiver, but it is sufficient if such consent approves the substance thereof.

Notwithstanding the preceding, the Company, the Guarantors and the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders may, without the consent of any other holder of Notes or the Trustee, amend or supplement this Indenture, the Security Documents, the Notes and the Note Guarantees to amend or supplement the provisions under Section 3.08, Section 4.10(d) and Article 5 hereof and any other provision that is subject to the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by all of the Designated Noteholders, and the Company, the Guarantors and the Designated Noteholders may, without the consent of any other holder of Notes or the Trustee, waive any Default or Event of Default resulting therefrom.

After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 10.02 becomes effective (other than an amendment, supplement or waiver in accordance with the immediately preceding paragraph), the Company will mail to the Holders affected thereby a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or waiver. Any failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect therein, will not, however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such amended or supplemental indenture or waiver. Subject to Sections 7.04 and 7.07 hereof, the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding voting as a single class may waive compliance in a particular instance by the Company with any provision of this Indenture, the Security Documents, the Notes or the Note Guarantees. However, without the consent of each Holder affected, an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section 10.02 may not (with respect to any Notes held by a non-consenting Holder):

(1) reduce the principal amount of Notes whose Holders must consent to an amendment, supplement or waiver;

(2) reduce the principal of or change the fixed maturity of any Note or alter or waive any of the provisions with respect to the redemption of the Notes (except as provided above with respect to Sections 3.09, 4.10 and 4.15 hereof);

(3) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest, including default interest, on any Note;

(4) waive a Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest, on, the Notes (except a rescission of acceleration of the Notes by the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and a waiver of the payment default that resulted from such acceleration);

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(6) make any change in the provisions of this Indenture relating to waivers of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of Notes to receive payments of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes;

(7) waive a redemption payment with respect to any Note (other than a payment required by Sections 3.09, 4.10 or 4.15 hereof);

(8) release any Guarantor from any of its obligations under its Note Guarantee, the Security Documents or this Indenture, except in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and the Security Documents; or

(9) make any change in the preceding amendment and waiver provisions.

Section 10.03 Compliance with Trust Indenture Act.

Every amendment or supplement to this Indenture or the Notes will be set forth in an amended or supplemental indenture that complies with the TIA as then in effect.

Section 10.04 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 such Holder and every subsequent Holder or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as the consenting Holder’s Note, even if notation of the consent is not made on any Note. However, any such Holder or subsequent Holder may revoke the consent as to its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of revocation before 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.

Section 10.05 Notation on or Exchange of Notes.

The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment, supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Company in exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall, upon receipt of an Authentication Order, authenticate new Notes that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver.

Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note will not affect the validity and effect of such amendment, supplement or waiver.

Section 10.06 Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc.

The Trustee will sign any amended or supplemental indenture authorized pursuant to this Article 10 if the amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustee. The Company may not sign an amended or supplemental indenture until the Board of Directors of the Company approves it. In executing any amended or supplemental indenture, the Trustee will be entitled to receive and (subject to Section 8.01 hereof) will be fully protected in relying upon, in addition to the documents required by Section 12.04 hereof, an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such amended or supplemental indenture is authorized or permitted by this Indenture.

 

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ARTICLE 11

NOTE GUARANTEES

Section 11.01 Guarantee.

(a) Subject to this Article 11, each of the Guarantors hereby, jointly and severally, unconditionally guarantees to each Holder of a Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns, irrespective of the validity and enforceability of this Indenture, the Notes or the obligations of the Company hereunder or thereunder, that:

(1) the principal of, Prepayment Premium, if any, on, and interest, on the Notes will be promptly paid in full when due, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, and interest on, the Notes, if lawful, and all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee hereunder or thereunder will be promptly paid in full or performed, all in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; and

(2) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise.

Failing payment when due of any amount so guaranteed or any performance so guaranteed for whatever reason, the Guarantors will be jointly and severally obligated to pay the same immediately. Each Guarantor agrees that this is a guarantee of payment and not a guarantee of collection.

(b) The Guarantors hereby agree that their obligations hereunder are unconditional, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of the Notes or this Indenture, the absence of any action to enforce the same, any waiver or consent by any Holder of the Notes with respect to any provisions hereof or thereof, the recovery of any judgment against the Company, any action to enforce the same or any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor. Each Guarantor hereby waives diligence, presentment, demand of payment, filing of claims with a court in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company, any right to require a proceeding first against the Company, protest, notice and all demands whatsoever and covenant that this Note Guarantee will not be discharged except by complete performance of the obligations contained in the Notes and this Indenture.

(c) If any Holder or the Trustee is required by any court or otherwise to return to the Company, the Guarantors or any custodian, trustee, liquidator or other similar official acting in relation to either the Company or the Guarantors, any amount paid by either to the Trustee or such Holder, this Note Guarantee, to the extent theretofore discharged, will be reinstated in full force and effect.

(d) Each Guarantor agrees that it will not be entitled to any right of subrogation in relation to the Holders in respect of any obligations guaranteed hereby until payment in full of all obligations guaranteed hereby. Each Guarantor further agrees that, as between the Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Holders and the Trustee, on the other hand, (1) the maturity of the

 

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obligations guaranteed hereby may be accelerated as provided in Article 7 hereof for the purposes of this Note Guarantee, notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such acceleration in respect of the obligations guaranteed hereby, and (2) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such obligations as provided in Article 7 hereof, such obligations (whether or not due and payable) will forthwith become due and payable by the Guarantors for the purpose of this Note Guarantee. The Guarantors will have the right to seek contribution from any non-paying Guarantor so long as the exercise of such right does not impair the rights of the Holders under the Note Guarantee.

Section 11.02 Limitation on Guarantor Liability.

Each Guarantor, and by its acceptance of Notes, each Holder, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such parties that the Note Guarantee of such Guarantor not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of Bankruptcy Law, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar federal or state law to the extent applicable to any Note Guarantee. To effectuate the foregoing intention, the Trustee, the Holders and the Guarantors hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of such Guarantor will be limited to the maximum amount that will, after giving effect to such maximum amount and all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Guarantor that are relevant under such laws, and after giving effect to any collections from, rights to receive contribution from or payments made by or on behalf of any other Guarantor in respect of the obligations of such other Guarantor under this Article 11, result in the obligations of such Guarantor under its Note Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance.

Section 11.03 Execution and Delivery of Note Guarantee.

To evidence its Note Guarantee set forth in Section 11.01 hereof, each Guarantor hereby agrees that a notation of such Note Guarantee substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C hereto will be endorsed by an Officer of such Guarantor on each Note authenticated and delivered by the Trustee and that this Indenture will be executed on behalf of such Guarantor by one of its Officers.

Each Guarantor hereby agrees that its Note Guarantee set forth in Section 11.01 hereof will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any failure to endorse on each Note a notation of such Note Guarantee.

If an Officer whose signature is on this Indenture or on the Note Guarantee no longer holds that office at the time the Trustee authenticates the Note on which a Note Guarantee is endorsed, the Note Guarantee will be valid nevertheless.

The delivery of any Note by the Trustee, after the authentication thereof hereunder, will constitute due delivery of the Note Guarantee set forth in this Indenture on behalf of the Guarantors.

In the event that the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries creates or acquires any Domestic Subsidiary after the date of this Indenture, if required by Section 4.16 hereof, the Company will cause such Domestic Subsidiary to comply with the provisions of Section 4.16 hereof and this Article 11, to the extent applicable.

 

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Section 11.04 Guarantors May Consolidate, etc., on Certain Terms.

Subject to Article 5 hereof and except as otherwise provided in Section 11.05 hereof, a Guarantor may not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets to, or consolidate with or merge with or into (whether or not such Guarantor is the surviving Person) another Person, other than the Company or another Guarantor, unless:

(1) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default or Event of Default exists; and

(2) either:

(A) subject to Section 11.05 hereof, the Person acquiring the property in any such sale or disposition or the Person formed by or surviving any such consolidation or merger unconditionally assumes all the obligations of that Guarantor under its Note Guarantee, this Indenture and the Security Documents on the terms set forth herein or therein, pursuant to a supplemental indenture (or supplements or joinders to the Security Documents) in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, and makes such filings and delivers such documents as shall be necessary to perfect or continue the perfection of the Lien on the Collateral pledged by or transferred to such Person; or

(B) the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation, Section 4.10 hereof.

In case of any such consolidation, merger, sale or conveyance and upon the assumption by the successor Person, by supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee and satisfactory in form to the Trustee, of the Note Guarantee endorsed upon the Notes and the due and punctual performance of all of the covenants and conditions of this Indenture to be performed by the Guarantor, such successor Person will succeed to and be substituted for the Guarantor with the same effect as if it had been named herein as a Guarantor. Such successor Person thereupon may cause to be signed any or all of the Note Guarantees to be endorsed upon all of the Notes issuable hereunder which theretofore shall not have been signed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee. All the Note Guarantees so issued will in all respects have the same legal rank and benefit under this Indenture as the Note Guarantees theretofore and thereafter issued in accordance with the terms of this Indenture as though all of such Note Guarantees had been issued at the date of the execution hereof.

Except as set forth in Articles 4 and 6 hereof, and notwithstanding clauses 2(A) and (B) above, nothing contained in this Indenture or in any of the Notes will prevent any consolidation or merger of a Guarantor with or into the Company or another Guarantor, or will prevent any sale or conveyance of the property of a Guarantor as an entirety or substantially as an entirety to the Company or another Guarantor.

 

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Section 11.05 Releases.

(a) In the event of any sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of any Guarantor, by way of merger, consolidation or otherwise, to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company if the sale or other disposition does not violate Section 4.10 hereof, then the corporation acquiring the property will be released and relieved of any obligations under the Note Guarantee;

(b) In the event of any sale or other disposition of Capital Stock of any Guarantor to a Person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, if the sale or other disposition does not violate Section 4.10 hereof or terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, and such Guarantor ceases to be a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company as a result of the sale or other disposition, then such Guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Note Guarantee;

provided , in both cases, that the Net Proceeds of such sale or other disposition are applied in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 hereof, or, in case of Section 12.06(b), in accordance with the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement. Upon delivery by the Company to the Trustee of an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such sale or other disposition was made by the Company in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture, including without limitation Section 4.10 hereof, the Trustee will execute any documents reasonably required in order to evidence the release of any Guarantor from its obligations under its Note Guarantee.

(c) Upon designation of any Restricted Subsidiary that is a Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, such Guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Note Guarantee.

(d) Upon Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance in accordance with Article 9 hereof or satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture in accordance with Article 13 hereof, each Guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its Note Guarantee.

Any Guarantor not released from its obligations under its Note Guarantee as provided in this Section 11.05 will remain liable for the full amount of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes and for the other obligations of any Guarantor under this Indenture as provided in this Article 11.

ARTICLE 12

SECURITY

Section 12.01 Security Documents.

The due and punctual payment of the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, and interest on, the Notes when and as the same shall be due and payable, whether on an interest payment date, at maturity, by acceleration, repurchase, redemption or otherwise, and interest on the overdue principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, and interest, on the Notes and performance of all other obligations of the Company to the Holders of Notes or the Trustee under

 

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this Indenture and the Notes (including, without limitation, the Note Guarantees), according to the terms hereunder or thereunder, are secured as provided in the Security Documents, which the Company has entered into simultaneously with the execution of this Indenture. Each Holder of Notes, by its acceptance thereof, consents and agrees to the terms of the Security Documents (including, without limitation, the provisions providing for foreclosure and release of Collateral) as the same may be in effect or may be amended from time to time in accordance with its terms and authorizes and directs the Collateral Agent to enter into the Security Documents and to perform its obligations and exercise its rights thereunder in accordance therewith. The Company will deliver the Trustee copies of all documents delivered to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the Security Documents, and will do or cause to be done all such acts and things as may be necessary or proper, or as may be required by the provisions of the Security Documents, to assure and confirm to the Trustee and the Collateral Agent the security interest in the Collateral contemplated hereby, by the Security Documents or any part thereof, as from time to time constituted, so as to render the same available for the security and benefit of this Indenture and of the Notes secured hereby, according to the intent and purposes herein expressed. The Company will take, and will cause its Subsidiaries to take any and all actions reasonably required or as may be reasonably requested by the Collateral Agent to cause the Security Documents to create and maintain, as security for the Obligations of the Company hereunder, a valid and enforceable perfected second-priority Lien in and on all the Collateral, in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Holders of Notes, superior to and prior to the rights of all third Persons and subject to no other Liens other than Permitted Prior Liens.

Section 12.02 Recording, Opinions and Reports.

(a) The Company will furnish to the Collateral Agent and the Trustee simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Indenture an opinion of counsel of the Company regarding the Lien intended to be created by the Security Documents.

(b) The Company will furnish to the Collateral Agent and the Trustee on April 15 in each year beginning with April 15, 2017, an Opinion of Counsel, dated as of such date, either:

(i) (A) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, action has been taken with respect to the recording, registering, filing, re-recording, re-registering and re-filing of all supplemental indentures, financing statements, continuation statements or other instruments of further assurance as is necessary to maintain the Lien of the Security Documents and reciting with respect to the security interests in the Collateral the details of such action or referring to prior Opinions of Counsel (if any) in which such details are given, and (B) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, based on relevant laws as in effect on the date of such Opinion of Counsel, all financing statements and continuation statements have been executed and filed that are necessary as of such date and during the succeeding 12 months fully to preserve and protect, to the extent such protection and preservation are possible by filing, the rights of the Holders of Notes and the Collateral Agent and the Trustee hereunder and under the Security Documents with respect to the security interests in the Collateral; or

(ii) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, no such action is necessary to maintain such Lien and assignment.

 

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(c) The Company will otherwise comply with the provisions of TIA §313(b) and §314. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Indenture, the Company will not be required to comply with all or any portion of TIA §314(d) if it determines, in good faith based on advice of counsel, that under the terms of TIA §314(d) and/or any interpretation or guidance as to the meaning thereof of the SEC and its staff, including “no action” letters or exemptive orders, all or any portion of TIA §314(d) is inapplicable to one or a series of released Collateral.

Section 12.03 Release of Liens on Collateral.

The Collateral Agent’s Liens upon the Collateral will be released in any one or more of the circumstances set forth in Section 5.1 of the Intercreditor Agreement.

Section 12.04 Release of Liens in Respect of Notes.

(a) The Collateral Agent’s Liens upon the Collateral will no longer secure the Notes outstanding under this Indenture or any other Obligations under this Indenture, and the right of the Holders of the Notes and such Obligations to the benefits and proceeds of the Collateral Agent’s Liens on the Collateral shall terminate and be discharged:

(i) upon satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture as set forth in Article 13 hereof;

(ii) upon a Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance of the Notes as set forth in Article 9 hereof;

(iii) upon payment in full and discharge of all Notes outstanding under this Indenture and all Obligations that are outstanding, due and payable under this Indenture at the time the Notes are paid in full and discharged;

(iv) in whole or in part, as applicable, as to all or any portion of property subject to such Liens that has been taken by eminent domain, condemnation or other similar circumstances;

(v) as to property that constitutes less than all or substantially all of the Collateral securing the Notes, with the consent of the holders of at least 66 2/3% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes;

(vi) in part, as to any property that (a) is sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in a transaction not prohibited by this Indenture or the relevant Security Documents, at the time of such sale, transfer or disposition, to the extent of the interest sold, transferred or disposed of or (b) is owned or at any time acquired by a Guarantor that has been released from its Guarantee, concurrently with the release of such Guarantee in each case;

(vii) as to property that constitutes all or substantially all of the Collateral securing the Notes, with the consent of each holder of the Notes;

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(ix) in part, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Security Documents; or

(x) upon release of Liens securing Priority Lien Obligations under the circumstances described in the Intercreditor Agreement.

(b) Upon the full and final payment and performance of all Obligations of the Company under this Indenture and the Notes or upon Legal Defeasance, Covenant Defeasance or satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture in accordance with Article 13 hereof, the Trustee will, at the written request of the Company, deliver a certificate to the Collateral Agent stating that such Obligations have been paid in full, and instruct the Collateral Agent to release the Liens pursuant to this Indenture and the Security Documents.

Section 12.05 Certificates of the Company.

The Company will furnish to the Trustee and the Collateral Agent, prior to each proposed release of Collateral pursuant to the Security Documents:

(i) all documents required by TIA §314(d);

(ii) an Officers’ Certificate and Opinion of Counsel certifying that all conditions precedent under this Indenture and the Security Documents if any, to such release have been met and any necessary or proper instruments of termination, satisfaction or release prepared by the Company; and

(iii) an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such accompanying documents constitute all documents required by TIA §314 (d).

The Trustee and the Collateral Agent may, to the extent permitted by Sections 8.01 and 8.02 hereof, accept as conclusive evidence of compliance with the foregoing provisions the appropriate statements contained in such documents and such Opinion of Counsel. Neither the Trustee nor the Collateral Agent shall be liable for any such release undertaken in good faith in reliance upon any such Officers’ Certificate or Opinion of Counsel, and notwithstanding any term hereof or in any Security Document to the contrary, the Trustee and Collateral Agent shall not be under any obligation to release any such Lien and security interest, or execute and deliver any such instrument of release, satisfaction or termination, unless and until it receives such Officers’ Certificate and Opinion of Counsel.

Section 12.06 Certificates of the Trustee.

In the event that the Company wishes to release Collateral in accordance with the Security Documents and has delivered the certificates and documents required by the Security Documents and Sections 14.03 and 14.04 hereof, the Trustee will determine whether it has received all documentation required by TIA §314(d) in connection with such release and, based on such determination and the Opinion of Counsel delivered pursuant to Section 12.05 hereof, will deliver a certificate to the Collateral Agent setting forth such determination. The Trustee, however, shall have no duty to confirm the legality, genuineness, accuracy, contents or validity of such documents (or any signature appearing therein), its sole duty being to certify its receipt

 

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of such documents which, on their face (and assuming that they are what they purport to be), conform to § 314(d) of the TIA. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable for any such release undertaken in good faith in reliance upon an such certificate from the Trustee, and notwithstanding any term hereof or in any Note Document to the contrary, the Collateral Agent shall not be under any obligation to release any such Lien and security interest, or execute and deliver any such instrument of release, satisfaction or termination, unless and until it receives such certificate from the Trustee.

Section 12.07 Authorization of Actions to Be Taken Under the Security Documents.

Subject to the provisions of Section 7.01 and 7.02 hereof and to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, the Trustee may, in its sole discretion and without the consent of the Holders of Notes, direct, on behalf of the Holders of Notes, the Collateral Agent to, take all actions it deems necessary or appropriate in order to:

(i) enforce any of the terms of the Security Documents; and

(ii) collect and receive any and all amounts payable in respect of the Obligations of the Company hereunder and under the Security Documents.

The Collateral Agent will have power to institute and maintain such suits and proceedings as it may deem expedient to prevent any impairment of the Collateral by any acts that may be unlawful or in violation of the Security Documents or this Indenture, and such suits and proceedings as the Collateral Agent may deem expedient to preserve or protect its interests and the interests of the Holders of Notes in the Collateral (including power to institute and maintain suits or proceedings to restrain the enforcement of or compliance with any legislative or other governmental enactment, rule or order that may be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid if the enforcement of, or compliance with, such enactment rule or order would impair the security interest hereunder or be prejudicial to the interests of the Holders of Notes, of the Collateral Agent or of the Trustee). Nothing in this Section 12.07 shall be considered to impose any such duty or obligation to act on the part of the Collateral Agent.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Collateral Agent or the Trustee may, at the expense of the Company, request the direction of the Holders of Notes with respect to any such actions and upon receipt of the written consent of Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes, shall take such actions; provided that all actions so taken shall, at all times, be in conformity with the requirements of the Intercreditor Agreement.

Section 12.08 Authorization of Receipt of Funds by the Trustee Under the Security Documents.

Subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, proceeds in respect of the Collateral received by the Collateral Agent shall be passed on to the Trustee. The Trustee is authorized to receive any funds for the benefit of the Holders of Notes distributed under the Security Documents, and to make further distributions of such funds to the Holders of Notes according to the provisions of this Indenture.

 

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Section 12.09 Collateral Agent.

(a) Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB is hereby appointed as Collateral Agent and shall be authorized to appoint co-Collateral Agents as necessary in its sole discretion. Each Holder agrees that any action taken by the Collateral Agent in accordance with the provisions of this Indenture and the Security Documents, and the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any rights or remedies set forth herein and therein shall be authorized and binding upon all Holders. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Indenture and the Security Documents, the duties of the Collateral Agent shall be ministerial and administrative in nature, and the Collateral Agent shall not have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein and in the other documents to which the Collateral Agent is a party, nor shall the Collateral Agent have or be deemed to have any trust or other fiduciary relationship with the Trustee, any Holder, the Company or any Guarantor, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Indenture and the Security Documents or otherwise exist against the Collateral Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, the use of the term “agent” in this Indenture with reference to the Collateral Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties.

(b) The Collateral Agent makes no representations as to, and shall not be responsible for the existence, genuineness, value, sufficiency or condition of any of the Collateral or as to the security afforded or intended to be afforded thereby, hereby or by any Security Document, or for the validity, perfection, priority or enforceability of the Liens or security interests in any of the Collateral created or intended to be created by any of the Security Documents, whether impaired by operation of law or by reason of any action or omission to act on its part hereunder, except to the extent such action or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Collateral Agent as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision, for the validity or sufficiency of the Collateral, any Security Documents or any agreement or assignment thereof contained in any provision thereof, for the validity of the title of the Company or any Guarantor to the Collateral, for insuring the Collateral or for the payment of taxes, charges, assessments or Liens upon the Collateral or otherwise as to the maintenance of the Collateral, all such responsibilities and obligations being responsibilities and obligations of the Company and the Guarantors. The Collateral Agent shall not have any responsibility for recording, registering, filing, re-recording, re-registering or refiling any supplemental indenture, financing statement, continuation statement, document, instrument or other notice in any public office at any time or times or to otherwise take any action to perfect or maintain the perfection of any security interest granted to it under the Security Documents or otherwise (except for the safe custody of any Collateral in its possession and the accounting for moneys actually received by it hereunder or under any Security Document) and such responsibility shall be solely that of the Company.

(c) The Collateral Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon any writing, resolution, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, telegram, facsimile, certification, telephone message, statement, or other communication, document or conversation (including those by telephone or e-mail) believed by it to be genuine and correct

 

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and to have been signed, sent, or made by the proper Person or Persons, and upon advice and statements of legal counsel (including, without limitation, counsel to the Company or any Guarantor), independent accountants and other experts and advisors selected by the Collateral Agent. The Collateral Agent shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order, bond, debenture, or other paper or document. The Collateral Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Indenture or the Security Documents in accordance with a request, direction, instruction or consent of the Trustee or the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes.

ARTICLE 13

SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

Section 13.01 Satisfaction and Discharge.

This Indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further effect as to all Notes issued hereunder, when:

(1) either:

(A) all Notes that have been authenticated, except lost, stolen or destroyed Notes that have been replaced or paid and Notes for whose payment money has been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to the Company, have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation; or

(B) all Notes that have not been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable by reason of the mailing of a notice of redemption or otherwise or will become due and payable within one year or called for redemption within one year pursuant to arrangements satisfactory to the Trustee, and the Company or any Guarantor has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the Holders, cash in U.S. dollars, non-callable Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be sufficient, without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay and discharge the entire Indebtedness on the Notes not delivered to the Trustee for cancellation for principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, and interest on, the Notes, to the date of maturity or redemption;

(2) in respect of subclause (B) of clause (1) of this Section 13.01, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date of the deposit (other than a Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to such deposit and any similar deposit relating to other Indebtedness and, in each case, the granting of Liens to secure such borrowings) and the deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other instrument to which the Company or any Guarantor is a party or by which the Company or any Guarantor is bound (other than with respect to the borrowing of funds to be applied concurrently to make the deposit required to effect such satisfaction and discharge and any similar concurrent deposit

 

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relating to other Indebtedness, and in each case the granting of Liens to secure such borrowings);

(3) the Company or any Guarantor has paid or caused to be paid all sums payable by it under this Indenture; and

(4) the Company has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee under this Indenture to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or on the redemption date, as the case may be.

In addition, the Company must deliver an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel to the Trustee stating that all conditions precedent to satisfaction and discharge have been satisfied.

Notwithstanding the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, if money has been deposited with the Trustee pursuant to subclause (B) of clause (1) of this Section 13.01, the provisions of Sections 13.02 and 9.06 hereof will survive. In addition, nothing in this Section 13.01 will be deemed to discharge those provisions of Section 8.07 hereof, that, by their terms, survive the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

Section 13.02 Application of Trust Money.

Subject to the provisions of Section 9.06 hereof, all money deposited with the Trustee pursuant to Section 13.01 hereof shall be held in trust and applied by it, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or through any Paying Agent (including the Company acting as its own Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Persons entitled thereto, of the principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest, for whose payment such money has been deposited with the Trustee; but such money need not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any money or Government Securities in accordance with Section 13.01 hereof 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 Company’s and any Guarantor’s obligations under this Indenture and the Notes shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to Section 13.01 hereof; provided that if the Company has made any payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, any Notes because of the reinstatement of its obligations, the Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to receive such payment from the money or Government Securities held by the Trustee or Paying Agent.

ARTICLE 14

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 14.01 Trust Indenture Act Controls.

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Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with the duties imposed by TIA §318 (c), the imposed duties will control.

Section 14.02 Notices.

Any notice or communication by the Company, any Guarantor, the Designated Noteholders or the Trustee to the others is duly given if in writing and delivered in Person or by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile transmission or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to the others’ address:

If to the Company and/or any Guarantor:

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

14624 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 300

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Attention: Chief Legal Officer

Tel: 602-903-7407

If to the Trustee:

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB

500 Delaware Avenue

Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Corporate Trust

Reference: Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. 12.50%/10.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021

Facsimile: 302-421-9137

If to the Designated Noteholders, at the address on file with the Company on the Issue Date (or such other address as the applicable Designated Noteholder may notify in writing to the Company from time to time).

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

All notices and communications (other than those sent to Holders) will 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 receipt is acknowledged, if transmitted by facsimile; and the next Business Day after timely delivery to the courier, if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery.

Any notice or communication to a Holder will be mailed by first class mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery to its address shown on the register kept by the Registrar. Any notice or communication will also be so mailed to any Person described in TIA §313(c), to the extent required by the TIA. Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it will not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.

 

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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.

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

Section 14.03 Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes.

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

Section 14.04 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 or any Security Document, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee:

(1) an Officers’ Certificate in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which must include the statements set forth in Section 14.05 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of the signers, all conditions precedent and covenants, if any, provided for in this Indenture or any Security Document relating to the proposed action have been satisfied; and

(2) an Opinion of Counsel in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee (which must include the statements set forth in Section 14.05 hereof) stating that, in the opinion of such counsel, all such conditions precedent and covenants have been satisfied.

Section 14.05 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)) or Security Document must comply with the provisions of TIA §314(e) and must 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 satisfied; and

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

 

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Section 14.06 Rules by Trustee and Agents.

The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of Holders. The Registrar or Paying Agent may make reasonable rules and set reasonable requirements for its functions.

Section 14.07 No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders.

No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Company or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantors under the Notes, this Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.

Section 14.08 Governing Law.

THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS INDENTURE, THE NOTES AND THE NOTE GUARANTEES WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY.

Section 14.09 No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements.

This Indenture may not be used to interpret any other indenture, loan or debt agreement of the Company or its Subsidiaries or of any other Person. Any such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this Indenture.

Section 14.10 Successors.

All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the Notes will bind its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture will bind its successors. All agreements of each Guarantor in this Indenture will bind its successors, except as otherwise provided in Section 11.05 hereof.

Section 14.11 Severability.

In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

Section 14.12 Counterpart Originals.

The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed copy will be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.

 

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Section 14.13 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 of this Indenture and will in no way modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

Section 14.14 Waiver of Jury Trial.

EACH OF THE COMPANY, THE GUARANTORS AND THE TRUSTEE HEREBY 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 INDENTURE, THE NOTES OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 14.15 Force Majeure.

In no event shall the Trustee be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations hereunder arising out of or caused by, directly or indirectly, forces beyond its control, including, without limitation, strikes, work stoppages, accidents, acts of war or terrorism, civil or military disturbances, nuclear or natural catastrophes or acts of God, and interruptions, losses or malfunctions of utilities, communications or computer (software and hardware) services; it being understood that the Trustee shall use reasonable efforts which are consistent with accepted practices in the banking industry to resume performance as soon as practicable under the circumstances.

[Signatures on following page]

 

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SIGNATURES

Dated as of April 15, 2016

 

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Appalachian Water Services, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary – HEK Water
  Solutions, LLC, Managing Member
Badlands Leasing, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Badlands Power Fuels, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Badlands Power Fuels, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Heckmann Water Resources Corporation
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Heckmann Water Resources (CVR), Inc.
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary

 

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Heckmann Woods Cross, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
HEK Water Solutions, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Ideal Oilfield Disposal, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Landtech Enterprises, L.L.C.
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
NES Water Solutions, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
Nuverra Total Solutions, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary
1960 Well Services, LLC
By:  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
Title:   Vice President and Secretary

 

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

 

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee
By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
Title:   Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT A

[Face of Note]

 

CUSIP/CINS            

12.500%/10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021

 

No.

   $        

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

promises to pay to CEDE & CO. or registered assigns,

the principal sum of          DOLLARS on April 15, 2021.

Interest Payment Dates: April 15 and October 15

Record Dates: April 1 and October 1

Dated:

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

This is one of the Notes referred to in the within-mentioned Indenture:
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee
By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

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[Back of Note]

Senior Notes due 2021

Capitalized terms used herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture referred to below unless otherwise indicated.

During the Non-Cash Pay Period, unless otherwise consented to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes held by all of the Designated Noteholders, the Company shall abide by the Incorporated Covenants, as if such Incorporated Covenants were fully set forth in the Indenture for the benefit of the Holders, mutatis mutandis. The Company shall be obligated to comply with the Incorporated Covenants during the Non-Cash Pay Period regardless of whether the loans and obligations under the Term Loan Agreement have been repaid, the commitments thereunder terminated and/or the Term Loan Agreement has been terminated, exchanged, replaced or refinanced.

(1) INTEREST . Interest on the Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15. The first interest payment date will be October 15, 2016. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of a payment Default or a payment Event of Default, interest on all principal, interest, Prepayment Premium and other amounts due under the Notes will accrue at a rate that is 2% higher than the then applicable interest rate on the Notes, and will be payable in cash. The Company will make each interest payment to the holders of record on the immediately preceding April 1 and October 1. To the extent set forth below, the Company will make all or a portion of each interest payment that is not required to be paid in cash, by capitalizing such accrued and unpaid interest to the principal of the Notes by adding an amount equal to such accrued and unpaid interest being capitalized to the principal amount of each Note then outstanding (interest so capitalized, “Capitalized Interest”) or by issuing PIK Notes. Following an increase in the principal amount of the Notes as a result of Capitalized Interest, the Notes will bear interest on such increased principal amount from and after the date of such interest payment date. The Capitalized Interest shall result in increases in the principal amount of the Notes by an amount equal to the interest payable rounded up to the next whole $1.00. Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent date interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from and including the Issue Date. Interest will be computed on the basis of a 360 day year comprised of twelve 30 day months.

If an interest payment date falls on a day that is not a Business Day, the interest payment to be made on such interest payment date will be made on the next succeeding Business Day with the same force and effect as if made on such interest payment date, and no additional interest will accrue solely as a result of such delayed payment.

On or before October 15, 2016, interest on the Notes will be paid by increasing the principal amount of the Notes or by issuing PIK Notes in an amount equal to the interest payment for the application interest period (rounded up to the nearest $1.00) as pay-in-kind interest to holders of the Notes on the relevant record date. Capitalized Interest on the Notes during this period will accrue at a rate of 12.5% per annum.

 

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After October 15, 2016 but on or before April 15, 2018, interest on the Notes will be paid by (i) increasing the principal amount of the Notes or by issuing PIK Notes in an amount equal to one-half (50%) of the interest for the application interest period (rounded up to the nearest $1.00) as Capitalized Interest and (ii) a cash payment in an amount equal to of the remaining interest for the application interest period, to holders of the Notes on the relevant record date. Interest on the Notes during this period will accrue at a rate of 10.0% per annum.

After April 15, 2018, interest on the Notes will be paid by in cash. Interest on the Notes during this period will accrue at a rate of 10.0% per annum.

For the avoidance of doubt, interest that is payable as Capitalized Interest or by issuing PIK Notes may not be paid in cash.

(2) METHOD OF PAYMENT . The Company will pay interest on the Notes, to the Persons who are registered Holders of Notes at the close of business on the April 1 or October 1 next preceding the Interest Payment Date, even if such Notes are canceled after such record date and on or before such Interest Payment Date. The Notes will be payable as to principal, Prepayment Premium, if any, or interest, at the office or agency of the Paying Agent and Registrar within the City of Wilmington and State of Delaware, or, at the option of the Company, payment of interest may be made by check mailed to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of Holders; provided that payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds will be required with respect to principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, all Global Notes and all other Notes the Holders of which will have provided wire transfer instructions to the Company or the Paying Agent. Such payment will be in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the time of payment is legal tender for payment of public and private debts.

(3) PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR . Initially, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, the Trustee under the Indenture, will act as Paying Agent and Registrar. The Company may change the Paying Agent or Registrar without prior notice to the Holders. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act as Paying Agent or Registrar.

(4) INDENTURE AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS . The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “Indenture”) among the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee. The terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the TIA. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture and the TIA for a statement of such terms. To the extent any provision of this Note conflicts with the express provisions of the Indenture, the provisions of the Indenture shall govern and be controlling. The Notes are secured by second-priority liens on the Collateral pursuant to the Security Documents referred to in the Indenture. The Indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued thereunder.

 

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(5) OPTIONAL REDEMPTION .

(a) At any time prior to April 15, 2017, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem all or a part of the Notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, subject to the rights of holders of the Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date. Except pursuant to this paragraph, the Notes will not be redeemable at the Company’s option prior to April 15, 2017.

On or after April 15, 2017, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem all or a part of the Notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, on the Notes redeemed, to the applicable date of redemption, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on April 15 of the years indicated below, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date:

 

Year

   Percentage  

2017

     115

2018

     110

2019

     105

2020 and thereafter

     102.5

If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed, the Notes or portions thereof to be redeemed will be selected in accordance with The Depository Trust Company procedures.

No Notes of $2,000 or less (or, in the case of PIK Notes, $1.00 or less) shall be redeemed in part. Notices of redemption shall be given at least 30 days before the redemption date to each holder of Notes to be redeemed at its registered address. If any Note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption that relates to that Note shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. Notes called for redemption become due on the date fixed for redemption. On and after the redemption date, interest ceases to accrue on Notes or portions of them called for redemption.

Company may at any time, and from time to time, purchase Notes in the open market or otherwise, subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, and, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, with the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders.

(6) MANDATORY REDEMPTION . During the Non-Cash Pay Period, if the Discharge of the Term Loan Obligations and the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations have each occurred, as of the last Business Day of any fiscal year of the Company ending on or after December 31, 2016, the Company shall, within 10 Business Days after financial statements have been (or, if earlier, were required to be

 

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delivered) for such fiscal year of the Company as described under Section 4.03 of the Indenture, redeem outstanding Notes in a principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest and Prepayment Premium (if any) thereon, equal to 100% of the Excess Cash Flow, if any, for the fiscal year covered by such financial statements; or such lesser amount as agreed to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders.

(7) REPURCHASE AT THE OPTION OF HOLDER .

(a) Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the Company will be required to make an offer (a “Change of Control Offer”) to each Holder to repurchase all or any part (equal to $2,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, $1.00 or integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof)) of that Holder’s Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Prepayment Premium, if any, on the Notes repurchased to the date of purchase, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date (the “Change of Control Payment”). Within 20 days following any Change of Control, the Company will mail a notice to each Holder setting forth the procedures governing the Change of Control Offer as required by the Indenture.

(b) Following the Non-Cash Pay Period, if the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company consummates any Asset Sales, within 10 days of each date on which the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $25.0 million, the Company will make an Asset Sale Offer to all Holders of Notes and all holders of other Indebtedness that is pari passu with the Notes containing provisions similar to those set forth in the Indenture with respect to offers to purchase, prepay or redeem with the proceeds of sales of assets in accordance with the Indenture to purchase, prepay or redeem the maximum principal amount of Notes and such other pari passu Indebtedness (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all fees and expenses, including premiums, incurred in connection therewith) that may be purchased, prepaid or redeemed out of the Excess Proceeds. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Prepayment Premium, if any, to the date of purchase, prepayment or redemption, subject to the rights of Holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date, and will be payable in cash. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Asset Sale Offer, the Company may use those Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other pari passu Indebtedness tendered in (or required to be prepaid or redeemed in connection with) such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee (or Depositary) will select the Notes and the applicable party shall select such other pari passu Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis (subject to Applicable Procedures), based on the amounts tendered or required to be prepaid or redeemed. Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess

 

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Proceeds will be reset at zero. During the Non-Cash Pay Period, when the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds exceeds $1.0 million, within ten days thereof, the Company will make an Asset Sale Offer to all holders of Notes to purchase, prepay or redeem the maximum principal amount of Notes (plus all accrued interest on the Indebtedness and the amount of all fees and expenses, including Prepayment Premium, incurred in connection therewith) that may be purchased, prepaid or redeemed out of the Excess Proceeds, or such lesser amount as agreed to by a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders. The offer price in any Asset Sale Offer will be equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus Prepayment Premium (if any) and accrued and unpaid interest, to the date of purchase, prepayment or redemption, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date, and will be payable in cash. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes tendered in (or required to be prepaid or redeemed in connection with) such Asset Sale Offer exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee (or Depositary) will select the Notes on a pro rata basis (subject to Applicable Procedures), based on the amounts tendered or required to be prepaid or redeemed (with such adjustments as may be deemed appropriate by the Company so that only Notes in denominations of $2,000, or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in minimum denominations of $1.00 and any integral multiple of $1.00 in excess thereof), will be purchased). Upon completion of each Asset Sale Offer, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset at zero. Holders of Notes that are the subject of an offer to purchase will receive an Asset Sale Offer from the Company prior to any related purchase date and may elect to have such Notes purchased by completing the form entitled “Option of Holder to Elect Purchase” attached to the Notes.

(8) NOTICE OF REDEMPTION . At least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, the Company will mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, a notice of redemption to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address, except that redemption notices may be mailed more than 60 days prior to a redemption date if the notice is issued in connection with a defeasance of the Notes or a satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture pursuant to Articles 9 or 13 thereof. Notes and portions of Notes selected will be in amounts of $2,000 or whole multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in amounts of $1.00 or whole multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof); except that if all of the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed or purchased, the entire outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder shall be redeemed or purchased.

(9) DENOMINATIONS, TRANSFER, EXCHANGE . The Notes are in registered form in denominations of $2,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof (or, in the case of PIK Notes, in denominations of $1.00 and integral multiples of $1.00 in excess thereof). The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and the Company may require a Holder to pay any taxes and fees required by law or

 

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permitted by the Indenture. The Company need not exchange or register the transfer of any Note or portion of a Note selected for redemption, except for the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in part. Also, the Company need not exchange or register the transfer of any Notes for a period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or during the period between a record date and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date.

(10) PERSONS DEEMED OWNERS . The registered Holder of a Note may be treated as the owner of it for all purposes. Only registered Holders have rights under the Indenture.

(11) AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER . Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture, the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes including Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class, and any existing Default or Event of Default or compliance with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes including Additional Notes, if any, voting as a single class provided that Section 3.08, Section 4.10(d) and Article 5 of the Indenture and any other provision that is subject to the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders (including this proviso) may not be amended or supplemented without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders and any Default or Event of Default resulting therefrom may not be waived without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders. Notwithstanding the preceding, the Company, the Guarantors and the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders may, without the consent of any other holder of Notes or the Trustee, amend or supplement the Indenture, the Security Documents, the Notes and the Note Guarantees to amend or supplement the provisions under Section 3.08, Section 4.10(d) and Article 5 of the Indenture and any other provision that is subject to the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by all of the Designated Noteholders, and the Company, the Guarantors and the Designated Noteholders may, without the consent of any other holder of Notes or the Trustee, waive any Default or Event of Default resulting therefrom. Without the consent of any Holder of Notes, the Indenture, the Notes or the Note Guarantees may be amended or supplemented to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes, to provide for the assumption of the Company’s or a Guarantor’s obligations to the Holders and Note Guarantees by a successor to the Company or such Guarantor pursuant to the Indenture, to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Holders or that does not adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any Holder, to comply with the requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the qualification of the Indenture under the TIA, to conform the text of the Indenture, the Notes, the Note Guarantees or the Security Documents to any provision of

 

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the “Description of the Notes” section of the Company’s Offering Memorandum dated March 16, 2016, relating to the initial offering of the Notes, to the extent that such provision in that “Description of the Notes” was intended to be a verbatim recitation of a provision of the Indenture, the Notes, the Note Guarantees or the Security Documents, which intent may be evidenced by an Officers’ Certificate to that effect, to enter into additional or supplemental security documents in accordance with the terms of the Security Documents, to make, complete or confirm any grant of Collateral permitted or required by the Indenture or any Security Documents or any release of collateral that becomes effective as set forth in the Indenture or any Security Documents, to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes in accordance with the limitations set forth in the Indenture, or to allow any Guarantor to execute a supplemental indenture to the Indenture and/or a Note Guarantee with respect to the Notes.

(12) DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES . Events of Default include: (i) default for 30 days (or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by the Designated Noteholders, 3 Business Days) in the payment when due of interest on, the Notes; (ii) default in the payment when due (at maturity, upon redemption or otherwise) of the principal of, or Prepayment Premium on, if any, the Notes; (iii) following the Non-Cash Pay Period failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with the provisions of Sections 4.10(a), (b) or (c), 4.15 or 6.01 of the Indenture; (iv) following the Non-Cash Pay Period failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries for 60 days after notice to the Company by the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding voting as a single class to comply with any of the other agreements in the Indenture or the Security Documents; (v) certain defaults under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, which default is a Payment Default, results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity or, during the Non-Cash Pay Period, without the consent of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by the Designated Noteholders, results in (x) the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its express maturity (y) if such Indebtedness constitutes Hedging Obligations, a default in or an involuntary early termination of such Hedging Obligations; (vi) failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to pay certain final judgments, which judgments are not paid, discharged or stayed, for a period of 60 days; (vii) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary; (viii) except as permitted by the Indenture, any Note Guarantee is held in any judicial proceeding to be unenforceable or invalid or ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect, or any Guarantor, or any Person acting on behalf of any Guarantor, denies or disaffirms its obligations under its Note Guarantee; (ix) the Company or any Guarantor asserts, in any pleading in any court of competent jurisdiction, that any security interest in any Collateral is invalid or unenforceable; (x) the Security Documents fail or cease to create a valid and perfected and, except for liens securing Priority Lien Obligations, first priority Lien on the Collateral covered thereby; and (xi) during the Non-Cash Pay Period, unless otherwise

 

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consented to by the majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes beneficially owned by the Designated Noteholders, failure by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to comply with any of the agreements in the Indenture or the Security Documents. In the case of an Event of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company, any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is a Significant Subsidiary or any group of Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company that, taken together, would constitute a Significant Subsidiary, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable immediately. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred on it. The Trustee may withhold from the Holders notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default (except a Default or Event of Default relating to the payment of principal, premium, if any, interest or Prepayment Premium, if any) if the Trustee determines that withholding notice is in such Holders’ interest. The Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of all the Holders of Notes, rescind an acceleration or waive an existing Default or Event of Default and its respective consequences under the Indenture except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, and interest on, the Notes (including in connection with an offer to purchase). The Company is required to deliver to the Trustee annually a statement regarding compliance with the Indenture, and the Company is required, upon becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, to deliver to the Trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default.

(13) TRUSTEE DEALINGS WITH COMPANY . The Trustee, in its individual or any other capacity, may make loans to, accept deposits from, and perform services for the Company or its Affiliates, and may otherwise deal with the Company or its Affiliates, as if it were not the Trustee.

(14) NO RECOURSE AGAINST OTHERS . No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Company or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantors under the Notes, the Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.

(15) AUTHENTICATION . This Note will not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Trustee or an authenticating agent.

(16) ABBREVIATIONS . Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (=

 

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tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).

(17) CUSIP NUMBERS . Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by the Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has caused CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Notes, and the Trustee may use CUSIP numbers in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as contained in any notice of redemption, and reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers placed thereon.

(18) GOVERNING LAW.   THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THE INDENTURE, THIS NOTE AND THE NOTE GUARANTEES WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY.

The Company will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without charge a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be made to:

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

14624 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Attention: Chief Legal Officer

Tel: 602-903-7407

 

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ASSIGNMENT FORM

To assign this Note, fill in the form below:

 

(I) or (we) assign and transfer this Note to:

  

 

   (Insert assignee’s legal name)

 

(Insert assignee’s soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.)

 

 

 

 

(Print or type assignee’s name, address and zip code)

 

and irrevocably appoint                      to transfer this Note on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him.

 

Date:      
    Your Signature:  

 

    (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)

 

Signature Guarantee*:

 

 

 

* Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

 

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Option of Holder to Elect Purchase

If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or 4.15 of the Indenture, check the appropriate box below:

 

¨ Section 4.10             ¨ Section 4.15

If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.10 or Section 4.15 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have purchased:

$        

 

Date:      
    Your Signature:  

 

    (Sign exactly as your name appears on the face of this Note)
      Tax Identification No.:  

 

 

Signature Guarantee*:

 

 

 

* Participant in a recognized Signature Guarantee Medallion Program (or other signature guarantor acceptable to the Trustee).

 

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SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF INTERESTS IN THE GLOBAL NOTE

The following exchanges of a part of this Global Note for an interest in another Global Note or for a Definitive Note, or exchanges of a part of another Global Note or Definitive Note for an interest in this Global Note, have been made:

 

Date of Exchange

   Amount of
decrease in
Principal Amount of
this Global Note
   Amount of
increase in
Principal Amount
of
this Global Note
   Principal Amount
of this Global Note
following such
decrease
(or increase)
   Signature of
authorized officer
of Trustee or
Custodian
           
           
           
           

 

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EXHIBIT B

DTC LEGEND

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL NOTE ARE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO NOMINEES OF CEDE & CO. OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE.

 

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EXHIBIT C

FORM OF NOTATION OF GUARANTEE

For value received, each Guarantor (which term includes any successor Person under the Indenture) has, jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed, to the extent set forth in the Indenture and subject to the provisions in the Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “ Indenture ”) among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., (the “ Company ”), the Guarantors party thereto and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), (a) the due and punctual payment of the principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest, on the Notes, whether at maturity, by acceleration, redemption or otherwise, the due and punctual payment of interest on overdue principal of, Prepayment Premium on, if any, or interest on, the Notes, if any, if lawful, and the due and punctual performance of all other obligations of the Company to the Holders or the Trustee all in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and (b) in case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any Notes or any of such other obligations, that the same will be promptly paid in full when due or performed in accordance with the terms of the extension or renewal, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise. The obligations of the Guarantors to the Holders of Notes and to the Trustee pursuant to the Note Guarantee and the Indenture are expressly set forth in Article 11 of the Indenture and reference is hereby made to the Indenture for the precise terms of the Note Guarantee.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Indenture.

 

[NAME OF GUARANTOR(S)]
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

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EXHIBIT D

FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

TO BE DELIVERED BY SUBSEQUENT GUARANTORS

SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “ Supplemental Indenture ”), dated as of , among (the “ Guaranteeing Subsidiary ”), a subsidiary of Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (or its permitted successor), a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), the Company, the other Guarantors (as defined in the Indenture referred to herein) and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB as trustee under the Indenture referred to below (the “ Trustee ”).

W I T N E S S E T H

WHEREAS, the Company has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an indenture (the “ Indenture ”), dated as of April 15, 2016 providing for the issuance of Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”);

WHEREAS, the Indenture provides that under certain circumstances the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which the Guaranteeing Subsidiary shall unconditionally guarantee all of the Company’s Obligations under the Notes and the Indenture on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the “ Note Guarantee ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10.01 of the Indenture, the Trustee is authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Trustee mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders as follows:

1. CAPITALIZED TERMS. Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

2. AGREEMENT TO GUARANTEE. The Guaranteeing Subsidiary hereby agrees to provide an unconditional Guarantee on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Note Guarantee and in the Indenture including but not limited to Article 11 thereof.

4. NO RECOURSE AGAINST OTHERS. No director, officer, employee, incorporator or stockholder of the Company or any Guarantor, as such, will have any liability for any obligations of the Company or the Guarantors under the Notes, the Indenture, the Note Guarantees or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder of Notes by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes. The waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws.

5. NEW YORK LAW TO GOVERN. THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO CONSTRUE THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO APPLICABLE PRINCIPLES OF

 

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CONFLICTS OF LAW TO THE EXTENT THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION WOULD BE REQUIRED THEREBY.

6. COUNTERPARTS. The parties may sign any number of copies of this Supplemental Indenture. Each signed copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same agreement.

7. EFFECT OF HEADINGS. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.

8. THE TRUSTEE. The Trustee shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for or in respect of the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture or for or in respect of the recitals contained herein, all of which recitals are made solely by the Guaranteeing Subsidiary and the Company.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed and attested, all as of the date first above written.

Dated:             ,         

 

[GUARANTEEING SUBSIDIARY]
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
[EXISTING GUARANTORS]
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE
By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

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Exhibit 4.2

INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

THIS INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT is dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, this “Agreement” ), by and among: (i) WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Pari Passu Collateral Agent (as defined below) for the Pari Passu Secured Parties referred to below; (ii) WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as administrative agent for the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties referred to below (together with its successors and permitted assigns, in such capacity, the “Revolving Credit Agreement Agent” ); (iii) WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as administrative agent for the Term Loan Secured Parties referred to below (together with its successors and permitted assigns, in such capacity, the “Term Loan Agent” ); and (iv) each other party signatory hereto or that has executed a Joinder Consent Agreement (as defined below).

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

1. Capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein have the respective meanings given to them in the Revolving Credit Agreement or, if not defined therein, the Term Loan Agreement, in each case referred to below.

2. Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ” has entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as February 3, 2014 (as the same may be amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or Refinanced, the “Revolving Credit Agreement” ), with Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and the lenders from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders” ), and the Issuing Bank (as defined therein).

3. The Company intends to enter into a Term Loan Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as the same may be amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or Refinanced, the “Term Loan Agreement” ), with the lenders from time to time party thereto (collectively, the “Term Loan Lenders” ) and the Term Loan Agent.

4. The Grantors (as defined below) have granted and intend to grant to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent (as defined below), for the benefit of the Pari Passu Secured Parties (as defined below), a pari passu first-priority security interest in and lien upon certain of their assets pursuant to the terms of the Collateral Agreements (as defined below) in order to secure (i) the payment in full of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (as defined below), and (ii) the payment in full of the Pari Passu Obligations (as defined below).

5. In connection with the execution and delivery of the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Agreement, and the Collateral Agreements, the parties hereto desire to enter into this Agreement.


ARTICLE I

INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT

1.1 Defined Terms . As used in this Agreement, capitalized terms have the respective meanings specified below or set forth in the Section of this Agreement referred to immediately following such term:

“Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling (including, but not limited to, all directors and officers of such Person), controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. A Person shall be deemed to control another Person if such Person possesses, directly or indirectly, the power (i) to vote 10% or more of the shares of securities having ordinary voting power for the election of directors (or equivalent governing body) of such Person or (ii) to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such other Person, whether through the ownership of voting shares of securities, by contract or otherwise.

“Agents” means, collectively, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent; the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent; and the Term Loan Agent, and “ Agent ” means any one of them.

“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.

“Authorized Representative” means (a) in the case of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, or (b) in the case of the Term Loan Obligations or the Term Loan Secured Parties, the Term Loan Agent.

“Bankruptcy Case” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 4.11 .

“Bankruptcy Code” means Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended, or any successor statute.

“Bankruptcy Law” means the Bankruptcy Code and any similar Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law affecting creditors’ rights generally.

Bank Product Agreements ” means the “Bank Product Agreements,” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement and the other Pari Passu Documents.

Bank Product Obligations means the “Bank Product Obligations,” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement and the other Pari Passu Documents.

Bank Product Providers ” means the “Bank Product Providers,” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement and the other Pari Passu Documents.

 

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“Business Day” means any day except Saturday, Sunday and any day which shall be in New York, New York or Atlanta, Georgia a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or other government action to close.

“Collateral Agreements” means, collectively, each Mortgage, Security Agreement, this Agreement and each other instrument, including any assignment, security agreement, trademark security agreement, patent security agreement, mortgage, deed, pledge agreement or other security instrument, creating Liens in favor of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent as required by the Pari Passu Documents or this Agreement, in each case, as the same may be in effect from time to time.

“Company” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.

Conforming Amendment ” means any amendment to any Term Loan Document that is substantively identical to a corresponding amendment to a comparable provision of a Revolving Credit Agreement Document.

Controlling Party ” means:

(a) the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent while no Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Period is in effect and until the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations; and

(b) during a Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Period and after the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, the Term Loan Agent, until the Discharge of the Term Loan Obligations.

“Controlling Secured Parties” means, at any time with respect to any Pari Passu Collateral, the Pari Passu Secured Parties whose Authorized Representative is the Controlling Party for such Pari Passu Collateral at such time.

Default Disposition ” means any private or public disposition of all or any material portion of the Pari Passu Collateral by one or more Grantors with the consent of Pari Passu Collateral Agent (acting at the direction of the Controlling Party) after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, which disposition is conducted by such Grantors with the consent of Controlling Party in connection with good faith efforts by Pari Passu Collateral Agent to collect any of the Pari Passu Obligations (in accordance with the priorities set forth in Section 2.5 ) through the disposition of such Pari Passu Collateral.

“DIP Financing” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.11 .

“DIP Financing Liens” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.11 .

“DIP Lenders” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.11 .

“Discharge” means, except to the extent otherwise provided in Section 2.15 , with respect to any Pari Passu Collateral and any Pari Passu Obligations either the Discharge of

 

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Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or the Discharge of the Term Loan Obligations, or both, as the context may require. The term “Discharged” shall have a corresponding meaning.

“Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations” shall mean, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.15 or Section 4.12 :

(a) payment in Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds of all of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (other than outstanding Letters of Credit and Bank Product Obligations and other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations);

(b) termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, of the Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders to extend credit to the Company;

(c) termination of, or providing cash collateral (in an amount, to the extent, and in the manner required by the Revolving Credit Agreement) in respect of, all outstanding Letters of Credit that compose a portion of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations; and

(d) termination of, or providing cash collateral (in an amount, to the extent, and in the manner required by the Revolving Credit Agreement) in respect of, all Bank Product Obligations, and

(e) providing cash collateral to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent in such amount as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent determines is reasonably necessary to secure the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties in respect of any asserted, threatened (in writing), or reasonably expected claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages for which any of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties may be entitled to indemnification by any Grantor pursuant to the indemnification provisions in the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents;

provided that the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations shall not be deemed to have occurred if such payments are made with the proceeds of other Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations that constitute an exchange or replacement for or a Refinancing of such Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or if any of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations are reinstated pursuant to Section 2.15 .

“Discharge of Term Loan Obligations” shall mean, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.15 or Section 4.12 :

(a) payment in Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds of all of the Term Loan Obligations (other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations);

(b) termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, of the Term Loan Lenders to extend credit to the Company; and

(c) providing cash collateral to Term Loan Agent in such amount as Term Loan Agent determines is reasonably necessary to secure the Term Loan Secured Parties in respect of any asserted or threatened (in writing) claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages for which any of the Term Loan

 

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Secured Parties may be entitled to indemnification by any Grantor pursuant to the indemnification provisions in the Term Loan Documents;

provided that the Discharge of Term Loan Obligations shall not be deemed to have occurred if such payments are made with the proceeds of other Term Loan Obligations that constitute an exchange or replacement for or a Refinancing of such Term Loan Obligations.

“Dollars” and the sign “$” shall each mean lawful money of the United States of America.

“Event of Default” means, as the context requires, any “Event of Default,” as defined in any Pari Passu Document.

Excess Revolving Credit Obligations ” means the sum of (a) the portion of the principal amount of the loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents and the undrawn amount of outstanding letters of credit and related reimbursement obligations that is in excess of the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap, plus (b) the portion of interest and fees that accrues or is charged with respect to that portion of the principal amount of the loans and letters of credit described in clause (a) of this definition.

Excess Term Loan Obligations ” means the Term Loan Capped Obligations in excess of the Term Loan Cap.

“Grantor” means the Company and each Guarantor.

“Guarantor” means any Person defined as a “Guarantor” or a “Subsidiary Guarantor” in any applicable Pari Passu Document.

“Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding” means: (a) any voluntary or involuntary case or proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law with respect to any Grantor, (b) any other voluntary or involuntary insolvency, reorganization or bankruptcy case or proceeding, or any receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other similar case or proceeding with respect to any Grantor or with respect to any of its assets, (c) any liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or winding up of any Grantor whether voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy (other than any liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or winding up of any Subsidiary of the Company permitted by the Pari Passu Documents), (d) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other marshaling of assets and liabilities of any Grantor or (e) any other proceeding of any type or nature in which substantially all claims of creditors of any Grantor are determined and any payment or distribution is or may be made on account of such claims.

“Joinder Consent Agreement means a joinder and consent agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Schedule I .

Letters of Credit means the “Letters of Credit” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement and the other Pari Passu Documents.

 

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“Mortgage” means each mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt and any other document or instrument under which any Lien on real property owned or leased by any Grantor is granted to secure Pari Passu Obligations under any Pari Passu Document or under which rights or remedies with respect to any such Liens are governed, as the same may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

“Motor Vehicle Notation” means each certificate of title or certificate of origin or similar instrument issued to evidence ownership of a motor vehicle (as defined under applicable state law) by any Grantor and upon which the Lien in favor of Pari Passu Collateral Agent is noted thereon.

“Non-Conforming Plan of Reorganization” means any Plan of Reorganization that contravenes the terms of this Agreement, including without limitation, any Plan of Reorganization that does not provide for payments in respect of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations to be made with the priority specified in Section 2.5 unless such Plan of Reorganization has been approved by the Required Lenders (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement).

“Non-Controlling Authorized Representative” means, at any time, with respect to any Pari Passu Collateral, an Authorized Representative that is not the Controlling Party with respect to such Pari Passu Collateral at such time.

“Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date” means that date that is 180 days after the occurrence of both (a) an Event of Default, as defined in the Term Loan Agreement and (b) the Pari Passu Collateral Agent’s and each other Authorized Representative’s receipt of written notice from the Term Loan Agent certifying that (i) such party is the Term Loan Agent and that an Event of Default, as defined in the Term Loan Agreement, has occurred and is continuing and (ii) such Pari Passu Obligations are currently due and payable in full (whether as a result of acceleration thereof or otherwise) in accordance with the Term Loan Agreement; provided that the Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date shall be stayed and shall not occur and shall be deemed not to have occurred with respect to any Pari Passu Collateral (1) at any time, including after such 180 day period, that (A) the then current Controlling Party has commenced (or caused the Pari Passu Collateral Agent to commence) and is diligently pursuing any enforcement action with respect to all or a material portion of such Pari Passu Collateral and (B) each other Authorized Representative has received written notice from the Controlling Party or the Pari Passu Collateral Agent thereof, or (2) at any time a Grantor that has granted a security interest in such Pari Passu Collateral is then a debtor under or with respect to (or otherwise subject to) any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding; provided, further, that with respect to Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts only, the Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date shall be stayed and shall not occur and shall be deemed not to have occurred if the Pari Passu Collateral Agent has commenced to exercise its rights in respect of such Deposit Accounts and/or Securities Accounts.

“Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Period” means each period (a) commencing on a Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date and ending on a date on which an Event of Default under the Term Loan Agreement giving rise to such Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date is no longer continuing (without giving effect to any automatic stay under the applicable

 

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Bankruptcy Law). For the avoidance of doubt, either a new Event of Default under the Term Loan Agreement (including (x) a breach of the same financial covenant that gave rise to the prior Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Period in a subsequent measurement period and (y) the expiration or termination of the waiver or forbearance with respect to the prior Event of Default) or the end of stay of a Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date described in the proviso to the definition thereof may give rise to another Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Period.

“Non-Controlling Secured Parties” means, at any time, with respect to any Pari Passu Collateral, the Pari Passu Secured Parties that are not Controlling Secured Parties with respect to such Pari Passu Collateral at such time.

“Notice of Default” means a written notification given by the Authorized Representative stating that an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

“Notice of Shared Payment” means a written notification given by or on behalf of any Pari Passu Secured Party stating that such Pari Passu Secured Party has received a Shared Payment.

“Pari Passu Collateral” means, collectively, all assets and properties subject to Liens created (or purported to be created) pursuant to any Collateral Agreement to secure Pari Passu Obligations, whether or not any such Liens are voided, avoided, invalidated, lapsed or unperfected.

“Pari Passu Collateral Agent” means Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and its replacements, successors and assigns, in its capacity as the collateral agent for all holders of Pari Passu Obligations.

“Pari Passu Documents” means, collectively, the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents and the Term Loan Documents.

“Pari Passu Lien” means any Lien on the Pari Passu Collateral.

“Pari Passu Obligations” means (a) the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, (b) the Term Loan Obligations, and (c) all other obligations of the Grantors in respect of, or arising under, the Pari Passu Documents, plus interest and all fees, costs, charges and expenses, including legal fees and expenses to the extent authorized under the Pari Passu Documents, in each case whether accrued or incurred before or after the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding, and whether or not allowed or allowable in an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding.

“Pari Passu Secured Party” means (a) the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, (b) the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, and (c) the Term Loan Secured Parties.

“Permitted Liens” means Liens permitted to exist on any Pari Passu Collateral pursuant to any applicable Pari Passu Document.

“Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, governmental authority or other entity.

 

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“Plan of Reorganization” shall mean any plan of reorganization, plan of liquidation, agreement for composition, or other type of plan of arrangement proposed in or in connection with any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding.

“Possessory Collateral” means any Pari Passu Collateral in the possession or control of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent (or its agents or bailees) or any Authorized Representative, to the extent that possession or control thereof perfects a Lien thereon under the Uniform Commercial Code of any jurisdiction, the equivalent legislation of any other jurisdiction or otherwise. Possessory Collateral includes any Certificated Securities, Promissory Notes, Instruments and Chattel Paper (each as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code).

“Purchase Event”   means (a) the acceleration of all or substantially all of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, (b) Revolving Credit Agreement Agent’s giving written direction to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent to exercise rights and remedies against a material portion of the Pari Passu Collateral, (c) the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Grantor or (d) if the “secured claims” (within the meaning of section 506(b) of the Bankruptcy Code) of the Term Loan Secured Parties are classified in the same class as the “secured claims” of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, the filing of a disclosure statement with respect to Plan of Reorganization that would permit Pari Passu Collateral or proceeds thereof to be distributed to holders of other claims or interests under such Plan of Reorganization unless the Plan of Reorganization provides for the payment, in full, in cash of such “secured claims” held by Term Loan Secured Parties .

“Receiving Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a) .

“Refinance” means, in respect of any indebtedness, to amend, restate, supplement, waive, replace, restructure, repay, refund, refinance (in whole or in part) or otherwise modify from time to time all or any part of such indebtedness. “Refinanced” and “Refinancing” have correlative meanings.

“Retained Interest” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.12(k) .

“Revolving Credit Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Preliminary Statements of this Agreement.

Revolving Credit Agreement Agent ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.

“Revolving Credit Agreement Cap” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (which amount shall be increased by the amount of all interest, fees, costs, expenses, indemnities, and other amounts accrued or charged with respect to any of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations as and when the same accrues or becomes due and payable, irrespective of whether the same is added to the principal amount of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and including the same as would accrue and become due but for the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding, whether or not such amounts are allowed or allowable, in whole or in part, in any such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding):

(i) $110,000,000,

 

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(ii) the amount of the Bank Product Obligations, plus

(iii) the Revolving Credit Agreement DIP Amount, minus

(iv) the amount of all payments of revolving loan obligations under the Revolving Credit Agreement that result in a permanent reduction of the revolving credit commitments under the Revolving Loan Credit Agreement (other than (A) reductions in sub-facility commitments not accompanied by a corresponding permanent reduction in the revolving facility or letters of credit commitment amount and (B) payments of such revolving loan obligations in connection with a Refinancing thereof).

Any net increase in the aggregate principal amount of a loan or Letter of Credit (on a U.S. dollar equivalent basis) after the loan is made or the Letter of Credit issued that is caused by a fluctuation in the exchange rate of the currency in which the loan or Letter of Credit is denominated will be ignored in determining whether the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap has been exceeded.

“Revolving Credit Agreement DIP Amount” means, after the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding by any Grantor, $25,000,000 minus the principal amount of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations funded in excess of $100,000,000 as permitted within clause (i) of the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap and outstanding as of the commencement of such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding.

“Revolving Credit Agreement Documents” means the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Collateral Agreements and any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement).

“Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders” has the meaning set forth in the Preliminary Statements of this Agreement.

“Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations” means all Obligations (as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) and all other amounts owing, due, or secured under the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement or any other Revolving Credit Agreement Documents (including pursuant to any DIP Financing that Refinances any Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations), whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, obligations with respect to loans, Letters of Credit, Bank Product Obligations, obligations to provide cash collateral in respect of Letters of Credit or Bank Product Obligations or indemnities in respect thereof, any other indemnities or guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by any Revolving Credit Agreement Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding relating to any Grantor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding), in each case whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or not due, primary or secondary, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured.

 

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“Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties” means, collectively, the Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders, the Swing Lender (as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), the Issuing Bank (as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), the Bank Product Providers and the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent.

“Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement” means the Intercreditor Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016, by and between Pari Passu Collateral Agent and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as “Second Lien Agent,” as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

“Security Agreement” means, collectively, each Guaranty and Security Agreement or other similar agreement executed by a Grantor in favor of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, as amended, amended and restated, or supplemented from time to time in accordance with its terms.

“Shared Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a) .

“Term Loan Agent” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.

“Term Loan Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Preliminary Statements of this Agreement.

“Term Loan Cap” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (which amount shall be increased by the amount of all interest, fees, costs, expenses, indemnities, and other amounts capitalized, accrued or charged with respect to the Term Loan Obligations as and when the same accrues or becomes due and payable, irrespective of whether the same is added to the principal amount of the Term Loan Obligations and including the same as would accrue and become due but for the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding, whether or not such amounts are allowed or allowable, in whole or in part, in any such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding):

(i) $26,400,000, plus

(ii) If there is an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding and the Term Loan Secured Parties are permitted to provide DIP Financing pursuant to this Agreement, the amount of any DIP Financing advanced by any Term Loan Claimholders, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, minus

(iii) the amount of all payments of the principal of any term loan included in the Term Loan Obligations (excluding payments as a result of Refinancing).

Any net increase in the aggregate principal amount of a loan (on a U.S. dollar equivalent basis) after the loan is made, that is caused by a fluctuation in the exchange rate of the currency in which the loan is denominated will be ignored in determining whether the Term Loan Cap has been exceeded.

“Term Loan Capped Obligations” means the Term Loan Obligations for the payment of principal of Loans (as such term is defined in the Term Loan Agreement) and interest, premium, if any, and fees accruing or payable in respect thereof or in respect of commitments therefor.

 

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“Term Loan Documents” means the Term Loan Agreement, the Collateral Agreements and any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement).

“Term Loan Lenders” has the meaning set forth in the Preliminary Statements of this Agreement.

“Term Loan Obligations” means the Obligations (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) of the Grantors under the Term Loan Agreement, the Collateral Agreements and any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement), whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, obligations with respect to loans, or indemnities in respect thereof, any other indemnities or guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by any Term Loan Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding relating to any Grantor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Term Loan Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding), in each case whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or not due, primary or secondary, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured.

“Term Loan Secured Parties” means, collectively, the Term Loan Lenders and the Term Loan Agent.

“Transferee” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.7(b) .

“Triggering Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.13 .

“Uniform Commercial Code” or “UCC” means, unless otherwise specified, the Uniform Commercial Code as from time to time in effect in the State of New York.

1.2 Certain Other Terms . The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Unless the context otherwise requires, (i) the term “or” is not exclusive, (ii) words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the singular, (iii) “will” shall be interpreted to express a command, (iv) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, in each case in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, (v) any reference herein to (A) any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns and (B) to any Grantor shall include such Grantor as debtor and debtor-in-possession and any receiver or trustee for such Grantor (as the case may be) in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding, (vi) the words “include”, “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”, (vii) the words “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder”, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (viii) all references herein to Articles and Sections shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise stated and (ix) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and

 

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effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights, and all proceeds thereof.

ARTICLE II

PAYMENTS, ETC.

2.1 Event of Default; Receipt of Sharing Payment . Each Authorized Representative shall use reasonable efforts to give a Notice of Default to each other Authorized Representative promptly after having actual knowledge of the occurrence of an Event of Default under the respective Pari Passu Documents with respect to the applicable Pari Passu Obligations. In addition, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall use reasonable efforts give a Notice of Shared Payment to each Authorized Representative immediately upon having actual knowledge of the receipt of a Shared Payment by it or any Pari Passu Secured Party. No failure to give any such Notice of Default or Notice of Shared Payments will affect the priorities or other rights of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties hereunder.

2.2 Liens to Rank Equally; Single Set of Security Documents .

(a) Notwithstanding the date, time, method, manner or order of grant, attachment, recording or perfection of any Pari Passu Lien, and notwithstanding any provision of the Uniform Commercial Code, or any other applicable law or the provisions of any other Pari Passu Documents, or any other circumstance whatsoever, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and the Pari Passu Secured Parties agree that any Liens held by any Pari Passu Secured Party on the Pari Passu Collateral will be equal in all respects with any and all Pari Passu Liens then or thereafter held by or for the benefit of any Pari Passu Secured Party on the Pari Passu Collateral and such Liens on the Pari Passu Collateral will be and remain equal in all respects for all purposes, including without limitation, with respect to the priority thereof, whether or not any such Liens are subordinated in any respect to any other Liens securing any other obligation or any other Person and whether or not any such Liens are voided, avoided, invalidated, lapsed or unperfected, subject to the provisions of this Section.

(b) None of the Pari Passu Secured Parties shall cause or permit to exist any Liens on Pari Passu Collateral securing any Pari Passu Obligations other than Liens in favor of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent securing the Pari Passu Obligations (or any of them as required by applicable law). If at any time any Lien on the Pari Passu Collateral shall exist in favor of any Pari Passu Secured Party other than the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, such Pari Passu Secured Party shall ensure that such Lien is either terminated or promptly transferred in favor of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, and that any Pari Passu Collateral constituting Possessory Collateral, from time to time in its possession or control, shall be promptly transferred to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent.

2.3 Sharing of Payments.

(a) Each Pari Passu Secured Party (a “Receiving Party” ) agrees that, so long as the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Discharge of all Pari Passu Obligations have not occurred, any and all Pari Passu Collateral (or assets and property purported to be Pari Passu Collateral) or proceeds thereof received by any Pari Passu Secured

 

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Party (in the form of cash or otherwise) pursuant to any Collateral Agreement or by the exercise of any rights available to it under applicable law or in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding or in connection with any disposition of, collection on, or in connection with any insurance policy claim or any condemnation award (or deed in lieu of condemnation) with respect to, such Pari Passu Collateral (each a “Shared Payment” ), is to be paid to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, which shall distribute such proceeds among the Pari Passu Secured Parties in accordance with Section 2.5 below. Without limiting the foregoing and for the avoidance of doubt, a Shared Payment includes any payment or distribution of any kind or character, whether in cash, property, stock or obligations (and the proceeds thereof), which may be payable or deliverable in respect of the Pari Passu Collateral, including payments, property or other distributions in an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding in respect of the Pari Passu Collateral. If a Shared Payment is in a form other than cash, then such non-cash proceeds shall be held by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent as additional collateral and, at such time as such non-cash proceeds are monetized or produce cash proceeds, shall be applied in the order of application set forth in Section 2.5 . Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall have no duty or obligation to dispose of such non-cash proceeds and may dispose of such non-cash proceeds or continue to hold such non-cash proceeds, in each case, in its discretion; provided, that any non-cash proceeds received by Pari Passu Collateral Agent may be distributed by Pari Passu Collateral Agent to the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties in full or partial satisfaction of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations in an amount reasonably determined by Pari Passu Collateral Agent acting at the direction of the Controlling Party, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct pursuant to a final, non-appealable order, including an order confirming a Plan of Reorganization in an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding. If, in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding, debt obligations of the reorganized debtor secured by Liens upon any property of the reorganized debtor are distributed pursuant to a confirmed Plan of Reorganization or similar dispositive restructuring plan, on account of the Pari Passu Obligations, then, to the extent the debt obligations distributed are secured by Liens upon the same property, the provisions of this Agreement will survive the distribution of such debt obligations pursuant to such plan and will apply with like effect to the Liens securing such debt obligations and the proceeds thereof.

(b) Each Receiving Party shall segregate and hold all Shared Payments received by it in trust for the benefit of, and forthwith shall transfer and pay over to, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Pari Passu Secured Parties in the same form as received, together with any necessary endorsements, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may otherwise direct.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.3 to the contrary but subject to Sections 2.10 and 2.11 , the Pari Passu Secured Parties shall have the rights and remedies available to them under the applicable Pari Passu Documents upon the occurrence of an applicable Event of Default or otherwise, including, without limitation, the right to (i) accelerate any of the Pari Passu Obligations owing to such Pari Passu Secured Party, (ii) institute suit against any Grantor, and (iii) take any other enforcement action (other than any enforcement action against Pari Passu Collateral) with respect to any applicable Event of Default.

(d) Whenever any Authorized Representative shall be required, in connection with the exercise of its rights or the performance of its obligations hereunder, to determine the existence or amount of any Pari Passu Obligations, or the Pari Passu Collateral subject to any

 

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Lien securing the Pari Passu Obligations, it may request that such information be furnished to it in writing by each other Authorized Representative, as applicable, and shall be entitled to make such determination on the basis of the information so furnished; provided, however, that if an Authorized Representative shall fail or refuse reasonably promptly to provide the requested information, the requesting Authorized Representative shall be entitled to make any such determination or not make any determination by such method as it may, in the exercise of its good faith judgment, determine, including by reliance upon a certificate of the Company. Each Authorized Representative may rely conclusively, and shall be fully protected in so relying, on any determination made by it in accordance with the provisions of the preceding sentence (or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction) and shall have no liability to any Grantor, any Pari Passu Secured Party or any other person as a result of such determination.

2.4 Pari Passu Collateral Agent and Shared Payments. Each Pari Passu Secured Party agrees that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall distribute Shared Payments to the respective Agents for the Pari Passu Secured Parties in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, which Shared Payments received by any Agent shall be applied by such Agent in accordance with the terms and provisions of the applicable Pari Passu Documents for which such Agent acts as agent. Each Receiving Party shall remit any Shared Payment received by it to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent for distribution in accordance with Section 2.5 .

2.5 Distribution of Shared Payments.

(a) Each Pari Passu Secured Party agrees that all Shared Payments shall be distributed by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent as follows:

(i) first , to the payment of all unpaid fees, expenses, reimbursements and indemnification amounts incurred by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and all fees owed to it in connection with such collection or sale or otherwise in connection with this Agreement or any other Pari Passu Document (regardless of whether allowed or allowable in an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding), pro rata in accordance with the relative amounts thereof on the date of any payment or distribution;

(ii) second , to the payment of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (exclusive of the Excess Revolving Credit Obligations), including any interest, fees, costs, expenses, charges or other amounts, in each case whether accrued or incurred before or after the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding (regardless of whether allowed or allowable in any such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding), pro rata in accordance with the relative amounts thereof on the date of any payment or distribution;

(iii) third , after the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations has occurred, to the payment of the Term Loan Obligations (exclusive of the Excess Term Loan Obligations), including any interest, fees, costs, expenses, charges or other amounts, in each case whether accrued or incurred before or after the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding (regardless of whether allowed or allowable in any such Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding), pro rata in

 

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accordance with the relative amounts thereof on the date of any payment or distribution; and

(iv) fourth , in accordance with Section 4.1 of the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement.

Any surplus proceeds remaining after the Discharge of all Pari Passu Obligations and payment in full and discharge of the Second Lien Debt will be returned to the applicable Grantor or to whomever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct.

(b) For the avoidance of doubt, until the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations has occurred, no payments or distributions of any kind pursuant to Section 2.5(a) shall be made on account of the Term Loan Obligations (except for payments to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent in accordance with Section 2.5(a)(i)) . All Collateral and proceeds thereof received by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent may be applied, reversed, reapplied, credited, or reborrowed, in whole or in part, pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement.

2.6 Effectiveness in Insolvency or Liquidation Proceedings, Separate Classification . This Agreement, which the parties hereto expressly acknowledge is a “subordination agreement” under Section 510(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, shall be effective before, during and after the commencement of an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding notwithstanding Section 1129(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, and is intended to be and shall be interpreted to be enforceable against the parties hereto including each Grantor to the maximum extent permitted pursuant to applicable law. All references in this Agreement to any Grantor shall include such Person as a debtor-in-possession and any receiver or trustee for such Person in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (and the security therefor) constitute a separate and distinct class and separate and distinct claims from the other Pari Passu Obligations (and the security therefor). Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, and Term Loan Agent, on behalf of the Term Loan Secured Parties, agree to not object to separate classification of their respective Pari Passu Obligations. If, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Pari Passu Obligations of the Term Loan Secured Parties are classified in the same class as the Pari Passu Obligations of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, Term Loan Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Term Loan Secured Parties, agrees to not vote in connection with such Plan of Reorganization without the prior written consent of Revolving Credit Agreement Agent. Any such vote in violation of the preceding sentence may be withdrawn by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, and the Term Loan Secured Parties by this Agreement hereby grant an irrevocable proxy (coupled with an interest) in favor of Revolving Credit Agreement Agent solely for the purpose of withdrawing any such vote.

2.7 Invalidated Payments . Each Pari Passu Secured Party shall promptly notify the Pari Passu Collateral Agent in writing if, at any time, such Pari Passu Secured Party is required to return or repay, in whole or in part, whether by court order, settlement or otherwise, any amount distributed by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent pursuant to this Agreement. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall notify each Authorized Representative in writing of any requirement to return or repay any distribution made hereunder, and each Pari Passu Secured Party shall pay

 

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its pro rata portion received by it of such amount, without any interest thereon, which payment shall be made to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent (or as directed by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent) for payment to the appropriate party in interest. If any such amounts are subsequently recovered by any Pari Passu Secured Party, such Pari Passu Secured Party shall promptly remit such amounts upon receipt to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, and the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall redistribute such amounts to the Pari Passu Secured Parties, without any interest thereon, in accordance with Section 2.5 . The obligations of the Pari Passu Secured Parties and the Pari Passu Collateral Agent under this Section 2.7 shall survive the repayment of the Pari Passu Obligations and termination of all of the Pari Passu Documents.

2.8 Validity of Liens; Gratuitous Bailee for Perfection.

(a) The Pari Passu Collateral Agent, each Authorized Representative and each other Pari Passu Secured Party agrees that it shall not (and hereby waives any right to) contest or support any other Person in contesting, in any proceeding (including any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding), the perfection, priority, validity or enforceability of any Pari Passu Obligations or of any lien or security interest granted to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or any other Pari Passu Secured Party under any Pari Passu Document constituting a Collateral Agreement, provided that nothing in this Agreement will be construed to prevent or impair the rights of any Agent or any other Pari Passu Secured Party to enforce this Agreement to the extent provided hereby.

(b) The Pari Passu Collateral Agent agrees to hold any Pari Passu Collateral constituting Possessory Collateral in its possession or control (or in the possession or control of its agents or bailees) as gratuitous bailee for the benefit of each other Pari Passu Secured Party solely for the purpose of perfecting the security interest granted in such Possessory Collateral, if any, pursuant to the applicable Collateral Agreements, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 2.8 . Pending delivery to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, each other Authorized Representative agrees to hold any Pari Passu Collateral constituting Possessory Collateral, from time to time in its possession or control, as gratuitous bailee for the benefit of each other Pari Passu Secured Party and any assignee, solely for the purpose of perfecting the security interest granted in such Possessory Collateral, if any, pursuant to the applicable Collateral Agreements, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 2.8 . The duties or responsibilities of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and each other Authorized Representative under this Section 2.8 shall be limited solely to holding any Pari Passu Collateral constituting Possessory Collateral as gratuitous bailee for the benefit of each other Pari Passu Secured Party for purposes of perfecting the Lien held by such Pari Passu Secured Parties therein.

2.9 Additional Collateral . No Grantor may grant any additional Liens upon any assets to secure any Pari Passu Obligations other than Liens granted in favor of Pari Passu Collateral Agent. If, after the date hereof and notwithstanding the preceding sentence, any Grantor grants any additional Liens upon any assets to secure any Pari Passu Obligations, such Lien will either be released and terminated or assigned to Pari Passu Collateral Agent, in each case in form and substance satisfactory to Pari Passu Collateral Agent. To the extent that the foregoing provisions are not complied with for any reason, without limiting any other rights and remedies available to Pari Passu Collateral Agent or the Controlling Parties, such other Pari Passu Secured Parties who

 

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obtain Liens in violation of the foregoing agree that any amounts received by or distributed to any of them pursuant to or as a result of Liens granted in contravention of this Section 2.9 shall be subject to Sections 2.4 and 2.5 .

2.10 Exercise of Rights and Remedies .

(a) The Pari Passu Collateral Agent will, at all times prior to the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Discharge of all Pari Passu Obligations, have the exclusive right to enforce rights and exercise remedies with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral or to commence or seek to commence any action or proceeding with respect to such rights or remedies; provided, however, that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent will only take any actions with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral at the written direction of the Controlling Party. Until the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, no Pari Passu Secured Party, except for Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in its capacity as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, may exercise any right of setoff against debts owed by Company.

(b) Prior to taking any enforcement action (other than any action against Pari Passu Collateral, which may be taken only by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent), or action to commence or petition for any Insolvency Proceeding, any party seeking to take such action will give Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and Pari Passu Collateral Agent not more than 20 Business Days and not less than 5 Business Days prior written notice of the intention to exercise such rights and remedies, including specifying the rights and remedies that such party intends to exercise, which notice may be sent prior to the end of the 180 day period described in the definition of the Non-Controlling Parties Enforcement Date; provided that the failure to give such notice shall not invalidate such action.

2.11 Exercise of Rights and Remedies with Respect to Pari Passu Collateral .

(a) Actions with Respect to Pari Passu Collateral . With respect to any Pari Passu Collateral; (i) only the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall act or refrain from acting with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral, and then only on the written instructions of the Controlling Party; (ii) the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not follow any instructions with respect to such Pari Passu Collateral from any Non-Controlling Authorized Representative (or any other Pari Passu Secured Party other than the Controlling Party); (iii) no Non-Controlling Authorized Representative or other Pari Passu Secured Party (other than the Controlling Party) shall, or shall instruct the Pari Passu Collateral Agent to, commence any judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings with respect to, seek to have a trustee, receiver, liquidator or similar official appointed for or over, attempt any action to take possession of, exercise any right, remedy or power with respect to, or otherwise take any action to enforce its security interest in or realize upon, or take any other action available to it in respect of, any Pari Passu Collateral, whether under any Collateral Agreement, applicable law or otherwise and (iv) no Non-Controlling Authorized Representative or other Pari Passu Secured Party will take any action that would restrain, hinder, limit, delay, or otherwise interfere with any enforcement action or exercise of rights and remedies taken by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or authorized by the Controlling Party.

 

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(b) Permitted Actions . Notwithstanding the foregoing subsection (a), any Non-Controlling Authorized Representative or Non-Controlling Secured Party may (i) if an Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor, file a claim or statement of interest with respect to the Pari Passu Obligations; (ii) take any action that could be exercised by an unsecured creditors so long as such action is not inconsistent with the terms and provisions of this Agreement; (iii) take any action (not adverse to the priority status of the Liens on the Pari Passu Collateral or the rights of Pari Passu Collateral Agent, or any Controlling Secured Parties to take enforcement actions with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral) in order to create, prove, preserve and protect the validity, enforceability, perfection and priority of its Lien in and to the Pari Passu Collateral; (iv) file any necessary responsive or defensive pleadings in opposition to any motion, claim, adversary proceeding, or other pleading made by any person objecting to or otherwise seeking the disallowance of the claims of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, including any claims secured by the Pari Passu Collateral, if any; (v) vote on any Plan of Reorganization and make any filings and motions and file any pleadings, in each case, that are, in each case, not in contravention of the provisions of this Agreement, with respect to the Pari Passu Obligations and the Pari Passu Collateral; (vi) make any election permitted under 11 USC § 1111(b) if classified in a class separate from the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations; (vii) take any action to value the Pari Passu Collateral in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding in an amount greater than the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations plus any post-petition interest, fees, costs and other charges, whether or not allowed or allowable; (viii) in the case of a sale or other disposition of any Pari Passu Collateral free and clear of its Liens or other claims under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, make a cash bid or credit bid for such property (provided such credit bid includes cash in an amount to cause the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations at the initial closing of such purchase) and (ix) join (but not exercise any control with respect to) any judicial foreclosure proceeding or other judicial lien enforcement proceeding with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral initiated by Pari Passu Collateral Agent to the extent that any such action could not reasonably be expected, in any material respect, to restrain, hinder, limit, delay for any material period or otherwise interfere with an enforcement action by Pari Passu Collateral Agent (it being understood that all proceeds from such enforcement action or other proceeding shall be remitted to Pari Passu Collateral Agent in accordance with the terms of this Agreement).

(c) Prohibition on Contesting Liens . No Non-Controlling Authorized Representative or Non-Controlling Secured Party will, or request or attempt to cause the Pari Passu Collateral Agent to, contest, protest or object to any foreclosure proceeding or action brought by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, the Controlling Party or the Controlling Secured Parties or any other exercise by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, the Controlling Party or the Controlling Secured Parties of any rights and remedies relating to the Pari Passu Collateral.

2.12 Purchase Option .

(a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Purchase Event, then, in any such case, any one or more of the Term Loan Secured Parties (acting in their individual capacity or through one or more affiliates) shall have the right, but not the obligation (each Term Loan Secured Party having a ratable right to make the purchase, with each Term Loan Secured Party’s right to purchase being automatically proportionately increased by the amount not purchased by another Term Loan Secured Party), upon 5 Business Days prior written

 

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notice from (or on behalf of) such Term Loan Secured Parties (a “Purchase Notice”) to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent to acquire from the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties all (but not less than all) of the right, title, and interest of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties in and to the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap) and the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents. The Purchase Notice shall be given not later than 20 calendar days after the first occurrence of any Purchase Event and such Purchase Notice, if given, shall be irrevocable.

(b) On the date specified by Term Loan Agent in the Purchase Notice (which shall not be more than 5 Business Days after the receipt by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent of the Purchase Notice), the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties shall sell to the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties and the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties shall purchase from the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap).

(c) On the date of such purchase and sale, the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties shall

(i) pay to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, for the benefit of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, as the purchase price therefor, the full amount of all the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap), other than indemnification obligations for which no claim or demand for payment has been made at such time, and other than Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations cash collateralized in accordance with clause (c)(ii) below) then outstanding and unpaid,

(ii) furnish cash collateral to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent in such amounts as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent determines is reasonably necessary to secure Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties in respect of (A) any issued and outstanding Letters of Credit (but not in any event in an amount greater than 105% of the aggregate undrawn amount of such Letters of Credit) (such cash collateral shall be applied to payment of all fees and other charges relating to Letters of Credit and to the reimbursement of any drawing under a Letter of Credit as and when such drawing is paid and, if a Letter of Credit expires undrawn, the cash collateral held by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent in respect of such Letter of Credit shall be remitted to the Term Loan Agent for the benefit of the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties) and (B) Bank Product Obligations (such cash collateral shall be applied to the reimbursement of the Bank Product Obligations as and when such obligations become due and payable and, at such time as all of the Bank Product Obligations are paid in full, the remaining cash collateral held by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent in respect of Bank Product Obligations shall be remitted to the Term Loan Agent for the benefit of the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties), and (C) any asserted, threatened (in writing), or reasonably expected claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages that are the subject of the indemnification provisions of the Revolving Credit Agreement (such cash collateral shall be applied to the reimbursement of such obligations as and when they become due and payable and, at such time as all of such obligations are paid in full,

 

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the remaining cash collateral held by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent in respect of indemnification obligations shall be remitted to the Term Loan Agent for the benefit of the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties), and

(d) pay to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and the other Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties the amount of all expenses to the extent earned or due and payable in accordance with the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents (including the reimbursement of attorneys fees, financial examination expenses, and appraisal fees).

(e) Such purchase price and cash collateral shall be remitted by wire transfer of cash or immediately available funds to such bank account of Revolving Credit Agreement Agent as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent may designate in writing to Term Loan Agent for such purpose. Interest shall be calculated to but excluding the Business Day on which such purchase and sale shall occur if the amounts so paid by the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties to the bank account designated by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent are received in such bank account prior to 2:00 p.m., New York City time, and interest shall be calculated to and including such Business Day if the amounts so paid by the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties to the bank account designated by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent are received in such bank account later than 2:00 p.m., New York City time.

(f) Anything contained in this paragraph to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that (i) the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties receive all or a portion of any restructuring fee, prepayment premium, make-whole obligation, or early termination fee payable pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents in cash within 180 days following the date on which the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties pay the purchase price described in clauses (c)(i)-(iii) of this Section 2.12 , then, within 3 Business Days after receipt by such Term Loan Secured Parties of such amounts, the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties shall pay a supplemental purchase price to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, for the benefit of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties, in respect of their purchase under this Section 2.12 in an amount equal to the portion of the restructuring fee, prepayment premium, make-whole obligation or early termination fee received by the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties to which the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties would have been entitled to receive had the purchase under this Section 2.12 not occurred.

(g) Such purchase shall be effected by the execution and delivery of a the form of assignment and acceptance agreement attached as an Exhibit to the Revolving Credit Agreement and shall be expressly made without representation or warranty of any kind by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and the other Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties as to the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations so purchased, or otherwise, and without recourse to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent or any other Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party, except that each Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party shall represent and warrant: (i) that the amount quoted by such Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party as its portion of the purchase price represents the amount shown as owing with respect to the claims transferred as reflected on its books and records, (ii) it owns, or has the right to transfer to the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties, the rights being transferred, and (iii) such transfer will be free and clear of Liens.

 

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(h) In the event that any one or more of the Term Loan Secured Parties exercises and consummates the purchase option set forth in this Section 2.12 , (i) Revolving Credit Agreement Agent shall have the right, but not the obligation, to immediately resign under the Revolving Credit Agreement, and (ii) the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties shall have the right, but not the obligation, to require Revolving Credit Agreement Agent to immediately resign under the Revolving Credit Agreement. Any resignation by Revolving Credit Agreement Agent will not affect its right to retain cash collateral as contemplated under this Section 2.12 .

(i) In the event that any one or more of the Term Loan Secured Parties exercises and consummates the purchase option set forth in this Section 2.12 , (i) the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties shall retain their indemnification rights under the Revolving Credit Agreement for actions or other matters arising on or prior to the date of such purchase or relating to the Excess Revolving Credit Obligations, and (ii) and in the event that, at the time of such purchase, there exists Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations in excess of the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap, the consummation of such purchase option shall not include (nor shall the purchase price be calculated with respect to) such excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (clauses (i) and (ii), the “Retained Interest”).

(j) In the event that a Retained Interest exists, each Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party shall, at the request of the purchasing Term Loan Secured Parties, execute an amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement acknowledging that such Retained Interest consisting of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations is a last-out tranche, payable in accordance with the priorities set forth in this Agreement. Interest with respect to such Retained Interest consisting of excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations shall continue to accrue and be payable in accordance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents, the Retained Interest shall continue to be secured by the Pari Passu Collateral, and the Retained Interest shall be paid (or cash collateralized, as applicable) in accordance with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement and this Agreement. Each Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party shall continue to have all rights and remedies of a lender under the Revolving Credit Agreement and the other Revolving Credit Agreement Documents; provided, that no Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party shall have any right to vote on or otherwise consent to any amendment, waiver, departure from, or other modification of any provision of any Revolving Credit Agreement Document except that the consent of the applicable Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties shall be required for (i) those matters that require the agreement of all lenders or each affected lender under the Revolving Credit Agreement as in effect on the date of such purchase and sale and (ii) matters in contravention of the provisions and priorities set forth in this Agreement.

2.13 Release of Pari Passu Liens . In connection with (a) any disposition of any Pari Passu Collateral permitted under the terms of all of the Pari Passu Documents, (b) a Default Disposition, or (c) the enforcement or exercise of any rights or remedies with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral, including any disposition of Pari Passu Collateral (including in connection with any sale pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code), the Liens in favor of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent will automatically be released and discharged upon final conclusion of such disposition or enforcement action, provided that (i) any proceeds from such disposition described in clause (a) above occurring prior to the occurrence of a Triggering Event are applied in accordance with the Pari Passu Documents and (ii) any proceeds from such disposition described

 

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in clause (a) above occurring after the occurrence of a Triggering Event and any proceeds from any enforcement action described in clauses (b) and (c) above are applied in accordance with Section 2.5 . Upon the delivery by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, at the direction of the Controlling Party, of a Notice of Default to each Authorized Representative in accordance with Section 2.1 (a “Triggering Event” ), the Pari Passu Collateral Agent will be entitled to exercise remedies with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral at the written direction of the Controlling Party and will not be permitted to release Liens on any Pari Passu Collateral sold or disposed of by any Grantor (other than as expressly permitted by the Pari Passu Documents) without the consent of the Controlling Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except in connection with a Default Disposition or the exercise of remedies against the Pari Passu Collateral or a release granted following the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Discharge of all of the Pari Passu Obligations and termination of commitments under the Pari Passu Documents, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not release the Liens under the Pari Passu Documents on all or substantially all of the Pari Passu Collateral without the individual consent of the Company and each Authorized Representative representing holders of Pari Passu Obligations for whom such collateral constitutes Pari Passu Collateral. Prior to taking any action related to the disposition of Pari Passu Collateral, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent must be provided with indemnification to its satisfaction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, neither the Pari Passu Collateral Agent nor any Authorized Representative shall release or discharge any Lien on the Pari Passu Collateral, except for a release or discharge by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent where the Pari Passu Collateral Agent has a good faith belief that the terms set forth in clause (a) , clause (b) or clause (c) of this Section 2.13 have been satisfied.

2.14 Post-petition Amounts . No Pari Passu Secured Party shall oppose or seek to challenge or support any Person challenging any claim by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or any other Pari Passu Secured Party for allowance in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding of Pari Passu Obligations consisting of post-petition interest (at the rate provided for in the documentation with respect thereto, including at the default rate), fees, costs, charges or expenses, including any restructuring fees, yield maintenance premiums, make-whole premiums, early termination premiums, or similar amounts.

2.15 Reinstatement . If, in any Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding or otherwise, all or part of any payment with respect to any Pari Passu Obligations previously made shall be rescinded for any reason whatsoever, then such Pari Passu Obligations shall be reinstated to the extent of the amount so rescinded and, if theretofore terminated, this Agreement shall be reinstated in full force and effect and such prior termination shall not diminish, release, discharge, impair or otherwise affect the Lien priorities and the relative rights and obligations of the Pari Passu Secured Parties provided for herein.

2.16 Prepayments . Except as permitted in accordance with the payment conditions set forth in the Term Loan Documents on the date hereof (without regard to any waiver thereof), without the prior written consent of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, no Term Loan Secured Party will take, demand, or receive from any Grantor any prepayment of principal (whether optional, voluntary, mandatory, or otherwise or by set-off, redemption, defeasance, or other payment or distribution) with respect to any Term Loan Obligation. If any such prepayments are received, at any time before the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, by one or more of the Term Loan Secured Parties, they shall be held in trust for the

 

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benefit of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties and forthwith paid over to the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent for the benefit of the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties.

ARTICLE III

PARI PASSU COLLATERAL AGENT

3.1 Appointment and Authority .

(a) Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, by its acceptance hereof, hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Pari Passu Collateral Agent to act as its agent with respect to the Pari Passu Collateral and for purposes of creating a Lien therein and perfection under the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the relevant jurisdiction from time to time, as applicable, or any equivalent foreign legislation, with such powers as are specifically delegated to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent by the terms of this Agreement, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not have a fiduciary relationship in respect of any Pari Passu Secured Party by reason of this Agreement or the exercise of any powers delegated to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent hereunder or under the Collateral Agreements.

(b) Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties irrevocably authorizes the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, in such capacity, to take such action on such Pari Passu Secured Party’s behalf under the provisions of any Collateral Agreement as are expressly delegated to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent by the terms thereof, together with such other powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth with respect to it in the Collateral Agreements, or any fiduciary relationship with any Pari Passu Secured Party.

(c) Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, by its acceptance hereof, hereby further designates and appoints the Pari Passu Collateral Agent its mortgagee trustee and collateral agent in respect of motor vehicle titles, and transfers to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent the respective rights of each other Pari Passu Secured Party to, at the written direction of the Controlling Party, receive, hold, administer and enforce the Mortgages and Motor Vehicle Notations, or any one of them, as trustee mortgagee and collateral agent on behalf of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, and to take such action as trustee mortgagee and collateral agent and to exercise such powers respecting the Mortgages and Motor Vehicle Notations as are delegated to a mortgagee or secured party under such Mortgages and Motor Vehicle Notations or by applicable law, together with such powers that are reasonably incidental thereto, in each case at the written direction of the Controlling Party. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent, as trustee mortgagee hereby declares that it accepts the trust hereby created for the limited purpose of holding the Mortgages and exercising remedies thereunder and agrees to perform such trust for the sole use and benefit of the Pari Passu Secured Parties on the terms set forth herein and upon execution and delivery of each respective Mortgage. In its capacity as trustee mortgagee in respect of the Mortgages and collateral agent and secured party in respect of the Motor Vehicle Notations, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent is entitled to all of the protections and indemnities of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent.

 

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(d) Each Non-Controlling Secured Party acknowledges and agrees that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall be entitled, for the benefit of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, (i) to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of or deal with any Pari Passu Collateral that is not prohibited by this Agreement and (ii) to act solely on the written instructions of the Controlling Party, in each case without regard to any rights to which the Non-Controlling Secured Parties would otherwise be entitled as a result of the Pari Passu Obligations. Without limiting the foregoing, each Non-Controlling Secured Party agrees that none of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, the Controlling Party or any other Pari Passu Secured Party shall have any duty or obligation first to marshal or realize upon any type of Pari Passu Collateral, or to sell, dispose of or otherwise liquidate all or any portion of such Pari Passu Collateral, in any manner that would maximize the return to the Non-Controlling Secured Parties, notwithstanding that the order and timing of any such realization, sale, disposition or liquidation may affect the amount of proceeds actually received by the Non-Controlling Secured Parties from such realization, sale, disposition or liquidation. Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties waives any claim it may now or hereafter have against the Pari Passu Collateral Agent arising out of (i) any actions that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, any Authorized Representative or any Pari Passu Secured Party takes or omits to take (including, actions with respect to the creation, perfection or continuation of Liens on any Pari Passu Collateral, actions with respect to the foreclosure upon, sale, release or depreciation of, or failure to realize upon, any of the Pari Passu Collateral and actions with respect to the collection of any claim for all or any part of the Pari Passu Obligations from any account debtor, guarantor or any other party) in accordance with the Collateral Agreements or any other agreement related thereto or to the collection of the Pari Passu Obligations or the valuation, use, protection or release of any security for the Pari Passu Obligations, (ii) any election by any Controlling Party or any holders of Pari Passu Obligations, in any proceeding instituted under the Bankruptcy Code, of the application of Section 1111(b) of the Bankruptcy Code or (iii) subject to Section 4.11 , any borrowing by, or grant of a security interest or administrative expense priority under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code by, any Grantor or any of its Subsidiaries, as debtor-in-possession.

(e) Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, by its acceptance hereof, agrees that it will not propose, sponsor, support, vote in favor of or agree to (i) any Non-Conforming Plan of Reorganization or (ii) any Plan of Reorganization, directly or indirectly, that is pursuant to Section 1129(b) (1) of the Bankruptcy Code that has not been approved by the Required Lenders (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement).

3.2 Delegation of Duties . The Pari Passu Collateral Agent may execute any of its duties under this Agreement and the other Collateral Agreements by or through employees, agents or attorneys-in-fact and shall not be answerable to the Pari Passu Secured Parties. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent and any such agent or attorney may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Affiliates. The exculpatory provisions of this Article III shall apply to any such employee, agent or attorney and to the Affiliates of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and any such agent or attorney. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any agents or attorneys in fact selected by it or its Affiliate with reasonable care.

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Secured Party that it holds as any other Pari Passu Secured Party and may exercise the same as though it were not the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and the term “Pari Passu Secured Party” or “Pari Passu Secured Parties” or (as applicable) “Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Party”, “Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties”, “Term Loan Secured Party”, or “Term Loan Secured Parties” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as the Pari Passu Collateral Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for and generally engage in any kind of business with any Grantor or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not the Pari Passu Collateral Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to any other Pari Passu Secured Party. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent, in its individual capacity, is not obligated to be a Pari Passu Secured Party.

3.4 Exculpatory Provisions .

(a) The Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall have no duties to the Pari Passu Secured Parties except those expressly set forth herein and in the Pari Passu Documents. Neither the Pari Passu Collateral Agent nor any of its officers, directors, employees or agents shall be liable to any Pari Passu Secured Party for any action taken or omitted by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, its officers, directors, employees and agents, as the case may be, hereunder or in connection herewith, except to the extent caused by its or their gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final, non-appealable order. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent:

(i) shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties of any kind or nature to any Person, regardless of whether an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

(ii) shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Collateral Agreements that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Controlling Party; provided that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose it to liability or that is contrary to any Pari Passu Document or applicable law;

(iii) shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the Collateral Agreements have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Company or any of its Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity;

(iv) shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (A) with the consent or at the request of the Controlling Party or (B) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct, which may include reliance in good faith on a certificate of an authorized officer of the Company stating that such action is permitted by the terms of this Agreement; and shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Event

 

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of Default under any Pari Passu Obligations unless and until written notice describing such Event Default is given by the Company or (as applicable) to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent by the Authorized Representative of such Pari Passu Obligations;

(v) shall not be liable for any lack of perfection or timing of perfection, avoidance, as a preference, fraudulent conveyance or otherwise, of any Pari Passu Collateral or any Collateral Agreement; and shall not have any obligation to assure that any equipment that may be subject to certificate of title laws under any applicable jurisdiction be evidenced by a certificate of title;

(vi) shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (A) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Collateral Agreement, (B) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (C) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Event of Default or other default, (D) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Collateral Agreement or any other agreement, instrument or document, or the creation, perfection or priority of any Lien purported to be created by the Collateral Agreements, (E) the value or the sufficiency of the Pari Passu Collateral, or (F) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in any Pari Passu Document, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent;

(vii) the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not have any fiduciary duties or contractual obligations of any kind or nature under any Other Pari Passu Agreement (but shall be entitled to all protections provided to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent therein);

(viii) with respect to the Pari Passu Documents, may conclusively assume that the Grantors have complied with all of their obligations thereunder unless advised in writing by the Authorized Representative thereunder to the contrary specifically setting forth the alleged violation;

(ix) may conclusively rely on any certificate of an officer of the Company provided pursuant to Section 2.13 ;

(x) whenever reference is made in any Pari Passu Document to any action by, consent, designation, specification, requirement or approval of, notice, request or other communication from, or other direction given or action to be undertaken or to be (or not to be) suffered or omitted by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or to any election, decision, opinion, acceptance, use of judgment, expression of satisfaction or other exercise of discretion, rights or remedies to be made (or not to be made) by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, it is understood that in all cases the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall be acting, giving, withholding, suffering, omitting, making or otherwise undertaking and exercising the same (or shall not be undertaking and exercising the same) solely as directed in writing by the Controlling Party; this provision is intended solely for the

 

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benefit of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and its successors and permitted assigns and is not intended to and will not entitle the other parties hereto to any defense, claim or counterclaim under or in relation to any Pari Passu Document, or confer any rights or benefits on any party hereto or thereto;

(xi) notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or the Collateral Agreements to the contrary, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or special losses or damages, regardless of the form of action and whether or not any such losses or damages were foreseeable or contemplated; and

(xii) the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall not be required to expend or risk any of its own funds or otherwise incur any financial or other liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, and shall not be obligated to take any legal or other action hereunder, which might in its judgment involve or cause it to incur any expense or liability, unless it shall have been furnished with acceptable indemnification.

(b) The Grantors agree that they shall defend and be jointly and severally liable to reimburse and indemnify the Pari Passu Collateral Agent (and its Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, attorneys and agents (“ Agent Related Persons ”) for reasonable expenses actually incurred by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent on behalf of the Pari Passu Secured Parties in connection with the execution, delivery, administration and enforcement of this Agreement and from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, actual reasonable expenses or disbursements of any kind and nature whatsoever that may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any other document delivered in connection herewith or the transactions contemplated hereby, or the enforcement of any of the terms hereof, in each case, except to the extent caused by its gross negligence or willful misconduct (collectively, the “ Indemnified Liabilities ”). In the event Pari Passu Collateral Agent is not reimbursed for such costs and expenses by Grantors, each Pari Passu Secured Party hereby agrees that it is and shall be obligated to pay to Pari Passu Collateral Agent such Pari Passu Secured Party’s ratable thereof (based upon the Pari Passu Obligations not then Discharged); provided, that if the Pari Passu Collateral Agent is acting at the direction of only one or more of the Revolving Credit Secured Parties, the indemnification obligations shall be payable solely by the Revolving Credit Secured Parties and if acting at the direction of only one or more of the Term Loan Secured Parties, the indemnification obligations shall be payable solely by the Term Loan Secured Parties; provided further, that no Pari Passu Secured Party shall be liable for the payment to any Agent-Related Person of any portion of such Indemnified Liabilities resulting solely from such Agent-Related Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. The obligations under this Section 3.4(b) shall survive payment of the Pari Passu Obligations and termination of this Agreement and all of the Pari Passu Documents.

(c) Each Pari Passu Secured Party acknowledges that, in addition to acting as the initial Pari Passu Collateral Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, also serves as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, and that Wells Fargo Bank, National Association or one or more of its Affiliates may have jointly arranged, syndicated, placed or otherwise participated in the facilities and indebtedness contemplated by the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Term Loan

 

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Agreement and the Indenture (as defined in the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement), and each Pari Passu Secured Party hereby waives any right to make any objection or claim against Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, any of its Affiliates or its counsel (or any successor Pari Passu Collateral Agent or its counsel) based on any alleged conflict of interest or breach of duties arising from the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, or its Affiliates also serving in such other capacities. Any knowledge obtained by the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, the Term Loan Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association in its capacity as a bank and not as Pari Passu Collateral Agent or any Affiliate of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, regarding the Company, any Grantor or the nature of the transaction described herein, including a default or potential Event of Default shall not be imputed to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent.

3.5 Reliance by Pari Passu Collateral Agent . The Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it in good faith to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent also may conclusively rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent may consult with legal counsel, at the expense of the Company and Grantors (who may include, but shall not be limited to, counsel for the Company or counsel for the Term Loan Agent, the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the written advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.

3.6 Resignation of Pari Passu Collateral Agent . The Pari Passu Collateral Agent may at any time give written notice of its resignation as Pari Passu Collateral Agent under this Agreement and the other Collateral Agreements to each Authorized Representative and the Company. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Controlling Party shall have the right in consultation with the Company, to appoint a successor, which shall be a bank or trust company with an office in the United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank or trust company with an office in the United States. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Controlling Party and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent may, on behalf of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, appoint a successor Pari Passu Collateral Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above (but without the consent of any other Pari Passu Secured Party or the Company); provided that if the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall notify the Company and each Authorized Representative that no qualifying Person has accepted such appointment, then such resignation shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice and (a) the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Collateral Agreements (except that in the case of any collateral security held by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent on behalf of the Pari Passu Secured Parties under any of the Collateral Agreements, the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security solely for purposes of maintaining the perfection of the security interests of the Pari Passu Secured Parties therein until such time as a successor Pari Passu Collateral Agent is appointed but with no obligation to take any further action at the

 

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request of the Controlling Party, any other Pari Passu Secured Parties or any Grantor) and (b) all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall instead be made by or to each Authorized Representative directly, until such time as the Controlling Party appoints a successor Pari Passu Collateral Agent as provided for above in this Section. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Pari Passu Collateral Agent hereunder and under the Collateral Agreements, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Pari Passu Collateral Agent, and the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Collateral Agreements (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this Section). After the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent’s resignation hereunder and under the other Collateral Agreements, the provisions of this Article, Sections 10.3 and 15 of the Revolving Credit Agreement, Sections 10.3 and 15 of the Term Loan Agreement, shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Affiliates in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent was acting as Pari Passu Collateral Agent. Upon any notice of resignation of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent hereunder and under the other Collateral Agreements, the Grantors agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to transfer (and maintain the validity and priority of) the Liens in favor of the retiring Pari Passu Collateral Agent under the Collateral Agreements to the successor Pari Passu Collateral Agent as promptly as practicable.

3.7 Collateral and Guaranty Matters . Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties irrevocably authorizes the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, at the written direction of the Controlling Party:

(a) to place (at the expense of the Grantors) mortgagee’s interest insurance in such amounts, on such terms and with such insurers as the Controlling Party shall determine based solely on advice of an insurance advisor selected by the Controlling Party in its sole discretion to provide payment to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent as the holder of each Mortgage;

(b) to release any Lien on any property granted to or held by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent under any Collateral Agreement in accordance with Section 2.13 or upon receipt of a written request from the Company stating that the releases of such Lien is permitted by the terms of each then extant Pari Passu Document; and

(c) to release any Grantor from its obligations under the Collateral Agreements upon receipt of a written request from the Company stating that such release is permitted by the terms of each then extant Pari Passu Document.

3.8 Distributions and Consents . In making the distributions to the Agents provided for in Article II hereof and to the extent such distributions are entitled to the benefits of this Agreement, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall rely upon information supplied to it by each Authorized Representative with respect to the amounts of Pari Passu Obligations owing to the Pari Passu Secured Parties represented by such Authorized Representative. Each Authorized Representative hereby agrees, on two Business Days’ telephonic, telecopy, e-mail or similar notice from the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, to deliver to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent in writing, including by facsimile, a statement of the outstanding balance of the Pari Passu

 

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Obligations, if any, owing to such Pari Passu Secured Parties represented by such Authorized Representative as of the date or dates specified in such notice; provided, however, that if an Authorized Representative shall fail or refuse to provide the requested information within such time period, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent shall be entitled to rely on the written direction of the Controlling Party, and the Controlling Party may make any such determination or not make any determination, by such method as the Controlling Party may, in the exercise of its good faith judgment, determine, including by reliance upon a certificate of the Company. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent may rely conclusively, and shall be fully protected in so relying, on any determination made in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3.8 (or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction) and shall have no liability to any Grantor, any Pari Passu Secured Party or any other person as a result of such determination taken in good faith in the absence of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final, non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

3.9 Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement . Each of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, by its acceptance hereof, hereby further designates and appoints the Pari Passu Collateral Agent as its agent to, at the written direction of the Controlling Party, receive, hold, administer and enforce the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement, as agent on behalf of the Pari Passu Secured Parties, and to take such actions and to exercise such powers respecting the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement as are delegated to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent under the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement or by applicable law, together with such powers that are reasonably incidental thereto, in each case at the written direction of the Controlling Party. In its capacity under the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement, the Pari Passu Collateral Agent is entitled to all of the protections and indemnities of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent under the Collateral Agreements, and all of the terms and provisions of this Article III that are applicable to Collateral Agreements shall also apply to the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement notwithstanding the fact that the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement is not a Collateral Agreement.

ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS

4.1 Governing Law . THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND BE GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

4.2 Pari Passu Secured Party Credit Decision . Each Pari Passu Secured Party acknowledges that it has not relied upon the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or any other Pari Passu Secured Party in making any credit analysis or decision to enter into this Agreement. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent makes no representations or warranty with respect to the foregoing. Each Pari Passu Secured Party also acknowledges that it will not rely upon the Pari Passu Collateral Agent or any other Pari Passu Secured Party in the future in making any credit decisions or in taking or not taking action under this Agreement

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constitute a binding agreement when executed by each of the parties hereto. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Agreement by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be effective as delivery of a manually signed counterpart of this Agreement.

4.4 Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto including any assignees of the Pari Passu Obligations. Each Pari Passu Secured Party agrees that it will not assign any of the Pari Passu Obligations absent an acknowledgment by the assignee thereof of the terms of this Agreement, provided that the failure of any Pari Passu Secured Party to obtain such acknowledgment shall not affect the effectiveness of the immediately preceding sentence.

4.5 Amendments to Agreement and Documentation .

(a) Subject to clauses (b) and (c) below, this Agreement may be amended only in a writing executed by the Pari Passu Collateral Agent, each Authorized Representative and, with respect to any amendment that increases the obligations or reduces the rights of any Grantor hereunder, such Grantor. Except as otherwise provided in clauses (d) and (e) below, neither this Section 4.5 , nor any other provision of this Agreement, shall in any way limit the ability of any Pari Passu Secured Party to waive, amend or otherwise modify any document relating to the Pari Passu Obligations (including, without limitation, increasing the respective amounts thereof).

(b) Notwithstanding clause (a) above, but subject to Sections 2.12 and 2.13 , each Pari Passu Secured Party agrees that the Pari Passu Collateral Agent may enter into any amendment, supplement, consent, waiver, modification or termination with respect to any Collateral Agreement (including to release Liens securing any Pari Passu Obligations), at the written direction of the Controlling Party, in each case, without notice to, or the consent of any Pari Passu Secured Party; provided, however, that such amendment, supplement, consent, waiver, modification or termination shall not be effective if the effect thereof would be to (i) except as set forth below under Section 4.11 , subordinate the Liens of such Pari Passu Secured Party in the Pari Passu Collateral to any other Lien in the Pari Passu Collateral (other than Permitted Liens that, under the terms of Pari Passu Documents are entitled to rank senior in priority to the Liens securing the Pari Passu Obligations), (ii) effect any changes in the application of proceeds of the Pari Passu Collateral in Section 2.5 that would adversely affect such Pari Passu Secured Party or (iii) make any change in provisions dealing with the required vote of holders of the Pari Passu Obligations of such Pari Passu Secured Party required to approve any amendment or waiver. In determining whether an amendment, supplement, consent, waiver, modification or termination with respect to any Collateral Agreement is permitted by this Section 4.5(b) , the Pari Passu Collateral Agent may in good faith conclusively rely on a certificate of an officer of the Company stating that such amendment, supplement, consent, waiver, modification or termination is permitted by this Section 4.5(b) .

(c) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section 4.5 , each Authorized Representative and the Pari Passu Collateral Agent (acting upon the written direction of the Controlling Party) may amend or supplement this Agreement without the consent of any other Pari Passu Secured Party: (i) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency; (ii) to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits to the Pari Passu Secured Parties; (iii)

 

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to make, complete or confirm any grant of Pari Passu Collateral permitted or required by this Agreement or any of the Collateral Agreements; and (iv) to provide for additional obligations of the Grantors or Liens securing such obligations to the extent permitted by the terms of the Pari Passu Documents and not otherwise in contravention of this Agreement.

(d) Subject to the restrictions set forth in the Term Loan Agreement as in effect on the date hereof, the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents may be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified in accordance with their terms, in each case without notice to, or the consent of, Term Loan Agent or the Term Loan Lenders, all without affecting the lien subordination or other provisions of this Agreement; provided, that any such amendment, supplement, or modification shall not, without the prior written consent of Term Loan Agent (which it shall be authorized to consent to based upon an affirmative vote of the requisite Term Loan Lenders under the Term Loan Agreement):

(i) contravene the provisions of this Agreement; or

(ii) change any covenants, defaults, or events of default under the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents (including the addition of covenants, defaults, or events of default not contained in the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents as in effect on the date hereof) to directly restrict any Grantor from making payments of the Term Loan, Obligations that would otherwise be permitted under the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents as in effect on the date hereof.

(e) Subject to the restrictions set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement as in effect on the date hereof, the Term Loan Documents may be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified in accordance with their terms, in each case without notice to, or the consent of, Revolving Credit Agreement Agent or the Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders, all without affecting the lien subordination or other provisions of this Agreement; provided, that any such amendment, supplement, or modification shall not (except with respect to any Conforming Amendment (provided that any Conforming Amendment shall maintain an equivalent proportionate difference between dollar amounts or ratio, as the case may be, in the relevant provision in the Term Loan Documents and those in the corresponding covenant in the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents, to the extent that such difference exists between the Term Loan Agreement and Revolving Credit Agreement on the date hereof)), without the prior written consent of Revolving Credit Agreement Agent (which it shall be authorized to consent to based upon an affirmative vote of the requisite Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders under the Revolving Credit Agreement):

(i) contravene the provisions of this Agreement;

(ii) increase the cash pay portion of any interest rate by more than 4.00 percentage points per annum (excluding increases resulting from the accrual of interest at the default rate) or add any new recurring fees;

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(iv) change the mandatory or optional redemption, prepayment, or defeasance provisions thereof; or

(v) change any covenants, defaults, or events of default under the Term Loan Documents (including the addition of covenants, defaults, or events of default not contained in the Term Loan Documents as in effect on the date hereof) to directly restrict any Grantor from making payments of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations that would otherwise be permitted under the Term Loan Documents as in effect on the date hereof.

4.6 Termination . Subject to Section 2.15 , this Agreement shall terminate upon the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Discharge of all Pari Passu Obligations, as evidenced in a writing furnished to the Pari Passu Collateral Agent by the Controlling Party.

4.7 Cooperation/Transfer .

(a) Each party hereto agrees to cooperate fully with the other parties hereto, in the exercise of its reasonable judgment, to the end that the terms and provisions of this Agreement may be promptly and fully carried out. Each party hereto also agrees, from time to time, to execute and deliver any and all other agreements, documents or instruments and to take such other actions, all as may be reasonably necessary or desirable to effectuate the terms, provisions and intent of this Agreement.

(b) In connection with an assignment of all, or of a proportionate part of all, of any Pari Passu Secured Party’s right, title and interest under any Pari Passu Document, as the case may be, to any bank, insurance company, other financial institution or other Person (the “Transferee” ), such Transferee shall become a Pari Passu Secured Party hereunder immediately upon such assignment without further act on the part of any person, and by the acceptance of such assignment such Transferee agrees to be bound by the terms hereof as if originally bound hereunder as a Pari Passu Secured Party.

4.8 No Waiver . No failure or delay on the part of any Pari Passu Secured Party in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy hereunder.

4.9 Notices . All written communications provided for hereunder shall be in English and delivered in person or by first class mail (registered or certified, return receipt requested), facsimile transmission or overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, and addressed to such party at the address specified on its signature page hereto and, as applicable, at the address set forth in Section 4 of the applicable Joinder Agreement, or as such party may otherwise provide in writing to the other parties from time to time. Any notice to a Grantor shall be given to such Grantor care of the Company, at the address of the Company specified on its signature page hereto, or such other address of the Company as the Company may otherwise provide in writing to the other parties from time to time.

 

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Any party hereto may change its address or facsimile number for notices and other communications hereunder by written notice to the other parties hereto. All notices and other communications given to any party hereto in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been given on the date of receipt (if a Business Day) and on the next Business Day thereafter (in all other cases) if delivered by hand or overnight courier service or sent by facsimile, in each case, delivered, sent or mailed (properly addressed) to such party as provided in this Section 4.9 or in accordance with the latest unrevoked direction from such party given in accordance with this Section 4.9 .

4.10 No Third Party Beneficiary . No Person other than the parties hereto shall have or be entitled to assert any rights or benefits under this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement are and are intended solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the Pari Passu Secured Parties in relation to one another. None of the Company, any other Grantor, any other Subsidiary of the Company or any other creditor of any of the foregoing shall have any rights or obligations hereunder, and none of the Company, any other Grantor or any other Subsidiary of the Company may rely on the terms hereof. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall impair the obligations of any Grantor, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay any Pari Passu Obligations owed by such Grantor as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with their terms.

4.11 Bankruptcy Filing .

(a) The provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect both before and after the filing of any petition by or against any Grantor under any Bankruptcy Law. If any Grantor shall become subject to a case (a “Bankruptcy Case” ) under the Bankruptcy Code and shall, as debtor(s)-in-possession, move for approval of financing, which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include a Refinancing or roll-up of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations ( “DIP Financing” ) to be provided by one or more lenders, which, for the avoidance of doubt, may include the Revolving Credit Agreement Secured Parties (the “DIP Lenders” ), under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code or the use of cash collateral or the sale of property that constitutes Pari Passu Collateral under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, each Pari Passu Secured Party (other than any Controlling Secured Party or any Authorized Representative of any Controlling Secured Party) agrees that it will raise no objection to, nor support any Person objecting to, and shall be deemed to have consented to, any such financing or to the Liens on the Pari Passu Collateral securing the same ( “DIP Financing Liens” ) or to any use of cash collateral or sale that constitutes Pari Passu Collateral (including any bid or sale procedure in respect thereof), unless any Controlling Secured Party, or an Authorized Representative of any Controlling Secured Party, shall then oppose or object to such DIP Financing or such DIP Financing Liens or use of cash collateral or sale of Pari Passu Collateral (and (i) to the extent that such DIP Financing Liens are senior to the Liens on any such Pari Passu Collateral for the benefit of the Controlling Secured Parties, each Non-Controlling Secured Party will consent to the subordination of its Liens with respect to such Pari Passu Collateral on the same terms as the Liens of the Controlling Secured Parties (other than any Liens of any Pari Passu Secured Parties constituting DIP Financing Liens) are subordinated thereto, and (ii) to the extent that such DIP Financing Liens rank pari passu with the Liens on any such Pari Passu Collateral granted to secure the Pari Passu Obligations of the Controlling Secured Parties, each Non-Controlling Secured Party will confirm the priorities with respect to such Pari Passu Collateral as set forth

 

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herein), in each case so long as (A) the sum of the aggregate principal amount of the DIP Financing and the outstanding amount Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations as of the commencement of the Insolvency or Liquidation Proceeding does not exceed the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap, (B) the Pari Passu Secured Parties retain the benefit of their Liens on all such Pari Passu Collateral pledged to the DIP Lenders, including proceeds thereof arising after the commencement of such proceeding, with the same priority vis-à-vis all the other Pari Passu Secured Parties (other than any Liens of the Pari Passu Secured Parties constituting DIP Financing Liens) as existed prior to the commencement of the Bankruptcy Case, (B) if the Pari Passu Collateral Agent is granted Liens for the benefit of the Pari Passu Secured Parties as adequate protection or otherwise in connection with such DIP Financing or use of cash collateral, such Liens have the same priority vis-à-vis the Pari Passu Secured Parties as set forth in this Agreement, (D) if any amount of such DIP Financing or cash collateral is applied to repay any of the Pari Passu Obligations, such amount is applied pursuant to Section 2.5 of this Agreement, and (E) if any Pari Passu Secured Parties are granted adequate protection, including in the form of periodic payments, in connection with such DIP Financing or use of cash collateral, the proceeds of such adequate protection are applied pursuant to Section 2.5 of this Agreement. The Term Loan Agent agrees that it shall not, and each Non-Controlling Secured Party agrees that it shall not, directly or indirectly, provide, offer to provide, or support any DIP Financing unless (i) the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations occurs upon the closing of such DIP Financing, and (ii) the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and each Controlling Secured Party has declined to provide DIP Financing.

(b) Notwithstanding anything containing in Section 4.11(a) of this Agreement:

(i) The Term Loan Agent and each Non-Controlling Secured Party shall have the right to object to any motion regarding DIP Financing (including a DIP Financing proposed or supported by Pari Passu Secured Parties), or the use of cash collateral or the sale of property that constitutes Pari Passu Collateral under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code to the extent that such objection could be asserted in the Bankruptcy Case by unsecured creditors generally; and

(ii) if the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and each Controlling Secured Party do not seek Liens for the benefit of the Pari Passu Secured Parties as adequate protection or otherwise in connection with any DIP Financing, the Term Loan Agent and each Non-Controlling Secured Party shall be entitled to require Pari Passu Collateral Agent to seek, without objection from the Pari Passu Secured Parties, adequate protection in the form of additional or replacement Liens (on such existing or future assets of any Grantor), which additional or replacement Liens, if obtained, shall have the same priority vis-à-vis the Pari Passu Secured Parties as set forth in this Agreement.

4.12 Refinancings. The Pari Passu Obligations, or any part thereof, may be Refinanced, in each case, without notice to, or the consent (except to the extent a consent is otherwise required to permit the Refinancing transaction under any Pari Passu Document) of any other Pari Passu Secured Party, all without affecting the priorities provided for herein or the other provisions hereof; provided that the Authorized Representative for the holders of such

 

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Refinancing Indebtedness (if not already a party hereto in such capacity) shall have executed a Joinder Agreement on behalf of the holders of such Refinancing Indebtedness.

4.13 Appointment of Pari Passu Collateral Agent . Each Pari Passu Secured Party hereby irrevocably appoints Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, to act on its behalf as the Pari Passu Collateral Agent hereunder.

4.14 Severability . Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall (to the full extent permitted by law) not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.

4.15 Headings . The descriptive headings of the several sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.

4.16 Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial .

(a) ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER PARI PASSU DOCUMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OR OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, IN EACH CASE WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, AND, BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY HEREUNDER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER HEREBY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH COURTS LACK PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER ANY PARTY HEREUNDER, AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM, IN ANY LEGAL ACTION PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER PARI PASSU DOCUMENTS BROUGHT IN ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS, THAT SUCH COURTS LACK PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER ANY PARTY HEREUNDER. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 4.9 , SUCH SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER SUCH DELIVERY. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS AND FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING COMMENCED HEREUNDER OR UNDER ANY OTHER PARI PASSU DOCUMENT THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS WAS IN ANY WAY INVALID OR INEFFECTIVE. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF ANY PARI PASSU SECURED PARTY TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR OTHERWISE PROCEED AGAINST ANY PARTY HEREUNDER IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.

 

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(b) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER PARI PASSU DOCUMENT BROUGHT IN THE COURTS REFERRED TO IN CLAUSE (a) ABOVE AND HEREBY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY SUCH COURT THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM

(c) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER PARI PASSU DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

4.17 Conflicts . In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any other Pari Passu Document, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.

4.18 Additional Guarantors’ Consent . If after the date hereof any Subsidiary of the Company becomes a Guarantor under any Pari Passu Document that was not a Guarantor as of the date hereof, such Guarantor shall execute and deliver a Joinder Consent Agreement.

4.19 Acknowledgment of Authorized Representatives and Agents . Each Authorized Representative and each other Agent acknowledges and agrees that each of the Pari Passu Collateral Agent and the other Pari Passu Secured Parties have made no express or implied representation or warranty, including with respect to the execution, validity, legality, completeness, collectability, or enforceability of any of the Pari Passu Documents, the ownership of any Pari Passu Collateral, or the perfection or priority of any Liens thereon. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Pari Passu Secured Parties will be entitled to manage and supervise their respective loans and extensions of credit under the applicable Pari Passu Documents in accordance with law and as they may otherwise, in their sole discretion, deem appropriate. The Pari Passu Collateral Agent and the other Pari Passu Secured Parties shall have no duty to any other Pari Passu Secured Parties to act or refrain from acting in a manner that allows, or results in, the occurrence or continuance of an Event of Default or default under any agreements with any Grantor (including the Pari Passu Documents), regardless of any knowledge thereof that they may have or be charged with. Term Loan Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Term Loan Secured Parties, represents and warrants to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent that it has been authorized by the Term Loan Secured Parties to enter into this Agreement and that each of the agreements, covenants, waivers, and other provisions hereof is valid, binding, and enforceable against the Term Loan Secured Parties, as applicable, as fully as if they were parties hereto.

4.20 Entire Agreement . This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding among the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings related to the subject matter hereof.

 

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4.21 Subrogation . With respect to any payments or distributions in cash, property, or other assets that any Pari Passu Secured Party pays over to Pari Passu Collateral Agent under the terms of this Agreement, such Pari Passu Secured Party shall be subrogated to the rights of the other Pari Passu Secured Parties who receive such proceeds pursuant to the terms hereof (including Section 2.5 ); provided, that such Pari Passu Secured Party who obtains a right of subrogation shall not to assert or enforce any such rights of subrogation it may acquire as a result of any payment hereunder until the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations has occurred.

4.22 Prevailing Party . In the event it becomes necessary for Pari Passu Collateral Agent, Revolving Credit Agreement Agent or Term Loan Agent, to commence or become a party to any proceeding or action to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the court or body before which the same shall be tried shall award to the prevailing party all costs and expenses thereof, including reasonable attorneys fees, the usual and customary and lawfully recoverable court costs, and all other expenses in connection therewith.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized officers as of the date and year first written above.

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Pari Passu Collateral Agent
By:  

/s/ Zachary S. Buchanan

Name:   Zachary S. Buchanan
Title:   AVP
Address:
1100 Abernathy Road, Suite 1600
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Attn: Account Manager - Nuverra
Fax No. (866) 358-0879
E-mail:                     

 

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WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent
By:  

/s/ Zachary S. Buchanan

Name:   Zachary S. Buchanan
Title:   AVP
Address:
1100 Abernathy Road, Suite 1600
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
Attn: Account Manager - Nuverra
Fax No. (866) 358-0879
E-mail:                     

 

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as Term Loan Agent
By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
Title:   Vice President
Address:
500 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19801
Attention: Geoffrey Lewis
Facsimile No.: (302) 421-9137
E-mail: glewis@wsfsbank.com

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Borrower and each of Borrower’s undersigned Subsidiaries each hereby acknowledge that they have received a copy of the foregoing Intercreditor Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof, the “ Initial Intercreditor Agreement ”) and agree to recognize all rights granted by the Initial Intercreditor Agreement to Pari Passu Collateral Agent, each Authorized Representative, the Pari Passu Secured Parties, waive the provisions of Section 9-615(a) of the UCC in connection with the application of proceeds of Collateral in accordance with the provisions of the Initial Intercreditor Agreement, agree that they will not do any act or perform any obligation which is not in accordance with the agreements set forth in the Initial Intercreditor Agreement. Borrower and each of Borrower’s undersigned Subsidiaries each further acknowledge and agree that they are not an intended beneficiary or third party beneficiary under the Initial Intercreditor Agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified hereafter.

ACKNOWLEDGED AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE:

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC
BADLANDS LEASING, LLC
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC, a North Dakota limited liability company
HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.
HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC
LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

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APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
By: HEK Water Solutions, LLC, its managing member
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

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SCHEDULE I

[FORM OF] JOINDER CONSENT AND AGREEMENT

Pursuant to this Joinder Consent and Agreement, dated as of             , 20     , the undersigned hereby consents to and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of                  , 2016, among WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION., as Pari Passu Collateral Agent, Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY , FSB, as Term Loan Agent, NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation and each other Grantor (as defined therein) and party signatory thereto from time to time (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Intercreditor Agreement” ). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Intercreditor Agreement.

 

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By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  

Exhibit 4.3

INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

This INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is dated as of April 15, 2016, and entered into by and between (i)  WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , a national banking association, as administrative agent for the Revolving Credit Agreement Claimholders (as defined below) (including its successors and assigns in such capacity from time to time, the “ Revolving Credit Agreement Agent ”), (ii)  WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB , a federal savings bank having its principal corporate trust office at 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, in its capacity as administrative agent for the Term Loan Claimholders (as defined below) (including its successors and assigns in such capacity from time to time, the “ Term Loan Agent ”) and (iii)  WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB , a federal savings bank having its principal corporate trust office at 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, in its capacity as collateral agent for the Second Lien Claimholders (as defined below) (including its successors and assigns in such capacity from time to time, “ Second Lien Agent ”).

RECITALS

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto, and the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, have entered into that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 3, 2014 (the “ Revolving Credit Agreement ”) providing for a revolving credit facility pursuant to which such lenders have or may, from time to time, make loans and provide other financial accommodations to Borrower (the “ Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders ”). The obligation of Borrower to repay such loans and other financial accommodations under the Revolving Credit Agreement is guaranteed by the Subsidiaries of Borrower identified in the Revolving First Lien Security Agreement (as defined below) as guarantors (such Subsidiaries, the “ Guarantors ”);

Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and Term Loan Agent, have entered into that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “ Term Loan Agreement ”) pursuant to which such lenders have agreed to make term loans to Borrower (the “ Term Lenders ”). The obligation of Borrower to repay such term loans under the Term Loan Agreement is guaranteed by the Guarantors;

Borrower, the Guarantors, and Second Lien Agent, as trustee, are parties to that certain Indenture dated as of the date hereof, for the benefit of the holders of the Second Lien Notes (defined below) (the “ Second Lien Indenture ”);

The obligations of Borrower and the Guarantors under the First Lien Documents (as defined below) are to be secured on a first priority basis by Liens on substantially all of the assets of Borrower and the Guarantors;

The obligations of Borrower and the Guarantors under the Second Lien Documents (as defined below) are to be secured on a second priority basis by Liens on substantially all of the assets of Borrower and the Guarantors; and

The Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Revolving Credit Agreement Claimholders, the Term Loan Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Term Loan Claimholders, and the Second Lien Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Second Lien Claimholders, desire to enter into this Agreement to (a) confirm the relative priority of their respective security interests in the assets of Borrower and the Guarantors, (b) provide for the application, in accordance with such priorities, of proceeds of such assets and properties, and (c) address certain other matters.


AGREEMENT

In consideration of the foregoing, the mutual covenants and obligations herein set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Definitions; Rules of Construction .

1.1 Defined Terms . Any terms (whether capitalized or lower case) used in this Agreement that are defined in the UCC shall be construed and defined as set forth in the UCC unless otherwise defined herein; provided , that to the extent that the UCC is used to define any term used herein and if such term is defined differently in different Articles of the UCC, the definition of such term contained in Article 9 of the UCC shall govern. As used in the Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereto.

Bank Product Agreements ” means the “Bank Product Agreements,” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

Bank Product Obligations” means the “Bank Product Obligations,” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

Bank Product Providers ” means the “Bank Product Providers,” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as in effect on the date hereof and as may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

Bankruptcy Code ” means Title 11 of the United States Code entitled “Bankruptcy,” as now or hereafter in effect, or any successor statute.

Bankruptcy Law ” means the Bankruptcy Code and any other federal, state, or foreign law for the relief of debtors or affecting creditors’ rights generally.

Borrower ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or day on which banks in New York City and Atlanta, Georgia are authorized or required by law to close.

Cash Collateral ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 .

Claimholders” means the First Lien Claimholders and the Second Lien Claimholders, or any one of them.

Collateral ” means all of the assets of each and every Grantor, whether real, personal or mixed, constituting First Lien Collateral or Second Lien Collateral.

Conforming Amendment ” means any amendment to any Second Lien Document that is substantively identical to a corresponding amendment to a comparable provision of a First Lien Document (but maintaining an equivalent proportionate difference between the dollar amounts or ratios,

 

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as the case may be, in the relevant provision in the Second Lien Document and those in the corresponding provision of the First Lien Document, to the extent such a difference exists on the date hereof).

Debt ” means First Lien Debt or Second Lien Debt, as the context requires.

Deemed Second Lien Amendments ” means any amendment, modification, waiver, or consent with respect to any of the First Lien Collateral Documents for the purpose of adding to, or deleting from, or waiving or consenting to any departures from any provisions of, any First Lien Collateral Documents or changing in any manner the rights of any parties thereunder, provided that no such amendment, waiver or consent (other than amendments, modifications and waivers that secure additional extensions of credit and add additional secured creditors and do not violate the express provisions of the Second Lien Documents), (a) shall have the effect of removing Collateral subject to the Lien of the Second Lien Documents, except to the extent that a release of such Lien is permitted or required by this Agreement, (b) any such amendment, modification, waiver or consent that materially and adversely affects the rights of the Second Lien Agent and does not affect the rights of First Lien Agent in a like or similar manner shall not apply to the Second Lien Documents without the consent of Second Lien Agent and (c) notice of such amendment, modification, waiver or consent shall be given to Second Lien Agent no later than 30 days after its effectiveness (provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the effectiveness or validity thereof).

Default Disposition ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(d) .

DIP Financing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 .

DIP Financing Conditions ” means that: (i) Second Lien Agent retains its Liens with respect to the Collateral that existed as of the date of the commencement of the applicable Insolvency Proceeding (including proceeds thereof arising after the commencement of such Insolvency Proceeding), junior to the Liens securing DIP Financing.

Discharge of First Lien Obligations ” means the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Discharge of Term Loan Obligations.

Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations ” shall mean, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 6.8 or Section 5.3 :

(a) payment in Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds of all of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations (other than outstanding Letters of Credit and Bank Product Obligations and other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations);

(b) termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, of the Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders to extend credit to the Borrower;

(c) termination of, or providing cash collateral (in an amount, to the extent, and in the manner required by the Revolving Credit Agreement) in respect of, all outstanding Letters of Credit that compose a portion of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations; and

(d) termination of, or providing cash collateral (in an amount, to the extent, and in the manner required by the Revolving Credit Agreement) in respect of, all Bank Product Obligations, and

(e) providing cash collateral to Revolving Credit Agreement Agent in such amount as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent determines is reasonably necessary to secure the Revolving Credit

 

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Agreement Claimholders in respect of any asserted, threatened (in writing), or reasonably expected claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages for which any of the Revolving Credit Agreement Claimholders may be entitled to indemnification by any Grantor pursuant to the indemnification provisions in the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents;

provided that the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations shall not be deemed to have occurred if such payments are made with the proceeds of other Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations that constitute an exchange or replacement for or a Refinancing of such Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations.

Discharge of Term Loan Obligations ” means, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 6.8 or Section 5.3 :

(a) payment in Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds of all of the Term Loan Obligations (other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations);

(b) termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, of the Term Lenders to extend credit to the Borrower; and

(c) providing cash collateral to Term Loan Agent in such amount as Term Loan Agent determines is reasonably necessary to secure the Term Loan Claimholders in respect of any asserted, threatened (in writing), or reasonably expected claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages for which any of the Term Loan Claimholders may be entitled to indemnification by any Grantor pursuant to the indemnification provisions in the Term Loan Documents;

provided that the Discharge of Term Loan Obligations shall not be deemed to have occurred if such payments are made with the proceeds of other Term Loan Obligations that constitute an exchange or replacement for or a Refinancing of such Term Loan Obligations.

Disposition ” or “ Dispose ” means the sale, assignment, transfer, license, lease (as lessor), exchange, or other disposition (including any sale and leaseback transaction) of any property by any person (or the granting of any option or other right to do any of the foregoing).

Enforcement Action” means

(a) the taking of any action to enforce any Lien in respect of the Collateral, including the institution of any foreclosure proceedings or, the noticing of any public or private sale or other disposition pursuant to Article 9 of the UCC or other applicable law, or the taking of any action in an attempt to vacate or obtain relief from a stay or other injunction restricting any other action described in this definition,

(b) the exercise of any right or remedy provided to a secured creditor under the First Lien Documents or the Second Lien Documents (including, in either case, any delivery of any notice to seek to obtain payment directly from any account debtor of any Grantor or any depositary bank, securities intermediary, or other person obligated on any Collateral of any Grantor, the taking of any action or the exercise of any right or remedy in respect of the Collateral, or the exercise of any right of setoff or recoupment with respect to obligations owed to any Grantor), under applicable law, at equity, in an Insolvency Proceeding or otherwise, including the acceptance of Collateral in full or partial satisfaction of an obligation,

 

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(c) the Disposition of all or any portion of the Collateral, by private or public sale or any other means, including by acceptance of Collateral pursuant to Section 9-620 of the UCC,

(d) the solicitation of bids from third parties to conduct the Disposition of all or a material portion of the Collateral to the extent undertaken and being diligently pursued in good faith to consummate the Disposition of such Collateral within a commercially reasonable time,

(e) the engagement or retention of sales brokers, marketing agents, investment bankers, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, or other third parties for the purpose of valuing, marketing, or Disposing of all or a material portion of the Collateral to the extent undertaken and being diligently pursued in good faith to consummate the Disposition of such Collateral within a commercially reasonable time,

(f) the exercise of any other enforcement right relating to the Collateral (including the exercise of any voting rights relating to any Equity Interests composing a portion of the Collateral) whether under the First Lien Documents, the Second Lien Documents, under applicable law of any jurisdiction, in equity, in an Insolvency Proceeding, or otherwise (including the commencement of applicable legal proceedings or other actions with respect to all or a material portion of the Collateral to facilitate the actions described in the preceding clauses), and

(g) the pursuit of Default Dispositions relative to all or a material portion of the Collateral to the extent undertaken and being diligently pursued in good faith to consummate the Disposition of such Collateral within a commercially reasonable time.

Equity Interests ” means the “Equity Interests” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations ” means the sum of (a) the portion of the principal amount of the loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents and the undrawn amount of outstanding Letters of Credit that is in excess of the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap, plus (b) the portion of interest and fees that accrues or is charged with respect to that portion of the principal amount of the loans and Letters of Credit described in clause (a) of this definition.

Excess Term Loan Obligations ” means the sum of (a) the portion of the principal amount of the loans outstanding under the Term Loan Documents is in excess of the Term Loan Cap, plus (b) the portion of interest and fees that accrues or is charged with respect to that portion of the principal amount of the loans described in clause (a) of this definition.

Final Order ” means an order of a court of competent jurisdiction as to which the time to appeal, petition for certiorari , or move for re-argument or rehearing has expired and as to which no appeal, petition for certiorari , or other proceedings for re-argument or rehearing shall then be pending or, in the event that an appeal, writ of certiorari, or re-argument or rehearing thereof has been filed or sought, such order shall have been affirmed or confirmed by the highest court to which such order was appealed, or from which certiorari, re-argument or rehearing was sought and the time to take any further appeal, petition for certiorari or move for re-argument or rehearing shall have expired; provided, that the possibility that a motion under Rule 59 or Rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or any analogous rule under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure or applicable state court rules of civil procedure, may be filed with respect to such order shall not cause such order not to be a Final Order.

First Lien Agent ” means, at any time, the Controlling Party (under and as defined in the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement) at such time.

 

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First Lien Capped Obligations ” means the Revolving Credit Agreement Capped Obligations and the Term Loan Capped Obligations.

First Lien Claimholders ” means, as of any date of determination, the Revolving Credit Agreement Claimholders and the Term Loan Claimholders.

First Lien Collateral ” means the assets of each and every Grantor, whether real, personal or mixed, with respect to which a Lien is granted (or purported to be granted) as security for any First Lien Debt, including all proceeds and products thereof.

First Lien Collateral Documents ” means the Revolving Loan Collateral Documents and the Term Loan Collateral Documents.

First Lien Debt ” means the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Term Loan Obligations.

First Lien Default ” means any “Event of Default”, as such term is defined in any First Lien Document.

First Lien Documents ” means the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents and the Term Loan Documents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any documents or agreements entered into by any Grantor in connection with any DIP Financing shall not be subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 5.3 or otherwise constitute “First Lien Documents” unless the First Lien Agent designates in writing such documents as “First Lien Documents”.

First Lien 507(b) Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.5(d) .

First Lien Lenders ” means the Revolving Lenders and the Term Lenders.

First Lien Obligations ” means (a) the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, (b) the Term Loan Obligations, and (c) all other obligations of the Grantors in respect of, or arising under, the First Lien Documents, plus interest and all fees, costs, charges and expenses, including legal fees and expenses to the extent authorized under the First Lien Documents, in each case whether accrued or incurred before or after the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding, and whether or not allowed or allowable in an Insolvency Proceeding.

Governmental Authority ” means the government of the United States of America or any other nation, any political subdivision thereof, whether state, provincial, or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank, or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory, or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government.

Grantors ” means Borrower and the Guarantors, and each other person that may, from time to time, execute and deliver a First Lien Collateral Document or a Second Lien Collateral Document as a “debtor,” “grantor,” “obligor,” or “pledgor” (or the equivalent thereof) or that may, from time to time, be (or whose assets may be) subject to a judgment lien in favor of any of the First Lien Claimholders or any of the Second Lien Claimholders in respect of the First Lien Debt or the Second Lien Debt, as applicable, and “ Grantor ” means any one of them.

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Inalienable Interests ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4 .

“Insolvency Proceeding” means:

(a) any voluntary or involuntary case or proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law with respect to any Grantor;

(b) any other voluntary or involuntary insolvency or bankruptcy case or proceeding, or any receivership, liquidation or other similar case or proceeding with respect to any Grantor or with respect to a material portion of its assets;

(c) any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of any Grantor whether voluntary or involuntary and whether or not involving insolvency or bankruptcy; or

(d) any assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other marshaling of assets or liabilities of any Grantor.

“Letters of Credit” means the “Letters of Credit” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Lien ” means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, charge, deposit arrangement, encumbrance, easement, lien (statutory or other), security interest, or other security arrangement and any other preference, priority, or preferential arrangement of any kind or nature whatsoever, including any conditional sale contract or other title retention agreement, the interest of a lessor under a capital lease and any synthetic or other financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing.

Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement ” means the Intercreditor Agreement dated as of the date hereof, by and among the “Pari Passu Collateral Agent”, the “Revolving Credit Agreement Agent” and the “Term Loan Agent”, each as defined therein, and as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.

Payment in Full of First Lien Debt ” means, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 5.5 or in Section 6.8 :

(a) payment in U.S. Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds of all of the First Lien Debt (other than outstanding Letters of Credit and Bank Product Obligations and other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations);

(b) termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, of the First Lien Lenders to extend credit to the Borrower;

(c) termination of, or providing cash collateral (in an amount, to the extent, and in the manner required by the Revolving Credit Agreement) in respect of, all outstanding Letters of Credit that compose a portion of the First Lien Debt; and

(d) termination of, or providing cash collateral (in an amount, to the extent, and in the manner required by the Revolving Credit Agreement) in respect of, all Bank Product Obligations, and

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threatened (in writing), or reasonably expected claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages for which any of the First Lien Claimholders may be entitled to indemnification by any Grantor pursuant to the indemnification provisions in the First Lien Documents.

person ” means any natural person, corporation, trust, business trust, joint venture, joint stock company, association, company, limited liability company, partnership, Governmental Authority, or other entity.

Plan of Reorganization ” means any plan of reorganization, plan of liquidation, agreement for composition, or other type of plan of arrangement proposed in or in connection with any Insolvency Proceeding.

Pledged Collateral ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a) .

Purchase Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6(b) .

Purchase Event ” means (a) the acceleration of all or substantially all of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or the Term Loan Obligations, (b) First Lien Agent exercising rights and remedies against a material portion of the First Lien Collateral, or (c) the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Grantor.

Purchase Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6(a) .

Refinance ” means, in respect of any indebtedness, to refinance, extend, renew, supplement, restructure, replace, refund, or repay, or to issue other indebtedness in exchange or replacement for such indebtedness, in whole or in part, whether with the same or different lenders, arrangers, or agents. “ Refinanced ” and “ Refinancing ” shall have correlative meanings.

Retained Interest ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6(h) .

Revolving Loan Collateral Documents ” means the Revolving First Lien Security Agreement, the Revolving First Lien Mortgages, and any other agreement, document, or instrument pursuant to which a Lien is granted (or purported to be granted) securing any Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or under which rights or remedies with respect to such Liens are governed.

Revolving Credit Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

Revolving Credit Agreement Agent ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

Revolving Credit Agreement Cap” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (which amount shall be increased by the amount of all interest, fees, costs, expenses, indemnities, and other amounts capitalized, accrued or charged with respect to the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations as and when the same accrues or becomes due and payable, irrespective of whether the same is added to the principal amount of the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and including the same as would accrue and become due but for the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding, whether or not such amounts are allowed or allowable, in whole or in part, in any such Insolvency Proceeding):

(i) $110,000,000

 

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(ii) The amount of the Bank Product Obligations, plus

(iii) If there is an Insolvency Proceeding, the amount of any DIP Financing advanced by any Revolving Credit Agreement Claimholders, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, minus

(iv) the amount of all payments of Revolving Credit Agreement Capped Obligations that result in a permanent reduction of the revolving credit commitments under the Revolving Credit Agreement (other than (A) reductions in sub-facility commitments not accompanied by a corresponding permanent reduction in the revolving facility or letters of credit commitment amount and (B) payments of such revolving loan obligations in connection with a Refinancing thereof).

Any net increase in the aggregate principal amount of a loan or Letter of Credit (on a U.S. dollar equivalent basis) after the loan is made or the Letter of Credit issued, that is caused by a fluctuation in the exchange rate of the currency in which the loan or Letter of Credit is denominated will be ignored in determining whether the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap has been exceeded.

Revolving Credit Agreement Capped Obligations ” means the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations for the payment of principal of Loans (as such term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) and reimbursement obligations in respect of Letters of Credit, and interest, premium, if any, and fees accruing or payable in respect thereof or in respect of commitments therefor.

Revolving Credit Agreement Claimholders ” means, collectively, the Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders, the Swing Line Lender (as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), the Issuing Bank (as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), the Bank Product Providers and the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent (including in its capacity as Pari Passu Collateral Agent, as defined in the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement).

Revolving Credit Agreement Documents ” means the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Revolving Loan Collateral Documents and any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement).

Revolving Credit Agreement Lenders ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations ” means all Obligations (as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) and all other amounts owing, due, or secured under the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement or any other Revolving Credit Agreement Documents (including pursuant to any DIP Financing that Refinances any Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations), whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, obligations with respect to loans, Letters of Credit, Bank Product Obligations, obligations to provide cash collateral in respect of Letters of Credit or Bank Product Obligations or indemnities in respect thereof, any other indemnities or guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by any Revolving Credit Agreement Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Grantor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency Proceeding and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such insolvency), in each case whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or not due, primary or secondary, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured.

 

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Revolving First Lien Mortgages ” means each mortgage, deed of trust, and other document or instrument under which any Lien on real property or fixtures owned or leased by any Grantor is granted to secure any Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or under which rights or remedies with respect to any such Liens are governed.

Revolving First Lien Security Agreement ” the “Guaranty and Security Agreement” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Revolving Lenders ” means the “Lenders” as that term is defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement (including the Issuing Lender and the Swing Lender (as those terms are defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement)).

Second Lien Agent ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

Second Lien Claimholders ” means, as of any date of determination, the holders of the Second Lien Debt at that time, including (a) Second Lien Agent and (b) the Second Lien Noteholders.

Second Lien Collateral ” means all of the assets of each and every Grantor, whether real, personal, or mixed, with respect to which a Lien is granted (or purported to be granted) as security for any Second Lien Debt, including all proceeds and products thereof.

Second Lien Collateral Documents ” means the Second Lien Security Agreement, the Second Lien Mortgages, and any other agreement, document, or instrument pursuant to which a Lien is granted (or purported to be granted) securing any Second Lien Debt or under which rights or remedies with respect to such Liens are governed.

Second Lien Debt ” means all obligations under the Second Lien Notes and all other amounts owing, due, or secured under the terms of the Second Lien Indenture or any other Second Lien Document, whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, obligations with respect to loans, indemnities, guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by any Second Lien Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Grantor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Second Lien Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency Proceeding and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding), in each case whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or not due, primary or secondary, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured.

Second Lien Default ” means any “Event of Default”, as such term is defined in any Second Lien Document.

Second Lien Deficiency Claim ” means any portion of the Second Lien Debt consisting of an allowed unsecured claim under Section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code (or any similar provision under any other law governing an Insolvency Proceeding).

Second Lien Documents ” means the Second Lien Collateral Documents, the Second Lien Indenture and the Second Lien Notes.

Second Lien Indenture ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

 

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Second Lien Mortgages ” means each mortgage, deed of trust, and any other document or instrument under which any Lien on real property owned or leased by any Grantor is granted to secure any Second Lien Debt or under which rights or remedies with respect to any such Liens are governed.

Second Lien Noteholders ” means the holders of the Second Lien Notes.

Second Lien Notes ” means the 12.500%/10.000% Senior Notes due 2021 issued pursuant to the terms of the Second Lien Indenture.

Second Lien Secured Claim ” means any portion of the Second Lien Debt not constituting a Second Lien Deficiency.

Second Lien Security Agreement ” means the “Security Agreement” dated as of the date hereof by and among Second Lien Agent, and the Grantors party thereto.

Subsidiary ” of a person means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity as to which that person directly or indirectly owns or controls the Equity Interests having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors (or appoint other comparable managers) of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity.

Term Lenders ” means the “Lenders” as that term is defined in the Term Loan Agreement.

Term Loan Agent ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

Term Loan Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

Term Loan Cap” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (which amount shall be increased by the amount of all interest, fees, costs, expenses, indemnities, and other amounts capitalized, accrued or charged with respect to the Term Loan Obligations as and when the same accrues or becomes due and payable, irrespective of whether the same is added to the principal amount of the Term Loan Obligations and including the same as would accrue and become due but for the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding, whether or not such amounts are allowed or allowable, in whole or in part, in any such Insolvency Proceeding):

(i) $26,400,000, plus

(ii) If there is an Insolvency Proceeding and the Term Loan Claimholders are permitted to provide DIP Financing pursuant to the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, the amount of any such DIP Financing advanced by any Term Loan Claimholders, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, minus

(iii) the amount of all payments of the principal of any term loan included in the First Lien Obligations (excluding payments as a result of Refinancing).

Any net increase in the aggregate principal amount of a loan (on a U.S. dollar equivalent basis) after the loan is made, that is caused by a fluctuation in the exchange rate of the currency in which the loan is denominated will be ignored in determining whether the Term Loan Cap has been exceeded.

 

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Term Loan Capped Obligations ” means the Term Loan Obligations for the payment of principal of Loans (as such term is defined in the Term Loan Agreement) and interest, premium, if any, and fees accruing or payable in respect thereof or in respect of commitments therefor.

Term Loan Claimholders ” means, collectively, the Term Lenders and the Term Loan Agent.

Term Loan Collateral Documents ” means the Term Loan Security Agreement, the Term Loan Mortgages, and any other agreement, document, or instrument pursuant to which a Lien is granted (or purported to be granted) securing any Term Loan Obligations or under which rights or remedies with respect to such Liens are governed.

Term Loan Documents ” means the Term Loan Agreement, the Term Loan Collateral Documents and any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement).

Term Loan Mortgages ” means each mortgage, deed of trust, and other document or instrument under which any Lien on real property or fixtures owned or leased by any Grantor is granted to secure any Term Loan Obligations or under which rights or remedies with respect to any such Liens are governed.

Term Loan Obligations ” means the Obligations (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) of the Grantors under the Term Loan Agreement, the Collateral Agreements and any other Loan Documents (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement), whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, obligations with respect to loans, or indemnities in respect thereof, any other indemnities or guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by any Term Loan Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Grantor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Term Loan Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency Proceeding and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding), in each case whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, due or not due, primary or secondary, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured.

Term Loan Security Agreement ” means the “Guaranty and Security Agreement” as that term is defined in the Term Loan Agreement.

UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code (or any similar or comparable legislation) as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

1.2 Construction . The definitions of terms in this Agreement shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine, and neuter forms. The words “include,” “includes,” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” The term “or” shall be construed to have, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” Any term used in this Agreement and not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Revolving Credit Agreement, Term Loan Agreement and/or Second Lien Indenture, as the context requires. Unless the context requires otherwise:

(a) except as otherwise provided herein, any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument, or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement,

 

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instrument, or other document as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented, modified, renewed, extended, Refinanced, refunded, or replaced;

(b) any reference to a definition in a First Lien Document shall be construed to also refer to any comparable term in any agreement, instrument, or other document the debt under which Refinances the First Lien Debt;

(c) any reference to a definition in a Second Lien Document shall be construed to also refer to any comparable term in any agreement, instrument, or other document the debt under which Refinances the Second Lien Debt;

(d) any reference to any agreement, instrument, or other document herein “as in effect on the date hereof” shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument, or other document without giving effect to any amendment, restatement, supplement, modification, or Refinancing thereto or thereof occurring after the date hereof;

(e) any definition of, or reference to, First Lien Debt or the Second Lien Debt herein shall be construed as referring to the First Lien Debt or the Second Lien Debt (as applicable) as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented, modified, renewed, extended, Refinanced, refunded, or replaced;

(f) any reference herein to any person shall be construed to include such person’s successors and assigns and as to any Grantor shall be deemed to include a receiver, trustee, or debtor-in-possession on behalf of any of such person or on behalf of any such successor or assignee of such person;

(g) except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any reference to First Lien Agent agreeing to or having the right to do, or refraining from or having the right to refrain from doing, an act shall be construed as binding on each of the First Lien Claimholders, any reference to First Lien Agent shall be construed as referring to First Lien Agent, for itself and on behalf of the other First Lien Claimholders, any reference to Second Lien Agent agreeing to or having the right to do, or refraining from or having the right to refrain from doing, an act shall be construed as binding upon each of the Second Lien Claimholders, any reference to Second Lien Agent shall be construed as referring to Second Lien Agent, for itself and on behalf of the other Second Lien Claimholders, any reference to the First Lien Claimholders shall be construed as including First Lien Agent, and any reference to the Second Lien Claimholders shall be construed as referring to Second Lien Agent;

(h) the words “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder,” and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof;

(i) all references herein to Sections shall be construed to refer to Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified; and

(j) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts, and contract rights.

SECTION 2. Lien Priorities.

2.1 Relative Priorities.

 

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(a) Notwithstanding the date, time, method, manner, or order of grant, attachment, or perfection of any Liens in the Collateral securing the Second Lien Debt or of any Liens in the Collateral securing the First Lien Debt (including, in each case, notwithstanding whether any such Lien is granted (or secures Debt relating to the period) before or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding) and notwithstanding any contrary provision of the UCC or any other applicable law or the Second Lien Documents or any defect or deficiencies in, or failure to attach or perfect, the Liens securing the First Lien Debt, or any other circumstance whatsoever, First Lien Agent and Second Lien Agent hereby agree that:

(i) any Lien with respect to the Collateral securing any First Lien Debt (exclusive of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations), whether such Lien is now or hereafter held by or on behalf of, or created for the benefit of, First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder or any agent or trustee therefor, regardless of how or when acquired, whether by grant, possession, statute, operation of law, subrogation, or otherwise, shall be senior in all respects and prior to any Lien with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Debt;

(ii) any Lien with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Debt, whether such Lien is now or hereafter held by or on behalf of, or created for the benefit of, Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder or any agent or trustee therefor, regardless of how or when acquired, whether by grant, possession, statute, operation of law, subrogation, or otherwise, shall be junior and subordinate in all respects to all Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any First Lien Debt (exclusive of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations);

(iii) any Lien with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Debt, whether such Lien is now or hereafter held by or on behalf of, or created for the benefit of, Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder or any agent or trustee therefor, regardless of how or when acquired, whether by grant, possession, statute, operation of law, subrogation, or otherwise, shall be senior in all respects and prior to any Lien with respect to the Collateral securing any Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations; and

(iv) any Lien with respect to the Collateral securing any Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or Excess Term Loan Obligations, whether such Lien is now or hereafter held by or on behalf of, or created for the benefit of, First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder or any agent or trustee therefor, regardless of how or when acquired, whether by grant, possession, statute, operation of law, subrogation, or otherwise, shall be junior and subordinate in all respects to all Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Debt.

(b) All Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any First Lien Debt (exclusive of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations) shall be and remain senior in all respects and prior to all Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Debt, in each case, for all purposes, whether or not such Liens securing any such First Lien Debt are subordinated to any Lien securing any other obligation of any Grantor or any other person. All Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Debt shall be and remain senior in all respects and prior to all Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations, in each case, for all purposes, whether or not such Liens securing any such Second Lien Debt are subordinated to any Lien securing any other obligation of any Grantor or any other person.

 

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2.2 Prohibition on Contesting Liens or Claims . Each of Second Lien Agent and First Lien Agent agrees that it will not (and hereby waives any right to), directly or indirectly, contest, or support any other person in contesting, in any proceeding (including any Insolvency Proceeding), (a) the extent, validity, attachment, perfection, priority, or enforceability of a Lien held by or on behalf of any of the First Lien Claimholders in the First Lien Collateral (or the extent, validity, allowability, or enforceability of any First Lien Debt secured thereby or purported to be secured thereby) or by or on behalf of any of the Second Lien Claimholders in the Second Lien Collateral (or the extent, validity, allowability, or enforceability of any Second Lien Debt secured thereby or purported to be secured thereby), as the case may be, or the provisions of this Agreement; provided , that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent or impair the rights of First Lien Agent, any other First Lien Claimholder, Second Lien Agent, or any other Second Lien Claimholder to enforce the terms of this Agreement, including the provisions of this Agreement relating to the priority of the Liens securing the First Lien Debt and the Second Lien Debt as provided in Sections 2.1 and 2.3 .

2.3 New Liens.

(a) So long as the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has not occurred, and so long as no Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor, the parties hereto agree that no Grantor shall grant or permit any additional Liens on any asset to secure any:

(i) Second Lien Debt, unless such Grantor gives First Lien Agent at least 5 Business Days prior written notice thereof and unless such notice also offers to grant a Lien on such asset to secure the First Lien Debt concurrently with the grant of a Lien thereon in favor of Second Lien Agent; and

(ii) First Lien Debt, unless such Grantor gives Second Lien Agent at least 5 Business Days prior written notice thereof.

(b) To the extent that the foregoing provisions are not complied with for any reason, without limiting any other rights and remedies available, (x) in the case of clause (i) above, to First Lien Agent or the other First Lien Claimholders, or, (y) in the case of clause (ii) above, to Second Lien Agent or the other Second Lien Claimholders, Second Lien Agent and First Lien Agent agree that any amounts received by or distributed to any of them pursuant to or as a result of Liens granted in contravention of this Section 2.3 shall be subject to Section 4.2 .

2.4 Similar Liens and Agreements.

(a) The parties hereto agree that it is their intention that the First Lien Collateral and the Second Lien Collateral be substantially identical. In furtherance of the foregoing and of Section 9.8 , the parties hereto agree, subject to the other provisions of this Agreement:

(i) upon request by First Lien Agent or Second Lien Agent, to cooperate in good faith (and to direct their counsel to cooperate in good faith) from time to time in order to determine the specific items included in the First Lien Collateral and the Second Lien Collateral and the steps taken or to be taken to perfect their respective Liens thereon and the identity of the respective parties obligated under the First Lien Documents and the Second Lien Documents; and

(ii) that the First Lien Collateral Documents and Second Lien Collateral Documents and guarantees from Borrower’s Subsidiaries for the First Lien Debt and the Second Lien Debt, shall be, in all material respects, the same forms of documents other than with respect to the first lien and the second lien nature thereof;

 

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(b) The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, each of the parties agrees that to the extent that First Lien Agent or Second Lien Agent obtains a Lien in an asset (of a type that is not included in the types of assets included in the Collateral as of the date hereof or which would not constitute Collateral without a grant of a security interest or lien separate from the First Lien Documents or Second Lien Documents, as applicable, as in effect immediately prior to obtaining such Lien on such asset) which the other party to this Agreement elects not to obtain after receiving prior written notice thereof in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.3 , the Collateral securing the First Lien Debt and the Second Lien Debt will not be identical, and the provisions of the documents, agreements and instruments evidencing such Liens also will not be substantively similar, and any such difference in the scope or extent of perfection with respect to the Collateral resulting therefrom are hereby expressly permitted by this Agreement but otherwise subject to the provisions of Section 2.3.

SECTION 3. Exercise of Remedies.

3.1 Standstill . Subject to Section 3.2 and Section 3.3 below, until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred, whether or not any Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor, the Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders will not:

(a) exercise or seek to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to any Collateral (including taking any Enforcement Action with respect to any Collateral);

(b) commence or join with any person (other than First Lien Agent) in commencing, or filing a petition for, any Insolvency Proceeding against any Grantor, except to the extent the Second Lien Noteholders are entitled as a matter of law to commence such Insolvency Proceeding notwithstanding this Agreement (and in such event, Second Lien Agent and such petitioning creditors will provide not less than 15 Business Days’ written notice to First Lien Agent prior to filing such involuntary petition);

(c) contest, protest, or object to any Enforcement Action by First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder; and

(d) object to (and waive any and all claims with respect to) the forbearance by First Lien Agent of the first Lien Claimholders from taking any Enforcement Action.

3.2 Exclusive Enforcement Rights . Until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred, whether or not any Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor, the First Lien Claimholders (subject to the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement) shall have the exclusive right to take Enforcement Actions with respect to the Collateral without any consultation with or the consent of any Second Lien Claimholder. In connection with any Enforcement Action, the First Lien Claimholders may enforce the provisions of the First Lien Documents and exercise remedies thereunder, all in such order and in such manner as they may determine in the exercise of their sole discretion and in each case subject to the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement. Such exercise and enforcement shall include the rights of an agent appointed by them to Dispose of Collateral, to incur expenses in connection with such Disposition, and to exercise all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under applicable law.

3.3 Second Lien Permitted Actions . Anything to the contrary in this Section 3 notwithstanding, any Second Lien Claimholder may:

 

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(a) if an Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor, file a claim or statement of interest with respect to the Second Lien Debt;

(b) take any action (not adverse to the priority status of the Liens on the Collateral securing the First Lien Debt, or the rights of First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder to undertake Enforcement Actions) in order to create or perfect its Lien in and to the Collateral;

(c) file any necessary responsive or defensive pleadings in opposition to any motion, claim, adversary proceeding, or other pleading made by any person objecting to or otherwise seeking the disallowance of the claims of the Second Lien Claimholders, including any claims secured by the Collateral, if any;

(d) vote on any plan of reorganization and make any filings and motions that are, in each case, not in contravention of the provisions of this Agreement, with respect to the Second Lien Debt and the Collateral;

(e) join (but not exercise any control with respect to) any judicial foreclosure proceeding or other judicial lien enforcement proceeding with respect to the Collateral initiated by First Lien Agent to the extent that any such action could not reasonably be expected, in any material respect, to restrain, hinder, limit, delay for any material period or otherwise interfere with an Enforcement Action by First Lien Agent (it being understood that neither Second Lien Agent nor any Second Lien Claimholder shall be entitled to receive any proceeds thereof unless otherwise expressly permitted herein); and

(f) bid for or purchase Collateral at any public, private, or judicial foreclosure upon such Collateral initiated by any First Lien Claimholder, or any sale of Collateral during an Insolvency Proceeding; provided that such bid may not include a “credit bid” in respect of any Second Lien Debt unless the proceeds of such bid are otherwise sufficient to cause the Discharge of First Lien Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap and the Term Loan Cap, respectively, for the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and the Term Loan Obligations, with respect to the First Lien Capped Obligations and in their entirety with respect to First Lien Obligations that are not First Lien Capped Obligations) in full, in cash immediately upon closing.

3.4 Retention of Proceeds . Neither Second Lien Agent nor any other Second Lien Claimholder shall be permitted to retain any proceeds of Collateral in connection with any Enforcement Action unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred, and any such proceeds received or retained in any other circumstance will be subject to Section 4.2 .

3.5 Non-Interference . Subject to any specific provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Second Lien Agent hereby:

(a) agrees that Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders will not take any action that would restrain, hinder, limit, delay, or otherwise interfere with any Enforcement Action by First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, or that is otherwise not prohibited hereunder, including any Disposition of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise;

(b) subject to Section 3.6 , waives any and all rights it or the Second Lien Claimholders may have as a junior lien creditor or otherwise to object to the manner in which First Lien Agent or the First Lien Claimholders seek to enforce or collect the First Lien Debt or the Liens securing the First Lien Debt granted in any of the First Lien Collateral, regardless of whether any action or failure to act by or on behalf of First Lien Agent or the First Lien Claimholders is adverse to the interest of the Second Lien Claimholders;

 

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(c) waives any and all rights it or any other Second Lien Claimholders may have to oppose, object to, or seek to restrict the First Lien Agent or the other First Lien Claimholders from exercising their rights to set off or credit bid their debt; and

(d) acknowledges and agrees that no covenant, agreement or restriction contained in the Second Lien Collateral Documents or any other Second Lien Document (other than this Agreement) shall be deemed to restrict in any way the rights and remedies of First Lien Agent or the First Lien Claimholders with respect to the Collateral as set forth in this Agreement and the First Lien Credit Documents.

3.6 Unsecured Creditor Remedies . Except as set forth in Sections 2.2 , 3.1 , 3.5 , and 6 , Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders may exercise rights and remedies as unsecured creditors generally against any Grantor in accordance with the terms of the Second Lien Documents and applicable law so long as doing so is not, directly or indirectly, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement; provided, that in the event that any Second Lien Claimholder becomes a judgment Lien creditor in respect of Collateral as a result of its enforcement of its rights as an unsecured creditor with respect to the Second Lien Debt, such judgment Lien shall be subject to the terms of this Agreement for all purposes as the other Liens securing the Second Lien Debt.

SECTION 4. Proceeds .

4.1 Application of Proceeds .

(a) Regardless of whether an Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor, any Collateral, or proceeds thereof, received in connection with any Enforcement Action and, except as otherwise provided in Sections 6.5 and 6.9(c) , any Collateral or proceeds thereof (or amounts distributed on account of a Lien in the Collateral or the proceeds thereof) received in connection with any Insolvency Proceeding involving a Grantor shall (at such time as such Collateral or proceeds or other amounts have been monetized) be applied:

(i) first , to the payment in full in cash of costs and expenses of First Lien Agent in connection with such Enforcement Action or Insolvency Proceeding,

(ii) second , to the payment in full in cash or cash collateralization of the First Lien Debt in accordance with the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement and the First Lien Documents, and in the case of payment of any revolving loans, without any requirement for the concurrent permanent reduction of any revolving loan commitment thereunder or the establishment of a reserve by First Lien Agent,

(iii) third , to the payment in full in cash of costs and expenses of Second Lien Agent in connection with such Enforcement Action or Insolvency Proceeding (to the extent Second Lien Agent’s Enforcement Action or action in the Insolvency Proceeding was permitted hereunder),

(iv) fourth , to the payment in full in cash of the Second Lien Debt in accordance with the Second Lien Documents, and

(v) fifth , to the payment of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations, applied in accordance with the terms set forth in the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement.

 

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(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Enforcement Action with respect to the Collateral produces non-cash proceeds, then such non-cash proceeds shall be held by the First Lien Agent as additional collateral and, at such time as such non-cash proceeds are monetized, shall be applied in the order of application set forth above. First Lien Agent shall have no duty or obligation to Dispose of such non-cash proceeds and may Dispose of such non-cash proceeds or continue to hold such non-cash proceeds, in each case, in its discretion; provided, that any non-cash proceeds received by First Lien Agent (other than any non-cash proceeds received on account of any Second Lien Secured Claim) may be distributed by First Lien Agent, subject to the term of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, to the First Lien Claimholders in full or partial satisfaction of First Lien Debt in an amount determined by First Lien Agent acting at the direction of the requisite First Lien Claimholders or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct pursuant to a Final Order, including an order confirming a plan of reorganization in an Insolvency Proceeding. All Collateral and proceeds thereof received by First Lien Agent may be applied, reversed, reapplied, credited, or reborrowed, in whole or in part, pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement.

4.2 Turnover .

(a) Unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred (irrespective of whether any Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Grantor), any Collateral, or proceeds thereof (including assets or proceeds subject to Liens referred to in the final sentence of Section 2.3 or the proviso in Section 3.6 ), received by Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Claimholder (i) in connection with an Enforcement Action with respect to the Collateral by Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Claimholder, or (ii) as a result of the collusion by Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Claimholder with any Grantor in violating the rights of First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder (within the meaning of section 9-332 of the UCC), shall be segregated and held in trust and forthwith paid over to First Lien Agent subject to the terms hereof and the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders in the same form as received, with any necessary endorsements or as a court of competent jurisdiction may otherwise direct. First Lien Agent is hereby authorized to make any such endorsements as agent for the Second Lien Claimholders and this authorization is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt.

(b) Unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred and except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.1 , Section 6.5 or Section 6.9 , if a Grantor (or any of its assets) is the subject of an Insolvency Proceeding and if any distribution is received by Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Claimholder on account of their Second Lien Secured Claims in connection with such Insolvency Proceeding (unless such distribution is made under a confirmed plan of reorganization of such Grantor that is accepted by the requisite affirmative vote of all classes composed of the secured claims of the First Lien Claimholders or otherwise provides for the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt), then such distribution shall be segregated and held in trust and forthwith paid over to First Lien Agent for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders in the same form as received, with any necessary endorsements or as a court of competent jurisdiction may otherwise direct, subject to the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred, the Second Lien Agent shall be required to turnover to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Agent shall be entitled to apply (or, in the case of non-cash proceeds, hold) in accordance with Section 4.1 any cash or non-cash distribution received by the Second Lien Claimholders on account of their Second Lien Secured Claims pursuant to a confirmed plan of reorganization of a Grantor (unless such distribution is made under a confirmed plan of reorganization of such Grantor that is accepted by the requisite affirmative vote of all classes composed of the secured claims of the First Lien Claimholders or otherwise provides for the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt) irrespective of whether such plan of reorganization (or any Final Order in respect thereof) purports to find that the distribution to the First Lien Claimholders pays the First Lien Debt in full. First Lien Agent is hereby authorized to

 

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make any such endorsements as agent for the Second Lien Claimholders and this authorization is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt.

4.3 No Subordination of the Relative Priority of Claims . The parties agree that the subordination of Liens set forth herein is with respect to the priority of their respective Liens in and to the Collateral only and shall not constitute a subordination of the Second Lien Debt to the First Lien Debt or a subordination of the First Lien Debt to the Second Lien Debt.

4.4 Non-Lienable Assets . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein (including Section 4.3 ), if any assets, licenses, rights, or privileges of any Grantor are incapable of being the subject of a Lien in favor of a secured party (including because of restrictions under applicable law, the nature of the rights or interests of such Grantor, or the absence of a consent to such Lien by a third party and irrespective of whether the applicable collateral documents attempt (or purport) to encumber such assets, licenses, rights, or privileges) (the “ Inalienable Interests ”), then the First Lien Agent and the Second Lien Agent agree that any distribution or recovery First Lien Agent, or the other First Lien Claimholders, or Second Lien Agent, or the other Second Lien Claimholders, may receive with respect to, or that is allocable to, the value of any such Inalienable Interests, or any proceeds thereof, whether received in their capacity as unsecured creditors or otherwise, shall be turned over and applied in accordance with Sections 4.1 and 4.2 as if such distribution or recovery were, or were on account of, Collateral or the proceeds of Collateral. Until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt occurs, the Second Lien Agent hereby appoints the First Lien Agent, and any officer or agent of the First Lien Agent, with full power of substitution, the attorney-in-fact of each Second Lien Claimholder for the limited purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Section 4.4 and taking any action and executing any instrument that the First Lien Agent may reasonably deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Section 4.4 , which appointment is irrevocable and coupled with an interest.

4.5 Prepayments . Except as permitted in accordance with the payment conditions set forth in the First Lien Documents on the date hereof (without regard to any waiver thereof), without the prior written consent of First Lien Agent, no Second Lien Claimholder will take, demand, or receive from any Grantor any prepayment of principal (whether optional, voluntary, mandatory, or otherwise or by set-off, redemption, defeasance, or other payment or distribution) with respect to any Second Lien Debt. If any such prepayments are received, at any time before the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt by one or more of the Second Lien Claimholders, they shall be held in trust for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders and forthwith paid over to First Lien Agent for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders subject to the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement.

SECTION 5. Releases; Dispositions; Other Agreements .

5.1 Releases .

(a) First Lien Agent shall have the exclusive right to make determinations regarding the release or Disposition of any Collateral pursuant to the terms of the First Lien Documents or in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, in each case without any consultation with, consent of, or notice to Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Claimholder.

(b) If, in connection with an Enforcement Action, the First Lien Agent releases any of its Liens on any part of the Collateral (or such Liens are released by operation of law) or releases any Grantor from its obligations in respect of the First Lien Debt, then the Liens of Second Lien Agent on such Collateral, and the obligations of such Grantor in respect of the Second Lien Debt, shall be automatically, unconditionally, and simultaneously released.

 

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(c) If, in connection with any Disposition of any Collateral permitted under the terms of the First Lien Documents as in effect as of the date hereof, First Lien Agent releases any of its Liens on the portion of the Collateral that is the subject of such Disposition, or releases any Grantor from its obligations in respect of the First Lien Debt (if such Grantor is the subject of such Disposition), in each case other than (i) in connection with the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt, or (ii) after the occurrence and during the continuance of any Second Lien Default, then the Liens of Second Lien Agent on such Collateral, and the obligations of such Grantor in respect of the Second Lien Debt, shall be automatically, unconditionally, and simultaneously released.

(d) In the event of any private or public Disposition of all or a material portion of the Collateral by one or more Grantors with the consent of First Lien Agent after the occurrence and during the continuance of a First Lien Default (and prior to the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt), which Disposition is conducted by such Grantors with the consent of First Lien Agent in connection with good faith efforts by First Lien Agent to collect the First Lien Debt through the Disposition of Collateral (any such Disposition, a “ Default Disposition ”), then the Liens of Second Lien Agent on such Collateral shall be automatically, unconditionally, and simultaneously released (and, if the Default Disposition includes equity interests in any Grantor, Second Lien Agent further agrees to release those persons whose equity interests are Disposed of from all of their obligations under the Second Lien Documents) so long as (i) First Lien Agent also releases its Liens on such Collateral (and, if the Default Disposition includes Equity Interests in any Grantor, First Lien Agent is also releasing those persons whose Equity Interests are Disposed of from all of their obligations under the First Lien Documents), and (ii) the net cash proceeds of any such Default Disposition are applied in accordance with Section 4.1 (as if they were proceeds received in connection with an Enforcement Action).

(e) To the extent that the Liens of Second Lien Agent in and to any Collateral are to be released as provided in this Section 5.1 ,

(i) Second Lien Agent shall promptly, upon the written request of First Lien Agent, execute and deliver such release documents and confirmations of the authorization to file UCC amendments, in each case, as First Lien Agent may reasonably require in connection with such Disposition to evidence and effectuate such release; provided , that any such release or UCC amendment by Second Lien Agent shall not extend to or otherwise affect any of the rights, if any, of Second Lien Agent to the proceeds from any such Disposition of any Collateral,

(ii) from and after the time that the Liens of Second Lien Agent in and to the Collateral are released, Second Lien Agent shall be automatically and irrevocably deemed to have authorized First Lien Agent to file UCC amendments releasing the Collateral subject to such Disposition as to UCC financing statements between any Grantor and Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder to evidence such release,

(iii) Second Lien Agent shall be deemed to have consented under the Second Lien Documents to such Disposition to the same extent as the consent of First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders, and

(iv) in accordance with the provisions of applicable law, the Liens of Second Lien Agent shall automatically attach to any proceeds of any Collateral subject to any such Disposition to the extent not used to repay First Lien Debt.

(f) Until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt occurs, Second Lien Agent hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints First Lien Agent and any officer or agent of First Lien Agent, with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full irrevocable power and authority

 

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in the place and stead of Second Lien Agent or such holder or in First Lien Agent’s own name, from time to time in First Lien Agent’s discretion, for the purpose of carrying out the terms of this Section 5.1 , to take any and all appropriate action and to execute any and all documents and instruments that may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Section 5.1 , including any financing statement amendments (form UCC3) or any other endorsements or other instruments of transfer or release.

(g) Until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt occurs, to the extent that First Lien Agent or the First Lien Claimholders (i) have released any Lien on Collateral or any Grantor with respect to the First Lien Debt, and any such Liens or obligations are later reinstated, or (ii) obtain any new Liens from any Grantor or obtain a guaranty from any Subsidiary of the Borrower of the First Lien Debt, then Second Lien Agent, for itself and for the Second Lien Claimholders, shall be entitled to obtain a Lien on any such Collateral, subject to the terms (including the lien subordination provisions) of this Agreement, and a guaranty from such Grantor, as the case may be.

5.2 Insurance . Unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred:

(a) (i) First Lien Agent and the First Lien Claimholders shall have the sole and exclusive right, subject to the rights of Grantors under the First Lien Documents and the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, to adjust and settle any claim under any insurance policy covering the Collateral in the event of any loss thereunder and to approve any award granted in any condemnation or similar proceeding (or any deed in lieu of condemnation) affecting the Collateral; and (ii) all proceeds of any such insurance policy and any such award (or any payments with respect to a deed in lieu of condemnation) shall be paid, subject to the rights of Grantors under the First Lien Documents and the Second Lien Documents, first to the First Lien Claimholders and the Second Lien Claimholders in accordance with the priorities set forth in Section 4.1 , until paid in full in cash, and second , to the owner of the subject property, such other person as may be entitled thereto, or as a court of competent jurisdiction may otherwise direct; and

(b) if Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder shall, at any time, receive any proceeds of any such insurance policy or any such award or payment in contravention of this Section 5.2 , it shall pay such proceeds over to First Lien Agent in accordance with the terms of Section 4.2 .

5.3 Amendments; Refinancings; Legend .

(a) The First Lien Documents may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with their terms and the First Lien Debt may be Refinanced, in each case without notice to, or the consent of, Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, all without affecting the lien subordination or other provisions of this Agreement; provided, that, in the case of a Refinancing, the holders of such Refinancing debt bind themselves (in a writing addressed to Second Lien Agent) to the terms of this Agreement and that any such amendment, supplement, or modification shall not, without the prior written consent of Second Lien Agent (which it shall be authorized to consent to based upon an affirmative vote of the requisite Second Lien Claimholders under the Second Lien Indenture) contravene the provisions of this Agreement.

(b) Subject to the restrictions set forth in the First Lien Documents as in effect on the date hereof, the Second Lien Documents may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified in accordance with their terms, in each case without notice to, or the consent of, First Lien Agent or the First Lien Claimholders, all without affecting the lien subordination or other provisions of this Agreement; provided, that, any such amendment, supplement, or modification (including any amendment, supplement or other modification that would otherwise constitute a Conforming Amendment) shall not, without the

 

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prior written consent of First Lien Agent (which it shall be authorized to consent to based upon an affirmative vote of the requisite First Lien Claimholders under the First Lien Documents):

(i) contravene the provisions of this Agreement;

(ii) increase the cash component of the interest rate on the Second Lien Notes accruing in accordance with the provisions of the Second Lien Indenture or similar component of the cash pay portion of any interest rate by more than 4.00% per annum (excluding (A) increases resulting from the accrual of interest at the default rate, or (B) resulting from fees, including from any amendment, waiver or consent related fees payable in the event of an amendment or add any new recurring fees;

(iii) change to earlier dates any dates upon which payments of principal or interest are due thereon (other than as the result of the addition, modification or occurrence of an event of default under the Second Lien Document);

(iv) change the redemption, mandatory prepayment, or defeasance provisions thereof in a manner materially adverse to the First Lien Claimholders;

(v) change any covenants, defaults, or events of default under the Second Lien Indenture or any other Second Lien Document (including the addition of covenants, defaults, or events of default not contained in the Second Lien Documents or other Second Lien Documents as in effect on the date hereof) to restrict any Grantor from making payments of the First Lien Debt that would otherwise be permitted under the Second Lien Documents as in effect on the date hereof or to restrict any Grantor from the Disposition of any assets that would otherwise be permitted under the Second Lien Documents as in effect on the date hereof; or

(vi) change any financial covenant in a manner adverse to Grantors thereunder (it being understood that any waiver of any default or Second Lien Default arising from the failure to comply with any financial covenant, in and of itself, shall not be deemed to be adverse to Grantors);

(vii) change any default or Second Lien Default thereunder in a manner adverse to Grantors thereunder (it being understood that any waiver of any such default or Second Lien Default, in and of itself, shall not be deemed to be adverse to Grantors); or

(viii) increase the non-monetary obligations of Grantors thereunder or confer any additional rights on the Second Lien Claimholders that would be adverse to the First Lien Claimholders.

(c) Borrower agrees that the Second Lien Notes and any promissory note evidencing the Second Lien Debt issued under the Second Lien Indenture shall at all times include the following language (or language to similar effect approved by First Lien Agent):

“Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the liens and security interests securing the obligations evidenced by this promissory note, the exercise of any right or remedy with respect thereto, and certain of the rights of the holder hereof are subject to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Intercreditor Agreement ”), by and between Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Term Loan Agent, and Wilmington

 

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Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Second Lien Agent. In the event of any conflict between the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement and this promissory note, the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement shall govern and control.”

(d) In the event First Lien Agent or the First Lien Claimholders and the relevant Grantor enter into any amendment, waiver, or consent which constitutes a Deemed Second Lien Amendment, then such Deemed Second Lien Amendment shall apply automatically to any comparable provision of the Second Lien Collateral Documents without the requirement of consent of Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Claimholders and without any action by Second Lien Agent, or any Grantor. Second Lien Agent promptly shall execute and deliver to First Lien Agent such amendment, waiver, or consent as First Lien Agent may request to effectively confirm such amendment.

5.4 Bailee for Perfection .

(a) Each of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, the Term Loan Agent and the Second Lien Agent each agree to hold that part of the Collateral that is in its possession (or in the possession of its agents or bailees) to the extent that possession thereof is taken to perfect a Lien thereon under the UCC or other applicable law (such Collateral being referred to as the “ Pledged Collateral ”), as bailee and as a non-fiduciary representative for the Second Lien Agent, the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, or the Term Loan Agent, as applicable, solely for the purpose of perfecting the security interest granted under the Second Lien Documents or the First Lien Documents, as applicable, subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 5.4 . Unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt, Second Lien Agent agrees to promptly notify each of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and the Term Loan Agent of any Pledged Collateral held by it or by any other Second Lien Claimholder, and, immediately upon the request of First Lien Agent at any time prior to the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt, Second Lien Agent agrees to deliver to First Lien Agent any such Pledged Collateral held by it or by any other Second Lien Claimholder, together with any necessary endorsements (or otherwise allow First Lien Agent to obtain control of such Pledged Collateral).

(b) Neither Revolving Credit Agreement Agent nor the Term Loan Agent shall have any obligation whatsoever to Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder to ensure that the Pledged Collateral is genuine or owned by any of Grantors or to preserve rights or benefits of any person except as expressly set forth in this Section 5.4 . Second Lien Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, the Term Loan Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder to ensure that the Pledged Collateral is genuine or owned by any of Grantors or to preserve rights or benefits of any person except as expressly set forth in this Section 5.4 . The duties or responsibilities of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and the Term Loan Agent under this Section 5.4 shall be limited solely to holding the Pledged Collateral as bailee and non-fiduciary representative in accordance with this Section 5.4 and delivering the Pledged Collateral upon a Payment in Full of First Lien Debt as provided in Section 5.8 . The duties or responsibilities of Second Lien Agent under this Section 5.4 shall be limited solely to holding the Pledged Collateral as bailee and non-fiduciary representative in accordance with this Section 5.4 .

(c) Neither the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent nor the Term Loan Agent acting pursuant to this Section 5.4 shall have by reason of the First Lien Collateral Documents, the Second Lien Collateral Documents, or this Agreement a fiduciary relationship in respect of Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder. Second Lien Agent acting pursuant to this Section 5.4 shall not have by reason of the First Lien Collateral Documents, the Second Lien Collateral Documents, or this Agreement a fiduciary relationship in respect of Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, Term Loan Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder.

 

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(d) Upon the payment (or cash collateralization, as applicable) in full in cash of all First Lien Debt, First Lien Agent shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, deliver the remaining tangible Pledged Collateral (if any) together with any necessary endorsements, first , to Second Lien Agent to the extent Second Lien Debt remain outstanding as confirmed in writing by Second Lien Agent, and, to the extent that Second Lien Agent confirms no Second Lien Debt are outstanding, second , to Borrower to the extent no First Lien Debt or Second Lien Debt remain outstanding (in each case, so as to allow such person to obtain possession or control of such Pledged Collateral). At such time, First Lien Agent further agrees to take all other action reasonably requested by Second Lien Agent at the expense of Borrower (including amending any outstanding control agreements) to enable Second Lien Agent to obtain a first priority security interest in the Pledged Collateral.

5.5 When Payment in Full of First Lien Debt Deemed to Not Have Occurred . If Borrower enters into any Refinancing of the First Lien Debt, then a Payment in Full of First Lien Debt shall not be deemed to have occurred for all purposes of this Agreement, and the obligations under such Refinancing of such First Lien Debt shall be treated as First Lien Debt for all purposes of this Agreement, including for purposes of the Lien priorities and rights in respect of Collateral set forth herein, and First Lien Agent under the First Lien Documents effecting such Refinancing shall be First Lien Agent for all purposes of this Agreement. First Lien Agent under such First Lien Documents shall agree (in a writing addressed to Second Lien Agent) to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and Second Lien Agent agrees to acknowledge and accept such writing.

5.6 Purchase Option.

(a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Purchase Event, then, in any such case, any one or more of the Second Lien Claimholders (acting in their individual capacity or through one or more affiliates) shall have the right, but not the obligation (each Second Lien Claimholder having a ratable right to make the purchase, with each Second Lien Claimholder’s right to purchase being automatically proportionately increased by the amount not purchased by another Second Lien Claimholder), upon 5 Business Days prior written notice from (or on behalf of) such Second Lien Claimholder (a “ Purchase Notice ”) to First Lien Agent to acquire from the First Lien Claimholders all (but not less than all) of the right, title, and interest of the First Lien Claimholders in and to the First Lien Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap and Term Loan Cap for their respective obligations) and the First Lien Documents. The Purchase Notice shall be given not later than 20 calendar days after the first occurrence of any Purchase Event and such Purchase Notice, if given, shall be irrevocable.

(b) On the date specified in the Purchase Notice (which shall not be more than 5 Business Days after the receipt by First Lien Agent of the Purchase Notice), the First Lien Claimholders shall sell to the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders and the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders shall purchase from the First Lien Claimholders, the First Lien Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap and Term Loan Cap for their respective obligations).

(c) On the date of such purchase and sale, the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders shall:

(i) pay to First Lien Agent, for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders, as the purchase price therefor, the full amount of all the First Lien Obligations (up to the Revolving Credit Agreement Cap and Term Loan Cap for their respective obligations), other than indemnification obligations for which no claim or demand for payment has been made at such time, and other than First Lien Obligations cash collateralized in accordance with clause (c)(ii) below) then outstanding and unpaid,

 

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(ii) furnish cash collateral to First Lien Agent in such amounts as First Lien Agent determines is reasonably necessary to secure First Lien Agent and the First Lien Claimholders in respect of (A) any issued and outstanding Letters of Credit (but not in any event in an amount greater than 105% of the aggregate undrawn amount of such Letters of Credit) (such cash collateral shall be applied to payment of all fees and other charges relating to Letters of Credit and to the reimbursement of any drawing under a Letter of Credit as and when such drawing is paid and, if a Letter of Credit expires undrawn, the cash collateral held by First Lien Agent in respect of such Letter of Credit shall be remitted to the Second Lien Agent for the benefit of the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders) and (B) Bank Product Obligations (such cash collateral shall be applied to the reimbursement of the Bank Product Obligations as and when such obligations become due and payable and, at such time as all of the Bank Product Obligations are paid in full, the remaining cash collateral held by first Lien Agent in respect of Bank Product Obligations shall be remitted to the Second Lien Agent for the benefit of the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders), and (C) any asserted, threatened (in writing), or reasonably expected claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, or damages that are the subject of the indemnification provisions of the First Lien Documents (such cash collateral shall be applied to the reimbursement of such obligations as and when they become due and payable and, at such time as all of such obligations are paid in full, the remaining cash collateral held by First Lien Agent in respect of indemnification obligations shall be remitted to the Second Lien Agent for the benefit of the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders), and

(iii) pay to First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders the amount of all expenses to the extent earned or due and payable in accordance with the First Lien Documents (including the reimbursement of attorneys fees, financial examination expenses, and appraisal fees).

(d) Such purchase price and cash collateral shall be remitted by wire transfer of cash or immediately available funds to such bank account of First Lien Agent as First Lien Agent may designate in writing to the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders for such purpose. Interest shall be calculated to but excluding the Business Day on which such purchase and sale shall occur if the amounts so paid by the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders to the bank account designated by First Lien Agent are received in such bank account prior to 2:00 p.m., New York City time, and interest shall be calculated to and including such Business Day if the amounts so paid by the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders to the bank account designated by First Lien Agent are received in such bank account later than 2:00 p.m., New York City time.

(e) Anything contained in this paragraph to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that (i) the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders receive all or a portion of any restructuring fee, prepayment premium, make-whole obligation, or early termination fee payable pursuant to the First Lien Documents in cash within 180 days following the date on which the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders pay the purchase price described in clauses (c)(i)-(iii) of this Section 5.6, then, within 3 Business Days after receipt by such Second Lien Claimholders of such amounts, the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders shall pay a supplemental purchase price to First Lien Agent, for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders, in respect of their purchase under this Section 5.6 in an amount equal to the portion of the restructuring fee, prepayment premium, make-whole obligation or early termination fee received by the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders to which the First Lien Claimholders would have been entitled to receive had the purchase under this Section 5.6 not occurred.

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expressly made without representation or warranty of any kind by First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders as to the First Lien Obligations so purchased, or otherwise, and without recourse to First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, except that each First Lien Claimholder shall represent and warrant: (i) that the amount quoted by such First Lien Claimholder as its portion of the purchase price represents the amount shown as owing with respect to the claims transferred as reflected on its books and records, (ii) it owns, or has the right to transfer to the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders, the rights being transferred, and (iii) such transfer will be free and clear of Liens.

(g) In the event that any one or more of the Second Lien Claimholders exercises and consummates the purchase option set forth in this Section 5.6, (i) First Lien Agent shall have the right, but not the obligation, to immediately resign under the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, and (ii) the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders shall have the right, but not the obligation, to require First Lien Agent to immediately resign under the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement. Such resignation will not affect First Lien Agent’s right to retain cash collateral pursuant to this Section 5.6.

(h) In the event that any one or more of Second Lien Claimholders exercises and consummates the purchase option set forth in this Section 5.6, (i) the First Lien Claimholders shall retain their indemnification rights under their respective First Lien Documents for actions or other matters arising on or prior to the date of such purchase or relating to the Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or Excess Term Loan Obligations, as applicable, and (ii) in the event that, at the time of such purchase, there exist First Lien Obligations in excess of the applicable Revolving Credit Agreement Cap or Term Loan Cap, the consummation of such purchase option shall not include (nor shall the purchase price be calculated with respect to) such Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations (clauses (i) and (ii), the “ Retained Interest ”).

(i) In the event that a Retained Interest exists, each First Lien Claimholder shall, at the request of the purchasing Second Lien Claimholders, execute an amendment to the applicable First Lien Documents acknowledging that such Retained Interest consisting of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations or Excess Term Loan Obligations is a last-out tranche, payable in accordance with the priorities set forth in this Agreement and the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement. Interest with respect to such Retained Interest consisting of Excess Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and Excess Term Loan Obligations shall continue to accrue and be payable in accordance with the terms of the applicable First Lien Documents, the Retained Interest shall continue to be secured by the First Lien Collateral, and the Retained Interest shall be paid (or cash collateralized, as applicable) in accordance with the terms of the First Lien Documents and this Agreement. Each First Lien Claimholder shall continue to have all rights and remedies of a lender under the applicable First Lien Documents; provided, that no First Lien Claimholder shall have any right to vote on or otherwise consent to any amendment, waiver, departure from, or other modification of any provision of any First Lien Document except that the consent of the applicable First Lien Claimholder shall be required for (i) those matters that require the agreement of all lenders or each affected lender under the applicable First Lien Document as in effect on the date of such purchase and sale and (ii) matters in contravention of the provisions and priorities set forth in this Agreement.

5.7 Injunctive Relief . Should any Second Lien Claimholder in any way take, attempt to, or threaten to take any action contrary to terms of this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, or fail to take any action required by this Agreement, First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder may obtain relief against such Second Lien Claimholder by injunction, specific performance, or other appropriate equitable relief, it being understood and agreed by Second Lien Agent that (a) the First Lien Claimholders’ damages from such actions may at that time be difficult to ascertain and may be irreparable, and (b) each Second Lien Claimholder waives any defense that the First Lien Claimholders cannot demonstrate damage or be made whole by the awarding of damages. Should any other First Lien

 

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Claimholder in any way take, attempt to, or threaten to take any action contrary to terms of this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, or fail to take any action required by this Agreement, Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Claimholder may obtain relief against such First Lien Claimholder by injunction, specific performance, or other appropriate equitable relief, it being understood and agreed by First Lien Agent that (i) the Second Lien Claimholders’ damages from such actions may at that time be difficult to ascertain and may be irreparable, and (ii) each First Lien Claimholder waives any defense that the Second Lien Claimholders cannot demonstrate damage or be made whole by the awarding of damages. First Lien Agent and Second Lien Agent hereby irrevocably waive any defense based on the adequacy of a remedy at law and any other defense which might be asserted to bar the remedy of specific performance in any action which may be brought by First Lien Agent or the other First Lien Claimholders or Second Lien Agent or the other Second Lien Claimholders, as the case may be.

5.8 Transfer of Pledged Collateral to Second Lien Agent .

(a) First Lien Agent hereby agrees that upon the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt, to the extent permitted by applicable law, upon the written request of Second Lien Agent (with all costs and expenses in connection therewith to be for the account of Second Lien Agent and to be paid by Grantors):

(i) First Lien Agent shall, without recourse or warranty, take commercially reasonable steps to transfer the possession of the Pledged Collateral, if any, then in its possession to Second Lien Agent, except in the event and to the extent (A) such Collateral is sold, liquidated, or otherwise disposed of by First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder or by a Grantor as provided herein in full or partial satisfaction of any of the First Lien Debt or (B) it is otherwise required by any order of any court or other governmental authority or applicable law; and

(ii) in connection with the terms of any collateral access agreement, whether with a landlord, processor, warehouseman, or other third party or any control agreement, First Lien Agent shall notify the other parties thereto that its rights thereunder have been assigned to Second Lien Agent (to the extent such assignment is not prohibited by the terms of such agreement) and shall confirm to such parties that Second Lien Agent is thereafter the “Agent” (or other comparable term) as such term is used in any such agreement and is otherwise entitled to the rights of the secured party under such agreement.

(b) The foregoing provision shall not impose on First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder any obligations which would conflict with prior perfected claims therein in favor of any other person or any order or decree of any court or other governmental authority or any applicable law or give rise to risk of legal liability.

SECTION 6. Insolvency Proceedings .

6.1 Enforceability and Continuing Priority . This Agreement shall be applicable both before and after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding and all converted or succeeding cases in respect thereof. The relative rights of Claimholders in or to any distributions from or in respect of any Collateral or proceeds of Collateral, shall continue after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding. Accordingly, the provisions of this Agreement are intended to be and shall be enforceable as a subordination agreement within the meaning of section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code.

6.2 Financing . If any Grantor shall be subject to any Insolvency Proceeding and if First Lien Agent consents to the use of cash collateral (as such term is defined in section 363(a) of the Bankruptcy Code; herein, “ Cash Collateral ”), on which First Lien Agent has a Lien or consents to such Grantor

 

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obtaining financing provided under section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code or any similar provision of any other Bankruptcy Law (such financing, a “DIP Financing” ), and if such Cash Collateral use or DIP Financing, as applicable, meets the applicable DIP Financing Conditions, then Second Lien Agent unconditionally agrees that it will consent to such Cash Collateral use or raise no objection to such DIP Financing, as applicable. In addition, if First Lien Agent objects to any use of cash collateral or DIP Financing, then Second Lien Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Second Lien Claimholders in their capacity as holders of secured claims, shall join such objection by First Lien Agent, provided such objection is not in contravention of the express terms of this Agreement and except in the event the DIP Financing has been proposed by the Second Lien Agent or any of the Second Lien Claimholders consistent with this Agreement. If DIP Financing is involved, Second Lien Agent will subordinate its Liens in the Collateral (and in any other assets of the Grantors that may serve as collateral (including avoidance actions, or the proceeds thereof) for such DIP Financing) to the Liens securing such DIP Financing. Second Lien Agent agrees that it shall not, and nor shall any of the Second Lien Claimholders, directly or indirectly, provide, offer to provide, or support any DIP Financing unless the Discharge of First Lien Obligations occurs upon the closing of such DIP Financing. If, in connection with any Cash Collateral use or DIP Financing, any Liens on the Collateral held by the First Lien Claimholders to secure the First Lien Debt are subject to a surcharge or are subordinated to an administrative priority claim, a professional fee “carve-out,” or fees owed to the United States Trustee, then the Liens on the Collateral of the Second Lien Claimholders securing the Second Lien Debt shall also be subordinated to such interest or claim and shall remain subordinated to the Liens on the Collateral of the First Lien Claimholders consistent with this Agreement.

6.3 Sales . Second Lien Agent agrees that it will consent to, and will not object or oppose a motion (including any bid procedures motion) to Dispose of any Collateral free and clear of the Liens of Second Lien Agent under section 363 or section 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code if the First Lien Agent has consented to the sale of such motion and the Disposition of Collateral free and clear of the Liens of the First Lien Agent. In addition, if First Lien Agent objects to any Disposition of Collateral, then Second Lien Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Second Lien Claimholders in their capacity as holders of secured claims, shall join such objection by First Lien Agent, provided such objection is not in contravention of the express terms of this Agreement. The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the Second Lien Claimholders may raise any objections to such Disposition of the Collateral that could be raised by a creditor of Grantors whose claims are not secured by Liens on such Collateral, provided such objections are not in contravention of the express terms of this Agreement, do not include an objection to the proposed bidding procedures, and are not based on their status as secured creditors (without limiting the foregoing, Second Lien Claimholders may not raise any objections based on rights afforded by sections 363(e) and (f) of the Bankruptcy Code to secured creditors (or any comparable provision of any other Bankruptcy Law) with respect to the Liens granted to Second Lien Agent in respect of such assets).

6.4 Relief from the Automatic Stay . Until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred, Second Lien Agent agrees not to (a) seek (or support any other person seeking) relief from the automatic stay or any other stay in any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of the Collateral, without the prior written consent of First Lien Agent; provided , that Second Lien Agent may seek relief from the automatic stay or any other stay in any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of the Collateral if and to the extent that First Lien Agent has obtained relief from or modification of such stay in respect of the Collateral, or (b) oppose any request by the First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder to seek relief from the automatic stay or any other stay in any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of the Collateral.

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(i) Second Lien Claimholder agrees that it shall not object to or contest, or support any other person objecting or contesting (and instead shall be deemed to have hereby irrevocably, absolutely, and unconditionally waived any right to do so):

(A) any request by any First Lien Claimholder prior to the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt for adequate protection of their interest in the Collateral, including replacement or additional Liens on post-petition assets; or

(B) any (x) objection by any First Lien Claimholder to any motion, relief, action, or proceeding based on any such First Lien Claimholders claiming a lack of adequate protection, or (y) request by any First Lien Claimholder for relief from the automatic stay;

(ii) if any one or more First Lien Claimholders are granted adequate protection in the form of an additional or replacement Lien (on existing or future assets of Grantors) in connection with any DIP Financing or use of Cash Collateral, then First Lien Agent agrees that Second Lien Agent shall also be entitled to seek, without objection from First Lien Claimholders, adequate protection in the form of an additional or replacement Lien (on the same existing or future assets of Grantors), which additional or replacement Lien, if obtained, shall be subordinate to the Liens securing the First Lien Debt (including those under a DIP Financing) on the same basis as the other Liens securing the Second Lien Debt are subordinate to the First Lien Debt under this Agreement;

(iii) no Second Lien Claimholder may seek adequate protection except for adequate protection permitted pursuant to Section 6.5(a)(ii), (iv)  or (vi)  or adequate protection in the form of an additional or replacement Lien in and to existing or future assets of Grantors, and Second Lien Agent further agrees that First Lien Agent shall also be entitled to seek, without objection from the Second Lien Claimholders, a senior adequate protection Lien in and to such existing or future assets of Grantors as security for the First Lien Debt and that any adequate protection Lien securing the Second Lien Debt shall be subordinated to such senior adequate protection Lien securing the First Lien Debt on the same basis as the other Liens securing the Second Lien Debt are subordinated to the Liens securing the First Lien Debt under this Agreement;

(iv) if any one or more First Lien Claimholders are granted adequate protection in the form of a superpriority or other administrative expense claim in connection with any DIP Financing or use of Cash Collateral, then First Lien Agent agrees that Second Lien Agent shall also be entitled to seek, without objection from First Lien Claimholders, adequate protection in the form of a superpriority or other administrative expense claim (as applicable), which superpriority or other administrative expense claim, if obtained, shall be treated as proceeds of Collateral for all purposes under this Agreement and shall be subordinate to the superpriority or other administrative expense claim of the First Lien Claimholders (such subordination to include an express provision that the Second Lien Claimholders will not object to a plan of reorganization that is accepted by the requisite affirmative vote of all classes composed of the secured claims of First Lien Claimholders based upon the failure of such plan of reorganization to pay the Second Lien Claimholders’ superpriority or other administrative expense claims in full in accordance with section 1129(a)(9)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code); and

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Agent shall also be entitled to seek, without objection from Second Lien Claimholders, adequate protection in the form of a superpriority or other administrative expense claim (as applicable), which superpriority or other administrative expense claim, if obtained, shall be senior to the superpriority or other administrative expense claim of the Second Lien Claimholders.

(b) Neither Second Lien Agent nor any other Second Lien Claimholder shall object to, oppose, or challenge the determination of the extent of any Liens held by any of the First Lien Claimholders or the value of any claims of First Lien Claimholders under section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code or any claim by any First Lien Claimholder for allowance in any Insolvency Proceeding of First Lien Debt consisting of post-petition interest, fees, or expenses.

(c) Neither First Lien Agent nor any other First Lien Claimholder shall object to, oppose, or challenge the determination of the extent of any Liens held by any of the Second Lien Claimholders in accordance with this Agreement or the value of any claims of Second Lien Claimholders under section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code or any claim by any Second Lien Claimholder for allowance in any Insolvency Proceeding of Second Lien Debt consisting of post-petition interest, fees, or expenses.

6.6 Specific Sections of the Bankruptcy Code . Second Lien Agent shall not object to, oppose, support any objection, or take any other action to impede, the right of any First Lien Claimholder to make an election under section 1111(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code. The Second Lien Claimholders waive any claim they may hereafter have against any First Lien Claimholder arising out of the election by any First Lien Claimholder of the application of section 1111(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code. The Second Lien Claimholders agree that they will not, directly or indirectly, assert or support the assertion of, and hereby waive any right that they may have to assert or support the assertion of any claim under section 506(c) or the “equities of the case” exception of section 552(b) of the Bankruptcy Code as against any First Lien Claimholder or any of the Collateral to the extent securing the First Lien Debt.

6.7 No Waiver . Subject to Section 3.1(a) and the other provisions of this Section 6 , nothing contained herein shall prohibit or in any way limit any First Lien Claimholder from objecting in any Insolvency Proceeding involving a Grantor to any action taken by any Second Lien Claimholder, including the seeking by any Second Lien Claimholder of adequate protection or the assertion by any Second Lien Claimholder of any of its rights and remedies under the Second Lien Documents.

6.8 Avoidance Issues . If any First Lien Claimholder is required in any Insolvency Proceeding or otherwise to turn over, disgorge, or otherwise pay to the estate of any Grantor any amount paid in respect of First Lien Debt (or if any First Lien Claimholder elects to do so upon the advice of counsel), then such First Lien Claimholder shall be entitled to a reinstatement of the First Lien Debt with respect to all such amounts, and all rights, interests, priorities, and privileges recognized in this Agreement shall apply with respect to any such recovery.

(a) Subject to the preceding clause (a), if any Second Lien Claimholder is required in any Insolvency Proceeding or otherwise to turn over, disgorge, or otherwise pay to the estate of any Grantor any amount paid in respect of Second Lien Debt (or if any Second Lien Claimholder elects to do so upon the advice of counsel), then such Second Lien Claimholder shall be entitled to a reinstatement of the Second Lien Debt with respect to all such amounts, and all rights, interests, priorities, and privileges recognized in this Agreement shall apply with respect to any such recovery.

(b) If this Agreement shall have been terminated prior to such recovery, this Agreement shall be reinstated in full force and effect, and such prior termination shall not diminish, release, discharge, impair, or otherwise affect the obligations of the parties hereto.

 

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6.9 Plan of Reorganization .

(a) If, in any Insolvency Proceeding involving a Grantor, debt obligations of the reorganized debtor secured by Liens upon any property of the reorganized debtor are distributed pursuant to a confirmed plan of reorganization or similar dispositive restructuring plan, both on account of First Lien Debt and on account of Second Lien Debt, then, to the extent the debt obligations distributed on account of the First Lien Debt and on account of the Second Lien Debt are secured by Liens upon the same property, the provisions of this Agreement will survive the distribution of such debt obligations pursuant to such plan and will apply with like effect to the Liens securing such debt obligations.

(b) The provisions of section 1129(b)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code notwithstanding, the Second Lien Claimholders agree that they will not propose, support, or vote in favor of any plan of reorganization of a Grantor that is inconsistent with the priorities or other provisions of this Agreement.

(c) Unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred and except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.1 and this Section 6.9(c) , if a Grantor (or any of its assets) is the subject of an Insolvency Proceeding and if any distribution is received by Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder on account of their Second Lien Secured Claims in connection with such Insolvency Proceeding, then such distribution shall be segregated and held in trust and forthwith paid over to First Lien Agent, subject to the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, for the benefit of the First Lien Claimholders in the same form as received, with any necessary endorsements or as a court of competent jurisdiction may otherwise direct. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.5 and Section 6.9(a) hereof, unless and until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt has occurred, the Second Lien Agent and each other Second Lien Claimholder shall be required to turnover to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Agent shall be entitled to apply (or, in the case of non-cash proceeds, hold) in accordance with Section 4.1 any cash or non-cash distribution received by the Second Lien Claimholders on account of their Second Lien Secured Claims pursuant to a confirmed plan of reorganization of a Grantor irrespective of whether such plan of reorganization (or any Final Order in respect thereof) purports to find that the distribution to the First Lien Claimholders pays the First Lien Debt in full, unless such distribution is made under a confirmed plan of reorganization of such Grantor that is accepted by the requisite affirmative vote of all classes composed of the secured claims of the First Lien Claimholders or otherwise provides for the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt. Second Lien Agent irrevocably authorizes and empowers First Lien Agent, in the name of each Second Lien Claimholder, to demand, sue for, collect, and receive any and all such distributions in respect of any Second Lien Secured Claim to which the First Lien Claimholders are entitled hereunder. In furtherance of the foregoing, First Lien Agent is hereby authorized to make any such endorsements as agent for Second Lien Agent or any such Second Lien Claimholders. This authorization is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits or limits the right of a Second Lien Claimholder to receive and retain any cash, debt, or equity securities on account of Second Lien Deficiency Claims. To the extent that the confirmed plan of reorganization does not specify whether the Second Lien Claimholders are receiving any particular distribution, in whole or in part, on account of their Second Lien Deficiency Claims, such distribution shall be conclusively presumed to be on account of their Second Lien Secured Claims.

SECTION 7. Reliance; Waivers; Etc .

7.1 Reliance . Other than any reliance on the terms of this Agreement, First Lien Agent acknowledges that it and such First Lien Claimholders have, independently and without reliance on Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, and based on documents and information deemed by them appropriate, made their own credit analysis and decision to enter into such First Lien Documents and be bound by the terms of this Agreement and they will continue to make their own credit

 

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decision in taking or not taking any action under the First Lien Credit Agreement or this Agreement. Second Lien Agent acknowledges that it and the Second Lien Claimholders have, independently and without reliance on First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, and based on documents and information deemed by them appropriate, made their own credit analysis and decision to enter into each of the Second Lien Documents and be bound by the terms of this Agreement and they will continue to make their own credit decision in taking or not taking any action under the Second Lien Documents or this Agreement.

7.2 No Warranties or Liability . First Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that each of Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders have made no express or implied representation or warranty, including with respect to the execution, validity, legality, completeness, collectability, or enforceability of any of the Second Lien Documents, the ownership of any Collateral, or the perfection or priority of any Liens thereon. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Second Lien Claimholders will be entitled to manage and supervise their respective loans and extensions of credit under the Second Lien Documents in accordance with law and as they may otherwise, in their sole discretion, deem appropriate. Second Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders have made no express or implied representation or warranty, including with respect to the execution, validity, legality, completeness, collectability, or enforceability of any of the First Lien Documents, the ownership of any Collateral, or the perfection or priority of any Liens thereon. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the First Lien Claimholders will be entitled to manage and supervise their respective loans and extensions of credit under their respective First Lien Documents in accordance with law and as they may otherwise, in their sole discretion, deem appropriate. Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders shall have no duty to First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, and First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders shall have no duty to Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, to act or refrain from acting in a manner that allows, or results in, the occurrence or continuance of an event of default or default under any agreements with any Grantor (including the First Lien Documents and the Second Lien Documents), regardless of any knowledge thereof which they may have or be charged with.

7.3 No Waiver of Lien Priorities .

(a) No right of First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder to enforce any provision of this Agreement or any First Lien Document shall at any time in any way be prejudiced or impaired by any act or failure to act on the part of any Grantor or by any act or failure to act by First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, or by any noncompliance by any person with the terms, provisions, and covenants of this Agreement, any of the First Lien Documents or any of the Second Lien Documents, regardless of any knowledge thereof which First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder may have (or be otherwise charged with).

(b) Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing paragraph (but subject to any rights of Grantors under the First Lien Documents and subject to the provisions of Section 5.3(a) ), First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders may, at any time and from time to time in accordance with the First Lien Documents or applicable law, without the consent of, or notice to, Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, without incurring any liabilities to Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder and without impairing or releasing the Lien priorities and other benefits provided in this Agreement (even if any right of subrogation or other right or remedy of Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder is affected, impaired, or extinguished thereby) do any one or more of the following without the prior written consent of Second Lien Agent:

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Lien Debt or any Lien on any First Lien Collateral or guarantee thereof or any liability of any Grantor, or any liability incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof (including any increase in or extension of the First Lien Debt, without any restriction as to the tenor or terms of any such increase or extension) or otherwise amend, renew, exchange, extend, modify, or supplement in any manner any Liens held by First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, the First Lien Debt, or any of the First Lien Documents;

(ii) sell, exchange, release, surrender, realize upon, enforce or otherwise deal with in any manner and in any order any part of the First Lien Collateral or any liability of any Grantor to First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholders, or any liability incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof;

(iii) settle or compromise any First Lien Debt or any other liability of any Grantor or any security therefor or any liability incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof and apply any sums by whomsoever paid and however realized to any liability (including the First Lien Debt) in any manner or order; and

(iv) exercise or delay in or refrain from exercising any right or remedy against any Grantor or any other person, elect any remedy and otherwise deal freely with any Grantor or any First Lien Collateral and any security and any guarantor or any liability of any Grantor to First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder or any liability incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof.

(c) Except as otherwise provided herein, Second Lien Agent also agrees that First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders shall have no liability to Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, and Second Lien Agent hereby waives any claim against First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder arising out of any and all actions which First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder may, pursuant to the terms hereof, take, permit or omit to take with respect to:

(i) the First Lien Documents;

(ii) the collection of the First Lien Debt; or

(iii) the foreclosure upon, or sale, liquidation, or other disposition of, or the failure to foreclose upon, or sell, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of, any First Lien Collateral. Second Lien Agent agrees that First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders have no duty to them in respect of the maintenance or preservation of the First Lien Collateral, the First Lien Debt, or otherwise.

(d) Until the Payment in Full of First Lien Debt, Second Lien Agent agrees not to assert and hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right to demand, request, plead, or otherwise assert, or otherwise claim the benefit of, any marshaling, appraisal, valuation, or other similar right that may otherwise be available under applicable law with respect to the Collateral or any other similar rights a junior secured creditor may have under applicable law.

7.4 Obligations Unconditional . For so long as this Agreement is in full force and effect, all rights, interests, agreements, and obligations of First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders and Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders, respectively, hereunder shall remain in full force and effect irrespective of:

 

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(a) any lack of validity or enforceability of any First Lien Documents or any Second Lien Documents;

(b) except as otherwise expressly restricted in this Agreement, any change in the time, manner, or place of payment of, or in any other terms of, all or any of the First Lien Debt or Second Lien Debt, or any amendment or waiver or other modification, including any increase in the amount thereof, whether by course of conduct or otherwise, of the terms of any First Lien Document or any Second Lien Document;

(c) except as otherwise expressly restricted in this Agreement, any exchange of any security interest in any Collateral or any other collateral, or any amendment, waiver or other modification, whether in writing or by course of conduct or otherwise, of all or any of the First Lien Debt or Second Lien Debt or any guarantee thereof;

(d) the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Grantor; or

(e) any other circumstances which otherwise might constitute a defense available to any Grantor in respect of the First Lien Debt, the First Lien Agent, any other First Lien Claimholder, the Second Lien Debt, the Second Lien Agent, or any other Second Lien Claimholder.

SECTION 8. Representations and Warranties .

8.1 Representations and Warranties of Each Party . Each party hereto represents and warrants to the other parties hereto as follows:

(a) Such party is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder.

(b) This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such party and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(c) The execution, delivery, and performance by such party of this Agreement (i) do not require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with or any other action by any governmental authority and (ii) will not violate any provision of law, statute, rule or regulation, or of the certificate or articles of incorporation or other constitutive documents or by-laws of such party or any order of any governmental authority or any provision of any indenture, agreement or other instrument binding upon such party.

8.2 Representations and Warranties of Each Agent . Each of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, the Term Loan Agent and the Second Lien Agent represents and warrants to the other that it has been authorized by the First Lien Claimholders or the Second Lien Claimholders, as applicable, under the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Agreement or the Second Lien Indenture, as applicable, to enter into this Agreement and that each of the agreements, covenants, waivers, and other provisions hereof is valid, binding, and enforceable against the First Lien Lenders or Second Lien Noteholders, as applicable, as fully as if they were parties hereto.

8.3 Survival . All representations and warranties made by one party hereto in this Agreement shall be considered to have been relied upon by the other party hereto and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, regardless of any investigation made by any such other party.

 

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SECTION 9. Miscellaneous .

9.1 Conflicts . In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any of the First Lien Documents or any of the Second Lien Documents, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern and control.

9.2 Effectiveness; Continuing Nature of this Agreement; Severability . This Agreement shall become effective when executed and delivered by the parties hereto. This is a continuing agreement of lien subordination and the First Lien Claimholders may continue, at any time and without notice to Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, to extend credit and other financial accommodations to or for the benefit of any Grantor constituting First Lien Debt in reliance hereof. Second Lien Agent hereby waives any right it may have under applicable law to revoke this Agreement or any of the provisions of this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement shall survive, and shall continue in full force and effect, in any Insolvency Proceeding. Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited or unenforceable shall not invalidate the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. All references to any Grantor shall include such Grantor as debtor and debtor-in-possession and any receiver or trustee for such Grantor in any Insolvency Proceeding. This Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect:

(a) with respect to First Lien Agent, the other First Lien Claimholders, and the First Lien Debt, on the date that the First Lien Debt is paid in U.S. Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds and all commitments, if any, to extend credit to Borrower are terminated or have expired; and

(b) with respect to Second Lien Agent, the other Second Lien Claimholders, and the Second Lien Debt, on the date that the Second Lien Debt is paid in U.S. Dollars in full in cash or immediately available funds and all commitments, if any, to extend credit to Borrower are terminated or have expired.

9.3 Amendments; Waivers . No amendment, modification, or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing signed on behalf of each party hereto or its authorized agent and each waiver, if any, shall be a waiver only with respect to the specific instance involved and shall in no way impair the rights of the parties making such waiver or the obligations of the other parties to such party in any other respect or at any other time.

9.4 Information Concerning Financial Condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries . First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders, on the one hand, and Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders, on the other hand, shall each be responsible for keeping themselves informed of (a) the financial condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and all endorsers or guarantors of the First Lien Debt or the Second Lien Debt and (b) all other circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the First Lien Debt or the Second Lien Debt. First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders shall have no duty to advise Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder of information known to it or them regarding such condition or any such circumstances or otherwise. Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders shall have no duty to advise First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder of information known to it or them regarding such condition or any such circumstances or otherwise. In the event First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder, in its or their sole discretion, undertakes at any time or from time to time to provide any such information to Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder, it or they shall be under no obligation:

 

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(a) to make, and First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders shall not make, any express or implied representation or warranty, including with respect to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or validity of any such information so provided;

(b) to provide any additional information or to provide any such information on any subsequent occasion;

(c) to undertake any investigation; or

(d) to disclose any information, which pursuant to accepted or reasonable commercial practices, such party wishes to maintain confidential or is otherwise required to maintain confidential.

9.5 Subrogation . With respect to any payments or distributions in cash, property, or other assets that Second Lien Agent or any other Second Lien Claimholder pays over to First Lien Agent or any other First Lien Claimholder under the terms of this Agreement, Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders shall be subrogated to the rights of First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders; provided, that Second Lien Agent hereby agrees not to assert or enforce any such rights of subrogation it may acquire as a result of any payment hereunder until the Payment in Full of all First Lien Debt has occurred.

9.6 SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION; WAIVERS .

(a) ALL JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT AGAINST ANY PARTY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING HERETO SHALL BE BROUGHT IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN THE STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY OF NEW YORK. BY EXECUTING AND DELIVERING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY, FOR ITSELF AND IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PROPERTIES, IRREVOCABLY:

(i) ACCEPTS GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF SUCH COURTS;

(ii) WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS;

(iii) AGREES THAT SERVICE OF ALL PROCESS IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT MAY BE MADE BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO THE APPLICABLE PARTY AT ITS ADDRESS PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 9.7 ; AND

(iv) AGREES THAT SERVICE AS PROVIDED IN CLAUSE (iii) ABOVE IS SUFFICIENT TO CONFER PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE APPLICABLE PARTY IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND OTHERWISE CONSTITUTES EFFECTIVE AND BINDING SERVICE IN EVERY RESPECT.

(b) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING HEREUNDER. THE SCOPE OF THIS WAIVER IS INTENDED TO BE ALL-ENCOMPASSING OF ANY AND ALL DISPUTES THAT MAY BE FILED IN ANY COURT AND THAT RELATE TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL OTHER

 

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COMMON LAW AND STATUTORY CLAIMS. EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO ENTER INTO A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT EACH HAS ALREADY RELIED ON THIS WAIVER IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT EACH WILL CONTINUE TO RELY ON THIS WAIVER IN ITS RELATED FUTURE DEALINGS. EACH PARTY HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE; MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING (OTHER THAN BY A MUTUAL WRITTEN WAIVER SPECIFICALLY REFERRING TO THIS SECTION 9.6(b) AND EXECUTED BY FIRST LIEN AGENT AND SECOND LIEN AGENT), AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS HERETO. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

9.7 Notices . All notices to the Second Lien Claimholders and the First Lien Claimholders permitted or required under this Agreement shall also be sent to Second Lien Agent and First Lien Agent, respectively. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, any notice hereunder shall be in writing and may be personally served or sent by telefacsimile or United States mail or courier service or electronic mail and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered in person or by courier service and signed for against receipt thereof, upon receipt of telefacsimile or electronic mail, or 3 Business Days after depositing it in the United States mail with postage prepaid and properly addressed. For the purposes hereof, the addresses of the parties hereto shall be addressed as follows or as may be designated by such party in a written notice to all of the other parties:

If to First Lien Agent or First Lien Lenders:

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

1100 Abernathy Road, Suite 1600

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Attn: Account Manager - Nuverra

Fax No. (866) 358-0879

Wells Fargo Capital Finance, Inc.

With a copy to:

Goldberg Kohn Ltd.

55 East Monroe Street, Suite 3300

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Attention:   Randall Klein, Esq.

