As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2018

File No. 001-38414

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 1

to

Form 10

 

 

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 (b) OR (g) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

SPIRIT MTA REIT

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   82-6712510

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2727 North Harwood Street, Suite 300,

Dallas, Texas

  75201
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 476-1900

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

 

Title of each class

to be so registered

 

Name of each exchange on which

each class is to be registered

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest,

par value $0.01 per share

  New York Stock Exchange

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large accelerated filer      Accelerated filer  
Non-accelerated filer   ☒  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company  
Emerging growth company       

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

 

 

 


SPIRIT MTA REIT

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT

CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND ITEMS OF FORM 10

Certain information required to be included in this Form 10 is incorporated by reference to specifically-identified portions of the body of the information statement filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. None of the information contained in the information statement shall be incorporated by reference herein or deemed to be a part hereof unless such information is specifically incorporated by reference.

Item 1. Business.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Our Spin-Off from Spirit,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business and Properties,” “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Where You Can Find More Information.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2. Financial Information

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Selected Pro Forma and Historical Combined Financial and Other Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 3. Properties.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Business and Properties—Our Portfolio.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Principal Shareholders.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Management” and “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 6. Executive Compensation.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Management—Executive Compensation” and “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Management,” “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.


Item 8. Legal Proceedings.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Business and Properties—Legal Proceedings.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9. Market Price of, and Dividends on, the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Summary,” “Our Spin-Off from Spirit,” “Distribution Policy” and “Description of Shares.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 10. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Our Spin-Off from Spirit” and “Description of Shares.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws—Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Trustees and Officers.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Index to Financial Statements” (and the financial statements and related notes referenced therein). That section is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

Not applicable.

Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Financial Statements

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Index to Financial Statements” (and the financial statements and related noted referenced therein). That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

  (b) Exhibits

See below.


The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

  2.1*    Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Spirit MTA REIT
  3.1*    Form of Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Spirit MTA REIT
  3.2*    Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of Spirit MTA REIT
  4.1    Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014
  4.2    Amendment No.  1 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated November 26, 2014
  4.3    Series 2014-1 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014
  4.4    Series 2014-2 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014
  4.5    Series 2014-3 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated May 20, 2014
  4.6    Series 2014-4 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated November 26, 2014
  4.7    Omnibus Amendment to Certain Series Supplements among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated December 14, 2017
  4.8    Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated December 14, 2017
  4.9    Amendment No. 3 to Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated January 29, 2018
  4.10    Series 2017-1 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated December 14, 2017
  4.11    Amendment No. 1 to Series 2017-1 Indenture Supplement among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and Citibank, N.A., dated January 30, 2018
10.1*    Form of Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Spirit MTA, L.P.
10.2*    Form of Asset Management Agreement between Spirit Realty, L.P. and Spirit MTA REIT
10.3*    Form of Tax Matters Agreement between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Spirit MTA REIT
10.4*    Form of Insurance Sharing Agreement between Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Spirit MTA REIT
10.5*    Form of Registration Rights Agreement between Spirit Realty, L.P. and Spirit MTA REIT
10.6    Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated May 20, 2014, by and among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association


Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

10.7    Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated November 26, 2014, by and among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association
10.8    Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement among Spirit Realty, L.P., Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, dated December 14, 2017
10.9    Amended and Restated Master Lease between Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC and Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2, LLC, and Shopko Stores Operating CO., LLC, dated December 15, 2014
10.10    Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Lease between Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC and Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2, LLC, and Shopko Stores Operating CO., LLC, dated January 16, 2018
10.11*    Form of Indemnification Agreement
10.12*    Spirit MTA REIT 2018 Incentive Award Plan
21.1*    List of Subsidiaries of Spirit MTA REIT
99.1    Preliminary Information Statement of Spirit MTA REIT, subject to completion, dated April 13, 2018

 

* To be filed by amendment


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Spirit MTA REIT
By:      

/s/ Jackson Hsieh

  Name:  Jackson Hsieh
  Title:    President

Date: April 13, 2018

Exhibit 4.1

 

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

DATED AS OF MAY 20, 2014

 

 

BETWEEN

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC,

AS AN ISSUER,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC,

AS AN ISSUER,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC,

AS AN ISSUER,

AND

CITIBANK, N.A.

AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

     2  

Section 1.01

  Definitions      2  

Section 1.02

  Rules of Construction      24  

ARTICLE II THE NOTES

     25  

Section 2.01

  Forms; Denominations      25  

Section 2.02

  Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating      27  

Section 2.03

  Certification of Receipt of the Collateral      28  

Section 2.04

  The Notes Generally; New Issuances      28  

Section 2.05

  Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Notes      31  

Section 2.06

  Book-Entry Notes      38  

Section 2.07

  Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Notes      40  

Section 2.08

  Noteholder Lists      41  

Section 2.09

  Persons Deemed Owners      41  

Section 2.10

  Payment Account      41  

Section 2.11

  Payments on the Notes      42  

Section 2.12

  Final Payment Notice      47  

Section 2.13

  Compliance with Withholding Requirements      47  

Section 2.14

  Cancellation      47  

Section 2.15

  The Hedge Agreements      48  

Section 2.17

  Tax Treatment of the Notes and the Issuers      49  

Section 2.18

  Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account      49  

Section 2.19

  Representations and Warranties With Respect To Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases      50  

Section 2.20

  Reserve Accounts      51  

ARTICLE III SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

     52  

Section 3.01

  Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture      52  

Section 3.02

  Application of Trust Money      53  

ARTICLE IV EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES

     53  

Section 4.01

  Events of Default      53  

Section 4.02

  Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment      54  

Section 4.03

  Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Indenture Trustee      55  

Section 4.04

  Remedies      57  

Section 4.05

  Application of Money Collected      58  

Section 4.06

  Limitation on Suits      58  

Section 4.07

  Unconditional Right of Noteholders to Receive Principal and Interest      59  

Section 4.08

  Restoration of Rights and Remedies      59  

Section 4.09

  Rights and Remedies Cumulative      59  

 

 

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Section 4.10

  Delay or Omission Not Waiver      59  

Section 4.11

  Control by Requisite Global Majority      60  

Section 4.12

  Waiver of Past Defaults      60  

Section 4.13

  Undertaking for Costs      61  

Section 4.14

  Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws      61  

Section 4.15

  Sale of Collateral      61  

Section 4.16

  Action on Notes      62  

ARTICLE V THE INDENTURE TRUSTEE

     63  

Section 5.01

  Certain Duties and Responsibilities      63  

Section 5.02

  Notice of Defaults      68  

Section 5.03

  Certain Rights of Indenture Trustee      68  

Section 5.04

  Compensation; Reimbursement; Indemnification      70  

Section 5.05

  Corporate Indenture Trustee Required; Eligibility      71  

Section 5.06

  Authorization of Indenture Trustee      72  

Section 5.07

  Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business      72  

Section 5.08

  Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor      72  

Section 5.09

  Acceptance of Appointment by Successor      74  

Section 5.10

  Unclaimed Funds      74  

Section 5.11

  Illegal Acts      75  

Section 5.12

  Communications by the Indenture Trustee      75  

Section 5.13

  Separate Indenture Trustees and Co-Trustees      75  

Section 5.14

  Representations and Warranties of the Indenture Trustee      77  

ARTICLE VI REPORTS TO NOTEHOLDERS

     78  

Section 6.01

  Reports to Noteholders and Others      78  

Section 6.02

  Access to Certain Information      79  

ARTICLE VII REDEMPTION; SERIES ENHANCEMENT

     81  

Section 7.01

  Redemption of the Notes      81  

Section 7.02

  Series Enhancement      82  

ARTICLE VIII SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES; AMENDMENTS

     83  

Section 8.01

  Supplemental Indentures or Amendments Without Consent of Noteholders      83  

Section 8.02

  Supplemental Indentures With Consent      84  

Section 8.03

  Delivery of Supplements and Amendments      85  

Section 8.04

  Series Supplements      86  

Section 8.05

  Execution of Supplemental Indentures, Etc.      87  

ARTICLE IX COVENANTS; WARRANTIES

     87  

Section 9.01

  Maintenance of Office or Agency      87  

Section 9.02

  Existence and Good Standing      87  

Section 9.03

  Payment of Taxes and Other Claims      87  

Section 9.04

  Validity of the Notes; Title to the Collateral; Lien      88  

 

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Section 9.05

  Protection of Collateral Pool      90  

Section 9.06

  Issuer Covenants and Representations      90  

Section 9.07

  Affirmative Covenants      91  

Section 9.08

  Negative Covenants      94  

Section 9.09

  Statement as to Compliance      94  

Section 9.10

  Issuers May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms      95  

ARTICLE X COVENANTS REGARDING MORTGAGED PROPERTIES

     96  

Section 10.01

  Insurance      96  

Section 10.02

  Mortgage Loans, Leases and Rents      96  

Section 10.03

  Compliance With Laws      97  

Section 10.04

  Estoppel Certificates      98  

Section 10.05

  Other Rights, Etc.      98  

Section 10.06

  Right to Release Any Portion of the Collateral Pool      99  

Section 10.07

  Environmental Covenants      99  

ARTICLE XI COSTS

     100  

Section 11.01

  Performance at the Issuers’ Expense      100  

ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS

     101  

Section 12.01

  Execution Counterparts      101  

Section 12.02

  Compliance Certificates and Opinions, Etc.      101  

Section 12.03

  Form of Documents Delivered to Indenture Trustee      101  

Section 12.04

  No Oral Change      102  

Section 12.05

  Acts of Noteholders      102  

Section 12.06

  Computation of Percentage of Noteholders      102  

Section 12.07

  Notice to the Indenture Trustee, the Issuers and Certain Other Persons      103  

Section 12.08

  Notices to Noteholders; Notification Requirements and Waiver      103  

Section 12.09

  Successors and Assigns      104  

Section 12.10

  Interest Charges; Waivers      104  

Section 12.11

  Severability Clause      104  

Section 12.12

  Governing Law      104  

Section 12.13

  Effect of Headings and Table of Contents      105  

Section 12.14

  Benefits of Indenture      105  

Section 12.15

  Trust Obligation      105  

Section 12.16

  Inspection      105  

Section 12.17

  Method of Payment      105  

Section 12.18

  Limitation on Liability of the Issuers      106  

Section 12.19

  Non-Petition      106  

Section 12.20

  Non-Recourse      106  

Section 12.21

  Prior Performance Undertaking      107  

 

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Exhibits

    
Exhibit A-1    Form of Restricted Global Net-Lease Mortgage Note
Exhibit A-2    Form of Regulation S Global Net-Lease Mortgage Note
Exhibit A-3    Form of Definitive Global Net-Lease Mortgage Note
Exhibit B    Form of Trustee Report
Exhibit C-1    Form of Transferor Certificate for Transfers of Definitive Notes
Exhibit C-2    Form of Transferee Certificate for Transfers of Definitive Notes
Exhibit D-1    Form of Transfer Certificate for Transfers From Regulation S Global Note to Restricted Global Note
Exhibit D-2    Form of Transfer Certificate for Transfer from Restricted Global Note to Regulation S Global Note During the Restricted Period
Exhibit D-3    Form of Transfer Certificate for Transfer from Restricted Global Note to Regulation S Global Note After the Restricted Period
Exhibit D-4    Form of Regulation S Letter for Exchange of Interests in the Temporary Regulation S Global Note for Interests in the Permanent Regulation S Global Note
Exhibit E-1    Form of Certificate with Respect to Information Request by Beneficial Owner
Exhibit E-2    Form of Certificate with Respect to Information Request by Prospective Purchaser
Exhibit F    Form of NRSRO Certification

Schedules

    
Schedule I-A    Representations and Warranties with Respect to Mortgage Loans
Schedule I-B    Representations and Warranties with Respect to Mortgaged Properties (Other than Mortgaged Properties Securing Mortgage Loans Included in the Collateral Pool) and Leases

 

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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE, dated as of May 20, 2014, among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (an “ Issuer ” and, together with Spirit Master Funding, LLC and Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, the “ Issuers ”), and Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”) under this Indenture.

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

The Issuers (as defined herein) have duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Indenture to provide for the issuance from time to time of one or more series of Net-Lease Mortgage Notes (collectively, the “ Notes ”), to be issued pursuant to this Indenture. The Notes issuable under this Indenture shall be issued in series (each, a “ Series ”), as from time to time may be created by supplements (each, a “ Series Supplement ”) to this Indenture.

In connection with each Series of Notes issued under this Indenture, the applicable Issuers may enter into agreements with other entities that will provide credit enhancement or other protection for the Holders of a Series of Notes and the applicable Issuers will incur obligations under the terms of such agreements.

All things necessary to make the Notes, when the Notes are executed by the applicable Issuers and authenticated and delivered by the Indenture Trustee hereunder and duly issued by such Issuers, the valid and legally binding obligations of such Issuers enforceable in accordance with their terms, and to make this Indenture a valid and legally binding agreement of such Issuers enforceable in accordance with its terms, have been done.

GRANTING CLAUSE

Each of the Issuers hereby Grants to the Indenture Trustee on the applicable Series Closing Date, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee and the Noteholders, all of such Issuer’s right, title and interest in and to the assets of such Issuer, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by such Issuer, or in which such Issuer now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interest, together with the assets of any other Issuers (individually, the “ Collateral ” and, collectively, the “ Collateral Pool ”), including, without limitation, (i) such Issuer’s Mortgaged Properties (other than Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans), (ii) each of the Leases with respect to such Mortgaged Properties and all payments required thereunder on and after the applicable First Collateral Date with respect thereto, (iii) such Issuer’s Mortgage Loans and all payments required thereunder on and after the applicable First Collateral Date with respect thereto, (iv) all of such Issuer’s right, title and interest in all fixtures and reserves and escrows, if any, related to such Issuer’s Mortgaged Properties, (v) any guarantees of and security for the Tenants’ obligations under the Leases, including any security deposits thereunder, (vi) all of such Issuer’s rights under the applicable Performance Undertaking and Environmental Indemnity Agreement, (vii) all of such Issuer’s rights (but none of its obligations) under the Property Transfer Agreements, (viii) the Collection Account, the Release Account, the Lockbox Accounts, the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account, the Payment Account, any sub-accounts of such accounts and any other accounts established under the Transaction Documents for purposes of receiving, retaining and distributing amounts received in


respect of the Collateral Pool and making payments to the holders of the Notes and making distributions to the holders of the LLC Interests, and all funds and Permitted Investments as may from time to time be deposited therein, (ix) all present and future claims, demands and causes of action in respect of the foregoing, and (x) all proceeds of the foregoing of every kind and nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, all proceeds of the conversion thereof, voluntary or involuntary, into cash or other liquid property, all cash proceeds, accounts receivable, notes, drafts, acceptances, chattel paper, checks, deposit accounts, rights to payment of any and every kind and other forms of obligations and receivables, instruments and other property that at any time constitute all or part of or are included in the proceeds of the foregoing.

The foregoing Grants are made in trust to secure the payment of principal of and interest on, and any other amounts owing in respect of, the Notes, and to secure compliance with the provisions of this Indenture, all as provided in this Indenture and each Series Supplement. Any amounts, proceeds or other property expressly released from the lien of the Indenture shall cease to constitute “Collateral” and shall cease to be part of the “Collateral Pool”.

LIMITED RECOURSE

The obligation of the Issuers to make payments of principal of and interest on the Notes are limited recourse obligations of the applicable Issuers that are secured solely by and are payable solely from the related Collateral and only to the extent proceeds and distributions on such Collateral are allocated for their benefit under the terms of this Indenture. The holders of the Notes shall have no recourse to any other assets of the Issuers. In the event the Collateral has been exhausted and any of the Notes have not been paid in full, then any and all amounts that are still due on such Notes shall be extinguished and shall not revive, and such Notes shall be cancelled.

GENERAL COVENANT

IT IS HEREBY COVENANTED AND DECLARED that the Notes are to be authenticated and delivered by the Indenture Trustee on the applicable Series Closing Dates, that the Collateral is to be held by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee and that moneys in or from the Collateral Pool are to be applied by the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the Noteholders, subject to the further covenants, conditions and trusts hereinafter set forth, and each Issuer does hereby represent and warrant, and covenant and agree, to and with the Indenture Trustee, for the equal and proportionate benefit and security of each Noteholder, as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS

OF GENERAL APPLICATION

Section 1.01 Definitions .

Whenever used in this Indenture, including in the Preliminary Statement, the Granting Clause and the General Covenant hereinabove set forth, the following words and phrases, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Section 1.01 or, if not specified in this Section 1.01 , then in the Property Management Agreement.

 

 

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1933 Act ”: The Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules, regulations and published interpretations of the SEC promulgated thereunder from time to time.

1939 Act ”: The Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and the rules, regulations and published interpretations of the SEC promulgated thereunder from time to time.

1940 Act ”: The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules, regulations and published interpretations of the SEC promulgated thereunder from time to time.

17g-5 Information Provider ”: The Indenture Trustee, acting in such capacity, or other party as specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

17g-5 Website ”: The internet website of the 17g-5 Information Provider, initially located at www.sf.citidirect.com under the tab “NRSRO”, access to which is limited to Rating Agencies and NRSROs who have provided an NRSRO Certification.

Account Control Agreement ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Accrual Period ”: With respect to any Class of Notes, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Act ”: As defined in Section 12.05 .

Additional Rent ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Advance ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Affiliate ”: With respect to any specified Person, any other Person controlling or controlled by or under common control with such specified Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” when used with respect to any specified Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise, and the terms “controlling” and “controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

Aggregate Collateral Value ”: On any date of determination, the sum of the Collateral Values of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure Mortgage Loans), that are included in the Collateral Pool, in each case as of such date of determination.

Aggregate Note Principal Balance ”: For any date of determination and any Series, the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Notes of such Series.

 

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Aggregate Series Principal Balance ”: On any date of determination, the sum of the Aggregate Note Principal Balances of each outstanding Series, in each case after giving effect to any payments of principal on such date.

Anticipated Repayment Date ”: For any Series of Notes, the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Series of Notes, as specified in the related Series Supplement.

Applicable Laws ”: As defined in Section 10.03(a).

Applicable Series Closing Date ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Appraised Value ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Authenticating Agent ”: As defined in Section 2.02(b).

Authorized Officer ”: With respect to each Issuer, any person who is authorized to act for such Issuer and who is identified on the list delivered by such Issuer to the Indenture Trustee on each Series Closing Date (as such list may be modified or supplemented from time to time thereafter).

Automotive Dealerships and Retailers ”: A Business Sector comprised of all retail automotive establishments, including auto dealers–new and used (SIC 5511), auto dealers– used only (SIC 5521), auto parts retailers (SIC 5531), motorcycle dealers (SIC 5571) and general automotive repair shops (SIC 7538).

Automotive Parts and Services ”: A Business Sector comprised of all retail automotive establishments, including auto parts retailers (SIC 5531), automotive services, except repair and carwashes (SIC 7549), tire retreading and repair shops (SIC 7534), general automotive repair shops (SIC 7538), automotive glass repair shops (SIC 7536) and top, body and upholstery repair shops and paint shops (SIC 7532).

Available Amount ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Back - Up Fee ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Back-Up Manager ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Bank ”: Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its individual capacity and not as Indenture Trustee, or any successor thereto.

Banking Facilities ”: A Business Sector comprised of consumer banking and credit union locations (SIC 6061).

Bankruptcy Code ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

 

 

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Book-Entry Custodian ”: Initially, the Indenture Trustee and thereafter, such other bank or trust company as the Indenture Trustee shall appoint pursuant to Section 2.06(a) .

Book-Entry Note ”: Any Note registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee.

Borrower ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Building Material ”: A Business Sector comprised of wholesale lumber and other construction materials (SIC 5030).

Business Day ”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to remain closed in New York, New York, Scottsdale, Arizona, or any other city in which the principal office of the Issuer, the Primary Servicing Office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee’s Office is located.

Business Sector ”: With respect to any Industry Group, any of the following business sectors: Automotive Dealerships and Retailers, Automotive Parts and Services, Banking Facilities, Building Material, Car Washes, Convenience Stores, Courier Delivery Services and Retailer Distribution Facilities, Department Stores and Discount Stores, Distribution, Drug Stores, Education Facilities, Gas/Propane Facilities, Health Clubs/Gyms, Interstate Travel Plazas, Light Manufacturing, Medical Offices and Specialty Medical Facilities, Movie Theaters, Other/Industrial, Plumbing/Electrical Facilities, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants, Specialty Retailers and Supermarkets. Additional Business Sectors may be indicated in any of the Series Supplements.

Car Washes ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities that provide cleaning, washing and waxing and services for cars, trucks, vans and trailers (SIC 7542).

Cash ”: Coin or currency of the United States or immediately available federal funds, including such funds delivered by wire transfer.

Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account ”: The segregated account established in the name of the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 2.18 hereof.

Cashflow Shortfall Amount ”: As defined in Section 2.18(d) .

Class ”: Collectively, all of the Notes bearing the same Series, alphabetical and, if applicable, numerical class designations.

Class Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Class of Notes and any date of determination, the aggregate initial principal amount specified in the applicable Series Supplement for such Class of Notes, as such amount is reduced by (x) any payments of principal actually made on the Notes of such Class prior to such date of determination and (y) the principal balance of any Notes of such Class canceled prior to the date of determination.

 

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Code ”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Collateral ”: As defined in the Granting Clause hereto.

Collateral Agency Agreement ”: The Second Amended, Restated and Consolidated Collateral Agency Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014, among the Collateral Agent, the Issuers, each Joining Party Issuer (as defined in the Collateral Agency Agreement), each Joining Party Lender (as defined in the Collateral Agency Agreement), Spirit Realty and Spirit SPE Warehouse Funding, LLC, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time and any other collateral agency agreement as set forth in a Series Supplement.

Collateral Agent ”: Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as collateral agent under this Indenture and the Collateral Agency Agreement, or its successor in interest, or any successor collateral agent appointed as provided in the Collateral Agency Agreement.

Collateral Defect ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Collateral Pool ”: As defined in the Granting Clause hereto.

Collateral Pool Expenses ”: As defined in Section 2.11(b) .

Collateral Value ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Collection Account ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Collection Period ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Condemnation Proceeds ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Control Person ”: With respect to any Person, any director, officer, partner, member, manager, employee or agent of such Person or any other Person that constitutes a “controlling person” within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act.

Controlling Party ”: With respect to any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Convenience Stores ”: A Business Sector comprised of all retail establishments classified as convenience stores (SIC 5412), gasoline service stations (5541) and general automotive repair shops (SIC 7538).

Corrected Lease ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Corrected Loan ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

 

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Courier Delivery Service and Retailer Distribution Facilities ”: A Business Sector comprised of distribution and other facilities involved in the air, surface or combined delivery of parcels by retailers, including (i) courier services, except by air (SIC 4215) and (ii) air courier services (SIC 4513).

Cure Party ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the Cashflow Coverage Ratio for the Collection Period most recently ended.

Custodian ”: U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking association or a custodian on its behalf, or its successor in interest.

Custody Agreement ”: The Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014, among the Issuers, the Trustee, the Custodian and any joining party issuers, each as a co-issuer, as the same may be amended.

Defaulted Asset ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest ”: With respect to any Payment Date and any Series of Notes, the applicable accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest from any prior Payment Date in respect of the Notes of such Series. The Post-ARD Additional Interest with respect to each Class of Notes will be calculated on a 30/360 basis or actual/360 basis, as indicated in the applicable Series Supplement.

Deficiency ”: As defined in Section 2.15 .

Definitive Note ”: As defined in Section 2.06(a) .

Delinquent Asset ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Department Stores and Discount Stores ”: A Business Sector comprised of drug stores and proprietary stores (SIC 5912).

Depository ”: The Depository Trust Company or any successor depository hereafter named as contemplated by Section 2.06 . The nominee of the initial Depository, for purposes of registering such Notes that are Book-Entry Notes, is Cede & Co. The Depository shall at all times be a “clearing corporation” as defined in Section 8-102(4) of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York and a “clearing agency” registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Depository Participant ”: A broker, dealer, bank or other financial institution or other Person for whom from time to time the Depository effects book-entry transfers and pledges of securities deposited with the Depository.

Determination Date ”: As to any Payment Date, the 7 th day of the month in which such Payment Date occurs or, if such 7 th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately succeeding such 7 th day.

 

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Distribution ”: A Business Sector comprised of athletic goods (SIC 3949) and service establishment equipment and supplies (SIC 5087).

Drug Stores ”: A Business Sector comprised of all retail establishments classified as drug stores and proprietary stores (SIC 5912) that offer pharmacy services and general retail (and are not grocery store locations).

Early Amortization Event ”: An Early Amortization Event will occur (A) as of any Determination Date, if the Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio for such Determination Date is less than the Early Amortization Threshold; provided that, following the occurrence of any such Early Amortization Event, if, as of any date of determination, the Cashflow Coverage Ratio as of the three most recent Determination Dates (including any Determination Date occurring on such date of determination) exceeded the Early Amortization Threshold as of such date of determination, then such Early Amortization Event will be deemed to be cured for all purposes and no longer continuing as of such date of determination; (B) if an Event of Default shall have occurred and shall not have been cured or waived in accordance with this Indenture; (C) if the Issuers do not repay the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes in full on or prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Notes, provided , that if the Class Principal Balance of such Class of Notes is subsequently repaid in full, then such Early Amortization Event will be deemed to have been cured for all purposes and no longer continuing; or (D) if any other “Early Amortization Event” occurs as may be set forth in a Series Supplement that is specified as applying to any Series (but only with respect to such Series for which such “Early Amortization Event” applies). An Early Amortization Event under clause (A) of the definition above may only be cured two times in any calendar year and may be cured no more than five times in total (after which such Early Amortization Event may no longer be cured).

Early Amortization Threshold ”: An amount that is equal to 1.10; provided, that the Issuers may in their sole discretion increase such amount, provided that the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

Education Facilities ”: A Business Sector comprised of universities (SIC 8221), vocational schools (SIC 8249), child day care services (SIC 8351) and elementary and secondary schools (SIC 8211).

Eligible Account ”: Any of (i) a segregated account maintained with a federal or state-chartered depository institution or trust company, the long-term deposit or long-term unsecured debt obligations of which (or of such institution’s parent holding company) are rated “A-” or better by S&P (or such other criteria set forth in the most recent Series Supplement), if the deposits are to be held in the account for more than 30 days, or the short-term deposit or short-term unsecured debt obligations of which (or of such institution’s parent holding company) are rated “A-1” by S&P (or such other criteria set forth in the most recent Series Supplement) if the deposits are to be held in the account for 30 days or less, in any event at any time funds are on deposit therein, (ii) a segregated trust account maintained with a federal- or state-chartered depository institution or trust company acting in its fiduciary capacity, which, in the case of a state-chartered depository institution or trust company is subject to regulations regarding fiduciary funds on deposit therein substantially similar to 12 C.F.R. § 9.10(b), and which, in either case, has a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000 and is subject to

 

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supervision or examination by federal or state authority, or (iii) any other account that is acceptable to the Rating Agencies (as evidenced by written confirmation from such Rating Agencies); provided, that in the event that any of the accounts no longer qualifies as an Eligible Account under this definition, the Issuers shall promptly, and in no event later than thirty (30) calendar days following such account failing to qualify as an Eligible Account, direct the Indenture Trustee to remit all funds in such account to a specified Eligible Account. Eligible Accounts may bear interest.

Environmental Indemnity Agreement ”: Each Environmental Indemnity Agreement, dated as of the applicable Series Closing Date, executed by the applicable Issuer in favor of the Indenture Trustee and the other beneficiaries thereunder, as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Environmental Law ”: As defined in Section 10.07.

Environmental Lien ”: As defined in Section 10.07.

Environmental Release ”: As defined in Section 10.07.

ERISA ”: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

Event of Default ”: As defined in Section 4.01.

Excess Cashflow ”: With respect to any Payment Date, consists of Additional Rent and any Excess Insurance Proceeds received by the Issuers during the related Collection Period.

Excess Insurance Proceeds ”: As of any Determination Date, the excess, if any, of (a) the amounts released in respect of casualty insurance policies related to the Mortgaged Properties during the preceding Collection Period minus (b) the sum of (i) the amount necessary to reimburse the Property Manager, Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee for any Property Protection Advances made with respect to casualties relating to such casualty insurance policies, and (ii) the repair or replacement costs (as determined by the Property Manager) associated with such casualties on the Mortgaged Properties, as applicable.

Exchange Act ”: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Extraordinary Expense Cap ”: An amount equal to the greater of (i) the product of $250,000 and the number of then outstanding Series and (ii) 0.070% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance (determined as of the most recent Series Closing Date (including the date hereof) and the commencement of each calendar year thereafter) per calendar year and 1/12 of such amount per Collection Period (such amount to be cumulative for each Collection Period in a calendar year if not used, although any such cumulative amount will not be carried forward into the next calendar year).

 

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Extraordinary Expenses ”: Unanticipated expenses required to be borne by the applicable Issuers, that consist of, among other things: (i) amounts to be paid for the transfer of the Loan Files, Lease Files and other administrative expenses incurred in connection with the sale or transfer of Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties by such Issuers; (ii) payments to each party entitled thereto of amounts for certain expenses and liabilities as specified in this Indenture (including Section 5.04(a)(2) ), the Notes, the Custody Agreement, the Property Management Agreement, the applicable LLC Agreements or any other agreement related thereto; (iii) costs and expenses incurred in connection with environmental remediation with respect to any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool or securing a Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, (iv) indemnities payable by the Issuers under any Transaction Document; and (v) unless otherwise specified, payments for the advice of counsel and the cost of opinions of counsel in connection with any Transaction Document.

FDIC ”: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor.

Final Payment Date ”: With respect to any Class of Notes, the Payment Date on which the final payment on such Notes is made hereunder by reason of all principal, interest and other amounts due and payable on such Notes having been paid and/or such Notes having been cancelled.

First Collateral Date ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, (i) in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan was owned by an Issuer on the Series Closing Date on which such Issuer first became an Issuer, such Series Closing Date, or (ii) otherwise, the Transfer Date with respect thereto.

Foreclosure Proceeding ”: Any proceeding, non-judicial sale or power of sale or other proceeding (judicial or non-judicial) for the foreclosure, sale or assignment of any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property or Lease or any other Collateral under any Mortgage.

GAAP ”: Such accounting principles as are generally accepted in the United States.

Gas/Propane Facilities ”: A Business Sector comprised of distribution facilities that store and distribute propane to retail outlets (such as convenience or home improvement stores) that allow consumers to have their propane tanks refilled (similar to businesses classified under SIC 5169).

Grant ”: To mortgage, pledge, bargain, sell, warrant, alienate, demise, convey, assign, transfer, create and grant a security interest in and right of set-off against, deposit, set over and confirm. A Grant of Collateral shall include all rights, powers and options (but none of the obligations) of the granting party thereunder, including, without limitation, the immediate and continuing right to claim for, collect, receive and give receipt for principal and interest payments in respect of such Collateral and all other moneys and proceeds payable thereunder, to give and receive notices and other communications, to make waivers or other agreements, to exercise all rights and options, to bring Proceedings in the name of the granting party or otherwise, and generally to do and receive anything which the granting party is or may be entitled to do or receive thereunder or with respect thereto.

Ground Lease ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Guaranty ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

 

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Hazardous Materials ”: As defined in Section 10.07 .

Health Clubs/Gyms ”: A Business Sector (SIC 7991) comprised of facilities that offer services that promote health and physical well-being.

Hedge Agreement ”: With respect to any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Hedge Counterparty ”: With respect to any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Hedge Counterparty Account ”: With respect to any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Indenture ”: This instrument as originally executed or as it may be supplemented, amended or modified from time to time pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof, including, with respect to any Series, the related Series Supplement.

Indenture Trustee ”: Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as trustee under this Indenture, or its successor in interest, or any successor trustee appointed as provided in this Indenture.

Indenture Trustee Fee ”: As of any date of determination, a per annum amount equal to the product of (x) $10,000 and (y) the number of Series of Notes Outstanding as of such date of determination.

Indenture Trustee’s Office ”: The corporate trust office of the Indenture Trustee at which at any particular time its mortgage-backed securities trust business with respect to this Indenture shall be administered, which office at the date of the execution of this Indenture is located at (i) solely for purposes of the transfer, surrender or exchange of Notes, 480 Washington Boulevard, 30 th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310 Attention: Agency and Trust: Spirit Master Funding and (ii) for all other purposes, 388 Greenwich Street, 14 th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Agency and Trust-Spirit Master Funding, or at such other address as the Indenture Trustee or Note Registrar may designate from time to time.

Independent ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Industry Group ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Initial Closing Date ”: July 26, 2005.

Initial Purchaser ”: With respect to a Series of Notes, any Person named as such in the applicable Series Supplement or any successor thereto.

Interested Person ”: Any Issuer, any Issuer Member, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate of any such Person.

 

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Interstate Travel Plazas ”: A Business Sector comprised of travel plaza operations (SIC 5411 and SIC 5541).

Issuers ”: Each of Spirit Master Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or their successors in interest, and any other party designated as an “Issuer” in any Series Supplement, or its successors in interest, as the context may require. References to a “related” or “applicable” Issuer shall refer to the Issuer that owns the Collateral or has issued or co-issued the Notes being addressed.

Issuer Advances : As defined in Section 2.11(b) .

Issuer Expense Cap ”: An amount equal to 0.050% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance (determined as of the most recent Series Closing Date (including the date hereof) and the commencement of each calendar year thereafter) per calendar year and 1/12 of such amount per Collection Period; provided, that, if the Rating Condition is satisfied, the Issuer Expense Cap will be such higher amount as proposed by an Issuer in its sole discretion.

Issuer Expenses ”: With respect to the Collateral Pool, the costs and expenses relating to the Collateral Pool for (i) general liability insurance policies maintained by the applicable Issuers as owners of the Mortgaged Properties, or such Issuers’ respective proportionate shares of premiums with respect to general liability insurance policies maintained by Affiliates of such Issuers, (ii) casualty insurance policies maintained by the applicable Issuers, or such Issuers’ respective proportionate shares of premiums with respect to casualty insurance policies maintained by Affiliates of such Issuers, to insure casualties not otherwise insured by any related Tenant due to a default by such Tenant under the insurance covenants of its Lease or because any related Tenant permitted to self-insure fails to pay for casualty losses, and (iii) state franchise taxes prohibited by law from being passed through by an Issuer as lessor to a Tenant.

Issuer Order ”: A written order signed in the name of an Issuer by a Responsible Officer of such Issuer.

Issuer Request ”: A written request signed in the name of an Issuer by a Responsible Officer of such Issuer.

Issuer’s Office ”: For any of Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC or Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, the principal office of such Issuer, which office as of the date hereof is located at 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, facsimile number: 480-606-0820, Attention: Ryan Berry, General Counsel. The principal office of any Issuer (other than Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC and Spirit Master Funding III, LLC) is located at the address provided in the related LLC Agreement.

Lease ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Lease Due Date ”: With respect to a Lease, the day of each calendar month on which the Monthly Lease Payment with respect thereto is due.

Lease File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

 

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Leasehold Mortgaged Property ”: A Mortgaged Property for which an Issuer (or the applicable Borrower, in the case of a Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan) does not own fee title to the related property, but instead has entered into a ground lease with the owner of the property and therefore possesses a leasehold estate in such property, along with title to the buildings and other improvements located on such property.

Legal Final Payment Date ”: With respect to any Class of Notes, the date specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

Letter of Representations ”: With respect to any Series of Notes, the Letter of Representations, dated the applicable Series Closing Date, among the Depository, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Issuers.

Light Manufacturing ”: A Business Sector comprised of specialty textile manufacturers (SIC 2299), specialty plastics manufacturers (SIC 2820), motor vehicle parts and accessories manufacturers (SIC 3714), sporting and athletic goods (SIC 3949), a ready-mixed concrete manufacturers (SIC 3273), iron and steel forgings (SIC 3462) and corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing (SIC 2653).

Liquidation Fee ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Liquidation Proceeds ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

LLC Agreement ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

LLC Interests ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Loan Due Date ”: With respect to a Mortgage Loan, the first day of each calendar month on which the Monthly Loan Payment with respect thereto is due, without giving effect to any subsequent change or modification by the Property Manager or Special Servicer pursuant to the Property Management Agreement or any bankruptcy or similar proceeding with respect to the Borrower.

Loan File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Lockbox Account ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Make Whole Payment ”: With respect to the Notes of any Series, an amount specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

Maturity ”: With respect to any Note, the date as of which the principal of and interest on such Note has become due and payable as herein provided, whether on the Legal Final Payment Date, by acceleration or otherwise.

Maximum Asset Concentrations ”: As defined in the most recent Series Supplement.

 

 

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Medical Office and Specialty Medical Facilities ”: A Business Sector comprised of specialty hospitals (SIC 8069) and offices and clinics of doctors of medicine (SIC 8011).

Monthly Lease Payment ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Monthly Loan Payment ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

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

Mortgage ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Mortgage Loan ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Mortgage Loan Schedule ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Mortgaged Property Schedule ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Movie Theaters ”: A Business Sector comprised of the primary initial distribution channels for new motion picture releases (SIC 7832).

New Issuance ”: As defined in Section 2.04(c) .

Nonrecoverable Advance ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Note ”: Any of the Issuers’ Net Lease Mortgage Notes, executed, authenticated and delivered hereunder and under the related Series Supplements, substantially in the forms attached as Exhibit A hereto.

Note Interest ”: On any Payment Date for any Class of Notes, the interest accrued during the related Accrual Period at the Note Rate for such Class, applied to the Class Principal Balance of such Class on such Payment Date before giving effect to any payments of principal on such Payment Date. The Note Interest with respect to each Class of Notes will be calculated on a 30/360 basis or actual/360 basis, as indicated in the applicable Series Supplement.

Note Owner ”: With respect to a Book-Entry Note, the Person who is the beneficial owner of such Note as reflected on the books of the Depository, a Depository Participant or an indirect participating brokerage firm for which a Depository Participant acts as agent.

 

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Note Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Note and any date of determination, the initial outstanding principal amount of such Note specified on such Note, as such amount is reduced by (x) any payments of principal actually made on such Note prior to such date of determination and (y) the principal amount of such Note canceled prior to the date of determination.

Note Rate ”: With respect to any Class of Notes, the note interest rate specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

Note Register ”: As defined in Section 2.05(a) .

Note Registrar ”: Initially, the Indenture Trustee and thereafter, such other bank or trust company as the Indenture Trustee shall appoint pursuant to Section 2.05(a) .

Noteholder ” or “ Holder ”: With respect to any Note, the Person in whose name such Note is registered on the Note Register maintained pursuant to Section 2.05 . All references herein to “Noteholders” shall reflect the rights of Note Owners as they may indirectly exercise such rights through the Depository and the Depository Participants, except as otherwise specified herein; provided , however , that the parties hereto shall be required to recognize as a “Noteholder” or “Holder” only the Person in whose name a Note is registered in the Note Register as of the related Record Date.

Notice of Default ”: As defined in Section 5.02 .

NRSRO ”: Any nationally recognized statistical rating organization, as the term is used in federal securities laws, including, without limitation, the Rating Agencies.

NRSRO Certification ”: A certification executed by a NRSRO in favor of the 17g-5 Information Provider (with a copy to the Indenture Trustee) substantially in the form attached as Exhibit F hereto or such other form as provided by the 17g-5 Information Provider (which may also be submitted electronically via the Indenture Trustee’s internet website), certifying that such person is a NRSRO and if such Person is not a Rating Agency, providing the certifications required under Exchange Act Rule 17g-5(e), upon which the 17g-5 Information provider may conclusively rely for purposes of granting such NRSRO access to the 17g-5 Website.

Officer’s Certificate ”: A certificate signed by any Responsible Officer of an Issuer or of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be.

Opinion of Counsel ”: A written opinion of counsel (which shall be rendered by counsel that is Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members and the Indenture Trustee) in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and delivered to the addressees thereof.

Optional Repayment Date ”: As set forth in the applicable Series Supplement.

Originators ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

 

 

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Other/Industrial ”: A Business Sector comprised of coated fabrics, not rubberized (SIC 2295), nonwoven fabrics (SIC 2297), ready-mixed concrete manufacturers (SIC 3273), iron and steel forgings (SIC 3462), miscellaneous fabricated wire products (SIC 3496) and motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 3714).

OTS ”: Office of Thrift Supervision or any successor thereto.

Outstanding ”: When used with respect to Notes, means, as of any date of determination, any Note theretofore authenticated and delivered under this Indenture, except:

(i) Notes theretofore canceled by the Note Registrar or delivered to the Note Registrar for cancellation (other than any Note as to which any amount that has become due and payable in respect thereof has not been paid in full);

(ii) Notes in exchange for or in lieu of which other Notes have been authenticated and delivered pursuant to this Indenture, other than any such Notes in respect of which there shall have been presented to the Note Registrar proof satisfactory to it that such Notes are held by a bona fide purchaser in whose hands such Notes are valid obligations of the applicable Issuers; and

(iii) Notes or portions thereof for whose payment or redemption funds in the necessary amount have been theretofore deposited with the Indenture Trustee in trust for the Holders of such Notes pursuant to Section 7.01 ; provided that if such Notes or portions thereof are to be redeemed, notice of redemption has been duly given pursuant to this Indenture;

provided , however , that in determining whether the Holders of the requisite amount or percentage have given any request, demand, authorization, vote, direction, notice, consent or waiver hereunder, Notes owned by an Interested Person shall be disregarded and deemed not to be Outstanding (unless any such Person or Persons owns all the Notes), except that, in determining whether the Indenture Trustee shall be protected in relying upon any such request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent or waiver, only Notes which the Indenture Trustee actually knows to be so owned shall be so disregarded. Notes owned by an Interested Person which have been pledged in good faith may be regarded as Outstanding if the pledgee establishes to the satisfaction of the Note Registrar in its sole discretion the pledgee’s right to act with respect to such Notes and that the pledgee is not an Interested Person.

Ownership Interest ”: As to any Note, any ownership or security interest in such Note as held by the Holder thereof and any other interest therein, whether direct or indirect, legal or beneficial, as owner or as pledgee.

P&I Advance ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

P&I Shortfall ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Payment Account ”: The segregated account established in the name of the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 2.10(a) .

 

 

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Payment Date ”: The 20 th day of each calendar month, or, if such 20 th day is not a Business Day, the next succeeding Business Day, commencing with respect to each Series on the date specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

Payoff Amount ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Percentage Interest ”: With respect to any Note of any Class, the fraction, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the initial Note Principal Balance of such Note on the applicable Series Closing Date as set forth on the face thereof, and the denominator of which is the initial Class Principal Balance of such Class on the applicable Series Closing Date.

Percentage Rent ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Performance Undertaking ”: Each Performance Undertaking, dated as of the applicable Series Closing Date, executed by Spirit Realty in favor of the applicable Issuer or Issuers and the other beneficiaries specified therein, as the same may be amended or otherwise modified.

Permanent Regulation S Global Note ”: As defined in Section 2.01(c) .

Permitted Exceptions ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, Mortgage Loans and/or Leases, as applicable, (i) liens for real estate taxes and special assessments not yet due and payable or due but not yet delinquent, (ii) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights-of-way, easements and other matters of public record, such exceptions being of a type or nature that are acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally, (iii) Third Party Purchase Options, (iv) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject, which matters referred to in clauses (i) , (ii) , (iii)  and (iv)  do not, individually or in the aggregate, (x) in the case of Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans, materially interfere with the value of the Mortgaged Loan, or do not materially interfere or restrict the current use or operation of the applicable Mortgaged Property or do not materially interfere with the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage, the current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property or the current ability of the Mortgaged Property to generate net operating income sufficient to service the Mortgage Loan or (y) in the case of Mortgaged Properties which do not secure Mortgage Loans, materially interfere with the value of such Mortgaged Property, or do not materially interfere or restrict the current use or operation of such Mortgaged Property relating to the Lease or do not materially interfere with the security intended to be provided by any mortgage, the current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property or the current ability of the Mortgaged Property to generate net operating income sufficient to service the Lease.

Person ”: Any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, joint-stock company, estate, trust, association, unincorporated organization, or any federal, state, county or municipal government or any political subdivision thereof.

 

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Plan ”: Any one of: (i)(A) an “employee benefit plan”, as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA that is subject to the provisions of Title I of ERISA, or (B) a “plan”, as defined in Section 4975 of the Code, that is subject to the provisions of Section 4975 of the Code; or (ii) an entity whose underlying assets include assets of any such employee benefit plan or plan by reason of an investment in an entity by such employee benefit plan or plan.

Plumbing/Electrical Facilities ”: A Business Sector that encompasses wholesale operations that supply plumbing, electrical and related products primarily to contractors as opposed to the general public (SIC 5070) and service establishment equipment and supplies (SIC 5087).

Post-ARD Additional Interest ”: For any Payment Date after the Anticipated Repayment Date of any applicable Class of Notes, an amount equal to (X) the Class Principal Balance of such Class on such Payment Date before giving effect to any payments of principal on such Payment Date multiplied by (Y) the Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate for such Class of Notes. The Post-ARD Additional Interest with respect to each Class of Notes will be calculated on a 30/360 basis or actual/360 basis, as indicated in the applicable Series Supplement.

Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate ”: With respect to any applicable Class of Notes, the rate specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

Principal Redemption Amount ”: As defined in Section 7.01(b) .

Principal Terms ”: With respect to any Series: (i) the name or designation of such Series; (ii) the initial principal amount of the Notes to be issued for such Series; (iii) the interest rate to be paid with respect to such Series (or method for the determination thereof); (iv) the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties pledged to the Indenture Trustee in connection with such Series; (v) the designation of any Series Accounts and the terms governing the operation of any such Series Accounts; (vi) the terms of any form of Series Enhancement with respect to such Series; (vii) the Legal Final Payment Date for each Class of such Series; and (viii) such other terms and provisions as may be specified in the applicable Series Supplement with respect to the related Notes and the Collateral Pool.

Pro Rata Share ” With respect to any Series and any Payment Date and any amount, the product of (i) such amount and (ii) the result of (x) the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Notes of such Series divided by (y) the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Notes of all outstanding Series.

Proceeding ”: Any suit in equity, action at law or other judicial or administrative proceeding.

Property Insurance Proceeds ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Property Management Agreement ”: The Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014, among the Issuers, Spirit Realty, as Property Manager and Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and any joining parties, each as a co-Issuer, as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified.

Property Management Fee ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

 

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Property Manager ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Property Protection Advance ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Property Transfer Agreements ”: Any agreement between one or more Originators or one or more non-Originators and an Issuer pursuant to which such Issuer acquires, one or more Mortgaged Properties or Mortgage Loans.

Prospective Purchase Representations ”: As defined in Section 2.05(o) .

Protective Mortgage Loan ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Purchase Option Deficiency ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Purchase Premium ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Qualified Institutional Buyer ”: A “qualified institutional buyer” within the meaning of Rule 144A.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Rating Agency ”: With respect to any Class of Notes as of any date of determination, each nationally recognized statistical rating organization that is then rating such Class of Notes at the request of an Issuer.

Rating Agency Notification Condition ”: With respect to any action or event, or proposed action or event, a condition that will be satisfied if (i) written notice (which may be in electronic form) is provided to each Rating Agency (then rating any Notes at the request of any Issuer) prior to such action or event, or such proposed action or event, and (ii) each such Rating Agency, within fifteen Business Days of such notification, has not responded to such notification with a written statement (including in the form of electronic mail or a press release) indicating that the occurrence of such action or event would result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then-current rating assigned to any class of Notes then rated by such Rating Agency at the request of an Issuer.

 

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Rating Condition ”: With respect to any action or event or proposed action or event, a condition that will be satisfied upon the provision by each Rating Agency (then rating any Notes at the request of any Issuer) of confirmation in writing (including via electronic mail or the publication of a press release) that such action or event, or proposed action or event, will not result in the downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of its then current ratings of any Notes that it is then rating at the request of any Issuer; provided , that the Rating Condition also shall be satisfied with respect to a particular Series in the event 100% of the Noteholders of such Series consent to or approve such action or proposed action or event or proposed action or event.

Re-Appraised Value ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Record Date ”: As to any Payment Date with respect to Book-Entry Notes, the Business Day immediately preceding such Payment Date. As to any Payment Date with respect to Definitive Notes, the last Business Day of the prior calendar month or, in the case of the initial Payment Date for any Series, the applicable Series Closing Date.

Recreational Facilities ”: A Business Sector (SIC 7999) comprised of all indoor and outdoor amusement and recreational facilities.

Regulated Substance ”: As defined in Section 10.07 .

Regulation S ”: Regulation S promulgated under the 1933 Act.

Regulation S Global Note ”: As defined in Section 2.01(c) .

Reinvestment Yield ”: For any Series of Notes, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Release Account ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Requisite Global Majority ”: The Noteholders (other than Spirit Realty or any affiliates thereof) that own in the aggregate more than 66 2/3% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes held by Spirit Realty or any of its affiliates).

Reserve Accounts ”: As defined in Section 2.21 .

Resolution ”: A copy of a resolution of the board of directors of an Issuer certified by an Authorized Officer of such Issuer to have been duly adopted by such Issuer and to be in full force and effect on the date of such certification.

Responsible Officer ”: When used with respect to any Issuer Member or the Indenture Trustee, any officer of such Issuer Member or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be (and, in the case of the Indenture Trustee, assigned to its Agency and Trust Division (or any successor thereto) and including any Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Trust Officer, Assistant Secretary Trust Officer or any other officer customarily performing functions with respect to corporate trust matters), and, with respect to a particular matter, any other officer to whom such matter is referred because of such officer’s knowledge of and familiarity with the particular subject, in each case having direct responsibility for the administration of this Indenture. When used with respect to the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Special Servicer, any officer or employee involved in or responsible for the administration or servicing of the Mortgage Loans, Leases or Mortgaged Properties under this Agreement and whose name and specimen signature appear on a list prepared by each party and delivered to the other party, as such list may be amended from time to time by either party.

 

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Restaurants ”: A Business Sector that includes all retail restaurant and foodservice establishments (SIC 5812).

Restricted Global Note ”: As defined in Section 2.01(b) .

Restricted Note ”: A Restricted Global Note or a Definitive Note.

Restricted Period ”: With respect to the Notes of any Series, the period of time to and including 40 days after the later of (a) the date upon which such Notes were first offered to any Persons (other than distributors) in reliance upon Regulation S and (b) the applicable Series Closing Date.

Rule 144A ”: Rule 144A promulgated under the 1933 Act.

S&P ”: Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Series of Notes, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Scheduled Series Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date and any Series of Notes, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

SEC ”: The Securities and Exchange Commission.

Series ”: Any series of Notes issued pursuant to this Indenture.

Series 2014 Performance Undertaking ”: That certain Performance Undertaking, dated as of the date hereof, entered into by Spirit Realty in favor of the Issuers and the other beneficiaries specified therein, as the same may be amended or otherwise modified.

Series Account ”: Any account described in a related Series Supplement as established in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the related Noteholders.

Series Available Amount ”: As defined in Section 2.11(b) .

Series Closing Date ”: With respect to any Series, the closing date specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

Series Enhancement ”: The rights and benefits provided to the applicable Issuers or the Noteholders of any Series or Class pursuant to any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, reserve account, spread account, guaranteed rate agreement, letter of credit, surety bond, financial guaranty insurance, interest rate protection agreement or other similar agreement. Series Enhancement shall also refer to any agreements, instruments or documents governing the terms of the enhancements mentioned in the previous sentence or under which they are issued, where the context makes sense. The subordination of any Class to another Class shall be deemed to be a Series Enhancement.

 

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Series Enhancer ”: The Person or Persons providing any Series Enhancement, other than (except to the extent otherwise provided with respect to any Series in the related Series Supplement) the Noteholders of any Series or Class which is subordinated to another Series or Class.

Series Note ”: Any one of the Notes with the same Series designation, executed by the applicable Issuers and authenticated by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee.

Series Supplement ”: With respect to any Series, a supplement to this Indenture, executed and delivered in connection with the original issuance of the Notes of such Series under Section 2.04 hereof, including all amendments thereof and supplements thereto.

Series Transaction Documents ”: With respect to any Series of Notes, any and all of the related Series Supplement, any supplements or amendments to the Transaction Documents, documents related to each Series Enhancement, if any, and any and all other agreements, documents and instruments executed and delivered by or on behalf or in support of the applicable Issuers with respect to the issuance and sale of such Series of Notes and specified in the applicable Series Supplement, in each case as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented or renewed.

Servicing Standard ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

SIC ”: The applicable Standard Industrial Classification code assigned to a particular Business Sector pursuant to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual published by the United States Office of Management and Budget.

Special Servicer ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Special Servicing Fee ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Specially Serviced Asset ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Specially Serviced Lease ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Specially Serviced Loan ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Specialty Retailers ”: A Business Sector comprised of miscellaneous retail sectors, including nurseries, lawn and garden supply stores (retail) (SIC 5261), furniture stores (SIC 5712), miscellaneous home furnishing stores (SIC 5719), retail computer and music stores (SIC 5735), sporting goods stores and bicycle shops (SIC 5941), miscellaneous retail (SIC 5999), family clothing stores (SIC 5651), wholesale lumber and other construction materials stores (SIC 5030) and services-equipment rental and leasing (SIC 7359).

 

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Spirit Realty ”: Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its successors and assigns.

Sub-Management Agreement ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Sub-Manager ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Successor Person ”: As defined in Section 9.08(a)(i) .

Supermarkets ”: A Business Sector that includes all grocery stores (SIC 5411).

Sweep Period ”: Any period (a) commencing on the Determination Date, if any, on which the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio is less than or equal to the Sweep Period Threshold but greater than the Early Amortization Threshold and (b) continuing until the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio is greater than the Sweep Period Threshold for each of three consecutive Determination Dates.

Sweep Period Threshold ”: An amount equal to 1.25; provided, that the Issuers may in their sole discretion increase such amount, provided that the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

Taxes ”: As defined in Section 9.03(a) .

Temporary Regulation S Global Note ”: As defined in Section 2.01(b) .

Tenant ”: With respect to each Lease, the tenant under such Lease and any successor or assign thereof.

Third Party Purchase Option ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Total Debt Service ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the sum of (a) the aggregate Scheduled Principal Payment and Note Interest with respect to all Classes of Notes, in each case due on the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date (but excluding any principal payment due on the Anticipated Repayment Date with respect to any Notes), (b)(i) the Property Management Fee, (ii) the Special Servicing Fee, if any, (iii) the Back-Up Fee, and (iv) the Indenture Trustee Fee, each as accrued during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date and (c) any net payment due from the Issuers to any Hedge Counterparty under any applicable Hedge Agreements for such Payment Date (other than termination payments due as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any Hedge Counterparty). For the avoidance of doubt, Post ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest will not be included in the calculation of Total Debt Service.

 

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Transaction Documents ”: This Indenture, the Custody Agreement, the Property Management Agreement, the Collateral Agency Agreement, the Hedge Agreements, the Property Transfer Agreements, the LLC Agreements and other organizational documents of the Issuers, each Account Control Agreement, the Environmental Indemnity Agreements, the Performance Undertakings and other Series Transaction Documents specified in the related Series Supplement.

Transfer ”: Any direct or indirect transfer, sale, pledge, hypothecation or other form of assignment of any Ownership Interest in a Note.

Transfer Date ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Treasury Regulations ”: Temporary, final or proposed regulations (to the extent that by reason of their proposed effective date such proposed regulations would apply to the Issuers) of the United States Department of the Treasury.

Trustee Report ”: As defined in Section 6.01(a) .

UCC ”: The Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

UCC Financing Statement ”: A financing statement executed and in form sufficient for filing pursuant to the UCC, as in effect in the relevant jurisdiction.

Unscheduled Principal Payment ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Unscheduled Proceeds ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

U.S. Person ”: As defined in Regulation S.

Voluntary Prepayment ”: Any (i) voluntary redemption of any Class of Notes, in whole or in part, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 7.01 , or (ii) payment actually made in respect of principal of any Class of Notes on any Payment Date in connection with the application of any Unscheduled Principal Payment (using amounts described in clause (a) of the definition thereof), other than any portion thereof consisting of Property Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds and amounts received in respect of a Specially Serviced Asset or a repurchase due to a Collateral Defect.

Workout Fee ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Section 1.02 Rules of Construction .

For all purposes of this Indenture, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) the terms defined in this Article have the meanings assigned to them in this Article and include the plural as well as the singular;

 

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(2) all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with GAAP, and, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, the terms “generally accepted accounting principles” or “GAAP” with respect to any computation required or permitted hereunder means such accounting principles as are generally accepted in the United States;

(3) the word “including” shall be construed to be followed by the words “without limitation”;

(4) article and section headings are for the convenience of the reader and shall not be considered in interpreting this Indenture or the intent of the parties hereto;

(5) the definition of or any reference to any agreement, document or instrument herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, document or instrument as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified;

(6) references to any law, constitution, statute, treaty, regulation, rule or ordinance, including any section or other part thereof, shall refer to such law, constitution, statute, treaty, regulation, rule or ordinance as amended from time to time, and shall include any successor thereto;

(7) references herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns;

(8) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Indenture as a whole and not to any particular article, section or other subdivision; and

(9) the pronouns used herein are used in the masculine and neuter genders but shall be construed as feminine, masculine or neuter, as the context requires.

ARTICLE II

THE NOTES

Section 2.01 Forms; Denominations .

(a) Each Series of Notes shall be substantially in the form specified in the applicable Series Supplement and shall bear, upon its face, designation as “[SPIRIT] Net-Lease Mortgage Notes”. The Notes may be issued with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as are required or permitted by this Indenture and may have such letters, numbers or other marks of identification and such legends or endorsements placed thereon consistent herewith, as determined by the officers executing such Notes, as evidenced by their execution thereof. Any portion of the text of any Note may be set forth on the reverse thereof, with an appropriate reference thereto on the face of the Note. The number of Series of Notes which may be created by this Indenture is not limited. The aggregate principal amount of Notes which may be authenticated and delivered under this Indenture is unlimited. The Notes of each Series of Notes shall be issued in the denominations set forth in the applicable Series Supplement.

 

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(b) The Notes of each Class in a Series, upon original issuance, shall be issued as Book-Entry Notes in substantially the form of (i) a global note without interest coupons representing the Notes of such Class sold to Qualified Institutional Buyers, in substantially the form of Exhibit A-1 hereto, with such applicable legends as may be set forth in such exhibit (the “ Restricted Global Note ”), and (ii) a temporary global note without interest coupons representing the Notes of such Class sold in “offshore transactions” (within the meaning of Regulation S) to non-U.S. Persons in reliance on Regulation S, in substantially the form of Exhibit A-2 hereto, with such applicable legends as may be set forth in such exhibit (the “ Temporary Regulation S Global Note ”). Each Class of Notes will be issuable only in denominations of not less than $50,000 and in integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof or as otherwise specified in the applicable Series Supplement. Each Note will be registered on issuance in the names of the initial Noteholders thereof.

(c) After such time as the Restricted Period shall have terminated, and subject to the receipt by the Indenture Trustee of a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-4 hereto (subject to Section 12.03 ), beneficial interests in a Temporary Regulation S Global Note may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of beneficial interest in a permanent global note without interest coupons (a “ Permanent Regulation S Global Note ” and, together with the Temporary Regulation S Global Notes, the “ Regulation S Global Notes ” and, with the Restricted Global Notes, the “ Global Notes ”), substantially in the form of Exhibit A-2 hereto, with such applicable legends as may be set forth in such exhibit. Upon any exchange of any beneficial interest in a Temporary Regulation S Global Note for a beneficial interest in a Permanent Regulation S Global Note, (i) such Temporary Regulation S Global Note shall be endorsed by the Indenture Trustee to reflect the reduction of the principal amount evidenced thereby, whereupon the principal amount of such Temporary Regulation S Global Note shall be reduced for all purposes by the amount so exchanged and endorsed and (ii) such Permanent Regulation S Global Note shall be endorsed by the Indenture Trustee to reflect the increase of the principal amount evidenced thereby, whereupon the principal amount of such Permanent Regulation S Global Note shall be increased for all purposes by the amount so exchanged and endorsed.

(d) Each Restricted Global Note will be deposited with the Book-Entry Custodian and registered in the name of the Depository or a nominee thereof. Each Regulation S Global Note will be deposited with the Book-Entry Custodian and registered in the name of the Depository or a nominee thereof for the accounts of Clearstream Banking, société anonyme , or its successors, and/or Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear System, or its successors.

 

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Section 2.02 Execution, Authentication, Delivery and Dating .

(a) The Notes of each Series shall be executed by manual or facsimile signature on behalf of the applicable Issuers by any Authorized Officers of such Issuers. Notes bearing the manual or facsimile signatures of persons who were at any time the Authorized Officers of such applicable Issuers shall be entitled to all benefits under this Indenture, subject to the following sentence, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of them have ceased to hold such offices prior to the authentication and delivery of such Notes or did not hold such offices at the date of such Notes. No Note shall be entitled to any benefit under this Indenture, or be valid for any purpose, however, unless there appears on such Note a certificate of authentication substantially in the form provided for herein, executed by the Indenture Trustee by manual signature, and such certificate of authentication upon any Note shall be conclusive evidence, and the only evidence, that such Note has been duly authenticated and delivered hereunder. All Notes shall be dated the respective dates of their authentication.

The Indenture Trustee’s certificate of authentication shall be in substantially the following form:

This is one of the Notes of a Series of Notes issued under the within mentioned Indenture.

 

[Indenture Trustee],
 not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture
Trustee
By:
Authorized Signatory

(b) At the election of the Indenture Trustee, the Indenture Trustee may appoint one or more agents (each, an “ Authenticating Agent ”) with power to act on its behalf and subject to its direction in the authentication of Notes in connection with transfers and exchanges under Sections 2.05 and 2.07 , as fully to all intents and purposes as though each such Authenticating Agent had been expressly authorized under those Sections to authenticate the Notes. For all purposes of this Indenture, the authentication of Notes by an Authenticating Agent shall be deemed to be the authentication of such Notes “by the Indenture Trustee.” The Indenture Trustee shall be the initial Authenticating Agent.

Any corporation, bank, trust company or association into which any Authenticating Agent may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation, bank, trust company or association resulting from any merger, consolidation or conversion to which any Authenticating Agent shall be a party, or any corporation, bank, trust company or association succeeding to the corporate trust business of any Authenticating Agent, shall be the successor of such Authenticating Agent hereunder, without the execution or filing of any further act on the part of the parties hereto or such Authenticating Agent or such successor corporation, bank, trust company or association.

Any Authenticating Agent may at any time resign by giving written notice of resignation to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers. The Indenture Trustee may at any time terminate the agency of any Authenticating Agent by giving written notice of termination to such Authenticating Agent and the Issuers. Upon receiving such notice of resignation or upon such a

 

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termination, the Indenture Trustee may promptly appoint a successor Authenticating Agent, and give written notice of such appointment to the Issuers and to the Noteholders. Upon the resignation or termination of the Authenticating Agent and prior to the appointment of a successor, the Indenture Trustee shall act as Authenticating Agent.

Each Authenticating Agent shall be entitled to all limitations on liability, rights of reimbursement and indemnities that the Indenture Trustee is entitled to hereunder as if it were the Indenture Trustee.

(c) At any time and from time to time, the Indenture Trustee shall upon Issuer Request authenticate and deliver Notes of each Series for original issue in an aggregate amount equal to the initial Class Principal Balance for each related Class as set forth in the applicable Series Supplement.

Section 2.03 Certification of Receipt of the Collateral .

(a) The Indenture Trustee, by its execution and delivery of this Indenture, acknowledges receipt by it of all assets Granted to it and included in the Collateral Pool, subject to the applicable review thereof by the Custodian as provided in the Custody Agreement, in good faith and without notice of any adverse claim, and declares that it (or the Custodian) holds and will hold such assets on behalf of the present and future Noteholders of all Series.

(b) The Indenture Trustee shall not be under any duty or obligation to inspect, review or examine any of the documents, instruments, certificates or other papers relating to the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases delivered to it to determine that the same are valid, legal, effective, genuine, enforceable, in recordable form, sufficient or appropriate for the represented purpose or that they are other than what they purport to be on their face.

(c) The parties hereto acknowledge and each holder by its acceptance of its Note or interest therein thereby acknowledges that the Custodian shall perform the applicable review of the assets and provide the respective certifications as provided in the Custody Agreement.

Section 2.04 The Notes Generally; New Issuances .

(a) Each Note of a particular Class shall rank pari passu with each other Note of such Class and be equally and ratably secured by the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool with each other Note of such Class. All Notes of a particular Class shall be substantially identical except as to denominations and as expressly permitted in this Indenture.

(b) This Indenture, together with the related Mortgages, shall evidence a continuing lien on and security interest in the Collateral Granted hereunder or subsequently included in the Collateral Pool to secure the full payment of the principal, interest and other amounts on the Notes of all Series, which shall in all respects be equally and ratably secured hereby for payment as provided herein, and without preference, priority or distinction on account of the actual time or times of the authentication and delivery of the Notes of any Class with respect to any Series.

 

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(c) Pursuant to one or more Series Supplements, the applicable Issuers may, from time to time, direct the Indenture Trustee, on behalf of such Issuers, to issue one or more new Series of Notes (a “ New Issuance ”). The Notes of all outstanding Series shall, except as specified in the applicable Series Supplement, be equally and ratably entitled as provided herein to the benefits of this Indenture without preference, priority or distinction on account of the actual time of the authentication and delivery or Final Payment Date of any such Notes, all in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Indenture and each Series Supplement.

On or before the Series Closing Date relating to any New Issuance, the applicable Issuers shall execute and deliver a Series Supplement which shall specify the Principal Terms with respect to such Series. The Indenture Trustee shall execute the Series Supplement, the applicable Issuers shall execute the Notes of such Series and the Notes of such Series shall be delivered to the Indenture Trustee for authentication and delivery.

(d) The issuance of each Series of Notes on the Initial Closing Date shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

(i) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of an Issuer Order authorizing the execution and authentication of such Notes;

(ii) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of the Transaction Documents and the Series Transaction Documents for such Series duly executed and delivered by the parties thereto and being in full force and effect, free of any breach or waiver;

(iii) all Lease Files and Loan Files with respect to the Collateral Pool, as set forth herein, shall have been delivered to the Indenture Trustee or the Custodian together with all UCC Financing Statements, documents of similar import in other jurisdictions, and other documents reasonably necessary to perfect the Indenture Trustee’s security interest in such Collateral for the benefit of the Noteholders of all Series;

(iv) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of Opinions of Counsel, (w) relating to the perfection of the Indenture Trustee’s security interest, (x) relating to the consolidation of the assets and liabilities of the applicable Issuer, on the one hand, and certain Persons, on the other hand, in a bankruptcy proceeding involving any such Person, (y) relating to the “true sale” or “true contribution” of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties included in the Collateral Pool to the applicable Issuer as of the Initial Closing Date and (z) relating to the characterization of the particular Class of Notes indicated in the related Series Supplement as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and

(v) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of copies of letters signed by each applicable Rating Agency confirming that each Class of Notes has been given the ratings as indicated in the related Series Supplement.

(e) The issuance of the Notes of any Series other than pursuant to Section 2.04(d) above shall be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

 

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(i) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of an Issuer Order authorizing the execution and authentication of such Notes;

(ii) if required by the related Series Supplement, delivery to the Indenture Trustee of the form of any Series Enhancement and all accompanying agreements with respect thereto;

(iii) satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(iv) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such New Issuance (x) will not adversely affect the tax characterization of the Class of Notes of any outstanding Series that was characterized as debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes as of the related Series Closing Date, (y) will not cause any of the Issuers of any outstanding Series to be treated as an association, a publicly-traded partnership or a taxable mortgage pool taxable as a corporation and (z) other than with respect to the issuance of any such Notes in connection with an exchange offer, will not cause any taxable gain or loss to be recognized by any Noteholder of an outstanding Series;

(v) (1) in connection with the issuance of any Series of Notes other than on the Applicable Series Closing Date, receipt by the Indenture Trustee of Opinions of Counsel, (w) relating to the perfection of the Indenture Trustee’s security interest in the Collateral added to the Collateral Pool in connection with the related Series Closing Date, (x) relating to the consolidation of the assets and liabilities of the applicable Issuer (excluding any Issuer with respect to which a similar Opinion of Counsel was previously delivered to the Indenture Trustee), on the one hand, and certain Persons, on the other hand, in a bankruptcy proceeding involving any such Person and (y) relating to the “true sale” or “true contribution” of the Collateral added to the Collateral Pool in connection with the related Series Closing Date and (2) receipt by the Indenture Trustee of an Opinion of Counsel relating to the characterization of any Class of Notes indicated in the related Series Supplement that such Notes will constitute debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

(vi) any applicable Issuer, if it has not previously done so in connection with the issuance of any prior Series, has delivered an Opinion of Counsel or Officer’s Certificate of such Issuer to the Indenture Trustee, dated the applicable Series Closing Date, to the effect that such Issuer is a solvent, special purpose, bankruptcy-remote entity; and

(vii) the Issuers have delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate, dated the applicable Series Closing Date (upon which the Indenture Trustee may rely), to the effect that (1) based on the facts known to the Person executing such Officer’s Certificate, the Issuers reasonably believe that (a) no uncured Event of Default is continuing at the time of such New Issuance and that such New Issuance shall not result in the occurrence of an Event of Default or (b) the proceeds of such New Issuance will be used to redeem the Outstanding Notes in full and pay all accrued and unpaid Note Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest with

 

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respect to such Outstanding Notes, (2)(a) no uncured Early Amortization Event is continuing at the time of such New Issuance and such New Issuance will not result in the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event or (b) the proceeds of such New Issuance will be used to cure each such Early Amortization Event and pay all accrued and unpaid Note Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest and (3) all conditions precedent in this Indenture to such New Issuance have been satisfied.

Section 2.05 Registration of Transfer and Exchange of Notes .

(a) At all times during the term of this Indenture, there shall be maintained at the office of the Note Registrar a register of the Notes and of their transfer and exchange (a “ Note Register ”) in which, subject to such reasonable regulations as the Note Registrar may prescribe, the Note Registrar shall provide for the registration of Notes and of transfers and exchanges of Notes as herein provided. The offices of the Note Registrar shall be initially located (as of the date hereof) at Citibank, N.A., 480 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310, Attention: Agency and Trust- Spirit Master Funding. The Indenture Trustee is hereby initially appointed (and hereby agrees to act in accordance with the terms hereof) as “ Note Registrar ” for the purpose of registering Notes and transfers and exchanges of Notes as herein provided. The Indenture Trustee may appoint, by a written instrument delivered to the Issuers, any other bank or trust company to act as Note Registrar under such conditions as the predecessor Indenture Trustee may prescribe; provided , that the Indenture Trustee shall not be relieved of any of its duties or responsibilities hereunder by reason of such appointment. If the Indenture Trustee resigns or is removed in accordance with the terms hereof, the successor trustee shall immediately succeed to its predecessor’s duties as Note Registrar. The Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee shall have the right to inspect the Note Register or to obtain a copy thereof at all reasonable times, and to rely conclusively upon a certificate of the Note Registrar as to the information set forth in the Note Register. Upon written request of any Noteholder made for purposes of communicating with other Noteholders with respect to their rights under this Indenture, the Note Registrar shall promptly furnish such Noteholder with a list of the other Noteholders of record identified in the Note Register at the time of the request.

(b) No Transfer of any Note or interest therein shall be made unless that Transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, and effective registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. No purported Transfer of any interest in any Note or any portion thereof which is not made in accordance with this Section 2.05 shall be given effect by or be binding upon the Indenture Trustee and any such purported Transfer shall be null and void ab initio and vest in the transferee no rights against the Collateral Pool or the Indenture Trustee. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 2.05 and except as otherwise provided in Section 2.06 the typewritten Note or Notes representing Book-Entry Notes for any Series of Notes may be transferred, in whole but not in part, only to another nominee of the Depository for such Series of Notes, or to a successor Depository for such Series of Notes selected or approved by the Issuers or to a nominee of such successor Depository, only if in accordance with this Section 2.5 and Section 2.06.

 

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(c) None of the Issuers or any other person shall be obligated to register or qualify any Notes under the 1933 Act or any other securities law or to take any action not otherwise required under this Indenture to permit the transfer of any Note or interest therein without registration or qualification.

By its acceptance of a Note or a beneficial interest therein, each Holder and Note Owner, respectively, will be deemed to have represented and agreed that the Transfer thereof is restricted and agrees that it shall Transfer such Note or Ownership Interest only in accordance with the terms of this Indenture and such Note (including the legends applicable thereto) and in compliance with applicable law.

(d) A Noteholder or Note Owner may Transfer a Book-Entry Note or Ownership Interest therein only in accordance with the following provisions:

(i) No Transfer of any Book-Entry Note or an Ownership Interest therein shall be made unless such Transfer is made to a Qualified Institutional Buyer in reliance on Rule 144A or in an “offshore transaction” (within the meaning of Regulation S) to a non-U.S. Person in reliance on Regulation S, and pursuant to exemption, registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws. The Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to rely upon the representations made by each transferee pursuant to this Section 2.05 , and shall have no duty to undertake any investigation or verify that any Transfer satisfies the requirements of this paragraph.

(ii) Restricted Global Note to Regulation S Global Note during Restricted Period . If a Holder of or a Note Owner with respect to a Restricted Global Note wishes at any time during the Restricted Period to Transfer such Restricted Global Note or an Ownership Interest therein to a Person who wishes to take delivery thereof in the form of a Regulation S Global Note or an Ownership Interest therein, such Holder or Note Owner may, subject to the provisions of this Section 2.05 , Transfer such Restricted Global Note for a Regulation S Global Note of the same Series and Class or an Ownership Interest therein with an equivalent principal amount. Upon receipt by the Indenture Trustee of a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-2 (subject to Section 12.03 ) given by the transferee of such Note or Ownership Interest (stating that such transferee is a non-U.S. Person and the Transfer of such interest has been made in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to such Notes and in accordance with Regulation S), the Indenture Trustee shall cancel the Restricted Global Note so transferred (or reduce the principal amount of the Notes evidenced thereby), the applicable Issuers shall, concurrently with such cancellation (or reduction), issue and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated to the transferee a Regulation S Global Note of the same Series and Class (or increase the principal amount of the Notes evidenced by such Regulation S Global Note) in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Restricted Global Note so transferred.

(iii) Restricted Global Note to Regulation S Global Note after the Expiration of Restricted Period . If a Holder of or a Note Owner with respect to a Restricted Global Note wishes at any time after the expiration of the Restricted Period to Transfer such Restricted Global Note or an Ownership Interest therein to a Person who

 

 

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wishes to take delivery thereof in the form of a Regulation S Global Note or an Ownership Interest therein, such Noteholder or Note Owner may, subject to provisions of this Section 2.05 , Transfer such Restricted Global Note for a Regulation S Global Note of the same Series and Class or an Ownership Interest therein with an equivalent principal amount. Upon receipt by the Indenture Trustee of a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-3 (subject to Section 12.03 ) given by the transferee stating that the Transfer of such interest has been made in compliance with the transfer restrictions applicable to such Notes and pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation S, the Indenture Trustee shall cancel the Restricted Global Note so transferred (or reduce the principal amount of the Notes evidenced thereby) and the applicable Issuers shall, concurrently with such cancellation (or reduction), issue and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated to the transferee a Regulation S Global Note of the same Series and Class (or increase the principal amount of the Notes evidenced by such Regulation S Global Note) in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Restricted Global Note so transferred.

(iv) Regulation S Global Note to Restricted Global Note . If a Holder of or a Note Owner with respect to a Regulation S Global Note wishes at any time to transfer such Regulation S Global Note or an Ownership Interest therein to a Qualified Institutional Buyer who wishes to take delivery thereof in the form of a Restricted Global Note or an Ownership Interest therein, such Noteholder or Note Owner may, subject to the provisions of this Section 2.05 , transfer such Regulation S Global Note for a Restricted Global Note of the same Series and Class or an Ownership Interest therein in an equivalent principal amount. Upon receipt by the Indenture Trustee of a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-1 (subject to Section 12.03 ) given by the transferee and stating that such transferee is a Qualified Institutional Buyer and is obtaining such Restricted Global Note or Ownership Interest therein in a transaction meeting the requirements of Rule 144A, the Indenture Trustee shall cancel the Regulation S Global Note so transferred (or reduce the principal amount of the Notes evidenced thereby) and the applicable Issuers shall, concurrently with such cancellation (or reduction), issue and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated to the transferee a Restricted Global Note of the same Series and Class (or increase the principal amount of the Notes evidenced by such Restricted Global Note) in an aggregate principal amount equal to the aggregate principal amount of the Regulation S Global Note so transferred.

(v) Transfer of Ownership Interests in Book-Entry Notes . Ownership Interests in Book-Entry Notes shall be transferred in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Depository and the Depository Participants, including, with respect to Regulation S Global Notes, Clearstream Banking, société anonyme , or its successors, and Euroclear Bank S.A./N.V., as operator of the Euroclear System, or its successors.

(e) If any Transfer of a Note or an Ownership Interest therein is to be held by the related transferee in the form of a Definitive Note, then the Note Registrar shall refuse to register such Transfer unless it receives (and, upon receipt, may conclusively rely upon) (A) an executed transferor certificate from the transferor substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C-1 (subject to Section 12.03 ), and (B) an executed transferee certificate from the prospective transferee substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C-2 (subject to Section 12.03 ). If any

 

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such transfer of a Note or Ownership Interest held by the related transferor and also to be held by the related transferee in the form of a Book-Entry Note is to be made without registration under the 1933 Act, the transferor will be deemed to have made as of the transfer date each of the representations and warranties set forth on Exhibit C-1 in respect of such Note and the transferee will be deemed to have made as of the transfer date each of the representations and warranties set forth on Exhibit C-2 in respect of such Note, in each case as if such Note were evidenced by a Definitive Note.

(f) If a Person is acquiring any Note as a fiduciary or agent for one or more accounts, such Person shall be required to deliver to the Note Registrar a certification to the effect that, and such other evidence as may be reasonably required by the Note Registrar to confirm that, it has (i) sole investment discretion with respect to each such account and (ii) full power to make the foregoing acknowledgments, representations, warranties, certifications and agreements with respect to each such account as set forth in subsections (b)  and (c)  of this Section 2.05 .

(g) Subject to the preceding provisions of this Section 2.05 , upon surrender for registration of transfer of any Note at the offices of the Note Registrar maintained for such purpose, the applicable Issuers shall execute, and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated and delivered, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new Notes of the same Series and Class of a like Percentage Interest.

(h) At the option of any Holder, its Notes may be exchanged for other Notes of authorized denominations of the same Series and Class of a like Percentage Interest upon surrender of the Notes to be exchanged at the offices of the Note Registrar maintained for such purpose. Whenever any Notes are so surrendered for exchange, the applicable Issuers shall execute, and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated and delivered the Notes which the Noteholder making the exchange is entitled to receive.

(i) Every Note presented or surrendered for registration of transfer or exchange shall be duly endorsed by, or be accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in the form satisfactory to the Note Registrar duly executed by, the Holder thereof or such Holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing. The Note Registrar shall be permitted to request such evidence reasonably satisfactory to it documenting the identity and/or signatures of the transferor and transferee, with such signature guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” meeting the requirements of the Note Registrar, which requirements include membership or participation in Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (STAMP) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Note Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Exchange Act.

(j) All Notes issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of the Notes shall be the valid obligations of the applicable Issuers, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the related Notes surrendered upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

(k) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar, as the case may be, shall not be required to register the transfer or exchange of any Note of any Series of Notes for a period of 15 days preceding the due date for payment in full of the Class of Notes to which such Note is a part.

 

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(l) No service charge shall be imposed for any transfer or exchange of Notes, but the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Notes.

(m) All Notes surrendered for transfer and exchange shall be physically canceled by the Note Registrar, and the Note Registrar shall dispose of such canceled Notes in accordance with its customary procedures.

(n) The Note Registrar or the Indenture Trustee shall provide to the Issuers, Property Manager and Special Servicer upon reasonable written request and at the expense of the requesting party a current copy of the Note Register.

(o) Each purchaser of a Note that represents a beneficial interest in a Global Note (and each Note owner) and each purchaser of book-entry Notes or interests therein will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed, and each purchaser of definitive, physical Notes, if any, or will represent, warrant and agree, as follows (the “ Prospective Purchase Representations ”):

(1) It understands that (a) the Notes have not been and will not be registered or qualified under the Securities Act or any state securities law, (b) neither the Issuers nor the Indenture Trustee is required to so register or qualify the Notes, (c) the Notes or interests therein may be resold only if registered and qualified pursuant to the provisions of the Securities Act or any state securities law, or if an exemption from such registration and qualification is available, (d) the Indenture contains restrictions regarding the transfer of the Notes or interests therein and (e) the Notes will bear a legend to the foregoing effect.

(2) It is acquiring the Notes or interests therein for (subject to Clause (11) below) its own account for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof in any manner that would violate the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws.

(3) It is: (a) not a “U.S. Person” (as defined in Regulation S), is not acquiring the Notes or interests therein for the account or benefit of any U.S. Person (as defined in Regulation S), its outside the United States and is acquiring the Notes or interests therein in an offshore transaction pursuant to an exemption from registration ion accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S; or (b) a Qualified Institutional Buyer, as that term is defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act, is aware that the sale to it of the Notes or interests therein is being made in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, is acquiring the Notes or interests therein for its own account or for the account of a Qualified Institutional Buyer, and understands that the Notes or interests therein may be resold, pledged or transferred only (i) to a person reasonably believed to be a Qualified Institutional Buyer that purchases for its own account or for the account of a Qualified

 

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Institutional Buyer to whom notice is given that the resale, pledge or transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act. It is (x) a substantial, sophisticated institutional investor having such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters, and, in particular, in such matters related to securities similar to the Notes, such that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investment in the Notes, and (y) able to bear the economic risks of such an investment.

(4) It has reviewed and understands the restrictions on transfer of the Notes or interests therein and acknowledges that such transfer restrictions may adversely affect the liquidity of the Notes.

(5) It understands that, by virtue of its acceptance of a Note or an interest therein, it assents to, and agrees to be bound by, the terms, provisions and conditions of the Indenture, including those relating to the transfer restrictions.

(6) It understands that the Notes are being offered only in a transaction that does not require registration under the Securities Act and, if such purchaser decides to resell, pledge or otherwise transfer such Notes, then it agrees that it will resell, pledge or transfer such Notes only (1) so long as such Notes are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, to a person who the seller reasonably believes is a QIB acquiring the Notes for its own account or as a fiduciary or agent for others (which others must also be QIBs) to whom notice is given that the resale or other transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A or (2) to a purchaser who is not a “U.S. person” (as defined in Regulation S) (and is not purchasing for the account or benefit of a “U.S. person” as defined in Regulation S), is outside the United States, and is acquiring the Notes pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Securities Act in accordance with Rule 903 or Rule 904 of Regulation S, and, in each case, in accordance with any applicable United States state securities or “Blue Sky” laws or any securities laws of any other jurisdiction.

(7) It understands that the information contained in the applicable private placement memorandum and all such additional information, as well as all information to be received by it as a Noteholder, is confidential and agrees to keep such information confidential (a) by not disclosing any such information other than to a person who needs to know such information and who has agreed to keep such information confidential and (b) by not using any such information other than for the purpose of evaluating an investment in the Notes; provided, however, that any such information may be disclosed as required by applicable law if the Issuers are given written notice of such requirement sufficient to enable the Issuers to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy in advance of disclosure.

(8) It has been furnished with, and has had an opportunity to review (a) a copy of the applicable private placement memorandum, (b) a copy of the Indenture and the Notes and (c) such other information concerning the Notes and payments thereon, the Collateral Pool and the Issuer as has been requested by it from the Issuers and is relevant to its decision to purchase the Notes or interests therein. It has had any questions arising from such review answered by the Issuers to its satisfaction.

 

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(9) It has not and will not nor has it authorized or will it authorize any person to (a) offer, pledge, sell, dispose of or otherwise transfer any Note, any interest in any Note or any other similar security from any person in any manner, (b) otherwise approach or negotiate with respect to any Note, any interest in any Note or any other similar security with any person in any manner, (c) make any general solicitation by means of general advertising or in any other manner or (d) take any other action, that (as to any of (a) through (d) above) would constitute a distribution of any Note or interest therein under the Securities Act, that would render the disposition of any Note or interest therein a violation of Section 5 of the Securities Act or any state securities law, or that would require registration or qualification pursuant thereto. It will not sell or otherwise transfer any of the Notes or interests therein, except to a person reasonably believed to be: (x) a Non-U.S. Person that is not acquiring the Notes or interests therein for the account or benefit of any U.S. Person (as defined in Regulation S) and is acquiring the Notes or interests therein in an offshore transaction; or (y) a Qualified Institutional Buyer that purchases for its own account or for the account of a Qualified Institutional Buyer to whom notice is given that the resale, pledge or transfer is being made in reliance on Rule 144A, or otherwise in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Indenture.

(10) It is duly authorized to purchase the Notes or interest therein acquired thereby, and its purchase of investments having the characteristics of the Notes acquired thereby is authorized under, and not directly or indirectly in contravention of, any law, charter, trust instrument or other operative document, investment guidelines or list of permissible or impermissible investments applicable to the investor.

(11) If it is acquiring any Notes or interests therein as a fiduciary or agent for one or more accounts, it has sole investment discretion with respect to each such account and it has full power to make the foregoing acknowledgments, representations, warranties and agreements with respect to each such account.

(12) It, and each person for which it is acting, understands that any sale or transfer to a person that does not comply with the requirements set forth herein will be null and void ab initio .

(13) Such purchaser acknowledges that each note will bear the following legends to the extent set forth on the applicable exhibit to this Indenture: and

(14) either (a) it is not acquiring the Note (or any interest therein) with the assets of (1) an “employee benefit plan”, as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (2) a “plan,” as defined in Section 4975(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code that is subject to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code, (3) an entity whose underlying assets include “plan assets” by reason of such employee benefit plan’s or plan’s investment in the entity (within the meaning of Department of Labor Regulation 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101, as modified by section 3(42) of ERISA), or (4) any governmental, church, non-U.S. or other plan that is subject to any non-U.S., federal, state or local law that is substantially similar to Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Similar Law”); or (b) the acquisition, continued holding and disposition of the Notes (or any interest therein) will not give rise to a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA, Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or result in a non-exempt violation of Similar Law.

 

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(p) If a Person is acquiring any Note or interest therein as a fiduciary or agent for one or more accounts, such Person shall be required to deliver to the Note Registrar a certification (which in the case of the Book-Entry Notes, the prospective transferee will be deemed to have represented such certification) to the effect that it has (i) sole investment discretion with respect to each such account and (ii) full power to make the foregoing acknowledgments, representations, warranties, certifications and agreements with respect to each such account as set forth in this Section 2.05 .

Section 2.06 Book-Entry Notes .

(a) The Book-Entry Notes of each Series shall be delivered as one or more Notes held by the Book-Entry Custodian or, if appointed to hold such Notes as provided below, the Depository and registered in the name of the Depository or its nominee and, except as provided in Section 2.06(c) below, transfer of such Notes may not be registered by the Note Registrar unless such transfer is to a successor Depository that agrees to hold such Notes for the respective Note Owners with Ownership Interests therein. Except as provided in Section 2.06(c) below, such Note Owners shall hold and transfer their respective Ownership Interests in and to such Notes through the book-entry facilities of the Depository and, except as provided in Section 2.06(c) below, shall not be entitled to definitive, fully registered Notes (“ Definitive Notes ”) in respect of such Ownership Interests. All transfers by Note Owners of their respective Ownership Interests in the Book-Entry Notes to be held by the related transferees as Book-Entry Notes shall be made in accordance with the procedures established by the Depository Participant or brokerage firm representing each such Note Owner. Each Depository Participant shall only transfer the Ownership Interests in the Book-Entry Notes of Note Owners it represents or of brokerage firms for which it acts as agent in accordance with the Depository’s normal procedures. The Indenture Trustee is hereby initially appointed as the Book-Entry Custodian and hereby agrees to act as such in accordance herewith and in accordance with the agreement that it has with the Depository authorizing it to act as such. Neither the Indenture Trustee nor the Note Registrar shall have any responsibility to monitor or restrict the transfer of any Book-Entry Note transferable through the book-entry facilities of the Depository. The Book-Entry Custodian may, and, if it is no longer qualified to act as such, the Book-Entry Custodian shall, appoint, by a written instrument delivered to the Issuers, the Property Manager and Special Servicer, and, if the Indenture Trustee is not the Book-Entry Custodian, the Indenture Trustee, any other transfer agent (including the Depository or any successor Depository) to act as Book-Entry Custodian under such conditions as the predecessor Book-Entry Custodian and the Depository or any successor Depository may prescribe; provided , that the predecessor Book-Entry Custodian shall not be relieved of any of its duties or responsibilities by reason of any such appointment other than the Depository. If the Indenture Trustee resigns or is removed in accordance with the terms hereof, the successor trustee or, if it so elects, the Depository shall immediately succeed to its predecessor’s duties as Book-Entry Custodian. The Issuers shall have the right to inspect, and to obtain copies of, any Notes held as Book-Entry Notes by the Book-Entry Custodian.

 

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(b) The Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and the Note Registrar may for all purposes, including the making of payments due on the Book-Entry Notes, deal with the Depository as the Noteholder and the authorized representative of the Note Owners with respect to such Notes and as sole Noteholder of such Notes, and shall have no obligations to the Note Owners. The rights of Note Owners of each such Series of Notes shall be exercised only through the Depository and the applicable Depository Participants and the rights of Note Owners with respect to the Book-Entry Notes shall be limited to those established by law and agreements between such Note Owners and the Depository Participants and brokerage firms representing such Note Owners, and all references in this Indenture to actions by the Noteholders shall refer to actions taken by the Depositor upon instructions from the Depository Participants, and all references in this Indenture to distributions, notices, reports and statements to the Noteholders shall refer to distributions, notices, reports and statements to the Depositor, as registered holder of the Notes of such Series of Notes for distribution to the Note Owners in accordance with the procedures of the Depository. Multiple requests and directions from, and votes of, the Depository as holder of the Book-Entry Notes with respect to any particular matter shall not be deemed inconsistent if they are made with respect to different Note Owners. The Indenture Trustee may establish a reasonable record date in connection with solicitations of consents from or voting by Noteholders and shall give notice to the Depository of such record date. Whenever this Indenture requires or permits actions to be taken based upon instructions or directions of Noteholders evidencing a specified percentage of the principal amount of Notes, the applicable Depository shall be deemed to represent such percentage only to the extent that it has received instructions to such effect from Note Owners and/or their related Depository Participants owning or representing, respectively, such required percentage of the beneficial interest in the Notes and has delivered such instructions to the Indenture Trustee. Whenever notice or other communication to the Noteholders is required under this Indenture, unless and until Definitive Notes shall have been issued to such Note Owners, the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers shall give all such notices and communications specified herein to be given to Noteholders to the applicable Depository for distribution to the Note Owners.

(c) If (i) the Issuers advise the Indenture Trustee and the Note Registrar in writing that the Depository is no longer willing or able to properly discharge its responsibilities with respect to the Book-Entry Notes (or any portion thereof), and (ii) the Issuers are unable to locate a qualified successor, the Note Registrar shall notify all affected Note Owners, through the Depository, of the occurrence of any such event and of the availability of Definitive Notes to such Note Owners requesting the same. Upon surrender to the Note Registrar of the Book-Entry Notes (or any portion thereof) by the Book-Entry Custodian or the Depository, as applicable, and the delivery of registration instructions from the Depository for registration of transfer, the applicable Issuers shall execute, and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated and delivered, the Definitive Notes in respect of such Notes to the Note Owners identified in such instructions. None of the applicable Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager or the Note Registrar shall be liable for any delay in delivery of such instructions and may conclusively rely on, and shall be protected in relying on, such instructions.

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transfer and exchange such Definitive Notes. Upon the issuance of Definitive Notes, all references herein to obligations imposed upon or to be performed by the applicable Depository with respect to such Notes shall be deemed to be imposed upon and performed by the Indenture Trustee, to the extent applicable with respect to such Definitive Notes, and the Indenture Trustee shall recognize the Noteholders of the Definitive Notes of such Series of Notes as Noteholders of such Series of Notes hereunder.

(e) Each of the Issuers shall provide an adequate inventory of Definitive Notes of each Class of each Series to the Indenture Trustee.

Section 2.07 Mutilated, Destroyed, Lost or Stolen Notes .

If any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Note Registrar, the applicable Issuers shall execute and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated and delivered, in exchange therefor, a new Note of the same Series, Class and principal amount and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

If there shall be delivered to the applicable Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Note Registrar (i) evidence to their satisfaction of the destruction (including mutilation tantamount to destruction), loss or theft of any Note and the ownership thereof, and (ii) indemnity as may be reasonably required by them to hold each of them and any of their agents harmless, then, in the absence of notice to the applicable Issuers or the Note Registrar that such Note has been acquired by a bona fide purchaser, the applicable Issuers shall execute and the Indenture Trustee shall cause to be authenticated and delivered, in lieu of any such destroyed, lost or stolen Note, a new Note of the same Series, Class, tenor and denomination registered in the same manner, dated the date of its authentication and bearing a number not contemporaneously outstanding.

Upon the issuance of any new Note under this Section 2.07 , the applicable Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Note Registrar may require the payment by the Noteholder of an amount sufficient to pay or discharge any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other reasonable expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of the Authenticating Agent and the Indenture Trustee) in connection therewith.

Every new Note issued pursuant to this Section 2.07 in lieu of any destroyed, mutilated, lost or stolen Note shall constitute an original additional contractual obligation of the Issuers, whether or not the destroyed, mutilated, lost or stolen Note shall be at any time enforceable by any Person, and such new Note shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately with any and all other Notes of its Class and Series duly issued hereunder.

The provisions of this Section 2.07 are exclusive and shall preclude (to the extent permitted by applicable law) all other rights and remedies with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes.

 

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Section 2.08 Noteholder Lists .

The Note Registrar shall preserve in as current a form as is reasonably practicable the most recent list available to it of the names and addresses of the Noteholders of each Series, which list, upon request, will be made available to the Indenture Trustee insofar as the Indenture Trustee is no longer the Note Registrar. Upon written request of any Noteholder made for purposes of communicating with other Noteholders with respect to their rights under this Indenture, the Note Registrar shall promptly furnish such Noteholder at such Noteholder’s expense with a list of the Noteholders of record identified in the Note Register at the time of the request. Every Noteholder, by receiving such access, or by receiving a Note or an interest therein, agrees with the Note Registrar that the Note Registrar will not be held accountable in any way by reason of the disclosure of any information as to the names and addresses of any Noteholder regardless of the source from which such information was derived.

Section 2.09 Persons Deemed Owners .

The Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar and any of their agents, may treat the Person in whose name a Note is registered as the owner of such Note as of the related Record Date for the purpose of receiving payments of principal, interest and other amounts in respect of such Note and for all other purposes, whether or not such Note shall be overdue, and none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar or any agents of any of them, shall be affected by notice to the contrary.

Section 2.10 Payment Account .

(a) On or prior to the Initial Closing Date, the Indenture Trustee shall establish and maintain one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Payment Account ”) at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Payment Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the Noteholders, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Each Payment Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account. On each Remittance Date, the Indenture Trustee shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the Payment Account, upon receipt or withdrawal as provided in the Property Management Agreement, the Available Amount for such Payment Date. Except as provided in this Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal with respect to the Payment Account. Funds in the Payment Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. All moneys deposited from time to time in the Payment Account shall be held by and under the control of the Indenture Trustee in the Payment Account for the benefit of the Noteholders and the Issuers as herein provided.

(b) Amounts in the Payment Account shall be held uninvested.

(c) The Indenture Trustee is authorized to make withdrawals from the Payment Account in order to allocate amounts so withdrawn in accordance with Section 2.11(b) .

 

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(d) Upon the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture pursuant to Section 3.01 , the Indenture Trustee shall pay to the Issuers, as their interests may appear, all amounts, if any, held by it, remaining as part of the Collateral Pool.

Section 2.11 Payments on the Notes .

(a) Subject to Section 2.11(b) , the applicable Issuers agree to pay:

(i) on each Payment Date prior to the Legal Final Payment Date for any Class of Notes, interest (but, in the case of payments of Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest in respect of such Class of Notes, only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) ) on and principal (but, in the case of payments of principal of such Class of Notes, only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) ) of such Class of Notes in the amounts and in accordance with the priorities set forth in Section 2.11(b) ; and

(ii) on the Legal Final Payment Date for any Class of Notes, the entire applicable Class Principal Balance for such Class of Notes, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon (but, in the case of payments of Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest in respect of such Class of Notes, only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) ).

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any Holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note as provided in Section 2.11(b) , shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to such Noteholder for all purposes of this Indenture.

(b) With respect to each Payment Date, any interest, principal and other amounts payable on the Notes shall be paid to each Person that is a registered holder thereof at the close of business on the related Record Date; provided , however , that interest, principal and other amounts payable at the Final Payment Date of any Note shall be payable only against surrender thereof at the Indenture Trustee’s Office or such other address as may be specified in the notice of final payment. Payments of interest, principal and other amounts on the Notes to be made pursuant to the terms of this Indenture shall be made on each Payment Date other than the Final Payment Date, subject to applicable laws and regulations, by wire transfer to such accounts as each such Noteholder shall designate by written instruction received by the Indenture Trustee not later than the Record Date related to such Payment Date or otherwise by check mailed on or before such Payment Date to the Person entitled thereto at such Person’s address appearing on the Note Register as of the related Record Date. Any amounts to be paid with respect to a Note in connection with its Final Payment Date shall be paid in immediately available funds from funds in the Payment Account as promptly as possible after presentation to the Indenture Trustee of such Note at the Indenture Trustee’s Office, but in no event later than the next Business Day after the day of such presentation. If presentation is made after 3:30 p.m., New York City time, on any day, such presentation shall be deemed to have been made on the immediately succeeding Business Day.

 

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Each payment with respect to a Book-Entry Note shall be paid to the Depository, as holder thereof, and the Depository shall be responsible for crediting the amount of such payment to the accounts of its Depository Participants in accordance with its normal procedures. Each Depository Participant shall be responsible for disbursing such payments to the related Note Owners that it represents and to each indirect participating brokerage firm (a “ brokerage firm ” or “ indirect participating firm ”) for which it acts as agent. Each brokerage firm shall be responsible for disbursing funds to the related Note Owners that it represents. None of the parties hereto shall have any responsibility therefor except as otherwise provided by this Indenture or applicable law. The applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall perform their respective obligations under each Letter of Representations.

Except as provided in the following sentence, if a Note is issued in exchange for any other Note during the period commencing at the close of business at the office or agency where such exchange occurs on any Record Date and ending before the opening of business at such office or agency on the related Payment Date, no interest, principal or other amounts will be payable on such Payment Date in respect of such new Note, but will be payable on such Payment Date only in respect of the prior Note. Interest, principal and other amounts payable on any Note issued in exchange for any other Note during the period commencing at the close of business at the office or agency where such exchange occurs on the Record Date immediately preceding the Final Payment Date for such Notes and ending on the Final Payment Date for such Notes, shall be payable to the Person that surrenders the new Note as provided in this Section 2.11 .

All payments of interest, principal and other amounts made with respect to the Notes of a Class of any Series will be allocated pro rata among the Outstanding Notes of such Class based on the related Note Principal Balance.

If any Note on which the final payment was due is not presented for payment on its Final Payment Date, then the Indenture Trustee shall set aside any payments that would be made in respect of such final payment in a segregated, non-interest bearing account (and shall remain uninvested) separate from the Payment Account (but which may be a sub-account thereof) but which constitutes an Eligible Account (or a sub-account of an Eligible Account), and the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers shall act in accordance with Section 5.10 in respect of the unclaimed funds.

On each Payment Date, the Available Amount for such Payment Date will be applied by the Indenture Trustee, first to pay the following expenses of the Issuers related to the Collateral Pool (collectively, “ Collateral Pool Expenses ”) in the following order of priority:

(1) to the extent not withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Property Manager on or prior to the applicable Remittance Date in accordance with the Property Management Agreement, from amounts received on or in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease: first , to the Indenture Trustee, then, any remaining amounts, pari passu, to the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, reimbursement for unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus interest thereon) made with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease; and second , to the Special Servicer, any earned and unpaid Special Servicing Fee, liquidation fees and workout fees incurred with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease;

 

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(2) to the extent not withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Property Manager on or prior to the applicable Remittance Date in accordance with the Property Management Agreement, on a pro rata basis (based on amounts owing pursuant to this clause (2) ), (I) to the Indenture Trustee, the earned and unpaid Indenture Trustee Fees, (II) to the Property Manager, the earned and unpaid Property Management Fee, (III) to the extent not already paid pursuant to clause (1) above, to the Special Servicer, any earned and unpaid Special Servicing Fees, (IV) to the Back-Up Manager, the earned and unpaid Back-Up Fee, (V) to the parties entitled thereto, the amount of any accrued and unpaid Issuer Expenses (the amount allocated pursuant to this sub-clause (V) for any Payment Date shall not exceed the Issuer Expense Cap for the related Collection Period, unless an Event of Default resulting in the acceleration of the Notes has occurred and is then continuing, in which case, such Issuer Expense Cap limit will not apply), (VI) first , to the Indenture Trustee, and second , pari passu , to the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, reimbursement for unreimbursed P&I Advances (provided that, unless such P&I Advance has been determined to constitute a Nonrecoverable Advance, such reimbursement will not cause a P&I Shortfall or increase the amount of any P&I Shortfall in respect of such Payment Date) and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances that have been determined to constitute Nonrecoverable Advances (in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon) and (VII) (a)  first , to the Indenture Trustee and (b)  second , to each other relevant party, any accrued and unpaid Extraordinary Expenses for which amounts have not already been allocated pursuant to sub-clauses (I)  through (VI) above (the amount allocated pursuant to this sub-clause (VII) for any Payment Date shall not exceed the Extraordinary Expense Cap for the related Collection Period, unless an Event of Default resulting in the acceleration of the Notes has occurred and is then continuing, in which case (i) such Extraordinary Expense Cap limit will not apply and (ii) indemnities due to any Issuer or any Control Person, member, manager, officer, employee or agent of any such Issuer, other than any such party in connection with its role as (or with respect to) Property Manager or Special Servicer, that would otherwise be paid pursuant to this clause (VII) will be payable only after payments due to the Noteholders pursuant to the allocation of Series Available Amount below); and

(3) to any Reserve Account, up to an amount with respect to which the Rating Condition has been satisfied.

The Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after payment of Collateral Pool Expenses will be allocated among each Series in the following manner and priority (such manner and priority, the “ Inter-Series Priority of Payments ” and the aggregate amount allocated to any Series (or the Notes of such Series) pursuant to clauses (1)  through (7)  below, the “ Series Available Amount ” with respect to such Series):

 

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(1) pro rata , based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (1), to each Series, the aggregate Note Interest due on the Notes of such Series for such Payment Date plus unpaid Note Interest in respect of such Notes from any prior Payment Date (together with interest thereon at the applicable Note Rate), in each case, plus or minus, as applicable, any net payment due or proceeds received (excluding any termination payments due from an Issuer as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty) in respect of such Payment Date pursuant to any Hedge Agreement related to the Notes;

(2) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing: first (a) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (a), to each Series, the Scheduled Principal Payments due on the Notes of such Series for such Payment Date; and second (b) to each Series, its Pro Rata Share (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (a) above) of the amount of the Unscheduled Principal Payment for such Payment Date, if any;

(3) during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (3), to each Series, in reduction of the Aggregate Note Principal Balance of the Notes of such Series until reduced to zero;

(4) (I) if a Sweep Period is in effect (but the Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio equals or exceeds the Early Amortization Threshold) and no Early Amortization Event has otherwise occurred and is continuing, to the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account, the sum of (a) the amount that would be required to be added to the Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator in respect of the applicable Determination Date to achieve a Cashflow Coverage Ratio equal to the Sweep Period Threshold on such Determination Date plus (b) the aggregate shortfalls, if any, of the amount that would have been deposited into the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account on any prior Payment Date but for there being insufficient Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date; or (II) if the Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio is below the Early Amortization Threshold and the Requisite Global Majority waives the related Early Amortization Event, to each Series, its Pro Rata Share (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (2) above)) of an amount equal to the sum of (a) all amounts on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account as of such Payment Date (immediately prior to any release of amounts from such Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account in respect of such Payment Date) plus (b) the aggregate shortfalls, if any, of the amount that would have been deposited into the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account on any prior Payment Date but for there being insufficient Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date;

 

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(5) to any Hedge Counterparty, any and all amounts (including any termination payments due from an Issuer as a result of the default or termination event with respect to any Hedge Counterparty) due on such Payment Date to such Hedge Counterparty not paid pursuant to the allocation described in clause (1) above, pro rata, based on such amounts due to such Hedge Counterparties pursuant to this clause (5);

(6) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (6), to each Series, the Make Whole Payments, if any, due on the Notes of such Series in respect of such Payment Date plus any unpaid Make Whole Payments in respect of such Notes of such Series from any prior Payment Date; and

(7) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (7), to each Series, the aggregate unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest, if any, accrued on the Notes of such Series as of such Payment Date.

On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to each Series for such Payment Date for the purposes and in the order of priority indicated in the related Series Supplement. The Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above in this Section 2.11(b) shall be applied first , to the payment of accrued and unpaid Issuer Expenses and Extraordinary Expenses not paid from the Available Amount in accordance with such allocations, and second , pro rata , to the Issuers (such amounts to be released from the lien of this Indenture) or, at the option of any Issuer, with respect to its pro rata share of such remaining Available Amount, to the Release Account.

The Notes are nonrecourse obligations solely of the applicable Issuers and will be payable only from the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool. Each Noteholder and Note Owner will be deemed to have agreed that they have no rights or claims against the Issuers directly and may only look to the Collateral Pool to satisfy any such Issuer’s obligations hereunder. Each Noteholder and Note Owner will be deemed to have agreed, by its acceptance of its Note or its Ownership Interest therein, not to file or join in filing any petition in bankruptcy or commence any similar proceeding in respect of any applicable Issuer for a period of two years and 31 days following payment in full of the Notes of all Series. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.11(b) , the Issuers may, subject to Section 9.08 , at any time advance funds to the Indenture Trustee for the purpose of allowing the Indenture Trustee to make required payments on the Notes (“ Issuer Advances ”) without right of reimbursement.

(c) In connection with making any payments pursuant to Section 2.11(b) , the Indenture Trustee shall make available to each Issuer on the related Payment Date via the Indenture Trustee’s internet website specified in Section 6.01(a) , a written statement detailing the amounts so paid; provided , that if such information is not so available on the Indenture Trustee’s internet website for any reason, the Indenture Trustee shall provide each Issuer with such written statement by facsimile transmission, confirmed in writing by first class mail or overnight courier.

 

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Section 2.12 Final Payment Notice .

(a) Notice of final payment under Section 2.11(b) shall be given by the Indenture Trustee as soon as practicable, but not later than two Business Days prior to the Final Payment Date for a Class of any Series, to each Noteholder of such Series as of the close of business on the Record Date preceding the Final Payment Date at such Noteholder’s address appearing in the Note Register and to each applicable Rating Agency and each applicable Issuer.

(b) All notices of final payment in respect of a Class of Notes of any Series shall state (i) the Final Payment Date for such Notes, (ii) the amount of the final payment for such Notes and (iii) the place where such Notes are to be surrendered for payment.

(c) Notice of final payment of a Class of Notes of any Series shall be given by the Indenture Trustee in the name and at the expense of the Indenture Trustee. Failure to give notice of final payment, or any defect therein, to any Noteholder of such Series shall not impair or affect the validity of the final payment of any other Note.

Section 2.13 Compliance with Withholding Requirements .

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Indenture, the Indenture Trustee shall comply with all federal, state, local or foreign withholding requirements with respect to payments to Noteholders of interest, original issue discount, or other amounts that the Indenture Trustee reasonably believes are applicable under the Code or any other applicable law. The consent of Noteholders shall not be required for any such withholding.

Section 2.14 Cancellation .

The applicable Issuers may at any time deliver to the Note Registrar for cancellation any Notes previously authenticated and delivered hereunder which such Issuers may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and all Notes so delivered shall be promptly canceled by the Note Registrar. The principal of and all accrued interest on all such cancelled Notes will be deemed to have been paid in full (and such payment of principal and interest will be deemed to have been made to the relevant Noteholders) and such cancelled Notes shall be deemed no longer to be outstanding for all purposes under this Indenture and the other transaction documents.

If any Note shall have been authenticated and delivered hereunder but never issued and sold by the Issuers, and the Issuers shall deliver such Note to the Indenture Trustee for cancellation as provided in this Section 2.14 together with a written statement stating that such Indenture Note has never been issued and sold by the Issuers, for all purposes of this Indenture such Note shall be deemed never to have been authenticated and delivered hereunder and shall not be entitled to the benefits of this Indenture.

All Notes delivered to the Indenture Trustee for payment shall be forwarded to the Note Registrar. All such Notes and all Notes surrendered for transfer and exchange in accordance with the terms hereof shall be canceled and disposed of by the Note Registrar in accordance with its customary procedures.

 

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Section 2.15 The Hedge Agreements .

(a) On any Series Closing Date, the applicable Issuers may enter into one or more Hedge Agreements with respect to any Class of any related Series of Notes.

(b) The Indenture Trustee shall, on behalf of the applicable Issuers, distribute amounts due to each Hedge Counterparty under the applicable Hedge Agreements on any Payment Date from the Payment Account in accordance with Section 2.11 and the applicable Series Supplement.

(c) The Indenture Trustee shall agree to any reduction in the notional amount of any Hedge Agreement requested by the applicable Issuers; provided , that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to (but only with respect to) Notes of Series to which such Hedge Agreement relates. Any amount paid by a Hedge Counterparty to the applicable Issuers in connection with such reduction shall constitute part of the Available Amount except as otherwise provided in the applicable Series Supplement.

(d) Each Hedge Agreement (unless otherwise provided in the applicable Series Supplement) shall permit the complete or partial termination thereof (without the payment by the applicable Issuers of penalties or fees other than termination-related expenses) by the applicable Issuers subject to the provision of at least ten (10) Business Days notification to the Rating Agencies. The Indenture Trustee shall, prior to each applicable Series Closing Dates if required by the applicable Series Supplement, establish at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as provided in the applicable Series Supplement and as necessary to ensure that the Hedge Counterparty Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account) a segregated trust account that shall be designated as a “ Hedge Counterparty Account ”, in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the applicable Noteholders, over which the Indenture Trustee shall have exclusive control and the sole right of withdrawal, and in which neither the applicable Issuers nor any other Person shall have any legal or beneficial interest. The Hedge Counterparty Accounts may be a sub-accounts of the Payment Account. The only permitted withdrawal from or application of funds on deposit in, or otherwise to the credit of, a Hedge Counterparty Account shall be for application to obligations of the applicable Hedge Counterparty to the applicable Issuers under the related Hedge Agreement.

(e) In the event a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee becomes aware that a Hedge Counterparty has defaulted in the payment when due of its obligations to the applicable Issuers under the related Hedge Agreement, the Indenture Trustee shall make a demand on such Hedge Counterparty, or any guarantor, if applicable, demanding payment by 12:30 p.m., New York City time, on such date (or by such time on the next succeeding Business Day if such knowledge is obtained after 11:30 a.m., New York City time). The Indenture Trustee shall give notice to the applicable Noteholders upon the continuing failure by such Hedge Counterparty to perform its obligations during the two Business Days following a demand made by the Indenture Trustee on such Hedge Counterparty.

 

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(f) If at any time a Hedge Agreement becomes subject to early termination due to the occurrence thereunder of an event of default or a termination event, the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall take such actions (following the expiration of any applicable grace period and after the expiration of the two Business Day period referred to in Section 2.16(e) , as applicable) to enforce the rights of the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee thereunder as may be permitted by the terms of such Hedge Agreement and consistent with the terms hereof, and shall apply the proceeds of any such actions (including, without limitation, the proceeds of the liquidation of any collateral pledged by the related Hedge Counterparty) to enter into a replacement Hedge Agreement on such terms or provide such other substitute arrangement (or forebear from doing either of the foregoing), or as otherwise provided in the applicable Series Supplement. Any costs attributable to entering into a replacement Hedge Agreement which exceed the aggregate amount of the proceeds of the liquidation of the terminated Hedge Agreement shall constitute Issuer Expenses payable under Section 2.11(b) . In addition, the applicable Issuers will use their commercially reasonable efforts to cause the termination of a Hedge Agreement to become effective simultaneously with the entry into a replacement Hedge Agreement described as aforesaid.

(g) The applicable obligations under a Hedge Agreement must be non-recourse obligations of the applicable Issuers payable only to the extent of available funds in accordance with Section 2.11(b) and the applicable Series Supplement and must contain the agreement of the Hedge Counterparty equivalent to Section 9.12 of the Property Management Agreement.

Section 2.17 Tax Treatment of the Notes and the Issuers .

The Issuers have entered into this Indenture, and each Class of Notes will be issued, with the intention that, for purposes of any federal, state and local income or franchise tax and any other taxes imposed on or measured by income, such Notes will qualify as indebtedness (unless otherwise provided in the applicable Series Supplement). The Issuers, by entering into this Indenture, each Noteholder, by acceptance of its Note, and each Note Owner, by purchasing or otherwise acquiring an Ownership Interest in a Note, agree to treat the Notes and such Ownership Interests for purposes of any federal, state and local income or franchise tax and any other taxes imposed on or measured by income, as indebtedness (unless otherwise provided in the applicable Series Supplement).

Section 2.18 Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account .

(a) On or prior to the date hereof, the Indenture Trustee shall establish and maintain at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement) one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account ”), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the Noteholders and the Issuers as their interests may appear.

 

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(b) The Indenture Trustee shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account during any Sweep Period the amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) . Except as provided in this Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal with respect to the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account. Funds in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. All moneys deposited from time to time in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account shall be held by and under the control of the Indenture Trustee in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account for the benefit of the Noteholders and the Issuers as herein provided.

(c) All amounts in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account shall remain uninvested.

(d) If, on any Determination Date, the Indenture Trustee shall have determined (based on information with respect to the Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Properties and Leases provided to it by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer) that the Available Amount for the related Payment Date is not sufficient to make, in full, the payments set forth in clauses (1)  through (2)(a)  of the Inter-Series Priority of Payments pursuant to Section 2.11(b) (the amount of any such insufficiency, the “ Cashflow Shortfall Amount ”) for the related Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee shall transfer an amount equal to the lesser of (x) such Cashflow Shortfall Amount and (y) the amount then on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account to the Payment Account, to be distributed as Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date.

(e) On any Determination Date upon which a Sweep Period ceases to be continuing, 50% of the funds on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account shall be transferred to the Payment Account and treated as Available Amount in respect of the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date. In the event that the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio exceeds the Sweep Period Threshold for any three consecutive Determination Dates following the Determination Date upon which such Sweep Period was no longer continuing, any remaining funds on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account will be transferred to the Payment Account and treated as Available Amount in respect of the Payment Date relating to such third consecutive Determination Date.

Section 2.19 Representations and Warranties With Respect To Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases .

Subject to any exceptions (x) approved by the Requisite Global Majority, (y) with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or (z) for any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and Leases added to the Collateral Pool on any Series Closing Date after the Applicable Series Closing Date, as set forth in the Series Supplement for the Series issued on such Series Closing Date, (i) in connection with the issuance of any Series of Notes on any Series Closing Date occurring on or after the Applicable Series Closing Date, the applicable Issuer hereby makes the applicable representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B with respect to the (X) Mortgage Loans and (Y) Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases, respectively, added to the Collateral Pool by such Issuer on such Series Closing Date; provided, that such representations and warranties shall be made as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, in the event no such date is specified with respect to any such representation or warranty, as of the applicable Transfer Date, or (ii) in any other instance in which an Issuer acquires any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases on or

 

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after the Applicable Series Closing Date (including in connection with the addition of any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans and/or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties to the Collateral Pool), such Issuer hereby makes the applicable representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B with respect to such (X) Mortgage Loans or (Y) Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases, respectively; provided, that such representations and warranties shall be made as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, in the event no such date is specified with respect to any such representation or warranty, as of the applicable Transfer Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms and provisions and requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to any Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties or Leases acquired by an Issuer from an Originator or the transactions effected by any such acquisition.

With respect to any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases acquired by an Issuer from an Originator on or after the Applicable Series Closing Date (whether on a Series Closing Date or otherwise), the applicable Issuer shall cause (i) the applicable representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B with respect to (X) the Mortgage Loans and (Y) the Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases, respectively, to be made by such Originator as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, in the event no such date is specified with respect to any such representation or warranty, as of the applicable Transfer Date (in each case subject to any exceptions approved by the Requisite Global Majority or with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied) and (ii) such Originator’s obligations with respect to such representations and warranties to be guaranteed by the Support Provider pursuant to a Performance Undertaking and such guarantee to be substantially similar in substance (subject to any modifications or differences with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied) to the analogous guarantee contained in Section 2(a) of the Series 2014 Performance Undertaking. In connection with the issuance of any Series of Notes subsequent to the Applicable Series Closing Date, the applicable Issuer shall cause a Performance Undertaking which contains provisions substantially similar in substance (subject to any modifications or differences with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied) to Sections 2(c) and 2(d) of the Series 2014 Performance Undertaking to be entered into by the Support Provider (or an Affiliate of the Support Provider with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied).

The sole remedy for the breach of any representations or warranties set forth on Schedule I-A or Schedule I-B shall be set forth expressly in the Property Management Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, no such breach shall constitute or give rise to a default hereunder).

Section 2.20 Reserve Accounts .

Upon satisfaction of the Rating Condition (but without the consent of any Noteholders), an Issuer will be permitted to cause the Indenture Trustee to establish one or more reserve accounts (to be held in the name of the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders) (the “ Reserve Accounts ”) for the purpose of paying any costs and expenses relating to the Issuer’s ownership of particular Mortgaged Properties. Each Reserve Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account.

 

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ARTICLE III

SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE

Section 3.01 Satisfaction and Discharge of Indenture .

This Indenture shall cease to be of further effect except as to (i) any surviving rights herein expressly provided for, including any rights of transfer or exchange of Notes herein expressly provided for, (ii) in the case of clause (1)(B)  below, the rights of the Noteholders hereunder to receive payment of the Note Principal Balance of and interest on the Notes, and (iii) the provisions of Section 3.02 , and the Indenture Trustee, at the request of and at the expense of the applicable Issuers, shall execute proper instruments acknowledging satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture, when:

(1) either: (A) all Notes theretofore authenticated and delivered (other than (i) Notes which have been destroyed, lost or stolen and which have been replaced or paid as provided in Section 2.07 and (ii) Notes for whose full payment of money is held in trust by the Indenture Trustee and thereafter released to the Issuers or discharged from such trust, as provided in Section 5.10 ) have been delivered to the Note Registrar for cancellation; or (B) all such Notes not theretofore delivered to the Note Registrar for cancellation (i) have become due and payable, or (ii) will become due and payable on the next Payment Date, and in the case of clause (B)(i) or (B)(ii) above, cash in an amount sufficient to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on such Notes not theretofore delivered to the Note Registrar for cancellation or sufficient to pay the Note Principal Balance thereof and any interest thereon accrued to the date of such deposit (in the case of Notes which have become due and payable) or to the end of the related Accrual Period for the next Payment Date has been deposited with the Indenture Trustee as trust funds in trust for these purposes;

(2) the Issuers have paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable or reasonably expected to become payable by such Issuers to the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager, each of the Rating Agencies, each of the other Persons to which amounts are payable hereunder and each of the Noteholders (in each case, if any); and

(3) the Issuers have delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel (upon which the Indenture Trustee may rely) stating that all conditions precedent herein provided for relating to the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture have been complied with;

provided , however , that if, at any time after the payment that would have otherwise resulted in the satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture and such obligations, such payment is rescinded or must otherwise be returned for any reason, effective upon such rescission or return such satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture and such obligations shall automatically be deemed never to have occurred and this Indenture and such obligations shall be deemed to be in full force and effect.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligations of the Issuers to the Indenture Trustee under Section 5.04 hereof and the obligations of the Indenture Trustee to the Noteholders under Section 3.02 hereof shall survive satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

Section 3.02 Application of Trust Money .

Subject to the provisions of Section 2.11 , Section 5.10 and Section 7.01 , all Cash deposited with the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 3.01 shall be held in the Payment Account and applied by the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes and this Indenture, to pay to the Persons entitled thereto the amounts to which such Persons are entitled pursuant to the provisions hereof.

ARTICLE IV

EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES

Section 4.01 Events of Default .

Event of Default ,” wherever used herein with respect to the Notes of any Series, means any one of the following events (whatever the reason for such Event of Default and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body):

(a) a default by any Issuer to pay interest on any Notes on any Payment Date (not including any Post-ARD Additional Interest or Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest);

(b) a failure to pay the principal balance of any Outstanding Notes of any Class of Notes in full on the applicable Legal Final Payment Date for such Class of Notes;

(c) any material default in the observance or performance of any material covenant or agreement of the Issuers made in this Indenture or any related Mortgage (other than a covenant or agreement, a default in the observance or performance of which is elsewhere in this Section 4.01 specifically dealt with), which default shall continue unremedied for a period of 60 days after there shall have been given to the Issuers by the Indenture Trustee, or to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance, a written notice specifying such default and requiring it to be remedied;

(d) the impairment of the validity or effectiveness of this Indenture or the lien of this Indenture or any Mortgage, the subordination of the lien of any such Mortgage, the creation of any lien or other encumbrance on any part of the Collateral Pool in addition to the lien of any such Mortgage or the failure of the lien of any such Mortgages to constitute a valid first priority perfected security interest in the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, in each case subject to (and excluding) liens expressly permitted under the terms of the Indenture, the Property Management Agreement or the related Mortgages which impairments, subordinations,

 

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creations or failures, shall, individually or in the aggregate, simultaneously apply to Collateral with an aggregate value in excess of $1,000,000; provided , that if susceptible of cure, no Event of Default shall arise pursuant to this clause (d)  until the continuation of any such impairments, subordinations, creations or failures for a period of 5 consecutive days or, with respect to the lien of any Mortgage, 30 days, in either case after receipt by the Issuers of notice thereof;

(e) a breach of the representations and warranties of any Issuer contained in Section 9.04, and such breach has a material adverse effect on the Noteholders;

(f) a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises in an involuntary case under any present or future federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law or appointing a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities and reorganization or similar proceedings, or for the winding up or liquidation of its affairs, shall have been entered against any Issuer and such decree or order shall have remained in force undischarged or unstayed for a period of 60 days;

(g) any Issuer shall voluntarily file a petition for bankruptcy, reorganization, assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar proceeding or consent to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings of, or relating to, such Issuer or of, or relating to, all or substantially all of the assets of the Issuers; or

(h) the Mortgaged Properties are transferred or encumbered other than as provided in (or contemplated in) this Indenture or the Property Management Agreement.

Section 4.02 Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment .

If an Event of Default should occur and be continuing, the Indenture Trustee shall, at the written direction of the Requisite Global Majority (which shall have the right, but not the obligation, to direct the Indenture Trustee to accelerate the Notes), declare all of the Notes to be immediately due and payable.

At any time after such declaration of acceleration has been made and before a judgment or decree for payment of the money due in respect of the Notes has been obtained by the Indenture Trustee as hereinafter provided in this Article IV , the Requisite Global Majority may rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences if:

 

  (i) the Issuers have paid or deposited with the Indenture Trustee a sum sufficient to pay:

 

  (A) all payments of principal of and interest on the Notes and all other amounts that would, in each case, then be due hereunder or upon the Notes if the Event of Default giving rise to such acceleration had not occurred; and

 

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  (B) all sums paid or advanced by the Indenture Trustee hereunder and the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Indenture Trustee and counsel; and

 

  (ii) all Events of Default, other than the nonpayment of the principal of the Notes that has become due solely by virtue of such acceleration, have been cured or waived as provided in Section 4.12 .

No such rescission and annulment shall affect any subsequent default or impair any right consequent thereto.

Section 4.03 Collection of Indebtedness and Suits for Enforcement by Indenture Trustee .

(a) If the Issuers fail to pay all amounts due upon an acceleration of the Notes under Section 4.02 forthwith upon demand and such declaration and its consequences shall not have been rescinded and annulled, the Indenture Trustee, in its capacity as Indenture Trustee and as trustee of an express trust, shall, if directed in writing by the Requisite Global Majority (which will have the right, but not the obligation, to direct the Indenture Trustee to cause the foreclosure and sale of the Collateral in the Collateral Pool), institute a judicial proceeding for the collection of the sums so due and unpaid, prosecute such proceeding to judgment or final decree and enforce the same against the Issuers or any other obligor upon such Notes and collect the moneys adjudged or decreed to be payable in the manner provided by law out of the Collateral, wherever situated, or may institute and prosecute such non-judicial proceedings in lieu of judicial proceedings as are then permitted by applicable law.

(b) If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Indenture Trustee may, in its discretion and in any order, proceed to protect and enforce its rights and the rights of the Noteholders by such appropriate proceedings as the Indenture Trustee shall deem most effective to protect and enforce any such rights, whether for the specific enforcement of any covenant or agreement in this Indenture or in aid of the exercise of any power granted herein or to enforce any other proper remedy or legal or equitable right vested in the Indenture Trustee by this Indenture or any Mortgage or by law.

(c) In case (x) there shall be pending, relative to the Issuers or any Person having or claiming an interest in the Collateral Pool, proceedings under Title 11 of the United States Code or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, (y) a receiver, assignee, debtor-in-possession or trustee in bankruptcy or reorganization, liquidator, sequestrator or similar official shall have been appointed for or shall have taken possession of any Issuers or its property or such Person or (z) there shall be pending a comparable judicial proceeding brought by creditors of any Issuer or affecting the property of such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, irrespective of whether the principal of or interest on any Notes shall then be due and payable as therein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Indenture Trustee shall have made any demand pursuant to the provisions of this Section, shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceedings or otherwise:

 

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(i) to file and prove a claim or claims for the whole amount of principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Notes and to file such other papers or documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Indenture Trustee (including any claim for reasonable compensation to the Indenture Trustee and each predecessor Indenture Trustee, and their respective attorneys, and for reimbursement of all reasonable expenses and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Indenture Trustee and each predecessor Indenture Trustee, except as a result of willful misconduct, negligence or bad faith of the Indenture Trustee or any predecessor Indenture Trustee, as applicable) and of the Noteholders allowed in such proceedings;

(ii) unless prohibited by applicable law and regulations, to vote on behalf of the Noteholders in any election of a trustee, a standby trustee or Person performing similar functions in any such proceedings;

(iii) to collect and receive any moneys or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute all amounts received with respect to the claims of the Noteholders and of the Indenture Trustee on their and its behalf; and

(iv) 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 Indenture Trustee or the Noteholders allowed in any judicial proceedings relative to any Issuer, its creditors and its property;

and any trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or other similar official in any such proceeding is hereby authorized by each of Noteholders to make payments to the Indenture Trustee, and, in the event that the Indenture Trustee shall consent to the making of payments directly to such Noteholders, to pay to the Indenture Trustee such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover reasonable compensation to the Indenture Trustee, each predecessor Indenture Trustee and their respective attorneys, and all other expenses and liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Indenture Trustee and each predecessor Indenture Trustee except as a result of willful misconduct, negligence or bad faith of the Indenture Trustee or predecessor Indenture Trustee.

(d) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize the Indenture Trustee to authorize or consent to or vote for or accept or adopt on behalf of any Noteholder any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any related Noteholder or to authorize the Indenture Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Noteholder in any such proceeding except, as aforesaid, to vote for the election of a trustee in bankruptcy or similar Person.

(e) In any proceedings brought by the Indenture Trustee (and also any proceedings involving the interpretation of any provision of this Indenture to which the Indenture Trustee shall be a party), the Indenture Trustee shall be held to represent all the Noteholders, and it shall not be necessary to make any Noteholder a party to any such proceedings.

 

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(f) All rights of action and claims under this Indenture or the Notes may be prosecuted and enforced by the Indenture Trustee without the possession of any of the Notes or the production thereof in any proceeding relating thereto, and any such proceeding instituted by the Indenture Trustee shall be brought in its own name as trustee of an express trust, and any recovery of judgment shall, after provision for the payment of the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Indenture Trustee and its counsel, be for the ratable benefit of the Noteholders in respect of which such judgment has been recovered, subject to the payment priorities of Section 2.11(b) .

Section 4.04 Remedies .

If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, and the Notes have been declared due and payable pursuant to Section 4.02 and such declaration and its consequences shall not have been rescinded and annulled, the Indenture Trustee shall, at the written direction of the Requisite Global Majority, in addition to performing any tasks as provided in Section 4.03 , do one or more of the following:

(a) institute, or cause to be instituted, Proceedings for the collection of all amounts then payable on or under this Indenture with respect to the Notes, whether by declaration of acceleration or otherwise, of the sums due and unpaid, prosecute such Proceedings, enforce any judgment obtained and collect from the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool the moneys adjudged to be payable;

(b) liquidate, or cause to be liquidated, all or any portion of the Collateral Pool at one or more public or private sales called and conducted in any manner permitted by applicable laws; provided , however , that the Indenture Trustee shall give the Issuers written notice of any private sale called by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee pursuant to this Section 4.04(b) at least 10 days prior to the date fixed for such private sale;

(c) institute, or cause to be instituted, Foreclosure Proceedings with respect to all or part of the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool;

(d) exercise, or cause to be exercised, any remedies of a secured party under the UCC;

(e) maintain the lien of this Indenture and the Mortgages over the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool and, in its own name or in the name of the Issuers or otherwise, collect and otherwise receive in accordance with the Property Management Agreement or this Indenture any money or property at any time payable or receivable on account of or in exchange for the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases in the Collateral Pool;

(f) take any other appropriate action to protect and enforce the rights and remedies of the Indenture Trustee hereunder; and

(g) exercise, or cause to be exercised, any remedies contained in any Mortgage;

provided , however , that the Indenture Trustee shall not, unless required by law, sell or otherwise liquidate all or any portion of the Collateral Pool following any Event of Default except in accordance with Section 4.15 ; provided , further , that, with respect to instituting any remedies pursuant to this Section 4.04 in any state wherein the law prohibits more than one “judicial action” or “one form of action” to enforce a mortgage obligation, the Indenture Trustee shall enforce any of the Indenture Trustee’s rights hereunder with respect to any Mortgaged Properties in accordance with the directions of the Property Manager.

 

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In the event that the Indenture Trustee, following an Event of Default hereunder, institutes Foreclosure Proceedings, the Indenture Trustee shall promptly give a notice to that effect to the Issuers and each Rating Agency.

Section 4.05 Application of Money Collected .

Any money collected by the Indenture Trustee pursuant to this Article shall be deposited in the Payment Account and, on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such moneys are deposited in the Payment Account, shall be applied in accordance with Section 2.11 and, in case of the distribution of such money on account of the principal of or interest on the Notes, upon presentation and surrender of the Notes if fully paid.

Section 4.06 Limitation on Suits .

No Noteholder shall have any right to institute any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, with respect to this Indenture, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee, or for any other remedy hereunder, unless:

(1) such Noteholder has previously given written notice to the Indenture Trustee of a continuing Event of Default;

(2) the Noteholders holding more than 50% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance shall have made written request to the Indenture Trustee to institute proceedings in respect of such Event of Default in its own name as Indenture Trustee hereunder;

(3) such Noteholders have offered to the Indenture Trustee adequate indemnity or security satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee against the costs, expenses and liabilities to be incurred in compliance with such request;

(4) the Indenture Trustee for 60 days after its receipt of such notice, request and offer of indemnity or security has failed to institute any such proceeding;

(5) no direction inconsistent with such written request has been given to the Indenture Trustee during such 60-day period by the Requisite Global Majority; and

(6) an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

it being understood and intended that no one or more of such Noteholders shall have any right in any manner whatever by virtue of, or by availing itself or themselves of, any provision of this Indenture to affect, disturb or prejudice the rights of any other of such Noteholders, or to obtain or to seek to obtain priority or preference over any other of such Noteholders or to enforce any right under this Indenture, except in the manner herein provided and for the equal and ratable benefit of all of such Noteholders. Subject to the foregoing restrictions, the Noteholders may exercise their rights under this Section 4.06 independently.

 

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Section 4.07 Unconditional Right of Noteholders to Receive Principal and Interest .

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture, the Holder of any Note at Maturity shall have the right, which is absolute and unconditional, to receive payments of interest, principal and other amounts then due on such Note (subject to Section 2.11 and the limited recourse provisions herein) and to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment (subject to Section 4.06 ), and such rights shall not be impaired without the consent of such Noteholder, unless a non-payment has been cured pursuant to the second paragraph of Section 4.02 ; provided, that notwithstanding any other provision in this Indenture or any Series Supplement or any Note to the contrary, the obligation to pay principal of or interest on the Notes or any other amount payable to any Noteholder will be without recourse to an Issuer (except to the Collateral Pool), and the obligation of an Issuer to pay principal of or interest on the Notes or any other amount payable to any Noteholder will be subject to Section 2.11 . The Issuers shall, however, be subject to only one consolidated lawsuit by the Noteholders, or by the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, for any one cause of action arising under this Indenture or otherwise.

Section 4.08 Restoration of Rights and Remedies .

If the Indenture Trustee or any Noteholder has instituted any proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Indenture and such proceeding has been discontinued, waived, rescinded or abandoned for any reason, or has been determined adversely to the Indenture Trustee or to such Noteholder, then and in every such case, subject to any determination in such proceeding, the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Noteholders shall be restored severally and respectively to their former positions hereunder, and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Indenture Trustee and the Noteholders shall continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted.

Section 4.09 Rights and Remedies Cumulative .

Except as otherwise provided with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes in Section 2.07 , no right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the Indenture Trustee, to the Noteholders is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy.

Section 4.10 Delay or Omission Not Waiver .

No delay or omission of the Indenture Trustee or any Noteholder to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy given by this Indenture or by law to the Indenture Trustee or to the Noteholders may be exercised from time to time, and as often as may be deemed expedient, to the extent permitted by applicable law, by the Indenture Trustee or the Noteholders, as the case may be.

 

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Section 4.11 Control by Requisite Global Majority .

(a) The Requisite Global Majority shall have the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Indenture Trustee under Section 4.04 , or exercising any trust or power conferred on the Indenture Trustee (including, without limitation, the exercise of its rights under any Account Control Agreement); provided , that such direction shall not be in conflict with any applicable law or with this Indenture or involve the Indenture Trustee in personal liability; and provided , further , that the Indenture Trustee may take any other action deemed proper by the Indenture Trustee which is not inconsistent with such direction.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Requisite Global Majority may waive the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event. Upon any such waiver, such Early Amortization Event shall cease to exist, and any Early Amortization Event 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 Early Amortization Event or impair any right consequent thereon.

Section 4.12 Waiver of Past Defaults .

Prior to the acceleration of the Maturity of the Notes, the Requisite Global Majority may waive any past default hereunder and its consequences, except a default:

(1) in the payment of principal or interest on any Note, for which a waiver shall require the consent of Noteholders holding 100% of the aggregate Note Principal Balance of all Notes affected thereby;

(2) in respect of a covenant or provision hereof which under Article VIII cannot be modified or amended without the consent of the Holder of each Note affected thereby, for which a waiver shall require the consent by each such Holder;

(3) depriving the Indenture Trustee of a lien on any part the Collateral, for which a waiver shall require the consent of the Indenture Trustee; or

(4) depriving the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent of any fees, reimbursement, or indemnification, to which the Indenture Trustee or Collateral Agent, as applicable, is entitled, for which a waiver shall require the written consent of the Indenture Trustee or Collateral Agent, as applicable.

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. Any costs or expenses incurred by the Indenture Trustee in connection with such waiver shall be reimbursable to the Indenture Trustee as an Extraordinary Expense from amounts on deposit in the Payment Account.

 

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Section 4.13 Undertaking for Costs .

All parties to this Indenture agree, and each Noteholder and Note Owner by its acceptance of such Note or an Ownership Interest therein shall be deemed to have agreed, that any court may in its discretion require, in any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture, or in any suit against the Indenture Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it as Indenture Trustee, the filing by any party litigant in such suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of such suit, and that such court may in its discretion assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses based on time expended, against any party litigant in such suit, having due regard to the merits and good faith of the claims or defenses made by such party litigant; but the provisions of this Section shall not apply to any suit instituted by any Issuer, or to any suit instituted by the Indenture Trustee, or to any suit instituted by any Noteholder, or group of Noteholders, holding in the aggregate at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance, or to any suit instituted by any Noteholder for the enforcement of the payment of the principal of or interest on any Note on or after the Maturity of such Note.

Section 4.14 Waiver of Stay or Extension Laws .

Each Issuer covenants (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) that it will not at any time insist upon, or plead, or in any manner whatsoever claim to take the benefit or advantage of, any stay or extension law wherever enacted, now or at any time hereafter in force, which may affect the covenants or the performance of this Indenture; each Issuer (to the extent that it may lawfully do so) hereby expressly waives all benefit or advantage of such law and covenants that it will not hinder, delay or impede the exercise of any power herein granted to the Indenture Trustee, but will suffer and permit the exercise of every such power as though no such law had been enacted.

Section 4.15 Sale of Collateral .

(a) The power to effect any public or private sale of any portion of the Collateral Pool pursuant to Section 4.03 or Section 4.04 shall not be exhausted by any one or more sales as to any portion of the Collateral remaining unsold, but shall continue unimpaired until either the entirety of the Collateral Pool shall have been sold or all amounts payable on the Notes, and under this Indenture with respect thereto shall have been paid. The Indenture Trustee may from time to time postpone any sale by public announcement made at the time and place of such sale. The Indenture Trustee hereby expressly waives its right to any amount fixed by law as compensation for any such sale but such waiver does not apply to any amounts to which the Indenture Trustee is otherwise entitled under Section 5.04 .

(b) Subject to Section 4.15(c) , the Indenture Trustee shall not sell the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool pursuant to Section 4.03 or Section 4.04 , unless:

 

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(i) the Requisite Global Majority consents to or directs the Indenture Trustee to make the related sales; or

(ii) the proceeds of such liquidation would be greater than or equal to the Aggregate Series Principal Balance plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon.

The foregoing provisions of this Section 4.15 shall not preclude or limit the ability of the Indenture Trustee or its designee to purchase all or any portion of the Collateral at any sale, public or private.

 

  (c) In connection with a sale of all or any portion of the Collateral Pool:

(i) any Holder or Holders of Notes may bid for and purchase the property offered for sale, and upon compliance with the terms of sale may hold, retain and possess and dispose of such property, without further accountability, and may, in paying the purchase money therefor, deliver any Outstanding Notes or claims for interest thereon in lieu of cash up to the amount which shall, upon distribution of the net proceeds of such sale, be payable thereon, and such Notes, in case the amounts so payable thereon shall be less than the amount due thereon, shall be returned to the Holders thereof after being appropriately stamped to show such partial payment;

(ii) the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver, without recourse, an appropriate instrument of conveyance transferring its interest in any portion of the Collateral Pool in connection with a sale thereof;

(iii) the Indenture Trustee is hereby irrevocably appointed the agent and attorney-in-fact of the Issuers to transfer and convey any such Issuer’s interest in any portion of the Collateral Pool in connection with a sale thereof, and to take all action necessary to effect such sale; and

(iv) no purchaser or transferee at such a sale shall be bound to ascertain the Indenture Trustee’s authority, inquire into the satisfaction of any conditions precedent or see to the application of any moneys.

For the avoidance of doubt, no Collateral may be sold pursuant to this Section 4.15 unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Notes have been accelerated.

Section 4.16 Action on Notes .

The Indenture Trustee’s right to seek and recover judgment on the Notes or under this Indenture shall not be affected by the seeking, obtaining or application of any other relief under or with respect to this Indenture. Neither the lien of the Mortgages and this Indenture nor any rights or remedies of the Indenture Trustee, any Series Enhancer or the Noteholders shall be impaired by the recovery of any judgment by the Indenture Trustee against any Issuer or by the levy of any execution under such judgment upon any portion of the Collateral Pool.

 

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ARTICLE V

THE INDENTURE TRUSTEE

Section 5.01 Certain Duties and Responsibilities .

The Issuers hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Indenture Trustee, with full power of substitution, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full irrevocable power and authority in place and stead of the Issuers and in the name of the Issuers or in its own name or in the name of a nominee, from time to time in the Indenture Trustee’s discretion, to take any and all appropriate action and to execute any and all documents and instruments which may be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this Indenture, all as set forth in this Section. Such designation shall not impose upon the Indenture Trustee, or release or diminish, the Issuer’s obligations under any of the Transaction Documents. The Indenture Trustee shall also perform all of the duties and obligations required of it under the Property Management Agreement (it being understood and agreed that all limitations of liabilities, indemnities, exculpatory provisions and similar matters set forth herein shall apply to the Indenture Trustee’s performance of such duties and obligations).

(a) The rights, duties and liabilities of the Indenture Trustee in respect of this Indenture shall be as follows:

(i) The Indenture Trustee shall have the full power and authority to do all things not inconsistent with the provisions of this Indenture that it may deem advisable in order to enforce the provisions hereof or to take any action with respect to a default or an Event of Default hereunder, or to institute, appear in or defend any suit or other proceeding with respect hereto, or to protect the interests of the Noteholders. The Issuers shall prepare and file or cause to be filed, at the applicable Issuers’ expense, a UCC Financing Statement and any continuation statements, describing such Issuers as debtor, the Indenture Trustee as secured party and the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool as the collateral, in all appropriate locations in the State of Delaware promptly following the initial issuance of each Series of Notes, and within six months prior to each fifth anniversary of the original filing. The Indenture Trustee is hereby authorized and obligated to make, at the expense of the applicable Issuers, all required filings and refilings with respect to which the Indenture Trustee receives written direction from an Issuer, necessary to preserve the liens created by the Mortgages and this Indenture as provided therein and herein. The Indenture Trustee shall not be required to take any action to exercise or enforce the trusts hereby created which, in the opinion of the Indenture Trustee, shall be likely to involve expense or liability to the Indenture Trustee, unless the Indenture Trustee shall have received an agreement satisfactory to it in its reasonable discretion to indemnify it against such liability and expense. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Indenture Trustee shall not be required to ascertain or inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the covenants or agreements contained herein, or in any other instruments to be performed or observed by the Issuers.

 

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(ii) Subject to the other provisions of this Article V , the Indenture Trustee, upon receipt of all resolutions, certificates, statements, opinions, reports, documents, orders or other instruments furnished to the Indenture Trustee that are specifically required to be furnished pursuant to any provisions of this Indenture, shall examine them to determine whether they are on their face in the form required by this Indenture to the extent expressly set forth herein. If any such instrument is found on its face not to conform to the requirements of this Indenture in a material manner, the Indenture Trustee shall take such action as it deems appropriate to have the instrument corrected. The Indenture Trustee shall not incur any liability in acting upon any signature, notice, request, consent, certificate, opinion, or other instrument reasonably believed by it to be genuine. In administering the trusts hereunder, the Indenture Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder directly or through its agents or attorneys; provided , that it shall remain liable for the acts of all such agents and attorneys who are not parties to the Transaction Documents operating in their named capacities under such Transaction Documents. The Indenture Trustee may, at its own expense (except as otherwise provided in Section 5.04 ), consult with counsel, accountants and other professionals to be selected and employed by it, and the Indenture Trustee shall not be liable for anything done, suffered or omitted in good faith by it in accordance with the advice of any such Person nor for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it shall be proved that the Indenture Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts.

(iii) The Indenture Trustee shall not, except as otherwise provided in Section 5.01(a)(i) , have any duty to make, arrange or ensure the completion of any recording, filing or registration of any instrument or other document (including any UCC Financing Statements), or any amendments or supplements to any of said instruments or to determine if any such instrument or other document is in a form suitable for recording, filing or registration, and the Indenture Trustee shall not have any duty to make, arrange or ensure the completion of the payment of any fees, charges or taxes in connection therewith.

(iv) Whenever in performing its duties hereunder, the Indenture Trustee shall deem it necessary or desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Indenture Trustee may, in the absence of bad faith on the part of the Indenture Trustee, rely upon (unless other evidence in respect thereof be specifically prescribed herein) an Officer’s Certificate of the Issuers or the Property Manager and such Officer’s Certificate shall be full warrant to the Indenture Trustee for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it on the faith thereof.

(v) Except in its capacity as successor to the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee shall not have any obligations to see to the payment or discharge of any liens (other than the liens of this Indenture and the Mortgages) upon the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, or to see to the application of any payment of the principal of or interest on any Note secured thereby or to the delivery or transfer to any Person of any property released from any such lien, or to give notice to or make demand upon any mortgagor, mortgagee, trustor, beneficiary or other Person for the delivery or transfer of any such property. The Indenture Trustee (and any successor trustee or co-

 

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trustee in its individual capacity) nevertheless agrees that it will, at its own cost and expense, promptly take all action as may be necessary to discharge any liens or encumbrances on the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, arising as a result of the Indenture Trustee (or such successor trustee or co-trustee, as the case may be) acting negligently, in bad faith or with willful misconduct in its capacity as Indenture Trustee (or such successor trustee or co-trustee, as the case may be).

(vi) The Indenture Trustee shall not be concerned with or accountable to any Person for the use or application of any deposited moneys or of any property or securities or the proceeds thereof that shall be released or withdrawn and distributed in accordance with the provisions hereof or the proceeds thereof that shall be released from the lien hereof or thereof in accordance with the provisions hereof and the Indenture Trustee shall not have any liability for the acts of other parties that are not in accordance with the provisions hereof.

(b) The rights, duties and liabilities of the Indenture Trustee in respect of the Collateral Pool and this Indenture, in addition to those set forth in Section 5.01(a) , shall be as follows:

(i) except during the continuance of an Event of Default with respect to the Notes, the Indenture Trustee undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Indenture, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Indenture against the Indenture Trustee; and

(ii) the Indenture Trustee may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Indenture Trustee and conforming to the requirements of this Indenture or any other Transaction Document, as applicable; but in the case of any such certificates or opinions which by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to the Indenture Trustee, the Indenture Trustee shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or not they conform on their face to the requirements of this Indenture, to the extent expressly set forth herein.

(c) Subject to Section 4.12 , in case an Event of Default known to the Indenture Trustee with respect to the Notes has occurred and is continuing, the Indenture Trustee shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture and the Mortgages, and use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise, as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.

(d) No provision of this Indenture shall be construed to relieve the Indenture Trustee from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own fraud, bad faith or willful misconduct, except that:

(i) This subsection shall not be construed to limit the effect of subsections (a) , (b)  or (c)  of this Section.

 

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(ii) The Indenture Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it shall be proved that the Indenture Trustee was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts.

(iii) The Indenture Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in accordance with the directions of any applicable party pursuant to a Transaction Document that is entitled to give such directions under this Indenture or any other Transaction Document relating to the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Indenture Trustee, or exercising or omitting exercise any trust or power conferred upon the Indenture Trustee, under this Indenture with respect to the Notes.

(iv) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Indenture Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers contemplated hereunder, if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity satisfactory to it against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it (if, in the Indenture Trustee’s sole determination, the amount of such funds or risk or liability is reasonably expected not to exceed the amount payable to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 2.11 on the immediately succeeding Payment Date, as applicable, net of the amounts specified in Section 5.04, the Indenture Trustee shall be deemed to be reasonably assured of such repayment) unless such risk or liability relates to the performance of its incidental services, including mailing of notices under Article 4, under this Indenture (it being expressly acknowledged and agreed without implied limitation that the enforcement or exercise of rights and remedies under Article IV and/or commencement of or participation in any legal proceeding does not constitute “incidental services”).

(v) In no event shall the Indenture Trustee be liable for special, punitive, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including lost profits) even if the Indenture Trustee has been advised of the likelihood of such damages and regardless of such action.

(vi) For all purposes under this Indenture, the Indenture Trustee shall not be deemed to have notice or knowledge of any default or Event of Default unless a Responsible Officer assigned to and working in the Corporate Trust Office has actual knowledge thereof or unless written notice of any event which is in fact such an Event of Default or default is received by the Indenture Trustee at the Corporate Trust Office, and such notice references the Notes generally, the Issuers or this Indenture. For purposes of determining the Indenture Trustee’s responsibility and liability hereunder, whenever reference is made in this Indenture to such an Event of Default or a default, such reference shall be construed to refer only to such an Event of Default or default of which the Indenture Trustee is deemed to have notice as described in this Section 5.01(g).

(vii) The Indenture Trustee shall not be liable for the actions or omissions of the Property Manager, the Issuers, the Special Servicer, the Back-up Manager and without limiting the foregoing, the Indenture Trustee shall not be under any obligation to monitor, evaluate or verify compliance by any of such parties, or to verify or independently determine the accuracy of information received by the Indenture Trustee from any of them.

 

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(viii) In the event the Bank is also acting in the capacity of Authenticating Agent, 17g-5 Information Provider, Note Registrar, Collateral Agent or Securities Intermediary, the rights, protections, benefits, immunities and indemnities afforded to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to this Article V shall also be afforded to the Bank acting in such capacities.

(ix) The Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts or circumstances beyond its control (such circumstances include but are not limited to acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, or loss or malfunctions of utilities or communications services).

(x) The Indenture Trustee shall obtain, verify, and record information that identifies individuals or entities that establish a relationship or open an account with the Indenture Trustee. The Indenture Trustee shall ask for the name, address, tax identification number and other information that shall allow the Indenture Trustee to identify the individual or entity who is establishing the relationship or opening the account. The Indenture Trustee may also ask for formation documents such as articles of incorporation, an offering memorandum, or other identifying documents to be provided. In accordance with the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Act, the Issuers may not use the Series Accounts or other Citibank, N.A. facilities in the United States to process restricted transactions as such term is defined in U.S. 31 CFR Section 132.2(y). Therefore, neither the Issuers nor any person who has an ownership interest in or control over the Series Accounts may use them to process or facilitate payments for prohibited internet gambling transactions.

(xi) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any and all communications (both text and attachments) by or from the Indenture Trustee (other than information required by any Rating Agency) that the Indenture Trustee in its sole discretion deems to contain confidential, proprietary and/or sensitive information and are sent by electronic mail will be encrypted. The recipient of the email communication will be required to complete a one-time registration process. Information and assistance on registering and using the email encryption technology can be found at the Indenture Trustee’s secure website www.citigroup.net/informationsecurity/dataprotect.htm or by calling (866) 535-2504 (in the U.S.) or (904) 954-6181 at any time.

(xii) In making or disposing of any investment permitted by this Indenture, the Indenture Trustee is authorized to deal with itself (in its individual capacity) or with any one or more of its Affiliates, in each case on an arm’s-length basis, whether it or such Affiliate is acting as a subagent of the Indenture Trustee or for any third person or dealing as principal for its own account. If otherwise qualified, obligations of the Bank or any of its Affiliates shall qualify as Eligible Investments hereunder.

 

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(xiii) The Indenture Trustee or its Affiliates are permitted to receive additional compensation that could be deemed to be in the Indenture Trustee’s economic self-interest for (i) serving as investment advisor, administrator, shareholder, servicing agent, custodian or subcustodian with respect to certain of the Eligible Investments, (ii) using Affiliates to effect transactions in certain Eligible Investments and (iii) effecting transactions in certain Eligible Investments. Such compensation is not payable or reimbursable under Section 5.04 of this Indenture.

The Indenture Trustee shall perform the duties and obligations specified to be performed by the Indenture Trustee in the Property Management Agreement and in the other Transaction Documents.

Section 5.02 Notice of Defaults .

The Indenture Trustee, promptly but not later than two (2) Business Days after a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee acquires actual knowledge of the occurrence of any default under this Indenture, shall notify the Issuers, the Noteholders and the Rating Agencies of any such default (a “ Notice of Default ”), unless all such defaults known to the Indenture Trustee shall have been cured before the giving of such notice or unless the same is rescinded and annulled, or waived in accordance with the terms hereof. For the purpose of this Section 5.02 , the term “default” means any event which is, or after the giving of notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default.

Section 5.03 Certain Rights of Indenture Trustee .

Subject to the provisions of Section 5.01 , in connection with this Indenture:

(a) the Indenture Trustee may request and rely and shall be protected in acting or refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, direction, consent, order or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties as may be required by such party or parties pursuant to the terms of this Indenture or any other Transaction Document, as applicable;

(b) any request or direction of an Issuer mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Issuer Request or Issuer Order and any resolution of the board of directors of an Issuer may be sufficiently evidenced by a Resolution;

(c) whenever in the administration of this Indenture the Indenture Trustee shall deem it desirable that a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Indenture Trustee (unless other evidence be herein specifically prescribed) may, in the absence of bad faith on its part, rely upon an Officer’s Certificate;

(d) the Indenture Trustee may consult with counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel rendered thereby shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in reliance thereon;

 

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(e) the Indenture Trustee shall 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 applicable party pursuant to a Transaction Document, the Requisite Global Majority or of any of the Noteholders pursuant to this Indenture, unless such party, the Requisite Global Majority or such Noteholders shall have offered to the Indenture Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction and such Requisite Global Majority, such Noteholders or such party is entitled to make such request or provide such direction pursuant to the terms of this Indenture or such Transaction Document; provided, that, nothing contained herein shall, however, relieve the Indenture Trustee of the obligation, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default of which a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee shall have actual knowledge, and such Event of Default having not been cured, to exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and to use the same degree of care and skill in their exercise as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs;

(f) the Indenture Trustee 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, note, coupon, other evidence of indebtedness or other paper or document believed by it to be genuine, but the Indenture Trustee in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it may see fit, and, if the Indenture Trustee shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it shall be entitled to examine the books, records and premises of the Issuers, personally or by agent or attorney;

(g) the Indenture Trustee may, at its own expense (except as otherwise provided in Section 5.04 ), execute any of the trusts or powers hereunder or perform any duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys of the Indenture Trustee; provided , that it shall remain liable for the acts of all such attorneys and agents who are not parties to the Transaction Documents operating in their named capacities under such Transaction Documents;

(h) the Indenture Trustee shall not be required to provide any surety or bond of any kind in connection with the execution or performance of its duties hereunder;

(i) except with respect to the representations made by it in Section 5.06 , the Indenture Trustee shall not make any representations as to the validity or sufficiency of this Indenture;

(j) the Indenture Trustee shall not at any time have any responsibility or liability with respect to the legality, validity or enforceability of the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool other than its failure to act in accordance with the terms of this Indenture or the Property Management Agreement;

(k) The Indenture Trustee shall not be personally liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted by it in good faith and believed by it to be authorized or within the discretion or the rights and powers conferred upon it by this Indenture;

 

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(l) Any request or direction of an Issuer mentioned herein shall be sufficiently evidenced by an Issuer Request or Issuer Order, as the case may be; and

(m) The right of the Indenture Trustee to perform any discretionary act enumerated in this Indenture shall not be construed as a duty, and the Indenture Trustee shall not be answerable for other than its own negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of such act.

Section 5.04 Compensation; Reimbursement; Indemnification .

 

  (a) Subject to Section 5.04(b) , the applicable Issuers hereby agree:

(1) to pay or cause to be paid to the Indenture Trustee, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, monthly, the related Indenture Trustee Fee as compensation for all services rendered by it hereunder (which compensation shall not be limited by any provision of law in regard to the compensation of a trustee of an express trust); and

(2) to reimburse, indemnify or cause to be indemnified and hold harmless the Indenture Trustee and its directors, officers, employees, agents, Affiliates and Control Persons for any loss, liability, claim, expense or disbursements (including without limitation costs and expenses of litigation, and of investigation, reasonable counsel fees, damages, judgments and amounts paid in settlement): (A) incurred in connection with any act (including any actions taken by the Indenture Trustee or its agents pursuant to Article IV ) or omission on the part of the Indenture Trustee with respect to this Indenture (and the transactions contemplated in connection herewith), any other Transaction Documents, the Collateral Pool (including but not limited to protecting its interest in such Collateral or collecting any amount payable thereunder or in enforcing its rights with respect to such Collateral, whether or not any legal proceeding is commenced hereunder or under the Mortgages) or the Notes (in each case, other than any loss, liability, claim, expense or disbursement incurred by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of the Indenture Trustee’s obligations or duties under this Indenture); (B) arising out of or in any way relating to any one or more of the following: (i) any accident, injury to or death of persons or loss of or damage to property occurring in, on or about any Mortgaged Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (ii) any use, nonuse or condition in, on or about any Mortgaged Property or any part thereof or on the adjoining sidewalks, curbs, adjacent property or adjacent parking areas, streets or ways; (iii) performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of any Mortgaged Property or any part thereof; and (iv) any failure of any Mortgaged Property to be in compliance with any Applicable Laws; or (C) arising out of or in any way relating to any tax on the making and/or recording of any Mortgage; provided, that any amounts to be paid by the Issuers in respect of such indemnification shall be paid solely in accordance with, and subject to, the priority of payment set forth in Section 2.11.

 

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With respect to any third party claim:

(i) the Indenture Trustee shall give the Issuers written notice thereof promptly after the Indenture Trustee shall have knowledge thereof;

(ii) while maintaining control over its own defense, the Indenture Trustee shall cooperate and consult fully with the Issuers in preparing such defense; and

(iii) notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.04(a) , the Indenture Trustee shall not be entitled to reimbursement out of the Payment Account for settlement of any such claim by the Indenture Trustee entered into without the prior written consent of the applicable Issuers, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

The provisions of this Section 5.04(a) shall survive the termination of this Indenture and the resignation or termination of the Indenture Trustee.

The Indenture Trustee agrees to fully perform its duties under this Indenture notwithstanding any failure on the part of any of the Issuers to make any payments, reimbursements or indemnifications to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to this Section 5.04(a) ; provided , however , that (subject to Sections 5.04(b) and 5.04(c) ) nothing in this Section 5.04 shall be construed to limit the exercise by the Indenture Trustee of any right or remedy permitted under this Indenture in the event of any such Issuer’s failure to pay any sums due the Indenture Trustee pursuant to this Section 5.04 .

(b) The obligations of the Issuers set forth in Section 5.04(a) are nonrecourse obligations solely of the Issuers and will be payable only from the Collateral Pool in accordance with and subject to the priority set forth in Section 2.11 . The Indenture Trustee hereby agrees that it has no rights or claims against the Issuers directly and shall only look to the Collateral Pool to satisfy any Issuer’s obligations under Section 5.04(a) . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Indenture Trustee hereby agrees not to file or join in filing any petition in bankruptcy or commence any similar proceeding in respect of any Issuer.

(c) The Indenture Trustee shall not institute any proceeding seeking the enforcement of any lien against the Collateral Pool unless (i) such proceeding is in connection with a proceeding in accordance with Article IV hereof for enforcement of the lien of the Mortgages and this Indenture for the benefit of the Noteholders after the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default due solely to a breach of this Section 5.04 ) and a resulting declaration of acceleration of such Notes that has not been rescinded and annulled, or (ii) such proceeding does not and will not result in or cause a sale or other disposition of the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool.

Section 5.05 Corporate Indenture Trustee Required; Eligibility .

The Issuers hereby agree that there shall at all times be an Indenture Trustee hereunder which shall be a bank (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(5) of the 1940 Act) organized and doing business under the laws of the United States or any State thereof, authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers, having aggregate capital, surplus and

 

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undivided profits of at least $100,000,000, and subject to supervision or examination by Federal or State authority, the long-term unsecured debt of which is rated not lower than “A-” by S&P (or such other criteria set forth in the most recent Series Supplement) and the short term debt of which is rated no lower than “A-1 by S&P (or such other criteria set forth in the most recent Series Supplement), or another institution the retention of which satisfies the Rating Condition. If such bank publishes reports of condition at least annually, pursuant to law or to the requirements of said supervising or examining authority, then for the purposes of this Section, the combined capital, surplus and undivided profits of such bank shall be deemed to be its combined capital, surplus and undivided profits as set forth in its most recent report of condition so published. The Indenture Trustee shall at all times meet the requirements of Section 26(a)(1) of the 1940 Act and shall in no event be an Affiliate of any Issuer or an Affiliate of any Person involved in the organization or operation of any Issuer or be directly or indirectly controlled by any Issuer. If at any time a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee becomes aware that the Indenture Trustee has ceased to be eligible in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the Indenture Trustee shall resign immediately in the manner and with the effect hereinafter specified in this Article.

Section 5.06 Authorization of Indenture Trustee .

The Indenture Trustee represents and warrants as to itself: that it is duly authorized under applicable federal law, its charter and its by-laws to execute and deliver this Indenture, and to perform its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, that (assuming it is enforceable against the other parties hereto) this Indenture constitutes its valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with the Indenture’s terms (subject to applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws and general principles of equity), that it is duly authorized to accept the Grant to it of the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool and is authorized to authenticate any Series of Notes, and that all corporate action necessary or required therefor has been duly and effectively taken or obtained and all federal and state governmental consents and approvals required with respect thereto have been obtained.

Section 5.07 Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business .

Any corporation, bank, trust company or association into which the Indenture Trustee may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated, or any corporation, bank, trust company or association resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Indenture Trustee shall be a party, or any corporation, bank, trust company or association succeeding to all or substantially all the corporate trust business of the Indenture Trustee, shall be the successor of the Indenture Trustee hereunder; provided , that such corporation, bank, trust company or association shall be otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article, without the execution or filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto.

Section 5.08 Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor .

(a) No resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee and no appointment of a successor Indenture Trustee pursuant to this Article shall become effective until (i) the acceptance of appointment by the successor Indenture Trustee in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 5.09 , (ii) payment to the predecessor Indenture Trustee of all unpaid fees and expenses and (iii) the Rating Condition is satisfied.

 

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(b) Subject to Section 5.08(a) , the Indenture Trustee may be removed at any time with respect to the Notes by the Requisite Global Majority and notice of such action by the Noteholders shall be delivered to the Indenture Trustee, the Issuers and the Rating Agencies.

(c) If at any time:

(i) the Indenture Trustee shall cease to be eligible under Section 5.05 , or the representations of the Indenture Trustee in Section 5.06 shall prove to be untrue in any material respect, and the Indenture Trustee shall fail to resign after written request therefor by the Issuers or the Noteholders of 10% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance; or

(ii) the Indenture Trustee shall consent to the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings of or relating to the Indenture Trustee or all or substantially all of its property, or a decree or order of a court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction in the premises for the appointment of a conservator or receiver or liquidator in any insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings, or for the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs, shall have been entered against the Indenture Trustee; or the Indenture Trustee shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due or fail to pay its debts generally as they become due, file a petition to take advantage of any applicable insolvency or reorganization statute, make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or voluntarily suspend payment of its obligations; or

(iii) the Indenture Trustee otherwise shall become incapable of acting;

then, in any such case, (i) the Issuers, may by written notice remove the Indenture Trustee, or (ii) subject to Section 4.13 , any Noteholder may, on its own behalf and on behalf of all others similarly situated, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the removal of the Indenture Trustee and the appointment of a successor Indenture Trustee.

(d) If the Indenture Trustee shall resign, be removed or become incapable of acting, or if a vacancy shall occur in the office of Indenture Trustee for any reason (including removal), the Issuers, with the consent of the Requisite Global Majority, shall promptly appoint a successor Indenture Trustee, who shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 5.09 and be eligible under Section 5.05 . If, within 60 days after such resignation, or incapacity, or the occurrence of such vacancy, a successor Indenture Trustee shall not have been appointed by the Issuers and shall not have accepted such appointment in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 5.09 , then a successor Indenture Trustee shall be appointed by act of the Requisite Global Majority or by the Issuers delivered to the Issuers or the Noteholders, as applicable, and the retiring Indenture Trustee, and the successor Indenture Trustee so appointed shall, forthwith upon its acceptance of such appointment in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 5.09 , become the successor Indenture Trustee with respect to the Notes.

 

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If the Indenture Trustee shall resign pursuant to this Section 5.08 , then such resigning Indenture Trustee must pay all costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties. If the Indenture Trustee shall be removed pursuant to this Section 5.08 , then the party requesting such removal of the Indenture Trustee shall pay all costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties.

If, within 120 days after such resignation, removal or incapacity, or the occurrence of such vacancy, no successor Indenture Trustee shall have been so appointed and accepted appointment in the manner required by Section 5.09 , any Issuer, the Requisite Global Majority or the resigning Indenture Trustee may, on its own behalf, petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Indenture Trustee.

(e) The Issuers shall give notice of any resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee and the appointment of a successor Indenture Trustee by giving notice of such event to the Rating Agencies and the Noteholders. Each notice shall include the name of the successor Indenture Trustee and the address of its corporate trust office.

Section 5.09 Acceptance of Appointment by Successor .

In case of the appointment hereunder of a successor Indenture Trustee, the successor Indenture Trustee so appointed shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Issuers and to the retiring Indenture Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the retiring Indenture Trustee shall become effective and such successor Indenture Trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, trusts and duties of the retiring Indenture Trustee; but, on the request of the Issuers or the successor Indenture Trustee, such retiring Indenture Trustee shall, upon payment of its fees, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor Indenture Trustee all the rights, powers and trusts of the retiring Indenture Trustee, shall duly assign, transfer and deliver to such successor Indenture Trustee all property and money held by such retiring Indenture Trustee hereunder, and shall take such action as may be requested by the Issuers to provide for the appropriate interest in the Collateral Pool (including, without limitation, the Mortgages) to be vested in such successor Indenture Trustee, but shall not be responsible for the recording of such documents and instruments as may be necessary to give effect to the foregoing.

Upon request of any such successor Indenture Trustee, the Issuers shall execute any and all instruments for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to such successor Indenture Trustee all such rights, powers and trusts referred to in this Section.

No successor Indenture Trustee shall accept its appointment unless at the time of such acceptance such successor Indenture Trustee shall be qualified and eligible under this Article.

Section 5.10 Unclaimed Funds .

The Indenture Trustee is required to hold any payments received by it with respect to the Notes that are not paid to the Noteholders in trust for the Noteholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the expiration of three years following the Final Payment Date for any Class of Notes of any Series, any moneys set aside in accordance with Section 2.11(b)

 

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for payment of principal, interest and other amounts on such Notes remaining unclaimed by any lawful owner thereof, and, to the extent required by applicable law, any accrued interest thereon shall be remitted to the applicable Issuers, as their interest may appear, to be held in trust by such Issuers for the benefit of the applicable Noteholder until distributed in accordance with applicable law, and all liability of the Indenture Trustee with respect to such money shall thereupon cease; provided , that the Indenture Trustee, before being required to make any such remittance, may, at the expense of the applicable Noteholder, payable out of such unclaimed funds, to the extent permitted by applicable law, and otherwise at the expense of the applicable Issuers payable out of the Collateral Pool (in accordance with and subject to the priority set forth in Section 2.11 ), cause to be published at least once but not more than three times in two newspapers in the English language customarily published on each Business Day and of general circulation in New York, New York, a notice to the effect that such moneys remain unclaimed and have not been applied for the purpose for which they were deposited, and that after a date specified therein, which shall be not less than 30 days after the date of first publication of said notice, any unclaimed balance of such moneys then remaining in the hands of the Indenture Trustee will be paid to the applicable Issuers upon their written directions to be held in trust for the benefit of the applicable Noteholder until distributed in accordance with applicable law. Any successor to an Issuer through merger, consolidation or otherwise or any recipient of substantially all the assets of an Issuer in a liquidation of such Issuer shall remain liable for the amount of any unclaimed balance paid to such Issuer pursuant to this Section 5.10 .

Section 5.11 Illegal Acts .

No provision of this Indenture or any amendment or supplement hereto shall be deemed to impose any duty or obligation on the Indenture Trustee to do any act in the performance of its duties hereunder or to exercise any right, power, duty or obligation conferred or imposed on it, which under any present or future law shall be unlawful, or which shall be beyond the corporate powers, authorization or qualification of the Indenture Trustee.

Section 5.12 Communications by the Indenture Trustee .

The Indenture Trustee, if any principal of or interest on any Notes due and payable hereunder is not paid, shall send to the applicable Issuers, within one (1) Business Day after the Maturity thereof, a written demand for payment thereon.

Section 5.13 Separate Indenture Trustees and Co-Trustees .

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Indenture, at any time, for the purpose of meeting legal requirements applicable to it in the performance of its duties hereunder, the Indenture Trustee shall have the power to, and shall execute and deliver all instruments to, appoint one or more Persons to act as separate trustees or co-trustees hereunder, jointly with the Indenture Trustee, of any portion of the Collateral Pool subject to this Indenture, and any such Persons shall be such separate trustee or co-trustee, with such powers and duties consistent with this Indenture as shall be specified in the instrument appointing such Person but without thereby releasing the Indenture Trustee from any of its duties hereunder. If the Indenture Trustee shall reasonably request the Issuers to do so, the Issuers shall join with the Indenture Trustee in the execution of such instrument, but the Indenture Trustee shall have the power to make such appointment without making such request. A separate trustee or co-trustee appointed pursuant to this Section 5.13 need not meet the eligibility requirements of Section 5.05 .

 

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(b) Every separate trustee and co-trustee shall, to the extent not prohibited by law, be subject to the following terms and conditions:

(i) the rights, powers, duties and obligations conferred or imposed upon the Indenture Trustee shall be conferred or imposed upon and exercised or performed by the Indenture Trustee and such separate or co-trustee jointly (it being understood that such separate trustee or co-trustee is not authorized to act separately without the Indenture Trustee joining in such act), as shall be provided in the appointing instrument, except to the extent that under any law of any jurisdiction in which any particular act is to be performed, the Indenture Trustee shall be incompetent or unqualified to perform such act, in which event such rights, powers, duties and obligations shall be exercised and performed by such separate trustee or co-trustee at the direction of the Indenture Trustee;

(ii) all powers, duties, obligations and rights conferred upon the Indenture Trustee, in respect of the custody of all cash deposited hereunder shall be exercised solely by the Indenture Trustee; and

(iii) the Indenture Trustee may at any time by written instrument accept the resignation of or remove any such separate trustee or co-trustee, and, upon the reasonable request of the Indenture Trustee, the Issuers shall join with the Indenture Trustee in the execution, delivery and performance of all instruments and agreements necessary or proper to make effective such resignation or removal, but the Indenture Trustee shall have the power to accept such resignation or to make such removal without making such request. A successor to a separate trustee or co-trustee so resigning or removed may be appointed in the manner otherwise provided herein.

(c) Any notice, request or other writing given to the Indenture Trustee shall be deemed to have been given to each of the then separate trustees and co-trustees, as effectively as if given to each of them. Every instrument appointing any separate trustee or co-trustee shall refer to this Indenture and the conditions of this Article V. Every such instrument shall be filed with the Indenture Trustee. Such separate trustee or co-trustee, upon acceptance of such trust, shall be vested with the estates or property specified in such instruments, jointly with the Indenture Trustee, and the Indenture Trustee shall take such action as may be necessary to provide for (i) the appropriate interest in the Collateral Pool to be vested in such separate trustee or co-trustee, and (ii) the execution and delivery of any transfer documentation or bond powers that may be necessary to give effect to the transfer of the lien of this Indenture and the Mortgages to the co-trustee. Any separate trustee or co-trustee may, at any time, by written instrument constitute the Indenture Trustee, its agent or attorney-in-fact with full power and authority, to the extent permitted by law, do all lawful acts and things and exercise all discretion authorized or permitted by it, for and on behalf of it and in its name. If any separate trustee or co-trustee shall be dissolved, become incapable of acting, resign, be removed or die, all the estates, property, rights, powers, trusts, duties and obligations of said separate trustee or co-trustee, so far as permitted by law, shall vest in and be exercised by the Indenture Trustee, without the appointment of a successor to said separate trustee or co-trustee, until the appointment of a successor to said separate trustee or co-trustee is necessary as provided in this Indenture.