Telecopy:   (312) 332-2196

If to Second Lien Agent or Second Lien Claimholders:

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB

500 Delaware Avenue

Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Corporate Trust

Reference: Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. 12.50%/10.00% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021

 

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Telecopy: (302) 421-9137

With a copy to:

Morrison & Foerster LLP

250 West 55th Street

New York, New York 10019

Attention:   Jonathan I. Levine

Telecopy:   (212) 468-7900

Further Assurances . Each of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, the Term Loan Agent and the Second Lien Agent agrees to take such further action and shall execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments (in recordable form, if requested) as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, Term Loan Agent or Second Lien Agent may reasonably request to effectuate the terms of and the Lien priorities contemplated by this Agreement, all at the expense of Borrower. In furtherance of the foregoing, (a) each of the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent and Term Loan Agent agrees that, if there is a Refinancing of the Second Lien Debt permitted under the Revolving Credit Agreement and if the agent or other representative of the holders of the indebtedness that Refinances the Second Lien Debt so requests, it will execute and deliver either an acknowledgement of the joinder of such agent or representative to this Agreement or an agreement with such agent or representative identical to this Agreement (subject to changing names of parties, documents and addresses, as appropriate) in favor of any such agent or representative, and (b) the Second Lien Agent agrees that, (i) if there is a Refinancing of the First Lien Debt and if the agent or other representative of the holders of the indebtedness that Refinances the First Lien Debt so requests, it will execute and deliver either an acknowledgement of the joinder of such agent or representative to this Agreement or an agreement with such agent or representative identical to this Agreement (subject to changing names of parties, documents and addresses, as appropriate) in favor of any such agent or representative.

9.8 APPLICABLE LAW . THIS AGREEMENT, THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF, AND THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES HERETO WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS ARISING HEREUNDER OR RELATED HERETO SHALL BE DETERMINED UNDER, GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT RELATES TO A TRANSACTION COVERING IN THE AGGREGATE NOT LESS THAN $250,000.

9.9 Binding on Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon First Lien Agent, the First Lien Claimholders, Second Lien Agent, the Second Lien Claimholders, and their respective successors and assigns.

9.10 Headings . Section headings in this Agreement are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose or be given any substantive effect.

9.11 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement or any document or instrument delivered in connection herewith by telecopy shall be effective

 

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as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement or such other document or instrument, as applicable.

9.12 No Third Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement and the rights and benefits hereof shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and its respective successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of and bind each of the First Lien Claimholders and the Second Lien Claimholders. In no event shall any Grantor be a third party beneficiary of this Agreement.

9.13 Provisions Solely to Define Relative Rights . The provisions of this Agreement are and are intended solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders, on the one hand, and Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders on the other hand. No Grantor or any other creditor thereof shall have any rights hereunder and no Grantor may rely on the terms hereof. Nothing in this Agreement shall impair, as between Grantors and First Lien Agent and the other First Lien Claimholders, or as between Grantors and Second Lien Agent and the other Second Lien Claimholders, the obligations of Grantors to pay principal, interest, fees and other amounts as provided in the First Lien Documents and the Second Lien Documents, respectively.

9.14 Costs and Attorneys Fees . In the event it becomes necessary for First Lien Agent, any other First Lien Claimholder, Second Lien Agent, or any other Second Lien Claimholder to commence or become a party to any proceeding or action to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the court or body before which the same shall be tried shall award to the prevailing party all costs and expenses thereof, including reasonable attorneys fees, the usual and customary and lawfully recoverable court costs, and all other expenses in connection therewith.

9.15 Integration . This Agreement reflects the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall not be contradicted or qualified by any other agreement, oral or written, before the date hereof.

[signature pages follow]

 

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

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

a national banking association,

as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent

By:  

/s/ Zachary S. Buchanan

Name:   Zachary S. Buchanan
Title:   AVP
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as Term Loan Agent
By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
Title:   Vice President
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as Second Lien Agent
By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
Title:   Vice President

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Borrower and each of Borrower’s undersigned Subsidiaries each hereby acknowledge that they have received a copy of the foregoing Intercreditor Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof, the “ Initial Intercreditor Agreement ”) and agree to recognize all rights granted by the Initial Intercreditor Agreement to First Lien Agent, the other First Lien Claimholders, Second Lien Agent, and the other Second Lien Claimholders, waive the provisions of section 9-615(a) of the UCC in connection with the application of proceeds of Collateral in accordance with the provisions of the Initial Intercreditor Agreement, agree that they will not do any act or perform any obligation which is not in accordance with the agreements set forth in the Initial Intercreditor Agreement and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, agree to abide by Sections 9.6 and 9.9 of the Agreement as if such sections fully applied to them. Borrower and each of Borrower’s undersigned Subsidiaries each further acknowledge and agree that they are not an intended beneficiary or third party beneficiary under the Initial Intercreditor Agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified hereafter.

ACKNOWLEDGED AS OF THE DATE FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE:

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC
BADLANDS LEASING, LLC
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC, a North Dakota limited liability company
HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.
HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC
LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

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APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
By: HEK Water Solutions, LLC, its managing member
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

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Exhibit 4.4

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

 

WARRANT AGREEMENT (EXCHANGE)

Dated as of

April 15, 2016

among

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

and

MARK D. JOHNSRUD

and

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC,

as Warrant Agent

 

 

Warrants for

Common Stock of

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

                 Page  
ARTICLE I   
    Definitions      1   
  Section 1.01.     Definitions      1   
  Section 1.02.     Rules of Construction      7   
ARTICLE II   
    Warrant Certificates      8   
  Section 2.01.     Form and Dating      8   
  Section 2.02.     Execution and Countersignature      8   
  Section 2.03.     Certificate Register      9   
  Section 2.04.     Transfer and Exchange      9   
  Section 2.05.     Certificated Warrants      12   
  Section 2.06.     Replacement Certificates      12   
  Section 2.07.     Outstanding Warrants      13   
  Section 2.08.     Cancellation      13   
  Section 2.09.     CUSIP Numbers      13   
  Section 2.10.     Reserved      13   
ARTICLE III   
    Exercise Terms      13   
  Section 3.01.     Exercise      13   
  Section 3.02.     Exercise Periods      14   
  Section 3.03.     Expiration      14   
  Section 3.04.     Manner of Exercise      14   
  Section 3.05.     Issuance of Shares of Common Stock      15   
  Section 3.06.     Fractional Shares of Common Stock      15   
  Section 3.07.     Reservation of Shares of Common Stock      15   
  Section 3.08.     Reserved      16   
  Section 3.09.     Right of First Offer      16   
  Section 3.10.     Preemptive Right      18   
  Section 3.11.     Tag Along Rights      20   
  Section 3.12.     Drag-Along Rights      22   
  Section 3.13.     Purchase of Warrants by Company; No Redemption      24   

 

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                 Page  
ARTICLE IV   
    Antidilution Provisions      24   
  Section 4.01.     Cash Dividends and Distributions      24   
  Section 4.02.     Other Dividends and Distributions      25   
  Section 4.03.     Changes in Common Stock      25   
  Section 4.04.     Common Stock Issue      26   
  Section 4.05.     Issuance of Rights, Options, Warrants, or Common Stock      26   
  Section 4.06.     Voluntary Increases      27   
  Section 4.07.     Combination; Liquidation      27   
  Section 4.08.     Common Stock Issue in Rights Offering and 2018 Notes Equity      28   
  Section 4.09.     Superseding Adjustment      28   
  Section 4.10.     Minimum Adjustment      28   
  Section 4.11.     Notice of Adjustment      29   
  Section 4.12.     Notice of Certain Transactions      29   
  Section 4.13.     Adjustment to Warrant Certificate      30   
  Section 4.14.     No Dilution or Impairment      30   
  Section 4.15.     Tax Reporting      31   
ARTICLE V   
    Warrant Agent      31   
  Section 5.01.     Appointment of Warrant Agent      31   
  Section 5.02.     Rights and Duties of Warrant Agent      31   
  Section 5.03.     Individual Rights of Warrant Agent      32   
  Section 5.04.     Warrant Agent’s Disclaimer      32   
  Section 5.05.     Compensation and Indemnity      32   
  Section 5.06.     Successor Warrant Agent      33   
ARTICLE VI   
    Miscellaneous      34   
  Section 6.01.     Persons Benefitting      34   
  Section 6.02.     Termination      35   
  Section 6.03.     Amendment      35   
  Section 6.04.     Notices      35   
  Section 6.05.     Reserved      36   
  Section 6.06.     SEC Reports      36   
  Section 6.07.     Governing Law      37   
  Section 6.08.     Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness      37   
  Section 6.09.     Successors      37   
  Section 6.10.     Table of Contents      37   
  Section 6.11.     Severability      37   

 

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EXHIBIT A    Form of Warrant Certificate
EXHIBIT B    Transfer Form
EXHIBIT C    Form of Election

 

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WARRANT AGREEMENT (EXCHANGE) dated as of April 15, 2016 (this “ Agreement ”), among NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), MARK D. JOHNSRUD (“ Johnsrud ”) and AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC , a New York limited liability trust company, as Warrant Agent (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “ Warrant Agent ”).

The Company desires to issue the warrants described in this Agreement. The Warrants (as defined in this Agreement) initially, subject to the adjustments provided in this Agreement, entitle the holders thereof to purchase, in the aggregate, 3,653,185 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “ Common Stock ”) (representing 10% percent of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis as of the date hereof). The Warrants are immediately exercisable for an exercise price of $0.01 per share of Common Stock (the “ Warrants ”).

The Company further desires the Warrant Agent to act on behalf of the Company in connection with the issuance of the Warrants as provided in this Agreement and the Warrant Agent is willing to so act.

Johnsrud, as the current holder of a majority of the Company’s Common Stock (as defined below), has agreed to enter into this Agreement.

The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement to provide for the issuance of Warrants to be exercisable at such times and for such prices, and to have such other provisions, as shall be hereinafter provided.

Each party agrees as follows for the benefit of the other party and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined below):

ARTICLE I

Definitions

Section 1.01. Definitions .

(a) “ 2018 Notes Equity Conversion ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(b) “ Affiliate ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(c) “ Agent Members ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(b) .

(d) “ Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(e) “ Applicable Law ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

 

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(f) “ Beneficial Owner ” when used with respect to any security means a direct or indirect beneficial owner of such security within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, as in effect on, and as interpreted by the SEC through, the date of this Agreement, and the terms (whether or not capitalized) “Beneficially Own,” “Beneficially Owned,” and “Beneficial Ownership” shall have correlative meanings; provided , however , that any Person who at any time Beneficially Owns any Convertible Securities (including the Warrants) shall also be deemed to Beneficially Own the shares of Common Stock or other securities underlying such Convertible Securities whether or not such Convertible Securities then are, or within sixty (60) days will be, exercisable, exchangeable, or convertible.

(g) “ Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such Board of Directors.

(h) “ Business Day ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(i) “ Capital Stock ” of any Person means any and all shares, interests, rights to purchase, warrants, options, participations, or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) equity of such Person, including any series of preferred stock, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

(j) “ Cash Exercise ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.04(a) .

(k) “ Cashless Exercise ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.04(b) .

(l) “ Cashless Exercise Ratio ” means a fraction, the numerator of which is the excess of the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the Exercise Date over the applicable Exercise Price per share as of the Exercise Date and the denominator of which is the Current Market Value per share of the Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the Exercise Date.

(m) “ Certificate Register ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.03 .

(n) “ Certificated Warrants ” means certificated Warrants in fully registered definitive form.

(o) “ Closing Date ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(p) “ Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(q) “ Common Equivalent Shares ” means shares of Common Stock and any other class or series of Capital Stock of the Company, which is entitled to participate in dividends and other distributions, including distributions upon liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of the Company.

(r) “ Common Stock ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

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(s) “ Company ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(t) “ Company New Securities Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b) .

(u) “ Company ROFO Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(c) .

(v) “ Confidential Information ” shall mean shall mean all non-public business records, customer lists, cost data, personnel data relating to employees, financial information with respect to the business, or any documents or information prepared by, or any document or information prepared for the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, in each case with the expectation that the contents will not be disclosed to third parties and as to which reasonable efforts are made to restrict circulation, including information of or relating to trade secrets, information related to or connected with patent, copyright, or trademark applications, or other intellectual property rights proprietary to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates. “Confidential Information” shall not include any information that (i) has become generally known to the public other than as a result of a disclosure of the Confidential Information by the recipient, (ii) has been disclosed to the recipient by a third party (other than a Subsidiary, Affiliate, Officer, employee, agent, or representative of the Company) having possession thereof and the right to make such disclosure, or (iii) was in the recipient’s possession prior to the time of disclosure to the recipient by the Company.

(w) “ Convertible Securities ” means any securities, warrants, options, or rights to acquire Common Equivalent Shares that, directly or indirectly, are convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise represent the right to acquire receive or subscribe for, Common Equivalent Shares, with or without payment of additional consideration in cash or property, whether immediately or upon the occurrence of a specified date or a specified event, the satisfaction of or failure to satisfy any condition or the happening or failure to happen of any other contingency.

(x) “ Current Market Value ” per share of Common Stock or any other security at any date means (i) if the Common Stock is not traded on a recognized national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market, the value of the security as determined by an independent financial expert selected by the Company with consent of the Required Warrant Holders; or (ii) if the Common Stock is traded on a recognized national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market, the average of the closing bid prices (or the equivalent in an over-the-counter market) for each Business Day during the period commencing fifteen (15) Business Days before such date and ending on the Business Day prior to such date; provided , however , if the closing bid price is not determinable for at least ten (10) Business Days in such period, the “Current Market Value” of the security shall be determined under clause (i) above.

(y) “ Debt Documents ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(z) “ Depository ” means The Depository Trust Company, its nominees, and their respective successors.

(aa) “ Drag-Along Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

 

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(bb) “ Drag-Along Purchaser ” means any Person that is not an Affiliate of the Company.

(cc) “ Drag-Along Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

(dd) “ Drag-Along Sellers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

(ee) “ Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute thereto, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

(ff) “ Exchange Offer ” means the exchange offer conducted by the Company pursuant to the terms of the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(gg) “ Exercise Date ” means, for a given Warrant, the day on which such Warrant is presented for exercise pursuant to Section 3.04 .

(hh) “ Exercise Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01(a) .

(ii) “ Expiration Time ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(b) .

(jj) “ First Offer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(kk) “ GAAP ” means the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States in effect from time to time, applied on a consistent basis.

(mm) “ Global Warrant ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(a) .

(ll) “ Governmental Authority ” means any national, federal, state, municipal, local, provincial or territorial government or any department, commission, board, bureau, agency, regulatory authority, or instrumentality thereof or any court, judicial, administrative, or arbitral body or public or private tribunal, in either case, whether of the United States or of any jurisdiction within or outside of the United States.

(mm) “ Holder ” means a Person who owns a beneficial interest in a Warrant registered in the Certificate Register.

(nn) “ Holders’ Counsel ” means Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP or such other law firm as is otherwise designated from time to time as such by the Required Warrant Holders in writing to the Company.

(oo) “ Initial Holders ” means the Persons becoming Holders pursuant to the Exchange Offer.

(pp) “ Johnsrud ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(qq) “ Liquidity Event ” means (i) a recapitalization of the Common Stock, (ii) a consolidation, merger, reorganization or other form of business combination of the Company, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, or a majority of the Common Stock, to another Person.

 

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(rr) “ Management Incentive Plan ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(ss) “ New Securities Acceptance Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b) .

(tt) “ New Securities Sale Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(c) .

(uu) “ Number of Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a)(A) .

(vv) “ Officer ” means the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer, any Senior Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company.

(ww) “ Officers’ Certificate ” means a certificate signed by two (2) Officers.

(xx) “ Opinion of Counsel ” means a written opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Warrant Agent. Such counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Company.

(yy) “ Participating Drag-Along Seller ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

(zz) “ Participating Tag-Along Seller ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(b) .

(aaa) “ Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority, or any other entity.

(bbb) “ Preemptive Rights Issuance ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(a) .

(ccc) “ Registrar ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.07(a) .

(ddd) “ Rejected ROFO Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(eee) “ Remaining ROFO Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(d) .

(fff) “ Required Warrant Holders ” means Holders representing at any time at least a majority of the Warrant Shares to be received upon the exercise of all then outstanding Warrants.

(ggg) “ Restructuring Support Agreement ” means that certain Restructuring Support Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2016, by and among the Company, Johnsrud and the Supporting Noteholders.

(hhh) “ Rights Offering ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(iii) “ ROFO Initiation Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(a) .

(jjj) “ ROFO Period Expiration Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

 

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(kkk) “ ROFO Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(lll) “ ROFO Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(mmm) “ ROFO Purchaser ” means, with respect to any ROFO Sale, any Person that is not Johnsrud or an Affiliate of Johnsrud.

(nnn) “ ROFO Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(a) .

(ooo) “ ROFO Sale Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(d) .

(ppp) “ ROFO Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(a) .

(qqq) “ SEC ” means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other similar or successor agency of the federal government of the United States administering the Securities Act and/or the Exchange Act.

(rrr) “ Securities Act ” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended or any successor statute thereto.

(sss) “ Significant Person ” means any Holder of Warrants representing, upon exercise, at least three percent (3%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

(ttt) “ Stock Transfer Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.05 .

(uuu) “ Subsidiary ” means, as to any Person, any other Person of which a majority of the outstanding voting securities or other voting equity interests are owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.

(vvv) “ Supporting Noteholders ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(www) “ Tag-Along Initiation Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a) .

(xxx) “ Tag-Along Offeree ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a) .

(yyy) “ Tag-Along Participation Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(b) .

(zzz) “ Tag-Along Purchaser ” means, with respect to any Tag-Along Sale, any Person that is not Johnsrud or an Affiliate of Johnsrud.

(aaaa) “ Tag-Along Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a) .

(bbbb) “ Tag-Along Sellers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(b) .

(cccc) “ Transfer ” means any transfer by way of sale, assignment, conveyance, or other disposition (including by merger, operation of law, bequest, or pursuant to any domestic relations order, whether voluntarily or involuntarily) and the term “Transferred” shall have a correlative meaning; provided , however , that a transaction that is a pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, or

 

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grant of a security interest shall not be deemed to be a Transfer, but a foreclosure pursuant thereto shall be deemed to be a Transfer.

(dddd) “ Transfer Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04(b) .

(eeee) “ Warrant ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(ffff) “ Warrant Agent ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(gggg) “ Warrant Certificates ” mean the registered certificates issued by the Company under this Agreement representing the Warrants.

(hhhh) “ Warrant Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3 . 01(a) .

Section 1.02. Rules of Construction . Unless the text otherwise requires:

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

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

(c) references in the singular or to “him,” “her,” “it,” “itself,” or other like references, and references in the plural or the feminine or masculine reference, as the case may be, shall also, when the context so requires, be deemed to include the plural or singular, or the masculine or feminine reference, as the case may be;

(d) references to Articles, Sections, and Exhibits shall refer to articles, sections, and exhibits of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified;

(e) this Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party that drafted and caused this Agreement to be drafted;

(f) all monetary figures shall be in United States dollars unless otherwise specified;

(g) references to “including” in this Agreement shall mean “including, without limitation,” whether or not so specified;

(h) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other theory extends and such phrase shall not mean “if”;

(i) any time period specified shall be deemed to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York time, on the specified Expiration Time; provided , that if any Expiration Time expires on a day other than a Business Day, the Expiration Time shall be extended until the next succeeding Business Day; and provided , further , that any time period not specified with Business Days shall mean calendar days; and

(j) all cash payments shall be made in the currency of the United States.

 

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ARTICLE II

Warrant Certificates

Section 2.01. Form and Dating . The Warrants have initially been issued by the Company. The terms of the Warrants shall be governed by this Agreement.

(a) Form of Warrants . The Warrants have been issued in the form of one or more global warrants (each, a “ Global Warrant ”), in definitive, fully registered form with the legends set forth in Exhibit A hereto, which Global Warrants have been deposited on behalf of the Initial Holders with the Warrant Agent, as custodian for the Depository (or with such other custodian as the Depository may direct), and registered in the name of the Depository or a nominee of the Depository, duly executed by the Company and countersigned by the Warrant Agent as hereinafter provided.

(b) Book Entry Provisions . Members of, or participants in, the Depository (“ Agent Members ”) shall have no rights under this Agreement with respect to any Global Warrant held on their behalf by the Depository or by the Warrant Agent as the custodian of the Depository or under such Global Warrant, and the Depository may be treated by the Company, the Warrant Agent and any agent of the Company or the Warrant Agent as the absolute owner of such Global Warrant for all purposes whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Company, the Warrant Agent or any agent of the Company or the Warrant Agent from giving effect to any written certification, proxy or other authorization furnished by the Depository or impair, as between the Depository and its Agent Members, the operation of customary practices of the Depository governing the exercise of the rights of a Holder of a beneficial interest in any Global Warrant. This Section 2.01(b) shall apply only to a Global Warrant deposited with or on behalf of the Depository.

(c) Physical Delivery . Except as provided in Section 2.04 or Section 2.05 , owners of beneficial interests in Global Warrants will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of Certificated Warrants.

Section 2.02. Execution and Countersignature .

(a) Two (2) Officers shall sign the Warrant Certificates for the Company by manual or facsimile signature.

(b) If an Officer whose signature is on a Warrant Certificate no longer holds that office at the time the Warrant Agent countersigns the Warrant Certificate, the Warrants evidenced by such Warrant Certificate shall be valid nevertheless.

(c) The Warrant Agent may appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company to countersign the Warrant Certificates. Unless limited by the terms of such appointment, such agent may countersign Warrant Certificates whenever the Warrant Agent may do so. Each reference in this Agreement to countersignature by the Warrant Agent includes countersignature by such agent. Such agent will have the same rights as the Warrant Agent for service of notices and demands.

 

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(d) At any time and from time to time after the execution of this Agreement, the Warrant Agent or an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company shall upon receipt of a written order of the Company signed by two (2) Officers of the Company manually countersign for issue a Warrant Certificate evidencing the number of Warrants specified in such order; provided , however , that the Warrant Agent shall be entitled to receive an Officers’ Certificate that it may reasonably request in connection with such countersignature of Warrants. Such order shall specify the number of Warrants to be evidenced on the Warrant Certificate to be countersigned, the date on which such Warrant Certificate is to be countersigned, and the number of Warrants then authorized.

(e) The Warrants evidenced by a Warrant Certificate shall not be valid until an authorized signatory of the Warrant Agent or its agent as provided above manually countersigns the Warrant Certificate. The signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Warrant Certificate has been countersigned under this Agreement.

Section 2.03. Certificate Register . The Warrant Agent shall keep a register (the “ Certificate Register ”) of the Warrant Certificates and of their transfer and exchange. The Certificate Register shall show the names and addresses of the respective registered holders and the date and number of Warrants evidenced on the face of each of the Warrant Certificates. The Company and the Warrant Agent may deem and treat the Person in whose name a Warrant Certificate is registered as the absolute owner of such Warrant Certificate for all purposes whatsoever and neither the Company nor the Warrant Agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

Section 2.04. Transfer and Exchange .

(a) Transfer and Exchange of Global Warrants .

(A) The transfer and exchange of the beneficial interests in Global Warrants shall be effected through the Depository, in accordance with this Agreement (including applicable restrictions on transfer set forth in this Agreement), the procedures of the Depository therefor and Applicable Law. A transferor of a beneficial interest in a Global Warrant shall deliver to the Warrant Agent a written order given in accordance with the Depository’s procedures containing information regarding the participant account of the Depository to be credited with a beneficial interest in the Global Warrants.

(B) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement (other than the provisions set forth in Section 2.05 ), a beneficial interest in a Global Warrant may not be transferred as a whole except by the Depository to a nominee of the Depository or by a nominee of the Depository to the Depository or another nominee of the Depository or by the Depository or any such nominee to a successor Depository or another nominee of such successor Depository.

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Section 2.04 and such other procedures as may from time to time be adopted by the Company as well as in accordance with Applicable Law.

(b) Transfer and Exchange of Certificated Warrants .

(A) Prior to any transfer or attempted transfer of any Certificated Warrants, the holder of such Certificated Warrants shall (A) deliver a transfer form substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (a “ Transfer Notice ”) to the Company and the Warrant Agent of such Holder’s intention to effect such transfer, describing the manner and circumstances of the proposed transfer, and (B) surrender such Certificated Warrants. After receipt of such Transfer Notice, the Warrant Agent shall direct the Depository to effect the proposed transfer.

(c) Legend . Each Warrant Certificate shall bear a legend in substantially the following form:

“ANY TRANSFER OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT (EXCHANGE) (THE “ WARRANT AGREEMENT ”) DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 2016, BETWEEN NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (THE “ COMPANY ”), MARK D. JOHNSRUD, AND AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS WARRANT AGENT. BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, ANY TRANSFEREE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE WARRANT AGREEMENT AS IF THE TRANSFEREE HAD EXECUTED AND DELIVERED THE WARRANT AGREEMENT.”

Each Global Warrant will bear legends required by the Depository substantially in the following form:

“UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“ DTC ”), NEW YORK, NEW YORK, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO., OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO NOMINEES OF DTC OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO

 

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TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.”

(d) Cancellation or Adjustment of Global Warrant . At such time as all beneficial interests in a Global Warrant have been exchanged for Certificated Warrants, redeemed, repurchased or canceled, such Global Warrant shall be returned to the Depository for cancellation or retained and canceled by the Warrant Agent, and, after such cancellation, shall, subject to Section 2 . 08(b) , be destroyed in accordance with the Warrant Agent’s standard procedures. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Warrant is exchanged for Certificated Warrants, redeemed, repurchased or canceled, the number of Warrants represented by such Global Warrant shall be reduced and an adjustment shall be made on the books and records of the Warrant Agent (or such other custodian as the Depository may direct) with respect to such Global Warrant, by the Warrant Agent (or such other custodian as the Depository may direct), to reflect such reduction.

(e) Obligations with Respect to Transfers and Exchanges of Warrants .

(A) To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Company shall execute and the Warrant Agent shall countersign Certificated Warrants and Global Warrants as required pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.02 and this Section 2.04 .

(B) No service charge shall be made to a Holder for any registration of transfer or exchange upon surrender of any Warrant Certificate at the office of the Warrant Agent maintained for that purpose, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment, or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of Warrant Certificates.

(C) All Warrants issued upon any transfer or exchange pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be the valid obligations of the Company, entitled to the same benefits under this Agreement as the Warrants surrendered upon such transfer or exchange.

(f) No Obligation of the Warrant Agent .

(A) The Warrant Agent shall have no responsibility or obligation to any Beneficial Owner of a Global Warrant, a member of, or a participant in, the Depository or other Person with respect to the accuracy of the records of the Depository or its nominee or of any participant or member thereof, with respect to any ownership interest in the Warrants or with respect to the delivery to any participant, member, Beneficial Owner, or other Person (other than the Depository) of any notice or the payment of any amount, under or with respect to such Warrants. All notices and communications to be given to the Holders and all payments to be made to Holders under the Warrants shall be given or made only to or upon the order of the registered Holders (which shall be the Depository or its nominee in the case of a Global Warrant). Unless otherwise specified, the rights of Beneficial Owners in any Global Warrant shall be exercised only through the Depository subject to the applicable rules and procedures of the Depository. The Warrant Agent may rely and shall be fully protected in relying upon information furnished by the Depository with respect to its members, participants, and any Beneficial Owner.

 

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(B) The Warrant Agent shall have no obligation or duty to monitor, determine, or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer under Applicable Law with respect to any transfer of any interest in any Warrant (including any transfers between or among the Depository participants, members, or Beneficial Owners in any Global Warrant) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Agreement, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof.

Section 2.05. Certificated Warrants .

(a) A Global Warrant deposited with the Depository or with the Warrant Agent as custodian for the Depository pursuant to Section 2.01 shall be transferred to the Beneficial Owners thereof in the form of Certificated Warrants in a number equal to the number of Warrants represented by such Global Warrant, in exchange for such Global Warrant, only if such transfer complies with Section 2 . 04 and (i) the Depository notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for such Global Warrant or if at any time the Depository ceases to be a “clearing agency” registered under the Exchange Act and, in each such case, a successor depositary is not appointed by the Company within ninety (90) days of such notice; or (ii) the Company, with the consent of the Required Warrant Holders, notifies the Warrant Agent in writing that it elects to cause the issuance of Certificated Warrants under this Agreement.

(b) Any Global Warrant that is transferable to the Beneficial Owners thereof pursuant to this Section 2 . 05 shall be surrendered by the Depository to the Warrant Agent, to be so transferred, in whole or from time to time in part, without charge, and the Warrant Agent shall countersign and deliver, upon such transfer of each portion of such Global Warrant, an equal number of Certificated Warrants. Any Certificated Warrants delivered in exchange for an interest in the Global Warrant shall bear the legends set forth in Section 2.04(c) .

(c) Subject to the provisions of Section 2.05(b) , the registered Holder of a Warrant may grant proxies and otherwise authorize any Person, including Agent Members and Persons that may hold interests through Agent Members, to take any action which a Holder is entitled to take under this Agreement or the Warrants.

(d) In the event of the occurrence of either of the events specified in Section 2.05(a) , the Company will promptly make available to the Warrant Agent a reasonable supply of Certificated Warrants in definitive, fully registered form.

Section 2.06. Replacement Certificates . If a mutilated Warrant Certificate is surrendered to the Warrant Agent or if the Holder of a Warrant Certificate claims that the Warrant Certificate has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Company shall issue and the Warrant Agent shall countersign a replacement Warrant Certificate if the reasonable requirements of the Warrant Agent and of Section 8-405 of the Uniform Commercial Code, or any successor statute thereto then in effect in the State of New York, are met. If required by the Warrant Agent or the Company, such Holder shall furnish an indemnity bond sufficient in the judgment of the Company and the Warrant Agent to protect the Company and the Warrant Agent from any loss

 

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which either of them may suffer if a Warrant Certificate is replaced. The Company and the Warrant Agent may charge the Holder for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in replacing a Warrant Certificate. Every replacement Warrant Certificate issued by the Company and countersigned by the Warrant Agent shall evidence a valid and binding obligation of the Company.

Section 2.07. Outstanding Warrants . Warrants outstanding at any time are all Warrants evidenced on all Warrant Certificates authenticated by the Warrant Agent except for those canceled by it and those delivered to it for cancellation. A Warrant does not cease to be outstanding because an Affiliate of the Company (that is not a Subsidiary) holds the Warrant. A Warrant ceases to be outstanding and shall no longer be exercisable if the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company holds the Warrant. If a Warrant Certificate is replaced pursuant to Section 2.06, the Warrants evidenced thereby cease to be outstanding and shall no longer be exercisable unless the Warrant Agent and the Company receive proof satisfactory to them that the replaced Warrant Certificate is held by a bona fide purchaser.

Section 2.08. Cancellation .

(a) In the event the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company shall purchase or otherwise acquire Certificated Warrants, the same shall thereupon be delivered to the Warrant Agent for cancellation and may not be re-issued.

(b) The Warrant Agent and no one else shall cancel and destroy all Warrant Certificates surrendered for transfer, exchange, replacement, exercise or cancellation and deliver a certificate of such destruction to the Company unless the Company directs the Warrant Agent to deliver canceled Warrant Certificates to the Company. The Company may not issue new Warrant Certificates to replace Warrant Certificates to the extent they evidence Warrants which have been exercised or Warrants which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company has purchased or otherwise acquired.

Section 2.09. CUSIP Numbers . The Company in issuing the Warrants may use “CUSIP” numbers and, if so, the Warrant Agent shall use such “CUSIP” numbers in notices as a convenience to Holders; provided , however , that any such notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Warrant Certificates or as contained in any notice and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers printed on the Warrant Certificates.

Section 2.10. Reserved .

ARTICLE III

Exercise Terms

Section 3.01. Exercise .

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Stock (collectively, the “ Warrant Shares ”). The exercise price of each Warrant is equal to $0.01 per (the “ Exercise Price ”), subject to adjustment.

(b) If as a result of an adjustment to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants pursuant to ARTICLE IV , the Exercise Price is reduced below the par value of the Common Stock, then the Exercise Price shall be increased to the minimum exercise price required by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

Section 3.02. Exercise Periods .

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Warrants shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or after the date of issuance.

(b) No Warrant shall be exercisable after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the tenth anniversary of issuance (the “ Expiration Time ”).

Section 3.03. Expiration . A Warrant shall terminate and become void as of the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the Expiration Time; or (ii) the date such Warrant is exercised in full. The Company shall give notice not less than thirty (30), and not more than sixty (60), days prior to the Expiration Time to the Holders of all then outstanding Warrants to the effect that the Warrants will terminate and become void as of the Expiration Time; provided, however, that if the Company fails to give notice as provided in this Section 3.03, the Warrants will nevertheless expire and become void on the Expiration Time.

Section 3.04. Manner of Exercise .

(a) Warrants may be exercised upon (i) delivery of the form of election to purchase Common Stock attached hereto as Exhibit C duly completed and signed by the Holder and, (A) with respect to any Warrants held by any Holder through a direct or indirect participant of the Depository, by effecting exercise pursuant to the applicable rules of the Depository for warrant exercise, and (B) with respect to Certificated Warrants, the surrender to the Warrant Agent at the office of the Warrant Agent of the related Warrant Certificate; and (ii) payment to the Warrant Agent, for the account of the Company, of the applicable Exercise Price for each Warrant Share issuable upon the exercise of such Warrants then exercised (a “ Cash Exercise ”). Such payment shall be made in cash by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company or by wire transfer of funds to an account designated by the Company for such purpose.

(b) Warrants may also be exercised without the payment of cash, by reducing the number of shares of Common Stock obtainable upon the exercise of a Warrant so as to yield a number of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of such Warrant equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable as of the Exercise Date upon the exercise of such Warrant (if payment of the applicable Exercise Price were being made in cash); and (ii) the Cashless Exercise Ratio. An exercise of a Warrant in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence is herein called a “ Cashless Exercise .” Upon surrender of a Warrant Certificate representing more than one Warrant in connection with the Holder’s option to elect a Cashless Exercise, the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon a Cashless Exercise

 

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shall be equal to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Warrants that the Holder specifies are to be exercised pursuant to a Cashless Exercise multiplied by the Cashless Exercise Ratio. All provisions of this Agreement with respect to a Cashless Exercise shall be applicable with respect to a surrender of a Warrant Certificate pursuant to a Cashless Exercise for less than the full number of Warrants represented thereby.

(c) Subject to Section 3.02 , the rights represented by the Warrants shall be exercisable at the election of the Holders thereof either in full at any time or from time to time in part and in the event that a Warrant Certificate is surrendered for exercise of less than all the Warrants represented by such Warrant Certificate at any time prior to the Expiration Time, a new Warrant Certificate representing the remaining Warrants shall be issued. In the case of Certificated Warrants, the Warrant Agent shall countersign and deliver to the Holders the required new Certificated Warrants, and the Company, at the Warrant Agent’s request, shall supply the Warrant Agent with Certificated Warrants duly signed on behalf of the Company for such purpose.

Section 3.05. Issuance of Shares of Common Stock . Subject to Section 2.06, upon the exercise of Warrants in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall issue and cause a transfer agent for the Common Stock (the “ Stock Transfer Agent ”) to countersign and deliver to or upon the written order of the Holder and in such name or names as the Holder may designate, a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of Common Stock so purchased upon the exercise of such Warrants or other securities or property to which it is entitled, registered or otherwise, to the Person or Persons entitled to receive the same (including any depositary institution so designated by a Holder), together with cash as provided in Section 3.06 in respect of any fractional shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable upon such exercise; provided , however , that if, at such date, the transfer books for the shares of Common Stock shall be closed, the certificates for the Common Stock in respect of which such Warrants are then exercised shall be issuable as of the date on which such books shall next be opened and until such date the Company shall be under no duty to deliver any certificates for such Common Stock; provided further , however , that such transfer books, unless otherwise required by law, shall not be closed at any one time for a period longer than ten (10) calendar days. Such certificate or certificates shall be deemed to have been issued and any Person so designated to be named therein shall be deemed to have become a holder of record of such shares of Common Stock as of the date of the exercise of Warrants pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Section 3.06. Fractional Shares of Common Stock . The Company shall not issue fractional shares of Common Stock on the exercise of Warrants. If more than one (1) Warrant shall be exercised in full at the same time by the same Holder, the number of full shares of Common Stock which shall be issuable upon such exercise shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock which may be purchasable pursuant thereto. If any fraction of a share of Common Stock would, except for the provisions of this Section 3.06 , be issuable upon the exercise of any Warrant (or specified portion thereof), the Company will pay an amount in cash equal to the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock, as determined on the Business Day immediately preceding the date the Warrant is presented for exercise, multiplied by such fraction of a share of Common Stock, computed to the nearest whole cent.

Section 3.07. Reservation of Shares of Common Stock .

 

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(a) The Company shall at all times keep reserved out of its authorized Common Stock a number of shares of Common Stock sufficient to provide for the exercise of all outstanding Warrants. The registrar for the Common Stock (the “ Registrar ”) shall at all times until the Expiration Time reserve such number of authorized shares as shall be required for such purpose. The Company will keep a copy of this Agreement on file with the Stock Transfer Agent. The Company will supply such Stock Transfer Agent with duly executed stock certificates for such purpose and will itself provide or otherwise make available any cash which may be payable as provided in Section 3.06 . The Company will furnish to such Stock Transfer Agent a copy of all notices of adjustments (and certificates related thereto) transmitted to each Holder pursuant to Section 4.11 .

(b) The Company covenants that all shares of Common Stock which may be issued upon exercise of and payment for Warrants in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement shall, upon issue, be fully paid, nonassessable, free from all stamp and documentary taxes, and free from all liens, charges, and security interests with respect to the issue thereof.

Section 3.08. Reserved .

Section 3.09. Right of First Offer .

(a) From and after the date that the Common Stock of the Company is no longer registered under sections 12(b), 12(g), or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, if Johnsrud proposes to Transfer to any ROFO Purchaser in the aggregate five percent (5%) or more of the Common Stock outstanding (including, for purposes of determining the five percent (5%) threshold, Warrants or other Convertible Securities Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud) in a single transaction or a series of related transactions (a “ ROFO Sale ”), then Johnsrud shall first furnish a written notice (the “ ROFO Initiation Notice ”) to the Company and the Warrant Agent, on behalf of the Significant Persons. The ROFO Initiation Notice shall state the number of shares of Common Stock or Warrants Johnsrud intends to Transfer (the “ ROFO Shares ”), the proposed minimum cash purchase price therefor and a summary of the other terms of the proposed ROFO Sale. The Warrant Agent shall promptly, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days, following receipt of the ROFO Initiation Notice provide such ROFO Initiation Notice to each Significant Person.

(b) Each Significant Person shall have the right, for a period of fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt of the ROFO Initiation Notice by the Company (the “ ROFO Period ”), to agree to purchase up to its pro rata share of the ROFO Shares at the proposed minimum purchase price and on the other terms set forth in the ROFO Initiation Notice (the “ First Offer ”). Such right shall be exercised by a Significant Person by delivering a written notice (the “ ROFO Notice ”) to the Company and Johnsrud within the ROFO Period specifying the number of ROFO Shares that such Significant Person agrees to purchase. If any Significant Person does not accept all or any part of its pro rata share of the ROFO Shares (the “ Rejected ROFO Shares ”), then, upon the expiration of the ROFO Period (or such earlier time period that all Significant Persons have delivered a ROFO Notice and there are Rejected ROFO Shares), all of the Significant Persons that accepted the First Offer in full shall have the right, for a period of five (5) Business Days following the date on which the Company provides notice (the “ ROFO Period Expiration Notice ”) to such Significant Persons that the ROFO Period has expired (or that

 

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all Significant Persons have delivered a ROFO Notice and there are Rejected ROFO Shares) (the “ Reallotment Period ”), to agree to purchase any or all of the Rejected ROFO Shares at the minimum purchase price and on the other terms stated in the ROFO Initiation Notice. Such right shall be exercised by delivering a written notice to the Company and Johnsrud within the Reallotment Period specifying the number of Rejected ROFO Shares that such Significant Person agrees to purchase (the “ Reallotment Notice ”). The Warrant Agent shall promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days, following expiration of the ROFO Period (or such earlier time that all Significant Persons have delivered a ROFO Notice and there are Rejected ROFO Shares) provide the ROFO Period Expiration Notice to all Significant Persons who have accepted the First Offer. If the number of Rejected ROFO Shares accepted exceeds the number of Rejected ROFO Shares, then the Rejected ROFO Shares to be purchased shall be allocated pro rata among the Significant Persons who have delivered a Reallotment Notice, with no Significant Person being required to purchase more shares of Common Stock than it has agreed to purchase (the “ Reallocation Process ”).

(c) If following the First Offer and the Reallocation Process all of the ROFO Shares are not accepted for purchase, the Company shall have the right, for a period of five (5) Business Days after expiration of the Reallotment Period (the “ Company ROFO Period ”), to agree to purchase such ROFO Shares at the proposed minimum purchase price and on the other terms stated in the ROFO Initiation Notice. Such right shall be exercised by delivering a written notice to Johnsrud within the Company ROFO Period specifying the number of ROFO Shares that the Company agrees to purchase.

(d) If effective acceptances are not received pursuant to Section 3.09(b) or Section 3.09(c) with respect to all of the ROFO Shares, then Johnsrud may Transfer to a ROFO Purchaser all of the ROFO Shares not so accepted (the “ Remaining ROFO Shares ”), at a price not less than the proposed minimum purchase price, and on terms not more favorable to the ROFO Purchaser than the other terms stated in the ROFO Initiation Notice; provided , that (i) such Transfer takes place within thirty (30) Business Days after the expiration of the Company ROFO Period (the “ ROFO Sale Period ”) and (ii) if the consideration to be paid in exchange for the Remaining ROFO Shares by a ROFO Purchaser pursuant to this Section 3.09(d) consists of or includes any consideration other than cash, Johnsrud must provide the Company and the Warrant Agent with an appraisal of the non-cash consideration (as determined by an independent, nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company), stating that the non-cash consideration has a value that, when added with the cash consideration to be paid for the Remaining ROFO Shares, is at least equal to the minimum purchase price set forth in the ROFO Initiation Notice. The Warrant Agent shall promptly, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following receipt of such appraisal, deliver such appraisal to all Significant Persons. If all or any part of the Remaining ROFO Shares are not Transferred by Johnsrud during the ROFO Sale Period, the right of Johnsrud to Transfer any such Remaining ROFO Shares shall expire and the obligations set forth in this Section 3.09 with respect to such Remaining ROFO Shares shall be reinstated.

(e) The acceptance by any Significant Person or the Company of any offer to purchase ROFO Shares contemplated by this Section 3.09 shall be irrevocable, and the Significant Person or the Company delivering written notice of its acceptance thereof shall be bound by, and obligated to purchase the number of ROFO Shares specified in, such written

 

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notice at the minimum purchase price and the other terms set forth in the ROFO Initiation Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the failure of a Significant Person or the Company to timely accept any offer contemplated by this Section 3.09 shall be deemed a rejection of such offer.

(f) The consummation of the sales contemplated by clause (b) and (c) of this Section 3.09 shall take place at 10:00 a.m. local time at the offices of the Company on the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after the expiration of the ROFO Period (if all of the ROFO Shares are accepted pursuant to the First Offer), the Reallotment Period (if all of the Rejected ROFO Shares are accepted during the Reallotment Period) or the Company ROFO Period (if not all of the ROFO Shares are accepted pursuant to the First Offer and not all of the Rejected ROFO Shares are accepted during the Reallotment Period), or such other date as mutually agreed to by the parties to the sales contemplated by clause (b) and (c) of this Section 3.09 , at which time each participating Significant Person or the Company, as applicable, shall deliver the appropriate consideration to Johnsrud (by check or wire transfer in accordance with instructions included in the ROFO Initiation Notice), and Johnsrud shall deliver to each participating Significant Person or the Company, as applicable, the certificates (if certificated) representing the ROFO Shares being sold, in each case, duly endorsed, or with stock (or equivalent) powers duly endorsed, free and clear of any liens, claims and encumbrances whatsoever (except those imposed by this Agreement and federal and any applicable state securities laws generally), with any stock (or equivalent) transfer tax stamps affixed, or other appropriate transfer instruments and documents of Transfer as the Significant Person or the Company, as applicable, shall reasonably request.

(g) For purposes of this Section 3.09 , the “pro rata share” of a Significant Person shall mean the product of: (i) the number of ROFO Shares or the Rejected ROFO Shares, as the case may be, multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the number of shares of Common Stock represented by the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Significant Person and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock represented by the Warrants Beneficially Owned by all Significant Persons permitted to participate in the First Offer or the Reallocation Process, as the case may be.

Section 3.10. Preemptive Rights .

(a) From and after the date that the Common Stock of the Company is no longer registered under sections 12(b), 12(g), or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, if the Company proposes to sell or otherwise issue new Common Equivalent Shares (in connection with which Holders would not be entitled to an adjustment to the numbers of Warrant Shares pursuant to ARTICLE IV ) (a “ Preemptive Rights Issuance ”), each Significant Person shall have the right to acquire up to that number or amount of such new Common Equivalent Shares, at the price and upon substantially the same terms and conditions as such new Common Equivalent Shares are to be sold or otherwise issued by the Company, as shall enable such Significant Person to maintain, assuming the conversion of all Convertible Securities in accordance with their terms, the percentage equity interest of such Significant Person in the Company, assuming conversion of all Convertible Securities in connection with their terms, immediately prior to such sale or other issuance of new Common Equivalent Shares.

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(who shall provide such notice to each Significant Person) (the “ Company New Securities Notice ”) of its intention, stating (i) the type of new Common Equivalent Shares, (ii) the purchase price, number, and general terms upon which the Company proposes to issue or sell such new Common Equivalent Shares, and (iii) the estimated or actual closing date, as applicable, of the sale or issuance of new Common Equivalent Shares. The Company New Securities Notice shall be provided at least twenty (20) Business Days prior to the first closing of the proposed sale or issuance. Each Significant Person shall have the right, for a period of fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt of the Company New Securities Notice (the “ New Securities Acceptance Period ”), to agree to purchase up to its pro rata share of such new Common Equivalent Shares at the purchase price and on the terms stated in the Company New Securities Notice. Such acceptance shall be made by delivering a written notice to the Company and the Warrant Agent within the New Securities Acceptance Period specifying the number of new Common Equivalent Shares that such Significant Person shall purchase. For purposes of this Section 3.10 , the “pro rata share” of a Significant Person shall mean the number or amount of new Common Equivalent Shares which shall enable such Significant Person to maintain, assuming the conversion of all Convertible Securities in accordance with their terms, the percentage equity interest of such Significant Person in the Company immediately prior to such sale or other issuance of new Common Equivalent Shares.

(c) In the event the Company delivers the Company New Securities Notice in accordance with Section 3.10(b) , the Company shall have a period of sixty (60) Business Days (the “ New Securities Sale Period ”) from the date of the first closing or issuance specified in the Company New Securities Notice to sell to third parties all such new Common Equivalent Shares not purchased by Significant Persons pursuant to this Section 3.10 at a price and upon general terms no more favorable to the purchasers thereof than the price and terms specified in the Company New Securities Notice. In the event the Company has not sold all such new Common Equivalent Shares within the New Securities Sale Period, then the Company shall not thereafter make any Preemptive Rights Issuance without first offering such new Common Equivalent Shares to be sold or issued pursuant to the Preemptive Rights Issuance to the Significant Persons in accordance with this Section 3.10 .

(d) If the purchase price in connection with any Preemptive Rights Issuance includes consideration other than cash, then the Significant Persons exercising their preemptive rights pursuant to this Section 3.10 shall pay to the Company, in lieu of paying such non-cash consideration, an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such non-cash consideration as of the date such non-cash consideration would have been delivered in exchange for such new Common Equivalent Shares, as determined by an independent, nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company.

(e) The closing of any Preemptive Rights Issuance shall take place at such time and place as specified in the Company New Securities Notice. At the closing of Preemptive Rights Issuance, the Company shall issue and deliver to each Significant Person, if such securities are certificated, stock certificates (or, if applicable, executed agreements) representing that number of fully paid and nonassessable new Common Equivalent Shares that each Significant Person has purchased pursuant to this Section 3.10 free and clear of any liens or encumbrances, and, if such securities are uncertificated (and are permitted to be uncertificated under Applicable Law), deliver such uncertificated securities free and clear of any liens or

 

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encumbrances, and each such Significant Person shall pay to the Company by wire transfer of immediately available funds the aggregate consideration for such new Common Equivalent Shares.

Section 3.11. Tag Along Rights .

(a) Offer to Exercise . If Johnsrud proposes to Transfer at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (including, for purposes of determining the ten percent (10%) threshold, Warrants or other Convertible Securities Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud) to any Tag-Along Purchaser, in a single transaction or a series of related transactions (the “ Tag-Along Sale ”), then prior to consummating the Tag-Along Sale, Johnsrud (i) shall furnish a written notice (the “ Tag-Along Initiation Notice ”) to the Warrant Agent, on behalf of the Holders (who shall deliver such Tag-Along Notice to the Holders) (each Holder, a “ Tag-Along Offeree ”), and (ii) comply with the other provisions of this Section 3.11 . The Tag-Along Initiation Notice shall include:

(A) the principal terms of the Tag-Along Sale, including (i) the number of shares of Common Stock or Warrants to be Transferred by Johnsrud (the “ Number of Shares ”), (ii) the per share of Common Stock purchase price, (iii) the name and address of the Tag-Along Purchaser, and (iv) the expected closing date of the Tag-Along Sale; and

(B) an invitation to each Tag-Along Offeree to participate in such Tag-Along Sale with respect to the Warrants Beneficially Owned by each Tag-Along Offeree on a pro rata basis on the same terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock to be Transferred by Johnsrud.

(b) Exercise . Within fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt of the Tag-Along Initiation Notice, each Tag-Along Offeree desiring to include shares of Common Stock (or Warrants, on an as-converted basis) Beneficially Owned by such Tag-Along Offeree in the Tag-Along Sale (each, a “ Participating Tag-Along Seller ”, and collectively with Johnsrud, the “ Tag-Along Sellers ”) shall furnish a written notice (the “ Tag-Along Participation Notice ”) to Johnsrud requesting the inclusion in the Tag-Along Sale of up to the number of Warrants equal to such Participating Tag-Along Seller’s pro rata share of the Number of Shares. Each Tag-Along Offeree who does not timely furnish a Tag-Along Participation Notice to Johnsrud in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence shall be deemed to have waived all of the rights of such Tag-Along Offeree with respect to the Tag-Along Sale.

(c) Purchase of Tag-Along Shares . If the Tag-Along Sale is consummated, then the Tag-Along Purchaser shall purchase the Warrants specified in the Tag-Along Participation Notices from the Participating Tag-Along Sellers, with the Tag-Along Purchaser purchasing the balance of the Number of Shares from Johnsrud. Johnsrud may not effect the Tag-Along Sale unless the Tag-Along Purchaser complies with this obligation.

(d) Obligation to Participate; Avoidance of Tag-Along Initiation Notice . The request of each Participating Tag-Along Seller contained in its Tag-Along Participation Notice shall be irrevocable, and such Participating Tag-Along Seller shall be bound by, and obligated to sell in the Tag-Along Sale the number of Warrants specified in, its Tag-Along Participation

 

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Notice on the same terms and conditions (including time of sale) as Johnsrud; provided , however , that:

(A) Each Participating Tag-Along Seller will not be required to exercise its Warrants prior to the closing of the Tag-Along Sale in order to participate in the Tag-Along Sale, but may instead exercise its Warrants simultaneously with the closing of the Tag-Along Sale. To the extent of the cash to be received by such Participating Tag-Along Seller in the Tag-Along Sale, the Participating Tag-Along Seller may direct that the Tag-Along Purchaser pay up to the aggregate exercise price for the Warrants being exercised by the Participating Tag-Along Seller to the Company in lieu of paying such amount to such Participating Tag-Along Seller, with the Company applying such amounts received by it from the Tag-Along Purchaser as payment for the exercise price for the Warrants being exercised; and

(B) if, at the end of the forty-fifth (45th) Business Day following the date of the Tag-Along Initiation Notice, Johnsrud has not completed the Tag-Along Sale, then (i) each Participating Tag-Along Seller shall be released from its obligations under its Tag-Along Participation Notice, (ii) the Tag-Along Initiation Notice shall be null and void, and (iii) the consummation of the Tag-Along Sale shall be subject to the satisfaction anew of the requirements of this Section 3.11 , including the issuance of a new Tag-Along Initiation Notice; in each case, unless the failure to complete the Tag-Along Sale resulted from the failure by any Participating Tag-Along Seller to comply with the terms of this Section 3.11 (in the case of which failure, Johnsrud shall be permitted to sell to the Tag-Along Purchaser any shares of Common Stock or Warrants not sold by reason of such failure); and

(C) for purposes of this Section 3.11 , the terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock or Warrant sold shall be deemed to include all direct and indirect consideration paid to the Tag-Along Purchaser(s).

(e) If (i) the consideration to be paid in any Tag-Along Sale pursuant to this Section 3.11 consists of or includes any securities, (ii) the issuance of such securities to any Participating Tag-Along Seller would either require a registration statement under the Securities Act, the preparation of a disclosure statement pursuant to Regulation D (or any successor regulation thereto) under the Securities Act or the preparation of a disclosure document under a similar provision of any state securities law, and (iii) such registration statement under the Securities Act, disclosure statement, or other disclosure document is not otherwise being prepared in connection with such Tag-Along Sale, then, in such event, Johnsrud shall have the right, but not the obligation, to permit the Tag-Along Purchaser to pay to such Participating Tag-Along Seller, in lieu of paying such securities, an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such securities as of the date such securities would have been delivered, as determined by a nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Participating Tag-Along Seller(s).

(f) The consummation of the sales contemplated by this Section 3.11 shall take place at 10:00 a.m. local time at the offices of the Company on the closing date specified in the Tag-Along Initiation Notice (which closing date shall be no earlier than the fortieth (40th) Business Day, and no later than the forty-fifth (45th) Business Day, after the date of the Tag-Along Initiation Notice), at which time the Tag-Along Purchaser shall deliver the appropriate

 

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consideration to each Tag-Along Seller (by check or wire transfer or otherwise in accordance with instructions included in the Tag-Along Initiation Notice), and each Tag-Along Seller shall deliver to the Tag-Along Purchaser such documentation as shall be necessary to transfer the shares of Common Stock or Warrants (including any certificates representing the shares of Common Stock or Warrants being sold to such Tag-Along Purchaser), in each case, free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and encumbrances whatsoever (except those imposed by this Agreement and Applicable Law) and such other instruments and documents of transfer as the Tag-Along Purchaser shall reasonably request.

(g) For purposes of this Section 3.11 , the “pro rata share” of a Tag-Along Offeree shall mean the product of: (i) the Number of Shares; multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the number of such shares of Common Stock represented by the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Tag-Along Offeree and the denominator of which is equal to the number of such shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud plus the Warrants Beneficially Owned by all Tag-Along Offerees.

Section 3.12. Drag-Along Rights .

(a) Drag-Along Notice . If Johnsrud proposes to Transfer for value, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, at least fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud to any Drag-Along Purchaser (the “ Drag-Along Sale ”), then Johnsrud shall furnish a written notice (the “ Drag-Along Notice ”) to the Warrant Agent, on behalf of the Holders (who shall deliver such Drag-Along Notice to the Holders) (each Holder, a “ Participating Drag-Along Seller ”, and collectively with Johnsrud, the “ Drag-Along Sellers ”), which Drag-Along Notice:

(A) shall be furnished to each Participating Drag-Along Seller at least thirty (30) Business Days prior to the consummation of the Drag-Along Sale;

(B) shall include the principal terms of the Drag-Along Sale, including (i) the per share of Common Stock purchase price, (ii) the name and address of the Drag-Along Purchaser, and (iii) the estimated closing date of the Drag-Along Sale; and

(C) shall require each Participating Drag-Along Seller to sell in the Drag-Along Sale all of the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Participating Drag-Along Seller on the same terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock sold as Johnsrud shall sell each of his shares of Common Stock.

(b) Exercise . If Johnsrud (i) furnishes the Drag-Along Notice to each Participating Drag-Along Seller in accordance with this Section 3.12 , and (ii) consummates the Drag-Along Sale described in the Drag-Along Notice, then each Participating Drag-Along Seller shall be obligated to sell in the Drag-Along Sale all of the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Participating Drag-Along Seller on the same terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock sold as Johnsrud shall sell each of his shares of Common Stock; provided , however , that

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Drag-Along Sale but may instead exercise its Warrants simultaneously with the closing of the Drag-Along Sale. To the extent of the cash to be received by such Participating Drag-Along Seller in the Drag-Along Sale, the Participating Drag-Along Seller may direct that the Drag-Along Purchaser pay up to the aggregate exercise price for the Warrants being exercised by the Participating Drag-Along Seller to the Company in lieu of paying such amount to such Participating Drag-Along Seller, with the Company applying such amounts received by it from the Drag-Along Purchaser as payment for the exercise price for the Warrants being exercised (the Cashless Exercise option may also be elected, which will result in fewer underlying shares of Common Stock being subject to the Drag-Along Sale); and

(B) For purposes of Section 3.12(a) and Section 3.12(b) , the terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock sold shall be deemed to include all direct and indirect consideration paid to Johnsrud.

(c) Exceptions . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 3.12 ,

(A) if the net per share of Common Stock sale price to be received by the Participating Drag-Along Sellers in the Drag-Along Sale is equal to or less than the exercise price of any Warrant on a per share of Common Stock basis, that Warrant shall not be required to be exercised in connection with the Drag-Along Sale and, if not exercised, that Warrant shall become void and of no value upon the closing of such Drag-Along Sale;

(B) if the net per share of Common Stock sale price to be received by the Participating Drag-Along Sellers in the Drag-Along Sale is greater than the exercise price of any Warrant on a per share of Common Stock basis, but the difference between (i) that net per share of Common Stock sale price and (ii) the amount of the per share of Common Stock sale price in the Drag-Along Sale subject to any indemnification, contribution, reimbursement, or similar obligation to the Drag-Along Purchaser following the closing of the Drag-Along Sale (whether or not such amount is held in escrow or otherwise not distributed to the Participating Drag-Along Sellers at the time of closing of the Drag-Along Sale) is equal to or less than the exercise price of any Warrant on a per share of Common Stock basis, the Participating Drag-Along Seller holding that Warrant may elect, in its sole discretion by written notice delivered to the Company and Johnsrud in accordance with Section 6.04 of this Agreement no later than two (2) Business Days prior to the closing of the Drag-Along Sale, not to exercise all or any portion of that Warrant in connection with the Drag-Along Sale and, to the extent not exercised, that Warrant shall become void and of no value upon the closing of such Drag-Along Sale.

(d) Avoidance of Drag-Along Notice . If, at the end of the seventy-fifth (75th) Business Day following the date of the Drag-Along Notice Johnsrud has not completed the Drag-Along Sale, then (i) each Participating Drag-Along Seller shall be released from its obligations under the Drag-Along Notice, (ii) the Drag-Along Notice shall be null and void, and (iii) the consummation of the Drag-Along Sale shall be subject to the satisfaction anew of the requirements of this Section 3.12 , including the issuance of a new Drag-Along Notice; in each case, unless the failure to complete the Drag-Along Sale resulted from the failure by any Participating Drag-Along Seller to comply with the terms of this Section 3.12 .

 

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(e) Johnsrud shall be entitled to take all steps reasonably necessary to carry out such proposed Drag-Along Sale (and the Company shall take all requested or necessary action to facilitate such action), including selecting an investment bank, providing Confidential Information (pursuant to customary confidentiality agreements), selecting the winning bidder and negotiating the requisite documentation. The Company and each Participating Drag-Along Seller shall provide assistance with respect to these actions as reasonably requested.

(f) If (i) the consideration to be paid in any Drag-Along Sale pursuant to this Section 3.112 consists of or includes any securities, (ii) the issuance of such securities to any Participating Drag-Along Seller would either require a registration statement, the preparation of a disclosure statement pursuant to Regulation D (or any successor regulation thereto) under the Securities Act or the preparation of a disclosure document under a similar provision of any state securities law, and (iii) such registration statement, disclosure statement, or other disclosure document is not otherwise being prepared in connection with such Drag-Along Sale, then, in such event, Johnsrud shall have the right, but not the obligation, to permit the Drag-Along Purchaser to pay to such Participating Tag-Along Seller, in lieu of paying such securities, an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such securities as of the date such securities would have been delivered, as determined by a nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Participating Drag-Along Seller(s).

(g) The consummation of the sales contemplated by this Section 3.12 shall take place at 10:00 a.m. local time at the offices of the Company on the closing date specified in the Drag-Along Notice (which closing date shall not be later than the seventy-fifth (75th) Business Day following the date of the Drag-Along Notice), at which time the Drag-Along Purchaser shall deliver the appropriate consideration to each Drag-Along Seller (by check or wire transfer in accordance with instructions included in the Drag-Along Notice), and each Drag-Along Seller shall deliver to the Drag-Along Purchaser the original certificates representing the Common Stock or Warrants being sold to such Drag-Along Purchaser, in each case, free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and encumbrances whatsoever (except those imposed by this Agreement and federal and any applicable state securities laws generally) and such other instruments and documents of transfer as the Drag-Along Purchaser shall reasonably request.

Section 3.13. Purchase of Warrants by Company; No Redemption . Subject to complying with Applicable Law and all restrictions contained in any other agreement to which they are parties (including the Debt Documents), the Company and its Subsidiaries may purchase in the open market, by private contracts or otherwise, all or any portion of the Warrants on such terms as the Company may obtain. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall have no right to redeem the Warrants.

ARTICLE IV

Antidilution Provisions

Section 4.01. Cash Dividends and Distributions . In the event that at any time and from time to time the Company shall distribute to all holders of Common Stock any dividend or other distribution (including any dividend or distribution made in connection with a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation or any repurchase, redemption, or

 

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other acquisition of Common Stock by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company) in cash, then the Company shall pay and distribute such dividends and distributions to the Holders of any outstanding Warrants on the record date for such dividends or other distributions as if such Warrants had been exercised immediately prior to such record date.

Section 4.02. Other Dividends and Distributions . In the event that at any time and from time to time the Company shall distribute to all holders of shares of Common Stock any dividend or other distribution of (including any dividend or distribution made in connection with a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation) or otherwise issue to all holders of Common Stock (a) evidences of its indebtedness, shares of its Capital Stock), or any other properties or securities, or (b) any options, warrants, or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any of the foregoing (other than in the case of clauses (a) and (b) above, (i) any dividend or distribution described in Section 4.03 , or (ii) any rights, options, warrants, or securities described in Section 4.04 , Section 4.05 , or Section 4.08 ), then the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such record date for any such dividend or distribution shall, automatically and without the requirement of further action by the Company or any Holder, be increased to a number determined by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of such Warrant immediately prior to such record date for any such dividend or distribution by (2) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the record date for such dividend or distribution (less any cash paid to Holders pursuant to Section 4.01 as part of the same transaction), and the denominator of which shall be such Current Market Value per share of Common Stock less the then fair value of the portion, if any, of the distribution applicable to one share of Common Stock consisting of evidences of indebtedness, securities, other property, warrants, options, or subscription or purchase rights. Such adjustments shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever any dividend or distribution is made; provided , however , that the Company is not required to make an adjustment pursuant to this Section 4.02 if at the time of such distribution the Company makes the same distribution to Holders as it makes to holders of Common Stock pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock for which such Warrants are exercisable (whether or not currently exercisable). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.02 , no adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.02 which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant.

Section 4.03. Changes in Common Stock . In the event that at any time and from time to time the Company shall (a) pay a dividend or make a distribution on the Common Stock with shares of Common Stock or other shares of Capital Stock, (b) subdivide its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares of Common Stock, (c) combine its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares of Common Stock, or (d) increase or decrease the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding by reclassification of its Common Stock, then the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately after the happening of such event shall be adjusted so that, after giving effect to such adjustment, the Holder of each Warrant shall be entitled to receive the number of Warrant Shares upon exercise of such Warrant that such Holder would have owned or would have been entitled to receive had such Warrants been exercised (whether or not currently exercisable) immediately prior to the happening of the events described above (or, in the case of a dividend or distribution on the Common Stock, immediately prior to the record date therefor). An adjustment made pursuant to this Section 4.03 shall become effective immediately after the distribution date,

 

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retroactive to the record date therefor in the case of a dividend or distribution in shares of Common Stock or other shares of Capital Stock, and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or reclassification.

Section 4.04. Common Stock Issue . In the event that at any time or from time to time the Company shall issue shares of Common Stock for a consideration per share that is less than the price per share of Common Stock as of the pricing date of such shares (other than any shares of Common Stock described in Section 4.08 ), the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately after such issuance date shall be determined by multiplying (a) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such issuance date by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the issuance of such Warrant Shares plus the number of additional shares of Common Stock to be issued in such transaction, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the date for the issuance of such Warrant Shares. Adjustments shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever shares are issued. No adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.04 , (i) which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant, or (ii) on account of the Company’s issuance of any Common Stock (A) in accordance with terms of a Management Incentive Plan, or (B) upon the exercise of any rights, options, or warrants issued in accordance with terms of a Management Incentive Plan.

Section 4.05. Issuance of Rights, Options, Warrants, or Common Stock . In the event that at any time or from time to time the Company shall issue (a) rights, options, or warrants to acquire (provided, however, that no adjustment shall be made under Section 4.04 or this Section 4.05 upon the exercise of such rights, options or warrants, or in connection with rights, options or warrants described in Section 4.08 ), or (b) securities convertible, exchangeable or exercisable into (provided, however, that no adjustment shall be made under Section 4.04 or this Section 4.05 upon the conversion, exchange, or exercise of such securities (other than issuances specified in clauses (a) or (b) which are made as the result of anti-dilution adjustments in such securities) or in connection with securities convertible, exchangeable or exercisable into shares of Common Stock described in Section 4.08 )) Common Stock for a consideration per share that is less than the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock as of the pricing date of such shares, the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately after such issuance shall be determined by multiplying (i) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such issuance by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of such rights, options, warrants, or securities plus the number of additional shares of Common Stock offered for subscription or purchase or into which such securities are convertible or exchangeable, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of such rights, options, warrants, or securities. Such adjustment shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever such rights, options, warrants or securities are issued. No adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.05 , (A) which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant, or (B) on account of the Company’s issuance of any rights, options, or warrants in accordance with the terms of a Management Incentive Plan.

 

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Section 4.06. Voluntary Increases . The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, make increases in the number of Warrant Shares, in addition to those required by Section 4.01 through Section 4.05 of this ARTICLE IV , as it considers to be advisable in order that any event treated for United States federal income tax purposes as a dividend of stock or stock rights shall not be taxable to the recipients, or if that is not possible, to diminish any income taxes that are otherwise payable because of such event; provided that no such adjustment shall be made without the consent of the Required Warrant Holders if such adjustment would result in the increase of income tax liabilities of the Holders.

Section 4.07. Combination; Liquidation .

(a) Except as provided in Section 4.07(b) and to the extent not subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 4 . 01 through Section 4.05 of this ARTICLE IV , in the event that at any time a Liquidity Event occurs, then, to the extent any Warrants will remain outstanding immediately following such Liquidity Event, as a condition of the consummation of the Liquidity Event, lawful and adequate provision shall be made so that each Holder, upon the exercise thereof at any time on or after the consummation of the Liquidity Event, shall be entitled to receive, and such Warrant shall thereafter represent the right to receive, the number of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property which the holder of a share of Common Stock is entitled to receive upon completion of the Liquidity Event. Subject to paragraph (b) of this Section 4.07 , the Company will not effect any Liquidity Event unless prior to the consummation thereof each corporation or entity (other than the Company) which may be required to deliver any securities or other property upon the exercise of the Warrants as provided in this Agreement shall assume, by written instrument delivered to each Holder of the Warrants, the obligation to deliver to such Holder such securities or other property as in accordance with the foregoing provisions such Holder may be entitled to receive, and such corporation or entity shall have similarly mailed or delivered to each Holder of the Warrants an Opinion of Counsel for such corporation or entity, reasonably satisfactory to the Required Warrant Holders, which opinion shall state that all of the outstanding Warrants, including the provisions of this ARTICLE IV , shall thereafter continue in full force and effect and shall be enforceable against the Company and such corporation or entity in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, together with such other matters as such Holders may reasonably request. The foregoing provisions of this Section 4.07 shall similarly apply to successive mergers, consolidations, sales of assets, liquidations, and recapitalizations.

(b) In the event of (i) a Liquidity Event where consideration to all holders of the Common Stock (or any other security into which the Warrants are then exercisable) in exchange for their securities is payable solely in cash, or (ii) the dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, the Holders shall be entitled to receive, upon surrender of their Warrants, only such cash distributions (or, in the case of in-kind distributions upon dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, such other consideration as is being so distributed) on an equal basis with the holders of Common Stock (or any other security into which the Warrants are then exercisable) in exchange for their securities, as if the Warrants had been exercised immediately prior to such event (whether or not currently exercisable), less the Exercise Price.

 

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(c) In the event of any Liquidity Event described Section 4.07(b) , the surviving or acquiring Person and, in the event of any dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, the Company, shall deposit promptly with the Warrant Agent the funds, if any, necessary to pay the Holders the amounts to which they are entitled as described above. After such funds and the surrendered Warrants are received, the Warrant Agent shall make payment to the Holders by delivering a check or wire transfer in such amount as is appropriate (or, in the case of consideration other than cash, such other consideration as is appropriate) to such Person or Persons as it may be directed in writing by the Holders surrendering such Warrants.

Section 4.08. Common Stock Issue in Rights Offering and 2018 Notes Equity Conversion . In the event that at any time or from time to time the Company shall issue shares of Common Stock in the Rights Offering and the 2018 Notes Equity Conversion, the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately after such issuance date shall be determined by multiplying (a) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such issuance date by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the issuance of such Warrant Shares plus the number of additional shares of Common Stock to be issued in such transaction, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the date for the issuance of such Warrant Shares. Adjustments shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever shares are issued. No adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.08 , which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant. The exercise price per Warrant Share that becomes issuable upon the exercise of Warrants as a result of any adjustment pursuant to this Section 4.08 shall be the same exercise price per Warrant Share that was issuable upon the exercise of Warrants immediately prior to such adjustment.

Section 4.09. S uperseding Adjustment . Upon the expiration of any rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges which resulted in adjustments pursuant to this ARTICLE IV , if any thereof shall not have been exercised, the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant shall be readjusted pursuant to the applicable section of this ARTICLE IV as if (a) the only Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of such rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges were the Warrant Shares, if any, actually issued upon the exercise of such rights, options, warrants, or conversion or exchange privileges, and (b) Warrant Shares actually issued, if any, were issuable for the consideration actually received by the Company upon such exercise plus the aggregate consideration, if any, actually received by the Company for the issuance, sale, or grant of all such rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges whether or not exercised; provided , however , that no such readjustment (except by reason of an intervening adjustment under any other provision of this ARTICLE IV ) shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant by an amount in excess of the amount of the adjustment initially made in respect of the issuance, sale, or grant of such rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges.

Section 4.10. Minimum Adjustment . The adjustments required by the preceding sections of this ARTICLE IV shall be made whenever and as often as any specified event requiring an adjustment shall occur, except that no adjustment of the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants that would otherwise be required shall be made unless and

 

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until such adjustment either by itself or with other adjustments not previously made increases or decreases by at least one percent (1%) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants immediately prior to the making of such adjustment. Any adjustment representing a change of less than such minimum amount shall be carried forward and made as soon as such adjustment, together with other adjustments required by this ARTICLE IV and not previously made, would result in a minimum adjustment. For the purpose of any adjustment, any specified event shall be deemed to have occurred at the close of business on the date of its occurrence. In computing adjustments under this ARTICLE IV , fractional interests in Common Stock shall be taken into account to the nearest one-ten millionth (1/10,000,000 th ) of a share.

Section 4.11. Notice of Adjustment . Whenever the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is adjusted, as herein provided, the Company shall deliver to the Warrant Agent a certificate of the Company’s chief executive officer or chief financial officer setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment and the method by which such adjustment was calculated (including a description of the basis and all supporting documentation on which (a) the Board determined the then fair value of any evidences of indebtedness, other securities, property, warrants, options, or other subscription or purchase rights, and (b) the Current Market Value of the Common Stock was determined, if either of such determinations were required), and specifying the number Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants after giving effect to such adjustment. The Company shall promptly cause the Warrant Agent to deliver such certificate to each Holder in accordance with Section 5.02(f) . The Warrant Agent shall be entitled to rely on such certificate and shall be under no duty or responsibility with respect to any such certificate, except to exhibit the same from time to time, to any Holder desiring an inspection thereof during reasonable business hours. The Warrant Agent shall not at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder to determine whether any facts exist which may require any adjustment of the number of Warrant Shares issuable on exercise of the Warrants, or with respect to the nature or extent of any such adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed in making such adjustment or the validity or value of any Warrant Shares.

Section 4.12. Notice of Certain Transactions . In the event that the Company shall propose to (a) pay any dividend payable in securities of any class to the holders of its Common Stock or to make any other non-cash dividend or distribution to the holders of its Common Stock, (b) offer the holders of its Common Stock rights to subscribe for or to purchase any securities convertible into shares of Common Stock or shares of stock of any class or any other securities, rights, or options, (c) issue any (i) shares of Common Stock, (ii) rights, options, or warrants entitling the holders thereof to subscribe for shares of Common Stock, or (iii) securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of Common Stock (in the case of (i), (ii), and (iii), if such issuance or adjustment would result in an adjustment hereunder), (d) effect any capital reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger, (e) effect the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, or (f) make a tender offer or exchange offer with respect to the Common Stock, the Company shall within five (5) Business Days after any such action or offer send to the Warrant Agent a notice of such proposed action or offer and the Warrant Agent shall send the Holders a notice thereof in accordance with Section 5.02(f) (in such form as shall be furnished to the Warrant Agent by the Company). Such notice shall specify the record date for the purposes of such dividend, distribution, or rights, or the date such issuance or event is to take place and the date of participation therein by the holders of

 

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Common Stock, if any such date is to be fixed, and shall briefly indicate the effect, if any, of such action on the Common Stock and on the number and kind of any other shares of stock and on other property, if any, and the number of Warrant Shares and other property, if any, issuable upon exercise of each Warrant after giving effect to any adjustment pursuant to ARTICLE IV which will be required as a result of such action. Such notice shall be given as promptly as possible and (A) in the case of any action covered by clause (a) or (b) above, at least ten (10) days prior to the record date for determining holders of the Common Stock for purposes of such action, or (B) in the case of any other such action, at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the taking of such proposed action or the date of participation therein by the holders of Common Stock, whichever shall be the earlier.

Section 4.13. Adjustment to Warrant Certificate . The form of Warrant Certificate need not be changed because of any adjustment made pursuant to this ARTICLE IV , and Warrant Certificates issued after such adjustment may state the same number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants as are stated in the Warrant Certificates initially issued pursuant to this Agreement. The Company, however, may at any time in its sole discretion make any change in the form of Warrant Certificate that it may deem appropriate to give effect to such adjustments and that does not affect the substance of the Warrant Certificate, and any Warrant Certificate thereafter issued or countersigned, whether in exchange or substitution for an outstanding Warrant Certificate or otherwise, may be in the form as so changed.

Section 4.14. No Dilution or Impairment .

(a) The Company will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation or through reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue, or sale of securities, sale of assets, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Agreement, 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 in order to protect the rights of the Holders against dilution or other impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will: (i) not increase the par value of any shares of Common Stock receivable upon the exercise of Warrants above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise; (ii) at all times reserve and keep available a sufficient number of its authorized shares of Common Stock to permit the full exercise of the Warrants; (iii) not take any action that results in any adjustment of the Exercise Price if the total number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants after such action would exceed the total number of shares of Common Stock then authorized by the Company’s certificate of incorporation and available for the purpose of issuance upon such exercise; and (iv) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of a Warrant pursuant to this Agreement.

(b) If any corporate action shall occur as to which the provisions of this ARTICLE IV are not strictly applicable but as to which the failure to make any adjustment would adversely affect the purchase rights or value represented by the Warrants in accordance with the essential intent and principles of this ARTICLE IV (which are to place the Holder in a position as nearly equal as possible to the position the Holder would occupy upon exercise of a Warrant pursuant to this Agreement on the date hereof) then, in each such case, the Company shall appoint a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing

 

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(which may be the regular auditors of the Company) to give their opinion upon the adjustment, if any, on a basis consistent with the essential intent and principles established in this ARTICLE IV , necessary to preserve, without dilution, the purchase rights represented by the Warrants. Upon receipt of such opinion, the Company will promptly mail a copy thereof to Holders and will make the adjustments described therein.

Section 4.15. Tax Reporting . The parties hereto agree to treat and report any adjustments to the exercise price of any Warrants or to the number of shares of Common Stock that a holder of a Warrant is entitled to purchase pursuant to the terms of this Agreement as an adjustment to the price to be paid in acquiring property for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.305-1(c).

ARTICLE V

Warrant Agent

Section 5.01. Appointment of Warrant Agent . The Company hereby appoints the Warrant Agent to act as agent for the Company in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Warrant Agent hereby accepts such appointment.

Section 5.02. Rights and Duties of Warrant Agent .

(a) Agent for the Company . In acting under this Agreement and in connection with the Warrant Certificates, the Warrant Agent is acting as agent of the Company in a ministerial capacity and does not assume any obligation or relationship or agency or trust for or with any of the Holders of Warrant Certificates or Beneficial Owners of Warrants.

(b) Counsel . The Warrant Agent may consult with counsel satisfactory to it (who may be counsel to the Company), and the advice of such 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 accordance with the advice of such counsel.

(c) Documents . The Warrant Agent shall be protected and shall incur no liability for or in respect of any action taken or thing suffered by it in reliance upon any Warrant Certificate, notice, opinion, direction, consent, certificate, affidavit, statement, or other paper or document reasonably believed by it to be genuine and to have been presented or signed by the proper parties.

(d) No Implied Obligations . The Warrant Agent shall be obligated to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and in the Warrant Certificates, and no implied duties or obligations of the Warrant Agent shall be read into this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates against the Warrant Agent. The Warrant Agent shall not be under any obligation to take any action hereunder which may tend to involve it in any expense or liability for which it does not receive indemnity if such indemnity is reasonably requested. The Warrant Agent shall not be accountable or under any duty or responsibility for the use by the Company of any of the Warrant Certificates countersigned by the Warrant Agent and delivered by it to the Holders or on behalf of the Holders pursuant to this Agreement or for the application by the Company of the proceeds of the Warrants. The Warrant Agent shall have no duty or

 

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responsibility in case of any default by the Company in the performance of its covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement or in the Warrant Certificates or in the case of the receipt of any written demand from a Holder with respect to such default, including any duty or responsibility to initiate or attempt to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise.

(e) Not Responsible for Adjustments or Validity of Stock . The Warrant Agent shall not at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder to determine whether any facts exist that may require an adjustment of the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant, or with respect to the nature or extent of any adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed, or in this Agreement or in any supplemental agreement provided to be employed, in making the same. The Warrant Agent shall not be accountable with respect to the validity or value of any Warrant Shares or of any securities or property which may at any time be issued or delivered upon the exercise of any Warrant or upon any adjustment pursuant to ARTICLE IV , and it makes no representation with respect thereto. The Warrant Agent shall not be responsible for any failure of the Company to make any cash payment or to issue, transfer, or deliver any Warrant Shares or stock certificates upon the surrender of any Warrant Certificate for the purpose of exercise or upon any adjustment pursuant to ARTICLE IV , or to comply with any of the covenants of the Company contained in ARTICLE IV .

(f) Notice to Holders . The Warrant Agent shall, at the Company’s expense, deliver all demands, notices, requests, consents, and other communications and information delivered to it (collectively, “ Notices ”), in its capacity as Warrant Agent, by the Company, any Holder or any holder of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, to the Holders or any subset thereof promptly following receipt of such Notices, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days following such receipt for Warrants held of record by the Depository (which notice shall be delivered electronically) or five (5) Business Days following such receipt for Warrants held of record by Persons other than the Depository (which notice shall be delivered by mail); provided , that any such Notice is in written form, which explicitly states (a) that it is a Notice; and (b) to whom the Warrant Agent is required to deliver such Notice.

Section 5.03. Individual Rights of Warrant Agent . The Warrant Agent and any stockholder, director, officer, or employee of the Warrant Agent may buy, sell, or deal in any of the Warrants or other securities of the Company or its affiliates or become pecuniarily interested in transactions in which the Company or its Affiliates may be interested, or contract with or lend money to the Company or its Affiliates or otherwise act as fully and freely as though it were not the Warrant Agent under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Warrant Agent from acting in any other capacity for the Company, the Holders or for any other legal entity.

Section 5.04. Warrant Agent’s Disclaimer . The Warrant Agent shall not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates and it shall not be responsible for any statement in this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates other than its countersignature thereon.

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Warrant Agent upon request for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by it, including the reasonable compensation and expenses of the Warrant Agent’s agents and counsel. The Company shall indemnify the Warrant Agent, its officers, directors, agents, and counsel against any loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense (including reasonable agents’ and attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by it without gross negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith on its part arising out of or in connection with (a) the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; or (b) any claim, litigation, investigation, or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing whether or not the Warrant Agent is a party thereto, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Agreement. The Warrant Agent shall notify the Company promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. The Company need not reimburse any expense or indemnify against any loss or liability incurred by the Warrant Agent through willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith. The Company’s payment obligations pursuant to this Section 5.05 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

To secure the Company’s payment obligations under this Agreement, the Warrant Agent shall have a lien prior to the Holders on all money or property held or collected by the Warrant Agent.

Section 5.06. Successor Warrant Agent .

(a) The Company To Provide and Maintain Warrant Agent . The Company agrees for the benefit of the Holders that there shall at all times be a Warrant Agent hereunder until all the Warrants have been exercised or cancelled or are no longer exercisable.

(b) Resignation and Removal . The Warrant Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice to the Company and the Holders (in accordance with Section 5.02(f) ) of such intention on its part, specifying the date on which its desired resignation shall become effective, provided , however , that such date shall not be less than sixty (60) days after the date on which such notice is given unless the Company otherwise agrees. The Warrant Agent hereunder may be removed at any time by the filing with it of an instrument in writing signed by or on behalf of the Required Warrant Holders and specifying such removal and the date when it shall become effective, which date shall not be less than sixty (60) days after such notice is given unless the Warrant Agent otherwise agrees. Any removal under this Section 5.06 shall take effect upon the appointment by the Company as hereinafter provided of a successor Warrant Agent (which shall be a bank or trust company authorized under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization to exercise corporate trust powers, be in good standing and have a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000) and the acceptance of such appointment by such successor Warrant Agent.

(c) Successor Warrant Agent . In the event that at any time the Warrant Agent shall resign, or shall be removed, or shall become incapable of acting, or shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or shall commence a voluntary case under the Federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or under any other applicable U.S. Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law or shall consent to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, custodian, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Warrant Agent or its property or affairs, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors,

 

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or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or shall take corporate action in furtherance of any such action, or a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in the premises shall have been entered in respect of the Warrant Agent in an involuntary case under the Federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, or a decree or order by a court having jurisdiction in the premises shall have been entered for the appointment of a receiver, custodian, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) of the Warrant Agent or of its property or affairs, or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Warrant Agent or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation, winding up, or liquidation, a successor Warrant Agent, qualified as specified in Section 5 . 06(b) , acceptable to the Required Warrant Holders shall be appointed by the Company by an instrument in writing, filed with the successor Warrant Agent. Upon the appointment as aforesaid of a successor Warrant Agent and acceptance by the successor Warrant Agent of such appointment, the Warrant Agent shall cease to be Warrant Agent hereunder; provided , however , that in the event of the resignation of the Warrant Agent under this subsection (c), such resignation shall be effective on the earlier of (a) the date specified in the Warrant Agent’s notice of resignation, and (b) the appointment and acceptance of a successor Warrant Agent hereunder.

(d) Successor to Expressly Assume Duties . Any successor Warrant Agent appointed hereunder shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver to its predecessor and to the Company an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such successor Warrant Agent, without any further act, deed, or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights and obligations of such predecessor with like effect as if originally named as Warrant Agent hereunder, and such predecessor, upon payment of its charges and disbursements as contemplated by the payment then unpaid, shall thereupon become obligated to transfer, deliver, and pay over, and such successor Warrant Agent shall be entitled to receive all monies, securities and other property on deposit with or held by such predecessor as Warrant Agent hereunder.

(e) Successor by Merger . Any corporation into which the Warrant Agent hereunder may be merged or consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Warrant Agent shall be a party, or any corporation to which the Warrant Agent shall sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of its assets and business shall be the successor Warrant Agent under this Agreement without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE VI

Miscellaneous

Section 6.01. Persons Benefitting . Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any Person other than the Company, the Warrant Agent, the Holders and Johnsrud any right, remedy, or claim under or by reason of this Agreement or any part hereof.

 

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Section 6.02. Termination . This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earlier to occur of (i) the Expiration Time, and (ii) the date upon which all Warrants have been exercised pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Section 6.03. Amendment . Any provision of this Agreement may be amended with written consent of the Required Warrant Holders; provided , however , that the parties hereto may amend any provision of this Agreement without the consent of any party for the purpose of curing any ambiguity or curing, correcting, or supplementing any defective provision contained in this Agreement if such amendment does not adversely affect the rights of any of the Holders or of Johnsrud. Any amendment or supplement to this Agreement that has a material adverse effect on the interests of Johnsrud or a Holder shall require the written consent of Johnsrud or such Holder. In addition, the consent of each Holder affected shall be required for any amendment pursuant to which the Exercise Price would be increased or the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of Warrants would be decreased (other than pursuant to adjustments provided in this Agreement).

Section 6.04. Notices . All demands, notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (a) on the day of delivery if delivered personally, (b) upon receipt if sent via facsimile (with confirmation) or by electronic mail (with confirmation), (c) on the day of delivery if mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or (d) on the day of delivery if delivered by an express courier (with confirmation). Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be delivered to the following addresses and facsimile numbers:

If to the Company:

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

14624 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 300

Scottsdale, AZ 35254

Attn: Joe Crabb

Phone: 602-903-7407

joe.crabb@nuverra.com

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Shearman & Sterling LLP

599 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attn:    Douglas Bartner, Esq.

Phone: 212-848-8190

Fax:     646-848-8190

douglas.bartner@shearman.com

and a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Squire Patton Boggs LLP

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Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Attn:    Matthew M. Holman, Esq.

Phone: 602-528-4083

Fax:     602-253-8129

E-mail: matthew . holman@squirepb . com

If to the Warrant Agent:

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

6201 15 th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Attention: Relationship Management

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

48 Wall Street, 21 st Floor

New York, NY 10005

Attention: Legal Department

If to Johnsrud:

To Johnsrud at the address or e-mail address set forth below Johnsrud’s signature page to this Agreement.

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Haynes & Boone, LLP

1221 McKinney Street

Suite 2100

Houston, Texas 77010

Attn: Chris Wolfe

Phone: 713-547-2024

Fax: 713-236-5616

Chris . wolfe@haynesboone . com

The Company or the Warrant Agent by notice to the other may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

Section 6.05. Reserved .

Section 6.06. SEC Reports . Until this Agreement has been terminated pursuant to its terms, the Company shall file with the SEC all periodic reports to the extent required under the Exchange Act.

 

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Section 6.07. Governing Law . The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern this Agreement and the Warrant Certificates.

Section 6.08. Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

Section 6.09. Successors . Whenever in this Agreement any of the parties hereto is referred to, such reference shall be deemed to include the successors and permitted assigns of such party, and all covenants, promises and agreements by or on behalf of the Company and the Warrant Agent in this Agreement and in the Warrant Certificates shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective successors and permitted assigns.

Section 6.10. Table of Contents . The table of contents and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not intended to be considered a part hereof and shall not modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

Section 6.11. Severability . The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any clause or provision shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect in that jurisdiction only such clause or provision, or part thereof, and shall not in any manner affect such clause or provision in any other jurisdiction or any other clause or provision of this Agreement in any jurisdiction.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.,
by  

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

  Name: Joseph M. Crabb
  Title:   EVP, CLO, and Corporate Secretary

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, as

Warrant Agent,

by  

/s/ Paula Caroppoli

  Name: Paula Caroppoli
  Title:   Senior Vice President
MARK D. JOHNSRUD
by  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

 

[ Signature Page to Warrant Agreement ]


EXHIBIT A

Form of Warrant Certificate


[FORM OF FACE OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE]

[To be included on Global Certificates]

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), NEW YORK, NEW YORK, TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO., OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO NOMINEES OF DTC OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.

ANY TRANSFER OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT (EXCHANGE) (THE “ WARRANT AGREEMENT ”) DATED AS OF APRIL 16, 2016 BETWEEN NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (THE “COMPANY”), MARK D. JOHNSRUD, AND AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS WARRANT AGENT. BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, ANY TRANSFEREE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE WARRANT AGREEMENT AS IF THE TRANSFEREE HAD EXECUTED AND DELIVERED THE WARRANT AGREEMENT.

 

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CERTIFICATE FOR WARRANTS

WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

THIS CERTIFIES THAT [                ], or its registered assigns, is the registered holder of the number of Warrants set forth above (the “ Warrants ”). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof (the “ Holder ”), at its option and subject to the provisions contained herein and in the Warrant Agreement referred to below, to purchase from NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), [●] shares of Common Stock, par value of $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “ Common Stock ”) at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “ Exercise Price ”), or by Cashless Exercise referred to below. This Warrant Certificate shall terminate and become void after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the tenth anniversary of issuance (the “ Expiration Time ”) or upon the exercise hereof as to all the shares of Common Stock subject hereto. The number of shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as set forth in the Warrant Agreement.

This Warrant Certificate is issued under and in accordance with a Warrant Agreement (Exchange) dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “ Warrant Agreement ”), among the Company, Mark D. Johnsrud (“ Johnsrud ”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (in such capacity, the “ Warrant Agent ”, which term includes any successor Warrant Agent under the Warrant Agreement), and is subject to the terms and provisions contained in the Warrant Agreement, to all of which terms and provisions the Holder of this Warrant Certificate consents by acceptance hereof. The Warrant Agreement is hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Reference is hereby made to the Warrant Agreement for a full statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and obligations of the Company, the Warrant Agent, Johnsrud and the Holders. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Warrant Agreement. A copy of the Warrant Agreement may be obtained for inspection by the Holder hereof upon written request to the Warrant Agent at 6201 15 th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210, Attention: Relationship Management – Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Subject to the terms of the Warrant Agreement, the Warrants may be exercised in whole or in part (i) by presentation of this Warrant Certificate with the Election to Purchase attached hereto duly executed and with the simultaneous payment of the Exercise Price in cash (subject to adjustment) to the Warrant Agent for the account of the Company at the office of the Warrant Agent or (ii) by Cashless Exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price in cash shall be made by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company or by wire transfer of funds to an account designated by the Company for such purpose. Payment by Cashless Exercise shall be made without the payment of cash by reducing the amount of Common Stock that would be obtainable upon the exercise of a Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price in cash so as to yield a number of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of such Warrant equal to the product of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock for which such Warrant is exercisable as of the Exercise Date (if the Exercise Price were being paid in cash) and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the excess of the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the Exercise Date over the Exercise Price per share as of the Exercise Date and the denominator of which is the Current Market Value per share of the Common Stock on the Exercise Date.

 

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As provided in the Warrant Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth, the Warrants shall be exercisable at any time.

As provided in the Warrant Agreement, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants is subject to adjustment upon the happening of certain events.

The Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to pay all taxes, assessments or other governmental charges in connection with the registration of the transfer or exchange of the Warrant Certificates but not for any exchange or original issuance (not involving a transfer) with respect to Warrant Certificates, the exercise of the Warrants or the Common Stock.

Upon any partial exercise of Certificated Warrants, there shall be countersigned and issued to the Holder hereof a new Warrant Certificate representing those Warrants which were not exercised. This Warrant Certificate may be exchanged at the office of the Warrant Agent by presenting this Warrant Certificate properly endorsed with a request to exchange this Warrant Certificate for other Warrant Certificates evidencing an equal number of Warrants. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued upon the exercise of the Warrants, but the Company shall pay an amount in cash equal to the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the date the Warrant is exercised, multiplied by the fraction of such share of Common Stock that would be issuable on the exercise of any Warrant, computed to the nearest whole cent.

All shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company upon the exercise of the Warrants and payment therefor shall, upon such issue, be duly and validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable.

The Holder in whose name the Warrant Certificate is registered may be deemed and treated by the Company and the Warrant Agent as the absolute owner of the Warrant Certificate for all purposes whatsoever and neither the Company nor the Warrant Agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

 

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This Warrant Certificate shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose until it shall have been countersigned by the Warrant Agent.

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.,
by  

 

  Name:
  Title:

DATED:

Countersigned:

 

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, as Warrant Agent,   
by    

 

    
  Authorized Signatory     

 

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EXHIBIT B

Transfer Form


FORM OF TRANSFER

(To Be Executed Upon Transfer of Warrant)

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered holder of this Warrant Certificate hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee(s) named below (including the undersigned with respect to any Warrants constituting a part of the Warrants evidenced by this Warrant Certificate not being assigned hereby) all of the rights and obligations of the undersigned under this Warrant Certificate, subject to the terms and conditions of the Warrant Agreement (Exchange) dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “ Warrant Agreement ”), among the Company, Mark D. Johnsrud (“ Johnsrud ”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, with respect to the number of Warrants set forth below:

 

Name of Assignee(s)   Address   

Social Security, EIN

or other identifying

number of assignee(s)

   Number of Warrants

and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Company as the undersigned’s attorney to make such transfer on the register maintained by the Company for that purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.

Each undersigned Assignee hereby (a) acknowledges that the Warrants being transferred to such Assignee are subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of both the Warrant Agreement and the Warrant Certificate and (b) agrees to join and be bound by the terms, conditions and limitations of the Warrant Certificate and the Warrant Agreement (a copy of which was provided to such Assignee) as if such Assignee was an original party thereto.

Date:

 

 

(Signature of Owner)

 

1

  

 

(Signature of Assignee)

 

(Street Address)

    

 

(Street Address)

 

(City), (State) (Zip Code)

    

 

(City), (State) (Zip Code)

Signature Guaranteed by:

    

Signature Guaranteed by:

 

    

 

 

 

1   The signature must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Warrant Certificate (or the Depository participant in the case of book-entry Warrants) in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever, and must be guaranteed by a national bank or trust company or by a member firm of any national securities exchange.

 

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[TO BE INCLUDED IN WARRANTS]

ASSIGNMENT FORM

To assign this Security, fill in the form below:

I or we assign and transfer this Security to

 

 

(Insert assignee’s soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Print or type assignee’s name, address and zip code)

and irrevocably appoint

 

 

agent to transfer this Security on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him or her.

 

            Your Signature
Date:                               

 

      (Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Security)

 

* Signature guaranteed by:

 

By:  

 

 

 

* The signature must be guaranteed by an institution which is a member of one of the following recognized signature guaranty programs: (i) the Securities Transfer Agent Medallion Program (STAMP); (ii) the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Program (MSP); (iii) the Stock Exchange Medallion Program (SEMP); or (iv) such other guaranty program acceptable to the Trustee.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INCREASES OR DECREASES IN GLOBAL SECURITY 2

The following increases or decreases in this Global Security:

 

Date of

Exchange

   Decrease in number
of Warrants in this
Global Security
   Increase in number
of Warrants in this
Global Security
   Number of
Warrants in
this Global
Warrant
Certificate
following
such
change
   Signature
of
authorized
officer of
Warrant
Agent

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

2   To be included only if the Warrant is in global form.

 

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EXHIBIT C

Form of Election to Purchase Shares of Common Stock


FORM OF ELECTION TO PURCHASE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

(to be executed only upon exercise of Warrants)

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise Warrants to acquire             shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., at an exercise price per share of Common Stock of $0.01, and otherwise on the terms and conditions specified in the within Warrant Certificate and the Warrant Agreement therein referred to, surrenders this Warrant Certificate and all right, title and interest therein to NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. and directs that the shares of Common Stock deliverable upon the exercise of such Warrants be registered or placed in the name and at the address specified below and delivered thereto. The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as (check one):

 

 

   “Cash Exercise”

 

   “Cashless Exercise”

If the Holder has elected a Cash Exercise, the Holder shall pay the sum of $            to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant Agreement. Following this exercise, the Warrant shall be exercisable to purchase a total of             shares of Common Stock.

 

Date:              ,                

 

(Signature of Owner)

 

3

    

 

(Street Address)

   
    

 

(City), (State) (Zip Code)

   
    

Signature Guaranteed by:

   
    

 

   

Securities and/or check to be issued to:

Please insert social security or identifying number:

 

 

3   The signature must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Warrant Certificate in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever, and must be guaranteed by a national bank or trust company or by a member firm of any national securities exchange.

 

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Name:

Street Address:

City, State and Zip Code:

A new Warrant Certificate evidencing any outstanding Warrants evidenced by the within Warrant Certificate is to be issued to:

Please insert social security or identifying number:

Name:

Street Address:

City, State and Zip Code:

 

               

 

Signature

Signature Guarantee:        

 

Signature must be guaranteed

       

 

Signature

 

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Exhibit 4.5

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

 

WARRANT AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN)

Dated as of

April 15, 2016

among

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

and

MARK D. JOHNSRUD

and

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC,

as Warrant Agent

 

 

Warrants for

Common Stock of

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

                 Page  
ARTICLE I   Definitions      1   
  Section 1.01.     Definitions      1   
  Section 1.02.     Rules of Construction      8   
ARTICLE II   Warrant Certificates      8   
  Section 2.01.     Form and Dating      8   
  Section 2.02.     Execution and Countersignature      9   
  Section 2.03.     Certificate Register      10   
  Section 2.04.     Transfer and Exchange      10   
  Section 2.05.     Certificated Warrants      14   
  Section 2.06.     Replacement Certificates      15   
  Section 2.07.     Outstanding Warrants      15   
  Section 2.08.     Cancellation      15   
  Section 2.09.     CUSIP Numbers      16   
  Section 2.10.     Registration      16   
ARTICLE III   Exercise Terms      21   
  Section 3.01.     Exercise      21   
  Section 3.02.     Exercise Periods      21   
  Section 3.03.     Expiration      21   
  Section 3.04.     Manner of Exercise      22   
  Section 3.05.     Issuance of Shares of Common Stock      22   
  Section 3.06.     Fractional Shares of Common Stock      23   
  Section 3.07.     Reservation of Shares of Common Stock      23   
  Section 3.08.     Reserved      23   
  Section 3.09.     Right of First Offer      23   
  Section 3.10.     Preemptive Right      26   
  Section 3.11.     Tag Along Rights      27   
  Section 3.12.     Drag-Along Rights      29   
  Section 3.13.     Purchase of Warrants by Company; No Redemption      32   
ARTICLE IV   Antidilution Provisions      32   
  Section 4.01.     Cash Dividends and Distributions      32   
  Section 4.02.     Other Dividends and Distributions      32   
  Section 4.03.     Changes in Common Stock      33   
  Section 4.04.     Common Stock Issue      33   
  Section 4.05.     Issuance of Rights, Options, Warrants, or Common Stock      34   
  Section 4.06.     Voluntary Increases      34   

 

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  Section 4.07.     Combination; Liquidation      34   
  Section 4.08.     Common Stock Issue in Rights Offering and 2018 Notes Equity      35   
  Section 4.09.     Superseding Adjustment      36   
  Section 4.10.     Minimum Adjustment      36   
  Section 4.11.     Notice of Adjustment      36   
  Section 4.12.     Notice of Certain Transactions      37   
  Section 4.13.     Adjustment to Warrant Certificate      37   
  Section 4.14.     No Dilution or Impairment      38   
  Section 4.15.     Tax Reporting      38   
ARTICLE V   Warrant Agent      38   
  Section 5.01.     Appointment of Warrant Agent      38   
  Section 5.02.     Rights and Duties of Warrant Agent      38   
  Section 5.03.     Individual Rights of Warrant Agent      40   
  Section 5.04.     Warrant Agent’s Disclaimer      40   
  Section 5.05.     Compensation and Indemnity      40   
  Section 5.06.     Successor Warrant Agent      41   
ARTICLE VI   Miscellaneous      42   
  Section 6.01.     Persons Benefitting      42   
  Section 6.02.     Termination      42   
  Section 6.03.     Amendment      42   
  Section 6.04.     Notices      42   
  Section 6.05.     Board Representation      44   
  Section 6.06.     SEC Reports      45   
  Section 6.07.     Governing Law      45   
  Section 6.08.     Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness      45   
  Section 6.09.     Successors      45   
  Section 6.10.     Table of Contents      46   
  Section 6.11.     Severability      46   

 

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EXHIBIT A    Form of Warrant Certificate
EXHIBIT B    Transfer Form
EXHIBIT C    Form of Election
ANNEX A    Questionnaire

 

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WARRANT AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN) dated as of April 15, 2016 (this “ Agreement ”), among NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), MARK D. JOHNSRUD (“ Johnsrud ”) and AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC , a New York limited liability trust company, as Warrant Agent (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “ Warrant Agent ”).

The Company desires to issue the warrants described in this Agreement. The Warrants (as defined in this Agreement) initially, subject to the adjustments provided in this Agreement, entitle the holders thereof to purchase, in the aggregate, 1,826,596 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “ Common Stock ”) (representing 5% percent of the outstanding shares of Common Stock on a fully-diluted basis as of the date hereof). The Warrants are immediately exercisable for an exercise price of $0.01 per share of Common Stock (the “ Warrants ”).

The Company further desires the Warrant Agent to act on behalf of the Company in connection with the issuance of the Warrants as provided in this Agreement and the Warrant Agent is willing to so act.

Johnsrud, as the current holder of a majority of the Company’s Common Stock (as defined below), has agreed to enter into this Agreement.

The Company has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement to provide for the issuance of Warrants to be exercisable at such times and for such prices, and to have such other provisions, as shall be hereinafter provided.

Each party agrees as follows for the benefit of the other party and for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders (as defined below):

ARTICLE I

Definitions

Section 1.01. Definitions .

(a) “ 2018 Notes Equity Conversion ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(b) “ Affiliate ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(c) “ Agent Members ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(b) .

(d) “ Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(e) “ Applicable Law ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

 

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(f) “ Beneficial Owner ” when used with respect to any security means a direct or indirect beneficial owner of such security within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, as in effect on, and as interpreted by the SEC through, the date of this Agreement, and the terms (whether or not capitalized) “Beneficially Own,” “Beneficially Owned,” and “Beneficial Ownership” shall have correlative meanings; provided , however , that any Person who at any time Beneficially Owns any Convertible Securities (including the Warrants) shall also be deemed to Beneficially Own the shares of Common Stock or other securities underlying such Convertible Securities whether or not such Convertible Securities then are, or within sixty (60) days will be, exercisable, exchangeable, or convertible.

(g) “ Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such Board of Directors.

(h) “ Business Day ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(i) “ Capital Stock ” of any Person means any and all shares, interests, rights to purchase, warrants, options, participations, or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) equity of such Person, including any series of preferred stock, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

(j) “ Cash Exercise ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.04(a) .

(k) “ Cashless Exercise ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.04(b) .

(l) “ Cashless Exercise Ratio ” means a fraction, the numerator of which is the excess of the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the Exercise Date over the applicable Exercise Price per share as of the Exercise Date and the denominator of which is the Current Market Value per share of the Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the Exercise Date.

(m) “ Certificate Register ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.03 .

(n) “ Certificated Warrants ” means certificated Warrants in fully registered definitive form.

(o) “ Closing Date ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(p) “ Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(q) “ Common Equivalent Shares ” means shares of Common Stock and any other class or series of Capital Stock of the Company, which is entitled to participate in dividends and other distributions, including distributions upon liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of the Company.

(r) “ Common Stock ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

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(s) “ Company ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(t) “ Company New Securities Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b) .

(u) “ Company ROFO Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(c) .

(v) “ Confidential Information ” shall mean shall mean all non-public business records, customer lists, cost data, personnel data relating to employees, financial information with respect to the business, or any documents or information prepared by, or any document or information prepared for the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, in each case with the expectation that the contents will not be disclosed to third parties and as to which reasonable efforts are made to restrict circulation, including information of or relating to trade secrets, information related to or connected with patent, copyright, or trademark applications, or other intellectual property rights proprietary to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates. “Confidential Information” shall not include any information that (i) has become generally known to the public other than as a result of a disclosure of the Confidential Information by the recipient, (ii) has been disclosed to the recipient by a third party (other than a Subsidiary, Affiliate, Officer, employee, agent, or representative of the Company) having possession thereof and the right to make such disclosure, or (iii) was in the recipient’s possession prior to the time of disclosure to the recipient by the Company.

(w) “ Convertible Securities ” means any securities, warrants, options, or rights to acquire Common Equivalent Shares that, directly or indirectly, are convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise represent the right to acquire receive or subscribe for, Common Equivalent Shares, with or without payment of additional consideration in cash or property, whether immediately or upon the occurrence of a specified date or a specified event, the satisfaction of or failure to satisfy any condition or the happening or failure to happen of any other contingency.

(x) “ Current Market Value ” per share of Common Stock or any other security at any date means (i) if the Common Stock is not traded on a recognized national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market, the value of the security as determined by an independent financial expert selected by the Company with consent of the Required Warrant Holders; or (ii) if the Common Stock is traded on a recognized national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market, the average of the closing bid prices (or the equivalent in an over-the-counter market) for each Business Day during the period commencing fifteen (15) Business Days before such date and ending on the Business Day prior to such date; provided , however , if the closing bid price is not determinable for at least ten (10) Business Days in such period, the “Current Market Value” of the security shall be determined under clause (i) above.

(y) “ Debt Documents ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(z) “ Depository ” means American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, its nominees, and their respective successors.

(aa) “ Drag-Along Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

 

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(bb) “ Drag-Along Purchaser ” means any Person that is not an Affiliate of the Company.

(cc) “ Drag-Along Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

(dd) “ Drag-Along Sellers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

(ee) “ Effectiveness Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.10(c) .

(ff) “ Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor statute thereto, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.

(gg) “ Exchange Offer ” means the exchange offer conducted by the Company pursuant to the terms of the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(hh) “ Exchange Offer Warrant Shares ” has the meaning ascribed to the term “Warrant Shares” in the Warrant Agreement (Exchange Offer), dated as of the date hereof, among the Company, Johnsrud and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Warrant Agent in connection with warrants issued as part of the consideration for the Exchange Offer.

(ii) “ Exchange Offer Warrants ” has the meaning ascribed to the term “Warrants” in the Warrant Agreement (Exchange Offer), dated as of the date hereof, among the Company, Johnsrud and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Warrant Agent in connection with warrants issued as part of the consideration for the Exchange Offer.

(jj) “ Exercise Date ” means, for a given Warrant, the day on which such Warrant is presented for exercise pursuant to Section 3.04 .

(kk) “ Exercise Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01(a) .

(ll) “ Expiration Time ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(b) .

(mm) “ First Offer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(nn) “ GAAP ” means the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States in effect from time to time, applied on a consistent basis.

(mm) “ Global Warrant ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(a) .

(oo) “ Governmental Authority ” means any national, federal, state, municipal, local, provincial or territorial government or any department, commission, board, bureau, agency, regulatory authority, or instrumentality thereof or any court, judicial, administrative, or arbitral body or public or private tribunal, in either case, whether of the United States or of any jurisdiction within or outside of the United States.

(pp) “ Holder ” means a Person who owns a beneficial interest in a Warrant registered in the Certificate Register.

 

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(qq) “ Holders’ Counsel ” means Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP or such other law firm as is otherwise designated from time to time as such by the Required Warrant Holders in writing to the Company.

(rr) “ Initial Holders ” means the Persons becoming Holders pursuant to the agreement to fund the New First Lien Term Loan.

(ss) “ Inspectors ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.10(f) .

(tt) “ Johnsrud ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(uu) “ Liquidity Event ” means (i) a recapitalization of the Common Stock, (ii) a consolidation, merger, reorganization or other form of business combination of the Company, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, or a majority of the Common Stock, to another Person.

(vv) “ Management Incentive Plan ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(ww) “ New First Lien Term Loan ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(xx) “ New Securities Acceptance Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(b) .

(yy) “ New Securities Sale Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(c) .

(zz) “ Non-Voting Observer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.05(a) .

(aaa) “ Number of Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a)(A) .

(bbb) “ Officer ” means the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Financial Officer, any Senior Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Company.

(ccc) “ Officers’ Certificate ” means a certificate signed by two (2) Officers.

(ddd) “ Opinion of Counsel ” means a written opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Warrant Agent. Such counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Company.

(eee) “ Participating Drag-Along Seller ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.12(a) .

(fff) “ Participating Tag-Along Seller ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(b) .

(ggg) “ Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority, or any other entity.

(hhh) “ Preemptive Rights Issuance ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.10(a) .

 

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(iii) “ Private Placement Legend ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04(c) .

(jjj) “ Prospectus ” means the prospectus included in a Shelf Registration Statement, and any such prospectus as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement or otherwise, including any preliminary prospectus and post-effective amendments, in each case including all materials incorporated by reference therein.

(kkk) “ Questionnaire ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.10(o) .

(lll) “ Registerable Securities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.10(a) .

(mmm) “ Registrar ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.07(a) .

(nnn) “ Registration Statement ” means any registration statement under the Securities Act that covers any of the Registerable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, including the related Prospectus, all amendments and supplements to such registration statement included in the definition of “Prospectus”, including pre- and post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, all exhibits thereto and all documents incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such registration statement.

(ooo) “ Rejected ROFO Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(ppp) “ Remaining ROFO Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(d) .

(qqq) “ Required Warrant Holders ” means Holders representing at any time at least a majority of the Warrant Shares to be received upon the exercise of all then outstanding Warrants.

(rrr) “ Restructuring Support Agreement ” means that certain Restructuring Support Agreement, dated as of March 11, 2016, by and among the Company, Johnsrud and the Supporting Noteholders.

(sss) “ Rights Offering ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(ttt) “ ROFO Initiation Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(a) .

(uuu) “ ROFO Period Expiration Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(vvv) “ ROFO Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(www) “ ROFO Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(b) .

(xxx) “ ROFO Purchaser ” means, with respect to any ROFO Sale, any Person that is not Johnsrud or an Affiliate of Johnsrud.

(yyy) “ ROFO Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(a) .

(zzz) “ ROFO Sale Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(d) .

 

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(aaaa) “ ROFO Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.09(a) .

(bbbb) “ SEC ” means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other similar or successor agency of the federal government of the United States administering the Securities Act and/or the Exchange Act.

(cccc) “ Securities Act ” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended or any successor statute thereto.

(dddd) “ Shelf Registration Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.10(a) .

(eeee) “ Significant Person ” means any Holder of Warrants representing, upon exercise, at least three percent (3%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

(ffff) “ Stock Transfer Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.05 .

(gggg) “ Subsidiary ” means, as to any Person, any other Person of which a majority of the outstanding voting securities or other voting equity interests are owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.

(hhhh) “ Supporting Noteholders ” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Restructuring Support Agreement.

(iiii) “ Tag-Along Initiation Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a) .

(jjjj) “ Tag-Along Offeree ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a) .

(kkkk) “ Tag-Along Participation Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(b) .

(llll) “ Tag-Along Purchaser ” means, with respect to any Tag-Along Sale, any Person that is not Johnsrud or an Affiliate of Johnsrud.

(mmmm) “ Tag-Along Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(a) .

(nnnn) “ Tag-Along Sellers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.11(b) .

(oooo) “ Transfer ” means any transfer by way of sale, assignment, conveyance, or other disposition (including by merger, operation of law, bequest, or pursuant to any domestic relations order, whether voluntarily or involuntarily) and the term “Transferred” shall have a correlative meaning; provided , however , that a transaction that is a pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, or grant of a security interest shall not be deemed to be a Transfer, but a foreclosure pursuant thereto shall be deemed to be a Transfer.

(pppp) “ Transfer Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04(b) .

(qqqq) “ Warrant ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(rrrr) “ Warrant Agent ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

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(ssss) “ Warrant Certificates ” mean the registered certificates issued by the Company under this Agreement representing the Warrants.

(tttt) “ Warrant Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01(a) .