 

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(d) Any notice, request or other writing, by or on behalf of any Noteholder, delivered to the Indenture Trustee shall be deemed to have been delivered to all separate trustees and co-trustees.

(e) Although co-trustees may be jointly liable, no co-trustee or separate trustee shall be severally liable by reason of any act or omission of the Indenture Trustee or any other such trustee hereunder.

(f) No appointment of a separate trustee or co-trustee pursuant to this Section 5.13 shall relieve the Indenture Trustee of any of its obligations, duties or responsibilities hereunder in any way or to any degree.

Section 5.14 Representations and Warranties of the Indenture Trustee .

The Indenture Trustee represents and warrants:

(i) the Indenture Trustee is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization;

(ii) the Indenture Trustee has full power and authority to deliver and perform this Indenture, any Series Supplement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party and to authenticate the Notes and has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Indenture, each Series Supplement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party and to authenticate the Notes;

(iii) each of this Indenture, each Series Supplement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party has been duly executed and delivered by the Indenture Trustee and constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(iv) the Indenture Trustee meets the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 5.05 ; and

(v) the Indenture Trustee is duly authorized to accept the Grant to it of the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, and represents that all corporate action necessary or required therefor has been duly and effectively taken or obtained and all federal and state governmental consents and approvals required with respect thereto have been obtained.

 

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The Indenture Trustee is hereby authorized to execute any joinder agreements with respect to the Custody Agreement in connection with the inclusion of a new Issuer thereunder.

ARTICLE VI

REPORTS TO NOTEHOLDERS

Section 6.01 Reports to Noteholders and Others .

(a) Based on information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases provided to the Indenture Trustee by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer pursuant to the Property Management Agreement (and the Indenture Trustee’s calculations based on such information and the Indenture Trustee’s records with respect to the Notes), the Indenture Trustee shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, and make available either in electronic format or by first class mail on each Payment Date, or as soon thereafter as is practicable, to the Issuers, the Initial Purchasers, the Rating Agencies, each Noteholder and any other Person upon the direction of any Issuer a statement in respect of the payments made on such Payment Date setting forth the information set forth in Exhibit B hereto (the “ Trustee Report ”). The Indenture Trustee shall promptly make each Trustee Report available via the Indenture Trustee’s internet website to any Noteholder, Note Owner or prospective investor upon receipt by the Indenture Trustee from such person of a certification in the form of Exhibit E-1 or E-2 attached hereto, as applicable, and to the Issuers, designees of the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager, any Sub-Manager, the Rating Agencies and the Initial Purchasers. The Indenture Trustee’s internet website will be located at “ http://www.sf.citidirect.com ” or at such other address as the Indenture Trustee shall notify the parties hereto from time to time. For assistance with the Indenture Trustee’s internet website, Noteholders may call (800) 422-2066.

In connection with providing access to the Indenture Trustee’s internet website, the Indenture Trustee shall require registration and the acceptance of a disclaimer as well as the delivery of a request for information, substantially in the form of Exhibit E-1 or Exhibit E-2 , as applicable. The Indenture Trustee shall not be liable for having disseminated information in accordance with this Indenture.

The Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to rely on and shall not be responsible for the content or accuracy of any information provided by third parties for purposes of preparing the Trustee Report and may affix thereto any disclaimer it deems appropriate in its reasonable discretion (without suggesting liability on the part of any other party hereto).

(b) Within a reasonable period of time after the end of each calendar year (but in no event more than 60 days following the end of such calendar year), the Indenture Trustee shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, and make available either in electronic format or by first class mail upon request to each Person who at any time during the calendar year was a Noteholder (i) a statement containing the aggregate amount of principal and interest payments on the Notes for such calendar year or applicable portion thereof during which such person was a Noteholder and (ii) such other customary information as the Indenture Trustee deems necessary

 

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or desirable for Noteholders to prepare their federal, state and local income tax returns including, without limitation (and to the extent provided to it by the Issuers which shall so cause such information to be provided), the amount of original issue discount accrued on the Notes, if applicable. The obligations of the Indenture Trustee in the immediately preceding sentence shall be deemed to have been satisfied to the extent that substantially comparable information has been provided by the Indenture Trustee.

Section 6.02 Access to Certain Information .

(a) The Indenture Trustee shall afford to the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager, the OTS, the FDIC and any other banking or insurance regulatory authority that may exercise authority over any Noteholder, access to any documentation regarding the Collateral Pool within its control that may be required to be provided by this Indenture or by applicable law. Such access shall be afforded without charge but only upon reasonable prior written request and during normal business hours at the offices of the Indenture Trustee designated by it.

(b) The Indenture Trustee shall maintain at its office primarily responsible for administration of the Collateral Pool and shall deliver to the Issuers and, subject to the succeeding paragraph, any Noteholder or Note Owner or Person identified to the Indenture Trustee as a prospective transferee of a Note or an Ownership Interest therein (at the reasonable request and expense of the requesting party), and shall make available on the 17g-5 Website, copies of the following items (to the extent that such items have been delivered to the Indenture Trustee or the Indenture Trustee can cause such items to be delivered to it without unreasonable burden or expense): (i) any private placement memorandum or disclosure document relating to the applicable Notes, in the form most recently provided to the Indenture Trustee by the applicable Issuers or by any Person designated by such Issuers; (ii) this Indenture, the LLC Agreements, the Property Management Agreement, any Property Transfer Agreements and any amendments hereto or thereto; (iii) all reports required to be prepared by, and all reports delivered to, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager in such capacities since the Initial Closing Date pursuant to the Property Management Agreement or this Indenture; (iv) all Officer’s Certificates delivered by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer since the Initial Closing Date pursuant to Section 3.13 of the Property Management Agreement and all Officer’s Certificates delivered by the Issuers since the Initial Closing Date pursuant to Section 9.07 ; (v) all accountants’ reports caused to be delivered by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer since the Initial Closing Date pursuant to Section 3.14 of the Property Management Agreement; (vi) all Determination Date Reports, Special Servicer Reports and Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Reports (each, as defined in the Property Management Agreement) since the Initial Closing Date prepared pursuant to Section 4.01 of the Property Management Agreement; (vii) copies of the Loan Files and the Lease Files, including any and all modifications, waivers and amendments of the terms of each Mortgage Loan or Lease entered into or consented to by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and delivered to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 3.19 of the Property Management Agreement or otherwise; and (viii) any and all Officer’s Certificates and other evidence to support the Property Manager’s, the Special Servicer’s or the Indenture Trustee’s, as the case may be, determination that any Advance was or, if made, would be a Nonrecoverable Advance. The Indenture Trustee shall make available copies of any and all of the foregoing items upon request of any party set forth in the previous sentence. However, the Indenture Trustee shall be permitted to require of such party the payment of a sum sufficient to cover the reasonable costs and expenses of providing such copies as are requested by such party.

 

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If requested by any Noteholder, the Indenture Trustee (to the extent it is able to obtain such information from the Property Manager) shall provide: (i) the most recent inspection report prepared by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in respect of each Mortgaged Property pursuant to Section 3.12(a) of the Property Management Agreement; (ii) the most recent available operating statement and financial statements of the related Borrower or Tenant collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer pursuant to Section 3.12(b) of the Property Management Agreement, together with the accompanying written reports to be prepared by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, pursuant to Section 3.12(c) of the Property Management Agreement; and (iii) any and all notices and reports with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which environmental testing is contemplated by Section 10.08 .

The Indenture Trustee will make available, upon reasonable advance notice and at the expense of the requesting party, copies of the above items to any Noteholder or Note Owner and to prospective purchasers of Notes; provided , that, as a condition to making such items available, the Indenture Trustee shall require (a) in the case of Noteholders or Note Owners, a confirmation executed by the requesting Person substantially in the form of Exhibit E-1 hereto generally to the effect that such Person is a Noteholder or Note Owner, is requesting the information solely for use in evaluating such Person’s investment in the related Notes and will otherwise keep such information confidential and (b) in the case of a prospective purchaser, confirmation executed by the requesting Person and such Person’s prospective transferor substantially in the form of Exhibit E-2 hereto generally to the effect that such Person is a prospective purchaser of Notes, is requesting the information solely for use in evaluating a possible investment in such Notes and will otherwise keep such information confidential.

(c) (i) To the extent that any of the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee is required to provide any information to, or communicate with, any Rating Agency in accordance with its obligations under this Indenture or the Property Management Agreement, or in the event evidence of satisfaction of the Rating Condition is sought, the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable (or their respective representatives or advisors), shall provide such information or communication to the 17g-5 Information Provider by e-mail at ratingagencynotice@citi.com with the subject heading of “Spirit Master Funding” and with sufficient detail to indicate that such information is required to be posted on the 17g-5 Website. The 17g-5 Information Provider shall upload such information or communication to the 17g-5 Website in a commercially reasonable time following receipt, and after the applicable party has received written notification from the 17g-5 Information Provider (which the 17g-5 Information Provider agrees to provide on a reasonably prompt basis) (which may be in the form of e-mail) that such information has been uploaded to the 17g-5 Website, the applicable party or its representative or advisor shall provide such information to such Rating Agency.

 

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(ii) If any information delivered to the 17g-5 Information Provider is not in electronic format readable and uploadable on the 17g-5 Information Provider’s system or is locked or corrupted or otherwise does not comply with the requirements of the prior sentence, then the 17g-5 Information Provider shall immediately notify the applicable delivering party thereof, whereupon such party shall promptly use reasonable efforts to deliver the subject information in the required format.

(iii) The information set forth in clauses (a) and (b) shall be made available by the 17g-5 Information Provider on the 17g-5 Website. The 17g-5 Information Provider shall have no obligation or duty to verify, confirm or otherwise determine whether the information being delivered is accurate, complete, conforms to the transaction, or otherwise is or is not anything other than what it purports to be or whether such information is required to be posted on the 17g-5 Website pursuant to this Agreement or applicable law. In the event that any information is delivered or posted in error, the 17g-5 Information Provider may remove it from the 17g-5 Website. The Indenture Trustee and the 17g-5 Information Provider shall not be deemed to have obtained actual knowledge of any information as a result of receipt of such information for purposes of posting such information to the 17g-5 Website or as a result of posting such information to the 17g-5 Website. The 17g-5 Information Provider shall not be liable for its failure to make any information available on the 17g-5 Website unless such information was delivered in the format required pursuant to Section 6.03(c)(i) .

(d) In connection with providing access to the 17g-5 Website, the 17g-5 Information Provider may require registration and the acceptance of a disclaimer. The 17g-5 Information Provider makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any information being made available on the 17g-5 Website and assumes no responsibility for it. The 17g-5 Information Provider will not be deemed to have knowledge of any information posted on the 17g-5 Website solely by virtue of such posting. In addition, the Indenture Trustee and the 17g-5 Information Provider disclaim responsibility for any information for which it is not the original source.

(e) Subject to Section 5.01 , the Indenture Trustee shall not be liable for any dissemination of information made in accordance with Sections 6.03(a) or (b) .

ARTICLE VII

REDEMPTION; SERIES ENHANCEMENT

Section 7.01 Redemption of the Notes .

(a) The Notes of each Series shall be subject to optional redemption as provided in clause (b) below unless otherwise specified in the applicable Series Supplement.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in a Series Supplement for any Series of Notes, an optional redemption (it being understood that, for purposes of this Section 7.01, the allocation and distribution of Unscheduled Principal Proceeds shall not constitute an optional redemption) with respect to such Series of Notes or any Class thereof shall occur in the following manner:

 

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(i) Any such optional redemption of any Series or Class of Notes shall occur on a Payment Date after the Optional Repayment Date for such Series or Class of Notes; provided, that, if there is no Optional Repayment Date for any Series or Class of Notes, such Series or Class of Notes may be optionally redeemed on any Payment Date.

(ii) The applicable Issuers shall provide written notice of any such optional redemption to the Indenture Trustee at least ten (10) days prior to its exercise, and such notice shall specify the amount of principal that will be redeemed (the “ Principal Redemption Amount ”) and, if available, the amount of any Make Whole Payment (or similar payment), if any, that will be due in respect of such optional redemption (such amount of principal and Make Whole Payment (or similar payment) with respect to any optional redemption, the “Specified Terms”). Following receipt of such notice, the Indenture Trustee, shall provide written notice to the Noteholders of the optional redemption of such Notes. Such notice to Noteholders shall to the extent practicable be mailed no later than five Business Days prior to such Payment Date and shall specify (a) the Specified Terms and (b) in the event that such Payment Date will constitute the Final Payment Date with respect to any Notes, that amounts will be payable on such Payment Date only upon presentation and surrender of such Note and shall specify the place where such Note may be presented and surrendered for such final payment.

(c) In the event of any optional redemption with respect to any Notes of any Series, the applicable Issuer(s) will deposit (or cause to be deposited) amounts (other than Available Amounts) that, when combined with the Series Available Amount allocated to such Series on the Payment Date on which such optional redemption occurs, will result in sufficient funds being available in order to pay in full, pursuant to the terms of the applicable Series Supplement, (i) the Principal Redemption Amount with respect to such Notes, (ii) all accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes and (iii) the Make Whole Payment (or any similar payment) payable on such Notes in respect of such optional redemption. The Indenture Trustee shall treat any amounts so deposited as Series Available Amounts with respect to such Series of Notes, and such amounts shall not be available to make payments with respect to any other Series of Notes or pay any other obligations of any Issuer. In the event that any such optional redemption is to occur on any Payment Date, the applicable Issuer(s) shall deposit (or cause to be deposited) amounts (other than Available Amounts) that, when combined with the Available Amount on such Payment Date, will be sufficient in order to pay in full all Collateral Pool Expenses for such Payment Date in accordance with Section 2.11(b) .

Section 7.02 Series Enhancement .

To manage any other risks between the Collateral Pool and the Notes of any Series, the applicable Issuers, on or before the related Series Closing Date, may enter into one or more types of Series Enhancement with respect to such Series of Notes, and may from time to time thereafter enter into additional Series Enhancements, in each case so long as the Rating Condition is satisfied. The Series Supplement with respect to such Series of Notes shall specify the form of Series Enhancement and Series Enhancer, if any, and any additional terms with respect thereto.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURES; AMENDMENTS

Section 8.01 Supplemental Indentures or Amendments Without Consent of Noteholders .

Without the consent of any Noteholder, upon 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies, the parties to each agreement listed below, at any time and from time to time, may enter into one or more indentures supplemental hereto, or one or more amendments hereto or to the Notes, the Property Management Agreement, the Property Transfer Agreements, the Environmental Indemnity Agreement, the Performance Undertaking or any other Transaction Documents, as applicable, for any of the following purposes:

(1) to correct any typographical error or cure any ambiguity, or to cure, correct, amend or supplement any provision herein or in the Notes, the Property Management Agreement, the Property Transfer Agreements, any Environmental Indemnity Agreement, any Performance Undertaking or any other Transaction Document; provided , that such action shall not adversely affect the interests of the Noteholders in any material respect; provided , that if the Rating Condition is satisfied, any such action shall be deemed not to materially adversely affect the interests of any Noteholder;

(2) to convey, transfer, assign, mortgage or pledge any property to the Indenture Trustee so long as the interests of the Noteholders would not be adversely affected in any material respect;

(3) to correct any manifestly incorrect description, or amplify the description, of any property subject to the lien of the Mortgages or this Indenture;

(4) to modify the Indenture, the Property Management Agreement, the Property Transfer Agreements, any Environmental Indemnity Agreement, any Performance Undertaking or any other Transaction Documents as required or made necessary by any change in applicable law, so long as the interests of the Noteholders would not be adversely affected in any material respect; provided , that if the Rating Condition is satisfied, any such action shall be deemed not to materially adversely affect the interests of any Noteholder;

(5) to add to the covenants of any Issuer, or any other party for the benefit of the Noteholders, or to surrender any right or power conferred upon any Issuer under this Indenture, the Property Management Agreement, any Property Transfer Agreement, any Environmental Indemnity Agreement, the Performance Undertaking or any other Transaction Document;

 

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(6) to add any additional Events of Default hereunder or Servicer Replacement Events (as defined in the Property Management Agreement) under the Property Management Agreement; provided , that such action shall not adversely affect the interests of the Noteholders in any material respect; provided , that if the Rating Condition is satisfied, any such action shall be deemed not to materially adversely affect the interests of any Noteholder; or

(7) to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor Indenture Trustee, Property Manager, Special Servicer, Collateral Agent, Custodian or Back-Up Manager.

No such supplemental indenture or amendment shall be effective unless the Indenture Trustee shall have first received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such amendment will not cause (i) any Class of Notes of any Series that was characterized as debt, as of the applicable Series Closing Dates, to be characterized other than as indebtedness for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (ii) any of the Issuers of any outstanding Series to be treated as an association, a publicly-traded partnership or a taxable mortgage pool taxable as a corporation or (iii) any taxable gain or loss to be recognized by any Noteholder of an outstanding Series.

Section 8.02 Supplemental Indentures With Consent .

Without limiting Section 8.01 , with the consent of the Controlling Party of each Series, and 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies, the parties to the agreements listed below may enter into one or more indentures supplemental hereto, or one or more amendments hereto or to the Notes, the Property Management Agreement, the Property Transfer Agreements, the Environmental Indemnity Agreement, the Performance Undertaking or any other Transaction Document for the purpose of adding any provisions hereto or thereto, changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions hereof or thereof or modifying in any manner the rights of the Noteholders hereunder or thereunder; provided , that no such supplemental indenture or amendment shall be effective unless the Indenture Trustee shall have first received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such amendment will not (i) cause any Class of Notes of any Series that was characterized as debt as of the applicable Series Closing Date to be characterized other than as indebtedness for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and (ii) cause any of the Issuers of any outstanding Series to be treated as an association, a publicly-traded partnership or a taxable mortgage pool taxable as a corporation; and provided , further , that no such supplemental indenture or amendment described in this section may, without the consent of the Noteholders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance of the Outstanding Notes affected thereby:

(1) change any Legal Final Payment Date or the Payment Date of any principal, interest or other amount on any Note;

(2) reduce the Note Principal Balance of a Note, the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes, or the applicable Note Rate;

(3) authorize the Indenture Trustee to agree to delay the timing of, or reduce the payments to be made on or in respect of, the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties or the Leases except as provided in this Indenture, in the Property Management Agreement or in the Property Transfer Agreements, or change the coin or currency in which the principal of any Note or interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the applicable Legal Final Payment Date;

 

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(4) reduce the percentage of the then Aggregate Series Principal Balance, the consent of whose Noteholders is required for any such supplemental indenture or amendment, or the consent of whose Noteholders is required for any waiver of defaults under any Transaction Document and their consequences provided for in any Transaction Document, or for any other reason under any Transaction Document;

(5) change any obligation of any Issuer to maintain an office or agency in the places and for the purposes specified in the Indenture;

(6) except as otherwise expressly provided in this Indenture, in the Property Management Agreement, in any Property Transfer Agreement or in any Mortgage, deprive the Indenture Trustee of the benefit of a first priority security interest in the Collateral;

(7) modify Section 2.11 ; or

(8) release from the lien of this Indenture, the applicable Property Transfer Agreement and the applicable Mortgage (except as specifically permitted under this Indenture, the Property Management Agreement or such Mortgage) all or any part of the Collateral Pool.

It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Noteholders under this Section to approve the particular form of any proposed supplemental indenture, but it shall be sufficient if such consent shall approve the substance thereof.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Indenture, none of the above-referenced Transaction Documents may be amended without the consent of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, if such person would be materially adversely affected by such amendment, regardless of whether any such person is a party to such agreement.

Section 8.03 Delivery of Supplements and Amendments .

Promptly after the execution by the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee (and any other party, if required) of any supplemental indenture or amendment pursuant to the provisions hereof, the Indenture Trustee, at the expense of the Issuers payable out of the Collateral Pool pursuant to Section 5.04 , shall furnish a notice setting forth in general terms the substance of such supplemental indenture or amendment to the Rating Agencies and to each Noteholder at the address for such Noteholder set forth in the Note Register.

 

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Section 8.04 Series Supplements.

(a) For purposes of this Article VIII , a Series Supplement executed in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.04(c) shall not be considered an amendment or supplemental indenture for the purposes of this Article VIII . Accordingly, any Series Supplement executed in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.04(c) may amend, modify or supplement this Indenture and the Issuers and the other parties thereto may amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents in connection with any such New Issuance, in each case without the consent of the Noteholders; provided , that no such amendment, modification or supplement may, without the consent of the holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected thereby:

(1) change the Legal Final Payment Date, the Anticipated Repayment Date or the Payment Date of any principal, interest or other amount on any such Note, or reduce the Note Principal Balance or the Class Principal Balance thereof or the Note Rate thereon, or change the coin or currency in which the principal of any Note or interest thereon is payable, or impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after the applicable Legal Final Payment Date thereof;

(2) reduce the percentage of the then Aggregate Series Principal Balance, the consent of whose Holders is required for any supplemental indenture or amendment, or the consent of whose Holders is required for any waiver of default under the Transaction Documents, or for any other reason under a Transaction Document (including for actions taken by the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 4.01 );

(3) change any obligation of an Issuer to maintain an office or agency in the places and for the purposes specified in this Indenture;

(4) except as otherwise expressly provided in this Indenture, in the Property Management Agreement, in any Property Transfer Agreement or in any Mortgage, deprive the Indenture Trustee of the benefit of a first priority perfected security interest in the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool;

(5) release from the lien of the Mortgages or this Indenture, (except as specifically permitted under this Indenture, the Property Management Agreement or such Mortgage) all or any part of the Collateral;

(6) modify the definition of the term “Noteholder”; or

(7) modify Article VIII of this Indenture.

No such supplemental indenture or amendment shall be effective unless the Indenture Trustee shall have first received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that such amendment will not (i) cause any Class of Notes of any Series that was characterized as debt, as of the applicable Series Closing Dates, to be characterized other than as indebtedness for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and (ii) any of the Issuers of any outstanding Series to be treated as an association, a publicly-traded partnership or a taxable mortgage pool taxable as a corporation.

 

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Section 8.05 Execution of Supplemental Indentures, Etc .

In executing, or accepting the additional trusts created by, any supplemental indenture or amendment permitted by this Article or in accepting the modifications thereby of the trusts created by this Indenture or in giving any consent to any modification of any Mortgage Loan or any Lease pursuant to this Indenture, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to receive, at the applicable Issuers’ expense payable out of the Collateral Pool pursuant to Section 2.11 , and shall be fully protected in relying upon, an Opinion of Counsel stating that the execution of such supplemental indenture, amendment or modification is authorized or permitted by this Indenture and each Series Supplement. The Indenture Trustee may, but shall not be obligated to, enter into any such supplemental indenture or amendment or consent to any such modification which affects the Indenture Trustee’s own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or otherwise.

ARTICLE IX

COVENANTS; WARRANTIES

Section 9.01 Maintenance of Office or Agency .

The Issuers shall maintain or cause to be maintained an office or agency in the continental United States where notices and demands to or upon the Issuers in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The Issuers shall give prompt written notice to the Indenture Trustee and the Noteholders of the location, and any change in the location, of such office or agency.

Section 9.02 Existence and Good Standing .

Subject to Section 9.08 , the Issuers will each keep in full effect its existence, rights and franchises under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, and will remain in good standing as a foreign limited liability company, in each jurisdiction to the extent the failure to remain in good standing would affect materially and adversely (i) the enforceability of this Indenture or (ii) such Issuer’s performance of its obligations hereunder.

Section 9.03 Payment of Taxes and Other Claims .

(a) The Issuers shall pay or discharge or cause to be paid or discharged, before the same shall become delinquent, all taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees, or other governmental charges and claims, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto (the “ Taxes ”) levied or imposed upon the Issuers or upon the income, profits or property of the Issuers, or shown to be due on the tax returns filed by the Issuers, except any such Taxes which any Issuer is in good faith contesting in appropriate proceedings and with respect to which adequate reserves are established if required in accordance with GAAP; provided , that such failure to pay or discharge will not cause a forfeiture of, or a lien to encumber, any property included in the Collateral Pool. Upon the written direction of the Property Manager in accordance with the Property Management Agreement, the Indenture Trustee is authorized to pay out of the Payment Account, prior to making payments on the Notes, any such Taxes which, if not paid, would cause a forfeiture of, or a lien to encumber, any property included in the Collateral Pool.

 

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(b) After prior written notice to the Indenture Trustee, any Issuer, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the amount or validity or application in whole or in part of any of the Taxes; provided , that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) such Issuer is not prohibited from doing so under the provisions of any mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt affecting the related Mortgaged Property, (iii) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of the Taxes from such Issuer and from such Mortgaged Property or such Issuer shall have paid all of the Taxes under protest, (iv) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which such Issuer is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (v) neither such Mortgaged Property nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost, and (vi) unless such Issuer has paid all of the Taxes under protest, such Issuer has furnished such security as may be required in the proceeding, as may be reasonably requested by the Indenture Trustee to insure the payment of any contested Taxes, together with all interest and penalties thereon.

Section 9.04 Validity of the Notes; Title to the Collateral; Lien .

(a) Each Issuer represents and warrants to the other parties hereto that such Issuer is duly authorized under applicable law and the related LLC Agreement to create and issue the Notes with respect to which it is an issuer, to pledge the applicable Collateral included in the Collateral Pool to the Indenture Trustee, to execute and deliver this Indenture, the other documents referred to herein to which it is a party and all instruments included in the Collateral Pool which it has executed and delivered, and that all partnership action and governmental consents, authorizations and approvals necessary or required therefor have been duly and effectively taken or obtained. The Notes, when issued, will be, and this Indenture and such other documents are, valid and legally binding obligations of the Issuers enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject only to (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditor’s rights generally, (ii) general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and (iii) an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

(b) Each Issuer represents and warrants to the other parties hereto that (i) such Issuer has good title to, and is the sole owner of, each applicable Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property and Lease, as applicable, and all other applicable Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, free and clear of any pledge, lien, encumbrance or security interest other than Permitted Exceptions and the liens created hereby and under the related Mortgages, (ii) this Indenture creates a valid and continuing security interest in each such item of the Collateral Pool in which a security interest may be created under Article 9 of the UCC in favor of the Indenture Trustee, which security interest is prior to all other liens, encumbrances and security interests, subject only to exceptions permitted in this Indenture, in the Property Management Agreement and in the related Mortgages, and is enforceable as such against creditors of and purchasers from such

 

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Issuer, (iii) each Mortgage creates a valid lien upon the applicable Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Property and Lease, as applicable, specified therein, which lien is prior to all other liens, encumbrances and security interests, subject only to exceptions permitted in this Indenture, in the Property Management Agreement and in such Mortgage, and is enforceable as such against creditors of and purchasers from such Issuer, (iv) the assignment of rents contained in each related Mortgage (or in a separate document, if required by the local jurisdiction) constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable assignment of such Issuer’s rights in each applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable, subject only to exceptions permitted in this Indenture, in the Property Management Agreement and in such Mortgage or separate document, and (v) such Issuer has received all consents and approvals required by the terms of the applicable Collateral to Grant such Collateral included in the Collateral Pool to the Indenture Trustee as provided herein and in the related Mortgages.

(c) The Issuers have caused the filing of appropriate financing statements with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in order to perfect the security interests in the Collateral granted to the Indenture Trustee hereunder, to the extent such security interests may be perfected by such filing.

(d) Other than the lien and security interest Granted to the Indenture Trustee hereunder and under the Mortgages (and as otherwise permitted in the Property Management Agreement or this Indenture), the Issuers have not pledged, assigned, sold, granted a security interest in, or otherwise conveyed any of the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool. The Issuers have not authorized the filing of and are not aware of any financing statements against any such Issuer that include a description of collateral covering the Collateral other than any financing statements filed in favor of the Indenture Trustee, and any financing statements that have been terminated. The Issuers are not aware of any judgment or tax lien filings against any such Issuer.

(e) The Issuers shall ensure that all cash and investment property at any time owned by the Issuers and held as part of the Collateral Pool is deposited and maintained in the Collection Account, Lockbox Account, Payment Account, Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account, Release Account, Hedge Counterparty Accounts or any other account subject to an Account Control Agreement (or that will promptly after establishment thereof be subject to an Account Control Agreement) or in the name of the Indenture Trustee or as expressly permitted hereunder or under the Property Management Agreement. Each such account shall be maintained in all material respects as specified in the applicable Transaction Documents.

(f) The Issuers represent and warrant that the Indenture is not required to be qualified under the 1939 Act and that no Issuer is, and is not controlled by, an “investment company” within the meaning of, and is not required to register as an “investment company” under, the 1940 Act.

 

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Section 9.05 Protection of Collateral Pool .

The Issuers, and, to the extent directed by the Issuers or the Requisite Global Majority, the Indenture Trustee, will from time to time execute and deliver all such amendments and supplements hereto (subject to Sections 8.01 and 8.02 ) and all such financing statements, continuation statements, instruments of further assurance and other instruments ( provided , however , that the Indenture Trustee will not be obligated to prepare or file any such supplements, statements or other instruments), and will take such other action necessary or advisable to:

(a) Grant more effectively all or any portion of the Collateral Pool;

(b) maintain or preserve the lien (and the priority thereof) of the Mortgages and this Indenture or carry out more effectively the purposes hereof;

(c) perfect, publish notice of, or protect the validity of any Grant made or to be made by or in the Mortgages or this Indenture;

(d) enforce any of the Mortgage Loans or Leases included in the Collateral

Pool; or

(e) preserve and defend title to the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool and the rights of the Indenture Trustee in such Collateral against the claims of all Persons and parties.

Each of the Issuers hereby designates the Indenture Trustee, its agent and attorney-in-fact, to execute and deliver any financing statement, continuation statement or other instrument required pursuant to this Section 9.05 ; provided , that, subject to and consistent with Section 5.01 , the Indenture Trustee will not be obligated to prepare or file any such statements or instruments.

Section 9.06 Issuer Covenants and Representations .

Each Issuer hereby represents, solely with respect to itself:

(a) The Issuer is a limited liability company validly existing and in good standing under the laws of, and is duly qualified to do business in, the jurisdiction of its organization, and has full power and authority to own its properties and conduct its business as presently owned or conducted, and to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

(b) The Issuer is in good standing as a foreign limited liability company and is duly qualified to do business, and has obtained all necessary licenses and approvals (whether directly or indirectly), in each jurisdiction in which failure to so qualify or to obtain such licenses and approvals would have a material adverse effect on the Noteholders.

(c) The execution and delivery by the Issuer of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the performance by the Issuer of the transactions contemplated by such Transaction Documents to which it is a party and the fulfillment by the Issuer of the terms hereof and thereof applicable to the Issuer, will not conflict with or violate the organizational documents of the Issuer or any requirements of law applicable to the Issuer or conflict with, result in any breach of any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute (with or without notice or lapse of time or both) a default under, any indenture, contract, agreement, mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument to which the Issuer is a party or by which it or its properties are bound, except to the extent that such conflict, violation, breach or default would not materially adversely affect the Issuer’s ability to perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents.

 

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(d) There are no proceedings or investigations pending before any governmental authority or, to the best knowledge of the Issuer, threatened, against the Issuer (i) asserting the invalidity of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which the Issuer is a party, (ii) seeking to prevent the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which the Issuer is a party, (iii) seeking any determination or ruling that, in the reasonable judgment of the Issuer, would materially and adversely affect the performance by the Issuer of its obligations under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which it is a party, (iv) seeking any determination or ruling that would materially and adversely affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document to which the Issuer is a party, or (v) seeking to affect adversely the income or franchise tax attributes of the Issuer under the United States Federal or any state or local income or franchise tax systems.

(e) All authorizations, consents, orders or approvals of or registrations or declarations with any governmental authority required to be obtained, effected or given by the Issuer in connection with the execution and delivery by the Issuer of this Agreement and any Transaction Document to which it is a party and the performance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any Transaction Document to which it is a party have been duly obtained, effected or given and are in full force and effect.

(f) As of the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Issuers are solvent within the meaning of the Bankruptcy Code.

Section 9.07 Affirmative Covenants .

Each Issuer agrees, severally with respect to itself:

(a) Separate Existence. The Issuer shall:

(i) Maintain in full effect its existence, rights and franchises as a limited liability company under the laws of the state of its formation and will obtain and preserve its qualification to do business in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and enforceability of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and each other instrument or agreement necessary or appropriate to proper administration hereof or thereof and to permit and effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby;

(ii) Maintain its own separate books and records separate from those of any Affiliate of the Issuer;

(iii) At all times hold itself out to the public as a separate legal and economic entity apart from any Affiliate of the Issuer, and strictly comply with all organizational formalities to maintain its separate existence;

 

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(iv) Correct any known misunderstanding regarding its separate identity and refrain from engaging in any activity that compromises the separate identity of the Issuer;

(v) Maintain adequate capital and a sufficient number of employees, if any employees are so needed, in light of its contemplated business purposes, transactions and liabilities and in order to pay its debts as such debts become due;

(vi) Observe all other Delaware limited liability company formalities;

(vii) Not acquire any obligations or securities of any Affiliate of the Issuer;

(viii) File its own tax returns, if any, as may be required under applicable law, to the extent (1) not part of a consolidated group filing a consolidated return or returns or (2) not treated as a division for tax purposes of another taxpayer, and pay any taxes so required to be paid under applicable law;

(ix) Not commingle its assets with assets of any Affiliate of the Issuer except as contemplated by the Transaction Documents;

(x) Conduct its business in its own name;

(xi) Maintain separate financial statements, prepared in accordance with applicable generally accepted accounting principles, showing its assets and liabilities separate and apart from those of any Affiliate of the Issuer and not have its assets listed on any financial statement of any Affiliate of the Issuer other than as a consequence of the application of consolidation rules in accordance with general accepted accounting principles;

(xii) Pay its own liabilities and expenses only out of its own funds;

(xiii) Maintain an arm’s length relationship with unaffiliated parties, and not enter into any transaction with an Affiliate except on commercially reasonable terms similar to those available to unaffiliated parties in an arm’s length transaction;

(xiv) Pay the salaries of its own employees, if any, only out of its own funds;

(xv) Not hold out its credit or assets as being available to satisfy the obligations of any Affiliate of the Issuer nor pledge its assets for the benefit of any Affiliate of the Issuer nor make any intercompany loans to any Affiliate of the Issuer or accept any intercompany loans from any Affiliate of the Issuer;

(xvi) Clearly identify its offices, if any, as its offices and, to the extent that the Issuer and its Affiliates have offices in the same location, allocate fairly and reasonably any overhead expenses that are shared with such Affiliates, including and for services performed by an employee of such Affiliates;

 

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(xvii) Ensure that it shall at all times have at least one Independent Manager (as defined in the applicable LLC Agreement) and at least one officer;

(xviii) Use separate stationery, invoices and checks bearing its own name;

(xix) Not guarantee any obligation of any Affiliate of the Issuer;

(xx) Not engage, directly or indirectly, in any business other than that required or permitted to be performed under the Issuer LLC Agreement, the Transaction Documents or this Section 9.07(a);

(xxi) Not incur, create or assume any indebtedness or liabilities other than the Notes or as otherwise expressly permitted under the Transaction Documents;

(xxii) The Issuer shall pay out of its own funds, without reimbursement, the costs and expenses relating to any stamp, documentary, excise, property (whether on real, personal or intangible property) or any similar tax levied on the Issuer or the Issuer’s assets that are not expressly stated in this Agreement to be payable by the Issuer (other than federal, state, local and foreign income and franchise taxes, if any, or any interest or penalties with respect thereto, assessed on the Issuer); and

Solely for purposes of this Section 9.07(a), when used with respect to an Issuer, the term “Affiliate” shall be deemed to exclude each other Issuer.

(b) Bankruptcy Limitations. No Issuer shall voluntarily (A) dissolve or liquidate, in whole or in part, or institute proceedings to be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, (B) consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it, (C) file a petition seeking or consent to reorganization or relief under any applicable federal or state law relating to bankruptcy, (D) consent to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Issuer or a substantial part of its property, (E) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (F) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or (G) take any entity action in furtherance of the actions set forth in clauses (A) through (F) above; provided, however, that no manager may be required by any member of the Issuer to consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against the Issuer so long as it is solvent.

(c) The Issuer will comply in all respects with all requirements of law with respect to the Issuer and all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements of governmental authorities except where the necessity of compliance therewith is contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and where such noncompliance would not materially and adversely affect the business, financial condition, operations or properties of the Issuer or the ability of the Issuer to perform its obligations under this Indenture or under any other Transaction Documents to which it is a party.

(d) The Issuer will not declare or pay any distributions on any of its limited liability company interests; provided, however, that so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing with respect to any Series of Notes Outstanding or would result therefrom, the Issuer may declare and pay distributions to the extent permitted under Section 18-607 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act; provided, further, that no such distribution may violate the terms of this Indenture.

 

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(e) The Issuer will use commercially reasonable efforts not to enter into any material agreements that could reasonably be expected to subject the Issuer to material liability unless such agreements contain provisions similar in effect to Sections 12.19 and 12.20 hereof.

Section 9.08 Negative Covenants .

For so long as the Notes of any Series are outstanding, no Issuer shall:

(a) cause or permit a voluntary or involuntary sale, transfer, exchange, conveyance, mortgage, grant, bargain, encumbrance, pledge, assignment, grant of any options with respect to, or any other transfer or disposition of (directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and whether or not for consideration or of record) of a legal or beneficial interest in any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Lease or any part thereof or any legal or beneficial interest therein or any other part of the Collateral Pool, except as expressly permitted by this Indenture, the Property Management Agreement or any other Transaction Document;

(b) dissolve or liquidate in whole or in part, except as provided in Section 9.10 ;

(c) change its state of organization, name, identity or organizational status, or otherwise amend the related LLC Agreement, without notifying the Indenture Trustee of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and, in the case of a change in such Issuer’s organizational status or any such amendment, without first obtaining the prior written consent of the Indenture Trustee and satisfying the Rating Condition;

(d) withdraw or direct any party to withdraw any funds from the Lockbox Accounts or the Collection Account, other than in accordance with the terms of this Indenture or the Property Management Agreement;

(e) engage in any business or activity other than as permitted under the related LLC Agreement and this Indenture; or

(f) permit itself to be taxed for U.S. federal income tax purposes as (a) other than a “qualified REIT subsidiary” for so long as Spirit Realty (or any parent thereof) qualifies as a “real estate investment trust” for U.S. federal income tax purposes and Spirit Realty or such parent holds all of the equity interests in such Issuer, or otherwise (b) an association, a publicly-traded partnership or a taxable mortgage pool taxable as a corporation.

Section 9.09 Statement as to Compliance .

Each Issuer shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Rating Agencies, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year commencing with fiscal year 2005, an Officer’s Certificate of such Issuer stating that, in the course of the performance by the officer executing such Officer’s Certificate of such officer’s present duties as an officer of such Issuer, such officer

 

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would normally obtain knowledge or have made due inquiry as to the existence of any condition or event which would constitute an Event of Default after the giving of notice or lapse of time or both and that to the best of the officer’s knowledge, (a) such Issuer has fulfilled all of its obligations under this Indenture in all material respects throughout such year, or, if there has been a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation in any material respect, specifying each such default known to such officer and the nature and status thereof, and (b) no event has occurred and is continuing which is, or after the giving of notice or lapse of time or both would become, an Event of Default, or, if such an event has occurred and is continuing, specifying each such event known to such officer and the nature and status thereof.

Section 9.10 Issuers May Consolidate, Etc., Only on Certain Terms .

(a) For so long as the Notes of any Series are outstanding, the Issuers may not consolidate or merge with or into any other Person or convey or transfer all or substantially all of the Collateral Pool to any Person (other than as provided in the Transaction Documents) without the consent of the Requisite Global Majority, unless:

(i) the Person formed by or surviving such consolidation or merger (the “ Successor Person ”) (if other than any such Issuer) is organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof and has assumed by written instrument all obligations of such Issuer to make payments on all of the applicable Notes and all other obligations of such Issuer under this Indenture;

(ii) immediately prior to, and immediately after giving effect to such merger or consolidation, no Event of Default or Early Amortization will have occurred and be continuing;

(iii) the Indenture Trustee has received written confirmation that the Rating Condition has been satisfied;

(iv) any such Issuer shall have delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each to the effect that, such consolidation, merger, conveyance or transfer complies with and satisfies all conditions precedent relating to the transactions set forth in this Section 9.10 ;

(v) the Successor Person shall have delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that (1) the Successor Person has good and marketable title to the applicable Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, free and clear of any lien, security interest or charge other than the lien and security interest of the related Mortgages and this Indenture and any other lien permitted hereby, and (2) immediately following the event which causes the Successor Person to become the Successor Person, the Indenture Trustee continues to have a perfected security interest in such Collateral included in the Collateral Pool to the extent a security interest may be created and perfected under Article 9 of the UCC and a valid, first priority lien (subject to Permitted Exceptions) in the related Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases; and

 

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(vi) the Successor Person shall have delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel each stating that, with respect to a Successor Person that is a corporation, partnership or trust; such Successor Person shall be duly organized, validly existing and in good standing in the jurisdiction in which such Successor Person is organized; that the Successor Person has sufficient power and authority to assume the obligations set forth in clause (i)  above and to execute and deliver an indenture supplement hereto for the purpose of assuming such obligation; that the Successor Person has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of any indenture supplement and that such supplemental indenture is a valid, legal and binding obligation of the Successor Person, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject only to bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency and other laws affecting the enforcement of creditor’s rights generally and to general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or law); and that, immediately following the event which causes the Successor Person to become the Successor Person, the Indenture Trustee continues to have a perfected security interest in the applicable Collateral included in the Collateral Pool to the extent a security interest may be created and perfected under Article 9 of the UCC.

(b) Upon any such consolidation or merger, or any conveyance or transfer of all or substantially all of the Collateral Pool, the Successor Person shall succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the applicable Issuer under this Indenture with the same effect as if such Successor Person had been named as an Issuer herein. In the event of any such conveyance or transfer of the Collateral Pool permitted by this Section 9.10 , the Person named as an “Issuer” in the first paragraph of this Indenture, or any successor that shall theretofore have become such in the manner prescribed in this Article and that has thereafter effected such a conveyance or transfer, may be dissolved, wound up and liquidated at any time thereafter, and such Person thereafter shall be released from its liabilities as obligor and maker on all of the then Outstanding Notes and from its obligations under this Indenture.

ARTICLE X

COVENANTS REGARDING MORTGAGED PROPERTIES

Section 10.01 Insurance .

The Issuers will be required to maintain, or cause to be maintained, insurance of the types and amounts required to be maintained by it pursuant to the Property Management Agreement. The Issuers shall comply with all such insurance requirements and shall not bring or keep or permit to be brought or kept any article upon any Mortgaged Property or cause or permit any condition to exist thereon which would be prohibited by an insurance requirement, or would invalidate the insurance coverage required thereunder to be maintained by the related Issuer on or with respect to any part of a Mortgaged Property.

Section 10.02 Mortgage Loans, Leases and Rents .

With respect to each Mortgaged Property, the related Issuer (i) shall observe and perform (or cause to be performed) all the obligations imposed upon the Borrower under the related Mortgage Loan or the lessor under the related Lease and shall not do or permit to be done anything to impair materially the value of any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property or Lease as

 

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security, (ii) shall promptly send copies to the Indenture Trustee of all notices of default which such Issuer shall send or receive under the Mortgage Loans and Leases, (iii) shall notify the Indenture Trustee in writing of any material change in the status of any tenancy at such Mortgaged Property, including, without limitation, the vacating, surrender or going dark of any Tenant, even if such action is expressly permitted by the terms of such Tenant’s Lease, (iv) shall enforce all of the material terms, covenants and conditions contained in a related Mortgage Loan upon the part of the Borrower or a related Lease upon the part of the Tenant, as applicable, thereunder to be observed or performed (including, without limitation, collecting financial information from each Borrower or Tenant, as applicable), (v) shall not collect any Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment more than one month in advance (except that security deposits shall not be deemed Monthly Loan Payments or Monthly Lease Payments collected in advance), (vi) shall not execute any assignment of the Borrower’s interest in a related Mortgage Loan or the Monthly Loan Payments or the lessor’s interest in a related Lease or the Monthly Lease Payments except as permitted under the Property Management Agreement, and (vii) unless otherwise permitted under the Property Management Agreement, shall not consent to any assignment of or subletting under a related Lease other than in accordance with its terms, provided, that each Issuer shall be deemed to have satisfied its obligations in clauses (i) and (iv) above to the extent that it causes the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, to service and administer the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties and related Leases in accordance with the Property Management Agreement. No Issuer shall agree to any material modification of a related Mortgage Loan or Lease except in accordance with the terms of the Property Management Agreement.

Section 10.03 Compliance With Laws .

With respect to each Mortgaged Property:

(a) The related Issuer shall promptly comply in all material respects with all federal, state and local laws, orders, ordinances, governmental rules and regulations or court orders affecting such Mortgaged Property, or the use thereof (“ Applicable Laws ”), currently existing or enacted in the future.

(b) The Issuers shall from time to time, upon the Indenture Trustee’s request, provide the Indenture Trustee with evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee that the Mortgaged Properties comply in all material respects with all currently existing Applicable Laws or is exempt from compliance with currently existing Applicable Laws.

(c) Notwithstanding any provisions set forth herein or in any document regarding the Property Manager’s approval of alterations of a Mortgaged Property, the related Issuer shall not alter such Mortgaged Property in any manner which would materially increase such Issuer’s responsibilities for compliance with Applicable Laws without the prior written approval of the Property Manager. The foregoing shall apply to tenant improvements constructed by the related Issuer or by any of its Tenants. The Property Manager may condition any such approval upon receipt of a certificate of compliance with Applicable Laws from an independent architect, engineer, or other person acceptable to the Property Manager.

 

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(d) The Issuers shall give prompt notice to the Indenture Trustee of the receipt by any such Issuer of any governmental agency notice related to a violation of any Applicable Laws and of the commencement of any governmental agency proceedings or investigations which relate to compliance with Applicable Laws.

(e) After prior written notice to the Indenture Trustee, the related Issuer, at its own expense, may contest by appropriate legal proceeding, promptly initiated and conducted in good faith and with due diligence, the Applicable Laws affecting any Mortgaged Property; provided , that (i) no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under any Mortgage or this Indenture, (ii) such Issuer is not prohibited from doing so under the provisions of any Mortgage Loan or Lease and any other mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt affecting such Mortgaged Property, (iii) such proceeding shall not be prohibited under, and shall be conducted in accordance with, the provisions (if any) of any other instrument to which such Issuer or such Mortgaged Property is subject and shall not constitute a default thereunder, (iv) none of such Mortgaged Property, any part thereof or interest therein, any of the related Borrowers, such Tenants or occupants thereof, or such Issuer shall be affected in any materially adverse way as a result of such proceeding, (v) non-compliance with the Applicable Laws shall not impose criminal liability on such Issuer or civil or criminal liability on the Indenture Trustee, and (vi) such Issuer shall have furnished to the Indenture Trustee all other items reasonably requested by the Indenture Trustee.

Section 10.04 Estoppel Certificates .

The Issuers shall use their commercially reasonable best efforts to deliver or cause to be delivered to the Indenture Trustee, promptly upon request, duly executed estoppel certificates from any one or more Borrowers or Tenants as required by the Property Manager in accordance with the Property Management Agreement attesting to such facts regarding a related Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable, as the Property Manager may require in accordance with the Property Management Agreement, including but not limited to, attestations that each Lease covered thereby is in full force and effect with no defaults thereunder on the part of any party, that none of the Monthly Loan Payments or Monthly Lease Payments, as applicable, have been paid more than one month in advance, and that the Borrower or Tenant claims no defense or offset against the full and timely performance of its related obligations under such Mortgage Loan or Lease.

Section 10.05 Other Rights, Etc .

It is agreed that the risk of loss or damage to a Mortgaged Property is on the related Issuer, and the Indenture Trustee shall have no liability whatsoever for decline in value of such Mortgaged Property, for failure to maintain insurance policies, or for failure to determine whether insurance in force is adequate as to the amount of risks insured. Possession by the Indenture Trustee shall not be deemed an election of judicial relief, if any such possession is requested or obtained, with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or any other Collateral included in the Collateral Pool and not in the Indenture Trustee’s possession.

 

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Section 10.06 Right to Release Any Portion of the Collateral Pool .

The Indenture Trustee shall release any portion of the Collateral Pool without, as to the remainder of such Collateral, in any way impairing or affecting the lien or priority of this Indenture, or improving the position of any subordinate lienholder with respect thereto, except to the extent that the obligations hereunder shall have been reduced by the actual monetary consideration, if any, received by the Indenture Trustee for such release, and may accept by assignment, pledge or otherwise any other property in place thereof, all in accordance with the terms hereof and of the Property Management Agreement. This Indenture shall continue as a lien and security interest in the remaining portion of the Collateral Pool to which it applies. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Collateral may be released from the lien of this Indenture to the extent permitted by the Property Management Agreement and this Indenture.

Section 10.07 Environmental Covenants .

Each Issuer covenants and agrees that so long as such Issuer owns, manages, is in possession of, or otherwise controls a Mortgaged Property: (a) all uses and operations on or of such Mortgaged Property, whether by such Issuer or any other person or entity, shall be in material compliance with all Environmental Laws and permits issued pursuant thereto; (b) there shall be no Environmental Releases of Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from such Mortgaged Property in material violation of Environmental Laws; (c) there shall be no Hazardous Materials present at, in, on, or under such Mortgaged Property or generated, managed, stored, treated, transported or disposed in connection with the use and operation of such Mortgaged Property, except those that are both (i) in material compliance with all Environmental Laws and with permits issued pursuant thereto, if and to the extent required, and (ii) in amounts necessary to operate such Mortgaged Property; (d) such Issuer shall keep the Mortgaged Property free and clear of all liens and other encumbrances imposed pursuant to any Environmental Law, whether due to any act or omission of an Issuer or any other person or entity (the “ Environmental Liens ”); (e) such Issuer shall, at its sole cost and expense, fully and expeditiously cooperate in all activities pursuant to Section 10.08 , including but not limited to providing all relevant information and making knowledgeable persons available for interviews; (f) such Issuer shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform any environmental site assessment or other investigation of environmental conditions in connection with such Mortgaged Property, pursuant to any reasonable written request of the Property Manager in accordance with the Property Management Agreement and share with the Indenture Trustee the reports and other results thereof, and the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to rely on such reports and other results thereof; (g) such Issuer shall, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all reasonable written requests of the Property Manager in accordance with the Property Management Agreement to (i) reasonably effectuate remediation of any Hazardous Materials in, on, under or from such Mortgaged Property associated with an Environmental Release and (ii) comply with any Environmental Law; (h) such Issuer shall not knowingly permit any Borrower, Tenant or other user of the Mortgaged Property to violate any Environmental Law in any material respect; and (i) such Issuer shall immediately notify the Property Manager in writing after it has become aware of (A) any presence or Environmental Release or threatened Environmental Releases of Hazardous Materials in, on, under, from or migrating towards such Mortgaged Property in violation of any Environmental Law, (B) any non-compliance with any Environmental Laws related in any way to such Mortgaged Property, (C) any actual or potential Environmental Lien,

 

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(D) any required or proposed governmental agency investigation, remediation or other response to environmental conditions relating to such Mortgaged Property, and (E) any written or oral notice or other communication of which such Issuer becomes aware from any source whatsoever (including but not limited to a governmental agency) relating in any way to Hazardous Materials at such Mortgaged Property in violation of Environmental Law.

Environmental Law ” means any present and future federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies, consent decrees or settlement agreements and other governmental directives or requirements, as well as common law, that apply to any Mortgaged Property and relate to Hazardous Materials, including, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended. “ Hazardous Materials ” shall mean: (a) petroleum and petroleum products and compounds containing them, including gasoline, diesel fuel and oil; (b) explosives; (c) flammable materials; (d) radioactive materials; (e) polychlorinated biphenyls (“ PCBs ”) and compounds containing them; (f) lead and lead-based paint; (g) asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in any form that is or could become friable; (h) underground or above-ground storage tanks, whether empty or containing any substance; (i) any substance the presence of which on any Mortgaged Property is regulated by or prohibited by any federal, state or local authority (a “ Regulated Substance ”); (j) any Regulated Substance that requires special handling; (k) and any other material, substance or waste now or in the future defined as a “hazardous substance,” “hazardous material,” “hazardous waste,” “toxic substance,” “toxic pollutant,” “contaminant,” “pollutant” or other words of similar import within the meaning of any Environmental Law. Environmental Release ” of any Hazardous Materials includes but is not limited to any release, deposit, discharge, emission, leaking, leaching, spilling, seeping, migrating, injecting, pumping, pouring, emptying, escaping, dumping, disposing or other movement of Hazardous Materials, including the threat of any of the foregoing.

ARTICLE XI

COSTS

Section 11.01 Performance at the Issuers’ Expense .

The Issuers acknowledge and confirm that the Indenture Trustee shall impose certain administrative processing fees in connection with the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (the occurrence of any of the above shall be called an “ Event ”), which fees are payable to the Indenture Trustee under the Property Management Agreement as an Extraordinary Expense in accordance with Section 2.11(b). The Issuers hereby acknowledge and agree to pay all such fees (as the same may be reasonably increased or decreased from time to time), and any additional fees of a similar type or nature which may reasonably be imposed by the Indenture Trustee from time to time, upon the occurrence of any Event or otherwise, in accordance with the priorities set forth herein and in the Property Management Agreement and as Extraordinary Expenses. Wherever it is provided for herein that an Issuer pay any costs and expenses, such costs and expenses shall include, but not be limited to, all reasonable legal fees and disbursements of the Indenture Trustee in accordance with the priorities set forth herein.

 

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ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.01 Execution Counterparts .

This Indenture may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Indenture in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Indenture.

Section 12.02 Compliance Certificates and Opinions, Etc .

Upon any application or request by an Issuer to the Indenture Trustee to take any action under any provision of this Indenture, such Issuer shall (at the request of the Indenture Trustee) furnish to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that all conditions precedent, if any, provided for in this Indenture relating to the proposed action have been complied with, except that, in the case of any such application or request as to which the furnishing of such documents is specifically required by any provision of this Indenture, no additional certificate or opinion need be furnished.

Section 12.03 Form of Documents Delivered to Indenture Trustee .

In any case where several matters are required to be certified by, or covered by an opinion of, any specified Person, it is not necessary that all such matters be certified by, or covered by the opinion of, only one such Person, or that they be so certified or covered by only one document, but one such Person may certify or give an opinion with respect to some matters and one or more other such Persons as to other matters, and any such Person may certify or give an opinion as to such matters in one or several documents.

Any certificate or opinion of an Authorized Officer of an Issuer may be based, insofar as it relates to legal matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, counsel, unless such officer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to the matters upon which his certificate or opinion is based are erroneous. Any such certificate of an Authorized Officer or Opinion of Counsel may be based, insofar as it relates to factual matters, upon a certificate or opinion of, or representations by, an officer or officers of an Issuer stating that the information with respect to such factual matters is in the possession of such Issuer, unless such counsel knows, or in the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the certificate or opinion or representations with respect to such matters are erroneous.

Whenever this Indenture requires that a document or instrument (other than any Note) be delivered in substantially the form attached hereto as an exhibit, modifications and additions to and deletions from any such exhibit reflected in such document or instrument as delivered hereunder shall not impair the validity or acceptability of such document or instrument (nor shall any Person be entitled to reject such document or instrument as a result thereof) to the extent that such modifications, additions or deletions are approved by the Issuers and are made in a manner consistent with applicable law (including changes thereto).

 

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Where any Person is required to make, give or execute two or more applications, requests, consents, certificates, statements, opinions or other instruments under this Indenture, they may, but need not, be consolidated and form one instrument.

Section 12.04 No Oral Change .

This Indenture, and any provisions hereof, may not be modified, amended, waived, extended, changed, discharged or terminated orally or by any act or failure to act on the part of any Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any modification, amendment, waiver, extension, change, discharge or termination is sought and otherwise in accordance herewith.

Section 12.05 Acts of Noteholders .

(a) Any request, demand, authorization, direction, notice, consent, waiver or other action provided by this Indenture to be given or taken by the Noteholders of any Class of any Series or in their entirety may be embodied in and evidenced by one or more instruments of substantially similar tenor signed by such Noteholders in person or by agents duly appointed in writing; and except as herein otherwise expressly provided such action shall become effective when such instrument or instruments are delivered to the Indenture Trustee, and, where it is hereby expressly required, to the applicable Issuers. Such instrument or instruments (and the action embodied therein and evidenced thereby) are herein sometimes referred to as the “ Act ” of the Noteholders signing such instrument or instruments. Proof of execution of any such instrument or of a writing appointing any such agent shall be sufficient for any purpose of this Indenture and (subject to Section 5.01 ) conclusive in favor of the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers if made in the manner provided in this Section.

(b) The fact and date of the execution by any Person of any such instrument or writing may be proved in any manner that the Indenture Trustee deems sufficient.

(c) The Series, Class, Note Principal Balance and serial numbers of Notes held by any Person, and the date of holding the same, shall be proved by the Note Register.

(d) Any request, demand, authorization, amendment, direction, notice, consent, election, declaration, waiver or other act of any Noteholder shall bind every future Noteholder of the same Note and the Noteholder of every Note issued upon the transfer thereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu thereof in respect of anything done, suffered or omitted to be done by the Indenture Trustee or the applicable Issuers in reliance thereon, whether or not notation of such action is made upon such Note.

Section 12.06 Computation of Percentage of Noteholders .

Unless otherwise specified herein, whenever this Indenture states that any action may be taken by a specified percentage of the Noteholders or the Noteholders of any Class, such statement shall mean that such action may be taken by the Noteholders of such specified percentage of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance or of such Class of Notes, respectively.

 

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Section 12.07 Notice to the Indenture Trustee, the Issuers and Certain Other Persons .

Any communication provided for or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein, shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by courier or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or if transmitted by facsimile and confirmed in a writing delivered or mailed as aforesaid, to: (i) in the case of the Issuers, to Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC or Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, as applicable, at 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, facsimile number: 480-606-0820, Attention: Ryan Berry, General Counsel, or to such other address as provided in the applicable Series Supplement, as applicable; (ii) in the case of the Indenture Trustee, to Citibank, N.A., at 388 Greenwich Street, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Agency and Trust- Spirit Master Funding, facsimile number: 212-816-5527; and (iii) with respect to any applicable Series, in the case of any Hedge Counterparty or Rating Agency, to the address of such Hedge Counterparty or Rating Agency as provided in the applicable Series Supplement, or, as to each such Person, such other address or facsimile number as may hereafter be furnished by such Person to the parties hereto in writing.

Section 12.08 Notices to Noteholders; Notification Requirements and Waiver .

Where this Indenture provides for notice to Noteholders of any event, such notice shall be sufficiently given if in writing and delivered by courier or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid to each Noteholder affected by such event, at its address as it appears on the Note Register, not later than the latest date, and not earlier than the earliest date, prescribed for the giving of such notice. In any case where notice to Noteholders is given by mail, neither the failure to mail such notice nor any defect in any notice so mailed to any particular Noteholder shall affect the sufficiency of such notice with respect to other Noteholders, and any notice that is delivered or mailed in the manner herein provided shall conclusively be presumed to have been duly given.

Where this Indenture provides for notice in any manner, such notice may be waived in writing by any Person entitled to receive such notice, either before or after the event, and such waiver shall be the equivalent of such notice. Waivers of notice by Noteholders shall be filed with the Indenture Trustee but such filing shall not be a condition precedent to the validity of any action taken in reliance upon such a waiver.

In case, by reason of the suspension of regular courier and mail service as a result of a strike, work stoppage or similar activity, it shall be impractical to mail notice of any event to Noteholders when such notice is required to be given pursuant to any provision of this Indenture, then any manner of giving such notice as shall be satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee shall be deemed to be a sufficient giving of such notice.

Where this Indenture provides for notice to the Rating Agencies, failure to give any such notice shall not affect any other rights or obligations created hereunder, and shall not under any circumstance constitute a default or Event of Default.

 

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Section 12.09 Successors and Assigns .

All covenants and agreements in this Indenture by the Issuers shall bind their successors and permitted assigns, whether so expressed or not.

Section 12.10 Interest Charges; Waivers .

This Indenture is subject to the express condition that at no time shall any Issuer be obligated or required to pay interest hereunder at a rate which could subject the Indenture Trustee to either civil or criminal liability as a result of being in excess of the maximum interest rate which such Issuer is permitted by applicable law to contract or agree to pay. If by the terms of this Indenture, any Issuer is at any time required or obligated to pay interest hereunder at a rate in excess of such maximum rate, such rate shall be deemed to be immediately reduced to such maximum rate and all previous payments in excess of the maximum rate shall be deemed to have been payments in reduction of principal and not on account of the interest due hereunder.

The Issuers expressly waives presentment, demand, diligence, protest and all notices of any kind whatsoever with respect to this Indenture, except for notices expressly provided for in this Indenture, the Mortgages or the Notes.

Section 12.11 Severability Clause .

In case any provision of this Indenture or of the Notes shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

Section 12.12 Governing Law .

(a) THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES).

(b) Any action or proceeding against any of the parties hereto relating in any way to this Indenture or any Note or the Collateral included in the Collateral Pool may be brought and enforced in the courts of the State of New York sitting in the borough of Manhattan or of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and each of the Issuers irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of each such court in respect of any such action or proceeding. The Issuers hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right to remove any such action or proceeding by reason of improper venue or inconvenient forum. As long as any of the Notes remain Outstanding, service of process upon any Issuer shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be deemed in every respect effective service in any such legal action or proceeding.

 

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Section 12.13 Effect of Headings and Table of Contents .

The Article and Section headings herein and the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction hereof.

Section 12.14 Benefits of Indenture .

Nothing in this Indenture or in the Notes, express or implied, shall give to any Person, other than the parties hereto and their successors hereunder, the Noteholders, the Series Enhancers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and any other party secured hereunder or named as a beneficiary of any provision hereof, any benefit or any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Indenture.

Section 12.15 Trust Obligation .

No recourse may be taken, directly or indirectly, with respect to the obligations of the Issuers on the Notes or under this Indenture or any certificate or other writing delivered in connection herewith or therewith, against (i) any Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Special Servicer in its individual capacity, (ii) any owner of a beneficial interest in an Issuer or (iii) any partner, owner, beneficiary, agent, officer, director, employee, agent or Control Person of an Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Special Servicer in its individual capacity, any holder of a beneficial interest in an Issuer or of any successor or assignee of an Issuer, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Special Servicer in its individual capacity, except as any such Person may have expressly agreed (it being understood that none of the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Special Servicer has any such obligations in its individual capacity).

Section 12.16 Inspection .

Each Issuer agrees that, on reasonable prior notice, it will permit any representative of the Indenture Trustee, during such Issuer’s normal business hours, to examine all the books of account, records, reports, and other papers of such Issuer, to make copies and extracts therefrom and to discuss such Issuer’s affairs, finances and accounts relating to such Issuer and such Issuer’s employees and independent public accounting firm, all at such reasonable times and as often as may be reasonably requested. The Indenture Trustee shall and shall cause its representatives to hold in confidence all such information except to the extent disclosure may be required by law (and all reasonable applications for confidential treatment are unavailing) or the Indenture Trustee may reasonably determine that such disclosure is consistent with its obligations hereunder.

Section 12.17 Method of Payment .

Except as otherwise provided in Section 2.11(b) , all amounts payable or to be remitted pursuant to this Indenture shall be paid or remitted or caused to be paid or remitted in immediately available funds by wire transfer to an account specified in writing by the recipient thereof.

 

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Section 12.18 Limitation on Liability of the Issuers .

None of the Issuers or any of the directors, officers, partners, managers, members, employees, agents or Control Persons of any Issuer, shall be under any liability to the Noteholders for any action taken or for refraining from the taking of any action in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment. The Issuers, and any person who is a manager, officer, employee, agent or Control Person of the Issuers will be entitled to indemnification, payable in accordance with (and subject to) Section 2.11 , against any losses, liabilities or expenses incurred in connection with any legal action that relates to the Indenture, the Notes or any agreement related thereto. The Issuers, and any director, officer, employee or agent of any Issuer may rely in good faith on any document of any kind which, prima facie , is properly executed and submitted by any Person respecting any matters arising hereunder. No Issuer shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action unless such action is related to its duties under this Indenture and which in its opinion does not involve it in any expenses or liability; provided , however , that any such Issuer may in its discretion undertake any such action which it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to this Indenture and the rights and duties of the parties hereto and the interests of the Noteholders hereunder.

Section 12.19 Non-Petition .

Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Note, and the Indenture Trustee hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 12.19 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from any Issuer pursuant to this Indenture. In the event that any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee takes action in violation of this Section 12.19, the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 12.19 shall survive the termination of this Indenture, and the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving an Issuer.

Section 12.20 Non-Recourse .

The obligations of each Issuer under this Indenture are solely the obligations of such Issuer. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon this Indenture against any member, employee, officer or director of such Issuer. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by an Issuer hereunder shall be payable by such Issuer only to the extent that funds are

 

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then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 . In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 , the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, such Issuer. Nothing in this Section 12.20 shall be construed to limit the Trustee from exercising its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral Pool.

Section 12.21 Prior Performance Undertaking .

The Issuers hereby direct the Indenture Trustee to terminate any Performance Undertaking entered into, delivered, executed or issued prior to the Applicable Series Closing Date.

 

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

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee

By:  

/s/ John Hannon

Name:   John Hannon
Title:   Vice President

Exhibit 4.2

Execution Copy

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

MASTER INDENTURE

This Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 26th day of November, 2014, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (“ SMF I ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (“ SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (“ SMF III ” and, collectively with SMF I and SMF II, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

WITNESSETH :

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Master Indenture ”);

WHEREAS, Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture permits the Issuers and the Trustee to effect certain amendments to the Master Indenture, subject to the conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture, to amend the Master Indenture as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendments to the Master Indenture . The Master Indenture is hereby amended as follows:

(a) Definitions . (i) The following definitions shall hereby be incorporated in alphabetical order into Section 1.01 of the Master Indenture, and if any such definition is already found in Section 1.01 of the Master Indenture, shall replace it in its entirety:

Apparel ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of apparel and similar consumer goods, including department stores (except discount department stores) (NAICS 452111) .

Automotive Dealerships and Retailers ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers who derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of automotive vehicles, including new and used car dealers, which may include as a portion of their operations automotive parts and service locations and related retail businesses. This Business Sector includes new car dealers (NAICS 441110), used car dealers (441120), recreational vehicle dealers (441210) and motorcycle, ATV and all other motor vehicle dealers (NAICS 441228).


Automotive Parts and Service ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that (i) derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of automotive parts or the provision of automotive repair and maintenance services and (ii) are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: automotive parts and accessories stores (NAICS 441310), tire dealers (NAICS 441320), general automotive repair (NAICS 811111), automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance (NAICS 811121), automotive oil change and lubrication shops (NAICS 811191) and all other automotive repair and maintenance (NAICS 811198).

Building Materials ”: A Business Sector comprised of wholesalers, distributors and retailers that (i) derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of materials used in the development and improvement of real property and (ii) are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423720), other building material dealers (NAICS 444190) and nursery, garden center and farm supply stores (NAICS 44420).

Business Sector ”: Any of the following business sectors: Apparel, Automotive Dealerships and Retailers, Automotive Parts and Service, Building Materials, Car Washes, Consumer Electronics, Convenience Stores, Dollar Stores, Drug Stores / Pharmacies, Education Facilities, Entertainment, Financial Services, General Merchandise, Grocery, Health and Fitness, Home Furnishings, Manufacturing, Medical / Other Office, Movie Theatres, Multi-Tenant, Other, Restaurant/Casual Dining, Restaurant/Quick Service, Specialty Retail, Sporting Goods and Other.

Car Washes ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities that provide cleaning, washing and waxing and services for cars, trucks, vans and trailers (NAICS 811192).

Consumer Electronics ”: A Business Sector comprised of wholesalers, distributors and retailers that (i) derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of consumer electronic products, parts and accessories, as well as ancillary services and (ii) that are classified under NAICS code 453310 (used merchandise stores).

Convenience Stores ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers of automotive fuel and consumer goods that are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: convenience stores (NAICS 445120), gasoline stations with convenience stores (NAICS 447110) and other gasoline stations (NAICS 447190).

Dollar Stores ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers of general consumer goods targeting value shoppers that are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: discount department stores (NAICS 452112) and all other general merchandise stores (NAICS 452990).

Drug Stores/Pharmacies ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that (i) primarily focus on the sale of prescription and nonprescription pharmaceutical products and medicines and also have a substantial portion of the square footage of their retail space dedicated to the sale of general merchandise and (ii) are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: pharmacies and drug stores (NAICS 446110) and all other general merchandise stores (NAICS 452990).

 

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Education Facilities ”: A Business Sector comprised of providers of educational and child care and development services that are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 611110), colleges, universities and professional schools (NAICS 611310) and child day care services (NAICS 624410).

Entertainment ”: A Business Sector comprised of providers of consumer entertainment services other than movie theaters, including restaurants with a significant focus on the entertainment aspects of the dining experience, and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: full-service restaurants (NAICS 722511) and all other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS 713990).

Financial Services ”: A Business Sector comprised of providers of banking, lending and other personal and commercial financial services that are classified under NAICS code 522291 (consumer lending).

General Merchandise ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes:nursery, garden center and farm supply stores (NAICS 444220) and pharmacies and drug stores (NAICS 446110).

Grocery ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers who are primarily engaged in selling food and beverage items and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes:supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores (NAICS 445110) and beer, wine and liquor stores (NAICS 445310).

Health and Fitness ”: A Business Sector comprised of establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and recreational sports facilities featuring exercise and other active physical fitness conditioning or recreational sports activities, and that are classified under NAICS code 713940 (fitness and recreational sport centers).

Home Furnishings ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that (i) are primarily engaged in selling residential furniture and home furnishing goods and (ii) are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: furniture stores (NAICS 442110) and all other home furnishings stores (NAICS 442299).

Manufacturing ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which operators conduct product manufacturing and assembly activities and that are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: all other miscellaneous textile product mills (NAICS 314999), ready-mix concrete manufacturing (NAICS 327320), metal crown, closure and other metal stamping (except automotive) (NAICS 332119), bolt, nut, screw, rivet and washer manufacturing (NAICS 332722), motor vehicle seating and interior trim manufacturing (NAICS 336360) and other motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS 336390).

 

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Medical / Other Office ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which licensed practitioners of professional medical and dental services and their staffs provide those services to consumers and that are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: offices of physicians (except mental health specialists) (NAICS 621111), offices of dentists (NAICS 621210), offices of optometrists (NAICS 621320), freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers (NAICS 621493), diagnostic imaging centers (NAICS 621512) and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (NAICS 622310).

Movie Theaters ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities which are the primary initial distribution channel for new motion picture releases and that are classified under NAICS code 512131 (motion picture theatres (except drive-ins)).

Multi-Tenant ”: A Business Sector comprised of all Mortgaged Properties leased by an Issuer (or the Borrower, in the case of a Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan) to two or more Tenants, as well as all Mortgaged Properties leased by an Issuer (or the Borrower, in the case of a Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan) to one Tenant but subject to a sub-lease pursuant to which such sub-lessee is primarily responsible for paying any portion of the rent due to the Issuer (or the Borrower, in the case of a Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan) or any portion of maintenance costs, taxes and/or insurance premiums due in respect of the Mortgaged Property (unless the Tenant guarantees the payment of, or is separately obligated to pay, all such rent, maintenance costs, taxes and insurance premiums).

NAICS ”: The applicable North America Industry Classification System code assigned to a particular Business Sector pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System Manual published by the United States Office of Management and Budget.

Other ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities in which businesses not described in any other Business Sectors are operated and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: natural gas distribution (NAICS 221210) and offices of lawyers (NAICS 541110).

Post-Closing Acquisition Date ”: If applicable to a Series of Notes, as defined in the related Series Supplement.

Post- Closing Acquisition Deliverables ”: If applicable to a Series of Notes, as defined in the related Series Supplement.

Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account ”: If applicable to a Series of Notes, as defined in the related Series Supplement.

Post-Closing Properties Adjustment Amount ”: If applicable to a Series of Notes, as defined in the related Series Supplement.

Post-Closing Property ”: If applicable to a Series of Notes, as defined in the related Series Supplement.

Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount ”: If applicable to a Series of Notes, as defined in the related Series Supplement.

 

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Restaurants/Casual Dining ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which operators provide food services to patrons who generally order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating, which includes full-service restaurants (NAICS 722511). These establishments may provide this type of food service to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing carryout services, or presenting live nontheatrical entertainment.

Restaurants/Casual Dining ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which operators provide food services to patrons who generally order and are served while seated and pay after eating and that are classified under NAICS code 722511 (full-service restaurants).

Restaurants/Quick Service ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which operators provide food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes:limited-service restaurants (NAICS 722513) and snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars (NAICS 722515). “ Specialty Retail ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers engaged in the sale of new specialty products and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: all other home furnishing stores (NAICS 442299) and nursery, garden center and farm supply stores (NAICS 444220).

Sporting Goods ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers of new sporting goods, exercise and fitness equipment, athletic uniforms, specialty sports footwear and sporting goods, equipment, and accessories and that are classified under NAICS code 451110 (sporting goods stores).

Total Debt Service ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the sum of (a) the aggregate Scheduled Principal Payment and Note Interest with respect to all Classes of Notes, in each case due on the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date (but excluding any principal payment due on the Anticipated Repayment Date with respect to any Notes), (b)(i) the Property Management Fee, (ii) the Special Servicing Fee, if any, (iii) the Back-Up Fee, and (iv) the Indenture Trustee Fee, each as accrued during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date and (c) any net payment due from the Issuers to any Hedge Counterparty under any applicable Hedge Agreements for such Payment Date (other than termination payments due as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any Hedge Counterparty), minus (d) the Post-Closing Properties Adjustment Amount, if applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, Post ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest will not be included in the calculation of Total Debt Service.

Voluntary Prepayment ”: Any (i) voluntary redemption of any Class of Notes, in whole or in part, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 7.01 , or (ii) payment actually made in respect of principal of any Class of Notes on any Payment Date in connection with the application of any Unscheduled Principal Payment (using amounts described in clause (a) of the definition thereof), other than any portion thereof consisting of Property Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds and amounts received in respect of a Specially Serviced Asset or a repurchase due to a Collateral Defect or, if applicable, the application of any Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount.

 

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(ii) The following definitions shall be deleted in their entirety from Section 1.01 of the Master Indenture: “ Banking Facilities ”; “ Building Material ”; “ Courier Delivery Service and Retailer Distribution Facilities ”; “ Department Stores and Discount Stores ”; “ Distribution ”; “ Drug Stores ”; “ Gas/Propane Facilities ”; “ Health Clubs/Gyms ”; “ Industry Group ”; “ Interstate Travel Plazas ”; “ Light Manufacturing ”; “ Medical Office and Specialty Medical Facilities ”; “ Other/Industrial ”; “ Plumbing/Electrical Facilities ”; “ Recreational Facilities ”; “ Restaurants ”; “ SIC ”, “ Specialty Retailers ”; and “ Supermarkets ”.

(b) The phrase “applicable Transfer Date” shall be deleted in its entirety in each instance such phrase appears in Section 2.19 of the Master Indenture and replaced with the phrase: “First Collateral Date”.

(c) The following phrase shall be added after the phrase “transmitted by facsimile” in Section 12.07 of the Master Indenture:

“or by e-mail (except with respect to any notices to the Indenture Trustee)”

(d) Subsections (i) and (ii) of Section 12.07 of the Master Indenture are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:

“(i) in the case of the Issuers, to Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC or Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, as applicable, at 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, facsimile number: 480-606-0820, e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com, Attention: Ryan Berry, General Counsel, or to such other address as provided in the applicable Series Supplement, as applicable; (ii) in the case of the Indenture Trustee, to Citibank, N.A., at 388 Greenwich Street, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Agency and Trust- Spirit Master Funding, facsimile number: 212-816-5527; and”

(e) The phrase “The Originator” in the first sentence of subsection (a) of Schedule I-A to the Master Indenture shall be deleted and replaced with the following phrase: “As of the date of acquisition by the applicable Issuer, the”.

(f) The phrase “of each Mortgaged Loan originated by an Originator” shall be deleted in subsection (x) of Schedule I-A to the Master Indenture and replaced with the following phrase: “or acquisition, as applicable, of each Originator Conveyed Loan or the acquisition of each Third Party Loan”.

(g) The following shall be inserted as a new subsection (ll) immediately after subsection (kk) of Schedule I-A to the Master Indenture:

“(ll) Any other representations or warranties set forth in a Series Supplement.”

3. Reference to and Effect on the Master Indenture; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Master Indenture is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

 

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(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Master Indenture to “ this Indenture ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Indenture, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Indenture ”, “ Master Indenture ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Master Indenture shall mean and be a reference to the Master Indenture as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to this Amendment.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

 

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10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer

By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited

liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Title: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited

liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Title: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited
  liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Title: President and Chief Operating Officer

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE]


CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ John Hannon

  Name: John Hannon
  Title:   Vice President

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE]

Exhibit 4.3

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

an Issuer,

and

CITIBANK, N.A.

Indenture Trustee

 

 

SERIES 2014-1 SUPPLEMENT

Dated as of May 20, 2014

to

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES 2014-1


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01. Definitions

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ARTICLE II CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-1 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-1 NOTES

     5  

Section 2.01. Designation

     5  

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans

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Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-1 Notes

     6  

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations

     8  

ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     8  

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties

     8  

Section 3.02. No Default

     9  

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied

     9  

Section 3.04. Representations and Warranties with respect to the Collateral

     9  

ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     9  

Section 4.01. Ratification of Indenture

     9  

Section 4.02. Counterparts

     9  

Section 4.03. Governing Law

     10  

Section 4.04. Beneficiaries

     10  

Section 4.05. Non-Petition

     10  

Section 4.06. Non-Recourse

     10  

Section 4.07. Amendments

     11  

Schedules

 

SCHEDULE I-A    Mortgaged Properties
SCHEDULE I-B    Mortgage Loans
SCHEDULE II    Amortization Schedule
SCHEDULE III-1    Representations and Warranties – Mortgage Loans
SCHEDULE III-2    Representations and Warranties – Mortgaged Properties and Leases
SCHEDULE IV    Representations and Warranties – Exceptions

 

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SERIES 2014-1 SUPPLEMENT, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-1 Supplement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (an “ Issuer ” and, together with Spirit Master Funding, LLC and Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

Pursuant to this Series 2014-1 Supplement, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee hereby create a new Series of Notes (“ Series 2014-1 ”) and specify the Principal Terms thereof, to be issued in two Classes, one Class bearing the designation “Class A-1” (the “ Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes ”) and one Class bearing the designation “Class A-2” (the “ Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes ”).

Pursuant to the Master Indenture, the Issuers may from time to time direct the Indenture Trustee to authenticate one or more new Series of Notes. The Principal Terms of any new Series are to be set forth in a related Series Supplement to the Master Indenture.

The parties hereto have entered into the Master Indenture (as amended and modified through and including the Applicable Series Closing Date) prior to (i) entering into this Series 2014-1 Supplement and (ii) the issuance of the Series 2014-1 Notes.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions .

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Indenture.

Accrual Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such Payment Date occurs; provided that the Accrual Period with respect to the Payment Date occurring in June 2014will be the period from and including the Series Closing Date to but excluding June 1, 2014.

Anticipated Repayment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in July 2020.

Asset Concentrations ”: Concentrations, stated as a percentage, of (i) Business Sectors, (ii) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, (iii) Tenants (including affiliates of any Tenant), (iv) Mortgaged Properties located in a particular state, (v) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (vi) Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases, (vii) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (viii) Mortgage

 

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Loans, and are calculated as of each Determination Date, by dividing the aggregate Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) in the Collateral Pool, as applicable, with respect to all (a) Mortgaged Properties operated in any single Business Sector (or applicable group of Business Sectors), (b) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, (c) Leases to any single Tenant (including affiliates of such Tenant), (d) Mortgaged Properties located within any state, (e) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (f) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Ground Leases, (g) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (h) Mortgage Loans, in each case, by the sum of (i) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (ii) the amounts on deposit in the Release Account that are available to an Issuer to purchase or otherwise acquire Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties.

Controlling Party ”: The Series 2014-1 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty or any of its affiliates).

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

End Make Whole Payment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, the Payment Date that is twelve months prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes.

Existing Collateral Assets ”: As defined in Section 3.04.

Indenture ”: The Master Indenture, as supplemented by this Series 2014-1 Supplement and any other Series Supplement, as applicable, and as otherwise amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Initial Purchaser ”: Each of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Legal Final Payment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in July 2040.

Make Whole Payment For any Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to

 

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such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes.

Master Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Maximum Asset Concentrations ”: With respect to any Determination Date: (i) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Business Sector, (a) in the case of Specialty Retailers, a percentage equal to 23.0% as of such Determination Date, (b) in the case of Education Facilities, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date, (c) in the case of Movie Theaters, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date, (d) in the case of Medical Office and Specialty Medical Facilities, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (e) in the case of any other Business Sector (other than the Restaurants Business Sector, so long as no related Restaurant Concept exceeds a percentage equal to 7.5% as of such Determination Date), a percentage equal to 7.5% as of such Determination Date; (ii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, an aggregate percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date; (iii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Tenant(including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, (x) in the case of the largest concentration of Tenants (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (y) in the case of the 5 largest concentrations of Tenants (including affiliates thereof), an aggregate percentage equal to 30.0% as of such Determination Date; (iv) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date; (v) with respect to the Asset Concentration for (x) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, (y) Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and (z) Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a Mortgaged Property, an aggregate percentage equal to 1.0% as of such Determination Date (it being understood that any Mortgaged Property shall be counted no more than once in determining such aggregate percentage); (vi) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any Leasehold Mortgaged Property), a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date; (vii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate, a percentage equal to 5.0% as of such Determination Date; (viii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; provided that any Protective Mortgage Loans shall not be included for purposes of determining such Maximum Asset Concentration set forth in this clause (viii). Any Maximum Asset Concentration percentage may be increased by up to 15.0% at the direction of any Issuer, without an amendment to the Indenture or the consent of the Noteholders or any other party, provided that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

 

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Note Rate ”: For any Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, as set forth in Section 2.01(a).

Optional Repayment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, any Payment Date prior to the Legal Final Payment Date.

Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate ”: With respect to any Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, a per annum rate equal to the rate determined by the Property Manager to be the greater of (i) 5.0% and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the sum of the following exceeds the Note Rate for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes: (A) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a “mortgage equivalent basis” pursuant to the standards and practices of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) on such Anticipated Repayment Date of the United States Treasury Security having a term closest to ten years, plus (B) 5.0%, plus (C) the Post-ARD Spread.

Post-ARD Spread ” is 0.50%.

Reinvestment Yield ”: For the Series 2014-1 Notes, the yield on United States Treasury Securities having the closest maturity (month and year) to the weighted average life of the Series 2014-1 Notes, based on the Anticipated Repayment Date for the Series 2014-1 Notes (prior to the application of any Voluntary Prepayment with respect thereto), plus 0.50%. If more than one such quoted United States Treasury Security has the same maturity date, then the yield of the United States Treasury Security quoted closest to par will be used for this calculation.

Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount, calculated by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee upon receipt of the Determination Date Report, equal to the sum of (a) any unpaid Scheduled Principal Payment or portion thereof from any prior Payment Date plus (b) the product of (i)(A) the Scheduled Series Balance for the prior Payment Date minus (B) the Scheduled Series Balance for the current Payment Date multiplied by (ii) a fraction (A) the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Notes (without taking into account any payments to be made on such Payment Date) minus the amounts specified in clause (a) of this definition and (B) the denominator of which is the related Scheduled Series Balance for the prior Payment Date.

Scheduled Series Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II.

Series Account ”: As defined in Section 2.01(d).

Series 2014-1 Note ”: Any of the Series 2014-1 Notes with a “Class A-1” or “Class A-2” designation on the face thereof, issued pursuant to this Series 2014-1 Supplement and the Indenture, executed by the Issuers and authenticated by the Indenture Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, if any, substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1, A-2 or A-3 attached to the Indenture.

 

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Series 2014-1 Noteholder ”: With respect to any Series 2014-1 Note, the applicable Noteholder, as such term is further defined in the Indenture.

Series Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-1 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-1 NOTES

Section 2.01. Designation .

(a) There is hereby created a Series of Notes to be issued by the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture and this Series 2014-1 Supplement to be known as “Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2014-1.” The Notes shall have the following Class designation, initial Class Principal Balance, Note Rate, rating and CUSIPs:

 

Class    Initial Class                   CUSIP      CUSIP  

Designation

   Principal Balance      Note Rate     Rating (S&P)      (144A)      (Regulation S)  

Class A-1

   $ 81,309,139        5.05     A+        848601 AC4        U84595 AC8  

Class A-2

   $ 253,300,000        5.37     A+        848601 AD2        U84595 AD6  

The Series 2014-1 Notes shall not have preference or priority over the Notes of any other Series except to the extent set forth in the Indenture. The Series 2014-1 Notes shall not be subordinate to any other Series.

(b) The initial Payment Date with respect to the Series 2014-1 Notes shall be the Payment Date occurring on June 20, 2014.

(c) [Reserved].

(d) The Indenture Trustee shall establish on or prior to the Series Closing Date, one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Series Account ”) at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Payment Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the holders of the Series 2014-1 Notes, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Each Series Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Indenture, on each Payment Date, amounts then on deposit in the Series Account shall be added to (and treated as part of) the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-1 for such Payment Date and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03. Except as provided in the Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal

 

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with respect to the Series Account. Funds in the Series Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. The Issuers may, from time to time, deposit amounts (other than amounts that are subject to the lien of the Indenture) in the Series Account. Any P&I Advance with respect to the Series 2014-1 Notes shall be deposited in the Series Account.

(e) The Series 2014-1 Notes offered and sold shall be issued in the form of Book-Entry Notes. Each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes shall be issuable in minimum denominations of $50,000 and integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof.

(f) A Make Whole Payment shall (subject to Section 2.03 and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture) be payable by the Issuers in connection with a Voluntary Prepayment of either Class of Series 2014-1 Notes (for the avoidance of doubt, such Make Whole Payment may be paid to one or both Classes of Series 2014-1 Notes and shall be paid to any such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes as set forth in Section 2.03). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Master Indenture, no Make Whole Payment will be required to be paid (or become due) on any Class of Series 2014-1 Notes in connection with any redemption, optional redemption or Voluntary Prepayment with respect to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes (a) on or after the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes or (b) while an Early Amortization Event is continuing with respect to the Series 2014-1 Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, a Make Whole Payment with respect to any Class of Series 2014-1 Notes shall not constitute a payment of interest on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes. The Make Whole Payment shall be calculated two business days before the related Payment Date by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee. For the avoidance of doubt, there will be no “Optional Repayment Date” for either Class of Series 2014-1 Notes.

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans .

The Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pledged by the Issuers as of the Series Closing Date pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Master Indenture are set forth on, respectively, Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B.

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-1 Notes.

On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-1 for such Payment Date for the following purposes and in the following order of priority:

(1) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (1), (I) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate

 

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applicable to the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes, and (II) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to such Class A-2 Notes;

(2) (I) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, sequentially (x) first, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes) equal to the sum of the Scheduled Principal Payments for the Series 2014-1 Notes for such Payment Date and all Unscheduled Principal Payments allocable to the Series 2014-1 Notes for such Payment Date and (y) second, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of such Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes) equal to the sum of the Scheduled Principal Payments for the Series 2014-1 Notes for such Payment Date and all Unscheduled Principal Payments allocable to the Series 2014-1 Notes for such Payment Date (less the amount applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes pursuant to clause (2)(I)(x) immediately above on such Payment Date) or (II) if an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, on a pro rata basis based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (II), (x) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes has been reduced to zero and (y) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes has been reduced to zero;

(3) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (3), (x) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes from any prior Payment Date and (y) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Series 2014-2 Class A-2 Notes from any prior Payment Date; and

(4) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (4), (x) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and

 

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Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Series 2014-1 Class A-1 Notes for such Payment Date and (y) to the holders of the Series 2014-1 Class A-2 Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Series 2014-2 Class A-2 Notes for such Payment Date.

Any Series Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above will be paid to the Issuers and released from the lien of the Indenture.

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note, shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to the applicable Noteholder for all purposes.

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations . Note Interest, Post ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest with respect to the Series 2014-1 Notes shall each be calculated on a 30/360 basis.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties .

Each of the parties hereto make the following representations:

(i) It has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Series 2014-1 Supplement. The performance by such party of its obligations under this Series 2014-1 Supplement will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of its organizational documents, or any material agreement or instrument to which it is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which it or its property is subject, except any such conflict, violation or breach that would not result in a material adverse effect on such party’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by it of this Series 2014-1 Supplement, and the consummation by it of the transactions provided for herein, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action or limited liability company action, as applicable. This Series 2014-1 Supplement has been duly executed and delivered by it and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of it enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing); and

 

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(ii) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by it in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Series 2014-1 Supplement, except such as have already been obtained.

Section 3.02. No Default . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, each of the conditions precedent set forth in the Master Indenture to the issuance of the Series 2014-1 Notes, including but not limited to those conditions precedent set forth in Section 2.04(d) thereof, have been satisfied.

Section 3.04. Representations and Warranties with respect to the Collateral . With respect to each Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Property and any related Lease acquired by an Issuer prior to the date hereof and included in the Collateral Pool as of the date hereof (such Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and related Leases, collectively, the “ Existing Collateral Assets ”), such Issuer hereby makes the representations and warranties set forth on Schedule III-1 (in the case of Mortgage Loans) or Schedule III-2 (in the case of Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases), in each case as of, and with respect to the facts and circumstances that existed as of, (i) the date specified in such representation or warranty or (ii) if no such date is specified in such representation or warranty, the later of (X) March 29, 2007 and (Y) the date such Issuer acquired such Mortgaged Property and related Lease or Mortgage Loan. Any representations and warranties made prior to the date hereof by any Issuer with respect to the Existing Collateral Assets are hereby cancelled and shall no longer be of any force or effect for any purpose under the Transaction Documents or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, each such representation or warranty with respect to any Existing Collateral Asset will be subject to any exceptions relating thereto as set forth in Schedule IV hereto.

ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 4.01. Ratification of Indenture . As supplemented by this Series 2014-1 Supplement, the Master Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and the Master Indenture, as so supplemented by this Series 2014-1 Supplement, shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument.

Section 4.02. Counterparts . This Series 2014-1 Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Series 2014-1 Supplement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Series 2014-1 Supplement.

 

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Section 4.03. Governing Law . THIS SERIES 2014-1 SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES).

Section 4.04. Beneficiaries . As supplemented by this Series 2014-1 Series Supplement, the Master Indenture shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, the Series 2014-1 Noteholders, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other Person shall have any right or obligation hereunder.

Section 4.05. Non-Petition .

Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Series 2014-1 Note, and the Indenture Trustee hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against any Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 4.05 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee takes action in violation of this Section 4.05, the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 4.05 shall survive the termination of the Indenture, and the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving any Issuer.

Section 4.06. Non-Recourse .

The obligations of the Issuers under this Series Supplement are solely the obligations of the Issuers. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon the Indenture against any member, employee, officer or director of the Issuers. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by the Issues hereunder shall be payable by the Issuers only to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, the Issuers. Nothing in this Section 4.06 shall be construed to limit the Indenture Trustee from exercising its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral Pool.

 

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Section 4.07. Amendments . This Series Supplement may, from time to time, be amended, modified or waived in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have caused this Series 2014-1 Supplement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective seals, duly attested, to be hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

 

Name: Peter M. Mavoides

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

 

Name: Peter M. Mavoides

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

 

Name: Peter M. Mavoides

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer


CITIBANK, N.A.,
not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:   /s/ John Hannon
Name:   John Hannon
Title:   Vice President

Exhibit 4.4

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

an Issuer,

and

CITIBANK, N.A.

Indenture Trustee

 

 

SERIES 2014-2 SUPPLEMENT

Dated as of May 20, 2014

to

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES 2014-2


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Page

 

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01.

  Definitions      1  

ARTICLE II CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-2 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-2 NOTES

     5  

Section 2.01.

  Designation      5  

Section 2.02.

  Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans      6  

Section 2.03.

  Payments on the Series 2014-2 Notes      6  

Section 2.04.

  Interest Calculations      7  

ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     7  

Section 3.01.

  Representations and Warranties      7  

Section 3.02.

  No Default      8  

Section 3.03.

  Conditions Precedent Satisfied      8  

ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     8  

Section 4.01.

  Ratification of Indenture      8  

Section 4.02.

  Counterparts      8  

Section 4.03.

  Governing Law      8  

Section 4.04.

  Beneficiaries      8  

Section 4.05.

  Non-Petition      8  

Section 4.06.

  Non-Recourse      9  

Section 4.07.

  Amendments      9  

 

Schedules   
SCHEDULE I-A    Mortgaged Properties
SCHEDULE I-B    Mortgage Loans
SCHEDULE II    Amortization Schedule

 

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SERIES 2014-2 SUPPLEMENT, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-2 Supplement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (an “ Issuer ” and, together with Spirit Master Funding, LLC and Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

Pursuant to this Series 2014-2 Supplement, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee hereby create a new Series of Notes (“ Series 2014-2 ”) and specify the Principal Terms thereof, to be issued in one Class bearing the designation “Class A” (the “ Series 2014-2 Notes ”).

Pursuant to the Master Indenture, the Issuers may from time to time direct the Indenture Trustee to authenticate one or more new Series of Notes. The Principal Terms of any new Series are to be set forth in a related Series Supplement to the Master Indenture.

The parties hereto have entered into the Master Indenture (as amended and modified through and including the Applicable Series Closing Date) prior to (i) entering into this Series 2014-2 Supplement and (ii) the issuance of the Series 2014-2 Notes.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions .

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Indenture.

Accrual Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such Payment Date occurs; provided that the Accrual Period with respect to the Payment Date occurring in June 2014will be the period from and including the Series Closing Date to but excluding June 1, 2014.

Anticipated Repayment Date ”: The Payment Date occurring in March 2021.

Asset Concentrations ”: Concentrations, stated as a percentage, of (i) Business Sectors, (ii) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, (iii) Tenants (including affiliates of any Tenant), (iv) Mortgaged Properties located in a particular state, (v) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (vi) Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases, (vii) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (viii) Mortgage Loans, and are calculated as of each Determination Date, by dividing the aggregate

 

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Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) in the Collateral Pool, as applicable, with respect to all (a) Mortgaged Properties operated in any single Business Sector (or applicable group of Business Sectors), (b) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, (c) Leases to any single Tenant (including affiliates of such Tenant), (d) Mortgaged Properties located within any state, (e) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (f) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Ground Leases, (g) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (h) Mortgage Loans, in each case, by the sum of (i) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (ii) the amounts on deposit in the Release Account that are available to an Issuer to purchase or otherwise acquire Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties.

Controlling Party ”: The Series 2014-2 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty or any of its affiliates).

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

End Make Whole Payment Date ”: The Payment Date that is twelve months prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date.

Existing Collateral Assets ”: As defined in Section 3.04.

Indenture ”: The Master Indenture, as supplemented by this Series 2014-2 Supplement and any other Series Supplement, as applicable, and as otherwise amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Initial Purchaser ”: Each of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Legal Final Payment Date ”: The Payment Date occurring in March 2041.

Make Whole Payment ”: On any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for the Series 2014-2 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Series 2014-2 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Series 2014-2 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Series 2014-2 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Series 2014-2 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Series 2014-2 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Series 2014-2 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Series 2014-2 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Series 2014-2 Notes.

 

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Master Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Maximum Asset Concentrations ”: With respect to any Determination Date: (i) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Business Sector, (a) in the case of Specialty Retailers, a percentage equal to 23.0% as of such Determination Date, (b) in the case of Education Facilities, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date, (c) in the case of Movie Theaters, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date, (d) in the case of Medical Office and Specialty Medical Facilities, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (e) in the case of any other Business Sector (other than the Restaurants Business Sector, so long as no related Restaurant Concept exceeds a percentage equal to 7.5% as of such Determination Date), a percentage equal to 7.5% as of such Determination Date; (ii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, an aggregate percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date; (iii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Tenant (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, (x) in the case of the largest concentration of Tenants (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (y) in the case of the 5 largest concentrations of Tenants (including affiliates thereof), an aggregate percentage equal to 30.0% as of such Determination Date; (iv) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date; (v) with respect to the Asset Concentration for (x) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, (y) Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and (z) Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a Mortgaged Property, an aggregate percentage equal to 1.0% as of such Determination Date (it being understood that any Mortgaged Property shall be counted no more than once in determining such aggregate percentage); (vi) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any Leasehold Mortgaged Property), a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date; (vii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate, a percentage equal to 5.0% as of such Determination Date; (viii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; provided that any Protective Mortgage Loans shall not be included for purposes of determining such Maximum Asset Concentration set forth in this clause (viii). Any Maximum Asset Concentration percentage may be increased by up to 15.0% at the direction of any Issuer, without an amendment to the Indenture or the consent of the Noteholders or any other party, provided that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

Note Rate ”: As set forth in Section 2.01(a).

 

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Optional Repayment Date ”: Any Payment Date prior to the Legal Final Payment Date.

Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate ”: A per annum rate equal to the rate determined by the Property Manager to be the greater of (i) 5.0% and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the sum of the following exceeds the Note Rate for such Series 2014-2 Notes: (A) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a “mortgage equivalent basis” pursuant to the standards and practices of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) on such Anticipated Repayment Date of the United States Treasury Security having a term closest to ten years, plus (B) 5.0%, plus (C) the Post-ARD Spread.

Post-ARD Spread ” is 0.50%.

Reinvestment Yield ”: For the Series 2014-2 Notes, the yield on United States Treasury Securities having the closest maturity (month and year) to the weighted average life of the Series 2014-2 Notes, based on the Anticipated Repayment Date for the Series 2014-2 Notes (prior to the application of any Voluntary Prepayment with respect thereto), plus 0.50%. If more than one such quoted United States Treasury Security has the same maturity date, then the yield of the United States Treasury Security quoted closest to par will be used for this calculation.

Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount, calculated by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee upon receipt of the Determination Date Report, equal to the sum of (a) any unpaid Scheduled Principal Payment or portion thereof from any prior Payment Date plus (b) the product of (i)(A) the Scheduled Series Balance for the prior Payment Date minus (B) the Scheduled Series Balance for the current Payment Date multiplied by (ii) a fraction (A) the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes (without taking into account any payments to be made on such Payment Date) minus the amounts specified in clause (a) of this definition and (B) the denominator of which is the related Scheduled Series Balance for the prior Payment Date.

Scheduled Series Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II.

Series Account ”: As defined in Section 2.01(d).

Series 2014-2 Note ”: Any of the Series 2014-2 Notes with a “Class A” designation on the face thereof, issued pursuant to this Series 2014-2 Supplement and the Indenture, executed by the Issuers and authenticated by the Indenture Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, if any, substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1, A-2 or A-3 attached to the Indenture.

Series 2014-2 Noteholder ”: With respect to any Series 2014-2 Note, the applicable Noteholder, as such term is further defined in the Indenture.

Series Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

 

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ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-2 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-2 NOTES

Section 2.01. Designation .

(a) There is hereby created a Series of Notes to be issued by the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture and this Series 2014-2 Supplement to be known as “Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2014-2.” The Notes shall have the following Class designation, initial Class Principal Balance, Note Rate, rating and CUSIPs:

 

Class

Designation

  

Initial Class
Principal Balance

  

Note Rate

  

Rating (S&P)

  

CUSIP

(144A)

  

CUSIP

(Regulation S)

Class A

   $246,915,000    5.76%    A+    84860Y AA6    U84594 AA5

The Series 2014-2 Notes shall not have preference or priority over the Notes of any other Series except to the extent set forth in the Indenture. The Series 2014-2 Notes shall not be subordinate to any other Series.

(b) The initial Payment Date with respect to the Series 2014-2 Notes shall be the Payment Date occurring on June 20, 2014.

(c) [Reserved].

(d) The Indenture Trustee shall establish on or prior to the Series Closing Date, one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Series Account ”) at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Payment Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the holders of the Series 2014-2 Notes, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Each Series Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Indenture, on each Payment Date, amounts then on deposit in the Series Account shall be added to (and treated as part of) the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-2 for such Payment Date and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03. Except as provided in the Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal with respect to the Series Account. Funds in the Series Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. The Issuers may, from time to time, deposit amounts (other than amounts that are subject to the lien of the Indenture) in the Series Account. Any P&I Advance with respect to the Series 2014-2 Notes shall be deposited in the Series Account.

(e) The Series 2014-2 Notes offered and sold shall be issued in the form of Book-Entry Notes. The Series 2014-2 Notes shall be issuable in minimum denominations of $50,000 and integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof.

 

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(f) A Make Whole Payment shall (subject to Section 2.03 and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture) be payable by the Issuers in connection with a Voluntary Prepayment of the Series 2014-2 Notes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Master Indenture, no Make Whole Payment will be required to be paid (or become due) on the Series 2014-2 Notes in connection with any redemption, optional redemption or Voluntary Prepayment with respect to such Series 2014-2 Notes (a) on or after the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Series 2014-2 Notes or (b) while an Early Amortization Event is continuing with respect to the Series 2014-2 Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, a Make Whole Payment with respect to the Series 2014-2 Notes shall not constitute a payment of interest on such Series 2014-2 Notes. The Make Whole Payment shall be calculated two business days before the related Payment Date by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee. For the avoidance of doubt, there will be no “Optional Repayment Date” for the Series 2014-2 Notes.

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans .

The Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pledged by the Issuers as of the Series Closing Date pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Master Indenture are set forth on, respectively, Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B.

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-2 Notes.

On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-2 for such Payment Date for the following purposes and in the following order of priority:

(1) to the holders of the Series 2014-2 Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to such Notes;

(2) (I) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of such Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-2 Notes) equal to the sum of the Scheduled Principal Payment for such Payment Date and all Unscheduled Principal Payments allocable to the Series 2014-2 Notes for such Payment Date; or (II) if an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of such Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes has been reduced to zero;

(3) to the holders of the Series 2014-2 Notes, the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Notes from any prior Payment Date; and

 

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(4) to the holders of the Series 2014-2 Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Notes for such Payment Date.

Any Series Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above will be paid to the Issuers and released from the lien of the Indenture.

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note, shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to the applicable Noteholder for all purposes.

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations . Note Interest, Post ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest with respect to the Series 2014-2 Notes shall each be calculated on a 30/360 basis.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties .

Each of the parties hereto make the following representations:

(i) It has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Series 2014-2 Supplement. The performance by such party of its obligations under this Series 2014-2 Supplement will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of its organizational documents, or any material agreement or instrument to which it is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which it or its property is subject, except any such conflict, violation or breach that would not result in a material adverse effect on such party’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by it of this Series 2014-2 Supplement, and the consummation by it of the transactions provided for herein, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action or limited liability company action, as applicable. This Series 2014-2 Supplement has been duly executed and delivered by it and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of it enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing); and

 

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(ii) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by it in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Series 2014-2 Supplement, except such as have already been obtained.

Section 3.02. No Default . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, each of the conditions precedent set forth in the Master Indenture to the issuance of the Series 2014-2 Notes, including but not limited to those conditions precedent set forth in Section 2.04(d) thereof, have been satisfied.

ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 4.01. Ratification of Indenture . As supplemented by this Series 2014-2 Supplement, the Master Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and the Master Indenture, as so supplemented by this Series 2014-2 Supplement, shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument.

Section 4.02. Counterparts . This Series 2014-2 Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Series 2014-2 Supplement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Series 2014-2 Supplement.

Section 4.03. Governing Law . THIS SERIES 2014-2 SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES).

Section 4.04. Beneficiaries . As supplemented by this Series 2014-2 Series Supplement, the Master Indenture shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, the Series 2014-2 Noteholders, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other Person shall have any right or obligation hereunder.

Section 4.05. Non-Petition .

Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Series 2014-2 Note, and the Indenture Trustee hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting,

 

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against any Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 4.05 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee takes action in violation of this Section 4.05, the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 4.05 shall survive the termination of the Indenture, and the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving any Issuer.

Section 4.06. Non-Recourse .

The obligations of the Issuers under this Series Supplement are solely the obligations of the Issuers. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon the Indenture against any member, employee, officer or director of the Issuers. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by the Issues hereunder shall be payable by the Issuers only to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, the Issuers. Nothing in this Section 4.06 shall be construed to limit the Indenture Trustee from exercising its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral Pool.

Section 4.07. Amendments . This Series Supplement may, from time to time, be amended, modified or waived in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have caused this Series 2014-2 Supplement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective seals, duly attested, to be hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer


CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee

By:  

/s/ John Hannon

Name:   John Hannon
Title:   Vice President

Exhibit 4.5

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

an Issuer,

and

CITIBANK, N.A.

Indenture Trustee

 

 

SERIES 2014-3 SUPPLEMENT

Dated as of May 20, 2014

to

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES 2014-3


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01. Definitions

     1  

ARTICLE II CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-3 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-3 NOTES

     5  

Section 2.01. Designation

     5  

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans

     6  

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-3 Notes

     6  

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations

     7  

ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     7  

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties

     7  

Section 3.02. No Default

     8  

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied

     8  

ARTICLE IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     8  

Section 4.01. Ratification of Indenture

     8  

Section 4.02. Counterparts

     8  

Section 4.03. Governing Law

     8  

Section 4.04. Beneficiaries

     8  

Section 4.05. Non-Petition

     8  

Section 4.06. Non-Recourse

     9  

Section 4.07. Amendments

     9  

Schedules

SCHEDULE I-A    Mortgaged Properties
SCHEDULE I-B    Mortgage Loans
SCHEDULE II    Amortization Schedule

 

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SERIES 2014-3 SUPPLEMENT, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-3 Supplement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (an “ Issuer ” and, together with Spirit Master Funding, LLC and Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

Pursuant to this Series 2014-3 Supplement, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee hereby create a new Series of Notes (“ Series 2014-3 ”) and specify the Principal Terms thereof, to be issued in one Class bearing the designation “Class A” (the “ Series 2014-3 Notes ”).

Pursuant to the Master Indenture, the Issuers may from time to time direct the Indenture Trustee to authenticate one or more new Series of Notes. The Principal Terms of any new Series are to be set forth in a related Series Supplement to the Master Indenture.

The parties hereto have entered into the Master Indenture (as amended and modified through and including the Applicable Series Closing Date) prior to (i) entering into this Series 2014-3 Supplement and (ii) the issuance of the Series 2014-3 Notes.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions .

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Indenture.

Accrual Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such Payment Date occurs; provided that the Accrual Period with respect to the Payment Date occurring in June 2014will be the period from and including the Series Closing Date to but excluding June 1, 2014.

Anticipated Repayment Date ”: The Payment Date occurring in March 2022.

Asset Concentrations ”: Concentrations, stated as a percentage, of (i) Business Sectors, (ii) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, (iii) Tenants (including affiliates of any Tenant), (iv) Mortgaged Properties located in a particular state, (v) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (vi) Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases, (vii) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (viii) Mortgage Loans, and are calculated as of each Determination Date, by dividing the aggregate

 

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Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) in the Collateral Pool, as applicable, with respect to all (a) Mortgaged Properties operated in any single Business Sector (or applicable group of Business Sectors), (b) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, (c) Leases to any single Tenant (including affiliates of such Tenant), (d) Mortgaged Properties located within any state, (e) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (f) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Ground Leases, (g) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (h) Mortgage Loans, in each case, by the sum of (i) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (ii) the amounts on deposit in the Release Account that are available to an Issuer to purchase or otherwise acquire Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties.

Controlling Party ”: The Series 2014-3 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty or any of its affiliates).

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

End Make Whole Payment Date ”: The Payment Date that is twelve months prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date.

Existing Collateral Assets ”: As defined in Section 3.04.

Indenture ”: The Master Indenture, as supplemented by this Series 2014-3 Supplement and any other Series Supplement, as applicable, and as otherwise amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Initial Purchaser ”: Each of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Legal Final Payment Date ”: The Payment Date occurring in March 2042.

Make Whole Payment ”: On any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for the Series 2014-3 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Series 2014-3 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Series 2014-3 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Series 2014-3 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Series 2014-3 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Series 2014-3 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Series 2014-3 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Series 2014-3 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Series 2014-3 Notes.

 

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Master Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Maximum Asset Concentrations ”: With respect to any Determination Date: (i) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Business Sector, (a) in the case of Specialty Retailers, a percentage equal to 23.0% as of such Determination Date, (b) in the case of Education Facilities, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date, (c) in the case of Movie Theaters, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date, (d) in the case of Medical Office and Specialty Medical Facilities, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (e) in the case of any other Business Sector (other than the Restaurants Business Sector, so long as no related Restaurant Concept exceeds a percentage equal to 7.5% as of such Determination Date), a percentage equal to 7.5% as of such Determination Date; (ii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station is located, an aggregate percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date; (iii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Tenant(including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, (x) in the case of the largest concentration of Tenants (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (y) in the case of the 5 largest concentrations of Tenants (including affiliates thereof), an aggregate percentage equal to 30.0% as of such Determination Date; (iv) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date; (v) with respect to the Asset Concentration for (x) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, (y) Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and (z) Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a Mortgaged Property, an aggregate percentage equal to 1.0% as of such Determination Date (it being understood that any Mortgaged Property shall be counted no more than once in determining such aggregate percentage); (vi) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any Leasehold Mortgaged Property), a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date; (vii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate, a percentage equal to 5.0% as of such Determination Date; (viii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; provided that any Protective Mortgage Loans shall not be included for purposes of determining such Maximum Asset Concentration set forth in this clause (viii). Any Maximum Asset Concentration percentage may be increased by up to 15.0% at the direction of any Issuer, without an amendment to the Indenture or the consent of the Noteholders or any other party, provided that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

Note Rate ”: As set forth in Section 2.01(a).

 

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Optional Repayment Date ”: Any Payment Date prior to the Legal Final Payment Date.

Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate ”: A per annum rate equal to the rate determined by the Property Manager to be the greater of (i) 5.0% and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the sum of the following exceeds the Note Rate for such Series 2014-3 Notes: (A) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a “mortgage equivalent basis” pursuant to the standards and practices of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) on such Anticipated Repayment Date of the United States Treasury Security having a term closest to ten years, plus (B) 5.0%, plus (C) the Post-ARD Spread.

Post-ARD Spread ” is 0.50%.

Reinvestment Yield ”: For the Series 2014-3 Notes, the yield on United States Treasury Securities having the closest maturity (month and year) to the weighted average life of the Series 2014-3 Notes, based on the Anticipated Repayment Date for the Series 2014-3 Notes (prior to the application of any Voluntary Prepayment with respect thereto), plus 0.50%. If more than one such quoted United States Treasury Security has the same maturity date, then the yield of the United States Treasury Security quoted closest to par will be used for this calculation.

Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount, calculated by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee upon receipt of the Determination Date Report, equal to the sum of (a) any unpaid Scheduled Principal Payment or portion thereof from any prior Payment Date plus (b) the product of (i)(A) the Scheduled Series Balance for the prior Payment Date minus (B) the Scheduled Series Balance for the current Payment Date multiplied by (ii) a fraction (A) the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes (without taking into account any payments to be made on such Payment Date) minus the amounts specified in clause (a) of this definition and (B) the denominator of which is the related Scheduled Series Balance for the prior Payment Date.

Scheduled Series Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II.

Series Account ”: As defined in Section 2.01(d).

Series 2014-3 Note ”: Any of the Series 2014-3 Notes with a “Class A” designation on the face thereof, issued pursuant to this Series 2014-3 Supplement and the Indenture, executed by the Issuers and authenticated by the Indenture Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, if any, substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1, A-2 or A-3 attached to the Indenture.

Series 2014-3 Noteholder ”: With respect to any Series 2014-3 Note, the applicable Noteholder, as such term is further defined in the Indenture.

Series Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

 

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ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-3 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-3 NOTES

Section 2.01. Designation .

(a) There is hereby created a Series of Notes to be issued by the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture and this Series 2014-3 Supplement to be known as “Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2014-3.” The Notes shall have the following Class designation, initial Class Principal Balance, Note Rate, rating and CUSIPs:

 

Class

Designation

   Initial Class
Principal Balance
     Note Rate     Rating (S&P)      CUSIP (144A)      CUSIP
(Regulation S)
 

Class A

   $ 312,944,000        5.74     A+        84861A AA7        U8459R AA4  

The Series 2014-3 Notes shall not have preference or priority over the Notes of any other Series except to the extent set forth in the Indenture. The Series 2014-3 Notes shall not be subordinate to any other Series.

(b) The initial Payment Date with respect to the Series 2014-3 Notes shall be the Payment Date occurring on June 20, 2014.

(c) [Reserved].

(d) The Indenture Trustee shall establish on or prior to the Series Closing Date, one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Series Account ”) at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Payment Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the holders of the Series 2014-3 Notes, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Each Series Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Indenture, on each Payment Date, amounts then on deposit in the Series Account shall be added to (and treated as part of) the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-3 for such Payment Date and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03. Except as provided in the Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal with respect to the Series Account. Funds in the Series Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. The Issuers may, from time to time, deposit amounts (other than amounts that are subject to the lien of the Indenture) in the Series Account. Any P&I Advance with respect to the Series 2014-3 Notes shall be deposited in the Series Account.

(e) The Series 2014-3 Notes offered and sold shall be issued in the form of Book-Entry Notes. The Series 2014-3 Notes shall be issuable in minimum denominations of $50,000 and integral multiples of $1 in excess thereof.

 

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(f) A Make Whole Payment shall (subject to Section 2.03 and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture) be payable by the Issuers in connection with a Voluntary Prepayment of the Series 2014-3 Notes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Master Indenture, no Make Whole Payment will be required to be paid (or become due) on the Series 2014-3 Notes in connection with any redemption, optional redemption or Voluntary Prepayment with respect to such Series 2014-3 Notes (a) on or after the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Series 2014-3 Notes or (b) while an Early Amortization Event is continuing with respect to the Series 2014-3 Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, a Make Whole Payment with respect to the Series 2014-3 Notes shall not constitute a payment of interest on such Series 2014-3 Notes. The Make Whole Payment shall be calculated two business days before the related Payment Date by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee. For the avoidance of doubt, there will be no “Optional Repayment Date” for the Series 2014-3 Notes.

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans.

The Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pledged by the Issuers as of the Series Closing Date pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Master Indenture are set forth on, respectively, Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B.

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-3 Notes.

On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-3 for such Payment Date for the following purposes and in the following order of priority:

(1) to the holders of the Series 2014-3 Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to such Notes;

(2) (I) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of such Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-3 Notes) equal to the sum of the Scheduled Series 2014-3 Principal Payment for such Payment Date and all Unscheduled Principal Payments allocable to the Series 2014-3 Notes for such Payment Date; or (II) if an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of such Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes has been reduced to zero;

 

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(3) to the holders of the Series 2014-3 Class A Notes, the Make Whole Payments allocated to such Series 2014-3 Class A Notes, if any, due on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments allocated to such Series 2014-3 Class A Notes from any prior Payment Date; and

(4) to the holders of the Series 2014-3 Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Notes for such Payment Date.

Any Series Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above will be paid to the Issuers and released from the lien of the Indenture.

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note, shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to the applicable Noteholder for all purposes.

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations . Note Interest, Post ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest with respect to the Series 2014-3 Notes shall each be calculated on a 30/360 basis.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties .

Each of the parties hereto make the following representations:

(i) It has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Series 2014-3 Supplement. The performance by such party of its obligations under this Series 2014-3 Supplement will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of its organizational documents, or any material agreement or instrument to which it is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which it or its property is subject, except any such conflict, violation or breach that would not result in a material adverse effect on such party’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by it of this Series 2014-3 Supplement, and the consummation by it of the transactions provided for herein, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action or limited liability company action, as applicable. This Series 2014-3 Supplement has been duly executed and delivered by it and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of it enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing); and

 

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(ii) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by it in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Series 2014-3 Supplement, except such as have already been obtained.

Section 3.02. No Default . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, each of the conditions precedent set forth in the Master Indenture to the issuance of the Series 2014-3 Notes, including but not limited to those conditions precedent set forth in Section 2.04(d) thereof, have been satisfied.

ARTICLE IV

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 4.01. Ratification of Indenture . As supplemented by this Series 2014-3 Supplement, the Master Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and the Master Indenture, as so supplemented by this Series 2014-3 Supplement, shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument.

Section 4.02. Counterparts . This Series 2014-3 Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Series 2014-3 Supplement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Series 2014-3 Supplement.

Section 4.03. Governing Law . THIS SERIES 2014-3 SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES).

Section 4.04. Beneficiaries . As supplemented by this Series 2014-3 Series Supplement, the Master Indenture shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, the Series 2014-3 Noteholders, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other Person shall have any right or obligation hereunder.

Section 4.05. Non-Petition .

Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Series 2014-3 Note, and the Indenture Trustee hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting,

 

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against any Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 4.05 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee takes action in violation of this Section 4.05, the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 4.05 shall survive the termination of the Indenture, and the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving any Issuer.

Section 4.06. Non-Recourse .

The obligations of the Issuers under this Series Supplement are solely the obligations of the Issuers. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon the Indenture against any member, employee, officer or director of the Issuers. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by the Issues hereunder shall be payable by the Issuers only to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, the Issuers. Nothing in this Section 4.06 shall be construed to limit the Indenture Trustee from exercising its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral Pool.

Section 4.07. Amendments . This Series Supplement may, from time to time, be amended, modified or waived in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have caused this Series 2014-3 Supplement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective seals, duly attested, to be hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

 

Name: Peter M. Mavoides

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

 

Name: Peter M. Mavoides

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer


CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as

Indenture Trustee

By:  

/s/ John Hannon

Name:   John Hannon
Title:   Vice President

Exhibit 4.6

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC

an Issuer,

and

CITIBANK, N.A.

Indenture Trustee

 

 

SERIES 2014-4 SUPPLEMENT

Dated as of November 26, 2014

to

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES 2014-4


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01. Definitions

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ARTICLE II CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-4 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-4

  

NOTES

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Section 2.01. Designation

     8  

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans

     10  

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-4 Notes

     10  

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations

     12  

ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     12  

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties

     12  

Section 3.02. No Default

     12  

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied

     12  

Section 3.04. Exceptions to Representations and Warranties with respect to the Collateral

     13  

Section 3.05. Additional Representations and Warranties with respect to the Post-Closing Properties

     13  

ARTICLE IV ACQUISITION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES POST-CLOSING

     13  

Section 4.01. Acquisition of Post-Closing Properties

     13  

Section 4.02. Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account

     14  

ARTICLE V MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     14  

Section 5.01. Ratification of Indenture

     14  

Section 5.02. Counterparts

     14  

Section 5.03. Governing Law

     15  

Section 5.04. Beneficiaries

     15  

Section 5.05. Non-Petition

     15  

Section 5.06. Non-Recourse

     15  

Section 5.07. Amendments

     16  

Section 5.08. Joinder

     16  

Schedules

SCHEDULE I-A    Mortgaged Properties
SCHEDULE I-B    Mortgage Loans
SCHEDULE II-A    Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Amortization Schedule
SCHEDULE II-B    Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Amortization Schedule
SCHEDULE III    Representations and Warranties – Exceptions

 

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SERIES 2014-4 SUPPLEMENT, dated as of November 26, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-4 Supplement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (an “ Issuer ” and, collectively with Spirit Master Funding, LLC and Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, the “ Existing Issuers ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (an “ Issuer ”), Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (an “ Issuer ” and, together with Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, the “ New Issuers ” and, collectively with the Existing Issuers and Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

Pursuant to this Series 2014-4 Supplement, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee hereby create a new Series of Notes (“ Series 2014-4 ”) and specify the Principal Terms thereof, to be issued in two Classes, one Class bearing the designation “Class A-1” (the “ Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes ”) and one Class bearing the designation “Class A-2” (the “ Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes ”).

Pursuant to the Master Indenture, the Issuers may from time to time direct the Indenture Trustee to authenticate one or more new Series of Notes. The Principal Terms of any new Series are to be set forth in a related Series Supplement to the Master Indenture.

The parties hereto have entered into the Master Indenture (as amended and modified through and including the Applicable Series Closing Date) prior to (i) entering into this Series 2014-4 Supplement and (ii) the issuance of the Series 2014-4 Notes.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions .

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Indenture.

Accrual Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such Payment Date occurs; provided that the Accrual Period with respect to the Payment Date occurring in December 2014 will be the period from and including the Series Closing Date to but excluding December 1, 2014.

Annual Cash Yield ”: With respect to a Post-Closing Property, an amount equal to a fraction (expressed as a percentage), the numerator of which is the annual lease payments due under the applicable Lease for such Post-Closing Property and the denominator of which is the Collateral Value of such Post-Closing Property.

 

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Anticipated Repayment Date ”: For (i) the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in January 2020 and (ii) the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in January 2030.

Asset Concentrations ”: Concentrations, stated as a percentage, of (i) Business Sectors, (ii) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is located, (iii) Tenants (including affiliates of any Tenant), (iv) Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state, (v) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (vi) Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases, (vii) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (viii) Mortgage Loans, and are calculated as of each Determination Date, by dividing the aggregate Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) in the Collateral Pool, as applicable, with respect to all (a) Mortgaged Properties operated in any single Business Sector (or applicable group of Business Sectors), (b) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station or other pumping facility is located, (c) Leases to any single Tenant (including affiliates of such Tenant), (d) Mortgaged Properties located within any state, (e) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property, (f) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Ground Leases, (g) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (h) Mortgage Loans, in each case, by the sum of (i) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (ii) the amounts on deposit in the Release Account that are available to an Issuer to purchase or otherwise acquire Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties.

Controlling Party ”: The Series 2014-4 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty or any of its affiliates).

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

End Make Whole Payment Date ”: For (i) the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, the Payment Date that is twelve months prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes and (ii) the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, the Payment Date that is twenty-four months prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes.

Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

FCCR ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

 

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Financing Statement ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Indenture ”: The Master Indenture, as supplemented by this Series 2014-4 Supplement and any other Series Supplement, as applicable, and as otherwise amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Initial Purchaser ”: Each of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

Legal Final Payment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in January 2045.

Make Whole Payment For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes.

Master Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, among the Existing Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Maximum Asset Concentrations ”: With respect to any Determination Date: (i) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Business Sector, (a) in the case of Automotive Parts and Service, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date, (b) in the case of Grocery, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date, (c) in the case of Movie Theatres, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date, (d) in the case of Medical / Other Office, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date, (e) in the case of Multi-Tenant Properties, a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date and (f) in the case of any other Business Sector (other than the Restaurants / Casual Dining Business Sector or the Restaurants / Quick Service Business Sector, so long as no related Restaurant Concept exceeds a percentage equal to 10.0%), a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date; (ii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is located, an aggregate percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; (iii) with respect to

 

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the Asset Concentration for any Tenant (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, (x) in the case of the largest concentration of Tenants (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (y) in the case of the 5 largest concentrations of Tenants (including affiliates thereof), an aggregate percentage equal to 25.0% as of such Determination Date; (iv) (a) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state (other than Georgia or Texas), a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date and (b) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in each of Texas and Georgia, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; (v) with respect to the Asset Concentration for (x) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent, (y) Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties and (z) Mortgage Loans primarily secured by equipment used in the operation of a Mortgaged Property, an aggregate percentage equal to 1.0% as of such Determination Date (it being understood that any Mortgaged Property shall be counted no more than once in determining such aggregate percentage); (vi) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any Leasehold Mortgaged Property), a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date; (vii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate, a percentage equal to 5.0% as of such Determination Date; and (viii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; provided that any Protective Mortgage Loans shall not be included for purposes of determining such Maximum Asset Concentration set forth in this clause (viii). Any Maximum Asset Concentration percentage may be increased by up to 15.0% at the direction of any Issuer, without an amendment to the Indenture or the consent of the Noteholders or any other party, provided that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

Note Rate ”: For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, as set forth in Section 2.01(a).

Optional Repayment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, Payment Date occurring in December 2016.

Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate ”: With respect to any Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, a per annum rate equal to the rate determined by the Property Manager to be the greater of (i) 5.0% and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the sum of the following exceeds the Note Rate for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes: (A) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a “mortgage equivalent basis” pursuant to the standards and practices of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) on such Anticipated Repayment Date of the United States Treasury Security having a term closest to ten years, plus (B) 5.0%, plus (C) the Post-ARD Spread.

Post-ARD Spread ”: For (i) the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes is 1.75% and (ii) the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes is 2.15%.

 

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Post-Closing Acquisition Conditions ”: The following conditions precedent:

(a) the Indenture Trustee has received an Officer’s Certificate from the Issuers (upon which the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely with no liability therefor), dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, certifying to the following, and a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee has no actual knowledge that anything contained therein is untrue:

(i) no Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period is continuing and the acquisition of the Post-Closing Properties will not result in the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period;

(ii) based on the facts known to the person executing such Officer’s Certificate, the Issuers reasonably believe that no uncured Indenture Event of Default is continuing as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and the acquisition of the Post-Closing Properties will not result in the occurrence of an Indenture Event of Default;

(iii) each Issuer is a solvent, special purpose, bankruptcy-remote entity;

(iv) each of the Financing Statements (in the form of the financing statements delivered in the ordinary course with respect to the Issuers’ Mortgaged Properties), including those to the extent required by the jurisdiction in which the Post-Closing Property is located, which, upon filing, perfect the Indenture Trustee’s security interest in the fixtures attached to such Post-Closing Property for the benefit of the Noteholders, have been delivered to the applicable title insurance company with appropriate direction to file such Financing Statements in connection with the acquisition of the Post-Closing Properties; and

(v) each Post-Closing Property satisfies the requirements set forth in the definition of Post-Closing Property set forth in Section 1.01 herein;

(b) the Indenture Trustee has received an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager and the Special Servicer (upon which the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely with no liability therefor), dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, certifying that (i) the terms, covenants, agreements and conditions to be complied with and performed by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer pursuant to the Transaction Documents have been complied with and performed in all material respects and (ii) each of the representations and warranties of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer contained in the transaction documents are true and correct in all material respects as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, if no such date is specified, as though expressly made on and as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date;

(c) each of the Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables and the items required to be delivered pursuant to the Indenture and the Custody Agreement (including, without limitation, the Lease File) in connection with the acquisition of a Post-Closing Property have been duly delivered to the Custodian, if required to be so delivered by the Custody Agreement or the Indenture, or otherwise to the applicable Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of such Issuer); and

 

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(d) the Indenture Trustee has received an Officer’s Certificate of the Property Manager, dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, certifying that the Post-Closing Properties added to the Collateral Pool on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date (i) have a weighted average remaining lease term of not less than 175 months, (ii) are leased to Tenants with a weighted average FCCR of not less than 2.70x and (iii) have a weighted average Annual Cash Yield which is not less than 6.75%, in each case as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date.

Post-Closing Acquisition Date ”: The date selected by the Property Manager, which will be a Business Day after the Series Closing Date but on or prior to the Post-Closing Acquisition Deadline.

Post-Closing Acquisition Deadline ”: May 26, 2015.

Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables ”: With respect to each Post-Closing Property on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, the following items:

(a) a duly executed copy of the applicable Property Transfer Agreement, or other similar agreement, evidencing transfer of such Post-Closing Property to the related Issuer; and

(b) a zoning letter from the municipality in which such Post-Closing Property is located, zoning report or other evidence of compliance with applicable zoning laws and ordinances.

Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds ”: An amount equal to $65,358,000.00 from the proceeds of the sale of the Series 2014-4 Notes to be deposited into the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account on the Series Closing Date.

Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account ”: The segregated, non-interest bearing account established in the name of the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 4.02.

Post-Closing Properties Adjustment Amount ”: On any Determination Date, the sum of (a) the aggregate Scheduled Principal Payment and Note Interest with respect to each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, multiplied by (b)(i) the balance of the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account, divided by (ii) the Aggregate Series Principal Balance.

Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount ”: As defined in Section 4.02(b).

 

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Post-Closing Property ”: A Mortgaged Property acquired by an Issuer with Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds that, on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, (i) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, has the benefit of the representations and warranties required pursuant to Section 2.19 of the Master Indenture, (ii) is leased to a Tenant or Tenants whose FCCR is greater than or equal to 1.25x, (iii) if the applicable Tenant or any third party has a Third Party Purchase Option with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the amount of such Third Party Purchase Option Price (without giving effect to clause (ii) thereof) is not less than what the Allocated Loan Amount of such Post-Closing Property would be after being acquired by the applicable Issuer, (iv) is leased pursuant to a “triple net” lease, (v) has an appraisal meeting the requirements set forth in the definition of Appraised Value that was obtained no more than twelve months prior to the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, (vii) after giving effect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property, either (A) no Asset Concentration will exceed the applicable Maximum Asset Concentration or (B) if any Asset Concentration on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date exceeds the related Maximum Asset Concentration, such Asset Concentration will be reduced or remain unchanged after giving effect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property and (viii) is not an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property.

Reinvestment Yield ”: For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, the yield on United States Treasury Securities having the closest maturity (month and year) to the weighted average life of such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, based on the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (prior to the application of any Voluntary Prepayment with respect thereto), plus 0.50%. If more than one such quoted United States Treasury Security has the same maturity date, then the yield of the United States Treasury Security quoted closest to par will be used for this calculation.

Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount, calculated by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee upon receipt of and based upon the Determination Date Report, equal to the sum of (a) any unpaid Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Principal Payment or portion thereof for the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes from any prior Payment Date plus (b) the product of (i) (A) the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Balance for the prior Payment Date minus (B) the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Balance for the current Payment Date and (ii) a fraction (A) the numerator of which is equal to the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes (without taking into account any payments to be made on such Payment Date), minus the amounts specified in clause (a) of this definition and (B) the denominator of which is the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Balance for the prior Payment Date.

Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount, calculated by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee upon receipt of and based upon the Determination Date Report, equal to the sum of (a) any unpaid Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Principal Payment or portion thereof for the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes from any prior Payment Date plus (b) the product of (i) (A) the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Balance for the prior Payment Date minus (B) the Scheduled Series 2104-4 Class A-2 Balance for the current Payment Date and (ii) a fraction (A) the numerator of which is equal to the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes (without taking into account any payments to be made on such Payment Date), minus the amounts specified in clause (a) of this definition and (B) the denominator of which is the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Balance for the prior Payment Date.

 

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Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount equal to the sum of (a) the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Principal Payment and (b) the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Principal Payment.

Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II-A.

Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II-B.

Series 2014-1/2/3 Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

Series 2014-4 Note ”: Any of the Series 2014-4 Notes with a “Class A-1” or “Class A-2” designation on the face thereof, issued pursuant to this Series 2014-4 Supplement and the Indenture, executed by the Issuers and authenticated by the Indenture Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, if any, substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1, A-2 or A-3 attached to the Indenture.

Series 2014-4 Noteholder ”: With respect to any Series 2014-4 Note, the applicable Noteholder, as such term is further defined in the Indenture.

Series 2014-4 Performance Undertaking ”: The Performance Undertaking, dated as of November 26, 2014, executed by Spirit Realty in favor of the New Issuers and the other beneficiaries specified therein, as the same may be amended or otherwise modified.

Series Account ”: As defined in Section 2.01(d).

Series Closing Date ”: November 26, 2014.

ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE SERIES 2014-4 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2014-4 NOTES

Section 2.01. Designation .

(a) There is hereby created a Series of Notes to be issued by the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture and this Series 2014-4 Supplement to be known as “Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2014-4.” The Notes shall have the following Class designation, initial Class Principal Balance, Note Rate, rating and CUSIPs:

 

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Class Designation

   Initial Class
Principal Balance
   Note Rate   Rating (S&P)   CUSIP (144A)    CUSIP
(Regulation S)

Class A-1

   $150,000,000    3.5014%   A+(sf)   84861C AA3    U8459T AA0

Class A-2

   $360,000,000    4.6291%   A+(sf)   84861C AB1    U8459T AB8

The Series 2014-4 Notes shall not have preference or priority over the Notes of any other Series except to the extent set forth in the Indenture. The Series 2014-4 Notes shall not be subordinate to any other Series.

(b) The initial Payment Date with respect to the Series 2014-4 Notes shall be the Payment Date occurring on December 22, 2014.

(c) With respect to the Series 2014-4 Notes, the “Collateral” and the “Collateral Pool” as defined in the Granting Clause of the Master Indenture shall include the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account and all funds and Permitted Investments as may from time to time be deposited therein.

(d) The Indenture Trustee shall establish on or prior to the Series Closing Date, one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Series Account ”) at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Payment Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the holders of the Series 2014-4 Notes, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Each Series Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Indenture, on each Payment Date, amounts then on deposit in the Series Account shall be added to (and treated as part of) the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-4 for such Payment Date and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03. Except as provided in the Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal with respect to the Series Account. Funds in the Series Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. The Issuers may, from time to time, deposit amounts (other than amounts that are subject to the lien of the Indenture) in the Series Account. Any P&I Advance with respect to the Series 2014-4 Notes shall be deposited in the Series Account.

(e) The Series 2014-4 Notes offered and sold shall be issued in the form of Book-Entry Notes. Each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes shall be issuable in minimum denominations of $100,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.

(f) A Make Whole Payment shall (subject to Section 2.03 and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture) be payable by the Issuers in connection with a Voluntary Prepayment of either Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (for the avoidance of doubt, such Make Whole Payment may be paid to one or both Classes of Series 2014-4 Notes and shall be paid to any such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes as set forth in Section 2.03). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Master Indenture, no Make

 

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Whole Payment will be required to be paid (or become due) on any Class of Series 2014-4 Notes in connection with any redemption, optional redemption or Voluntary Prepayment with respect to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (a) on or after the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes or (b) while an Early Amortization Event is continuing with respect to the Series 2014-4 Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, a Make Whole Payment with respect to any Class of Series 2014-4 Notes shall not constitute a payment of interest on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes. The Make Whole Payment shall be calculated two Business Days before the related Payment Date by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee.

Section 2.02. Identification of Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans .

The Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pledged by the New Issuers as of the Series Closing Date pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Master Indenture are set forth on, respectively, Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B.

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2014-4 Notes.

On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2014-4 for such Payment Date for the following purposes and in the following order of priority:

(1) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (1), (I) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, and (II) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to such Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes;

(2) (I) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, first ( a) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (a), (x) until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes) equal to the sum of the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Principal Payments for such Payment Date and (y) until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, an amount (to be

 

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applied as a principal payment on the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes) equal to the sum of the Scheduled Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Principal Payments for such Payment Date and second (b) to the holders of each Class of Notes, on a pro rata basis, based on the Class Principal Balance of each Class of Notes (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (a) above) the amount of the Unscheduled Principal Payment for such Payment Date allocated to Series 2014-4 pursuant to the Inter-Series Priority of Payments, if any (to be applied as a principal payment on the Notes); or (II) if an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, on a pro rata basis based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (II), (x) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes has been reduced to zero and (y) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes has been reduced to zero;

(3) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (3), (x) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes from any prior Payment Date and (y) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Series 2014-2 Class A-2 Notes from any prior Payment Date; and

(4) on a pro rata basis, based on amounts owing to each Class pursuant to this clause (4), (x) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Series 2014-4 Class A-1 Notes for such Payment Date and (y) to the holders of the Series 2014-4 Class A-2 Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Series 2014-2 Class A-2 Notes for such Payment Date.

Any Series Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above will be paid to the Issuers and released from the lien of the Indenture.

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note, shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to the applicable Noteholder for all purposes.

 

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Section 2.04. Interest Calculations . Note Interest, Post ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest with respect to the Series 2014-4 Notes shall each be calculated on a 30/360 basis.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties .

Each of the parties hereto make the following representations:

(i) It has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Series 2014-4 Supplement. The performance by such party of its obligations under this Series 2014-4 Supplement will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of its organizational documents, or any material agreement or instrument to which it is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which it or its property is subject, except any such conflict, violation or breach that would not result in a material adverse effect on such party’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by it of this Series 2014-4 Supplement, and the consummation by it of the transactions provided for herein, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action or limited liability company action, as applicable. This Series 2014-4 Supplement has been duly executed and delivered by it and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of it enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing); and

(ii) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by it in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Series 2014-4 Supplement, except such as have already been obtained.

Section 3.02. No Default . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, each of the conditions precedent set forth in the Master Indenture to the issuance of the Series 2014-4 Notes, including but not limited to those conditions precedent set forth in Section 2.04(d) thereof, have been satisfied.

 

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Section 3.04. Exceptions to Representations and Warranties with respect to the Collateral . The representations and warranties made by the Issuers pursuant to Section 2.19 of the Master Indenture with respect to the Mortgaged Properties and related Leases and the Mortgage Loans being added to the Collateral Pool on the Series Closing Date are subject to the exceptions set forth on Schedule III hereof.

Section 3.05. Additional Representations and Warranties with respect to the Post-Closing Properties . With respect to each Post-Closing Property, the representations and warranties made by the Issuers or required to be made by an Originator pursuant to Section 2.19 of the Master Indenture shall include the following additional representations and warranties:

(a) Each Post-Closing Property satisfies the requirements set forth in the definition of Post-Closing Property specified herein;

(b) With respect to each Post-Closing Property, the Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables are in the possession of the applicable Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of such Issuer); and

(c) With respect to each Post-Closing Property, the Title Policy delivered to the Custodian meets the following criteria (in addition to the other criteria set forth in these representations and warranties): (i) to the extent available, such Title Policy (or a marked, signed and redated commitment or pro forma policy to issue such Title Policy) includes an updated or amended “tie-in” or similar endorsement, together with a “first loss” endorsement, (A) to each Title Policy insuring the lien of the existing Mortgages as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and (B) to each Title Policy insuring the lien of the Mortgages with respect to each Post-Closing Property and (ii) such Title Policy (or a marked, signed and redated commitment or pro forma policy to issue such Title Policy) insures the lien of the Mortgage encumbering each Post-Closing Property, be dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and contains a first loss endorsement, an ALTA 9 comprehensive endorsement and affirmative coverage (or no exceptions) for mechanics liens.

ARTICLE IV

ACQUISITION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES POST-CLOSING

Section 4.01. Acquisition of Post-Closing Properties . On the Series Closing Date, the Issuers will deposit or cause to be deposited the Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds into the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account. Subject to the satisfaction of the Post-Closing Acquisition Conditions, any Issuer may (but shall not be required to) acquire Post-Closing Properties on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date using amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account. On the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, the Indenture Trustee shall release, from the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account, an amount of Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds specified by the Issuers, equal to no more than 69.53% of the Aggregate Collateral Value of the Post-Closing Properties to be acquired by the applicable Issuers and remit such amount to an account specified by the Issuers. Such Post-Closing Properties will become part of the Collateral Pool on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date.

 

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Section 4.02. Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account.

(a) On or prior to the Series Closing Date, the Indenture Trustee shall establish and maintain a non-interest bearing, segregated account at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Post-Acquisition Reserve Account is at all times an Eligible Account), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the Noteholders, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. The Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account shall be an Eligible Account. All moneys deposited in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account shall be held by and under the control of the Indenture Trustee in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account for the benefit of the Noteholders and the Issuers as herein provided. The funds held in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account shall be invested at the direction of the Property Manager in Permitted Investments.

(b) If (A) a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee obtains actual knowledge (either through notice or otherwise) of the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event prior to the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, on the following Payment Date, the amount on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account on such Payment Date will be added to the Series Available Amount for the Notes for such Payment Date or (B) there are any amounts remaining on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account after the earlier of (1) the Post-Closing Acquisition Date (after giving effect to the acquisition of any Post-Closing Properties) and (2) the Post-Closing Acquisition Deadline, on the following Payment Date, the amount (the “ Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount ”) on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account will be used to make an Unscheduled Principal Payment on the Series 2014-4 Notes and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03.

ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 5.01. Ratification of Indenture . As supplemented by this Series 2014-4 Supplement, the Master Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and the Master Indenture, as so supplemented by this Series 2014-4 Supplement, shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument.

Section 5.02. Counterparts . This Series 2014-4 Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Series 2014-4 Supplement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Series 2014-4 Supplement.

 

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Section 5.03. Governing Law . THIS SERIES 2014-4 SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES).

Section 5.04. Beneficiaries . As supplemented by this Series 2014-4 Series Supplement, the Master Indenture shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, the Series 2014-4 Noteholders, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other Person shall have any right or obligation hereunder.

Section 5.05. Non-Petition .

Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Series 2014-4 Note, and the Indenture Trustee hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against any Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 5.05 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee takes action in violation of this Section 5.05, the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 5.05 shall survive the termination of the Indenture, and the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving any Issuer.

Section 5.06. Non-Recourse .

The obligations of the Issuers under this Series Supplement are solely the obligations of the Issuers. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon the Indenture against any member, employee, officer or director of the Issuers. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by the Issues hereunder shall be payable by the Issuers only to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, the Issuers. Nothing in this Section 5.06 shall be construed to limit the Indenture Trustee from exercising its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral Pool.

 

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Section 5.07. Amendments . This Series Supplement may, from time to time, be amended, modified or waived in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture.

Section 5.08. Joinder . Each of Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC hereby acknowledges, agrees and confirms that, by its execution of this Series 2014-4 Supplement, effective as of the date hereof, it shall become a party to the Indenture, shall be deemed to be a signatory to the Indenture and shall have all of the rights and obligations of an Issuer as specified in the Indenture. Each of Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC hereby ratifies, as of the date hereof, and agrees to be bound by, all of the applicable terms, provisions and conditions contained in the Indenture.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have caused this Series 2014-4 Supplement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective seals, duly attested, to be hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
 

Its:       President and Chief Operating

            Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its:       President and Chief Operating
              Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its:       President and Chief Operating
              Officer


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its:       President and Chief Operating
              Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its:       President and Chief Operating
              Officer


CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as

Indenture Trustee

By:  

/s/ John Hannon

Name: John Hannon
Title:   Vice President

Exhibit 4.7

OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO CERTAIN SERIES SUPPLEMENTS

This Omnibus Amendment to the Series Supplements described below (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (“ SMF ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (“ SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (“ SMF III ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (“ SMF VI ”), Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (“ SMF VIII ” and, collectively with SMF, SMF II, SMF III and SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, SMF, SMF II, SMF III and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Master Indenture ”);

WHEREAS, SMF, SMF II, SMF III and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain (i) Series 2014-1 Series Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-1 Supplement ”); (ii) Series 2014-2 Series Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-2 Supplement ”); and (iii) Series 2014-3 Series Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-3 Supplement ”);

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have entered that certain Series 2014-4 Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of November 26, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-4 Supplement ” and, collectively with the Series 2014-1 Supplement, Series 2014-2 Supplement and Series 2014-3 Supplement, the “ Series Supplements ”);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture permits the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to amend any Transaction Document in connection with a New Issuance, subject to the conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture, to amend the Series Supplements as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.


2. Amendments to the Series Supplements . Each Series Supplement is hereby amended as follows:

(a) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-1 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-1 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(b) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-2 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-2 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(c) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-3 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-3 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(d) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-4 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-4 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(e) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-1 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes

 

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remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes.”

(f) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-2 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes.”

(g) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-3 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes.”

 

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(h) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-4 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes.”

3. Reference to and Effect on the Series Supplement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, each Series Supplement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under any Series Supplement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in each Series Supplement to “ this Series 2014-1 Supplement”, “this Series 2014-2 Supplement”, “this Series 2014-3 Supplement ” or “ this Series 2014-4 Supplement ”, as applicable, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Indenture, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Indenture ”, “ Series Supplement ”, “ Series 2014-1 Supplement ”, “ Series 2014-2 Supplement ”, “ Series 2014-3 Supplement ” or “ Series 2014-4 Supplement ” (as applicable), “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to any Series Supplement shall mean and be a reference to such Series Supplement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to this Amendment.

5. Counterparts; Signatures . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

 

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6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. Indenture Trustee . The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of each Supplement relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[Signature Page to Omnibus Amendment]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[Signature Page to Omnibus Amendment]


CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ Camille Tomao

Name:   Camille Tomao
Title:   Director

 

[Signature Page to Omnibus Amendment]

Exhibit 4.8

EXECUTION COPY

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

MASTER INDENTURE

This Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (“ SMF ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (“ SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (“ SMF III ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (“ SMF VI ”), Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (“ SMF VIII ” and, collectively with the Initial Issuers and SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, SMF, SMF II, SMF III and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Master Indenture ”);

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have entered that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of December 14, 2017, in connection with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 Notes;

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture permits the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to amend any Transaction Document in connection with a New Issuance, subject to the conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture, to amend the Master Indenture as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendments to the Master Indenture . The Master Indenture is hereby amended as follows:

(a) Definitions . (i) The following definitions shall hereby be incorporated in alphabetical order into Section 1.01 of the Master Indenture, and if any such definition is already found in Section 1.01 of the Master Indenture, shall replace it in its entirety:


Aggregate Collateral Value ”: On any date of determination, the sum of (i) the Collateral Values of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure Mortgage Loans), that are included in the Collateral Pool and (ii) until the earlier of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and the Post-Closing Deadline (in each case as specified in the most recent Series Supplement), the Collateral Values of any Post-Closing Properties identified in the most recent Series Supplement, in each case as of such date of determination.

Aggregate Series Junior Principal Balance ”: On any date of determination, the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Class B Notes of all outstanding Series, in each case after giving effect to any payments of principal on such date.

Aggregate Series Principal Balance ”: On any date of determination, the sum of (i) the Aggregate Series Senior Principal Balance and (ii) the Aggregate Series Junior Principal Balance.

Aggregate Series Senior Principal Balance ”: On any date of determination, the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Class A Notes of all outstanding Series, in each case after giving effect to any payments of principal on such date.

Apparel ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of apparel and similar consumer goods and that are classified under NAICS Code 452111 (department stores, except discount department stores).

Automobile Dealers ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that (i) derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of automotive vehicles, including new and used car dealers, which may include as a portion of their operations automotive parts and service locations and related retail businesses and (ii) are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: new car dealers (NAICS 441110), used car dealers (441120), recreational vehicle dealers (441210) and motorcycle, ATV and all other motor vehicle dealers (NAICS 441228).

Automotive Parts and Service ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers that (i) derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of automotive parts or the provision of automotive repair and maintenance services and (ii) are classified under any of the following NAICS codes: automotive parts and accessories stores (NAICS 441310), tire dealers (NAICS 441320), general automotive repair (NAICS 811111), automotive body, paint and interior repair and maintenance (NAICS 811121), automotive oil change and lubrication shops (NAICS 811191) and all other automotive repair and maintenance (NAICS 811198).

Business Day ”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to remain closed in New York, New York, Dallas, Texas, or any other city in which the principal office of the Issuer, the Primary Servicing Office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee’s Office is located.

Business Sector ”: Means (i) any of the following business sectors: Apparel, Automotive Dealers, Automotive Parts and Service, Building Materials, Car Washes, Convenience Stores, Distribution, Dollar Stores, Drug Stores / Pharmacies, Education, Entertainment, General Merchandise, Grocery, Health and Fitness, Home Furnishings,

 

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Manufacturing, Medical / Other Office, Movie Theatres, Multi-Tenant, Restaurant – Casual Dining, Restaurant – Quick Service, Specialty Retail, Sporting Goods and Other, (ii) any other business sector specified in a Series Supplement or (iii) any other business sector designated by the Issuer provided that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such designation and the Maximum Asset Concentration with respect to such business sector does not exceed 10.0%.

Cashflow Coverage Amount ”: As defined in Section 2.11(b) .

Class A Notes ”: With respect to any Series, any Class of Notes that is designated as a Class of “Class A Notes” in the applicable Series Supplement (regardless of any numerical designation).

Class B Deferred Interest ”: If applicable to the Class B Notes of a Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Class B Notes ”: With respect to any Series, any Class of Notes that is designated as a Class of “Class B Notes” in the applicable Series Supplement (regardless of any numerical designation).

Closing Date Period ”: Any period commencing on the most recent Series Closing Date until (and excluding) the next occurring Series Closing Date.

Collateral Agency Agreement ”: The Second Amended, Restated and Consolidated Collateral Agency Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014, among the Collateral Agent, the Issuers, each Joining Party Issuer (as defined in the Collateral Agency Agreement), each Joining Party Lender (as defined in the Collateral Agency Agreement), Spirit Realty and Spirit SPE Warehouse Funding, LLC, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time and any other collateral agency agreement as set forth in a Series Supplement.

Custody Agreement ”: The Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014, among the Issuers, the Trustee, the Custodian and any joining party issuers, each as a co-issuer, as the same may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Distribution ”: The Business Sector comprised of Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (NAICS 541614).

Early Amortization Event ”: An Early Amortization Event will occur (A) as of any Determination Date, if the Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio for such Determination Date is less than the Early Amortization Threshold; provided that, following the occurrence of any such Early Amortization Event, if, as of any date of determination, the Cashflow Coverage Ratio as of the three most recent Determination Dates (including any Determination Date occurring on such date of determination) exceeded the Early Amortization Threshold as of such date of determination, then such Early Amortization Event will be deemed to be cured for all purposes and no longer continuing as of such date of determination; (B) if an Event of Default shall have occurred and shall not have been cured or waived in accordance with this Indenture; (C) if the Issuers do not repay the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes in full on or prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Notes, provided , that if the Class Principal

 

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Balance of such Class of Notes is subsequently repaid in full, then such Early Amortization Event will be deemed to have been cured for all purposes and no longer continuing; or (D) if any other “Early Amortization Event” occurs as may be set forth in a Series Supplement that is specified as applying to any Series (but only with respect to such Series for which such “Early Amortization Event” applies). An Early Amortization Event under clause (A) of the definition above may be cured no more than five times in total (after which such Early Amortization Event may no longer be cured).

Early Refinancing Prepayment ”: With respect to any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Early Refinancing Notice Date ”: With respect to any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

ERISA Plan ”: As defined in Section 2.05(o).

Exchange Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Extraordinary Expense Cap ”: (i) With respect to the Extraordinary Expenses paid and payable in each calendar year and each Collection Period, an amount equal to the greater of (a) the product of $250,000 and the number of then outstanding Series and (b) 0.070% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance (determined as of the most recent Series Closing Date (including the date hereof) and the commencement of each calendar year thereafter) per calendar year and 1/12 of such amount per Collection Period (such amount to be cumulative for each Collection Period in a calendar year if not used, although any such cumulative amount will not be carried forward into the next calendar year) and (ii) with respect to the aggregate Extraordinary Expenses paid and payable in any Closing Date Period, $7,500,000.

Indenture Trustee Fee ”: As of any date of determination, a per annum amount equal to the sum of (i) the product of (x) $10,000 and (y) the number of Series of Notes Outstanding as of such date of determination that were issued prior to the Series 2017-1 Closing Date and (ii) the product of (x) $12,000 and (y) the number of Series of Notes Outstanding as of such date of determination that were issued on or after the Series 2017-1 Closing Date.

Indenture Trustee’s Office ”: The corporate trust office of the Indenture Trustee at which at any particular time its mortgage-backed securities trust business with respect to this Indenture shall be administered, which office at the date of the execution of this Indenture is located at (i) solely for purposes of the transfer, surrender or exchange of Notes, 480 Washington Boulevard, 30 th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310 Attention: Securities Window – Spirit Master Funding and (ii) for all other purposes, 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Agency & Trust – Spirit Master Funding, or at such other address as the Indenture Trustee or Note Registrar may designate from time to time.

Issuer Expense Cap ”: (i) With respect to Issuer Expenses paid and payable in each calendar year and each Collection Period, an amount equal to 0.050% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance (determined as of the most recent Series Closing Date (including the date hereof) and the commencement of each calendar year thereafter) per calendar year and 1/12

 

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of such amount per Collection Period (such amount to be cumulative for each Collection Period in a calendar year if not used, although any such cumulative amount will not be carried forward into the next calendar year) and (ii) with respect to the aggregate Issuer Expenses paid and payable in any Closing Date Period, $7,500,000; provided, that, if the Rating Condition is satisfied, the Issuer Expense Cap specified in either clause (i) or (ii) will be such higher amount as proposed by an Issuer in its sole discretion.

Issuer’s Office ”: For any of Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC or Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, the principal office of such Issuer, which office as of the date hereof is located at Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., 2727 N. Harwood Street, Ste 300, Dallas, TX 75201, Attention: Jay Young. The principal office of any Issuer (other than Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC) is located at the address provided in the related LLC Agreement.

Junior Pro Rata Share ”: With respect to any Series and any Payment Date and any amount, the product of (i) such amount and (ii) the result of (x) the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Class B Notes of such Series divided by (y) the Aggregate Series Junior Principal Balance.

Junior Qualified Intermediary Fee ”: A fee payable to the Qualified Intermediary in an amount as shall be agreed to by the Qualified Intermediary and the Issuers and notified in writing to the Indenture Trustee.

Liquidity Reserve Account ”: The segregated account established in the name of the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 2.21 hereof.

Note Interest ”: On any Payment Date for any Class of Notes, the interest accrued during the related Accrual Period at the Note Rate for such Class, applied to the Class Principal Balance of such Class on such Payment Date before giving effect to any payments of principal on such Payment Date. The Note Interest with respect to each Class of Notes will be calculated on a 30/360 basis or actual/360 basis, as indicated in the applicable Series Supplement. If a Special Amortization Event is specified as being applicable to any Class of Class B Notes in the applicable Series Supplement, Note Interest shall cease to accrue on such Class B Notes for so long as such Special Amortization Event shall have occurred and be continuing, and Class B Deferred Interest shall accrue during such period with respect to the Class B Notes of such Series.

Permitted Investments ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Plan Asset Regulation ”: As defined in Section 2.05(o).

Qualified Intermediary ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Requisite Global Majority ”: The Noteholders (other than Spirit Realty, any Issuer, or any Affiliate of any of them) that own in the aggregate more than 66 2/3% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes held by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any Affiliate of any of them).

 

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Restaurant – Casual Dining ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which operators provide food services to patrons who generally order and are served while seated and pay after eating and that are classified under NAICS code 722511 (full-service restaurants).

Restaurant – Quick Service ”: A Business Sector comprised of facilities at which operators provide food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: limited-service restaurants (NAICS 722513) and snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars (NAICS 722515).

Scheduled Class A Principal Payment ”: Means (i) with respect to any Series of Notes issued on or after the Series 2017-1 Closing Date, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement and (ii) with respect to any Series of Notes issued prior to the Series 2017-1 Closing Date, the meaning ascribed to the term “Scheduled Principal Payment” in the applicable Series Supplement.

Scheduled Class B Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Series of Notes issued on or after Series 2017-1 Closing Date, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Series of Notes, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Senior Pro Rata Share ”: With respect to any Series and any Payment Date and any amount, the product of (i) such amount and (ii) the result of (x) the sum of the Class Principal Balances of each Class of Class A Notes of such Series divided by (y) the Aggregate Series Senior Principal Balance.

Senior Qualified Intermediary Fee ”: A fee payable to the Qualified Intermediary pursuant to Section 2.11, which fee shall be equal to zero or such greater amount for which the Rating Condition is satisfied and the Indenture Trustee has been notified in writing.

Series 2017-1 Closing Date ”: December 14, 2017.

Similar Law ”: As defined in Section 2.05(o).

Special Amortization Event ”: With respect to the Class B Notes of any Series, as defined in the applicable Series Supplement.

Specialty Retail ”: A Business Sector comprised of retailers engaged in the sale of new specialty products and that are classified under either of the following NAICS codes: all other home furnishing stores (NAICS 442299) and nursery, garden center and farm supply stores (NAICS 444220).

Spirit MTA ”: Spirit Master Trust A REIT, a publically traded REIT.

 

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Support Provider ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Taxable REIT Subsidiary ”: An affiliate of Spirit Realty that is a “taxable REIT subsidiary” under the Code.

Total Debt Service ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the sum of (a) the aggregate Scheduled Principal Payment and Note Interest with respect to all Classes of Notes, in each case due on the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date (but excluding any principal payment due on the Anticipated Repayment Date with respect to any Notes), (b)(i) the Property Management Fee, (ii) the Special Servicing Fee, if any, (iii) the Back-Up Fee, and (iv) the Indenture Trustee Fee, each as accrued during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date and (c) any net payment due from the Issuers to any Hedge Counterparty under any applicable Hedge Agreements for such Payment Date (other than termination payments due as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any Hedge Counterparty). For the avoidance of doubt, Post ARD Additional Interest, Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest and Class B Deferred Interest will not be included in the calculation of Total Debt Service.

Transaction Parties ”: As defined in Section 2.05(o).

Voluntary Prepayment ”: Any (i) voluntary redemption of any Class of Notes, in whole or in part, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 7.01 , or (ii) payment actually made in respect of principal of any Class of Notes on any Payment Date in connection with the application of any Unscheduled Principal Payment (using amounts described in clause (a) of the definition thereof), other than any portion thereof consisting of Property Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds and amounts received in respect of a Specially Serviced Asset or a repurchase due to a Collateral Defect or, if applicable, the application of any Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount.

(ii) The following definitions shall be deleted in their entirety from Section 1.01 of the Master Indenture: “ Automotive Parts and Services ”; “ Industry Group ”; “ Pro Rata Share ”; “ Restaurants/Casual Dining ”; “ Restaurants/Quick Service ”; and “ Specialty Retailer ”.

(b) Subsection (viii) of the Granting Clause shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(viii) the Collection Account, the Release Account, the Lockbox Accounts, the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account, the Liquidity Reserve Account, the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account, the Exchange Reserve Account, the Payment Account, any sub-accounts of such accounts and any other accounts established under the Transaction Documents for purposes of receiving, retaining and distributing amounts received in respect of the Collateral Pool and making payments to the holders of the Notes and making distributions to the holders of the LLC Interests, and all funds and Permitted Investments as may from time to time be deposited therein,”

 

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(c) Section 2.04(e)(vii) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(vii) the Issuers have delivered to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate, dated the applicable Series Closing Date (upon which the Indenture Trustee may rely), to the effect that (1) based on the facts known to the Person executing such Officer’s Certificate, the Issuers reasonably believe that (a) no uncured Event of Default is continuing at the time of such New Issuance and that such New Issuance shall not result in the occurrence of an Event of Default or (b) the proceeds of such New Issuance will be used to redeem the Outstanding Notes in full and pay all accrued and unpaid Note Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest, Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest and Class B Deferred Interest with respect to such Outstanding Notes, (2)(a) no uncured Early Amortization Event is continuing at the time of such New Issuance and such New Issuance will not result in the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event or (b) the proceeds of such New Issuance will be used to cure each such Early Amortization Event and pay all accrued and unpaid Note Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest, Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest and Class B Deferred Interest and (3) all conditions precedent in this Indenture to such New Issuance have been satisfied.”

(d) Section 2.05(o)(13) and (14) of the Master Indenture are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:

“(13) Such purchaser acknowledges that each Note will bear the legends to the extent set forth on the Exhibits A-1, A-2 and A-3 to this Indenture.

(14) Either (1) it is not acquiring a Note (or any interest therein) with the assets of a Plan or any governmental, non-U.S., church, or other plan that is subject to any non-U.S., federal, state or local law that is substantially similar to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code (“ Similar Law ”); or (2) (x) it will treat such Note as indebtedness without substantial equity features for purposes of the Plan Asset Regulation and (y) the acquisition and holding of the Notes (or any interest therein) by it will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code or a violation under any applicable Similar Law.”

(e) The following shall be inserted as a new Section 2.05(o)(15) to the Master Indenture:

“(15) If such purchaser is an “employee benefit plan”, as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA that is subject to the provisions of Title I of ERISA, or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” pursuant to 29 C.R.F. Section 2510.3-101 as amended by Section 3(42) of ERISA (the “ Plan Asset Regulation ”) of an “employee benefit plan” (an “ ERISA Plan ”), such purchaser represents and warrants that (1) none of the Issuers, the Initial Purchaser or any of their respective affiliates (the “ Transaction Parties ”) has acted as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary within the meaning of ERISA or the Code), or has been relied upon for any advice, with respect to the purchaser’s decision to acquire and hold a

 

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Note (or any interest therein), and none of the Transaction Parties or their affiliates shall at any time be relied upon as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer a Note (or any interest therein), and (2) the decision to acquire a Note (or any interest therein) has been made by a duly authorized fiduciary of the ERISA Plan that (i) is independent (as that term is used in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) of the Transaction Parties and their affiliates and there is no financial interest, ownership interest, or other relationship, agreement or understanding or otherwise that would limit its ability to carry out its fiduciary responsibility to the ERISA Plan; (ii) is a bank, insurance carrier, registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, or an independent fiduciary that holds, or has under management or control, total assets of at least $50 million (in each case, as specified in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (iii) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to particular transactions and investment strategies (including, without limitation, with respect to the decision to invest in a Note (or any interest therein)); (iv) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have not and will not undertake to provide impartial investment advice, or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with the acquisition and holding of a Note (or any interest therein); (v) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have financial interests in the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Notes (or any interest therein), which interests may conflict with the interest of the ERISA Plan, as more fully described in this Private Placement Memorandum and related documentation; (vi) is a fiduciary under ERISA or the Code, or both, with respect to the decision to acquire and hold a Note (or any interest therein) and is responsible for exercising (and has exercised) independent judgment in evaluating whether to invest the assets of such ERISA Plan in a Note (or any interest therein); and (vii) is not paying any Transaction Party or any of its affiliates, any fee or other compensation directly for the provision of investment advice (as opposed to other services) in connection with the ERISA Plan’s acquisition and holding of a Note (or any interest therein).”

(f) Section 2.11(a) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(a) Subject to Section 2.11(b) , the applicable Issuers agree to pay:

 

  (i) on each Payment Date prior to the Legal Final Payment Date for any Class of Notes, interest (but, in the case of payments of Class B Deferred Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest in respect of such Class of Notes, only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) ) on and principal (but, in the case of payments of principal of such Class of Notes, only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) ) of such Class of Notes in the amounts and in accordance with the priorities set forth in Section 2.11(b) ; and

 

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  (ii) on the Legal Final Payment Date for any Class of Notes, the entire applicable Class Principal Balance for such Class of Notes (but only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b)), together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon (but, in the case of payments of Class B Deferred Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest in respect of such Class of Notes, only to the extent of the Available Amount allocated for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11(b) ).

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any Holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note as provided in Section 2.11(b) , shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to such Noteholder for all purposes of this Indenture.”

(g) Subsection (2) of the definition of “ Collateral Pool Expenses ” in Section 2.11(b) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(2) to the extent not withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Property Manager on or prior to the applicable Remittance Date in accordance with the Property Management Agreement, on a pro rata basis (based on amounts owing pursuant to this clause (2) ), (I) to the Indenture Trustee, the earned and unpaid Indenture Trustee Fees, (II) to the Property Manager, the earned and unpaid Property Management Fee, (III) to the extent not already paid pursuant to clause (1) above, to the Special Servicer, any earned and unpaid Special Servicing Fees, (IV) to the Back-Up Manager, the earned and unpaid Back-Up Fee, (V) to the Qualified Intermediary, the Senior Qualified Intermediary Fee, (VI) to the parties entitled thereto, the amount of any accrued and unpaid Issuer Expenses (the amount allocated pursuant to this sub-clause (VI) for any Payment Date shall not exceed the Issuer Expense Cap, unless an Event of Default resulting in the acceleration of the Notes has occurred and is then continuing, in which case, such Issuer Expense Cap limit will not apply), (VII) first , to the Indenture Trustee, and second , pari passu , to the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, reimbursement for unreimbursed P&I Advances (provided that, unless such P&I Advance has been determined to constitute a Nonrecoverable Advance, such reimbursement will not cause a P&I Shortfall or increase the amount of any P&I Shortfall in respect of such Payment Date) and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances that have been determined to constitute Nonrecoverable Advances (in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon) and (VIII) (a)  first , to the Indenture Trustee and (b)  second , to each other relevant party, any accrued and unpaid Extraordinary Expenses for which amounts have not already been allocated pursuant to sub-clauses (I)  through (VII) above (the amount allocated pursuant to this sub-clause (VIII) for any Payment Date shall not exceed

 

 

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the Extraordinary Expense Cap, unless an Event of Default resulting in the acceleration of the Notes has occurred and is then continuing, in which case (i) such Extraordinary Expense Cap limit will not apply and (ii) indemnities due to any Issuer or any Control Person, member, manager, officer, employee or agent of any such Issuer, other than any such party in connection with its role as (or with respect to) Property Manager or Special Servicer, that would otherwise be paid pursuant to this sub-clause (VIII) will be payable only after payments due to the Noteholders pursuant to the allocation of Series Available Amount below); and”

(h) The definition of “ Series Available Amount ” in Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“The Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after payment of Collateral Pool Expenses will be allocated among each Series in the following manner and priority (such manner and priority, the “ Inter-Series Priority of Payments ” and the aggregate amount allocated to any Series (or the Notes of such Series) pursuant to clauses (1)  through (12)  below, the “ Series Available Amount ” with respect to such Series):

(1) pro rata , based on amounts owing to each Series with respect to this clause (1), to each Series, the aggregate Note Interest due on the Class A Notes of such Series for such Payment Date plus unpaid Note Interest in respect of such Class A Notes from any prior Payment Date (together with interest thereon at the applicable Note Rate), in each case, plus or minus, as applicable, any net payment due or proceeds received (excluding any termination payments due from an Issuer as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty) in respect of such Payment Date pursuant to any Hedge Agreement related to the Class A Notes of any Series;

(2) pro rata , based on amounts owing to each Series with respect to this clause (2), to each Series, the aggregate Note Interest due on the Class B Notes of such Series for such Payment Date plus unpaid Note Interest in respect of such Class B Notes from any prior Payment Date (together with interest thereon at the applicable Note Rate), in each case, plus or minus, as applicable, any net payment due or proceeds received (excluding any termination payments due from an Issuer as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty) in respect of such Payment Date pursuant to any Hedge Agreement related to the Class B Notes of any Series;

(3) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing: first (a) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (a), to each Series, the Scheduled Class A Principal Payments due on the Notes of such Series for such Payment Date; and second (b) to each Series, its Senior Pro Rata Share (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (a) above) of the amount of the Unscheduled Principal Payments for such Payment Date, if any;

 

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(4) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing: first (a) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (a), to each Series, the Scheduled Class B Principal Payments (if any) due on the Class B Notes of such Series for such Payment Date; and second (b) to each Series, its Junior Pro Rata Share (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (a) above) of the amount of the Unscheduled Principal Payments for such Payment Date, if any;

(5) during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (5), to each Series, in reduction of the Class Principal Balance of the Class A Notes of such Series until reduced to zero;

(6) during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (6), to each Series, in reduction of the Class Principal Balance of the Class B Notes of such Series until reduced to zero and the aggregate Class B Deferred Interest due on the Class B Notes of such Series for such Payment Date plus unpaid Class B Deferred Interest in respect of such Class B Notes from any prior Payment Date (together with interest thereon at the applicable Note Rate);

(7) (I) if a Sweep Period is in effect (but the Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio equals or exceeds the Early Amortization Threshold) and no Early Amortization Event has otherwise occurred and is continuing, to the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account, the sum of (a) the amount that would be required to be added to the Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator in respect of the applicable Determination Date to achieve a Cashflow Coverage Ratio equal to the Sweep Period Threshold on such Determination Date plus (b) the aggregate shortfalls, if any, of the amount that would have been deposited into the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account on any prior Payment Date but for there being insufficient Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date; or (II) if the Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio is below the Early Amortization Threshold and the Requisite Global Majority waives the related Early Amortization Event, (x) first, to each Series, its Senior Pro Rata Share, in reduction of the Class Principal Balance of the Class A Notes of each Series until reduced to zero (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (3) above) of an amount equal to the sum of (a) all amounts on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account as of such Payment Date (immediately prior to any release of amounts from such Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account in respect of such Payment Date) plus (b) the aggregate shortfalls, if any, of the amount that would have been deposited into the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account on any prior Payment Date but for there being insufficient Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date (the “ Cashflow Coverage Amounts ”) and (y) second, to each Series, pro rata based on the Class Principal Balance of the Class B Notes of each Series and any unpaid Class B Deferred Interest due on the Class B Notes of each Series (together with interest thereon at the applicable Note Rate) (in each case, calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described

 

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in clause (4) above), in reduction of the Class Principal Balance of the Class B Notes of each Series until reduced to zero (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (4) above), an amount equal to any remaining Cashflow Coverage Amounts;

(8) to any Hedge Counterparty, any and all amounts (including any termination payments due from an Issuer as a result of the default or termination event with respect to any Hedge Counterparty) due on such Payment Date to such Hedge Counterparty not paid pursuant to the allocation described in clause (1) or (2) above, pro rata, based on such amounts due to such Hedge Counterparties pursuant to this clause (8);

(9) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (9), to each Series, the Make Whole Payments, if any, due on the Class A Notes of such Series in respect of such Payment Date plus any unpaid Make Whole Payments in respect of such Class A Notes of such Series from any prior Payment Date;

(10) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (10), to each Series, the Make Whole Payments, if any, due on the Class B Notes of such Series in respect of such Payment Date plus any unpaid Make Whole Payments in respect of such Class B Notes of such Series from any prior Payment Date;

(11) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (11), to each Series, the aggregate unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest, if any, accrued on the Class A Notes of such Series as of such Payment Date; and

(12) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each Series pursuant to this clause (12), to each Series, the aggregate unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest, if any, accrued on the Class B Notes of such Series as of such Payment Date.”

(i) The paragraph immediately following the definition of “ Series Available Amount ” in Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to each Series for such Payment Date for the purposes and in the order of priority indicated in the related Series Supplement. The Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above in this Section 2.11(b) shall be applied first , to the payment of the Junior Qualified Intermediary Fee, second , to the payment of accrued and unpaid Issuer Expenses and Extraordinary Expenses not paid from the Available Amount in accordance with such allocations, and third , pro rata , to the Issuers (such amounts to be released from the lien of this Indenture) or, at the option of any Issuer, with respect to its pro rata share of such remaining Available Amount, to the Release Account.”

 

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(j) Section 2.18(d) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“If, on any Determination Date, the Indenture Trustee shall have determined (based on information with respect to the Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Properties and Leases provided to it by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer) that the Available Amount for the related Payment Date is not sufficient to make, in full, the payments set forth in clauses (1)  through (3)(a)  and 4(a) of the Inter-Series Priority of Payments pursuant to Section 2.11(b) (the amount of any such insufficiency, the “ Cashflow Shortfall Amount ”) for the related Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee shall transfer an amount equal to the lesser of (x) such Cashflow Shortfall Amount and (y) the amount then on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account to the Payment Account, to be distributed as Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date.”

(k) Section 2.18(e) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“On any Determination Date upon which a Sweep Period ceases to be continuing, all of the funds on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account shall be transferred to the Payment Account and treated as Available Amount in respect of the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date.”

(l) Section 2.19 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Subject to any exceptions (x) approved by the Requisite Global Majority, (y) with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or (z) for any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and Leases added to the Collateral Pool on any Series Closing Date after the Applicable Series Closing Date, as set forth in the Series Supplement for the Series issued on such Series Closing Date, (i) in connection with the issuance of any Series of Notes on any Series Closing Date occurring on or after the Applicable Series Closing Date, the applicable Issuer hereby makes the applicable representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B with respect to the (X) Mortgage Loans and (Y) Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases, respectively, added to the Collateral Pool by such Issuer on such Series Closing Date; provided, that such representations and warranties shall be made as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, in the event no such date is specified with respect to any such representation or warranty, as of the applicable Transfer Date, or (ii) in any other instance in which an Issuer acquires any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases on or after the Applicable Series Closing Date (including in connection with the addition of any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans and/or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties to the Collateral Pool), such Issuer hereby makes the applicable representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B with

 

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respect to such (X) Mortgage Loans or (Y) Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases, respectively; provided, that such representations and warranties shall be made as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, in the event no such date is specified with respect to any such representation or warranty, as of the applicable Transfer Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms and provisions and requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to any Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties or Leases acquired by an Issuer from an Originator or the transactions effected by any such acquisition.