Section 1.02. Rules of Construction . Unless the text otherwise requires:

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

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

(c) references in the singular or to “him,” “her,” “it,” “itself,” or other like references, and references in the plural or the feminine or masculine reference, as the case may be, shall also, when the context so requires, be deemed to include the plural or singular, or the masculine or feminine reference, as the case may be;

(d) references to Articles, Sections, and Exhibits shall refer to articles, sections, and exhibits of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified;

(e) this Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party that drafted and caused this Agreement to be drafted;

(f) all monetary figures shall be in United States dollars unless otherwise specified;

(g) references to “including” in this Agreement shall mean “including, without limitation,” whether or not so specified;

(h) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other theory extends and such phrase shall not mean “if”;

(i) any time period specified shall be deemed to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York time, on the specified Expiration Time; provided , that if any Expiration Time expires on a day other than a Business Day, the Expiration Time shall be extended until the next succeeding Business Day; and provided , further , that any time period not specified with Business Days shall mean calendar days; and

(j) all cash payments shall be made in the currency of the United States.

ARTICLE II

Warrant Certificates

Section 2.01. Form and Dating . The Warrants have initially been issued by the Company as Certificated Warrants. The terms of the Warrants shall be governed by this Agreement.

 

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(a) Form of Warrants . Upon the direction of the Company, with the consent of the Required Warrant Holders, the Warrants may be issued in the form of one or more global warrants (each, a “ Global Warrant ”), in definitive, fully registered form with the legends set forth in Exhibit A hereto, which Global Warrants will be deposited on behalf of the Initial Holders with the Warrant Agent, as custodian for the Depository (or with such other custodian as the Depository may direct), and registered in the name of the Depository or a nominee of the Depository, duly executed by the Company and countersigned by the Warrant Agent as hereinafter provided.

(b) Book Entry Provisions . Members of, or participants in, the Depository (“ Agent Members ”) shall have no rights under this Agreement with respect to any Global Warrant held on their behalf by the Depository or by the Warrant Agent as the custodian of the Depository or under such Global Warrant, and the Depository may be treated by the Company, the Warrant Agent and any agent of the Company or the Warrant Agent as the absolute owner of such Global Warrant for all purposes whatsoever. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Company, the Warrant Agent or any agent of the Company or the Warrant Agent from giving effect to any written certification, proxy or other authorization furnished by the Depository or impair, as between the Depository and its Agent Members, the operation of customary practices of the Depository governing the exercise of the rights of a Holder of a beneficial interest in any Global Warrant. This Section 2.01(b) shall apply only to a Global Warrant deposited with or on behalf of the Depository.

(c) Physical Delivery . Except as provided in Section 2.04 or Section 2.05 , owners of beneficial interests in Global Warrants will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of Certificated Warrants.

Section 2.02. Execution and Countersignature .

(a) Two (2) Officers shall sign the Warrant Certificates for the Company by manual or facsimile signature.

(b) If an Officer whose signature is on a Warrant Certificate no longer holds that office at the time the Warrant Agent countersigns the Warrant Certificate, the Warrants evidenced by such Warrant Certificate shall be valid nevertheless.

(c) The Warrant Agent may appoint an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company to countersign the Warrant Certificates. Unless limited by the terms of such appointment, such agent may countersign Warrant Certificates whenever the Warrant Agent may do so. Each reference in this Agreement to countersignature by the Warrant Agent includes countersignature by such agent. Such agent will have the same rights as the Warrant Agent for service of notices and demands.

(d) At any time and from time to time after the execution of this Agreement, the Warrant Agent or an agent reasonably acceptable to the Company shall upon receipt of a written order of the Company signed by two (2) Officers of the Company manually countersign for issue a Warrant Certificate evidencing the number of Warrants specified in such order; provided , however , that the Warrant Agent shall be entitled to receive an Officers’ Certificate

 

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that it may reasonably request in connection with such countersignature of Warrants. Such order shall specify the number of Warrants to be evidenced on the Warrant Certificate to be countersigned, the date on which such Warrant Certificate is to be countersigned, and the number of Warrants then authorized.

(e) The Warrants evidenced by a Warrant Certificate shall not be valid until an authorized signatory of the Warrant Agent or its agent as provided above manually countersigns the Warrant Certificate. The signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Warrant Certificate has been countersigned under this Agreement.

Section 2.03. Certificate Register . The Warrant Agent shall keep a register (the “ Certificate Register ”) of the Warrant Certificates and of their transfer and exchange. The Certificate Register shall show the names and addresses of the respective registered holders and the date and number of Warrants evidenced on the face of each of the Warrant Certificates. The Company and the Warrant Agent may deem and treat the Person in whose name a Warrant Certificate is registered as the absolute owner of such Warrant Certificate for all purposes whatsoever and neither the Company nor the Warrant Agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

Section 2.04. Transfer and Exchange .

(a) Transfer and Exchange of Global Warrants .

(A) The transfer and exchange of the beneficial interests in Global Warrants shall be effected through the Depository, in accordance with this Agreement (including applicable restrictions on transfer set forth in this Agreement), the procedures of the Depository therefor and Applicable Law. A transferor of a beneficial interest in a Global Warrant shall deliver to the Warrant Agent a written order given in accordance with the Depository’s procedures containing information regarding the participant account of the Depository to be credited with a beneficial interest in the Global Warrants.

(B) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement (other than the provisions set forth in Section 2.05 ), a beneficial interest in a Global Warrant may not be transferred as a whole except by the Depository to a nominee of the Depository or by a nominee of the Depository to the Depository or another nominee of the Depository or by the Depository or any such nominee to a successor Depository or another nominee of such successor Depository.

(C) In the event that a Global Warrant is exchanged and transferred for Certificated Warrants pursuant to Section 2.05 , such Warrants may be exchanged only in accordance with such procedures as are substantially consistent with the provisions of this Section 2.04 and such other procedures as may from time to time be adopted by the Company as well as in accordance with Applicable Law.

(b) Transfer and Exchange of Certificated Warrants .

(A) Prior to any transfer or attempted transfer of any Certificated Warrants, the holder of such Certificated Warrants shall (A) deliver a transfer form substantially

 

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in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (a “ Transfer Notice ”) to the Company and the Warrant Agent of such Holder’s intention to effect such transfer, describing the manner and circumstances of the proposed transfer, and (B) surrender such Certificated Warrants. After receipt of such Transfer Notice, the Warrant Agent shall direct the Depository to effect the proposed transfer.

(B) Prior to any transfer or attempted transfer of any Certificated Warrants containing the Private Placement Legend, the holder of such Certificated Warrants shall (A) deliver a Transfer Notice to the Company and the Warrant Agent, accompanied by an Opinion of Counsel that the proposed transfer of such Certificated Warrants may be effected without registration under the Securities Act, and (B) surrender the Warrant Certificates evidencing such Warrants. After receipt by the Warrant Agent of the Transfer Notice, the Opinion of Counsel referred to above and the Officers’ Certificate referred to in Section 2.02(d) , such Holder shall thereupon be entitled to transfer such Certificated Warrants in accordance with the terms of the Transfer Notice. Each Certificated Warrant issued upon such transfer shall bear the restrictive legend with respect to the Securities Act set forth below, unless, in the Opinion of Counsel, such legend is not required in order to ensure compliance with the Securities Act.

(C) A Holder of a Certificated Warrant may (A) exchange such Certificated Warrant for a beneficial interest in a Global Warrant following delivery to the Warrant Agent of an Opinion of Counsel that the Certificated Warrants no longer require the Private Placement Legend, or (B) transfer such Certificated Warrant to a Person who takes delivery thereof in the form of a beneficial interest in a Global Warrant if such transfer is effected pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or following delivery to the Warrant Agent of an Opinion of Counsel that the Certificated Warrants no longer require the Private Placement Legend. Following satisfaction of the condition in the preceding sentence, the exchanging or transferring Holder shall surrender the Warrant Certificates representing the transferred or exchanged Warrants and deliver to the Warrant Agent a Transfer Notice with respect to such Certificated Warrants, together with written instructions directing the Warrant Agent to make, or to direct the Depository to make, an endorsement on the Global Warrant to reflect an increase in the number of Warrants represented by the Global Warrant equal to the number of Certificated Warrants represented by such Warrants, then the Warrant Agent shall, in accordance with such instructions, instruct the Depository to credit the account of the Person specified in such instructions as a beneficial interest in the Global Warrant. If no Global Warrant is then outstanding, the Company shall issue and the Warrant Agent shall countersign a new Global Warrant representing the appropriate number of Warrants. Following any such transfer or exchange, the Warrant Certificates evidencing such Warrants shall be canceled by the Warrant Agent in accordance with Section 2.08(b) .

(c) Legend . Each Warrant Certificate shall bear a legend in substantially the following form:

“ANY TRANSFER OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN) (THE “ WARRANT AGREEMENT ”) DATED AS OF April 15, 2016, BETWEEN NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (THE

 

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COMPANY ”), MARK D. JOHNSRUD, AND AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS WARRANT AGENT. BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, ANY TRANSFEREE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE WARRANT AGREEMENT AS IF THE TRANSFEREE HAD EXECUTED AND DELIVERED THE WARRANT AGREEMENT.”

In addition to the legend above, each Warrant shall bear a legend in substantially the following form (the “ Private Placement Legend ”):

“THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. BY ITS EXERCISE HEREOF, THE HOLDER AGREES NOT TO OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT PRIOR TO THE DATE PERMITTED BY RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY SUCCESSOR PROVISION THERETO, EXCEPT (A) TO THE COMPANY, (B) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) PURSUANT TO RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT TO A PERSON THE SELLER REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (E) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT REGISTERING THIS WARRANT AND/OR THE COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT, SUBJECT TO THE COMPANY’S AND THE WARRANT AGENT’S RIGHT PRIOR TO ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO CLAUSE (B) OR (D) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO EACH OF THEM.”

Each Global Warrant will bear legends required by the Depository substantially in the following form:

“UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC (“ AST ”), TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN SUCH NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF AST (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO SUCH ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF AST) ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE

 

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BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO NOMINEES OF AST OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.”

(d) Cancellation or Adjustment of Global Warrant . At such time as all beneficial interests in a Global Warrant have been exchanged for Certificated Warrants, redeemed, repurchased or canceled, such Global Warrant shall be returned to the Depository for cancellation or retained and canceled by the Warrant Agent, and, after such cancellation, shall, subject to Section 2.08(b) , be destroyed in accordance with the Warrant Agent’s standard procedures. At any time prior to such cancellation, if any beneficial interest in a Global Warrant is exchanged for Certificated Warrants, redeemed, repurchased or canceled, the number of Warrants represented by such Global Warrant shall be reduced and an adjustment shall be made on the books and records of the Warrant Agent (or such other custodian as the Depository may direct) with respect to such Global Warrant, by the Warrant Agent (or such other custodian as the Depository may direct) to reflect such reduction.

(e) Obligations with Respect to Transfers and Exchanges of Warrants .

(A) To permit registrations of transfers and exchanges, the Company shall execute and the Warrant Agent shall countersign Certificated Warrants and Global Warrants as required pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.02 and this Section 2.04 .

(B) No service charge shall be made to a Holder for any registration of transfer or exchange upon surrender of any Warrant Certificate at the office of the Warrant Agent maintained for that purpose, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax, assessment, or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any registration of transfer or exchange of Warrant Certificates.

(C) All Warrants issued upon any transfer or exchange pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be the valid obligations of the Company, entitled to the same benefits under this Agreement as the Warrants surrendered upon such transfer or exchange.

(f) No Obligation of the Warrant Agent .

(A) The Warrant Agent shall have no responsibility or obligation to any Beneficial Owner of a Global Warrant, a member of, or a participant in, the Depository or other Person with respect to the accuracy of the records of the Depository or its nominee or of any participant or member thereof, with respect to any ownership interest in the Warrants or with respect to the delivery to any participant, member, Beneficial Owner, or other Person (other than the Depository) of any notice or the payment of any amount, under or with respect to such Warrants. All notices and communications to be given to the Holders and all payments to be made to Holders under the Warrants shall be given or made only to or upon the order of the

 

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registered Holders (which shall be the Depository or its nominee in the case of a Global Warrant). Unless otherwise specified, the rights of Beneficial Owners in any Global Warrant shall be exercised only through the Depository subject to the applicable rules and procedures of the Depository. The Warrant Agent may rely and shall be fully protected in relying upon information furnished by the Depository with respect to its members, participants, and any Beneficial Owner.

(B) The Warrant Agent shall have no obligation or duty to monitor, determine, or inquire as to compliance with any restrictions on transfer under Applicable Law with respect to any transfer of any interest in any Warrant (including any transfers between or among the Depository participants, members, or Beneficial Owners in any Global Warrant) other than to require delivery of such certificates and other documentation or evidence as are expressly required by, and to do so if and when expressly required by, the terms of this Agreement, and to examine the same to determine substantial compliance as to form with the express requirements hereof.

(g) Removal of Legend . On the six month anniversary of the Closing Date, the Company shall, at its sole cost and expense, (x) take all steps, including delivery of any Opinion of Counsel, required to remove the Private Placement Legend or (y) have filed a “shelf” registration statement pursuant to Rule 415 (or similar rule that may be adopted by the SEC) under the Securities Act to permit on a continuous basis resales of the Warrants, which shelf registration statement shall be effective on such six month anniversary of the Closing Date and shall remain effective until such time as the Warrants are resold.

Section 2.05. Certificated Warrants .

(a) A Global Warrant deposited with the Depository or with the Warrant Agent as custodian for the Depository pursuant to Section 2.01 shall be transferred to the Beneficial Owners thereof in the form of Certificated Warrants in a number equal to the number of Warrants represented by such Global Warrant, in exchange for such Global Warrant, only if such transfer complies with Section 2.04 and (i) the Depository notifies the Company that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for such Global Warrant or if at any time the Depository ceases to be a “clearing agency” registered under the Exchange Act and, in each such case, a successor depositary is not appointed by the Company within ninety (90) days of such notice; or (ii) any Warrant Holder notifies the Warrant Agent and the Company in writing that it elects to cause the issuance of Certificated Warrants under this Agreement.

(b) Any Global Warrant that is transferable to the Beneficial Owners thereof pursuant to this Section 2.05 shall be surrendered by the Depository to the Warrant Agent, to be so transferred, in whole or from time to time in part, without charge, and the Warrant Agent shall countersign and deliver, upon such transfer of each portion of such Global Warrant, an equal number of Certificated Warrants.

(c) Subject to Section 2.04(g) , any Certificated Warrants delivered in exchange for an interest in the Global Warrant shall bear the legends set forth in Section 2.04(c) .

 

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(d) Subject to the provisions of Section 2.05(b) , the registered Holder of a Warrant may grant proxies and otherwise authorize any Person to take any action which a Holder is entitled to take under this Agreement or the Warrants.

(e) In the event of the occurrence of either of the events specified in Section 2.05(a) , the Company will promptly make available to the Warrant Agent a reasonable supply of Certificated Warrants in definitive, fully registered form.

Section 2.06. Replacement Certificates . If a mutilated Warrant Certificate is surrendered to the Warrant Agent or if the Holder of a Warrant Certificate claims that the Warrant Certificate has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, the Company shall issue and the Warrant Agent shall countersign a replacement Warrant Certificate if the reasonable requirements of the Warrant Agent and of Section 8-405 of the Uniform Commercial Code, or any successor statute thereto then in effect in the State of New York, are met. If required by the Warrant Agent or the Company, such Holder shall furnish an indemnity bond sufficient in the judgment of the Company and the Warrant Agent to protect the Company and the Warrant Agent from any loss which either of them may suffer if a Warrant Certificate is replaced. The Company and the Warrant Agent may charge the Holder for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in replacing a Warrant Certificate. Every replacement Warrant Certificate issued by the Company and countersigned by the Warrant Agent shall evidence a valid and binding obligation of the Company.

Section 2.07. Outstanding Warrants . Warrants outstanding at any time are all Warrants evidenced on all Warrant Certificates authenticated by the Warrant Agent except for those canceled by it and those delivered to it for cancellation. A Warrant does not cease to be outstanding because an Affiliate of the Company (that is not a Subsidiary) holds the Warrant. A Warrant ceases to be outstanding and shall no longer be exercisable if the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company holds the Warrant. If a Warrant Certificate is replaced pursuant to Section 2.06, the Warrants evidenced thereby cease to be outstanding and shall no longer be exercisable unless the Warrant Agent and the Company receive proof satisfactory to them that the replaced Warrant Certificate is held by a bona fide purchaser.

Section 2.08. Cancellation .

(a) In the event the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company shall purchase or otherwise acquire Certificated Warrants, the same shall thereupon be delivered to the Warrant Agent for cancellation and may not be re-issued.

(b) The Warrant Agent and no one else shall cancel and destroy all Warrant Certificates surrendered for transfer, exchange, replacement, exercise or cancellation and deliver a certificate of such destruction to the Company unless the Company directs the Warrant Agent to deliver canceled Warrant Certificates to the Company. The Company may not issue new Warrant Certificates to replace Warrant Certificates to the extent they evidence Warrants which have been exercised or Warrants which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company has purchased or otherwise acquired.

 

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Section 2.09. CUSIP Numbers . The Company in issuing the Warrants may use “CUSIP” numbers and, if so, the Warrant Agent shall use such “CUSIP” numbers in notices as a convenience to Holders; provided, however, that any such notice may state that no representation is made as to the correctness of such numbers either as printed on the Warrant Certificates or as contained in any notice and that reliance may be placed only on the other identification numbers printed on the Warrant Certificates.

Section 2.10. Registration .

(a) Filing of Shelf Registration . The Company covenants and agrees that, within fifteen (15) Business Days of the execution of this Agreement, it shall file one or more “shelf” registration statements pursuant to Rule 415 (or similar rule that may be adopted by the SEC) under the Securities Act (collectively, the “ Shelf Registration Statement ”) to permit on a continuous basis: (i) the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of the Warrants by the Holders thereof; (ii) the resale of Warrant Shares; (iii) the issuance of Exchange Offer Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the Exchange Offer Warrants by the holders thereof, to the extent such Exchange Offer Warrant Shares were settled in cash; (iv) resales of the Exchange Offer Warrant Shares to the extent such Exchange Offer Warrant Shares were settled in cash; and (v) to the extent required by Section 2.04(g) , resales of the Warrants (the foregoing clauses (i) through (v), together with any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable with respect to the foregoing by way of a stock dividend or stock split or in exchange for or upon conversion of such shares or otherwise in connection with a combination of shares, distribution, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, other reorganization or similar event, the “ Registerable Securities ”).

(b) The Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 unless Form S-3 is not available for the registration of the resale of Registerable Securities hereunder. If Form S-3 is not available for the registration of the resale of Registerable Securities hereunder, the Company shall (i) register the resale of the Registerable Securities on Form S-1 or another appropriate form in accordance herewith as the Holders may consent; and (ii) attempt to register the Registerable Securities on Form S-3 as soon as such form is available, provided , that the Company shall maintain the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statements then in effect until such time as a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Registerable Securities has been declared effective by the SEC.

(c) The Company (i) shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective by the SEC as promptly as reasonably possible after the filing thereof, but in any event within sixty (60) days of such filing; provided , that the Company shall have an additional thirty (30) days to cause the Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective if the Company has received comments from the SEC and the Company is using commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Shelf Registration Statement to be declared effective, and (ii) shall use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until such time as all Registerable Securities are sold (the “ Effectiveness Period ”).

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receiving notification from the SEC that the Shelf Registration Statement has been declared effective.

(e) Prior to the filing of the Shelf Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto, the Company shall furnish to the Holders’ Counsel copies of all such documents proposed to be filed, which documents will be subject to the review and comment of the holders of Registerable Securities.

(f) The Company shall: (i) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments, including post-effective amendments, to each Shelf Registration Statement and Prospectus as may be necessary to keep the Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective as to the applicable Registerable Securities for the Effectiveness Period (including as may be necessary to permit compliance with the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act) and prepare and file with the SEC such additional Shelf Registration Statements in order to register for resale under the Securities Act all of the Registerable Securities; (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required supplement, and as so supplemented or amended to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act; (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments (other than non-substantive comments) received from the SEC with respect to the Shelf Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and provide the Holders’ Counsel with true and complete copies of all correspondence from and to the SEC relating to the Shelf Registration Statement as promptly as possible; provided , however , that the Company shall not provide copies of any correspondence that would result in the disclosure of material non-public information concerning the Company (it being understood that the Company shall provide such information to the Holders’ Counsel at such time as it is no longer material non-public information); (iv) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all Registerable Securities covered by the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the intended methods of disposition by the holders of Registerable Securities set forth in the Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus (in each case, as amended or supplemented); (v) use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify such Registerable Securities under such other securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions as the holders of Registerable Securities reasonably request and do any and all other acts and things which may be necessary or advisable to enable the holders of Registerable Securities to consummate the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registerable Securities owned by such holders of Registerable Securities; provided , that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business, subject itself to general taxation or consent to general service of process in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to do so but for this paragraph (f); (vi) during normal business hours with reasonable advance notice, make available for inspection by any selling holder of Registerable Securities, any underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement and any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by any such holder or underwriter (collectively, the “ Inspectors ”), all financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, and cause the Company’s Officers, directors and employees to supply all information requested by any such Inspector in connection with such Shelf Registration Statement; provided , that the Inspectors, except as required by law, regulation, or proceeding, shall maintain the confidentiality of such information unless and until it shall be publicly available; (vii) provide a transfer agent and Registrar (which may be the same entity) for all such Registerable Securities not later than the effective date of such registration; (viii) in connection with an underwritten

 

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offering, if any, enter into such customary agreements (including underwriting and lock-up agreements in customary form) and take all such other customary actions as the holders of such Registerable Securities or the managing underwriter of such offering request in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registerable Securities (including making appropriate Officers available to participate in “road show” and other customary marketing activities (including one-on-one meetings with prospective purchasers of the Registerable Securities)); (ix) in connection with an underwritten public offering, if any, furnish to each underwriter, if any, with (a) a written legal opinion of the Company’s outside counsel in form and substance as is customarily given in opinions of the Company’s counsel to underwriters in underwritten registered offerings; and (b) a “comfort” letter signed by the Company’s independent certified public accountants in form and substance as is customarily given in accountants’ letters to underwriters in underwritten registered offerings; (x) not later than the effective date of such Shelf Registration Statement, provide a CUSIP number for all Registerable Securities and provide the applicable transfer agent with printed certificates for the Registerable Securities which are in a form eligible for deposit with the Depository; provided, that the Company may satisfy its obligations hereunder without issuing physical stock certificates through the use of the Depository’s Direct Registration System; and (xi) take no direct or indirect action prohibited by Regulation M under the Exchange Act; provided , that, to the extent that any prohibition is applicable to the Company, the Company will take all reasonable action to make any such prohibition inapplicable.

(g) The Company shall notify the Warrant Agent and the Holders’ Counsel in the event that: (i) any Shelf Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment is declared effective; (ii) the SEC issues any stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Shelf Registration Statement or initiates any proceedings for that purpose; (iii) the Company receives notice of any suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any Registerable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threat of any proceeding for such purpose; or (iv) the financial statements included or incorporated by reference in any Shelf Registration Statement become ineligible for inclusion or incorporation therein or any statement made in any Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference is untrue in any material respect or any revision to a Shelf Registration Statement, Prospectus or other document is required so that it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The Company shall notify the Holders’ Counsel in the event that the SEC or any other federal or state Governmental Authority requests any amendment or supplement to any Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus or requests additional information related thereto.

(h) Upon the occurrence of any event described in paragraph (g) above, the Company shall as promptly as reasonably possible, prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to the affected Shelf Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, neither the Shelf Registration Statement will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, nor such Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to

 

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state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(i) The Company shall be permitted to suspend the availability of the Shelf Registration Statement and the use of any Prospectus only if the Company furnishes to the holders of Registerable Securities a certificate signed by the chief executive or chief financial officer of the Company stating that in the good faith judgment of the Company’s Board: (A) any resale of Registerable Securities could reasonably be expected to materially interfere with an acquisition, corporate reorganization, financing, or other material transaction then under consideration by the Company; or (B) there is some other material development relating to the operations or condition (financial or other) of the Company that has not been disclosed to the general public and as to which it is in the Company’s best interests not to disclose; provided , however , that any period during which the availability of the Shelf Registration Statement and any Prospectus may be suspended pursuant to this paragraph (i) may not exceed forty-five (45) days in the aggregate during any twelve (12) month period; provided , further , that the Company may not so suspend the Shelf Registration Statement or cause the Holders or any other holder of Registerable Securities to discontinue sales under the Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus more than once in any calendar year.

(j) The Company shall use its commercially reasonable best efforts to avoid the issuance of or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order suspending the effectiveness of any Shelf Registration Statement; or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registerable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, as soon as practicable.

(k) The Company shall promptly deliver to the Holders and each other holder of Registerable Securities, without charge, as many copies of the Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto as such Persons may reasonably request. The Company hereby consents to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by the Holders and each other holder of Registerable Securities in connection with the offering and sale of the Registerable Securities covered by such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto.

(l) The Company shall cooperate with the Holders and each other holder or transferee of Registerable Securities (i) to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registerable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to a Shelf Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free of all restrictive legends; and (ii) to enable such Registerable Securities to be in such denominations (permitted by any indenture governing such securities to the extent a debt security) and registered in such names as the Holders and each other holder or transferee of Registerable Securities may request.

(m) The Company shall pay all fees and expenses incident to the preparation and filing of the Registration Statements contemplated by this Section 2.10 by the Company, including (i) all registration and filing fees and expenses, including those related to filings with the SEC and in connection with applicable state securities or blue sky laws; (ii) printing expenses; (iii) messenger, telephone, and delivery expenses; (iv) underwriting expenses (other than fees, commissions or discounts) in connection with an underwritten offering, if any, of the

 

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Warrants or the Warrant Shares, (v) expenses of audits incident to or required by any such registration and (vi) reasonable and documented legal fees and expenses of the Holders’ Counsel (or reimburse the Holders for such reasonable fees and out-of-pocket expenses of the Holders’ Counsel).

(n) The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each holder of Registerable Securities, such holder’s officers, directors, managers, members, partners, stockholders and Affiliates, each underwriter, broker or any other Person acting on behalf of such holder of Registerable Securities and each other Person, if any, who controls any of the foregoing Persons, against all losses, claims, actions, damages, liabilities and expenses, joint or several, to which any of the foregoing Persons may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, actions, damages, liabilities or expenses arise out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of a Prospectus, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading; and shall reimburse such Persons for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by any of them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, action, damage or liability, except insofar as the same are caused by or contained in any information furnished in writing to the Company by such indemnified person expressly for use therein or by such indemnified person’s failure to deliver a copy of the Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto (if the same was required by Applicable Law to be so delivered) after the Company has furnished such holder with a sufficient number of copies of the same prior to any written confirmation of the sale of Registerable Securities. This indemnity shall be in addition to any liability the Company may otherwise have.

(o) Holder Information . Prior to filing the Shelf Registration Statement, the Company shall provide each Holder with a copy of the questionnaire in the form attached hereto as Annex A (the “ Questionnaire ”). In order to be named as a selling security holder in the Prospectus at the time of effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement, each Holder must, before the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement, have furnished a completed Questionnaire containing no material misstatement of fact and not omitting any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. From and after the date that the Shelf Registration Statement is first declared effective by the SEC, upon receipt of a completed Questionnaire from the Holders who had not prior to such time furnished a completed Questionnaire to the Company, the Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to file within fifteen (15) Business Days thereafter any amendments or supplements to the Shelf Registration Statement necessary for such Holder to be named as a selling security holder in the Shelf Registration Statement. Each Holder named as a selling security holder in the Shelf Registration Statement agrees to promptly furnish to the Company an updated Questionnaire in order to make information previously furnished to the Company by the Holder not materially misleading.

 

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(p) With a view to making available to the holders of Registerable Securities the benefits of Rule 144 and any other rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit a holder to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration, the Company shall:

 

  (A) make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144, at all times;

 

  (B) use commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act; and

(q) furnish to any holder so long as the holder owns Registerable Securities, promptly upon request, a written statement by the Company as to its compliance with the reporting requirements of Rule 144 and of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company, and such other reports and documents so filed or furnished by the Company as such holder may request in connection with the sale of Registerable Securities without registration.

ARTICLE III

Exercise Terms

Section 3.01. Exercise .

(a) Each Warrant, when exercised, shall initially entitle the Holder thereof, subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, to purchase one share of Common Stock (collectively, the “ Warrant Shares ”). The exercise price of each Warrant is equal to $0.01 (the “ Exercise Price ”), subject to adjustment.

(b) If as a result of an adjustment to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants pursuant to ARTICLE IV , the Exercise Price is reduced below the par value of the Common Stock, then the Exercise Price shall be increased to the minimum exercise price required by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

Section 3.02. Exercise Periods .

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the Warrants shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or after the date of issuance.

(b) No Warrant shall be exercisable after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the tenth anniversary of issuance (the “ Expiration Time ”).

Section 3.03. Expiration . A Warrant shall terminate and become void as of the earlier of (i) 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the Expiration Time; or (ii) the date such Warrant is exercised in full. The Company shall give notice not less than thirty (30), and not more than sixty (60), days prior to the Expiration Time to the Holders of all then outstanding Warrants to the effect that the Warrants will terminate and become void as of the Expiration Time; provided,

 

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however , that if the Company fails to give notice as provided in this Section 3.03, the Warrants will nevertheless expire and become void on the Expiration Time.

Section 3.04. Manner of Exercise .

(a) Warrants may be exercised upon (i) delivery of the form of election to purchase Common Stock attached hereto as Exhibit C duly completed and signed by the Holder and, (A) with respect to any Warrants held by any Holder through a direct or indirect participant of the Depository, by effecting exercise pursuant to the applicable rules of the Depository for warrant exercise, and (B) with respect to Certificated Warrants, the surrender to the Warrant Agent at the office of the Warrant Agent of the related Warrant Certificate; and (ii) payment to the Warrant Agent, for the account of the Company, of the applicable Exercise Price for each Warrant Share issuable upon the exercise of such Warrants then exercised (a “Cash Exercise”). Such payment shall be made in cash by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company or by wire transfer of funds to an account designated by the Company for such purpose.

(b) Warrants may also be exercised without the payment of cash, by reducing the number of shares of Common Stock obtainable upon the exercise of a Warrant so as to yield a number of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of such Warrant equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable as of the Exercise Date upon the exercise of such Warrant (if payment of the applicable Exercise Price were being made in cash); and (ii) the Cashless Exercise Ratio. An exercise of a Warrant in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence is herein called a “ Cashless Exercise .” Upon surrender of a Warrant Certificate representing more than one Warrant in connection with the Holder’s option to elect a Cashless Exercise, the number of shares of Common Stock deliverable upon a Cashless Exercise shall be equal to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Warrants that the Holder specifies are to be exercised pursuant to a Cashless Exercise multiplied by the Cashless Exercise Ratio. All provisions of this Agreement with respect to a Cashless Exercise shall be applicable with respect to a surrender of a Warrant Certificate pursuant to a Cashless Exercise for less than the full number of Warrants represented thereby.

(c) Subject to Section 3.02 , the rights represented by the Warrants shall be exercisable at the election of the Holders thereof either in full at any time or from time to time in part and in the event that a Warrant Certificate is surrendered for exercise of less than all the Warrants represented by such Warrant Certificate at any time prior to the Expiration Time, a new Warrant Certificate representing the remaining Warrants shall be issued. In the case of Certificated Warrants, the Warrant Agent shall countersign and deliver to the Holders the required new Certificated Warrants, and the Company, at the Warrant Agent’s request, shall supply the Warrant Agent with Certificated Warrants duly signed on behalf of the Company for such purpose.

Section 3.05. Issuance of Shares of Common Stock . Subject to Section 2.06, upon the exercise of Warrants in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall issue and cause a transfer agent for the Common Stock (the “ Stock Transfer Agent ”) to countersign and deliver to or upon the written order of the Holder and in such name or names as the Holder may designate, a certificate or certificates for the number of full shares of Common Stock so purchased

 

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upon the exercise of such Warrants or other securities or property to which it is entitled, registered or otherwise, to the Person or Persons entitled to receive the same (including any depositary institution so designated by a Holder), together with cash as provided in Section 3.06 in respect of any fractional shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable upon such exercise; provided , however, that if, at such date, the transfer books for the shares of Common Stock shall be closed, the certificates for the Common Stock in respect of which such Warrants are then exercised shall be issuable as of the date on which such books shall next be opened and until such date the Company shall be under no duty to deliver any certificates for such Common Stock; provided further , however , that such transfer books, unless otherwise required by law, shall not be closed at any one time for a period longer than ten (10) calendar days. Such certificate or certificates shall be deemed to have been issued and any Person so designated to be named therein shall be deemed to have become a holder of record of such shares of Common Stock as of the date of the exercise of Warrants pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Section 3.06. Fractional Shares of Common Stock . The Company shall not issue fractional shares of Common Stock on the exercise of Warrants. If more than one (1) Warrant shall be exercised in full at the same time by the same Holder, the number of full shares of Common Stock which shall be issuable upon such exercise shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock which may be purchasable pursuant thereto. If any fraction of a share of Common Stock would, except for the provisions of this Section 3.06 , be issuable upon the exercise of any Warrant (or specified portion thereof), the Company will pay an amount in cash equal to the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock, as determined on the Business Day immediately preceding the date the Warrant is presented for exercise, multiplied by such fraction of a share of Common Stock, computed to the nearest whole cent.

Section 3.07. Reservation of Shares of Common Stock .

(a) The Company shall at all times keep reserved out of its authorized Common Stock a number of shares of Common Stock sufficient to provide for the exercise of all outstanding Warrants. The registrar for the Common Stock (the “ Registrar ”) shall at all times until the Expiration Time reserve such number of authorized shares as shall be required for such purpose. The Company will keep a copy of this Agreement on file with the Stock Transfer Agent. The Company will supply such Stock Transfer Agent with duly executed stock certificates for such purpose and will itself provide or otherwise make available any cash which may be payable as provided in Section 3.06 . The Company will furnish to such Stock Transfer Agent a copy of all notices of adjustments (and certificates related thereto) transmitted to each Holder pursuant to Section 4.10 .

(b) The Company covenants that all shares of Common Stock which may be issued upon exercise of and payment for Warrants in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement shall, upon issue, be fully paid, nonassessable, free from all stamp and documentary taxes, and free from all liens, charges, and security interests with respect to the issue thereof.

Section 3.08. Reserved .

Section 3.09. Right of First Offer .

 

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(a) From and after the date that the Common Stock of the Company is no longer registered under sections 12(b), 12(g), or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, if Johnsrud proposes to Transfer to any ROFO Purchaser in the aggregate five percent (5%) or more of the Common Stock outstanding (including, for purposes of determining the five percent (5%) threshold, Warrants or other Convertible Securities Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud) in a single transaction or a series of related transactions (a “ ROFO Sale ”), then Johnsrud shall first furnish a written notice (the “ ROFO Initiation Notice ”) to the Company and the Warrant Agent, on behalf of the Significant Persons. The ROFO Initiation Notice shall state the number of shares of Common Stock or Warrants Johnsrud intends to Transfer (the “ ROFO Shares ”), the proposed minimum cash purchase price therefor and a summary of the other terms of the proposed ROFO Sale. The Warrant Agent shall promptly, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days, following receipt of the ROFO Initiation Notice provide such ROFO Initiation Notice to each Significant Person.

(b) Each Significant Person shall have the right, for a period of fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt of the ROFO Initiation Notice by the Company (the “ ROFO Period ”), to agree to purchase up to its pro rata share of the ROFO Shares at the proposed minimum purchase price and on the other terms set forth in the ROFO Initiation Notice (the “ First Offer ”). Such right shall be exercised by a Significant Person by delivering a written notice (the “ ROFO Notice ”) to the Company and Johnsrud within the ROFO Period specifying the number of ROFO Shares that such Significant Person agrees to purchase. If any Significant Person does not accept all or any part of its pro rata share of the ROFO Shares (the “ Rejected ROFO Shares ”), then, upon the expiration of the ROFO Period (or such earlier time period that all Significant Persons have delivered a ROFO Notice and there are Rejected ROFO Shares), all of the Significant Persons that accepted the First Offer in full shall have the right, for a period of five (5) Business Days following the date on which the Company provides notice (the “ ROFO Period Expiration Notice ”) to such Significant Persons that the ROFO Period has expired (or that all Significant Persons have delivered a ROFO Notice and there are Rejected ROFO Shares) (the “ Reallotment Period ”), to agree to purchase any or all of the Rejected ROFO Shares at the minimum purchase price and on the other terms stated in the ROFO Initiation Notice. Such right shall be exercised by delivering a written notice to the Company and Johnsrud within the Reallotment Period specifying the number of Rejected ROFO Shares that such Significant Person agrees to purchase (the “ Reallotment Notice ”). The Warrant Agent shall promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days, following expiration of the ROFO Period (or such earlier time that all Significant Persons have delivered a ROFO Notice and there are Rejected ROFO Shares) provide the ROFO Period Expiration Notice to all Significant Persons who have accepted the First Offer. If the number of Rejected ROFO Shares accepted exceeds the number of Rejected ROFO Shares, then the Rejected ROFO Shares to be purchased shall be allocated pro rata among the Significant Persons who have delivered a Reallotment Notice, with no Significant Person being required to purchase more shares of Common Stock than it has agreed to purchase (the “ Reallocation Process ”).

(c) If following the First Offer and the Reallocation Process all of the ROFO Shares are not accepted for purchase, the Company shall have the right, for a period of five (5) Business Days after expiration of the Reallotment Period (the “ Company ROFO Period ”), to agree to purchase such ROFO Shares at the proposed minimum purchase price and on the other terms stated in the ROFO Initiation Notice. Such right shall be exercised by delivering a written

 

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notice to Johnsrud within the Company ROFO Period specifying the number of ROFO Shares that the Company agrees to purchase.

(d) If effective acceptances are not received pursuant to Section 3.09(b) or Section 3.09(c) with respect to all of the ROFO Shares, then Johnsrud may Transfer to a ROFO Purchaser all of the ROFO Shares not so accepted (the “ Remaining ROFO Shares ”), at a price not less than the proposed minimum purchase price, and on terms not more favorable to the ROFO Purchaser than the other terms stated in the ROFO Initiation Notice; provided , that (i) such Transfer takes place within thirty (30) Business Days after the expiration of the Company ROFO Period (the “ ROFO Sale Period ”) and (ii) if the consideration to be paid in exchange for the Remaining ROFO Shares by a ROFO Purchaser pursuant to this Section 3.09(d) consists of or includes any consideration other than cash, Johnsrud must provide the Company and the Warrant Agent with an appraisal of the non-cash consideration (as determined by an independent, nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company), stating that the non-cash consideration has a value that, when added with the cash consideration to be paid for the Remaining ROFO Shares, is at least equal to the minimum purchase price set forth in the ROFO Initiation Notice. The Warrant Agent shall promptly, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following receipt of such appraisal, deliver such appraisal to all Significant Persons. If all or any part of the Remaining ROFO Shares are not Transferred by Johnsrud during the ROFO Sale Period, the right of Johnsrud to Transfer any such Remaining ROFO Shares shall expire and the obligations set forth in this Section 3.09 with respect to such Remaining ROFO Shares shall be reinstated.

(e) The acceptance by any Significant Person or the Company of any offer to purchase ROFO Shares contemplated by this Section 3.09 shall be irrevocable, and the Significant Person or the Company delivering written notice of its acceptance thereof shall be bound by, and obligated to purchase the number of ROFO Shares specified in, such written notice at the minimum purchase price and the other terms set forth in the ROFO Initiation Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the failure of a Significant Person or the Company to timely accept any offer contemplated by this Section 3.09 shall be deemed a rejection of such offer.

(f) The consummation of the sales contemplated by clause (b) and (c) of this Section 3.09 shall take place at 10:00 a.m. local time at the offices of the Company on the thirtieth (30th) Business Day after the expiration of the ROFO Period (if all of the ROFO Shares are accepted pursuant to the First Offer), the Reallotment Period (if all of the Rejected ROFO Shares are accepted during the Reallotment Period) or the Company ROFO Period (if not all of the ROFO Shares are accepted pursuant to the First Offer and not all of the Rejected ROFO Shares are accepted during the Reallotment Period), or such other date as mutually agreed to by the parties to the sales contemplated by clause (b) and (c) of this Section 3.09 , at which time each participating Significant Person or the Company, as applicable, shall deliver the appropriate consideration to Johnsrud (by check or wire transfer in accordance with instructions included in the ROFO Initiation Notice), and Johnsrud shall deliver to each participating Significant Person or the Company, as applicable, the certificates (if certificated) representing the ROFO Shares being sold, in each case, duly endorsed, or with stock (or equivalent) powers duly endorsed, free and clear of any liens, claims and encumbrances whatsoever (except those imposed by this Agreement and federal and any applicable state securities laws generally), with any stock (or

 

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equivalent) transfer tax stamps affixed, or other appropriate transfer instruments and documents of Transfer as the Significant Person or the Company, as applicable, shall reasonably request.

(g) For purposes of this Section 3.09 , the “pro rata share” of a Significant Person shall mean the product of: (i) the number of ROFO Shares or the Rejected ROFO Shares, as the case may be, multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the number of shares of Common Stock represented by the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Significant Person and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock represented by the Warrants Beneficially Owned by all Significant Persons permitted to participate in the First Offer or the Reallocation Process, as the case may be.

Section 3.10. Preemptive Rights .

(a) From and after the date that the Common Stock of the Company is no longer registered under sections 12(b), 12(g), or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, if the Company proposes to sell or otherwise issue new Common Equivalent Shares (in connection with which Holders would not be entitled to an adjustment to the numbers of Warrant Shares pursuant to ARTICLE IV ) (a “ Preemptive Rights Issuance ”), each Significant Person shall have the right to acquire up to that number or amount of such new Common Equivalent Shares, at the price and upon substantially the same terms and conditions as such new Common Equivalent Shares are to be sold or otherwise issued by the Company, as shall enable such Significant Person to maintain, assuming the conversion of all Convertible Securities in accordance with their terms, the percentage equity interest of such Significant Person in the Company, assuming conversion of all Convertible Securities in connection with their terms, immediately prior to such sale or other issuance of new Common Equivalent Shares.

(b) In the event that the Company proposes to undertake a Preemptive Rights Issuance, the Company shall give written notice to the Warrant Agent on behalf of the Holders (who shall provide such notice to each Significant Person) (the “ Company New Securities Notice ”) of its intention, stating (i) the type of new Common Equivalent Shares, (ii) the purchase price, number, and general terms upon which the Company proposes to issue or sell such new Common Equivalent Shares, and (iii) the estimated or actual closing date, as applicable, of the sale or issuance of new Common Equivalent Shares. The Company New Securities Notice shall be provided at least twenty (20) Business Days prior to the first closing of the proposed sale or issuance. Each Significant Person shall have the right, for a period of fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt of the Company New Securities Notice (the “ New Securities Acceptance Period ”), to agree to purchase up to its pro rata share of such new Common Equivalent Shares at the purchase price and on the terms stated in the Company New Securities Notice. Such acceptance shall be made by delivering a written notice to the Company and the Warrant Agent within the New Securities Acceptance Period specifying the number of new Common Equivalent Shares that such Significant Person shall purchase. For purposes of this Section 3.10 , the “pro rata share” of a Significant Person shall mean the number or amount of new Common Equivalent Shares which shall enable such Significant Person to maintain, assuming the conversion of all Convertible Securities in accordance with their terms, the percentage equity interest of such Significant Person in the Company immediately prior to such sale or other issuance of new Common Equivalent Shares.

 

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(c) In the event the Company delivers the Company New Securities Notice in accordance with Section 3.10(b) , the Company shall have a period of sixty (60) Business Days (the “ New Securities Sale Period ”) from the date of the first closing or issuance specified in the Company New Securities Notice to sell to third parties all such new Common Equivalent Shares not purchased by Significant Persons pursuant to this Section 3.10 at a price and upon general terms no more favorable to the purchasers thereof than the price and terms specified in the Company New Securities Notice. In the event the Company has not sold all such new Common Equivalent Shares within the New Securities Sale Period, then the Company shall not thereafter make any Preemptive Rights Issuance without first offering such new Common Equivalent Shares to be sold or issued pursuant to the Preemptive Rights Issuance to the Significant Persons in accordance with this Section 3.10 .

(d) If the purchase price in connection with any Preemptive Rights Issuance includes consideration other than cash, then the Significant Persons exercising their preemptive rights pursuant to this Section 3.10 shall pay to the Company, in lieu of paying such non-cash consideration, an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such non-cash consideration as of the date such non-cash consideration would have been delivered in exchange for such new Common Equivalent Shares, as determined by an independent, nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company.

(e) The closing of any Preemptive Rights Issuance shall take place at such time and place as specified in the Company New Securities Notice. At the closing of Preemptive Rights Issuance, the Company shall issue and deliver to each Significant Person, if such securities are certificated, stock certificates (or, if applicable, executed agreements) representing that number of fully paid and nonassessable new Common Equivalent Shares that each Significant Person has purchased pursuant to this Section 3.10 free and clear of any liens or encumbrances, and, if such securities are uncertificated (and are permitted to be uncertificated under Applicable Law), deliver such uncertificated securities free and clear of any liens or encumbrances, and each such Significant Person shall pay to the Company by wire transfer of immediately available funds the aggregate consideration for such new Common Equivalent Shares.

Section 3.11. Tag Along Rights .

(a) Offer to Exercise . If Johnsrud proposes to Transfer at least ten percent (10%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (including, for purposes of determining the ten percent (10%) threshold, Warrants or other Convertible Securities Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud) to any Tag-Along Purchaser, in a single transaction or a series of related transactions (the “ Tag-Along Sale ”), then prior to consummating the Tag-Along Sale, Johnsrud (i) shall furnish a written notice (the “ Tag-Along Initiation Notice ”) to the Warrant Agent, on behalf of the Holders (who shall deliver such Tag-Along Notice to the Holders) (each Holder, a “ Tag-Along Offeree ”), and (ii) comply with the other provisions of this Section 3.11 . The Tag-Along Initiation Notice shall include:

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Shares ”), (ii) the per share of Common Stock purchase price, (iii) the name and address of the Tag-Along Purchaser, and (iv) the expected closing date of the Tag-Along Sale; and

(B) an invitation to each Tag-Along Offeree to participate in such Tag-Along Sale with respect to the Warrants Beneficially Owned by each Tag-Along Offeree on a pro rata basis on the same terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock to be Transferred by Johnsrud.

(b) Exercise . Within fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt of the Tag-Along Initiation Notice, each Tag-Along Offeree desiring to include shares of Common Stock (or Warrants, on an as-converted basis) Beneficially Owned by such Tag-Along Offeree in the Tag-Along Sale (each, a “ Participating Tag-Along Seller ”, and collectively with Johnsrud, the “ Tag-Along Sellers ”) shall furnish a written notice (the “ Tag-Along Participation Notice ”) to Johnsrud requesting the inclusion in the Tag-Along Sale of up to the number of Warrants equal to such Participating Tag-Along Seller’s pro rata share of the Number of Shares. Each Tag-Along Offeree who does not timely furnish a Tag-Along Participation Notice to Johnsrud in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence shall be deemed to have waived all of the rights of such Tag-Along Offeree with respect to the Tag-Along Sale.

(c) Purchase of Tag-Along Shares . If the Tag-Along Sale is consummated, then the Tag-Along Purchaser shall purchase the Warrants specified in the Tag-Along Participation Notices from the Participating Tag-Along Sellers, with the Tag-Along Purchaser purchasing the balance of the Number of Shares from Johnsrud. Johnsrud may not effect the Tag-Along Sale unless the Tag-Along Purchaser complies with this obligation.

(d) Obligation to Participate; Avoidance of Tag-Along Initiation Notice . The request of each Participating Tag-Along Seller contained in its Tag-Along Participation Notice shall be irrevocable, and such Participating Tag-Along Seller shall be bound by, and obligated to sell in the Tag-Along Sale the number of Warrants specified in, its Tag-Along Participation Notice on the same terms and conditions (including time of sale) as Johnsrud; provided , however , that:

(A) Each Participating Tag-Along Seller will not be required to exercise its Warrants prior to the closing of the Tag-Along Sale in order to participate in the Tag-Along Sale, but may instead exercise its Warrants simultaneously with the closing of the Tag-Along Sale. To the extent of the cash to be received by such Participating Tag-Along Seller in the Tag-Along Sale, the Participating Tag-Along Seller may direct that the Tag-Along Purchaser pay up to the aggregate exercise price for the Warrants being exercised by the Participating Tag-Along Seller to the Company in lieu of paying such amount to such Participating Tag-Along Seller, with the Company applying such amounts received by it from the Tag-Along Purchaser as payment for the exercise price for the Warrants being exercised; and

(B) if, at the end of the forty-fifth (45th) Business Day following the date of the Tag-Along Initiation Notice, Johnsrud has not completed the Tag-Along Sale, then (i) each Participating Tag-Along Seller shall be released from its obligations under its Tag-Along Participation Notice, (ii) the Tag-Along Initiation Notice shall be null and void, and (iii) the consummation of the Tag-Along Sale shall be subject to the satisfaction anew of the

 

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requirements of this Section 3.11 , including the issuance of a new Tag-Along Initiation Notice; in each case, unless the failure to complete the Tag-Along Sale resulted from the failure by any Participating Tag-Along Seller to comply with the terms of this Section 3.11 (in the case of which failure, Johnsrud shall be permitted to sell to the Tag-Along Purchaser any shares of Common Stock or Warrants not sold by reason of such failure); and

(C) for purposes of this Section 3.11 , the terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock or Warrant sold shall be deemed to include all direct and indirect consideration paid to the Tag-Along Purchaser(s).

(e) If (i) the consideration to be paid in any Tag-Along Sale pursuant to this Section 3.11 consists of or includes any securities, (ii) the issuance of such securities to any Participating Tag-Along Seller would either require a Registration Statement, the preparation of a disclosure statement pursuant to Regulation D (or any successor regulation thereto) under the Securities Act or the preparation of a disclosure document under a similar provision of any state securities law, and (iii) such Registration Statement, disclosure statement, or other disclosure document is not otherwise being prepared in connection with such Tag-Along Sale, then, in such event, Johnsrud shall have the right, but not the obligation, to permit the Tag-Along Purchaser to pay to such Participating Tag-Along Seller, in lieu of paying such securities, an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such securities as of the date such securities would have been delivered, as determined by a nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Participating Tag-Along Seller(s).

(f) The consummation of the sales contemplated by this Section 3.11 shall take place at 10:00 a.m. local time at the offices of the Company on the closing date specified in the Tag-Along Initiation Notice (which closing date shall be no earlier than the fortieth (40th) Business Day, and no later than the forty-fifth (45th) Business Day, after the date of the Tag-Along Initiation Notice), at which time the Tag-Along Purchaser shall deliver the appropriate consideration to each Tag-Along Seller (by check or wire transfer or otherwise in accordance with instructions included in the Tag-Along Initiation Notice), and each Tag-Along Seller shall deliver to the Tag-Along Purchaser such documentation as shall be necessary to transfer the shares of Common Stock or Warrants (including any certificates representing the shares of Common Stock or Warrants being sold to such Tag-Along Purchaser), in each case, free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and encumbrances whatsoever (except those imposed by this Agreement and Applicable Law) and such other instruments and documents of transfer as the Tag-Along Purchaser shall reasonably request.

(g) For purposes of this Section 3.11 , the “pro rata share” of a Tag-Along Offeree shall mean the product of: (i) the Number of Shares; multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is equal to the number of such shares of Common Stock represented by the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Tag-Along Offeree and the denominator of which is equal to the number of such shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud plus the Warrants Beneficially Owned by all Tag-Along Offerees.

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(a) Drag-Along Notice . If Johnsrud proposes to Transfer for value, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, at least fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned by Johnsrud to any Drag-Along Purchaser (the “ Drag-Along Sale ”), then Johnsrud shall furnish a written notice (the “ Drag-Along Notice ”) to the Warrant Agent, on behalf of the Holders (who shall deliver such Drag-Along Notice to the Holders) (each Holder, a “ Participating Drag-Along Seller ”, and collectively with Johnsrud, the “ Drag-Along Sellers ”), which Drag-Along Notice:

(A) shall be furnished to each Participating Drag-Along Seller at least thirty (30) Business Days prior to the consummation of the Drag-Along Sale;

(B) shall include the principal terms of the Drag-Along Sale, including (i) the per share of Common Stock purchase price, (ii) the name and address of the Drag-Along Purchaser, and (iii) the estimated closing date of the Drag-Along Sale; and

(C) shall require each Participating Drag-Along Seller to sell in the Drag-Along Sale all of the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Participating Drag-Along Seller on the same terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock sold as Johnsrud shall sell each of his shares of Common Stock.

(b) Exercise . If Johnsrud (i) furnishes the Drag-Along Notice to each Participating Drag-Along Seller in accordance with this Section 3.12 , and (ii) consummates the Drag-Along Sale described in the Drag-Along Notice, then each Participating Drag-Along Seller shall be obligated to sell in the Drag-Along Sale all of the Warrants Beneficially Owned by such Participating Drag-Along Seller on the same terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock sold as Johnsrud shall sell each of his shares of Common Stock; provided , however , that

(A) Each Participating Drag-Along Seller will not be required to exercise its Warrants prior to the closing of the Drag-Along Sale in order to participate in the Drag-Along Sale but may instead exercise its Warrants simultaneously with the closing of the Drag-Along Sale. To the extent of the cash to be received by such Participating Drag-Along Seller in the Drag-Along Sale, the Participating Drag-Along Seller may direct that the Drag-Along Purchaser pay up to the aggregate exercise price for the Warrants being exercised by the Participating Drag-Along Seller to the Company in lieu of paying such amount to such Participating Drag-Along Seller, with the Company applying such amounts received by it from the Drag-Along Purchaser as payment for the exercise price for the Warrants being exercised (the Cashless Exercise option may also be elected, which will result in fewer underlying shares of Common Stock being subject to the Drag-Along Sale); and

(B) For purposes of Section 3.12(a) and Section 3.12(b) , the terms and conditions with respect to each share of Common Stock sold shall be deemed to include all direct and indirect consideration paid to Johnsrud.

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price of any Warrant on a per share of Common Stock basis, that Warrant shall not be required to be exercised in connection with the Drag-Along Sale and, if not exercised, that Warrant shall become void and of no value upon the closing of such Drag-Along Sale;

(B) if the net per share of Common Stock sale price to be received by the Participating Drag-Along Sellers in the Drag-Along Sale is greater than the exercise price of any Warrant on a per share of Common Stock basis, but the difference between (i) that net per share of Common Stock sale price and (ii) the amount of the per share of Common Stock sale price in the Drag-Along Sale subject to any indemnification, contribution, reimbursement, or similar obligation to the Drag-Along Purchaser following the closing of the Drag-Along Sale (whether or not such amount is held in escrow or otherwise not distributed to the Participating Drag-Along Sellers at the time of closing of the Drag-Along Sale) is equal to or less than the exercise price of any Warrant on a per share of Common Stock basis, the Participating Drag-Along Seller holding that Warrant may elect, in its sole discretion by written notice delivered to the Company and Johnsrud in accordance with Section 6.04 of this Agreement no later than two (2) Business Days prior to the closing of the Drag-Along Sale, not to exercise all or any portion of that Warrant in connection with the Drag-Along Sale and, to the extent not exercised, that Warrant shall become void and of no value upon the closing of such Drag-Along Sale.

(d) Avoidance of Drag-Along Notice . If, at the end of the seventy-fifth (75th) Business Day following the date of the Drag-Along Notice Johnsrud has not completed the Drag-Along Sale, then (i) each Participating Drag-Along Seller shall be released from its obligations under the Drag-Along Notice, (ii) the Drag-Along Notice shall be null and void, and (iii) the consummation of the Drag-Along Sale shall be subject to the satisfaction anew of the requirements of this Section 3.12 , including the issuance of a new Drag-Along Notice; in each case, unless the failure to complete the Drag-Along Sale resulted from the failure by any Participating Drag-Along Seller to comply with the terms of this Section 3.12 .

(e) Johnsrud shall be entitled to take all steps reasonably necessary to carry out such proposed Drag-Along Sale (and the Company shall take all requested or necessary action to facilitate such action), including selecting an investment bank, providing Confidential Information (pursuant to customary confidentiality agreements), selecting the winning bidder and negotiating the requisite documentation. The Company and each Participating Drag-Along Seller shall provide assistance with respect to these actions as reasonably requested.

(f) If (i) the consideration to be paid in any Drag-Along Sale pursuant to this Section 3.12 consists of or includes any securities, (ii) the issuance of such securities to any Participating Drag-Along Seller would either require a Registration Statement, the preparation of a disclosure statement pursuant to Regulation D (or any successor regulation thereto) under the Securities Act or the preparation of a disclosure document under a similar provision of any state securities law, and (iii) such Registration Statement, disclosure statement, or other disclosure document is not otherwise being prepared in connection with such Drag-Along Sale, then, in such event, Johnsrud shall have the right, but not the obligation, to permit the Drag-Along Purchaser to pay to such Participating Tag-Along Seller, in lieu of paying such securities, an amount in cash equal to the fair market value of such securities as of the date such securities would have been delivered, as determined by a nationally recognized investment bank selected by the Company and reasonably acceptable to the Participating Drag-Along Seller(s).

 

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(g) The consummation of the sales contemplated by this Section 3.12 shall take place at 10:00 a.m. local time at the offices of the Company on the closing date specified in the Drag-Along Notice (which closing date shall not be later than the seventy-fifth (75th) Business Day following the date of the Drag-Along Notice), at which time the Drag-Along Purchaser shall deliver the appropriate consideration to each Drag-Along Seller (by check or wire transfer in accordance with instructions included in the Drag-Along Notice), and each Drag-Along Seller shall deliver to the Drag-Along Purchaser the original certificates representing the Common Stock or Warrants being sold to such Drag-Along Purchaser, in each case, free and clear of any and all liens, claims, and encumbrances whatsoever (except those imposed by this Agreement and federal and any applicable state securities laws generally) and such other instruments and documents of transfer as the Drag-Along Purchaser shall reasonably request.

Section 3.13. Purchase of Warrants by Company; No Redemption . Subject to complying with Applicable Law and all restrictions contained in any other agreement to which they are parties (including the Debt Documents), the Company and its Subsidiaries may purchase in the open market, by private contracts or otherwise, all or any portion of the Warrants on such terms as the Company may obtain. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall have no right to redeem the Warrants.

ARTICLE IV

Antidilution Provisions

Section 4.01. Cash Dividends and Distributions . In the event that at any time and from time to time the Company shall distribute to all holders of Common Stock any dividend or other distribution (including any dividend or distribution made in connection with a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation or any repurchase, redemption, or other acquisition of Common Stock by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company) in cash, then the Company shall pay and distribute such dividends and distributions to the Holders of any outstanding Warrants on the record date for such dividends or other distributions as if such Warrants had been exercised immediately prior to such record date.

Section 4.02 . Other Dividends and Distributions . In the event that at any time and from time to time the Company shall distribute to all holders of shares of Common Stock any dividend or other distribution of (including any dividend or distribution made in connection with a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation) or otherwise issue to all holders of Common Stock (a) evidences of its indebtedness, shares of its Capital Stock), or any other properties or securities, or (b) any options, warrants, or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any of the foregoing (other than in the case of clauses (a) and (b) above, (i) any dividend or distribution described in Section 4.03 , or (ii) any rights, options, warrants, or securities described in Section 4.04 , Section 4.05 , or Section 4.08 ), then the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such record date for any such dividend or distribution shall, automatically and without the requirement of further action by the Company or any Holder, be increased to a number determined by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of such Warrant immediately prior to such record date for any such dividend or distribution by (2) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the record date for such dividend or distribution

 

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(less any cash paid to Holders pursuant to Section 4.01 as part of the same transaction), and the denominator of which shall be such Current Market Value per share of Common Stock less the then fair value of the portion, if any, of the distribution applicable to one share of Common Stock consisting of evidences of indebtedness, securities, other property, warrants, options, or subscription or purchase rights. Such adjustments shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever any dividend or distribution is made; provided , however , that the Company is not required to make an adjustment pursuant to this Section 4.02 if at the time of such distribution the Company makes the same distribution to Holders as it makes to holders of Common Stock pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock for which such Warrants are exercisable (whether or not currently exercisable). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.02 , no adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.02 which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant.

Section 4.03. Changes in Common Stock . In the event that at any time and from time to time the Company shall (a) pay a dividend or make a distribution on the Common Stock with shares of Common Stock or other shares of Capital Stock, (b) subdivide its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares of Common Stock, (c) combine its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares of Common Stock, or (d) increase or decrease the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding by reclassification of its Common Stock, then the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately after the happening of such event shall be adjusted so that, after giving effect to such adjustment, the Holder of each Warrant shall be entitled to receive the number of Warrant Shares upon exercise of such Warrant that such Holder would have owned or would have been entitled to receive had such Warrants been exercised (whether or not currently exercisable) immediately prior to the happening of the events described above (or, in the case of a dividend or distribution on the Common Stock, immediately prior to the record date therefor). An adjustment made pursuant to this Section 4.03 shall become effective immediately after the distribution date, retroactive to the record date therefor in the case of a dividend or distribution in shares of Common Stock or other shares of Capital Stock, and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or reclassification.

Section 4.04. Common Stock Issue . In the event that at any time or from time to time the Company shall issue shares of Common Stock for a consideration per share that is less than the price per share of Common Stock as of the pricing date of such shares (other than any shares of Common Stock described in Section 4.08 ), the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately after such issuance date shall be determined by multiplying (a) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such issuance date by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the issuance of such Warrant Shares plus the number of additional shares of Common Stock to be issued in such transaction, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the date for the issuance of such Warrant Shares. Adjustments shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever shares are issued. No adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.04 , (i) which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant, or (ii) on account of the Company’s issuance of any Common Stock (A) in accordance with terms of a Management Incentive Plan, or (B) upon the exercise of any rights, options, or warrants issued in accordance with terms of a Management Incentive Plan.

 

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Section 4.05. Issuance of Rights, Options, Warrants, or Common Stock . In the event that at any time or from time to time the Company shall issue (a) rights, options, or warrants to acquire (provided, however, that no adjustment shall be made under Section 4.04 or this Section 4.05 upon the exercise of such rights, options or warrants or in connection with rights, options or warrants described in Section 4.08 ), or (b) securities convertible, exchangeable or exercisable into (provided, however, that no adjustment shall be made under Section 4.04 or this Section 4.05 upon the conversion, exchange, or exercise of such securities (other than issuances specified in clauses (a) or (b) which are made as the result of anti-dilution adjustments in such securities) or in connection with securities convertible, exchangeable or exercisable into shares of Common Stock described in Section 4.08 )) Common Stock for a consideration per share that is less than the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock as of the pricing date of such shares, the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately after such issuance shall be determined by multiplying (i) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such issuance by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of such rights, options, warrants, or securities plus the number of additional shares of Common Stock offered for subscription or purchase or into which such securities are convertible or exchangeable, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the issuance of such rights, options, warrants, or securities. Such adjustment shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever such rights, options, warrants or securities are issued. No adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.05 (A) which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant, or (B) on account of the Company’s issuance of any rights, options, or warrants in accordance with the terms of a Management Incentive Plan.

Section 4.06. Voluntary Increases . The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, make increases in the number of Warrant Shares, in addition to those required by Section 4.01 through Section 4.05 of this ARTICLE IV , as it considers to be advisable in order that any event treated for United States federal income tax purposes as a dividend of stock or stock rights shall not be taxable to the recipients, or if that is not possible, to diminish any income taxes that are otherwise payable because of such event; provided that no such adjustment shall be made without the consent of the Required Warrant Holders if such adjustment would result in the increase of income tax liabilities of the Holders.

Section 4.07. Combination; Liquidation .

(a) Except as provided in Section 4.07(b) and to the extent not subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 4.01 through Section 4.05 of this ARTICLE IV , in the event that at any time a Liquidity Event occurs, then, to the extent any Warrants will remain outstanding immediately following such Liquidity Event, as a condition of the consummation of the Liquidity Event, lawful and adequate provision shall be made so that each Holder, upon the exercise thereof at any time on or after the consummation of the Liquidity Event, shall be entitled to receive, and such Warrant shall thereafter represent the right to receive, the number of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property which the holder of a share of Common Stock is entitled to receive upon completion of the Liquidity Event. Subject to paragraph (b) of this Section 4.07 , the Company will not effect any Liquidity Event unless prior to the consummation thereof each corporation or entity (other than the Company) which may be

 

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required to deliver any securities or other property upon the exercise of the Warrants as provided in this Agreement shall assume, by written instrument delivered to each Holder of the Warrants, the obligation to deliver to such Holder such securities or other property as in accordance with the foregoing provisions such Holder may be entitled to receive, and such corporation or entity shall have similarly mailed or delivered to each Holder of the Warrants an Opinion of Counsel for such corporation or entity, reasonably satisfactory to the Required Warrant Holders, which opinion shall state that all of the outstanding Warrants, including the provisions of this ARTICLE IV , shall thereafter continue in full force and effect and shall be enforceable against the Company and such corporation or entity in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, together with such other matters as such Holders may reasonably request. The foregoing provisions of this Section 4.07 shall similarly apply to successive mergers, consolidations, sales of assets, liquidations, and recapitalizations.

(b) In the event of (i) a Liquidity Event where consideration to all holders of the Common Stock (or any other security into which the Warrants are then exercisable) in exchange for their securities is payable solely in cash, or (ii) the dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, the Holders shall be entitled to receive, upon surrender of their Warrants, only such cash distributions (or, in the case of in-kind distributions upon dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, such other consideration as is being so distributed) on an equal basis with the holders of Common Stock (or any other security into which the Warrants are then exercisable) in exchange for their securities, as if the Warrants had been exercised immediately prior to such event (whether or not currently exercisable), less the Exercise Price.

(c) In the event of any Liquidity Event described Section 4.07(b) , the surviving or acquiring Person and, in the event of any dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, the Company, shall deposit promptly with the Warrant Agent the funds, if any, necessary to pay the Holders the amounts to which they are entitled as described above. After such funds and the surrendered Warrants are received, the Warrant Agent shall make payment to the Holders by delivering a check or wire transfer in such amount as is appropriate (or, in the case of consideration other than cash, such other consideration as is appropriate) to such Person or Persons as it may be directed in writing by the Holders surrendering such Warrants.

Section 4.08. Common Stock Issue in Rights Offering and 2018 Notes Equity Conversion . In the event that at any time or from time to time the Company shall issue shares of Common Stock in the Rights Offering and the 2018 Notes Equity Conversion, the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant immediately after such issuance date shall be determined by multiplying (a) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant immediately prior to such issuance date by (b) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the issuance of such Warrant Shares plus the number of additional shares of Common Stock to be issued in such transaction, and the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the date for the issuance of such Warrant Shares. Adjustments shall be made, and shall only become effective, whenever shares are issued. No adjustment shall be made pursuant to this Section 4.08 , which shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant. The exercise price per Warrant Share that becomes issuable upon the exercise of Warrants as a result of any adjustment

 

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pursuant to this Section 4.08 shall be the same exercise price per Warrant Share that was issuable upon the exercise of Warrants immediately prior to such adjustment.

Section 4.09. Superseding Adjustment . Upon the expiration of any rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges which resulted in adjustments pursuant to this ARTICLE IV , if any thereof shall not have been exercised, the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant shall be readjusted pursuant to the applicable section of this ARTICLE IV as if (a) the only Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of such rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges were the Warrant Shares, if any, actually issued upon the exercise of such rights, options, warrants, or conversion or exchange privileges, and (b) Warrant Shares actually issued, if any, were issuable for the consideration actually received by the Company upon such exercise plus the aggregate consideration, if any, actually received by the Company for the issuance, sale, or grant of all such rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges whether or not exercised; provided , however , that no such readjustment (except by reason of an intervening adjustment under any other provision of this ARTICLE IV ) shall have the effect of decreasing the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise of each Warrant by an amount in excess of the amount of the adjustment initially made in respect of the issuance, sale, or grant of such rights, options, warrants, conversion, or exchange privileges.

Section 4.10. Minimum Adjustment . The adjustments required by the preceding sections of this ARTICLE IV shall be made whenever and as often as any specified event requiring an adjustment shall occur, except that no adjustment of the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants that would otherwise be required shall be made unless and until such adjustment either by itself or with other adjustments not previously made increases or decreases by at least one percent (1%) the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants immediately prior to the making of such adjustment. Any adjustment representing a change of less than such minimum amount shall be carried forward and made as soon as such adjustment, together with other adjustments required by this ARTICLE IV and not previously made, would result in a minimum adjustment. For the purpose of any adjustment, any specified event shall be deemed to have occurred at the close of business on the date of its occurrence. In computing adjustments under this ARTICLE IV , fractional interests in Common Stock shall be taken into account to the nearest one-ten millionth (1/10,000,000 th ) of a share.

Section 4.11. Notice of Adjustment . Whenever the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants is adjusted, as herein provided, the Company shall deliver to the Warrant Agent a certificate of the Company’s chief executive officer or chief financial officer setting forth, in reasonable detail, the event requiring the adjustment and the method by which such adjustment was calculated (including a description of the basis and all supporting documentation on which (a) the Board determined the then fair value of any evidences of indebtedness, other securities, property, warrants, options, or other subscription or purchase rights, and (b) the Current Market Value of the Common Stock was determined, if either of such determinations were required), and specifying the number Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants after giving effect to such adjustment. The Company shall promptly cause the Warrant Agent to deliver such certificate to each Holder in accordance with Section 5.02(f) . The Warrant Agent shall be entitled to rely on such certificate and shall be under no duty or responsibility with respect to any such certificate, except to exhibit the same from time to time, to

 

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any Holder desiring an inspection thereof during reasonable business hours. The Warrant Agent shall not at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder to determine whether any facts exist which may require any adjustment of the number of Warrant Shares issuable on exercise of the Warrants, or with respect to the nature or extent of any such adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed in making such adjustment or the validity or value of any Warrant Shares.

Section 4.12. Notice of Certain Transactions . In the event that the Company shall propose to (a) pay any dividend payable in securities of any class to the holders of its Common Stock or to make any other non-cash dividend or distribution to the holders of its Common Stock, (b) offer the holders of its Common Stock rights to subscribe for or to purchase any securities convertible into shares of Common Stock or shares of stock of any class or any other securities, rights, or options, (c) issue any (i) shares of Common Stock, (ii) rights, options, or warrants entitling the holders thereof to subscribe for shares of Common Stock, or (iii) securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of Common Stock (in the case of (i), (ii), and (iii), if such issuance or adjustment would result in an adjustment hereunder), (d) effect any capital reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, or merger, (e) effect the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company, or (f) make a tender offer or exchange offer with respect to the Common Stock, the Company shall within five (5) Business Days after any such action or offer send to the Warrant Agent a notice of such proposed action or offer and the Warrant Agent shall send the Holders a notice thereof in accordance with Section 5.02(f) (in such form as shall be furnished to the Warrant Agent by the Company). Such notice shall specify the record date for the purposes of such dividend, distribution, or rights, or the date such issuance or event is to take place and the date of participation therein by the holders of Common Stock, if any such date is to be fixed, and shall briefly indicate the effect, if any, of such action on the Common Stock and on the number and kind of any other shares of stock and on other property, if any, and the number of Warrant Shares and other property, if any, issuable upon exercise of each Warrant after giving effect to any adjustment pursuant to ARTICLE IV which will be required as a result of such action. Such notice shall be given as promptly as possible and (A) in the case of any action covered by clause (a) or (b) above, at least ten (10) days prior to the record date for determining holders of the Common Stock for purposes of such action, or (B) in the case of any other such action, at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the taking of such proposed action or the date of participation therein by the holders of Common Stock, whichever shall be the earlier.

Section 4.13. Adjustment to Warrant Certificate . The form of Warrant Certificate need not be changed because of any adjustment made pursuant to this ARTICLE IV , and Warrant Certificates issued after such adjustment may state the same number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants as are stated in the Warrant Certificates initially issued pursuant to this Agreement. The Company, however, may at any time in its sole discretion make any change in the form of Warrant Certificate that it may deem appropriate to give effect to such adjustments and that does not affect the substance of the Warrant Certificate, and any Warrant Certificate thereafter issued or countersigned, whether in exchange or substitution for an outstanding Warrant Certificate or otherwise, may be in the form as so changed.

 

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Section 4.14. No Dilution or Impairment .

(a) The Company will not, by amendment of its certificate of incorporation or through reorganization, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue, or sale of securities, sale of assets, or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Agreement, 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 in order to protect the rights of the Holders against dilution or other impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will: (i) not increase the par value of any shares of Common Stock receivable upon the exercise of Warrants above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise; (ii) at all times reserve and keep available a sufficient number of its authorized shares of Common Stock to permit the full exercise of the Warrants; (iii) not take any action that results in any adjustment of the Exercise Price if the total number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants after such action would exceed the total number of shares of Common Stock then authorized by the Company’s certificate of incorporation and available for the purpose of issuance upon such exercise; and (iv) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of a Warrant pursuant to this Agreement.

(b) If any corporate action shall occur as to which the provisions of this ARTICLE IV are not strictly applicable but as to which the failure to make any adjustment would adversely affect the purchase rights or value represented by the Warrants in accordance with the essential intent and principles of this ARTICLE IV (which are to place the Holder in a position as nearly equal as possible to the position the Holder would occupy upon exercise of a Warrant pursuant to this Agreement on the date hereof) then, in each such case, the Company shall appoint a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing (which may be the regular auditors of the Company) to give their opinion upon the adjustment, if any, on a basis consistent with the essential intent and principles established in this ARTICLE IV , necessary to preserve, without dilution, the purchase rights represented by the Warrants. Upon receipt of such opinion, the Company will promptly mail a copy thereof to Holders and will make the adjustments described therein.

Section 4.15. Tax Reporting . The parties hereto agree to treat and report any adjustments to the exercise price of any Warrants or to the number of shares of Common Stock that a holder of a Warrant is entitled to purchase pursuant to the terms of this Agreement as an adjustment to the price to be paid in acquiring property for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of United States Treasury Regulation Section 1.305-1(c).

ARTICLE V

Warrant Agent

Section 5.01. Appointment of Warrant Agent . The Company hereby appoints the Warrant Agent to act as agent for the Company in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Warrant Agent hereby accepts such appointment.

Section 5.02. Rights and Duties of Warrant Agent .

 

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(a) Agent for the Company . In acting under this Agreement and in connection with the Warrant Certificates, the Warrant Agent is acting as agent of the Company in a ministerial capacity and does not assume any obligation or relationship or agency or trust for or with any of the Holders of Warrant Certificates or Beneficial Owners of Warrants.

(b) Counsel . The Warrant Agent may consult with counsel satisfactory to it (who may be counsel to the Company), and the advice of such 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 accordance with the advice of such counsel.

(c) Documents . The Warrant Agent shall be protected and shall incur no liability for or in respect of any action taken or thing suffered by it in reliance upon any Warrant Certificate, notice, opinion, direction, consent, certificate, affidavit, statement, or other paper or document reasonably believed by it to be genuine and to have been presented or signed by the proper parties.

(d) No Implied Obligations . The Warrant Agent shall be obligated to perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Agreement and in the Warrant Certificates, and no implied duties or obligations of the Warrant Agent shall be read into this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates against the Warrant Agent. The Warrant Agent shall not be under any obligation to take any action hereunder which may tend to involve it in any expense or liability for which it does not receive indemnity if such indemnity is reasonably requested. The Warrant Agent shall not be accountable or under any duty or responsibility for the use by the Company of any of the Warrant Certificates countersigned by the Warrant Agent and delivered by it to the Holders or on behalf of the Holders pursuant to this Agreement or for the application by the Company of the proceeds of the Warrants. The Warrant Agent shall have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by the Company in the performance of its covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement or in the Warrant Certificates or in the case of the receipt of any written demand from a Holder with respect to such default, including any duty or responsibility to initiate or attempt to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise.

(e) Not Responsible for Adjustments or Validity of Stock . The Warrant Agent shall not at any time be under any duty or responsibility to any Holder to determine whether any facts exist that may require an adjustment of the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant, or with respect to the nature or extent of any adjustment when made, or with respect to the method employed, or in this Agreement or in any supplemental agreement provided to be employed, in making the same. The Warrant Agent shall not be accountable with respect to the validity or value of any Warrant Shares or of any securities or property which may at any time be issued or delivered upon the exercise of any Warrant or upon any adjustment pursuant to ARTICLE IV , and it makes no representation with respect thereto. The Warrant Agent shall not be responsible for any failure of the Company to make any cash payment or to issue, transfer, or deliver any Warrant Shares or stock certificates upon the surrender of any Warrant Certificate for the purpose of exercise or upon any adjustment pursuant to ARTICLE IV , or to comply with any of the covenants of the Company contained in ARTICLE IV .

 

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(f) Notice to Holders . The Warrant Agent shall, at the Company’s expense, deliver all demands, notices, requests, consents, and other communications and information delivered to it (collectively, “Notices”), in its capacity as Warrant Agent, by the Company, any Holder or any holder of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, to the Holders or any subset thereof promptly following receipt of such Notices, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days following such receipt for Warrants held of record by the Depository (which notice shall be delivered electronically) or five (5) Business Days following such receipt for Warrants held of record by Persons other than the Depository (which notice shall be delivered by mail); provided, that any such Notice is in written form, which explicitly states (a) that it is a Notice; and (b) to whom the Warrant Agent is required to deliver such Notice.

Section 5.03. Individual Rights of Warrant Agent . The Warrant Agent and any stockholder, director, officer, or employee of the Warrant Agent may buy, sell, or deal in any of the Warrants or other securities of the Company or its affiliates or become pecuniarily interested in transactions in which the Company or its Affiliates may be interested, or contract with or lend money to the Company or its Affiliates or otherwise act as fully and freely as though it were not the Warrant Agent under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Warrant Agent from acting in any other capacity for the Company, the Holders or for any other legal entity.

Section 5.04. Warrant Agent’s Disclaimer . The Warrant Agent shall not be responsible for and makes no representation as to the validity or adequacy of this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates and it shall not be responsible for any statement in this Agreement or the Warrant Certificates other than its countersignature thereon.

Section 5.05. Compensation and Indemnity . The Company agrees to pay the Warrant Agent from time to time reasonable compensation for its services as agreed and to reimburse the Warrant Agent upon request for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by it, including the reasonable compensation and expenses of the Warrant Agent’s agents and counsel. The Company shall indemnify the Warrant Agent, its officers, directors, agents, and counsel against any loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense (including reasonable agents’ and attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred by it without gross negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith on its part arising out of or in connection with (a) the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; or (b) any claim, litigation, investigation, or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing whether or not the Warrant Agent is a party thereto, including the costs and expenses of enforcing this Agreement. The Warrant Agent shall notify the Company promptly of any claim for which it may seek indemnity. The Company need not reimburse any expense or indemnify against any loss or liability incurred by the Warrant Agent through willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith. The Company’s payment obligations pursuant to this Section 5.05 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

To secure the Company’s payment obligations under this Agreement, the Warrant Agent shall have a lien prior to the Holders on all money or property held or collected by the Warrant Agent.

 

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Section 5.06. Successor Warrant Agent .

(a) The Company To Provide and Maintain Warrant Agent . The Company agrees for the benefit of the Holders that there shall at all times be a Warrant Agent hereunder until all the Warrants have been exercised or cancelled or are no longer exercisable.

(b) Resignation and Removal . The Warrant Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice to the Company and the Holders (in accordance with Section 5.02(f) ) of such intention on its part, specifying the date on which its desired resignation shall become effective, provided , however , that such date shall not be less than sixty (60) days after the date on which such notice is given unless the Company otherwise agrees. The Warrant Agent hereunder may be removed at any time by the filing with it of an instrument in writing signed by or on behalf of the Required Warrant Holders and specifying such removal and the date when it shall become effective, which date shall not be less than sixty (60) days after such notice is given unless the Warrant Agent otherwise agrees. Any removal under this Section 5.06 shall take effect upon the appointment by the Company as hereinafter provided of a successor Warrant Agent (which shall be a bank or trust company authorized under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization to exercise corporate trust powers, be in good standing and have a combined capital and surplus of not less than $50,000,000) and the acceptance of such appointment by such successor Warrant Agent.

(c) Successor Warrant Agent . In the event that at any time the Warrant Agent shall resign, or shall be removed, or shall become incapable of acting, or shall be adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or shall commence a voluntary case under the Federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or under any other applicable U.S. Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law or shall consent to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, custodian, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Warrant Agent or its property or affairs, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or shall take corporate action in furtherance of any such action, or a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in the premises shall have been entered in respect of the Warrant Agent in an involuntary case under the Federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, or a decree or order by a court having jurisdiction in the premises shall have been entered for the appointment of a receiver, custodian, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) of the Warrant Agent or of its property or affairs, or any public officer shall take charge or control of the Warrant Agent or of its property or affairs for the purpose of rehabilitation, conservation, winding up, or liquidation, a successor Warrant Agent, qualified as specified in Section 5.06(b) , acceptable to the Required Warrant Holders shall be appointed by the Company by an instrument in writing, filed with the successor Warrant Agent. Upon the appointment as aforesaid of a successor Warrant Agent and acceptance by the successor Warrant Agent of such appointment, the Warrant Agent shall cease to be Warrant Agent hereunder; provided , however , that in the event of the resignation of the Warrant Agent under this subsection (c), such resignation shall be effective on the earlier of (a) the date specified in the Warrant Agent’s notice of resignation, and (b) the appointment and acceptance of a successor Warrant Agent hereunder.

 

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(d) Successor to Expressly Assume Duties . Any successor Warrant Agent appointed hereunder shall execute, acknowledge, and deliver to its predecessor and to the Company an instrument accepting such appointment hereunder, and thereupon such successor Warrant Agent, without any further act, deed, or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights and obligations of such predecessor with like effect as if originally named as Warrant Agent hereunder, and such predecessor, upon payment of its charges and disbursements as contemplated by the payment then unpaid, shall thereupon become obligated to transfer, deliver, and pay over, and such successor Warrant Agent shall be entitled to receive all monies, securities and other property on deposit with or held by such predecessor as Warrant Agent hereunder.

(e) Successor by Merger . Any corporation into which the Warrant Agent hereunder may be merged or consolidated, or any corporation resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Warrant Agent shall be a party, or any corporation to which the Warrant Agent shall sell or otherwise transfer all or substantially all of its assets and business shall be the successor Warrant Agent under this Agreement without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.

ARTICLE VI

Miscellaneous

Section 6.01. Persons Benefitting . Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon any Person other than the Company, the Warrant Agent, the Holders and Johnsrud any right, remedy, or claim under or by reason of this Agreement or any part hereof.

Section 6.02. Termination . This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earlier to occur of (i) the Expiration Time, and (ii) the date upon which all Warrants have been exercised pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Section 6.03. Amendment . Any provision of this Agreement may be amended with written consent of the Required Warrant Holders; provided , however , that the parties hereto may amend any provision of this Agreement without the consent of any party for the purpose of curing any ambiguity or curing, correcting, or supplementing any defective provision contained in this Agreement if such amendment does not adversely affect the rights of any of the Holders or of Johnsrud. Any amendment or supplement to this Agreement that has a material adverse effect on the interests of Johnsrud or a Holder shall require the written consent of Johnsrud or such Holder. In addition, the consent of each Holder affected shall be required for any amendment pursuant to which the Exercise Price would be increased or the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of Warrants would be decreased (other than pursuant to adjustments provided in this Agreement).

Section 6.04. Notices . All demands, notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (a) on the day of delivery if delivered personally, (b) upon receipt if sent via facsimile (with confirmation) or by electronic mail (with confirmation), (c) on the day of delivery if mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or (d) on the day of delivery if delivered by an express courier

 

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(with confirmation). Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be delivered to the following addresses and facsimile numbers:

If to the Company:

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

14624 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 300

Scottsdale, AZ 35254

Attn: Joe Crabb

Phone: 602-903-7407

joe.crabb@nuverra.com

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Shearman & Sterling LLP

599 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attn:    Douglas Bartner, Esq.

Phone: 212-848-8190

Fax:     646-848-8190

douglas.bartner@shearman.com

and a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Squire Patton Boggs LLP

1 E. Washington Street, Suite 2700

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Attn:    Matthew M. Holman, Esq.

Phone: 602-528-4083

Fax:     602-253-8129

E-mail: matthew.holman@squirepb.com

If to the Warrant Agent:

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

6201 15 th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Attention: Relationship Management

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

48 Wall Street, 21 st Floor

New York, NY 10005

Attention: Legal Department

 

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If to Johnsrud:

To Johnsrud at the address or e-mail address set forth below Johnsrud’s signature page to this Agreement.

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Haynes & Boone, LLP

1221 McKinney Street

Suite 2100

Houston, Texas 77010

Attn: Chris Wolfe

Phone: 713-547-2024

Fax: 713-236-5616

Chris.wolfe@haynesboone.com

The Company or the Warrant Agent by notice to the other may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent notices or communications.

Section 6.05. Board Representation .

(a) So long as any Holder continues to hold, together with its Affiliates, at least 50% of the Warrants initially issued to such Holder and its Affiliates on the Closing Date (including Warrant Shares issued upon exercise of such Warrants), the Holder shall have the right to designate a representative of such Holder and its Affiliates as a non-voting observer (each such non-voting observer is referred to herein as a “ Non-Voting Observer ”) to the Board. The Company shall not establish or employ committees of the Board for the purpose of circumventing or having the effect of circumventing the rights of the Holders to have Non-Voting Observers on the Board. Each Non-Voting Observer shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Company for his or her reasonable and documented travel or other out-of-pocket expenses related to the performance of their respective duties.

(b) So long as a Holder shall be entitled to exercise its right pursuant to this Section 6.05 , the Company shall hold Board meetings no less frequently than three times per year. Within a reasonable time after each such Board meeting, either telephonically or in person, the Company shall cause minutes of such meeting to be delivered to the Non-Voting Observer.

(c) Each Non-Voting Observer shall be entitled to be present at all Board meetings of the Company and shall be notified of any such meeting by reasonable prior notice, including such meeting’s time and place, in the same manner as directors of the Company and shall receive, (i) monthly unaudited financial statements, monthly management reports including operational performance metrics (if available) and other financial and performance information, in each case, if and to the extent such materials are provided to directors of the Company and (ii) copies of all written materials distributed to any directors of the Company, in each case, at the same time as directors of the Company and shall be entitled to participate in discussions and consult with, and make proposals and furnish advice to, the Board; provided , however , that such

 

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Non-Voting Observer shall not have voting rights with respect to actions taken or elected not to be taken by the Board and shall be subject to all rules governing the Board, it being understood that the Board shall not be under any obligation to take any action with respect to any proposals made or advice furnished by a Non-Voting Observer, and nothing herein shall prevent the Board from acting by written instrument to the extent permitted by Applicable Law. Each Non-Voting Observer shall have a duty of confidentiality to the Company, including a duty not to disclose and/or use Confidential Information, comparable (but no more onerous) to such duties of any director of the Company.

(d) If an issue is to be discussed or otherwise arises at a Board meeting which, in the reasonable judgment of a majority of the Board, based upon advice of counsel, cannot be discussed in the presence of a Non-Voting Observer in order to avoid a conflict of interest on the part of such Non-Voting Observer or to preserve an attorney-client privilege, then such issue may be discussed without such Non-Voting Observer being present and may be deleted from any materials being distributed to such Non-Voting Observer in connection with any Board meeting at which such issues are to be discussed, so long as such Non-Voting Observer is given notice of the occurrence of such meeting and the deletion of such materials.

(e) In the event any Holder is an “affiliate” of the Company (within the meaning of the Exchange Act), upon such Holder’s request, the Company will, within fifteen (15) Business Days of such request, file a Shelf Registration Statement covering the resale of all securities of the Company owned by such Holder. The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective on or before sixty (60) days after such notice and to remain effective until all such securities are sold; provided , that the Company shall have an additional thirty (30) days to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective if the Company has received comments from the SEC and the Company is using commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective.

Section 6.06. SEC Reports . Until this Agreement has been terminated pursuant to its terms, the Company shall file with the SEC all periodic reports to the extent required under the Exchange Act.

Section 6.07. Governing Law . The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern this Agreement and the Warrant Certificates.

Section 6.08. Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

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Warrant Agent in this Agreement and in the Warrant Certificates shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective successors and permitted assigns.

Section 6.10. Table of Contents . The table of contents and headings of the Articles and Sections of this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only, are not intended to be considered a part hereof and shall not modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.

Section 6.11. Severability . The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any clause or provision shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect in that jurisdiction only such clause or provision, or part thereof, and shall not in any manner affect such clause or provision in any other jurisdiction or any other clause or provision of this Agreement in any jurisdiction.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.,
by    

/s/ Joseph M. Crabb

  Name:   Joseph M. Crabb
  Title:   EVP, CLO, and Corporate Secretary

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC,

as Warrant Agent,

by  

/s/ Paula Croppoll

  Name:     Paula Croppoll
  Title:   Senior Vice President
MARK D. JOHNSRUD
by  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

 

[ Signature Page to Warrant Agreement ]


EXHIBIT A

Form of Warrant Certificate


[FORM OF FACE OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE]

[To be included on Global Certificates]

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC (“ AST ”), TO THE COMPANY OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN SUCH NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF AST (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO SUCH ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF AST) ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

TRANSFERS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS IN WHOLE, BUT NOT IN PART, TO NOMINEES OF AST OR TO A SUCCESSOR THEREOF OR SUCH SUCCESSOR’S NOMINEE AND TRANSFERS OF PORTIONS OF THIS GLOBAL WARRANT SHALL BE LIMITED TO TRANSFERS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT REFERRED TO ON THE REVERSE HEREOF.

ANY TRANSFER OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN) (THE “ WARRANT AGREEMENT ”) DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 2016, BETWEEN NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (THE “ COMPANY ”), MARK D. JOHNSRUD, AND AST, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS WARRANT AGENT. BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF THE WARRANTS REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE, ANY TRANSFEREE SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AGREED TO BE BOUND BY THE WARRANT AGREEMENT AS IF THE TRANSFEREE HAD EXECUTED AND DELIVERED THE WARRANT AGREEMENT.

THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES LAWS. BY ITS EXERCISE HEREOF, THE HOLDER AGREES NOT TO OFFER, SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THIS WARRANT AND THE COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT PRIOR TO THE DATE PERMITTED BY RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY SUCCESSOR PROVISION THERETO, EXCEPT (A) TO THE COMPANY, (B) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 904 OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) PURSUANT TO RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT TO A PERSON THE SELLER REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A THAT PURCHASES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (D) PURSUANT TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (E) PURSUANT

 

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TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT REGISTERING THIS WARRANT AND/OR THE COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT, SUBJECT TO THE COMPANY’S AND THE WARRANT AGENT’S RIGHT PRIOR TO ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO CLAUSE (B) OR (D) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO EACH OF THEM.

 

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CERTIFICATE FOR WARRANTS

WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK OF

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

THIS CERTIFIES THAT [                    ], or its registered assigns, is the registered holder of the number of Warrants set forth above (the “ Warrants ”). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof (the “ Holder ”), at its option and subject to the provisions contained herein and in the Warrant Agreement referred to below, to purchase from NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), [●] shares of Common Stock, par value of $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “ Common Stock ”) at an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “ Exercise Price ”), or by Cashless Exercise referred to below. This Warrant Certificate shall terminate and become void after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the tenth anniversary of issuance (the “ Expiration Time ”) or upon the exercise hereof as to all the shares of Common Stock subject hereto. The number of shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as set forth in the Warrant Agreement.

This Warrant Certificate is issued under and in accordance with a Warrant Agreement (Term Loan) dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “ Warrant Agreement ”), among the Company, Mark D. Johnsrud (“ Johnsrud ”) and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (in such capacity, the “ Warrant Agent ”, which term includes any successor Warrant Agent under the Warrant Agreement), and is subject to the terms and provisions contained in the Warrant Agreement, to all of which terms and provisions the Holder of this Warrant Certificate consents by acceptance hereof. The Warrant Agreement is hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Reference is hereby made to the Warrant Agreement for a full statement of the respective rights, limitations of rights, duties and obligations of the Company, the Warrant Agent, Johnsrud and the Holders. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Warrant Agreement. A copy of the Warrant Agreement may be obtained for inspection by the Holder hereof upon written request to the Warrant Agent at 6201 15 th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210, Attention: Relationship Management – Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

Subject to the terms of the Warrant Agreement, the Warrants may be exercised in whole or in part (i) by presentation of this Warrant Certificate with the Election to Purchase attached hereto duly executed and with the simultaneous payment of the Exercise Price in cash (subject to adjustment) to the Warrant Agent for the account of the Company at the office of the Warrant Agent or (ii) by Cashless Exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price in cash shall be made by certified or official bank check payable to the order of the Company or by wire transfer of funds to an account designated by the Company for such purpose. Payment by Cashless Exercise shall be made without the payment of cash by reducing the amount of Common Stock that would be obtainable upon the exercise of a Warrant and payment of the Exercise Price in cash so as to yield a number of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of such Warrant equal to the product of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock for which such Warrant is exercisable as of the Exercise Date (if the Exercise Price were being paid in cash) and (2) a fraction, the numerator of which is the excess of the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the Exercise Date over the Exercise Price per share as of the Exercise Date and the denominator of which is the Current Market Value per share of the Common Stock on the Exercise Date.

 

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As provided in the Warrant Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions therein set forth, the Warrants shall be exercisable at any time.

As provided in the Warrant Agreement, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants is subject to adjustment upon the happening of certain events.

The Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to pay all taxes, assessments or other governmental charges in connection with the registration of the transfer or exchange of the Warrant Certificates but not for any exchange or original issuance (not involving a transfer) with respect to Warrant Certificates, the exercise of the Warrants or the Common Stock.

Upon any partial exercise of Certificated Warrants, there shall be countersigned and issued to the Holder hereof a new Warrant Certificate representing those Warrants which were not exercised. This Warrant Certificate may be exchanged at the office of the Warrant Agent by presenting this Warrant Certificate properly endorsed with a request to exchange this Warrant Certificate for other Warrant Certificates evidencing an equal number of Warrants. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be issued upon the exercise of the Warrants, but the Company shall pay an amount in cash equal to the Current Market Value per share of Common Stock on the day immediately preceding the date the Warrant is exercised, multiplied by the fraction of such share of Common Stock that would be issuable on the exercise of any Warrant, computed to the nearest whole cent.

All shares of Common Stock issuable by the Company upon the exercise of the Warrants and payment therefor shall, upon such issue, be duly and validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable.

The Holder in whose name the Warrant Certificate is registered may be deemed and treated by the Company and the Warrant Agent as the absolute owner of the Warrant Certificate for all purposes whatsoever and neither the Company nor the Warrant Agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

 

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This Warrant Certificate shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose until it shall have been countersigned by the Warrant Agent.

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.,
by    

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

DATED:   
Countersigned:   
AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC, as Warrant Agent,   
by    

 

    
  Authorized Signatory     

 

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EXHIBIT B

Transfer Form


FORM OF TRANSFER

(To Be Executed Upon Transfer of Warrant)

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered holder of this Warrant Certificate hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee(s) named below (including the undersigned with respect to any Warrants constituting a part of the Warrants evidenced by this Warrant Certificate not being assigned hereby) all of the rights and obligations of the undersigned under this Warrant Certificate, subject to the terms and conditions of the Warrant Agreement (Term Loan) dated as of April 15, 2016 (the “ Warrant Agreement ”), among the Company, Mark D. Johnsrud and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, with respect to the number of Warrants set forth below:

 

Name of Assignee(s)

  

Address

  

Social Security, EIN

or other identifying

number of assignee(s)

  

Number of Warrants

and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Company as the undersigned’s attorney to make such transfer on the register maintained by the Company for that purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.

Each undersigned Assignee hereby (a) acknowledges that the Warrants being transferred to such Assignee are subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of both the Warrant Agreement and the Warrant Certificate and (b) agrees to join and be bound by the terms, conditions and limitations of the Warrant Certificate and the Warrant Agreement (a copy of which was provided to such Assignee) as if such Assignee was an original party thereto.

Date:

 

 

 

  1    

 

(Signature of Owner)     (Signature of Assignee)

 

   

 

(Street Address)     (Street Address)

 

   

 

(City), (State) (Zip Code)     (City), (State) (Zip Code)
Signature Guaranteed by:     Signature Guaranteed by:

 

   

 

 

 

1   The signature must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Warrant Certificate (or the Depository participant in the case of book-entry Warrants) in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever, and must be guaranteed by a national bank or trust company or by a member firm of any national securities exchange.

 

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[TO BE INCLUDED IN WARRANTS]

ASSIGNMENT FORM

To assign this Security, fill in the form below:

I or we assign and transfer this Security to

 

 

(Insert assignee’s soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.)

 

 

 

(Print or type assignee’s name, address and zip code)
and irrevocably appoint

 

agent to transfer this Security on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for him or her.

 

      Your Signature
Date:  

 

   

 

      (Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Security)
     

 

* Signature guaranteed by:

 

By:    

 

 

* The signature must be guaranteed by an institution which is a member of one of the following recognized signature guaranty programs: (i) the Securities Transfer Agent Medallion Program (STAMP); (ii) the New York Stock Exchange Medallion Program (MSP); (iii) the Stock Exchange Medallion Program (SEMP); or (iv) such other guaranty program acceptable to the Trustee.

 

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CERTIFICATE TO BE DELIVERED UPON EXCHANGE OR REGISTRATION

OF TRANSFER OF RESTRICTED SECURITIES

Re: Warrant to purchase shares of Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (the “Securities”).

This certificate relates to         Securities (check applicable box)         owned in (check applicable box)

¨   book-entry or                                               ¨   definitive form by            (the “Transferor”).

The Transferor has requested a Registrar or the Trustee to exchange or register the transfer of such Securities.

In connection with such request and in respect of each such Security, the Transferor does hereby certify that the transfer of such Security is being made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) (check applicable box), or the transfer or exchange, as the case may be, of such Security does not require registration under the Securities Act because (check applicable box):

 

 

    Such Security is being transferred pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act.

 

    Such Security is being acquired for the Transferor’s own account, without transfer.

 

    Such Security is being transferred to the Company or a Subsidiary (as defined in the Indenture) of the Company.

 

    Such Security is being transferred to a person the Transferor reasonably believes is a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined in Rule 144A or any successor provision thereto (“Rule 144A”) under the Securities Act) that is purchasing for its own account or for the account of a “qualified institutional buyer”, in each case to whom notice has been given that the transfer is being made in reliance on such Rule 144A, and in each case in reliance on Rule 144A.

 

    Such Security is being transferred to a non-U.S. Person in an offshore transaction in compliance with Rule 903 or 904 of Regulation S under the Securities Act (or any successor thereto).

 

    Such Security is being transferred to an Accredited Investor as defined in Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act.

 

    Such Security is being transferred pursuant to and in compliance with an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act (other than an exemption referred to above) and as a result of which such Security will, upon such transfer, cease to be a “restricted security” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act.

TO BE COMPLETED BY PURCHASER IF THE FOURTH ROW ABOVE IS CHECKED.

The undersigned represents and warrants that it is purchasing this Security for its own account or an account with respect to which it exercises sole investment discretion and that it and any such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, and is aware that the sale to it is being made in reliance on Rule 144A and acknowledges that it has received such information regarding the

 

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Company as the undersigned has requested pursuant to Rule 144A or has determined not to request such information and that it is aware that the transferor is relying upon the undersigned’s foregoing representations in order to claim the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A.

 

Dated:    

 

     

 

      Notice: To be executed by an executive officer

 

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SCHEDULE OF INCREASES OR DECREASES IN GLOBAL SECURITY 2

The following increases or decreases in this Global Security:

 

Date of Exchange

   Decrease in number
of Warrants in this
Global Security
   Increase in number
of Warrants in this
Global Security
   Number of
Warrants in
this Global
Warrant
Certificate
following
such
change
   Signature
of
authorized
officer of
Warrant
Agent

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

2   To be included only if the Warrant is in global form.

 

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EXHIBIT C

Form of Election to Purchase Shares of Common Stock


FORM OF ELECTION TO PURCHASE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK

(to be executed only upon exercise of Warrants)

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise Warrants to acquire                     shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., at an exercise price per share of Common Stock of $0.01, and otherwise on the terms and conditions specified in the within Warrant Certificate and the Warrant Agreement therein referred to, surrenders this Warrant Certificate and all right, title and interest therein to NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. and directs that the shares of Common Stock deliverable upon the exercise of such Warrants be registered or placed in the name and at the address specified below and delivered thereto. The Holder intends that payment of the Exercise Price shall be made as (check one):

 

 

   “Cash Exercise”

 

   “Cashless Exercise”

If the Holder has elected a Cash Exercise, the Holder shall pay the sum of $                    to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Warrant Agreement. Following this exercise, the Warrant shall be exercisable to purchase a total of                     shares of Common Stock.

 

Date:  

 

  ,  

 

     

 

  3
            (Signature of Owner)  
           

 

 
            (Street Address)  
           

 

 
            (City), (State) (Zip Code)  
            Signature Guaranteed by:  
           

 

 

Securities and/or check to be issued to:

Please insert social security or identifying number:

 

 

3   The signature must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within Warrant Certificate in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever, and must be guaranteed by a national bank or trust company or by a member firm of any national securities exchange.

 

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Name:

Street Address:

City, State and Zip Code:

A new Warrant Certificate evidencing any outstanding Warrants evidenced by the within Warrant Certificate is to be issued to:

Please insert social security or identifying number:

Name:

Street Address:

City, State and Zip Code:

 

 

     

 

    Signature
Signature Guarantee:    

 

   

 

Signature must be guaranteed     Signature

 

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ANNEX A

Questionnaire


Questionnaire completed by (Name of Securityholder):

 

 

    

SELLING SECURITYHOLDER QUESTIONNAIRE

INFORMATION FOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-1 FILED

WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

This questionnaire is being distributed to certain security holders of Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (the “ Company ”) to obtain information required to be included in a prospectus and registration statement (the “ Registration Statement ”) for re-sales by Registerable Securities (as defined in the Warrant Agreement (Term Loan) dated as of April 15, 2016, between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC as Warrant Agent). The Securities Act of 1933, as amended, imposes certain liabilities if the Registration Statement, when it becomes effective, either contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated in the Registration Statement or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading. The information you provide in this questionnaire may be used by the Company in preparation of the Registration Statement and you will be legally liable for the accuracy of any such information.

ACCORDINGLY, IT IS YOUR OBLIGATION TO READ THIS QUESTIONNAIRE CAREFULLY AND TO ANSWER THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETELY AND ACCURATELY.

Please answer every question in this questionnaire, indicating “None” or “Not Applicable” where appropriate. If the space provided after each question is inadequate, please use the back of the page or attach a separate sheet. If you are uncertain on how to respond, err on the side of reporting facts which you think may be relevant. The answers should be given as of the date you sign this questionnaire.

DEFINITIONS OF THE BOLD-FACED TERMS ARE SET FORTH ON APPENDIX A HERETO.

 

1. General Information

(a) State the exact name in which the Registerable Securities to be included in the Registration Statement are registered on the books and records of the Company and the address of the record holder:

 

   Name:   

 

   Address:   

 

     

 

     

 


  

Number of

Warrants Held:                 

 

  

Number of

  
  

Warrant Shares

  
  

Held:             

  
  

Number of

  
  

Third-Lien Notes Held:         

If Registerable Securities are held of record by more than one record holder, please furnish similar information for each additional record holder:

(b) State the exact name of the beneficial owner of the Registerable Securities to be included in the Registration Statement, as it should appear in the Registration Statement:

 

 

Name:                                                                                         

(c) State below the address, telephone number, fax number and email address of you or your representative, if any, for purposes of communication:

 

 

Representative’s

Name (if any):

 

 

  Address:  

 

   

 

   

 

  Telephone No.:   (    )  

 

  Fax No.:   (    )  

 

  Email Address:  

 

The Registration Statement is required to disclose the number of shares of common stock of the Company that will be beneficially owned by you immediately prior and subsequent to the [date hereof], whether or not registered in your name, and the number of Registerable Securities to be included in the Registration Statement.


2. Shares Currently Owned

 

  Number of shares of capital stock of the Company beneficially owned by you (including the Registerable Securities and shares of common stock or other securities to be received upon exercise of any options, warrants or other rights and shares of common stock to be received upon conversion of any preferred shares):   

 

 

3. Number of Registerable Securities to be included in the Registration Statement

 

  Maximum number of Registerable Securities beneficially owned by you to be included in the Registration Statement:   

 

 

4. Nature of Beneficial Ownership

(a) Are any shares of common stock indicated in response to Item 2 as beneficially owned by you owned other than for your own economic benefit?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

(b) Are any shares of common stock indicated in response to Item 2 as beneficially owned by you shares which you have the right to acquire within 60 days?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

If your answer is yes to either Item 4(a) or 4(b), please explain:

(c) Do you share voting or investment power over any shares of capital stock of the Company?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

If your answer is yes, please identify the persons with whom you share such power and the relationship that gives rise to the sharing of such power.

(d) Are you aware of any voting trust or other similar agreement relating to more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 


If your answer is yes, please describe:

 

5. Relationships with the Company

(a) Have you held any position or office with the Company or any of its affiliates or predecessors within the past three (3) years?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

If your answer is yes, please describe:

(b) Have you had any other material relationship, directly or indirectly, with the Company or any of its affiliates or predecessors within the past three (3) years?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

If your answer is yes, please describe below:

 

6. Ownership of Securityholder

If you are not a natural person, please answer the following questions:

(a) Name the natural persons who exercise sole or shared voting or investment power over you and describe your relationship with such persons. For example, if you are a limited partnership which is controlled by a fund manager through a general partner, and the fund manager is itself a company controlled by three individuals, then you would include the names of the general partner and the fund manager, as well as the names of the three individuals.


(b) If available, provide a copy of your Partnership Agreement, Operating Agreement or other documents of similar nature.

 

7. Broker-Dealer

Are you a registered broker-dealer under Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

If your answer is yes, did you receive the shares of common stock indicated in response to Item 2 as compensation for investment banking services provided to the Company?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

 

8. Affiliate of Broker-Dealer

Are you an affiliate of a registered broker-dealer ?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

If your answer is yes, did you both: (i) purchase the shares of common stock indicated in response to Item 2 in the ordinary course of business; and (ii) have, at the time of the purchase, no agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any party to distribute the shares of common stock indicated in response to Item 2?

 

Yes  

 

      No  

 

 

* * *


The undersigned hereby agrees to notify the Company promptly in the event of any development at any time while the Registration Statement remains in effect which would change or make incorrect or incomplete any of the above answers or statements in any material respect.

Dated:            , 201    

SELLING SECURITYHOLDER

 

By:    

 

  Name:
  Title:

 


APPENDIX A

Affiliate ” An “affiliate” of, or person “affiliated” with, a specified person, is a person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by , or is under common control with , the person specified.

Beneficial Ownership ” For purposes of this questionnaire, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares:

(1) voting power (which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of, such security); and/or

(2) investment power (which includes the power to dispose, or to direct the disposition, of such security).

In addition, a person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of a security if that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of such security at any time within 60 days, including, but not limited to, any right to acquire such security: (i) through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, (ii) through the conversion of a security, (iii) pursuant to the power to revoke a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement, or (iv) pursuant to the automatic termination of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.

Securities owned beneficially by you include not only securities held by you for your own benefit, whether in bearer form or registered in your own name or otherwise, but also securities held by others as to which you have or share voting power or investment power (regardless of how the securities are registered) such as, for example, securities held for you by custodians, brokers or pledgees. Securities owned by an entity that you control are within your power to vote and invest and are thus considered beneficially owned by you despite the separate legal personality of such entity.

Where by virtue of a special relationship, whether of a family or a business nature, you have substantial influence over the decisions of another person in investing or voting his or her securities, securities owned by that person would be considered beneficially owned by you. Thus, for example, securities owned by all persons related to you by blood, marriage or adoption or by other persons who share your home would be considered beneficially owned by you absent a clear history of independent decision-making in their investment and voting of the securities.

In addition, securities held by you solely for the benefit of another person, for example, as nominee, trustee or executor, are considered beneficially owned by you if you have or share voting power or investment power with respect to such securities.

The power to vote or invest securities need not be currently exercisable to confer beneficial ownership. The fact that securities are held for you in trust or in a discretionary account removes them from your control; but if you have the power to terminate the relationship and regain control of the securities at will or within 60 days, they are considered to be subject to


your power and hence beneficially owned by you. The same applies to securities which you can acquire by option or other rights exercisable within 60 days.

Dealer ” The term “dealer” means any person engaged in the business of buying and selling securities for such person’s own account through a broker or otherwise.

Control ” The term “control” (including the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.

Material ” When used to qualify a requirement for the furnishing of information as to any subject, limits the information required to those matters to which an average prudent investor would attach importance in determining whether to buy or sell the security registered.

Predecessor ” The term “predecessor” means a person the major portion of the business and assets of which another person acquired in a single transaction, or in a series of related transactions in each of which the acquiring person acquired the major portion of the business and assets of the acquired person.

Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

 

TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT

by and among

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB,

as Administrative Agent,

THE LENDERS THAT ARE PARTIES HERETO

as the Lenders,

and

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

as Borrower

Dated as of April 15, 2016

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

              Page  

1.

 

DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION.

     1   
 

1.1.

  

Definitions

     1   
 

1.2.

  

Accounting Terms

     1   
 

1.3.

  

Code

     2   
 

1.4.

  

Construction

     2   
 

1.5.

  

Time References

     2   
 

1.6.

  

Schedules and Exhibits

     2   

2.

 

LOANS AND TERMS OF PAYMENT.

     3   
 

2.1.

  

Term Loan

     3   
 

2.2.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     3   
 

2.3.

  

Borrowing Procedures

     3   
 

2.4.

  

Payments; Reductions of Commitments; Prepayments

     6   
 

2.5.

  

Promise to Pay

     10   
 

2.6.

  

Interest Rate: Rates, Payments, and Calculations

     11   
 

2.7.

  

Crediting Payments

     12   
 

2.8.

  

Designated Account

     12   
 

2.9.

  

Maintenance of Loan Account; Statements of Obligations

     12   
 

2.10.

  

Fees

     13   
 

2.11.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     13   
 

2.12.

  

[I ntentionally Omitted ]

     13   
 

2.13.

  

Capital Requirements

     13   

3.

 

CONDITIONS; TERM OF AGREEMENT.

     14   
 

3.1.

  

Conditions Precedent to the Effectiveness of this Agreement

     14   
 

3.2.

  

Conditions Precedent to all Extensions of Credit

     14   
 

3.3.

  

Maturity

     14   
 

3.4.

  

Effect of Maturity

     14   
 

3.5.

  

Early Termination by Borrower

     15   
 

3.6.

  

Conditions Subsequent

     15   

4.

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

     15   
 

4.1.

  

Due Organization and Qualification; Subsidiaries

     15   
 

4.2.

  

Due Authorization; No Conflict

     16   

 

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4.3.

  

Governmental Consents

     16   
 

4.4.

  

Binding Obligations; Perfected Liens

     17   
 

4.5.

  

Title to Assets; No Encumbrances

     17   
 

4.6.

  

Litigation

     17   
 

4.7.

  

Compliance with Laws

     17   
 

4.8.

  

No Material Adverse Effect

     18   
 

4.9.

  

Solvency

     18   
 

4.10.

  

Employee Benefits

     18   
 

4.11.

  

Environmental Condition

     18   
 

4.12.

  

Complete Disclosure

     18   
 

4.13.

  

Patriot Act

     19   
 

4.14.

  

Indebtedness

     19   
 

4.15.

  

Payment of Taxes

     19   
 

4.16.

  

Margin Stock

     19   
 

4.17.

  

Governmental Regulation

     20   
 

4.18.

  

OFAC

     20   
 

4.19.

  

Employee and Labor Matters

     20   
 

4.20.

  

Material Contracts

     20   
 

4.21.

  

Leases

     20   
 

4.22.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     20   
 

4.23.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     21   
 

4.24.

  

Location of Equipment

     21   
 

4.25.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     21   
 

4.26.

  

Immaterial Subsidiaries

     21   
 

4.27.

  

Other Documents

     21   

5.

 

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.

     21   
 

5.1.

  

Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates

     21   
 

5.2.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     21   
 

5.3.

  

Existence

     21   
 

5.4.

  

Maintenance of Properties

     21   
 

5.5.

  

Taxes

     22   

 

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5.6.

  

Insurance

     22   
 

5.7.

  

Inspection

     23   
 

5.8.

  

Compliance with Laws

     23   
 

5.9.

  

Environmental

     23   
 

5.10.