With respect to any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases acquired by an Issuer from an Originator on or after the Applicable Series Closing Date (whether on a Series Closing Date or otherwise), the applicable Issuer shall cause (i) the applicable representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B with respect to (X) the Mortgage Loans and (Y) the Mortgaged Properties and any related Leases, respectively, to be made by such Originator as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, in the event no such date is specified with respect to any such representation or warranty, as of the applicable Transfer Date (in each case subject to any exceptions approved by the Requisite Global Majority or with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied) and (ii) such Originator’s obligations with respect to such representations and warranties to be guaranteed by the Support Provider pursuant to a Performance Undertaking and such guarantee to be substantially similar in substance (subject to any modifications or differences with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied) to the analogous guarantee contained in Section 2(a) of the Series 2014 Performance Undertaking. In connection with the issuance of any Series of Notes subsequent to the Applicable Series Closing Date for which an additional Issuer is designated pursuant to a Series Supplement, such new Issuer shall cause a Performance Undertaking which contains provisions substantially similar in substance (subject to any modifications or differences with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied) to Sections 2(c) and 2(d) of the Series 2014 Performance Undertaking to be entered into by the Support Provider (or an Affiliate of the Support Provider with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied).

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.19, with respect to any Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and Leases added to the Collateral Pool after the date hereof (other than any Post-Closing Properties subject to different representations and warranties pursuant to the applicable Series Supplement), the applicable Issuer or Originator shall make (and the Support Provider shall guarantee) the representations and warranties set forth on Schedule II-A (with respect to Mortgage Loans) and Schedule II-B (with respect to Mortgaged Properties and Leases) in lieu of the representations and warranties set forth on Schedule I-A and Schedule I-B. The provisions of this Section 2.19 shall otherwise apply in full with respect to Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and Leases added to the Collateral Pool after the date hereof (other than any Post-Closing Properties subject to different representations and warranties pursuant to the applicable Series Supplement).

 

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The sole remedy for the breach of any representations or warranties set forth on Schedule I-A, Schedule I- B, Schedule II-A or Schedule II-B shall be set forth expressly in the Property Management Agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, no such breach shall constitute or give rise to a default hereunder).”

 

  (m) The following shall be inserted as a new Section 2.21 to the Master Indenture:

Section 2.21 Liquidity Reserve Account .

(a) On or prior to the Series 2017-1 Closing Date, the Indenture Trustee shall establish and maintain at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Liquidity Reserve Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement) one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Liquidity Reserve Account ”), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the Noteholders and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Funds held in the Liquidity Reserve Account shall be invested in Permitted Investments as directed by the Property Manager, or if no such direction is received, shall be held uninvested.

(b) On any Series Closing Date, the Issuers may deposit or cause to be deposited additional amounts into the Liquidity Reserve Account, provided that the funds used for such deposits are not otherwise subject to the lien of the Indenture.

(c) On any Payment Date, the Property Manager may direct the Indenture Trustee to release all (but not less than all) amounts in the Liquidity Reserve Account to or at the direction of the Issuers, provided that such release will not cause the Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be reduced to or below 1.50x. Any amounts so released from the Liquidity Reserve Account will be free and clear of the lien of the indenture and will no longer constitute Collateral. If on any Determination Date, a Cashflow Shortfall Amount exists for the related Payment Date and amounts on deposit in the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account are insufficient to pay such Cashflow Shortfall Amount in full, the Indenture Trustee shall transfer an amount equal to the lesser of (x) any remaining Cashflow Shortfall Amount and (y) the amount then on deposit in the Liquidity Reserve Account to the Payment Account, to be applied as part of the Available Amounts in respect of such Payment Date. Upon the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event, any amounts remaining in the Liquidity Reserve Account shall be remitted to the Payment Account for application by the Indenture Trustee as part of the Available Amount.”

 

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  (n) The following shall be inserted as a new Section 2.22 to the Master Indenture:

Section 2.22 Subordination .

Anything in this Indenture or the Notes to the contrary notwithstanding, the Issuers and the Holders of the Class B Notes agree, for the benefit of the Holders of the Class A Notes, that the rights of the Holders of the Class B Notes shall be subordinate and junior to the Class A Notes to the extent and in the manner set forth in Article XI of this Indenture.”

(o) Subsections (a) and (b) of the definition of “ Event of Default ” in Section 4.01 of the Master Indenture are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:

“(a) a default by any Issuer to pay interest on any Notes on any Payment Date (not including any Post-ARD Additional Interest, Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest or Class B Deferred Interest);

(b) a failure to pay the principal balance of any Outstanding Notes of any Class of Notes or any Class B Deferred Interest in full on the applicable Legal Final Payment Date for such Class of Notes;”

(p) Section 5.01(d)(iv) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(iv) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Indenture Trustee to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers contemplated hereunder, if it shall have reasonable grounds for believing that repayment of such funds or adequate indemnity satisfactory to it against such risk or liability is not reasonably assured to it (including any actions in respect thereof) (if, in the Indenture Trustee’s sole determination, the amount of such funds or risk or liability is reasonably expected not to exceed the amount payable to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 2.11 on the immediately succeeding Payment Date, as applicable, net of the amounts specified in Section 5.04, the Indenture Trustee shall be deemed to be reasonably assured of such repayment) unless such risk or liability relates to the performance of its incidental services, including mailing of notices under Article 4, under this Indenture (it being expressly acknowledged and agreed without implied limitation that the enforcement or exercise of rights and remedies under Article IV and/or commencement of or participation in any legal proceeding does not constitute “incidental services”).”

(q) Subsections (b) and (c) of Section 7.01 of the Master Indenture are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:

“(b) Unless otherwise specified in a Series Supplement for any Series of Notes, an optional redemption (it being understood that, for purposes of this Section 7.01, an Early Refinancing Prepayment shall constitute an Optional Redemption and the allocation and distribution of Unscheduled Principal Proceeds shall not constitute an optional redemption) with respect to such Series of Notes or any Class thereof shall occur in the following manner:

 

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(i) Any such optional redemption of any Series or Class of Notes shall occur on a Payment Date after the Optional Repayment Date for such Series or Class of Notes; provided, that, if there is no Optional Repayment Date for any Series or Class of Notes, such Series or Class of Notes may be optionally redeemed on any Payment Date.

(ii) The applicable Issuers shall provide written notice of any such optional redemption to the Indenture Trustee at least ten (10) days prior to its exercise (or, in the case of an Early Refinancing Prepayment, at least thirty (30) days prior to its exercise), specifying the date of redemption, the Class or Classes of Notes to be redeemed, the amount of principal that will be redeemed (the “ Principal Redemption Amount ”) and the amount of any Make Whole Payment (or similar payment), if any, that will be due in respect of such optional redemption (such information, the “ Specified Terms ”). Following receipt of such notice, the Indenture Trustee, shall provide written notice to the Noteholders of the optional redemption of such Notes. Such notice to Noteholders shall to the extent practicable be delivered no later than five Business Days prior to the specified redemption date (or in the case of an Early Refinancing Prepayment, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Early Refinancing Notice Date) and shall specify (a) the Specified Terms and (b) in the event that such redemption date will constitute the Final Payment Date with respect to any Notes, that amounts will be payable on such redemption date only upon presentation and surrender of such Note and shall specify the place where such Note may be presented and surrendered for such final payment.

(iii) If any Class A Notes of a Series are Outstanding, the Class B Notes of such Series may not be redeemed (in whole or in part) unless the Class A Notes of such Series are simultaneously redeemed in full.

(c) In the event of any optional redemption with respect to any Notes of any Series, the applicable Issuer(s) will deposit (or cause to be deposited) amounts (other than Available Amounts) that, when combined with the Series Available Amount allocated to such Series on the Payment Date on which such optional redemption occurs, will result in sufficient funds being available in order to pay in full, pursuant to the terms of the applicable Series Supplement, (i) the Principal Redemption Amount with respect to such Notes, (ii) all accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes (including any Class B Deferred Interest and Post-ARD Additional Interest accrued thereon (together with interest thereon)) and (iii) the Make Whole Payment (or any similar payment) payable on such Notes in respect of such optional redemption. The Indenture Trustee shall treat any amounts so deposited as Series Available Amounts with respect to such Series of Notes, and such amounts shall not be available to make payments with respect to any other Series of Notes or pay any other obligations of any Issuer. In the event that any such optional redemption is to occur on any Payment Date, the applicable Issuer(s) shall deposit (or cause to be deposited) amounts (other than Available Amounts) that, when combined with the Available Amount on such Payment Date, will be sufficient in order to pay in full all Collateral Pool Expenses for such Payment Date in accordance with Section 2.11(b) .”

 

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(r) Subsection (5) of Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(5) to add to the covenants of any Issuer, or any other party for the benefit of the Noteholders, or to surrender any right or power conferred upon any Issuer under this Indenture, the Property Management Agreement, any Property Transfer Agreement, any Environmental Indemnity Agreement, any Performance Undertaking or any other Transaction Document;”

(s) Section 9.07(a)(vii) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(vii) Not acquire any obligations or securities of any Affiliate of the Issuer except as contemplated by the Transaction Documents.”

(t) Section 9.08(c) of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(c) change its state of organization, name, identity or organizational status, or otherwise amend the related LLC Agreement, without notifying the Indenture Trustee of such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such change and, in the case of a change in such Issuer’s organizational status or any such amendment, without satisfying the Rating Condition;”

(u) The following shall be inserted as a new Section 9.11 to the Master Indenture:

Section 9.11 Express Rights .

Notwithstanding any provision in any Transaction Document to the contrary, the following actions shall be expressly: (a) the distribution of some or all of the outstanding shares of Spirit MTA’s common stock to Spirit Realty’s stockholders, (ii) the assignment of the LLC Interests subject only to the conditions set forth in Section 9.02 of the LLC Agreement of SMF I, SMF II and SMF III or Section 36 of the LLC Agreement of SMF VI and SMF VIII and (iii) the replacement of Spirit Realty as Property Manager and Special Servicer by a Taxable REIT Subsidiary, subject only to the express conditions described in the Property Management Agreement.”

 

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(v) Section 12.07 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Any communication provided for or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise expressly provided herein, shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by courier or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or if transmitted by facsimile or by e-mail (any email notices to the Indenture Trustee must be in the form of an attachment of a signed .pdf of other similar format file) and confirmed in a writing delivered or mailed as aforesaid, to: (i) in the case of the Issuers, to Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC or Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, as applicable, at Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., 2727 N. Harwood Street, Ste 300, Dallas, TX 75201, Attention: Jay Young, e-mail: jyoung@spiritrealty.com, with a copy to Latham & Watkins LLP, 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1560, Attention: Julian Kleindorfer, electronic mail: Julian.kleindorfer@lw.com, or to such other address as provided in the applicable Series Supplement, as applicable; (ii) in the case of the Indenture Trustee, to Citibank, N.A., at 388 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Citibank Agency & Trust – Spirit Master Funding, e-mail: john.hannon@citi.com or call (888) 855-9695 to obtain Citibank, N.A. account manager’s e-mail address; and; and (iii) with respect to any applicable Series, in the case of any Hedge Counterparty or Rating Agency, to the address of such Hedge Counterparty or Rating Agency as provided in the applicable Series Supplement, or, as to each such Person, such other address or facsimile number as may hereafter be furnished by such Person to the parties hereto in writing.”

(w) Exhibit A-1 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the form of Exhibit A-1 attached hereto as Annex I.

(x) Exhibit A-2 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the form of Exhibit A-2 attached hereto as Annex II.

(y) Exhibit A-3 of the Master Indenture shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the form of Exhibit A-3 attached hereto as Annex III.

(z) Annex IV attached hereto shall be added to the Master Indenture as Schedule II- A.

(aa) Annex V attached hereto shall be added to the Master Indenture as Schedule II-B.

3. Reference to and Effect on the Master Indenture; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Master Indenture is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Master Indenture to “ this Indenture ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Indenture, and each reference in any other

 

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Transaction Document to “ Indenture ”, “ Master Indenture ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Master Indenture shall mean and be a reference to the Master Indenture as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to this Amendment.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS .

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Its: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
        Officer and Treasurer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Its: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
        Officer and Treasurer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Its: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
        Officer and Treasurer

 

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SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Its: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
        Officer and Treasurer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Its: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
        Officer and Treasurer

 

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CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity
but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ Camille Tommo

Name: Camille Tommo
Title: Director

 

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EXHIBIT A-1

FORM OF RESTRICTED GLOBAL NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTE

SERIES [    ], CLASS [    ] NOTE

 

Note Rate: [        ]%   

Aggregate Series Principal Balance

as of the Series Closing Date: $[                    ]

Series Cut-off Date: [            ], 20[    ]   

Note Principal Balance of the Class [    ] Notes

as of the Series Closing Date: $[            ]

Series Closing Date: [            ], 20[    ]   

Initial Note Principal Balance of this Class [    ]

Note: $[                    ]

First Payment Date: [            ], 20[    ]    CUSIP No.                         
Issuer(s): [SPIRIT]    ISIN No.                             
Indenture Trustee: Citibank, N.A.    Property Manager and Special Servicer: Spirit Realty, L.P.
Note No. __    Legal Final Payment Date: [                    ]

 

 

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NEITHER THIS NOTE NOR ANY BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN HAS BEEN OR WILL BE REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), OR UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES OR “BLUE SKY” LAWS OR OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS.

THIS NOTE AND INTERESTS IN THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, REOFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED, EXCHANGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN VIOLATION OF THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY STATE OR OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS. THIS NOTE, AND ANY BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN, MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY IN MINIMUM DENOMINATIONS OF $[            ] AND $[            ] INCREMENTS IN EXCESS THEREOF. EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRES THIS NOTE (OR AN INTEREST HEREIN), BY PURCHASING OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRING SUCH NOTE OR INTEREST, IS DEEMED TO REPRESENT, WARRANT, ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC AND SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC AND ANY OTHER PERSON DESIGNATED AS AN “ISSUER” UNDER THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ ISSUERS ”), THAT IT AND ANY PERSON FOR WHICH IT IS ACTING WILL NOT REOFFER, RESELL, PLEDGE, EXCHANGE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THIS NOTE OR ANY INTEREST HEREIN EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY STATE OR OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND EXCEPT TO (A) TO THE ISSUERS, (B) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN DECLARED EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) FOR SO LONG AS THE NOTES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT (“ RULE 144A ”), TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “ QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER ” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A (A “ QIB ”) THAT ACQUIRES THIS NOTICE FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QIB TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A OR (D) TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A “U.S. PERSON” (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT (“ REGULATION S ”)) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ACQUIRING THIS NOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 903 OR RULE 904 OF REGULATION S OR (E) PURSUANT TO ANOTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF THE ISSUERS, PRIOR TO ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO THIS CLAUSE (E) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATION AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO IT.

BY YOUR ACQUISITION OF THIS NOTE OR ANY INTEREST HEREIN, YOU SHALL BE DEEMED TO REPRESENT, COVENANT AND AGREE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUERS, ANY PREVIOUS HOLDER OF THIS NOTE AND THE INDENTURE TRUSTEE, THAT (1) YOU ARE NOT ACQUIRING THIS NOTE (OR

 

 

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INTEREST HEREIN) FOR, ON BEHALF OF, OR WITH THE ASSETS OF A BENEFIT PLAN (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR WITH THE ASSETS OF A GOVERNMENTAL, NON-U.S. OR CHURCH PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR OTHER LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ ERISA ”) OR SECTION 4975 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “ CODE ”), OR (2) (X) YOU AGREE TO TREAT THIS NOTE (OR INTEREST HEREIN) (I) AS INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EQUITY FEATURES FOR PURPOSES OF THE PLAN ASSET REGULATION (AS DEFINED HEREIN) AND (Y) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES BY YOU WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE. FOR THESE PURPOSES, A “BENEFIT PLAN” INCLUDES (1) AN “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(3) OF ERISA, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA, (2) A “PLAN” (AS DESCRIBED BY SECTION 4975(e)(1) OF THE CODE, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE), OR (3) ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” PURSUANT TO 29 C.F.R. SECTION 2510.3-101 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3(42) OF ERISA (THE “ PLAN ASSET REGULATION ”) OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING BY REASON OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN’S OR PLAN’S INVESTMENT IN THE ENTITY.

FURTHER, IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE (AN “ ERISA PLAN ”) OR AN ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” (WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PLAN ASSET REGULATION) OF AN ERISA PLAN, YOU WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED THAT (1) NONE OF THE ISSUERS, THE INITIAL PURCHASER OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES (THE “ TRANSACTION PARTIES ”) HAS ACTED AS THE ERISA PLAN’S FIDUCIARY (WITHIN THE MEANING OF ERISA OR THE CODE), OR HAS BEEN RELIED UPON FOR ANY ADVICE, WITH RESPECT TO YOUR DECISION TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE NOTES, AND NONE OF THE TRANSACTION PARTIES OR THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL AT ANY TIME BE RELIED UPON AS THE ERISA PLAN’S FIDUCIARY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DECISION TO ACQUIRE, CONTINUE TO HOLD OR TRANSFER THE NOTES, AND (2) THE DECISION TO PURCHASE THE NOTES HAS BEEN MADE BY A DULY AUTHORIZED FIDUCIARY OF THE ERISA PLAN THAT (I) IS INDEPENDENT (AS THAT TERM IS USED IN 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) OF THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES AND THERE IS NO FINANCIAL INTEREST, OWNERSHIP INTEREST, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP, AGREEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING OR OTHERWISE THAT WOULD LIMIT ITS ABILITY TO CARRY OUT ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ERISA PLAN; (II) IS A BANK, INSURANCE CARRIER, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, OR AN INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY THAT HOLDS, OR HAS UNDER MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL, TOTAL ASSETS OF AT

 

 

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LEAST $50 MILLION (IN EACH CASE, AS SPECIFIED IN 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (III) IS CAPABLE OF EVALUATING INVESTMENT RISKS INDEPENDENTLY, BOTH IN GENERAL AND WITH REGARD TO PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION TO INVEST IN THE NOTES); (IV) HAS BEEN FAIRLY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT UNDERTAKE TO PROVIDE IMPARTIAL INVESTMENT ADVICE, OR TO GIVE ADVICE IN A FIDUCIARY CAPACITY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES; (V) HAS BEEN FAIRLY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN THE ERISA PLAN’S PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES, WHICH INTERESTS MAY CONFLICT WITH THE ERISA PLAN’S INTEREST, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION (VI) IS A FIDUCIARY UNDER ERISA OR THE CODE, OR BOTH, WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION TO PURCHASE AND HOLD THE NOTES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXERCISING (AND HAS EXERCISED) INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IN EVALUATING WHETHER TO INVEST THE ERISA PLAN’S ASSETS IN THE NOTES; AND (VII) IS NOT PAYING ANY TRANSACTION PARTY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, ANY FEE OR OTHER COMPENSATION DIRECTLY FOR THE PROVISION OF INVESTMENT ADVICE (AS OPPOSED TO OTHER SERVICES) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ERISA PLAN’S PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES.

THIS NOTE IS A GLOBAL NOTE WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (“ DTC ”), A NEW YORK CORPORATION, 55 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10004, OR A NOMINEE THEREOF. THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR A SECURITY REGISTERED, AND NO TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE IN WHOLE OR IN PART MAY BE REGISTERED, IN THE NAME OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN DTC OR A NOMINEE THEREOF, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE.

UNLESS THIS NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC TO THE ISSUERS OR THE NOTE REGISTRAR, AND ANY NOTE 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 BECAUSE THE REGISTERED OWNER, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

 

 

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Spirit Master Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and each other party designated as an Issuer in any Series Supplement (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”) for value received, hereby promises to pay to [            ] or its registered assigns, upon presentation and surrender of this Note (this “ Note ”), the principal sum of up to [                                                         ] United States dollars ($[                                    ]) which shall be payable in the amounts and at the times set forth in the Indenture; provided, however, that the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note shall be due on the Legal Final Payment Date referred to above, together with interest hereon from time to time in the amounts and at the times specified in the Indenture referred to below. Interest will be computed as provided in the Indenture. Principal of this Note will be paid in the manner specified on the reverse hereof.

The principal of and interest on this Note are payable 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.

Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which will have the same effect as though fully set forth on the face of this Note.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, by manual signature, this Note will not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid for any purpose.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers have caused this instrument to be duly executed by the Issuers.

Dated: [                    ]

 

[SPIRIT]
By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Notes of a Series of Notes issued under the within mentioned Indenture.

 

    CITIBANK, N.A.,

    not in its individual capacity but solely as

    Indenture Trustee

    By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

 

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SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES [     ]

This Note is one of the Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series [     ] issued by the Issuers pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended or supplemented thereafter, the “ Master Indenture ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (in such capacity, the “ Indenture Trustee ”), as supplemented by the Series [            ] Supplement (together with the Master Indenture and any other series supplement thereto (each, a “ Series Supplement ”), the “ Indenture ”), and will be payable solely from the assets of the Issuers (individually, the “ Collateral ” and, collectively, the “ Collateral Pool ”). To the extent not defined herein, capitalized terms used herein have the respective meanings assigned in the Indenture. This Note is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Indenture, to which Indenture the Holder of this Note by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such holder is bound.

This Note does not purport to summarize the Indenture and reference is made to the Indenture for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby.

The Initial Class Principal Balance of the Series [     ] Notes (the “ Class ”) is $[     ]. The Class Principal Balance of such Class and any date of determination, is the Initial Class Principal Balance of such Class, as such amount is reduced by (x) any payments of principal actually made on the Notes of such Class prior to such date of determination and (y) the principal balance of any Notes of such Class canceled prior to the date of determination. Payments of principal of the Notes will be made in accordance with the provisions of, and subject to the limitations in, the Indenture. The Notes are subject to optional redemption as described in the Indenture.

[FOR CLASS B NOTES ONLY: This Note is subordinate in right of payment to the Class A Notes of each Series as described in the Indenture.]

Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, payments of any interest, principal and other amounts payable on this Note shall be made on the Class of Notes to which this Note belongs, pro rata among the Notes of such Class based on their respective Note Principal Balance, on the 20th day of each calendar month or, if any such day is not a Business Day, then on the next succeeding Business Day (each, a “ Payment Date ”), commencing on the first Payment Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this Note is registered at the close of business on the related Record Date. All payments made under the Indenture on this Note will be made by the Indenture Trustee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Noteholder shall have provided the Indenture Trustee with wiring instructions prior to the

 

 

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related Record Date (which wiring instructions may be in the form of a standing order applicable to all subsequent payments), or otherwise by check mailed to the address of such Noteholder as it appears in the Note Register as of the related Record Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the final payment on this Note on the Final Payment Date will be made in like manner, but only upon presentation and surrender of this Note at the offices of the Indenture Trustee or such other location specified in the notice to the Holder hereof of such final payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no payments will be made with respect to a Note that has previously been surrendered as contemplated by the preceding sentence or, with limited exception, that should have been surrendered as contemplated by the preceding sentence.

The Notes are limited in right of payment to certain distributions on the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases and the other Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, all as more specifically set forth herein and in the Indenture. This Note does not represent an obligation of, or an interest in, Spirit Realty, L.P. or any affiliate thereof (other than the Issuer) and is not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency or instrumentality or any other Person.

Any payment to the Holder of this Note in reduction of the Note Principal Balance hereof is binding on such Holder and all future Holders of this Note and any Note issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such payment is made upon this Note.

The Class of Notes to which this Note belongs are issuable in fully registered form only without coupons in minimum denominations specified in the Indenture. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Note is exchangeable for new Notes of the same Class in authorized denominations of a like Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

No transfer of this Note or any interest herein may be made unless that transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, and effective registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. No person is obligated to register or qualify any of the Notes under the Securities Act or any other securities law or to take any action not otherwise required under the Indenture to permit the transfer of any Note or interest therein without registration or qualification.

No service charge will be imposed for any transfer or exchange of this Note, but the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of this Note.

Each transferee of a Note will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed that either (1) such transferee is not, and is not purchasing such Note on behalf of, as a fiduciary of, as trustee of, or with the assets of, (i) employee benefit plans that are subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), (ii) plans, individual retirement accounts and other arrangements that are subject to Section 4975 of the Code or provisions under any federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are

 

 

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similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code (collectively, “ Similar Laws ”), and (iii) entities whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101 (as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA) (the “ Plan Asset Regulation ”) of such plans, accounts and arrangements or (2) (x) it will treat such Note as indebtedness without substantial equity features for purposes of the Plan Asset Regulation and (y) such transferee’s acquisition and continued holding of such Note or Ownership Interest therein will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or a violation under any applicable Similar Laws. Further, each transferee of a Note that is an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (each an “ ERISA Plan ”) or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101 (as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA)) of an ERISA Plan, such purchaser will be deemed to have represented and warranted that (1) none of the Issuers, Initial Purchasers or any of their respective Affiliates (the “ Transaction Parties ”) has acted as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary (within the meaning of ERISA or the Code), or has been relied upon for any advice, with respect to the purchaser’s decision to acquire and hold the Note, and none of the Transaction Parties shall at any time be relied upon as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer the Note, and (2) the decision to purchase the Note has been made by a duly authorized fiduciary of the ERISA Plan that (i) is independent (as that term is used in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) of the Transaction Parties and there is no financial interest, ownership interest, or other relationship, agreement or understanding or otherwise that would limit its ability to carry out its fiduciary responsibility to the ERISA Plan; (ii) is a bank, insurance carrier, registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, or an independent fiduciary that holds, or has under management or control, total assets of at least $50 million (in each case, as specified in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (iii) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to particular transactions and investment strategies (including, without limitation, with respect to the decision to invest in the Note); (iv) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have not and will not undertake to provide impartial investment advice, or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with the purchase and holding of the Note; (v) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have financial interests in the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Note, which interests may conflict with the interest of the ERISA Plan, as more fully described in this Private Placement Memorandum and related documentation; (vi) is a fiduciary under ERISA or the Code, or both, with respect to the decision to purchase and hold the Note and is responsible for exercising (and has exercised) independent judgment in evaluating whether to invest the assets of such ERISA Plan in the Note; and (vii) is not paying any Transaction Party or any of its affiliates, any fee or other compensation directly for the provision of investment advice (as opposed to other services) in connection with the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Notes.

The Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar and any agent of any thereof may treat the Person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar or any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Note, and each beneficial owner of such Note hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the last maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law.

 

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The Indenture, the Property Management Agreement, any Property Transfer Agreements and the Notes are subject to amendment, including by supplemental indenture, from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, including in circumstances which do not require the consent of any or all Noteholders.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Indenture Trustee, by manual signature, the Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid for any purpose.

The registered Holder hereof, by its acceptance hereof, agrees that it will look solely to the Collateral Pool (to the extent of its rights therein) for payments hereunder.

The Indenture Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Note (other than as to its signature set forth hereon below).

THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS (OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

 

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto

 

 

 

 

(please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)

the within Note and hereby authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such Note to assignee on the Note Register.

I (we) further direct the Note Registrar to issue a new Net-Lease Mortgage Note of a like Note Principal Balance and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such Note to the following address:

 

 

 

 

Dated:   

 

 

  

 

   Signature by or on behalf of Assignor
  

 

   Signature Guaranteed

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The Assignee should include the following for purposes of payment:

Payments shall, if permitted, be made by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available funds, to                      for the account of                                  Payments made by check (such check to be made payable to                                               ) and all applicable statements and notices should be mailed to                                                                               .

This information is provided by                                                                       , the Assignee named above,
or                                                                   , as its agent.

 

 

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Annex II

EXHIBIT A-2

FORM OF REGULATION S GLOBAL NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTE

[TEMPORARY] [PERMANENT] REGULATION S GLOBAL NOTE

SERIES [    ], CLASS [    ] NOTE

 

Note Rate: [        ]%   

Aggregate Series Principal Balance

as of the Series Closing Date: $[                        ]

Series Cut-off Date: [            ], 20[    ]   

Note Principal Balance of the Class [    ]

Notes as of the Series Closing Date: $[            ]

Series Closing Date: [            ], 20[    ]   

Initial Note Principal Balance of this Class [    ]

Note: $[                ]

First Payment Date: [            ], 20[    ]    CUSIP No.                             
Issuer(s): [SPIRIT]    ISIN No.                             

Indenture Trustee:

Citibank, N.A.

  

Property Manager and Special Servicer:

 

Spirit Realty, L.P.

Note No.         Legal Final Payment Date: [                                ]

 

 

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NEITHER THIS NOTE NOR ANY BENEFICIAL INTEREST HEREIN HAS BEEN OR WILL BE REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), OR UNDER ANY STATE OR OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS.

[UNTIL 40 DAYS AFTER THE ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE OF THE NOTES (THE “ RESTRICTED PERIOD ”) IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING OF THE NOTES IN THE UNITED STATES FROM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, THE SALE, PLEDGE OR TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRING THIS NOTE, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUERS THAT THIS NOTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED ONLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATES, TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNING THE OFFER AND SALE OF SECURITIES, AND PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE RESTRICTED PERIOD, ONLY (1) IN AN OFFSHORE TRANSACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (2) PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR (3) TO THE ISSUERS.]

THIS NOTE IS A GLOBAL NOTE WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AND IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY (“ DTC ”), A NEW YORK CORPORATION, 55 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10004, OR A NOMINEE THEREOF. THIS NOTE MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR A SECURITY REGISTERED, AND NO TRANSFER OF THIS NOTE IN WHOLE OR IN PART MAY BE REGISTERED, IN THE NAME OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN DTC OR A NOMINEE THEREOF, EXCEPT IN THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE INDENTURE.

UNLESS THIS NOTE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC TO THE ISSUERS OR THE NOTE REGISTRAR, AND ANY NOTE 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 BECAUSE THE REGISTERED OWNER, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

BY YOUR ACQUISITION OF THIS NOTE OR ANY INTEREST HEREIN, YOU SHALL BE DEEMED TO REPRESENT, COVENANT AND AGREE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUERS, ANY PREVIOUS HOLDER OF THIS NOTE AND THE

 

 

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INDENTURE TRUSTEE, THAT (1) YOU ARE NOT ACQUIRING THIS NOTE (OR INTEREST HEREIN) FOR, ON BEHALF OF, OR WITH THE ASSETS OF A BENEFIT PLAN (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR WITH THE ASSETS OF A GOVERNMENTAL, NON-U.S. OR CHURCH PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR OTHER LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ ERISA ”) OR SECTION 4975 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “ CODE ”), OR (2) (X) YOU AGREE TO TREAT THIS NOTE (OR INTEREST HEREIN) (I) AS INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EQUITY FEATURES FOR PURPOSES OF THE PLAN ASSET REGULATION (AS DEFINED HEREIN) AND (Y) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES BY YOU WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE. FOR THESE PURPOSES, A “BENEFIT PLAN” INCLUDES (1) AN “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(3) OF ERISA, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA, (2) A “PLAN” (AS DESCRIBED BY SECTION 4975(e)(1) OF THE CODE, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE), OR (3) ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” PURSUANT TO 29 C.F.R. SECTION 2510.3-101 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3(42) OF ERISA (THE “ PLAN ASSET REGULATION ”) OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING BY REASON OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN’S OR PLAN’S INVESTMENT IN THE ENTITY.

FURTHER, IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE (AN “ ERISA PLAN ”) OR AN ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” (WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PLAN ASSET REGULATION) OF AN ERISA PLAN, YOU WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED THAT (1) NONE OF THE ISSUERS, THE INITIAL PURCHASER OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES (THE “ TRANSACTION PARTIES ”) HAS ACTED AS THE ERISA PLAN’S FIDUCIARY (WITHIN THE MEANING OF ERISA OR THE CODE), OR HAS BEEN RELIED UPON FOR ANY ADVICE, WITH RESPECT TO THE ERISA PLAN’S DECISION TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE NOTES, AND NONE OF THE TRANSACTION PARTIES OR THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL AT ANY TIME BE RELIED UPON AS THE ERISA PLAN’S FIDUCIARY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DECISION TO ACQUIRE, CONTINUE TO HOLD OR TRANSFER THE NOTES, AND (2) THE DECISION TO PURCHASE THE NOTES HAS BEEN MADE BY A DULY AUTHORIZED FIDUCIARY (I) IS INDEPENDENT (AS THAT TERM IS USED IN 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) OF THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES AND THERE IS NO FINANCIAL INTEREST, OWNERSHIP INTEREST, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP, AGREEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING OR OTHERWISE THAT WOULD LIMIT ITS ABILITY TO CARRY OUT ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ERISA PLAN; (II) IS A BANK, INSURANCE CARRIER, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, OR AN INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY THAT HOLDS, OR HAS UNDER MANAGEMENT OR

 

 

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CONTROL, TOTAL ASSETS OF AT LEAST $50 MILLION (IN EACH CASE, AS SPECIFIED IN 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (III) IS CAPABLE OF EVALUATING INVESTMENT RISKS INDEPENDENTLY, BOTH IN GENERAL AND WITH REGARD TO PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION TO INVEST IN THE NOTES); (IV) HAS BEEN FAIRLY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT UNDERTAKE TO PROVIDE IMPARTIAL INVESTMENT ADVICE, OR TO GIVE ADVICE IN A FIDUCIARY CAPACITY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES; (V) HAS BEEN FAIRLY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN THE ERISA PLAN’S PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES, WHICH INTERESTS MAY CONFLICT WITH THE ERISA PLAN’S INTEREST, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION (VI) IS A FIDUCIARY UNDER ERISA OR THE CODE, OR BOTH, WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION TO PURCHASE AND HOLD THE NOTES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXERCISING (AND HAS EXERCISED) INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IN EVALUATING WHETHER TO INVEST THE ERISA PLAN’S ASSETS IN THE NOTES; AND (VII) IS NOT PAYING ANY TRANSACTION PARTY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, ANY FEE OR OTHER COMPENSATION DIRECTLY FOR THE PROVISION OF INVESTMENT ADVICE (AS OPPOSED TO OTHER SERVICES) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ERISA PLAN’S PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES.

 

 

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Spirit Master Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and each other party designated as an Issuer in any Series Supplement (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”) for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or its registered assigns, upon presentation and surrender of this Note (this “ Note ”), the principal sum of up to [                        ] United States dollars ($[                        ]) which shall be payable in the amounts and at the times set forth in the Indenture; provided, however, that the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note shall be due on the Legal Final Payment Date referred to above, together with interest hereon from time to time in the amounts and at the times specified in the Indenture referred to below. Interest will be computed as provide din the Indenture. Principal of this Note will be paid in the manner specified on the reverse hereof.

The principal of and interest on this Note are payable 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.

Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which will have the same effect as though fully set forth on the face of this Note.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, by manual signature, this Note will not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid for any purpose.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers have caused this instrument to be duly executed by the Issuers.

Dated: [                        ]

 

   [SPIRIT]   
   By:  

 

  
     Authorized Signatory   

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Notes of a Series of Notes issued under the within mentioned Indenture.

 

CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as

Indenture Trustee

By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

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SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES [     ]

This Note is one of the Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series [ ] issued by the Issuers pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended or supplemented thereafter, the “ Master Indenture ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (in such capacity, the “ Indenture Trustee ”), as supplemented by the Series [            ] Supplement (together with the Master Indenture and any other series supplement thereto (each, a “ Series Supplement ”), the “ Indenture ”), and will be payable solely from the assets of the Issuers (individually, the “ Collateral ” and, collectively, the “ Collateral Pool ”). To the extent not defined herein, capitalized terms used herein have the respective meanings assigned in the Indenture. This Note is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Indenture, to which Indenture the Holder of this Note by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such holder is bound.

This Note does not purport to summarize the Indenture and reference is made to the Indenture for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby.

The Initial Class Principal Balance of the Series [     ] Notes (the “ Class ”) is $[     ]. The Class Principal Balance of such Class and any date of determination, is the Initial Class Principal Balance of such Class, as such amount is reduced by (x) any payments of principal actually made on the Notes of such Class prior to such date of determination and (y) the principal balance of any Notes of such Class canceled prior to the date of determination. Payments of principal of the Notes will be made in accordance with the provisions of, and subject to the limitations in, the Indenture. The Notes are subject to optional redemption as described in the Indenture.

[FOR CLASS B NOTES ONLY: This Note is subordinate in right of payment to the Class A Notes of each Series as described in the Indenture.]

Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, payments of any interest, principal and other amounts payable on this Note shall be made on the Class of Notes to which this Note belongs, pro rata among the Notes of such Class based on their respective Note Principal Balance, on the 20th day of each calendar month or, if any such day is not a Business Day, then on the next succeeding Business Day (each, a “ Payment Date ”), commencing on the first Payment Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this Note is registered at the close of business on the related Record Date. All payments made under the Indenture on this Note will be made by the Indenture Trustee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Noteholder shall have provided the Indenture Trustee with wiring instructions prior to the related Record Date (which wiring instructions may be in the form of a standing order applicable

 

 

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to all subsequent payments), or otherwise by check mailed to the address of such Noteholder as it appears in the Note Register as of the related Record Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the final payment on this Note on the Final Payment Date will be made in like manner, but only upon presentation and surrender of this Note at the offices of the Indenture Trustee or such other location specified in the notice to the Holder hereof of such final payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no payments will be made with respect to a Note that has previously been surrendered as contemplated by the preceding sentence or, with limited exception, that should have been surrendered as contemplated by the preceding sentence.

The Notes are limited in right of payment to certain distributions on the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases and the other Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, all as more specifically set forth herein and in the Indenture. This Note does not represent an obligation of, or an interest in, Spirit Realty, L.P. or any affiliate thereof (other than the Issuer) and is not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency or instrumentality or any other Person.

Any payment to the Holder of this Note in reduction of the Note Principal Balance hereof is binding on such Holder and all future Holders of this Note and any Note issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such payment is made upon this Note.

The Class of Notes to which this Note belongs are issuable in fully registered form only without coupons in minimum denominations specified in the Indenture. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Note is exchangeable for new Notes of the same Class in authorized denominations of a like Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

No transfer of this Note or any interest herein may be made unless that transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, and effective registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. No person is obligated to register or qualify any of the Notes under the Securities Act or any other securities law or to take any action not otherwise required under the Indenture to permit the transfer of any Note or interest therein without registration or qualification.

No service charge will be imposed for any transfer or exchange of this Note, but the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of this Note.

Each transferee of a Note will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed that either (1) such transferee is not, and is not purchasing such Note on behalf of, as a fiduciary of, as trustee of, or with the assets of, a (i) employee benefit plans that are subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ ERISA ”), (ii) plans, individual retirement accounts and other arrangements that are subject to Section 4975 of the Code or provisions under any federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code (collectively, “ Similar Laws ”), and (iii) entities whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” (within the meaning of

 

 

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29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101 (as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA) (the “ Plan Asset Regulation ”) of such plans, accounts and arrangements or (2) (x) it will treat such Note as indebtedness without substantial equity features for purposes of the Plan Asset Regulation and (y) such transferee’s acquisition and continued holding of such Note or Ownership Interest therein will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or a violation under any applicable Similar Laws. Further, each transferee of a Note that is an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (each an “ ERISA Plan ”) or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101 (as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA)) of an ERISA Plan, such purchaser will be deemed to have represented and warranted that (1) none of the Issuers, Initial Purchasers or any of their respective Affiliates (the “ Transaction Parties ”) has acted as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary (within the meaning of ERISA or the Code), or has been relied upon for any advice, with respect to the purchaser’s decision to acquire and hold the Note, and none of the Transaction Parties shall at any time be relied upon as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer the Note, and (2) the decision to purchase the Note has been made by a duly authorized fiduciary of the ERISA Plan that (i) is independent (as that term is used in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) of the Transaction Parties and there is no financial interest, ownership interest, or other relationship, agreement or understanding or otherwise that would limit its ability to carry out its fiduciary responsibility to the ERISA Plan; (ii) is a bank, insurance carrier, registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, or an independent fiduciary that holds, or has under management or control, total assets of at least $50 million (in each case, as specified in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (iii) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to particular transactions and investment strategies (including, without limitation, with respect to the decision to invest in the Note); (iv) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have not and will not undertake to provide impartial investment advice, or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with the purchase and holding of the Note; (v) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have financial interests in the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Note, which interests may conflict with the interest of the ERISA Plan, as more fully described in this Private Placement Memorandum and related documentation; (vi) is a fiduciary under ERISA or the Code, or both, with respect to the decision to purchase and hold the Note and is responsible for exercising (and has exercised) independent judgment in evaluating whether to invest the assets of such ERISA Plan in the Note; and (vii) is not paying any Transaction Party or any of its affiliates, any fee or other compensation directly for the provision of investment advice (as opposed to other services) in connection with the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Notes.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Note is registrable in the Note Register upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer at the offices of the Note Registrar, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in the form satisfactory to the Note Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Notes of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same Aggregate Series Principal Balance will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.

 

 

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No service charge will be imposed for any transfer or exchange of this Note, but the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of this Note.

[After such time as the Restricted Period shall have terminated, and subject to the receipt by the Indenture Trustee of a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D-4 to the Indenture, beneficial interests in this Note may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of beneficial interest in the Permanent Regulation S Global Note. Upon any exchange of any beneficial interest in this Note for a beneficial interest in the Permanent Regulation S Global Note, (i) this Note shall be endorsed by the Indenture Trustee to reflect the reduction of the principal amount evidenced hereby, whereupon the principal amount of this Note shall be reduced for all purposes by the amount so exchanged and endorsed and (ii) the Permanent Regulation S Global Note shall be endorsed by the Indenture Trustee to reflect the increase of the principal amount evidenced thereby, whereupon the principal amount of the Permanent Regulation S Global Note shall be increased for all purposes by the amount so exchanged and endorsed.]

The Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar and any agent of any thereof may treat the Person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar or any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Note, and each beneficial owner of such Note hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the last maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law.

The Indenture, the Property Management Agreement, any Property Transfer Agreements and the Notes are subject to amendment, including by supplemental indenture, from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, including in circumstances which do not require the consent of any or all Noteholders.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Indenture Trustee, by manual signature, the Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid for any purpose.

The registered Holder hereof, by its acceptance hereof, agrees that it will look solely to the Collateral Pool (to the extent of its rights therein) for payments hereunder.

The Indenture Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Note (other than as to its signature set forth hereon below).

THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS (OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

 

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto

 

 

 

 

(please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)

the within Note and hereby authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such Note to assignee on the Note Register.

I (we) further direct the Note Registrar to issue a new Net-Lease Mortgage Note of a like Note Principal Balance and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such Note to the following address:

 

 

 

 

Dated:   

 

 

  

 

   Signature by or on behalf of Assignor
  

 

   Signature Guaranteed

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The Assignee should include the following for purposes of payment:

Payments shall, if permitted, be made by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available funds,
to                                  for the account of                                                             Payments made by check (such check to be made payable to                                                                           ) and all applicable statements and notices should be mailed
to                                                               .

This information is provided by                                  , the Assignee named above, or                                      , as its agent.

 

 

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Annex IV

EXHIBIT A-3

FORM OF DEFINITIVE NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTE

DEFINITIVE NOTE

SERIES [    ], CLASS [    ] NOTE

 

Note Rate: [        ]%   

Aggregate Series Principal Balance as of the

Series Closing Date: $[                    ]

Series Cut-off Date: [            ], 20[    ]   

Note Principal Balance of the Class [    ] Notes

as of the Series Closing Date: $[                    ]

Series Closing Date: [            ], 20[    ]   

Initial Note Principal Balance of this Class [    ]

Note: $[                    ]

First Payment Date: [            ], 20[    ]    CUSIP No.                         
Issuer(s): [SPIRIT]    ISIN No.                         
Indenture Trustee: Citibank, N.A.   

Property Manager and Special Servicer:

Spirit Realty, L.P.

Note No. __    Legal Final Payment Date: [                    ]

 

 

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THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN AND WILL NOT BE REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ SECURITIES ACT ”), ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS IN THE UNITED STATES OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION, AND MAY NOT BE REOFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY THIS LEGEND.

THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY ITS ACCEPTANCE OF THIS NOTE, IS DEEMED TO REPRESENT, WARRANT, ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC AND SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC AND ANY OTHER PERSON DESIGNATED AS AN “ISSUER” UNDER THE INDENTURE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO (COLLECTIVELY, THE “ ISSUERS ”), THAT IT WILL NOT REOFFER, RESELL, PLEDGE, EXCHANGE OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER THIS NOTE EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SECURITIES ACT AND ANY STATE OR OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND EXCEPT TO (A) TO THE ISSUERS, (B) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT THAT HAS BEEN DECLARED EFFECTIVE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, (C) FOR SO LONG AS THE NOTES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE PURSUANT TO RULE 144A UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT (“ RULE 144A ”), TO A PERSON IT REASONABLY BELIEVES IS A “ QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER ” AS DEFINED IN RULE 144A (A “ QIB ”) THAT ACQUIRES THIS NOTICE FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A QIB TO WHOM NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE TRANSFER IS BEING MADE IN RELIANCE ON RULE 144A OR (D) TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A “U.S. PERSON” (AS DEFINED IN REGULATION S PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT (“ REGULATION S ”)) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ACQUIRING THIS NOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 903 OR RULE 904 OF REGULATION S OR (E) PURSUANT TO ANOTHER AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF THE ISSUERS, PRIOR TO ANY SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO THIS CLAUSE (E) TO REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, CERTIFICATION AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO IT.

BY YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS NOTE, YOU SHALL BE DEEMED TO REPRESENT, COVENANT AND AGREE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUERS, ANY PREVIOUS HOLDER OF THIS NOTE AND THE INDENTURE TRUSTEE, THAT (1) YOU ARE NOT ACQUIRING THIS NOTE FOR, ON BEHALF OF, OR WITH THE ASSETS OF A BENEFIT PLAN (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR WITH THE ASSETS OF A GOVERNMENTAL, NON-U.S. OR CHURCH PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO ANY FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR OTHER LAW THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED (“ ERISA ”) OR SECTION 4975 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE “ CODE ”), OR (2) (X) YOU AGREE TO TREAT THIS

 

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NOTE (I) AS INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EQUITY FEATURES FOR PURPOSES OF THE PLAN ASSET REGULATION (AS DEFINED HEREIN) AND (Y) THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES BY YOU WILL NOT CONSTITUTE OR RESULT IN A NON-EXEMPT PROHIBITED TRANSACTION UNDER SECTION 406 OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE OR A VIOLATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, NON-U.S. OR OTHER LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO SUCH PROVISIONS OF ERISA OR THE CODE. FOR THESE PURPOSES, A “BENEFIT PLAN” INCLUDES (1) AN “EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN” AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(3) OF ERISA, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA, (2) A “PLAN” (AS DESCRIBED BY SECTION 4975(e)(1) OF THE CODE, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE), OR (3) ANY ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” PURSUANT TO 29 C.F.R. SECTION 2510.3-101 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 3(42) OF ERISA (THE “ PLAN ASSET REGULATION ”) OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING BY REASON OF AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN’S OR PLAN’S INVESTMENT IN THE ENTITY.

FURTHER, IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS SUBJECT TO TITLE I OF ERISA OR SECTION 4975 OF THE CODE (AN “ ERISA PLAN ”) OR AN ENTITY WHOSE UNDERLYING ASSETS ARE CONSIDERED TO INCLUDE “PLAN ASSETS” (WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PLAN ASSET REGULATION) OF AN ERISA PLAN, YOU WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE REPRESENTED AND WARRANTED THAT (1) NONE OF THE ISSUERS, THE INITIAL PURCHASER OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES (THE “ TRANSACTION PARTIES ”) HAS ACTED AS THE ERISA PLAN’S FIDUCIARY (WITHIN THE MEANING OF ERISA OR THE CODE), OR HAS BEEN RELIED UPON FOR ANY ADVICE, WITH RESPECT TO THE ERISA PLAN’S DECISION TO ACQUIRE AND HOLD THE NOTES, AND NONE OF THE TRANSACTION PARTIES OR THEIR AFFILIATES SHALL AT ANY TIME BE RELIED UPON AS THE ERISA PLAN’S FIDUCIARY WITH RESPECT TO ANY DECISION TO ACQUIRE, CONTINUE TO HOLD OR TRANSFER THE NOTES, AND (2) THE DECISION TO PURCHASE THE NOTES HAS BEEN MADE BY A DULY AUTHORIZED FIDUCIARY (I) IS INDEPENDENT (AS THAT TERM IS USED IN 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) OF THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES AND THERE IS NO FINANCIAL INTEREST, OWNERSHIP INTEREST, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIP, AGREEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING OR OTHERWISE THAT WOULD LIMIT ITS ABILITY TO CARRY OUT ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ERISA PLAN; (II) IS A BANK, INSURANCE CARRIER, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, OR AN INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY THAT HOLDS, OR HAS UNDER MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL, TOTAL ASSETS OF AT LEAST $50 MILLION (IN EACH CASE, AS SPECIFIED IN 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (III) IS CAPABLE OF EVALUATING INVESTMENT RISKS INDEPENDENTLY, BOTH IN GENERAL AND WITH REGARD TO PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION TO INVEST IN THE NOTES); (IV) HAS BEEN FAIRLY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT UNDERTAKE TO PROVIDE IMPARTIAL INVESTMENT ADVICE, OR TO

 

 

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GIVE ADVICE IN A FIDUCIARY CAPACITY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES; (V) HAS BEEN FAIRLY INFORMED THAT THE TRANSACTION PARTIES AND THEIR AFFILIATES HAVE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN THE ERISA PLAN’S PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES, WHICH INTERESTS MAY CONFLICT WITH THE ERISA PLAN’S INTEREST, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION (VI) IS A FIDUCIARY UNDER ERISA OR THE CODE, OR BOTH, WITH RESPECT TO THE DECISION TO PURCHASE AND HOLD THE NOTES AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXERCISING (AND HAS EXERCISED) INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IN EVALUATING WHETHER TO INVEST THE ERISA PLAN’S ASSETS IN THE NOTES; AND (VII) IS NOT PAYING ANY TRANSACTION PARTY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, ANY FEE OR OTHER COMPENSATION DIRECTLY FOR THE PROVISION OF INVESTMENT ADVICE (AS OPPOSED TO OTHER SERVICES) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ERISA PLAN’S PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF THE NOTES.

THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY ACCEPTING THIS NOTE, AGREES TO TREAT THIS NOTE FOR PURPOSES OF UNITED STATES FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL INCOME OR FRANCHISE TAXES AND ANY OTHER TAXES IMPOSED ON OR MEASURED BY INCOME, AS INDEBTEDNESS OF THE ISSUERS AND TO REPORT THIS NOTE ON ALL APPLICABLE TAX RETURNS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SUCH TREATMENT.

REDUCTIONS OF THE NOTE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THIS NOTE MAY BE MADE MONTHLY AS SET FORTH IN THE INDENTURE REFERRED TO HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE OUTSTANDING NOTE PRINCIPAL BALANCE HEREOF AT ANY TIME MAY BE LESS THAN THE AMOUNT SHOWN ABOVE.

THE NOTES ARE SOLELY OBLIGATIONS OF THE ISSUERS AND DO NOT REPRESENT OBLIGATIONS OF ANY OTHER PERSON, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE INDENTURE TRUSTEE, THE COLLATERAL AGENT, THE PROPERTY MANAGER, THE SUPPORT PROVIDER, THE SPECIAL SERVICER, THE BACK-UP MANAGER, THE INITIAL PURCHASERS OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES. THE NOTES ARE NOT INSURED OR GUARANTEED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY. EACH NOTE IS ONE OF A SERIES OF NOTES, ALL OF WHICH ARE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE COLLATERAL POOL AND FROM DRAWINGS ON THE INSURANCE POLICY. ADDITIONAL SERIES OF NOTES SECURED BY THE COLLATERAL POOL MAY ALSO BE ISSUED IN THE FUTURE. PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS SHOULD MAKE AN INVESTMENT DECISION BASED UPON AN ANALYSIS OF THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE COLLATERAL POOL.

 

 

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Spirit Master Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and each other party designated as an Issuer in any Series Supplement (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”) for value received, hereby promises to pay to Cede & Co. or its registered assigns, upon presentation and surrender of this Note (this “ Note ”), the principal sum of up to [                                                                             ] United States dollars ($[                                                             ]) which shall be payable in the amounts and at the times set forth in the Indenture; provided, however, that the entire unpaid principal amount of this Note shall be due on the Legal Final Payment Date referred to above, together with interest hereon from time to time in the amounts and at the times specified in the Indenture referred to below. Interest will be computed as provide din the Indenture. Principal of this Note will be paid in the manner specified on the reverse hereof.

The principal of and interest on this Note are payable 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.

Reference is made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse hereof, which will have the same effect as though fully set forth on the face of this Note.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, by manual signature, this Note will not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid for any purpose.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers have caused this instrument to be duly executed by the Issuers.

Dated: [                        ]

 

   [SPIRIT]   
   By:  

 

  
     Authorized Signatory   

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This is one of the Notes of a Series of Notes issued under the within mentioned Indenture.

 

CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as

Indenture Trustee

By:  

 

  Authorized Signatory

 

 

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SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES [     ]

This Note is one of the Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series [ ] issued by the Issuers pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended or supplemented thereafter, the “ Master Indenture ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (in such capacity, the “ Indenture Trustee ”), as supplemented by the Series [            ] Supplement (together with the Master Indenture and any other series supplement thereto (each, a “ Series Supplement ”), the “ Indenture ”), and will be payable solely from the assets of the Issuers (individually, the “ Collateral ” and, collectively, the “ Collateral Pool ”). To the extent not defined herein, capitalized terms used herein have the respective meanings assigned in the Indenture. This Note is issued under and is subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Indenture, to which Indenture the Holder of this Note by virtue of the acceptance hereof assents and by which such holder is bound.

This Note does not purport to summarize the Indenture and reference is made to the Indenture for the interests, rights and limitations of rights, benefits, obligations and duties evidenced thereby.

The Initial Class Principal Balance of the Series [     ] Notes (the “ Class ”) is $[     ]. The Class Principal Balance of such Class and any date of determination, is the Initial Class Principal Balance of such Class, as such amount is reduced by (x) any payments of principal actually made on the Notes of such Class prior to such date of determination and (y) the principal balance of any Notes of such Class canceled prior to the date of determination. Payments of principal of the Notes will be made in accordance with the provisions of, and subject to the limitations in, the Indenture. The Notes are subject to optional redemption as described in the Indenture.

[FOR CLASS B NOTES ONLY: This Note is subordinate in right of payment to the Class A Notes of each Series as described in the Indenture.]

Pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, payments of any interest, principal and other amounts payable on this Note shall be made on the Class of Notes to which this Note belongs, pro rata among the Notes of such Class based on their respective Note Principal Balance, on the 20th day of each calendar month or, if any such day is not a Business Day, then on the next succeeding Business Day (each, a “ Payment Date ”), commencing on the first Payment Date specified above, to the Person in whose name this Note is registered at the close of business on the related Record Date. All payments made under the Indenture on this Note will be made by the Indenture Trustee by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account of the Person entitled thereto at a bank or other entity having appropriate facilities therefor, if such Noteholder shall have provided the Indenture Trustee with wiring instructions prior to the related Record Date (which wiring instructions may be in the form of a standing order applicable

 

 

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to all subsequent payments), or otherwise by check mailed to the address of such Noteholder as it appears in the Note Register as of the related Record Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the final payment on this Note on the Final Payment Date will be made in like manner, but only upon presentation and surrender of this Note at the offices of the Indenture Trustee or such other location specified in the notice to the Holder hereof of such final payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no payments will be made with respect to a Note that has previously been surrendered as contemplated by the preceding sentence or, with limited exception, that should have been surrendered as contemplated by the preceding sentence.

The Notes are limited in right of payment to certain distributions on the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases and the other Collateral included in the Collateral Pool, all as more specifically set forth herein and in the Indenture. This Note does not represent an obligation of, or an interest in, Spirit Realty, L.P. or any affiliate thereof (other than the Issuer) and is not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency or instrumentality or any other Person.

Any payment to the Holder of this Note in reduction of the Note Principal Balance hereof is binding on such Holder and all future Holders of this Note and any Note issued upon the transfer hereof or in exchange therefor or in lieu hereof whether or not notation of such payment is made upon this Note.

The Class of Notes to which this Note belongs are issuable in fully registered form only without coupons in minimum denominations specified in the Indenture. As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, this Note is exchangeable for new Notes of the same Class in authorized denominations of a like Percentage Interest, as requested by the Holder surrendering the same.

No transfer of this Note may be made unless that transfer is made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, and effective registration or qualification under applicable state securities laws, or is made in a transaction that does not require such registration or qualification. No person is obligated to register or qualify any of the Notes under the Securities Act or any other securities law or to take any action not otherwise required under the Indenture to permit the transfer of any Note without registration or qualification.

No service charge will be imposed for any transfer or exchange of this Note, but the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of this Note.

Each transferee of a Note will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed that either (1) such transferee is not, and is not purchasing such Note on behalf of, as a fiduciary of, as trustee of, or with the assets of, a (i) employee benefit plans that are subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ ERISA ”), (ii) plans, individual retirement accounts and other arrangements that are subject to Section 4975 of the Code or provisions under any federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code (collectively, “ Similar Laws ”), and (iii) entities whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” (within the meaning of

 

 

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29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101 (as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA) (the “ Plan Asset Regulation ”) of such plans, accounts and arrangements or (2) (x) it will treat such Note as indebtedness without substantial equity features for purposes of the Plan Asset Regulation and (y) such transferee’s acquisition and continued holding of such Note or Ownership Interest therein will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or a violation under any applicable Similar Laws. Further, each transferee of a Note that is an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (each an “ ERISA Plan ”) or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101 (as modified by Section 3(42) of ERISA)) of an ERISA Plan, such purchaser will be deemed to have represented and warranted that (1) none of the Issuers, Initial Purchasers or any of their respective Affiliates (the “ Transaction Parties ”) has acted as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary (within the meaning of ERISA or the Code), or has been relied upon for any advice, with respect to the purchaser’s decision to acquire and hold the Note, and none of the Transaction Parties shall at any time be relied upon as the ERISA Plan’s fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer the Note, and (2) the decision to purchase the Note has been made by a duly authorized fiduciary of the ERISA Plan that (i) is independent (as that term is used in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)) of the Transaction Parties and there is no financial interest, ownership interest, or other relationship, agreement or understanding or otherwise that would limit its ability to carry out its fiduciary responsibility to the ERISA Plan; (ii) is a bank, insurance carrier, registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, or an independent fiduciary that holds, or has under management or control, total assets of at least $50 million (in each case, as specified in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-21(c)(1)(i)(A)-(E)); (iii) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to particular transactions and investment strategies (including, without limitation, with respect to the decision to invest in the Note); (iv) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have not and will not undertake to provide impartial investment advice, or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with the purchase and holding of the Note; (v) has been fairly informed that the Transaction Parties and their affiliates have financial interests in the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Note, which interests may conflict with the interest of the ERISA Plan, as more fully described in this Private Placement Memorandum and related documentation; (vi) is a fiduciary under ERISA or the Code, or both, with respect to the decision to purchase and hold the Note and is responsible for exercising (and has exercised) independent judgment in evaluating whether to invest the assets of such ERISA Plan in the Note; and (vii) is not paying any Transaction Party or any of its affiliates, any fee or other compensation directly for the provision of investment advice (as opposed to other services) in connection with the ERISA Plan’s purchase and holding of the Notes.

As provided in the Indenture and subject to certain limitations therein set forth, the transfer of this Note is registrable in the Note Register upon surrender of this Note for registration of transfer at the offices of the Note Registrar, duly endorsed by, or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer in the form satisfactory to the Note Registrar duly executed by, the Holder hereof or his attorney duly authorized in writing, and thereupon one or more new Notes of the same Class in authorized denominations evidencing the same Aggregate Series Principal Balance will be issued to the designated transferee or transferees.

 

 

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No service charge will be imposed for any transfer or exchange of this Note, but the Indenture Trustee or the Note Registrar may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of this Note.

The Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar and any agent of any thereof may treat the Person in whose name this Note is registered as the owner hereof for all purposes, and none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Note Registrar or any such agent shall be affected by notice to the contrary. Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Note, and each beneficial owner of such Note hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the last maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law.

The Indenture, the Property Management Agreement, any Property Transfer Agreements and the Notes are subject to amendment, including by supplemental indenture, from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, including in circumstances which do not require the consent of any or all Noteholders.

Unless the certificate of authentication hereon has been executed by the Note Registrar, by manual signature, the Note shall not be entitled to any benefit under the Indenture or be valid for any purpose.

The registered Holder hereof, by its acceptance hereof, agrees that it will look solely to the Collateral Pool (to the extent of its rights therein) for payments hereunder.

The Indenture Trustee makes no representation as to the validity or sufficiency of this Note (other than as to its signature set forth hereon below).

THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ITS CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS (OTHER THAN SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

 

 

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ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto

 

 

 

 

(please print or typewrite name and address including postal zip code of assignee)

the within Note and hereby authorize(s) the registration of transfer of such Note to assignee on the Note Register.

I (we) further direct the Note Registrar to issue a new Net-Lease Mortgage Note of a like Note Principal Balance and Class to the above named assignee and deliver such Note to the following address:

 

 

 

 

Dated:   

 

 

  

 

   Signature by or on behalf of Assignor
  

 

   Signature Guaranteed

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The Assignee should include the following for purposes of payment:

Payments shall, if permitted, be made by wire transfer or otherwise, in immediately available funds, to                              for the account of                                                                   Payments made by check (such check to be made payable to                                                           ) and all applicable statements and notices should be mailed to                                                               .

This information is provided by                                                                                                    , the Assignee named above, or                                                                                                , as its agent.

 

 

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Annex IV

SCHEDULE II-A

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO MORTGAGE LOANS

ADDED TO THE COLLATERAL POOL AFTER THE SERIES 2017-1 CLOSING DATE

(a) Solely with respect to any Mortgage Loan conveyed by such Originator to an Issuer (the “ Originator Conveyed Loans” ), (i) immediately prior to the transfer and assignment of the Mortgage Loan to the applicable Issuer, such Originator had good and insurable fee title to, and was the sole owner and holder of, the Mortgage Loan, free and clear of any and all liens, encumbrances and other interests on, in or to the Mortgage Loan and (ii) such transfer and assignment from such Originator to the Issuer of the Mortgage Loan by collateral assignment and by individual allonges of the Mortgage Notes and Assignments of the Mortgages in blank validly assigns all of Originator’s right, title and ownership of the Mortgage Loan to the Issuer (and, with respect to the Mortgage, to the Collateral Agent) free and clear of any pledge, lien, encumbrance or security interest. Solely with respect to any Mortgage Loan acquired by an Issuer from a Person other than an Originator (the “ Third Party Loans ”), the applicable Issuer has good and insurable fee title to, and is the sole owner and holder of, the Mortgage Loan, free and clear of any and all liens, encumbrances and other interests on, in or to the Mortgage Loan.

(b) The Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) or the seller (with respect to Third Party Loans) has full right and authority to sell, contribute, assign and transfer the Mortgage Loan to the applicable Issuer. The entire agreement with the originator (whether originated by the Originator or a different originator) is contained in the Loan Documents and there are no warranties, agreements or options regarding such Mortgage Loan or the related Mortgaged Property not set forth therein. Other than the Loan Documents, there are no agreements between any predecessor in interest in the Mortgage Loan and the Borrower. With respect to Third Party Loans, to applicable Issuer’s knowledge, the third party from whom such Issuer obtained the Mortgaged Property had full right and authority to sell, contribute, assign and transfer the Mortgage Loan to such Issuer.

(c) With respect to any Originator Conveyed Loan, the information pertaining to the Mortgage Loan set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule attached to the related Property Transfer Agreement (the “ Mortgage Loan Schedule ”) was true and correct in all material respects as of the related Transfer Date. With respect to any Third Party Loan, the information pertaining to the Mortgage Loan set forth in the Mortgage Loan Schedule, if any, attached to the related Property Transfer Agreement was, to the applicable Issuer’s knowledge, true and correct in all material respects as of the date such Issuer acquired the Mortgage Loan. The Mortgage Loan was originated (in the case of Mortgage Loans originated by an Originator) or acquired by such Originator (in the case of all other Originator Conveyed Loans) or acquired by such Issuer (in the case of any Third Party Loan) in accordance with the then current policies and procedures constituting mortgage loan underwriting, property acquisition and lease underwriting standards of the Originators (the “ Underwriting Guidelines ”) (at the time of such origination or acquisition) in all material respects. The related Loan File contains all of the documents and instruments required to be contained therein.

 

 

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(d) With respect to each Mortgage Loan, the related Mortgage constitutes a valid, legally binding and enforceable first priority lien upon the related Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan and the improvements located thereon and forming a part thereof, in each case to the extent securing such Mortgage Loan, prior to all other liens and encumbrances, except for Permitted Exceptions. The lien of the Mortgage is insured by an American Land Title Association (or an equivalent form thereof as adopted in the applicable jurisdiction) mortgagee’s title insurance policy (“ Title Policy ”), issued by a nationally recognized title insurance company, insuring the originator of the Mortgage Loan, its successors and assigns, as to the first priority lien of the Mortgage in the original principal amount of the Mortgage Loan after all advances of principal, subject only to Permitted Exceptions (or, if a Title Policy has not yet been issued in respect of the Mortgage Loan, a policy meeting the foregoing description is evidenced by a commitment for title insurance “marked up” (or by “pro-forma” otherwise agreed to in a closing instruction letter countersigned by the title company) as of the closing date of the Mortgage Loan). Each Title Policy (or, if it has yet to be issued, the coverage to be provided thereby) is in full force and effect, all premiums thereon have been paid and no material claims have been made thereunder and no claims have been paid thereunder. Neither the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) nor any Issuer (with respect to Third Party Loans) has, by act or omission, done anything that would materially impair the coverage under such Title Policy. Immediately following the transfer and assignment of the Mortgage Loan to the applicable Issuer, such Title Policy (or, if it has yet to be issued, the coverage to be provided thereby) will inure to the benefit of such Issuer without the consent of or notice to the insurer. The following are “ Permitted Exceptions ” with respect to any Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan: (i) liens for real estate taxes and special assessments not yet due and payable or due but not yet delinquent, (ii) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights-of-way, easements and other matters of public record, such exceptions being of a type or nature that are acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally, and (iii) other matters to which like properties are commonly subject, which matters referred to in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially interfere with the value of the Mortgage Loan, or do not materially interfere or restrict the current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property relating to the Mortgage Loan or do not materially interfere with the security intended to be provided by the Mortgage, the current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property or the current ability of the Mortgaged Property to generate net operating income sufficient to service the Mortgage Loan. Financing Statements have been filed and/or recorded (or, if not filed and/or recorded, have been submitted in proper form for filing and recording), in all public places necessary to perfect a valid first priority security interest in all items of personal property defined as part of the Mortgaged Property and in all cases, subject to a purchase money security interest and to the extent perfection may be effected pursuant to applicable law solely by recording or filing Financing Statements.

(e) Such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) or the applicable Issuer (with respect to Third Party Loans) has not waived any material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration existing under the Mortgage or Mortgage Note.

(f) The Borrower has not waived any material default, breach, violation or event of acceleration by the tenant (if any) then existing under the lease (if any) then in effect with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

 

 

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(g) There is no valid offset, defense or counterclaim to the payment or performance obligations of the Mortgage Loan.

(h) The Mortgaged Property securing any Mortgage Loan is free and clear of any damage that would materially and adversely affect its value as security for the Mortgage Loan. No proceeding for the condemnation of all or any material portion of such Mortgaged Property has been commenced.

(i) The Mortgage Loan complied with all applicable usury laws in effect at its date of origination.

(j) The proceeds of the Mortgage Loan have been fully disbursed and there is no requirement for future advances thereunder. All costs, fees and expenses incurred in making, closing and recording the Mortgage Loan, including, but not limited to, mortgage recording taxes and recording and filing fees relating to the origination of such Mortgage Loan, have been paid. Any and all requirements as to completion of any on-site or off-site improvement by the Borrower and as to disbursements of any escrow funds therefor that were to have been complied with have been complied with.

(k) The Borrower under the related Mortgage Note, Mortgage and all other Loan Documents had the power, authority and legal capacity to enter into, execute and deliver the same, and, as applicable, such Mortgage Note, Mortgage and other Loan Documents have been duly authorized, properly executed and delivered by the parties thereto, and each is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the maker thereof (subject to any non-recourse provisions contained in any of the foregoing agreements and any applicable state anti-deficiency legislation), enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

(l) All improvements upon the Mortgaged Property securing any Mortgage Loan are insured under insurance policies (as described, with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans in a Schedule to the related Property Transfer Agreement entitled the “ Insurance Schedule ”). The Loan Documents require the Borrower to maintain, or cause the Tenant to maintain, insurance coverage (i) with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans as described on the Insurance Schedule and (ii) with respect to all Mortgage Loans all insurance required under applicable law, including, without limitation, insurance against loss by hazards with extended coverage in an amount (subject to a customary deductible) at least equal to the full replacement cost of the improvements located on such Mortgaged Property, including without limitation, flood insurance if any portion of the improvements located upon the Mortgaged Property was, at the time of the origination of the Mortgage Loan, in a flood zone area as identified in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a 100 year flood zone or special hazard area, and flood insurance was available under the then current guidelines of the Federal Insurance Administration and is in effect with a generally acceptable insurance carrier. The Loan Documents require the Borrower to maintain, or to cause the Tenant to maintain, on the Mortgaged Property securing any Mortgage Loan a fire and extended perils insurance policy, in

 

 

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an amount not less than the replacement cost and the amount necessary to avoid the operation of any co-insurance provisions with respect to the Mortgaged Property. All such insurance policies contain a standard “additional insured” clause (or similar clause) naming the Borrower (as landlord under the related lease, if applicable), its successors and assigns (including, without limitation, subsequent owners of the Mortgaged Property), as additional insured, and may not be reduced, terminated or canceled without thirty (and, in some cases, ten) days’ prior written notice to the additional insured. In addition, the Mortgage requires the Borrower to (i) cause the holder of the Mortgage to be named as an additional insured mortgagee and (ii) maintain (or to require the Tenant to maintain) in respect of the Mortgaged Property workers’ compensation insurance (if applicable), commercial general liability insurance in amounts generally required by such holder of the Mortgage, and at least six months’ rental or business interruption insurance. The related Loan Documents obligate the Borrower to maintain (or cause the Tenant to maintain) such insurance and, at such Borrower’s failure to do so, authorizes the mortgagee to maintain such insurance at the Borrower’s cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from such Borrower. Each such insurance policy, as applicable, is required to name the holder of the Mortgage as an additional insured or contain a mortgagee endorsement naming the holder of the Mortgage as loss payee and requires prior notice to the holder of the Mortgage of termination or cancellation, and no such notice has been received, including any notice of nonpayment of premiums, that has not been cured. There have been no acts or omissions that would impair the coverage of any such insurance policy or the benefits of the mortgage endorsement. All insurance contemplated in this section is maintained with insurance companies with a claims paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, and are licensed to do business in the state wherein the Borrower or the Mortgaged Property subject to the policy, as applicable, is located.

(m) The Mortgaged Property securing any Mortgage Loan was subject to one or more environmental site assessments or reports (or an update of a previously conducted assessment or report) prior to the origination of such Mortgage Loan. Neither such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Mortgages) nor the applicable Issuer (with respect to Third Party Mortgages) has knowledge of any material adverse environmental conditions or circumstances affecting such Mortgaged Property that was not disclosed in the related assessment(s) or report(s). There are no material adverse environmental conditions or circumstances affecting the Mortgaged Property securing any such Mortgage Loan other than with respect to any adverse environmental condition described in such report(s), those conditions for which either (a) an environmental insurance policy has been obtained from an insurer meeting the requirements set forth in the Property Management Agreement, with limits the applicable Issuer reasonably believes to be sufficient to satisfy the remediation of such condition and any potential Issuer or Originator liability derivative of such condition or (b) remediation has been completed and, thereafter, to the extent that such report or remediation program so recommended: (i) a program of annual integrity testing and/or monitoring was implemented in connection with the Mortgaged Property securing any such Mortgage Loan or an adjacent or neighboring property; (ii) an operations and maintenance plan or periodic monitoring of such Mortgaged Property or nearby properties was implemented; or (iii) a follow-up plan that was otherwise required under applicable environmental laws or regulations was implemented. To the extent required by the then current Underwriting Guidelines (1) with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans, at the time of origination (in the case of Originator Conveyed Loans originated by an Originator) or

 

 

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acquisition (in the case of all other Originator Conveyed Loans) or (2) with respect to any Third Party Loans, at the time of acquisition by the applicable Issuer, it was determined (or had previously been determined) that adequate funding was available for such program or plan, as applicable. The related Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) or the related Issuer (with respect to Third Party Loans) has not taken any action with respect to the Mortgage Loan or the Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan that could subject such Issuer, or its successors and assigns in respect of the Mortgage Loan, to any liability under CERCLA or any other applicable federal, state or local environmental law, and neither the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Loans) has received any actual notice of a material violation of or liability under CERCLA or any applicable federal, state or local environmental law with respect to the Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan that was not disclosed in the related report. The Mortgage or other Loan Documents require the Borrower (and, if applicable, the leases related thereto require the tenant relating thereto) to comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.

(n) The Mortgage Loan is not cross-collateralized with any mortgage loan that is not included in the Collateral Pool.

(o) The terms of the Mortgage, Mortgage Note and other Loan Documents have not been impaired, waived, altered, modified, satisfied, canceled or subordinated in any material respect, except by written instruments that are part of the Loan File, recorded or filed in the applicable public office if necessary to maintain the priority of the lien of the related Mortgage.

(p) There are no delinquent taxes, ground rents, assessments for improvements or other similar outstanding lienable charges affecting the related Mortgaged Property which are or may become a lien of priority equal to or higher than the lien of the Mortgage. For purposes of this representation and warranty, real property taxes and assessments shall not be considered unpaid until the date on which interest and/or penalties would be payable thereon.

(q) Except for any Mortgage Loan secured primarily by a Leasehold Mortgaged Property, the interest of the Borrower in the Mortgaged Property consists of a fee simple estate in real property.

(r) Each Mortgage Loan is a whole loan and not a participation interest.

(s) The assignment of the Mortgage referred to in the Loan File constitutes the legal, valid and binding assignment of such Mortgage from the relevant assignor to the applicable Issuer or to the Collateral Agent. The Assignment of Leases and Rents set forth in the Mortgage or separate from the Mortgage and related to and delivered in connection with each Mortgage Loan establishes and creates a valid, subsisting and, subject only to Permitted Exceptions, enforceable first priority lien and first priority security interest in the Borrower’s interest in all leases, subleases, licenses or other agreements pursuant to which any person is entitled to occupy, use or possess all or any portion of the real property subject to the Mortgage, and each assignor thereunder has the full right to assign the same. The related assignment of Mortgage or any assignment of leases and rents not included in a Mortgage, executed and delivered in favor of the applicable Issuer is in recordable form and constitutes a legal, valid and binding assignment, sufficient to convey to the assignee named therein all of the assignor’s right, title and interest in, to and under such assignment of leases and rents.

 

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(t) All escrow deposits relating to the Mortgage Loan that are required to be deposited with the related holder of the Mortgage Loan or its agent have been so deposited.

(u) The Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan was and is free and clear of any mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens or liens in the nature thereof which create a lien prior to that created by the Mortgage, except those which are insured against by the Title Policy referred to in paragraph (c) above.

(v) As of the date of the origination of the Mortgage Loan, no improvement that was included for the purpose of determining the appraised value of the related Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan at the time of origination of the Mortgage Loan lay outside the boundaries and building restriction lines of such property in any way that would materially and adversely affect the value of such Mortgaged Property or the ability to operate the Mortgaged Property as it was then being operated (unless affirmatively covered by the title insurance referred to in paragraph (e) above), and no improvements on adjoining properties encroached upon such Mortgaged Property to any material extent.

(w) (i) There exists no material default, breach or event of acceleration under the Mortgage Loan or any of the Loan Documents or the related lease, if any, (ii) there exists no event (other than payments due but not yet delinquent) that, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute such a material default, breach or event of acceleration, (iii) no payment is, or, solely with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans, has previously been during any time owned by the applicable Originator, 30 or more days delinquent and (iv) no payment on any related lease is or, solely with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans, has previously been during any time owned by the applicable Originator, 30 or more days delinquent; provided , however, that this representation and warranty does not cover any default, breach or event of acceleration that specifically pertains to any matter otherwise covered or addressed by any other representation and warranty made by the Originator or the applicable Issuer with respect to the Mortgage Loans.

(x) In connection with the origination or acquisition, as applicable, of each Originator Conveyed Loan or the acquisition of each Third Party Loan, the applicable Originator (in the case of Originator Conveyed Loans) or the applicable Issuer or an affiliate thereof (in the case of Third Party Loans) inspected or caused to be inspected the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan by inspection or appraisal, in either case as required in the Underwriting Guidelines then in effect at the time of such origination or acquisition.

(y) Unless specified in the Lease File, the Mortgage Loan contains no equity participation by or shared appreciation rights in the lender or beneficiary under the Mortgage, and does not provide for any contingent or additional interest in the form of participation in the cash flow of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan, or for negative amortization.

 

 

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(z) No holder of the Mortgage Loan has advanced funds or induced, solicited or knowingly received any advance of funds from a party other than the owner of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan, directly or indirectly, for the payment of any amount required by the Mortgage Loan (other than amounts paid by any tenant as specifically provided under the related lease).

(aa) To the applicable Originator’s knowledge (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) or to the applicable Issuer’s knowledge (with respect to Third Party Loans), in each case based on due diligence customarily performed in the origination or acquisition of comparable mortgage loans by such Originator or such Issuer, as applicable, as of the date of origination (in the case of Originator Conveyed Loans originated by an Originator) or acquisition (in the case of other Mortgage Loans) of the Mortgage Loans by such Originator or such Issuer, as applicable, the related Borrowers, were in compliance with all applicable laws relating to the ownership and operation of the Mortgaged Properties securing the Mortgage Loan as they were then operated and were in possession of all material licenses, permits and authorizations required by applicable laws for the ownership and operation of such Mortgaged Properties as they were operated. With respect to Mortgaged Properties that are operated as franchised properties, and except with respect to Mortgage Loans for which the related tenant is the franchisor, the tenant of such Mortgaged Property has entered into a legal, valid, and binding franchise agreement and such lessee operator has represented in the applicable lease documents that, as of the date of origination (in the case of Originator Conveyed Loans originated by an Originator) or acquisition (in the case of any other Mortgage Loans) by such Originator or such Issuer, as applicable, of the Mortgage Loan, there were no defaults under the franchise agreement by such tenant.

(bb) The origination, servicing and collection practices such Originator or such Issuer has used with respect to the Mortgage Loan since such Originator’s origination or, as applicable, such Originator’s or such Issuer’s acquisition thereof have complied with applicable law in all material respects and are consistent and in accordance with the terms of the related Loan Documents and in accordance with customary industry standards.

(cc) The Mortgage or Mortgage Note, together with applicable state law, contains customary and enforceable provisions (subject to the exceptions set forth in paragraph (l) above) such as to render the rights and remedies of the holders thereof adequate for the practical realization against the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan of the principal benefits of the security intended to be provided thereby, including the right of foreclosure under the laws of the state in which the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan is located.

(dd) The Mortgage provides that insurance proceeds and condemnation proceeds will be applied for one of the following purposes: to restore or repair the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan; to repay the principal of the Mortgage Loan; or to be used as otherwise directed by the holder of such Mortgage.

(ee) There are no actions, suits, legal, arbitration or administrative proceedings or investigations by or before any court or governmental authority or, to the best of such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Loans) knowledge, as applicable, pending against or affecting the Borrower or the

 

 

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Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan that, if determined adversely to such Borrower or the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan, would materially and adversely affect the value of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan or the ability of the Borrower to pay principal, interest or any other amounts due under the Mortgage Loan or the related lease (if any), as applicable.

(ff) If the Mortgage is a deed of trust, a trustee, duly qualified under applicable law to serve as such, is properly designated and serving under such Mortgage. Except in connection with a trustee’s sale or as otherwise required by applicable law, after default by the Borrower, no fees or expenses are payable to such trustee.

(gg) Except in cases where either (i) a release of a portion of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan was contemplated at origination of the Mortgage Loan and such portion was not considered material for purposes of underwriting the Mortgage Loan or (ii) release is conditioned upon the satisfaction of certain underwriting and legal requirements and the payment of a release price, the Mortgage Note or Mortgage do not require the holder thereof to release all or any portion of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan from the lien of the Mortgage except upon payment in full of all amounts due under the Mortgage Loan.

(hh) The Mortgage does not permit the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan to be encumbered by any lien junior to or of equal priority with the lien of the Mortgage (excluding any lien relating to another Mortgage Loan that is cross-collateralized with the Mortgage Loan) without the prior written consent of the holder thereof.

(ii) The Borrower is not a debtor in any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

(jj) As of the date of origination (in the case of Originator Conveyed Loans originated by an Originator) or acquisition (in the case of any other Originator Conveyed Loans) by an Originator or acquisition (in the case of Third Party Loans) by an Issuer (and to such Issuer’s knowledge), the Borrower (if not a natural person) was duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the state of its jurisdiction.

(kk) The Mortgage Loan contains provisions for the acceleration of the payment of the unpaid principal balance of the Mortgage Loan if, without complying with the requirements of the Mortgage Loan, the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan, or any controlling interest in the Borrower, is directly or indirectly transferred or sold.

(ll) The Loan Documents for each of the Mortgage Loans generally provide that the Borrower is to provide periodic financial and operating reports including, without limitation, annual profit and loss statements, statements of cash flow and other related information that the applicable Issuer reasonably requests from time to time.

(mm) To such Originator’s actual knowledge, based upon zoning letters, zoning reports, the Title Policy insuring the lien of the Mortgage, historical use and/or other due diligence customarily performed by such Originator in connection with the origination or acquisition, as applicable, of comparable mortgage loans, the improvements located on or forming part of such Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan comply in all material respects with applicable zoning laws and ordinances (except to the extent that they may constitute legal non-conforming uses).

 

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(nn) Any Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan is located within one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

(oo) With respect to a Mortgage Loan secured by Mortgaged Property located in “seismic zones” 3 or 4 to the extent the probable maximum loss exceeds 20%, the Borrower has obtained, and is required under the Loan Documents to maintain, or is required to cause the applicable tenant to maintain (and the tenant has obtained), or the applicable Issuer has obtained earthquake insurance with respect to the improvements on and forming a part of such Mortgaged Property.

(pp) Such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Loans) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Loans) does not have knowledge of any circumstance or condition with respect to such Mortgage Loan, the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan, the related lease (if any) or the Borrower’s or the tenant’s credit standing (if any) that could reasonably be expected to cause such Issuer to regard such Mortgage Loan as unacceptable security, cause such Mortgage Loan or the related lease to become delinquent or have a material adverse effect on the value or marketability of such Mortgage Loan.

(qq) The Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan has adequate rights of access to public rights-of-way and is served by utilities, including, without limitation, adequate water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone, sanitary sewer, and storm drain facilities. All public utilities necessary to the continued use and enjoyment of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan as presently used and enjoyed are located in such public rights-of-way abutting such Mortgaged Property or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property, and all such utilities are connected so as to serve such Mortgaged Property without passing over other property or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of such Mortgaged Property. All roads necessary for the full use of the Mortgaged Property securing the Mortgage Loan for its current purpose have been completed and dedicated to public use and accepted by all governmental authorities or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of such Mortgaged Property.

(rr) None of the Mortgage Loans are construction loans.

(ss) With respect to any Mortgage Loan where all or a material portion of the collateral securing such Mortgage Loan is a Leasehold Mortgaged Property, and the related Mortgage does not also encumber the related ground lessor’s fee interest in such Mortgaged Property, based upon the terms of the applicable ground lease and any estoppel letter or other writing received from the ground lessor and included in the related Loan File and, if applicable, the related mortgage:

 

 

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(1) The ground lease or a memorandum regarding such ground lease has been duly recorded. The ground lessor has permitted the interest of the related lessee to be encumbered by the related Mortgage. To the best of the related Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Mortgage Loans) or Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Loans) knowledge, as applicable, there has been no material change in the terms of the ground lease since its recordation, except by any written instruments which are included in the related Loan File.

(2) The ground lease may not be amended, modified, canceled or terminated without the prior written consent of the lender and any such action without such consent is not binding on the lender, its successors or assigns.

(3) The ground lease has an original term (or an original term plus one or more optional renewal terms, which, under all circumstances, may be exercised, and will be enforceable, by the lender) that extends not less than 20 years beyond the stated maturity date of the related Mortgage Loan.

(4) Based on the Title Policy referenced in paragraph (d) above, the ground leasehold interest is not subject to any liens or encumbrances superior to, or of equal priority with, the related mortgage, subject to permitted encumbrances and liens that encumber the ground lessor’s fee interest.

(5) The ground lease is assignable to the lender and its assigns without the consent of the ground lessor thereunder.

(6) The ground lease is in full force and effect and no default has occurred under the ground lease and there is no existing condition which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice, would result in a material default under the terms of the ground lease.

(7) The ground lessor is required to give notice of any default by the related lessee to the lender.

(8) The lender is permitted a reasonable opportunity (including, where necessary, sufficient time to gain possession of the interest of the lessee under the ground lease through legal proceedings, or to take other action so long as the lender is proceeding diligently) to cure any default under the ground lease which is curable after the receipt of notice of any default, before the ground lessor may terminate the ground lease.

(9) The ground lease does not impose any restrictions on subletting that would be viewed as commercially unreasonable by a prudent mortgage lender. The ground lessor is not permitted to disturb the possession, interest or quiet enjoyment of any subtenant of the ground lessee in any material manner, which would adversely affect the security provided by the related mortgage.

 

 

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(10) Any related insurance proceeds or condemnation award (other than in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking of the related Mortgaged Property) will be applied either to the repair or restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property, with the lender or a trustee appointed by it having the right to hold and disburse such proceeds as repair or restoration progresses, or to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest, except that in the case of condemnation awards, the ground lessor may be entitled to a portion of such award.

(11) Any related insurance proceeds, or condemnation award in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking of the related Mortgaged Property will be applied first to the payment of the outstanding principal balance of the Mortgage Loan, together with any accrued interest (except as provided by applicable law or in cases where a different allocation would not be viewed as commercially unreasonable by any institutional investor, taking into account the relative duration of the ground lease and the related Mortgage and the ratio of the market value of the related Mortgaged Property to the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan). Until the principal balance and accrued interest are paid in full, neither the lessee nor the ground lessor under the related ground lease will have an option to terminate or modify such ground lease without the prior written consent of the applicable lender under the Mortgage Loan as a result of any casualty or partial condemnation, except to provide for an abatement of the rent.

(12) Provided that the applicable lender under the Mortgage Loan cures any defaults which are susceptible to being cured, the applicable ground lessor has agreed to enter into a new lease with such lender upon termination of the related ground lease for any reason, including rejection of the ground lease in a bankruptcy proceeding.

Solely for the purposes of this Schedule II-A: (1) an Originator Conveyed Loan will be deemed to have been originated by the Originator conveying such Mortgage Loan to an Issuer in the event that it was originated by a person who was an affiliate of such Originator as of the time of such origination and (2) an Originator Conveyed Loan will be deemed to have been acquired by the Originator conveying such Originator Conveyed Loan to an Issuer as of the earlier of (x) the date it was acquired by such Originator and (y) the date it was first acquired by an affiliate (at the time of such acquisition) of such Originator. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Schedule II-A shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Indenture, or if not defined therein, in the Property Management Agreement.

 

 

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Annex V

SCHEDULE II-B

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO MORTGAGED

PROPERTIES (OTHER THAN MORTGAGED PROPERTIES SECURING MORTGAGE

LOANS INCLUDED IN THE COLLATERAL POOL) AND LEASES ADDED TO THE

COLLATERAL POOL AFTER THE SERIES 2017-1 CLOSING DATE (OTHER THAN

CERTAIN POST-CLOSING PROPERTIES)

(a) Solely with respect to (i) such Mortgaged Properties conveyed by such Originator to an Issuer (the “ Originator Conveyed Properties ”), immediately prior to such conveyance to the applicable Issuer, such Originator owned such Mortgaged Property and (other than as contemplated in clause (gg) below) any related Lease free and clear of any and all liens and other encumbrances except for the Permitted Exceptions and (ii) such Mortgaged Properties acquired by an Issuer from a Person other than an Originator (the “ Third Party Properties ), the applicable Issuer owns such Mortgaged Property and any related Lease free and clear of any and all liens and other encumbrances except for the Permitted Exceptions. The following are “ Permitted Exceptions ” with respect to such Mortgaged Properties and Leases: (i) liens for real estate taxes and special assessments not yet due and payable or due but not yet delinquent, (ii) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights-of-way, easements and other matters of public record, such exceptions being of a type or nature that are acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally, (iii) those purchase options described under “Description of the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties and the Leases—Terms Governing the Leases—Third Party Purchase Option” in the private placement memorandum relating to the issuance of the most recent Series of Notes and (iv) other matters to which like properties or leases are commonly subject, which matters referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially interfere with the value of such Mortgaged Property, or do not materially interfere or restrict the current use or operation of such Mortgaged Property relating to the Lease or do not materially interfere with the security intended to be provided by any mortgage, the current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property or the current ability of the Mortgaged Property to generate net operating income sufficient to service the Lease. Financing Statements have been filed and/or recorded (or, if not filed and/or recorded, have been submitted in proper form for filing and recording), in all public places necessary to perfect a valid first priority security interest in all items of personal property defined as part of the Mortgaged Property and in all cases, subject to a purchase money security interest and to the extent perfection may be effected pursuant to applicable law solely by recording or filing Financing Statements.

(b) With respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, such Originator has full right and authority to sell, contribute, assign, mortgage, pledge and transfer its interest in such Lease and Mortgaged Property or, to the extent that consent of a Tenant is required, such consent has been obtained. With respect to Third Party Properties, to an Issuer’s knowledge, the third party from whom such Issuer obtained the Mortgaged Property has full right and authority to sell, contribute, assign, mortgage, pledge and transfer its interest in such Lease and Mortgaged Property or, to the extent that consent of a Tenant is required, such consent was obtained.

 

 

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(c) With respect to any Originator Conveyed Property, the information set forth in the Lease Schedule (attached to the related Property Transfer Agreement) with respect to such Mortgaged Property and Lease was true and correct in all material respects as of the related Transfer Date. With respect to any Third Party Property, the information pertaining to the Mortgaged Property set forth in the Lease Schedule (attached to the related Property Transfer Agreement) with respect to such Mortgaged Property and Lease was true and correct in all material respects as of the date an Issuer acquired the Mortgaged Property.

(d) Such Lease was not delinquent (giving effect to any applicable grace period) in the payment of any Monthly Lease Payments at any time during the immediately preceding 12 months (other than Additional Rents that are being recalculated with respect to certain Leases set forth in a schedule to the related Property Transfer Agreement) and, solely with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, has not been, during the time owned by such Originator, 30 days or more delinquent in respect of any Monthly Lease Payment required thereunder on more than one occasion within any five year period.

(e) With respect to each Leasehold Mortgaged Property, lessor estoppels containing protection provisions have been obtained from the owner of the fee simple interest in such Mortgaged Property.

(f) (i) There exists no material default, breach or event of acceleration under such Lease or any other agreement, document or instrument executed in connection with such Lease,

(ii) to such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) knowledge, as applicable, there exists no event (other than payments due but not yet delinquent) that, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute such a material default, breach or event of acceleration under such Lease and (iii) there exists no material default, breach or event of acceleration under such Lease which such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties and promptly after such acquisition), as applicable, as landlord, or its servicer is not pursuing to cure, resolve or otherwise pursue remedies under such Lease with diligence.

(g) Neither such Lease nor any other agreement, document or instrument executed in connection with such Lease has been waived, modified, altered, satisfied, cancelled or subordinated in any material respect, and such Lease has not been terminated or cancelled, nor has any instrument been executed that would affect any such waiver, modification, alteration, satisfaction, termination, cancellation, subordination or release, except in each case by a written instrument that is part of the related Lease File.

(h) The Mortgaged Property will be covered by a Title Policy (in the case of any Leasehold Mortgaged Property, in the form and to the extent commonly received for commercial real estate properties secured by ground leases) issued during the six months after the First Collateral Date thereof, in an amount at least equal to the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property as of such First Collateral Date. The Title Policy insures, as of the date of such policy, that the Collateral Agent has a valid security interest in such Mortgaged Property subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (to the extent stated therein); such Title Policy will be in full force and effect and will name the Collateral Agent as a mortgagee of record; all premiums thereon shall have been paid; and no material claims have been made thereunder. The Title Policy will be issued by a company licensed to issue such policies in the state in which such Mortgaged Property is located.

 

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(i) The Mortgaged Property is not a Defaulted Asset or a Delinquent Asset as of the First Collateral Date.

(j) As of the date the Lease was acquired by Spirit or such Originator, as applicable, the Tenant had all material licenses, permits and material agreements, including without limitation franchise agreements and certificates of occupancy, necessary for the operation and continuance of the Tenant’s business on the Mortgaged Property; and, to the best of such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) knowledge, (1) the Tenant is not in default of its obligations under any such applicable license, permit or agreement and (2) each such license, permit and agreement is in full force and effect.

(k) The Tenant is not the subject of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

(l) There are no pending actions, suits or proceedings by or before any court or governmental authority against or affecting, such Lease, such Mortgaged Property or, to such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) knowledge, the Tenant, that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely and, if determined adversely, would materially and adversely affect the value of the Lease or use or value of the Mortgaged Property, or the ability of the Tenant to pay any amounts due under the Lease.

(m) All of the material improvements built or to be built on the Mortgaged Property that were included for the purpose of determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property as of the First Collateral Date lay within the boundaries of such property and there are no encroachments into the building setback restriction lines of such property in any way that would materially and adversely affect the value of the Mortgaged Property or the ability of the Tenant to pay any amounts due under the Lease (unless affirmatively covered in the applicable Title Policy described in paragraph (h) above).

(n) There are no delinquent or unpaid taxes or assessments, or other outstanding charges affecting the Mortgaged Property that are or may become a lien of priority equal to or higher than the lien of the Mortgage in favor of the Indenture Trustee, other than such amounts that do not materially and adversely affect the value of the Lease or use or value of the Mortgaged Property. For purposes of this representation and warranty, real property taxes and assessments shall not be considered unpaid until the date on which interest and/or penalties would be payable thereon.

(o) There is no valid dispute, claim, offset, defense or counterclaim to such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) rights in the Lease.

 

 

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(p) There is no proceeding pending for the total or material partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property and the Mortgaged Property is free and clear of any damage that would materially and adversely affect the value or use of such Mortgaged Property.

(q) The Lease and each other agreement, document or instrument executed by the Tenant in connection with such Lease is the legal, valid and binding and enforceable obligation of the Tenant (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law)) and is in full force and effect.

(r) Except for Leases that permit the Tenant to self-insure, each Lease requires the Tenant to maintain (or make payment to the lessor to cover such premiums) in respect of the Mortgaged Property insurance against loss by hazards (excluding flood and earthquake) and comprehensive general liability insurance in amounts generally required by such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), and in some cases (which may be only required at an Originator’s or an Issuer’s request), business interruption or rental value insurance for at least six months; all of such insurance required under the related Lease for such Mortgaged Property (including, without limitation, if provided under a master insurance policy of the applicable Issuer or an Affiliate thereof) is in full force and effect subject to any waivers or modifications of such insurance requirements that the Lessor has consented to and are commercially reasonable and, with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, names such Originator or its respective successors and assigns as an additional insured or, with respect to Third Party Properties, such Issuer will be an additional insured thereunder immediately after giving effect to such acquisition; all premiums for any insurance policies (including, without limitation, any applicable master insurance policy of the applicable Issuer or an Affiliate thereof) required to be paid as of the date of the applicable Property Transfer Agreement (with respect to the Originator Conveyed Properties) or as of the First Collateral Date (with respect to any Third Party Properties) have been paid; all of such insurance policies require the lessee to provide, or use commercially reasonable efforts (or a similar standard) to provide, prior notice to the lessor under the Lease of termination or cancellation, and as of the date of the applicable Property Transfer Agreement (with respect to the Originator Conveyed Properties) or as of the First Collateral Date (with respect to any Third Party Properties), no such notices have been received; either (a) in the event that the Tenant fails to maintain the insurance required thereunder, the Lease (or other applicable document) authorizes the lessor under the Lease to maintain such insurance at the Tenant’s cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from such Tenant or (b) such Mortgaged Property is subject to an umbrella insurance policy that provides substantially the same insurance coverage as that required under the Lease and with respect to which the applicable Issuer is a named beneficiary. If such Mortgaged Property is located in a flood zone area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a 100 year flood zone or special hazard area, such Mortgaged Property is required under the Lease to be covered by insurance against loss by flood in amounts generally required by such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), which insurance is in full force and effect. With respect to each Lease that permits the related Tenant to self-insure, such Lease requires one of the following in order for such Tenant to self-insure: (i) the related Tenant to not be in default, and such Tenant or any related Guarantor must be a company listed on the

 

 

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NYSE with a rating of “NAIC-2” or better by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; (ii) the related Tenant to not be in default and maintain a minimum tangible net worth of at least $50,000,000; (iii) the related Tenant to maintain limits of not less than $2,000,000; or (iv) the related Tenant may self-insure up to $100,000 single limits per occurrence for each $10,000,000 of such Tenant’s net worth as reflected on such Tenant’s most recent audited balance sheet.

(s) The Mortgaged Property was subject to one or more environmental assessments or reports (or an update of a previously conducted assessment or report) and the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or applicable Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) has no knowledge of any material adverse environmental conditions or circumstances affecting such Mortgaged Property that were not disclosed in the related assessment(s) or report(s). There are no material adverse environmental conditions or circumstances affecting the Mortgaged Property other than, with respect to any adverse environmental condition described in such report(s), those conditions for which either (a) an environmental insurance policy has been obtained from an insurer meeting the requirements set forth in the Property Management Agreement, with limits the applicable Issuer reasonably believes to be sufficient to satisfy the remediation of such condition and any potential Issuer or Originator liability derivative of such condition, or (b) remediation has been completed and, thereafter, to the extent that such report or remediation program so recommended: (i) a program of annual integrity testing and/or monitoring was implemented in connection with the Mortgaged Property or an adjacent or neighboring property; (ii) an operations and maintenance plan or periodic monitoring of such Mortgaged Property or nearby properties was implemented; or (iii) a follow-up plan that was otherwise required under applicable environmental laws or regulations was implemented. The Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, determined in accordance with the then current Underwriting Guidelines at the time of such determination that adequate funding was available for such program or plan, as applicable. Neither the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) has taken any action with respect to the Mortgaged Property that would subject the applicable Issuer, or its successors and assigns in respect of the Mortgaged Property, to any liability under CERCLA or any other applicable Environmental Law, and neither the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) has received any actual notice of a material violation of or liability under CERCLA or any applicable environmental law with respect to the Mortgaged Property that was not disclosed in the related report. The Lease requires the Tenant to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. For purposes of this paragraph (s), “Environmental Law” means any present federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies, consent decrees, consent or settlement agreements and other governmental directives or requirements, as well as common law, that apply to the Mortgaged Property and relate to Hazardous Substances, including, without limitation, CERCLA and RCRA. For purposes of this paragraph (s), “Hazardous Substances” means petroleum and petroleum products and compounds containing them, including gasoline, diesel fuel and oil; explosives; flammable materials; radioactive materials; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and compounds containing them; lead and lead-based paint; asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in any form that is or could become friable; underground or above-ground storage tanks, whether empty or containing any substance; any substance the presence of which on the Mortgaged Property is regulated by or prohibited by any federal, state or local

 

 

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authority; any substance that requires special handling; and any other material, substance or waste now or in the future defined as a “hazardous substance,” “hazardous material,” “hazardous waste,” “toxic substance,” “toxic pollutant,” “contaminant,” “pollutant” or other words of similar import within the meaning of any Environmental Law.

(t) Such Mortgaged Property is free and clear of any mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens or liens in the nature thereof that would materially and adversely affect the value, use or operation of such Mortgaged Property except those that are insured against by the Title Policy referred to in paragraph (h) above.

(u) The Lease, together with applicable state law, contains customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the lessors thereof adequate for the practical realization against the related Mortgaged Property of the principal benefits of the security intended to be provided thereby, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

(v) With respect to each Mortgaged Property:

(1) such Mortgaged Property is not subject to any lease other than a sublease, a secondary lease, the related Lease and/or a Ground Lease, and, with respect to any Leasehold Mortgaged Property, the related ground lease; no person has any possessory interest in, or right to occupy, the leased property except under and pursuant the Lease, such sublease or such Ground Lease, or with respect to any Leasehold Mortgaged Property, the related ground lease; the Tenant (or sub-tenant) is in occupancy of the Mortgaged Property and is paying rent pursuant to the Lease; and, in the case of any sublease, the Tenant remains primarily liable on the Lease;

(2) the obligations of the related Tenant under the Lease, including, but not limited to, the obligation of Tenant to pay rent, are not reduced by reason of: (i) any damage to or destruction of any portion of a related Mortgaged Property, except damage to such Mortgaged Property caused by casualty in the last thirty-six (36) months of the lease term or substantial damage to the Mortgaged Property such that the improvements cannot be repaired so as to allow Tenant to conduct a substantial part of its business within a specified time period ranging from one hundred eighty (180) days to one (1) year; (ii) any taking of such Mortgaged Property, except a total condemnation and taking of the Mortgaged Property or a partial condemnation and taking that renders the Mortgaged Property unsuitable for the continuation of Tenant’s business; (iii) any prohibition, limitation, interruption, cessation, restriction, prevention or interference of Tenant’s use, occupancy or enjoyment of such Mortgaged Property, except with respect to certain abatement rights in connection with a total casualty or a total condemnation and taking of the Mortgaged Property or a partial casualty or a partial condemnation and taking that in either case renders the Mortgaged Property unsuitable for the continuation of the Tenant’s business;

 

 

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(3) neither such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, as lessor under the Lease, has any monetary obligation under the Lease that has not been satisfied (other than obligations customary for a triple net lease lessor or, in the case of Mortgaged Properties subject to Ground Leases, a Ground Lease lessor);

(4) the Tenant has not been released, in whole or in part, from its obligations under the terms of the Lease (without reference to prior tenants who have been released from their obligations in accordance with the terms of the Lease);

(5) all obligations related to the initial construction of the improvements on the Mortgaged Property have been satisfied and, except for the obligation to rebuild such improvements after a casualty (which obligation is limited by available insurance proceeds), neither such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, has any nonmonetary obligations as lessor under the Lease (other than obligations customary for a triple net lease lessor (including obligations arising as a result of restrictions of record on such Mortgaged Properties that are generally applicable to other properties within the same commercial real estate development) or, in the case of Mortgaged Properties subject to Ground Leases, a Ground Lease lessor) and has made no representation or warranty under the Lease, the breach of which obligations or representations, as applicable, would result in the abatement of rent, a right of setoff or termination of the Lease;

(6) the operation of any of the terms of the Lease, or the exercise of any rights thereunder, does not render the Lease unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, abatement, diminution, defense or counterclaim, and no such right has been asserted;

(7) the Tenant has agreed to indemnify the lessor from any claims of any nature relating to the Lease and the related Mortgaged Property other than the lessor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, including, without limitation, arising as a result of violations of environmental and hazardous waste laws resulting from the Tenant’s operation of the property;

(8) any obligation or liability imposed on the lessor by any easement or reciprocal easement agreement is also an obligation of the Tenant under the Lease;

(9) the Tenant is required to make rental payments as directed by the lessor and its successors and assigns; and

(10) except in certain cases where the Tenant may exercise a right of first refusal, the Lease is freely assignable by the lessor and its successors and assigns to any person without the consent of the Tenant, and in the event the lessor’s interest is so assigned, the Tenant will be obligated to recognize the assignee as lessor under such Lease, whether under the Lease or by operation of law.

 

 

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(w) In connection with Leases with a Guaranty:

(1) such Guaranty, on its face, is unconditional, irrevocable and absolute, and is a guaranty of payment and not merely of collection and contains no conditions to such payment, other than a notice and right to cure; and the Guaranty provides that it is the guaranty of both the performance and payment of the financial obligations of the Tenant under the Lease and does not provide for offset, counterclaim or defense; and

(2) such Guaranty is binding on the successors and assigns of the guarantor and inures to the benefit of the lessor’s successors and assigns and cannot be released or amended without the lessor’s consent or unless a predetermined performance threshold is achieved or a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

(x) Solely with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, no fraudulent acts were committed by such Originator during the origination process with respect to the Lease related to such Mortgaged Property.

(y) In connection with the acquisition of each Mortgaged Property, such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, inspected or caused to be inspected the Mortgaged Property by inspection, appraisal or otherwise as required in the Underwriting Guidelines then in effect at the time of such acquisition.

(z) The origination, servicing and collection of Monthly Lease Payments on such Lease is in all respects legal, proper and prudent and in accordance with customary industry standards.

(aa) To the extent required under applicable law, such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) was authorized to transact and do business in the jurisdiction in which such Mortgaged Property is located, except where such failure to qualify would not result in a material adverse effect on the enforceability of the related Lease.

(bb) The Mortgaged Property has adequate rights of access to public rights-of-way and is served by utilities, including, without limitation, adequate water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone, sanitary sewer, and storm drain facilities. All public utilities necessary to the continued use and enjoyment of the Mortgaged Property as presently used and enjoyed are located in the public right-of-way abutting the Mortgaged Property or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property, and all such utilities are connected so as to serve the Mortgaged Property without passing over other property or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property. All roads necessary for the full use of the Mortgaged Property for its current purpose have been completed and dedicated to public use and accepted by all governmental authorities or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property.

 

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(cc) The Lease File contains (or Spirit Realty or an Affiliate thereof holds) a survey with respect to such Mortgaged Property, which survey was deemed sufficient to delete the standard title survey exception (to the extent the deletion of such exception is available in the related state).

(dd) With respect to any Mortgaged Property that is a Leasehold Mortgaged Property, based upon the terms of the related ground lease or an estoppel letter or other writing received from the ground lessor and included in the related Lease File:

(1) The ground lease or a memorandum regarding such ground lease has been duly recorded. The ground lessor has permitted the interest of the related lessee to be encumbered by the related Lease and the Mortgage filed for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent on its behalf. To the best of such Originator’s or Issuer’s knowledge, as applicable, there has been no material change in the terms of the ground lease since its recordation, except by any written instruments which are included in the related Lease File.

(2) The ground lease may not be amended, modified, canceled or terminated without the prior written consent of the lender and any such action without such consent is not binding on the lender, its successors or assigns.

(3) The ground lease has an original term (or an original term plus one or more optional renewal terms, which, under all circumstances, may be exercised, and will be enforceable, by the lender) that extends not less than 20 years beyond the stated term of the related Lease.

(4) Based on the Title Policy referenced in paragraph (h) above, the ground lease interest is not subject to any liens or encumbrances superior to, or of equal priority with, the related Mortgage, subject to permitted encumbrances and liens that encumber the ground lessor’s fee interest.

(5) The ground lease is assignable to the lender and its assigns without the consent of the ground lessor thereunder.

(6) The ground lease is in full force and effect and no default has occurred under the ground lease and there is no existing condition which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice, would result in a material default under the terms of the ground lease.

(7) The ground lessor is required to give notice of any default by the related lessee to the lender.

(8) The lender is permitted a reasonable opportunity (including, where necessary, sufficient time to gain possession of the interest of the lessee under the ground lease through legal proceedings, or to take other action so long as the lender is proceeding diligently) to cure any default under the ground lease which is curable after the receipt of notice of any default, before the ground lessor may terminate the ground lease.

 

 

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(9) The ground lease does not impose any restrictions on subletting that would be viewed as commercially unreasonable by a prudent mortgage lender. The ground lessor is not permitted to disturb the possession, interest or quiet enjoyment of any subtenant of the ground lessee in any material manner, which would adversely affect the security provided by the related mortgage.

(10) Any related insurance proceeds or condemnation award (other than in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking) will be applied either to the repair or restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property, except that in the case of condemnation awards, the ground lessor may be entitled to a portion of such award.

(11) Provided that the lender cures any defaults which are susceptible to being cured, the ground lessor has agreed to enter into a new lease upon termination of the ground lease for any reason, including rejection of the ground lease in a bankruptcy proceeding.

(ee) Each Originator Conveyed Property was acquired and each related Lease conveyed to the applicable Issuer was originated (in the case of Leases originated by an Originator) or acquired (in the case of any other Lease) by such Originator in all material respects in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time of such origination or acquisition. Each Third Party Property and related Lease was acquired by the applicable Issuer in all material respects in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time of such acquisition.

(ff) No adverse selection was employed in selecting such Lease.

(gg) With respect to any Mortgaged Property which is the subject of a Master Lease (noting that not all properties subject to such Master Lease are included as Mortgaged Properties in the Collateral Pool), the lessor under the Master Lease has assigned its interest in the Leases of the Mortgaged Properties to such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) and such Originator or such Issuer, as applicable, and the other lessors under the Master Leases have entered into inter-lessor agreements by which the rents and the rights to enforce the provisions of the Master Leases pertinent to any of the Mortgaged Properties have also been assigned to such Originator or Issuer, as applicable.

(hh) Such Mortgaged Property is (i) free of any damage that would materially and adversely affect the use or value of such Mortgaged Property and (ii) in good repair and condition so as not to materially and adversely affect the use or value of such Mortgaged Property; and all building systems contained in such Mortgaged Property are in good working order so as not to materially and adversely affect the use or value of such Mortgaged Property.

(ii) All security deposits collected in connection with such Mortgaged Property are being held in accordance with all applicable laws.

 

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(jj) To the Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or the applicable Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) actual knowledge, based upon zoning letters, zoning reports, the Title Policy insuring the lien of the Mortgage, historical use and/or other due diligence customarily performed by such party in connection with the acquisition of the Mortgaged Property, the improvements located on or forming part of such Mortgaged Property comply in all material respects with applicable zoning laws and ordinances (except to the extent that they may constitute legal non-conforming uses), including the existence of a certificate of occupancy.

(kk) Such Mortgaged Property constitutes one or more separate tax parcels which do not include any property which is not part of the Mortgaged Property or is subject to an endorsement under the related Title Policy insuring the Mortgaged Property, or in certain cases, an application has been made to the applicable governing authority for creation of separate tax lots, in which case an escrow amount sufficient to pay taxes for the existing tax parcel of which the Mortgaged Property is a part is required until the separate tax lots are created.

(ll) For any Mortgaged Property that is a “post-closing property” as described in the applicable Series Supplement, such Mortgaged Property satisfies the requirements for a “post-closing property” set forth in the applicable Series Supplement.

(mm) For any Mortgaged Property that is a “post-closing property” as described in the applicable Series Supplement, the applicable “post-closing acquisition deliverables” (as defined in the applicable Series Supplement) are in the possession of the applicable Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of such Issuer).

(nn) For any Mortgaged Property that is a “post-closing property” as described in the applicable Series Supplement, the Title Policy delivered to the Custodian will meet the following criteria (in addition to the other criteria set forth in these representations and warranties): (i) to the extent available at a commercially reasonable price, such Title Policy (or a marked, signed and redated commitment or pro forma policy to issue such Title Policy) will include an updated or amended “tie-in” or similar endorsement, together with a “first loss” endorsement, to each Title Policy insuring the lien of the Mortgages with respect to each “post-closing property” (as defined in the applicable Series Supplement) and (ii) such Title Policy (or a marked, signed and redated commitment or pro forma policy to issue such Title Policy) shall insure the lien of the Mortgage encumbering each Mortgaged Property, be dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and contain a first loss endorsement, an ALTA 9 comprehensive endorsement and affirmative coverage (or no exceptions) for mechanics liens.

Solely for the purposes of this Schedule II-B: (1) a Lease relating to an Originator Conveyed Property shall be deemed to have been originated by the Originator conveying such Lease to the applicable Issuer in the event that it was originated by a person who was an Affiliate of such Originator at the time of such origination and (2) an Originator Conveyed Property or related Lease shall be deemed to have been acquired by the Originator conveying such Originator Conveyed Property or related Lease to the applicable Issuer as of the earlier of (x) the date it was acquired by such Originator and (y) the date it was first acquired by a person who was an Affiliate (at the time of such acquisition) of such Originator. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Schedule II-B shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Indenture, or if not defined therein, in the Property Management Agreement.

 

 

Schedule II-B-11

Exhibit 4.9

AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

MASTER INDENTURE

This Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture (this Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 29th day of January, 2018, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC ( SMF ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC ( SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC ( SMF III ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC ( SMF VI ”), Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC ( SMF VIII ” and, collectively with SMF, SMF II, SMF III and SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the Indenture Trustee ”).

WITNESSETH :

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and that certain Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of December 14, 2017 and as further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, the “ Master Indenture ”);

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have entered that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of December 14, 2017, in connection with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 Notes;

WHEREAS, Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture permits the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to amend the Master Indenture, subject to the conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture, to amend the Master Indenture as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendments to the Master Indenture . Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the last paragraph thereof: “; provided, however, that the Opinion of Counsel referred to in clause (iii) shall not be required with respect to any Class of Notes of any Series for which 100% of the Holders of such Class of Notes of such Series have waived such requirement in writing.”

3. Noteholder Consent and Waiver . By its signature below, each Series 2017-1 Noteholder consents to this Amendment. In addition, each Series 2017-1 Noteholder, by its signature below, hereby waives the requirement pursuant to Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture to provide 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies of this Amendment, it being understood that the Rating Agency has also waived such requirement as permitted pursuant to


Section 12.08 of the Master Indenture. Other than as provided in this Section 3 , the Series 2017-1 Noteholders have not waived, are not hereby waiving, and have no intention of waiving, any other provision of the Master Indenture or Series 2017-1 Supplement and the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any Series 2017-1 Noteholder under the Master Indenture or the Series 2017-1 Supplement.

4. Reference to and Effect on the Master Indenture; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Master Indenture is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Master Indenture to “this Indenture ”, “Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ’ or words of like import referring to the Indenture, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “Indenture ”, “Master Indenture ”, “Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture ”, “thereto ”, “thereof ’, “thereunder ” or words of like im port referring to the Master Indenture shall mean and be a reference to the Master Indenture as amended hereby.

5. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto.

6. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

7. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

8. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

9. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.


10. Indenture Trustee . The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

11. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr
 

Its: Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr
 

Its: Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr
 

Its: Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to Master Indenture]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr
 

Its: Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr
 

Its: Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to Master Indenture]


CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ John Hannon

Name:   John Hannon
Title:   Senior Trust Officer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to Master Indenture]


The foregoing Amendment is consented to by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as Noteholder or beneficial owner of 95% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes:
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
By:  

/s/ Maura Miraglia

  Name: MAURA MIRAGLIA
  Title:   Director

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to Master Indenture]


The foregoing Amendment is consented to by Spirit Realty, L.P., as Noteholder or beneficial owner of 5% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes:
SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:   Spirit General OP Holding, LLC, a Delware limited liability company
Its:   General Partner
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

    Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

    Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 3 to Master Indenture]

Exhibit 4.10

EXECUTION COPY

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC

an Issuer,

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC

an Issuer,

and

CITIBANK, N.A.

Indenture Trustee

 

 

SERIES 2017-1 SUPPLEMENT

Dated as of December 14, 2017

to

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

NET-LEASE MORTGAGE NOTES, SERIES 2017-1


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01. Definitions

     1  

ARTICLE II CREATION OF THE SERIES 2017-1 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2017-1 NOTES; LIQUIDITY RESERVE ACCOUNT

     8  

Section 2.01. Designation

     8  

Section 2.02. [Reserved]

     10  

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2017-1 Notes

     10  

Section 2.04. Interest Calculations

     12  

Section 2.05. Optional Redemption of the Series 2017-1 Notes

     12  

Section 2.06. Liquidity Reserve Account

     12  

ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     12  

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties

     12  

Section 3.02. No Default

     13  

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied

     13  

ARTICLE IV ACQUISITION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES POST-CLOSING

     13  

Section 4.01. Acquisition of Post-Closing Properties

     13  

Section 4.02. Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account

     13  

ARTICLE V MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     14  

Section 5.01. Ratification of Indenture

     14  

Section 5.02. Consent to Amendments

     14  

Section 5.03. Counterparts

     14  

Section 5.04. Governing Law

     14  

Section 5.05. Beneficiaries

     14  

Section 5.06. Non-Petition

     15  

Section 5.07. Non-Recourse

     15  

Section 5.08. Amendments

     15  

Schedules

 

SCHEDULE I-A    Post-Closing Properties
SCHEDULE II-A    Series 2017-1 Class A Amortization Schedule
SCHEDULE II-B    Series 2017-1 Class B Amortization Schedule
SCHEDULE III-A    Representations and Warranties with respect to the Post-Closing Properties and Related Leases
SCHEDULE III-B    Exceptions to Representations and Warranties with respect to the Post- Closing Properties and Related Leases

 

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Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT A    Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture
EXHIBIT B    Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management Agreement
EXHIBIT C    Omnibus Amendment to the Series 2014-1 Supplement, Series 2014-2 Supplement, Series 2014-3 Supplement and Series 2014-4 Supplement
EXHIBIT D    Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement
EXHIBIT E    Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement
EXHIBIT F    Amendment No.1 to the Performance Undertakings
EXHIBIT G    Amendment No.1 to the LLC Agreement of each Issuer

 

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SERIES 2017-1 SUPPLEMENT, dated as of December 14, 2017 (the “ Series 2017-1 Supplement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

Pursuant to this Series 2017-1 Supplement, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee hereby create a new Series of Notes (“ Series 2017-1 ”) and specify the Principal Terms thereof, to be issued in two Classes, one Class bearing the designation “Class A” (the “ Series 2017-1 Class A Notes ”) and one Class bearing the designation “Class B” (the “ Series 2017-1 Class B Notes ”).

Pursuant to the Master Indenture, the Issuers may from time to time direct the Indenture Trustee to authenticate one or more new Series of Notes. The Principal Terms of any new Series are to be set forth in a related Series Supplement to the Master Indenture.

The parties hereto have entered into the Master Indenture (as amended and modified through and including the Applicable Series Closing Date) prior to (i) entering into this Series 2017-1 Supplement and (ii) the issuance of the Series 2017-1 Notes.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions .

Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Indenture.

Accrual Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the calendar month immediately preceding the calendar month in which such Payment Date occurs; provided that the Accrual Period with respect to the Payment Date occurring in January 2018 will be the period from and including the Series Closing Date to but excluding January 1, 2018.

Anticipated Repayment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in December 2022.

Asset Concentrations ”: Concentrations, stated as a percentage, of (i) Business Sectors, (ii) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is located, (iii) Tenants (including affiliates of any Tenant), (iv) Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state, (v) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent and Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties, (vi) Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases, (vii) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate

 

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and (viii) Mortgage Loans, and are calculated as of each Determination Date, by dividing the aggregate Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties (that do not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) in the Collateral Pool, as applicable, with respect to all (a) Mortgaged Properties operated in any single Business Sector (or applicable group of Business Sectors), (b) Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station or other pumping facility is located, (c) Leases to any single Tenant (including affiliates of such Tenant), (d) Mortgaged Properties located within any state, (e) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent and Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties, (f) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Ground Leases, (g) Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (h) Mortgage Loans, in each case, by the sum of (i) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (ii) the amounts on deposit in the Release Account that are available to an Issuer to purchase or otherwise acquire Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties.

Class B Deferred Interest ”: With respect to any Payment Date during the continuance of a Special Amortization Event and the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, the interest accrued during the related Accrual Period at the applicable Note Rate for such Class, applied to the Class Principal Balance of such Class on such Payment Date before giving effect to any payments of principal on such Payment Date.

Controlling Party ”: The Series 2017-1 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Early Refinancing Prepayment ” A Voluntary Prepayment of the Series 2017-1 Notes (i) that occurs on a Business Day that is greater than thirty-six (36) months after the Series Closing Date, (ii) made with funds obtained from a Qualified Deleveraging Event, (iii) where the Issuers have provided notice of such Voluntary Prepayment to the Indenture Trustee on the Early Refinancing Notice Date and (iv) where such Voluntary Prepayment occurs no later than twelve (12) months following the Early Refinancing Notice Date; provided, however, that the maximum amount of an Early Refinancing Prepayment that can be made on any business day is an amount equal to (A) thirty-five percent (35%) of the aggregate initial Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes (as set forth in Section 2.01(a)), minus (B) the aggregate principal balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes repaid with the proceeds of Early Refinancing Prepayments since the Series Closing Date.

Early Refinancing Notice Date ” the date upon which notice of an Early Refinancing Prepayment is provided to the Indenture Trustee, which shall be no less than thirty (30) days prior to the related Voluntary Prepayment.

 

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End Make Whole Payment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, the Payment Date that is twenty-four months prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes.

Escrow Letter ”: The Escrow Letter relating to the issuance of the Series 2017-1 Notes, dated the date hereof, from Reed Smith LLP to First American Title Insurance Company.

Financing Statement ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Indentur e ”: The Master Indenture, as supplemented by this Series 2017- 1 Supplement and any other Series Supplement, as applicable, and as otherwise amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Initial Purchaser ”: Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC.

Legal Final Payment Date ”: For each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, the Payment Date occurring in December 2047.

Make Whole Payment ”: For each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, on any Business Day occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes.

Master Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated May 20, 2014, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Maximum Asset Concentrations ”: With respect to any Determination Date: (i) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Business Sector, (a) in the case of Automotive Parts and Services, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date, (b) in the case of Grocery, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination

 

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Date, (c) in the case of Movie Theatres, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date, (d) in the case of Medical / Other Office, a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date, (e) in the case of Multi-Tenant Properties, a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date and (f) in the case of any other Business Sector (other than the Restaurants / Casual Dining Business Sector or the Restaurants / Quick Service Business Sector, so long as no related Restaurant Concept exceeds a percentage equal to 10.0%), a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date; (ii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is located, an aggregate percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; (iii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for any Tenant (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, (x) in the case of the largest concentration of Tenants (including affiliates thereof) as of such Determination Date, a percentage equal to 10.0% as of such Determination Date and (y) in the case of the 5 largest concentrations of Tenants (including affiliates thereof), an aggregate percentage equal to 25.0% as of such Determination Date; (iv) (a) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in any particular state (other than Georgia and Texas), a percentage equal to 15.0% as of such Determination Date and (b) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties located in each of Georgia and Texas, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; (v) with respect to the Asset Concentration for (y) Mortgaged Properties which are subject to Leases pursuant to which Tenants only pay Percentage Rent and (z) Mortgaged Properties that are Leasehold Mortgaged Properties, an aggregate percentage equal to 1.0% as of such Determination Date (it being understood that any Mortgaged Property shall be counted no more than once in determining such aggregate percentage); (vi) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgaged Properties that are subject to Ground Leases (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding any Leasehold Mortgaged Property), a percentage equal to 2.0% as of such Determination Date; (vii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate, a percentage equal to 5.0% as of such Determination Date; and (viii) with respect to the Asset Concentration for Mortgage Loans, a percentage equal to 20.0% as of such Determination Date; provided that any Protective Mortgage Loans shall not be included for purposes of determining such Maximum Asset Concentration set forth in this clause (viii). Any Maximum Asset Concentration percentage may be increased by up to 15.0% at the direction of any Issuer, without an amendment to the Indenture or the consent of the Noteholders or any other party, provided that the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such increase.

Note Rate ”: For each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, as set forth in Section 2.01(a).

Post-ARD Additional Interest Rate ”: With respect to any Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, a per annum rate equal to the rate determined by the Property Manager to be the greater of (i) 5.0% and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the sum of the following exceeds the Note Rate for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes: (A) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a “mortgage equivalent basis” pursuant to the standards and practices of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) on such Anticipated Repayment Date of the United States Treasury Security having a term closest to ten years, plus (B) 5.0%, plus (C) the Post-ARD Spread.

 

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Post-ARD Spread ”: For (i) the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes is 2.15% and (ii) the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes is 4.15%.

Post-Closing Acquisition Conditions ”: The following conditions precedent:

(a) the Indenture Trustee has received an Officer’s Certificate from the Issuers (upon which the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely with no liability therefor), dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, certifying to the following, and a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee has no actual knowledge that anything contained therein is untrue:

(i) no Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period is continuing and the acquisition of the Post-Closing Properties will not result in the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period;

(ii) based on the facts known to the person executing such Officer’s Certificate, the Issuers reasonably believe that no uncured Indenture Event of Default is continuing as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and the acquisition of the Post- Closing Properties will not result in the occurrence of an Indenture Event of Default;

(iii) each Issuer is a solvent, special purpose, bankruptcy-remote entity;

(iv) each of the Financing Statements (in the form of the financing statements delivered in the ordinary course with respect to the Issuers’ Mortgaged Properties), including those to the extent required by the jurisdiction in which the Post- Closing Property is located, which, upon filing, perfect the Indenture Trustee’s security interest in the fixtures attached to such Post-Closing Property for the benefit of the Noteholders, have been delivered to the applicable title insurance company with appropriate direction to file such Financing Statements in connection with the acquisition of the Post-Closing Properties; and

(v) each Post-Closing Property satisfies the requirements set forth in the definition of Post-Closing Property set forth in Section 1.01 herein;

(b) the Indenture Trustee has received an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager and the Special Servicer (upon which the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely with no liability therefor), dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, certifying that (i) the terms, covenants, agreements and conditions to be complied with and performed by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer pursuant to the Transaction Documents have been complied with and performed in all material respects and (ii) each of the representations and warranties of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, in such capacity, contained in the transaction documents are true and correct in all material respects as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, if no such date is specified, as though expressly made on and as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date;

 

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(c) each of the Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables and the items required to be delivered pursuant to the Indenture and the Custody Agreement (including, without limitation, the Lease File) in connection with the acquisition of a Post-Closing Property have been duly delivered to the Custodian, if required to be so delivered by the Custody Agreement or the Indenture, or otherwise to the applicable Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of such Issuer);

(d) the Indenture Trustee has received an opinion of counsel with respect to the “true contribution” of such Post-Closing Property to the applicable Issuer.

Post-Closing Acquisition Date ”: The date selected by the Property Manager, which will be a Business Day after the Series Closing Date but on or prior to the Post-Closing Acquisition Deadline.

Post-Closing Acquisition Deadline ”: December 31, 2017.

Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables ”: With respect to each Post- Closing Property on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, the following items:

(a) a duly executed copy of the applicable Property Transfer Agreement, or other similar agreement, evidencing transfer of such Post-Closing Property to the related Issuer; and

(b) a zoning letter from the municipality in which such Post-Closing Property is located, zoning report or other evidence of compliance with applicable zoning laws and ordinances.

Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds ”: An amount equal to $211,830,000.00 from the proceeds of the sale of the Series 2017-1 Notes to be deposited into the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account on the Series Closing Date.

Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account ”: The segregated, non-interest bearing account established in the name of the Indenture Trustee pursuant to Section 4.02.

Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount ”: As defined in Section 4.02(b).

Post-Closing Property ”: A Mortgaged Property identified on Schedule I-A acquired by an Issuer that, on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, (i) subject to the exceptions set forth on Schedule III-B and any additional exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority consents, has the benefit of the representations and warranties set forth on Schedule III-A made by an Originator, and guaranteed by the Support Provider pursuant to the Performance Undertakings, as of the date specified in such representation or warranty or, if no such

 

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date is specified, as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, (ii) if the applicable Tenant or any third party has a Third Party Purchase Option with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the amount of such Third Party Purchase Option Price is not less than what the Allocated Loan Amount of such Post-Closing Property would be after being acquired by the applicable Issuer, and (iii) after giving effect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property, no Asset Concentration will exceed the applicable Maximum Asset Concentration or, if such excess exists, it will not be made worse or it will be reduced after giving effect to such acquisition.

Qualified Deleveraging Event ”: As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Redemption Date ”: As set forth in Section 2.05(b).

Reinvestment Yield ”: For each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, the yield on United States Treasury Securities having a maturity (month and year) closest to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes (prior to the application of any Voluntary Prepayment with respect thereto), plus 0.50%. If more than one such quoted United States Treasury Security has the same maturity date, then the yield of the United States Treasury Security quoted closest to par will be used for this calculation.

Scheduled Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount equal to the sum of (a) the Scheduled Class A Principal Payment and (b) the Scheduled Class B Principal Payment.

Scheduled Class A Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II-A.

Scheduled Class A Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date, an amount, calculated by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee upon receipt of and based upon the Determination Date Report, equal to the sum of (a) any unpaid Scheduled Class A Principal Payment or portion thereof for the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes from any prior Payment Date plus (b) the product of (i) (A) the Scheduled Class A Principal Balance for the prior Payment Date minus (B) the Scheduled Class A Principal Balance for the current Payment Date and (ii) a fraction (A) the numerator of which is equal to the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes (without taking into account any payments to be made on such Payment Date), minus the amounts specified in clause (a) of this definition and (B) the denominator of which is the Scheduled Class A Principal Balance for the prior Payment Date.

Scheduled Class B Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the amount set forth for such Payment Date on the Amortization Schedule annexed hereto as Schedule II-B.

 

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Scheduled Class B Principal Payment ”: With respect to any Payment Date (i) prior to the Anticipated Repayment Date, zero ($0) and (ii) on or after the Anticipated Repayment Date, the Scheduled Class B Principal Balance.

Series 2017-1 Note ”: Any of the Series 2017-1 Notes with a “Class A” or “Class B” designation on the face thereof, issued pursuant to this Series 2017-1 Supplement and the Indenture, executed by the Issuers and authenticated by the Indenture Trustee or the Authenticating Agent, if any, substantially in the form of Exhibit A-1, A-2 or A-3 attached to the Indenture.

Series 2017-1 Noteholder ”: With respect to any Series 2017-1 Note, the applicable Noteholder, as such term is further defined in the Indenture.

Series Account : As defined in Section 2.01(d) .

Series Closing Date ”: December 14, 2017.

Special Amortization Event ”: With respect to the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, an event that will occur on the Payment Date in December 2027 (unless the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes is reduced to zero prior to such Payment Date) and will continue until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes has been reduced to zero.

ARTICLE II

CREATION OF THE SERIES 2017-1 NOTES; PAYMENTS ON THE 2017-1 NOTES;

LIQUIDITY RESERVE ACCOUNT

Section 2.01. Designation .

(a) There is hereby created a Series of Notes to be issued by the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture and this Series 2017-1 Supplement to be known as “Net- Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1.” The Notes shall have the following Class designation, initial Class Principal Balance, Note Rate, rating and CUSIPs:

 

Class

Designation

   Initial Class
Principal Balance
     Note Rate     Rating (S&P)   CUSIP
(144A)
   CUSIP
(Regulation S)

Class A

   $ 542,400,000        4.36   A+(sf)   84861C AC9    U8459T AC6

Class B

   $ 132,000,000        6.35   BBB(sf)   84861C AF2    U8459T AF9

The Series 2017-1 Notes shall not have preference or priority over the Notes of any other Series except to the extent set forth in the Indenture. The Series 2017- 1 Class A Notes shall not be subordinate to any other Series. Payments of interest on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes will be subordinate to payments of interest on the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes and the Class A Notes of each other Series to the extent set forth in Section 2.03 hereof and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture.

 

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(b) If a Special Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing with respect to the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, Note Interest shall cease to accrue on the Series 2017-Class B Notes and Class B Deferred Interest shall accrue during such period.

(c) The initial Payment Date with respect to the Series 2017-1 Notes shall be the Payment Date occurring on January 22, 2018.

(d) The Indenture Trustee shall establish on or prior to the Series Closing Date, one or more segregated trust accounts (collectively, the “ Series Account ”) at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Payment Account is at all times an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account, in each case subject to an Account Control Agreement), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the holders of the Series 2017-1 Notes, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. Each Series Account shall be an Eligible Account or a sub-account of an Eligible Account. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Master Indenture, on each Payment Date, amounts then on deposit in the Series Account shall be added to (and treated as part of) the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2017-1 for such Payment Date and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03. Except as provided in the Indenture, the Indenture Trustee, in accordance with the terms of this Indenture, shall have exclusive control and sole right of withdrawal with respect to the Series Account. Funds in the Series Account shall not be commingled with any other moneys. The Issuers may, from time to time, deposit amounts (other than amounts that are subject to the lien of the Indenture) in the Series Account. Any P&I Advance with respect to the Series 2017-1 Notes shall be deposited in the Series Account.

(e) The Series 2017-1 Notes offered and sold shall be issued in the form of Book-Entry Notes. Each Class of Series 2017-1 Notes shall be issuable in minimum denominations of $100,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof.

(f) A Make Whole Payment shall (subject to Section 2.03 hereof and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture) be payable by the Issuers in connection with a Voluntary Prepayment of either Class of Series 2017-1 Notes (for the avoidance of doubt, such Make Whole Payment may be paid to one or both Classes of Series 2017-1 Notes and shall be paid to any such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes as set forth in Section 2.03). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Master Indenture, no Make Whole Payment will be required to be paid (or become due) on any Class of Series 2017-1 Notes in connection with any redemption, optional redemption or Voluntary Prepayment with respect to such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes (a) on or after the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes, (b) while an Early Amortization Event is continuing with respect to the Series 2017-1 Notes or (c) in connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment. For the avoidance of doubt, a Make Whole Payment with respect to any Class of Series 2017-1 Notes shall not constitute a payment of interest on such Class of Series 2017-1 Notes. The Make Whole Payment shall be calculated two (2) Business Days before the related date of prepayment by the Property Manager and confirmed by the Indenture Trustee.

 

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Section 2.02. Definitive Notes . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Indenture (including Section 2.06(c) of the Master Indenture), Class A Notes having an initial Note Principal Balance of $27,120,000 and Class B Notes having an initial Note Principal Balance of $6,600,000 shall be issued in the form of Definitive Notes. Such Notes shall be treated for all purposes under the Indenture as Definitive Notes authenticated and delivered in exchange for Book-Entry Notes as provided in Section 2.06(c) of the Master Indenture.

Section 2.03. Payments on the Series 2017-1 Notes.

On each Payment Date, the Indenture Trustee will apply and will pay the Series Available Amount with respect to Series 2017-1 for such Payment Date for the following purposes and in the following order of priority:

(1) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Series 2017-1 Class A Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Series 2017-1 Class A Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes;

(2) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, the Note Interest with respect to such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes for such Payment Date, plus unpaid Note Interest with respect to such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest on any such unpaid Note Interest at the Note Rate applicable to such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes;

(3) (I) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, first ( a) until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes) equal to the Scheduled Class A Principal Payment for such Payment Date, and second (b) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes, the amount of the Unscheduled Principal Payment for such Payment Date allocated to Series 2017-1 pursuant to the Inter-Series Priority of Payments, if any (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes); or (II) if an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Series 2017-1 Class A Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes has been reduced to zero;

 

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(4) (I) so long as no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, first (a) until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes has been reduced to zero, to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, an amount (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes) equal to the Scheduled Class B Principal Payment for such Payment Date and second (b) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes the amount of the remaining Unscheduled Principal Payment for such Payment Date allocated to Series 2017-1 pursuant to the Inter-Series Priority of Payments, if any (to be applied as a principal payment on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes); or (II) if an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, in respect of unpaid principal of such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, until the Class Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes has been reduced to zero;

(5) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, Class B Deferred Interest, if any, due on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes in respect of such Payment Date plus any unpaid Class B Deferred Interest in respect of such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes from any prior Payment Date, together with interest accrued on such Class B Deferred Interest at the Note Rate for the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes;

(6) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Series 2017-1 Class A Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Series 2017-1 Class A Notes from any prior Payment Date;

(7) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes the Make Whole Payments, if any, due in respect of such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes on such Payment Date, together with any unpaid Make Whole Payments with respect to such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes from any prior Payment Date;

(8) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest on such Series 2017-1 Class A Notes for such Payment Date; and

(9) to the holders of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, any accrued and unpaid Post-ARD Additional Interest and Deferred Post- ARD Additional Interest on such Series 2017-1 Class B Notes for such Payment Date.

Any Series Available Amount remaining on any Payment Date after the allocations described above will be paid to the Issuers and released from the lien of the Indenture.

Amounts properly withheld under the Code by any Person from a payment to any holder of a Note of interest, principal or other amounts, or any such payment set aside on the Final Payment Date for such Note, shall be considered as having been paid by the applicable Issuers to the applicable Noteholder for all purposes.

 

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Section 2.04. Interest Calculations . Note Interest, Post ARD Additional Interest, Deferred Post ARD Additional Interest and Class B Deferred Interest with respect to the Series 2017-1 Notes shall each be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve (12) 30-day months.

Section 2.05. Optional Redemption of the Series 2017-1 Notes . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 7.01 of the Master Indenture (including Section 7.01(b)(i) thereof), an optional redemption of the Series 2017-1 Notes may occur on any Business Day (regardless of whether such date is a Payment Date) after the Series Closing Date. There shall be no “Optional Repayment Date” with respect to the Series 2017-1 Notes.

Section 2.06. Liquidity Reserve Account . On the Series Closing Date, the Issuers shall deposit or cause to be deposited $5,500,000 in the Liquidity Reserve Account.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 3.01. Representations and Warranties .

Each of the parties hereto make the following representations:

(i) It has the full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Series 2017-1 Supplement. The performance by such party of its obligations under this Series 2017-1 Supplement will not conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of its organizational documents, or any material agreement or instrument to which it is now a party or by which it is bound, or result in the violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree to which it or its property is subject, except any such conflict, violation or breach that would not result in a material adverse effect on such party’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by it of this Series 2017-1 Supplement, and the consummation by it of the transactions provided for herein, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action or limited liability company action, as applicable. This Series 2017-1 Supplement has been duly executed and delivered by it and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party hereto, constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of it enforceable against it in accordance with its terms (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing); and

 

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(ii) No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental entity is required to be obtained or made by it in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by it of this Series 2017-1 Supplement, except such as have already been obtained.

Section 3.02. No Default . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 3.03. Conditions Precedent Satisfied . The Issuers hereby represent and warrant to the Indenture Trustee that, as of the Series Closing Date, each of the conditions precedent set forth in the Master Indenture to the issuance of the Series 2017-1 Notes, including but not limited to those conditions precedent set forth in Section 2.04(d) thereof, have been satisfied.

ARTICLE IV

ACQUISITION OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES POST-CLOSING

Section 4.01. Acquisition of Post-Closing Properties . On the Series Closing Date, the Issuers will deposit or cause to be deposited the Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds into the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account. Subject to the satisfaction of the Post-Closing Acquisition Conditions, any Issuer may (but shall not be required to) acquire Post-Closing Properties by contribution from the related Originator and upon such acquisition, direct the release of the related amount on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account. On the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, the Indenture Trustee shall release, from the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account, an amount of Post-Closing Acquisition Proceeds, specified by the Issuers, equal to no more than 75% of the Aggregate Collateral Value of the Post-Closing Properties to be acquired by the applicable Issuers and remit such amount to an account specified by the Issuers. Such Post-Closing Properties will become part of the Collateral Pool on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date.

Section 4.02. Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account.

(a) On or prior to the Series Closing Date, the Indenture Trustee shall establish and maintain a non-interest bearing, segregated account at Citibank, N.A. (or at such other financial institution as necessary to ensure that the Post-Acquisition Reserve Account is at all times an Eligible Account), in its name, as Indenture Trustee, bearing a designation clearly indicating that such account and all funds deposited therein are held for the exclusive benefit of the Noteholders, and the Issuers as their interests may appear. The Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account shall be an Eligible Account. All moneys deposited in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account shall be held by and under the control of the Indenture Trustee in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account for the benefit of the Noteholders and the Issuers as herein provided. The funds held in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account shall be invested at the direction of the Property Manager in Permitted Investments.

 

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(b) If (A) a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee obtains actual knowledge (either through notice or otherwise) of the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event prior to the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, on the following Payment Date, the amount on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account on such Payment Date will be added to the Series Available Amount for the Notes for such Payment Date or (B) there are any amounts remaining on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account after the earlier of (1) the Post-Closing Acquisition Date (after giving effect to the acquisition of any Post-Closing Properties) and (2) the Post- Closing Acquisition Deadline, on the following Payment Date, the amount (the “ Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount ”) on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account will be used to make an Unscheduled Principal Payment on the Series 2017-1 Notes and distributed in accordance with Section 2.03.

ARTICLE V

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 5.01. Ratification of Indenture . As supplemented by this Series 2017-1 Supplement, the Master Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and the Master Indenture, as so supplemented by this Series 2017-1 Supplement, shall be read, taken and construed as one and the same instrument.

Section 5.02. Consent to Amendments . Pursuant to Section 8.04(a) of the Master Indenture, the Indenture Trustee hereby consents to the entry into the amendments to the Transaction Documents attached hereto as Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, F and G.

Section 5.03. Counterparts . This Series 2017-1 Supplement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Series 2017-1 Supplement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Series 2017-1 Supplement.

Section 5.04. Governing Law . THIS SERIES 2017-1 SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT OTHERWISE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES).

Section 5.05. Beneficiaries . As supplemented by this Series 2017-1 Series Supplement, the Master Indenture shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, the Series 2017-1 Noteholders, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No other Person shall have any right or obligation hereunder.

 

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Section 5.06. Non-Petition .

Each of the Noteholders, by its acceptance of a Series 2017-1 Note, and the Indenture Trustee hereby covenants and agrees that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against any Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 5.06 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee takes action in violation of this Section 5.06, the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 5.06 shall survive the termination of the Indenture, and the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Noteholder or the Indenture Trustee in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving any Issuer.

Section 5.07. Non-Recourse .

The obligations of the Issuers under this Series Supplement are solely the obligations of the Issuers. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon the Indenture against any member, employee, officer or director of the Issuers. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by the Issues hereunder shall be payable by the Issuers only to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, the Issuers. Nothing in this Section 5.07 shall be construed to limit the Indenture Trustee from exercising its rights hereunder with respect to the Collateral Pool.

Section 5.08. Amendments . This Series Supplement may, from time to time, be amended, modified or waived in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture.

Section 5.09. Delivery of Documents to Custodian . The Issuers shall deliver (or cause to be delivered) the Recordable Documents (as defined in the Escrow Letter) and the final Loan Policies (as defined in the Escrow Letter) to the Custodian within a reasonable time after the Issuers have received such documents from First American Title Insurance Company pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Letter.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have caused this Series 2017-1 Supplement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized and their respective seals, duly attested, to be hereunto affixed, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


CITIBANK, N.A.,
not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ Camille Tomao

Name:   Camille Tomao
Title:   Director


SCHEDULE I-A

POST-CLOSING PROPERTIES

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    State      Zip Code      Collateral Value  

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park      MN        56387      $ 31,850,000  

P01274

   Casual Male    555 Turnpike Street    Canton      MA        02021      $ 80,320,000  

P02748

   Station Casinos    1505 S. Pavilion Center Dr.    Las Vegas      NV        89135      $ 52,610,000  

P04507

   Buehler’s Food Market    1055 Sugarbush Drive    Ashland      OH        48805      $ 12,107,263  

P04508

   Buehler’s Food Market    3000 N. Wooster Road    Dover      OH        44622      $ 12,107,263  

P04509

   Buehler’s Food Market    3626 Medina Road    Medina      OH        44256      $ 17,991,127  

P04510

   Buehler’s Food Market    3540 Burbank Road    Wooster      OH        44691      $ 13,351,887  

P04511

   Buehler’s Food Market    175 Great Oaks Trail    Wadsworth      OH        44281      $ 13,012,459  

P02850

   CarMax    2800 Laurens Road    Greenville      SC        29607      $ 28,070,000  

P00876

   CarMax    11335 Atlantic Blvd    Jacksonville      FL        32225      $ 21,020,000  

 

I-A-1


SCHEDULE II-A

CLASS A NOTES

AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

 

Date

   Balance  

Series Closing Date

   $ 542,400,000  

12/20/2017

     542,400,000  

1/20/2018

     542,247,000  

2/20/2018

     542,094,000  

3/20/2018

     541,941,000  

4/20/2018

     541,788,000  

5/20/2018

     541,635,000  

6/20/2018

     541,482,000  

7/20/2018

     541,329,000  

8/20/2018

     541,176,000  

9/20/2018

     541,023,000  

10/20/2018

     540,870,000  

11/20/2018

     540,717,000  

12/20/2018

     540,564,000  

1/20/2019

     540,411,000  

2/20/2019

     540,258,000  

3/20/2019

     540,105,000  

4/20/2019

     539,952,000  

5/20/2019

     539,799,000  

6/20/2019

     539,646,000  

7/20/2019

     539,493,000  

8/20/2019

     539,340,000  

9/20/2019

     539,187,000  

10/20/2019

     539,034,000  

11/20/2019

     538,881,000  

12/20/2019

     538,728,000  

1/20/2020

     538,575,000  

2/20/2020

     538,422,000  

3/20/2020

     538,269,000  

4/20/2020

     538,116,000  

5/20/2020

     537,963,000  

6/20/2020

     537,810,000  

7/20/2020

     537,657,000  

8/20/2020

     537,504,000  

9/20/2020

     537,351,000  

10/20/2020

     537,198,000  

11/20/2020

     537,045,000  

12/20/2020

     536,892,000  

1/20/2021

     536,739,000  

2/20/2021

     536,586,000  

3/20/2021

     536,433,000  

4/20/2021

     536,280,000  

5/20/2021

     536,127,000  

6/20/2021

     535,974,000  

7/20/2021

     535,821,000  

8/20/2021

     535,668,000  

9/20/2021

     535,515,000  

10/20/2021

     535,362,000  

11/20/2021

     535,209,000  

12/20/2021

     535,056,000  

1/20/2022

     534,903,000  

2/20/2022

     534,750,000  

3/20/2022

     534,597,000  

4/20/2022

     534,444,000  

5/20/2022

     534,291,000  

6/20/2022

     534,138,000  

7/20/2022

     533,985,000  

8/20/2022

     533,832,000  

9/20/2022

     533,679,000  

10/20/2022

     533,526,000  

11/20/2022

     533,373,000  

12/20/2022

     0  

 

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SCHEDULE II-B

CLASS B NOTES

AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE

 

Date

   Balance  

Series Closing Date

   $ 132,000,000  

12/20/2017

     132,000,000  

1/20/2018

     132,000,000  

2/20/2018

     132,000,000  

3/20/2018

     132,000,000  

4/20/2018

     132,000,000  

5/20/2018

     132,000,000  

6/20/2018

     132,000,000  

7/20/2018

     132,000,000  

8/20/2018

     132,000,000  

9/20/2018

     132,000,000  

10/20/2018

     132,000,000  

11/20/2018

     132,000,000  

12/20/2018

     132,000,000  

1/20/2019

     132,000,000  

2/20/2019

     132,000,000  

3/20/2019

     132,000,000  

4/20/2019

     132,000,000  

5/20/2019

     132,000,000  

6/20/2019

     132,000,000  

7/20/2019

     132,000,000  

8/20/2019

     132,000,000  

9/20/2019

     132,000,000  

10/20/2019

     132,000,000  

11/20/2019

     132,000,000  

12/20/2019

     132,000,000  

1/20/2020

     132,000,000  

2/20/2020

     132,000,000  

3/20/2020

     132,000,000  

4/20/2020

     132,000,000  

5/20/2020

     132,000,000  

6/20/2020

     132,000,000  

7/20/2020

     132,000,000  

8/20/2020

     132,000,000  

9/20/2020

     132,000,000  

10/20/2020

     132,000,000  

11/20/2020

     132,000,000  

12/20/2020

     132,000,000  

1/20/2021

     132,000,000  

2/20/2021

     132,000,000  

3/20/2021

     132,000,000  

4/20/2021

     132,000,000  

5/20/2021

     132,000,000  

6/20/2021

     132,000,000  

7/20/2021

     132,000,000  

8/20/2021

     132,000,000  

9/20/2021

     132,000,000  

10/20/2021

     132,000,000  

11/20/2021

     132,000,000  

12/20/2021

     132,000,000  

1/20/2022

     132,000,000  

2/20/2022

     132,000,000  

3/20/2022

     132,000,000  

4/20/2022

     132,000,000  

5/20/2022

     132,000,000  

6/20/2022

     132,000,000  

7/20/2022

     132,000,000  

8/20/2022

     132,000,000  

9/20/2022

     132,000,000  

10/20/2022

     132,000,000  

11/20/2022

     132,000,000  

12/20/2022

     0  

 

II-B-1


SCHEDULE III-A

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES FOR THE POST-CLOSING PROPERTIES AND RELATED LEASES

(a) Solely with respect to (i) such Mortgaged Properties conveyed by such Originator to an Issuer (the “ Originator Conveyed Properties ”), immediately prior to such conveyance to the Issuer, such Originator owned such Mortgaged Property and (other than as contemplated in clause (gg) below) any related Lease free and clear of any and all liens and other encumbrances except for the Permitted Exceptions and (ii) such Mortgaged Properties acquired by an Issuer from a Person other than an Originator (the “ Third Party Properties ”), the applicable Issuer owns such Mortgaged Property and any related Lease free and clear of any and all liens and other encumbrances except for the Permitted Exceptions. The following are “ Permitted Exceptions ” with respect to such Mortgaged Properties and Leases: (i) liens for real estate taxes and special assessments not yet due and payable or due but not yet delinquent, (ii) covenants, conditions and restrictions, rights-of-way, easements and other matters of public record, such exceptions being of a type or nature that are acceptable to mortgage lending institutions generally, (iii) those purchase options described under “Description of the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties and the Leases—Terms Governing the Leases—Third Party Purchase Option” in the private placement memorandum relating to the Series 2017-1 Notes and (iv) other matters to which like properties or leases are commonly subject, which matters referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially interfere with the value of such Mortgaged Property, or do not materially interfere or restrict the current use or operation of such Mortgaged Property relating to the Lease or do not materially interfere with the security intended to be provided by any mortgage, the current use or operation of the Mortgaged Property or the current ability of the Mortgaged Property to generate net operating income sufficient to service the Lease. Financing Statements have been filed and/or recorded (or, if not filed and/or recorded, have been submitted in proper form for filing and recording), in all public places necessary to perfect a valid first priority security interest in all items of personal property defined as part of the Mortgaged Property and in all cases, subject to a purchase money security interest and to the extent perfection may be effected pursuant to applicable law solely by recording or filing Financing Statements.

(b) With respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, such Originator has full right and authority to sell, contribute, assign, mortgage, pledge and transfer its interest in such Lease and Mortgaged Property or, to the extent that consent of a Tenant is required, such consent has been obtained. With respect to Third Party Properties, to an Issuer’s knowledge, the third party from whom such Issuer obtained the Mortgaged Property has full right and authority to sell, contribute, assign, mortgage, pledge and transfer its interest in such Lease and Mortgaged Property or, to the extent that consent of a Tenant is required, such consent was obtained.

(c) With respect to any Originator Conveyed Property, the information set forth in the Lease Schedule (attached to the related Property Transfer Agreement) with respect to such Mortgaged Property and Lease was true and correct in all material respects as of the related Transfer Date. With respect to any Third Party Property, the information pertaining to the Mortgaged Property set forth in the Lease Schedule (attached to the related Property Transfer Agreement) with respect to such Mortgaged Property and Lease was true and correct in all material respects as of the date an Issuer acquired the Mortgaged Property.

(d) Such Lease was not delinquent (giving effect to any applicable grace period) in the payment of any Monthly Lease Payments (other than Additional Rents that are being recalculated with respect to certain Leases set forth in a schedule to the related Property Transfer Agreement) and, solely with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, has not been, during the time owned by such Originator, 30 days or more delinquent in respect of any Monthly Lease Payment required thereunder.

(e) With respect to each Leasehold Mortgaged Property, lessor estoppels containing protection provisions have been obtained from the owner of the fee simple interest in such Mortgaged Property.

(f) (i) There exists no material default, breach or event of acceleration under such Lease or any other agreement, document or instrument executed in connection with such Lease, (ii) to such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) knowledge, as applicable, there exists no event (other than payments due but not yet delinquent) that, with the passage of time or with notice and the expiration of any grace or cure period, would constitute such a material default, breach or event of acceleration under such Lease and (iii) there exists no material default, breach or event of acceleration under such Lease which such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties and promptly after such acquisition), as applicable, as landlord, or its servicer is not pursuing to cure, resolve or otherwise pursue remedies under such Lease with diligence.

 

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(g) Neither such Lease nor any other agreement, document or instrument executed in connection with such Lease has been waived, modified, altered, satisfied, cancelled or subordinated in any material respect, and such Lease has not been terminated or cancelled, nor has any instrument been executed that would affect any such waiver, modification, alteration, satisfaction, termination, cancellation, subordination or release, except in each case by a written instrument that is part of the related Lease File.

(h) The Mortgaged Property will be covered by a Title Policy (in the case of any Leasehold Mortgaged Property, in the form and to the extent commonly received for commercial real estate properties secured by ground leases) issued during the six months after the First Collateral Date thereof, in an amount at least equal to the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property as of such First Collateral Date. The Title Policy insures, as of the date of such policy, that the Collateral Agent has a valid security interest in such Mortgaged Property subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (to the extent stated therein); such Title Policy will be in full force and effect and will name the Collateral Agent as a mortgagee of record; all premiums thereon shall have been paid; and no material claims have been made thereunder. The Title Policy will be issued by a company licensed to issue such policies in the state in which such Mortgaged Property is located.

(i) The Mortgaged Property is not a Defaulted Asset or a Delinquent Asset as of the First Collateral Date.

(j) At commencement of the Lease, the Tenant had all material licenses, permits and material agreements, including without limitation franchise agreements and certificates of occupancy, necessary for the operation and continuance of the Tenant’s business on the Mortgaged Property; and, to the best of such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) knowledge, (1) the Tenant is not in default of its obligations under any such applicable license, permit or agreement and (2) each such license, permit and agreement is in full force and effect.

(k) The Tenant is not the subject of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding.

(l) There are no pending actions, suits or proceedings by or before any court or governmental authority against or affecting, such Lease, such Mortgaged Property or, to such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) knowledge, the Tenant, that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely and, if determined adversely, would materially and adversely affect the value of the Lease or use or value of the Mortgaged Property, or the ability of the Tenant to pay any amounts due under the Lease.

(m) All of the material improvements built or to be built on the Mortgaged Property that were included for the purpose of determining the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property as of the First Collateral Date lay within the boundaries of such property and there are no encroachments into the building setback restriction lines of such property in any way that would materially and adversely affect the value of the Mortgaged Property or the ability of the Tenant to pay any amounts due under the Lease (unless affirmatively covered in the applicable Title Policy described in paragraph (h) above).

(n) There are no delinquent or unpaid taxes or assessments, or other outstanding charges affecting the Mortgaged Property that are or may become a lien of priority equal to or higher than the lien of the Mortgage in favor of the Indenture Trustee, other than such amounts that do not materially and adversely affect the value of the Lease or use or value of the Mortgaged Property. For purposes of this representation and warranty, real property taxes and assessments shall not be considered unpaid until the date on which interest and/or penalties would be payable thereon.

(o) There is no valid dispute, claim, offset, defense or counterclaim to such Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) rights in the Lease.

(p) There is no proceeding pending for the total or partial condemnation of the Mortgaged Property and the Mortgaged Property is free and clear of any damage that would materially and adversely affect the value or use of such Mortgaged Property.

(q) The Lease and each other agreement, document or instrument executed by the Tenant in connection with such Lease is the legal, valid and binding and enforceable obligation of the Tenant (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law)) and is in full force and effect.

 

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(r) Except for Leases that permit the Tenant to self-insure, each Lease requires the Tenant to maintain (or make payment to the lessor to cover such premiums) in respect of the Mortgaged Property insurance against loss by hazards (excluding flood and earthquake) and comprehensive general liability insurance in amounts generally required by such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), and in some cases (which may be only required at an Originator’s or an Issuer’s request), business interruption or rental value insurance for at least six months; all of such insurance required under the related Lease for such Mortgaged Property (including, without limitation, if provided under a master insurance policy of the applicable Issuer or an Affiliate thereof) is in full force and effect and, with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, names such Originator or its respective successors and assigns as an additional insured or, with respect to Third Party Properties, such Issuer will be an additional insured thereunder immediately after giving effect to such acquisition; all premiums for any insurance policies (including, without limitation, any applicable master insurance policy of the applicable Issuer or an Affiliate thereof) required to be paid as of the date of the applicable Property Transfer Agreement (with respect to the Originator Conveyed Properties) or as of the First Collateral Date (with respect to any Third Party Properties) have been paid; all of such insurance policies require prior notice to the lessor under the Lease of termination or cancellation, and as of the date of the applicable Property Transfer Agreement (with respect to the Originator Conveyed Properties) or as of the First Collateral Date (with respect to any Third Party Properties), no such notices have been received; in the event that the Tenant fails to maintain the insurance required thereunder, the Lease (or other applicable document) authorizes the lessor under the Lease to maintain such insurance at the Tenant’s cost and expense and to seek reimbursement therefor from such Tenant. If such Mortgaged Property is located in a flood zone area as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a 100 year flood zone or special hazard area, such Mortgaged Property is required under the Lease to be covered by insurance against loss by flood in amounts generally required by such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), which insurance is in full force and effect. With respect to each Lease that permits the related Tenant to self-insure, such Lease requires one of the following in order for such Tenant to self-insure: (i) the related Tenant to not be in default, and such Tenant or any related Guarantor must be a company listed on the NYSE with a rating of “NAIC-2” or better by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; (ii) the related Tenant to not be in default and maintain a minimum tangible net worth of at least $50,000,000; (iii) the related Tenant to maintain limits of not less than $2,000,000; or (iv) the related Tenant may self-insure up to $100,000 single limits per occurrence for each $10,000,000 of such Tenant’s net worth as reflected on such Tenant’s most recent audited balance sheet.

(s) The Mortgaged Property was subject to one or more environmental assessments or reports (or an update of a previously conducted assessment or report) and the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or applicable Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) has no knowledge of any material and adverse environmental conditions or circumstance affecting such Mortgaged Property that were not disclosed in the related assessment or report(s). There are no material and adverse environmental conditions or circumstances affecting the Mortgaged Property other than, with respect to any adverse environmental condition described in such report, those conditions for which either (a) an environmental insurance policy has been obtained from an insurer meeting the requirements set forth in the Property Management Agreement, with limits the applicable Issuer reasonably believes to be sufficient to satisfy the remediation of and any potential Issuer or Originator liability derivative of such condition, or (b) remediation has been completed and, thereafter, to the extent that such report or remediation program so recommended: (i) a program of annual integrity testing and/or monitoring was recommended and implemented in connection with the Mortgaged Property or an adjacent or neighboring property; (ii) an operations and maintenance plan or periodic monitoring of such Mortgaged Property or nearby properties was recommended and implemented; or (iii) a follow-up plan was otherwise required to be taken under CERCLA or under regulations established thereunder from time to time by the Environmental Protection Agency, and such plan has been implemented in the case of (i), (ii) and (iii) above. The Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, determined in accordance with the then current Underwriting Guidelines at the time of such determination that adequate funding was available for such program or plan, as applicable. Neither the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) has taken any action with respect to the Mortgaged Property that would subject the applicable Issuer, or its successors and assigns in respect of the Mortgaged Property, to any liability under CERCLA or any other applicable Environmental Law, and neither the Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) has received any actual notice of a material violation of CERCLA or any applicable Environmental Law with respect to the Mortgaged Property that was not disclosed in the related report. The Lease requires the Tenant to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. For purposes of this paragraph (s), “ Environmental Law ” means any present federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies, consent decrees, consent or settlement agreements and other governmental directives or requirements, as well as common law, that apply to the Mortgaged Property and relate to Hazardous Substances, including, without limitation, CERCLA and RCRA. For purposes of this paragraph (s), “ Hazardous Substances ” means petroleum and petroleum products and compounds containing them, including gasoline, diesel fuel and oil; explosives; flammable materials; radioactive materials; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and compounds containing them; lead and lead-based paint; asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in any form that is or could become friable; underground or above-ground storage tanks, whether empty or containing any substance; any substance the presence of which

 

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on the Mortgaged Property is regulated by or prohibited by any federal, state or local authority; any substance that requires special handling; and any other material, substance or waste now or in the future defined as a “hazardous substance,” “hazardous material,” “hazardous waste,” “toxic substance,” “toxic pollutant,” “contaminant,” “pollutant” or other words of similar import within the meaning of any Environmental Law.

(t) Such Mortgaged Property is free and clear of any mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens or liens in the nature thereof that would materially and adversely affect the value, use or operation of such Mortgaged Property except those that are insured against by the Title Policy referred to in paragraph (h) above.

(u) The Lease, together with applicable state law, contains customary and enforceable provisions such as to render the rights and remedies of the lessors thereof adequate for the practical realization against the related Mortgaged Property of the principal benefits of the security intended to be provided thereby, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally and by general principles of equity (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

(v) With respect to each Mortgaged Property:

(1) such Mortgaged Property is not subject to any lease other than a sublease, a secondary lease, the related Lease and/or a Ground Lease, and, with respect to any Leasehold Mortgaged Property, the related ground lease; no person has any possessory interest in, or right to occupy, the leased property except under and pursuant the Lease, such sublease or such Ground Lease, or with respect to any Leasehold Mortgaged Property, the related ground lease; the Tenant (or sub-tenant) is in occupancy of the Mortgaged Property and is paying rent pursuant to the Lease; and, in the case of any sublease, the Tenant remains primarily liable on the Lease;

(2) except with respect to those Mortgaged Properties with respect to which the Tenant can terminate the related Lease during the last forty-two months of the lease term in the event of a casualty and any insurance proceeds related thereto are payable to the Tenant, the obligations of the Tenant, including, but not limited to, the obligation to pay fixed and additional rent, are not affected by reason of: any damage to or destruction of any portion of the leased property; any taking of the leased property or any part thereof by condemnation or otherwise; or any prohibition, limitation, interruption, cessation, restriction, prevention or interference of the Tenant’s use, occupancy or enjoyment of the leased property, except the Tenant’s rights to abate or terminate its obligation to pay fixed or additional rent are coupled with insurance proceeds or condemnation awards going to the lessor; or the right to abate as a result of a landlord’s default;

(3) neither such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, as lessor under the Lease, has any monetary obligation under the Lease that has not been satisfied (other than obligations customary for a triple net lease lessor or, in the case of Mortgaged Properties subject to Ground Leases, a Ground Lease lessor);

(4) the Tenant has not been released, in whole or in part, from its obligations under the terms of the Lease;

(5) all obligations related to the initial construction of the improvements on the Mortgaged Property have been satisfied and, except for the obligation to rebuild such improvements after a casualty (which obligation is limited by available insurance proceeds), neither such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) nor such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, has any nonmonetary obligations as lessor under the Lease (other than obligations customary for a triple net lease lessor or, in the case of Mortgaged Properties subject to Ground Leases, a Ground Lease lessor) and has made no representation or warranty under the Lease, the breach of which would result in the abatement of rent, a right of setoff or termination of the Lease;

(6) there is no right of rescission, set-off, abatement (except in the case of casualty or condemnation), diminution, defense or counterclaim to the Lease, nor will the operation of any of the terms of the Lease, or the exercise of any rights thereunder, render the Lease unenforceable, in whole or in part, or subject to any right of rescission, set-off, abatement, diminution, defense or counterclaim, and no such right has been asserted;

 

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(7) the Tenant has agreed to indemnify the lessor from any claims of any nature relating to the Lease and the related Mortgaged Property other than the lessor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, including, without limitation, arising as a result of violations of environmental and hazardous waste laws resulting from the Tenant’s operation of the property;

(8) any obligation or liability imposed on the lessor by any easement or reciprocal easement agreement is also an obligation of the Tenant under the Lease;

(9) the Tenant is required to make rental payments as directed by the lessor and its successors and assigns; and

(10) except in certain cases where the Tenant may exercise a right of first refusal, the Lease is freely assignable by the lessor and its successors and assigns to any person without the consent of the Tenant, and in the event the lessor’s interest is so assigned, the Tenant will be obligated to recognize the assignee as lessor under such Lease, whether under the Lease or by operation of law.

(w) In connection with Leases with a Guaranty:

(1) such Guaranty, on its face, is unconditional, irrevocable and absolute, and is a guaranty of payment and not merely of collection and contains no conditions to such payment, other than a notice and right to cure; and the Guaranty provides that it is the guaranty of both the performance and payment of the financial obligations of the Tenant under the Lease and does not provide for offset, counterclaim or defense; and

(2) such Guaranty is binding on the successors and assigns of the guarantor and inures to the benefit of the lessor’s successors and assigns and cannot be released or amended without the lessor’s consent or unless a predetermined performance threshold is achieved.

(x) Solely with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties, no fraudulent acts were committed by such Originator during the origination process with respect to the Lease related to such Mortgaged Property.

(y) In connection with the acquisition of each Mortgaged Property, such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties), as applicable, inspected or caused to be inspected the Mortgaged Property by inspection, appraisal or otherwise as required in the Underwriting Guidelines then in effect at the time of such acquisition.

(z) The origination, servicing and collection of Monthly Lease Payments on such Lease is in all respects legal, proper and prudent and in accordance with customary industry standards.

(aa) To the extent required under applicable law, such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) was authorized to transact and do business in the jurisdiction in which such Mortgaged Property is located, except where such failure to qualify would not result in a material adverse effect on the enforceability of the related Lease.

(bb) The Mortgaged Property has adequate rights of access to public rights-of-way and is served by utilities, including, without limitation, adequate water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone, sanitary sewer, and storm drain facilities. All public utilities necessary to the continued use and enjoyment of the Mortgaged Property as presently used and enjoyed are located in the public right-of-way abutting the Mortgaged Property or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property, and all such utilities are connected so as to serve the Mortgaged Property without passing over other property or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property. All roads necessary for the full use of the Mortgaged Property for its current purpose have been completed and dedicated to public use and accepted by all governmental authorities or are the subject of access easements for the benefit of the Mortgaged Property.

(cc) The Lease File contains (or Spirit Realty or an Affiliate thereof holds) a survey with respect to such Mortgaged Property, which survey was deemed sufficient to delete the standard title survey exception (to the extent the deletion of such exception is available in the related state).

 

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(dd) With respect to any Mortgaged Property that is a Leasehold Mortgaged Property, based upon the terms of the related ground lease or an estoppel letter or other writing received from the ground lessor and included in the related Lease File:

(1) The ground lease or a memorandum regarding such ground lease has been duly recorded. The ground lessor has permitted the interest of the related lessee to be encumbered by the related Lease and the Mortgage filed for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent on its behalf. To the best of such Originator’s or Issuer’s knowledge, as applicable, there has been no material change in the terms of the ground lease since its recordation, except by any written instruments which are included in the related Lease File.

(2) The ground lease may not be amended, modified, canceled or terminated without the prior written consent of the lender and any such action without such consent is not binding on the lender, its successors or assigns.

(3) The ground lease has an original term (or an original term plus one or more optional renewal terms, which, under all circumstances, may be exercised, and will be enforceable, by the lender) that extends not less than 20 years beyond the stated term of the related Lease.

(4) Based on the Title Policy referenced in paragraph (h) above, the ground lease interest is not subject to any liens or encumbrances superior to, or of equal priority with, the related Mortgage, subject to permitted encumbrances and liens that encumber the ground lessor’s fee interest.

(5) The ground lease is assignable to the lender and its assigns without the consent of the ground lessor thereunder.

(6) The ground lease is in full force and effect and no default has occurred under the ground lease and there is no existing condition which, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice, would result in a material default under the terms of the ground lease.

(7) The ground lessor is required to give notice of any default by the related lessee to the lender.

(8) The lender is permitted a reasonable opportunity (including, where necessary, sufficient time to gain possession of the interest of the lessee under the ground lease through legal proceedings, or to take other action so long as the lender is proceeding diligently) to cure any default under the ground lease which is curable after the receipt of notice of any default, before the ground lessor may terminate the ground lease.

(9) The ground lease does not impose any restrictions on subletting that would be viewed as commercially unreasonable by a prudent mortgage lender. The ground lessor is not permitted to disturb the possession, interest or quiet enjoyment of any subtenant of the ground lessee in any material manner, which would adversely affect the security provided by the related mortgage.

(10) Any related insurance proceeds or condemnation award (other than in respect of a total or substantially total loss or taking) will be applied either to the repair or restoration of all or part of the related Mortgaged Property, except that in the case of condemnation awards, the ground lessor may be entitled to a portion of such award.

(11) Provided that the lender cures any defaults which are susceptible to being cured, the ground lessor has agreed to enter into a new lease upon termination of the ground lease for any reason, including rejection of the ground lease in a bankruptcy proceeding.

(ee) Each Originator Conveyed Property was acquired and each related Lease conveyed to the applicable Issuer was originated (in the case of Leases originated by an Originator) or acquired (in the case of any other Lease) by such Originator in all material respects in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time of such origination or acquisition. Each Third Party Property and related Lease was acquired by the applicable Issuer in all material respects in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines in effect at the time of such acquisition.

 

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(ff) No adverse selection was employed in selecting such Lease.

(gg) With respect to any Mortgaged Property which is the subject of a Master Lease (noting that not all properties subject to such Master Lease are included as Mortgaged Properties in the Collateral Pool), the lessor under the Master Lease has assigned its interest in the Leases of the Mortgaged Properties to such Originator (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or such Issuer (with respect to Third Party Properties) and such Originator or such Issuer, as applicable, and the other lessors under the Master Leases have entered into inter-lessor agreements by which the rents and the rights to enforce the provisions of the Master Leases pertinent to any of the Mortgaged Properties have also been assigned to such Originator or Issuer, as applicable.

(hh) Such Mortgaged Property is (i) free of any damage that would materially and adversely affect the use or value of such Mortgaged Property and (ii) in good repair and condition so as not to materially and adversely affect the use or value of such Mortgaged Property; and all building systems contained in such Mortgaged Property are in good working order so as not to materially and adversely affect the use or value of such Mortgaged Property.

(ii) All security deposits collected in connection with such Mortgaged Property are being held in accordance with all applicable laws.

(jj) To the Originator’s (with respect to Originator Conveyed Properties) or the applicable Issuer’s (with respect to Third Party Properties) actual knowledge, based upon zoning letters, zoning reports, the Title Policy insuring the lien of the Mortgage, historical use and/or other due diligence customarily performed by such party in connection with the acquisition of the Mortgaged Property, the improvements located on or forming part of such Mortgaged Property comply in all material respects with applicable zoning laws and ordinances (except to the extent that they may constitute legal non-conforming uses), including the existence of a certificate of occupancy.

(kk) Such Mortgaged Property constitutes one or more separate tax parcels which do not include any property which is not part of the Mortgaged Property or is subject to an endorsement under the related Title Policy insuring the Mortgaged Property.

(ll) Each Mortgaged Property satisfies the requirements set forth in the definition of Post-Closing Property.

(mm) With respect to each Mortgaged Property, the Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables are in the possession of the applicable Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of such Issuer).

(nn) With respect to each Mortgaged Property, the Title Policy delivered to the Custodian will meet the following criteria (in addition to the other criteria set forth in these representations and warranties): (i) to the extent available, such Title Policy (or a marked, signed and redated commitment or pro forma policy to issue such Title Policy) will include an updated or amended “tie-in” or similar endorsement, together with a “first loss” endorsement, (A) to each Title Policy insuring the lien of the existing Mortgages as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and (B) to each Title Policy insuring the lien of the Mortgages with respect to each Post-Closing Property and (ii) such Title Policy (or a marked, signed and redated commitment or pro forma policy to issue such Title Policy) shall insure the lien of the Mortgage encumbering each Mortgaged Property, be dated as of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and contain a first loss endorsement, an ALTA 9 comprehensive endorsement and affirmative coverage (or no exceptions) for mechanics liens.