  

Disclosure Updates

     23   
 

5.11.

  

Formation of Subsidiaries

     23   
 

5.12.

  

Further Assurances

     24   
 

5.13.

  

Lender Meetings

     25   
 

5.14.

  

Location of Equipment

     25   
 

5.15.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     25   
 

5.16.

  

Material Contracts

     25   
 

5.17.

  

Excess Proceeds Under Indenture

     25   

6.

 

NEGATIVE COVENANTS.

     26   
 

6.1.

  

Indebtedness

     26   
 

6.2.

  

Liens

     26   
 

6.3.

  

Restrictions on Fundamental Changes

     26   
 

6.4.

  

Disposal of Assets

     26   
 

6.5.

  

Nature of Business

     26   
 

6.6.

  

Prepayments and Amendments

     27   
 

6.7.

  

Restricted Payments

     27   
 

6.8.

  

Accounting Methods

     27   
 

6.9.

  

Investments

     28   
 

6.10.

  

Transactions with Affiliates

     28   
 

6.11.

  

Use of Proceeds

     28   
 

6.12.

  

Limitation on Issuance of Equity Interests

     28   
 

6.13.

  

Immaterial Subsidiaries

     29   
 

6.14.

  

Capital Expenditures

     29   
 

6.15.

  

Compensation

     29   
 

6.16.

  

MIP Term Sheet

     29   

 

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7.

 

FINANCIAL COVENANTS.

     29   

8.

 

EVENTS OF DEFAULT.

     30   
 

8.1.

  

Payments

     30   
 

8.2.

  

Covenants

     30   
 

8.3.

  

Judgments

     31   
 

8.4.

  

Voluntary Bankruptcy, etc.

     31   
 

8.5.

  

Involuntary Bankruptcy, etc.

     31   
 

8.6.

  

Default Under Other Agreements

     31   
 

8.7.

  

Representations, etc.

     31   
 

8.8.

  

Guaranty

     32   
 

8.9.

  

Security Documents

     32   
 

8.10.

  

Loan Documents

     32   
 

8.11.

  

Change of Control

     32   

9.

 

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.

     32   
 

9.1.

  

Rights and Remedies

     32   
 

9.2.

  

Remedies Cumulative

     33   

10.

 

WAIVERS; INDEMNIFICATION.

     33   
 

10.1.

  

Demand; Protest; etc.

     33   
 

10.2.

  

The Lender Group’s Liability for Collateral

     33   
 

10.3.

  

Indemnification

     33   

11.

 

NOTICES.

     34   

12.

 

CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE; JURY TRIAL WAIVER; JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION.

     35   

13.

 

ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS; SUCCESSORS.

     37   
 

13.1.

  

Assignments and Participations

     37   
 

13.2.

  

Successors

     41   

14.

 

AMENDMENTS; WAIVERS.

     41   
 

14.1.

  

Amendments and Waivers

     41   
 

14.2.

  

Replacement of Certain Lenders

     43   
 

14.3.

  

No Waivers; Cumulative Remedies

     43   

 

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15.

 

AGENT; THE LENDER GROUP.

     43   
 

15.1.

  

Appointment and Authorization of Agents

     43   
 

15.2.

  

Delegation of Duties

     45   
 

15.3.

  

Liability of Agent

     45   
 

15.4.

  

Reliance by Agent

     45   
 

15.5.

  

Notice of Default or Event of Default

     46   
 

15.6.

  

Credit Decision

     46   
 

15.7.

  

Costs and Expenses; Indemnification

     46   
 

15.8.

  

Agents in Individual Capacity

     47   
 

15.9.

  

Successor Agent

     47   
 

15.10.

  

Lender in Individual Capacity

     48   
 

15.11.

  

Collateral Matters

     48   
 

15.12.

  

Restrictions on Actions by Lenders; Sharing of Payments

     49   
 

15.13.

  

Agency for Perfection

     50   
 

15.14.

  

Payments by Agents to the Lenders

     50   
 

15.15.

  

Concerning the Collateral and Related Loan Documents

     50   
 

15.16.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     50   
 

15.17.

  

Several Obligations; No Liability

     50   

16.

 

WITHHOLDING TAXES.

     51   
 

16.1.

  

Payments

     51   
 

16.2.

  

Exemptions

     51   
 

16.3.

  

Reductions

     53   
 

16.4.

  

Refunds

     53   

17.

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS.

     54   
 

17.1.

  

Effectiveness

     54   
 

17.2.

  

Section Headings

     54   
 

17.3.

  

Interpretation

     54   
 

17.4.

  

Severability of Provisions

     54   
 

17.5.

  

[ Intentionally Omitted ]

     54   
 

17.6.

  

Debtor-Creditor Relationship

     54   
 

17.7.

  

Counterparts; Electronic Execution

     54   

 

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17.8.

  

Revival and Reinstatement of Obligations; Certain Waivers

     55   
 

17.9.

  

Confidentiality

     55   
 

17.10.

  

Survival

     56   
 

17.11.

  

Patriot Act

     57   
 

17.12.

  

Integration

     57   
 

17.13.

  

No Setoff

     57   
 

17.14.

  

Intercreditor Agreements

     57   

 

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EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES

 

Exhibit A-1

  

Form of Assignment and Acceptance

Exhibit C-1

  

Form of Compliance Certificate

Exhibit P-1

  

Form of Perfection Certificate

Schedule A-1

  

Administrative Agent’s Account

Schedule A-2

  

Authorized Persons

Schedule C-1

  

Commitments

Schedule D-1

  

Designated Account

Schedule E-1

  

List of Certificated Equipment Unperfected on the Closing Date

Schedule P-1

  

Permitted Investments

Schedule P-2

  

Permitted Liens

Schedule R-1

  

Real Property Collateral

Schedule 1.1

  

Definitions

Schedule 3.1

  

Conditions Precedent

Schedule 3.6

  

Post-Closing Items

Schedule 4.1(b)

  

Capitalization of Borrower

Schedule 4.1(c)

  

Capitalization of Borrower’s Subsidiaries

Schedule 4.1(d)

  

Subscriptions, Options, Warrants, Calls

Schedule 4.6

  

Litigation

Schedule 4.11

  

Environmental Matters

Schedule 4.14

  

Permitted Indebtedness

Schedule 4.20

  

Material Contracts

Schedule 4.24

  

Location of Equipment

Schedule 5.14

  

List of Chief Executive Offices

Schedule 5.1

  

Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates

Schedule 6.5

  

Nature of Business

 

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TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), is entered into as of April 15, 2016, by and among the lenders identified on the signature pages hereof (each of such lenders, together with its successors and permitted assigns, is referred to hereinafter as a “ Lender ”, as that term is hereinafter further defined), WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB , as administrative agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Administrative Agent ”), and NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Borrower ”).

WHEREAS , Borrower has requested that the Lenders provide a term loan credit facility, and the Lenders are willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION.

1.1. Definitions . Capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings specified therefor on Schedule 1.1 .

1.2. Accounting Terms . All accounting terms not specifically defined herein shall be construed in accordance with GAAP; provided , that if Borrower notifies Administrative Agent that Borrower requests an amendment to any provision hereof to eliminate the effect of any Accounting Change occurring after the Closing Date or in the application thereof on the operation of such provision (or if Administrative Agent notifies Borrower that the Required Lenders request an amendment to any provision hereof for such purpose), regardless of whether any such notice is given before or after such Accounting Change or in the application thereof, then Administrative Agent and Borrower agree that they will negotiate in good faith amendments to the provisions of this Agreement that are directly affected by such Accounting Change with the intent of having the respective positions of the Lenders and Borrower after such Accounting Change conform as nearly as possible to their respective positions prior to giving effect to such Accounting Change and, until any such amendments have been agreed upon and agreed to by the Required Lenders, the provisions in this Agreement shall be calculated as if no such Accounting Change had occurred. When used herein, the term “financial statements” shall include the notes and schedules thereto. Whenever the term “Borrower” is used in respect of a financial covenant or a related definition, it shall be understood to mean Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, (a) all financial statements delivered hereunder shall be prepared, and all financial covenants contained herein shall be calculated, without giving effect to any election under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159 (or any similar accounting principle) permitting a Person to value its financial liabilities or Indebtedness at the fair value thereof, and (b) the term “unqualified opinion” as used herein to refer to opinions or reports provided by accountants shall mean an opinion or report that is (i) unqualified, and (ii) does not include any explanation, supplemental comment, or other comment concerning the ability of the applicable Person to continue as a going concern or concerning the scope of the audit.


1.3. Code . Any terms used in this Agreement that are defined in the Code shall be construed and defined as set forth in the Code unless otherwise defined herein; provided , that to the extent that the Code is used to define any term herein and such term is defined differently in different Articles of the Code, the definition of such term contained in Article 9 of the Code shall govern.

1.4. Construction . Unless the context of this Agreement or any other Loan Document clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural include the singular, references to the singular include the plural, the terms “includes” and “including” are not limiting, and the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Agreement or any other Loan Document refer to this Agreement or such other Loan Document, as the case may be, as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement or such other Loan Document, as the case may be. Section, subsection, clause, schedule, and exhibit references herein are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Any reference in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document to any agreement, instrument, or document shall include all alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements, thereto and thereof, as applicable (subject to any restrictions on such alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements set forth herein). The words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties. Any reference herein or in any other Loan Document to the satisfaction, repayment, or payment in full of the Obligations shall mean (a) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of (i) the principal amount of, and interest accrued and unpaid with respect to, all outstanding Loans, together with the payment of any premium applicable to the repayment of the Loans, (ii) all Lender Group Expenses that have accrued and are unpaid regardless of whether demand has been made therefor, (iii) all fees or charges that have accrued hereunder or under any other Loan Document and are unpaid, (b) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of all other outstanding Obligations other than unasserted contingent indemnification Obligations, and (c) the termination of all of the Commitments of the Lenders. Any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns. Any requirement of a writing contained herein or in any other Loan Document shall be satisfied by the transmission of a Record.

1.5. Time References . Unless the context of this Agreement or any other Loan Document clearly requires otherwise, all references to time of day refer to Eastern standard time or Eastern daylight saving time, as in effect in Atlanta, Georgia on such day. For purposes of the computation of a period of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each means “to and including”; provided that, with respect to a computation of fees or interest payable to Administrative Agent or any Lender, such period shall in any event consist of at least one full day.

1.6. Schedules and Exhibits . All of the schedules and exhibits attached to this Agreement shall be deemed incorporated herein by reference.

 

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2. LOANS AND TERMS OF PAYMENT.

2.1. Term Loan .

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Term Lender agrees (severally, not jointly or jointly and severally) to make a simultaneous loan or loans (“ Term Loans ”) to Borrower on the Closing Date in an amount not to exceed such Lender’s Term Commitment.

(b) Amounts borrowed pursuant to this Section 2.1 may be repaid subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, but once repaid may not be reborrowed at any time during the term of this Agreement. The outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans, together with interest accrued and unpaid thereon, shall constitute Obligations and shall be due and payable on the Maturity Date or, if earlier, on the date on which they are declared due and payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

2.2. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

2.3. Borrowing Procedures .

(a) Procedure for Borrowing Term Loans . The Borrowing described in Section 2.1(a) shall be made by a written request by an Authorized Person delivered to Administrative Agent and received by Administrative Agent no later than 10:00 a.m. on the Business Day that is 1 Business Day prior to the requested Funding Date, specifying (A) the amount of such Borrowing, and (B) the requested Funding Date (which shall be a Business Day); provided , that Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to accept as timely requests that are received later than 10:00 a.m. on the applicable Business Day. At Administrative Agent’s election, in lieu of delivering the above-described written request, any Authorized Person may give Administrative Agent telephonic notice of such request by the required time. In such circumstances, Borrower agrees that any such telephonic notice will be confirmed in writing within 24 hours of the giving of such telephonic notice, but the failure to provide such written confirmation shall not affect the validity of the request.

(b) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(c) Making of Term Loans .

(i) After receipt of a request for a Borrowing pursuant to Section 2.3(a) , Administrative Agent shall notify the Lenders by telecopy, telephone, email, or other electronic form of transmission, of the requested Borrowing; such notification to be sent by 1:00 p.m. on the Business Day that is 1 Business Day prior to the requested Funding Date. If Administrative Agent has notified the Lenders of a requested Borrowing on the Business Day that is 1 Business Day prior to the Funding Date, then each Lender shall make the amount of such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the requested Borrowing available to Administrative Agent in immediately available funds, to Administrative Agent’s Account, not later than 10:00 a.m. on the Business Day that is the requested Funding Date. After Administrative Agent’s receipt of the proceeds of such Term Loans from the Lenders, Administrative Agent shall make the proceeds thereof available to Borrower on the applicable Funding Date by transferring immediately available funds equal to such proceeds received by Administrative Agent to the Designated Account; provided , that, subject to the provisions of Section 2.3(d)(ii) , no Lender shall have an obligation to make any Term Loan if one or more of the applicable conditions precedent set forth in Section 3 will not be

 

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satisfied on the requested Funding Date for the applicable Borrowing unless such condition has been waived.

(ii) Unless Administrative Agent receives notice from a Lender prior to 9:30 a.m. on the Business Day that is the requested Funding Date relative to a requested Borrowing as to which Administrative Agent has notified the Lenders of a requested Borrowing that such Lender will not make available as and when required hereunder to Administrative Agent for the account of Borrower the amount of that Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the Borrowing, Administrative Agent may assume that each Lender has made or will make such amount available to Administrative Agent in immediately available funds on the Funding Date and Administrative Agent may (but shall not be so required), in reliance upon such assumption, make available to Borrower a corresponding amount. If, on the requested Funding Date, any Lender shall not have remitted the full amount that it is required to make available to Administrative Agent in immediately available funds and if Administrative Agent has made available to Borrower such amount on the requested Funding Date, then such Lender shall make the amount of such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the requested Borrowing available to Administrative Agent in immediately available funds, to Administrative Agent’s Account, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the Business Day that is the first Business Day after the requested Funding Date (in which case, the interest accrued on such Lender’s portion of such Borrowing for the Funding Date shall be for Administrative Agent’s separate account). If any Lender shall not remit the full amount that it is required to make available to Administrative Agent in immediately available funds as and when required hereby and if Administrative Agent has made available to Borrower such amount, then that Lender shall be obligated to immediately remit such amount to Administrative Agent, together with interest at the Defaulting Lender Rate for each day until the date on which such amount is so remitted. A notice submitted by Administrative Agent to any Lender with respect to amounts owing under this Section 2.3(c)(ii) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error. If the amount that a Lender is required to remit is made available to Administrative Agent, then such payment to Administrative Agent shall constitute such Lender’s Term Loan for all purposes of this Agreement. If such amount is not made available to Administrative Agent on the Business Day following the Funding Date, Administrative Agent will notify Borrower of such failure to fund and, upon demand by Administrative Agent, Borrower shall pay such amount to Administrative Agent for Administrative Agent’s account, together with interest thereon for each day elapsed since the date of such Borrowing, at a rate per annum equal to the interest rate applicable at the time to the Term Loans composing such Borrowing.

(d) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(e) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(f) Notation . Administrative Agent, as a non-fiduciary agent for Borrower, shall maintain a register showing the principal amount of the Term Loans owing to each Lender, and the interests therein of each Lender, from time to time and such register shall, absent manifest error, conclusively be presumed to be correct and accurate.

(g) Defaulting Lenders .

(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.4(b)(ii) , Administrative Agent shall not be obligated to transfer to a Defaulting Lender any payments made by Borrower to Administrative Agent for the Defaulting Lender’s benefit or any proceeds of Collateral that would

 

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otherwise be remitted hereunder to the Defaulting Lender, and, in the absence of such transfer to the Defaulting Lender, Administrative Agent shall transfer any such payments (A) first, to each Non-Defaulting Lender ratably in accordance with their Commitments (but, in each case, only to the extent that such Defaulting Lender’s portion of a Term Loan (or other funding obligation) was funded by such other Non-Defaulting Lender), (B) second, in Administrative Agent’s sole discretion, to a suspense account maintained by Administrative Agent, the proceeds of which shall be retained by Administrative Agent and may be made available to be re-advanced to or for the benefit of Borrower (upon the request of Borrower and subject to the conditions set forth in Section 3.2 ) as if such Defaulting Lender had made its portion of Term Loans (or other funding obligations) hereunder, and (C) third, from and after the date on which all other Obligations have been paid in full, to such Defaulting Lender in accordance with tier (G) of Section 2.4(b)(ii) . Subject to the foregoing, Administrative Agent may hold and, in its discretion, re-lend to Borrower for the account of such Defaulting Lender the amount of all such payments received and retained by Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting Lender. Solely for the purposes of voting or consenting to matters with respect to the Loan Documents (including the calculation of Pro Rata Share in connection therewith) and for the purpose of calculating the fee payable under Section 2.10(b) , such Defaulting Lender shall be deemed not to be a “Lender” and such Lender’s Commitment shall be deemed to be zero; provided , that the foregoing shall not apply to any of the matters governed by Section 14.1(a)(i) through (iii) . The provisions of this Section 2.3(g) shall remain effective with respect to such Defaulting Lender until the earlier of (y) the date on which all of the Non-Defaulting Lenders, Administrative Agent and Borrower shall have waived, in writing, the application of this Section 2.3(g) to such Defaulting Lender, or (z) the date on which such Defaulting Lender makes payment of all amounts that it was obligated to fund hereunder, pays to Administrative Agent all amounts owing by Defaulting Lender in respect of the amounts that it was obligated to fund hereunder, and, if requested by Administrative Agent, provides adequate assurance of its ability to perform its future obligations hereunder. The operation of this Section 2.3(g) shall not be construed to increase or otherwise affect the Commitment of any Lender, to relieve or excuse the performance by such Defaulting Lender or any other Lender of its duties and obligations hereunder, or to relieve or excuse the performance by Borrower of its duties and obligations hereunder to Administrative Agent or to the Lenders other than such Defaulting Lender. Any failure by a Defaulting Lender to fund amounts that it was obligated to fund hereunder shall constitute a material breach by such Defaulting Lender of this Agreement and shall entitle Borrower, at its option, upon written notice to Administrative Agent, to arrange for a substitute Lender to assume the Commitment of such Defaulting Lender, such substitute Lender to be reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent. In connection with the arrangement of such a substitute Lender, the Defaulting Lender shall have no right to refuse to be replaced hereunder, and agrees to execute and deliver a completed form of Assignment and Acceptance in favor of the substitute Lender (and agrees that it shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such document if it fails to do so) subject only to being paid its share of the outstanding Obligations; provided , that any such assumption of the Commitment of such Defaulting Lender shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any of the Lender Groups’ or Borrower’s rights or remedies against any such Defaulting Lender arising out of or in relation to such failure to fund. In the event of a direct conflict between the priority provisions of this Section 2.3(g) and any other provision contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, it is the intention of the parties hereto that such provisions be read together and construed, to the fullest extent possible, to be in concert with each other. In the event of any actual, irreconcilable conflict that cannot be resolved as aforesaid, the terms and provisions of this Section 2.3(g) shall control and govern.

(h) Independent Obligations . The Term Loans shall be made by the Lenders contemporaneously and in accordance with their Pro Rata Shares. It is understood that (i) no Lender shall be responsible for any failure by any other Lender to perform its obligation to make any Term Loan (or

 

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other extension of credit) hereunder, nor shall any Commitment of any Lender be increased or decreased as a result of any failure by any other Lender to perform its obligations hereunder, and (ii) no failure by any Lender to perform its obligations hereunder shall excuse any other Lender from its obligations hereunder.

2.4. Payments; Reductions of Commitments; Prepayments .

(a) Payments by Borrower .

(i) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all payments by Borrower shall be made to Administrative Agent’s Account for the account of the Lender Group and shall be made in immediately available funds, no later than 1:30 p.m. on the date specified herein. Any payment received by Administrative Agent later than 1:30 p.m. shall be deemed to have been received (unless Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, elects to credit it on the date received) on the following Business Day and any applicable interest or fee shall continue to accrue until such following Business Day.

(ii) Unless Administrative Agent receives notice from Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Lenders that Borrower will not make such payment in full as and when required, Administrative Agent may assume that Borrower has made (or will make) such payment in full to Administrative Agent on such date in immediately available funds and Administrative Agent may (but shall not be so required), in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to each Lender on such due date an amount equal to the amount then due such Lender. If and to the extent Borrower does not make such payment in full to Administrative Agent on the date when due, each Lender severally shall repay to Administrative Agent on demand such amount distributed to such Lender, together with interest thereon at the Defaulting Lender Rate for each day from the date such amount is distributed to such Lender until the date repaid.

(b) Apportionment and Application .

(i) So long as no Application Event has occurred and is continuing and except as otherwise provided herein with respect to Defaulting Lenders, all principal and interest payments received by Administrative Agent shall be apportioned ratably among the Lenders (according to the unpaid principal balance of the Obligations to which such payments relate held by each Lender) and all payments of fees and expenses received by Administrative Agent shall be apportioned ratably among the Lenders having a Pro Rata Share of the type of Commitment or Obligation to which a particular fee or expense relates. Subject to Section 2.4(b)(iv) and Section 2.4(e) , all payments to be made hereunder by Borrower shall be remitted to Administrative Agent and all such payments, and all proceeds of Collateral received by Administrative Agent (unless required to be applied to the Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations pursuant to the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement), shall be applied, so long as no Application Event has occurred and is continuing and except as otherwise provided herein with respect to Defaulting Lenders, to reduce the balance of the Term Loans outstanding and, thereafter, to Borrower (to be wired to the Designated Account) or such other Person entitled thereto under applicable law.

(ii) At any time that an Application Event has occurred and is continuing and except as otherwise provided herein with respect to Defaulting Lenders, all payments remitted to

 

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Administrative Agent and all proceeds of Collateral received by Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent shall be applied as follows:

(A) first , ratably, to pay any Lender Group Expenses (including cost or expense reimbursements) or indemnities then due to any Agent under the Loan Documents, until paid in full,

(B) second , ratably, to pay any fees or premiums then due to any Agent under the Loan Documents until paid in full,

(C) third , ratably, to pay any Lender Group Expenses (including cost or expense reimbursements) or indemnities then due to any of the Lenders under the Loan Documents, until paid in full,

(D) fourth , ratably, to pay any fees or premiums then due to any of the Lenders under the Loan Documents until paid in full,

(E) fifth , ratably, to pay interest accrued in respect of the Term Loans until paid in full,

(F) sixth , ratably, to pay the principal of all Term Loans until paid in full,

(G) seventh , to pay any other Obligations other than Obligations owed to Defaulting Lenders,

(H) eighth , ratably to pay any Obligations owed to Defaulting Lenders; and

(I) ninth , to Borrower (to be wired to the Designated Account) or such other Person entitled thereto under applicable law.

(iii) Administrative Agent promptly shall distribute to each Lender, pursuant to the applicable wire instructions received from each Lender in writing, such funds as it may be entitled to receive.

(iv) In each instance, so long as no Application Event has occurred and is continuing, Section 2.4(b)(i) shall not apply to any payment made by Borrower to Administrative Agent and specified by Borrower to be for the payment of specific Obligations then due and payable (or prepayable) under any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(v) For purposes of Section 2.4(b)(ii) , “paid in full” of a type of Obligation means payment in cash or immediately available funds of all amounts owing on account of such type of Obligation, including interest accrued after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding, default interest, interest on interest, and expense reimbursements, irrespective of whether any of the foregoing would be or is allowed or disallowed in whole or in part in any Insolvency Proceeding.

 

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(vi) In the event of a direct conflict between the priority provisions of this Section 2.4 and any other provision contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, it is the intention of the parties hereto that such provisions be read together and construed, to the fullest extent possible, to be in concert with each other. In the event of any actual, irreconcilable conflict that cannot be resolved as aforesaid, if the conflict relates to the provisions of Section 2.3(g) and this Section 2.4 , then the provisions of Section 2.3(g) shall control and govern, and if otherwise, then the terms and provisions of this Section 2.4 shall control and govern.

(c) Termination of Term Commitments . The Term Commitments shall be automatically and permanently terminated on the date of the Borrowing of Term Loans under Section 2.1(a).

(d) Optional Prepayments . After January 1, 2018 (or earlier, if the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations has occurred), Borrower may prepay the principal of any Term Loan at any time in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, if the Availability Conditions have been satisfied.

(e) Mandatory Prepayments .

(i) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(ii) Dispositions . Subject to Section 2.4(f)(ii) , within 3 Business Days of the date of receipt (or if an Activation Instruction (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) is in effect concurrently with receipt) by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of the Net Cash Proceeds of any voluntary or involuntary sale or disposition by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of assets (including casualty losses or condemnations but excluding sales or dispositions which qualify as Permitted Dispositions under clauses (b), (c), (d), (e), (j), (k), (l), (m), or (n) of the definition of Permitted Dispositions), Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to 100% of such Net Cash Proceeds (including condemnation awards and payments in lieu thereof) received by such Person in connection with such sales or dispositions; provided that, except with respect to a sale or disposition permitted under clause (p) of the definition of Permitted Dispositions, so long as (A) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom, (B) Borrower shall have given Administrative Agent prior written notice of Borrower’s intention to apply such monies to the costs of replacement of the properties or assets that are the subject of such sale or disposition or the cost of purchase or construction of other assets useful in the business of Borrower or its Subsidiaries, (C) the monies are held in a Deposit Account in which Collateral Agent has a perfected first-priority security interest, and (D) Borrower or its Subsidiaries, as applicable, complete such replacement, purchase, or construction within 180 days after the initial receipt of such monies, then the Loan Party whose assets were the subject of such disposition shall have the option to apply such monies to the costs of replacement of the assets that are the subject of such sale or disposition or the costs of purchase or construction of other assets useful in the business of such Loan Party unless and to the extent that such applicable period shall have expired without such replacement, purchase, or construction being made or completed, in which case, any amounts remaining in the Deposit Account referred to in clause (C) above shall be paid to Administrative Agent and applied in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) . Nothing contained in this Section 2.4(e)(ii) shall permit Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to sell or otherwise dispose of any assets other than in accordance with Section 6.4 .

 

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(iii) Extraordinary Receipts . Subject to Section 2.4(f)(ii) , within 3 Business Days of the date of receipt (or if an Activation Instruction (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) is in effect concurrently with receipt) by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Extraordinary Receipts, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to 100% of such Extraordinary Receipts, net of any reasonable expenses incurred in collecting such Extraordinary Receipts.

(iv) Indebtedness . Subject to Section 2.4(f)(ii) , within 3 Business Days of the date of incurrence (or if an Activation Instruction (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) is in effect concurrently with incurrence) by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness), Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds received by such Person in connection with such incurrence. The provisions of this Section 2.4(e)(iv) shall not be deemed to be implied consent to any such incurrence otherwise prohibited by the terms of this Agreement.

(v) Equity . Subject to Section 2.4(f)(ii) , within 3 Business Days of the date of the issuance (or if an Activation Instruction (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) is in effect concurrently with issuance) by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Equity Interests (other than (A) in the event that Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries forms any Subsidiary in accordance with the terms hereof, the issuance by such Subsidiary of Equity Interests to Borrower or such Subsidiary, as applicable, (B) the issuance of Equity Interests by Borrower to any Person that is an equity holder of Borrower prior to such issuance (a “ Subject Holder ”) so long as such Subject Holder did not acquire any Equity Interest of Borrower so as to become a Subject Holder concurrently with, or in contemplation of, the issuance of such Equity Interests to such Subject Holder, (C) the issuance of Equity Interests of Borrower to directors, officers, employees and consultants of Borrower and its Subsidiaries pursuant to stock option plans (or other incentive plans or other compensation arrangements) approved by the Board of Directors, (D) the issuance of Equity Interests of Borrower in order to finance the purchase consideration (or a portion thereof) in connection with a Permitted Acquisition, Acquisition consummated prior to the Closing Date or Capital Expenditures, (E) the issuance of Equity Interests in connection with the Rights Offering and (F) the issuance of Equity Interests by a Subsidiary of Borrower to its parent or member in connection with the contribution by such parent or member to such Subsidiary of the proceeds of an issuance described in clauses (A) – (E) above), Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds received by such Person in connection with such issuance.

(vi) Excess Cash Flow .

(A) Prior to the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Obligations . If, prior to the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Obligations, there shall be Excess Cash Flow for any fiscal year of Borrower commencing with the fiscal year ending on or about December 31, 2017, then (x) on the tenth Business Day after financial statements have been (or, if earlier, were required to be) delivered for such fiscal year of Borrower pursuant to Section 6.1 (such Business Day, the “ Initial ECF Application Date ”), Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to the lesser of (such lesser amount, a “ Permissible ECF Application Amount ”) (I) such amount of Excess Cash Flow that both before and immediately after the application thereof to the Obligations, the Availability Conditions are satisfied and (II) 100% of the Excess Cash

 

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Flow for such prior fiscal year and (y) to the extent the Permissible ECF Application Amount paid on the Initial ECF Application Date is less than 100% of the Excess Cash Flow for such prior year, on the tenth Business Day after financial statements have been (or, if earlier, were required to be) delivered pursuant to Section 6.1 for each fiscal quarter of Borrower following the Initial ECF Application Date, Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to then Permissible ECF Application Amount until such time as the aggregate of all Permissible ECF Application Amounts paid by Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.4(e)(vi)(A) reaches 100% of the Excess Cash Flow for such prior fiscal year.

(B) After the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Obligations . If there shall be Excess Cash Flow for any fiscal year of Borrower ending immediately after the Discharge of the Revolving Credit Obligations, then on the tenth Business Day after financial statements have been (or, if earlier, were required to be) delivered for such fiscal year of Borrower pursuant to Section 6.1 , Borrower shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.4(f)(i) in an amount equal to 100% of the Excess Cash Flow for such prior fiscal year.

(f) Application of Payments .

(i) Each prepayment pursuant to Section 2.4(e) shall (A) so long as no Application Event shall have occurred and be continuing, be applied, first to the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans until paid in full, and (B) if an Application Event shall have occurred and be continuing, be applied in the manner set forth in Section 2.4(b)(ii) .

(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Borrower shall have no obligations under, and no payments shall be required or made pursuant to, Section 2.4(e) (other than Section 2.4(e)(vi) ) except to the extent that either (A) as of the due date of such prepayment (x) the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations shall have occurred or (y) no Loans are outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement and a Prepayment Block (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement as in effect on the date hereof or as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time so long as such amendment, supplement or modification does not result in the reduction of the payments or prepayments of the Term Loans permitted hereunder) with respect to such prepayment is established pursuant to the Revolving Credit Agreement, (B) no mandatory prepayment is required under the Revolving Credit Agreement in connection with the event giving rise to such prepayment or (C) a mandatory prepayment has been waived by the “Lenders” under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement.

2.5. Promise to Pay .

(a) Borrower agrees to pay the Lender Group Expenses on the earlier of (i) the first day of the month following the date on which the applicable Lender Group Expenses were first incurred or (ii) the date on which demand therefor is made by Administrative Agent (it being acknowledged and agreed that any charging of such costs, expenses or Lender Group Expenses to the Loan Account pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.6(d) shall be deemed to constitute a demand for payment thereof for the purposes of this subclause (ii)). Borrower promises to pay all of the Obligations (including principal, interest, premiums, if any, fees, costs, and expenses (including Lender Group Expenses)) in full on the Maturity Date or, if earlier, on the date on which the Obligations become due and payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Borrower agrees that its obligations contained in the first sentence of this Section 2.5 shall survive payment or satisfaction in full of all other Obligations.

 

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(b) Any Lender may request that any portion of its Commitments or the Loans made by it be evidenced by one or more promissory notes. In such event, Borrower shall execute and deliver to such Lender the requested promissory notes payable to the order of such Lender in a form furnished by Administrative Agent and reasonably satisfactory to Borrower. Thereafter, the portion of the Commitments and Loans evidenced by such promissory notes and interest thereon shall at all times be represented by one or more promissory notes in such form payable to the order of the payee named therein.

2.6. Interest Rate:   Rates, Payments, and Calculations .

(a) Interest Rates . Except as provided in Section 2.6(c) , all Loans, and Obligations that have been charged to the Loan Account pursuant to the terms hereof, shall bear interest at a per annum rate equal to 13.00%.

(b) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(c) Default Rate . Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of a Default arising under Section 8.1 or any Event of Default and at the election of Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders, all Loans, and Obligations that have been charged to the Loan Account pursuant to the terms hereof, shall bear interest at a per annum rate equal to 4 percentage points above the per annum rate otherwise applicable thereunder.

(d) Payment . Except to the extent provided to the contrary in Section 2.10 , (i) all interest shall be capitalized and added to the principal amount of the Term Loans monthly, in arrears, and shall be charged to the Loan Account on the first day of each month, (ii) all fees payable hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents shall be due and payable, in arrears, on the first day of each month and (iii) all costs and expenses payable hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents, and all Lender Group Expenses shall be due and payable on the earlier of (x) the first day of the month following the date on which the applicable costs, expenses, or Lender Group Expenses were first incurred or (y) the date on which demand therefor is made by Administrative Agent (it being acknowledged and agreed that any charging of such costs, expenses or Lender Group Expenses to the Loan Account pursuant to the provisions of the following sentence shall be deemed to constitute a demand for payment thereof for the purposes of this subclause (y)). Borrower hereby authorizes Administrative Agent, from time to time without prior notice to Borrower, to charge to the Loan Account (A) on the first day of each month, all interest accrued during the prior month on the Term Loans hereunder, (B) as and when incurred or accrued, all fees and costs provided for in Section 2.10(a) , (C) as and when due and payable, all other fees payable hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents, (D) as and when incurred or accrued, all other Lender Group Expenses, and (E) as and when due and payable, all other payment obligations payable under any Loan Document. All amounts (including interest, fees, costs, expenses, Lender Group Expenses, or other amounts payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document) charged to the Loan Account shall thereupon constitute Obligations hereunder, and shall accrue interest at the rate applicable to Term Loans.

(e) Computation . All interest and fees chargeable under the Loan Documents shall be computed on the basis of a 360 day year, in each case, for the actual number of days elapsed in the period during which the interest or fees accrue.

 

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(f) Intent to Limit Charges to Maximum Lawful Rate . In no event shall the interest rate or rates payable under this Agreement, plus any other amounts paid in connection herewith, exceed the highest rate permissible under any law that a court of competent jurisdiction shall, in a final determination, deem applicable. Borrower and the Lender Group, in executing and delivering this Agreement, intend legally to agree upon the rate or rates of interest and manner of payment stated within it; provided , that, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if such rate or rates of interest or manner of payment exceeds the maximum allowable under applicable law, then, ipso facto, as of the date of this Agreement, Borrower is and shall be liable only for the payment of such maximum amount as is allowed by law, and payment received from Borrower in excess of such legal maximum, whenever received, shall be applied to reduce the principal balance of the Obligations to the extent of such excess.

2.7. Crediting Payments . The receipt of any payment item by Administrative Agent shall not be required to be considered a payment on account unless such payment item is a wire transfer of immediately available federal funds made to Administrative Agent’s Account or unless and until such payment item is honored when presented for payment. Should any payment item not be honored when presented for payment, then Borrower shall be deemed not to have made such payment and interest shall be calculated accordingly. Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, any payment item shall be deemed received by Administrative Agent only if it is received into Administrative Agent’s Account on a Business Day on or before 1:30 p.m. If any payment item is received into Administrative Agent’s Account on a non-Business Day or after 1:30 p.m. on a Business Day (unless Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, elects to credit it on the date received), it shall be deemed to have been received by Administrative Agent as of the opening of business on the immediately following Business Day.

2.8. Designated Account . Administrative Agent is authorized to make the Term Loans based upon telephonic or other instructions received from anyone purporting to be an Authorized Person or, without instructions, if pursuant to Section 2.6(d) . Borrower agrees to establish and maintain the Designated Account with the Designated Account Bank for the purpose of receiving the proceeds of the Term Loans requested by Borrower and made by Administrative Agent or the Lenders hereunder. Unless otherwise agreed by Administrative Agent and Borrower, any Term Loan requested by Borrower and made by Administrative Agent or the Lenders hereunder shall be made to the Designated Account.

2.9. Maintenance of Loan Account; Statements of Obligations . Administrative Agent shall maintain an account on its books in the name of Borrower (the “ Loan Account ”) on which Borrower will be charged with all Term Loans made by Administrative Agent or the Lenders to Borrower or for Borrower’s account, and with all other payment Obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents, including, accrued interest, fees and expenses, and Lender Group Expenses. In accordance with Section 2.7 , the Loan Account will be credited with all payments received by Administrative Agent from Borrower or for Borrower’s account. Administrative Agent shall make available to Borrower monthly statements regarding the Loan Account, including the principal amount of the Term Loans, interest accrued hereunder, fees accrued or charged hereunder or under the other Loan Documents, and a summary itemization of all charges and expenses constituting Lender Group Expenses accrued hereunder or under the other Loan Documents, and each such statement, absent manifest error, shall be conclusively presumed to be correct and accurate and constitute an account stated between Borrower and the Lender Group unless, within 30 days after Administrative Agent first makes such a statement available to Borrower, Borrower shall deliver to Administrative Agent written objection thereto describing the error or errors contained in such statement.

 

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2.10. Fees . Borrower shall pay to Administrative Agent, for the account of Administrative Agent, as and when due and payable under the terms of the Fee Letter, the fees set forth in the Fee Letter.

2.11. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

2.12. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

2.13. Capital Requirements .

(a) If, after the date hereof, any Lender determines that (i) any Change in Law regarding capital or reserve requirements for banks or bank holding companies, (ii) any Change in Law relating to Taxes (other than (A) Indemnified Taxes, (B) Taxes described in clauses (ii) through (iv) of the definition of Excluded Taxes and (C) Connection Income Taxes) on its Loans, commitments or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto or (iii) compliance by such Lender, or their respective parent bank holding companies, with any guideline, request or directive of any Governmental Authority regarding capital adequacy (whether or not having the force of law), has the effect of reducing the return on such Lender’s, or such holding companies’ capital as a consequence of such Lender’s commitments, Loans, participations or other obligations hereunder to a level below that which such Lender, or such holding companies could have achieved but for such Change in Law or compliance (taking into consideration such Lender’s, or such holding companies’ then existing policies with respect to capital adequacy and assuming the full utilization of such entity’s capital) by any amount deemed by such Lender to be material, then such Lender may notify Borrower and Administrative Agent thereof. Following receipt of such notice, Borrower agrees to pay such Lender on demand the amount of such reduction of return of capital as and when such reduction is determined, payable within 30 days after presentation by such Lender of a statement in the amount and setting forth in reasonable detail such Lender’s calculation thereof and the assumptions upon which such calculation was based (which statement shall be deemed true and correct absent manifest error). In determining such amount, such Lender may use any reasonable averaging and attribution methods. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender to demand compensation pursuant to this Section shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender’s right to demand such compensation; provided that Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender pursuant to this Section for any reductions in return incurred more than 180 days prior to the date that such Lender notifies Borrower of such Change in Law giving rise to such reductions and of such Lender’s intention to claim compensation therefor; provided further that if such claim arises by reason of the Change in Law that is retroactive, then the 180-day period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof.

(b) If any Lender requests additional or increased costs referred to in Section 2.13(a) (such Lender, an “ Affected Lender ”), then such Affected Lender shall use reasonable efforts to promptly designate a different one of its lending offices or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices or branches, if (i) in the reasonable judgment of such Affected Lender, such designation or assignment would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.13(a) and (ii) in the reasonable judgment of such Affected Lender, such designation or assignment would not subject it to any material unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be materially disadvantageous to it. Borrower agrees to pay all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by such Affected Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment. If, after such reasonable efforts, such Affected Lender does not so designate a different one of its lending offices or assign its rights to another of its offices or branches so as to eliminate Borrower’s obligation to pay any future amounts to such Affected Lender pursuant to Section 2.13(a) , then Borrower (without prejudice to any amounts then due to such

 

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Affected Lender under Section 2.13(a) ) may, unless prior to the effective date of any such assignment the Affected Lender withdraws its request for such additional amounts under Section 2.13(a) , may substitute a Lender, in each case, reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent to purchase the Obligations owed to such Affected Lender and such Affected Lender’s commitments hereunder (a “ Replacement Lender ”), and if such Replacement Lender agrees to such purchase, such Affected Lender shall assign to the Replacement Lender its Obligations and commitments, and upon such purchase by the Replacement Lender, which such Replacement Lender shall be deemed to be a “Lender” for purposes of this Agreement and such Affected Lender shall cease to be a “Lender” for purposes of this Agreement.

(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the protection of Section 2.13 shall be available to each Lender regardless of any possible contention of the invalidity or inapplicability of the law, rule, regulation, judicial ruling, judgment, guideline, treaty or other change or condition which shall have occurred or been imposed, so long as it shall be customary for issuing banks or lenders affected thereby to comply therewith. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, no Lender shall demand compensation pursuant to this Section 2.13 if it shall not at the time be the general policy or practice of such Lender to demand such compensation in similar circumstances under comparable provisions of other credit agreements, if any.

 

3. CONDITIONS; TERM OF AGREEMENT.

3.1. Conditions Precedent to the Effectiveness of this Agreement . The effectiveness is subject to the fulfillment, to the satisfaction of Administrative Agent and each Lender, of each of the conditions precedent set forth on Schedule 3.1 .

3.2. Conditions Precedent to all Extensions of Credit . The obligation of the Lender Group (or any member thereof) to make the Term Loans hereunder at any time shall be subject to the following conditions precedent:

(a) the representations and warranties of Borrower or its Subsidiaries contained in this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of the date of such extension of credit, as though made on and as of such date (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) as of such earlier date); and

(b) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such extension of credit, nor shall either result from the making thereof.

3.3. Maturity . This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for a term ending on the Maturity Date.

3.4. Effect of Maturity . On the Maturity Date, all of the Obligations immediately shall become due and payable without notice or demand and Borrower shall be required to repay all of the Obligations in full. No termination of the obligations of the Lender Group (other than payment in full of the Obligations and termination of the Commitments) shall relieve or discharge any Loan Party of its

 

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duties, obligations, or covenants hereunder or under any other Loan Document and Collateral Agent’s Liens in the Collateral shall continue to secure the Obligations and shall remain in effect until all Obligations have been paid in full and the Commitments have been terminated. When all of the Obligations have been paid in full and the Lender Group’s obligations to provide additional credit under the Loan Documents have been terminated irrevocably, each Agent will, at Borrower’s sole expense, execute and deliver any termination statements, lien releases, discharges of security interests, and other similar discharge or release documents (and, if applicable, in recordable form) as are reasonably necessary to release, as of record, Collateral Agent’s Liens and all notices of security interests and liens previously filed by Collateral Agent.

3.5. Early Termination by Borrower . Subject to any prepayment or other fees payable by Borrower or any Loan Party in any Loan Document, on or after January 1, 2018 (or earlier, if the Discharge of Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations has occurred), Borrower has the option, at any time upon no less than 10 Business Days prior written notice to Administrative Agent, to terminate this Agreement by repaying to Administrative Agent all of the Obligations in full if the Availability Conditions have been satisfied. The foregoing notwithstanding, (a) Borrower may rescind termination notices relative to proposed payments in full of the Obligations with the proceeds of third party Indebtedness if the closing for such issuance or incurrence does not happen on or before the date of the proposed termination (in which case, a new notice shall be required to be sent in connection with any subsequent termination), and (b) Borrower may extend the date of termination at any time with the consent of Administrative Agent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

3.6. Conditions Subsequent .   The failure by Borrower to so perform or cause to be performed the conditions subsequent set forth on Schedule 3.6 as and when required by the terms thereof shall constitute an Event of Default.

 

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

In order to induce the Lender Group to enter into this Agreement, Borrower makes the following representations and warranties to the Lender Group which shall be true, correct, and complete, in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof), as of the Closing Date, and shall be true, correct, and complete, in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof), as of the date of the making of the Term Loans made thereafter, as though made on and as of the date of such Term Loans (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) as of such earlier date) and such representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement:

4.1. Due Organization and Qualification; Subsidiaries .

(a) Each Loan Party (i) is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, (ii) is qualified to do business in any state where the failure to be so qualified could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, and (iii) has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted

 

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and as proposed to be conducted, to enter into the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to carry out the transactions contemplated thereby.

(b) Set forth on Schedule 4.1(b) (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under this Agreement) is a complete and accurate description of the authorized Equity Interests of Borrower, by class, and, as of the Closing Date, a description of the number of shares of each such class that are issued and outstanding. Except as may be required under Borrower’s equity incentive and compensation plans or agreements (which plans and agreements are subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 6.7 ), Borrower is not subject to any obligation (contingent or otherwise) to repurchase or otherwise acquire or retire any shares of its Equity Interests or any security convertible into or exchangeable for any of its Equity Interests.

(c) Set forth on Schedule 4.1(c) (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under this Agreement), is a complete and accurate list of the Loan Parties’ direct and indirect Subsidiaries, showing: (i) the number of shares of each class of common and preferred Equity Interests authorized for each of such Subsidiaries, and (ii) the number and the percentage of the outstanding shares of each such class owned directly or indirectly by Borrower. All of the outstanding Equity Interests of each such Subsidiary has been validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable.

(d) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.1(d) , there are no subscriptions, options, warrants, or calls relating to any shares of Borrower’s or its Subsidiaries’ Equity Interests, including any right of conversion or exchange under any outstanding security or other instrument.

4.2. Due Authorization; No Conflict .

(a) As to each Loan Party, the execution, delivery, and performance by such Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Loan Party.

(b) As to each Loan Party, the execution, delivery, and performance by such Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is a party do not and will not (i) violate any material provision of federal, state, or local law or regulation applicable to any Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, the Governing Documents of any Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, or any order, judgment, or decree of any court or other Governmental Authority binding on any Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of, or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any material agreement of any Loan Party or its Subsidiaries where any such conflict, breach or default could individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien of any nature whatsoever upon any assets of any Loan Party, other than Permitted Liens, or (iv) require any approval of any holder of Equity Interests of a Loan Party or any approval or consent of any Person under any material agreement of any Loan Party, other than consents or approvals that have been obtained and that are still in force and effect and except, in the case of material agreements, for consents or approvals, the failure to obtain could not individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Effect.

4.3. Governmental Consents . The execution, delivery, and performance by each Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents do not and will not require any registration with,

 

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consent, or approval of, or notice to, or other action with or by, any Governmental Authority, other than registrations, consents, approvals, notices, or other actions that have been obtained and that are still in force and effect and except for filings and recordings with respect to the Collateral to be made, or otherwise delivered to an Agent for filing or recordation, as of the Closing Date.

4.4. Binding Obligations; Perfected Liens .

(a) Each Loan Document has been duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party that is a party thereto and is the legally valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its respective terms, except as enforcement may be limited by equitable principles or by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally.

(b) Collateral Agent’s Liens are validly created, perfected (other than (i) money, (ii) letter-of-credit rights (other than supporting obligations), (iii) commercial tort claims (other than those that, by the terms of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, are required to be perfected), and (iv) any Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts not subject to a Control Agreement as permitted by Section 7(k)(iv) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement), and first priority Liens, subject only to Permitted Liens which are non-consensual Permitted Liens, permitted purchase money Liens, or the interests of lessors under Capital Leases.

4.5. Title to Assets; No Encumbrances . Each of the Loan Parties and its Subsidiaries has (a) good, sufficient and legal title to (in the case of fee interests in Real Property), (b) valid leasehold interests in (in the case of leasehold interests in real or personal property), and (c) good and marketable title to (in the case of all other personal property), all of their respective assets reflected in their most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 5.1 , in each case except for assets disposed of since the date of such financial statements to the extent permitted hereby. All of such assets are free and clear of Liens except for Permitted Liens.

4.6. Litigation .

(a) There are no actions, suits, or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, after due inquiry, threatened in writing against a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries that either individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

(b) Schedule 4.6(b) sets forth a complete and accurate description, with respect to each of the actions, suits, or proceedings with asserted liabilities in excess of, or that could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities in excess of, $3,500,000 that, as of the Closing Date, is pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, after due inquiry, threatened against a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, of (i) the parties to such actions, suits, or proceedings, (ii) the nature of the dispute that is the subject of such actions, suits, or proceedings, (iii) the procedural status, as of the Closing Date, with respect to such actions, suits, or proceedings, and (iv) whether any liability of the Loan Parties’ and their Subsidiaries in connection with such actions, suits, or proceedings is covered by insurance.

4.7. Compliance with Laws . No Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries (a) is in violation of any applicable laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, or codes (including Environmental Laws) that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, or (b) is subject to or in default with respect to any final judgments, writs, injunctions, decrees, rules or

 

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regulations of any court or any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

4.8. No Material Adverse Effect . All historical financial statements relating to the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries that have been delivered by Borrower to Administrative Agent have been prepared in accordance with GAAP (except, in the case of unaudited financial statements, for the lack of footnotes and being subject to year-end audit adjustments) and present fairly in all material respects, the Loan Parties’ and their Subsidiaries’ consolidated financial condition as of the date thereof and results of operations for the period then ended. Since December 31, 2015, no event, circumstance, or change has occurred that has or could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries.

4.9. Solvency .

(a) Each Loan Party is Solvent.

(b) No transfer of property is being made by any Loan Party and no obligation is being incurred by any Loan Party in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud either present or future creditors of such Loan Party.

4.10. Employee Benefits . No Loan Party, none of its Subsidiaries, nor any of their respective ERISA Affiliates maintains or contributes to any Benefit Plan.

4.11. Environmental Condition . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.11 , (a) to Borrower’s knowledge, no Loan Party’s nor any of its Subsidiaries’ properties or assets has ever been used by a Loan Party, its Subsidiaries, or by previous owners or operators in the disposal of, or to produce, store, handle, treat, release, or transport, any Hazardous Materials, where such disposal, production, storage, handling, treatment, release or transport was in violation, in any material respect, of any applicable Environmental Law, (b) to Borrower’s knowledge, after due inquiry, no Loan Party’s nor any of its Subsidiaries’ properties or assets has ever been designated or identified in any manner pursuant to any environmental protection statute as a Hazardous Materials disposal site, (c) no Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries has received notice that a Lien arising under any Environmental Law has attached to any revenues or to any Real Property owned or operated by a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, and (d) no Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries nor any of their respective facilities or operations is subject to any outstanding written order, consent decree, or settlement agreement with any Person relating to any Environmental Law or Environmental Liability that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

4.12. Complete Disclosure . All factual information taken as a whole (other than forward-looking information and projections and information of a general economic nature and general information about Borrower’s industry) furnished by or on behalf of a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries in writing to any Agent or any Lender (including all information contained in the Schedules hereto or in the other Loan Documents) for purposes of or in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, and all other such factual information taken as a whole (other than forward-looking information and projections and information of a general economic nature and general information about Borrower’s industry) hereafter furnished by or on behalf of a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries in writing to

 

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any Agent or any Lender will be, true and accurate, in all material respects, on the date as of which such information is dated or certified and not incomplete by omitting to state any fact necessary to make such information (taken as a whole) not misleading in any material respect at such time in light of the circumstances under which such information was provided. The liquidity forecast delivered to Administrative Agent on March 7, 2016 represents, and as of the date on which any Projections are delivered to Administrative Agent, such Projections represent, Borrower’s good faith estimate, on the date of delivery thereof, of the Loan Parties’ and their Subsidiaries’ future performance for the periods covered thereby based upon assumptions believed by Borrower to be reasonable at the time of the delivery thereof to Administrative Agent (it being understood that such Projections are subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries, and no assurances can be given that such Projections will be realized, and although reflecting Borrower’s good faith estimate, projections or forecasts based on methods and assumptions which Borrower believed to be reasonable at the time such Projections were prepared, are not to be viewed as facts, and that actual results during the period or periods covered by the Projections may differ materially from projected or estimated results).

4.13. Patriot Act . To the extent applicable, each Loan Party is in compliance, in all material respects, with the (a) Trading with the Enemy Act, as amended, and each of the foreign assets control regulations of the United States Treasury Department (31 CFR, Subtitle B, Chapter V, as amended) and any other enabling legislation or executive order relating thereto, and (b) Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA Patriot Act of 2001) (the “ Patriot Act ”). No part of the proceeds of the loans made hereunder will be used by any Loan Party or any of their Affiliates, directly or indirectly, for any payments to any governmental official or employee, political party, official of a political party, candidate for political office, or anyone else acting in an official capacity, in order to obtain, retain or direct business or obtain any improper advantage, in violation of the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.

4.14. Indebtedness . Set forth on Schedule 4.14 is a true and complete list of all Indebtedness of each Loan Party and each of its Subsidiaries outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date that is to remain outstanding immediately after giving effect to the closing hereunder on the Closing Date and such Schedule accurately sets forth the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness as of the Closing Date.

4.15. Payment of Taxes . Except as otherwise permitted under Section 5.5 , all tax returns and reports of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries required to be filed by any of them have been timely filed, and all taxes shown on such tax returns to be due and payable and all assessments, fees and other governmental charges upon a Loan Party and its Subsidiaries and upon their respective assets, income, businesses and franchises that are due and payable have been paid when due and payable. Each Loan Party and each of its Subsidiaries have made adequate provision in accordance with GAAP for all taxes not yet due and payable. Borrower knows of no proposed tax assessment against a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries that is not being actively contested by such Loan Party or such Subsidiary diligently, in good faith, and by appropriate proceedings; provided such reserves or other appropriate provisions, if any, as shall be required in conformity with GAAP shall have been made or provided therefor.

4.16. Margin Stock . No Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged principally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock. No part of the proceeds of the loans made to Borrower will be used to

 

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purchase or carry any Margin Stock or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock or for any purpose that violates the provisions of Regulation T, U or X of the Board of Governors.

4.17. Governmental Regulation . No Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to regulation under the Federal Power Act or the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under any other federal or state statute or regulation which may limit its ability to incur Indebtedness or which may otherwise render all or any portion of the Obligations unenforceable. No Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is a “registered investment company” or a company “controlled” by a “registered investment company” or a “principal underwriter” of a “registered investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

4.18. OFAC . No Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any of the country or list based economic and trade sanctions administered and enforced by OFAC. No Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries (a) is a Sanctioned Person or a Sanctioned Entity, (b) has its assets located in Sanctioned Entities, or (c) derives revenues from investments in, or transactions with Sanctioned Persons or Sanctioned Entities. No proceeds of any loan made hereunder will be used to fund any operations in, finance any investments or activities in, or make any payments to, a Sanctioned Person or a Sanctioned Entity.

4.19. Employee and Labor Matters . There is (i) no unfair labor practice complaint pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened against Borrower or its Subsidiaries before any Governmental Authority and no grievance or arbitration proceeding pending or threatened against Borrower or its Subsidiaries which arises out of or under any collective bargaining agreement and that could reasonably be expected to result in a material liability, (ii) no strike, labor dispute, slowdown, stoppage or similar action or grievance pending or threatened in writing against Borrower or its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to result in a material liability, or (iii) to the knowledge of Borrower, after due inquiry, no union representation question existing with respect to the employees of Borrower or its Subsidiaries and no union organizing activity taking place with respect to any of the employees of Borrower or its Subsidiaries. None of Borrower or its Subsidiaries has incurred any liability or obligation under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or similar state law, which remains unpaid or unsatisfied. The hours worked and payments made to employees of Borrower or its Subsidiaries have not been in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act or any other applicable legal requirements, except to the extent such violations could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. All material payments due from Borrower or its Subsidiaries on account of wages and employee health and welfare insurance and other benefits have been paid or accrued as a liability on the books of Borrower, except where the failure to do so could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

4.20. Material Contracts . Set forth on Schedule 4.20 is a list of the Material Contracts as of the Closing Date.

4.21. Leases . Each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries enjoy peaceful and undisturbed possession under all leases material to their business and to which they are parties or under which they are operating, and, subject to Permitted Protests, all of such material leases are valid and subsisting and no material default by the applicable Loan Party or its Subsidiaries exists under any of them.

4.22. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

 

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4.23. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

4.24. Location of Equipment . The Equipment of Borrower and its Subsidiaries is not stored with a bailee, warehouseman, or similar party and is located only at, or in-transit between, the locations identified on Schedule 4.24 (as such Schedule may be updated pursuant to Section 5.14 ).

4.25. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

4.26. Immaterial Subsidiaries . No Immaterial Subsidiary (a) owns any assets (other than assets of a de minimis nature), (b) has any liabilities (other than liabilities of a de minimis nature), or (c) engages in any business activity.

4.27. Other Documents . Borrower has delivered to Administrative Agent complete and correct copies of the Bond Documents, the 2016 Bond Documents and the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents, in each case including all schedules and exhibits thereto. The execution, delivery and performance of each of the Bond Documents, the 2016 Bond Documents and the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of each Loan Party who is a party thereto.

 

5. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.

Borrower covenants and agrees that, until termination of all of the Commitments and payment in full of the Obligations:

5.1. Financial Statements, Reports, Certificates . Borrower (a) will deliver to Administrative Agent, with copies to each Lender, each of the financial statements, reports, and other items set forth on Schedule 5.1 no later than the times specified therein, (b) agrees that no Subsidiary of a Loan Party will have a fiscal year different from that of Borrower, (c) agrees to maintain a system of accounting that enables Borrower to produce financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and (d) agrees that it will, and will cause each other Loan Party to, (i) keep a reporting system that shows all additions, sales, claims, returns, and allowances with respect to its and its Subsidiaries’ sales, and (ii) maintain its billing systems and practices substantially as in effect as of the Closing Date and shall only make material modifications thereto with notice to, and with the consent of, Administrative Agent.

5.2. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

5.3. Existence . Except as otherwise permitted under Section 6.3 or Section 6.4 , Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, at all times preserve and keep in full force and effect such Person’s valid existence and good standing in its jurisdiction of organization and, except as could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, good standing with respect to all other jurisdictions in which it is qualified to do business and any rights, franchises, permits, licenses, accreditations, authorizations, or other approvals material to their businesses.

5.4. Maintenance of Properties . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain and preserve all of its assets that are necessary or useful in the proper conduct of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear, tear, casualty, and condemnation and Permitted Dispositions excepted.

 

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5.5. Taxes . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, pay in full before delinquency or before the expiration of any extension period all material governmental assessments and taxes imposed, levied, or assessed against it, or any of its assets or in respect of any of its income, businesses, or franchises, except to the extent that the validity of such governmental assessment or tax is the subject of a Permitted Protest.

5.6. Insurance . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, at Borrower’s expense, (a) maintain insurance respecting each of Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ assets wherever located, covering liabilities, losses or damages as are customarily are insured against by other Persons engaged in same or similar businesses and similarly situated and located and (b) with respect to all Real Property Collateral located in any area that has been designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a “Special Flood Hazard Area”, maintain flood insurance with respect to such Real Property Collateral (including any personal property which is located thereon) in an amount satisfactory to the Required Lenders. All such policies of insurance shall be with financially sound and reputable insurance companies acceptable to the Required Lenders (it being agreed that, as of the Closing Date, each of Hartford Fire Insurance Company and ACE American Insurance Company is acceptable to the Required Lenders) and in such amounts as is carried generally in accordance with sound business practice by companies in similar businesses similarly situated and located and, in any event, in amount, adequacy, and scope reasonably satisfactory to the Required Lenders (it being agreed that the amount, adequacy, and scope of the policies of insurance of Borrower in effect as of the Closing Date are acceptable to the Required Lenders). All property insurance policies covering the Collateral are to be made payable to Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Lender Group, as their interests may appear, in case of loss, pursuant to a standard loss payable endorsement with a standard non-contributory “lender” or “secured party” clause and are to contain such other provisions as Collateral Agent may reasonably require to fully protect the Lenders’ interest in the Collateral and to any payments to be made under such policies. All certificates of property and general liability insurance are to be delivered to Collateral Agent, with the loss payable (but only in respect of Collateral) and additional insured endorsements in favor of Collateral Agent and shall provide for not less than 30 days (10 days in the case of non-payment) prior written notice to Collateral Agent of the exercise of any right of cancellation. If Borrower or its Subsidiaries fail to maintain such insurance, the Required Lenders may arrange for such insurance, but at Borrower’s expense and without any responsibility on the Required Lenders’ part for obtaining the insurance, the solvency of the insurance companies, the adequacy of the coverage, or the collection of claims. Borrower shall give Agents prompt notice of any loss exceeding $250,000 covered by its or its Subsidiaries’ casualty or business interruption insurance. Upon the occurrence and the continuance of an Event of Default, Collateral Agent shall have the sole right to file claims under any property and general liability insurance policies in respect of the Collateral, to receive, receipt and give acquittance for any payments that may be payable thereunder, and to execute any and all endorsements, receipts, releases, assignments, reassignments or other documents that may be necessary to effect the collection, compromise or settlement of any claims under any such insurance policies.

 

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5.7. Inspection . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, permit any Agent, any Lender, and each of their respective duly authorized representatives or agents to visit any of its properties and inspect any of its assets or books and records, to examine and make copies of its books and records, and to discuss its affairs, finances, and accounts with, and to be advised as to the same by, its officers and employees (provided an authorized representative of Borrower shall be allowed to be present) at such reasonable times and intervals as any Agent or any Lender, as applicable, may designate and, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, with reasonable prior notice to Borrower and during regular business hours.

5.8. Compliance with Laws . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders of any Governmental Authority, other than laws, rules, regulations, and orders the non-compliance with which, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

5.9. Environmental . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to,

(a) Keep any property either owned or operated by Borrower or its Subsidiaries free of any Environmental Liens or post bonds or other financial assurances sufficient to satisfy the obligations or liability evidenced by such Environmental Liens,

(b) Comply, in all material respects, with Environmental Laws and provide to Administrative Agent documentation of such compliance which Administrative Agent reasonably requests,

(c) Promptly notify Administrative Agent of any release of which Borrower has knowledge of a Hazardous Material in any reportable quantity from or onto property owned or operated by Borrower or its Subsidiaries and take any Remedial Actions required to abate said release or otherwise to come into compliance, in all material respects, with applicable Environmental Law, and

(d) Promptly, but in any event within 5 Business Days of its receipt thereof, provide Administrative Agent with written notice of any of the following: (i) notice that an Environmental Lien has been filed against any of the real or personal property of Borrower or its Subsidiaries, (ii) commencement of any Environmental Action or written notice that an Environmental Action will be filed against Borrower or its Subsidiaries, and (iii) written notice of a violation, citation, or other administrative order from a Governmental Authority.

5.10. Disclosure Updates . Borrower will, promptly and in no event later than 5 Business Days after obtaining knowledge thereof, notify Administrative Agent if any written information, exhibit, or report furnished to Administrative Agent or the Lenders contained, at the time it was furnished, any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading in light of the circumstances in which made. The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, any notification pursuant to the foregoing provision will not cure or remedy the effect of the prior untrue statement of a material fact or omission of any material fact nor shall any such notification have the effect of amending or modifying this Agreement or any of the Schedules hereto.

5.11. Formation of Subsidiaries . Borrower will, at the time that any Loan Party forms any direct or indirect Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary) or acquires any direct or indirect Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary) after the Closing Date, within 10 Business Days of such

 

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formation or acquisition (or such later date as permitted by Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) (a) cause such new Subsidiary to provide to Administrative Agent a joinder to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, together with such other security agreements (including mortgages with respect to any Real Property owned in fee of such new Subsidiary), as well as appropriate financing statements (and with respect to all property subject to a mortgage, fixture filings), all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent (including being sufficient to grant Collateral Agent a first priority Lien (subject to Permitted Liens) in and to the assets of such newly formed or acquired Subsidiary); provided , that the joinder to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, and such other security agreements shall not be required to be provided to Administrative Agent with respect to any Subsidiary of Borrower that is a CFC if providing such agreements would result in adverse tax consequences or the costs to the Loan Parties of providing such guaranty or such security agreements are unreasonably excessive (as determined by Administrative Agent in consultation with Borrower) in relation to the benefits to the Lender Group of the security or guarantee afforded thereby, (b) provide, or cause the applicable Loan Party to provide, to Collateral Agent a pledge agreement (or an addendum to the Guaranty and Security Agreement) and appropriate certificates and powers or financing statements, pledging all of the direct or beneficial ownership interest in such new Subsidiary in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent; provided , that only 65% of the total outstanding voting Equity Interests of any first tier Subsidiary of Borrower that is a CFC (and none of the Equity Interests of any Subsidiary of such CFC) shall be required to be pledged if pledging a greater amount would result in adverse tax consequences or the costs to the Loan Parties of providing such pledge are unreasonably excessive (as determined by Administrative Agent in consultation with Borrower) in relation to the benefits to the Lender Group of the security afforded thereby (which pledge, if reasonably requested by Administrative Agent, shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of such Subsidiary), and (c) provide to Agents all other documentation, including one or more opinions of counsel reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent, which, in its opinion, is appropriate with respect to the execution and delivery of the applicable documentation referred to above (including policies of title insurance, flood certification documentation, or other documentation with respect to all Real Property owned in fee and subject to a mortgage). Any document, agreement, or instrument executed or issued pursuant to this Section 5.11 shall constitute a Loan Document.

5.12. Further Assurances . Borrower will, and will cause each of the other Loan Parties to, at any time upon the reasonable request of any Agent, execute or deliver to such Agent any and all financing statements, fixture filings, security agreements, pledges, assignments, mortgages, deeds of trust, opinions of counsel, and all other documents (the “ Additional Documents ”) that such Agent may reasonably request in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent, to create, perfect, and continue perfected or to better perfect Collateral Agent’s Liens in all of the assets of Borrower and its Subsidiaries (whether now owned or hereafter arising or acquired, tangible or intangible, real or personal), to create and perfect Liens in favor of Collateral Agent in any Real Property acquired by Borrower or any other Loan Party with a fair market value in excess of $2,500,000, and in order to fully consummate all of the transactions contemplated hereby and under the other Loan Documents; provided that the foregoing shall not apply to any Subsidiary of Borrower that is a CFC if providing such documents would result in adverse tax consequences or the costs to the Loan Parties of providing such documents are unreasonably excessive (as determined by Administrative Agent in consultation with Borrower) in relation to the benefits to the Lender Group of the security afforded thereby. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, if Borrower or any other Loan Party refuses or fails to execute or deliver any reasonably requested Additional Documents within a reasonable period of time following the request to do so, Borrower and each other Loan Party hereby authorizes each Agent to execute any such Additional Documents in the applicable Loan Party’s name and authorizes each Agent to

 

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file such executed Additional Documents in any appropriate filing office. In furtherance of, and not in limitation of, the foregoing, each Loan Party shall take such actions as any Agent may reasonably request from time to time to ensure that the Obligations are guarantied by the Guarantors and are secured by substantially all of the assets of Borrower and its Subsidiaries, including all of the outstanding capital Equity Interests of Borrower’s Subsidiaries (subject to exceptions and limitations contained in the Loan Documents with respect to CFCs).

5.13. Lender Meetings . Borrower will, no less frequently than monthly, upon reasonable prior notice and subject to Section 17.9 , hold a meeting (at a mutually agreeable location and time or, at the option of Administrative Agent, by conference call) with all Lenders who choose to attend such meeting at which meeting shall be reviewed the financial results of the previous month and the portion of the fiscal year then ended and the financial condition of Borrower and its Subsidiaries and the projections presented for the then-current fiscal month and such upcoming fiscal periods of Borrower as Administrative Agent may request.

5.14. Location of Equipment . Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, keep its Equipment only at the locations identified on Schedule 4.24 and their chief executive offices only at the locations identified on Schedule 5.14 ; provided , that (a) Borrower may amend Schedule 4.24 or Schedule 5.14 so long as such amendment occurs by written notice to Administrative Agent not less than 10 days prior to the date on which such Equipment is moved to such new location or such chief executive office is relocated and so long as such new location is within the continental United States, and (b) Certificated Equipment may be moved within the United States.

5.15. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

5.16. Material Contracts . Borrower shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain in full force and effect the Material Contracts and Borrower shall provide notice to Administrative Agent promptly, but in any event within 5 Business Days after the occurrence thereof, of any material amendments, supplements or other modifications to any Material Contract.

5.17. Excess Proceeds Under Indenture . Subject in all respects to Section 2.4(f)(ii) , no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date that Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall have Excess Proceeds and/or Net Bond Proceeds that are expected to become Excess Proceeds in the aggregate in excess of $25,000,000, Borrower shall (A) either (i) repay Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations, as required by the Revolving Credit Agreement, (ii) repay Term Loans in accordance with Section 2.4(c) or (iii) apply such funds in accordance with clauses (2), (3) or (4) of Section 4.10(b) of the Bond Indenture and 2016 Bond Indenture (provided, that such application is not otherwise prohibited by this Agreement), in either case such that the result is that no such Excess Proceeds shall be used, and shall not be required to be used, to repurchase any of the Bonds or 2016 Bonds, and (B) deliver to Administrative Agent a certification by an Authorized Person that no such Excess Proceeds have or will be, and are not required to be, used to repurchase any of the Bonds or 2016 Bonds. Upon the request of Administrative Agent, Borrower shall deliver a report to Administrative Agent (i) describing each Asset Sale consummated since April 10, 2012 and the date of consummation thereof, (ii) setting forth the date of receipt and amount of Net Bond Proceeds in connection with each such Asset Sale, and (iii) setting forth the date and the application of the Net Bond Proceeds from each such Asset Sale in accordance with clauses (2), (3) or (4) of Section 4.10(b) of the Bond Indenture and Section 4.10(b) of the 2016 Bond Indenture. Not less than one hundred (120) days prior to the date that any Net Bond Proceeds of Asset Sales would become Excess Proceeds, Borrower shall provide written notification thereof to Administrative Agent, together with a

 

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certification by an Authorized Person certifying the amount of such Net Bond Proceeds that shall become Excess Proceeds.

 

6. NEGATIVE COVENANTS.

Borrower covenants and agrees that, until termination of all of the Commitments and payment in full of the Obligations:

6.1. Indebtedness . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to create, incur, assume, suffer to exist, guarantee, or otherwise become or remain, directly or indirectly, liable with respect to any Indebtedness, except for Permitted Indebtedness.

6.2. Liens . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to create, incur, assume, or suffer to exist, directly or indirectly, any Lien on or with respect to any of its assets, of any kind, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or any income or profits therefrom, except for Permitted Liens.

6.3. Restrictions on Fundamental Changes . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to,

(a) Other than in order to consummate a Permitted Acquisition, enter into any merger, consolidation, reorganization, or recapitalization, or reclassify its Equity Interests, except for (i) any merger between Loan Parties, provided , that Borrower must be the surviving entity of any such merger to which it is a party, (ii) any merger between a Loan Party and a Subsidiary of such Loan Party that is not a Loan Party so long as such Loan Party is the surviving entity of any such merger, and (iii) any merger between Subsidiaries of Borrower that are not Loan Parties,

(b) liquidate, wind up, or dissolve itself (or suffer any liquidation or dissolution), except for (i) the liquidation or dissolution of non-operating Subsidiaries of Borrower with nominal assets and nominal liabilities, (ii) the liquidation or dissolution of a Loan Party (other than Borrower) or any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries so long as all of the assets (including any interest in any Equity Interests) of such liquidating or dissolving Loan Party or Subsidiary are transferred to a Loan Party that is not liquidating or dissolving, or (iii) the liquidation or dissolution of a Subsidiary of Borrower that is not a Loan Party (other than any such Subsidiary the Equity Interests of which (or any portion thereof) is subject to a Lien in favor of Collateral Agent) so long as all of the assets of such liquidating or dissolving Subsidiary are transferred to a Subsidiary of Borrower that is not liquidating or dissolving, or

(c) suspend or cease operating a substantial portion of its or their business, except as permitted pursuant to clauses (a) or (b) above or in connection with a transaction permitted under Section 6.4 .

6.4. Disposal of Assets . Other than Permitted Dispositions or transactions expressly permitted by Sections 6.3 or 6.9 , Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to convey, sell, lease, license, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of (or enter into an agreement to convey, sell, lease, license, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of) any of its or their assets.

6.5. Nature of Business . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to make any change in the nature of its or their business as described in Schedule 6.5 or acquire any

 

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properties or assets that are not reasonably related to the conduct of such business activities; provided , that the foregoing shall not prevent Borrower and its Subsidiaries from engaging in any business that is reasonably related or ancillary to its or their business.

6.6. Prepayments and Amendments . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to,

(a) Except in connection with Refinancing Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.1 ,

(i) optionally prepay, redeem, defease, purchase or otherwise acquire any Indebtedness of Borrower or its Subsidiaries, other than (A) the Obligations in accordance with this Agreement, (B) Revolving Credit Agreement Obligations and (C) Permitted Intercompany Advances,

(ii) optionally prepay, redeem, defease, purchase, or otherwise acquire any Bond Debt or 2016 Bond Debt, or

(iii) make any payment on account of Indebtedness that has been contractually subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations if such payment is not permitted at such time under the subordination terms and conditions, or

(b) Directly or indirectly, amend, modify, or change any of the terms or provisions of

(i) any agreement, instrument, document, indenture, or other writing evidencing or concerning Permitted Indebtedness other than (A) the Obligations in accordance with this Agreement, (B) Permitted Intercompany Advances, (C) Indebtedness permitted under clauses (c), (h), (j) and (k) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness and (D) the Revolving Credit Agreement unless in the case of this clause (D) such amendment, modification or change is in contravention of the Intercreditor Agreements, or

(ii) the Governing Documents of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries if the effect thereof, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders.

6.7. Restricted Payments . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to make any Restricted Payment; provided , that, so long as it is permitted by law, and so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom, Borrower may make distributions to former employees, officers, or directors of Borrower (or any spouses, ex-spouses, or estates of any of the foregoing), solely in the form of forgiveness of Indebtedness of such Persons owing to Borrower on account of repurchases of the Equity Interests of Borrower held by such Persons; provided that such Indebtedness was incurred by such Persons solely to acquire Equity Interests of Borrower.

6.8. Accounting Methods . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to modify or change its fiscal year or its method of accounting (other than as may be required to conform to GAAP).

 

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6.9. Investments . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, make or acquire any Investment or incur any liabilities (including contingent obligations) for or in connection with any Investment except for Permitted Investments.

6.10. Transactions with Affiliates . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, enter into or permit to exist any transaction with any Affiliate of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries except for:

(a) transactions (other than the payment of management, consulting, monitoring, or advisory fees) between Borrower or its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and any Affiliate of Borrower or its Subsidiaries, on the other hand, so long as such transactions (i) are fully disclosed to Administrative Agent prior to the consummation thereof, (ii) do not involve one or more payments by Borrower or its Subsidiaries in excess of $2,500,000 for any single transaction or series of related transactions, and (iii) are no less favorable, taken as a whole, to Borrower or its Subsidiaries, as applicable, than would be obtained in an arm’s length transaction with a non-Affiliate,

(b) so long as it has been approved by Borrower’s or its applicable Subsidiary’s board of directors (or comparable governing body) in accordance with applicable law, any indemnity provided for the benefit of directors (or comparable managers) of Borrower or its applicable Subsidiary,

(c) so long as it has been approved by Borrower’s or its applicable Subsidiary’s board of directors (or comparable governing body) in accordance with applicable law, the payment of reasonable compensation, severance, or employee benefit arrangements to employees, officers, and outside directors of Borrower and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and consistent with industry practice, and

(d) transactions permitted by clause (p) of the definition of “Permitted Investment”, and transactions permitted by Section 6.3 or Section 6.7 , or any Permitted Intercompany Advance.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Loan Documents to the contrary, no Loan Party shall make an Investment in, sell, lease, license, assign, contribute or otherwise transfer any assets to, make any distributions or payments to, or otherwise engage in, or enter into, any transaction with, any Immaterial Subsidiary, which involves in excess of $100,000 in any fiscal year for all such Investments, transfers, distributions, payments and transactions with all Immaterial Subsidiaries.

6.11. Use of Proceeds . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to use the proceeds of any loan made hereunder for any purpose other than (a) on the Closing Date, to pay the fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and (b) thereafter, consistent with the terms and conditions hereof, for their lawful and permitted purposes (including the repurchase, redemption, prepayment or other acquisition of any Bond Debt; provided , however , that no part of the proceeds of the loans made to Borrower will be used to purchase or carry any such Margin Stock or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any such Margin Stock or for any purpose that violates the provisions of Regulation T, U or X of the Board of Governors).

6.12. Limitation on Issuance of Equity Interests . Except for the issuance or sale of Qualified Equity Interests by Borrower, Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to

 

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issue or sell or enter into any agreement or arrangement for the issuance or sale of any of its Equity Interests.

6.13. Immaterial Subsidiaries . Borrower will not permit any Immaterial Subsidiary to (a) own any assets (other than assets of a de minimis nature), (b) have any liabilities (other than liabilities of a de minimis nature), or (c) engage in any business activity.

6.14. Capital Expenditures . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to make or become legally obligated to make any Capital Expenditure, except for Capital Expenditures in the ordinary course of business (x) for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, in an aggregate amount for Borrower and its subsidiaries not exceeding $7,500,000 during such fiscal year, and (y) for each fiscal year ending thereafter, in an aggregate amount for Borrower and its subsidiaries not exceeding $10,000,000 during such fiscal year.

6.15. Compensation . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to pay or otherwise compensate Mark D. Johnsrud (including in the form of a salary, or a bonus award or other incentive compensation, and regardless of whether such compensation is paid in cash or in kind) in his capacity as chief executive officer of the Borrower or otherwise, except that, beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, Borrower and its Subsidiaries may, in the aggregate, award Mark D. Johnsrud an annual salary not exceeding $700,000.

6.16. MIP Term Sheet . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries or representatives to modify any terms of the MIP Program in a manner materially more favorable to the participants therein or materially more costly to Borrower than those set forth in the MIP Term Sheet; provided that the common shares of Borrower available for issuance under the MIP Program shall not in any event exceed 10% of the common shares of Borrower outstanding on a fully-diluted basis.

 

7. FINANCIAL COVENANTS.

Borrower covenants and agrees that, until termination of all of the Commitments and payment in full of the Obligations, Borrowers will:

(a) Minimum EBITDA . Achieve EBITDA, measured on a month-end basis, of at least the required amount set forth in the following table for the applicable period set forth opposite thereto:

 

Applicable Amount

    

Applicable Period

$ 2,117,000       For the 4 month period ending April 30, 2016
$ 3,316,000       For the 5 month period ending May 31, 2016
$ 4,858,000       For the 6 month period ending June 30, 2016

 

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Applicable Amount

    

Applicable Period

$ 6,933,000       For the 7 month period ending July 31, 2016
$ 9,036,000       For the 8 month period ending August 31, 2016
$ 11,171,000       For the 9 month period ending September 30, 2016
$ 13,354,000       For the 10 month period ending October 31, 2016
$ 15,565,000       For the 11 month period ending November 30, 2016
$ 17,850,000       For the 12 month period ending December 31, 2016, and for each 12 month period ending each month thereafter

 

8. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.

Any one or more of the following events shall constitute an event of default (each, an “ Event of Default ”) under this Agreement:

8.1. Payments . If Borrower fails to pay when due and payable, or when declared due and payable, (a) all or any portion of the Obligations consisting of interest, fees, or charges due the Lender Group, reimbursement of Lender Group Expenses, or other amounts (other than any portion thereof constituting principal) constituting Obligations (including any portion thereof that accrues after the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding, regardless of whether allowed or allowable in whole or in part as a claim in any such Insolvency Proceeding), and such failure continues for a period of 3 Business Days, or (b) all or any portion of the principal of the Loans;

8.2. Covenants . If any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries:

(a) fails to perform or observe any covenant or other agreement contained in any of (i)  Sections 3.6 , 5.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 (solely if Borrower is not in good standing in its jurisdiction of organization), 5.6 , 5.7 (solely if Borrower refuses to allow Administrative Agent or its representatives or agents to visit Borrower’s properties, inspect its assets or books or records, examine and make copies of its books and records, or discuss Borrower’s affairs, finances, and accounts with officers and employees of Borrower), 5.10 , 5.11 , 5.13 , 5.14 or 5.17 of this Agreement, (ii)  Section 6 of this Agreement, (iii)  Section 7 of this Agreement, or (iv) Section 7 of the Guaranty and Security Agreement;

 

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(b) fails to perform or observe any covenant or other agreement contained in any of Sections 5.3 (other than if Borrower is not in good standing in its jurisdiction of organization), 5.4 , 5.5 , 5.8 , and 5.12 of this Agreement and such failure continues for a period of 10 days after the earlier of (i) the date on which such failure shall first become known to any officer of Borrower or (ii) the date on which written notice thereof is given to Borrower by Administrative Agent; or

(c) fails to perform or observe any covenant or other agreement contained in this Agreement, or in any of the other Loan Documents, in each case, other than any such covenant or agreement that is the subject of another provision of this Section 8 (in which event such other provision of this Section 8 shall govern), and such failure continues for a period of 30 days after the earlier of (i) the date on which such failure shall first become known to any officer of Borrower or (ii) the date on which written notice thereof is given to Borrower by Administrative Agent;

8.3. Judgments . If one or more judgments, orders, or awards for the payment of money involving an aggregate amount of $10,000,000, or more (except to the extent covered (other than to the extent of customary deductibles) by insurance pursuant to which the insurer has not denied coverage) is entered or filed against a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, or with respect to any of their respective assets, and either (a) there is a period of 30 consecutive days at any time after the entry of any such judgment, order, or award during which (1) the same is not discharged, satisfied, vacated, or bonded pending appeal, or (2) a stay of enforcement thereof is not in effect, or (b) enforcement proceedings are commenced upon such judgment, order, or award;

8.4. Voluntary Bankruptcy, etc . If an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced by a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries;

8.5. Involuntary Bankruptcy, etc . If an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced against a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries and any of the following events occur: (a) such Loan Party or such Subsidiary consents to the institution of such Insolvency Proceeding against it, (b) the petition commencing the Insolvency Proceeding is not timely controverted, (c) the petition commencing the Insolvency Proceeding is not dismissed within 60 calendar days of the date of the filing thereof, (d) an interim trustee is appointed to take possession of all or any substantial portion of the properties or assets of, or to operate all or any substantial portion of the business of, such Loan Party or its Subsidiary, or (e) an order for relief shall have been issued or entered therein;

8.6. Default Under Other Agreements . If there is (a) a default under the Bond Documents; (b) a default under the 2016 Bond Documents; (c) a default under the Revolving Credit Agreement Documents; (d) a default in one or more agreements to which a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is a party with one or more third Persons relative to a Loan Party’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ Indebtedness involving an aggregate amount of $7,500,000 or more, and such default (i) occurs at the final maturity of the obligations thereunder, or (ii) results in a right by such third Person, irrespective of whether exercised, to accelerate the maturity of such Loan Party’s or its Subsidiary’s obligations thereunder; or (e) a default in or an involuntary early termination of one or more Hedge Agreements to which a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is a party involving an aggregate amount of $7,500,000 or more;

8.7. Representations, etc . If any warranty, representation, certificate, statement, or Record made herein or in any other Loan Document or delivered in writing to Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document proves to be untrue in any

 

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material respect (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) as of the date of issuance or making or deemed making thereof;

8.8. Guaranty . If the obligation of any Guarantor under the guaranty contained in the Guaranty and Security Agreement is limited or terminated by operation of law or by such Guarantor (other than in accordance with the terms of this Agreement);

8.9. Security Documents . If Guaranty and Security Agreement or any other Loan Document that purports to create a Lien, shall, for any reason, fail or cease to create a valid and perfected and, except to the extent of Permitted Liens which are non-consensual Permitted Liens, permitted purchase money Liens or the interests of lessors under Capital Leases, first priority Lien on the Collateral covered thereby, except (a) as a result of a disposition of the applicable Collateral in a transaction permitted under this Agreement or (b) as the result of an action or failure to act on the part of any Agent;

8.10. Loan Documents . The validity or enforceability of any Loan Document shall at any time for any reason (other than solely as the result of an action or failure to act on the part of any Agent) be declared to be null and void, or a proceeding shall be commenced by a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, or by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, seeking to establish the invalidity or unenforceability thereof, or a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries shall deny that such Loan Party or its Subsidiaries has any liability or obligation purported to be created under any Loan Document; or

8.11. Change of Control . A Change of Control shall occur.

 

9. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.

9.1. Rights and Remedies . Upon the occurrence and the continuation of an Event of Default, Agents may, and, at the instruction of the Required Lenders, shall (in each case under clauses (a) or (b) by written notice to Borrower), in addition to any other rights or remedies provided for hereunder or under any other Loan Document or by applicable law, do any one or more of the following:

(a) declare the principal of, and any and all accrued and unpaid interest and fees in respect of, the Loans and all other Obligations, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any of the other Loan Documents to be immediately due and payable, whereupon the same shall become and be immediately due and payable and Borrower shall be obligated to repay all of such Obligations in full, without presentment, demand, protest, or further notice or other requirements of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Borrower;

(b) declare the Commitments terminated, whereupon the Commitments shall immediately be terminated together with any obligation of any Term Lender to make Term Loans; and

(c) exercise all other rights and remedies available to Agents or the Lenders under the Loan Documents, under applicable law, or in equity.

The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section 8.4 or Section 8.5 , in addition to the remedies set forth above, without any notice to Borrower or any other Person or any act by the Lender Group, the Commitments shall automatically terminate and the

 

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Obligations, inclusive of the principal of, and any and all accrued and unpaid interest and fees in respect of, the Loans and all other Obligations, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any of the other Loan Documents, shall automatically become and be immediately due and payable and Borrower shall automatically be obligated to repay all of such Obligations in full (including Borrower being obligated to provide, without presentment, demand, protest, or notice or other requirements of any kind, all of which are expressly waived by Borrower).

9.2. Remedies Cumulative . The rights and remedies of the Lender Group under this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, and all other agreements shall be cumulative. The Lender Group shall have all other rights and remedies not inconsistent herewith as provided under the Code, by law, or in equity. No exercise by the Lender Group of one right or remedy shall be deemed an election, and no waiver by the Lender Group of any Event of Default shall be deemed a continuing waiver. No delay by the Lender Group shall constitute a waiver, election, or acquiescence by it.

 

10. WAIVERS; INDEMNIFICATION.

10.1. Demand; Protest; etc . Borrower waives demand, protest, notice of protest, notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, nonpayment at maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension, or renewal of documents, instruments, chattel paper, and guarantees at any time held by the Lender Group on which Borrower may in any way be liable.

10.2. The Lender Group’s Liability for Collateral . Borrower hereby agrees that: (a) so long as each Agent complies with its obligations, if any, under the Code, the Lender Group shall not in any way or manner be liable or responsible for: (i) the safekeeping of the Collateral, (ii) any loss or damage thereto occurring or arising in any manner or fashion from any cause, (iii) any diminution in the value thereof, or (iv) any act or default of any carrier, warehouseman, bailee, forwarding agency, or other Person, and (b) all risk of loss, damage, or destruction of the Collateral shall be borne by Borrower.

10.3. Indemnification . Borrower shall pay, indemnify, defend, and hold the Agent-Related Persons, the Lender-Related Persons, and each Participant (each, an “ Indemnified Person ”) harmless (to the fullest extent permitted by law) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, investigations, proceedings, liabilities, fines, costs, penalties, and damages, and all reasonable fees and disbursements of attorneys, experts, or consultants and all other costs and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith or in connection with the enforcement of this indemnification (as and when they are incurred and irrespective of whether suit is brought), at any time asserted against, imposed upon, or incurred by any of them (a) in connection with or as a result of or related to the execution and delivery, enforcement, performance, or administration (including any restructuring or workout with respect hereto) of this Agreement, any of the other Loan Documents, or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the monitoring of Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ compliance with the terms of the Loan Documents (provided, that the indemnification in this clause (a) shall not extend to (i) disputes solely between or among the Lenders that do not involve any acts or omissions of any Loan Party, or (ii) disputes solely between or among the Lenders and their respective Affiliates that do not involve any acts or omissions of any Loan Party; it being understood and agreed that the indemnification in this clause (a) shall extend to Agents (but not the Lenders) relative to disputes between or among Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent on the one hand, and one or more Lenders, or one or more of their Affiliates, on the other hand, or (iii) any Taxes or any costs attributable to Taxes, other than any Taxes that represent liabilities, fines, costs, penalties or damages arising from any non-Tax claim), (b) with respect to any actual or prospective investigation, litigation, or proceeding related to this Agreement, any other Loan

 

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Document, the making of any Loans hereunder, or the use of the proceeds of the Loans provided hereunder (irrespective of whether any Loan Party or Indemnified Person is a party thereto), or any act, omission, event, or circumstance in any manner related thereto, and (c) in connection with or arising out of any presence or release of Hazardous Materials at, on, under, to or from any assets or properties owned, leased or operated by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Environmental Actions, Environmental Liabilities or Remedial Actions related in any way to any such assets or properties of Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (each and all of the foregoing, the “ Indemnified Liabilities ”). The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding and subject to Section 15.2 , Borrower shall have no obligation to any Indemnified Person under this Section 10.3 with respect to any Indemnified Liability that a court of competent jurisdiction finally determines to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Person or its officers, directors, employees, attorneys, or agents. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the repayment in full of the Obligations. If any Indemnified Person makes any payment to any other Indemnified Person with respect to an Indemnified Liability as to which Borrower was required to indemnify the Indemnified Person receiving such payment, the Indemnified Person making such payment is entitled to be indemnified and reimbursed by Borrower with respect thereto.  WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FOREGOING INDEMNITY SHALL APPLY TO EACH INDEMNIFIED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO INDEMNIFIED LIABILITIES WHICH IN WHOLE OR IN PART ARE CAUSED BY OR ARISE OUT OF ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF SUCH INDEMNIFIED PERSON OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON.   THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 10.3 SHALL SURVIVE THE RESIGNATION OR TERMINATION OF ANY AGENT AND TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

 

11. NOTICES.

Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, all notices or demands relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be in writing and (except for financial statements and other informational documents which may be sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid) shall be personally delivered or sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested), overnight courier, electronic mail (at such email addresses as a party may designate in accordance herewith), or telefacsimile. In the case of notices or demands to Borrower, Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as the case may be, they shall be sent to the respective address set forth below:

 

If to Borrower:   

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.

14624 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 300

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Attn: Chief Financial Officer

Fax No. (602) 903-7806

with copies to:   

SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP

1 E. Washington Street, Suite 2700

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Attn: Matthew Holman, Esq.

Fax No. (602) 253-8129

 

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If to Administrative Agent:   

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB

500 Delaware Avenue

Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Corporate Trust

Reference: Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. Term Loan Credit Agreement

Facsimile: 302-421-9137

with copies to:   

MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP

250 West 55th Street

New York, NY 10019-9601

Attn: Jon Levine, Esq.

Fax No. 212-468-7900

If to Collateral Agent:   

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

1100 Abernathy Road, Suite 1600

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Attn: Account Manager - Nuverra

Fax No. (866) 358-0879

with copies to:   

GOLDBERG KOHN LTD.

55 East Monroe Street, Suite 3300

Chicago, Illinois 60603

Attn: Gary Zussman, Esq.

Fax No. (312) 332-2196

Any party hereto may change the address at which they are to receive notices hereunder, by notice in writing in the foregoing manner given to the other party. All notices or demands sent in accordance with this Section 11 , shall be deemed received on the earlier of the date of actual receipt or 3 Business Days after the deposit thereof in the mail; provided , that (a) notices sent by overnight courier service shall be deemed to have been given when received, (b) notices by facsimile shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient) and (c) notices by electronic mail shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgment from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return email or other written acknowledgment).

 

12. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE; JURY TRIAL WAIVER; JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION.

(a) THE VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY IN ANOTHER LOAN DOCUMENT IN RESPECT OF SUCH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT), THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF AND THEREOF, THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES HERETO AND THERETO WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER OR RELATED HERETO OR THERETO, AND ANY CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES ARISING HEREUNDER

 

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OR THEREUNDER OR RELATED HERETO OR THERETO SHALL BE DETERMINED UNDER, GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK .

(b) THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE TRIED AND LITIGATED ONLY IN THE STATE AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK; PROVIDED , THAT ANY SUIT SEEKING ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ANY COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE BROUGHT, AT AGENT’S OPTION, IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION WHERE AGENT ELECTS TO BRING SUCH ACTION OR WHERE SUCH COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE FOUND.   BORROWER AND EACH MEMBER OF THE LENDER GROUP WAIVE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT EACH MAY HAVE TO ASSERT THE DOCTRINE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS OR TO OBJECT TO VENUE TO THE EXTENT ANY PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION 12(b) .

(c) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND EACH MEMBER OF THE LENDER GROUP HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS, IF ANY, TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CAUSE OF ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREIN, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL OTHER COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY CLAIMS (EACH A “ CLAIM ”).   BORROWER AND EACH MEMBER OF THE LENDER GROUP REPRESENT THAT EACH HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER AND EACH KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.   IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

(d) BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT.   EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW.   NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT AGENT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AGAINST ANY LOAN PARTY OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.

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AFFILIATE, DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, COUNSEL, REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT, OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF ANY OF THEM FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOSSES IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION, OR EVENT OCCURRING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES, AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON ANY CLAIM FOR SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT ACCRUED AND WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TO EXIST IN ITS FAVOR.

 

13. ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS; SUCCESSORS.

13.1. Assignments and Participations .

(a) (i) Subject to the conditions set forth in clause (a)(ii) below, any Lender may assign and delegate all or any portion of its rights and duties under the Loan Documents (including the Obligations owed to it and its Commitments) to one or more assignees so long as such prospective assignee is an Eligible Transferee (each, an “ Assignee ”), with prior written notice to Administrative Agent.

(ii) Assignments shall be subject to the following additional conditions:

(A) no assignment may be made to a natural person;

(B) no assignment may be made to a Loan Party or an Affiliate of a Loan Party;

(C) the amount of the Term Loans, Commitments and the other rights and obligations of the assigning Lender hereunder and under the other Loan Documents subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Acceptance with respect to such assignment is delivered to Administrative Agent) shall be in a minimum amount (unless waived by Administrative Agent) of $100,000 (except such minimum amount shall not apply to (I) an assignment or delegation by any Lender to any other Lender, an Affiliate of any Lender, or a Related Fund of such Lender or (II) a group of new Lenders, each of which is an Affiliate of each other or a Related Fund of such new Lender to the extent that the aggregate amount to be assigned to all such new Lenders is at least $100,000);

(D) each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement;

(E) the parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to Administrative Agent an Assignment and Acceptance; provided , that Borrower and Administrative Agent may continue to deal solely and directly with the assigning Lender in connection with the interest so assigned to an Assignee until written notice of such assignment, together with payment instructions, addresses, and related information with respect to the Assignee, have been given to Borrower and Administrative Agent by such Lender and the Assignee;

 

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(F) unless waived by Administrative Agent, the assigning Lender or Assignee has paid to Administrative Agent, for Administrative Agent’s separate account, a processing fee in the amount of $3,500;

(G) the assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall deliver to Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire in a form approved by Administrative Agent (the “ Administrative Questionnaire ”); and

(H) no Lender may assign or participate any portion of its Term Loans, Commitments or other rights and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents to a Person that is not a Lender (a “ Third Party Assignee ”) unless such assignment or participation is expressly permitted under this subsection (H). If a Lender (the “ Assigning Lender ”) shall have made an offer (the “ Offer ”) to all other Lenders (the “ Non-Assigning Lenders ”), offering such Non-Assigning Lenders the opportunity to acquire or participate in a certain amount (the “ Offer Amount ”) of such Lender’s Term Loans, Commitments and other rights and obligations at a certain price specified in such Offer (the “ Offer Price ”) then, except to the extent that prior to the fifth Business Day following such Offer one or more of the Non-Assigning Lenders shall have agreed to acquire or participate in, as applicable, the Offer Amount of the Term Loans, Commitments or other rights and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents at the Offer Price, the Assigning Lender shall be permitted for a period of sixty (60) days following delivery of the Offer to assign or participate an aggregate amount of its Term Loans, Commitments or other rights and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents in an aggregate amount equal to the Offer Amount at the Offer Price to any Third Party Assignee. If no assignment or participation, as the case may be, occurs within such 60-day period, the Assigning Lender shall comply with the provisions of this subsection (H) with respect to such unassigned and unsold Obligations.

(b) From and after the date that Administrative Agent receives the executed Assignment and Acceptance and, if applicable, payment of the required processing fee, (i) the Assignee thereunder shall be a party hereto and, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned to it pursuant to such Assignment and Acceptance, shall be a “Lender” and shall have the rights and obligations of a Lender under the Loan Documents, and (ii) the assigning Lender shall, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents have been assigned by it pursuant to such Assignment and Acceptance, relinquish its rights (except with respect to Section 10.3 ) and be released from any future obligations under this Agreement (and in the case of an Assignment and Acceptance covering all or the remaining portion of an assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto and thereto); provided , that nothing contained herein shall release any assigning Lender from obligations that survive the termination of this Agreement, including such assigning Lender’s obligations under Section 15 and Section 17.9(a) .

(c) By executing and delivering an Assignment and Acceptance, the assigning Lender thereunder and the Assignee thereunder confirm to and agree with each other and the other parties hereto as follows: (i) other than as provided in such Assignment and Acceptance, such assigning Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with this Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of this Agreement or any other Loan Document furnished pursuant hereto, (ii) such assigning Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no

 

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responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Loan Party or the performance or observance by any Loan Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement or any other Loan Document furnished pursuant hereto, (iii) such Assignee confirms that it has received a copy of this Agreement, together with such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into such Assignment and Acceptance, (iv) such Assignee will, independently and without reliance upon Administrative Agent, such assigning Lender or any other Lender, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement, (v) such Assignee appoints and authorizes Administrative Agent to take such actions and to exercise such powers under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as are delegated to Administrative Agent, by the terms hereof and thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto, and (vi) such Assignee agrees that it will perform all of the obligations which by the terms of this Agreement are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

(d) Immediately upon Administrative Agent’s receipt of the required processing fee, if applicable, and delivery of notice to the assigning Lender pursuant to Section 13.1(b) , this Agreement shall be deemed to be amended to the extent, but only to the extent, necessary to reflect the addition of the Assignee and the resulting adjustment of the Commitments arising therefrom. The Commitment allocated to each Assignee shall reduce such Commitments of the assigning Lender pro tanto.

(e) Any Lender may, subject in any event to compliance with the right of first offer provisions of Section 13.1(a)(ii)(H), at any time sell to one or more commercial banks, financial institutions, or other Persons (a “ Participant ”) participating interests in all or any portion of its Obligations, its Commitment, and the other rights and interests of that Lender (the “ Originating Lender ”) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents; provided , that (i) the Originating Lender shall remain a “Lender” for all purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the Participant receiving the participating interest in the Obligations, the Commitments, and the other rights and interests of the Originating Lender hereunder shall not constitute a “Lender” hereunder or under the other Loan Documents and the Originating Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) the Originating Lender shall remain solely responsible for the performance of such obligations, (iii) Borrower, Administrative Agent, and the Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with the Originating Lender in connection with the Originating Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (iv) no Lender shall transfer or grant any participating interest under which the Participant has the right to approve any amendment to, or any consent or waiver with respect to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, except to the extent such amendment to, or consent or waiver with respect to this Agreement or of any other Loan Document would (A) extend the final maturity date of the Obligations hereunder in which such Participant is participating, (B) reduce the interest rate applicable to the Obligations hereunder in which such Participant is participating, (C) release all or substantially all of the Collateral or guaranties (except to the extent expressly provided herein or in any of the Loan Documents) supporting the Obligations hereunder in which such Participant is participating, (D) postpone the payment of, or reduce the amount of, the interest or fees payable to such Participant through such Lender (other than a waiver of default interest), or (E) decreases the amount or postpones the due dates of scheduled principal repayments or prepayments or premiums payable to such Participant through such Lender, (v) no participation shall be sold to a natural person, (vi) no participation shall be sold to a Loan Party or an Affiliate of a Loan Party, and (vii) all amounts payable by Borrower hereunder (other than amounts payable to a Participant pursuant to Section 16 of this Agreement) shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participation, except that, if amounts outstanding under this Agreement are due and unpaid, or shall have been declared or shall have become

 

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due and payable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, each Participant shall be deemed to have the right of set off in respect of its participating interest in amounts owing under this Agreement to the same extent as if the amount of its participating interest were owing directly to it as a Lender under this Agreement. The rights of any Participant only shall be derivative through the Originating Lender with whom such Participant participates and no Participant shall have any rights under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or any direct rights as to the other Lenders, Administrative Agent, Borrower, the Collateral, or otherwise in respect of the Obligations. No Participant shall have the right to participate directly in the making of decisions by the Lenders among themselves.

(f) In connection with any such assignment or participation or proposed assignment or participation or any grant of a security interest in, or pledge of, its rights under and interest in this Agreement, a Lender may, subject to the provisions of Section 17.9 , disclose all documents and information which it now or hereafter may have relating to Borrower and its Subsidiaries and their respective businesses.

(g) Any other provision in this Agreement notwithstanding, any Lender may at any time create a security interest in, or pledge, all or any portion of its rights under and interest in this Agreement in favor of any Federal Reserve Bank in accordance with Regulation A of the Federal Reserve Bank or U.S. Treasury Regulation 31 CFR §203.24, and such Federal Reserve Bank may enforce such pledge or security interest in any manner permitted under applicable law.

(h) Administrative Agent (as a non-fiduciary agent on behalf of Borrower) shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, a register (the “ Register ”) on which it enters the name and address of each Lender as the registered owner of the Term Loans (and the principal amount thereof and stated interest thereon) held by such Lender (each, a “ Registered Loan ”). Other than in connection with an assignment by a Lender of all or any portion of its portion of the Term Loans to an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender (i) a Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be assigned or sold in whole or in part only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register (and each registered note shall expressly so provide) and (ii) any assignment or sale of all or part of such Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be effected only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register, together with the surrender of the registered note, if any, evidencing the same duly endorsed by (or accompanied by a written instrument of assignment or sale duly executed by) the holder of such registered note, whereupon, at the request of the designated assignee(s) or transferee(s), one or more new registered notes in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issued to the designated assignee(s) or transferee(s). Prior to the registration of assignment or sale of any Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any evidencing the same), Borrower shall treat the Person in whose name such Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) is registered as the owner thereof for the purpose of receiving all payments thereon and for all other purposes, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. In the case of any assignment by a Lender of all or any portion of its Term Loans to an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender, and which assignment is not recorded in the Register, the assigning Lender, on behalf of Borrower, shall maintain a register comparable to the Register.

(i) In the event that a Lender sells participations in the Registered Loan, such Lender, as a non-fiduciary agent on behalf of Borrower, shall maintain (or cause to be maintained) a register on which it enters the name of all participants in the Registered Loans held by it (and the principal amount (and stated interest thereon) of the portion of such Registered Loans that is subject to

 

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such participations) (the “ Participant Register ”). A Registered Loan (and the Registered Note, if any, evidencing the same) may be participated in whole or in part only by registration of such participation on the Participant Register (and each registered note shall expressly so provide). Any participation of such Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be effected only by the registration of such participation on the Participant Register.

(j) Administrative Agent shall make a copy of the Register (and each Lender shall make a copy of its Participant Register to the extent it has one) available for review by Borrower from time to time as Borrower may reasonably request.

13.2. Successors . This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of each of the parties; provided , that Borrower may not assign this Agreement or any rights or duties hereunder without the Lenders’ prior written consent and any prohibited assignment shall be absolutely void ab initio. No consent to assignment by the Lenders shall release Borrower from its Obligations. A Lender may assign this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and its rights and duties hereunder and thereunder pursuant to Section 13.1 and, except as expressly required pursuant to Section 13.1 , no consent or approval by Borrower is required in connection with any such assignment.

 

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVERS.

14.1. Amendments and Waivers .

(a) No amendment, waiver or other modification of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document (other than the Fee Letter), and no consent with respect to any departure by Borrower therefrom, shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Required Lenders (or by Administrative Agent at the written request of the Required Lenders) and the Loan Parties that are party thereto and then any such waiver or consent shall be effective, but only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided , that no such waiver, amendment, or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by all of the Lenders directly affected thereby and all of the Loan Parties that are party thereto, do any of the following:

(i) increase the amount of or extend the expiration date of any Commitment of any Lender or amend, modify, or eliminate the last sentence of Section 2.4(c) ,

(ii) postpone or delay any date fixed by this Agreement or any other Loan Document for any payment of principal, interest, fees, or other amounts due hereunder or under any other Loan Document,

(iii) reduce the principal of, or the rate of interest on, any loan or other extension of credit hereunder, or reduce any fees or other amounts payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document (except in connection with the waiver of applicability of Section 2.6(c) (which waiver shall be effective with the written consent of the Required Lenders)),

(iv) amend, modify, or eliminate this Section or any provision of this Agreement providing for consent or other action by all Lenders,

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(vi) amend, modify, or eliminate Section 15.11 ,

(vii) other than as permitted by Section 15.11 , release Collateral Agent’s Lien in and to any of the Collateral,

(viii) amend, modify, or eliminate the definitions of “Required Lenders” or “Pro Rata Share”,

(ix) contractually subordinate any of Collateral Agent’s Liens,

(x) other than in connection with a merger, liquidation, dissolution or sale of such Person expressly permitted by the terms hereof or the other Loan Documents, release Borrower or any Guarantor from any obligation for the payment of money or consent to the assignment or transfer by Borrower or any Guarantor of any of its rights or duties under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents,

(xi) amend, modify, or eliminate any of the provisions of Section 2.4(b)(i) or (ii) , or

(xii) amend, modify, or eliminate any of the provisions of Section 13.1 with respect to assignments to, or participations with, Persons who are Loan Parties or Affiliates of Loan Parties.

(b) No amendment, waiver, modification, or consent shall amend, modify, waive, or eliminate,

(i) the definition of, or any of the terms or provisions of, the Fee Letter, without the written consent of Administrative Agent and Borrower (and shall not require the written consent of any of the Lenders),

(ii) any provision of Section 15 pertaining to any Agent, or any other rights or duties of any Agent under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, without the written consent of such Agent, Borrower, and the Required Lenders, and

(c) Anything in this Section 14.1 to the contrary notwithstanding, (i) any amendment, modification, elimination, waiver, consent, termination, or release of, or with respect to, any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document that relates only to the relationship of the Lender Group among themselves, and that does not affect the rights or obligations of Borrower, shall not require consent by or the agreement of any Loan Party, and (ii) any amendment, waiver, modification, elimination, or consent of or with respect to any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document may be entered into without the consent of, or over the objection of, any Defaulting Lender other than any of the matters governed by Section 14.1(a)(i) through (iii) that affect such Lender or Section 14.1(a)(iv) but only if such amendment, waiver, modification, elimination or consent of such Section 14.1(a)(iv) is in respect of an amendment, modification or elimination of Section 14.1(a)(i) through (iii) that affects such Lender.

 

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14.2. Replacement of Certain Lenders .

(a) If (i) any action to be taken by the Lender Group or any Agent hereunder requires the consent, authorization, or agreement of all Lenders or all Lenders affected thereby and if such action has received the consent, authorization, or agreement of the Required Lenders but not of all Lenders or all Lenders affected thereby, or (ii) any Lender makes a claim for compensation under Section 16 , then Borrower or Administrative Agent, upon at least 5 Business Days prior irrevocable notice, may permanently replace any Lender that failed to give its consent, authorization, or agreement (a “ Non-Consenting Lender ”) or any Lender that made a claim for compensation (a “ Tax Lender ”) with one or more Replacement Lenders, and the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, shall have no right to refuse to be replaced hereunder. Such notice to replace the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, shall specify an effective date for such replacement, which date shall not be later than 15 Business Days after the date such notice is given.

(b) Prior to the effective date of such replacement, the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, and each Replacement Lender shall execute and deliver an Assignment and Acceptance, subject only to the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, being repaid in full its share of the outstanding Obligations (without any premium or penalty of any kind whatsoever, but including all interest, fees and other amounts that may be due in payable in respect thereof). If the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, shall refuse or fail to execute and deliver any such Assignment and Acceptance prior to the effective date of such replacement, Administrative Agent may, but shall not be required to, execute and deliver such Assignment and Acceptance in the name or and on behalf of the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, and irrespective of whether Administrative Agent executes and delivers such Assignment and Acceptance, the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment and Acceptance. The replacement of any Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, shall be made in accordance with the terms of Section 13.1 . Until such time as one or more Replacement Lenders shall have acquired all of the Obligations, the Commitments, and the other rights and obligations of the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the Non-Consenting Lender or Tax Lender, as applicable, shall remain obligated to make the Non-Consenting Lender’s or Tax Lender’s, as applicable, Pro Rata Share of Term Loans.

14.3. No Waivers; Cumulative Remedies . No failure by any Agent or any Lender to exercise any right, remedy, or option under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or delay by any Agent or any Lender in exercising the same, will operate as a waiver thereof. No waiver by any Agent or any Lender will be effective unless it is in writing, and then only to the extent specifically stated. No waiver by any Agent or any Lender on any occasion shall affect or diminish each Agent’s and each Lender’s rights thereafter to require strict performance by Borrower of any provision of this Agreement. Each Agent’s and each Lender’s rights under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents will be cumulative and not exclusive of any other right or remedy that any Agent or any Lender may have.

 

15. AGENT; THE LENDER GROUP.

15.1. Appointment and Authorization of Agents . Each Lender hereby designates and appoints Wilmington as its administrative agent under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes Administrative Agent, in such capacity, to execute and deliver each of the other Loan Documents on its behalf and to take such other action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform

 

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such duties as are expressly delegated to Administrative Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Each Lender hereby designates and appoints Wells Fargo as its collateral agent under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and each Lender hereby irrevocably authorizes Collateral Agent, in such capacity, to execute and deliver each of the other Loan Documents on its behalf and to take such other action on its behalf under the provisions of this Agreement and each other Loan Document and to exercise such powers and perform such duties as are expressly delegated to Collateral Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Each Agent agrees to act as agent for and on behalf of the Lenders on the conditions contained in this Section 15 . The provisions of this Section 15 are solely for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, and neither the Borrower nor any other party shall have rights as a third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions. Any provision to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document notwithstanding, no Agent shall have any duties or responsibilities, except those expressly set forth herein or in the other Loan Documents, nor shall any Agent have or be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any Lender, and no implied covenants, functions, responsibilities, duties, obligations or liabilities shall be read into this Agreement or any other Loan Document or otherwise exist against any Agent. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the use of the term “agent” in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only a representative relationship between independent contracting parties. Each Lender hereby further authorizes Collateral Agent to act as the secured party under each of the Loan Documents that create a Lien on any item of Collateral. Except as expressly otherwise provided in this Agreement, Lenders agree that each Agent shall have and may use its sole discretion with respect to exercising or refraining from exercising any discretionary rights or taking or refraining from taking any actions that each Agent expressly is entitled to take or assert under or pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, or of any other provision of the Loan Documents that provides rights or powers to any Agent, Lenders agree that Administrative Agent shall have the right to exercise the following powers as long as this Agreement remains in effect: (a) maintain, in accordance with its customary business practices, ledgers and records reflecting the status of the Obligations, the Collateral, payments and proceeds of Collateral, and related matters, (b) execute or file any and all financing or similar statements or notices, amendments, renewals, supplements, documents, instruments, proofs of claim, notices and other written agreements with respect to the Loan Documents to which it is a party, (c) make Term Loans, for itself or on behalf of Lenders, as provided in the Loan Documents, (d) receive, apply, and distribute payments and proceeds of the Collateral as provided in the Loan Documents, (e) open and maintain such bank accounts and cash management arrangements as Administrative Agent deems necessary and appropriate in accordance with the Loan Documents for the foregoing purposes, (f) perform, exercise, and enforce any and all other rights and remedies of the Lender Group with respect to Borrower or its Subsidiaries, the Obligations, the Collateral, or otherwise related to any of same as provided in the Loan Documents, and (g) incur and pay such Lender Group Expenses as Administrative Agent may deem necessary or appropriate for the performance and fulfillment of its functions and powers pursuant to the Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, or of any other provision of the Loan Documents that provides rights or powers to any Agent, Lenders agree that Collateral Agent shall have the right to exercise the following powers as long as this Agreement remains in effect: (a) maintain, in accordance with its customary business practices, ledgers and records reflecting the status of the Obligations, the Collateral, payments and proceeds of Collateral, and related matters, (b) execute or file any and all financing or similar statements or notices, amendments, renewals, supplements, documents, instruments, proofs of claim, notices and other written agreements with respect

 

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to the Loan Documents to which it is a party, (d) receive, apply, and distribute payments and proceeds of the Collateral as provided in the Loan Documents, (e) open and maintain such bank accounts and cash management arrangements as such Collateral Agent deems necessary and appropriate in accordance with the Loan Documents for the foregoing purposes, (f) perform, exercise, and enforce any and all other rights and remedies of the Lender Group with respect to Borrower or its Subsidiaries, the Obligations, the Collateral, or otherwise related to any of same as provided in the Loan Documents, and (g) incur and pay such Lender Group Expenses as Collateral Agent may deem necessary or appropriate for the performance and fulfillment of its functions and powers pursuant to the Loan Documents.

15.2. Delegation of Duties . Any Agent may execute any of its duties under this Agreement or any other Loan Document by or through agents, employees or attorneys in fact and shall be entitled to advice of counsel concerning all matters pertaining to such duties. No Agent shall be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any agent or attorney in fact except to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a final and nonappealable order that the Agent, as applicable, acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the selection of such agent(s) or attorney(s) in fact.

15.3. Liability of Agent s . None of the Agent-Related Persons shall (a) be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any of them under or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the transactions contemplated hereby (except for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct), or (b) be responsible in any manner to any of the Lenders for any recital, statement, representation or warranty made by Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, or any officer or director thereof, contained in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, or in any certificate, report, statement or other document referred to or provided for in, or received by any Agent under or in connection with, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or the validity, effectiveness, genuineness, enforceability or sufficiency of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or for any failure of Borrower or its Subsidiaries or any other party to any Loan Document to perform its obligations hereunder or thereunder. No Agent-Related Person shall be under any obligation to any Lenders to ascertain or to inquire as to the observance or performance of any of the agreements contained in, or conditions of, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or to inspect the books and records or properties of Borrower or its Subsidiaries.

15.4. Reliance by Agent s . Any Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon any writing, resolution, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, telegram, telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission, telex or telephone message, statement or other document or conversation believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent, or made by the proper Person or Persons, and upon advice and statements of legal counsel (including counsel to Borrower or counsel to any Lender), independent accountants and other experts selected by such Agent. Any Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under this Agreement or any other Loan Document unless such Agent shall first receive such advice or concurrence of the Lenders as it deems appropriate and until such instructions are received, such Agent shall act, or refrain from acting, as it deems advisable. If any Agent so requests, it shall first be indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction by the Lenders against any and all liability and expense that may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action. Any Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement or any other Loan Document in accordance with a request or consent of the Required Lenders and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all of the Lenders.

 

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15.5. Notice of Default or Event of Default . No Agent shall be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default, except with respect to defaults in the payment of principal, interest, fees, and expenses required to be paid to such Agent for the account of the Lenders and, except with respect to Events of Default of which such Agent has actual knowledge, unless such Agent shall have received written notice from a Lender or Borrower referring to this Agreement, describing such Default or Event of Default, and stating that such notice is a “notice of default.” Each Agent promptly will notify the Lenders of its receipt of any such notice or of any Event of Default of which such Agent has actual knowledge. If any Lender obtains actual knowledge of any Event of Default, such Lender promptly shall notify the other Lenders and each Agent of such Event of Default. Each Lender shall be solely responsible for giving any notices to its Participants, if any. Subject to Section 15.4 , each Agent shall take such action with respect to such Default or Event of Default as may be requested by the Required Lenders in accordance with Section 9 ; provided , that unless and until an Agent has received any such request, each Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect to such Default or Event of Default as it shall deem advisable.

15.6. Credit Decision . Each Lender acknowledges that none of the Agent-Related Persons has made any representation or warranty to it, and that no act by any Agent hereinafter taken, including any review of the affairs of Borrower and its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty by any Agent-Related Person to any Lender. Each Lender represents to Agent that it has, independently and without reliance upon any Agent-Related Person and based on such due diligence, documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own appraisal of and investigation into the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of Borrower or any other Person party to a Loan Document, and all applicable bank regulatory laws relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, and made its own decision to enter into this Agreement and to extend credit to Borrower. Each Lender also represents that it will, independently and without reliance upon any Agent-Related Person and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit analysis, appraisals and decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and to make such investigations as it deems necessary to inform itself as to the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of Borrower or any other Person party to a Loan Document. Except for notices, reports, and other documents expressly herein required to be furnished to the Lenders by an Agent, such Agent shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide any Lender with any credit or other information concerning the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition or creditworthiness of Borrower or any other Person party to a Loan Document that may come into the possession of any of the Agent-Related Persons. Each Lender acknowledges that no Agent has any duty or responsibility, either initially or on a continuing basis (except to the extent, if any, that is expressly specified herein) to provide such Lender with any credit or other information with respect to Borrower, its Affiliates or any of their respective business, legal, financial or other affairs, and irrespective of whether such information came into an Agent’s or its Affiliates’ or representatives’ possession before or after the date on which such Lender became a party to this Agreement.

15.7. Costs and Expenses; Indemnification . Each Agent may incur and pay Lender Group Expenses to the extent such Agent reasonably deems necessary or appropriate for the performance and fulfillment of its functions, powers, and obligations pursuant to the Loan Documents, including court costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses, fees and expenses of financial accountants, advisors, consultants, and appraisers, costs of collection by outside collection agencies, auctioneer fees and expenses, and costs of security guards or insurance premiums paid to maintain the Collateral, whether or not Borrower is

 

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obligated to reimburse an Agent or Lenders for such expenses pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise. Each Agent is authorized and directed to deduct and retain sufficient amounts from payments or proceeds of the Collateral received by such Agent to reimburse such Agent for such out-of-pocket costs and expenses prior to the distribution of any amounts to Lenders. In the event any Agent is not reimbursed for such costs and expenses by Borrower or its Subsidiaries, each Lender hereby agrees that it is and shall be obligated to pay to such Agent such Lender’s ratable thereof. Whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, each of the Lenders, on a ratable basis, shall indemnify and defend the Agent-Related Persons (to the extent not reimbursed by or on behalf of Borrower and without limiting the obligation of Borrower to do so) from and against any and all Indemnified Liabilities; provided , that no Lender shall be liable for the payment to any Agent-Related Person of any portion of such Indemnified Liabilities resulting solely from such Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct nor shall any Lender be liable for the obligations of any Defaulting Lender in failing to make a Term Loan or other extension of credit hereunder. Without limitation of the foregoing, each Lender shall reimburse any Agent upon demand for such Lender’s ratable share of any costs or out of pocket expenses (including attorneys, accountants, advisors, and consultants fees and expenses) incurred by such Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration, modification, amendment, or enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of, or legal advice in respect of rights or responsibilities under, this Agreement or any other Loan Document to the extent that such Agent is not reimbursed for such expenses by or on behalf of Borrower. The undertaking in this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations hereunder and the resignation or replacement of any Agent.

15.8. Agents in Individual Capacity . Each of Wells Fargo, Wilmington and their respective Affiliates may make loans to, issue letters of credit for the account of, accept deposits from, acquire Equity Interests in, and generally engage in any kind of banking, trust, financial advisory, underwriting, or other business with Borrower and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates and any other Person party to any Loan Document as though Wells Fargo and Wilmington were not Agents hereunder, and, in each case, without notice to or consent of the other members of the Lender Group. The other members of the Lender Group acknowledge that, pursuant to such activities, Wells Fargo, Wilmington and their respective Affiliates may receive information regarding Borrower or its Affiliates or any other Person party to any Loan Documents that is subject to confidentiality obligations in favor of Borrower or such other Person and that prohibit the disclosure of such information to the Lenders, and the Lenders acknowledge that, in such circumstances (and in the absence of a waiver of such confidentiality obligations, which waiver each Agent will use its reasonable best efforts to obtain), no Agent shall be under any obligation to provide such information to them.

15.9. Successor Agent s . Each Agent may resign as an Agent upon 30 days (10 days if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing) prior written notice to the Lenders (unless such notice is waived by the Required Lenders) and Borrower (unless such notice is waived by Borrower or an Event of Default exists). In addition, the Required Lenders may remove or terminate any Agent upon not less than 10 days’ written notice to such Agent and Borrower (unless such notice is waived by Borrower or an Event of Default exists). If any Agent resigns or is terminated, as the case may be, under this Agreement, the Required Lenders shall be entitled to appoint a successor Agent for the Lenders. If no successor Agent is appointed prior to the effective date of the resignation or termination, as the case may be, of Agent, the Required Lenders may appoint a successor Agent from among the Lenders or such other Person as the Required Lenders shall select. In any such event, upon the acceptance of its appointment as successor Agent hereunder, such successor Agent shall succeed to all the rights, powers, and duties of the retiring Agent and the term “Agent” shall mean such successor Agent and the retiring Agent’s appointment, powers, and duties as an Agent shall be terminated. After any retiring Agent’s resignation

 

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or termination, as the case may be, hereunder as an Agent, the provisions of this Section 15 shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was an Agent under this Agreement. If no successor Agent has accepted appointment as Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, by the date which is 30 days following a retiring Agent’s notice of resignation, the retiring Agent’s resignation shall nevertheless thereupon become effective and the Lenders shall perform all of the duties of such Agent hereunder until such time, if any, as the Lenders appoint a successor Agent as provided for above.

15.10. Lender in Individual Capacity . Any Lender and its respective Affiliates may make loans to, issue letters of credit for the account of, accept deposits from, acquire Equity Interests in and generally engage in any kind of banking, trust, financial advisory, underwriting, or other business with Borrower and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates and any other Person party to any Loan Documents as though such Lender were not a Lender hereunder without notice to or consent of the other members of the Lender Group. The other members of the Lender Group acknowledge that, pursuant to such activities, such Lender and its respective Affiliates may receive information regarding Borrower or its Affiliates or any other Person party to any Loan Documents that is subject to confidentiality obligations in favor of Borrower or such other Person and that prohibit the disclosure of such information to the Lenders, and the Lenders acknowledge that, in such circumstances, such Lender shall not be under any obligation to provide such information to them.

15.11. Collateral Matters .

(a) The Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize Collateral Agent to release any Lien on any Collateral (i) upon the termination of the Commitments and payment and satisfaction in full by Borrower of all of the Obligations, (ii) constituting property being sold or disposed of if a release is required or desirable in connection therewith and if Borrower certifies to Collateral Agent that the sale or disposition is permitted under Section 6.4 (and Collateral Agent may rely conclusively on any such certificate, without further inquiry), (iii) constituting property in which neither Borrower nor its Subsidiaries owned any interest at the time Collateral Agent’s Lien was granted nor at any time thereafter, (iv) constituting property leased or licensed to Borrower or its Subsidiaries under a lease or license that has expired or is terminated in a transaction permitted under this Agreement, or (v) in connection with a credit bid or purchase authorized under this Section 15.11 . The Loan Parties and the Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize each Agent, based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders, to (a) consent to, credit bid or purchase (either directly or indirectly through one or more entities) all or any portion of the Collateral at any sale thereof conducted under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, including Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, (b) credit bid or purchase (either directly or indirectly through one or more entities) all or any portion of the Collateral at any sale or other disposition thereof conducted under the provisions of the Code, including pursuant to Sections 9-610 or 9-620 of the Code, or (c) credit bid or purchase (either directly or indirectly through one or more entities) all or any portion of the Collateral at any other sale or foreclosure conducted or consented to by an Agent in accordance with applicable law in any judicial action or proceeding or by the exercise of any legal or equitable remedy. In connection with any such credit bid or purchase, (i) the Obligations owed to the Lenders shall be entitled to be, and shall be, credit bid on a ratable basis (with Obligations with respect to contingent or unliquidated claims being estimated for such purpose if the fixing or liquidation thereof would not impair or unduly delay the ability of an Agent to credit bid or purchase at such sale or other disposition of the Collateral and, if such contingent or unliquidated claims cannot be estimated without impairing or unduly delaying the ability of an Agent to credit bid at such sale or other disposition, then such claims shall be disregarded, not credit bid, and not entitled to any interest in the Collateral that is the subject of such credit bid or purchase) and

 

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the Lenders whose Obligations are credit bid shall be entitled to receive interests (ratably based upon the proportion of their Obligations credit bid in relation to the aggregate amount of Obligations so credit bid) in the Collateral that is the subject of such credit bid or purchase (or in the Equity Interests of the any entities that are used to consummate such credit bid or purchase), and (ii) each Agent, based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders, may accept non-cash consideration, including debt and equity securities issued by any entities used to consummate such credit bid or purchase and in connection therewith such Agent may reduce the Obligations owed to the Lenders (ratably based upon the proportion of their Obligations credit bid in relation to the aggregate amount of Obligations so credit bid) based upon the value of such non-cash consideration. Except as provided above, no Agent will execute and deliver a release of any Lien on any Collateral without the prior written authorization of (y) if the release is of all or substantially all of the Collateral, all of the Lenders, or (z) otherwise, the Required Lenders. Upon request by Collateral Agent or Borrower at any time, the Lenders will confirm in writing Collateral Agent’s authority to release any such Liens on particular types or items of Collateral pursuant to this Section 15.11 ; provided , that (1) anything to the contrary contained in any of the Loan Documents notwithstanding, Collateral Agent shall not be required to execute any document or take any action necessary to evidence such release on terms that, in Collateral Agent’s opinion, could expose Collateral Agent to liability or create any obligation or entail any consequence other than the release of such Lien without recourse, representation, or warranty, and (2) such release shall not in any manner discharge, affect, or impair the Obligations or any Liens (other than those expressly released) upon (or obligations of Borrower in respect of) any and all interests retained by Borrower, including, the proceeds of any sale, all of which shall continue to constitute part of the Collateral. Each Lender further hereby irrevocably authorize Collateral Agent, at its option and in its sole discretion, to subordinate any Lien granted to or held by Collateral Agent under any Loan Document to the holder of any Permitted Lien on such property if such Permitted Lien secures Permitted Purchase Money Indebtedness.

(b) Collateral Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to any of the Lenders (i) to verify or assure that the Collateral exists or is owned by Borrower or its Subsidiaries or is cared for, protected, or insured or has been encumbered, (ii) to verify or assure that Collateral Agent’s Liens have been properly or sufficiently or lawfully created, perfected, protected, or enforced or are entitled to any particular priority, (iii) to verify or assure that any particular items of Collateral meet the eligibility criteria applicable in respect thereof, (iv) to impose, maintain, increase, reduce, implement, or eliminate any particular reserve hereunder or to determine whether the amount of any reserve is appropriate or not, or (v) to exercise at all or in any particular manner or under any duty of care, disclosure or fidelity, or to continue exercising, any of the rights, authorities and powers granted or available to Collateral Agent pursuant to any of the Loan Documents, it being understood and agreed that in respect of the Collateral, or any act, omission, or event related thereto, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, Collateral Agent may act in any manner it may deem appropriate, in its sole discretion given Collateral Agent’s own interest in the Collateral in its capacity as one of the Lenders and that Collateral Agent shall have no other duty or liability whatsoever to any Lender as to any of the foregoing, except as otherwise expressly provided herein.

15.12. Restrictions on Actions by Lenders; Sharing of Payments .

(a) Each of the Lenders agrees that it shall not, without the express written consent of Administrative Agent, set off against the Obligations, any amounts owing by such Lender to Borrower or its Subsidiaries or any deposit accounts of Borrower or its Subsidiaries now or hereafter maintained with such Lender. Each of the Lenders further agrees that it shall not, unless specifically requested to do so in writing by Administrative Agent, take or cause to be taken any action, including, the

 

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commencement of any legal or equitable proceedings to enforce any Loan Document against Borrower or any Guarantor or to foreclose any Lien on, or otherwise enforce any security interest in, any of the Collateral.

(b) If, at any time or times any Lender shall receive (i) by payment, foreclosure, setoff, or otherwise, any proceeds of Collateral or any payments with respect to the Obligations, except for any such proceeds or payments received by such Lender from an Agent pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or (ii) payments from Administrative Agent in excess of such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of all such distributions by Administrative Agent, such Lender promptly shall (A) turn the same over to Administrative Agent, in kind, and with such endorsements as may be required to negotiate the same to Administrative Agent, or in immediately available funds, as applicable, for the account of all of the Lenders and for application to the Obligations in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Agreement, or (B) purchase, without recourse or warranty, an undivided interest and participation in the Obligations owed to the other Lenders so that such excess payment received shall be applied ratably as among the Lenders in accordance with their Pro Rata Shares; provided , that to the extent that such excess payment received by the purchasing party is thereafter recovered from it, those purchases of participations shall be rescinded in whole or in part, as applicable, and the applicable portion of the purchase price paid therefor shall be returned to such purchasing party, but without interest except to the extent that such purchasing party is required to pay interest in connection with the recovery of the excess payment.

15.13. Agency for Perfection . Collateral Agent hereby appoints each other Lender as its agent (and each Lender hereby accepts such appointment) for the purpose of perfecting Collateral Agent’s Liens in assets which, in accordance with Article 8 or Article 9, as applicable, of the Code can be perfected by possession or control. Should any Lender obtain possession or control of any such Collateral, such Lender shall notify Collateral Agent thereof, and, promptly upon Collateral Agent’s request therefor shall deliver possession or control of such Collateral to Collateral Agent or in accordance with Collateral Agent’s instructions.

15.14. Payments by Agents to the Lenders . All payments to be made by an Agent to the Lenders shall be made by bank wire transfer of immediately available funds pursuant to such wire transfer instructions as each party may designate for itself by written notice to such Agent. Concurrently with each such payment, each Agent shall identify whether such payment (or any portion thereof) represents principal, premium, fees, or interest of the Obligations.

15.15. Concerning the Collateral and Related Loan Documents . Each member of the Lender Group authorizes and directs Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to enter into this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party. Each member of the Lender Group agrees that any action taken by an Agent in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents relating to the Collateral and the exercise by any Agent of its powers set forth therein or herein, together with such other powers that are reasonably incidental thereto, shall be binding upon all of the Lenders.

15.16. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

15.17. Several Obligations; No Liability . Notwithstanding that certain of the Loan Documents now or hereafter may have been or will be executed only by or in favor of Administrative Agent in its capacity as such, and not by or in favor of the Lenders, any and all obligations on the part of Administrative Agent (if any) to make any credit available hereunder shall constitute the several (and not

 

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joint) obligations of the respective Lenders on a ratable basis, according to their respective Commitments, to make an amount of such credit not to exceed, in principal amount, at any one time outstanding, the amount of their respective Commitments. Nothing contained herein shall confer upon any Lender any interest in, or subject any Lender to any liability for, or in respect of, the business, assets, profits, losses, or liabilities of any other Lender. Each Lender shall be solely responsible for notifying its Participants of any matters relating to the Loan Documents to the extent any such notice may be required, and no Lender shall have any obligation, duty, or liability to any Participant of any other Lender. Except as provided in Section 15.7 , no member of the Lender Group shall have any liability for the acts of any other member of the Lender Group. No Lender shall be responsible to Borrower or any other Person for any failure by any other Lender to fulfill its obligations to make credit available hereunder, nor to advance for such Lender or on its behalf, nor to take any other action on behalf of such Lender hereunder or in connection with the financing contemplated herein.

 

16. WITHHOLDING TAXES.

16.1. Payments . All payments by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document will be made free and clear of, and without deduction or withholding for, any present or future Indemnified Taxes, and in the event any deduction or withholding of Indemnified Taxes is required, Borrower shall comply with the next sentence of this Section 16.1 . If any Indemnified Taxes are so levied or imposed, Borrower agrees to pay the full amount of such Indemnified Taxes and such additional amounts as may be necessary so that every payment of all amounts due under this Agreement, any note, or Loan Document, including any amount paid pursuant to this Section 16.1 after withholding or deduction for or on account of any Indemnified Taxes, will not be less than the amount provided for herein. The Borrower shall indemnify Administrative Agent and each Lender and Participant, within 10 days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section 16.1 ) payable or paid by such Agent, Lender or Participant or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to such Agent, Lender or Participant and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. Borrower will furnish to Administrative Agent as promptly as possible after the date the payment of any Indemnified Tax is due pursuant to applicable law, certified copies of tax receipts evidencing such payment by Borrower. Borrower agrees to pay any present or future stamp, value added or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges, or similar levies that arise from any payment made hereunder or from the execution, delivery, performance, recordation, or filing of, or otherwise with respect to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

16.2. Exemptions .

(a) If a Lender or Participant is entitled to claim an exemption or reduction from United States withholding tax, such Lender or Participant agrees with and in favor of Administrative Agent, to deliver to Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation only) one of the following before receiving its first payment under this Agreement:

(i) if such Lender or Participant is entitled to claim an exemption from United States withholding tax pursuant to the portfolio interest exception, (A) a statement of the Lender or Participant, signed under penalty of perjury, that it is not a (I) a “bank” as described in Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the IRC, (II) a 10% shareholder of Borrower (within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the IRC), or (III) a controlled foreign corporation related to Borrower within the meaning of Section

 

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864(d)(4) of the IRC, and (B) a properly completed and executed IRS Form W-8BEN-E or Form W-8IMY (with proper attachments);

(ii) if such Lender or Participant is entitled to claim an exemption from, or a reduction of, withholding tax under a United States tax treaty, a properly completed and executed copy of IRS Form W-8BEN-E;

(iii) if such Lender or Participant is entitled to claim that interest paid under this Agreement is exempt from United States withholding tax because it is effectively connected with a United States trade or business of such Lender, a properly completed and executed copy of IRS Form W-8ECI;

(iv) if such Lender or Participant is entitled to claim that interest paid under this Agreement is exempt from United States withholding tax because such Lender or Participant serves as an intermediary, a properly completed and executed copy of IRS Form W-8IMY (with proper attachments); or

(v) a properly completed and executed copy of any other form or forms, including IRS Form W-9, as may be required under the IRC or other laws of the United States as a condition to exemption from, or reduction of, United States withholding or backup withholding tax.

(b) Each Lender and each Participant shall provide new forms (or successor forms) upon the expiration or obsolescence of any previously delivered forms or promptly notify Borrower and Administrative Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so. Each Lender or Participant shall promptly notify Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation only) of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction.

(c) If a Lender or Participant claims an exemption from withholding tax in a jurisdiction other than the United States, such Lender or such Participant agrees with and in favor of Administrative Agent, to deliver to Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation only) any such form or forms, as may be required under the laws of such jurisdiction as a condition to exemption from, or reduction of, foreign withholding or backup withholding tax before receiving its first payment under this Agreement, but only if such Lender or such Participant is legally able to deliver such forms, provided, that nothing in this Section 16.2(c) shall require a Lender or Participant to disclose any information that it deems to be confidential (including without limitation, its tax returns). Each Lender and each Participant shall provide new forms (or successor forms) upon the expiration or obsolescence of any previously delivered forms or promptly notify Borrower and Administrative Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so. Each Lender and each Participant shall promptly notify Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation only) of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction.

(d) If a Lender or Participant claims exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax and such Lender or Participant sells, assigns, grants a participation in, or otherwise transfers all or part of the Obligations of Borrower, such Lender or Participant agrees to notify Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a sale of a participation interest, to the Lender granting the participation only) of the

 

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percentage amount in which it is no longer the beneficial owner of Obligations of Borrower. To the extent of such percentage amount, Administrative Agent will treat such Lender’s or such Participant’s documentation provided pursuant to Section 16.2(a) or 16.2(c) as no longer valid. With respect to such percentage amount, such Assignee (or assignee Participant) may provide new documentation, pursuant to Section 16.2(a) or 16.2(c) , if applicable. Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of this Section 16 with respect to its participation in any portion of the Commitments and the Obligations so long as such Participant complies with the obligations set forth in this Section 16 with respect thereto.

16.3. Reductions .

(a) If a Lender or a Participant is entitled to a reduction in the applicable withholding tax, Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation) may withhold from any interest payment to such Lender or such Participant an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax after taking into account such reduction. If the forms or other documentation required by Section 16.2(a) or 16.2(c) are not delivered to Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation), then Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation) may withhold from any interest payment to such Lender or such Participant not providing such forms or other documentation an amount equivalent to the applicable withholding tax.

(b) If the IRS or any other Governmental Authority of the United States or other jurisdiction asserts a claim that Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation) did not properly withhold tax from amounts paid to or for the account of any Lender or any Participant due to a failure on the part of the Lender or any Participant (because the appropriate form was not delivered, was not properly executed, or because such Lender failed to notify Administrative Agent (or such Participant failed to notify the Lender granting the participation) of a change in circumstances which rendered the exemption from, or reduction of, withholding tax ineffective, or for any other reason) such Lender shall indemnify and hold Administrative Agent harmless (or, in the case of a Participant, such Participant shall indemnify and hold the Lender granting the participation harmless) for all amounts paid, directly or indirectly, by Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation), as tax or otherwise, including penalties and interest, and including any taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on the amounts payable to Administrative Agent (or, in the case of a Participant, to the Lender granting the participation only) under this Section 16 , together with all costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses). The obligation of the Lenders and the Participants under this subsection shall survive the payment of all Obligations and the resignation or replacement of Administrative Agent.

16.4. Refunds . If Administrative Agent or a Lender reasonably determines that it has received a refund of any Indemnified Taxes to which Borrower has paid additional amounts pursuant to this Section 16 , so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, it shall pay over such refund to Borrower (but only to the extent of payments made, or additional amounts paid, by Borrower under this Section 16 with respect to Indemnified Taxes giving rise to such a refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses of Administrative Agent or such Lender and without interest (other than any interest paid by the applicable Governmental Authority with respect to such a refund); provided , that Borrower, upon the request of Administrative Agent or such Lender, agrees to repay the amount paid over to Borrower (plus any penalties, interest or other charges, imposed by the applicable Governmental Authority, other than such penalties, interest or other charges imposed as a result of the willful

 

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misconduct or gross negligence of Administrative Agent hereunder) to Administrative Agent or such Lender in the event Administrative Agent or such Lender is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 16 shall not be construed to require Administrative Agent or any Lender to make available its tax returns (or any other information which it deems confidential) to Borrower or any other Person.

 

17. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

17.1. Effectiveness . This Agreement shall be binding and deemed effective when executed by Borrower, Administrative Agent, and each Lender whose signature is provided for on the signature pages hereof.

17.2. Section Headings . Headings and numbers have been set forth herein for convenience only. Unless the contrary is compelled by the context, everything contained in each Section applies equally to this entire Agreement.

17.3. Interpretation . Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed against the Lender Group or Borrower, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by all parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to accomplish fairly the purposes and intentions of all parties hereto.

17.4. Severability of Provisions . Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable from every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.

17.5. [ Intentionally Omitted ] .

17.6. Debtor-Creditor Relationship . The relationship between the Lenders and Agents, on the one hand, and the Loan Parties, on the other hand, is solely that of creditor and debtor. No member of the Lender Group has (or shall be deemed to have) any fiduciary relationship or duty to any Loan Party arising out of or in connection with the Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby, and there is no agency or joint venture relationship between the members of the Lender Group, on the one hand, and the Loan Parties, on the other hand, by virtue of any Loan Document or any transaction contemplated therein.

17.7. Counterparts; Electronic Execution . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Agreement. The foregoing shall apply to each other Loan Document mutatis mutandis.

 

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17.8. Revival and Reinstatement of Obligations; Certain Waivers . If any member of the Lender Group repays, refunds, restores, or returns in whole or in part, any payment or property (including any proceeds of Collateral) previously paid or transferred to such member of the Lender Group in full or partial satisfaction of any Obligation or on account of any other obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document, because the payment, transfer, or the incurrence of the obligation so satisfied is asserted or declared to be void, voidable, or otherwise recoverable under any law relating to creditors’ rights, including provisions of the Bankruptcy Code relating to fraudulent transfers, preferences, or other voidable or recoverable obligations or transfers (each, a “ Voidable Transfer ”), or because such member of the Lender Group elects to do so on the reasonable advice of its counsel in connection with a claim that the payment, transfer, or incurrence is or may be a Voidable Transfer, then, as to any such Voidable Transfer, or the amount thereof that such member of the Lender Group elects to repay, restore, or return (including pursuant to a settlement of any claim in respect thereof), and as to all reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees of such member of the Lender Group related thereto, (i) the liability of the Loan Parties with respect to the amount or property paid, refunded, restored, or returned will automatically and immediately be revived, reinstated, and restored and will exist and (ii) Collateral Agent’s Liens securing such liability shall be effective, revived, and remain in full force and effect, in each case, as fully as if such Voidable Transfer had never been made. If, prior to any of the foregoing, (A) Collateral Agent’s Liens shall have been released or terminated or (B) any provision of this Agreement shall have been terminated or cancelled, Collateral Agent’s Liens, or such provision of this Agreement, shall be reinstated in full force and effect and such prior release, termination, cancellation or surrender shall not diminish, release, discharge, impair or otherwise affect the obligation of any Loan Party in respect of such liability or any Collateral securing such liability.

17.9. Confidentiality .

(a) Agents and Lenders each individually (and not jointly or jointly and severally) agree that material, non-public information regarding Borrower and its Subsidiaries, their operations, assets, and existing and contemplated business plans (“ Confidential Information ”) shall be treated by Agents and the Lenders in a confidential manner, and shall not be disclosed by Agents and the Lenders to Persons who are not parties to this Agreement, except: (i) to attorneys for and other advisors, accountants, auditors, and consultants to any member of the Lender Group and to employees, directors and officers of any member of the Lender Group (the Persons in this clause (i), “ Lender Group Representatives ”) on a “need to know” basis in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and on a confidential basis, (ii) to Subsidiaries and Affiliates of any member of the Lender Group, provided that any such Subsidiary or Affiliate shall have agreed to receive such information hereunder subject to the terms of this Section 17.9 , (iii) as may be required by regulatory authorities so long as such authorities are informed of the confidential nature of such information, (iv) as may be required by statute, decision, or judicial or administrative order, rule, or regulation; provided that (x) prior to any disclosure under this clause (iv), the disclosing party agrees to provide Borrower with prior notice thereof, to the extent that it is practicable to do so and to the extent that the disclosing party is permitted to provide such prior notice to Borrower pursuant to the terms of the applicable statute, decision, or judicial or administrative order, rule, or regulation and (y) any disclosure under this clause (iv) shall be limited to the portion of the Confidential Information as may be required by such statute, decision, or judicial or administrative order, rule, or regulation, (v) as may be agreed to in advance in writing by Borrower, (vi) as requested or required by any Governmental Authority pursuant to any subpoena or other legal process, provided, that, (x) prior to any disclosure under this clause (vi) the disclosing party agrees to provide Borrower with prior written notice thereof, to the extent that it is practicable to do so and to the extent that the disclosing party is permitted to provide such prior written

 

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notice to Borrower pursuant to the terms of the subpoena or other legal process and (y) any disclosure under this clause (vi) shall be limited to the portion of the Confidential Information as may be required by such Governmental Authority pursuant to such subpoena or other legal process, (vii) as to any such information that is or becomes generally available to the public (other than as a result of prohibited disclosure by Agents or the Lenders or the Lender Group Representatives), (viii) in connection with any assignment, participation or pledge of any Lender’s interest under this Agreement, provided that prior to receipt of Confidential Information any such assignee, participant, or pledgee shall have agreed in writing to receive such Confidential Information either subject to the terms of this Section 17.9 or pursuant to confidentiality requirements substantially similar to those contained in this Section 17.9 (and such Person may disclose such Confidential Information to Persons employed or engaged by them as described in clause (i) above), (ix) in connection with any litigation or other adversary proceeding involving parties hereto which such litigation or adversary proceeding involves claims related to the rights or duties of such parties under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; provided , that, prior to any disclosure to any Person (other than any Loan Party, any Agent, any Lender, any of their respective Affiliates, or their respective counsel) under this clause (ix) with respect to litigation involving any Person (other than Borrower, any Agent, any Lender, any of their respective Affiliates, or their respective counsel), the disclosing party agrees to provide Borrower with prior written notice thereof, and (x) in connection with, and to the extent reasonably necessary for, the exercise of any secured creditor remedy under this Agreement or under any other Loan Document.

(b) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, Agents and Lenders may disclose information concerning the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to loan syndication and pricing reporting services or in its marketing or promotional materials, with such information to consist of deal terms and other information customarily found in such publications or marketing or promotional materials and may otherwise use the name, logos, and other insignia of Borrower or the other Loan Parties and the Commitments provided hereunder in any “tombstone” or other advertisements, on its website or in other marketing materials of the Agents or Lenders.

(c) The Loan Parties hereby acknowledge that Administrative Agent or its Affiliates may make available to the Lenders materials or information provided by or on behalf of Borrower hereunder (collectively, “ Borrower Materials ”) by posting the Borrower Materials on IntraLinks, SyndTrak or another similar electronic system (the “ Platform ”) and certain of the Lenders may be “public-side” Lenders (i.e., Lenders that do not wish to receive material non-public information with respect to the Loan Parties or their securities) (each, a “ Public Lender ”). The Loan Parties shall be deemed to have authorized Administrative Agent and its Affiliates and the Lenders to treat Borrower Materials marked “PUBLIC” or otherwise at any time filed with the SEC as not containing any material non-public information with respect to the Loan Parties or their securities for purposes of United States federal and state securities laws. All Borrower Materials marked “PUBLIC” are permitted to be made available through a portion of the Platform designated as “Public Investor” (or another similar term). Administrative Agent and its Affiliates and the Lenders shall be entitled to treat any Borrower Materials that are not marked “PUBLIC” or that are not at any time filed with the SEC as being suitable only for posting on a portion of the Platform not marked as “Public Investor” (or such other similar term).

17.10. Survival . All representations and warranties made by the Loan Parties in the Loan Documents and in the certificates or other instruments delivered in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be considered to have been relied upon by the other parties hereto and shall survive the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents and the making of any Loans,

 

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regardless of any investigation made by any such other party or on its behalf and notwithstanding that any Agent or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default or Event of Default or incorrect representation or warranty at the time any credit is extended hereunder, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as the principal of, or any accrued interest on, any Loan or any fee or any other amount payable under this Agreement is outstanding or unpaid and so long as the Commitments have not expired or been terminated.

17.11. Patriot Act . Each Lender that is subject to the requirements of the Patriot Act hereby notifies Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies Borrower, which information includes the name and address of Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender to identify Borrower in accordance with the Patriot Act. In addition, if any Agent is required by law or regulation or internal policies to do so, it shall have the right to periodically conduct (a) Patriot Act searches, OFAC/PEP searches, and customary individual background checks for the Loan Parties and (b) OFAC/PEP searches and customary individual background checks for the Loan Parties’ senior management and key principals, and Borrower agrees to cooperate in respect of the conduct of such searches and further agrees that the reasonable costs and charges for such searches shall constitute Lender Group Expenses hereunder and be for the account of Borrower.

17.12. Integration . This Agreement, together with the other Loan Documents, reflects the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and shall not be contradicted or qualified by any other agreement, oral or written, before the date hereof.

17.13. No Setoff . All payments made by Borrower hereunder or under any note or other Loan Document will be made without setoff, counterclaim, or other defense.

17.14. Intercreditor Agreements . Each Agent and each Lender hereunder, by its acceptance of the benefits provided hereunder, (a) agrees that it will be bound by, and will take no actions contrary to, the provisions of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement, and (b) authorizes and instructs the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to enter into the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, respectively, on behalf of each Lender. Each Agent and each Lender hereby agrees that the terms, conditions and provisions contained in this Agreement are subject to the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement and, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement and this Agreement, the terms of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement shall govern and control. Each Agent and each Lender hereunder, by its acceptance of the benefits provided hereunder, (a) agrees that it will be bound by, and will take no actions contrary to, the provisions of the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement, and (b) authorizes and instructs the Collateral Agent to enter into the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement as Collateral Agent on behalf of each Lender. Each Agent and each Lender hereby agrees that the terms, conditions and provisions contained in this Agreement are subject to the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement and, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement and this Agreement, the terms of the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement shall govern and control.

[Signature pages to follow.]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

 

BORROWER:     NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC. , a Delaware corporation
    By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

    Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

Signature Page to Credit Agreement


WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB as Administrative Agent
By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
Title:   Vice President

 

Signature Page to Credit Agreement


ASCRIBE II INVESTMENTS LLC, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Lawrence First

Name:   Lawrence First
Title:   Managing Director
ASCRIBE III INVESTMENTS LLC , as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Lawrence First

Name:   Lawrence First
Title:   Managing Director

 

Signature Page to Credit Agreement


ECF VALUE FUND, LP, as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Jeff Gates

Name:   Jeff Gates
Title:   Managing Partner of the General Partner

 

Signature Page to Credit Agreement


ECF VALUE FUND II, LP , as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Jeff Gates

Name:   Jeff Gates
Title:   Managing Partner of the General Partner

 

Signature Page to Credit Agreement


ECF VALUE FUND INTERNATIONAL MASTER, LP , as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Jeff Gates

Name:   Jeff Gates
Title:   President and Investment Manager

 

Signature Page to Credit Agreement


EXHIBIT A-1

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT

This ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT (“ Assignment Agreement ”) is entered into as of                      between                      (“ Assignor ”) and                      (“ Assignee ”). Reference is made to the Agreement described in Annex I hereto (the “ Credit Agreement ”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

1. In accordance with the terms and conditions of Section   13 of the Credit Agreement, the Assignor hereby sells and assigns to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from the Assignor, that interest in and to the Assignor’s rights and obligations under the Loan Documents as of the date hereof with respect to the Obligations owing to the Assignor, and Assignor’s portion of the Commitments, all to the extent specified on Annex   I .

2. The Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being assigned by it hereunder and that such interest is free and clear of any adverse claim and (ii) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to (i) any statements, representations or warranties made in or in connection with the Loan Documents, or (ii) the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto; (c) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of Borrower or any Guarantor or the performance or observance by Borrower or any Guarantor of any of their respective obligations under the Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto, and (d) represents and warrants that the amount set forth as the Purchase Price on Annex I represents the amount owed by Borrower to Assignor with respect to Assignor’s share of the Term Loans assigned hereunder, as reflected on Assignor’s books and records.

3. The Assignee (a) confirms that it has received copies of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with copies of the financial statements referred to therein and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment Agreement; (b) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon any Agent, Assignor, or any other Lender, based upon such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking any action under the Loan Documents; (c) confirms that it is an Eligible Transferee; (d) appoints and authorizes the each Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Loan Documents as are delegated to such Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto; (e) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender; [and (f) attaches the forms prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to the Assignee’s status for purposes of determining exemption


from United States withholding taxes with respect to all payments to be made to the Assignee under the Credit Agreement or such other documents as are necessary to indicate that all such payments are subject to such rates at a rate reduced by an applicable tax treaty.]

4. Following the execution of this Assignment Agreement by the Assignor and Assignee, the Assignor will deliver this Assignment Agreement to the Administrative Agent for recording by the Administrative Agent. The effective date of this Assignment (the “ Settlement Date ”) shall be the latest to occur of (a) the date of the execution and delivery hereof by the Assignor and the Assignee, (b) the receipt by Administrative Agent for its sole and separate account a processing fee in the amount of $3,500 and (c) the date specified in Annex I.

5. As of the Settlement Date (a) the Assignee shall be a party to the Credit Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned pursuant to this Assignment Agreement, have the rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder and under the other Loan Documents, and (b) the Assignor shall, to the extent of the interest assigned pursuant to this Assignment Agreement, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, provided , however , that nothing contained herein shall release any assigning Lender from obligations that survive the termination of this Agreement, including such assigning Lender’s obligations under Article   15 and Section   17.9(a) of the Credit Agreement.

6. Upon the Settlement Date, Assignee shall pay to Assignor the Purchase Price (as set forth in Annex   I ). From and after the Settlement Date, Administrative Agent shall make all payments that are due and payable to the holder of the interest assigned hereunder (including payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to Assignor for amounts which have accrued up to but excluding the Settlement Date and to Assignee for amounts which have accrued from and after the Settlement Date. On the Settlement Date, Assignor shall pay to Assignee an amount equal to the portion of any interest, fee, or any other charge that was paid to Assignor prior to the Settlement Date on account of the interest assigned hereunder and that are due and payable to Assignee with respect thereto, to the extent that such interest, fee or other charge relates to the period of time from and after the Settlement Date.

7. This Assignment Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. This Assignment Agreement may be executed and delivered by telecopier or other facsimile transmission all with the same force and effect as if the same were a fully executed and delivered original manual counterpart.

8. THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION   12 OF THE CREDIT AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Assignment Agreement and Annex I hereto to be executed by their respective officers, as of the first date written above.

 

[NAME OF ASSIGNOR]
as Assignor
By  

 

  Name:
  Title:
[NAME OF ASSIGNEE]
as Assignee
By  

 

  Name:
  Title:

Signature Page to assignment and Acceptance Agreement


ANNEX FOR ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

ANNEX I

 

1. Borrower: Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation

 

2. Name and Date of Credit Agreement:

Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Borrower, the lenders party thereto as “Lenders”, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), as administrative agent for each member of the Lender Group.

 

3.

  

Date of Assignment Agreement:

  

4.

  

Assigned Amount of Term Loans:

     $               

5.

  

Settlement Date:

  

6.

   Purchase Price:      $               

 

7. Notice and Payment Instructions, etc.:

 

Assignee:      Assignor:   

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

  


EXHIBIT C-1

FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

[on Borrower’s letterhead]

 

To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as Administrative Agent

500 Delaware Avenue

Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Corporate Trust

Reference: Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. Term Loan Credit Agreement

Facsimile: 302-421-9137

 

  Re: Compliance Certificate dated             , 20    

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (each of such Lenders, together with its successors and permitted assigns, is referred to hereinafter as a “ Lender ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), as administrative agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the “ Administrative Agent ”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

Pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned officer of Borrower hereby certifies as of the date hereof that:

1. The financial information of Borrower and its Subsidiaries furnished in Schedule 1 attached hereto, has been prepared in accordance with GAAP (except, in the case of unaudited financial statements, for year-end audit adjustments and the lack of footnotes), and fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition of Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the date set forth therein.

2. Such officer has reviewed the terms of the Credit Agreement and has made, or caused to be made under his/her supervision, a review in reasonable detail of the transactions and financial condition of Borrower and its Subsidiaries during the accounting period covered by the financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement.

3. Such review has not disclosed the existence on and as of the date hereof, and the undersigned does not have knowledge of the existence as of the date hereof, of any event or condition that constitutes a Default or Event of Default, except for such conditions or events listed on Schedule 2 attached hereto, in each case specifying the nature and period of existence thereof and what action Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries have taken, are taking, or propose to take with respect thereto.


4. Except as set forth on Schedule 3 attached hereto, the representations and warranties of Borrower and its Subsidiaries set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of the date hereof (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) as of such earlier date.

5. As of the date hereof, Borrower and its Subsidiaries are in compliance with the covenant contained in Section 7 of the Credit Agreement as demonstrated on Schedule 4 hereof.

6. [Attached hereto as Schedule 5 is a calculation of Excess Cash Flow for the fiscal year ending on the date of the audited financial statements attached to Schedule I and a statement of the Permissible ECF Application Amount as of the date hereof.]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Compliance Certificate is executed by the undersigned this      day of             ,         .

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
a Delaware corporation, as Borrower
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 


SCHEDULE 1

Financial Information


SCHEDULE 2

Default or Event of Default


SCHEDULE 3

Representations and Warranties


SCHEDULE 4

Financial Covenant

Minimum EBITDA .

Borrower’s EBITDA, measured on a month-end basis, for the          month period ending                  , 20    , is $        , which amount [is/is not] greater than or equal to the amount set forth in Section 7(a) of the Credit Agreement for the corresponding period.


SCHEDULE 5

Excess Cash Flow


EXHIBIT P-1

FORM OF PERFECTION CERTIFICATE

Reference is hereby made to (a) that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (each of such Lenders, together with its successors and permitted assigns, is referred to hereinafter as a “ Lender ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as administrative agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Administrative Agent ”), and (b) that certain Guaranty and Security Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”) by and among Borrower, the Subsidiaries of Borrower parties thereto as “Grantors”, Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Collateral Agent ” and, together with the Administrative Agent, the “ Agents ” and each, an “ Agent ”).

All initially capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Credit Agreement (including Schedule 1.1 thereto). Any terms (whether capitalized or lower case) used in this Perfection Certificate that are defined in the Code shall be construed and defined as set forth in the Code unless otherwise defined herein or in the Credit Agreement; provided that to the extent that the Code is used to define any term used herein and if such term is defined differently in different Articles of the Code, the definition of such term contained in Article 9 of the Code shall govern. As used herein, the term “ Loan Parties ” shall mean the “Loan Parties” as that term is defined in the Credit Agreement and “ Code ” shall mean the “Code” as that term is defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement.

The undersigned, the              1 of             , hereby certifies (in my capacity as                      and not in my individual capacity) to each Agent and each other member of the Lender Group as follows as of                  , 2016:

1. Names .

(a) The exact legal name of each Loan Party, as such name appears in its certified certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation, certificate of formation, or any other organizational document, is set forth in Schedule 1(a) . Each Loan Party is (i) the type of entity disclosed next to its name in Schedule 1(a) and (ii) a registered organization except to the extent disclosed in Schedule 1(a) . Also set forth in Schedule 1(a) is the organizational identification number, if any, of each Loan Party that is a registered organization, the Federal Taxpayer Identification Number of each Loan Party and the jurisdiction of formation of each Loan Party. Each Loan Party has qualified to do business in and is in good standing in the states listed on Schedule 1(a) .

 

1   Insert appropriate officer(s), as applicable.


(b) Set forth in Schedule 1(b) hereto is a list of any other legal names each Loan Party has had in the past five years, together with the date of the relevant name change.

(c) Set forth in Schedule 1(c) is a list of all other names used by each Loan Party in connection with any business or organization to which such Loan Party became the successor by merger, consolidation, acquisition, change in form, nature or jurisdiction of organization or otherwise or on any filings with the Internal Revenue Service, in each case, at any time in the past five years. Except as set forth in Schedule 1(c) , no Loan Party has changed its jurisdiction of organization at any time during the past four months.

2. Chief Executive Offices and Other Collateral Locations . The chief executive office of each Loan Party is located at the address set forth in Schedule 2 hereto, and except as otherwise listed, such chief executive office has not been located at any other address during the past five (5) years. Schedule 2 hereto sets forth all of the locations where each Loan Party maintains (or within the past four months has maintained) any equipment, inventory or other tangible personal property.

3. Real Property .

(a) Attached hereto as Schedule 3(a) is a list of all (i) Real Property (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement, and including any Real Property leased by such Loan Party) of each Loan Party, (ii) filing offices for any mortgages encumbering the Real Property or to encumber, the Real Property as of the Closing Date, (iii) common names, addresses and uses of each parcel of Real Property (stating improvements located thereon) and (iv) other information relating thereto required by such Schedule. Except as described on Schedule 3(a) attached hereto: (A) no Loan Party has entered into any leases, subleases, tenancies, franchise agreements, licenses or other occupancy arrangements as owner, lessor, sublessor, licensor, franchisor or grantor with respect to any of the real property described on Schedule 3(a) and (B) no Loan Party has any leases which require the consent of the landlord, tenant or other party thereto to the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents.

(b) Schedule 3(b) sets forth all third parties (“Bailees”) with possession of any Collateral (including inventory and equipment) of the Loan Parties, including the name and address of such Bailee, a description of the inventory and equipment in such Bailee’s possession and the location of such inventory and equipment (if none please so state).

(c) Schedule 3(c) sets forth a list of all water rights owned or used by the Loan Parties in connection with the operation of any Mortgaged Property.

4. Extraordinary Transactions . Except for those purchases, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and other transactions described on Schedule 4 attached hereto, during the preceding five (5) year period all of the Collateral has been originated by each Loan Party in the ordinary course of business or consists of goods which have been acquired by such Loan Party in the ordinary course of business from a person in the business of selling goods of that kind.

5. File Search Reports . Attached hereto as Schedule 5 is a true and accurate summary of certified file search reports from (a) the Uniform Commercial Code filing offices (i)

 

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in each jurisdiction of formation identified in Section 1(a) and in each location identified Section 2 with respect to each legal name set forth in Section 1 and (ii) in each jurisdiction described in Schedule 1(c) or Schedule 3 relating to any of the transactions described in Schedule 1(c) or Schedule 4 with respect to each legal name of the person or entity from which each Loan Party purchased or otherwise acquired any assets and (b) each filing office in each real estate recording office identified on Schedule 3(a) for any Real Property Collateral. A true copy of each financing statement, including judgment and tax liens, bankruptcy and pending lawsuits or other filing identified in such file search reports has been delivered to Agents.

6. UCC Filings . The financing statements (duly authorized by each Loan Party constituting the debtor therein), including the indications of the collateral, attached as Schedule 6 relating to the Guaranty and Security Agreement or the Real Property, are in the appropriate forms for filing in the filing offices in the jurisdictions identified in Schedule 6 hereof.

7. Schedule of Filings . Attached hereto as Schedule 7 is a schedule of (i) the appropriate filing offices for the financing statements attached hereto as Schedule 6 and (ii) the appropriate filing offices for the filings described in Schedule 11(c) and (iii) any other actions required to create, preserve, protect and perfect the security interests in the Collateral (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) granted, assigned or pledged to Collateral Agent pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement or any other Loan Document. No other filings or actions are required to create, preserve, protect and perfect the security interests in the Collateral granted, assigned or pledged to Collateral Agent pursuant to the Loan Documents.

8. Termination Statements . Attached hereto as Schedule 8 are the duly authorized termination statements in the appropriate form for filing in each applicable jurisdiction identified in Schedule 8 hereto with respect to each Lien described therein.

9. Stock Ownership and Other Equity Interests. Attached hereto as Schedule 9(a) is a true and correct list of each of all of the authorized, and the issued and outstanding, Equity Interests of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries and the record and beneficial owners of such Equity Interests. Also set forth on Schedule 9(a) , is each equity investment of each Loan Party that represents 50% or less of the equity of the entity in which such investment was made. Attached hereto as Schedule 9(b) is a true and correct organizational chart of Borrower and its Subsidiaries.

10. Instruments and Chattel Paper . Attached hereto as Schedule 10 is a true and correct list of all promissory notes, instruments (other than checks to be deposited in the ordinary course of business), tangible chattel paper, electronic chattel paper and other evidence of Indebtedness held by each Loan Party as of                  , 2016 having an aggregate value or face amount in excess of $250,000 including all intercompany notes between or among any two or more Loan Parties or any of their Subsidiaries.

11. Intellectual Property . 2

 

2   Include all US and non-US intellectual property owned by the Loan Parties.

 

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(a) Schedule 11(a) provides a complete and correct list of all registered Copyrights (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) owned by any Loan Party, all applications for registration of Copyrights owned by any Loan Party, and all other Copyrights owned by any Loan Party and material to the conduct of the business of any Loan Party. Schedule 11(a) provides a complete and correct list of all Patents (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) owned by any Loan Party and all applications for Patents owned by any Loan Party. Schedule 11(a) provides a complete and correct list of all registered Trademarks (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) owned by any Loan Party, all applications for registration of Trademarks owned by any Loan Party, and all other Trademarks owned by any Loan Party and material to the conduct of the business of any Loan Party.

(b) Schedule 11(b) provides a complete and correct list of all Intellectual Property Licenses (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) entered into by any Loan Party pursuant to which (i) any Loan Party has provided any license or other rights in Intellectual Property (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) owned or controlled by such Loan Party to any other Person (other than non-exclusive software licenses granted in the ordinary course of business) or (ii) any Person has granted to any Loan Party any license or other rights in Intellectual Property owned or controlled by such Person that is material to the business of such Loan Party, including any Intellectual Property that is incorporated in any Inventory, software, or other product marketed, sold, licensed, or distributed by such Loan Party;

(c) Attached hereto as Schedule 11(c) in proper form for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and United States Copyright Office (as applicable) are the filings necessary to preserve, protect and perfect the security interests in the United States Trademarks, United Patents, United States Copyrights and Intellectual Property Licenses set forth on Schedule 11(a) and Schedule 11(b) , including duly signed copies of each of the Patent Security Agreement, Trademark Security Agreement and the Copyright Security Agreement, as applicable.

12. Commercial Tort Claims . Attached hereto as Schedule 12 is a true and correct list of all commercial tort claims that exceed $250,000 held by each Loan Party, including a brief description thereof.

13. Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts . Attached hereto as Schedule 13 is a true and complete list of all Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts (each as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement) maintained by each Loan Party, including the name of each institution where each such account is held, the name of each such account and the name of each entity that holds each account.

14. Letter-of-Credit Rights . Attached hereto as Schedule 14 is a true and correct list of all letters of credit issued in favor of any Loan Party, as beneficiary thereunder, having an aggregate value or face amount in excess of $250,000.

15. Motor Vehicles . Attached hereto as Schedule 15 is a true and correct list of all motor vehicles and other goods (covered by certificates of title or ownership) having an aggregate fair market value in excess of $250,000 and owned by any Loan Party, and the owner and approximate fair market value of such motor vehicle.

 

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16. Other Assets : A Loan Party owns the following kinds of assets:

 

Aircraft:    Yes        No    
Vessels, boats or ships:    Yes        No    
Railroad rolling stock:    Yes        No    

If the answer is yes to any of these other types of assets, please describe on Schedule 16 .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto signed this Perfection Certificate as of this      day of             , 2016.

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
HECKMAN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
HECKMAN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
HECK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

Signature Page to Perfection Certificate


BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC , a North Dakota limited liability company
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
BADLANDS LEASING, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

Signature Page to Perfection Certificate


HECKMANN WOODS CROSS, LLC
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

Signature Page to Perfection Certificate


Schedule 1(a)

Legal Names, Etc.

 

Legal Name

 

Type of

Entity

 

Registered

Organization

(Yes/No)

  

Organizational
Number 1

  

Federal Taxpayer

Identification Number

  

Jurisdiction of Formation

            
            
            

 

1   If none, so state.

 

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Schedule 1(b)

Prior Names

 

Loan Party/Subsidiary

 

Prior Name

 

Date of Change

   
   
   
   

 

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Schedule 1(c)

Chances in Corporate Identity; Other Names

 

Loan

Party/Subsidiary

 

Name of Entity

 

Action

  

Date of

Action

  

State of

Formation

  

List of all Other

Names Used on Any

Filings with the

Internal Revenue

Service During Past

Five Years

            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            

[Add Information required by Section 1 to the extent required by Section 1(c) of the Perfection Certificate]

 

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Schedule 2

Chief Executive Offices 1 and Other Collateral Locations

 

Loan

Party/Subsidiary

 

Address

 

County

  

State

      
      
      
      
      
      

 

1   PLEASE INDICATE WHICH ADDRESS(ES) DENOTE(S) THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF EACH LOAN PARTY

 

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Schedule 3(a)

Real Property

 

Entity of

Record

 

Common
Name and
Address

 

Owned,
Leased or
Other
Interest

 

Landlord/
Owner if
Leased or
Other
Interest

 

Description
of Lease
or Other
Documents
Evidencing
Interest

 

Purpose/
Use

 

Improvements
Located on
Real Property

 

Legal
Description

 

Encumbered
or to be
Encumbered
by Mortgage

 

Filing
Office for
Mortgage

 

Option to,
Purchase/Right
of First Refusal

[            ]   [            ]   [            ]   [            ]   [            ]   [            ]   [            ]   [SEE
EXHIBIT A-
[    ]
ATTACHE D
HERETO]
  [YES/NO]   [            ]   [YES/NO]
                   

 

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Schedule 3(a)

Real Property (cont.)

 

Required Consents; Loan Party Held Landlord/ Grantor Interests

I. Landlord’s / Tenant’s Consent Required

1. [LIST EACH LEASE OR OTHER INSTRUMENT WHERE LANDLORD’S / TENANT’S CONSENT IS REQUIRED].

II. Leases, Subleases, Tenancies, Franchise Agreements, Licenses or Other Occupancy Agreements Pursuant to which any Loan Party holds Landlord’s / Grantor’s Interest

1. [LIST EACH LEASE OR OTHER INSTRUMENT WHERE ANY LOAN PARTY HOLDS LANDLORD’S / GRANTOR’S INTEREST]

 

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Schedule 3(b)

Bailees

 

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Schedule 3(c)

Water Rights

 

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Schedule 4

Transactions Other Than in the Ordinary Course of Business

 

Loan Party/Subsidiary

 

Description of Transaction Including Parties

Thereto

 

Date of

Transaction

   
   
   

 

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Schedule 5

Certified File Search Reports

 

Loan Party/Subsidiary

  

Search Report dated

  

Prepared by

  

Jurisdiction

        
        
        

See attached.

 

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Schedule 6

Copy of Financing Statements To Be Filed

See attached.

 

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Schedule 7

Filings/Filing Offices

 

Type of Filing 1

  

Entity

  

Applicable Collateral

Document

[Mortgage, Security

Agreement or Other]

  

Jurisdictions

        
        
        
        

 

1   UCC-1 financing statement, fixture filing, mortgage, intellectual property filing or other necessary filing.

 

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Schedule 8

Attached hereto is a true copy of each termination statement filing duly acknowledged or otherwise identified by the filing officer.

Termination Statement Filings

 

Debtor

  

Jurisdiction

  

Secured

Party

  

Type of

Collateral

  

UCC-1

File Date

  

UCC-1

File

Number

              
              
              

 

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Schedule 9(a)

(a) Equity Interests of Loan Parties and Subsidiaries

 

Current Legal Entities Owned

   Record Owner    Certificate No.    No.
Shares/Interest
   Percent Pledged
           
           
           
           

(b) Other Equity Interests

 

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Schedule 9(b)

Organizational Chart

 

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Schedule 10

Instruments and Chattel Paper

 

1. Promissory Notes:

 

Entity

   Principal
Amount
   Date of Issuance    Interest Rate    Maturity Date
           
           
           
           

 

2. Chattel Paper:

 

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Schedule 11(a)

Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks

UNITED STATES COPYRIGHTS

Registrations:

 

OWNER    TITLE    REGISTRATION NUMBER

Applications:

 

OWNER    APPLICATION NUMBER     

OTHER COPYRIGHTS

Registrations:

 

OWNER    COUNTRY/STATE    TITLE    REGISTRATION NUMBER

Applications:

 

OWNER    COUNTRY/STATE    APPLICATION NUMBER     

 

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Schedule 11(a)

Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks (cont.)

UNITED STATES PATENTS:

Registrations:

 

OWNER

  

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

  

DESCRIPTION

    

Applications:

 

OWNER

  

APPLICATION

NUMBER

  

DESCRIPTION

    

OTHER PATENTS:

Registrations:

 

OWNER

  

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

  

COUNTRY/STATE

  

DESCRIPTION

Applications:

 

OWNER

  

APPLICATION

NUMBER

  

COUNTRY/STATE

  

DESCRIPTION

 

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Schedule 11(a)

Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks (cont.)

UNITED STATES TRADEMARKS:

Registrations:

 

OWNER

  

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

  

TRADEMARK

    

Applications:

 

OWNER

  

APPLICATION

NUMBER

  

TRADEMARK

    

OTHER TRADEMARKS:

Registrations:

 

OWNER

  

REGISTRATION

NUMBER

  

COUNTRY/STATE

  

TRADEMARK

Applications:

 

OWNER

  

APPLICATION

NUMBER

  

COUNTRY/STATE

  

TRADEMARK

 

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Schedule 11(b)

Intellectual Property Licenses

 

LICENSEE

  

LICENSOR

  

COUNTRY/STATE

  

REGISTRATION/
APPLICATION

NUMBER, IF

ANY

  

DESCRIPTION

           

 

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Schedule 11(c)

Intellectual Property Filings

 

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Schedule 12

Commercial Tort Claims

 

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Schedule 13

Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts

 

OWNER    TYPE OF ACCOUNT   

BANK OR

INTERMEDIARY

  

ACCOUNT

NUMBERS

 

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Schedule 14

Letter of Credit Rights

 

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Schedule 15

Motor Vehicles

 

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Schedule 16

Other Assets

Exhibit 10.2

EXECUTION VERSION

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, (I) THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS GRANTED TO THE AGENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXPRESSLY SUBJECT AND SUBORDINATE TO THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS GRANTED IN FAVOR OF THE REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT SECURED PARTIES (AS DEFINED IN THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT REFERRED TO BELOW) AND (II) THE EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHT OR REMEDY BY THE AGENT OR ANY OTHER SECURED PARTY HEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 2016 (AS AMENDED, RESTATED, SUPPLEMENTED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME, THE “INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT”), AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PARI PASSU COLLATERAL AGENT, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AGENT, AND WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TERM LOAN AGENT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN.

GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

This GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of April 15, 2016, among the Persons listed on the signature pages hereof as “Grantors” and those additional entities that hereafter become parties hereto by executing the form of Joinder attached hereto as Annex 1 (each, a “ Grantor ” and collectively, the “ Grantors ”), WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as administrative agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Administrative Agent ”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Wells Fargo ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Collateral Agent ” and, together with the Administrative Agent, the “ Agents ” and each, an “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS , Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (each of such Lenders, together with its successors and permitted assigns, is referred to hereinafter as a “ Lender ”) and Administrative Agent are parties to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”);

WHEREAS , each of the Agents has agreed to act as an agent for the benefit of the Lender Group in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Credit Agreement and this Agreement;


WHEREAS , in order to induce the Lender Group to enter into the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and to induce the Lender Group to make term loans to Borrower as provided for in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (a) each Grantor (other than Borrower) has agreed to guaranty the Guarantied Obligations and (b) each Grantor has agreed to grant to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, a continuing security interest in and to the Collateral in order to secure the prompt and complete payment, observance and performance of, among other things, the Secured Obligations;

WHEREAS , each Grantor (other than Borrower) is a Subsidiary of Borrower and, as such, will benefit by virtue of the financial accommodations extended to Borrower by the Lender Group.

NOW, THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the recitals made above and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, sufficiency and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Definitions; Construction .

(a) All initially capitalized terms used herein (including in the preamble and recitals hereof) without definition shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Credit Agreement (including Schedule 1.1 thereto). Any terms (whether capitalized or lower case) used in this Agreement that are defined in the Code shall be construed and defined as set forth in the Code unless otherwise defined herein or in the Credit Agreement; provided that to the extent that the Code is used to define any term used herein and if such term is defined differently in different Articles of the Code, the definition of such term contained in Article 9 of the Code shall govern. In addition to those terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, as used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(i) “ Account ” means an account (as that term is defined in Article 9 of the Code).

(ii) “ Account Debtor ” means an account debtor (as that term is defined in the Code).

(iii) “ Activation Instruction ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(iv) “ Administrative Agent ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(v) “ Agent ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(vi) “ Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(vii) “ Books ” means books and records (including each Grantor’s Records indicating, summarizing, or evidencing such Grantor’s assets (including the Collateral) or

 

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liabilities, each Grantor’s Records relating to such Grantor’s business operations or financial condition, and each Grantor’s goods or General Intangibles related to such information).

(viii) “ Borrower ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

(ix) “ Cash Equivalents ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(x) “ Certificated Equipment ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xi) “ Chattel Paper ” means chattel paper (as that term is defined in the Code), and includes tangible chattel paper and electronic chattel paper.

(xii) “ Code ” means the New York Uniform Commercial Code, as in effect from time to time; provided , however , that in the event that, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies with respect to Agent’s Lien on any Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York, the term “Code” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in such other jurisdiction solely for purposes of the provisions thereof relating to such attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies.

(xiii) “ Collateral ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(xiv) “ Collateral Agent ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(xv) “ Collateral Agent’s Lien ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xvi) “ Commercial Tort Claims ” means commercial tort claims (as that term is defined in the Code), and includes those commercial tort claims listed on Schedule 1 .

(xvii) “ Commodity Exchange Act ” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

(xviii) “ Control Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xix) “ Controlled Account ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(xx) “ Controlled Account Agreements ” means those certain cash management agreements, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to each Agent, each of which is executed and delivered by a Grantor, Collateral Agent, and one of the Controlled Account Banks.

 

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(xxi) “ Controlled Account Bank ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(xxii) “ Copyrights ” means any and all rights in any works of authorship, including (A) copyrights and moral rights, (B) copyright registrations and recordings thereof and all applications in connection therewith including those listed on Schedule 2 , (C) income, license fees, royalties, damages, and payments now and hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection therewith and damages and payments for past, present, or future infringements thereof, (D) the right to sue for past, present, and future infringements thereof, and (E) all of each Grantor’s rights corresponding thereto throughout the world.

(xxiii) “ Copyright Security Agreement ” means each Copyright Security Agreement executed and delivered by Grantors, or any of them, and Collateral Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit A .

(xxiv) “ Credit Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

(xxv) “ Custodial Agreement ” means (i) that certain Custodial Agreement dated as of February 3, 2014, among the Borrower, the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement), and Corporation Service Company, a Delaware corporation, as custodian thereunder, and each custodial agreement now or hereafter executed in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to each Agent and (ii) any replacement custodial agreement entered into by the Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit E.

(xxvi) “ Deposit Account ” means a deposit account (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxvii) “ Equipment ” means equipment (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxviii) “ Equity Interests ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xxix) “ Event of Default ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xxx) “ Excluded Property ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(xxxi) “ Farm Products ” means farm products (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxxii) “ Fixtures ” means fixtures (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxxiii) “ Foreclosed Grantor ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2(i)(iii) .

 

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(xxxiv) “ General Intangibles ” means general intangibles (as that term is defined in the Code), and includes payment intangibles, software, contract rights, rights to payment, rights under Hedge Agreements (including the right to receive payment on account of the termination (voluntarily or involuntarily) of such Hedge Agreements), rights arising under common law, statutes, or regulations, choses or things in action, goodwill, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Licenses, purchase orders, customer lists, monies due or recoverable from pension funds, route lists, rights to payment and other rights under any royalty or licensing agreements, including Intellectual Property Licenses, infringement claims, pension plan refunds, pension plan refund claims, insurance premium rebates, tax refunds, and tax refund claims, interests in a partnership or limited liability company which do not constitute a security under Article 8 of the Code, and any other personal property other than Commercial Tort Claims, money, Accounts, Chattel Paper, Deposit Accounts, goods, Investment Property, Negotiable Collateral, and oil, gas, or other minerals before extraction.

(xxxv) “ Grantor ” and “ Grantors ” have the respective meanings specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(xxxvi) “ Guarantied Obligations ” means all of the Obligations now or hereafter existing, whether for principal, interest (including any interest that accrues after the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding, regardless of whether allowed or allowable in whole or in part as a claim in any such Insolvency Proceeding), fees (including the fees provided for in the Fee Letter), Lender Group Expenses (including any fees or expenses that accrue after the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding, regardless of whether allowed or allowable in whole or in part as a claim in any such Insolvency Proceeding), or otherwise, and any and all expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by any Agent, any other member of the Lender Group (or any of them) in enforcing any rights under the any of the Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Guarantied Obligations shall include all amounts that constitute part of the Guarantied Obligations and would be owed by Borrower to any Agent, any other member of the Lender Group but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable, including due to the existence of a bankruptcy, reorganization, other Insolvency Proceeding or similar proceeding involving Borrower or any guarantor.

(xxxvii) “ Guarantor ” means each Grantor other than Borrower.

(xxxviii) “ Guaranty ” means the guaranty set forth in Section 2 hereof.

(xxxix) “ Insolvency Proceeding ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xl) “ Intellectual Property ” means any and all Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, trade secrets, know-how, inventions (whether or not patentable), algorithms, software programs (including source code and object code), processes, product designs, industrial designs, blueprints, drawings, data, customer lists, URLs and domain names, specifications, documentations, reports, catalogs, literature, and any other forms of

 

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technology or proprietary information of any kind, including all rights therein and all applications for registration or registrations thereof.

(xli) “ Intellectual Property Licenses ” means, with respect to any Person (the “ Specified Party ”), (A) any licenses or other similar rights provided to the Specified Party in or with respect to Intellectual Property owned or controlled by any other Person, and (B) any licenses or other similar rights provided to any other Person in or with respect to Intellectual Property owned or controlled by the Specified Party, in each case, including (x) any software license agreements (other than license agreements for commercially available off-the-shelf software that is generally available to the public which have been licensed to a Grantor pursuant to end-user licenses), (y) the license agreements listed on Schedule 3 , and (z) the right to use any of the licenses or other similar rights described in this definition in connection with the enforcement of the Lender Group’s rights under the Loan Documents.

(xlii) “ Intercreditor Agreement ” means the Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Pari Passu Collateral Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Term Loan Agent, and acknowledged by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries party thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

(xliii) “ Inventory ” means inventory (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xliv) “ Investment Property ” means (A) any and all investment property (as that term is defined in the Code), and (B) any and all of the following (regardless of whether classified as investment property under the Code): all Pledged Interests, Pledged Operating Agreements, and Pledged Partnership Agreements.

(xlv) “ Joinder ” means each Joinder to this Agreement executed and delivered by Agents and each of the other parties listed on the signature pages thereto, in substantially the form of Annex 1 .

(xlvi) “ Lender Group ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xlvii) “ Lender ” and “ Lenders ” have the respective meanings specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

(xlviii) “ Loan Document ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(xlix) “ Negotiable Collateral ” means letters of credit, letter-of-credit rights, instruments, promissory notes, drafts and documents (as each such term is defined in the Code).

(l) “ Obligations ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

 

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(li) “ Patents ” means patents and patent applications, including (A) the patents and patent applications listed on Schedule 4 , (B) all continuations, divisionals, continuations-in-part, re-examinations, reissues, and renewals thereof and improvements thereon, (C) all income, royalties, damages and payments now and hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection therewith and damages and payments for past, present, or future infringements thereof, (D) the right to sue for past, present, and future infringements thereof, and (E) all of each Grantor’s rights corresponding thereto throughout the world.

(lii) “ Patent Security Agreement ” means each Patent Security Agreement executed and delivered by Grantors, or any of them, and Collateral Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit B .

(liii) “ Permitted Investments ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(liv) “ Permitted Liens ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(lv) “ Person ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Credit Agreement.

(lvi) “ Pledged Companies ” means each Person listed on Schedule 5 as a “Pledged Company”, together with each other Person that becomes a Subsidiary of a Grantor unless all of such Person’s Equity Interests constitute Excluded Property.

(lvii) “ Pledged Interests ” means all of each Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all of the Equity Interests now owned or hereafter acquired by such Grantor, regardless of class or designation, including in each of the Pledged Companies, and all substitutions therefor and replacements thereof, all proceeds thereof and all rights relating thereto, also including any certificates representing the Equity Interests, the right to receive any certificates representing any of the Equity Interests, all warrants, options, share appreciation rights and other rights, contractual or otherwise, in respect thereof and the right to receive all dividends, distributions of income, profits, surplus, or other compensation by way of income or liquidating distributions, in cash or in kind, and all cash, instruments, and other property from time to time received, receivable, or otherwise distributed in respect of or in addition to, in substitution of, on account of, or in exchange for any or all of the foregoing, provided , that Equity Interests that constitute Excluded Property shall not be Pledged Interests.

(lviii) “ Pledged Interests Addendum ” means a Pledged Interests Addendum substantially in the form of Exhibit C .

(lix) “ Pledged Notes ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 6(i) .

(lx) “ Pledged Operating Agreements ” means all of each Grantor’s rights, powers, and remedies under the limited liability company operating agreements of each of the Pledged Companies that are limited liability companies.

 

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(lxi) “ Pledged Partnership Agreements ” means all of each Grantor’s rights, powers, and remedies under the partnership agreements of each of the Pledged Companies that are partnerships.

(lxii) “ Proceeds ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(lxiii) “ PTO ” means the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

(lxiv) “ Real Property ” means any estates or interests in real property now owned or hereafter acquired by any Grantor or any Subsidiary of any Grantor and the improvements thereto.

(lxv) “ Record ” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or which is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(lxvi) “ Rescission ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(lxvii) “ Secured Obligations ” means each and all of the following: (A) all of the present and future obligations of each of the Grantors arising from, or owing under or pursuant to, this Agreement (including the Guaranty), the Credit Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents and (B) all other Obligations of Borrower and all other Guarantied Obligations of each Guarantor (including, in the case of each of clauses (A) and (B), reasonable attorneys fees and expenses and any interest, fees, or expenses that accrue after the filing of an Insolvency Proceeding, regardless of whether allowed or allowable in whole or in part as a claim in any Insolvency Proceeding).

(lxviii) “ Securities Account ” means a securities account (as that term is defined in the Code).

(lxix) “ Security Interest ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(lxx) “ Supporting Obligations ” means supporting obligations (as such term is defined in the Code), and includes letters of credit and guaranties issued in support of Accounts, Chattel Paper, documents, General Intangibles, instruments or Investment Property.

(lxxi) “ Trademarks ” means any and all trademarks, trade names, registered trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, registered service marks and service mark applications, including (A) the trade names, registered trademarks, trademark applications, registered service marks and service mark applications listed on Schedule 6 , (B) all renewals thereof, (C) all income, royalties, damages and payments now and hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection therewith and damages and payments for past or future infringements or dilutions thereof, (D) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements and dilutions thereof, (E) the goodwill of each Grantor’s business symbolized by the foregoing or connected therewith, and (F) all of each Grantor’s rights corresponding thereto throughout the world.

 

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(lxxii) “ Trademark Security Agreement ” means each Trademark Security Agreement executed and delivered by Grantors, or any of them, and Collateral Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit D .

(lxxiii) “ Triggering Event ” means, as of any date of determination, that (A) an Event of Default has occurred as of such date or (B) Excess Availability (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement referred to in the Intercreditor Agreement) is less than the greater of (i) $15,625,000 and (ii) 12.5% of the Maximum Revolver Amount (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) as of such date.

(lxxiv) “ URL ” means “uniform resource locator,” an internet web address.

(lxxv) “ VIN ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 5(h) .

(b) Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural include the singular, references to the singular include the plural, the terms “includes” and “including” are not limiting, and the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, clause, schedule, and exhibit references herein are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Any reference in this Agreement to any agreement, instrument, or document shall include all alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements, thereto and thereof, as applicable (subject to any restrictions on such alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements set forth herein or in the Credit Agreement). The words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties. Any reference herein to the satisfaction, repayment, or payment in full of the Secured Obligations or the Guarantied Obligations shall mean (i) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of (A) the principal amount of, and interest accrued with respect to, all outstanding Loans, together with the payment of any premium applicable to the repayment of the Loans, (B) all Lender Group Expenses that have accrued regardless of whether demand has been made therefor, (C) all fees or charges that have accrued hereunder or under any other Loan Document and are unpaid, (ii) the receipt by the Agents of cash collateral in order to secure any other contingent Secured Obligations or Guarantied Obligations for which a claim or demand for payment has been made at such time or in respect of matters or circumstances known to an Agent or a Lender at the time that are reasonably expected to result in any loss, cost, damage or expense (including attorneys fees and legal expenses), such cash collateral to be in such amount as Agents reasonably determine is appropriate to secure such contingent Secured Obligations or Guarantied Obligations, (iii) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of all other Secured Obligations or Guarantied Obligations (as the case may be) other than (A) unasserted contingent indemnification obligations, and (iv) the termination of all of the Commitments of the Lenders. Any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns. Any requirement of a writing contained herein shall be satisfied by the transmission of a Record.

 

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(c) All of the schedules and exhibits attached to this Agreement shall be deemed incorporated herein by reference.

2. Guaranty .

(a) In recognition of the direct and indirect benefits to be received by Guarantors from the proceeds of the Term Loans and by virtue of the financial accommodations to be made to Borrower, each of the Guarantors, jointly and severally, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees as a primary obligor and not merely as a surety the full and prompt payment when due, whether upon maturity, acceleration, or otherwise, of all of the Guarantied Obligations. If any or all of the Obligations constituting Guarantied Obligations becomes due and payable, each of the Guarantors, unconditionally and irrevocably, and without the need for demand, protest, or any other notice or formality, promises to pay such indebtedness to Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, together with any and all expenses (including Lender Group Expenses) that may be incurred by any Agent or any other member of the Lender Group in demanding, enforcing, or collecting any of the Guarantied Obligations (including the enforcement of any collateral for such Guarantied Obligations or any collateral for the obligations of the Guarantors under this Guaranty). If claim is ever made upon any Agent or any other member of the Lender Group for repayment or recovery of any amount or amounts received in payment of or on account of any or all of the Guarantied Obligations and any Agent or any other member of the Lender Group repays all or part of said amount by reason of (i) any judgment, decree, or order of any court or administrative body having jurisdiction over such payee or any of its property, or (ii) any settlement or compromise of any such claim effected by such payee with any such claimant (including Borrower or any Guarantor), then and in each such event, each of the Guarantors agrees that any such judgment, decree, order, settlement, or compromise shall be binding upon the Guarantors, notwithstanding any revocation (or purported revocation) of this Guaranty or other instrument evidencing any liability of any Grantor, and the Guarantors shall be and remain liable to the aforesaid payees hereunder for the amount so repaid or recovered to the same extent as if such amount had never originally been received by any such payee.

(b) Additionally, each of the Guarantors unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the payment of any and all of the Guarantied Obligations to Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, whether or not due or payable by any Loan Party upon the occurrence of any of the events specified in Section   8.4 or 8.5 of the Credit Agreement, and irrevocably and unconditionally promises to pay such indebtedness to Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, without the requirement of demand, protest, or any other notice or other formality, in lawful money of the United States.

(c) The liability of each of the Guarantors hereunder is primary, absolute, and unconditional, and is independent of any security for or other guaranty of the Guarantied Obligations, whether executed by any other Guarantor or by any other Person, and the liability of each of the Guarantors hereunder shall not be affected or impaired by (i) any payment on, or in reduction of, any such other guaranty or undertaking, (ii) any dissolution, termination, or increase, decrease, or change in personnel by any Grantor, (iii) any payment made to Administrative Agent, any other member of the Lender Group on account of the Obligations which Administrative Agent or such other member of the Lender Group repays to any Grantor

 

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pursuant to court order in any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, moratorium or other debtor relief proceeding (or any settlement or compromise of any claim made in such a proceeding relating to such payment), and each of the Guarantors waives any right to the deferral or modification of its obligations hereunder by reason of any such proceeding, or (iv) any action or inaction by Administrative Agent or any other member of the Lender Group or (v) any invalidity, irregularity, avoidability, or unenforceability of all or any part of the Obligations or of any security therefor.

(d) This Guaranty includes all present and future Guarantied Obligations including any under transactions continuing, compromising, extending, increasing, modifying, releasing, or renewing the Guarantied Obligations, changing the interest rate, payment terms, or other terms and conditions thereof, or creating new or additional Guarantied Obligations after prior Guarantied Obligations have been satisfied in whole or in part. To the maximum extent permitted by law, each Guarantor hereby waives any right to revoke this Guaranty as to future Guarantied Obligations. If such a revocation is effective notwithstanding the foregoing waiver, each Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that (i) no such revocation shall be effective until written notice thereof has been received by Administrative Agent, (ii) no such revocation shall apply to any Guarantied Obligations in existence on the date of receipt by Administrative Agent of such written notice (including any subsequent continuation, extension, or renewal thereof, or change in the interest rate, payment terms, or other terms and conditions thereof), (iii) no such revocation shall apply to any Guarantied Obligations made or created after such date to the extent made or created pursuant to a legally binding commitment of any member of the Lender Group in existence on the date of such revocation, (iv) no payment by any Guarantor, Borrower, or from any other source, prior to the date of Administrative Agent’s receipt of written notice of such revocation shall reduce the maximum obligation of such Guarantor hereunder, and (v) any payment by Borrower or from any source other than such Guarantor subsequent to the date of such revocation shall first be applied to that portion of the Guarantied Obligations as to which the revocation is effective and which are not, therefore, guarantied hereunder, and to the extent so applied shall not reduce the maximum obligation of such Guarantor hereunder. This Guaranty shall be binding upon each Guarantor, its successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Administrative Agent (for the benefit of the Lender Group) and its successors, transferees, or assigns.

(e) The guaranty by each of the Guarantors hereunder is a guaranty of payment and not of collection. The obligations of each of the Guarantors hereunder are independent of the obligations of any other Guarantor or Grantor or any other Person and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against one or more of the Guarantors whether or not action is brought against any other Guarantor or Grantor or any other Person and whether or not any other Guarantor or Grantor or any other Person be joined in any such action or actions. Each of the Guarantors waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting its liability hereunder or the enforcement hereof. Any payment by any Grantor or other circumstance which operates to toll any statute of limitations as to any Grantor shall operate to toll the statute of limitations as to each of the Guarantors.

(f) Each of the Guarantors authorizes Administrative Agent and the other members of the Lender Group, without notice or demand, and without affecting or impairing its liability hereunder, from time to time to:

 

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(i) change the manner, place, or terms of payment of, or change or extend the time of payment of, renew, increase, accelerate, or alter: (A) any of the Obligations (including any increase or decrease in the principal amount thereof or the rate of interest or fees thereon); or (B) any security therefor or any liability incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof, and this Guaranty shall apply to the Obligations as so changed, extended, renewed, or altered;

(ii) take and hold security for the payment of the Obligations and sell, exchange, release, impair, surrender, realize upon, collect, settle, or otherwise deal with in any manner and in any order any property at any time pledged or mortgaged to secure the Obligations or any of the Guarantied Obligations (including any of the obligations of all or any of the Guarantors under this Guaranty) incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof or hereof, or any offset on account thereof;

(iii) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against any Grantor;

(iv) release or substitute any one or more endorsers, guarantors, any Grantor, or other obligors;

(v) settle or compromise any of the Obligations, any security therefor, or any liability (including any of those of any of the Guarantors under this Guaranty) incurred directly or indirectly in respect thereof or hereof, and may subordinate the payment of all or any part thereof to the payment of any liability (whether due or not) of any Grantor to its creditors;

(vi) apply any sums by whomever paid or however realized to any liability or liabilities of any Grantor to Administrative Agent or any other member of the Lender Group regardless of what liability or liabilities of such Grantor remain unpaid;

(vii) consent to or waive any breach of, or any act, omission, or default under, this Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any of the instruments or agreements referred to herein or therein, or otherwise amend, modify, or supplement this Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any of such other instruments or agreements; or

(viii) take any other action that could, under otherwise applicable principles of law, give rise to a legal or equitable discharge of one or more of the Guarantors from all or part of its liabilities under this Guaranty.

(g) It is not necessary for Administrative Agent or any other member of the Lender Group to inquire into the capacity or powers of any of the Guarantors or the officers, directors, partners or agents acting or purporting to act on their behalf, and any Obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be Guarantied hereunder.

(h) Each Guarantor jointly and severally guarantees that the Guarantied Obligations will be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, regardless of any law, regulation, or order now or hereafter in effect in any jurisdiction affecting any of such terms or the rights of any member of the Lender Group with respect thereto. The obligations of each Guarantor under this Guaranty are independent of the Guarantied Obligations, and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against each

 

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Guarantor to enforce such obligations, irrespective of whether any action is brought against any other Guarantor or whether any other Guarantor is joined in any such action or actions. The liability of each Guarantor under this Guaranty shall be absolute and unconditional irrespective of, and each Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any defense it may now or hereafter have in any way relating to, any or all of the following:

(i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Loan Document or any agreement or instrument relating thereto;

(ii) any change in the time, manner, or place of payment of, or in any other term of, all or any of the Guarantied Obligations, or any other amendment or waiver of or any consent to departure from any Loan Document, including any increase in the Guarantied Obligations resulting from the extension of additional credit;

(iii) any taking, exchange, release, or non-perfection of any Lien in and to any Collateral, or any taking, release, amendment, waiver of, or consent to departure from any other guaranty, for all or any of the Guarantied Obligations;

(iv) the existence of any claim, set-off, defense, or other right that any Guarantor may have at any time against any Person, including Administrative Agent or any other member of the Lender Group;

(v) any defense, set-off, counterclaim, or claim, of any kind or nature, arising directly or indirectly from the present or future lack of perfection, sufficiency, validity, or enforceability of the Guarantied Obligations or any security therefor;

(vi) any right or defense arising by reason of any claim or defense based upon an election of remedies by any member of the Lender Group including any defense based upon an impairment or elimination of such Guarantor’s rights of subrogation, reimbursement, contribution, or indemnity of such Guarantor against any other Grantor or any guarantors or sureties;

(vii) any change, restructuring, or termination of the corporate, limited liability company, or partnership structure or existence of any Grantor; or

(viii) any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, any Grantor or any other guarantor or surety.

(i) Waivers.

(i) Each of the Guarantors waives any right (except as shall be required by applicable statute and cannot be waived) to require Administrative Agent or any other member of the Lender Group to (i) proceed against any other Grantor or any other Person, (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security held from any other Grantor or any other Person, or (iii) protect, secure, perfect, or insure any security interest or Lien on any property subject thereto or exhaust any right to take any action against any other Grantor, any other Person, or any collateral, or (iv) pursue any other remedy in any member of the Lender Group’s power whatsoever. Each of the Guarantors waives any defense based on or arising out of any defense

 

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of any Grantor or any other Person, other than payment of the Guarantied Obligations to the extent of such payment, based on or arising out of the disability of any Grantor or any other Person, or the validity, legality, or unenforceability of the Obligations or any part thereof from any cause, or the cessation from any cause of the liability of any Grantor other than payment of the Obligations to the extent of such payment. Each Agent may, at the election of the Required Lenders, foreclose upon any Collateral held by any Agent by one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales or other dispositions, whether or not every aspect of any such sale is commercially reasonable or otherwise fails to comply with applicable law or may exercise any other right or remedy any Agent or any other member of the Lender Group may have against any Grantor or any other Person, or any security, in each case, without affecting or impairing in any way the liability of any of the Guarantors hereunder except to the extent the Guarantied Obligations have been paid.

(ii) Each of the Guarantors waives all presentments, demands for performance, protests and notices, including notices of nonperformance, notices of protest, notices of dishonor, notices of acceptance of this Guaranty, and notices of the existence, creation, or incurring of new or additional Obligations or other financial accommodations. Each of the Guarantors waives notice of any Default or Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents. Each of the Guarantors assumes all responsibility for being and keeping itself informed of each Grantor’s financial condition and assets and of all other circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Obligations and the nature, scope, and extent of the risks which each of the Guarantors assumes and incurs hereunder, and agrees that neither Administrative Agent nor any of the other members of the Lender Group shall have any duty to advise any of the Guarantors of information known to them regarding such circumstances or risks.

(iii) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each Guarantor hereby waives: (A) any right to assert against any member of the Lender Group, any defense (legal or equitable), set-off, counterclaim, or claim which each Guarantor may now or at any time hereafter have against Borrower or any other party liable to any member of the Lender Group; (B) any defense, set-off, counterclaim, or claim, of any kind or nature, arising directly or indirectly from the present or future lack of perfection, sufficiency, validity, or enforceability of the Guarantied Obligations or any security therefor; (C) any right or defense arising by reason of any claim or defense based upon an election of remedies by any member of the Lender Group including any defense based upon an impairment or elimination of such Guarantor’s rights of subrogation, reimbursement, contribution, or indemnity of such Guarantor against Borrower or other guarantors or sureties; and (D) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting such Guarantor’s liability hereunder or the enforcement thereof, and any act which shall defer or delay the operation of any statute of limitations applicable to the Guarantied Obligations shall similarly operate to defer or delay the operation of such statute of limitations applicable to such Guarantor’s liability hereunder.

(iv) No Guarantor will exercise any rights that it may now or hereafter acquire against any Grantor or any other guarantor that arise from the existence, payment, performance or enforcement of such Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty, including any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification and any right to participate in any claim or remedy of Administrative Agent or any other member of the Lender Group against any Grantor or any other guarantor or any Collateral, whether or not such

 

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claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including the right to take or receive from any Grantor or any other guarantor, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security solely on account of such claim, remedy or right, unless and until all of the Guarantied Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty shall have been paid in full in cash and all of the Commitments have been terminated. If any amount shall be paid to any Guarantor in violation of the immediately preceding sentence, such amount shall be held in trust for the benefit of Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, and shall forthwith be paid to Administrative Agent to be credited and applied to the Guarantied Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Guaranty, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement, or to be held as Collateral for any Guarantied Obligations or other amounts payable under this Guaranty thereafter arising. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Guaranty, no Guarantor may exercise any rights of subrogation, contribution, indemnity, reimbursement or other similar rights against, and may not proceed or seek recourse against or with respect to any property or asset of, any other Grantor (the “ Foreclosed Grantor ”), including after payment in full of the Obligations, if all or any portion of the Obligations have been satisfied in connection with an exercise of remedies in respect of the Equity Interests of such Foreclosed Grantor whether pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise.

(v) Each of the Guarantors hereby acknowledges and affirms that it understands that to the extent the Guarantied Obligations are secured by Real Property located in California, Guarantors shall be liable for the full amount of the liability hereunder notwithstanding the foreclosure on such Real Property by trustee sale or any other reason impairing such Guarantor’s right to proceed against any Loan Party. In accordance with Section 2856 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any similar laws of any other applicable jurisdiction, each of the Guarantors hereby waives until such time as the Guarantied Obligations have been paid in full:

(1) all rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification, and contribution and any other rights and defenses that are or may become available to the Guarantors by reason of Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive, 2899, and 3433 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any similar laws of any other applicable jurisdiction;

(2) all rights and defenses that the Guarantors may have because the Guarantied Obligations are secured by Real Property located in California, meaning, among other things, that: (A) Administrative Agent and the other members of the Lender Group may collect from the Guarantors without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower or any other Grantor, and (B) if Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Lender Group, forecloses on any Real Property collateral pledged by Borrower or any other Grantor, (1) the amount of the Guarantied Obligations may be reduced only by the price for which that collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price, and (2) the Lender Group may collect from the Guarantors even if, by foreclosing on the Real Property collateral, Administrative Agent or the other members of the Lender Group have destroyed or impaired any right the Guarantors may have to collect from any other Grantor, it being understood that this is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses the Guarantors may have because the Guarantied Obligations are secured by Real Property (including, without limitation, any rights or defenses based upon Sections 580a, 580d,

 

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or 726 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any similar laws of any other applicable jurisdiction); and

(3) all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Administrative Agent and the other members of the Lender Group, even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial foreclosure with respect to security for the Guarantied Obligations, has destroyed Guarantors’ rights of subrogation and reimbursement against any Grantor by the operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any similar laws of any other applicable jurisdiction or otherwise.

(vi) Each of the Guarantors represents, warrants, and agrees that each of the waivers set forth above is made with full knowledge of its significance and consequences and that if any of such waivers are determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such waivers shall be effective to the maximum extent permitted by law.

(vii) The provisions in this Section   2 which refer to certain sections of the California Civil Code are included in this Guaranty solely out of an abundance of caution and shall not be construed to mean that any of the above-referenced provisions of California law are in any way applicable to this Guaranty.

3. Grant of Security . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Lender Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (hereinafter referred to as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising and wherever located (the “ Collateral ”):

(a) all of such Grantor’s Accounts;

(b) all of such Grantor’s Books;

(c) all of such Grantor’s Chattel Paper;

(d) all of such Grantor’s Commercial Tort Claims;

(e) all of such Grantor’s Deposit Accounts;

(f) all of such Grantor’s Equipment;

(g) all of such Grantor’s Farm Products;

(h) all of such Grantor’s Fixtures;

(i) all of such Grantor’s General Intangibles;

(j) all of such Grantor’s Inventory;

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(l) all of such Grantor’s Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Licenses;

(m) all of such Grantor’s Negotiable Collateral (including all of such Grantor’s Pledged Notes);

(n) all of such Grantor’s Pledged Interests (including all of such Grantor’s Pledged Operating Agreements and Pledged Partnership Agreements);

(o) all of such Grantor’s Securities Accounts;

(p) all of such Grantor’s Supporting Obligations;

(q) all of such Grantor’s money, Cash Equivalents, or other assets of such Grantor that now or hereafter come into the possession, custody, or control of Collateral Agent (or its agent or designee) or any other member of the Lender Group; and

(r) all of the proceeds (as such term is defined in the Code) and products, whether tangible or intangible, of any of the foregoing, including proceeds of insurance or Commercial Tort Claims covering or relating to any or all of the foregoing, and any and all Accounts, Books, Chattel Paper, Deposit Accounts, Equipment, Fixtures, General Intangibles, Inventory, Investment Property, Intellectual Property, Negotiable Collateral, Pledged Interests, Securities Accounts, Supporting Obligations, money, or other tangible or intangible property resulting from the sale, lease, license, exchange, collection, or other disposition of any of the foregoing, the proceeds of any award in condemnation with respect to any of the foregoing, any rebates or refunds, whether for taxes or otherwise, and all proceeds of any such proceeds, or any portion thereof or interest therein, and the proceeds thereof, and all proceeds of any loss of, damage to, or destruction of the above, whether insured or not insured, and, to the extent not otherwise included, any indemnity, warranty, or guaranty payable by reason of loss or damage to, or otherwise with respect to any of the foregoing (the “ Proceeds ”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “Proceeds” includes whatever is receivable or received when Investment Property or proceeds are sold, exchanged, collected, or otherwise disposed of, whether such disposition is voluntary or involuntary, and includes proceeds of any indemnity or guaranty payable to any Grantor or any Agent from time to time with respect to any of the Investment Property.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the term “Collateral” shall not include the following property (the “ Excluded Property ”): (i) voting Equity Interests of any CFC, solely to the extent that (y) such Equity Interests represent more than 65% of the outstanding voting Equity Interests of such CFC, and (z) pledging or hypothecating more than 65% of the total outstanding voting Equity Interests of such CFC would result in adverse tax consequences or the costs to the Grantors of providing such pledge are unreasonably excessive (as determined by Collateral Agent in consultation with Borrower) in relation to the benefits to Collateral Agent and the other members of the Lender Group of the security afforded thereby (which pledge, if reasonably requested by Collateral Agent, shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of such Subsidiary); or (ii) any rights or interest in any contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement covering real or personal property of any Grantor if under the terms

 

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of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement, or applicable law with respect thereto, the grant of a security interest or lien therein is prohibited as a matter of law or under the terms of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement and such prohibition or restriction has not been waived or the consent of the other party to such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement has not been obtained (provided, that, (A) the foregoing exclusions of this clause (ii) shall in no way be construed (1) to apply to the extent that any described prohibition or restriction is ineffective under Section 9-406, 9-407, 9-408, or 9-409 of the Code or other applicable law, or (2) to apply to the extent that any consent or waiver has been obtained that would permit Collateral Agent’s security interest or lien to attach notwithstanding the prohibition or restriction on the pledge of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement and (B) the foregoing exclusions of clauses (i) and (ii) shall in no way be construed to limit, impair, or otherwise affect any of Collateral Agent’s or any other member of the Lender Group’s continuing security interests in and liens upon any rights or interests of any Grantor in or to (1) monies due or to become due under or in connection with any described contract, lease, permit, license, license agreement, or Equity Interests (including any Accounts or Equity Interests), or (2) any proceeds from the sale, license, lease, or other dispositions of any such contract, lease, permit, license, license agreement, or Equity Interests); or (iii) any United States intent-to-use trademark applications to the extent that, and solely during the period in which, the grant of a security interest therein would impair the validity or enforceability of such intent-to-use trademark applications under applicable federal law, provided that upon submission and acceptance by the PTO of an amendment to allege use pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 1060(a) (or any successor provision), such intent-to-use trademark application shall be considered Collateral.

4. Security for Secured Obligations . The Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Collateral Agent, the Lender Group or any of them, but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable (in whole or in part) as a claim in an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor due to the existence of such Insolvency Proceeding.

5. Grantors Remain Liable . Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, (a) each of the Grantors shall remain liable under the contracts and agreements included in the Collateral, including the Pledged Operating Agreements and the Pledged Partnership Agreements, to perform all of the duties and obligations thereunder to the same extent as if this Agreement had not been executed, (b) the exercise by Collateral Agent or any other member of the Lender Group of any of the rights hereunder shall not release any Grantor from any of its duties or obligations under such contracts and agreements included in the Collateral, and (c) none of the members of the Lender Group shall have any obligation or liability under such contracts and agreements included in the Collateral by reason of this Agreement, nor shall any of the members of the Lender Group be obligated to perform any of the obligations or duties of any Grantors thereunder or to take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment assigned hereunder. Until an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Credit Agreement, or any other Loan Document, Grantors shall have the right to possession and enjoyment of the Collateral for the purpose of conducting the ordinary course of their respective businesses, subject to and upon the terms hereof and of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the

 

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foregoing, it is the intention of the parties hereto that record and beneficial ownership of the Pledged Interests, including all voting, consensual, dividend, and distribution rights, shall remain in the applicable Grantor until (i) the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default and (ii) Collateral Agent has notified the applicable Grantor of Collateral Agent’s election to exercise such rights with respect to the Pledged Interests pursuant to Section 16 .

6. Representations and Warranties . In order to induce Agents to enter into this Agreement for the benefit of the Lender Group, each Grantor makes the following representations and warranties to the Lender Group which shall be true, correct, and complete, in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof), as of the Closing Date, and such representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement:

(a) The name (within the meaning of Section 9-503 of the Code) and jurisdiction of organization of each Grantor and each of its Subsidiaries is set forth on Schedule 7 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under the Loan Documents).

(b) The chief executive office of each Grantor and each of its Subsidiaries is located at the address indicated on Schedule 7 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under the Loan Documents).

(c) Each Grantor’s and each of its Subsidiaries’ tax identification numbers and organizational identification numbers, if any, are identified on Schedule 7 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under the Loan Documents).

(d) As of the Closing Date, no Grantor and no Subsidiary of a Grantor holds any commercial tort claims that exceed $250,000 in amount, except as set forth on Schedule 1 .

(e) Set forth on Schedule 9 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time subject to Section 7(k)(iii) with respect to Controlled Accounts and provided that Grantors comply with Section 7(c) hereof) is a listing of all of Grantors’ and their Subsidiaries’ Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts, including, with respect to each bank or securities intermediary (a) the name and address of such Person, and (b) the account numbers of the Deposit Accounts or Securities Accounts maintained with such Person.

(f) Schedule 8 sets forth all Real Property owned in fee by any of the Grantors as of the Closing Date.

(g) As of the Closing Date: (i)  Schedule 2 provides a complete and correct list of all registered Copyrights owned by any Grantor, all applications for registration of Copyrights owned by any Grantor, and all other Copyrights owned by any Grantor and material to the conduct of the business of any Grantor; (ii)  Schedule 3 provides a complete and correct list of all Intellectual Property Licenses entered into by any Grantor pursuant to which (A) any Grantor has provided any license or other rights in Intellectual Property owned or controlled by such Grantor to any other Person (other than non-exclusive software licenses granted in the

 

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ordinary course of business) or (B) any Person has granted to any Grantor any license or other rights in Intellectual Property owned or controlled by such Person, in each case, that is material to the business of such Grantor, including any Intellectual Property that is incorporated in any Inventory, software, or other product marketed, sold, licensed, or distributed by such Grantor; (iii)  Schedule 4 provides a complete and correct list of all Patents owned by any Grantor and all applications for Patents owned by any Grantor; and (iv)  Schedule 6 provides a complete and correct list of all registered Trademarks owned by any Grantor, all applications for registration of Trademarks owned by any Grantor, and all other Trademarks owned by any Grantor and material to the conduct of the business of any Grantor.

(h) (i) (A) each Grantor owns exclusively or holds licenses in all Intellectual Property that is necessary in or material to the conduct of its business, and (B) all employees and contractors of each Grantor who were involved in the creation or development of any Intellectual Property for such Grantor that is necessary in or material to the business of such Grantor have signed agreements containing assignment of Intellectual Property rights to such Grantor and obligations of confidentiality;

(i) to each Grantor’s knowledge, no Person has infringed or misappropriated or is currently infringing or misappropriating any Intellectual Property rights owned by such Grantor, in each case, that either individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

(ii) (A) to each Grantor’s knowledge, (1) such Grantor has never infringed or misappropriated and is not currently infringing or misappropriating any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, and (2) no product manufactured, used, distributed, licensed, or sold by or service provided by such Grantor has ever infringed or misappropriated or is currently infringing or misappropriating any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, in each case, except where such infringement either individually or in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, and (B) there are no infringement or misappropriation claims or proceedings pending, or to any Grantor’s knowledge, threatened in writing against any Grantor, and no Grantor has received any written notice or other communication of any actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, in each case, except where such infringement either individually or in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

(iii) to each Grantor’s knowledge, all registered Copyrights, registered Trademarks, and issued Patents that are owned by such Grantor and necessary in or material to the conduct of its business are valid, subsisting and enforceable and in compliance with all legal requirements, filings, and payments and other actions that are required to maintain such Intellectual Property in full force and effect, and

(iv) each Grantor has taken reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of and otherwise protect and enforce its rights in all trade secrets owned by such Grantor that are necessary in or material to the conduct of the business of such Grantor.

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payment of the Secured Obligations. Except to the extent a security interest in the Collateral cannot be perfected by the filing of a financing statement under the Code, all filings and other actions necessary or desirable to perfect and protect such security interest have been duly taken or will have been taken upon the filing of financing statements listing each applicable Grantor, as a debtor, and Collateral Agent, as secured party, in the jurisdictions listed next to such Grantor’s name on Schedule 11 . Upon the making of such filings, Collateral Agent shall have a first priority (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement) perfected security interest in the Collateral of each Grantor to the extent such security interest can be perfected by the filing of a financing statement. Upon filing of any Copyright Security Agreement with the United States Copyright Office, filing of any Patent Security Agreement and any Trademark Security Agreement with the PTO, and the filing of appropriate financing statements in the jurisdictions listed on Schedule 11 , all action necessary or desirable to protect and perfect the Security Interest in and on each Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks, or Copyrights has been taken and such perfected Security Interest is enforceable as such as against any and all creditors of and purchasers from any Grantor. All action by any Grantor necessary to protect and perfect such security interest on each item of Collateral has been duly taken.

(j) (i) Except for the Security Interest created hereby, each Grantor is and will at all times be the sole holder of record and the legal and beneficial owner, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens, of the Pledged Interests indicated on Schedule 5 as being owned by such Grantor and, when acquired by such Grantor, any Pledged Interests acquired after the Closing Date; (ii) all of the Pledged Interests are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and the Pledged Interests constitute or will constitute the percentage of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Pledged Companies of such Grantor identified on Schedule 5 as supplemented or modified by any Pledged Interests Addendum or any Joinder to this Agreement; (iii) such Grantor has the right and requisite authority to pledge, the Investment Property pledged by such Grantor to Collateral Agent as provided herein; (iv) all actions necessary or desirable to perfect and establish the first priority (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement) of, or otherwise protect, Collateral Agent’s Liens in the Investment Property, and the proceeds thereof, have been duly taken, upon (A) the execution and delivery of this Agreement; (B) the taking of possession by Collateral Agent (or its agent or designee) of any certificates representing the Pledged Interests, together with undated powers (or other documents of transfer acceptable to Collateral Agent) endorsed in blank by the applicable Grantor; (C) the filing of financing statements in the applicable jurisdiction set forth on Schedule 11 for such Grantor with respect to the Pledged Interests of such Grantor that are not represented by certificates, and (D) with respect to any Securities Accounts, the delivery of Control Agreements with respect thereto; and (v) each Grantor has delivered to and deposited with Collateral Agent all certificates representing the Pledged Interests owned by such Grantor to the extent such Pledged Interests are represented by certificates, and undated powers (or other documents of transfer acceptable to Collateral Agent) endorsed in blank with respect to such certificates. None of the Pledged Interests owned or held by such Grantor has been issued or transferred in violation of any securities registration, securities disclosure, or similar laws of any jurisdiction to which such issuance or transfer may be subject.

(k) No consent, approval, authorization, or other order or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is required (i) for the grant of a Security Interest by such Grantor in and to the Collateral pursuant to this Agreement or

 

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for the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement by such Grantor, or (ii) for the exercise by Collateral Agent of the voting or other rights provided for in this Agreement with respect to the Investment Property or the remedies in respect of the Collateral pursuant to this Agreement, except as may be required in connection with such disposition of Investment Property by laws affecting the offering and sale of securities generally and except for consents, approvals, authorizations, or other orders or actions that have been obtained or given (as applicable) and that are still in force. No Intellectual Property License of any Grantor that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business requires any consent of any other Person that has not been obtained in order for such Grantor to grant the security interest granted hereunder in such Grantor’s right, title or interest in or to such Intellectual Property License.

(l) Schedule 12 sets forth all Certificated Equipment owned by Grantors as of the Closing Date, by model, model year, and vehicle identification number (“ VIN ”).

(m) There is no default, breach, violation, or event of acceleration existing under any promissory note (as defined in the Code) constituting Collateral and pledged hereunder (each a “ Pledged Note ”) and no event has occurred or circumstance exists which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default, breach, violation, or event of acceleration under any Pledged Note. No Grantor that is an obligee under a Pledged Note has waived any default, breach, violation, or event of acceleration under such Pledged Note.

(n) As to all limited liability company or partnership interests, issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, each Grantor hereby represents and warrants that the Pledged Interests issued pursuant to such agreement (A) are not dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, (B) do not constitute investment company securities, and (C) are not held by such Grantor in a Securities Account. In addition, none of the Pledged Operating Agreements, the Pledged Partnership Agreements, or any other agreements governing any of the Pledged Interests issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, provide that such Pledged Interests are securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any relevant jurisdiction.

7. Covenants . Each Grantor, jointly and severally, covenants and agrees with each Agent that from and after the date of this Agreement and until the date of termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 23 :

(a) Possession of Collateral . In the event that any Collateral, including Proceeds, is evidenced by or consists of Negotiable Collateral, Investment Property, or Chattel Paper having an aggregate value or face amount of $500,000 or more for all such Negotiable Collateral, Investment Property, or Chattel Paper, the Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days after acquisition thereof), notify Collateral Agent thereof, and if and to the extent that perfection or priority of Collateral Agent’s Security Interest is dependent on or enhanced by possession by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf), the applicable Grantor, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf), shall execute such other documents and instruments as shall be requested by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) or, if applicable, endorse

 

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and deliver physical possession of such Negotiable Collateral, Investment Property, or Chattel Paper to Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf), together with such undated powers (or other relevant document of transfer acceptable to Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf)) endorsed in blank as shall be requested by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf), and shall do such other acts or things deemed necessary or desirable by Collateral Agent to protect Collateral Agent’s Security Interest therein;

(b) Chattel Paper .

(i) Promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Collateral Agent, each Grantor shall take all steps reasonably necessary to grant Collateral Agent control of all electronic Chattel Paper in accordance with the Code and all “transferable records” as that term is defined in Section 16 of the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act and Section 201 of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act as in effect in any relevant jurisdiction, to the extent that the aggregate value or face amount of such electronic Chattel Paper equals or exceeds $500,000;

(ii) If any Grantor retains possession of any Chattel Paper or instruments (which retention of possession shall be subject to the extent permitted hereby and by the Credit Agreement), promptly upon the request of Collateral Agent, such Chattel Paper and instruments shall be marked with the following legend: “This writing and the obligations evidenced or secured hereby are subject to the Security Interest of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Lender Group”;

(c) Control Agreements .

(i) Except to the extent otherwise excused by Section 7(k)(iv) , each Grantor shall obtain an authenticated Control Agreement (which may include a Controlled Account Agreement), from each bank maintaining a Deposit Account or Securities Account for such Grantor;

(ii) Except to the extent otherwise excused by Section 7(k)(iv) , each Grantor shall obtain an authenticated Control Agreement, from each issuer of uncertificated securities, securities intermediary, or commodities intermediary issuing or holding any financial assets or commodities to or for any Grantor, or maintaining a Securities Account for such Grantor; and

(iii) Except to the extent otherwise excused by Section 7(k)(iv) , each Grantor shall obtain an authenticated Control Agreement with respect to all of such Grantor’s investment property;

(d) Letter-of-Credit Rights . If the Grantors (or any of them) are or become the beneficiary of letters of credit having a face amount or value of $500,000 or more in the aggregate, then the applicable Grantor or Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days after becoming a beneficiary), notify Collateral Agent thereof and, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf), enter into a tri-party agreement with Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) and the issuer or confirming bank with respect to letter-of-credit rights assigning

 

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such letter-of-credit rights to Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) and directing all payments thereunder to Collateral Agent’s account (or the account of its bailee acting on its behalf), all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent;

(e) Commercial Tort Claims . If the Grantors (or any of them) obtain Commercial Tort Claims having a value, or involving an asserted claim, in the amount of $500,000 or more in the aggregate for all Commercial Tort Claims, then the applicable Grantor or Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days of obtaining such Commercial Tort Claim), notify Collateral Agent upon incurring or otherwise obtaining such Commercial Tort Claims and, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Collateral Agent, amend Schedule 1 to describe such Commercial Tort Claims in a manner that reasonably identifies such Commercial Tort Claims and which is otherwise reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent, and hereby authorizes the filing of additional financing statements or amendments to existing financing statements describing such Commercial Tort Claims, and agrees to do such other acts or things deemed necessary or desirable by Collateral Agent to give Collateral Agent a first priority (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement), perfected security interest in any such Commercial Tort Claim;

(f) Government Contracts . Other than Accounts and Chattel Paper the value of which does not at any one time exceed $1,000,000, if any Account or Chattel Paper arises out of a contract or contracts with the United States of America or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days of the creation thereof) notify Collateral Agent thereof and, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Collateral Agent, execute any instruments or take any steps reasonably required by Collateral Agent in order that all moneys due or to become due under such contract or contracts shall be assigned to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, and shall provide written notice thereof under the Assignment of Claims Act or other applicable law;

(g) Intellectual Property .

(i) Upon the request of Collateral Agent, in order to facilitate filings with the PTO and the United States Copyright Office, each Grantor shall execute and deliver to Collateral Agent one or more Copyright Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, or Patent Security Agreements to further evidence Collateral Agent’s Lien on such Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks, or Copyrights, and the General Intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby;

(ii) Each Grantor shall have the duty, with respect to Intellectual Property that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business, to protect and diligently enforce and defend at such Grantor’s expense its Intellectual Property, including (A) to diligently enforce and defend, including promptly suing for infringement, misappropriation, or dilution and to recover any and all damages for such infringement, misappropriation, or dilution, and filing for opposition, interference, and cancellation against conflicting Intellectual Property rights of any Person, (B) to prosecute diligently any trademark application or service mark application that is part of the Trademarks pending as of the date hereof or hereafter until the termination of this Agreement, (C) to prosecute diligently any patent application that is part of

 

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the Patents pending as of the date hereof or hereafter until the termination of this Agreement, (D) to take all reasonable and necessary action to preserve and maintain all of such Grantor’s Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Intellectual Property Licenses, and its rights therein, including paying all maintenance fees and filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use, and affidavits of noncontestability, and (E) to require all employees, consultants, and contractors of each Grantor who were involved in the creation or development of such Intellectual Property to sign agreements containing assignment of Intellectual Property rights and obligations of confidentiality. Each Grantor further agrees not to abandon any Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property License that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business. Each Grantor hereby agrees to take the steps described in this Section 7(g)(ii) with respect to all new or acquired Intellectual Property to which it or any of its Subsidiaries is now or later becomes entitled that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business;

(iii) Grantors acknowledge and agree that the Lender Group shall have no duties with respect to any Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property Licenses of any Grantor. Without limiting the generality of this Section 7(g)(iii) , Grantors acknowledge and agree that no member of the Lender Group shall be under any obligation to take any steps necessary to preserve rights in the Collateral consisting of Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property Licenses against any other Person, but any member of the Lender Group may do so at its option from and after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, and all expenses incurred in connection therewith (including reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys and other professionals) shall be for the sole account of Borrower and shall be chargeable to the Loan Account;

(iv) On each date on which a Compliance Certificate is to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement in respect of a fiscal quarter (or, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, more frequently if requested by Collateral Agent), each Grantor shall provide Collateral Agent with a written report of all new Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights that are registered or the subject of pending applications for registrations, and of all Intellectual Property Licenses that are material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business, in each case, which were acquired, registered, or for which applications for registration were filed by any Grantor during the prior period and any statement of use or amendment to allege use with respect to intent-to-use trademark applications. In the case of such registrations or applications therefor, which were acquired by any Grantor, each such Grantor shall file the necessary documents with the appropriate Governmental Authority identifying the applicable Grantor as the owner (or as a co-owner thereof, if such is the case) of such Intellectual Property. In each of the foregoing cases, the applicable Grantor shall promptly cause to be prepared, executed, and delivered to Collateral Agent supplemental schedules to the applicable Loan Documents to identify such Patent, Trademark and Copyright registrations and applications therefor (with the exception of Trademark applications filed on an intent-to-use basis for which no statement of use or amendment to allege use has been filed) and Intellectual Property Licenses as being subject to the security interests created thereunder;

(v) Anything to the contrary in this Agreement notwithstanding, in no event shall any Grantor, either itself or through any agent, employee, licensee, or designee, file an application for the registration of any Copyright with the United States Copyright Office or any similar office or agency in another country without giving Collateral Agent written notice

 

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thereof at least five (5) Business Days prior to such filing and complying with Section 7(g)(i) . Upon receipt from the United States Copyright Office of notice of registration of any Copyright, each Grantor shall promptly (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following such receipt) notify (but without duplication of any notice required by Section 7(g)(iv) ) Collateral Agent of such registration by delivering, or causing to be delivered, to Collateral Agent, documentation sufficient for Collateral Agent to perfect Collateral Agent’s Liens on such Copyright. If any Grantor acquires from any Person any Copyright registered with the United States Copyright Office or an application to register any Copyright with the United States Copyright Office, such Grantor shall promptly (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following such acquisition) notify Collateral Agent of such acquisition and deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Collateral Agent, documentation sufficient for Collateral Agent to perfect Collateral Agent’s Liens on such Copyright. In the case of such Copyright registrations or applications therefor which were acquired by any Grantor, each such Grantor shall promptly (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following such acquisition) file the necessary documents with the appropriate Governmental Authority identifying the applicable Grantor as the owner (or as a co-owner thereof, if such is the case) of such Copyrights;

(vi) Each Grantor shall take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of, and otherwise protect and enforce its rights in, the Intellectual Property that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business, including, as applicable (A) protecting the secrecy and confidentiality of its confidential information and trade secrets by having and enforcing a policy requiring all current employees, consultants, licensees, vendors and contractors with access to such information to execute appropriate confidentiality agreements; (B) taking actions reasonably necessary to ensure that no trade secret falls into the public domain; and (C) protecting the secrecy and confidentiality of the source code of all software programs and applications of which it is the owner or licensee by having and enforcing a policy requiring any licensees (or sublicensees) of such source code to enter into license agreements with commercially reasonable use and non-disclosure restrictions; and

(vii) No Grantor shall enter into any Intellectual Property License material to the conduct of the business to receive any license or rights in any Intellectual Property of any other Person unless such Grantor has used commercially reasonable efforts to permit the assignment of or grant of a security interest in such Intellectual Property License (and all rights of Grantor thereunder) to Collateral Agent (and any transferees of Collateral Agent).