Solely for the purposes of this Schedule III-A: (1) a Lease relating to an Originator Conveyed Property shall be deemed to have been originated by the Originator conveying such Lease to the applicable Issuer in the event that it was originated by a person who was an Affiliate of such Originator at the time of such origination and (2) an Originator Conveyed Property or related Lease shall be deemed to have been acquired by the Originator conveying such Originator Conveyed Property or related Lease to the applicable Issuer as of the earlier of (x) the date it was acquired by such Originator and (y) the date it was first acquired by a person who was an Affiliate (at the time of such acquisition) of such Originator.

 

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SCHEDULE III-B

EXCEPTIONS TO THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES FOR THE POST-CLOSING

PROPERTIES AND RELATED LEASES

Exceptions to Mortgaged Property and Related Lease Representations and Warranties for the Post-Closing Properties

 

1. Spirit Master Funding VIII

 

  (d) For the following Mortgaged Property, the statement that the applicable Lease has not been, during the time owned by the applicable Originator, 30 days or more delinquent in respect of any Monthly Lease Payment required thereunder can be confirmed beginning in the year 2012 and going forward. In November 2016, the Tenant was delinquent in respect of its Monthly Lease Payment beyond the applicable cure period, and became current in respect of such Monthly Lease Payment within two days following the end of such cure period.

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    ST    Zip Code      Clarification/
Other Issues
 

P01274

   Casual Male    555 Turnpike Street    Canton    MA      

 

  (r) For the following Mortgaged Property, the applicable Tenant is permitted to self-insure, without compliance with any of the requirements set forth in the last sentence of such representation related to the right of a Tenant to self-insure:

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    ST    Zip Code      Clarification/
Other Issues
 

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387     

 

  (v)(2)

For the following Mortgaged Properties, the applicable Tenant has the right to terminate the Lease in connection with a condemnation; for Mortgaged Property P04603, such termination is permitted if (A) (i) there is a partial taking of any material part of the Mortgaged Property, (ii) there is a taking of any part of the parking area if the number of parking spaces is reduced by 15% or more, or (iii) there ceases to be reasonable pedestrian and vehicular access to the Mortgaged Property or (B) there is a temporary taking that (i) occurs during last year of Lease term, (ii) lasts longer than 30 days, and (iii) results in parking being reduced below required legal standards or if there ceases to be reasonable access to the site; for Mortgaged Property P04603, the Lease will automatically terminate if all or substantially all of the Mortgaged Property is taken by eminent domain; for Mortgaged Property P01274, such termination is permitted for a casualty or condemnation of all or a portion of the Mortgaged Property if one of the following criteria is met: (i) the Tenant makes a good faith determination that the restoration and continued use of the Mortgaged Property (or remainder of the Mortgaged Property) would be uneconomic, (ii) if there is a total loss for insurance purposes or loss

 

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  as a result of casualty that cannot be restored within 180 days, (iii) if more than 25% of the building located on the Mortgaged Property is taken, (iv) if there is a condemnation to the extent that a reasonable conclusion would be that the property is unsuitable for restoration or continued use for the Tenant’s business, or (v) if the parking area is taken such that the parking ratio is reduced below current code requirements; for Mortgaged Properties P02850 and P00876, such termination is permitted if (i) the entire Mortgaged Property is taken, or (ii) at least 10% of the land paved for parking or 10% of the building on the Mortgaged Property is taken and in the Tenant’s and landlord’s reasonable judgment the loss resulting from the condemnation, even after restoration, would be substantially and materially adverse to the business operation of the Tenant; for Mortgaged Property P02850, the Tenant’s notice of termination in connection with a condemnation must include an offer from the Tenant to purchase the Mortgaged Property for a purchase price defined in the Lease; for Mortgaged Property P02850, for condemnations above a certain threshold where the Lease is not terminated and the Mortgaged Property is restored, the Tenant is entitled to a reduction in rent determined by a ratio of the net award paid to the landlord in connection with the condemnation to the pre-condemnation fair market value of the Mortgaged Property; for Mortgaged Property P02748, the Lease will automatically terminate if the entire building or any improvements on such Mortgaged Property or reasonable access to the adjacent roadways is taken by eminent domain and the Tenant may terminate the Lease if there is a temporary taking that results in the Tenant being unable to occupy 50% or more of the building located on the Mortgaged Property for a period of 18 months or the remaining Lease term; for Mortgaged Properties P04507, P04508, P04509, P04510, and P04511, each applicable Lease will automatically terminate if there is a total condemnation of the applicable Mortgaged Property:

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    ST    Zip Code      Clarification/
Other Issues
 

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387     

P01274

   Casual Male    555 Turnpike Street    Canton    MA      02021     

P02748

   Station Casinos    1505 S. Pavilion Center Dr.    Las Vegas    NV      89135     

P04507

   Buehler’s Food Market    1055 Sugarbush Drive    Ashland    OH      48805     

P04508

   Buehler’s Food Market    3000 N. Wooster Road    Dover    OH      44622     

P04509

   Buehler’s Food Market    3626 Medina Road    Medina    OH      44256     

P04510

   Buehler’s Food Market    3540 Burbank Road    Wooster    OH      44691     

P04511

   Buehler’s Food Market    175 Great Oaks Trail    Wadsworth    OH      44281     

P02850

   CarMax    2800 Laurens Road    Greenville    SC      29607     

P00876

   CarMax    11335 Atlantic Blvd    Jacksonville    FL      32225     

 

  (v)(6) For the following Mortgaged Property, the Tenant has the right to an abatement of rent during a period of utility disruption at the Mortgaged Property if utilities are disrupted on account of the landlord’s negligence or willful act and the landlord fails to restore service within 48 hours and the Tenant is unable to conduct its normal business operations as a result thereof:

 

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Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    ST    Zip Code      Clarification/
Other Issues
 

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387     

 

  (v)(7) For the following Mortgaged Property, the applicable Tenant’s indemnity to the landlord includes an exception for, among other items, landlord’s negligence:

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    ST    Zip Code      Clarification/
Other Issues
 

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387     

 

  (v)(10) For the following Mortgaged Property, so long as the Lease is in effect, an outdoor goods store is being operated at the Mortgaged Property, and no event of default has occurred and is continuing, the landlord may not sell the Mortgaged Property to an entity that operates a competing outdoor goods store (but such sale restriction does not apply in to transfers to an affiliate of landlord, any foreclosure sale, a sale of substantially all assets of landlord, or a transfer as a result of a condemnation or exercise of a purchase right of record as of Lease effective date):

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    ST    Zip Code      Clarification/
Other Issues
 

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387     

 

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Exhibit B


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

This Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”), as property manager and special servicer (together with its successors in such capacities, the “ Property Manager ” and “ Special Servicer ,” respectively), Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as Back-Up Manager (together with its successors in such capacity, the “ Back-Up Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, the “ Property Management Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement permit amendments to the Property Management Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the Property Management Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement, to amend the Property Management Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and


NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Property Management Agreement and if not defined therein, shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendments to the Property Management Agreement .

(i) As of the date hereof, the Property Management Agreement is hereby amended to delete the stricken text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: stricken text ) and to add the bold and double-underlined text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: bold and double-underlined text ) as set forth on the pages of the Property Management Agreement attached as Exhibit A hereto (the “ Amended Property Management Agreement ”).

(ii) as of the date hereof, Exhibit E to the Property Management Agreement is hereby amended by amending and restating Exhibit E in its entirety in the form of amended Exhibit E attached hereto as Exhibit B hereto (the “ Amended Exhibit E ”); and

(iii) as of the date hereof, the Property Management Agreement is hereby amended by adding a new Exhibit I in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C in its proper alphabetical order (the “ New Exhibit I ”); and

(iv) except as expressly set forth in this Amendment, the Exhibits and Schedules to the Property Management Agreement shall be the Exhibits and Schedules to the Property Management Agreement, as amended hereby, and on and after the date hereof, unless otherwise specified, any reference to “Property Management Agreement” in the Exhibits and/or Schedules and/or Transaction Documents included in the Property Management Agreement shall be a reference to the Property Management Agreement, as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

3. Reference to and Effect on the Property Management Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Property Management Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture or the Property Management Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

 

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(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Property Management to “ this Agreement ”, “ Property Management Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Property Management Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Property Management Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Property Management Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Property Management Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the Property Management Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their respective officers or representatives all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief

            Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial

            Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial

            Officer and Treasurer

[ Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:

Title:

 

Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:

Title:

 

Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

[ Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ]


SPIRIT REALTY, L.P., as Property Manager and Special Servicer
By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   General Partner
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:

Title:

 

Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

[ Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ]


MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as

Back-Up Manager

By:  

/s/ David A. Eckels

  Name: David A. Eckels
  Title: Senior Vice President

[ Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ]


EXHIBIT A

Amended Property Management Agreement

[ See attached .]


Conformed Copy of Property Management Agreement

(reflects updates pursuant to Amendment No.   1 2 dated as of November  26, 2014 December 14, 2017 )

 

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC AND SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

each, as Issuer,

and

EACH JOINING PARTY

each, as Issuer,

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.

as Property Manager and Special Servicer and

MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION

as Back-Up Manager

 

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND

SERVICING AGREEMENT

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

Net-Lease Mortgage Notes

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
Article I DEFINITIONS      1  

Section 1.01

  Defined Terms      1  

Section 1.02

  Other Definitional Provisions      29 33  

Section 1.03

  Certain Calculations in Respect of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans      30 34  

Section 1.04

  Fee Calculations; Interest Calculations      31 35  

Article II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; RECORDINGS AND FILINGS; BOOKS AND RECORDS;

        DEFECT, BREACH, CURE, REPURCHASE AND SUBSTITUTION; FINANCIAL COVENANTS

     31 35  

Section 2.01

  Representations and Warranties of Spirit Realty the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager      31 35  

Section 2.02

  Representations and Warranties of the Issuers      34 38  

Section 2.03

  Recordings and Filings; Books and Records      36 40  

Section 2.04

  Repurchase or Transfer for Collateral Defects and Breaches of Representations and Warranties      37 42  

Section 2.05

  Non-Petition      40 44  
Article III ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND LEASES      40 45  

Section 3.01

  Administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans      40 45  

Section 3.02

  Collection of Lease Payments and Loan Payments; Lockbox Accounts; Lockbox Transfer Accounts      42 47  

Section 3.03

  Collection of Real Estate Taxes and Insurance Premiums; Servicing Accounts; Property Protection Advances; P&I Advances; Emergency Property Expenses      43 48  

Section 3.04

  Collection Account; Release Account 48 ; Exchange Reserve Account      53  

Section 3.05

  Withdrawals From the Collection Account and the Release Account      51 55  

Section 3.06

  Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Release Account      52 57  

Section 3.07

  Maintenance of Insurance Policies; Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage      53 58  

Section 3.08

  Enforcement of Alienation Clauses; Consent to Assignment      56 61  

Section 3.09

  Realization Upon Specially Serviced Assets      56 62  

Section 3.10

  Issuers, Custodian and Indenture Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Lease Files and Loan Files      59 65  

Section 3.11

  Servicing Compensation; Interest on Property Protection Advances      61 66  

 

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Section 3.12

  Property Inspections; Collection of Financial Statements; Delivery of Certain Reports      64 69  

Section 3.13

  Annual Statement as to Compliance      65 70  

Section 3.14

  Reports by Independent Public Accountants      65 70  

Section 3.15

  Access to Certain Information; Delivery of Certain Information      65 71  

Section 3.16

  Title to REO Property      66 71  

Section 3.17

  Management of REO Properties and Mortgaged Properties relating to Defaulted Assets      66 71  

Section 3.18

  Sale and Exchange of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties      67 72  

Section 3.19

  Modifications, Waivers, Amendments and Consents      68 73  

Section 3.20

  Transfer of Servicing Between Property Manager and Special Servicer; Record Keeping      69 74  

Section 3.21

  Sub-Management Agreements      70 75  
Article IV REPORTS      72 78  

Section 4.01

  Reports to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Insurers      72 78  

Section 4.02

  Use of Agents      73 79  
Article V THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND THE SPECIAL SERVICER      73 79  

Section 5.01

  Liability of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer      73 79  

Section 5.02

  Merger, Consolidation or Conversion of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer      74 79  

Section 5.03

  Limitation on Liability of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager; Environmental Liabilities      74 80  

Section 5.04

  Term of Service; Property Manager and Special Servicer Not to Resign      75 81  

Section 5.05

  Rights of Certain Persons in Respect of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer      76 82  

Section 5.06

  [Reserved]      76 82  

Section 5.07

  Property Manager or Special Servicer as Owner of Notes      76 82  
Article VI SERVICER REPLACEMENT EVENTS      77 83  

Section 6.01

  Servicer Replacement Events      77 83  

Section 6.02

  Successor Property Manager      82 88  

Section 6.03

  Additional Remedies of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee upon a Servicer Replacement Event      84 89  

Section 6.04

  Replacement of the Servicer      90  

Article VII TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE

APPLICABLE ISSUERS; RELEASE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE

APPLICABLE ISSUERS

     84 91  

Section 7.01

  Released Mortgage Loans and Released Mortgaged Properties      84 91  

 

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Section 7.02

  Third Party Purchase Options; Release of Mortgaged Properties to Affiliates under Defaulted or Delinquent Assets; Early Refinancing Prepayment; Other Sales or Exchanges      88 97  

Section 7.03

  Transfer of Lease to New Mortgaged Property      89 98  

Section 7.04

  Criteria Applicable to all Mortgage Properties and Mortgage Loans included in the Collateral Pool      90 99  

Section 7.05

  Restrictions on Environmental Condition Mortgaged Properties      90 100  

Section 7.06

  Terminated Lease Property      100  
Article VIII TERMINATION      91 100  

Section 8.01

  Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgaged Properties or Discharge of Indenture      91 100  
Article IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS      91 100  

Section 9.01

  Amendment      91 100  

Section 9.02

  Counterparts      91 101  

Section 9.03

  GOVERNING LAW      91 101  

Section 9.04

  Notices      92 101  

Section 9.05

  Severability of Provisions      93 102  

Section 9.06

  Effect of Headings and Table of Contents      93 102  

Section 9.07

  Notices to Rating Agencies      93 102  

Section 9.08

  Successors and Assigns: Beneficiaries      94 103  

Section 9.09

  Complete Agreement      94 103  

Section 9.10

  [Reserved]      94 103  

Section 9.11

  Consent to Jurisdiction      94 104  

Section 9.12

  No Proceedings      94 104  

 

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EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT A-1    MORTGAGED PROPERTY SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT A-2    MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT B    FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — PROPERTY MANAGER
EXHIBIT C    FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — SPECIAL SERVICER
EXHIBIT D    FORM OF LIMITED POWERS OF ATTORNEY FROM ISSUER OR INDENTURE TRUSTEE
EXHIBIT E    CALCULATION OF FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE RATIOS
EXHIBIT F    FORM OF DETERMINATION DATE REPORT
EXHIBIT G    FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT H    INDENTURE

 

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This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended, modified or otherwise modified, the “ Agreement ”), is made among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, and each Joining Party, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”), as property manager and special servicer (together with its successors in such capacities, the “ Property Manager ” and “ Special Servicer ,” respectively), and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as Back-Up Manager (together with its successors in such capacity, the “ Back-Up Manager ”).

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

As of the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Issuers own the Mortgaged Properties and related Leases as indicated on Exhibit A-1 and the Mortgage Loans as indicated on Exhibit A-2 and each Issuer has pledged such Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans owned by it to the Indenture Trustee as security for the indebtedness evidenced by the Indenture and each Series of Notes issued under the Indenture. Spirit Realty has agreed to provide property management services with respect to the Mortgaged Properties and to service the Leases and the Mortgage Loans as set forth herein.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01 Defined Terms .

Whenever used in this Agreement, including in the Preliminary Statement, the words and phrases set forth below, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Section  1.01 . Capitalized terms used in this Agreement, including the Preliminary Statement, and not defined herein, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the respective meanings specified in Section 1.01 of the Indenture (as defined below).

30/360 Basis ”: The accrual of interest calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

Account Control Agreement ”: An agreement with respect to a deposit account or a securities account, in form and substance satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee, pursuant to which the institution at which such account is maintained agrees to follow the instructions or entitlement orders, as the case may be, of the Indenture Trustee with respect thereto.

Additional Rent ”: With respect to any Lease, in addition to fixed rent or base rent thereunder, rent, if any, calculated as a percentage of the total sales generated by the related Tenant at the related Mortgaged Property in excess of the Monthly Lease Payments for the prior calendar year .

Additional Servicing Compensation ”: Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation and/or Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation, as the context may require.


Advance ”: Any Property Protection Advance and/or P&I Advance, as the context may require.

Advance Interest ”: Interest accrued on any unreimbursed Advance at the Reimbursement Rate and payable to the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms hereof.

Aggregate Collateral Value ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Aggregate Collateral Value of Post-Closing Properties ”: Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Series Supplement, $ 94,000,000 282,440,000 .

Aggregate Note Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Aggregate Series Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Allocated Loan Amount ”: For any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) as of any date of determination, the product of (i) the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (ii) a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the Collateral Value of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable , and (b) the denominator of which is the sum of (1)  the Aggregate Collateral Value and (2) the Aggregate Collateral Value of Post-Closing Properties multiplied by a fraction, (A) the numerator of which is the outstanding balance of the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account and (B) the denominator of which is the initial balance of the Post-Closing Reserve Account, in each case as of such date of determination; provided that on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, all acquisitions of Post-Closing Properties and releases from the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account to occur on such Post-Closing Acquisition Date will be given effect for purposes of determining the Allocated Loan Amount . .

Applicable Series Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

Appraised Value ”: (X) For any Mortgaged Property included (or to be included) in the Collateral Pool or securing a Mortgage Loan included (or to be included) in the Collateral Pool other than an Equipment Loan, an appraised value determined pursuant to an independent MAI appraisal in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (as recognized by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989) and which takes into account the leased fee value of the related buildings and land of such Mortgaged Property, consistent with industry standards, and excludes the value of equipment and other tangible personal property and business enterprise value, and (1) with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than an Equipment Loan) included in the Collateral Pool as of a Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is the most recent full narrative (complete summary) or limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager with respect to the related Mortgaged Property, (2) with respect to any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool as of a Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is the most recent full narrative (complete summary) or limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager with respect to such Mortgaged Property or (3) with respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property added (or to be added) to the Collateral Pool since the most recent Series

 

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Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is either (a) a full narrative (complete summary) MAI appraisal or (b) with respect to a related Mortgaged Property operated within the Restaurant/Casual Dining Business Sector (as defined in the Indenture), a limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained within 12 months prior to the date such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property is pledged as part of the Collateral Pool; provided , that, in the event that, at any time subsequent to a Series Closing Date, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager or Special Servicer determines that obtaining a new Appraised Value is necessary, a full narrative (complete summary) or, with respect to a related Mortgaged Property operated within the Restaurant/Quick Service Business Sector, limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer with respect to such Mortgaged Property or (Y) for any Equipment Loan included or to be included in the Collateral Pool, as specified in the most recent Series Supplement.

Asset File ”: A Loan File or a Lease File, as the context requires.

Assignment of Leases ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any assignment of leases, rents and profits or similar document or instrument executed by the Borrower in connection with the origination or subsequent modification or amendment of the related Mortgage Loan.

Authorized Officer ”: With respect to an Issuer, any person who is authorized to act for such Issuer and who is identified on the list delivered by such Issuer to the Indenture Trustee on each Series Closing Date (as such list may be modified or supplemented from time to time thereafter by the Issuer).

Available Amount ”: The Available Amount on for any Payment Date will consist of the aggregate of all amounts received in respect of the Collateral Pool during the immediately preceding Collection Period and on deposit in the Collection Account on the immediately preceding Determination Date, including amounts earned, if any, on the investment of such funds on deposit in the Collection Account and the Release Account during the immediately preceding Collection Period, Unscheduled Proceeds, amounts received on account of payments under any Guaranties, and any amounts received on account of payments under the Performance Undertaking Undertakings and the Environmental Indemnity Agreement Agreements, any amounts released from the Liquidity Reserve Account to be treated as Available Amounts in accordance with the Indenture on such Payment Date , and any amounts released from the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account to be treated as Available Amounts in accordance with the Indenture on such Payment Date and any other amounts deposited in the Payment Account in order to be applied as Available Amount Amounts on such Payment Date, but excluding (i) amounts on deposit in the Release Account and not transferred to the Collection Account for such Payment Date, (ii) the amount of any collections allocated to Companion Loans, if any, as provided in the applicable Pari Passu Co-Lender Agreements, (iii) the amount of any Additional Servicing Compensation, (iv) amounts received on account of Excess Cashflow (so long as no Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period has occurred and is continuing), (v) amounts withdrawn from the Collection Account to reimburse the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, for any unreimbursed Advances (plus interest thereon) and to pay the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, any Special Servicing Fee, Workout Fees or Liquidation Fees and any Emergency Property Expenses, (vi) amounts required

 

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to be paid by the any Issuer as the lessor under the related Leases in respect of sales taxes, (vii)  Third Party Option Expenses, (viii)  any amount received from a Tenant or Borrower as reimbursement for any cost paid by or on behalf of any Issuer as lessor or lender under a related Lease or Mortgage Loan, as applicable, and ( viii ix ) any amounts collected by or on behalf of any Issuer as lender or lessor and held in escrow or impound to pay future obligations due under a Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable , and (ix)  any amounts constituting Third Party Option Expenses .

Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the average of the Cashflow Coverage Ratios for such Determination Date and each of the two immediately preceding Determination Dates; provided , however, that the Average Cashflow Ratio shall not be calculated until the third Determination Date following the Applicable Series Closing Date.

Back-Up Fee ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) , the fee payable to the Back-Up Manager pursuant to Section  3.11(h) .

Back-Up Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.0075 0.0100 % per annum.

Back-Up Manager ”: Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, a Delaware corporation, or its successor in interest.

Balloon Loan ”: Mortgage Loans which have substantial payments of principal (relative to the initial principal balance of such Mortgage Loan) due at their stated maturities.

Bankruptcy Code ”: The federal Bankruptcy Code of 1978, Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time.

Borrower ”: For any Mortgage Loan, the obligor or obligors on the related Mortgage Note, including any Person that has acquired the related collateral and assumed the obligations of the original obligor or obligors under such Mortgage Note.

Business Day ”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to remain closed in New York, New York, Scottsdale, Arizona, or any other city in which is located the principal office of an Issuer, the Primary Servicing Office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee’s office.

Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date and the Collateral Pool, the ratio, expressed as a fraction, the numerator of which is the Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator for such Determination Date, and the denominator of which is the Total Debt Service for such Determination Date.

 

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Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the sum of (i) the Monthly Loan Payments and the Monthly Lease Payments received during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date, (ii) any income earned from the investment of funds on deposit in the Collection Account and the Release Account during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date and , (iii ) any Liquidity Reserve Amounts and (iv ) any net payments received by any Issuer under the applicable hedge agreements for any Series of Notes for the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date.

Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

CERCLA ”: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended.

Closing Date Period ” means the period from (and including) the most recent Series Closing Date until (and excluding) the next occurring Series Closing Date; provided , that the initial Closing Date Period shall commence on the Applicable Series Closing Date.

Code ”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Collateral ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Agent ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Defect : As defined in Section  2.04(a) .

Collateral Pool ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Value ”: As of any determination date (i) with respect to each Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan), the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto , ( ii) with respect to each Mortgage Loan, the lesser of (a) the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan and (b) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan , or (iii) with respect to each potential Post-Closing Property identified on Exhibit I, until the earlier of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and the Post-Closing Deadline, the “Collateral Value” specified for such property on Exhibit I ; provided , that , with respect to clause (i) and (ii) , in the event that the Property Manager has caused a Global Appraisal Event to occur, the “ Collateral Appraised Value” of such Mortgaged Property will be the Re-Appraised Value determined with respect to such Mortgaged Property in connection with such Global Appraisal Event or (ii)  with respect to each Mortgage Loan, the lesser of (a)  the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan and (b)  the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan .

Collection Account ”: The segregated account or accounts created and maintained by the Property Manager in the name of the Indenture Trustee, held on behalf of the Noteholders, for the collection of payments on the Mortgage Loans and Leases.

Collection Account Agreement ”: As defined in Section  3.04(a) .

Collection Account Bank ”: As defined in Section  3.04(a) .

 

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Collection Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the period commencing immediately after the Determination Date in the month preceding the month in which such Payment Date occurs and ending on (and including) the Determination Date related to such Payment Date.

Companion Loans ”: A mortgage loan or leasehold interest which is secured, on a pari passu basis by the same Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool .

Condemnation Proceeds ”: All proceeds received in connection with the condemnation or remediation of, or granting an easement on, any Mortgaged Property other than proceeds applied to the restoration of such Mortgaged Property or released to the related Tenant or Borrower in accordance with the Servicing Standard.

Control Person ”: With respect to any Person, anyone that constitutes a “controlling person” of such Person within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Controlling Party ”: As defined in the Indenture.

“Corporate Asset Management Agreement”: A management agreement entered into by Spirit Realty and Spirit MTA in connection with the Spin-Off pursuant to which Spirit Realty or one of its Affiliates (which may include a Taxable REIT Subsidiary) performs services for Spirit MTA which may include, without limitation, investment management and real estate management and servicing.

Corrected Lease ”: Any Specially Serviced Lease with respect to which, as of any date of determination, one or more of the following as are applicable shall have occurred with respect to each Specially Serviced Lease Trigger Event that previously occurred with respect to such Specially Serviced Lease:

 

  (i) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, the related Tenant has made three consecutive full and timely Monthly Lease Payments under the terms of such Lease (as such terms may be changed or modified in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Tenant or by reason of a modification, waiver or amendment granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer) or such Lease has been terminated and the related Mortgaged Property has been re-leased;

 

  (ii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (b) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such circumstances cease to exist in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer;

 

  (iii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (c) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, the Special Servicer determines that the applicable Tenant likely will be able to make future Monthly Lease Payments;

 

  (iv) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (d) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such default is cured; and

 

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  (v) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such proceedings are terminated.

Corrected Loan ”: Any Specially Serviced Loan with respect to which, as of any date of determination, one or more of the following as are applicable shall have occurred with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan Trigger Event that previously occurred with respect to such Specially Serviced Loan:

 

  (i) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, the related Borrower has made three consecutive full and timely Monthly Loan Payments under the terms of such Mortgage Loan (as such terms may be changed or modified in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower or by reason of a modification, waiver or amendment granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer);

 

  (ii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (b) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such circumstances cease to exist in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer;

 

  (iii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (c) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, the Special Servicer determines that the applicable Borrower likely will be able to make future Monthly Loan Payments;

 

  (iv) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (d) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such default is cured; and

 

  (v) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such proceedings are terminated.

Cure Party ”: (i) With respect to any Mortgaged Property, Mortgage Loan, Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property acquired by the applicable Issuer from an Originator, such Originator; (ii) with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan acquired by the applicable Issuer from a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty, such Issuer; and (iii) in the case of either of (i) or (ii), Spirit Realty in its capacity as the Support Provider under the Performance Undertaking.

Custodian ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Custodian Inventory List ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Custody Agreement ”: The Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of the Applicable Closing Date, among the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Custodian, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

 

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Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or amounts representing the Third Party Option Price (without giving effect to clause (ii) in the definition thereof) paid by the related the Tenant) that represent penalty interest accrued at the rate specified in the related lease agreement and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or Yield Maintenance Premiums Prepayment Consideration Payments ) that represent penalty interest in excess of interest on theprincipal the principal balance of such Mortgage Loan accrued at the related Interest Rate.

Defaulted Asset ”: Any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool, with respect to which a default occurs under the applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease, respectively, that materially and adversely affects the interest interests of the applicable Issuer and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of such Mortgage Loan or Lease (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days).

Defaulting Party ”: As defined in Section  6.01(b) .

Delinquent Asset ”: Any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool (other than a Defaulted Asset), with respect to which any Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment, as applicable, becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days .

Determination Date ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the 7 th day of the month in which such Payment Date occurs or, if such 7 th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately succeeding such 7 th day.

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in Section  4.01(a) .

Due Date ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan or Lease, the day of each calendar month on which the Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment, as applicable, with respect thereto is due.

Early Amortization Event ”: As defined in the Indenture.

“Early Refinancing Prepayment”: As defined in the Series 2017-1 Supplement.

Eligible Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Eligible Successor ”: An entity which, at the time it is appointed as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, (i) is legally qualified and has the capacity to carry out the duties and obligations hereunder of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and (ii) has demonstrated the ability to administer professionally and competently a portfolio of leases, mortgaged properties and mortgage loans that are similar to the Leases, Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans with high standards of skill and care.

Emergency Property Expenses ”: As defined in Section  3.03(e) .

Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property ”: Any Mortgaged Property (i) on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is operated, (ii) on which, to the Property Manager’s knowledge, oil or other hazardous materials are stored in underground storage tanks, (iii) in the Manufacturing Business Sector or (iv) any other Mortgaged Property that the Property Manager believes, in its reasonable discretion exercised in accordance with the

 

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Servicing Standard (including based on the review of any Environmental Report), has a material risk of declining in value due to environmental conditions existing on or in respect of such Mortgaged Property; provided that no Mortgaged Property described in clauses (i) through (iv) shall be an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property if the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property by an Issuer.

Environmental Indemnity Agreement ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Environmental Insurer ”: Any Qualified Insurer that issues Environmental Policies relating to any of the Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties.

Environmental Policy ”: Any insurance policy issued by an Environmental Insurer, together with any endorsements thereto, providing insurance coverage for losses, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, caused by the presence of hazardous substances on, or the migration of hazardous substances from, the related Mortgaged Properties.

Equipment Loan ”: Any commercial equipment loan secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property and listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

Escrow Payment ”: Any payment received by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer for the account of any Obligor or otherwise deposited in the Servicing Account for application toward the payment of real estate taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, ground rents (if applicable) and similar items in respect of the related Mortgaged Property.

Event of Default ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Excess Cashflow ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Exchange Act ”: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

“Exchange Account”: An account established in the name of the Qualified Intermediary in order to receive all proceeds from the sale or disposition of Relinquished Properties.

“Exchange Agreement”: An agreement entered into a Qualified Intermediary setting forth the terms of a like-kind exchange program.

“Exchange Cash Collateral”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property which has been released pursuant to Section 7.01(a), an amount provided by the Issuers that is free and clear of all Liens in an amount equal to the Net Release Price thereof that is deposited into the Exchange Reserve Account.

“Exchange Reserve Account”: As defined in Section 3.04(c).

Extraordinary Expense ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Fair Market Value ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property, at any time, a price determined by the Property Manager (or by the Special Servicer with respect to a Specially Serviced Asset) in accordance with the Servicing Standard and Section  7.01(b) .

 

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FDIC ”: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor.

Financing Statement ”: A financing statement either filed or recorded or in a form suitable for filing and recording under the applicable Uniform Commercial Code.

First Collateral Date : With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, (i) in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan was owned by an Issuer on the (or is) added to the Collateral Pool on a Series Closing Date on which such Issuer became an “Issuer” hereunder, such Series Closing Date or (ii) otherwise, the Transfer Date with respect thereto.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio ” or “ FCCR ”: The fixed charge coverage ratio determined in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit E attached hereto.

FNMA ”: Federal National Mortgage Association or any successor.

GAAP ”: Generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in the United States, consistently applied, as of the date of such application.

Global Appraisal Event ”: An event that shall occur when the Property Manager, within a one-year period, both (i) causes new Appraised Values to be determined with respect to all of the Mortgaged Properties and (ii) designates (in its sole discretion) that a “Global Appraisal Event” has occurred in connection therewith.

Granting Clause ”: The Granting Clause set forth in the Indenture.

Ground Lease ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property the fee interest in which is owned by an Issuer or the related Borrower, the lease agreement, if any, pursuant to which such Issuer leases the land relating to such Mortgaged Property to the related tenant and such tenant owns the buildings and other improvements on such Mortgaged Property.

Guaranty ”: With respect to any Lease or Mortgage Loan, the guaranty, if any, related to such Lease or Mortgage Loan executed by an individual or an Affiliate or parent of the Tenant or Borrower, as applicable, in favor of the lessor or the lender, as applicable.

Hazardous Materials ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of the Applicable Series Closing Date, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, relating to the issuance of the Notes, including all amendments, supplements and other modifications thereto and any additional indenture between the Indenture Trustee and any Issuer.

Indenture Trustee ”: Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as indenture trustee under the Indenture, or its successor in interest or any successor indenture trustee appointed as provided in the Indenture.

 

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Indenture Trustee Fee ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Independent ”: When used with respect to any specified Person, any such Person who (i) is not an Issuer, an Issuer Member, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, (ii) does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect financial interest in any of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates, and (iii) is not connected with the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, trustee, partner, director or Person performing similar functions; provided , however , that a Person shall not fail to be Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof merely because such Person is the beneficial owner of 1% or less of any class of securities issued by any Issuer, any Issuer Member, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, as the case may be.

Initial Purchaser ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Interest Accrual Period ”: With respect to each Due Date related to any Mortgage Loan, the applicable period specified in the related Loan Documents.

Interest Rate ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the annualized rate at which interest is scheduled (in the absence of a default) to accrue on such Mortgage Loan from time to time during any Interest Accrual Period in accordance with the related Mortgage Note and applicable law, as such rate may be modified in accordance with Section  3.19 or in connection with a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower.

Interested Person ”: The Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, any holder of Notes or an Affiliate of any such Person.

Issuer ”: Each of Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and any Joining Party or, in any such case, its successor in interest, as the context may require. References to a “related” or “applicable” Issuer shall refer to the Issuer that owns the Collateral or has issued the Notes being addressed.

Issuer Member ”: With respect to any Issuer, the holder of the LLC Interests with respect to such Issuer, and with respect to any Joining Party, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement.

Joinder Agreement ”: With respect to any Series of Notes (other than any Series of Notes that was issued on the Applicable Series Closing Date), the Joinder Agreement, dated as of the applicable Series Closing Date, among the applicable Joining Party, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager, substantially in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto.

Joining Party ”: Any Spirit SPE or Support Provider SPE , as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement.

 

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Lease ”: Each lease listed on the Mortgaged Property Schedule and from time to time included in the Collateral Pool. As used herein, the term “Lease” includes the related lease agreement and other documents contained in the related Lease File as the context may require.

Lease Documents ”: Any related lease agreement, non-disturbance agreement, guaranty or other agreement or instrument, to the extent made for the benefit of the related Originator.

Lease File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Lease Security Deposit ”: As defined in Section  3.03(a) .

Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section  7.03 .

“Like-Kind Exchange Program”: A like-kind exchange program whereby Relinquished Property may be exchanged with Replacement Property pursuant to an Exchange Agreement with a Qualified Intermediary.

Liquidated Lease ”: A Defaulted Asset that is a Lease with respect to which the related Mortgaged Property has been either re-leased or sold, or any Lease related to a Mortgaged Property sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, whether or not a Defaulted Asset.

Liquidation Fee ”: The fee payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.11(g) .

Liquidation Fee Rate ”: A percentage equal to 0.50%.

Liquidation Proceeds ”: All cash proceeds and all other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) received by the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, or the Special Servicer and retained in connection with the liquidation of any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property which is (or relates to) a Defaulted Asset; all cash proceeds and all other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property other than to the extent deposited into the Release Account; all proceeds from the investment of funds on deposit in the Release Account; and all cash proceeds from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property transferred from the Release Account to the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.04(b).

LLC Agreement ”: With respect to (i) any Issuer that constitutes an Issuer as of the date hereof, such Issuer’s limited liability company agreement and (ii) any other Issuer, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement, in each case as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereto and the Indenture.

LLC Interests ”: The limited liability company interests issued pursuant to an LLC Agreement evidencing beneficial ownership interests in the related Issuer .

Loan Agreement ”: The agreement pursuant to which a Mortgage Loan was made.

 

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Loan Documents ”: With respect to each of the Mortgage Loans, the related Loan Agreement, if any, and Mortgage Note, and any related Mortgage, Ground Lease, as applicable, Guaranty or other agreement or instrument, to the extent made for the benefit of the related lender or holder of the Mortgage Note.

Loan File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Loan-to-Value Ratio ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any commercial real estate loan proposed to be included in the Collateral Pool as a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, a ratio, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan (or proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan) and the denominator of which is the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgaged Property securing the proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan).

Lockbox Account ”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section  3.02(b) .

Lockbox Account Bank ”: As defined in Section  3.02(b) .

Lockbox Transfer Account ”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section  3.02(c) .

Lockbox Transfer Account Bank ”: As defined in Section  3.02(c) .

MAI ”: A designation signifying that the designee is a member of the Appraisal Institute, a real estate appraisers and valuation professionals trade group.

Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report ”: As defined in Section  4.01(c) .

Monthly Lease Payment ”: With respect to any Lease (except as otherwise described in the Mortgaged Property Schedule), the fixed or “base” rent monthly lease payment that is actually payable by the related Tenant from time to time under the terms of such Lease, after giving effect to any provision of such Lease providing for periodic increases in such fixed or “base” rent by fixed percentages or dollar amounts or by percentages based on increases in a consumer price index.

Monthly Loan Payment ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the scheduled monthly payment of interest and, if applicable, principal due on such Mortgage Loan that is or would be, as the case may be, payable by the related Borrower on each Due Date under the terms of the related Mortgage Note as in effect on the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan, without regard to any subsequent change in or modification of such terms in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower or a modification, waiver or amendment of such Mortgage Loan granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.19 , and assuming that each prior Monthly Loan Payment has been made in a timely manner.

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

 

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Mortgage ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, a mortgage (or deed of trust or deed to secure debt), assignment of leases and rents, security agreement and fixture filing or similar document executed by the applicable Issuer or the related Borrower, as applicable, pursuant to which such Issuer or Borrower grants a lien on its interest in such Mortgaged Property in favor of the Collateral Agent or the initial lender of the related Mortgage Loan, as applicable.

Mortgage Loan ”: Each fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, monthly pay, first lien, commercial mortgage loan secured by fee title to, or leasehold interest in, commercial real estate properties (including each similarly secured, fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, monthly pay, first lien Equipment Loan mortgage loan acquired after the applicable Series Closing Date ), as listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and from time to time included in the Collateral Pool.

Mortgage Loan Schedule ”: The list of Mortgage Loans transferred to each Issuer as part of the Collateral Pool and attached hereto as Exhibit A-2 (as such list may be amended upon each Series Closing Date and each Transfer Date, and otherwise be amended from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents, including to reflect the conveyance by an Issuer of any Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms hereof). Such list shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgaged Loan:

 

  (i) the street address (including city, state and zip code) of the related Mortgaged Property (if any);

 

  (ii) the related Issuer loan number and name of Borrower;

 

  (iii) the initial Appraised Value of any related Mortgaged Property; and

 

  (iv) the Mortgage Loan’s maturity date, if applicable.

Mortgage Note ”: The original executed note evidencing the indebtedness of a Borrower under a Mortgage Loan, together with any rider, addendum or amendment thereto, or any renewal, substitution or replacement of such note.

Mortgaged Property ”: Each parcel of real property listed on the Mortgaged Property Schedule, the fee or leasehold interest in which is from time to time included in the Collateral Pool, and each parcel of real property or leasehold interest in a commercial real estate property securing a Mortgage Loan, including (to the extent not property of the related Tenant) the buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements or improvements now or hereinafter erected or located on such parcel and appurtenant easements and other property rights relating thereto.

Mortgaged Property Schedule ”: The list of Mortgaged Properties and Leases transferred to each Issuer as part of the Collateral Pool and attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 (as such list may be amended upon each Series Closing Date and each Transfer Date, and otherwise be amended from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents, including to reflect the conveyance by an Issuer of any Mortgaged Property pursuant to the terms hereof). Such list shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgaged Property:

 

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  (i) the street address (including city, state and zip code) of the Mortgaged Property;

 

  (ii) the related Issuer lease number and name of Tenant;

 

  (iii) the Appraised Value; and

 

  (iv) the Lease’s final payment date.

“Net Assets” As defined in Section 6.04(b).

Net Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any Default Interest collected thereon, net of any unreimbursed Advance Interest accrued on Property Protection Advances made in respect of such Lease and reimbursable from such Default Interest in accordance with the terms hereof and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any Default Interest collected thereon, net of any unreimbursed Advance Interest accrued on Property Protection Advances made in respect of such Mortgage Loan and reimbursable from such Default Interest in accordance with the terms hereof.

Net Investment Earnings ”: The amount by which the aggregate of all interest and other income realized during a Collection Period on funds held in the Collection Account , the Exchange Reserve Account and/or the Release Account (as the context may require), if any, exceeds the aggregate of all losses, if any, incurred during such Collection Period in connection with the investment of such funds.

“Net Release Price”: As defined in Section 3.05(b).

Nonrecoverable Advance ”: Any Nonrecoverable P&I Advance and/or Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, as the context may require.

Nonrecoverable P&I Advance ”: Any P&I Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of any Payment Date, that, as determined by the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee), in its commercially reasonable, good faith business judgment and (other than with respect to any such determination made by the Indenture Trustee) in accordance with the Servicing Standard, will not be ultimately recoverable by it from the proceeds on the Collateral Pool allocated in accordance with the priority set forth in Section  2.11 of the Indenture with respect to the payment of Collateral Pool Expenses.

Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance ”: Any Property Protection Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgaged Property (including any Lease related thereto) or Mortgage Loan that, as determined by the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee), in its commercially reasonable good faith business judgment and (other than with respect any such determination made by the Indenture Trustee) in accordance with the Servicing Standard, will not be ultimately recoverable from late payments, Property Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or any other recovery on or in respect of the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease with respect to which such Property Protection Advance was (or is proposed to be) made (including any Monthly Lease Payments in respect of any Lease added to the Collateral upon any re-leasing of the related Mortgaged Property).

 

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Note Registrar ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Notes ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Noteholders ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Obligor ”: A Tenant or a Borrower, as the context requires.

Officer’s Certificate ”: A certificate signed by a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee or the applicable Issuer Member on behalf of an Issuer, as the case may be, and with respect to any other Person, a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President, a Vice President or Assistant Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the Assistant Treasurers or Assistant Secretaries of such Person.

Opinion of Counsel ”: A written opinion of counsel (which shall be rendered by counsel that is Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer) in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and delivered to the addressees thereof.

Originators ”: Collectively, each of Spirit Realty and its Affiliates which has conveyed one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties to an Issuer pursuant to a Property Transfer Agreement or otherwise.

OTS ”: The Office of Thrift Supervision or any successor thereto.

P&I Advance ”: As defined in Section  3.03(g) hereof.

P&I Shortfall ”: With respect to any Series of Notes and any Payment Date, in the event that the Series Available Amount allocated (or to be allocated) to such Series of Notes in respect of such Payment Date will be insufficient to pay in full (x) the P&I Shortfall Scheduled Principal Payment (if any), in respect of the Notes of such Series due on such Payment Date and (y) accrued and unpaid Note Interest in respect of the Notes of such Series due on such Payment Date, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Series Supplement with respect to such Series of Notes, the amount of such insufficiency for such Payment Date. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall P&I Shortfall include any Make Whole Amount, Class B Deferred Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest or Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest

P&I Shortfall Scheduled Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Series of Notes and any Payment Date, the Scheduled Principal Payment (if any) with respect to each Class of Notes in such Series other than any such Class of Notes whose Anticipated Repayment Date (x) occurs on such Payment Date or (y) has occurred prior to such Payment Date.

Pari Passu Co-Lender Agreements ”: Any co-lender agreement relating to any Issuer acquiring Pari Passu Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties (or leasehold interests in real property) that also secure Companion Loans held by parties other than such Issuer.

 

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Pari Passu Loans ”: Mortgage Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties (or leasehold interests in real property) that also secure on a pari passu basis any Companion Loans.

Payment Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Payment Date ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Payoff Amount ”: An amount equal to the Collateral Value as of the First Collateral Date of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable , as of the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property , plus any due and unpaid Monthly Loan Payment(s) or Monthly Lease Payment(s), as applicable, and any unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus Advance Interest thereon), Emergency Property Expenses, Liquidation Fees, Workout Fees, Special Servicing Fees and Extraordinary Expenses, in each case with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or the related Lease.

Percentage Rent ”: With respect to any Lease that does not provide for the payment of fixed rent, the rent thereunder, if any, calculated solely as a percentage of the total sales generated by the related Tenant at the related Mortgaged Property.

Performance Undertaking ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Permitted Investments ”: Any one or more of the following obligations or securities:

 

  (i) direct obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by, the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; provided , that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America and have a predetermined, fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (ii) obligations of the following agencies or instrumentalities of the United States of America: the Export-Import Bank, the Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation, the Rural Economic Community Development Administration, the General Services Administration, the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Small Business Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration and the Federal Financing Bank; provided , that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America, have a predetermined, fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and do not have an “r” highlight attached to any rating and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (iii)

direct obligations of the following agencies or instrumentalities of the United States of America that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States: the Resolution Funding Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank System (senior debt obligations only), the Federal National Mortgage Association (senior

 

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  debt obligations rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA” by S&P only) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (senior debt obligations rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA” by S&P only); provided , that such obligations have a predetermined amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and do not have an “r” highlight attached to any rating and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (iv) uncertificated certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances having maturities of not more than 360 days, of any bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof; provided , that such items are rated in the highest short-term debt rating category of each Rating Agency or such lower rating as will not result in a qualification, downgrading or withdrawal of the rating then assigned to the Notes by any Rating Agency without giving effect to any Insurance Policy (as evidenced in writing by each Rating Agency), do not have an “r” highlight affixed to its rating and have a predetermined fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change);

 

  (v) commercial paper (having original maturities of not more than 270 days) of any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof (or of any corporation not so incorporated; provided , that the commercial paper is denominated in United States dollars and amounts payable thereunder are not subject to any withholding imposed by any non-United States jurisdiction) that is rated in the highest short-term debt rating category of each Rating Agency or such lower rating as will not result in a qualification, downgrading or withdrawal of the rating then assigned to the Notes by any Rating Agency without giving effect to any Insurance Policy (as evidenced in writing by each Rating Agency), does not have an “r” highlight affixed to its rating, has a predetermined fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread, or any demand notes that constitute vehicles for commercial paper rated in the highest unsecured commercial or finance company paper rating category of each Rating Agency;

 

  (vi) investments in money market funds rated “AA-mg” (or the equivalent rating) or higher by each Rating Agency; and

 

  (vii) any other obligation or security the inclusion of which, as an Eligible Investment, satisfies the Rating Agency Notification Condition.

provided , that (1) no investment described hereunder shall evidence either the right to receive (x) only interest with respect to such investment or (y) a yield to maturity greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations, (2) no investment described hereunder may be purchased at a price greater than par if such investment may be prepaid or called at a price less than its purchase price prior to stated maturity (that cannot vary or change) and (3) such Permitted Investments are either (x) at all times available or (y) mature prior to the Payment Date on which funds used to acquire such investment would otherwise be distributed pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

 

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“Permitted Replacement Event”: As defined in Section 6.04(a) hereof.

“Permitted Termination Event”: As defined in Section 6.04(b) hereof.

Person ”: Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, limited liability company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization or government or any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of any government , or any definition of such term as may be provided in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act.

Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Post-Closing Property ”: As defined in the Indenture.

“Prepayment Consideration Payment”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any yield maintenance or prepayment premium payment made by a Borrower in connection with a Principal Prepayment on or other early collection of principal of a Mortgage Loan.

Primary Servicing Office ”: The office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the context may require, that is primarily responsible for such party’s servicing obligations hereunder.

Principal Prepayment ”: Any payment of principal voluntarily made by the Borrower on a Mortgage Loan that is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date and that is not accompanied by an amount of interest (without regard to any Yield Maintenance Premium that may have been collected) representing scheduled interest due on any date or dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.

Prime Rate ”: The “prime rate” published in the “Money Rates” section of The Wall Street Journal, as such “prime rate” may change from time to time. If The Wall Street Journal ceases to publish the “prime rate,” then the Indenture Trustee shall select an equivalent publication that publishes such “prime rate”; and if such “prime rate” is no longer generally published or is limited, regulated or administered by a governmental or quasi-governmental body, then the Indenture Trustee shall select a comparable interest rate index. In either case, such selection shall be made by the Indenture Trustee in its sole discretion and the Indenture Trustee shall notify the Property Manager and the Special Servicer in writing of its selection.

Principal Prepayment ”: Any payment of principal voluntarily made by the Borrower on a Mortgage Loan that is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date and that is not accompanied by an amount of interest (without regard to any Prepayment Consideration Payment that may have been collected) representing scheduled interest due on any date or dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment .

Property Insurance Policy ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and/or Mortgaged Property, any hazard insurance policy, flood insurance policy, title policy, Environmental Policy, residual value insurance policy or other insurance policy that is maintained from time to time in respect of such Mortgage Loan and/or Mortgaged Property (including, without limitation, any blanket insurance policy maintained by or on behalf of the applicable Issuer).

 

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Property Insurance Proceeds ”: All proceeds received under any Property Insurance Policy that provides coverage with respect to any Mortgaged Property or the related Mortgage Loan, if applicable.

Property Management Fee ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property owned by the Issuer, the fee payable to the Property Manager pursuant to Section  3.11(a) .

Property Management Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Lease, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.25% per annum.

Property Manager ”: Spirit Realty, in its capacity as property manager under this Agreement, or any successor property manager appointed as herein provided.

Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in Section  3.11(b) .

Property Protection Advances ”: With respect to the Leases, the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties:

 

  (i) All customary, reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, in connection with servicing the Leases, the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and this Agreement, for the purpose of paying (a) real estate taxes, (b) in the case of Leasehold Mortgaged Properties, payments required to be made under the related ground leases, (c) premiums on Property Insurance Policies (not already paid pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, as confirmed by the applicable Issuers) and (d) other amounts necessary to preserve or maintain the security interest and lien of the Indenture Trustee in, and value of, each related Mortgaged Property (including any costs and expenses necessary to re-lease such Mortgaged Property), Lease or Mortgage Loan (including costs and expenses related to collection efforts).

 

  (ii)

All customary, reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager (or, if applicable, the Special Servicer) in connection with the servicing of a Mortgage Loan after a default, delinquency or other unanticipated event, or in connection with the administration of any REO Property, including, but not limited to, the cost of (a) compliance with the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer set forth in Sections 2.04(c) , 3.03(c) and 3.17(b) , (b) the preservation, insurance, restoration, protection and management of any Collateral, including the cost of any “force placed” insurance policy purchased by the Property Manager to the extent such cost is allocable to a particular item of Collateral that the Property Manager is required to cause to be insured pursuant to Section  3.07(a) , (c) obtaining any Liquidation Proceeds (insofar as such Liquidation Proceeds are of

 

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  the nature described in the definition thereof) or Property Insurance Proceeds in respect of any Collateral or REO Property, (d) any enforcement of judicial proceedings with respect to any Collateral, including foreclosures, and (e) the operation, management, maintenance and liquidation of any REO Property.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, “Property Protection Advances” shall not include allocable overhead of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, such as costs for office space, office equipment, supplies and related expenses, employee salaries and related expenses and similar internal costs and expenses.

Property Transfer Agreements ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Protective Mortgage Loan ”: Means any Mortgage Loan (a) with respect to which Spirit Realty or an affiliate thereof is the Borrower and (b) that was acquired by any Issuer in lieu of such Issuer acquiring the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan in order to reduce or eliminate any actual or potential liability that such Issuer would have had in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties were acquired by such Issuer.

Purchase Option Deficiency ”: An amount equal to the deficiency, if any, between 125 115 % of the Allocated Loan Amount of a Mortgaged Property released in connection with a Third Party Purchase Option and the related Third Party Option Price for such Mortgaged Property.

Purchase Premium ”: As defined in Section 7.01(c).

“Qualified Deleveraging Event”: Either (i) a firm commitment underwritten public offering of the equity interests of Spirit MTA or any direct or indirect parent entity of Spirit MTA pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act, which results in aggregate cash proceeds to Spirit MTA or any direct or indirect parent entity of Spirit MTA of at least $75 million (net of underwriting discounts and commissions), (ii) an acquisition (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of greater than fifty percent (50%) of the voting equity interests of Spirit MTA, or any direct or indirect parent of Spirit MTA by any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) or (iii) Spirit MTA or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of Spirit MTA sells or transfers (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) all of its interests in the Issuers or the Issuers convey or transfer (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) all or substantially all the Collateral Pool in accordance with the applicable restrictions in the Indenture (in each case, other than a sale, transfer or other conveyance to a direct or indirect parent or wholly owned subsidiary of Spirit MTA).

“Qualified Eligible Successor”: As defined in Section 6.04(b).

Qualified Insurer ”: An insurance company or security or bonding company qualified to write the related Property Insurance Policy in the relevant jurisdiction.

 

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“Qualified Intermediary”: Any third-party acting as an “qualified intermediary” within the meaning of Section 1031 of the Code and Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4) of the Treasury Regulations.

“Qualified Release Amount”: An amount equal to the product of (i) the amount of the Early Refinancing Prepayment and (ii) (a) the aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties (not otherwise securing a Mortgage Loan) and Mortgage Loans divided by (b) the aggregate Allocated Loan Amount of the Collateral Pool.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan ”: (X) Any Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan or (Y)  any other commercial real estate loan acquired by the applicable an Issuer , which, in the case of clause (Y), is: (a) in substitution for a Released Mortgage Loan, (b) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from the sale of a Released Mortgage Loan or (c) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan and which, in the each such case of any such commercial real estate loan , as of the date of the acquisition thereof, (i) is secured by one or more Mortgaged Properties that would constitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property (other than any requirements set forth in clauses (iii) and (vii) of the definition thereof) in the event that it (or they) were exchanged by such Issuer for the Mortgaged Property (or Mortgaged Properties) securing such Released Mortgage Loan or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was received, as applicable (it being understood that, for the purposes of this clause (i), the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property shall be determined in accordance with clause (i) of the definition of “Collateral Value” as if it did not secure a Mortgage Loan), (ii) has an unpaid principal balance that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the principal balance of each other commercial real estate loan acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is not less than the unpaid principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (iii) has an Interest Rate not more than one percentage point less than such Released Mortgage Loan or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made, as applicable, (iv) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, the applicable Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such commercial real estate loan, either (x)  all of the representations and warranties originally made with respect to such Released Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Loan or Principal Prepayment was made ( or (y)  all of the representations and warranties required to be made for Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section  2.19 of the Indenture (in each case, with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition ) , (v) pays interest and, if applicable, principal on a monthly basis, (vi) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider, (vii) has a maturity date that is not more than one year earlier than such Released Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan with respect to which the Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made, (viii) if such commercial real estate loan would constitute a Balloon Loan and either such Released Mortgage Loan was a Balloon Loan or such commercial real estate loan is being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment, such commercial real estate loan has a

 

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balloon payment that is not more than 10.0% larger than the Balloon Payment relating to such Released Mortgage Loan or such Balloon Payment, as applicable and (ix) that has a Loan-to-Value Ratio no greater than the higher of (a) 80.0% and (b) the Loan-to-Value Ratio of the Released Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which the Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made). If one or more of the foregoing criteria are not met (x) other than with respect to a commercial real estate loan being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, such commercial real estate loan will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria are satisfied with respect to such commercial real estate loan or (y) with respect to a commercial real estate loan being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, such commercial real estate loan will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan if the Special Servicer considers such acquisition to be in the interest of the Noteholders and the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria ”: Means criteria that will be satisfied with respect to any commercial real estate loan in the event that: (1) the Special Servicer considers the acquisition by the applicable Issuer of such commercial real estate loan to be in the interest of the Noteholders and (2) either (x) the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition or (y) both (A) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition and (B) after giving effect to such acquisition, the aggregate Collateral Values (determined as of the date of acquisition by the applicable Issuer) of all commercial real estate loans acquired pursuant to this clause (2)(y) and all commercial real estate properties acquired pursuant to clause (2)(y) of the Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria, in each case during the Closing Date Period in which such acquisition occurs, will not exceed 5.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the Starting Closing Date with respect to such Closing Date Period).

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property ”: Any commercial real estate property acquired by the applicable Issuer (a) in substitution for a Released Mortgaged Property or a Released Mortgage Loan, (b) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from the sale of a Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or (c) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan and which, in any case, as of the date of the acquisition thereof, (i) solely to the extent acquired with amounts on deposit in the Release Account, has a Collateral Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Collateral Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer or Co-Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Fair Market Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (ii) solely to the extent acquired through an exchange (and not with proceeds on deposit in the Release Account), has a Fair Market Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be

 

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received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Fair Market Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Fair Market Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), ( ii) iii) solely to the extent acquired through an exchange (and not with proceeds on deposit in the Release Account), has a Collateral Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Collateral Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Collateral Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), ( iii iv ) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, such Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, (A)  with respect to any such commercial real estate property , acquired in substitution for a Released Mortgaged Property, either (x)  all of the representations and warranties originally made with respect to such Released Mortgaged Property , or , in the event that (y)  all of the representations and warranties required to be made with respect to commercial real estate loans contemplated by Section 2.19 of the Indenture for Mortgaged Properties or (B) with respect to any such commercial real estate property is being acquired in substitution for, or with the proceeds of, any Released Mortgage Loan, or the proceeds of any Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment of a Mortgage Loan, all of the representations and warranties required to be made with respect to commercial real estate loans contemplated by Section 2.19 of the Indenture for Mortgaged Properties (in each case, with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition), ( iv v ) in the event that such commercial real estate property were included as a Mortgaged Property in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the FCCR for all Mortgaged Properties in the Collateral Pool and all Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool, based upon the most recent determination of each such FCCR by the Property Manager (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property) , (v ; provided , however, with respect to no more than 10% of the Aggregate Collateral Value in any Closing Date Period (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date), such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will not be subject to the weighted average FCCR criteria set forth in this clause (v), but instead will be required to have a minimum FCCR of 2.5 (measured as of the date of each respective substitution); provided , further , that with respect to no more than 5% of the

 

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Aggregate Collateral Value in any Closing Date Period, such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will not be subject to the weighted average FCCR or minimum FCCR criteria set forth in this clause (v) so long as the Tenant under the related Lease (or any related Guarantor) has an investment grade rating from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch Ratings, Inc.,, (vi) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the Monthly Lease Payments for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (vi) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the remaining lease term Monthly Lease Payments for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (vii) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the remaining lease term for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all Leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (viii) if the tenant thereof or any third party has an option to purchase such commercial real estate property, the contractual amount of such option price is no less than what the Allocated Loan Amount of such commercial real estate property would be after giving effect to such acquisition, ( viii ix ) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider, ( ix x ) is leased pursuant to a “triple net” lease and ( x xi ) has an appraisal that meets the applicable requirements set forth in the definition of “Appraised Value.” If one or more of the foregoing criteria are not met, such commercial real estate property will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property if the Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria are satisfied with respect to such commercial real estate property.

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria ”: Means criteria that will be satisfied with respect to any commercial real estate property in the event that: (1) the Special Servicer considers the acquisition by the applicable Issuer of such commercial real estate property to be in the interest of the Noteholders and (2) either (x) the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition or (y) both (A) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition and (B) after giving effect to such acquisition, the aggregate Collateral Values (determined as of the date of acquisition by the applicable Issuer) of all commercial real estate properties acquired pursuant to this clause (2)(y) and all commercial real estate loans acquired pursuant to clause (2)(y) of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria, in each case during the Closing Date Period in which such acquisition occurs, will not exceed 5.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the Starting Closing Date with respect to such Closing Date Period).

 

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Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan ”: Means any Protective Mortgage Loan that (i) is secured by one or more Mortgaged Properties that would constitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property (other than any requirements set forth in clauses (iii) and (vii) of the definition thereof) in the event that it (or they) were exchanged by an Issuer for the Released Mortgaged Property (it being understood that, for the purposes of this clause (i), the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property shall be determined in accordance with clause (i) of the definition of “Collateral Value” as if it did not secure a Mortgage Loan), (ii) has an unpaid principal balance that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with the substitution or sale of the applicable Released Mortgaged Property, if applicable, and the principal balance of each other commercial real estate loan or commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or with the proceeds of such sale or substitution, is not less than the Collateral Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (iii) with respect to which, subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, the applicable Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such Protective Mortgage Loan, all of the representations and warranties set forth herein with respect to required to be made for Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section  2.19 of the Indenture (with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition) and (iv) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider.

Rating Agency ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Rating Agency Notification Condition ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Rating Condition ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Re-Appraised Value : With respect to each Mortgaged Property that is the subject of a Global Appraisal Event, the Appraised Value that is determined with respect to such Mortgaged Property in connection with such Global Appraisal Event. In the event that multiple Global Appraisal Events occur with respect to the same Mortgaged Property, the Appraised Value determined with respect to the most recent Global Appraisal Event shall constitute the Re-Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property.

Reimbursement Rate ”: The rate per annum applicable to the accrual of Advance Interest, which rate per annum is equal to the Prime Rate plus 2.0%.

Release ”: As defined in Section  7.01(a) .

Release Account ”: The segregated account established and maintained by the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders and the Issuers As defined in Section 3.04(b).

“Release Parcel”: With respect to the Post-Closing Properties identified as Buehler’s Food Market (1055 Sugarbush Drive) and Buehler’s Food Market (3540 Burbank Road), an undeveloped portion of each such property that (i) was not considered in determining the purchase price thereof paid by the Originator with respect thereto and (ii) is subject to an option on the part of the related Tenant permitting such Tenant to subdivide and reacquire such undeveloped portion for a nominal amount.

Release Price ”: As defined in Section  7.01(b) .

 

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“Remaining Parcel”: As defined in Section 7.01(a).

“Relinquished Property”: Any Mortgaged Property qualifying as “relinquished property” within the meaning of Section 1.1031(k)-(1(a) of the Treasury Regulations (or any successor section).

“Relinquished Property Agreement”: Any agreement relating to the sale or disposition of Relinquished Property.

“Relinquished Property Proceeds”: means the proceeds of the sale or disposition of Relinquished Property.

Remittance Date ”: The Business Day preceding each Payment Date.

Removed Mortgaged Property ”: Each Third Party Option Mortgaged Property and each Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property, released at any time from the lien of the Indenture.

REO Acquisition ”: The acquisition of any REO Property pursuant to Section  3.09 .

REO Disposition ”: The sale or other disposition of any REO Property pursuant to Section  3.18 .

REO Property ”: A Mortgaged Property acquired by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee through foreclosure, acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or otherwise in accordance with applicable law in connection with the default or imminent default of a Mortgage Loan.

REO Revenues ”: All income, rents, profits and proceeds derived from the ownership, operation or leasing of any REO Property.

“Replacement Property”: Mortgaged Properties that are (i) of a “like-kind” (within the meaning of Section 1.1031(a)-1(b) of the Treasury Regulations (or any successor section)) to any Relinquished Property and otherwise satisfying the definition of and requirements for “replacement property” under the Treasury Regulations and (ii) satisfy the definition of Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property.

“Replacement Property Agreement”: Any agreement relating to the acquisition of Replacement Property.

Request for Release ”: A request signed by a Servicing Officer, as applicable, of the Property Manager substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto or of the Special Servicer substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto.

Requisite Global Majority ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Responsible Officer ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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Restaurant Concept ”: With respect to any properties operated within the Restaurants Business Sector, any chain of properties that share substantially the same characteristics.

S&P ”: Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Series ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Series 2014-1 Supplement ”: The Series 2014-1 Supplement to the Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

“Series 2017-1 Supplement”: The Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Indenture, dated as of the Series 2017-1 Closing Date, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Series Account : As defined in the Indenture.

Servicer Replacement Event ”: The meaning specified in Section  6.01(a) .

Servicing Account ”: The segregated account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section  3.03(a) .

Servicing Fees ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property and Lease, the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, the Special Servicing Fee, if any, and the Additional Servicing Compensation, if any.

Servicing File ”: Any documents (other than documents required to be part of the related Loan File or Lease File) in the possession of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and relating to the origination and servicing of any Mortgage Loan or Lease or the administration of any Mortgaged Property (including copies of all applicable Property Insurance Policies with respect thereto).

Servicing Officer ”: Any officer or employee of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, involved in, or responsible for, the administration, management and servicing of the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases, whose name and specimen signature appear on the list of servicing officers furnished, from time to time, by such party to the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee.

Servicing Standard ”: To provide property management services for the Mortgaged Properties and to service and special service the Mortgage Loans and Leases on behalf of the applicable Issuers in accordance with applicable law, the terms of this Agreement, the terms of the respective Mortgage Loans and Leases and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, (x) in the same manner in which, and with the same care, skill, prudence and diligence with which, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, (a) services and administers similar mortgage loans, leases and mortgaged properties for other third party portfolios or (b) administers similar mortgage loans, leases and mortgaged properties for its own account or (y) in a manner normally associated with the servicing and administration of similar properties,

 

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whichever standard is highest, in all cases taking into account the best interests of the Noteholders and taking into consideration the maximization of revenue, but without regard to: (i) any known relationship that the Property Manager or Special Servicer, or an Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, may have with any Issuer, any Originator, the Support Provider, any Tenant, any Borrower, any of their respective Affiliates or any other party to the Transaction Documents; (ii) the ownership of any Note or LLC Interest by the Property Manager or Special Servicer or any Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable; (iii) the Property Manager’s obligation to make Advances, to incur servicing expenses or to withdraw (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, to direct the Indenture Trustee to withdraw) funds from the Collection Account to pay Emergency Property Expenses with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases or the Mortgaged Properties; (iv) the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s right to receive compensation for its services or reimbursements of the costs under this Agreement; (v) the ownership, servicing or management for others, by the

Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any Originator or other Affiliate of any other leases or property; (vi) the repurchase and indemnification obligations of the Originators or Support Provider; or (vii) the existence of any loans made to a Tenant by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or Spirit Realty or any Affiliate of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or Spirit Realty.

Servicing Transfer Agreement ”: As defined in Section 5.04.

Servicing Transfer Date : As defined in Section 5.04.

Servicing Transfer Event ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, the occurrence of any of the events described in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Lease.” With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the occurrence of any of the events described in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan.”

Special Servicer ”: Spirit Realty, in its capacity as special servicer under this Agreement, or any successor special servicer appointed as herein provided.

Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in Section  3.11(d) .

Special Servicer Report ”: As defined in Section  4.01(b) .

Special Servicing Fee ”: With respect to each Specially Serviced Asset, the fee designated as such and payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to the first paragraph of Section  3.11(c) .

Special Servicing Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Specially Serviced Asset, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.75% per annum.

Specially Serviced Asset ”: A Specially Serviced Lease or a Specially Serviced Loan.

Specially Serviced Lease ”: Any Lease as to which any of the following events occurs or exists:

 

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  (i) any Monthly Lease Payment becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days;

 

  (ii) the Property Manager determines in its good faith and reasonable judgment that a default in making a Monthly Lease Payment is likely to occur within 30 days and is not likely to be remedied for 60 days;

 

  (iii) the Property Manager receives written notice from the Tenant indicating that such Tenant cannot make future Monthly Lease Payments or requesting a reduction in the amount of its Monthly Lease Payments;

 

  (iv) a default (other than as described in clause (a) above) occurs that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of the Lease (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days); or

 

  (v) the related Tenant becomes insolvent, readjusts its debt, is subject to marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings in respect of the related Tenant occur, or as to which the related Tenant (in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Property Manager) takes actions indicating its insolvency or its inability to pay its obligations or the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives notice of commencement of foreclosure or similar proceedings with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

Specially Serviced Lease Trigger Event ”: Each of the circumstances identified in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”.

Specially Serviced Loan” : Any Mortgage Loan as to which any of the following events has occurred:

 

  (i) any Monthly Loan Payment becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days;

 

  (ii) the Property Manager determines in its good faith and reasonable judgment that a default in making a Monthly Loan Payment is likely to occur within 30 days and is not likely to be remedied for 60 days;

 

  (iii) the Property Manager receives written notice from the Borrower indicating that such Borrower cannot make future Monthly Loan Payments or requesting a reduction in the amount of its payment;

 

  (iv) a default (other than as described in clause (a) above) occurs that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of the Mortgage Loan (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days); or

 

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  (v) the related Borrower becomes insolvent, readjusts its debt, is subject to marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings in respect of the related Borrower occur, or as to which the related Borrower (in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Property Manager) takes actions indicating its insolvency or its inability to pay its obligations or the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives notice of commencement of foreclosure or similar proceedings with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

Specially Serviced Loan Trigger Event ”: Each of the circumstances identified in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”.

“Spe cified Permitted Subdivision”: With respect to each Post-Closing Property containing a Release Parcel, the subdivision of such Mortgaged Property to permit the transfer of the Release Parcel to the related Tenant.

“Specified Permitted Subdivision Conditions”: As defined in Section 7.01(a).

“Spin-Off”: A transaction whereby Spirit Realty (or its parent) will “spin-off” certain of its real estate assets, including the Issuers and the Collateral Pool.

“Spirit MTA”: Spirit MTA REIT, a Maryland real estate investment trust, and its successors and assigns.

Spirit Realty ”: Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its successors and assigns.

Spirit SPE : Any special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary (direct or indirect) of Spirit Realty (other than any Originator) .

Starting Closing Date ”: With respect to any Closing Date Period, the Series Closing Date upon which such Closing Date Period commences .

Sub-Manager ”: Any Person with which the Property Manager or the Special Servicer has entered into a Sub-Management Agreement.

Sub-Management Agreement ”: The written contract between the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, on the one hand, and any Sub-Manager, on the other hand, relating to servicing and administration of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties, as provided in Section  3.21 , as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified.

Successor Property Manager ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b).

Successor Replacement Date ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b).

Successor Special Servicer ”: As defined in Section  6.01(b) .

Support Provider ”: Spirit Realty or any successor support provider.

“Support Provider SPE”: Any special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary (direct or indirect) of the Support Provider.

Sweep Period ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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Tax Required Condition ”: As defined in Section  7.01(a).

“Taxable REIT Subsidiary” With respect to Spirit Realty, an Affiliate thereof that is a “taxable REIT subsidiary” under the Code.

Tenant ”: With respect to each Lease, the tenant under such Lease and any successor or assign thereof.

“Terminated Lease Property”: A Mortgaged Property, with respect to which (a) the related Lease has expired, has been terminated or has been rejected in a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding of the Tenant, (b) the related Tenant has notified the Property Manager or the applicable Issuer of its intent to not renew such Lease within 24 months of the termination date of the related Lease or (c) the related Tenant has otherwise failed to comply with the procedures for renewal under the terms of the related Lease (including, but not limited to, any notice provisions relating to renewal of the Lease); provided solely in the case of an expiration, termination or rejection as described in clause (a), the Property Manager has used commercially reasonable efforts to renew such Lease or obtain a new Lease of such Mortgaged Property.

Third Party Option Expenses ”: Any reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (but not internal costs and expenses) incurred by the Issuers (or Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, on behalf of the Issuers) in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option with respect to the applicable Mortgaged Property; provided , that such costs and expenses shall not exceed $50,000 with respect to any single Mortgaged Property.

Third Party Option Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section  7.02(a) .

Third Party Option Price ”: A cash price equal to (i) the amount specified in a related Lease or other , Lease Document or related other agreement, as payable by a Tenant or any other Person in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option minus (ii) the Third Party Option Expenses in connection with such exercise.

Third Party Purchase Option ”: An option of a Tenant or any other Person under or in connection with a Lease , Lease Documents or other related agreements to purchase the related Mortgaged Property before or at the expiration of the Lease term.

Title Company : As defined in Section 2.03(a).

Title Insurance Policies ”: As defined in Section 2.03(a).

Total Debt Service ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Transfer Date ”: The date on which a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property is acquired by the applicable Issuer.

“Treasury Regulations” Any treasury regulations relating to like-kind exchanges and Section 1031 of the Code (or any successor section thereof).

 

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Unscheduled Principal Payment ”: On any Payment Date, the sum of (a) the Unscheduled Proceeds deposited into the Collection Account during the Collection Period relating to such Payment Date plus (b) any Purchase Option Deficiency arising during such Collection Period, together with any Purchase Option Deficiency from any prior Payment Date or related Collection Period with respect to which Available Amounts were not allocated to any Series pursuant to Section 2.11(b) the Indenture.

Unscheduled Proceeds ”: Collectively, Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Property Insurance Proceeds, Principal Prepayments, Release Prices, Balloon Payments and , Purchase Premiums and Exchange Cash Collateral ; provided , however , that any amounts which are on deposit in the Release Account or the Exchange Reserve Account shall not be deemed Unscheduled Proceeds until such amounts have been transferred to the Collection Account.

Uniform Commercial Code ”: The Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

Workout Fee ”: With respect to each Corrected Loan and each Corrected Lease, the fee payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.11(f) .

Workout Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Corrected Loan and each Corrected Lease, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.50%.

Yield Maintenance Premium ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any premium, penalty or fee paid or payable, as the context requires, by a Borrower in connection with a Principal Prepayment on or other early collection of principal of a Mortgage Loan.

Section 1.02 Other Definitional Provisions .

(a) All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein.

(b) As used in this Agreement and in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, accounting terms not defined in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document, and accounting terms partly defined in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document, to the extent not defined, shall have the respective meanings given to them under GAAP. To the extent that the definitions of accounting terms in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document are inconsistent with the meanings of such terms under GAAP, the definitions contained in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document shall control.

(c) 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; Section and Exhibit references contained in this Agreement are references to Sections and Exhibits in or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified; a reference to a subsection or other subdivision without further reference to a Section is a reference to such subsection or other subdivision as contained in the Section in which the reference appears; and the words “include” and “including” shall mean without limitation by reason of enumeration.

 

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(d) The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as the feminine and neuter genders of such terms.

(e) Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; references to a Person are also to its permitted assignees.

Section 1.03 Certain Calculations in Respect of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans .

(a) All amounts collected in respect of any Lease in the form of payments from the related Tenants, Guaranties, Property Insurance Proceeds or otherwise shall be applied to amounts due and owing under the Lease in accordance with the express provisions of such Lease, and all amounts collected in respect of any Mortgage Loan in the form of payments from the related Borrower, Guaranties, Liquidation Proceeds or Property Insurance Proceeds shall be applied to amounts due and owing under the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage (including for principal and accrued and unpaid interest) in accordance with the express provisions of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage; in the absence of such express provisions, all amounts collected shall be applied for purposes of this Agreement: (i) with respect to amounts collected in respect to any Lease, first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, and second , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section  1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Lease, including, without limitation, Additional Rent and Default Interest; and (ii) with respect to amounts collected in respect of any Mortgage Loan, first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, second , as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest at the related Interest Rate on such Mortgage Loan to but not including, as appropriate, the date of receipt or the Due Date in the Collection Period of receipt, third , as a recovery of principal of such Mortgage Loan then due and owing, including by reason of acceleration of the Mortgage Loan following a default thereunder (or, if a liquidation event has occurred in respect of such Mortgage Loan, a recovery of principal to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance), fourth , as a recovery of any Yield Maintenance Premium Prepayment Consideration Payment then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan, fifth , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section  1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan, including Default Interest, and sixth , as a recovery of any remaining principal of such Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance. Any proceeds derived from an unleased Mortgaged Property (exclusive of related operating costs, including reimbursement of Property Protection Advances made by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager in connection with the operation and disposition of such Mortgaged Property) shall be applied by the Property Manager in the same manner as if they were Monthly Lease Payments due on the previously existing Lease for such Mortgaged Property until such Lease becomes a Liquidated Lease pursuant to the terms of such Lease and the related Lease Documents.

 

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(b) Collections in respect of each REO Property (exclusive of amounts to be applied to the payment of the costs of operating, managing, maintaining and disposing of such REO Property) shall be treated: first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances; second , as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest on the related Mortgage Loan at the related Interest Rate to but not including the Due Date in the Collection Period of receipt; third , as a recovery of principal of the related Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire unpaid principal balance; and fourth , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section  1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts deemed to be due and owing in respect of the related Mortgage Loan.

(c) Insofar as amounts received in respect of any Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property which are allocable to fees and charges owing in respect of such Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property which constitute Additional Servicing Compensation payable to the Property Manager or Special Servicer are insufficient to cover the full amount of such fees and charges, such amounts shall be allocated between such of those fees and charges as are payable to the Property Manager, on the one hand, and as are payable to the Special Servicer, on the other, pro rata in accordance with their respective entitlements with respect to such Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property.

(d) The foregoing applications of amounts received in respect of any Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property shall be determined by the Property Manager and reflected in the appropriate monthly Determination Date Report and any Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report.

(e) Notwithstanding the early termination of any Lease resulting from a default by the related Tenant, such Lease will be treated for purposes of determining Servicing Fees and Indenture Trustee Fees as remaining in effect until such Lease becomes a Liquidated Lease.

Section 1.04 Fee Calculations; Interest Calculations .

(a) The calculation of the Servicing Fees shall be made in accordance with Section  3.11 . All dollar amounts calculated hereunder shall be rounded to the nearest penny with one-half of one penny being rounded up.

(b) The amount of interest accrued on each Mortgage Loan during any Interest Accrual Period will be calculated in arrears based on the terms specified in the related Mortgage Documents.

ARTICLE II

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; RECORDINGS AND FILINGS; BOOKS AND

RECORDS; DEFECT, BREACH, CURE, REPURCHASE AND SUBSTITUTION;

FINANCIAL COVENANTS

Section 2.01 Representations and Warranties of Spirit Realty the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager .

 

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(a) Spirit Realty The Property Manager represents and warrants to the other parties hereto, and for the benefit of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, as of each Series Closing Date:

(i) Spirit Realty The Property Manager is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary to its performance under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Spirit Realty the Property Manager , and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Spirit Realty the Property Manager , do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iii) Spirit Realty The Property Manager has the power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement;

(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of Spirit Realty the Property Manager , enforceable against Spirit Realty the Property Manager in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(v) Spirit Realty The Property Manager is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of Spirit Realty the Property Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of Spirit Realty the Property Manager ;

(vi) No litigation is pending or, to Spirit Realty’s the Property Manager’s knowledge, threatened against Spirit Realty the Property Manager that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to Spirit Realty the Property Manager and, if determined adversely to Spirit Realty the Property Manager , would prohibit Spirit Realty the Property Manager from entering into this Agreement or that, in Spirit Realty’s the Property Manager’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of Spirit Realty the Property Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of Spirit Realty the Property Manager ;

 

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(vii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by Spirit Realty the Property Manager of, or the compliance by Spirit Realty the Property Manager with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions of Spirit Realty the Property Manager contemplated by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse effect on the ability of Spirit Realty the Property Manager to perform its obligations hereunder; and

(viii) Each officer and employee of Spirit Realty the Property Manager that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section  3.07(c) .

(b) The representations and warranties of Spirit Realty the Property Manager set forth in Section  2.01(a) shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Persons to whom and for whose benefit they were made until all amounts owed to the Noteholders under or in connection with this Agreement, the Indenture and the Notes have been indefeasibly paid in full. Upon discovery by any party hereto of any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.

(c) Any successor Property Manager or Special Servicer shall be deemed to have made, as of the date of its succession, each of the representations and warranties set forth in Section  2.01(a) , subject to such appropriate modifications to the representation and warranty set forth in Section  2.01(a)(i) to accurately reflect such successor’s jurisdiction of organization and whether it is a corporation, partnership, bank, association or other type of organization.

(d) The Back-Up Manager represents and warrants to the other parties hereto, and for the benefit of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, as of each Series Closing Date:

(i) The Back-Up Manager is a national banking association duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary to its performance under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Back-Up Manager, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by the Back-Up Manager, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

 

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(iii) The Back-Up Manager has the corporate power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement;

(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of the Back-Up Manager, enforceable against the Back-Up Manager in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(v) The Back-Up Manager is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of, this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of the Back-Up Manager;

(vi) No litigation is pending or, to the Back-Up Manager’s knowledge, threatened against the Back-Up Manager that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to the Back-Up Manager and, if determined adversely to the Back-Up Manager, would prohibit the Back-Up Manager from entering into this Agreement or that, in the Back-Up Manager’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of the Back-Up Manager;

(vii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Back-Up Manager of, or the compliance by the Back-Up Manager with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Back-Up Manager by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse effect on the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations hereunder; and

(viii) Each officer and employee of the Back-Up Manager that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section  3.07(c) .

Section 2.02 Representations and Warranties of the Issuers .

(a) Each Issuer hereby represents and warrants to each of the other parties hereto and for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the Noteholders as of each Series Closing Date on or after the date on which such Issuer becomes a party to this Agreement:

 

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(i) Such Issuer is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any applicable Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary for the Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery by such Issuer of this Agreement and the consummation by such Issuer of the transactions provided for in this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Issuer;

(iii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Issuer, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by such Issuer, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iv) Such Issuer has the limited liability company power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement and any applicable Joinder Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement and any applicable Joinder Agreement;

(v) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of such Issuer, enforceable against such Issuer in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(vi) Such Issuer is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of, this Agreement or any applicable Joinder Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of such Issuer;

(vii) No litigation is pending or, to such Issuer’s knowledge, threatened against such Issuer that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to such Issuer and, if determined adversely to such Issuer, would prohibit such Issuer from entering into this Agreement or that, in such Issuer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of such Issuer;

 

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(viii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by such Issuer of, or the compliance by such Issuer with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions of such Issuer contemplated by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse effect on the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations hereunder;

(ix) Each officer and employee of such Issuer that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of the applicable Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section  3.07(c) ; and

(x) To such Issuer’s knowledge, each of the Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer or securing a Mortgage Loan owned by such Issuer is a commercial property.

(b) The representations and warranties of each Issuer set forth in Section  2.02(a) shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Persons to whom and for whose benefit they were made for so long as such Issuer remains in existence. Upon discovery by any party hereto of any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.

Section 2.03 Recordings and Filings; Books and Records .

(a) In connection with the Grant made by the Issuers to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Indenture, each Issuer shall cause the delivery of the applicable Lease Files for the Leases and the applicable Loan Files for the applicable Mortgage Loans to the Custodian in accordance with the Custody Agreement for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee in furtherance of such Grant and such Issuer shall cause: (i) with respect to the Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer (A) each Mortgage, Financing Statement and continuation statement referred to in the definition of “Lease File” in the Custody Agreement to be submitted to the appropriate Title Company (as defined below) on or before the First Collateral Date with respect thereto for recording or filing, as the case may be, in the appropriate public office for real property records or for Financing Statements, at the expense of such Issuer and (B) each title insurance binder or commitment referred to in the definition of “Lease File” in the Custody Agreement to be issued as a final title insurance policy by the title companies (the “ Title Companies ”) issuing the same (the “ Title Insurance Policies ”); and (ii) with respect to the Mortgage Loans owned by such Issuer, promptly (and in any event within 60 days following the applicable First Collateral Date) cause each assignment of Mortgage in favor of the Collateral Agent referred to in clauses (v) and (vi) of the definition of “Loan File” in the Custody Agreement and each Financing Statement on the applicable UCC form in favor of the Collateral Agent referred to in clause (iii) of such definition to be submitted for recording or filing, as the case may be, in the appropriate public office for real property records or for Financing Statements. Each such assignment and each Mortgage shall reflect that, following recording, it should be returned by the public recording office to the Custodian, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee (or to the Property Manager (or its designee), who shall then deliver such recorded document to the Custodian), and each such Financing Statement shall reflect that the file copy thereof should be returned to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee (or to the

 

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Property Manager (or its designee), who shall then deliver such filed document to the Custodian) following filing; provided , that in those instances where the public recording office retains the original Mortgage, assignment of Mortgage and assignment of Assignment of Leases, the Property Manager, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, shall obtain therefrom a certified copy of the recorded original. Each of the Title Companies issuing the Title Insurance Policies shall be instructed by the applicable Issuer to deliver such policies to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee. The Property Manager, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, shall use reasonable efforts to diligently pursue with the Title Companies the return of each of the Mortgages, assignments of Mortgage and Financing Statements from the appropriate recording or filing offices and the delivery of the Title Insurance Policies by the related Title Companies. If any such document or instrument is lost or returned unrecorded or unfiled, as the case may be, because of a defect therein, the applicable Issuer shall promptly prepare and cause to be executed a substitute therefor or cure such defect, as the case may be, and thereafter, such Issuer shall cause the same to be duly recorded or filed, as appropriate. The Property Manager shall file any continuation statements necessary to continue the effectiveness of the Financing Statements.

(b) Each Issuer shall deliver to and deposit with, or cause to be delivered to and deposited with, the Property Manager all documents and records in the possession of such Issuer or any related Originators that relate to the applicable Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans and that are not required to be a part of a Lease File or a Loan File in accordance with the definition thereof, and the Property Manager shall hold all such documents and records in trust on behalf of the Indenture Trustee (in hard copy or electronic format). The Property Manager’s possession of such documents and records shall be at the will of the related Issuer and the Indenture Trustee for the sole purpose of facilitating the servicing and administration of the applicable Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties pursuant to this Agreement and such possession by the Property Manager shall be in a custodial capacity only on behalf of the Indenture Trustee. The ownership of such documents and records shall be vested in each Issuer, as applicable, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and the ownership of all documents and records with respect to the applicable Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties that are prepared by or which come into possession of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall immediately vest in such Issuer, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and shall be delivered to and deposited with the Property Manager, in the case of documents or records in the hands of the Special Servicer, and retained and maintained in trust by the Property Manager in such custodial capacity only on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, except as otherwise provided herein. All such documents and records shall be appropriately maintained in a manner to clearly reflect the ownership of such documents and records by the applicable Issuers, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and that such documents and records are being held on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, and the Property Manager shall release such documents and records from its custody only in accordance with this Agreement.

(c) With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan the First Collateral Date of which occurred prior to the Applicable Series Closing Date, no additional documents shall be delivered by any Issuer or Property Manager to, or reviewed by, the Custodian in connection with the Applicable Series Closing Date, it being understood that the related Loan Files and related Lease Files were previously delivered by each Issuer and reviewed by the Custodian.

 

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(d) The Property Manager shall monitor the delivery of the Lease Files and the Loan Files to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee.

Section 2.04 Repurchase or Transfer for Collateral Defects and Breaches of Representations and Warranties .