(h) Investment Property .

(i) If any Grantor shall acquire, obtain, receive or become entitled to receive any Pledged Interests after the Closing Date, it shall promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days of acquiring or obtaining such Collateral) deliver to Collateral Agent a duly executed Pledged Interests Addendum identifying such Pledged Interests;

(ii) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, following the request of Collateral Agent, all sums of money and property paid or distributed in respect of the Investment Property that are received by any Grantor shall be held by the Grantors in trust for the benefit of Collateral Agent segregated from such Grantor’s other

 

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property, and such Grantor shall deliver it forthwith to Collateral Agent in the exact form received;

(iii) Each Grantor shall promptly deliver to Collateral Agent a copy of each material notice or other material communication received by it in respect of any Pledged Interests;

(iv) No Grantor shall make or consent to any amendment or other modification or waiver with respect to any Pledged Interests, Pledged Operating Agreement, or Pledged Partnership Agreement, or enter into any agreement or permit to exist any restriction with respect to any Pledged Interests if the same is prohibited pursuant to the Loan Documents;

(v) Each Grantor agrees that it will cooperate with Collateral Agent in obtaining all necessary approvals and making all necessary filings under federal, state, local, or foreign law to effect the perfection of the Security Interest on the Investment Property or to effect any sale or transfer thereof;

(vi) As to all limited liability company or partnership interests, issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, each Grantor hereby covenants that the Pledged Interests issued pursuant to such agreement (A) are not and shall not be dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, (B) do not and will not constitute investment company securities, and (C) are not and will not be held by such Grantor in a securities account. In addition, none of the Pledged Operating Agreements, the Pledged Partnership Agreements, or any other agreements governing any of the Pledged Interests issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, provide or shall provide that such Pledged Interests are securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any relevant jurisdiction.

(i) Real Property; Fixtures.  Each Grantor covenants and agrees that upon the acquisition of any fee interest in Real Property having a fair market value in excess of $2,500,000 it will promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days of acquisition) notify Collateral Agent of the acquisition of such Real Property and will grant to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, a first priority (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement) Mortgage on each fee interest in Real Property now or hereafter owned by such Grantor and shall deliver such other documentation and opinions, in form and substance satisfactory to Collateral Agent, in connection with the grant of such Mortgage as Collateral Agent shall request in its reasonable discretion, including title insurance policies, financing statements, fixture filings and environmental audits and such Grantor shall pay all recording costs, intangible taxes and other fees and costs (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses) incurred in connection therewith. Each Grantor acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all of the Collateral shall remain personal property regardless of the manner of its attachment or affixation to real property;

(j) Transfers and Other Liens . Grantors shall not (i) sell, assign (by operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option with respect to, any of the Collateral, except as expressly permitted by the Credit Agreement, or (ii) create or permit to exist any Lien upon or with respect to any of the Collateral of any Grantor, except for Permitted Liens.

 

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The inclusion of Proceeds in the Collateral shall not be deemed to constitute Collateral Agent’s consent to any sale or other disposition of any of the Collateral except as expressly permitted in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents;

(k) Controlled Accounts; Controlled Investments .

(i) Each Grantor shall (A) establish and maintain cash management services of a type and on terms reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent at one or more of the banks set forth on Schedule 10 (each a “ Controlled Account Bank ”), and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that all of its Account Debtors forward payment of the amounts owed by them directly to such Controlled Account Bank, and (B) deposit or cause to be deposited promptly, and in any event no later than the first Business Day after the date of receipt thereof, all of their collections in respect of Collateral (including those sent directly by their Account Debtors to a Grantor) into a bank account of such Grantor (each, a “ Controlled Account ”) at one of the Controlled Account Banks.

(ii) Each Grantor shall establish and maintain Controlled Account Agreements with Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) and the applicable Controlled Account Bank, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Collateral Agent. Unless otherwise agreed to by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf), each such Controlled Account Agreement shall provide, among other things, that (A) the Controlled Account Bank will comply with any instructions originated by Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) directing the disposition of the funds in such Controlled Account without further consent by the applicable Grantor, (B) the Controlled Account Bank waives, subordinates, or agrees not to exercise any rights of setoff or recoupment or any other claim against the applicable Controlled Account other than for payment of its service fees and other charges directly related to the administration of such Controlled Account and for returned checks or other items of payment, and (C) upon the instruction of Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) (an “Activation Instruction”), the Controlled Account Bank will forward by daily sweep all amounts in the applicable Controlled Account to the Collateral Agent’s account. Each Agent agrees not to issue an Activation Instruction with respect to the Controlled Accounts unless a Triggering Event has occurred and is continuing at the time such Activation Instruction is issued. If a Triggering Event has occurred and is continuing, any Agent may in its reasonable discretion issue an Activation Instruction, provided that if the Triggering Event exists as a result of Excess Availability (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) being less than the greater of (i) $15,625,000 and (ii) 12.5% of the Maximum Revolver Amount (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), an Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) shall issue such Activation Instruction. Each Agent agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to rescind an Activation Instruction (the “Rescission”) if, after the occurrence of such Triggering Event, (x) ninety (90) consecutive days have passed during which Excess Availability has exceeded the greater of (i) $15,625,000 and (ii) 12.5% of the Maximum Revolver Amount and (y) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

(iii) So long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower may amend Schedule 10 to add or replace a Controlled Account Bank or Controlled Account and shall upon such addition or replacement provide to Collateral Agent an amended Schedule 10 ; provided , however , that (A) such prospective Controlled Account Bank

 

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shall be reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent, and (B) prior to the time of the opening of such Controlled Account, the applicable Grantor and such prospective Controlled Account Bank shall have executed and delivered to Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) a Controlled Account Agreement. Each Grantor shall close any of its Controlled Accounts (and establish replacement Controlled Account accounts in accordance with the foregoing sentence) as promptly as practicable and in any event within forty-five (45) days after notice from Collateral Agent that the operating performance, funds transfer, or availability procedures or performance of the Controlled Account Bank with respect to Controlled Account Accounts or Collateral Agent’s liability under any Controlled Account Agreement with such Controlled Account Bank is no longer acceptable in Collateral Agent’s reasonable judgment.

(iv) Other than (i) an aggregate amount of not more than $250,000 at any one time, in the case of Grantors and their Subsidiaries, and (ii) amounts deposited into Deposit Accounts specially and exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for any Grantor’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees, no Grantor will, and no Grantor will permit its Subsidiaries to, make, acquire, or permit to exist Permitted Investments consisting of cash, Cash Equivalents, or amounts credited to Deposit Accounts or Securities Accounts unless Grantor or its Subsidiary, as applicable, and the applicable bank or securities intermediary have entered into Control Agreements with Collateral Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf) governing such Permitted Investments in order to perfect (and further establish) Collateral Agent’s Liens in such Permitted Investments.

(l) Name, Etc . No Grantor will, nor will any Grantor permit any of its Subsidiaries to, change its name, organizational identification number, jurisdiction of organization or organizational identity; provided , that Grantor or any of its Subsidiaries may change its name upon at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice to each Agent of such change.

(m) Certificated Equipment . Unless Collateral Agent otherwise agrees, Grantors shall maintain the Custodial Agreement in force and effect or, at the request of Collateral Agent, enter into a replacement custodial agreement with Collateral Agent substantially in the form of Exhibit E. Promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) with respect to all goods covered by a certificate of title owned by any Grantor, such Grantor shall deliver to the custodian under the Custodial Agreement, the certificates of title for all such goods. On each date on which a Compliance Certificate is to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Credit Agreement in respect of a fiscal month (or, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, more frequently if requested by Collateral Agent), Grantors shall provide Collateral Agent with an updated Schedule 12 which shall identify (A) all Certificated Equipment acquired since the last update of Schedule 12 and (B) all Certificated Equipment sold, disposed of or otherwise no longer owned by a Grantor since the last update of Schedule 12 ; and

(n) Pledged Notes . Grantors (i) without the prior written consent of Collateral Agent, will not (A) waive or release any monetary or material obligation of any Person that is obligated under any of the Pledged Notes, (B) take or omit to take any action or knowingly suffer or permit any action to be omitted or taken, the taking or omission of which would result in any right of offset against sums payable under the Pledged Notes, or (C) other

 

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than Permitted Dispositions, assign or surrender their rights and interests under any of the Pledged Notes or terminate, cancel, modify, change, supplement or amend the Pledged Notes in any manner materially adverse to Grantor, and (ii) shall provide to Collateral Agent copies of all material written notices (including notices of default) given or received with respect to the Pledged Notes promptly after giving or receiving such notice.

8. Relation to Other Security Documents . The provisions of this Agreement shall be read and construed with the other Loan Documents referred to below in the manner so indicated.

(a) Credit Agreement . In the event of any conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in the Credit Agreement, such provision of the Credit Agreement shall control.

(b) Patent, Trademark, Copyright Security Agreements . The provisions of the Copyright Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, and Patent Security Agreements are supplemental to the provisions of this Agreement, and nothing contained in the Copyright Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, or the Patent Security Agreements shall limit any of the rights or remedies of any Agent hereunder. In the event of any conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in a Copyright Security Agreement, Trademark Security Agreement or Patent Security Agreement, such provision of this Agreement shall control.

(c) Intercreditor Agreement . Notwithstanding any provision contained herein, (i) this Agreement, the Liens created hereby and the rights, remedies, duties and obligations provided for herein are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and (ii) in the event of a conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in the Intercreditor Agreement, the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement shall control.

9. Further Assurances .

(a) Each Grantor agrees that from time to time, at its own expense, such Grantor will promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents, and take all further action, that any Agent may reasonably request, in order to perfect and protect the Security Interest granted hereby, to create, perfect or protect the Security Interest purported to be granted hereby or to enable each Agent to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder with respect to any of the Collateral.

(b) Each Grantor authorizes the filing by any Agent of financing or continuation statements, or amendments thereto, and such Grantor will execute and deliver to each Agent such other instruments or notices, as such Agent may reasonably request, in order to perfect and preserve the Security Interest granted or purported to be granted hereby.

(c) Each Grantor authorizes each Agent at any time and from time to time to file, transmit, or communicate, as applicable, financing statements and amendments (i) describing the Collateral as “all personal property of debtor” or “all assets of debtor” or words of similar effect, (ii) describing the Collateral as being of equal or lesser scope or with greater detail, or (iii) that contain any information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the Code for the

 

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sufficiency or filing office acceptance. Each Grantor also hereby ratifies any and all financing statements or amendments previously filed by any Agent in any jurisdiction.

(d) Each Grantor acknowledges that it is not authorized to file any financing statement or amendment or termination statement with respect to any financing statement filed in connection with this Agreement without the prior written consent of Collateral Agent, subject to such Grantor’s rights under Section 9-509(d)(2) of the Code.

10. Agents’ Right to Perform Contracts, Exercise Rights, etc . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, each Agent (or its designee) (a) may proceed to perform any and all of the obligations of any Grantor contained in any contract, lease, or other agreement and exercise any and all rights of any Grantor therein contained as fully as such Grantor itself could, (b) shall have the right to use any Grantor’s rights under Intellectual Property Licenses in connection with the enforcement of such Agent’s rights hereunder, including the right to prepare for sale and sell any and all Inventory and Equipment now or hereafter owned by any Grantor and now or hereafter covered by such licenses, and (c) shall have the right to request that any Equity Interests that are pledged hereunder be registered in the name of such Agent or any of its nominees.

11. Collateral Agent Appointed Attorney-in-Fact . Each Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints Collateral Agent its attorney-in-fact, with full authority in the place and stead of such Grantor and in the name of such Grantor or otherwise, at such time as an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Credit Agreement, to take any action and to execute any instrument which Collateral Agent may reasonably deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including:

(a) to ask, demand, collect, sue for, recover, compromise, receive and give acquittance and receipts for moneys due and to become due under or in connection with the Accounts or any other Collateral of such Grantor;

(b) to receive and open all mail addressed to such Grantor and to notify postal authorities to change the address for the delivery of mail to such Grantor to that of Collateral Agent;

(c) to receive, indorse, and collect any drafts or other instruments, documents, Negotiable Collateral or Chattel Paper;

(d) to file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings which Collateral Agent may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any of the Collateral of such Grantor or otherwise to enforce the rights of Collateral Agent with respect to any of the Collateral;

(e) to repair, alter, or supply goods, if any, necessary to fulfill in whole or in part the purchase order of any Person obligated to such Grantor in respect of any Account of such Grantor;

(f) to use any Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property Licenses of such Grantor, including but not limited to any labels, Patents, Trademarks, trade names, URLs,

 

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domain names, industrial designs, Copyrights, or advertising matter, in preparing for sale, advertising for sale, or selling Inventory or other Collateral and to collect any amounts due under Accounts, contracts or Negotiable Collateral of such Grantor; and

(g) Collateral Agent, on behalf of the Lender Group, shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to bring suit in its own name to enforce the Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Licenses and, if Collateral Agent shall commence any such suit, the appropriate Grantor shall, at the request of Collateral Agent, do any and all lawful acts and execute any and all proper documents reasonably required by Collateral Agent in aid of such enforcement.

To the extent permitted by law, each Grantor hereby ratifies all that such attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable until this Agreement is terminated.

12. Agent May Perform . If any Grantor fails to perform any agreement contained herein, each Agent may itself perform, or cause performance of, such agreement, and the reasonable expenses of such Agent incurred in connection therewith shall be payable, jointly and severally, by Grantors.

13. Collateral Agent’s Duties . The powers conferred on Collateral Agent hereunder are solely to protect Collateral Agent’s interest in the Collateral, for the benefit of the Lender Group, and shall not impose any duty upon Collateral Agent to exercise any such powers. Except for the safe custody of any Collateral in its actual possession and the accounting for moneys actually received by it hereunder, Collateral Agent shall have no duty as to any Collateral or as to the taking of any necessary steps to preserve rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining to any Collateral. Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of any Collateral in its actual possession if such Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which Collateral Agent accords its own property.

14. Collection of Accounts, General Intangibles and Negotiable Collateral . At any time upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Collateral Agent or Collateral Agent’s designee may (a) notify Account Debtors of any Grantor that the Accounts, General Intangibles, Chattel Paper or Negotiable Collateral of such Grantor have been assigned to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, or that Collateral Agent has a security interest therein, and (b) collect the Accounts, General Intangibles and Negotiable Collateral of any Grantor directly, and any collection costs and expenses shall constitute part of such Grantor’s Secured Obligations under the Loan Documents.

15. Disposition of Pledged Interests by Collateral Agent . None of the Pledged Interests existing as of the date of this Agreement are, and none of the Pledged Interests hereafter acquired on the date of acquisition thereof will be, registered or qualified under the various federal or state securities laws of the United States and disposition thereof after an Event of Default may be restricted to one or more private (instead of public) sales in view of the lack of such registration. Each Grantor understands that in connection with such disposition, Collateral Agent may approach only a restricted number of potential purchasers and further understands

 

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that a sale under such circumstances may yield a lower price for the Pledged Interests than if the Pledged Interests were registered and qualified pursuant to federal and state securities laws and sold on the open market. Each Grantor, therefore, agrees that: (a) if Collateral Agent shall, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, sell or cause the Pledged Interests or any portion thereof to be sold at a private sale, Collateral Agent shall have the right to rely upon the advice and opinion of any nationally recognized brokerage or investment firm (but shall not be obligated to seek such advice and the failure to do so shall not be considered in determining the commercial reasonableness of such action) as to the best manner in which to offer the Pledged Interest or any portion thereof for sale and as to the best price reasonably obtainable at the private sale thereof; and (b) such reliance shall be conclusive evidence that Collateral Agent has handled the disposition in a commercially reasonable manner.

16. Voting and Other Rights in Respect of Pledged Interests .

(a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, (i) Collateral Agent may, at its option, and with two (2) Business Days prior notice to any Grantor, and in addition to all rights and remedies available to Collateral Agent under any other agreement, at law, in equity, or otherwise, exercise all voting rights, or any other ownership or consensual rights (including any dividend or distribution rights) in respect of the Pledged Interests owned by such Grantor, but under no circumstances is Collateral Agent obligated by the terms of this Agreement to exercise such rights, and (ii) if Collateral Agent duly exercises its right to vote any of such Pledged Interests, each Grantor hereby appoints Collateral Agent, such Grantor’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact and IRREVOCABLE PROXY to vote such Pledged Interests in any manner Collateral Agent deems advisable for or against all matters submitted or which may be submitted to a vote of shareholders, partners or members, as the case may be. The power-of-attorney and proxy granted hereby is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable.

(b) For so long as any Grantor shall have the right to vote the Pledged Interests owned by it, such Grantor covenants and agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of Collateral Agent, vote or take any consensual action with respect to such Pledged Interests which would materially adversely affect the rights of Collateral Agent, the other members of the Lender Group, or the value of the Pledged Interests.

17. Remedies . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default:

(a) Collateral Agent may, and, at the instruction of the Required Lenders, shall exercise in respect of the Collateral, in addition to other rights and remedies provided for herein, in the other Loan Documents, or otherwise available to it, all the rights and remedies of a secured party on default under the Code or any other applicable law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Grantor expressly agrees that, in any such event, Collateral Agent without demand of performance or other demand, advertisement or notice of any kind (except a notice specified below of time and place of public or private sale) to or upon any Grantor or any other Person (all and each of which demands, advertisements and notices are hereby expressly waived to the maximum extent permitted by the Code or any other applicable law), may take immediate possession of all or any portion of the Collateral and (i) require Grantors to, and each Grantor hereby agrees that it will at its own expense and upon request of

 

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Collateral Agent forthwith, assemble all or part of the Collateral as directed by Collateral Agent and make it available to Collateral Agent at one or more locations where such Grantor regularly maintains Inventory, and (ii) without notice except as specified below, sell the Collateral or any part thereof in one or more parcels at public or private sale, at any of Collateral Agent’s offices or elsewhere, for cash, on credit, and upon such other terms as Collateral Agent may deem commercially reasonable. Each Grantor agrees that, to the extent notification of sale shall be required by law, at least ten (10) days notification by mail to the applicable Grantor of the time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale is to be made shall constitute reasonable notification and specifically such notification shall constitute a reasonable “authenticated notification of disposition” within the meaning of Section 9-611 of the Code. Collateral Agent shall not be obligated to make any sale of Collateral regardless of notification of sale having been given. Collateral Agent may adjourn any public sale from time to time by announcement at the time and place fixed therefor, and such sale may, without further notice, be made at the time and place to which it was so adjourned. Each Grantor agrees that (A) the internet shall constitute a “place” for purposes of Section 9-610(b) of the Code and (B) to the extent notification of sale shall be required by law, notification by mail of the URL where a sale will occur and the time when a sale will commence at least ten (10) days prior to the sale shall constitute a reasonable notification for purposes of Section 9-611(b) of the Code. Each Grantor agrees that any sale of Collateral to a licensor pursuant to the terms of a license agreement between such licensor and a Grantor is sufficient to constitute a commercially reasonable sale (including as to method, terms, manner, and time) within the meaning of Section 9-610 of the Code.

(b) Collateral Agent is hereby granted a license or other right to use, without liability for royalties or any other charge, each Grantor’s Intellectual Property, including but not limited to, any labels, Patents, Trademarks, trade names, URLs, domain names, industrial designs, Copyrights, and advertising matter, whether owned by any Grantor or with respect to which any Grantor has rights under license, sublicense, or other agreements (including any Intellectual Property License), as it pertains to the Collateral, in preparing for sale, advertising for sale and selling any Collateral, and each Grantor’s rights under all licenses and all franchise agreements shall inure to the benefit of Collateral Agent.

(c) Collateral Agent may, in addition to other rights and remedies provided for herein, in the other Loan Documents, or otherwise available to it under applicable law and without the requirement of notice to or upon any Grantor or any other Person (which notice is hereby expressly waived to the maximum extent permitted by the Code or any other applicable law), (i) with respect to any Grantor’s Deposit Accounts in which Collateral Agent’s Liens are perfected by control under Section 9-104 of the Code, instruct the bank maintaining such Deposit Account for the applicable Grantor to pay the balance of such Deposit Account to or for the benefit of Collateral Agent, and (ii) with respect to any Grantor’s Securities Accounts in which Collateral Agent’s Liens are perfected by control under Section 9-106 of the Code, instruct the securities intermediary maintaining such Securities Account for the applicable Grantor to (A) transfer any cash in such Securities Account to or for the benefit of Collateral Agent, or (B) liquidate any financial assets in such Securities Account that are customarily sold on a recognized market and transfer the cash proceeds thereof to or for the benefit of Collateral Agent.

 

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(d) Any cash held by Collateral Agent as Collateral and all cash proceeds received by Collateral Agent in respect of any sale of, collection from, or other realization upon all or any part of the Collateral shall be applied against the Secured Obligations in the order set forth in the Credit Agreement. In the event the proceeds of Collateral are insufficient to satisfy all of the Secured Obligations in full, each Grantor shall remain jointly and severally liable for any such deficiency.

(e) Each Grantor hereby acknowledges that the Secured Obligations arise out of a commercial transaction, and agrees that if an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing Collateral Agent shall have the right to an immediate writ of possession without notice of a hearing. Collateral Agent shall have the right to the appointment of a receiver for the properties and assets of each Grantor, and each Grantor hereby consents to such rights and such appointment and hereby waives any objection such Grantor may have thereto or the right to have a bond or other security posted by Collateral Agent.

18. Remedies Cumulative . Each right, power, and remedy of any Agent, or any other member of the Lender Group as provided for in this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or beginning of the exercise by any Agent or any other member of the Lender Group of any one or more of such rights, powers, or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by such Agent or such other member of the Lender Group of any or all such other rights, powers, or remedies.

19. Marshaling . No Agent shall be required to marshal any present or future collateral security (including but not limited to the Collateral) for, or other assurances of payment of, the Secured Obligations or any of them or to resort to such collateral security or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such collateral security and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshaling of collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of any Agent’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Secured Obligations or under which any of the Secured Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Secured Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

20. Indemnity and Expenses .

(a) Each Grantor agrees to indemnify each Agent and the other members of the Lender Group from and against all claims, lawsuits and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) growing out of or resulting from this Agreement (including enforcement of this Agreement) or any other Loan Document to which such Grantor is a party, except claims, losses or liabilities resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnification as determined by a final non-appealable order of a court of competent

 

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jurisdiction. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Credit Agreement and the repayment of the Secured Obligations.

(b) Grantors, jointly and severally, shall, upon demand, pay to each Agent (or Administrative Agent may charge to the Loan Account) all the Lender Group Expenses which any Agent or any other member of the Lender Group may incur in connection with (i) the administration of this Agreement, (ii) the custody, preservation, use or operation of, or, upon an Event of Default, the sale of, collection from, or other realization upon, any of the Collateral in accordance with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (iii) the exercise or enforcement of any of the rights of any Agent hereunder or (iv) the failure by any Grantor to perform or observe any of the provisions hereof.

21. Merger, Amendments; Etc.  THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement, and no consent to any departure by any Grantor herefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by each Agent, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by each Agent and each Grantor to which such amendment applies.

22. Addresses for Notices . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be given in the form and manner and delivered to Agents at their respective addresses specified in the Credit Agreement, and to any of the Grantors at their respective addresses specified in the Credit Agreement or Guaranty, as applicable, or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party.

23. Continuing Security Interest: Assignments under Credit Agreement .

(a) This Agreement shall create a continuing security interest in the Collateral and shall (i) remain in full force and effect until the Obligations have been paid in full in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement and the Commitments have expired or have been terminated, (ii) be binding upon each Grantor, and their respective successors and assigns, and (iii) inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, each Agent, and its successors, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing clause (iii), any Lender may, in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement, assign or otherwise transfer all or any portion of its rights and obligations under the Credit Agreement to any other Person, and such other Person shall thereupon become vested with all the benefits in respect thereof granted to such Lender herein or otherwise. Upon payment in full of the Secured Obligations in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement and the expiration or termination of the Commitments, the Guaranty made and the Security Interest granted hereby shall terminate and all rights to the Collateral shall revert to Grantors or any other Person entitled thereto. At such time, upon Borrower’s request, each Agent will authorize the filing of appropriate termination statements to terminate such Security Interest. No transfer or renewal, extension, assignment, or

 

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termination of this Agreement or of the Credit Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any other instrument or document executed and delivered by any Grantor to any Agent nor any other loans made by any Lender to Borrower, nor the taking of further security, nor the retaking or re-delivery of the Collateral to Grantors, or any of them, by any Agent, nor any other act of the Lender Group, or any of them, shall release any Grantor from any obligation, except a release or discharge executed in writing by the applicable Agent in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement. No Agent shall by any act, delay, omission or otherwise, be deemed to have waived any of its rights or remedies hereunder, unless such waiver is in writing and signed by such Agent and then only to the extent therein set forth. A waiver by any Agent of any right or remedy on any occasion shall not be construed as a bar to the exercise of any such right or remedy which such Agent would otherwise have had on any other occasion.

(b) Each Grantor agrees that, if any payment made by any Grantor or other Person and applied to the Secured Obligations is at any time annulled, avoided, set, aside, rescinded, invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential or otherwise required to be refunded or repaid, or the proceeds of any Collateral are required to be returned by Collateral Agent or any other member of the Lender Group to such Grantor, its estate, trustee, receiver or any other party, including any Grantor, under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to the extent of such payment or repayment, any Lien or other Collateral securing such liability shall be and remain in full force and effect, as fully as if such payment had never been made. If, prior to any of the foregoing, (i) any Lien or other Collateral securing such Grantor’s liability hereunder shall have been released or terminated by virtue of the foregoing clause (a), or (ii) any provision of the Guaranty hereunder shall have been terminated, cancelled or surrendered, such Lien, other Collateral or provision shall be reinstated in full force and effect and such prior release, termination, cancellation or surrender shall not diminish, release, discharge, impair or otherwise affect the obligations of any such Grantor in respect of any Lien or other Collateral securing such obligation or the amount of such payment.

24. Survival . All representations and warranties made by the Grantors in this Agreement and in the certificates or other instruments delivered in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered to have been relied upon by the other parties hereto and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the making of any loans, regardless of any investigation made by any such other party or on its behalf and notwithstanding that any Agent or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default or Event of Default or incorrect representation or warranty at the time any credit is extended hereunder, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as the principal of or any accrued interest on any loan or any fee or any other amount payable under the Credit Agreement is outstanding and so long as the Commitments have not expired or terminated.

25. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE; JURY TRIAL WAIVER; JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION .

(a) THE VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF, THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES HERETO WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS ARISING HEREUNDER OR RELATED HERETO, AND ANY CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES ARISING HEREUNDER

 

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OR RELATED HERETO SHALL BE DETERMINED UNDER, GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

(b) THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TRIED AND LITIGATED ONLY IN THE STATE AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK; PROVIDED, THAT ANY SUIT SEEKING ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ANY COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE BROUGHT, AT AN AGENT’S OPTION, IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION WHERE AGENT ELECTS TO BRING SUCH ACTION OR WHERE SUCH COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE FOUND. EACH GRANTOR AND AGENT WAIVE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT EACH MAY HAVE TO ASSERT THE DOCTRINE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS OR TO OBJECT TO VENUE TO THE EXTENT ANY PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION 25(b) .

(c) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH GRANTOR AND AGENT HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS, IF ANY, TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CAUSE OF ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL OTHER COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY CLAIMS (EACH A “ CLAIM ”). EACH GRANTOR AND AGENT REPRESENT THAT EACH HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER AND EACH KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

(d) EACH GRANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT ANY AGENT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGAINST ANY GRANTOR OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.

(e) NO CLAIM MAY BE MADE BY ANY GRANTOR AGAINST ANY AGENT, ANY LENDER, OR ANY AFFILIATE, DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, COUNSEL, REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT, OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF ANY OF THEM FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN

 

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RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION, OR EVENT OCCURRING IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, AND EACH GRANTOR HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES, AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON ANY CLAIM FOR SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT ACCRUED AND WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TO EXIST IN ITS FAVOR.

26. New Subsidiaries . Pursuant to Section 5.11 of the Credit Agreement, certain Subsidiaries (whether by acquisition or creation) of any Grantor are required to enter into this Agreement by executing and delivering in favor of each Agent a Joinder to this Agreement in substantially the form of Annex 1 . Upon the execution and delivery of Annex 1 by any such new Subsidiary, such Subsidiary shall become a Guarantor and Grantor hereunder with the same force and effect as if originally named as a Guarantor and Grantor herein. The execution and delivery of any instrument adding an additional Guarantor or Grantor as a party to this Agreement shall not require the consent of any Guarantor or Grantor hereunder. The rights and obligations of each Guarantor and Grantor hereunder shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the addition of any new Guarantor or Grantor hereunder.

27. Agents . Each reference herein to any right granted to, benefit conferred upon or power exercisable by the “Administrative Agent” or “Collateral Agent” shall be a reference to Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, for the benefit of each member of the Lender Group.

28. Miscellaneous .

(a) This Agreement is a Loan Document. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Agreement. The foregoing shall apply to each other Loan Document mutatis mutandis .

(b) Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof in that jurisdiction or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable from every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.

 

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(c) Headings and numbers have been set forth herein for convenience only. Unless the contrary is compelled by the context, everything contained in each Section applies equally to this entire Agreement.

(d) Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed against any member of the Lender Group or any Grantor, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. This Agreement has been reviewed by all parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to accomplish fairly the purposes and intentions of all parties hereto.

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

 

GRANTORS:     NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

    Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
   

1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC

BADLANDS LEASING, LLC

BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (DE)

BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (ND)

HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION

HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.

HECKMANN WOODS CROSS, LLC

HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC

IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC

LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.

NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC

NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

    By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

    Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title:   President
    APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
    By:   HEK Water Solutions, LLC, its managing member
    By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

    Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title:   President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT]


ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
    By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

    Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
    Title:   Vice President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT]


COLLATERAL AGENT:     WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
    By:  

/s/ Zachary S. Buchanan

    Name:   Zachary S. Buchanan
    Title:   AVP

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT]


ANNEX 1 TO GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

FORM OF JOINDER

Joinder No.      (this “ Joinder ”), dated as of              20    , to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”), by and among each of the parties listed on the signature pages thereto and those additional entities that thereafter become parties thereto (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each, individually, a “ Grantor ”), WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as agent for the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Administrative Agent ”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCAITION (“ Wells Fargo ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Collateral Agent ” and, together with the Administrative Agent, the “ Agents ” and each, an “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (such Lenders, together with their respective successors and assigns in such capacity, each, individually, a “ Lender ” and, collectively, the “ Lenders ”), and Administrative Agent, the Lender Group has agreed to make term loans available to Borrower pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS, initially capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Guaranty and Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement, and this Joinder shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis ; and

WHEREAS, Grantors have entered into the Guaranty and Security Agreement in order to induce the Lender Group to make certain financial accommodations to Borrower as provided for in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.11 of the Credit Agreement and Section 26 of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, certain Subsidiaries of the Loan Parties, must execute and deliver certain Loan Documents, including the Guarantor and Security Agreement, and the joinder to the Guaranty and Security Agreement by the undersigned new Grantor or Grantors (collectively, the “ New Grantors ”) may be accomplished by the execution of this Joinder in favor of each Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group; and

WHEREAS, each New Grantor (a) is [ an Affiliate ] [ a Subsidiary ] of Borrower and, as such, will benefit by virtue of the financial accommodations extended to Borrower by the Lender

 

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Group and (b) by becoming a Grantor will benefit from certain rights granted to the Grantors pursuant to the terms of the Loan Documents;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each New Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. In accordance with Section 26 of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, each New Grantor, by its signature below, becomes a “Grantor” and “Guarantor” under the Guaranty and Security Agreement with the same force and effect as if originally named therein as a “Grantor” and “Guarantor” and each New Grantor hereby (a) agrees to all of the terms and provisions of the Guaranty and Security Agreement applicable to it as a “Grantor” or “Guarantor” thereunder and (b) represents and warrants that the representations and warranties made by it as a “Grantor” or “Guarantor” thereunder are true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that are already qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of the date hereof. In furtherance of the foregoing, each New Grantor hereby (a) jointly and severally unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees as a primary obligor and not merely as a surety the full and prompt payment when due, whether upon maturity, acceleration, or otherwise, of all of the Guarantied Obligations, and (b) unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest in and to all of such New Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the Collateral. Each reference to a “Grantor” or “Guarantor” in the Guaranty and Security Agreement shall be deemed to include each New Grantor. The Guaranty and Security Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Schedule 1 , “Commercial Tort Claims”, Schedule 2 , “Copyrights”, Schedule 3 , “Intellectual Property Licenses”, Schedule 4 , “Patents”, Schedule 5 , “Pledged Companies”, Schedule 6 , “Trademarks”, Schedule 7 , Name; Chief Executive Office; Tax Identification Numbers and Organizational Numbers, Schedule 8 , “Owned Real Property”, Schedule 9 , “Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts”, Schedule 10 , “Controlled Account Banks”, Schedule 11 , “List of Uniform Commercial Code Filing Jurisdictions”, and Schedule 12 , “Certificated Equipment” attached hereto supplement Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 3, Schedule 4, Schedule 5, Schedule 6, Schedule 7, Schedule 8, Schedule 9, Schedule 10, Schedule 11, and Schedule 12 respectively, to the Guaranty and Security Agreement and shall be deemed a part thereof for all purposes of the Guaranty and Security Agreement.

3. Each New Grantor authorizes each Agent at any time and from time to time to file, transmit, or communicate, as applicable, financing statements and amendments thereto (i) describing the Collateral as “all personal property of debtor” or “all assets of debtor” or words of similar effect, (ii) describing the Collateral as being of equal or lesser scope or with greater detail, or (iii) that contain any information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the Code for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance. Each New Grantor also hereby ratifies any and all financing statements or amendments previously filed by any Agent in any jurisdiction in connection with the Loan Documents.

 

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4. Each New Grantor represents and warrants to each Agent and the Lender Group that this Joinder has been duly executed and delivered by such New Grantor and constitutes its legal, valid, and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent transfer, moratorium, or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

5. This Joinder is a Loan Document. This Joinder may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Joinder. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Joinder by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Joinder. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Joinder by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Joinder but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Joinder.

6. The Guaranty and Security Agreement, as supplemented hereby, shall remain in full force and effect.

7. THIS JOINDER SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Joinder to the Guaranty and Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

NEW GRANTORS:     [NAME OF NEW GRANTOR]
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

    [NAME OF NEW GRANTOR]
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

COLLATERAL AGENT:     WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

Agreed and accepted:      

 

[NAME OF GRANTOR (EXCLUDING NEW GRANTORS)]
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO JOINDER NO.      TO GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT]


EXHIBIT A

COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT

This COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Copyright Security Agreement ”) is made this      day of             , 20    , by and among Grantors listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each individually “ Grantor ”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Wells Fargo ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Collateral Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (such Lenders, together with their respective successors and assigns in such capacity, each, individually, a “ Lender ” and, collectively, the “ Lenders ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, as administrative agent, the Lender Group has agreed to make certain financial accommodations available to Borrower from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Lender Group are willing to make the financial accommodations to Borrower as provided for in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, but only upon the condition, among others, that Grantors shall have executed and delivered to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, that certain Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, Grantors are required to execute and deliver to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, this Copyright Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantors hereby agree as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Guaranty and Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement, and this Copyright Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN COPYRIGHT COLLATERAL . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the benefit

 

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of each member of the Lender Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Copyright Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Copyright Collateral ”):

(a) all of such Grantor’s Copyrights and Copyright Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all renewals or extensions of the foregoing; and

(c) all products and proceeds of the foregoing, including any claim by such Grantor against third parties for past, present or future infringement of any Copyright or any Copyright exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including the right to receive damages, or the right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Copyright Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Copyright Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Copyright Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Collateral Agent, the other members of the Lender Group, or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Copyright Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Collateral Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Copyright Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Copyright Security Agreement and the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the Guaranty and Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . Grantors shall give Collateral Agent prior written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days before filing any additional application for registration of any copyright and prompt notice in writing of any additional copyright registrations granted therefor after the date hereof. Without limiting Grantors’ obligations under this Section, Grantors hereby authorize Collateral Agent unilaterally to modify this Copyright Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any future United States registered copyrights or applications therefor of each Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Copyright Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Collateral Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I.

 

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6. COUNTERPARTS . This Copyright Security Agreement is a Loan Document. This Copyright Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Copyright Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Copyright Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Copyright Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTORS:    

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

   

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

    ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
COLLATERAL AGENT:     WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT]


SCHEDULE I

to

COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT

Copyright Registrations

 

Grantor

 

Country

 

Copyright

  

Registration No.

  

Registration Date

         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

Copyright Licenses


EXHIBIT B

PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT

This PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Patent Security Agreement ”) is made this      day of             , 20    , by and among Grantors listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each individually “ Grantor ”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Wells Fargo ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Collateral Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (such Lenders, together with their respective successors and assigns in such capacity, each, individually, a “ Lender ” and, collectively, the “ Lenders ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, as administrative agent, the Lender Group has agreed to make certain financial accommodations available to Borrower from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Lender Group are willing to make the financial accommodations to Borrower as provided for in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, but only upon the condition, among others, that Grantors shall have executed and delivered to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, that certain Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, Grantors are required to execute and deliver to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, this Patent Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Guaranty and Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement, and this Patent Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the benefit

 

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of each member of the Lender Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Patent Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Patent Collateral ”):

(a) all of its Patents and Patent Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all divisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, or extensions of the foregoing; and

(c) all products and proceeds of the foregoing, including any claim by such Grantor against third parties for past, present or future infringement of any Patent or any Patent exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including the right to receive damages, or right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Patent Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Patent Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Patent Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Collateral Agent, the other members of the Lender Group, or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Patent Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Collateral Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Patent Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Patent Security Agreement and the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the Guaranty and Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . If any Grantor shall obtain rights to any new patent application or issued patent or become entitled to the benefit of any patent application or patent for any divisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, reissue, or reexamination of any existing patent or patent application, the provisions of this Patent Security Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantors shall give prompt notice in writing to Collateral Agent with respect to any such new patent rights. Without limiting Grantors’ obligations under this Section, Grantors hereby authorize Collateral Agent unilaterally to modify this Patent Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such new patent rights of each Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Patent Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Collateral Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I .

 

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6. COUNTERPARTS . This Patent Security Agreement is a Loan Document. This Patent Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Patent Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Patent Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Patent Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTORS:  

 

  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

 

 

  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

  ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
COLLATERAL AGENT:   WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT]


SCHEDULE I

to

PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT

Patents

 

Grantor

  

Country

  

Patent

  

Application/

Patent No.

  

Filing Date

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Patent Licenses


EXHIBIT C

PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM

This Pledged Interests Addendum, dated as of                  , 20     (this “ Pledged Interests Addendum ”), is delivered pursuant to Section   7 of the Guaranty and Security Agreement referred to below. The undersigned hereby agrees that this Pledged Interests Addendum may be attached to that certain Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”), made by the undersigned, together with the other Grantors named therein, to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Collateral Agent. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Guaranty and Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement, and this Pledged Interests Addendum shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis . The undersigned hereby agrees that the additional interests listed on Schedule I shall be and become part of the Pledged Interests pledged by the undersigned to Collateral Agent in the Guaranty and Security Agreement and any pledged company set forth on Schedule I shall be and become a “Pledged Company” under the Guaranty and Security Agreement, each with the same force and effect as if originally named therein.

This Pledged interests Addendum is a Loan Document. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum. If the undersigned delivers an executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission, the undersigned shall also deliver an original executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Pledged Interests Addendum.

The undersigned hereby certifies that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6 of the Guaranty and Security Agreement of the undersigned are true and correct as to the Pledged Interests listed herein on and as of the date hereof.

THIS PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Pledged Interests Addendum to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

 

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM]


SCHEDULE I

to

PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM

Pledged Interests

 

Name of Grantor

 

Name of Pledged
Company

 

Number of

Shares/Units

  

Class of

Interests

  

Percentage

of Class

Owned

  

Certificate

Nos.

            
            
            


EXHIBIT D

TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT

This TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Trademark Security Agreement ”) is made this      day of             , 20    , by and among Grantors listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each individually “ Grantor ”), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Wells Fargo ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Collateral Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (such Lenders, together with their respective successors and assigns in such capacity, each, individually, a “ Lender ” and, collectively, the “ Lenders ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, as administrative agent, the Lender Group has agreed to make certain financial accommodations available to Borrower from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Lender Group are willing to make the financial accommodations to Borrower as provided for in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, but only upon the condition, among others, that Grantors shall have executed and delivered to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, that certain Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, Grantors are required to execute and deliver to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, this Patent Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Guaranty and Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement, and this Trademark Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

 

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2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK COLLATERAL . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Lender Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Trademark Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Trademark Collateral ”):

(a) all of its Trademarks and Trademark Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all goodwill of the business connected with the use of, and symbolized by, each Trademark and each Trademark Intellectual Property License; and

(c) all products and proceeds (as that term is defined in the Code) of the foregoing, including any claim by such Grantor against third parties for past, present or future (i) infringement or dilution of any Trademark or any Trademarks exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including right to receive any damages, (ii) injury to the goodwill associated with any Trademark, or (iii) right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Trademark Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Trademark Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Trademark Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Collateral Agent, the other members of the Lender Group, or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Trademark Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Collateral Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Trademark Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Trademark Security Agreement and the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the Guaranty and Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . If any Grantor shall obtain rights to any new trademarks, the provisions of this Trademark Security Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantors shall give prompt notice in writing to Collateral Agent with respect to any such new trademarks or renewal or extension of any trademark registration. Without limiting Grantors’ obligations under this Section, Grantors hereby authorize Collateral Agent unilaterally to modify this Trademark Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such new trademark rights of each Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Trademark Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect,

 

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invalidate or detract from Collateral Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I .

6. COUNTERPARTS . This Trademark Security Agreement is a Loan Document. This Trademark Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Trademark Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Trademark Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Trademark Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTORS:    

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

   

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

    ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
COLLATERAL AGENT:     WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT]


SCHEDULE I

to

TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT

Trademark Registrations/Applications

 

Grantor

  

Country

  

Mark

  

Application/

Registration No.

  

App/Reg Date

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Trade Names

Common Law Trademarks

Trademarks Not Currently In Use

Trademark Licenses


EXHIBIT E

CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT

The Custodial Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of             , 20     by and among                     , Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent (the “Secured Party”), and                      (the “ Company ”).

RECITALS

A. Reference is made to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016, which was made and entered into by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., as the borrower, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as agent for certain lenders, the lenders from time to time party thereto (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”).

B. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, Debtors are required to provide to the Secured Party a perfected, first priority security interest in certain equipment and vehicles subject to certificates of title now owned by or hereafter acquired by any Debtor (the “Vehicles”), including without limitation, the equipment and vehicles which are subject to certificates of title and listed on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate (the “Appraisal Certificate”), dated as of the date hereof, by Borrower in favor of the Secured Party (a copy of which has been delivered to Collateral Agent) (as updated from time to time in accordance with Section 3.3 ).

C.                     , together with any of its agents or designees, and any successor in such capacity (the “Collateral Agent”), has agreed to act as Collateral Agent with respect to the Vehicles for the benefit of the Secured Party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement. The following terms shall have the following respective meanings (such meanings being equally applicable to both the singular and plural form of the terms defined):

Certificate ” means, with respect to a Vehicle, the certificate of title or equivalent certificate or document, issued by the relevant Jurisdiction, evidencing ownership of the Vehicle.

Debtors ” means the Company and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates that are required to provide to Secured Party a perfected, first priority security interest in its Vehicles pursuant to the Loan Documents.

Jurisdiction ” means, with respect to a Vehicle, the state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, or other governmental entity that is responsible for issuing the Certificate for such Vehicle.


Loan Documents ” means the Loan Documents, as that term is defined in the Credit Agreement.

Released Vehicle ” means any Vehicle with respect to which the Secured Party’s Lien is to be released pursuant to Section 3.2.2 .

Required Perfection Documents ” means, with respect to any Vehicle, the Certificate with respect to such Vehicle, and any title applications and other documentation necessary to be delivered to the Jurisdiction with respect to such Vehicle in order to perfect the Secured Party’s security interest in such Vehicle.

Required Release Documents ” means, with respect to a Released Vehicle, any document or certificate (including, but not limited to, the Certificate) that Collateral Agent reasonably believes to be necessary in order to have the Secured Party’s Lien released and removed from the relevant Certificate.

Required Signatures ” means, in the case of a Certificate, the signatures, and notarial acknowledgements if applicable, to any Required Perfection Documents or any Required Release Documents that Collateral Agent reasonably believes to be necessary in order to have such Certificate processed by the relevant Jurisdiction to reflect the perfection of, or release of, the Secured Party’s Lien. Where allowed by the relevant Jurisdiction, the Required Signatures may be in the form of a stamp, or may be the signature of Collateral Agent acting with power of attorney for the Secured Party as provided in Section 6 , or Secured Party acting with power of attorney for the Debtors granted under the Credit Agreement or the Loan Documents.

Vehicle Collateral ” means any Certificates relating to the Vehicles.

2. PERFECTION OF LIENS IN VEHICLES.

(a) Perfection of Current Vehicles .

Collateral Agent hereby represents to Secured Party that on the date hereof, (a) it has possession of (or in Jurisdictions with electronic titles, access to) the Certificates for each of the Vehicles set forth on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate that are marked under both Column “[    ]” ([                    ] Received Original Certificate”) and Column “[    ]” (Wells Fargo as Lienholder) thereof with a “Y”, and each such Certificate reflects Secured Party as the first priority lienholder, and (b) it has possession of (or in Jurisdictions with electronic titles, access to) the Certificates for each Vehicle set forth on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate that are marked under Column “[    ]” ([    ] Received Original Certificate”) thereof with a “Y” and Column “[    ]” (Wells Fargo as Lienholder) thereof with a “N” or blank, which Certificates do not yet reflect Secured Party as a first priority lienholder. Collateral Agent hereby agrees to prepare all Required Perfection Documents with respect to each of the Certificates described in clause (b) of the immediately preceding sentence and submit all such Required Perfection Documents in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2 . The Company represents that, as of the date hereof, the Certificates and Required Perfection Documents for each of the Vehicles set forth on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate that are marked under Column “[    ]” ([    ] Received Copy”) thereof with a “Y” have been submitted to the applicable Jurisdictions, together with the applicable fees required by such Jurisdictions. The Company hereby agrees that upon

 

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receipt of the Certificates for the Vehicles described in the immediately preceding sentence following processing by the applicable Jurisdictions, the Company shall promptly deliver such Certificates to the Collateral Agent. Collateral Agent and the Company each hereby represent to Secured Party that as of the date hereof, there are no Vehicles which are subject to certificates of title listed on the Appraisal Certificate for which Collateral Agent has not received an original Certificate (or in Jurisdictions with electronic titles, access to) or for which a Certificate has been submitted to the applicable Jurisdiction for processing to be returned to Collateral Agent.

(b) Perfection of Subsequent Vehicles .

With respect to any Certificates received by Collateral Agent which do not reflect the Secured Party as a first priority lienholder, Collateral Agent shall prepare all Required Perfection Documents with respect thereto and submit all such Required Perfection Documents and required fees via hand delivery or overnight Federal Express to the Jurisdiction with respect to such Certificates within a reasonable and agreed upon timeframe.

3. APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF COLLATERAL AGENT; DUTIES OF COLLATERAL AGENT.

(a) Appointment and Authorization .

Secured Party hereby designates and appoints                      to act as Collateral Agent under this Agreement with respect to the Vehicle Collateral. Secured Party hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent, and Collateral Agent hereby agrees, (a) to take custody of the Certificates, (b) perform any such administrative duties and obligations with respect to the Vehicles and the Certificates as expressly delegated to the Collateral Agent in this Agreement, and (c) to otherwise deal with the Vehicle Collateral as expressly requested by Secured Party in writing. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that in providing agent services hereunder, the Collateral Agent is acting as an independent contractor, and not as a fiduciary of any other party hereto.

(b) Certificates .

 

  (i) Custody of Certificates .

All processed Certificates received by Collateral Agent following processing by a Jurisdiction, shall be maintained by Collateral Agent in a segregated, fireproof location throughout the term of this Agreement, subject only to the processing or release thereof pursuant to the terms of Section 3.2.2 of this Agreement, or the delivery thereof upon the express written instructions of Secured Party pursuant to the terms of Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of this Agreement.

 

  (ii) Releases .

The Collateral Agent agrees that within two (2) Business Days of receipt of a notice from an authorized officer of the Secured Party instructing Collateral Agent to release the Secured Party’s Lien from the Certificates respecting one or more Vehicles (a “Release Designation”), Collateral Agent shall: (i) prepare, in form ready for execution by each necessary party, all necessary Certificates or associated lien documents with the appropriate Required Signatures, and (ii) deliver each Certificate or associated lien document designated for release together with

 

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the appropriate signature for release to the party identified by Secured Party in such designation or, if there is no such party, to the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Collateral Agent receives instructions from any Secured Party to release more than five hundred (500) titles, the Collateral Agent shall have an additional two (2) Business Days to comply with this Section 3.2.2 for each additional set of five hundred (500) titles.

(c) Records; Reports .

On a monthly basis, on the first business day of each month, the Collateral Agent shall deliver to Secured Party and to the Company an update to Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate showing the status of each Certificate listed therein. In addition, the Collateral Agent shall provide to Secured Party and to the Company (at the Company’s expense) such other information relating to the Certificates, the Vehicles and the performance of the Collateral Agent’s duties as such persons may reasonably request from time to time, but Collateral Agent shall not be required to provide any such other requested information that is not already within its possession or knowledge.

4. ACCESS TO AND REVIEW OF CERTIFICATES.

Secured Party shall have the right, from time to time during Collateral Agent’s normal business hours, upon two (2) days prior written notice, to visit the premises of Collateral Agent and to make on-site audits, to review the Certificates and the Collateral Agent’s records relating thereto, and to make notes and copies (at the Company’s expense) of the same, solely for the purpose of verifying Collateral Agent’s compliance with its obligations under this Agreement. Any such audit and review conducted by Secured Party shall be conducted in such a way so as to not unreasonably interfere with Collateral Agent’s operations. The entity conducting the audit or review shall execute a written non-disclosure agreement with Collateral Agent before conducting any such audit or review at Collateral Agent’s premises whereby that entity agrees not to disclose any information learned in the audit or review to any third party, nor to use any such information except for the limited purpose of verifying Collateral Agent’s compliance with its obligations under this Agreement. Prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement or under this Agreement, such visits shall not occur more frequently than four times annually.

5. FEES AND CHARGES.

The Company is responsible for the fees and charges set forth on Schedule I and Schedule II attached hereto. Such fees and charges set forth on Schedule I shall be paid in the following manner: (i) title storage fees will be paid annually from the date of receipt of the title; and (ii) title maintenance fees will be paid transactionally as services are rendered, and may be modified upon thirty (30) days written notice. Such fees and charges set forth on Schedule II shall be paid to the Collateral Agent in the following manner: (i) one half (1/2) of the estimated fees will be paid to the Collateral Agent prior to delivery of the Certificates to the offices of the appropriate Jurisdiction; and (ii) the remainder will be billed monthly as receipts are issued and delivered to the Collateral Agent by the offices of the appropriate Jurisdiction. If, and to the extent that, the Company fails to pay any amount payable under this Agreement, the Secured Party shall make such payments (which shall be charged to the Company and become part of the Obligations under the Credit Agreement). All fees and charges are non-refundable.

 

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6. POWER OF ATTORNEY.

As outlined in Exhibit A , and subject in all instances to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of the Company and the Secured Party hereby appoints the Collateral Agent as its attorney in fact to sign, on its behalf, any Required Perfection Documents and any Required Release Documents including but not limited to the Certificates. This power, coupled with an interest, is irrevocable so long as this Agreement remains in effect. On the date hereof the Secured Party shall, and the Company shall cause each Debtor to, execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent a power of attorney (each a “Power of Attorney” substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A .

7. INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

(a) The Company agrees to pay, indemnify, defend, and hold Secured Party and Collateral Agent and each of their officers, directors, employees, affiliates, counsel, agents, and attorneys-in-fact (each an “Indemnified Person”) harmless (to the fullest extent permitted by law) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, investigations, proceedings, and damages, and all reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements and other costs and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith (as and when they are incurred and irrespective of whether suit is brought), at any time asserted against, imposed upon, or incurred by any of them in connection with or as a result of or related to the execution, delivery, enforcement, performance, and administration of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated herein, or any act, omission, event or circumstance in any manner related thereto (all of the foregoing, collectively, the “Indemnified Liabilities”). The undertaking in this Section 7.1 shall survive the payment of all Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to the Secured Party and the resignation or replacement of the Collateral Agent after the date of such termination, resignation or replacement.

(b) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL COLLATERAL AGENT, SECURED PARTY OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PERSON BE LIABLE TO THE COMPANY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SUCH DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF A LIEN OR THE PRIORITY THEREOF, OR LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR LOST PROFITS), INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OR AS A RESULT OF OR RELATED TO THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY, ENFORCEMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN, ANY ACT, OMISSION, EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE IN ANY MANNER RELATED THERETO.

8. TERMINATION; REMOVAL OR RESIGNATION OF COLLATERAL AGENT.

(a) Termination . Unless otherwise earlier terminated as provided in Section 8.2 , this Agreement shall terminate upon the Collateral Agent’s receipt of written notice from Secured Party confirming that all Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) have been repaid in full (the “Termination Date”). Upon receipt of such notice, Collateral Agent shall, upon the request of the Company, execute all Required Release Documents and deliver the Certificates to the Company or its designee. If the Company fails to pay for Collateral Agent’s expenses associated with executing all Required Release Documents and delivery of the Certificates to the

 

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Company or its designee, such fees shall promptly be paid to Collateral Agent by the Secured Party so long as the Secured Party has received an invoice therefor before delivery of the Certificates to the Company.

(b) Removal; Resignation . Secured Party shall have the right to remove Collateral Agent at any time by giving written notice of such termination to Collateral Agent and the Company. Collateral Agent may resign at any time by giving at least ninety (90) days’ advance written notice of such resignation to Secured Party and the Company; provided , however , that, if such resignation occurs prior to the receipt of a notice of termination as provided in Section 8.1 above, for any reason other than the inability of the Collateral Agent to continue to act in such capacity as a result of a change in law after the date hereof (as specified in a written opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to Secured Party) or the non-payment of the fees and charges payable to Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, no removal or resignation shall be effective until a successor collateral agent is appointed by the Secured Party and the removed or resigning Collateral Agent shall have caused each Certificate to be delivered to such successor together with all documents and certificates necessary, completed as necessary, in order for the successor collateral agent to perform its role hereunder. Upon the effectiveness of such removal or resignation, such successor collateral agent shall succeed to all of the rights, powers, and duties hereunder of its predecessor, and the predecessor Collateral Agent’s rights, powers and duties hereunder shall be terminated.

(c) Reinstatement . This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and continue to be effective should any petition be filed by or against any Debtor for liquidation or reorganization, should any Debtor become insolvent or make an assignment for the benefit of any creditor or creditors or should a receiver or trustee be appointed for all or any significant part of any Debtor’s assets, and shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment and performance of the Obligations, or any part thereof, is, pursuant to applicable law, rescinded or reduced in amount, or must otherwise be restored or returned by any obligee of the Obligations, whether as a “voidable preference,” “fraudulent conveyance,” or otherwise, all as though such payment or performance had not been made. In the event that any payment, or any part thereof, is rescinded, reduced, restored or returned, the Obligations shall be reinstated and deemed reduced only by such amount paid and not so rescinded, reduced, restored or returned.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

(a) Choice of Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, excluding that body of law relating to choice of laws.

(b) Notice . Whenever it is provided herein that any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration, or other communication shall or may be given to or served upon any of the parties hereto, or whenever any of the parties desires to give or serve upon the other communication with respect to this Agreement, each such notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration, or other communication shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or by a recognized overnight mail service, addressed as follows:

 

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If to Collateral Agent: at   

[                    ]

Attn: [                    ]

Phone: [                    ]

Fax: [                    ]

With Copies to:   

[                    ]

Attn: [                    ]

If to Secured Party: at   

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Agent

1100 Abernathy Road

Suite 1600

Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Attention: Account Manager - Nuverra

If to the Company, at:   

c/o Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

14624 North Scottsdale Road

Suite 300

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

or at such other address as may be substituted by notice given as herein provided.

Giving of any notice required hereunder may be waived in writing by the party entitled to receive such notice. Every notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration or other communication hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly served, given or delivered upon (1)

Business Day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier with all charges prepaid or, when delivered, if hand-delivered by messenger.

(c) Severability . Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement 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 provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

(d) Complete Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement and understanding of each of the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral and written negotiations, agreements and understandings, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof

(e) Amendment . This Agreement may be amended, modified, or waived only in a writing signed by Secured Party and Collateral Agent.

(f) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by the parties each in separate counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same Agreement. In proving this Agreement or any other Loan Document in any judicial proceedings, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart signed by the party against whom such enforcement is

 

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sought. Any signatures delivered by a party by facsimile transmission shall be deemed an original signature hereto.

(g) Waiver of Jury Trial . EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first herein above set forth.

 

COLLATERAL AGENT:     SECURED PARTY:
COLLATERAL AGENT:       SECURED PARTY:
[                    ]       WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By:  

 

      By:  

 

Its:  

 

      Its:  

 

COMPANY:  
[                    ].  
By:  

 

       
Its:  

 

       
        Collateral Agency Agreement

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT]


EXHIBIT A

POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FILINGS

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT                                         

(hereinafter referred to as the “Principal”), a [corporation] [limited liability company] with its principal place of business at the address last set forth below, authorizes [                    ], a [                    ] with offices at [                    ], to act as its attorney-in-fact for the limited purpose of preparing, executing and filing in the Principal’s name any original title applications and other such motor vehicle lien forms (hereinafter referred to collectively as (“Motor Vehicle Forms”) as the Principal may request. This Power of Attorney will remain in full force and effect until due notice of its revocation is given by the Principal to the Attorney by registered mail.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal has caused this instrument to be executed by a duly authorized representative as of the date set forth below.

Principal (legal name and address):

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

Date:

 

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this      day of             .

 

 

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

 

 

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Schedule I

All of the following fees are charged per title:

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Schedule II

(Cost Estimate)

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Exhibit 10.3

EXECUTION VERSION

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHT OR REMEDY BY THE AGENT OR ANY OTHER PARTY HEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 2016 (AS AMENDED, RESTATED, SUPPLEMENTED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME, THE “ INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT ”), AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS PARI PASSU COLLATERAL AGENT, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AGENT, AND WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, AS TERM LOAN AGENT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN.

INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT

This INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of April 15, 2016, is entered into by and among the Obligors listed on the signature pages hereof and those additional entities that hereafter become parties hereto by joinder (collectively, jointly, and severally, the “ Obligors ” and each, individually, an “ Obligor ”), in favor of WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY , FSB, in its capacity as administrative agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”), in light of the following:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Credit Agreement of even date herewith (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (each of such Lenders, together with its successors and assigns, is referred to hereinafter as a “Lender”), and Agent, the Lender Group has agreed to make term loans to Borrower from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS, each Obligor has made or may make certain loans or advances from time to time to one or more other Obligors; and

WHEREAS, in order to induce Agent and the Lender Group to enter into the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents and to induce the Lender Group to make term loans to Borrower pursuant to the Loan Documents, and in consideration thereof, and in consideration of any loans or other financial accommodations heretofore or hereafter extended by the below defined Lender Group to Borrowers pursuant to the Loan Documents, each Obligor has agreed to subordinate the indebtedness of each other Obligor owed to such Obligor to the below defined Senior Debt upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, conditions, representations, and warranties set forth herein and for other good and

 

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valuable consideration, the receipt, sufficiency, and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, each Obligor and Agent hereby agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Definitions and Construction .

(a) Terms Defined in Credit Agreement. All initially capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement.

(b) Certain Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Agent ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

Borrower ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals hereto.

Credit Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals hereto.

Creditor Obligor ” has the meaning specified therefor in the definition of Subordinated Debt.

Debtor Obligor ” has the meaning specified therefor in the definition of Subordinated Debt.

Discharge of Senior Debt ” means the repayment in full of all Senior Debt, in each case, after or concurrently with the termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, to make loans, advances or otherwise extend credit that would constitute Senior Debt.

Insolvency Event ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

Intercreditor Agreement ” means the Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Pari Passu Collateral Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Term Loan Agent, and acknowledged by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries party thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Lender ” and “ Lenders ” have the respective meanings specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

Obligor ” and “ Obligors ” have the respective meanings specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

Senior Debt ” means all obligations (including the Obligations and the Indebtedness evidenced by the Guaranty (as defined in the Guaranty and Security Agreement)) and all amounts owing, due, or secured under, or in connection with, the terms of, or evidenced

 

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by, the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, any other indemnities or guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by any Loan Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Loan Party, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of any Loan Document but for the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Loan Party and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding).

Subordinated Debt ” means, with respect to each Obligor (each, a “ Creditor Obligor ”), all Indebtedness, liabilities, and other obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter, of any other Obligor (each, a “ Debtor Obligor ”), including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations and any other amounts, in each case, that are owing or due to the Creditor Obligor by such Debtor Obligor, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and whether due or to become due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, including all fees and all other amounts payable by such Debtor Obligor to such Creditor Obligor under or in connection with any documents or instruments related thereto.

Subordinated Debt Payment ” means any payment or distribution by or on behalf of any of the Obligors, directly or indirectly, of assets of any of the Obligors of any kind or character, whether in cash, property, or securities, including on account of the purchase, redemption, or other acquisition of Subordinated Debt, as a result of any collection, sale, or other disposition of Collateral, or by setoff, exchange, or in any other manner, for or on account of the Subordinated Debt.

(c) Construction . Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural include the singular, references to the singular include the plural, the terms “includes” and “including” are not limiting, and the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder , ” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, clause, schedule, and exhibit references herein are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Any reference in this Agreement to any agreement, instrument, or document shall include all alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements, thereto and thereof, as applicable (subject to any restrictions on such alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements set forth herein or in the Credit Agreement). The words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties. Any reference herein to the satisfaction, repayment, or payment in full of the Senior Debt (including in the definition of “Discharge of Senior Debt”) shall mean (i) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of (A) the principal amount of, and interest accrued with respect to, all outstanding Loans, together with the payment of any premium applicable to the repayment of the Loans, (B) all Lender Group Expenses that have accrued regardless of whether demand has been made therefor, (C) all fees or charges that have accrued hereunder or under any other Loan Document, (ii) the receipt by Agent of cash collateral in order to secure any other contingent

 

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Senior Debt for which a claim or demand for payment has been made at such time or in respect of matters or circumstances known to Agent or a Lender at the time that are reasonably expected to result in any loss, cost, damage or expense (including attorneys fees and legal expenses), such cash collateral to be in such amount as Agent reasonably determines is appropriate to secure such contingent Senior Debt, (iii) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of all other Senior Debt other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations, and (vi) the termination of all of the Commitments of the Lenders. Any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns. Any requirement of a writing contained herein shall be satisfied by the transmission of a Record. The captions and headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement.

SECTION 2. Subordination to Payment of Senior Debt . All payments on account of the Subordinated Debt shall be subject, subordinate, and junior, in right of payment and exercise of remedies, to the extent and in the manner set forth herein, to the Senior Debt.

SECTION 3. Subordination upon Any Distribution of Assets of the Obligors . In the event of any payment or distribution of assets of any Debtor Obligor of any kind or character, whether in cash, property, or securities, upon the dissolution, winding up, or total or partial liquidation or reorganization, readjustment, arrangement, or similar proceeding relating to such Debtor Obligor or its property, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, arrangement, or similar proceedings or upon an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or upon any other marshaling or composition of the assets and liabilities of such Debtor Obligor, or upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Proceeding, or otherwise (such events, collectively, the “ Insolvency Events ”): (a) the Discharge of Senior Debt must have occurred before any Subordinated Debt Payment is made; and (b) any Subordinated Debt Payment to which any Creditor Obligor would be entitled except for the provisions hereof, shall be paid or delivered by the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, assignee for the benefit of creditors, or other liquidating lender making such payment or distribution directly to Agent for application to the payment of the Senior Debt until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution or provision therefor to Agent or any member of the Lender Group in respect of such Senior Debt.

SECTION 4. Payments on Subordinated Debt .

(a) Permitted Payments . So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, each Debtor Obligor may make, and each Creditor Obligor shall be entitled to accept and receive Subordinated Debt Payments expressly allowed, if any, under the Credit Agreement.

(b) No Payment upon Senior Debt Defaults . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, and until such Event of Default is waived in accordance with the Credit Agreement, no Debtor Obligor shall make, and no Creditor Obligor shall accept or receive, any Subordinated Debt Payment. For the avoidance of doubt, once such Event of Default is cured or waived, and so long as no other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, any Debtor Obligor may make and any Creditor Obligor may accept or receive any Subordinated Debt payment, including payments scheduled for the period of time when such Event of Default existed to the extent permitted by the Credit Agreement.

 

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SECTION 5. Subordination of Remedies . Until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, whether or not any Insolvency Event has occurred, no Creditor Obligor will:

(a) accelerate, make demand, or otherwise make due and payable prior to the original due date thereof any Subordinated Debt;

(b) bring, commence, institute, prosecute, or participate in any lawsuit, action, or proceeding, whether private, judicial, equitable, administrative, or otherwise to enforce its rights or interests in respect of the Subordinated Debt;

(c) exercise any rights under or with respect to guaranties of the Subordinated Debt, if any;

(d) exercise any of its rights or remedies in connection with the Subordinated Debt with respect to any Collateral of any Debtor Obligor;

(e) exercise any right to set-off or counterclaim in respect of any Indebtedness, liabilities, or obligations of such Creditor Obligor to any Debtor Obligor against any of the Subordinated Debt;

(f) in its capacity as a Creditor Obligor, contest, protest, or object to any exercise of secured creditor remedies by Agent or any other member of the Lender Group in connection with the Senior Debt;

(g) object to any forbearance by Agent or any other member of the Lender Group in connection with the Senior Debt; or

(h) commence, or cause to be commenced, or join with any creditor other than Agent or any Lender in commencing, any Insolvency Proceeding against any Debtor Obligor.

SECTION 6. Payment over to Agent . In the event that, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2, 3 , 4 , and 5 , any Subordinated Debt Payments shall be received in contravention of such Sections 2, 3 , 4 , or 5 by any Creditor Obligor before the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, such Subordinated Debt Payments shall be segregated and held in trust for the benefit of the Lender Group and shall be forthwith paid over or delivered to Agent, in the same form as received and with any necessary endorsements, for application to the payment of the Senior Debt in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents. Agent is authorized to make any such endorsements as Agent for the Creditor Obligors. Such authorization is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the Discharge of Senior Debt.

SECTION 7. Authorization to Agent . If, while any Subordinated Debt is outstanding and before Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, any Insolvency Event shall occur and be continuing with respect to any Obligor or its property: (a) Agent hereby is irrevocably authorized and empowered (in the name of each Obligor or otherwise), but shall have no obligation, to demand, sue for, collect, and receive every payment or distribution in respect of the Subordinated Debt and give acquittance therefor and to file claims and proofs of claim and take such other action (including voting the Subordinated Debt) as it may deem necessary or advisable for the exercise or enforcement of any of the rights or interests of Agent (or any

 

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member of the Lender Group) under any of the Loan Documents; and (b) each Obligor shall promptly take such action as Agent may reasonably request (i) to collect the Subordinated Debt for the account of the Lender Group and to file appropriate claims or proofs of claim in respect of the Subordinated Debt, (ii) to execute and deliver to Agent such powers of attorney, assignments, and other instruments as it may reasonably request to enable it to enforce any and all claims with respect to the Subordinated Debt, and (iii) to collect and receive any and all Subordinated Debt Payments.

SECTION 8. Certain Agreements Of Each Obligor .

(a) No Benefits . Each Obligor understands that there may be various agreements between the Lender Group and any other Obligor evidencing and governing the Senior Debt, and each Obligor acknowledges and agrees that such agreements are not intended to confer any benefits on such Obligor unless such Obligor is also a party thereto (in which case, the rights of such Obligor are as set forth therein) and that Agent and the other members of the Lender Group shall have no obligation to such Obligor or any other Person to exercise any rights, enforce any remedies, or take any actions which may be available to them under such agreements unless such Obligor is also a party thereto (in which case, the rights of such Obligor are as set forth therein).

(b) No Interference . Each Obligor acknowledges that certain other Obligors have granted to Agent for the benefit of the Lender Group security interests in substantially all of such other Obligor’s assets, and agrees not to interfere with or in any manner oppose a disposition of any Collateral by Agent in accordance with the applicable Loan Documents or applicable law.

(c) Reliance by Agent and the Lender Group . Each Obligor acknowledges and agrees that Agent and each member of the Lender Group will have relied upon and will continue to rely upon the subordination provisions provided for herein and the other provisions hereof in entering into the Loan Documents and making or issuing the Loans, the Letters of Credit, or other financial accommodations thereunder.

(d) Waivers . Except as provided under the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, each Obligor hereby waives any and all notice of the incurrence of the Senior Debt or any part thereof and any right to require marshaling of assets.

(e) Obligations of Each Obligor Not Affected . Each Creditor Obligor hereby agrees that at any time and from time to time, without notice to or the consent of such Creditor Obligor, without incurring responsibility to such Creditor Obligor, and without impairing or releasing the subordination provided for herein or otherwise impairing the rights of Agent or any other member of the Lender Group: (i) the time for any Debtor Obligor’s performance of or compliance with any of its agreements contained in the Loan Documents may be extended or such performance or compliance may be waived by Agent or any other member of the Lender Group; (ii) the agreements of any Debtor Obligor with respect to the Loan Documents may from time to time be modified by such other Debtor Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Lender Group for the purpose of adding any requirements thereto or changing in any manner the rights and obligations of such Debtor Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Lender Group

 

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thereunder; (iii) the manner, place, or terms for payment by any Debtor Obligor of Senior Debt or any portion thereof may be altered or the terms for payment extended, or the Senior Debt of any Debtor Obligor may be renewed in whole or in part; (iv) the maturity of the Senior Debt of any Debtor Obligor may be accelerated in accordance with the terms of any present or future agreement by any Debtor Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Lender Group; (v) any Collateral may be sold, exchanged, released, or substituted and any Lien in favor of Agent may be terminated, subordinated, or fail to be perfected or become unperfected; (vi) any Person liable in any manner for Senior Debt may be discharged, released, or substituted; and (vii) all other rights against the Debtor Obligors, any other Person, or with respect to any Collateral may be exercised (or Agent or any other member of the Lender Group may waive or refrain from exercising such rights as provided in the Loan Documents or under applicable law) in each case, in accordance with the applicable Loan Documents and applicable law.

(f) Rights of Agent Not to Be Impaired . No right of Agent or any other member of the Lender Group to enforce the subordination provided for herein or to exercise its other rights hereunder shall at any time in any way be prejudiced or impaired by any act or failure to act by any Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Lender Group hereunder or under or in connection with the other Loan Documents or by any noncompliance by the other Obligors with the terms and provisions and covenants herein or in any other Loan Document, regardless of any knowledge thereof Agent or any other member of the Lender Group may have or otherwise be charged with.

(g) Financial Condition of the Obligors . No Obligor shall have any right to require Agent to obtain or disclose any information with respect to: (i) the financial condition or character of any other Obligor or the ability of any other Obligor to pay and perform any or all of Senior Debt; (ii) the Senior Debt; (iii) the Collateral or other security for any or all of the Senior Debt; (iv) the existence or nonexistence of any guarantees of, or any other subordination agreements with respect to, all or any part of the Senior Debt; (v) any action or inaction on the part of Agent or any other Person; or (vi) any other matter, fact, or occurrence whatsoever.

(h) Acquisition of Liens or Guaranties . Except as expressly permitted by the Credit Agreement, no Creditor Obligor shall (i) acquire any Lien on any asset of any Debtor Obligor or (ii) accept any guaranties from any other Obligor or from any other Subsidiary of any Loan Party for the Subordinated Debt.

SECTION 9. Subrogation . With respect to any payments or distribution in cash, property, or other assets that any Creditor Obligor pays over to Agent (for the benefit of the Lender Group) under the terms of this Agreement, each Creditor Obligor shall be subrogated to the rights of Agent and the other members of the Lender Group; provided, however, that each Creditor Obligor agrees not to assert or enforce any such rights of subrogation it may acquire as a result of any such payment or distribution hereunder until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred; provided further, however, that no Creditor Obligor shall exercise or enforce any such rights against any Debtor Obligor (including after the Discharge of Senior Debt) if all or any portion of the Senior Debt shall have been satisfied in connection with an exercise of remedies by Agent in respect of the Equity Interests of such Debtor Obligor whether pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement or otherwise.

 

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SECTION 10. Continuing Agreement; Reinstatement .

(a) Continuing Agreement . This Agreement is a continuing agreement of subordination and shall continue in effect and be binding upon each Obligor until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred. The subordinations, agreements, and priorities set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect regardless of whether any party hereto in the future seeks to rescind, amend, terminate, or reform, by litigation or otherwise, its respective agreements with the other Obligor. This Agreement shall be applicable both before and after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding and all converted or succeeding cases in respect thereof. The relative rights of parties hereto in or to any distributions from or in respect of any Collateral or proceeds of Collateral, shall continue after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding. Accordingly, the provisions of this Agreement are intended to be and shall be enforceable as a subordination agreement within the meaning of Section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code.

(b) Reinstatement . This Agreement shall continue to be effective or shall be reinstated (and the amount of Senior Debt shall be reinstated), as the case may be, if, for any reason, any payment of the Senior Debt shall be rescinded or must otherwise be restored by Agent or any other member of the Lender Group to any Loan Party, whether as a result of an Insolvency Event or otherwise.

SECTION 11. Transfer of Subordinated Debt . No Obligor may assign or transfer its rights and obligations in respect of the Subordinated Debt without the prior written consent of Agent, and any such transferee or assignee, as a condition to acquiring an interest in the Subordinated Debt shall agree to be bound hereby, in form reasonably satisfactory to Agent.

SECTION 12. Obligations of the Obligors Not Affected . The provisions of this Agreement are intended solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of each Creditor Obligor against each Debtor Obligor, on the one hand, and of Agent and the other members of the Lender Group against each Creditor Obligor, on the other hand. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall (i) impair, as between each Creditor Obligor and any Debtor Obligor, the obligation of the Debtor Obligor to pay its respective obligations with respect to the Subordinated Debt as and when the same shall become due and payable, or (ii) otherwise affect the relative rights of any Creditor Obligor against any Debtor Obligor, on the one hand, and of the creditors (other than Agent or the other members of the Lender Group) of the Debtor Obligors against the Debtor Obligors, on the other hand.

SECTION 13. Endorsement of Obligor Documents; Further Assurances And Additional Acts .

(a) Endorsement of Obligor Documents . Upon the written request of Agent, all documents and instruments evidencing any of the Subordinated Debt, if any, shall be endorsed with a legend noting that such documents and instruments are subject to this Agreement, and each Obligor shall promptly deliver to Agent evidence of the same.

(b) Further Assurances and Additional Acts . Each Obligor shall execute, acknowledge, deliver, file, notarize, and register at its own expense all such further agreements, instruments, certificates, financing statements, documents, and assurances, and perform such acts

 

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as Agent reasonably shall deem necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, and promptly provide Agent with evidence of the foregoing reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Agent.

SECTION 14. Notices . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be given in the form and manner provided in the Credit Agreement, and, if to Agent, shall be mailed, sent, or delivered to Agent at its address as specified in the Credit Agreement and, if to any Obligor, shall be mailed, sent or delivered in care of Borrower in accordance with the notice provisions set forth in Credit Agreement or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party in writing.

SECTION 15. No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies . No failure on the part of Agent or any other member of the Lender Group to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, remedy, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege. The rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers, and privileges that may otherwise be available to Agent or the other members of the Lender Group.

SECTION 16. Costs and Expenses . The Obligors, jointly and severally, agree to pay to Agent promptly after demand therefor all Lender Group Expenses in connection with this Agreement, including in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery, and administration of this Agreement, or any amendments, modifications, or waivers of the terms hereof, or the enforcement or attempted enforcement of, or preservation of rights or interests under, this Agreement, including any losses incurred by Agent as a result of any failure by any Obligor to perform or observe its obligations contained in this Agreement.

SECTION 17. Survival . All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made in this Agreement shall, except to the extent otherwise provided herein, survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and shall continue in full force and effect until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred. The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the obligations of each Obligor under Section 9 and Section 16 shall survive the Discharge of Senior Debt.

SECTION 18. Benefits of Agreement . This Agreement is entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Obligors, the Agent and the other members of the Lender Group and their respective successors and assigns, and no other Person shall be a direct or indirect beneficiary of, or shall have any direct or indirect cause of action or claim in connection with, this Agreement.

SECTION 19. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by each Obligor, Agent and the other members of the Lender Group and their respective successors and assigns.

SECTION 20. Governing Law; Venue; Jury Trial Waiver; Judicial Reference Provision . THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING

 

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CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 12 OF THE CREDIT AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS.

SECTION 21. Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers; Conflicts .

(a) Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with the other Loan Documents, constitutes the entire agreement of each of the Obligors and the Lender Group with respect to the matters set forth herein and shall not be contradicted or qualified by any other agreement, oral or written, before the date hereof.

(b) Amendments and Waivers . No amendment to or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by each of the Obligors and Agent; and no waiver of any provision of this Agreement, or consent to any departure by any Obligor from any provision hereof, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Agent. Any such amendment, waiver, or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

(c) Conflicts with Subordinated Debt Documents . In case of any conflict or inconsistency between any terms of this Agreement, on the one hand, and any documents or instruments in respect of the Subordinated Debt, on the other hand, then the terms of this Agreement shall control.

(d) Conflicts with Credit Agreement . In case of any conflict or inconsistency between any terms of this Agreement, on the one hand, and any of the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement, on the other hand, then the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement shall control.

(e) Conflicts with Intercreditor Agreement . Notwithstanding any provision contained herein, (i) this Agreement and the rights, remedies, duties and obligations provided for herein are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and (ii) in the event of a conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in the Intercreditor Agreement, the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement shall control.

SECTION 22. Severability of Provisions . Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable from every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.

SECTION 23. Interpretation . Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed against any member of the Lender Group, or any Obligor, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by all parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to accomplish fairly the purposes and intentions of all parties hereto.

SECTION 24. Counterparts; Telefacsimile or Other Electronic Delivery . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same agreement. Delivery of

 

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an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Agreement.

SECTION 25. New Subsidiaries . Each Obligor shall cause any Subsidiary (whether by acquisition or formation) of any Loan Party that is required pursuant to Section 5 . 11 of the Credit Agreement to execute a joinder to the Guaranty and Security Agreement or the Credit Agreement, within 10 Business Days of such acquisition or formation, as the case may be, to execute and deliver to Agent a joinder to this Agreement in a form reasonably satisfactory to Agent. Upon the execution and delivery of such a joinder by such Subsidiary, such Subsidiary shall become an Obligor hereunder with the same force and effect as if originally named as an Obligor herein. The execution and delivery of any agreement or instrument adding an additional Obligor as a party to this Agreement shall not require the consent of any other Obligor hereunder. The rights and obligations of each Obligor hereunder shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the addition of any new Obligor hereunder as though such new Obligor had originally been named an Obligor hereunder on the date of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

OBLIGORS:      

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS,

INC.

      By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

      Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
      Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
      1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC
      BADLANDS LEASING, LLC
      BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (DE)
      BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (ND)
      HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
      HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.
      HECKMANN WOODS CROSS, LLC
      HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
      IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC
      LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
      NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
      NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
      By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

      Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
      Title:   President
      APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
      By:   HEK Water Solutions, LLC, its managing member
      By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

      Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
      Title:   President

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT]


AGENT:       WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
      By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

      Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
      Title:   Vice President

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT – TERM LOAN]

Exhibit 10.4

EXECUTION VERSION

TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT

This TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Trademark Security Agreement ”) is made this 15 th day of April, 2016, by and between the Grantor listed on the signature pages hereof (the “ Grantor ”), and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Lender Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Term Loan Credit Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as borrower (“ Borrower ”), the lenders party thereto as “Lenders” (such Lenders, together with their respective successors and assigns in such capacity, each, individually, a “ Lender ” and, collectively, the “ Lenders ”), Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as the administrative agent for the Lenders and Agent, the Lender Group has agreed to make certain financial accommodations available to Borrower from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Lender Group are willing to make the financial accommodations to Borrower as provided for in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, but only upon the condition, among others, that Grantor shall have executed and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, that certain Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Guaranty and Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement, Grantor is required to execute and deliver to Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, this Trademark Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Guaranty and Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Credit Agreement, and this Trademark Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Guaranty and Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK COLLATERAL . Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Lender Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Trademark Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of Grantor’s

 

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right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Trademark Collateral ”):

(a) all of its Trademarks and Trademark Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all goodwill of the business connected with the use of, and symbolized by, each Trademark and each Trademark Intellectual Property License; and

(c) all products and proceeds (as that term is defined in the Code) of the foregoing, including any claim by Grantor against third parties for past, present or future (i) infringement or dilution of any Trademark or any Trademarks exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including right to receive any damages, (ii) injury to the goodwill associated with any Trademark, or (iii) right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Trademark Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Trademark Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Trademark Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantor to Agent, the other members of the Lender Group, or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Trademark Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of the Lender Group, pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement. Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Trademark Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Trademark Security Agreement and the Guaranty and Security Agreement, the Guaranty and Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . If Grantor shall obtain rights to any new trademarks, the provisions of this Trademark Security Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantor shall give prompt notice in writing to Agent with respect to any such new trademarks or renewal or extension of any trademark registration. Without limiting Grantor’s obligations under this Section, Grantor hereby authorizes Agent unilaterally to modify this Trademark Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such new trademark rights of Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Trademark Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I .

6. COUNTERPARTS . This Trademark Security Agreement is a Loan Document. This Trademark Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be

 

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deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Trademark Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Trademark Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE GUARANTY AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

[signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Trademark Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTOR:       NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
      By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

      Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
      Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
      ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY :
AGENT:       Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral
      agent
      By:  

/s/ Zachary S. Buchanan

      Name:   Zachary S. Buchanan
      Title:   AVP

 

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Exhibit 10.5

EXECUTION VERSION

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, (I) THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS GRANTED TO THE AGENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXPRESSLY SUBJECT AND SUBORDINATE TO THE LIENS AND SECURITY INTERESTS GRANTED IN FAVOR OF THE FIRST LIEN CLAIMHOLDERS (AS DEFINED IN THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT REFERRED TO BELOW) AND (II) THE EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHT OR REMEDY BY THE AGENT OR ANY OTHER SECURED PARTY HEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 2016 (AS AMENDED, RESTATED, SUPPLEMENTED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME, THE “ INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT ”), AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AGENT, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TERM LOAN AGENT, AND WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS SECOND LIEN AGENT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN.

SECURITY AGREEMENT

This SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of April 15, 2016, among the Persons listed on the signature pages hereof as “Grantors” and those additional entities that hereafter become parties hereto by executing the form of Joinder attached hereto as Annex 1 (each, a “ Grantor ” and collectively, the “ Grantors ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Noteholder Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS , Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Issuer ”), and Wilmington, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”) are parties to that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (as the same may be amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) relating to its 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”);

WHEREAS , Agent has agreed to act as collateral agent for the benefit of the Noteholder Group in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Indenture and this Agreement;

WHEREAS , in order to induce the holders of Notes to acquire the Notes and the Trustee to execute the Indenture, each Grantor has agreed to grant to Agent, for the benefit of the Noteholder Group, a continuing security interest in and to the Collateral in order to secure the prompt and complete payment, observance and performance of, among other things, the Secured Obligations;


WHEREAS , each Grantor (other than Issuer) is a Subsidiary of Issuer and, as such, will benefit by virtue of the financial accommodations extended to Issuer by the Noteholder Group.

NOW, THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the recitals made above and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, sufficiency and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Definitions; Construction .

(a) All initially capitalized terms used herein (including in the preamble and recitals hereof) without definition shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Indenture. Any terms (whether capitalized or lower case) used in this Agreement that are defined in the Code shall be construed and defined as set forth in the Code unless otherwise defined herein or in the Indenture; provided that to the extent that the Code is used to define any term used herein and if such term is defined differently in different Articles of the Code, the definition of such term contained in Article 9 of the Code shall govern. In addition to those terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, as used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(i) “ Account ” means an account (as that term is defined in Article 9 of the Code).

(ii) “ Account Debtor ” means an account debtor (as that term is defined in the Code).

(iii) “ Activation Instruction ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(iv) “ Agent ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(v) “ Agent’s Lien ” means the Liens granted by Issuer or its Subsidiaries to Agent under the Security Documents and securing the Secured Obligations.

(vi) “ Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(vii) “ Bankruptcy Law ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(viii) “ Books ” means books and records (including each Grantor’s Records indicating, summarizing, or evidencing such Grantor’s assets (including the Collateral) or liabilities, each Grantor’s Records relating to such Grantor’s business operations or financial condition, and each Grantor’s goods or General Intangibles related to such information).

(ix) “ Cash Equivalents ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

 

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(x) “ Certificated Equipment ” means any Equipment the ownership of which is evidenced by, or under applicable law, is required to be evidenced by, a certificate of title.

(xi) “ Chattel Paper ” means chattel paper (as that term is defined in the Code), and includes tangible chattel paper and electronic chattel paper.

(xii) “ Code ” means the New York Uniform Commercial Code, as in effect from time to time; provided , however , that in the event that, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies with respect to Agent’s Lien on any Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York, the term “Code” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in such other jurisdiction solely for purposes of the provisions thereof relating to such attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies.

(xiii) “ Collateral ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(xiv) “ Commercial Tort Claims ” means commercial tort claims (as that term is defined in the Code), and includes those commercial tort claims listed on Schedule 1 .

(xv) “ Commodity Exchange Act ” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

(xvi) “ Control Agreement ” means a control agreement executed and delivered by Issuer or one of its Subsidiaries, Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), and the applicable securities intermediary (with respect to a Securities Account) or bank (with respect to a Deposit Account).

(xvii) “ Controlled Account ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(xviii) “ Controlled Account Agreements ” means those certain cash management agreements, each of which is executed and delivered by a Grantor, Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), and one of the Controlled Account Banks.

(xix) “ Controlled Account Bank ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(xx) “ Copyrights ” means any and all rights in any works of authorship, including (A) copyrights and moral rights, (B) copyright registrations and recordings thereof and all applications in connection therewith including those listed on Schedule 2 , (C) income, license fees, royalties, damages, and payments now and hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection therewith and damages and payments for past, present, or future

 

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infringements thereof, (D) the right to sue for past, present, and future infringements thereof, and (E) all of each Grantor’s rights corresponding thereto throughout the world.

(xxi) “ Copyright Security Agreement ” means each Copyright Security Agreement executed and delivered by Grantors, or any of them, and Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit A .

(xxii) “ Custodial Agreement ” means (i) that certain Custodial Agreement dated as of February 3, 2014, among the Issuer, the Revolving Credit Agreement Agent (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement), and Corporation Service Company, a Delaware corporation, as custodian thereunder, and each custodial agreement now or hereafter executed in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and (ii) any replacement custodial agreement entered into by the Issuer substantially in the form of Exhibit E .

(xxiii) “ Deposit Account ” means a deposit account (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxiv) “ Designated Noteholders ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(xxv) “ Directing Party ” means (a) if the Designated Noteholders, together with their Affiliates, beneficially own at least $70,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Notes, the Designated Noteholders, and (b) otherwise, the Issuer acting in good faith.

(xxvi) “ Equipment ” means equipment (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxvii) “ Equity Interests ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(xxviii) “ Event of Default ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(xxix) “ Excluded Property ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(xxx) “ Farm Products ” means farm products (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxxi) “ Fixtures ” means fixtures (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xxxii) “ General Intangibles ” means general intangibles (as that term is defined in the Code), and includes payment intangibles, software, contract rights, rights to payment, rights under Hedging Obligations (including the right to receive payment on account of the termination (voluntarily or involuntarily) of such Hedging Obligations), rights arising under common law, statutes, or regulations, choses or things in action, goodwill, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Licenses, purchase orders, customer lists, monies due or recoverable from pension funds, route lists, rights to payment and other rights under any royalty or licensing agreements, including Intellectual Property

 

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Licenses, infringement claims, pension plan refunds, pension plan refund claims, insurance premium rebates, tax refunds, and tax refund claims, interests in a partnership or limited liability company which do not constitute a security under Article 8 of the Code, and any other personal property other than Commercial Tort Claims, money, Accounts, Chattel Paper, Deposit Accounts, goods, Investment Property, Negotiable Collateral, and oil, gas, or other minerals before extraction.

(xxxiii) “ Governmental Authority ” means the government of any nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether at the national, state, territorial, provincial, municipal or any other level, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of, or pertaining to, government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

(xxxiv) “ Grantor ” and “ Grantors ” have the respective meanings specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(xxxv) “ Indenture ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

(xxxvi) “ Insolvency Proceeding ” means any proceeding commenced by or against any Person under any provision of the Bankruptcy Law or under any other state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency law, assignments for the benefit of creditors, formal or informal moratoria, compositions, extensions generally with creditors, or proceedings seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other similar relief.

(xxxvii) “ Intellectual Property ” means any and all Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, trade secrets, know-how, inventions (whether or not patentable), algorithms, software programs (including source code and object code), processes, product designs, industrial designs, blueprints, drawings, data, customer lists, URLs and domain names, specifications, documentations, reports, catalogs, literature, and any other forms of technology or proprietary information of any kind, including all rights therein and all applications for registration or registrations thereof.

(xxxviii) “ Intellectual Property Licenses ” means, with respect to any Person (the “ Specified Party ”), (A) any licenses or other similar rights provided to the Specified Party in or with respect to Intellectual Property owned or controlled by any other Person, and (B) any licenses or other similar rights provided to any other Person in or with respect to Intellectual Property owned or controlled by the Specified Party, in each case, including (x) any software license agreements (other than license agreements for commercially available off-the-shelf software that is generally available to the public which have been licensed to a Grantor pursuant to end-user licenses), (y) the license agreements listed on Schedule 3 , and (z) the right to use any of the licenses or other similar rights described in this definition in connection with the enforcement of the Noteholder Group’s rights under the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents.

 

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(xxxix) “ Intercreditor Agreement ” means the Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the Issue Date, by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Term Loan Agent, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Second Lien Agent, and acknowledged by the Issuer and its Subsidiaries party thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

(xl) “ Inventory ” means inventory (as that term is defined in the Code).

(xli) “ Investment Property ” means (A) any and all investment property (as that term is defined in the Code), and (B) any and all of the following (regardless of whether classified as investment property under the Code): all Pledged Interests, Pledged Operating Agreements, and Pledged Partnership Agreements.

(xlii) “ Issuer ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

(xliii) “ Joinder ” means each Joinder to this Agreement executed and delivered by Agent and each of the other parties listed on the signature pages thereto, in substantially the form of Annex 1 .

(xliv) “ Material Adverse Effect ” means (a) a material adverse effect in the business, operations, results of operations, assets, liabilities or financial condition of Issuer and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (b) a material impairment of Issuer’s and its Subsidiaries ability to perform their obligations under the Indenture, Notes and Security Documents to which they are parties or of the Agent’s or Noteholder Group’s ability to enforce the Indebtedness under the Notes or realize upon the Collateral (other than as a result of as a result of an action taken or not taken that is solely in the control of Agent), or (c) a material impairment of the enforceability or priority of Agent’s Liens with respect to all or a material portion of the Collateral.

(xlv) “ Mortgages ” means, individually and collectively, one or more mortgages, deeds of trust, or deeds to secure debt, executed and delivered by Issuer or its Subsidiaries in favor of Agent or its bailee, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, that encumbers real property collateral.

(xlvi) “ Negotiable Collateral ” means letters of credit, letter-of-credit rights, instruments, promissory notes, drafts and documents (as each such term is defined in the Code).

(xlvii) “ Noteholder Group ” means the Agent, the Trustee and each holder of Notes.

(xlviii) “ Notes ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals to this Agreement.

(xlix) “ Patents ” means patents and patent applications, including (A) the patents and patent applications listed on Schedule 4 , (B) all continuations, divisionals,

 

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continuations-in-part, re-examinations, reissues, and renewals thereof and improvements thereon, (C) all income, royalties, damages and payments now and hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection therewith and damages and payments for past, present, or future infringements thereof, (D) the right to sue for past, present, and future infringements thereof, and (E) all of each Grantor’s rights corresponding thereto throughout the world.

(l) “ Patent Security Agreement ” means each Patent Security Agreement executed and delivered by Grantors, or any of them, and Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit B .

(li) “ Permitted Investments ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(lii) “ Permitted Liens ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(liii) “ Person ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(liv) “ Pledged Companies ” means each Person listed on Schedule 5 as a “Pledged Company”, together with each other Person that becomes a Subsidiary of a Grantor unless all of such Person’s Equity Interests constitute Excluded Property.

(lv) “ Pledged Interests ” means all of each Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to all of the Equity Interests now owned or hereafter acquired by such Grantor, regardless of class or designation, including in each of the Pledged Companies, and all substitutions therefor and replacements thereof, all proceeds thereof and all rights relating thereto, also including any certificates representing the Equity Interests, the right to receive any certificates representing any of the Equity Interests, all warrants, options, share appreciation rights and other rights, contractual or otherwise, in respect thereof and the right to receive all dividends, distributions of income, profits, surplus, or other compensation by way of income or liquidating distributions, in cash or in kind, and all cash, instruments, and other property from time to time received, receivable, or otherwise distributed in respect of or in addition to, in substitution of, on account of, or in exchange for any or all of the foregoing, provided , that Equity Interests that constitute Excluded Property shall not be Pledged Interests.

(lvi) “ Pledged Interests Addendum ” means a Pledged Interests Addendum substantially in the form of Exhibit C .

(lvii) “ Pledged Notes ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 6(i) .

(lviii) “ Pledged Operating Agreements ” means all of each Grantor’s rights, powers, and remedies under the limited liability company operating agreements of each of the Pledged Companies that are limited liability companies.

 

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(lix) “ Pledged Partnership Agreements ” means all of each Grantor’s rights, powers, and remedies under the partnership agreements of each of the Pledged Companies that are partnerships.

(lx) “ Proceeds ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(lxi) “ PTO ” means the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

(lxii) “ Real Property ” means any estates or interests in real property now owned or hereafter acquired by any Grantor or any Subsidiary of any Grantor and the improvements thereto.

(lxiii) “ Record ” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or which is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(lxiv) “ Rescission ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7(k) .

(lxv) “ Secured Obligations ” means all of the present and future obligations of each of the Grantors arising from, or owing under or pursuant to, this Agreement, the Indenture, the Notes or any of the other Security Documents (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses and any interest, fees, or expenses that accrue after the filing of an Insolvency Proceeding, regardless of whether allowed or allowable in whole or in part as a claim in any Insolvency Proceeding).

(lxvi) “ Securities Account ” means a securities account (as that term is defined in the Code).

(lxvii) “ Security Document ” has the meaning specified therefor in the Indenture.

(lxviii) “ Security Interest ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

(lxix) “ Supporting Obligations ” means supporting obligations (as such term is defined in the Code), and includes letters of credit and guaranties issued in support of Accounts, Chattel Paper, documents, General Intangibles, instruments or Investment Property.

(lxx) “ Trademarks ” means any and all trademarks, trade names, registered trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, registered service marks and service mark applications, including (A) the trade names, registered trademarks, trademark applications, registered service marks and service mark applications listed on Schedule 6 , (B) all renewals thereof, (C) all income, royalties, damages and payments now and hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including payments under all licenses entered into in connection therewith and damages and payments for past or future infringements or dilutions thereof, (D) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements and dilutions thereof, (E) the goodwill of each Grantor’s business symbolized by the foregoing or connected therewith, and (F) all of each Grantor’s rights corresponding thereto throughout the world.

 

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(lxxi) “ Trademark Security Agreement ” means each Trademark Security Agreement executed and delivered by Grantors, or any of them, and Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit D .

(lxxii) “ Triggering Event ” means, as of any date of determination, that (A) an Event of Default has occurred as of such date or (B) Excess Availability (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement referred to in the Intercreditor Agreement) is less than the greater of (i) $15,625,000 and (ii) 12.5% of the Maximum Revolver Amount (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) as of such date.

(lxxiii) “ Trustee ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble to this Agreement.

(lxxiv) “ URL ” means “uniform resource locator,” an internet web address.

(lxxv) “ VIN ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 5(h) .

(b) Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural include the singular, references to the singular include the plural, the terms “includes” and “including” are not limiting, and the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, clause, schedule, and exhibit references herein are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Any reference in this Agreement to any agreement, instrument, or document shall include all alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements, thereto and thereof, as applicable (subject to any restrictions on such alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements set forth herein or in the Indenture). The words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties. Any reference herein to the satisfaction, repayment, or payment in full of the Secured Obligations shall mean (i) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of (A) the principal amount of, and interest accrued with respect to, all outstanding Indebtedness under the Notes, together with the payment of any premium applicable to the repayment of Indebtedness under the Notes, (B) all fees and expenses of each member of the Noteholder Group that have accrued regardless of whether demand has been made therefor, (C) all fees or charges that have accrued hereunder or under the Indenture or any Security Document and are unpaid, (ii) the receipt by Agent of cash collateral in order to secure any other contingent Secured Obligations for which a claim or demand for payment has been made at such time or in respect of matters or circumstances known to Agent, the Trustee or a holder of Notes at the time that are reasonably expected to result in any loss, cost, damage or expense (including attorneys fees and legal expenses), such cash collateral to be in such amount as the Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) reasonably determines is appropriate to secure such contingent Secured Obligations and (iii) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of all other Secured Obligations other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations. Any reference herein to any Person shall be

 

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construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns. Any requirement of a writing contained herein shall be satisfied by the transmission of a Record.

(c) All of the schedules and exhibits attached to this Agreement shall be deemed incorporated herein by reference.

2. [Reserved] .

3. Grant of Security . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (hereinafter referred to as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising and wherever located (the “ Collateral ”):

(a) all of such Grantor’s Accounts;

(b) all of such Grantor’s Books;

(c) all of such Grantor’s Chattel Paper;

(d) all of such Grantor’s Commercial Tort Claims;

(e) all of such Grantor’s Deposit Accounts;

(f) all of such Grantor’s Equipment;

(g) all of such Grantor’s Farm Products;

(h) all of such Grantor’s Fixtures;

(i) all of such Grantor’s General Intangibles;

(j) all of such Grantor’s Inventory;

(k) all of such Grantor’s Investment Property;

(l) all of such Grantor’s Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Licenses;

(m) all of such Grantor’s Negotiable Collateral (including all of such Grantor’s Pledged Notes);

(n) all of such Grantor’s Pledged Interests (including all of such Grantor’s Pledged Operating Agreements and Pledged Partnership Agreements);

(o) all of such Grantor’s Securities Accounts;

(p) all of such Grantor’s Supporting Obligations;

 

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(q) all of such Grantor’s money, Cash Equivalents, or other assets of such Grantor that now or hereafter come into the possession, custody, or control of Agent (or its agent or designee) or any other member of the Noteholder Group; and

(r) all of the proceeds (as such term is defined in the Code) and products, whether tangible or intangible, of any of the foregoing, including proceeds of insurance or Commercial Tort Claims covering or relating to any or all of the foregoing, and any and all Accounts, Books, Chattel Paper, Deposit Accounts, Equipment, Fixtures, General Intangibles, Inventory, Investment Property, Intellectual Property, Negotiable Collateral, Pledged Interests, Securities Accounts, Supporting Obligations, money, or other tangible or intangible property resulting from the sale, lease, license, exchange, collection, or other disposition of any of the foregoing, the proceeds of any award in condemnation with respect to any of the foregoing, any rebates or refunds, whether for taxes or otherwise, and all proceeds of any such proceeds, or any portion thereof or interest therein, and the proceeds thereof, and all proceeds of any loss of, damage to, or destruction of the above, whether insured or not insured, and, to the extent not otherwise included, any indemnity, warranty, or guaranty payable by reason of loss or damage to, or otherwise with respect to any of the foregoing (the “ Proceeds ”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “Proceeds” includes whatever is receivable or received when Investment Property or proceeds are sold, exchanged, collected, or otherwise disposed of, whether such disposition is voluntary or involuntary, and includes proceeds of any indemnity or guaranty payable to any Grantor or Agent from time to time with respect to any of the Investment Property.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the term “Collateral” shall not include the following property (the “ Excluded Property ”): (i) voting Equity Interests of any controlled foreign corporation (under the Internal Revenue Code) (“ CFC ”), solely to the extent that (y) such Equity Interests represent more than 65% of the outstanding voting Equity Interests of such CFC, and (z) pledging or hypothecating more than 65% of the total outstanding voting Equity Interests of such CFC would result in adverse tax consequences or the costs to the Grantors of providing such pledge are unreasonably excessive (as determined by the First Lien Agent (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement) in consultation with Issuer) in relation to the benefits to Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group of the security afforded thereby (which pledge, if reasonably requested by Agent, shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of such Subsidiary); or (ii) any rights or interest in any contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement covering real or personal property of any Grantor if under the terms of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement, or applicable law with respect thereto, the grant of a security interest or lien therein is prohibited as a matter of law or under the terms of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement and such prohibition or restriction has not been waived or the consent of the other party to such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement has not been obtained (provided, that, (A) the foregoing exclusions of this clause (ii) shall in no way be construed (1) to apply to the extent that any described prohibition or restriction is ineffective under Section 9-406, 9-407, 9-408, or 9-409 of the Code or other applicable law, or (2) to apply to the extent that any consent or waiver has been obtained that would permit Agent’s security interest or lien to attach notwithstanding the prohibition or restriction on the pledge of such contract, lease, permit, license, or license agreement and (B) the foregoing exclusions of clauses (i) and (ii) shall in no way be construed to limit, impair, or otherwise affect any of Agent’s or any other member of the Noteholder Group’s continuing

 

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security interests in and liens upon any rights or interests of any Grantor in or to (1) monies due or to become due under or in connection with any described contract, lease, permit, license, license agreement, or Equity Interests (including any Accounts or Equity Interests), or (2) any proceeds from the sale, license, lease, or other dispositions of any such contract, lease, permit, license, license agreement, or Equity Interests); or (iii) any United States intent-to-use trademark applications to the extent that, and solely during the period in which, the grant of a security interest therein would impair the validity or enforceability of such intent-to-use trademark applications under applicable federal law, provided that upon submission and acceptance by the PTO of an amendment to allege use pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 1060(a) (or any successor provision), such intent-to-use trademark application shall be considered Collateral.

4. Security for Secured Obligations . The Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Agent, the Noteholder Group or any of them, but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable (in whole or in part) as a claim in an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor due to the existence of such Insolvency Proceeding.

5. Grantors Remain Liable . Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, (a) each of the Grantors shall remain liable under the contracts and agreements included in the Collateral, including the Pledged Operating Agreements and the Pledged Partnership Agreements, to perform all of the duties and obligations thereunder to the same extent as if this Agreement had not been executed, (b) the exercise by Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group of any of the rights hereunder shall not release any Grantor from any of its duties or obligations under such contracts and agreements included in the Collateral, and (c) none of the members of the Noteholder Group shall have any obligation or liability under such contracts and agreements included in the Collateral by reason of this Agreement, nor shall any of the members of the Noteholder Group be obligated to perform any of the obligations or duties of any Grantors thereunder or to take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment assigned hereunder. Until an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Indenture, the Notes or any other Security Document, Grantors shall have the right to possession and enjoyment of the Collateral for the purpose of conducting the ordinary course of their respective businesses, subject to and upon the terms hereof and of the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is the intention of the parties hereto that record and beneficial ownership of the Pledged Interests, including all voting, consensual, dividend, and distribution rights, shall remain in the applicable Grantor until (i) the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default and (ii) Agent has notified the applicable Grantor of Agent’s election to exercise such rights with respect to the Pledged Interests pursuant to Section 16 .

6. Representations and Warranties . In order to induce Agent to enter into this Agreement for the benefit of the Noteholder Group, each Grantor makes the following representations and warranties to the Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group which shall be true, correct, and complete, in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified

 

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or modified by materiality in the text thereof), as of the Issue Date, and such representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement:

(a) The name (within the meaning of Section 9-503 of the Code) and jurisdiction of organization of each Grantor and each of its Subsidiaries is set forth on Schedule 7 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents).

(b) The chief executive office of each Grantor and each of its Subsidiaries is located at the address indicated on Schedule 7 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents).

(c) Each Grantor’s and each of its Subsidiaries’ tax identification numbers and organizational identification numbers, if any, are identified on Schedule 7 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time to reflect changes resulting from transactions permitted under the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents).

(d) As of the Issue Date, no Grantor and no Subsidiary of a Grantor holds any commercial tort claims that exceed $250,000 in amount, except as set forth on Schedule 1 .

(e) Set forth on Schedule 9 (as such Schedule may be updated from time to time subject to Section 7(k)(iii) with respect to Controlled Accounts and provided that Grantors comply with Section 7(c) hereof) is a listing of all of Grantors’ and their Subsidiaries’ Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts, including, with respect to each bank or securities intermediary (a) the name and address of such Person, and (b) the account numbers of the Deposit Accounts or Securities Accounts maintained with such Person.

(f) Schedule 8 sets forth all Real Property owned in fee by any of the Grantors as of the Issue Date.

(g) As of the Issue Date: (i) Schedule 2 provides a complete and correct list of all registered Copyrights owned by any Grantor, all applications for registration of Copyrights owned by any Grantor, and all other Copyrights owned by any Grantor and material to the conduct of the business of any Grantor; (ii) Schedule 3 provides a complete and correct list of all Intellectual Property Licenses entered into by any Grantor pursuant to which (A) any Grantor has provided any license or other rights in Intellectual Property owned or controlled by such Grantor to any other Person (other than non-exclusive software licenses granted in the ordinary course of business) or (B) any Person has granted to any Grantor any license or other rights in Intellectual Property owned or controlled by such Person, in each case, that is material to the business of such Grantor, including any Intellectual Property that is incorporated in any Inventory, software, or other product marketed, sold, licensed, or distributed by such Grantor; (iii) Schedule 4 provides a complete and correct list of all Patents owned by any Grantor and all applications for Patents owned by any Grantor; and (iv) Schedule 6 provides a complete and correct list of all registered Trademarks owned by any Grantor, all applications for registration of Trademarks owned by any Grantor, and all other Trademarks owned by any Grantor and material to the conduct of the business of any Grantor.

 

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(h) (i) (A) each Grantor owns exclusively or holds licenses in all Intellectual Property that is necessary in or material to the conduct of its business, and (B) all employees and contractors of each Grantor who were involved in the creation or development of any Intellectual Property for such Grantor that is necessary in or material to the business of such Grantor have signed agreements containing assignment of Intellectual Property rights to such Grantor and obligations of confidentiality;

(i) to each Grantor’s knowledge, no Person has infringed or misappropriated or is currently infringing or misappropriating any Intellectual Property rights owned by such Grantor, in each case, that either individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

(ii) (A) to each Grantor’s knowledge, (1) such Grantor has never infringed or misappropriated and is not currently infringing or misappropriating any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, and (2) no product manufactured, used, distributed, licensed, or sold by or service provided by such Grantor has ever infringed or misappropriated or is currently infringing or misappropriating any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, in each case, except where such infringement either individually or in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, and (B) there are no infringement or misappropriation claims or proceedings pending, or to any Grantor’s knowledge, threatened in writing against any Grantor, and no Grantor has received any written notice or other communication of any actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any Intellectual Property rights of any Person, in each case, except where such infringement either individually or in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

(iii) to each Grantor’s knowledge, all registered Copyrights, registered Trademarks, and issued Patents that are owned by such Grantor and necessary in or material to the conduct of its business are valid, subsisting and enforceable and in compliance with all legal requirements, filings, and payments and other actions that are required to maintain such Intellectual Property in full force and effect, and

(iv) each Grantor has taken reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of and otherwise protect and enforce its rights in all trade secrets owned by such Grantor that are necessary in or material to the conduct of the business of such Grantor.

(i) This Agreement creates a valid security interest in the Collateral of each Grantor, to the extent a security interest therein can be created under the Code, securing the payment of the Secured Obligations. Except to the extent a security interest in the Collateral cannot be perfected by the filing of a financing statement under the Code, all filings and other actions necessary or desirable to perfect and protect such security interest have been duly taken or will have been taken upon the filing of financing statements listing each applicable Grantor, as a debtor, and Agent, as secured party, in the jurisdictions listed next to such Grantor’s name on Schedule 11 . Upon the making of such filings, Agent shall have a perfected security interest in the Collateral of each Grantor to the extent such security interest can be perfected by the filing of a financing statement. Upon filing of any Copyright Security Agreement with the United States Copyright Office, filing of any Patent Security Agreement and any Trademark Security Agreement with the PTO, and the filing of appropriate financing statements in the jurisdictions

 

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listed on Schedule 11 , all action necessary or desirable to protect and perfect the Security Interest in and on each Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks, or Copyrights has been taken and such perfected Security Interest is enforceable as such as against any and all creditors of and purchasers from any Grantor. All action by any Grantor necessary to protect and perfect such security interest on each item of Collateral has been duly taken.

(j) (i) Except for the Security Interest created hereby, each Grantor is and will at all times be the sole holder of record and the legal and beneficial owner, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens, of the Pledged Interests indicated on Schedule 5 as being owned by such Grantor and, when acquired by such Grantor, any Pledged Interests acquired after the Issue Date; (ii) all of the Pledged Interests are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and the Pledged Interests constitute or will constitute the percentage of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Pledged Companies of such Grantor identified on Schedule 5 as supplemented or modified by any Pledged Interests Addendum or any Joinder to this Agreement; (iii) such Grantor has the right and requisite authority to pledge, the Investment Property pledged by such Grantor to Agent as provided herein; (iv) all actions necessary or desirable to perfect and establish the priority required by the Intercreditor Agreement of, or otherwise protect, Agent’s Liens in the Investment Property, and the proceeds thereof, have been duly taken, upon (A) the execution and delivery of this Agreement; (B) the taking of possession by Agent (or its agent or designee) of any certificates representing the Pledged Interests, together with undated powers (or other documents of transfer acceptable to Agent) endorsed in blank by the applicable Grantor; (C) the filing of financing statements in the applicable jurisdiction set forth on Schedule 11 for such Grantor with respect to the Pledged Interests of such Grantor that are not represented by certificates, and (D) with respect to any Securities Accounts, the delivery of Control Agreements with respect thereto; and (v) each Grantor has delivered to and deposited with Agent all certificates representing the Pledged Interests owned by such Grantor to the extent such Pledged Interests are represented by certificates, and undated powers (or other documents of transfer acceptable to Agent) endorsed in blank with respect to such certificates. None of the Pledged Interests owned or held by such Grantor has been issued or transferred in violation of any securities registration, securities disclosure, or similar laws of any jurisdiction to which such issuance or transfer may be subject.

(k) No consent, approval, authorization, or other order or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person is required (i) for the grant of a Security Interest by such Grantor in and to the Collateral pursuant to this Agreement or for the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement by such Grantor, or (ii) for the exercise by Agent of the voting or other rights provided for in this Agreement with respect to the Investment Property or the remedies in respect of the Collateral pursuant to this Agreement, except as may be required in connection with such disposition of Investment Property by laws affecting the offering and sale of securities generally and except for consents, approvals, authorizations, or other orders or actions that have been obtained or given (as applicable) and that are still in force. No Intellectual Property License of any Grantor that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business requires any consent of any other Person that has not been obtained in order for such Grantor to grant the security interest granted hereunder in such Grantor’s right, title or interest in or to such Intellectual Property License.

 

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(l) Schedule 12 sets forth all Certificated Equipment owned by Grantors as of the Issue Date, by model, model year, and vehicle identification number (“ VIN ”).

(m) There is no default, breach, violation, or event of acceleration existing under any promissory note (as defined in the Code) constituting Collateral and pledged hereunder (each a “ Pledged Note ”) and no event has occurred or circumstance exists which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default, breach, violation, or event of acceleration under any Pledged Note. No Grantor that is an obligee under a Pledged Note has waived any default, breach, violation, or event of acceleration under such Pledged Note.

(n) As to all limited liability company or partnership interests, issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, each Grantor hereby represents and warrants that the Pledged Interests issued pursuant to such agreement (A) are not dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, (B) do not constitute investment company securities, and (C) are not held by such Grantor in a Securities Account. In addition, none of the Pledged Operating Agreements, the Pledged Partnership Agreements, or any other agreements governing any of the Pledged Interests issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, provide that such Pledged Interests are securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any relevant jurisdiction.

7. Covenants . Each Grantor, jointly and severally, covenants and agrees with Agent that from and after the date of this Agreement and until the date of termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 23 :

(a) Possession of Collateral . In the event that any Collateral, including Proceeds, is evidenced by or consists of Negotiable Collateral, Investment Property, or Chattel Paper having an aggregate value or face amount of $500,000 or more for all such Negotiable Collateral, Investment Property, or Chattel Paper, the Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days after acquisition thereof), notify Agent thereof, and if and to the extent that perfection or priority of Agent’s Security Interest is dependent on or enhanced by possession by Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), the applicable Grantor, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Agent (or a bailee acting on Agent’s behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), shall execute such other documents and instruments as shall be requested by the Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) or, if applicable, endorse and deliver physical possession of such Negotiable Collateral, Investment Property, or Chattel Paper to Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), together with such undated powers (or other relevant document of transfer acceptable to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) (or Agent’s bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement)) endorsed in blank as shall be requested by Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), and shall do such other acts or things deemed necessary or desirable by Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) to protect Agent’s Security Interest therein;

 

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(b) Chattel Paper .

(i) Promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Agent, each Grantor shall take all steps reasonably necessary to grant Agent control of all electronic Chattel Paper in accordance with the Code and all “transferable records” as that term is defined in Section 16 of the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act and Section 201 of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act as in effect in any relevant jurisdiction, to the extent that the aggregate value or face amount of such electronic Chattel Paper equals or exceeds $500,000;

(ii) If any Grantor retains possession of any Chattel Paper or instruments (which retention of possession shall be subject to the extent permitted hereby and by the Indenture), promptly upon the request of Agent, such Chattel Paper and instruments shall be marked with the following legend: “This writing and the obligations evidenced or secured hereby are subject to the Security Interest of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Agent for the benefit of the Noteholder Group”;

(c) Control Agreements .

(i) Except to the extent otherwise excused by Section 7(k)(iv) , each Grantor shall obtain an authenticated Control Agreement (which may include a Controlled Account Agreement), from each bank maintaining a Deposit Account or Securities Account for such Grantor;

(ii) Except to the extent otherwise excused by Section 7(k)(iv) , each Grantor shall obtain an authenticated Control Agreement, from each issuer of uncertificated securities, securities intermediary, or commodities intermediary issuing or holding any financial assets or commodities to or for any Grantor, or maintaining a Securities Account for such Grantor; and

(iii) Except to the extent otherwise excused by Section 7(k)(iv) , each Grantor shall obtain an authenticated Control Agreement with respect to all of such Grantor’s investment property;

(d) Letter-of-Credit Rights . If the Grantors (or any of them) are or become the beneficiary of letters of credit having a face amount or value of $500,000 or more in the aggregate, then the applicable Grantor or Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days after becoming a beneficiary), notify Agent thereof and, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), enter into a tri-party agreement with Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) and the issuer or confirming bank with respect to letter-of-credit rights assigning such letter-of-credit rights to Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) and directing all payments thereunder to Agent’s Account (or the account of its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party);

 

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(e) Commercial Tort Claims . If the Grantors (or any of them) obtain Commercial Tort Claims having a value, or involving an asserted claim, in the amount of $500,000 or more in the aggregate for all Commercial Tort Claims, then the applicable Grantor or Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days of obtaining such Commercial Tort Claim), notify Agent upon incurring or otherwise obtaining such Commercial Tort Claims and, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Agent, amend Schedule 1 to describe such Commercial Tort Claims in a manner that reasonably identifies such Commercial Tort Claims and which is otherwise reasonably satisfactory to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party), and hereby authorizes the filing of additional financing statements or amendments to existing financing statements describing such Commercial Tort Claims, and agrees to do such other acts or things deemed necessary or desirable by Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) to give Agent a perfected security interest in any such Commercial Tort Claim;

(f) Government Contracts . Other than Accounts and Chattel Paper the value of which does not at any one time exceed $1,000,000, if any Account or Chattel Paper arises out of a contract or contracts with the United States of America or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, Grantors shall promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days of the creation thereof) notify Agent thereof and, promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after request by Agent, execute any instruments or take any steps reasonably required by Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) in order that all moneys due or to become due under such contract or contracts shall be assigned to Agent, for the benefit of the Noteholder Group, and shall provide written notice thereof under the Assignment of Claims Act or other applicable law;

(g) Intellectual Property .

(i) Upon the request of Agent, in order to facilitate filings with the PTO and the United States Copyright Office, each Grantor shall execute and deliver to Agent one or more Copyright Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, or Patent Security Agreements to further evidence Agent’s Lien on such Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks, or Copyrights, and the General Intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby;

(ii) Each Grantor shall have the duty, with respect to Intellectual Property that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business, to protect and diligently enforce and defend at such Grantor’s expense its Intellectual Property, including (A) to diligently enforce and defend, including promptly suing for infringement, misappropriation, or dilution and to recover any and all damages for such infringement, misappropriation, or dilution, and filing for opposition, interference, and cancellation against conflicting Intellectual Property rights of any Person, (B) to prosecute diligently any trademark application or service mark application that is part of the Trademarks pending as of the date hereof or hereafter until the termination of this Agreement, (C) to prosecute diligently any patent application that is part of the Patents pending as of the date hereof or hereafter until the termination of this Agreement, (D) to take all reasonable and necessary action to preserve and maintain all of such Grantor’s Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Intellectual Property Licenses, and its rights therein, including paying all maintenance fees and filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use, and affidavits of noncontestability, and (E) to require all employees, consultants, and contractors of

 

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each Grantor who were involved in the creation or development of such Intellectual Property to sign agreements containing assignment of Intellectual Property rights and obligations of confidentiality. Each Grantor further agrees not to abandon any Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property License that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business. Each Grantor hereby agrees to take the steps described in this Section 7(g)(ii) with respect to all new or acquired Intellectual Property to which it or any of its Subsidiaries is now or later becomes entitled that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business;

(iii) Grantors acknowledge and agree that the Noteholder Group shall have no duties with respect to any Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property Licenses of any Grantor. Without limiting the generality of this Section 7(g)(iii) , Grantors acknowledge and agree that no member of the Lender Group shall be under any obligation to take any steps necessary to preserve rights in the Collateral consisting of Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property Licenses against any other Person, but any member of the Lender Group may do so at its option from and after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, and all expenses incurred in connection therewith (including reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys and other professionals) shall be for the sole account of Issuer;

(iv) On each date on which financial statements are required to be delivered pursuant to Section 4.03(a)(i) of the Indenture in respect of a fiscal quarter (or, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, more frequently if requested by Agent), each Grantor shall provide Agent with a written report of all new Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights that are registered or the subject of pending applications for registrations, and of all Intellectual Property Licenses that are material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business, in each case, which were acquired, registered, or for which applications for registration were filed by any Grantor during the prior period and any statement of use or amendment to allege use with respect to intent-to-use trademark applications. In the case of such registrations or applications therefor, which were acquired by any Grantor, each such Grantor shall file the necessary documents with the appropriate Governmental Authority identifying the applicable Grantor as the owner (or as a co-owner thereof, if such is the case) of such Intellectual Property. In each of the foregoing cases, the applicable Grantor shall promptly cause to be prepared, executed, and delivered to Agent supplemental schedules to the applicable Security Documents to identify such Patent, Trademark and Copyright registrations and applications therefor (with the exception of Trademark applications filed on an intent-to-use basis for which no statement of use or amendment to allege use has been filed) and Intellectual Property Licenses as being subject to the security interests created thereunder;

(v) Anything to the contrary in this Agreement notwithstanding, in no event shall any Grantor, either itself or through any agent, employee, licensee, or designee, file an application for the registration of any Copyright with the United States Copyright Office or any similar office or agency in another country without giving Agent written notice thereof at least five (5) Business Days prior to such filing and complying with Section 7(g)(i) . Upon receipt from the United States Copyright Office of notice of registration of any Copyright, each Grantor shall promptly (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following such receipt) notify (but without duplication of any notice required by Section 7(g)(iv) ) Agent of such registration by delivering, or causing to be delivered, to Agent, documentation sufficient for Agent to perfect Agent’s Liens on such Copyright. If any Grantor acquires from any Person any Copyright

 

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registered with the United States Copyright Office or an application to register any Copyright with the United States Copyright Office, such Grantor shall promptly (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following such acquisition) notify Agent of such acquisition and deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Agent, documentation sufficient for Agent to perfect Agent’s Liens on such Copyright. In the case of such Copyright registrations or applications therefor which were acquired by any Grantor, each such Grantor shall promptly (but in no event later than five (5) Business Days following such acquisition) file the necessary documents with the appropriate Governmental Authority identifying the applicable Grantor as the owner (or as a co-owner thereof, if such is the case) of such Copyrights;

(vi) Each Grantor shall take reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of, and otherwise protect and enforce its rights in, the Intellectual Property that is necessary in or material to the conduct of such Grantor’s business, including, as applicable (A) protecting the secrecy and confidentiality of its confidential information and trade secrets by having and enforcing a policy requiring all current employees, consultants, licensees, vendors and contractors with access to such information to execute appropriate confidentiality agreements; (B) taking actions reasonably necessary to ensure that no trade secret falls into the public domain; and (C) protecting the secrecy and confidentiality of the source code of all software programs and applications of which it is the owner or licensee by having and enforcing a policy requiring any licensees (or sublicensees) of such source code to enter into license agreements with commercially reasonable use and non-disclosure restrictions; and

(vii) No Grantor shall enter into any Intellectual Property License material to the conduct of the business to receive any license or rights in any Intellectual Property of any other Person unless such Grantor has used commercially reasonable efforts to permit the assignment of or grant of a security interest in such Intellectual Property License (and all rights of Grantor thereunder) to Agent (and any transferees of Agent).

(h) Investment Property .

(i) If any Grantor shall acquire, obtain, receive or become entitled to receive any Pledged Interests after the Issue Date, it shall promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days of acquiring or obtaining such Collateral) deliver to Agent a duly executed Pledged Interests Addendum identifying such Pledged Interests;

(ii) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, following the request of Agent, all sums of money and property paid or distributed in respect of the Investment Property that are received by any Grantor shall be held by the Grantors in trust for the benefit of Agent segregated from such Grantor’s other property, and such Grantor shall deliver it forthwith to Agent in the exact form received;

(iii) Each Grantor shall promptly deliver to Agent a copy of each material notice or other material communication received by it in respect of any Pledged Interests;

(iv) No Grantor shall make or consent to any amendment or other modification or waiver with respect to any Pledged Interests, Pledged Operating Agreement, or Pledged Partnership Agreement, or enter into any agreement or permit to exist any restriction

 

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with respect to any Pledged Interests if the same is prohibited pursuant to the Indenture, the Notes or the Security Documents;

(v) Each Grantor agrees that it will cooperate with Agent in obtaining all necessary approvals and making all necessary filings under federal, state, local, or foreign law to effect the perfection of the Security Interest on the Investment Property or to effect any sale or transfer thereof;

(vi) As to all limited liability company or partnership interests, issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, each Grantor hereby covenants that the Pledged Interests issued pursuant to such agreement (A) are not and shall not be dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, (B) do not and will not constitute investment company securities, and (C) are not and will not be held by such Grantor in a securities account. In addition, none of the Pledged Operating Agreements, the Pledged Partnership Agreements, or any other agreements governing any of the Pledged Interests issued under any Pledged Operating Agreement or Pledged Partnership Agreement, provide or shall provide that such Pledged Interests are securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any relevant jurisdiction.

(i) Real Property; Fixtures.  Each Grantor covenants and agrees that upon the acquisition of any fee interest in Real Property having a fair market value in excess of $2,500,000 it will promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days of acquisition) notify Agent of the acquisition of such Real Property and will grant to Agent, for the benefit of the Noteholder Group, a Mortgage on each fee interest in Real Property now or hereafter owned by such Grantor and shall deliver such other documentation and opinions, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party), in connection with the grant of such Mortgage as Agent shall request in its reasonable discretion, including title insurance policies, financing statements, fixture filings and environmental audits and such Grantor shall pay all recording costs, intangible taxes and other fees and costs (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses) incurred in connection therewith. Each Grantor acknowledges and agrees that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, all of the Collateral shall remain personal property regardless of the manner of its attachment or affixation to real property;

(j) Transfers and Other Liens . Grantors shall not (i) sell, assign (by operation of law or otherwise) or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option with respect to, any of the Collateral, except as expressly permitted by the Indenture, or (ii) create or permit to exist any Lien upon or with respect to any of the Collateral of any Grantor, except for Permitted Liens. The inclusion of Proceeds in the Collateral shall not be deemed to constitute Agent’s consent to any sale or other disposition of any of the Collateral except as expressly permitted in this Agreement or the Security Documents;

(k) Controlled Accounts; Controlled Investments .

(i) Each Grantor shall (A) establish and maintain cash management services of a type and on terms reasonably satisfactory to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) at one or more of the banks set forth on Schedule 10 (each a “ Controlled

 

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Account Bank ”), and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that all of its Account Debtors forward payment of the amounts owed by them directly to such Controlled Account Bank, and (B) deposit or cause to be deposited promptly, and in any event no later than the first Business Day after the date of receipt thereof, all of their collections in respect of Collateral (including those sent directly by their Account Debtors to a Grantor) into a bank account of such Grantor (each, a “ Controlled Account ”) at one of the Controlled Account Banks.

(ii) Each Grantor shall establish and maintain Controlled Account Agreements with Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) and the applicable Controlled Account Bank, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party). Unless otherwise agreed to by Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement), each such Controlled Account Agreement shall provide, among other things, that (A) the Controlled Account Bank will comply with any instructions originated by Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) directing the disposition of the funds in such Controlled Account without further consent by the applicable Grantor, (B) the Controlled Account Bank waives, subordinates, or agrees not to exercise any rights of setoff or recoupment or any other claim against the applicable Controlled Account other than for payment of its service fees and other charges directly related to the administration of such Controlled Account and for returned checks or other items of payment, and (C) upon the instruction of Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) (an “Activation Instruction”), the Controlled Account Bank will forward by daily sweep all amounts in the applicable Controlled Account to the account of Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement). Agent agrees not to issue an Activation Instruction with respect to the Controlled Accounts unless a Triggering Event has occurred and is continuing at the time such Activation Instruction is issued. If a Triggering Event has occurred and is continuing, Agent may in its reasonable discretion (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) issue an Activation Instruction, provided that if the Triggering Event exists as a result of Excess Availability (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement) being less than the greater of (i) $15,625,000 and (ii) 12.5% of the Maximum Revolver Amount (under and as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement), Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) shall issue such Activation Instruction. Agent agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to rescind an Activation Instruction (the “Rescission”) if, after the occurrence of such Triggering Event, (x) ninety (90) consecutive days have passed during which Excess Availability has exceeded the greater of (i) $15,625,000 and (ii) 12.5% of the Maximum Revolver Amount and (y) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

(iii) So long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Issuer may amend Schedule 10 to add or replace a Controlled Account Bank or Controlled Account and shall upon such addition or replacement provide to Agent an amended Schedule 10 ; provided , however , that (A) such prospective Controlled Account Bank shall be reasonably satisfactory to Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party), and (B) prior to the time of the opening of such Controlled Account, the applicable Grantor and such prospective Controlled Account Bank shall have executed and delivered to Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) a Controlled

 

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Account Agreement. Each Grantor shall close any of its Controlled Accounts (and establish replacement Controlled Account accounts in accordance with the foregoing sentence) as promptly as practicable and in any event within forty-five (45) days after notice from Agent that the operating performance, funds transfer, or availability procedures or performance of the Controlled Account Bank with respect to Controlled Account Accounts or Agent’s liability under any Controlled Account Agreement with such Controlled Account Bank is no longer acceptable in Agent’s reasonable judgment (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party).

(iv) Other than (i) an aggregate amount of not more than $250,000 at any one time, in the case of Grantors and their Subsidiaries, and (ii) amounts deposited into Deposit Accounts specially and exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for any Grantor’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees, no Grantor will, and no Grantor will permit its Subsidiaries to, make, acquire, or permit to exist Permitted Investments consisting of cash, Cash Equivalents, or amounts credited to Deposit Accounts or Securities Accounts unless Grantor or its Subsidiary, as applicable, and the applicable bank or securities intermediary have entered into Control Agreements with Agent (or its bailee acting on its behalf in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Intercreditor Agreement) governing such Permitted Investments in order to perfect (and further establish) Agent’s Liens in such Permitted Investments.

(l) Name, Etc . No Grantor will, nor will any Grantor permit any of its Subsidiaries to, change its name, organizational identification number, jurisdiction of organization or organizational identity; provided , that Grantor or any of its Subsidiaries may change its name upon at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice to Agent of such change.

(m) Certificated Equipment . Unless Agent otherwise agrees, Grantors shall maintain the Custodial Agreement in force and effect or, at the request of Agent, enter into a replacement custodial agreement with Agent substantially in the form of Exhibit E . Promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) with respect to all goods covered by a certificate of title owned by any Grantor, such Grantor shall deliver to the custodian under the Custodial Agreement, the certificates of title for all such goods. On each date on which financial statements are required to be delivered pursuant to Section 4.03(a)(i) of the Indenture (or, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, more frequently if requested by Agent), Grantors shall provide Agent with an updated Schedule 12 which shall identify (A) all Certificated Equipment acquired since the last update of Schedule 12 and (B) all Certificated Equipment sold, disposed of or otherwise no longer owned by a Grantor since the last update of Schedule 12 ; and

(n) Pledged Notes . Grantors (i) without the prior written consent of Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party), will not (A) waive or release any monetary or material obligation of any Person that is obligated under any of the Pledged Notes, (B) take or omit to take any action or knowingly suffer or permit any action to be omitted or taken, the taking or omission of which would result in any right of offset against sums payable under the Pledged Notes, or (C) other than as permitted pursuant to the Indenture, assign or surrender their rights and interests under any of the Pledged Notes or terminate, cancel, modify, change, supplement or amend the Pledged Notes in any manner materially adverse to Grantor, and

 

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(ii) shall provide to Agent copies of all material written notices (including notices of default) given or received with respect to the Pledged Notes promptly after giving or receiving such notice.

8. Relation to Other Security Documents . The provisions of this Agreement shall be read and construed with the Indenture and Security Documents referred to below in the manner so indicated.

(a) Indenture . In the event of any conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in the Indenture, such provision of the Indenture shall control.

(b) Patent, Trademark, Copyright Security Agreements . The provisions of the Copyright Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, and Patent Security Agreements are supplemental to the provisions of this Agreement, and nothing contained in the Copyright Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, or the Patent Security Agreements shall limit any of the rights or remedies of Agent hereunder. In the event of any conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in a Copyright Security Agreement, Trademark Security Agreement or Patent Security Agreement, such provision of this Agreement shall control.

(c) Intercreditor Agreement . Notwithstanding any provision contained herein, (i) this Agreement, the Liens created hereby and the rights, remedies, duties and obligations provided for herein are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and (ii) in the event of a conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in the Intercreditor Agreement, the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement shall control.

9. Further Assurances .

(a) Each Grantor agrees that from time to time, at its own expense, such Grantor will promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents, and take all further action, that Agent may reasonably request (including upon the instruction of the Directing Party), in order to perfect and protect the Security Interest granted hereby, to create, perfect or protect the Security Interest purported to be granted hereby or to enable Agent to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder with respect to any of the Collateral.

(b) Each Grantor authorizes the filing by Agent of financing or continuation statements, or amendments thereto, and such Grantor will execute and deliver to Agent such other instruments or notices, as Agent may reasonably request (including upon the instruction of the Directing Party), in order to perfect and preserve the Security Interest granted or purported to be granted hereby.

(c) Each Grantor authorizes Agent at any time and from time to time to file, transmit, or communicate, as applicable, financing statements and amendments (i) describing the Collateral as “all personal property of debtor” or “all assets of debtor” or words of similar effect, (ii) describing the Collateral as being of equal or lesser scope or with greater detail, or (iii) that contain any information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the Code for the sufficiency or filing

 

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office acceptance. Each Grantor also hereby ratifies any and all financing statements or amendments previously filed by Agent in any jurisdiction.

(d) Each Grantor acknowledges that it is not authorized to file any financing statement or amendment or termination statement with respect to any financing statement filed in connection with this Agreement without the prior written consent of Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party), subject to such Grantor’s rights under Section 9-509(d)(2) of the Code.

10. Agent’s Right to Perform Contracts, Exercise Rights, etc . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent (or its designee) (a) may proceed to perform any and all of the obligations of any Grantor contained in any contract, lease, or other agreement and exercise any and all rights of any Grantor therein contained as fully as such Grantor itself could, (b) shall have the right to use any Grantor’s rights under Intellectual Property Licenses in connection with the enforcement of Agent’s rights hereunder, including the right to prepare for sale and sell any and all Inventory and Equipment now or hereafter owned by any Grantor and now or hereafter covered by such licenses, and (c) shall have the right to request that any Equity Interests that are pledged hereunder be registered in the name of Agent or any of its nominees.

11. Agent Appointed Attorney-in-Fact . Each Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints Agent its attorney-in-fact, with full authority in the place and stead of such Grantor and in the name of such Grantor or otherwise, at such time as an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the Indenture, to take any action and to execute any instrument which Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) may reasonably deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including:

(a) to ask, demand, collect, sue for, recover, compromise, receive and give acquittance and receipts for moneys due and to become due under or in connection with the Accounts or any other Collateral of such Grantor;

(b) to receive and open all mail addressed to such Grantor and to notify postal authorities to change the address for the delivery of mail to such Grantor to that of Agent;

(c) to receive, indorse, and collect any drafts or other instruments, documents, Negotiable Collateral or Chattel Paper;

(d) to file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings which Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any of the Collateral of such Grantor or otherwise to enforce the rights of Agent with respect to any of the Collateral;

(e) to repair, alter, or supply goods, if any, necessary to fulfill in whole or in part the purchase order of any Person obligated to such Grantor in respect of any Account of such Grantor;

 

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(f) to use any Intellectual Property or Intellectual Property Licenses of such Grantor, including but not limited to any labels, Patents, Trademarks, trade names, URLs, domain names, industrial designs, Copyrights, or advertising matter, in preparing for sale, advertising for sale, or selling Inventory or other Collateral and to collect any amounts due under Accounts, contracts or Negotiable Collateral of such Grantor; and

(g) Agent, on behalf of the Noteholder Group, shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to bring suit in its own name to enforce the Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Licenses and, if Agent shall commence any such suit, the appropriate Grantor shall, at the request of Agent, do any and all lawful acts and execute any and all proper documents reasonably required by Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) in aid of such enforcement.

To the extent permitted by law, each Grantor hereby ratifies all that such attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable until this Agreement is terminated.

12. Agent May Perform . If any Grantor fails to perform any agreement contained herein, Agent may itself perform, or cause performance of, such agreement, and the reasonable expenses of Agent incurred in connection therewith shall be payable, jointly and severally, by Grantors.

13. Agent’s Duties . The powers conferred on Agent hereunder are solely to protect Agent’s interest in the Collateral, for the benefit of the Noteholder Group, and shall not impose any duty upon Agent to exercise any such powers. Except for the safe custody of any Collateral in its actual possession and the accounting for moneys actually received by it hereunder, Agent shall have no duty as to any Collateral or as to the taking of any necessary steps to preserve rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining to any Collateral. Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of any Collateral in its actual possession if such Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which Agent accords its own property.

14. Collection of Accounts, General Intangibles and Negotiable Collateral . At any time upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent or Agent’s designee may (a) notify Account Debtors of any Grantor that the Accounts, General Intangibles, Chattel Paper or Negotiable Collateral of such Grantor have been assigned to Agent, for the benefit of the Noteholder Group, or that Agent has a security interest therein, and (b) collect the Accounts, General Intangibles and Negotiable Collateral of any Grantor directly, and any collection costs and expenses shall constitute part of such Grantor’s Secured Obligations under the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents.

15. Disposition of Pledged Interests by Agent . None of the Pledged Interests existing as of the date of this Agreement are, and none of the Pledged Interests hereafter acquired on the date of acquisition thereof will be, registered or qualified under the various federal or state securities laws of the United States and disposition thereof after an Event of Default may be restricted to one or more private (instead of public) sales in view of the lack of such registration. Each Grantor understands that in connection with such disposition, Agent may approach only a

 

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restricted number of potential purchasers and further understands that a sale under such circumstances may yield a lower price for the Pledged Interests than if the Pledged Interests were registered and qualified pursuant to federal and state securities laws and sold on the open market. Each Grantor, therefore, agrees that: (a) if Agent shall, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, sell or cause the Pledged Interests or any portion thereof to be sold at a private sale, Agent shall have the right to rely upon the advice and opinion of any nationally recognized brokerage or investment firm (but shall not be obligated to seek such advice and the failure to do so shall not be considered in determining the commercial reasonableness of such action) as to the best manner in which to offer the Pledged Interest or any portion thereof for sale and as to the best price reasonably obtainable at the private sale thereof; and (b) such reliance shall be conclusive evidence that Agent has handled the disposition in a commercially reasonable manner.

16. Voting and Other Rights in Respect of Pledged Interests .

(a) Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, (i) Agent may, at its option, and with two (2) Business Days prior notice to any Grantor, and in addition to all rights and remedies available to Agent under any other agreement, at law, in equity, or otherwise, exercise all voting rights, or any other ownership or consensual rights (including any dividend or distribution rights) in respect of the Pledged Interests owned by such Grantor, but under no circumstances is Agent obligated by the terms of this Agreement to exercise such rights, and (ii) if Agent duly exercises its right to vote any of such Pledged Interests, each Grantor hereby appoints Agent, such Grantor’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact and IRREVOCABLE PROXY to vote such Pledged Interests in any manner Agent deems advisable (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party) for or against all matters submitted or which may be submitted to a vote of shareholders, partners or members, as the case may be. The power-of-attorney and proxy granted hereby is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable.

(b) For so long as any Grantor shall have the right to vote the Pledged Interests owned by it, such Grantor covenants and agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of Agent (acting upon the instruction of the Directing Party), vote or take any consensual action with respect to such Pledged Interests which would materially adversely affect the rights of Agent or the Noteholder Group, or the value of the Pledged Interests.

17. Remedies . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default:

(a) Agent may, and, at the instruction of the holders of Notes in accordance with the Indenture, shall exercise in respect of the Collateral, in addition to other rights and remedies provided for herein, in the Indenture, the Notes or the Security Documents, or otherwise available to it, all the rights and remedies of a secured party on default under the Code or any other applicable law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Grantor expressly agrees that, in any such event, Agent without demand of performance or other demand, advertisement or notice of any kind (except a notice specified below of time and place of public or private sale) to or upon any Grantor or any other Person (all and each of which demands, advertisements and notices are hereby expressly waived to the maximum extent permitted by the Code or any other applicable law), may take immediate possession of all or any portion of the

 

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Collateral and (i) require Grantors to, and each Grantor hereby agrees that it will at its own expense and upon request of Agent forthwith, assemble all or part of the Collateral as directed by Agent and make it available to Agent at one or more locations where such Grantor regularly maintains Inventory, and (ii) without notice except as specified below, sell the Collateral or any part thereof in one or more parcels at public or private sale, at any of Agent’s offices or elsewhere, for cash, on credit, and upon such other terms as Agent may deem commercially reasonable. Each Grantor agrees that, to the extent notification of sale shall be required by law, at least ten (10) days notification by mail to the applicable Grantor of the time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale is to be made shall constitute reasonable notification and specifically such notification shall constitute a reasonable “authenticated notification of disposition” within the meaning of Section 9-611 of the Code. Agent shall not be obligated to make any sale of Collateral regardless of notification of sale having been given. Agent may adjourn any public sale from time to time by announcement at the time and place fixed therefor, and such sale may, without further notice, be made at the time and place to which it was so adjourned. Each Grantor agrees that (A) the internet shall constitute a “place” for purposes of Section 9-610(b) of the Code and (B) to the extent notification of sale shall be required by law, notification by mail of the URL where a sale will occur and the time when a sale will commence at least ten (10) days prior to the sale shall constitute a reasonable notification for purposes of Section 9-611(b) of the Code. Each Grantor agrees that any sale of Collateral to a licensor pursuant to the terms of a license agreement between such licensor and a Grantor is sufficient to constitute a commercially reasonable sale (including as to method, terms, manner, and time) within the meaning of Section 9-610 of the Code.

(b) Agent is hereby granted a license or other right to use, without liability for royalties or any other charge, each Grantor’s Intellectual Property, including but not limited to, any labels, Patents, Trademarks, trade names, URLs, domain names, industrial designs, Copyrights, and advertising matter, whether owned by any Grantor or with respect to which any Grantor has rights under license, sublicense, or other agreements (including any Intellectual Property License), as it pertains to the Collateral, in preparing for sale, advertising for sale and selling any Collateral, and each Grantor’s rights under all licenses and all franchise agreements shall inure to the benefit of Agent.

(c) Agent may, in addition to other rights and remedies provided for herein, in the Indenture, the Notes or the Security Documents, or otherwise available to it under applicable law and without the requirement of notice to or upon any Grantor or any other Person (which notice is hereby expressly waived to the maximum extent permitted by the Code or any other applicable law), (i) with respect to any Grantor’s Deposit Accounts in which Agent’s Liens are perfected by control under Section 9-104 of the Code, instruct the bank maintaining such Deposit Account for the applicable Grantor to pay the balance of such Deposit Account to or for the benefit of Agent, and (ii) with respect to any Grantor’s Securities Accounts in which Agent’s Liens are perfected by control under Section 9-106 of the Code, instruct the securities intermediary maintaining such Securities Account for the applicable Grantor to (A) transfer any cash in such Securities Account to or for the benefit of Agent, or (B) liquidate any financial assets in such Securities Account that are customarily sold on a recognized market and transfer the cash proceeds thereof to or for the benefit of Agent.

 

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(d) Any cash held by Agent as Collateral and all cash proceeds received by Agent in respect of any sale of, collection from, or other realization upon all or any part of the Collateral shall be applied against the Secured Obligations in the order set forth in the Indenture. In the event the proceeds of Collateral are insufficient to satisfy all of the Secured Obligations in full, each Grantor shall remain jointly and severally liable for any such deficiency.

(e) Each Grantor hereby acknowledges that the Secured Obligations arise out of a commercial transaction, and agrees that if an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing Agent shall have the right to an immediate writ of possession without notice of a hearing. Agent shall have the right to the appointment of a receiver for the properties and assets of each Grantor, and each Grantor hereby consents to such rights and such appointment and hereby waives any objection such Grantor may have thereto or the right to have a bond or other security posted by Agent.

18. Remedies Cumulative . Each right, power, and remedy of Agent or any member of the Noteholder Group as provided for in this Agreement or the Security Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise shall be cumulative and concurrent and shall be in addition to every other right, power, or remedy provided for in this Agreement and the Security Documents or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and the exercise or beginning of the exercise by Agent or any member of the Noteholder Group of any one or more of such rights, powers, or remedies shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Agent or such other member of the Noteholder Group of any or all such other rights, powers, or remedies.

19. Marshaling . Agent shall not be required to marshal any present or future collateral security (including but not limited to the Collateral) for, or other assurances of payment of, the Secured Obligations or any of them or to resort to such collateral security or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such collateral security and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshaling of collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of Agent’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Secured Obligations or under which any of the Secured Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Secured Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

20. Indemnity and Expenses .

(a) Each Grantor agrees to indemnify Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group from and against all claims, lawsuits and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) growing out of or resulting from this Agreement (including enforcement of this Agreement) or the Indenture or any Security Document to which such Grantor is a party, except claims, losses or liabilities resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnification as determined by a final non-appealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Indenture and the repayment of the Secured Obligations.

 

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(b) Grantors, jointly and severally, shall, upon demand, pay to Agent all fees and expenses which Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group may incur in connection with (i) the administration of this Agreement, (ii) the custody, preservation, use or operation of, or, upon an Event of Default, the sale of, collection from, or other realization upon, any of the Collateral in accordance with this Agreement, the Indenture and the other Security Documents, (iii) the exercise or enforcement of any of the rights of Agent hereunder or (iv) the failure by any Grantor to perform or observe any of the provisions hereof.

21. Merger, Amendments; Etc.  THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH THE INDENTURE AND THE OTHER SECURITY DOCUMENTS, REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement, and no consent to any departure by any Grantor herefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Agent, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Agent and each Grantor to which such amendment applies.

22. Addresses for Notices . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be given in the form and manner and delivered to Agent at its address specified in the Indenture, and to any of the Grantors at their respective addresses specified in Indenture, or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party.

23. Continuing Security Interest: Assignments under Indenture .

(a) This Agreement shall create a continuing security interest in the Collateral and shall (i) remain in full force and effect until the Indebtedness under the Notes has been paid in full in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, (ii) be binding upon each Grantor, and their respective successors and assigns, and (iii) inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, Agent, and its successors, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing clause (iii), any holder of Notes may, in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, assign or otherwise transfer all or any portion of its rights and obligations under the Notes to any other Person, and such other Person shall thereupon become vested with all the benefits in respect thereof granted to such holder herein or otherwise. Upon payment in full of the Secured Obligations in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, the Security Interest granted hereby shall terminate and all rights to the Collateral shall revert to Grantors or any other Person entitled thereto. At such time, upon Issuer’s request, Agent will authorize the filing of appropriate termination statements to terminate such Security Interest. No transfer or renewal, extension, assignment, or termination of this Agreement or of the Indenture, any Security Document, or any other instrument or document executed and delivered by any Grantor to Agent, nor the taking of further security, nor the retaking or re-delivery of the Collateral to Grantors, or any of them, by Agent, nor any other act of the Noteholder Group, or any of them, shall release any Grantor from any obligation, except a release or discharge executed in writing by Agent in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture. Agent shall not by any act, delay,

 

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omission or otherwise, be deemed to have waived any of its rights or remedies hereunder, unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Agent and then only to the extent therein set forth. A waiver by Agent of any right or remedy on any occasion shall not be construed as a bar to the exercise of any such right or remedy which Agent would otherwise have had on any other occasion.

(b) Each Grantor agrees that, if any payment made by any Grantor or other Person and applied to the Secured Obligations is at any time annulled, avoided, set, aside, rescinded, invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential or otherwise required to be refunded or repaid, or the proceeds of any Collateral are required to be returned by Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group to such Grantor, its estate, trustee, receiver or any other party, including any Grantor, under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to the extent of such payment or repayment, any Lien or other Collateral securing such liability shall be and remain in full force and effect, as fully as if such payment had never been made. If, prior to any of the foregoing, any Lien or other Collateral securing such Grantor’s liability hereunder shall have been released or terminated by virtue of the foregoing clause (a), such Lien or other Collateral shall be reinstated in full force and effect and such prior release, termination, cancellation or surrender shall not diminish, release, discharge, impair or otherwise affect the obligations of any such Grantor in respect of any Lien or other Collateral securing such obligation or the amount of such payment.

24. Survival . All representations and warranties made by the Grantors in this Agreement and in the certificates or other instruments delivered in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered to have been relied upon by the other parties hereto and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, regardless of any investigation made by any such other party or on its behalf and notwithstanding that Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group may have had notice or knowledge of any Default or Event of Default or incorrect representation or warranty at the time any credit is extended hereunder, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as the principal of or any accrued interest or any fee or any other amount payable under the Indenture, the Notes or any Security Document is outstanding and unpaid.

25. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE; JURY TRIAL WAIVER; JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION .

(a) THE VALIDITY OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF, THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES HERETO WITH RESPECT TO ALL MATTERS ARISING HEREUNDER OR RELATED HERETO, AND ANY CLAIMS, CONTROVERSIES OR DISPUTES ARISING HEREUNDER OR RELATED HERETO SHALL BE DETERMINED UNDER, GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

(b) THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE TRIED AND LITIGATED ONLY IN THE STATE AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK; PROVIDED, THAT ANY SUIT SEEKING ENFORCEMENT

 

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AGAINST ANY COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE BROUGHT, AT AGENT’S OPTION, IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION WHERE AGENT ELECTS TO BRING SUCH ACTION OR WHERE SUCH COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE FOUND. EACH GRANTOR AND AGENT WAIVE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT EACH MAY HAVE TO ASSERT THE DOCTRINE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS OR TO OBJECT TO VENUE TO THE EXTENT ANY PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION 25(b) .

(c) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH GRANTOR AND AGENT HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS, IF ANY, TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM, CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE OR CAUSE OF ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, BREACH OF DUTY CLAIMS, AND ALL OTHER COMMON LAW OR STATUTORY CLAIMS (EACH A “ CLAIM ”). EACH GRANTOR AND AGENT REPRESENT THAT EACH HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER AND EACH KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT.

(d) EACH GRANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR FOR RECOGNITION OR ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGREES THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL AFFECT ANY RIGHT THAT AGENT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AGAINST ANY GRANTOR OR ITS PROPERTIES IN THE COURTS OF ANY JURISDICTION.

(e) NO CLAIM MAY BE MADE BY ANY GRANTOR AGAINST THE AGENT, THE SWING LENDER, ANY OTHER LENDER, ISSUING LENDER, OR THE UNDERLYING ISSUER, OR ANY AFFILIATE, DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, COUNSEL, REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT, OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT OF ANY OF THEM FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION, OR EVENT OCCURRING IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, AND EACH GRANTOR HEREBY WAIVES, RELEASES, AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON ANY CLAIM FOR SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT ACCRUED AND WHETHER OR NOT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TO EXIST IN ITS FAVOR.

 

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26. New Subsidiaries . Pursuant to Section 4.16 of the Indenture, certain Subsidiaries (whether by acquisition or creation) of any Grantor are required to enter into this Agreement by executing and delivering in favor of Agent a Joinder to this Agreement in substantially the form of Annex 1 . Upon the execution and delivery of Annex 1 by any such new Subsidiary, such Subsidiary shall become a Grantor hereunder with the same force and effect as if originally named as a Grantor herein. The execution and delivery of any instrument adding an additional Grantor as a party to this Agreement shall not require the consent of any Grantor hereunder. The rights and obligations of each Grantor hereunder shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the addition of any new Grantor hereunder.

27. Agent . Each reference herein to any right granted to, benefit conferred upon or power exercisable by the “Agent” shall be a reference to Agent, for the benefit of the each member of the Noteholder Group.

28. Miscellaneous .

(a) This Agreement is a Security Document. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Agreement. The foregoing shall apply to each other Security Document mutatis mutandis .

(b) Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof in that jurisdiction or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable from every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.

(c) Headings and numbers have been set forth herein for convenience only. Unless the contrary is compelled by the context, everything contained in each Section applies equally to this entire Agreement.

(d) Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed against any member of the Noteholder Group or any Grantor, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. This Agreement has been reviewed by all parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to accomplish fairly the purposes and intentions of all parties hereto.

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

 

GRANTORS:   NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
  By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

  Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
  Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
  1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC
  BADLANDS LEASING, LLC
  BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (DE)
  BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (ND)
  HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
  HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.
  HECKMANN WOODS CROSS, LLC
  HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
  IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC
  LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
  NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
  NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
  By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

  Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
  Title:   President
  APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
  By:   HEK Water Solutions, LLC, its managing member
  By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

  Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
  Title:   President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO SECURITY AGREEMENT]


AGENT:   WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
  By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

  Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
  Title:   Vice President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO SECURITY AGREEMENT]


ANNEX 1 TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

FORM OF JOINDER

Joinder No.      (this “ Joinder ”), dated as of              20    , to the Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Security Agreement ”), by and among each of the parties listed on the signature pages thereto and those additional entities that thereafter become parties thereto (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each, individually, a “ Grantor ”) and WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as collateral agent for the holders of Notes (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Issuer (“Issuer”), and Wilmington, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), the Issuer has issued its 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”); and

WHEREAS, initially capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture, and this Joinder shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis ; and

WHEREAS, Grantors have entered into the Security Agreement in order to induce the holders of Notes to make certain financial accommodations to Issuer as provided for in the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.16 of the Indenture and Section 26 of the Security Agreement, certain Subsidiaries of the Issuer must execute and deliver certain Security Documents, including the Security Agreement, and the joinder to the Security Agreement by the undersigned new Grantor or Grantors (collectively, the “ New Grantors ”) may be accomplished by the execution of this Joinder in favor of Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group; and

WHEREAS, each New Grantor (a) is [ an Affiliate ] [ a Subsidiary ] of Issuer and, as such, will benefit by virtue of the financial accommodations extended to Issuer by the holders of Notes and (b) by becoming a Grantor will benefit from certain rights granted to the Grantors pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each New Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

 

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1. In accordance with Section 26 of the Security Agreement, each New Grantor, by its signature below, becomes a “Grantor” under the Security Agreement with the same force and effect as if originally named therein as a “Grantor” and each New Grantor hereby (a) agrees to all of the terms and provisions of the Security Agreement applicable to it as a “Grantor” thereunder and (b) represents and warrants that the representations and warranties made by it as a “Grantor” thereunder are true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that are already qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of the date hereof. In furtherance of the foregoing, each New Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest in and to all of such New Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the Collateral. Each reference to a “Grantor” in the Security Agreement shall be deemed to include each New Grantor. The Security Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Schedule 1 , “Commercial Tort Claims”, Schedule 2 , “Copyrights”, Schedule 3 , “Intellectual Property Licenses”, Schedule 4 , “Patents”, Schedule 5 , “Pledged Companies”, Schedule 6 , “Trademarks”, Schedule 7 , Name; Chief Executive Office; Tax Identification Numbers and Organizational Numbers, Schedule 8 , “Owned Real Property”, Schedule 9 , “Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts”, Schedule 10 , “Controlled Account Banks”, Schedule 11 , “List of Uniform Commercial Code Filing Jurisdictions”, and Schedule 12 , “Certificated Equipment” attached hereto supplement Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 3, Schedule 4, Schedule 5, Schedule 6, Schedule 7, Schedule 8, Schedule 9, Schedule 10, Schedule 11, and Schedule 12 respectively, to the Security Agreement and shall be deemed a part thereof for all purposes of the Security Agreement.

3. Each New Grantor authorizes Agent at any time and from time to time to file, transmit, or communicate, as applicable, financing statements and amendments thereto (i) describing the Collateral as “all personal property of debtor” or “all assets of debtor” or words of similar effect, (ii) describing the Collateral as being of equal or lesser scope or with greater detail, or (iii) that contain any information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the Code for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance. Each New Grantor also hereby ratifies any and all financing statements or amendments previously filed by Agent in any jurisdiction in connection with the Indenture or the Security Documents.

4. Each New Grantor represents and warrants to Agent and each other member of the Noteholder Group that this Joinder has been duly executed and delivered by such New Grantor and constitutes its legal, valid, and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent transfer, moratorium, or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding at law or in equity).

5. This Joinder is a Security Document. This Joinder may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Joinder. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this

 

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Joinder by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Joinder. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Joinder by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Joinder but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Joinder.

6. The Security Agreement, as supplemented hereby, shall remain in full force and effect.

7. THIS JOINDER SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Joinder to the Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

NEW GRANTORS:   [NAME OF NEW GRANTOR]
  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

  [NAME OF NEW GRANTOR]
  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

AGENT:   WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

 

Agreed and accepted:
[NAME OF GRANTOR (EXCLUDING NEW GRANTORS)]
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO JOINDER NO.      TO SECURITY AGREEMENT]


EXHIBIT A

COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT

This COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Copyright Security Agreement ”) is made this      day of             , 20    , by and among Grantors listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each individually “ Grantor ”), and WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as agent for each holder of Notes (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Issuer (“Issuer”), and Wilmington, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), the Issuer has issued its 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”); and

WHEREAS, in connection with the Indenture, the Grantors have executed and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, that certain Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Security Agreement, Grantors are required to execute and deliver to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, this Copyright Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantors hereby agree as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture, and this Copyright Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN COPYRIGHT COLLATERAL . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Copyright Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Copyright Collateral ”):

 

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(a) all of such Grantor’s Copyrights and Copyright Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all renewals or extensions of the foregoing; and

(c) all products and proceeds of the foregoing, including any claim by such Grantor against third parties for past, present or future infringement of any Copyright or any Copyright exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including the right to receive damages, or the right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Copyright Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Copyright Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Copyright Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Agent, the other members of the Noteholder Group or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Copyright Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, pursuant to the Security Agreement. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Copyright Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Copyright Security Agreement and the Security Agreement, the Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . Grantors shall give Agent prior written notice of no less than five (5) Business Days before filing any additional application for registration of any copyright and prompt notice in writing of any additional copyright registrations granted therefor after the date hereof. Without limiting Grantors’ obligations under this Section, Grantors hereby authorize Agent unilaterally to modify this Copyright Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any future United States registered copyrights or applications therefor of each Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Copyright Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I.

6. COUNTERPARTS . This Copyright Security Agreement is a Security Document. This Copyright Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Copyright Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally

 

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as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Copyright Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Copyright Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Copyright Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTORS:    

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

   

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

    ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY :
AGENT:     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT]


SCHEDULE I

to

COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT

Copyright Registrations

 

Grantor

  

Country

  

Copyright

  

Registration No.

  

Registration Date

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Copyright Licenses


EXHIBIT B

PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT

This PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Patent Security Agreement ”) is made this      day of             , 20    , by and among Grantors listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each individually “ Grantor ”), and WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as agent for each holder of Notes (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Issuer (“Issuer”), and Wilmington, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), the Issuer has issued its 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”); and

WHEREAS, in connection with the Indenture, the Grantors have executed and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, that certain Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Security Agreement, Grantors are required to execute and deliver to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, this Patent Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture, and this Patent Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT COLLATERAL . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Patent Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Patent Collateral ”):

 

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(a) all of its Patents and Patent Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all divisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, or extensions of the foregoing; and

(c) all products and proceeds of the foregoing, including any claim by such Grantor against third parties for past, present or future infringement of any Patent or any Patent exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including the right to receive damages, or right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Patent Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Patent Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Patent Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Agent, the other members of the Noteholder Group or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Patent Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, pursuant to the Security Agreement. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Patent Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Patent Security Agreement and the Security Agreement, the Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . If any Grantor shall obtain rights to any new patent application or issued patent or become entitled to the benefit of any patent application or patent for any divisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, reissue, or reexamination of any existing patent or patent application, the provisions of this Patent Security Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantors shall give prompt notice in writing to Agent with respect to any such new patent rights. Without limiting Grantors’ obligations under this Section, Grantors hereby authorize Agent unilaterally to modify this Patent Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such new patent rights of each Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Patent Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I .

6. COUNTERPARTS . This Patent Security Agreement is a Security Document. This Patent Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Patent Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as

 

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effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Patent Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Patent Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Patent Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTORS:  

 

  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

 

 

  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

  ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY :
AGENT:   WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
  By:  

 

  Name:  

 

  Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT]


SCHEDULE I

to

PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT

Patents

 

Grantor

 

Country

 

Patent

  

Application/

Patent No.

  

Filing Date

         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

Patent Licenses


EXHIBIT C

PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM

This Pledged Interests Addendum, dated as of                  , 20     (this “ Pledged Interests Addendum ”), is delivered pursuant to Section   7 of the Security Agreement referred to below. The undersigned hereby agrees that this Pledged Interests Addendum may be attached to that certain Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016, (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Security Agreement ”), made by the undersigned, together with the other Grantors named therein, to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, as Agent. Initially capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture, and this Pledged Interests Addendum shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis . The undersigned hereby agrees that the additional interests listed on Schedule I shall be and become part of the Pledged Interests pledged by the undersigned to Agent in the Security Agreement and any pledged company set forth on Schedule I shall be and become a “Pledged Company” under the Security Agreement, each with the same force and effect as if originally named therein.

This Pledged interests Addendum is a Security Document. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum. If the undersigned delivers an executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission, the undersigned shall also deliver an original executed counterpart of this Pledged Interests Addendum but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Pledged Interests Addendum.

The undersigned hereby certifies that the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6 of the Security Agreement of the undersigned are true and correct as to the Pledged Interests listed herein on and as of the date hereof.

THIS PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Pledged Interests Addendum to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM]


SCHEDULE I

to

PLEDGED INTERESTS ADDENDUM

Pledged Interests

 

Name of Grantor

  

Name of Pledged
Company

  

Number of

Shares/Units

  

Class of

Interests

  

Percentage

of Class

Owned

  

Certificate

Nos.

              
              
              


EXHIBIT D

TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT

This TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Trademark Security Agreement ”) is made this      day of             , 20    , by and among Grantors listed on the signature pages hereof (collectively, jointly and severally, “ Grantors ” and each individually “ Grantor ”), and WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB (“ Wilmington ”), in its capacity as agent for each holder of Notes (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Issuer (“Issuer”), and Wilmington, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), the Issuer has issued its 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”); and

WHEREAS, in connection with the Indenture, the Grantors have executed and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, that certain Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Security Agreement, Grantors are required to execute and deliver to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, this Trademark Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture, and this Trademark Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK COLLATERAL . Each Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Trademark Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Trademark Collateral ”):

 

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(a) all of its Trademarks and Trademark Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all goodwill of the business connected with the use of, and symbolized by, each Trademark and each Trademark Intellectual Property License; and

(c) all products and proceeds (as that term is defined in the Code) of the foregoing, including any claim by such Grantor against third parties for past, present or future (i) infringement or dilution of any Trademark or any Trademarks exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including right to receive any damages, (ii) injury to the goodwill associated with any Trademark, or (iii) right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Trademark Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Trademark Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Trademark Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations and would be owed by Grantors, or any of them, to Agent, the other members of the Noteholder Group or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving any Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Trademark Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of each member of the Noteholder Group, pursuant to the Security Agreement. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Trademark Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Trademark Security Agreement and the Security Agreement, the Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . If any Grantor shall obtain rights to any new trademarks, the provisions of this Trademark Security Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantors shall give prompt notice in writing to Agent with respect to any such new trademarks or renewal or extension of any trademark registration. Without limiting Grantors’ obligations under this Section, Grantors hereby authorize Agent unilaterally to modify this Trademark Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such new trademark rights of each Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Trademark Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I .

6. COUNTERPARTS . This Trademark Security Agreement is a Security Document. This Trademark Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Trademark Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this

 

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Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Trademark Security Agreement.

7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Trademark Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTORS:    

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

   

 

    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

    ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY :
AGENT:     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
    By:  

 

    Name:  

 

    Title:  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT]


SCHEDULE I

to

TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT

Trademark Registrations/Applications

 

Grantor

  

Country

  

Mark

  

Application/

Registration No.

  

App/Reg Date

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Trade Names

Common Law Trademarks

Trademarks Not Currently In Use

Trademark Licenses


EXHIBIT E

CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT

The Custodial Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of                     , 20     by and among                     , Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as collateral agent (the “Secured Party”), and                      (the “ Company ”).

RECITALS

A. Reference is made to (i) that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016, which was made and entered into by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., as the issuer and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) and (ii) that certiain Security Agreement dated as of April 15, 2016, which was made and entered into by and among the Issuer, the other grantors party thereto and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as collateral agent (the “ Secured Party ”).

B. Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture and the Security Documents, Debtors are required to provide to the Secured Party a perfected, first priority security interest in certain equipment and vehicles subject to certificates of title now owned by or hereafter acquired by any Debtor (the “Vehicles”), including without limitation, the equipment and vehicles which are subject to certificates of title and listed on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate (the “Appraisal Certificate”), dated as of the date hereof, by Issuer in favor of the Secured Party (a copy of which has been delivered to Collateral Agent) (as updated from time to time in accordance with Section 3.3 ).

C.                     , together with any of its agents or designees, and any successor in such capacity (the “Collateral Agent”), has agreed to act as Collateral Agent with respect to the Vehicles for the benefit of the Secured Party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Indenture. The following terms shall have the following respective meanings (such meanings being equally applicable to both the singular and plural form of the terms defined):

Certificate ” means, with respect to a Vehicle, the certificate of title or equivalent certificate or document, issued by the relevant Jurisdiction, evidencing ownership of the Vehicle.

Debtors ” means the Company and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates that are required to provide to Secured Party a perfected, first priority security interest in its Vehicles pursuant to the Loan Documents.

 

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Jurisdiction ” means, with respect to a Vehicle, the state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, or other governmental entity that is responsible for issuing the Certificate for such Vehicle.

Released Vehicle ” means any Vehicle with respect to which the Secured Party’s Lien is to be released pursuant to Section 3.2.2 .

Required Perfection Documents ” means, with respect to any Vehicle, the Certificate with respect to such Vehicle, and any title applications and other documentation necessary to be delivered to the Jurisdiction with respect to such Vehicle in order to perfect the Secured Party’s security interest in such Vehicle.

Required Release Documents ” means, with respect to a Released Vehicle, any document or certificate (including, but not limited to, the Certificate) that Collateral Agent reasonably believes to be necessary in order to have the Secured Party’s Lien released and removed from the relevant Certificate.

Required Signatures ” means, in the case of a Certificate, the signatures, and notarial acknowledgements if applicable, to any Required Perfection Documents or any Required Release Documents that Collateral Agent reasonably believes to be necessary in order to have such Certificate processed by the relevant Jurisdiction to reflect the perfection of, or release of, the Secured Party’s Lien. Where allowed by the relevant Jurisdiction, the Required Signatures may be in the form of a stamp, or may be the signature of Collateral Agent acting with power of attorney for the Secured Party as provided in Section 6 , or Secured Party acting with power of attorney for the Debtors granted under the Indenture or the Security Documents.

Security Documents ” means the Security Documents, as that term is defined in the Indenture.

Vehicle Collateral ” means any Certificates relating to the Vehicles.

2. PERFECTION OF LIENS IN VEHICLES.

(a) Perfection of Current Vehicles .

Collateral Agent hereby represents to Secured Party that on the date hereof, (a) it has possession of (or in Jurisdictions with electronic titles, access to) the Certificates for each of the Vehicles set forth on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate that are marked under both Column “[    ]” ([                    ] Received Original Certificate”) and Column “[    ]” (Wells Fargo as Lienholder) thereof with a “Y”, and each such Certificate reflects Secured Party as the first priority lienholder, and (b) it has possession of (or in Jurisdictions with electronic titles, access to) the Certificates for each Vehicle set forth on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate that are marked under Column “[    ]” ([    ] Received Original Certificate”) thereof with a “Y” and Column “[    ]” (Wells Fargo as Lienholder) thereof with a “N” or blank, which Certificates do not yet reflect Secured Party as a first priority lienholder. Collateral Agent hereby agrees to prepare all Required Perfection Documents with respect to each of the Certificates described in clause (b) of the immediately preceding sentence and submit all such Required Perfection Documents in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.2 . The Company represents that, as of

 

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the date hereof, the Certificates and Required Perfection Documents for each of the Vehicles set forth on Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate that are marked under Column “[    ]” ([    ] Received Copy”) thereof with a “Y” have been submitted to the applicable Jurisdictions, together with the applicable fees required by such Jurisdictions. The Company hereby agrees that upon receipt of the Certificates for the Vehicles described in the immediately preceding sentence following processing by the applicable Jurisdictions, the Company shall promptly deliver such Certificates to the Collateral Agent. Collateral Agent and the Company each hereby represent to Secured Party that as of the date hereof, there are no Vehicles which are subject to certificates of title listed on the Appraisal Certificate for which Collateral Agent has not received an original Certificate (or in Jurisdictions with electronic titles, access to) or for which a Certificate has been submitted to the applicable Jurisdiction for processing to be returned to Collateral Agent.

(b) Perfection of Subsequent Vehicles .

With respect to any Certificates received by Collateral Agent which do not reflect the Secured Party as a first priority lienholder, Collateral Agent shall prepare all Required Perfection Documents with respect thereto and submit all such Required Perfection Documents and required fees via hand delivery or overnight Federal Express to the Jurisdiction with respect to such Certificates within a reasonable and agreed upon timeframe.

3. APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF COLLATERAL AGENT; DUTIES OF COLLATERAL AGENT.

(a) Appointment and Authorization .

Secured Party hereby designates and appoints                      to act as Collateral Agent under this Agreement with respect to the Vehicle Collateral. Secured Party hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent, and Collateral Agent hereby agrees, (a) to take custody of the Certificates, (b) perform any such administrative duties and obligations with respect to the Vehicles and the Certificates as expressly delegated to the Collateral Agent in this Agreement, and (c) to otherwise deal with the Vehicle Collateral as expressly requested by Secured Party in writing. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that in providing agent services hereunder, the Collateral Agent is acting as an independent contractor, and not as a fiduciary of any other party hereto.

(b) Certificates .

 

  (i) Custody of Certificates .

All processed Certificates received by Collateral Agent following processing by a Jurisdiction, shall be maintained by Collateral Agent in a segregated, fireproof location throughout the term of this Agreement, subject only to the processing or release thereof pursuant to the terms of Section 3.2.2 of this Agreement, or the delivery thereof upon the express written instructions of Secured Party pursuant to the terms of Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of this Agreement.

 

  (ii) Releases .

The Collateral Agent agrees that within two (2) Business Days of receipt of a notice from an authorized officer of the Secured Party instructing Collateral Agent to release the Secured

 

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Party’s Lien from the Certificates respecting one or more Vehicles (a “ Release Designation ”), Collateral Agent shall: (i) prepare, in form ready for execution by each necessary party, all necessary Certificates or associated lien documents with the appropriate Required Signatures, and (ii) deliver each Certificate or associated lien document designated for release together with the appropriate signature for release to the party identified by Secured Party in such designation or, if there is no such party, to the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Collateral Agent receives instructions from any Secured Party to release more than five hundred (500) titles, the Collateral Agent shall have an additional two (2) Business Days to comply with this Section 3.2.2 for each additional set of five hundred (500) titles.

(c) Records; Reports .

On a monthly basis, on the first business day of each month, the Collateral Agent shall deliver to Secured Party and to the Company an update to Schedule A to the Appraisal Certificate showing the status of each Certificate listed therein. In addition, the Collateral Agent shall provide to Secured Party and to the Company (at the Company’s expense) such other information relating to the Certificates, the Vehicles and the performance of the Collateral Agent’s duties as such persons may reasonably request from time to time, but Collateral Agent shall not be required to provide any such other requested information that is not already within its possession or knowledge.

4. ACCESS TO AND REVIEW OF CERTIFICATES.

Secured Party shall have the right, from time to time during Collateral Agent’s normal business hours, upon two (2) days prior written notice, to visit the premises of Collateral Agent and to make on-site audits, to review the Certificates and the Collateral Agent’s records relating thereto, and to make notes and copies (at the Company’s expense) of the same, solely for the purpose of verifying Collateral Agent’s compliance with its obligations under this Agreement. Any such audit and review conducted by Secured Party shall be conducted in such a way so as to not unreasonably interfere with Collateral Agent’s operations. The entity conducting the audit or review shall execute a written non-disclosure agreement with Collateral Agent before conducting any such audit or review at Collateral Agent’s premises whereby that entity agrees not to disclose any information learned in the audit or review to any third party, nor to use any such information except for the limited purpose of verifying Collateral Agent’s compliance with its obligations under this Agreement. Prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Indenture or under this Agreement, such visits shall not occur more frequently than four times annually.

5. FEES AND CHARGES.

The Company is responsible for the fees and charges set forth on Schedule I and Schedule II attached hereto. Such fees and charges set forth on Schedule I shall be paid in the following manner: (i) title storage fees will be paid annually from the date of receipt of the title; and (ii) title maintenance fees will be paid transactionally as services are rendered, and may be modified upon thirty (30) days written notice. Such fees and charges set forth on Schedule II shall be paid to the Collateral Agent in the following manner: (i) one half (1/2) of the estimated fees will be paid to the Collateral Agent prior to delivery of the Certificates to the offices of the appropriate Jurisdiction; and (ii) the remainder will be billed monthly as receipts are issued and delivered to

 

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the Collateral Agent by the offices of the appropriate Jurisdiction. If, and to the extent that, the Company fails to pay any amount payable under this Agreement, the Secured Party shall make such payments (which shall be charged to the Company and become part of the Obligations under the Indenture). All fees and charges are non-refundable.

6. POWER OF ATTORNEY.

As outlined in Exhibit A , and subject in all instances to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each of the Company and the Secured Party hereby appoints the Collateral Agent as its attorney in fact to sign, on its behalf, any Required Perfection Documents and any Required Release Documents including but not limited to the Certificates. This power, coupled with an interest, is irrevocable so long as this Agreement remains in effect. On the date hereof the Secured Party shall, and the Company shall cause each Debtor to, execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent a power of attorney (each a “Power of Attorney” substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A .

7. INDEMNIFICATION, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

(a) The Company agrees to pay, indemnify, defend, and hold Secured Party and Collateral Agent and each of their officers, directors, employees, affiliates, counsel, agents, and attorneys-in-fact (each an “Indemnified Person”) harmless (to the fullest extent permitted by law) from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, investigations, proceedings, and damages, and all reasonable attorney’s fees and disbursements and other costs and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith (as and when they are incurred and irrespective of whether suit is brought), at any time asserted against, imposed upon, or incurred by any of them in connection with or as a result of or related to the execution, delivery, enforcement, performance, and administration of this Agreement, the transactions contemplated herein, or any act, omission, event or circumstance in any manner related thereto (all of the foregoing, collectively, the “Indemnified Liabilities”). The undertaking in this Section 7.1 shall survive the payment of all Obligations (as defined in the Indenture) to the Secured Party and the resignation or replacement of the Collateral Agent after the date of such termination, resignation or replacement.

(b) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL COLLATERAL AGENT, SECURED PARTY OR ANY OTHER INDEMNIFIED PERSON BE LIABLE TO THE COMPANY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SUCH DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF A LIEN OR THE PRIORITY THEREOF, OR LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR LOST PROFITS), INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OR AS A RESULT OF OR RELATED TO THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY, ENFORCEMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREIN, ANY ACT, OMISSION, EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE IN ANY MANNER RELATED THERETO.

8. TERMINATION; REMOVAL OR RESIGNATION OF COLLATERAL AGENT.

(a) Termination . Unless otherwise earlier terminated as provided in Section 8.2 , this Agreement shall terminate upon the Collateral Agent’s receipt of written notice from Secured

 

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Party confirming that all Obligations (as defined in the Indenture) have been repaid in full (the “Termination Date”). Upon receipt of such notice, Collateral Agent shall, upon the request of the Company, execute all Required Release Documents and deliver the Certificates to the Company or its designee. If the Company fails to pay for Collateral Agent’s expenses associated with executing all Required Release Documents and delivery of the Certificates to the Company or its designee, such fees shall promptly be paid to Collateral Agent by the Secured Party so long as the Secured Party has received an invoice therefor before delivery of the Certificates to the Company.

(b) Removal; Resignation . Secured Party shall have the right to remove Collateral Agent at any time by giving written notice of such termination to Collateral Agent and the Company. Collateral Agent may resign at any time by giving at least ninety (90) days’ advance written notice of such resignation to Secured Party and the Company; provided , however , that, if such resignation occurs prior to the receipt of a notice of termination as provided in Section 8.1 above, for any reason other than the inability of the Collateral Agent to continue to act in such capacity as a result of a change in law after the date hereof (as specified in a written opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to Secured Party) or the non-payment of the fees and charges payable to Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 5 of this Agreement, no removal or resignation shall be effective until a successor collateral agent is appointed by the Secured Party and the removed or resigning Collateral Agent shall have caused each Certificate to be delivered to such successor together with all documents and certificates necessary, completed as necessary, in order for the successor collateral agent to perform its role hereunder. Upon the effectiveness of such removal or resignation, such successor collateral agent shall succeed to all of the rights, powers, and duties hereunder of its predecessor, and the predecessor Collateral Agent’s rights, powers and duties hereunder shall be terminated.

(c) Reinstatement . This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and continue to be effective should any petition be filed by or against any Debtor for liquidation or reorganization, should any Debtor become insolvent or make an assignment for the benefit of any creditor or creditors or should a receiver or trustee be appointed for all or any significant part of any Debtor’s assets, and shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment and performance of the Obligations, or any part thereof, is, pursuant to applicable law, rescinded or reduced in amount, or must otherwise be restored or returned by any obligee of the Obligations, whether as a “voidable preference,” “fraudulent conveyance,” or otherwise, all as though such payment or performance had not been made. In the event that any payment, or any part thereof, is rescinded, reduced, restored or returned, the Obligations shall be reinstated and deemed reduced only by such amount paid and not so rescinded, reduced, restored or returned.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

(a) Choice of Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, excluding that body of law relating to choice of laws.

(b) Notice . Whenever it is provided herein that any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration, or other communication shall or may be given to or served upon any of the parties hereto, or whenever any of the parties desires to give or serve upon the other

 

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communication with respect to this Agreement, each such notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration, or other communication shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or by a recognized overnight mail service, addressed as follows:

 

If to Collateral Agent: at   

[                    ]

Attn: [                    ]

Phone: [                    ]

Fax: [                    ]

With Copies to:   

[                    ]

Attn: [                    ]

If to Secured Party: at   

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Collateral Agent

500 Delaware Avenue

Wilmington, DE 19801

Attention: Corporate Trust

If to the Company, at:   

c/o Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc.

14624 North Scottsdale Road

Suite 300

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

or at such other address as may be substituted by notice given as herein provided.

Giving of any notice required hereunder may be waived in writing by the party entitled to receive such notice. Every notice, demand, request, consent, approval, declaration or other communication hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly served, given or delivered upon (1) Business Day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier with all charges prepaid or, when delivered, if hand-delivered by messenger.

(c) Severability . Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement 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 provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

(d) Complete Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement and understanding of each of the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral and written negotiations, agreements and understandings, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof

(e) Amendment . This Agreement may be amended, modified, or waived only in a writing signed by Secured Party and Collateral Agent.

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which shall together constitute one and the same Agreement. In proving this Agreement or any other Loan Document in any judicial proceedings, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart signed by the party against whom such enforcement is sought. Any signatures delivered by a party by facsimile transmission shall be deemed an original signature hereto.

(g) Waiver of Jury Trial . EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED HERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first herein above set forth.

 

COLLATERAL AGENT:     SECURED PARTY:
COLLATERAL AGENT:     SECURED PARTY:
[                    ]     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
By:  

 

    By:  

 

Its:  

 

    Its:  

 

COMPANY:      
[                    ].      
By:  

 

     
Its:  

 

     
        Collateral Agency Agreement

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT]


EXHIBIT A

POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MOTOR VEHICLE FILINGS

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT                                         

(hereinafter referred to as the “Principal”), a [corporation] [limited liability company] with its principal place of business at the address last set forth below, authorizes [                    ], a [                    ] with offices at [                    ], to act as its attorney-in-fact for the limited purpose of preparing, executing and filing in the Principal’s name any original title applications and other such motor vehicle lien forms (hereinafter referred to collectively as (“Motor Vehicle Forms”) as the Principal may request. This Power of Attorney will remain in full force and effect until due notice of its revocation is given by the Principal to the Attorney by registered mail.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal has caused this instrument to be executed by a duly authorized representative as of the date set forth below.

 

Principal (legal name and address):  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
By:  

 

 
Name:  

 

 
Title:  

 

 
Date:  

 

 
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this      day of             .

 

 

NOTARY PUBLIC

 

My Commission Expires:

 

 

 

 

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Schedule I

All of the following fees are charged per title:

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Schedule II

(Cost Estimate)

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Exhibit 10.6

EXECUTION VERSION

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE EXERCISE OF ANY RIGHT OR REMEDY BY THE AGENT OR ANY OTHER PARTY HEREUNDER IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 15, 2016 (AS AMENDED, RESTATED, SUPPLEMENTED OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME, THE “INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT”), AMONG WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT AGENT, WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TERM LOAN AGENT, AND WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, AS SECOND LIEN AGENT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TERMS OF THE INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN.

INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT

This INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of April 15, 2016, is entered into by and among the Obligors listed on the signature pages hereof and those additional entities that hereafter become parties hereto by joinder (collectively, jointly, and severally, the “ Obligors ” and each, individually, an “ Obligor ”), in favor of WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB , in its capacity as collateral agent for each member of the Noteholder Group (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”), in light of the following:

WHEREAS, pursuant to (i) that certain Indenture of even date herewith (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as issuer (“ Issuer ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, as trustee (“ Trustee ”), relating to the 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Second Lien Secured Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”) of the Issuer and (ii) the Notes, each of the Agent, the Trustee and the holders of Notes (collectively, the “ Noteholder Group ”), has agreed to purchase the Notes from Issuer pursuant to the terms and conditions thereof; and

WHEREAS , each Obligor has made or may make certain loans or advances from time to time to one or more other Obligors; and

WHEREAS , in order to induce the holders of Notes to acquire the Notes and the Trustee to execute the Indenture, and in consideration thereof, each Obligor has agreed to subordinate the indebtedness of each other Obligor owed to such Obligor to the below defined Senior Debt upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, conditions, representations, and warranties set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, sufficiency, and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, each Obligor and Agent hereby agree as follows:

 

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SECTION 1. Definitions and Construction .

(a) Terms Defined in Indenture. All initially capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Indenture.

(b) Certain Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Agent ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

Agreement ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

Creditor Obligor ” has the meaning specified therefor in the definition of Subordinated Debt.

Debtor Obligor ” has the meaning specified therefor in the definition of Subordinated Debt.

Discharge of Senior Debt ” means the repayment in full of all Senior Debt, in each case, after or concurrently with the termination or expiration of all commitments, if any, to make loans, advances or otherwise extend credit that would constitute Senior Debt.

Indenture ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals hereto.

Intercreditor Agreement ” means the Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Revolving Credit Agreement Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Term Loan Agent, and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, as Second Lien Agent, and acknowledged by the Issuer and its Subsidiaries party thereto from time to time, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Insolvency Event ” has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 .

Insolvency Proceeding ” means any proceeding commenced by or against any Person under any provision of the Bankruptcy Law or under any other state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency law, assignments for the benefit of creditors, formal or informal moratoria, compositions, extensions generally with creditors, or proceedings seeking reorganization, arrangement, or other similar relief.

Issuer ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals hereto.

Noteholder Group ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals hereto.

Notes ” has the meaning specified therefor in the recitals hereto.

Obligor ” and “ Obligors ” have the respective meanings specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

 

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Senior Debt ” means all obligations and all amounts owing, due, or secured under, or in connection with, the terms of, or evidenced by, the Indenture, the Notes or any Security Document, whether now existing or arising hereafter, including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, any other indemnities or guarantees, and all other amounts payable under or secured by the Indenture, the Notes or any Security Document (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Grantor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Indenture, the Notes or any Security Document but for the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Grantor and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding).

Subordinated Debt ” means, with respect to each Obligor (each, a “ Creditor Obligor ”), all Indebtedness, liabilities, and other obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter, of any other Obligor (each, a “ Debtor Obligor ”), including all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations and any other amounts, in each case, that are owing or due to the Creditor Obligor by such Debtor Obligor, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and whether due or to become due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, including all fees and all other amounts payable by such Debtor Obligor to such Creditor Obligor under or in connection with any documents or instruments related thereto.

Subordinated Debt Payment ” means any payment or distribution by or on behalf of any of the Obligors, directly or indirectly, of assets of any of the Obligors of any kind or character, whether in cash, property, or securities, including on account of the purchase, redemption, or other acquisition of Subordinated Debt, as a result of any collection, sale, or other disposition of Collateral, or by setoff, exchange, or in any other manner, for or on account of the Subordinated Debt.

Trustee ” has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

(c) Construction . Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural include the singular, references to the singular include the plural, the terms “includes” and “including” are not limiting, and the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder , ” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Section, subsection, clause, schedule, and exhibit references herein are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Any reference in this Agreement to any agreement, instrument, or document shall include all alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements, thereto and thereof, as applicable (subject to any restrictions on such alterations, amendments, changes, extensions, modifications, renewals, replacements, substitutions, joinders, and supplements set forth herein or in the Indenture). The words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties. Any reference herein to the satisfaction, repayment, or payment in full of the Senior Debt (including in the definition of “Discharge of Senior Debt”) shall mean (i) the payment or repayment in full in immediately

 

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available funds of (A) the principal amount of, and interest accrued with respect to, all outstanding Indebtedness under the Notes, together with the payment of any premium applicable to the repayment of Indebtedness under the Notes, (B) all fees and expenses that have accrued regardless of whether demand has been made therefor, (C) all fees or charges that have accrued hereunder or under the Indenture or any Security Document, (ii) the receipt by Agent of cash collateral in order to secure any other contingent Senior Debt for which a claim or demand for payment has been made at such time or in respect of matters or circumstances known to Agent, the Trustee or a holder of Notes at the time that are reasonably expected to result in any loss, cost, damage or expense (including attorneys fees and legal expenses), such cash collateral to be in such amount as Agent reasonably determines is appropriate to secure such contingent Senior Debt, and (iii) the payment or repayment in full in immediately available funds of all other Senior Debt other than unasserted contingent indemnification obligations. Any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns. Any requirement of a writing contained herein shall be satisfied by the transmission of a Record. The captions and headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement.

SECTION 2. Subordination to Payment of Senior Debt . All payments on account of the Subordinated Debt shall be subject, subordinate, and junior, in right of payment and exercise of remedies, to the extent and in the manner set forth herein, to the Senior Debt.

SECTION 3. Subordination upon Any Distribution of Assets of the Obligors . In the event of any payment or distribution of assets of any Debtor Obligor of any kind or character, whether in cash, property, or securities, upon the dissolution, winding up, or total or partial liquidation or reorganization, readjustment, arrangement, or similar proceeding relating to such Debtor Obligor or its property, whether voluntary or involuntary, or in bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, arrangement, or similar proceedings or upon an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or upon any other marshaling or composition of the assets and liabilities of such Debtor Obligor, or upon the occurrence of an Insolvency Proceeding, or otherwise (such events, collectively, the “ Insolvency Events ”): (a) the Discharge of Senior Debt must have occurred before any Subordinated Debt Payment is made; and (b) any Subordinated Debt Payment to which any Creditor Obligor would be entitled except for the provisions hereof, shall be paid or delivered by the trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, assignee for the benefit of creditors, or other liquidating lender making such payment or distribution directly to Agent for application to the payment of the Senior Debt until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, after giving effect to any concurrent payment or distribution or provision therefor to Agent or any member of the Noteholder Group in respect of such Senior Debt.

SECTION 4. Payments on Subordinated Debt .

(a) Permitted Payments . So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, each Debtor Obligor may make, and each Creditor Obligor shall be entitled to accept and receive Subordinated Debt Payments expressly allowed, if any, under the Indenture.

(b) No Payment upon Senior Debt Defaults . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, and until such Event of Default is waived in accordance with the Indenture, no Debtor Obligor shall make, and no Creditor Obligor shall accept or

 

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receive, any Subordinated Debt Payment. For the avoidance of doubt, once such Event of Default is cured or waived, and so long as no other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, any Debtor Obligor may make and any Creditor Obligor may accept or receive any Subordinated Debt payment, including payments scheduled for the period of time when such Event of Default existed to the extent permitted by the Indenture.

SECTION 5. Subordination of Remedies . Until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, whether or not any Insolvency Event has occurred, no Creditor Obligor will:

(a) accelerate, make demand, or otherwise make due and payable prior to the original due date thereof any Subordinated Debt;

(b) bring, commence, institute, prosecute, or participate in any lawsuit, action, or proceeding, whether private, judicial, equitable, administrative, or otherwise to enforce its rights or interests in respect of the Subordinated Debt;

(c) exercise any rights under or with respect to guaranties of the Subordinated Debt, if any;

(d) exercise any of its rights or remedies in connection with the Subordinated Debt with respect to any Collateral of any Debtor Obligor;

(e) exercise any right to set-off or counterclaim in respect of any Indebtedness, liabilities, or obligations of such Creditor Obligor to any Debtor Obligor against any of the Subordinated Debt;

(f) in its capacity as a Creditor Obligor, contest, protest, or object to any exercise of secured creditor remedies by Agent or any other member of Noteholder Group in connection with the Senior Debt;

(g) object to any forbearance by Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group in connection with the Senior Debt; or

(h) commence, or cause to be commenced, or join with any creditor other than Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group in commencing, any Insolvency Proceeding against any Debtor Obligor.

SECTION 6. Payment over to Trustee . In the event that, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2, 3 , 4 , and 5 , any Subordinated Debt Payments shall be received in contravention of such Sections 2, 3 , 4 , or 5 by any Creditor Obligor before the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, such Subordinated Debt Payments shall be segregated and held in trust for the benefit of the Noteholder Group and shall be forthwith paid over or delivered to Trustee, in the same form as received and with any necessary endorsements, for application to the payment of the Senior Debt in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and the Security Documents. Trustee is authorized to make any such endorsements as Trustee for the Creditor Obligors. Such authorization is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the Discharge of Senior Debt.

 

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SECTION 7. Authorization to Agent . If, while any Subordinated Debt is outstanding and before Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred, any Insolvency Event shall occur and be continuing with respect to any Obligor or its property: (a) Agent hereby is irrevocably authorized and empowered (in the name of each Obligor or otherwise), but shall have no obligation, to demand, sue for, collect, and receive every payment or distribution in respect of the Subordinated Debt and give acquittance therefor and to file claims and proofs of claim and take such other action (including voting the Subordinated Debt) as it may deem necessary or advisable for the exercise or enforcement of any of the rights or interests of Agent (or any member of the Noteholder Group) under the Indenture or any of the Security Documents; and (b) each Obligor shall promptly take such action as Agent may reasonably request (i) to collect the Subordinated Debt for the account of the Noteholder Group and to file appropriate claims or proofs of claim in respect of the Subordinated Debt, (ii) to execute and deliver to Agent such powers of attorney, assignments, and other instruments as it may reasonably request to enable it to enforce any and all claims with respect to the Subordinated Debt, and (iii) to collect and receive any and all Subordinated Debt Payments.

SECTION 8. Certain Agreements Of Each Obligor .

(a) No Benefits . Each Obligor understands that there may be various agreements between the Noteholder Group and any other Obligor evidencing and governing the Senior Debt, and each Obligor acknowledges and agrees that such agreements are not intended to confer any benefits on such Obligor unless such Obligor is also a party thereto (in which case, the rights of such Obligor are as set forth therein) and that Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group shall have no obligation to such Obligor or any other Person to exercise any rights, enforce any remedies, or take any actions which may be available to them under such agreements unless such Obligor is also a party thereto (in which case, the rights of such Obligor are as set forth therein).

(b) No Interference . Each Obligor acknowledges that certain other Obligors have granted to Agent for the benefit of the Noteholder Group security interests in substantially all of such other Obligor’s assets, and agrees not to interfere with or in any manner oppose a disposition of any Collateral by Agent in accordance with the Indenture or the applicable Security Documents or applicable law.

(c) Reliance by Agent and Noteholder Group . Each Obligor acknowledges and agrees that Agent and each member of the Noteholder Group will have relied upon and will continue to rely upon the subordination provisions provided for herein and the other provisions hereof in entering into the Indenture and the Security Documents (as the case may be) and acquiring the Notes or making other financial accommodations thereunder.

(d) Waivers . Except as provided under the Indenture or any Security Document, each Obligor hereby waives any and all notice of the incurrence of the Senior Debt or any part thereof and any right to require marshaling of assets.

(e) Obligations of Each Obligor Not Affected . Each Creditor Obligor hereby agrees that at any time and from time to time, without notice to or the consent of such Creditor Obligor, without incurring responsibility to such Creditor Obligor, and without impairing or

 

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releasing the subordination provided for herein or otherwise impairing the rights of Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group: (i) the time for any Debtor Obligor’s performance of or compliance with any of its agreements contained in the Indenture or the Security Documents may be extended or such performance or compliance may be waived by Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group; (ii) the agreements of any Debtor Obligor with respect to the Indenture and the Security Documents may from time to time be modified by such other Debtor Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group for the purpose of adding any requirements thereto or changing in any manner the rights and obligations of such Debtor Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group thereunder; (iii) the manner, place, or terms for payment by any Debtor Obligor of Senior Debt or any portion thereof may be altered or the terms for payment extended, or the Senior Debt of any Debtor Obligor may be renewed in whole or in part; (iv) the maturity of the Senior Debt of any Debtor Obligor may be accelerated in accordance with the terms of any present or future agreement by any Debtor Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group; (v) any Collateral may be sold, exchanged, released, or substituted and any Lien in favor of Agent may be terminated, subordinated, or fail to be perfected or become unperfected; (vi) any Person liable in any manner for Senior Debt may be discharged, released, or substituted; and (vii) all other rights against the Debtor Obligors, any other Person, or with respect to any Collateral may be exercised (or Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group may waive or refrain from exercising such rights as provided in the Indenture or the applicable Security Documents or under applicable law) in each case, in accordance with the Indenture and the applicable Security Documents and applicable law.

(f) Rights of Agent Not to Be Impaired . No right of Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group to enforce the subordination provided for herein or to exercise its other rights hereunder shall at any time in any way be prejudiced or impaired by any act or failure to act by any Obligor, Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group hereunder or under or in connection with the Indenture or the Security Documents or by any noncompliance by the other Obligors with the terms and provisions and covenants herein or in the Indenture or any Security Document, regardless of any knowledge thereof Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group may have or otherwise be charged with.

(g) Financial Condition of the Obligors . No Obligor shall have any right to require Agent to obtain or disclose any information with respect to: (i) the financial condition or character of any other Obligor or the ability of any other Obligor to pay and perform any or all of Senior Debt; (ii) the Senior Debt; (iii) the Collateral or other security for any or all of the Senior Debt; (iv) the existence or nonexistence of any guarantees of, or any other subordination agreements with respect to, all or any part of the Senior Debt; (v) any action or inaction on the part of Agent or any other Person; or (vi) any other matter, fact, or occurrence whatsoever.

(h) Acquisition of Liens or Guaranties . Except as expressly permitted by the Indenture, no Creditor Obligor shall (i) acquire any Lien on any asset of any Debtor Obligor or (ii) accept any guaranties from any other Obligor or from any other Subsidiary of any Loan Party for the Subordinated Debt.

SECTION 9. Subrogation . With respect to any payments or distribution in cash, property, or other assets that any Creditor Obligor pays over to Agent (for the benefit of the

 

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Noteholder Group) under the terms of this Agreement, each Creditor Obligor shall be subrogated to the rights of Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group; provided, however, that each Creditor Obligor agrees not to assert or enforce any such rights of subrogation it may acquire as a result of any such payment or distribution hereunder until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred; provided further, however, that no Creditor Obligor shall exercise or enforce any such rights against any Debtor Obligor (including after the Discharge of Senior Debt) if all or any portion of the Senior Debt shall have been satisfied in connection with an exercise of remedies by Agent in respect of the Equity Interests of such Debtor Obligor whether pursuant to the Guaranty and Security Agreement or otherwise.

SECTION 10. Continuing Agreement; Reinstatement .

(a) Continuing Agreement . This Agreement is a continuing agreement of subordination and shall continue in effect and be binding upon each Obligor until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred. The subordinations, agreements, and priorities set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect regardless of whether any party hereto in the future seeks to rescind, amend, terminate, or reform, by litigation or otherwise, its respective agreements with the other Obligor. This Agreement shall be applicable both before and after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding and all converted or succeeding cases in respect thereof. The relative rights of parties hereto in or to any distributions from or in respect of any Collateral or proceeds of Collateral, shall continue after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding. Accordingly, the provisions of this Agreement are intended to be and shall be enforceable as a subordination agreement within the meaning of Section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code.

(b) Reinstatement . This Agreement shall continue to be effective or shall be reinstated (and the amount of Senior Debt shall be reinstated), as the case may be, if, for any reason, any payment of the Senior Debt shall be rescinded or must otherwise be restored by Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group to any Loan Party, whether as a result of an Insolvency Event or otherwise.

SECTION 11. Transfer of Subordinated Debt . No Obligor may assign or transfer its rights and obligations in respect of the Subordinated Debt without the prior written consent of Agent, and any such transferee or assignee, as a condition to acquiring an interest in the Subordinated Debt shall agree to be bound hereby, in form reasonably satisfactory to Agent.

SECTION 12. Obligations of the Obligors Not Affected . The provisions of this Agreement are intended solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of each Creditor Obligor against each Debtor Obligor, on the one hand, and of Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group against each Creditor Obligor, on the other hand. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall (i) impair, as between each Creditor Obligor and any Debtor Obligor, the obligation of the Debtor Obligor to pay its respective obligations with respect to the Subordinated Debt as and when the same shall become due and payable, or (ii) otherwise affect the relative rights of any Creditor Obligor against any Debtor Obligor, on the one hand, and of the creditors (other than Agent or the other members of the Noteholder Group) of the Debtor Obligors against the Debtor Obligors, on the other hand.

 

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SECTION 13. Endorsement of Obligor Documents; Further Assurances And Additional Acts .

(a) Endorsement of Obligor Documents . Upon the written request of Agent, all documents and instruments evidencing any of the Subordinated Debt, if any, shall be endorsed with a legend noting that such documents and instruments are subject to this Agreement, and each Obligor shall promptly deliver to Agent evidence of the same.

(b) Further Assurances and Additional Acts . Each Obligor shall execute, acknowledge, deliver, file, notarize, and register at its own expense all such further agreements, instruments, certificates, financing statements, documents, and assurances, and perform such acts as Agent reasonably shall deem necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, and promptly provide Agent with evidence of the foregoing reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to Agent.

SECTION 14. Notices . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be given in the form and manner provided in the Indenture, and, if to Trustee, shall be mailed, sent, or delivered to Trustee at its address as specified in the Indenture and, if to any Obligor, shall be mailed, sent or delivered in care of Issuer in accordance with the notice provisions set forth in Indenture or, as to any party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party in writing.

SECTION 15. No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies . No failure on the part of Agent or any other member of the Noteholder Group to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder or under the Indenture or any Security Document shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, remedy, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege. The rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, remedies, powers, and privileges that may otherwise be available to Agent or the other members of the Noteholder Group.

SECTION 16. Costs and Expenses . The Obligors, jointly and severally, agree to pay to Agent promptly after demand therefor all fees and expenses of the Noteholder Group in connection with this Agreement, including in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery, and administration of this Agreement, or any amendments, modifications, or waivers of the terms hereof, or the enforcement or attempted enforcement of, or preservation of rights or interests under, this Agreement, including any losses incurred by Agent as a result of any failure by any Obligor to perform or observe its obligations contained in this Agreement.

SECTION 17. Survival . All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made in this Agreement shall, except to the extent otherwise provided herein, survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, and shall continue in full force and effect until the Discharge of Senior Debt has occurred. The foregoing to the contrary notwithstanding, the obligations of each Obligor under Section 9 and Section 16 shall survive the Discharge of Senior Debt.

 

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SECTION 18. Benefits of Agreement . This Agreement is entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Obligors, the Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group and their respective successors and assigns, and no other Person shall be a direct or indirect beneficiary of, or shall have any direct or indirect cause of action or claim in connection with, this Agreement.

SECTION 19. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by each Obligor, Agent and the other members of the Noteholder Group and their respective successors and assigns.

SECTION 20. Governing Law; Venue; Jury Trial Waiver; Judicial Reference Provision . THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 14.08 AND 14.14 OF THE INDENTURE, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS.

SECTION 21. Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers; Conflicts .

(a) Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with the Indenture, the Notes and the Security Documents, constitutes the entire agreement of each of the Obligors and the Noteholder Group with respect to the matters set forth herein and shall not be contradicted or qualified by any other agreement, oral or written, before the date hereof.

(b) Amendments and Waivers . No amendment to or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by each of the Obligors and Agent; and no waiver of any provision of this Agreement, or consent to any departure by any Obligor from any provision hereof, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Agent. Any such amendment, waiver, or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

(c) Conflicts with Subordinated Debt Documents . In case of any conflict or inconsistency between any terms of this Agreement, on the one hand, and any documents or instruments in respect of the Subordinated Debt, on the other hand, then the terms of this Agreement shall control.

(d) Conflicts with Indenture . In case of any conflict or inconsistency between any terms of this Agreement, on the one hand, and any of the terms and provisions of the Indenture, on the other hand, then the terms and provisions of the Indenture shall control.

(e) Conflicts with Intercreditor Agreement . Notwithstanding any provision contained herein, (i) this Agreement and the rights, remedies, duties and obligations provided for herein are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and (ii) in the event of a conflict between any provision in this Agreement and a provision in the Intercreditor Agreement, the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement shall control.

 

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SECTION 22. Severability of Provisions . Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable from every other provision of this Agreement for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.

SECTION 23. Interpretation . Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed against any member of the Noteholder Group, or any Obligor, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by all parties and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to accomplish fairly the purposes and intentions of all parties hereto.

SECTION 24. Counterparts; Telefacsimile or Other Electronic Delivery . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Agreement.

SECTION 25. New Subsidiaries . Each Obligor shall cause any Subsidiary (whether by acquisition or formation) of any Loan Party that is required pursuant to Section 4.16 of the Indenture to execute a joinder to the Security Agreement or the Indenture, within 10 Business Days of such acquisition or formation, as the case may be, to execute and deliver to Agent a joinder to this Agreement in a form reasonably satisfactory to Agent. Upon the execution and delivery of such a joinder by such Subsidiary, such Subsidiary shall become an Obligor hereunder with the same force and effect as if originally named as an Obligor herein. The execution and delivery of any agreement or instrument adding an additional Obligor as a party to this Agreement shall not require the consent of any other Obligor hereunder. The rights and obligations of each Obligor hereunder shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the addition of any new Obligor hereunder as though such new Obligor had originally been named an Obligor hereunder on the date of this Agreement.

[Signature pages follow]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

OBLIGORS:     NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    By:   /s/ Mark D. Johnsrud
    Name: Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
   

1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC

BADLANDS LEASING, LLC

BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (DE)

BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC (ND)

HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC. HECKMANN WOODS CROSS, LLC

HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC

IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC

LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.

NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC

NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

    By:   /s/ Mark D. Johnsrud
    Name: Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title: President
    APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
    By: HEK Water Solutions, LLC, its managing member
    By:   /s/ Mark D. Johnsrud
    Name: Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title: President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT – NOTES]


AGENT:     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
    By:   /s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis
    Name: Geoffrey J. Lewis
    Title: Vice President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO INTERCOMPANY SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT]

Exhibit 10.7

EXECUTION VERSION

TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT

This TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “ Trademark Security Agreement ”) is made this 15 th day of April, 2016, by and between the Grantor listed on the signature pages hereof (the “ Grantor ”), and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“ WSFS ”), a federal savings bank having its principal corporate trust office at 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, in its capacity as collateral trustee for each holder of Notes (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, “ Agent ”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Indenture dated as of April 15, 2016 (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Indenture ”) by and among Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as Issuer (“Issuer”), and WSFS, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), the Issuer has issued its 12.500% / 10.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2021 (the “ Notes ”); and

WHEREAS, in connection with the Indenture, the Grantor has executed and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Notes, that certain Security Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2016 (including all annexes, exhibits or schedules thereto, as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “ Security Agreement ”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Security Agreement, Grantor is required to execute and deliver to Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Notes, this Trademark Security Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

1. DEFINED TERMS . All initially capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Security Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Indenture, and this Trademark Security Agreement shall be subject to the rules of construction set forth in Section 1(b) of the Security Agreement, which rules of construction are incorporated herein by this reference, mutatis mutandis .

2. GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN TRADEMARK COLLATERAL . Grantor hereby unconditionally grants, assigns, and pledges to Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Notes, to secure the Secured Obligations, a continuing security interest (referred to in this Trademark Security Agreement as the “ Security Interest ”) in all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively, the “ Trademark Collateral ”):

(a) all of its Trademarks and Trademark Intellectual Property Licenses to which it is a party including those referred to on Schedule I ;

(b) all goodwill of the business connected with the use of, and symbolized by, each Trademark and each Trademark Intellectual Property License; and

 

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(c) all products and proceeds (as that term is defined in the Code) of the foregoing, including any claim by Grantor against third parties for past, present or future (i) infringement or dilution of any Trademark or any Trademarks exclusively licensed under any Intellectual Property License, including right to receive any damages, (ii) injury to the goodwill associated with any Trademark, or (iii) right to receive license fees, royalties, and other compensation under any Trademark Intellectual Property License.

3. SECURITY FOR SECURED OBLIGATIONS . This Trademark Security Agreement and the Security Interest created hereby secures the payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, whether now existing or arising hereafter. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Trademark Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts which constitute part of the Secured Obligations owed by Grantor to Agent, the holders of Notes or any of them, whether or not they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding involving Grantor.

4. SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Security Interest granted pursuant to this Trademark Security Agreement is granted in conjunction with the security interests granted to Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Notes, pursuant to the Security Agreement. Grantor hereby acknowledges and affirms that the rights and remedies of Agent with respect to the Security Interest in the Trademark Collateral made and granted hereby are more fully set forth in the Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth herein. To the extent there is any inconsistency between this Trademark Security Agreement and the Security Agreement, the Security Agreement shall control.

5. AUTHORIZATION TO SUPPLEMENT . If Grantor shall obtain rights to any new trademarks, the provisions of this Trademark Security Agreement shall automatically apply thereto. Grantor shall give prompt notice in writing to Agent with respect to any such new trademarks or renewal or extension of any trademark registration. Without limiting Grantor’s obligations under this Section, Grantor hereby authorizes Agent unilaterally to modify this Trademark Security Agreement by amending Schedule I to include any such new trademark rights of Grantor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure to so modify this Trademark Security Agreement or amend Schedule I shall in any way affect, invalidate or detract from Agent’s continuing security interest in all Collateral, whether or not listed on Schedule I .

6. COUNTERPARTS . This Trademark Security Agreement is a Security Document. This Trademark Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute but one and the same Trademark Security Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Trademark Security Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Trademark Security Agreement.

 

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7. CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE PROVISION . THIS TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING CHOICE OF LAW AND VENUE, JURY TRIAL WAIVER, AND JUDICIAL REFERENCE SET FORTH IN SECTION 25 OF THE SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, MUTATIS MUTANDIS .

[signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Trademark Security Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

GRANTOR:     NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

    Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
    Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
AGENT:     WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
    By:  

/s/ Geoffrey J. Lewis

    Name:   Geoffrey J. Lewis
    Title:   Vice President

 

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Exhibit 10.8

SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

THIS SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of April 15, 2016, by and among WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as agent (“ Agent ”) for the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement referred to below), the Lenders party hereto, and NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“ Borrower ”).

WHEREAS, Borrower, Agent, and Lenders are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 3, 2014 (as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Agent, Lenders and Borrower have agreed to amend the Credit Agreement in certain respects.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Defined Terms . Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

2. Amendments to Credit Agreement . In reliance upon the representations and warranties of Borrower set forth in Section 8 below, and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions to effectiveness set forth in Section 6 below, the Credit Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

(a) The last sentence Section 2.1(c) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Without limiting the foregoing, Agent shall establish the Interest Payment Reserves, Appraisal Reserves, Pipeline Reserves and the Prepayment Block.

(b) Section 5.17 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

5.17 Excess Proceeds Under Indentures . No less than thirty (30) days prior to the date that Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall have Excess Proceeds and/or Net Bond Proceeds that are expected to become Excess Proceeds in the aggregate in excess of $25,000,000, Borrower shall (A) either (i) reduce the Maximum Revolver Amount in accordance with Section 2.4(c), or (ii) apply such funds in accordance with clauses (2), (3) or (4) of Section 4.10(b) of the Bond Indenture and 2016 Bond Indenture (provided, that such application is not otherwise prohibited by this Agreement), in either case such that the result is that no such Excess Proceeds shall be used, and shall not be required to be used, to repurchase any of the Bonds or 2016 Bonds, and (B) deliver to Agent a


certification by an Authorized Person that no such Excess Proceeds have or will be, and are not required to be, used to repurchase any of the Bonds or 2016 Bonds. Upon the request of Agent, Borrower shall deliver a report to Agent (i) describing each Asset Sale consummated since April 10, 2012 and the date of consummation thereof, (ii) setting forth the date of receipt and amount of Net Bond Proceeds in connection with each such Asset Sale, and (iii) setting forth the date and the application of the Net Bond Proceeds from each such Asset Sale in accordance with clauses (2), (3) or (4) of Section 4.10(b) of the Bond Indenture and Section 4.10(b) of the 2016 Bond Indenture. Not less than one hundred (120) days prior to the date that any Net Bond Proceeds of Asset Sales would become Excess Proceeds, Borrower shall provide written notification thereof to Agent, together with a certification by an Authorized Person certifying the amount of such Net Bond Proceeds that shall become Excess Proceeds.

(c) Section 6.6 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

6.6 Prepayments and Amendments . Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to,

(a) do any of the following:

(i) except in connection with Refinancing Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.1 , optionally prepay, redeem, defease, purchase, or otherwise acquire any Indebtedness (other than the Term Loan Debt or 2016 Bond Debt, each of which shall be subject to the restrictions in clause (ii) below) of Borrower or its Subsidiaries, other than (A) the Obligations in accordance with this Agreement and (B) Permitted Intercompany Advances,

(ii) optionally prepay, redeem, defease, purchase, or otherwise acquire, any Term Loan Debt, 2016 Bond Debt or Bond Debt or make any mandatory prepayment redemption, defeasance purchase or acquisition of any Term Loan Debt or 2016 Bond Debt; provided , that Borrower may make optional and mandatory prepayments of the Term Loan Debt in accordance with the terms of the Term Loan Agreement, as in effect on the Seventh Amendment Effective Date (without giving effect to any amendment or waiver of the terms thereof), or

(iii) make any payment on account of Indebtedness that has been contractually subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations if such payment is not permitted at such time under the subordination terms and conditions, or

(b) directly or indirectly, amend, modify, or change any of the terms or provisions of:

(i) any agreement, instrument, document, indenture, or other writing evidencing or concerning Permitted Indebtedness other than (A) the Obligations in accordance with this Agreement, (B) Permitted Intercompany

 

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Advances, (C) Indebtedness permitted under clauses (c), (h), (j) and (k) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness, (D) the 2016 Bond Documents only to the extent permitted by clause (iv) below, and (E) the Term Loan Documents only to the extent permitted by clause (iii) below,

(ii) the Governing Documents of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries if the effect thereof, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders,

(iii) any Term Loan Document if any such amendment, modification or change shall, without the prior written consent of Agent (which it shall be authorized to provide based upon an affirmative vote of the Required Lenders) (except with respect to any Conforming Amendment (as defined in the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement); provided that any Conforming Amendment shall maintain an equivalent proportionate difference between dollar amounts or ratio, as the case may be, in the relevant provision in the Term Loan Documents and those in the corresponding covenant in the Loan Documents, to the extent that such difference exists between the Term Loan Agreement and this Agreement on the date hereof):

(A) contravene the provisions of the Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement;

(B) change any financial covenant in a manner adverse to Loan Parties thereunder (it being understood that any waiver of any default or Event of Default under the Term Loan Documents arising from the failure to comply with any financial covenant, in and of itself, shall not be deemed to be adverse to Loan Parties);

(C) change any default or Event of Default thereunder in a manner adverse to Loan Parties thereunder (it being understood that any waiver of any such default or Event of Default, in and of itself, shall not be deemed to be adverse to Loan Parties); or

(D) increase the non-monetary obligations of the Loan Parties thereunder or confer any additional rights on the holders of the Term Loan Debt that would be adverse to the Lenders;

(iv) any 2016 Bond Document if any such amendment, modification or change shall be prohibited by, or not permitted under the terms of, the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement.

(d) Section 6.10(e) of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

(e) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

 

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(e) Schedule 1.1 to the Credit Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following definitions in proper alphabetical order:

Prepayment Block ” means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the aggregate amount of prepayments of the Term Loan Debt under the Term Loan Documents as of such date of determination.

Seventh Amendment Effective Date ” means April 15, 2016.

(f) The definition of “Asset Sales” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Asset Sales ” means, with reference to the Bond Indenture, the meaning specified therefor in the Bond Indenture, and with reference to the 2016 Bond Indenture, the meaning specified therefor in the 2016 Bond Indenture.

(g) Clause (c) of the definition of “Borrowing Base” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

(c) the aggregate amount of Receivables Reserves, Bank Product Reserves, Equipment Reserves, Interest Payment Reserves, Appraisal Reserves, Pipeline Reserves, Prepayment Block, and other Reserves, if any, established by Agent under Section 2.1(c) of the Agreement.

(h) The definition of “EBITDA” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended to (i) delete the phrase “(it being understood that Borrower’s consolidated net earnings (or loss) shall not include any earnings (or loss) attributable to Nuverra Rocky Mountain for any period that Nuverra Rocky Mountain is not a Guarantor)” from clause (a) of the definition of EBITDA and to (ii) replace clause (d) of the definition of EBITDA with “(d) Intentionally Omitted.”

(i) The definition of “Excess Proceeds” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Excess Proceeds ” means, with reference to the Bond Indenture, the meaning specified therefor in the Bond Indenture, and with reference to the 2016 Bond Indenture, the meaning specified therefor in the 2016 Bond Indenture.

(j) The definition of “Guarantor” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Guarantor ” means (a) each Subsidiary of Borrower, and (b) each other Person that becomes a guarantor after the Closing Date pursuant to Section 5.11 of the Agreement; provided that it is understood and agreed that Nuverra Rocky Mountain shall not be required to become a guarantor hereunder so long as it remains an Immaterial Subsidiary (and that, upon ceasing to be an Immaterial Subsidiary, Nuverra Rocky Mountain shall within 10 Business Days take all actions required under the Loan Documents, including Section 5.11 of the

 

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Agreement, to become a guarantor hereunder and take all actions incidental thereto).

(k) The definition of “Maturity Date” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Maturity Date ” means January 15, 2018.

(l) The definition of “Net Bond Proceeds” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Net Bond Proceeds ” means, with reference to the Bond Indenture, the meaning specified therefor in the Bond Indenture, and with reference to the 2016 Bond Indenture, the meaning specified therefor in the 2016 Bond Indenture.

(m) Clause (p) of the definition of “Permitted Investments” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

(p) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(n) Clause (s) of the definition of “Permitted Liens” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

(s) [ Intentionally Omitted ].

(o) The definition of “Reserves” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Reserves ” means, as of any date of determination, those reserves (other than Receivable Reserves, Bank Product Reserves, Equipment Reserves, Interest Payment Reserves, Appraisal Reserves, Pipeline Reserves and Prepayment Block) that Agent deems necessary or appropriate, in its Permitted Discretion and subject to Section 2.1(c) , to establish and maintain (including reserves with respect to (a) sums that Borrower or its Subsidiaries are required to pay under any Section of the Agreement or any other Loan Document (such as taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, or, in the case of leased assets, rents or other amounts payable under such leases) and has failed to pay, and (b) amounts owing by Borrower or its Subsidiaries to any Person to the extent secured by a Lien on, or trust over, any of the Collateral (other than a Permitted Lien), which Lien or trust, in the Permitted Discretion of Agent likely would have a priority superior to the Agent’s Liens (such as Liens or trusts in favor of landlords, warehousemen, carriers, mechanics, materialmen, laborers, or suppliers, or Liens or trusts for ad valorem, excise, sales, or other taxes where given priority under applicable law) in and to such item of the Collateral) with respect to the Borrowing Base or the Maximum Revolver Amount. Without limiting the foregoing, Agent may establish Reserves in the event the methodology used to calculate depreciation in any appraisal obtained to determine the Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Equipment is different from the depreciation methodology utilized by Borrower.

 

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(p) The definition of “Subsidiary” in Schedule 1.1 of the Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Subsidiary ” of a Person means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity in which that Person directly or indirectly owns or controls the Equity Interests having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or other entity.

3. Other Agreements . Agent, Lenders and Borrower acknowledge and agree that attached hereto as Exhibit A are true and correct copies of the 2016 Bond Indenture, the Pari Pasu Intercreditor Agreement, the Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement and the Term Loan Agreement.

4. Effectiveness of the Amendment; Continuing Effect . Except as expressly set forth in Sections   2 and 3 of this Amendment, nothing in this Amendment shall constitute a modification or alteration of the terms, conditions or covenants of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, or a waiver of any other terms or provisions thereof, and the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall remain unchanged and shall continue in full force and effect, in each case as amended hereby. This Amendment is a Loan Document.

5. Reaffirmation and Confirmation.  Borrower hereby ratifies, affirms, acknowledges and agrees that the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party represent the valid, enforceable and collectible obligations of Borrower, and further acknowledges that there are no existing claims, defenses, personal or otherwise, or rights of setoff whatsoever with respect to the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document. Borrower hereby agrees that this Amendment in no way acts as a release or relinquishment of the Liens and rights securing payments of the Obligations. The Liens and rights securing payment of the Obligations are hereby ratified and confirmed by Borrower in all respects.

6. Conditions to Effectiveness of Effective Date Amendments . The Amendments set forth in Section 2 shall become effective upon the satisfaction of each of the following conditions precedent, in each case satisfactory to Agent in all respects (the “Effective Date”):

(a) Agent shall have received a copy of this Amendment executed and delivered by Agent, the Lenders party hereto, and the Loan Parties;

(b) Agent shall have received an executed copy of each of the documents listed on Exhibit A hereto; and

(c) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date hereof or as of the Effective Date.

7. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

 

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8. Representations and Warranties . In order to induce Agent and Lenders to enter into this Amendment, Borrower hereby represents and warrants to Agent and Lenders that:

(a) after giving effect to this Amendment, all representations and warranties contained in the Loan Documents to which Borrower is a party are true, correct and complete in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of the date of this Amendment, as though made on and as of such date (except to the extent that such representations and warranties relate solely to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations and warranties that already are qualified or modified by materiality in the text thereof) on and as of such earlier date);

(b) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; and

(c) this Amendment and the Loan Documents, as amended hereby, constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Borrower and are enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforcement may be limited by equitable principles or by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally.

9. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

10. [ Intentionally Omitted ].

11. Miscellaneous .

(a) Expenses . Borrower agrees to pay on demand all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses of Agent (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration of this Amendment and all other instruments or documents provided for herein or delivered or to be delivered hereunder or in connection herewith. All obligations provided herein shall survive any termination of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.

(b) Choice of Law and Venue; Jury Trial Waiver; Reference Provision . Without limiting the applicability of any other provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, the terms and provisions set forth in Section   12 of the Credit Agreement are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, and by the parties hereto on the same or separate counterparts, and each such counterpart, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Amendment. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Amendment by telefacsimile or other electronic method of transmission shall be equally effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement.

 

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(d) Severability . Each provision of this Amendment shall be severable from every other provision of this Amendment for the purpose of determining the legal enforceability of any specific provision.

12. Release .

(a) In consideration of the agreements of Agent and Lenders contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each of Borrower and each Guarantor that executes a Consent and Reaffirmation to this Amendment, on behalf of itself and its successors, assigns, and other legal representatives (Borrower, each Guarantor and all such other Persons being hereinafter referred to collectively as the “ Releasors ” and individually as a “ Releasor ”), hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably releases, remises and forever discharges Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders, and their successors and assigns, and their present and former shareholders, Affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, predecessors, directors, officers, attorneys, employees, agents and other representatives (Agent, Issuing Bank, each Lender and all such other Persons being hereinafter referred to collectively as the “ Releasees ” and individually as a “ Releasee ”), of and from all demands, actions, causes of action, suits, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, sums of money, accounts, bills, reckonings, damages and any and all other claims, counterclaims, defenses, rights of set-off, demands and liabilities whatsoever (individually, a “ Claim ” and collectively, “ Claims ”) of every name and nature, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, both at law and in equity, which any Releasor may now or hereafter own, hold, have or claim to have against the Releasees or any of them for, upon, or by reason of any circumstance, action, cause or thing whatsoever which arises at any time on or prior to the day and date of this Amendment, in any way related to or in connection with the Credit Agreement, or any of the other Loan Documents or transactions thereunder or related thereto.

(b) Each of Borrower and each Guarantor that executes a Consent and Reaffirmation to this Amendment understands, acknowledges and agrees that the release set forth above may be pleaded as a full and complete defense and may be used as a basis for an injunction against any action, suit or other proceeding which may be instituted, prosecuted or attempted in breach of the provisions of such release.

(c) Each of Borrower and each Guarantor that executes a Consent and Reaffirmation to this Amendment agrees that no fact, event, circumstance, evidence or transaction which could now be asserted or which may hereafter be discovered shall affect in any manner the final, absolute and unconditional nature of the release set forth above.

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and delivered as of the date first above written.

 

NUVERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC ., as Borrower
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

Signature Page to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , as Agent and as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Zachary S. Buchanan

Name:   Zachary S. Buchanan
Title:   AVP

 

Signature Page to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. , as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Lauren Trussell

Name:   Lauren Trussell
Title:   Vice President

 

Signature Page to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


CITIZENS BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA , as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Josh Bailey

Name:   Josh Bailey
Title:   VP

 

Signature Page to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


CAPITAL ONE BUSINESS CREDIT CORP ., as a Lender
By:  

/s/ Edward Behnen

Name:   Edward Behnen
Title:   Vice President

 

Signature Page to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


CIT FINANCE LLC , as a Lender
By:  

/s/ John Aeeley

Name:   John Aeeley
Title:   Director

 

Signature Page to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


CONSENT AND REAFFIRMATION

Each of the undersigned (each a “ Guarantor ”) hereby (i) acknowledges receipt of a copy of the foregoing Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (terms defined therein and used, but not otherwise defined, herein shall have the meanings assigned to them therein); (ii) consents to Borrower’s execution and delivery thereof; (iii) agrees to be bound thereby, including Section   12 of the foregoing Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement; and (iv) affirms that nothing contained therein shall modify in any respect whatsoever any Loan Documents to which the undersigned is a party and reaffirms that each such Loan Document is and shall continue to remain in full force and effect. Although each Guarantor has been informed of the matters set forth herein and has acknowledged and agreed to same, each Guarantor understands that Agent and Lenders have no obligation to inform such Guarantor of such matters in the future or to seek such Guarantor’s acknowledgment or agreement to future consents, amendments or waivers, and nothing herein shall create such a duty.

 

HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
HECKMANN WATER RESOURCES (CVR), INC.
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
1960 WELL SERVICES, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

Consent and Reaffirmation to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


HEK WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
APPALACHIAN WATER SERVICES, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
BADLANDS POWER FUELS, LLC , a North Dakota limited liability company
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
LANDTECH ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

Consent and Reaffirmation to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


BADLANDS LEASING, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
IDEAL OILFIELD DISPOSAL, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
NUVERRA TOTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
NES WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President
HECKMANN WOODS CROSS, LLC
By:  

/s/ Mark D. Johnsrud

Name:   Mark D. Johnsrud
Title:   President

 

Consent and Reaffirmation to Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement


EXHIBIT A

 

1. Term Loan Agreement

 

2. 2016 Bond Indenture

 

3. Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement

 

4. Second Lien Intercreditor Agreement