(a) If any party hereto discovers that any document required to be included in any Loan File or Lease File is missing (after the date it is required to be delivered) or otherwise deficient (any such absence or deficiency, an “ Applicable Absence or Deficiency ”) or that there exists a breach of any of the representations and warranties made by any Originator set forth in the applicable Property Transfer Agreement, any Issuer as required under Section 2.19 of the Indenture or Section 3.04 of the Series 2014-1 Supplement or the Support Provider under Section 2 of the applicable Performance Undertaking with respect to any applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease (such representations and warranties, the “ Applicable Representations ”), and if such absence or deficiency or breach materially and adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or such Mortgaged Property and related Lease or the interests of the applicable any Issuer or the Noteholders therein, such party shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other parties to this Agreement. If such absence, deficiency or breach materially and adversely affects the value of the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or the related Lease or the interests of the applicable Issuer or the Noteholders in the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease (a “ Collateral Defect ”), within 60 days following notice thereof (which may be extended for an additional 60 days if such Collateral Defect is capable of being cured but not within such initial 60 day period and the applicable Cure Party is diligently proceeding with the cure) , an applicable Cure Party shall (a) deliver the missing document or cure the deficiency or breach, as the case may be, in all material respects or (b) repurchase such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property from the applicable Issuer at an amount equal to the Payoff Amount for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (or if the applicable Issuer acquired such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by contribution from the applicable Cure Party, transfer the applicable Payoff Amount to the applicable Issuer upon which transfer the applicable Issuer may at its option reconvey such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to such Cure Party) , or exchange one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (or if the applicable Issuer assigned such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by contribution from the applicable Cure Party, substitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property by contribution to the applicable Issuer, upon which contribution the applicable Issuer may at its option reconvey the Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property being substituted for by the applicable Cure Party) , as the case may be (subject to Section 7.04); provided , that if (i) such Collateral Defect is capable of being cured (including by delivery of a missing document) but not within such 60-day period, (ii) an applicable Cure Party has commenced and is diligently proceeding with the cure (which may include the delivery of a missing document) of such Collateral Defect within such 60-day period, and (iii) prior to the end of such 60-day period, an applicable Cure Party shall have delivered to the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a certification executed on its behalf by an officer thereof setting forth the reason such Collateral Defect is not capable of being cured within an initial 60-day period and what actions such Cure Party is pursuing in connection with the cure thereof and stating that it anticipates that such Collateral Defect will be cured within an

 

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additional period of 60 days, then such Cure Party shall have an additional 60 days commencing on the 61 st day from receipt of such certification by the Indenture Trustee to (x) complete such cure or (y) effectuate a repurchase of, or exchange for, the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property as described in clause (b) above. If the affected Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan is to be repurchased, funds in the amount of the Payoff Amount shall be wired to the Release Account, and the Property Manager shall promptly notify the applicable Issuer, the Back-Up Manager, and the Indenture Trustee when such deposit is made. In addition, failure to deliver the documents specified in clauses (i), (ii), (iv) or (ix) of the definition of “Loan File” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or clauses (i), (iv) or (v) in the definition of “Lease File” with respect to any Mortgaged Property, in each case to the Collateral Agent, shall be deemed to constitute a Collateral Defect with respect to such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, as applicable.

In the event that an applicable Cure Party elects to substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for the affected Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  2.04(a) , such Cure Party shall give notice of same to the Back-Up Manager and each Issuer and deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Custodian all documents as specified in the definition of “Lease File” or “Loan File” in the Custody Agreement with respect to each such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan no later than the date such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is acquired by the applicable Issuer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Monthly Lease Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties and Monthly Loan Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month in which the applicable substitution occurs shall not be part of the Collateral and will be retained by the Property Manager and remitted by the Property Manager to the applicable Cure Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan is to be substituted for (and released) pursuant to this Section  2.04(a) , the applicable Issuer shall be entitled to receive the Monthly Lease Payment due on the Lease for any such Mortgaged Property in the month in which such substitution occurs and the Monthly Loan Payment due on any such Mortgage Loan in the month in which such substitution occurs and thereafter the applicable Person acquiring such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan shall be entitled to retain all amounts received in respect of such Lease or Mortgage Loan. On or prior to the effective date of any substitution or repurchase pursuant to this Section  2.04(a) , the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers an amended Mortgaged Property Schedule and Mortgage Loan Schedule reflecting the addition (if any) to the Collateral of each new Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property and Lease and each new Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan and the removal from the Collateral of each Mortgaged Property and Lease and each Mortgage Loan that, in either case, was repurchased or substituted for. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any Cure Party takes any action described in this Section  2.4(a) , the failure to take such action shall not constitute a default or breach with respect to any other Cure Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is understood and agreed that the obligations of the Cure Parties expressly set forth in this Section  2.04(a) constitute (i) the sole remedies available to the Noteholders and to the Indenture Trustee on their behalf in respect of a breach of the Applicable Representations and (ii) the sole remedies available to the Noteholders and to the Indenture Trustee on their behalf in respect of an Applicable Absence or Deficiency.

 

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(b) Upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that all requirements for any repurchase or substitution pursuant to Section  2.4(a) have been satisfied, which Officer’s Certificate shall be furnished by the Property Manager promptly after such requirements have been satisfied, the Indenture Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall release or cause to be released to the Person acquiring such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, or its designee, the related Lease File or Loan File, as applicable, and each of the applicable Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer and assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it and are reasonably necessary to vest in such Person the ownership of such Mortgaged Property and the related Lease or Mortgage Loan, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and the related Mortgage. The Property Manager shall, and is hereby authorized and empowered by each applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee to, prepare, execute and deliver in its own name, on behalf of such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent or any of them, the endorsements, assignments and other documents contemplated by this Section  2.04(b) , and such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver any limited powers of attorney substantially in the form of Exhibit D necessary to permit the Property Manager to do so; provided , however , that none of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent shall be held liable for any misuse of any such power of attorney by the Property Manager and the Property Manager hereby agrees to indemnify the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent against, and hold the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent harmless from, any loss or liability arising from any misuse of such power of attorney. In connection with any such repurchase or substitution by any Cure Party, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall deliver the related Lease File or Loan File, as applicable, to such Cure Party.

(c) If any Cure Party defaults on its obligations to repurchase or substitute for any Mortgaged Property as contemplated by Section  2.04(a) or the applicable Performance Undertaking, as the case may be, the Property Manager shall promptly notify the Issuers, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee and shall take such actions with respect to the enforcement of such obligations, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings, as the Property Manager shall determine, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, are in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. In the event the Property Manager fails to take such actions, the Back-Up Manager shall do so if it has notice of such default by the Property Manager. Any and all expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager with respect to the foregoing shall constitute Property Protection Advances in respect of the affected Mortgaged Property and neither the Property Manager nor the Back-Up Manager shall have any obligation to any such expenses if it determines that such amounts would constitute Nonrecoverable Advances.

Section 2.05 Non-Petition .

The Issuers will cause each party to any property transfer agreement, purchase and sale agreement or loan purchase agreement between any such Issuer and seller of Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties pursuant thereto (other than such agreement in which the applicable Issuer does not incur any material liability or obligation or in which the applicable Issuer satisfies each of its material liabilities or obligations thereunder as of the date of such agreement) to covenant and agree that such party shall not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, any Issuer, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceeding, or any other proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law.

 

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ARTICLE III

ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND LEASES

Section 3.01 Administration of the Mortgaged Properties , Leases and Mortgage Loans .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall service and administer the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool that it is obligated to service and administer pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of the applicable Issuers, and in the best interests and for the benefit of the holders of the Notes and the LLC Interests (as a collective whole) in accordance with any and all applicable laws and the terms of this Agreement, the Property Insurance Policies and the respective Leases and Mortgage Loans and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in accordance with the Servicing Standard. Without limiting the foregoing, and subject to Section  3.20 , (i) the Property Manager shall service and administer each Lease (and each related Mortgaged Property) and each Mortgage Loan as to which no Servicing Transfer Event has occurred and each Corrected Lease and Corrected Loan, and (ii) the Special Servicer shall service and administer each Lease (and each related Mortgaged Property) and each Mortgage Loan as to which a Servicing Transfer Event has occurred and that is not a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan, as applicable; provided , however , that the Property Manager shall continue to collect information and prepare and deliver all reports to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers required hereunder with respect to any Specially Serviced Leases (and the related Mortgaged Properties) and Specially Serviced Loans, and further to render such incidental services with respect to any Specially Serviced Assets as are specifically provided for herein. No direction, consent or approval or lack of direction, consent or approval of any Controlling Party or the Requisite Global Majority may (and the Special Servicer or the Property Manager will ignore and act without regard to any such advice or approval or lack of approval that the Special Servicer or the Property Manager has determined, in its reasonable, good faith judgment, would) (A) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Property Manager to violate applicable law, the Servicing Standard or the terms of any Mortgage Loan or any Lease or (B) expand the scope of the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer, acting in its individual capacity (and, for the avoidance of doubt, not in the capacity of Special Servicer or Property Manager), shall take any action or omit to take any action as lessor of any Collateral if such action or omission would materially and adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Notes or the LLC Interests or the Issuers. None of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager shall be liable to the Indenture Trustee, any Noteholder or any other Person for following any direction of a Controlling Party hereunder, and any action taken in accordance with such direction shall be deemed to be in accordance with the Servicing Standard and deemed not to breach such party’s obligations hereunder.

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generality of the foregoing, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, in its own name, with respect to each of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service or administer hereunder, is hereby authorized and empowered by the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to execute and deliver, on behalf of each such Issuer and the Indenture Trustee: (i) any and all financing statements, continuation statements and other documents or instruments necessary to maintain the lien created by any Mortgage or other security document in the related Asset File on the related Collateral; (ii) in accordance with the Servicing Standard and subject to Sections 3.08 and 3.19 , any and all modifications, waivers, amendments or consents to or with respect to any documents contained in the related Asset File; and (iii) any and all instruments of satisfaction or cancellation, or of partial or full release or discharge, and all other comparable instruments. Subject to Section  3.10 , each applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee shall, at the written request of a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, furnish, or cause to be so furnished, to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, any limited powers of attorney (substantially in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto) and other documents necessary or appropriate to enable it to carry out its servicing and administrative duties hereunder; provided , however , that none of the Issuers, the Issuer Members or the Indenture Trustee shall be held liable for any misuse of any such power of attorney by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer hereby agree to indemnify the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee against, and hold the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee harmless from, any cost, loss or liability arising from any misuse by it of such power of attorney. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Property Manager shall not, without the Indenture Trustee’s written consent: (i) initiate any action, suit or proceeding solely under the Indenture Trustee’s name without indicating the Indenture Trustee’s representative capacity or (ii) take any action with the intent to cause, and which actually does cause, the Indenture Trustee to be registered to do business in any state.

(c) Promptly after any request therefor, the Property Manager shall provide to the Indenture Trustee: (i) the most recent inspection report prepared or obtained by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in respect of each Mortgaged Property pursuant to Section  3.12(a) ; (ii) the most recent available operating statement and financial statements of the related Obligor collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.12(b) , together with the accompanying written reports to be prepared by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, pursuant to Section  3.12(c) ; and (iii) any and all notices and reports with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which environmental testing is contemplated by Section 10.08 of the Indenture.

(d) The relationship of each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee under this Agreement is intended by the parties to be and shall be that of an independent contractor and not that of a joint venturer, partner or agent.

(e) The Property Manager will cause the form of each Mortgage with respect to Mortgaged Properties added to the Collateral Pool after the Applicable Series Closing Date to be prepared with review and comment by counsel licensed to practice in the state where such Mortgage is filed.

 

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Section 3.02 Collection of Lease Payments and Loan Payments; Lockbox Accounts; Lockbox Transfer Accounts .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall undertake reasonable efforts to collect all payments called for under the terms and provisions of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder and shall, to the extent such procedures shall be consistent with this Agreement (including Section  3.01(a)) , follow such collection procedures as it would follow were it the owner of such Leases and Mortgage Loans. Consistent with the foregoing (and without regard to Section  3.19) , the Special Servicer or the Property Manager, as the case may be, may waive any Net Default Interest or late payment charge it is entitled to in connection with any delinquent payment on a Lease or Mortgage Loan it is obligated to service hereunder.

(b) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain one or more segregated accounts (each, a “ Lockbox Account ”) with one or more banks (each, a “ Lockbox Account Bank ”). Each Lockbox Account shall be an Eligible Account and may be an account to which payments relating to other assets serviced or managed by the Property Manager are paid; provided , that such account shall be in the nature of a clearing account and the Property Manager shall not have access to such account; provided , further, that the Property Manager shall at all times be able to readily identify any amounts that constitute Collateral. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, instruct the related Obligor to make all Monthly Lease Payments and Monthly Loan Payments to a Lockbox Account. The Property Manager shall cause all amounts deposited into the Lockbox Account with respect to the Collateral to be transferred to the Collection Account or a Lockbox Transfer Account within one Business Day after such funds have been identified, cleared and become available in accordance with the polices of the Lockbox Account Bank; provided , that the Property Manager shall cause all such amounts to be transferred to the Collection Account or the Lockbox Transfer Account no later than seven Business Days after such amounts have been deposited into a Lockbox Account (the requirements set forth in this sentence, the “ Lockbox Transfer Requirements ”).

(c) The Property Manager may establish and maintain one or more segregated accounts in the name of the Property Manager on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, held for the benefit of the Noteholders (each, a “ Lockbox Transfer Account ”) with one or more banks (each, a “ Lockbox Transfer Account Bank ”). Each Lockbox Transfer Account shall be an Eligible Account. Each Lockbox Transfer Account shall be subject to an Account Control Agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee) among the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Lockbox Transfer Account Bank. Except as expressly permitted herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Issuers will have any right of withdrawal from the Lockbox Transfer Account, and the Property Manager hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not withdraw, or direct any Person to withdraw, any funds from the Lockbox Transfer Account except as expressly permitted hereunder.

 

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Section 3.03 Collection of Real Estate Taxes and Insurance Premiums; Servicing Accounts; Property Protection Advances; P&I Advances; Emergency Property Expenses.

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service and administer hereunder, establish and maintain one or more accounts (the “ Servicing Accounts ”), and shall cause to be deposited from the Lockbox Transfer Account or otherwise into such Servicing Accounts all Escrow Payments, security deposits received from Tenants pursuant to the Leases, subject to the Tenants’ rights to such amounts (“ Lease Security Deposits ”), and amounts required to be paid by the applicable Issuers as lessors under the Leases in respect of sales taxes (“ Sales Tax Deposits ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Servicing Accounts shall be established and maintained with respect to those Mortgaged Properties, Leases or Mortgage Loans pursuant to which the Tenant or Borrower is not required to make Escrow Payments, Lease Security Deposit or Sales Tax Deposits. Each Servicing Account shall be an Eligible Account. Withdrawals of amounts so collected from a Servicing Account (other than Lease Security Deposits) may be made only to: (i) effect payment of real estate or personal property taxes, sales taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, ground rents (if applicable) and comparable items (including taxes or other amounts that could constitute liens prior to or on parity with the lien of the related Mortgage); (ii) refund to Obligors any sums as may be determined to be overages; (iii) pay interest, if required and as described below in clause (b) , to Obligors on balances in the Servicing Account; (iv) clear and terminate the Servicing Account at the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section  8.01 ; (v) withdraw any amounts deposited in error or (vi) for any other purpose required by the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan; provided , however , that Lease Security Deposits may not be withdrawn for such purposes and shall be withdrawn only in accordance with the terms of the related Lease, to be repaid to the related Tenant or applied in full or partial satisfaction of the obligations of the related Tenant in accordance with the Servicing Standard (for application in the same manner as payments in respect of such obligations). Any remaining portion of such Lease Security Deposit (after no further allocations could be required pursuant to clauses (i) through (vi) above) shall be withdrawn by the Property Manager from the Servicing Account and deposited into the Collection Account and shall constitute part of the Available Amount on the next Payment Date.

(b) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each pay or cause to be paid to the Obligors interest, if any, earned on the investment of funds in Servicing Accounts maintained thereby, if required by law or the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan. If the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall deposit in a Servicing Account any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time withdraw such amount from such Servicing Account, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.

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nonpayment by such Obligor. For purposes of effecting any such payment for which it is responsible, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall apply Escrow Payments as allowed under the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan or, if such Lease or Mortgage Loan does not require the related Obligor to escrow for the payment of real estate taxes, assessments and insurance premiums, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, enforce the requirement of the related Lease and Mortgage Loan that such Obligor make payments in respect of such items at the time they first become due.

(d) In accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager shall make Property Protection Advances with respect to each Mortgaged Property, Lease and Mortgage Loan in the Collateral Pool; provided , that in no event shall the Property Manager be required to make any Property Protection Advance that it determines would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance in accordance with Section  3.03(f) . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) the Property Manager shall not have any obligation to advance funds in respect of delinquent payments of principal or interest in respect of the Mortgage Loans and (ii) the Property Manager shall not have any obligation to advance real estate taxes or premiums on Insurance Policies that the related obligor or the Issuer is not contractually or legally obligated to pay, nor shall it have any obligation to monitor the timely payment of real estate taxes and insurance premiums the payment of which is the responsibility of a person other than the applicable Tenant or Borrower or Issuer; provided that if the Property Manager has actual knowledge of the nonpayment of such real estate taxes and insurance premiums, it shall be obligated to make such advance in accordance with the provisions set forth herein if it would otherwise make such advance in accordance with the Servicing Standard. Each of the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager will be entitled to recover any Property Protection Advance (i) from general collections if such Property Protection Advance is determined to be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, (ii) from any amounts subsequently received on the related Mortgage Loan or Lease or with respect to the related Mortgaged Property with respect to which such Property Protection Advance was made or (iii) in the case of the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee, to the extent not recovered under clauses (i)  and (ii) immediately above, from the Property Manager or any Successor Property Manager. The Property Manager shall give prompt written notice to the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager in the event that it has not made, and does not intend to make, any Property Protection Advance it is required to make hereunder. Promptly upon obtaining knowledge that the full amount of any Property Protection Advance required to be made by the Property Manager has not been so made, the Indenture Trustee shall provide notice of such failure to a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager. If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such Property Protection Advance has been made within four (4) Business Days following the date of such notice, then the Back-Up Manager, upon written notice from the Indenture Trustee, shall make the portion of such Property Protection Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in accordance with the Servicing Standard, unless the Back-Up Manager determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that such Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. Promptly upon obtaining knowledge that the full amount of any Property Protection Advance required to be made by the Back-Up Manager has not been so made, then the Indenture Trustee shall make the portion of such Property Protection Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Back-Up Manager, unless the Indenture

 

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Trustee determines in its commercially reasonable judgment that such Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. In making any such determination, the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely on any determination of nonrecoverability by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be. Any such Property Protection Advance made by the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee shall thereafter be reimbursable to the such Indenture Trustee or Back-Up Manager, together with Advance Interest thereon, in accordance Section 2.11 of the Indenture or from any Successor Property Manager.

(e) If, prior to making any Property Protection Advance, the Property Manager shall have determined (which shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee), in accordance with the Servicing Standard, (i) that such Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, and (ii) that the payment of such cost, expense or other amount for which a Property Protection Advance might be made is nonetheless in the best interest of the Noteholders, the Property Manager shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, withdraw (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, direct the Indenture Trustee to withdraw) funds from the Collection Account and use such funds in order to pay such costs, expenses and other amounts (collectively, “ Emergency Property Expenses ”) to the extent necessary to preserve the security interest in, and value of, any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, as applicable. Any such funds withdrawn from the Collection Account to pay Emergency Property Expenses shall not constitute part of the Available Amount on any Payment Date.

(f) In determining whether it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or whether any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee) shall be entitled to (a) consider (among other things) the obligations of the Obligor under the terms of the related Lease Documents or Loan Documents as they may have been modified, (b) consider the related Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties in their “as is” or then current conditions and occupancies, as modified by such party’s assumptions (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) regarding the possibility and effects of future adverse changes with respect to such Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties, (c) estimate and consider (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) (among other things) future expenses, and (d) estimate and consider (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) (among other things) the timing of recoveries. If applicable to a Series of Notes, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall take into account amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account in determining whether it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or whether any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. In addition, any such Person may update or change its recoverability determinations at any time (but not reverse any other Person’s determination that a Property Protection Advance is a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance) and, consistent with the Servicing Standard, in the case of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, may obtain promptly upon request, from the Special Servicer, any reasonably required analysis, appraisals or market value estimates or other information in the Special Servicer’s possession for making a recoverability

 

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determination. The determination by the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be, that it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or that any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, or any updated or changed recoverability determination, shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered by such Back-Up Manager, Property Manager or Indenture Trustee to each other such Person and to the Issuers. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, the Noteholders the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee. The Officer’s Certificate shall set forth such determination of nonrecoverability and the considerations of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, forming the basis of such determination (which shall be accompanied by, to the extent available, information such as related income and expense statements, rent rolls, occupancy status and property inspections, and shall include an appraisal of the related Lease, Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or REO Property). The Special Servicer shall promptly furnish any party required to make Property Protection Advances hereunder with any information in its possession regarding the Specially Serviced Assets which are Leases, Mortgaged Properties, Mortgage Loans and REO Properties as such party required to make Property Protection Advances may reasonably request for purposes of making recoverability determinations. In the case of a cross collateralized Mortgage Loan, such recoverability determination shall take into account the cross collateralization of the related cross-collateralized Mortgage Loan.

(g) In the event that a P&I Shortfall exists with respect to any Series for any Payment Date, the Property Manager shall deposit an amount equal to such P&I Shortfall with respect to such Series into a Series Account for such Series no later than 11:00 a.m. New York time on the related Remittance Date, and such amount shall be added to (and applied as) Series Available Amount for such Series for such Payment Date (any such amount, a “ P&I Advance ”).

(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee shall be required to make any P&I Advance that it determines would constitute a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. In making a determination that any P&I Advance is (or is not) a Nonrecoverable Advance, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, may consider only the obligations of the Issuers under the terms of the transaction documents as they may have been modified, the Collateral in “as is” or then current condition and the timing and availability of anticipated cash flows as modified by such party’s assumptions regarding the possibility and effect of future adverse changes, together with such other factors, including but not limited to an estimate of future expenses, timing of recovery, the inherent risk of a protracted period to complete liquidation or the potential inability to liquidate Collateral as a result of intervening creditor claims or of a bankruptcy proceeding affecting the Issuer and the effect thereof on the existence, validity and priority of any security interest encumbering the Collateral, available cash on deposit in the Collection Account, the future allocations and disbursements of cash on deposit in the Collection Account, and the net proceeds derived from any of the foregoing. If applicable to a Series of Notes, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall take into account amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account in such determination of whether a P&I Advance is (or is not) a Nonrecoverable Advance. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Noteholders the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee.

 

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(i) If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such P&I Advance has been made by 5:00 p.m. New York time on such Remittance Date for any Series, then the Back-Up Manager, after receipt of written notice from the Indenture Trustee, shall deposit, into a Series Account for such Series, the portion of such P&I Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in respect of such Series by 10:00 a.m. New York time on the Payment Date, unless the Back-Up Manager determines (in accordance with clause (h) above) that such P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such P&I Advance for such Series that was required to be made in respect of such Series by such Back-Up Manager has been made by 11:00 a.m. New York time on such Remittance Date, then the Indenture Trustee, shall deposit, into a Series Account for such Series, the portion of such P&I Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in respect of such Series on or prior to the time the Series Available Amount is distributed to such Series in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, unless the Indenture Trustee determines (in accordance with clause (h) above) that such P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. In making any such determination, the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely on any determination of nonrecoverability by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be.

(j) Additionally, in the event that a Series of Notes is proposed to be issued after the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager will give notice to the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee of such proposed issuance. Within ten business days of receipt of such notice, the Back-Up Manager will be obligated to notify the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee in writing as to whether the Back-Up Manager is willing to make Advances after such Series of Notes is issued. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that the Back-Up Manager delivers to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a notice stating that it is unwilling to make such Advances after such issuance (with respect to any such Series of Notes, a “ Decline to Advance Notice ”), the Property Manager in its sole discretion (and without the consent of the Indenture Trustee, any Issuer or any Noteholder) will be permitted to remove the Back-Up Manager (a “ Discretionary Back-Up Manager Removal ”) and appoint a successor Back-Up Manager (so long as the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such appointment); provided , that, no such removal will be effective until such a successor Back-Up Manager is appointed. In the event of any such removal, the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager shall be required to (i) cooperate reasonably to effectuate the transfer of the back-up servicing rights, duties and obligations to such successor and (ii) take any actions reasonably requested by the Property Manager in order to effectuate such appointment. In the event that a Series of Notes is issued with respect to which the Back-Up Manager has delivered to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a Decline to Advance Notice but a successor Back-Up Manager has not been appointed, the Back-Up Manager will have no further obligation to make any Advance from and after the date (the “ Non-Advance Date ”) of issuance of such Series of Notes (but, for the avoidance of doubt, will have the right to be reimbursed for any Advances previously made). If the Back-Up Manager has delivered a Decline to Advance Notice to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee and a successor Back-Up Manager has not been appointed, the obligations of the Indenture Trustee to make Advances shall automatically

 

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cease as of the Non-Advance Date (but, for the avoidance of doubt, the Indenture Trustee will have the right to be reimbursed for any Advances previously made). So long as the Back-Up Manager has not been removed, after any Non-Advance Date, the Back-Up Manager may deliver an Officer’s Certificate to each of the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee stating that it wishes to reinstate its obligation to make Advances. Upon such delivery, (x) the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee will again be obligated to make Advances to the extent required in accordance with this Agreement and in the manner described in this Agreement (as if the applicable Decline to Advance Notice had not been delivered) and (y) the Property Manager will no longer be permitted to effectuate a Discretionary Back-Up Manager Removal, in each case until a subsequent Decline to Advance Notice is delivered by the Back-Up Manager (which may only be delivered in connection with an additional proposed issuance of a Series of Notes).

Section 3.04 Collection Account; Release Account ; Exchange Reserve Account .

(a) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain one or more separate accounts in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the Noteholders, for the collection of payments on and other amounts received in respect of the Leases, the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans (collectively, the “ Collection Account ”), which shall be established in such manner and with the type of depository institution (the “ Collection Account Bank ”) specified in this Agreement that permits the Collection Account to be an Eligible Account. The Collection Account shall be an Eligible Account. If the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, the Property Manager shall establish and maintain the Collection Account at a Collection Account Bank at the Indenture Trustee and the Indenture Trustee shall have the sole right of withdrawal from such account; provided , that the Property Manager shall be permitted to make withdrawals from such Collection Account to the extent expressly permitted under the terms hereof. If the Property Manager is not Spirit Realty or another Affiliate of the Issuers, the Collection Account shall be subject to an Account Control Agreement among the applicable Issuers, the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the Collection Account Bank.

Unless otherwise expressly required hereunder, the Property Manager shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the Collection Account, (i) other than payments and collections deposited into a Lockbox Account, within two (2) Business Days after receipt, the following payments and collections received or made by or on behalf of the Property Manager on or after the later of the applicable Transfer Date (other than payments due before the applicable Transfer Date) and (ii) in the case of collections and payments deposited into a Lockbox Account, in accordance with the Lockbox Transfer Requirements, the Property Manager shall instruct each Lockbox Account Bank to transfer the following payments and collections deposited in the Lockbox Account (A) to the Lockbox Transfer Account and, within one Business Day thereafter from the Lockbox Transfer Account into the Collection Account or (B) directly into the Collection Account:

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(ii) all payments of other amounts payable by the Obligors on the Leases and the Mortgage Loans, including without limitation Yield Maintenance Premiums Prepayment Consideration Payments ;

(iii) all Property Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds (other than proceeds paid to the related Borrower or Tenant as required by Loan Documents or Lease Documents, as applicable, proceeds applied to the restoration or remediation of property or otherwise released in accordance with the Servicing Standard) and all Liquidation Proceeds;

(iv) all cash proceeds and other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the extent not deposited into the Release Account or any Exchange Account ; and all cash proceeds from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property transferred from the Release Account or the Exchange Reserve Account to the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.05(b) and all proceeds representing earnings on investments in the Release Account (including interest on any Permitted Investments) made with such proceeds;

(v) any amounts required to be deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.07(b) in connection with losses resulting from a deductible clause in a blanket hazard insurance policy;

(vi) any amounts received on account of payments under the Guaranties, the Property Transfer Agreements, the Performance Undertakings or the Environmental Indemnity Agreements;

(vii) all REO Revenues; and

(viii) any other amounts required to be so deposited under this Agreement.

Except as expressly permitted hereunder, the Property Manager shall not make any withdrawals from the Collection Account except in accordance with this Section  3.04 and Section  3.05(a) hereof. The Collection Account shall be maintained as a segregated account, separate and apart from trust funds created for certificates, bonds or notes of other series of notes (other than any Series) serviced by and the other accounts of the Property Manager.

Upon direct receipt by the Special Servicer of any of the amounts described above with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset or the Mortgaged Property or REO Property relating thereto, the Special Servicer shall promptly but in no event later than the second Business Day after receipt (or, if later, the date on which such amounts are available to the Special Servicer), remit such amounts to the Property Manager for deposit into the Collection Account in accordance with this Section  3.04(a) , unless the Special Servicer determines, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that a particular item should not be deposited therein because of a restrictive endorsement or other reasonably appropriate reason. The Property Manager shall not deposit (or cause to be deposited) into the Collection Account or the Lockbox Transfer Account any collections allocated to Companion Loans, any Additional Servicing Compensation, amounts received on account of Excess Cashflow (so long as no Early Amortization Event or Sweep

 

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Period has occurred and is continuing), Sales Tax Deposits, Escrow Payments, Lease Security Deposits, amounts received as reimbursement for any cost paid by the Issuers as lessors or lenders under the Leases or Mortgage Loans, as applicable, amounts collected by or on behalf of the Issuers and held in escrow or impound as lenders or lessors to pay future obligations or other amounts that the Property Manager is not required to deposit into the Collection Account as expressly set forth herein.

With respect to any such amounts paid by check to the order of the Special Servicer, the Special Servicer shall endorse such check to the order of the Property Manager and shall deliver promptly, but in no event later than one (1) Business Day after receipt, any such check to the Property Manager by overnight courier, unless the Special Servicer determines, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that a particular item cannot be so endorsed and delivered because of a restrictive endorsement or other reasonably appropriate reason. The funds held in the Collection Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section  3.06(a) . Any interest or other income earned on funds in the Collection Account will be added to the Available Amount.

(b) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain at a bank designated by the Indenture Trustee a segregated account in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the deposit of cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or receipt of any Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments (the “ Release Account ”). The Release Account shall be an Eligible Account. The funds held in the Release Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section  3.06(b) . The Release Account and the amounts on deposit therein will be pledged to the Indenture Trustee under the Indenture. The Property Manager will deposit or cause to be deposited in the Release Account any cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and any Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments received in connection with any Mortgage Loan within one Business Day after such funds have been identified, cleared and become available.

(c) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain at a bank designated by the Indenture Trustee a segregated account in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the deposit of cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgaged Property released pursuant to Section 7.01(a) (the “Exchange Reserve Account”). The Exchange Reserve Account shall be an Eligible Account. The funds held in the Exchange Reserve Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.06(b). The Exchange Reserve Account and the amounts on deposit therein will be pledged to the Indenture Trustee under the Indenture. The Property Manager will deposit or cause to be deposited, on behalf of the Issuers, any Exchange Cash Collateral.

Section 3.05 Withdrawals From the Collection Account and the Release Account .

(a) If the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, Spirit MTA or any of their respective affiliates , then the Indenture Trustee shall make withdrawals upon the written direction of the Property Manager from the Collection Account (i) on each Remittance Date, for delivery by wire transfer of immediately available funds for deposit into the Payment Account, of the Available Amount for the related Payment Date for application by the Indenture Trustee to make payments in accordance with the priorities set forth pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture, (ii) on any

 

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date, to pay any Emergency Property Expenses (pursuant to Section  3.03(e)) and (iii) on any date, to remove amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error. If the Property Manager is an entity other than Spirit Realty, Spirit MTA or any of their respective affiliates, then the Property Manager shall make withdrawals from the Collection Account (i) on each Remittance Date, for delivery by wire transfer of immediately available funds for deposit into the Payment Account, of the Available Amount for the related Payment Date for application by the Indenture Trustee to make payments in accordance with the priorities set forth pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture, (ii) at any time on or prior to each Remittance Date, to pay the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, any Special Servicing Fees, any Liquidation Fees and any Workout Fees (each, pursuant to Section  3.11) , (iii) on any date, to pay any Emergency Property Expenses (pursuant to Section  3.03(e)) or (iv) on any date, to remove amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error. Except as provided in Section  3.04(a) , no other amounts may be withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Property Manager.

(b) Amounts deposited in the Release Account with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property (including Net Investment Earnings on funds on deposit therein) shall be applied by the Property Manager (or the Indenture Trustee based on the instructions of the Property Manager if the Property Manager is Spirit Realty), to reimburse the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager any amounts owed with respect to unreimbursed Extraordinary Expenses, Property Protection Advances and Advance Interest thereon and Emergency Property Expenses related to such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property and to pay the expenses related to the release of such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property. After any such reimbursements have been made, any remaining amounts deposited in the Release Account with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property shall be ( such amount with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property, the “Net Release Price” thereof) shall be applied by the Property Manager (or the Indenture Trustee based on the instructions of the Property Manager if the Property Manager is Spirit Realty) to either (i) permit an Issuer to acquire (or to acquire on behalf of an Issuer) Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties within twelve months following the release of the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (in the event that such amounts were received in connection with such a release) or following the receipt of such amounts (in the event that such amounts were received in connection with a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable) or (ii) after such twelve-month period concludes with respect to the applicable amounts (or, if the Property Manager elects, prior to the conclusion of such twelve-month period) be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and included in the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, all amounts in the Release Account (and all amounts that otherwise would have been deposited into the Release Account excluding amounts on deposit in the Exchange Account, but including equivalent amounts on deposit in the Exchange Reserve Account ) shall be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and will be included in the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs. If the Like-Kind Exchange Program is established, in connection with the sale or disposition of a Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager may elect to deposit or cause to be deposited the related Net Release Price into an Exchange Account (in lieu of the Release Account) for the purpose of consummating an Exchange pursuant to Section 7.01(d).

 

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Section 3.06 Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Release Account .

(a) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Collection Account to invest the funds held therein in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the Remittance Date relating to the Payment Date for which such funds will constitute Available Amounts, which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(b) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Release Account or Exchange Reserve Account to invest the funds held therein in one or more specific Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the day such amounts are required to be distributed pursuant to Section  3.05(b) , which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(c) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Servicing Accounts with respect to Lease Security Deposits to invest the funds held therein in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the day such amounts are required to be distributed pursuant to the related Lease and this Agreement, which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(d) [Reserved]

(e) All Permitted Investments in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account and the Servicing Accounts shall be held to maturity, unless payable on demand. Any investment of funds in the Collection Account, the Release Account, the Expense Reserve Account and the Servicing Accounts shall be made in the name of the Indenture Trustee (in its capacity as such). The Property Manager shall promptly deliver to the Indenture Trustee, and the Indenture Trustee shall maintain continuous possession of, any Permitted Investment that is either (i) a “certificated security,” as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, or (ii) other property in which the lack of possession of such property could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect the Noteholders’ interest in such property. If amounts on deposit in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account or the Servicing Accounts are at any time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Property Manager shall:

(i) consistent with any notice required to be given thereunder, demand that payment thereon be made on the last day such Permitted Investment may otherwise mature thereunder in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) all amounts then payable thereunder and (2) the amount required to be withdrawn on such date; and

(ii) demand payment of all amounts due thereunder promptly upon determination by the Property Manager that such Permitted Investment would not constitute a Permitted Investment in respect of funds thereafter on deposit in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account or the Servicing Accounts, as applicable.

 

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(f) Interest and investment income realized on funds deposited in the Collection Account and, if applicable, the Release Account , that constitute part of the Available Amount for any Collection Period, to the extent of the Net Investment Earnings, if any, shall be added to the Available Amount for such Collection Period and distributed in accordance with Section 2.11 of the Indenture on the applicable Payment Date. Notwithstanding the investment of funds held in the Collection Account, for purposes of the calculations hereunder, including the calculation of the Available Amount, the amounts so invested shall be deemed to remain on deposit in the Collection Account. Except as provided in Section  5.03(a) , the Property Manager shall have no liability for any investment of funds in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account or Servicing Account.

(g) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if any default occurs in the making of a payment due under any Permitted Investment, or if a default occurs in any other performance required under any Permitted Investment, the Property Manager may take such action as may be appropriate to enforce such payment or performance, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings.

Section 3.07 Maintenance of Insurance Policies; Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage .

(a) The Property Manager (other than with respect to Specially Serviced Assets) and the Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Assets) shall use reasonable efforts in accordance with the Servicing Standard to cause the related Obligor to maintain for each Mortgaged Property all insurance coverage as is required under the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan, as applicable (including for the avoidance of doubt, any Environmental Policy); provided , that if and to the extent that any such Lease or Mortgage Loan permits the lessor thereunder any discretion (by way of consent, approval or otherwise) as to the insurance coverage that the related Obligor is required to maintain, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall exercise such discretion in a manner consistent with the Servicing Standard; and provided , further , that, if and to the extent that a Lease or Mortgage Loan so permits, the related Obligor shall be required to obtain the required insurance coverage from Qualified Insurers that have a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, which are licensed to do business in the state wherein the related Obligor or the Mortgaged Property subject to the policy, as applicable, is located. If such Obligor does not maintain the required insurance or, with respect to any Environmental Policy in place as of the applicable First Collateral Date, the Property Manager will itself cause such insurance to be maintained with Qualified Insurers meeting such criteria; provided , that the Property Manager shall not be required to maintain such insurance if the Indenture Trustee (as mortgagee of record on behalf of the Noteholders) does not have an insurable interest or the Property Manager has determined (in its reasonable judgment in accordance with the Servicing Standard) that either (i) such insurance is not available at a commercially reasonable rate and the subject hazards are at the time not commonly insured against by prudent owners of properties similar to the Mortgaged Property located in or around the region in which such Mortgaged Property is located or (ii) such insurance is not available at any rate. Subject to Section  3.17(b) , the Special Servicer shall also use reasonable efforts to cause to be maintained for each REO Property no less insurance coverage than was previously required of the Obligor under the related Mortgage or Lease and at a minimum, (i) hazard

 

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insurance with a replacement cost rider and (ii) comprehensive general liability insurance, in each case, in an amount customary for the type and geographic location of such REO Property and consistent with the Servicing Standard; provided , that all such insurance shall be obtained from Qualified Insurers that, if they are providing casualty insurance, shall have a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and “A” by S&P. The cost of any such insurance coverage obtained by either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall be a Property Protection Advance to be paid by the Property Manager. All such insurance policies shall contain (if they insure against loss to property) a “standard” mortgagee clause, with loss payable to the Property Manager, as agent of and for the account of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, and shall be issued by an insurer authorized under applicable law to issue such insurance. Any amounts collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer under any such policies (other than amounts to be applied to the restoration or repair of the related Mortgaged Property or amounts to be released to the related Tenant, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard) shall be deposited in the Collection Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

(b) The Property Manager or Special Servicer may satisfy its obligations under Section  3.07(a) by obtaining, maintaining or causing to be maintained a blanket or forced place insurance policy. If applicable, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be obtained and maintained on behalf of each applicable Issuer, a master forced place insurance policy or a blanket policy (or an endorsement to an existing policy) insuring against hazard losses (not otherwise insured by a Tenant or Borrower due to a default by such Tenant or Borrower under the insurance covenants of its Lease or Mortgage Loan or because a Tenant or Borrower permitted to self-insure fails to pay for casualty losses) on the applicable Mortgaged Properties that it is required to service and administer, which policy shall (i) be obtained from a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, and (ii) provide protection equivalent to the individual policies otherwise required under Section  3.07(a) . The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall bear the cost of any premium payable in respect of any such blanket policy (other than blanket policies specifically obtained for Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties) without right of reimbursement; provided , that if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, causes any Mortgaged Property or REO Property to be covered by such blanket policy in order to satisfy such obligations, the incremental costs of such insurance applicable to such Mortgaged Property or REO Property shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance (it being understood that such incremental costs incurred by the Special Servicer shall be paid by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer and that such payment shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance). If the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, causes any Mortgaged Property or REO Property to be covered by a force-placed insurance policy, the incremental costs of such insurance applicable to such Mortgaged Property or REO Property (which shall not include any minimum or standby premium payable for such policy whether or not any Mortgaged Property or REO Property is covered thereby) shall be paid as a Property Protection Advance (it being understood that such incremental costs incurred by the Special Servicer shall be paid by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer and that such payment shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance). Any such policy may contain a deductible clause (not in excess of a customary amount) in which case the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall, if there shall not have been maintained on the related Mortgaged Property or REO Property

 

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a hazard insurance policy complying with the requirements of Section  3.07(a) and there shall have been one or more losses that would have been covered by such policy, promptly deposit into the Collection Account from its own funds the amount not otherwise payable under the blanket policy in connection with such loss or losses because of such deductible clause. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall prepare and present, on behalf of itself, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Issuer, claims under any such blanket policy in a timely fashion in accordance with the terms of such policy. Any payments on such policy shall be made to the Property Manager as agent of and for the account of the applicable Issuer, the Noteholders and the Indenture Trustee.

(c) Each of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a fidelity bond in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such fidelity bond would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such fidelity bond shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with the foregoing provision if an Affiliate thereof has such fidelity bond coverage and, by the terms of such fidelity bond, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Such fidelity bond shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers.

Each of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) also keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A: VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a policy or policies of insurance covering loss occasioned by the errors and omissions of its officers, employees and agents in connection with its servicing obligations hereunder, which policy or policies shall name the Indenture Trustee as an additional insured and shall be in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such insurance would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such insurance shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with the foregoing provisions if an Affiliate thereof has such insurance and, by the terms of such policy or policies, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Any such errors and omissions policy shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers.

 

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Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) also, on behalf of the Issuers, keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIIF” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a lessor’s general liability insurance policy or policies, which policy or policies shall be in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such insurance would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such insurance shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Any such general liability insurance policy shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. Any payments on such policy shall be made to the Property Manager as agent of and for the account of any applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee.

The insurance described in this clause (c)  shall be required to include coverage in respect of losses that may be sustained as a result of an officer’s or employee’s of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer misappropriation of funds and errors and omissions.

If the Property Manager (or its corporate parent), the Special Servicer (or its corporate parent) or the Back-Up Manager (or its corporate parent), as applicable, are rated not lower than “A2” by Moody’s, “A” by S&P and “A” by Fitch Ratings , Inc., the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, may self-insure with respect to any insurance coverage or fidelity bond coverage required hereunder, in which case it shall not be required to maintain an insurance policy with respect to such coverage; provided , that Spirit Realty may not self-insure with respect to any such insurance coverage or fidelity bond.

Section 3.08 Enforcement of Alienation Clauses; Consent to Assignment .

With respect to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, on behalf of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the holders of the Notes, shall enforce the restrictions contained in the related Lease and Mortgage Loans or in any other document in the related Lease File or Loan File on transfers or further encumbrances of the related Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan and on transfers of interests in the related Borrower or Tenant, unless it has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that waiver of such restrictions would be in accordance with the Servicing Standard. After having made any such determination, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee (and the Property Manager in the case of the Special Servicer) an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the basis for such determination. In connection with any assignment or sublet by a Tenant of its interest under a Lease, the applicable Issuer shall not take any action to release such Tenant from its obligations under such Lease unless a new Tenant approved by such Issuer assumes the obligations under such Lease and any applicable requirements set forth in the applicable Lease have been satisfied.

 

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Section 3.09 Realization Upon Specially Serviced Assets.

(a) If the Special Servicer has determined, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, that any material default related to a Specially Serviced Asset will not be cured by the related Obligor, the Special Servicer will be required to evaluate the possible alternatives available in accordance with the Servicing Standard and this Agreement with respect to such Specially Serviced Asset. Such alternatives may include, among other things, modification or restructuring of the related Mortgage Loan or Lease, sale or exchange of the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property in accordance with Section  3.18 or the enforcement of remedies available under the related Mortgage Loan or Lease in accordance with Section  3.19 , including foreclosure of the Mortgage Loan or eviction of the Tenant, as applicable, and the re-leasing of the related Mortgaged Property. Subject to all other provisions and limitations set forth herein, the Special Servicer shall take such actions with respect to each Specially Serviced Asset as it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard, acting in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. If the Property Manager re-leases any Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers an amended Exhibit A-1 reflecting the addition of such Lease to the Collateral Pool.

(b) Upon the request of the Special Servicer, the Property Manager shall pay or cause to be paid, as Property Protection Advances or Emergency Property Expenses, as applicable, in accordance with Section  3.17(c) , all costs and expenses (other than costs or expenses that would, if incurred, constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance) incurred in connection with each Specially Serviced Asset, and shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor as provided herein and in Section 2.11 of the Indenture. If and when the Property Manager or the Special Servicer deems it necessary and prudent for purposes of establishing the Fair Market Value of any Mortgaged Property related to a Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicer or the Property Manager; as the case may be, is authorized to have an appraisal done by an Independent MAI-designated appraiser or other expert (the cost of which appraisal shall be paid by the Property Manager and shall constitute a Property Protection Advance).

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall, on behalf of the applicable Issuer, obtain title to a Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan by deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, or take any other action with respect to any Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan, if, as a result of any such action, the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee could, in the reasonable judgment of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, made in accordance with the Servicing Standard and which shall be based on Opinions of Counsel (of which the Indenture Trustee shall be an addressee) and evidenced by an officer’s certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee, be considered to hold title to, to be a “mortgagee-in-possession” of, or to be an “owner” or “operator” of such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of CERCLA or any comparable law, unless:

(i) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, has previously determined in accordance with the Servicing Standard ( and as evidenced by an officer’s certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee) , based on (x) a Phase I Environmental Assessment or comparable environmental assessment (and any additional environmental testing, investigation or analysis that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, deems necessary and prudent) of such Mortgaged Property conducted by an Independent Person who regularly conducts such environmental testing,

 

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investigation or analysis, or (y) any environmental testing, investigation and/or analysis conducted in connection with any related Environmental Policy, and performed during the twelve-month period preceding any such acquisition of title or other action and in each case after consultation with an environmental expert, that:

 

  (A) the Mortgaged Property is in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations or, if not, that it would maximize the recovery to the applicable Issuer on a present value basis (the relevant discounting of anticipated collections to be performed at the relevant interest rate for the applicable Mortgage Loan or the capitalization rate used in respect of the Lease for any Mortgaged Property) to acquire title to or possession of the Mortgaged Property and to effect such compliance, which determination shall take into account any coverage afforded under any related Environmental Policy with respect to such Mortgaged Property; and

 

  (B) there are no circumstances or conditions present at the Mortgaged Property relating to the use, management or disposal of Hazardous Materials for which investigation, testing, monitoring, containment, clean-up or remediation could be required under any currently applicable environmental laws and regulations or, if such circumstances or conditions are present for which any such action could reasonably be expected to be required, that it would maximize the recovery to the applicable Issuer on a present value basis (the relevant discounting of anticipated collections to be performed at the relevant interest rate for the applicable Mortgage Loan or the capitalization rate used in respect of the Lease for any Mortgaged Property) to acquire title to or possession of the Mortgaged Property and to take such actions, which determination shall take into account any coverage afforded under any related Environmental Policy with respect to such Mortgaged Property; or

(ii)  (ii) in the event that the conditions set forth in clauses (i)(A) or (i)(B) are not satisfied, it shall have notified the Indenture Trustee in writing that it has determined that the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee could not reasonably be considered to be a potentially responsible party (which determination may be based on an Opinion of Counsel the cost of which shall be a Property Protection Advance).

(d) Any such determination in clauses (c)(i) or (c)(ii) above by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate to such effect delivered to the Indenture Trustee (which the Indenture Trustee shall provide to the Noteholders), the Issuers and, in the case of the Special Servicer, the Property Manager, specifying all of the bases for such determination, such Officer’s Certificate to be accompanied by all related environmental reports. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall undertake reasonable efforts to make the determination referred to in clause (ii)  immediately above, and may conclusively rely on any related environmental assessments referred to above in making such

 

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determination. The cost of any opinions, testing, analysis and investigation and any remedial, corrective or other action contemplated by clause (c)  above, shall be reimbursed, to the extent not paid by an Environmental Insurer or other party with liability for such amounts, to the Property Manager from the Collection Account as a Property Protection Advance, subject to Section  5.03 .

(e) If the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, determines (in accordance with Section  3.09(c)) that any of the conditions set forth in Section  3.09(c)(i) or (ii) above have not been satisfied with respect to any such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall take such action as is in accordance with the Servicing Standard and, at such time as it deems appropriate, may, on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage; provided , that prior to the release of all or a portion of the related Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage, ( i x ) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall have notified the Indenture Trustee in writing of its intention to so release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property and ( ii y ) the Indenture Trustee shall have notified the Controlling Parties in writing of the Property Manager’s intention to so release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the Property Manager and are reasonably necessary to release any lien on or security interest in such Mortgaged Property.

(f) The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall report to the Indenture Trustee and the Property Manager (if applicable) monthly in writing as to any actions taken by such party with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which the environmental testing contemplated in Section  3.09(c) has revealed that any of the conditions set forth in either Section  3.09(c)(i)(A) or (i)(B) have not been satisfied, in each case until such matter has been resolved.

(g) The Special Servicer shall have the right to determine, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the advisability of seeking to obtain a deficiency judgment if the state in which the Collateral securing a Specially Serviced Loan is located and the terms of the Mortgage Loan permit such an action and shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, seek such deficiency judgment if it deems advisable.

(h) The Special Servicer shall prepare and file the reports of foreclosures and abandonments of any Mortgaged Property and the information returns relating to cancellation of indebtedness income with respect to any Mortgaged Property required by Sections 6050J and 6050P of the Code and promptly deliver to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that such reports have been filed. Such reports shall be in form and substance sufficient to meet the reporting requirements imposed by Sections 6050J and 6050P of the Code.

(i) All sales of Mortgaged Properties pursuant to this Section  3.09 shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section  3.18 and Article VII , as applicable.

 

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Section 3.10 Issuers , Custodian and Indenture Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Lease Files and Loan Files .

(a) If from time to time, and as appropriate for servicing of any Mortgage Loan, Lease, assumption of a Lease, modification of a Lease or the re-lease or sale of any Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall otherwise require the use of any Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or any portion thereof), the Custodian, upon request of the Property Manager and receipt from the Property Manager of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto signed by a Servicing Officer thereof, or upon request of the Special Servicer and receipt from the Special Servicer of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto, shall release such Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or portion thereof), to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Upon return of such Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or portion thereof), to the Custodian, or upon the Special Servicer’s delivery to the Indenture Trustee of an Officer’s Certificate stating that (i) such Lease or Mortgage Loan has been liquidated and all amounts received or to be received in connection with such Lease or Mortgage Loan are required to be deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.04(a) have been or will be so deposited or (ii) such Mortgaged Property has been sold, a copy of the Request for Release shall be released by the Indenture Trustee to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable.

(b) Within seven (7) Business Days of the Special Servicer’s request therefor (or, if the Special Servicer notifies the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee of an exigency, within such shorter period as is reasonable under the circumstances), each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver to the Special Servicer, in the form supplied to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee by the Special Servicer, any court pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents reasonably necessary to the re-lease, foreclosure or sale in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or to any legal action brought to obtain judgment against any Obligor on the related Lease or Mortgage Loan or to obtain a judgment against an Obligor, or to enforce any other remedies or rights provided by the Lease or Mortgage Loan or otherwise available at law or in equity or to defend any legal action or counterclaim filed against the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer; provided , that each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee may alternatively execute and deliver to the Special Servicer, in the form supplied to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee by the Special Servicer, a limited power of attorney substantially in the form of Exhibit D issued in favor of the Special Servicer and empowering the Special Servicer to execute and deliver any or all of such pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents on behalf of the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be; provided , however , that neither the applicable Issuer nor the Indenture Trustee shall be held liable for any misuse of such power of attorney by the Special Servicer. Together with such pleadings, leases, sale documents or documents (or such power of attorney empowering the Special Servicer to execute the same on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee), the Special Servicer shall deliver to each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate requesting that such pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents (or such power of attorney empowering the Special Servicer to execute the same on behalf of the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be) be executed by the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee and certifying as to the reason such pleadings or documents are required.

 

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(c) Upon the payment in full of any Mortgage Loan, or the receipt by the Property Manager of a notification that payment in full shall be escrowed in a manner customary for such purposes, the Property Manager shall promptly notify the Custodian and the Indenture Trustee by a certification (which certification shall be in the form of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto, shall be accompanied by the form of any necessary release or discharge and shall include a statement to the effect that all amounts received or to be received in connection with such payment which are required to be deposited in the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.04(a) have been or will be so deposited) of a Servicing Officer (a copy of which certification shall be delivered to the Special Servicer) and shall request delivery to it and release of the related Loan File. Upon receipt of such certification and request, the Custodian shall promptly cause the release of the related Loan File to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee shall deliver to the Property Manager such release or discharge, duly executed. Except customary fees and expenses, no expenses incurred in connection with any instrument of satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be chargeable to the Collection Account or other amounts that constitute Collateral.

Section 3.11 Servicing Compensation; Interest on Property Protection Advances .

(a) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Property Manager shall be entitled to receive the Property Management Fee with respect to each Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool. As to each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, the Property Management Fee shall accrue daily at the related Property Management Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan and shall be calculated with respect to each Mortgage Loan on the same basis as interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan and with respect to each Mortgaged Property on a 30/360 Basis. The right to receive the Property Management Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Property Manager’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Earned but unpaid Property Management Fees shall be payable monthly out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.05 and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

(b) On each Remittance Date, the Property Manager shall be entitled to receive: (i) all returned check fees, assumption, modification and similar fees and late payment charges from Obligors with respect to Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans that are not Specially Serviced Assets as of such Remittance Date; and (ii) any default interest collected on a Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan, but only to the extent that (x) such default interest is allocable to the period (not to exceed 60 days) when such Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan did not constitute a Specially Serviced Asset and (y) such default interest is not allocable to reimburse the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee with respect to any Property Protection Advances or interest thereon made in respect of such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property (collectively, the “ Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”).

(c) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Special Servicer shall be entitled to receive the Special Servicing Fee with respect to each Specially Serviced Asset. As to each Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicing Fee shall accrue daily from time to time at the Special Servicing Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of such Specially Serviced Asset and shall be calculated with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan on the same basis as interest accrues on such Specially Serviced Loan and with respect to each Mortgaged Property related to a Specially Serviced Lease on a 30/360 Basis. The Special Servicing Fee with respect to any

 

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Specially Serviced Asset shall (subject to Section  3.20 hereof) cease to accrue if (i) the related Mortgaged Property is sold or exchanged for a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or the Specially Serviced Loan is sold or exchanged for a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, as applicable, or (ii) such Specially Serviced Asset becomes a Corrected Lease or a Corrected Loan, as applicable, or (iii) such Specially Serviced Asset becomes a Liquidated Lease or liquidated Mortgage Loan, as applicable. Earned but unpaid Special Servicing Fees shall be payable monthly out of collections on deposit in the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.05 hereof and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

The Special Servicer’s right to receive the Special Servicing Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Special Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.

(d) Subject to the last sentence of this Section  3.11(d) , on each Remittance Date, the Special Servicer shall be entitled to receive: (i) all returned check fees, assumption, modification and similar fees and late payment charges received on or with respect to the Specially Serviced Assets (determined as of the Remittance Date relating to such Payment Date); and (ii) any default interest collected on a Specially Serviced Asset (to the extent that such default interest is not allocable to reimburse the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee or Back-Up Manager with respect to any Property Protection Advances made in respect of the related Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property or interest thereon and such default interest is not allocable to the Property Manager under Section  3.11(b)) as additional servicing compensation (collectively, the “ Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Special Servicer is terminated at a time when no Servicer Replacement Event existed with respect to the Special Servicer and such Special Servicer was servicing or administering any Specially Serviced Asset as of the date of such termination, and such servicing or administration had been continuing for at least two (2) months, then the terminated Special Servicer will be entitled to 50% of all modification fees earned by its successor with respect to such Specially Serviced Asset during the 12-month period following the date of such termination.

(e) As and to the extent permitted by Section 2.11 of the Indenture, the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, shall each be entitled to receive Advance Interest on the amount of each Advance made thereby for so long as such Advance is outstanding. The Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager shall be reimbursed for Property Protection Advances in accordance with Sections 3.03(d) and 3.05(a) and (b), and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each be required to pay all ordinary expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing activities under this Agreement, including fees of any subservicers retained by it. In addition, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall not be reimbursed for its own internal costs and expenses and overhead expenses, such as office space expenses, office equipment costs, supply costs or employee salaries or related costs and expenses.

 

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(f) A Workout Fee shall be payable to the Special Servicer with respect to each Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease. As to each such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, the Workout Fee will be payable out of, and shall be calculated by application of the Workout Fee Rate to, each collection of rents, interest (other than Default Interest) and principal (including scheduled payments, prepayments, Balloon Payments and payments at maturity) received on such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, as applicable, so long as it remains a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan; provided , that no Workout Fee shall be payable from, or based upon the receipt of, Liquidation Proceeds collected in connection with (i) the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan, Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease or REO Property by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or (ii) the repurchase of any Specially Serviced Loan or Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease by the Originator or Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect within the period provided to the Originator and Support Provider to cure such Collateral Defect. In addition, no Workout Fee shall be payable with respect to any Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease if and to the extent (i) such Mortgage Loan again becomes a Specially Serviced Loan under clause (b)  of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan” or the Lease again becomes a Specially Serviced Lease under clause (b)  of the definition of “Specially Serviced Lease” and (ii) no default under the Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable, actually occurs, or if such default has occurred, it is remedied within the 60 days provided in such clauses. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, for the avoidance of doubt, a new Workout Fee will become payable if and when a Mortgage Loan or Lease that ceased to be a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan again becomes a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan. If the Special Servicer is terminated (with or without cause) or resigns with respect to any or all of its servicing duties, it shall retain the right to receive any and all Workout Fees payable with respect to the Mortgage Loans or Leases that became Corrected Loans or Corrected Leases during the period that it had responsibility for servicing Specially Serviced Assets (and the successor Special Servicer shall not be entitled to any portion of such Workout Fees), in each case until the Workout Fee for any such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease ceases to be payable in accordance with the second preceding sentence. If the Special Servicer is terminated for any reason or resigns as Special Servicer hereunder, and prior to such resignation or termination, any Specially Serviced Asset would have been a Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease but for the related Borrower or Tenant, as applicable, not yet having made three full and consecutive Monthly Payments as provided in the Lease Documents or Loan Documents, then such terminated or resigning Special Servicer shall be entitled to all, and the Successor Special Servicer shall be entitled to none, of the Workout Fee payable in connection with such Specially Serviced Asset after it actually becomes a Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, as applicable.

(g) A Liquidation Fee shall be payable to the Special Servicer with respect to (i) each Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property repurchased by the related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect if purchased after the applicable cure period, and shall equal the product of (x) the repurchase price with respect to any such repurchase and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate, (ii) any Specially Serviced Asset as to which the Special Servicer obtains a full, partial or discounted payoff from the related Borrower of a Mortgage Loan or for some or all of the Collateral Value from the Mortgaged Property related to a Lease from the Tenant, and shall equal the product of (x) the amount of any such payoff and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate, or (iii) any Specially Serviced Asset or REO Property as to which the Special Servicer recovers any Liquidation Proceeds, and shall equal the product of (x) the amount of such Liquidation Proceeds and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate; provided , that no Liquidation Fee shall be payable from, or based upon the receipt of, Liquidation Proceeds collected in connection with the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan, Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease or REO Property by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer.

 

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(h) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Back-Up Manager shall be entitled to receive the Back-Up Fee with respect to each Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool. As to each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, the Back-Up Fee shall accrue each day at the related Back-Up Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan. The right to receive the Back-Up Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Back-Up Manager’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Earned but unpaid Back-Up Fees shall be payable monthly pursuant to Section  3.05(a) and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

Section 3.12 Property Inspections; Collection of Financial Statements; Delivery of Certain Reports .

(a) If a Lease or Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicer shall perform a physical inspection of the related Mortgaged Property as soon as practicable thereafter and, if such Lease or Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Asset for more than two years, at least annually thereafter so long as such Lease or Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Asset. The Special Servicer shall prepare a written report of each such inspection performed by it that sets forth in detail the condition of the related Mortgaged Property and that specifies the existence of (i) any sale, abandonment or transfer of such Mortgaged Property, or (ii) any change in the condition or value of such Mortgaged Property that it, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, considers material. The Special Servicer shall deliver to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager and the Rating Agencies a copy of each such written report prepared by it within 15 days of the completion of each such inspection. The Special Servicer (i) shall receive reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to any such inspection and (ii) shall be entitled to a reasonable inspection fee for any such inspection, in each case from the applicable Issuers pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture.

(b) The Special Servicer, in the case of any Specially Serviced Asset, and the Property Manager, in the case of all other Leases and Mortgage Loans, shall make reasonable efforts to collect promptly from each related Obligor and review annual operating statements of the related Mortgaged Properties and financial statements of such Obligor required to be provided under the applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease.

(c) Not later than December 15 of each year, commencing December 15, 2014, the Property Manager shall deliver to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Special Servicer (i) from information, if any, that the Property Manager has most recently received pursuant to Section  3.12(b) , a report setting forth the aggregate Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios of all Mortgaged Properties with respect to which it has received sufficient financial information from the applicable Obligor(s) to permit it to calculate such Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (either at the “unit” level , master lease level or corporate level, as applicable) and, in each case, identifying the period covered by the related financial statements in its possession, and (ii) a schedule, in the form of the Mortgaged Property Schedule or Mortgage Loan Schedule, as applicable, prepared as of the later of (1) the most recent Series Closing Date and (2) the most recent Transfer Date, and further identifying on such schedule each Lease or Mortgage Loan (x) that has become a Liquidated Lease or liquidated Mortgage Loan since the most recent delivery

 

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of such schedule pursuant to this Section  3.12(c)(ii) (or, in the case of the first such delivery, since the Series Closing Date), and specifying the date on which the sale or re-lease of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan occurred or (y) that has otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms and, in each case, specifying the date of such sale, re-lease or termination, the amount collected in connection therewith and the amount of any unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, Emergency Property Expenses, Extraordinary Expenses and other amounts due and unpaid under the related Mortgage Loan or Lease incurred in connection therewith.

Section 3.13 Annual Statement as to Compliance .

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Issuers, to the Indenture Trustee and, in the case of the Special Servicer, to the Property Manager, as soon as available, and in any event by the 15 th day after each March 31 of each year (or the next succeeding Business Day if any such day is not a Business Day) beginning in March 2015, an Officer’s Certificate stating, as to each officer signatory thereof, that (i) a review of the activities of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, during the prior calendar year, and of its performance under this Agreement, has been made under the supervision of the signatories signing such Officer’s Certificate, and (ii) to the best of such signatory’s knowledge, based on such review, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, complied in all material respects throughout such period with the minimum servicing standards in this Agreement and fulfilled in all material respects throughout such period its obligations under this Agreement or, if there was noncompliance with such standards or a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation in any material respect, such Officer’s Certificate shall include a description of such noncompliance or specify each such default, as the case may be, known to such signatory and the nature and status thereof.

Section 3.14 Reports by Independent Public Accountants.

On or before March 31 of each year, beginning in March 2015, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, at its expense, shall cause an independent, registered public accounting firm (which may also render other services to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be) to furnish to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee and, in the case of the Special Servicer, to the Property Manager a report containing such firm’s opinion that, on the basis of an examination conducted by such firm substantially in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the officer’s assertion made pursuant to Section  3.13 by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, is fairly stated in all material respects, subject to such exceptions and other qualifications that, in the opinion of such firm, such institute’s standards require it to report and that such examination included tests in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Single Attestation Program for Mortgage Bankers, to the extent the procedures in such program are applicable to the servicing obligations set forth in this Agreement. In rendering such statement, such firm may rely, as to matters relating to direct servicing of leases and mortgage loans by Sub-Managers, upon comparable reports for examinations conducted substantially in accordance with such institute’s standards (rendered within one year of such report) of independent public accountants with respect to the related Sub-Manager.

 

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Section 3.15 Access to Certain Information; Delivery of Certain Information .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall afford to the other, to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Back-Up Manager and the Rating Agencies and to the OTS, the FDIC and any other banking or insurance regulatory authority that may exercise authority over any holder of Notes or LLC Interests, reasonable access to any documentation regarding the Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties and its servicing thereof within its control, except to the extent it is prohibited from doing so by applicable law, rule or regulation or contract or to the extent such information is subject to a privilege under applicable law. Such access shall be afforded without charge but only upon reasonable prior written request and during normal business hours at the offices of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, designated by it.

(b) The Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall notify the Rating Agencies, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee of any Mortgaged Property whose Tenant has ceased to exercise its business activity on such Mortgaged Property within 30 days of becoming aware of such a circumstance.

Section 3.16 Title to REO Property .

(a) If title to any REO Property is acquired by the Special Servicer on behalf of the Issuer, the deed or certificate of sale shall be issued to the applicable Issuer. Upon acquisition of such REO Property, the Special Servicer shall, if any amounts remain due and owing under the related Mortgage Note, cause the applicable Issuer to execute and deliver to the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent a new Mortgage (along with appropriate Financing Statements), as applicable, in favor of the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent to secure the lien of the Indenture.

(b) The Special Servicer shall remit to the Property Manager for deposit in the Collection Account or Release Account, as applicable, upon receipt, all REO Revenues, Property Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds received in respect of an REO Property or Specially Serviced Asset.

Section 3.17 Management of REO Properties and Mortgaged Properties relating to Defaulted Assets .

(a) [Reserved] .

(b) At any time that a Mortgaged Property is not subject to a Mortgage Loan or a Lease or is subject to a Mortgage Loan or a Lease that is (or relates to) a Defaulted Asset or with respect to an REO Property or a Terminated Lease Property , the Special Servicer’s decision as to how such Mortgaged Property or REO Property shall be managed and operated shall be based on the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer as to the best interest of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders by maximizing (to the extent commercially feasible) the net after-tax revenues received by the applicable Issuer with respect to such property and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in the same manner as would commercial loan and lease servicers and asset managers operating property comparable to the respective Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property under the Servicing Standard. The

 

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applicable Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Special Servicer may consult with counsel at the expense of the applicable Issuer in connection with determinations required under this Section  3.17(b) . Neither the Indenture Trustee nor the Special Servicer shall be liable to the Issuers, the holders of the Notes, the other parties hereto or each other, nor shall the applicable Issuer be liable to the other Issuers, any such holders or to the other parties hereto, for errors in judgment made in good faith in the exercise of their discretion while performing their respective duties, obligations and responsibilities under this Section  3.17(b) . Nothing in this Section  3.17(b) is intended to prevent the sale or re-lease of a Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of Section  3.18 and Article VII , as applicable.

(c) The Special Servicer shall have full power and authority to do any and all things in connection with the servicing and administration of any Defaulted Asset and Mortgaged Property subject to a Defaulted Asset and any REO Property or Terminated Lease Property as are consistent with the Servicing Standard and, consistent therewith, shall request that the Property Manager make, and the Property Manager shall make, Property Protection Advances, or pay (or cause to be paid) Emergency Property Expenses from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, necessary for the proper operation, management, maintenance and disposition of such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property , including:

(i) all insurance premiums due and payable in respect of such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property ;

(ii) all real estate and personal property taxes and assessments in respect of such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property that may result in the imposition of a lien thereon (including taxes or other amounts that could constitute liens prior to or on parity with the lien of the related Mortgage);

(iii) [Reserved]; and

(iv) all costs and expenses necessary to maintain, lease, sell, protect, manage, operate and restore such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property .

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Property Manager shall have no obligation to make any such Property Protection Advance if (as evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee) the Property Manager determines, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, that such payment would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. The Special Servicer shall submit requests to make Property Protection Advances to the Property Manager not more than once per month unless the Special Servicer determines on an emergency basis in accordance with the Servicing Standard that earlier payment is required to protect the interests of the Issuers and the Noteholders.

Section 3.18 Sale and Exchange of Mortgage Loans , Leases and Mortgaged Properties .

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provided in or contemplated hereunder. Except with respect to repurchases or substitutions by a related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, an Issuer may only sell or exchange a Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to or with any of its Affiliates subject to the applicable conditions (if any) set forth in the Indenture (including any applicable Series Supplement) and herein.

(b) The Special Servicer shall act on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in negotiating and taking any other action necessary or appropriate in connection with the sale of any Defaulted Asset, Lease related to a Defaulted Asset , Terminated Lease Property or REO Property and the collection of all amounts payable in connection therewith. The Special Servicer shall take such actions as it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard will be in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders , including, in the case of a Terminated Lease Property, the Special Servicer shall use reasonable efforts, consistent with the Servicing Standard, to (i) attempt to induce another Tenant to assume the obligations under the existing Lease, with or without modification, (ii) lease the Terminated Lease Property under a new Lease on economically desirable terms or (iii) dispose of the related Mortgaged Property. The decision to enter into a lease assumption or re-lease the Terminated Lease Property shall be made by the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard. If the Special Servicer is successful in re-leasing the related Mortgaged Property, a new Appraised Value will be determined in the Special Servicer’s discretion . Any sale of a Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Lease, Defaulted Asset , Terminated Lease Property or REO Property shall be free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and shall be final and without recourse to the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee. If such sale is consummated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, none of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee shall have any liability to the Issuers or any holder of Notes with respect to the purchase price therefor accepted by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be.

Section 3.19 Modifications, Waivers, Amendments and Consents.

(a) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each may, consistent with the Servicing Standard, agree to any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of, forgive any Lease or Mortgage Loan payment on, permit the release of the Obligor on or guarantor of, or approve of the assignment of a Tenant’s interest in its Lease with respect to, or the sublease of all or a portion of, any Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan it is required to service and administer hereunder, without the consent of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, any holder of Notes or any Controlling Party or Requisite Global Majority; provided ; that (i) in the reasonable judgment of the party agreeing to any such amendment, such amendment will not cause the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be reduced to or below 1.30 or, if the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio is already equal to or lower than 1.30, will not cause the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be further reduced and (ii) in the reasonable judgment of the party agreeing to any such amendment, such amendment is in the best interest of the Noteholders and will not have an adverse effect on the Collateral Value of the related Mortgaged Property (in the case of any such amendment with respect to a Lease) or Mortgage Loan (in the case of any such amendment with respect to a Mortgage Loan); provided ; that any such amendment (x) in connection with a Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset, (y) that is required by the terms of the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan or (z) with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied, shall not be subject to the foregoing restrictions set forth in (i) or (ii) above;

 

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(b) From time to time, subject to the Servicing Standard and upon satisfaction of the Rating Agency Notification Condition, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be entitled (on behalf of the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee) to release an immaterial portion of any Mortgaged Property that it is then administering from the lien of the Indenture and the Mortgage (and simultaneously release the Issuer’s interest in such portion of such Mortgaged Property) or consent to, or make, an immaterial modification with respect to any Mortgaged Property that it is then administering; provided , that, such Property Manager or Special Servicer shall have certified that it reasonably believes that such release or modification (both individually and collectively with any other similar releases or modifications with respect to such Mortgaged Property) will not materially adversely affect (i) the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property or (ii) the Noteholders’ or the holders’ of the Related Series Notes interests in such Mortgaged Property;

(c) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each may, as a condition to its granting any request by an Obligor for consent, modification, waiver or indulgence or any other matter or thing, the granting of which is within the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s, as the case may be, discretion pursuant to the terms of the instruments evidencing or securing the related Lease or Mortgage Loan and is permitted by the terms of such Lease or Mortgage Loan, require that such Obligor pay to it, as Additional Servicing Compensation, a reasonable or customary fee for the additional services performed in connection with such request, together with any related costs and expenses incurred by it; and

(d) All modifications, waivers, amendments and other actions entered into or taken in respect of a Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  3.19 shall be in writing. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall notify the other such party and the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, in writing, of any modification, waiver, amendment or other action entered into or taken in respect of any Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  3.19 and the date thereof, and shall deliver to the Custodian for deposit in the related Lease File or Loan File an original counterpart of the agreements relating to such modification, waiver, amendment or other action, promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days) following the execution thereof.

Section 3.20 Transfer of Servicing Between Property Manager and Special Servicer; Record Keeping .

(a) Upon determining that a Servicing Transfer Event has occurred with respect to any Lease or Mortgage Loan and if the Property Manager is not also the Special Servicer, the Property Manager shall immediately give notice thereof, and shall deliver the related Servicing File, to the Special Servicer, and shall use its best efforts to provide the Special Servicer with all information, documents (or copies thereof) and records (including records stored electronically on computer tapes, magnetic discs and the like) relating to such Lease or Mortgage Loan reasonably requested by the Special Servicer to enable it to assume its functions hereunder with respect thereto without acting through a Sub-Manager. The Property Manager shall use its best efforts to comply with the preceding sentence within five (5) Business Days of the occurrence of each related Servicing Transfer Event.

 

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Upon determining that a Specially Serviced Asset has become a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan and if the Property Manager is not also the Special Servicer, the Special Servicer shall immediately give notice thereof, and shall return the related Servicing File, to the Property Manager and, upon giving such notice and returning such Servicing File, to the Property Manager, (i) the Special Servicer’s obligation to service such Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan shall terminate, (ii) the Special Servicer’s right to receive the Special Servicing Fee with respect to such Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan shall terminate, and (iii) the obligations of the Property Manager to service and administer such Lease or Mortgage Loan shall resume, in each case, effective as of the first day of the calendar month following the calendar month in which such notice was delivered and return effected.

(b) In servicing any Specially Serviced Assets, the Special Servicer shall provide to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee, originals of documents included within the definition of “Lease File” for inclusion in the related Lease File and “Loan File” for inclusion in the related Loan File (with a copy of each such original to the Property Manager), and copies of any additional related Lease and Mortgage Loan information, including correspondence with the related Obligor.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Property Manager and the Special Servicer are the same Person, all notices, certificates, information and consents required to be given by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer or vice versa shall be deemed to be given without the necessity of any action on such Person’s part.

Section 3.21 Sub-Management Agreements .

(a) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer may enter into Sub-Management Agreements to provide for the performance by third parties of any or all of their respective obligations hereunder; provided , that, in each case, the Sub-Management Agreement: (i) is consistent with this Agreement in all material respects and requires the Sub-Manager to comply with all of the applicable conditions of this Agreement; (ii) provides that if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall for any reason no longer act in such capacity hereunder (including by reason of a Servicer Replacement Event), any Back-Up Manager, Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, may thereupon assume all of the rights and, except to the extent they arose prior to the date of assumption, obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, under such agreement or, alternatively, may (or the Indenture Trustee may) terminate such Sub-Management Agreement without cause and without payment of any penalty or termination fee; (iii) provides that the Issuers, the Back-Up Manager, the Indenture Trustee, the other parties hereto and, as and to the extent provided herein, the third party beneficiaries hereof shall be third party beneficiaries under such agreement, but that (except to the extent the Back-Up Manager or Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer assumes the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, under the applicable Sub-Management Agreement as contemplated by the immediately preceding clause (ii)  and, in such case, only from the date of such assumption) none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Back-Up Manager, any other

 

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party hereto, any successor Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, any holder of Notes or LLC Interests or any other third party beneficiary hereof shall have any duties under such agreement or any liabilities arising therefrom; (iv) permits any purchaser of a Mortgaged Property and any related Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement to terminate such Sub-Management Agreement with respect to such purchased Mortgaged Property and related Lease or Mortgage Loan at its option and without penalty; (v) does not permit the Sub-Manager to enter into or consent to any modification, waiver or amendment or otherwise take any action on behalf of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, contemplated by Section  3.19 without the written consent of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be; and (vi) does not permit the Sub-Manager any rights of indemnification that may be satisfied out of the Collateral (it being understood that any Sub-Manager shall be entitled to recover amounts in respect of Property Protection Advances as described in the following paragraph). In addition, each Sub-Management Agreement entered into by the Property Manager shall provide that such agreement shall terminate with respect to any Lease and the related Mortgaged Property, and any Mortgage Loan serviced thereunder at the time such Lease or Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Asset, and each Sub-Management Agreement entered into by the Special Servicer shall relate only to Specially Serviced Assets and shall terminate with respect to any such Lease or Mortgage Loan that ceases to be a Specially Serviced Asset, in each case pursuant to the terms hereof.

The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each deliver to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee copies of all Sub-Management Agreements, and any amendments thereto and modifications thereof, entered into by it, promptly upon its execution and delivery of such documents. References in this Agreement to actions taken or to be taken by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer include actions taken or to be taken by a Sub-Manager on behalf of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, and in connection therewith, all amounts advanced by any Sub-Manager to satisfy the obligations of the Property Manager hereunder to make Advances shall be deemed to have been advanced by the Property Manager out of its own funds and, accordingly, such amounts constituting Advances shall be recoverable by such Sub-Manager in the same manner and out of the same funds as if such Sub-Manager were the Property Manager. For so long as they are outstanding, Advances shall accrue Advance Interest in accordance with the terms hereof, such interest to be allocable between the Property Manager and such Sub-Manager as they may agree. For purposes of this Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall be deemed to have received any payment, and shall be obligated to handle such payment in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, when a Sub-Manager retained by it receives such payment. The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall notify the other, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in writing promptly of the appointment by it of any Sub-Manager.

(b) The Property Manager shall have determined to its commercially reasonable satisfaction that each Sub-Manager shall be authorized to transact business, and shall have obtained all necessary licenses and approvals, in each jurisdiction in which the failure to be so authorized or qualified or to have obtained such licenses would adversely affect its ability to carry out its obligations under the Sub-Management Agreement to which it is a party.

 

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(c) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer, for the benefit of the Issuers, shall (at no expense to the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee) monitor the performance and enforce the obligations of their respective Sub-Managers under the related Sub-Management Agreements. Such enforcement, including the legal prosecution of claims, termination of Sub-Management Agreements in accordance with their respective terms and the pursuit of other appropriate remedies, shall be in such form and carried out to such an extent and at such time as the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, would require were it the owner of the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans. Subject to the terms of the related SubManagement Sub-Management Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each have the right to (in its sole discretion and without the consent of any other person) remove a Sub-Manager retained by it at any time it considers such removal to be in the best interests of the Issuers.

(d) In the event that the Back-Up Manager has succeeded to the rights and assumed the obligations hereunder, of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, then the Back-Up Manager shall succeed to the rights and assume the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, under any Sub-Management Agreement, unless the Indenture Trustee elects to terminate any such Sub-Management Agreement in accordance with its terms. In any event, if a Sub-Management Agreement is to be assumed by the Back-Up Manager, then the predecessor Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, at its expense, shall, upon request of the Back-Up Manager, deliver to the Back-Up Manager all documents and records relating to such Sub-Management Agreement and the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans then being serviced thereunder and an accounting of amounts collected and held on behalf of it thereunder, and otherwise use its best efforts to effect the orderly and efficient transfer of the Sub-Management Agreement to the assuming party.

(e) Notwithstanding any Sub-Management Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall remain obligated and liable to the Issuers, the Noteholders, the Indenture Trustee and each other for the performance of their respective obligations and duties under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if each alone were servicing and administering the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties and Leases for which it is responsible.

(f) Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, will be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any Sub-Manager, irrespective of whether its compensation pursuant to this Agreement is sufficient to pay such fees.

(g) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall have all the limitations upon liability and all the indemnities for the actions and omissions of any such Sub-Manager retained by it that it has for its own actions hereunder.

(h) For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 3.21 shall not apply to any delegation of obligations pursuant to Section 6.04(a) following a Permitted Replacement Event or Section 6.04(b) following a Permitted Termination Event.

 

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ARTICLE IV

REPORTS

Section 4.01 Reports to the Issuers , the Indenture Trustee and the Insurers .

(a) Not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), three (3) Business Days prior to each Payment Date, the Property Manager shall deliver to each of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee a report containing the information specified on Exhibit F hereto, and such other information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases and Mortgaged Properties as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Determination Date Report ”), reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of the related Collection Period, in a mutually agreeable electronic format. The Determination Date Report and any written information supplemental thereto shall include such information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases and Mortgaged Properties as is required by the Indenture Trustee for purposes of making the payments required by Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture and the calculations and reports referred to in Section 6.01 of the Indenture and otherwise therein, in each case as set forth in the written specifications or guidelines issued by any of the Issuers of the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be, from time to time. The Property Manager shall also provide to the Indenture Trustee the wire instructions for the relevant parties to which payments under Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture will be made. The Determination Date Report shall also contain a certification by the Property Manager that the Issuers have not incurred any indebtedness except indebtedness permitted by the Transaction Documents. Such information shall be delivered by the Property Manager to each of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in agreed-upon format and such electronic or other form as may be reasonably acceptable to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. The Special Servicer shall from time to time (and, in any event, as may be reasonably required by the Property Manager) provide the Property Manager with such information regarding the Specially Serviced Assets as may be necessary for the Property Manager to prepare each Determination Date Report and any supplemental information to be provided by the Property Manager to the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee.

(b) Not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), three (3) Business Days prior to each Payment Date, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a report containing such information relating to the Specially Serviced Assets and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Special Servicer Report ”), reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of the related Collection Period. For the avoidance of doubt, the Special Servicer Report may be included in the Determination Date Report.

(c) Not later than the 30th day following the end of each calendar quarter, commencing with the quarter ended September 30, 2014, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Property Manager a report containing such information and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report a “ Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report ”) with respect to all operating statements and other financial information collected or otherwise obtained by the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.12(b) during such calendar quarter.

 

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Section 4.02 Use of Agents .

The Property Manager may at its own expense utilize agents or attorneys-in-fact, including Sub-Managers, in performing any of its obligations under this Article IV , but no such utilization shall relieve the Property Manager from any of such obligations, and the Property Manager shall remain responsible for all acts and omissions of any such agent or attorney-in-fact. The Property Manager shall have all the limitations upon liability and all the indemnities for the actions and omissions of any such agent or attorney-in-fact that it has for its own actions hereunder pursuant to Article V , and (except as set forth in Section  3.21(a)) any such agent or attorney-in-fact shall have the benefit of all the limitations upon liability, if any, and all the indemnities provided to the Property Manager under Section  5.03(a) . Such indemnities shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Issuers, and any such agent or attorney-in-fact shall be entitled to be reimbursed (to the same extent the Property Manager would be entitled to be reimbursed) as provided in Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

ARTICLE V

THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND THE SPECIAL SERVICER

Section 5.01 Liability of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer .

The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be liable in accordance herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, respectively, herein.

Section 5.02 Merger , Consolidation or Conversion of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer .

Subject to the following paragraph, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each keep in full effect its existence, rights and franchises as a partnership, corporation, bank or association under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and each will obtain and preserve its qualification to do business as a foreign partnership, corporation, bank or association in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and enforceability of this Agreement or any of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans and to perform its respective duties under this Agreement.

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may be merged or consolidated with or into any Person, or may transfer all or substantially all of its assets to any Person, in which case any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Property Manager or the Special Servicer is a party, or any Person succeeding to the business of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, will be the successor Property Manager or the successor Special Servicer, as the case may be, hereunder, and each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may transfer any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Person; provided , however , that no such successor, surviving Person or transferee shall succeed to the rights of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer unless (a) the Rating Condition is satisfied or (b) such successor is an affiliate of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the obligations of such successor hereunder are guaranteed by the Support Provider.

 

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Section 5.03 Limitation on Liability of the Property Manager , the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager; Environmental Liabilities .

(a) None of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager or any director, partner, member, manager, officer, employee or agent of any such party or Control Person over any of them shall be under any liability to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Custodian or the holders of the Notes or the LLC Interests or any other Person for any action taken, or not taken, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided , however , that none of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager shall be protected against any liability that would otherwise be imposed by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of obligations or duties hereunder. The Property Manager and the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager (each, an “ Applicable Party ”) and any director, officer, partner, member, manager, employee or agent of any such person or Control Person of any of them shall be entitled to indemnification by the Issuers, payable, subject to Section 5.04 of the Indenture and pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with the performance of duties or obligations hereunder or under any other Transaction Document or in connection with any legal action that relates to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document; provided , however , that such indemnification shall not extend to any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of obligations or duties under this Agreement. Each Applicable Party shall indemnify the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent and any director, officer, employee, agent or Control Person of any of them against any loss, liability or expense resulting from the misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of such Applicable Party’s duties or obligations under this Agreement. No Applicable Party shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that is not incidental to its respective responsibilities under this Agreement and that in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability; provided , however , that each Applicable Party shall be permitted, at its sole discretion, to undertake any such action that it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to the enforcement or protection of the rights and duties of the parties hereto or the interests of any Issuer hereunder. In such event, the legal expenses and costs of such action, and any liability resulting therefrom, shall be reimbursed by the Issuers in accordance with Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture.

(b) The Property Manager shall enforce or pursue in accordance with the Servicing Standard any claim for payment, indemnity or reimbursement available to any of the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee in respect of any environmental liabilities, losses, claims, costs or expenses, including, without limitation, any right to payment under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement or a Performance Undertaking. The Property Manager shall seek payment from the Support Provider for any indemnities due under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the extent any such amounts are not paid by the applicable Issuer on a current basis from the Available Amount on any Payment Date in accordance with Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture. Any amounts advanced by Spirit Realty, in its capacity as Property Manager, in respect of environmental matters that are payable by the applicable Issuer under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement and are not reimbursed on a current basis as described above, shall be deemed to be payment by Spirit Realty, in its capacity as Support Provider, and Spirit Realty shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any such amounts as a Property Protection Advance.

 

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Section 5.04 Term of Service; Property Manager and Special Servicer Not to Resign .

Subject to (and without limiting) Section  5.02 , Section 6.04(a) and Section 6.04(b), hereof, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that the performance of its duties hereunder is no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, such other activities causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect that shall be delivered to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party hereunder. If within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date of such determination, no successor shall have assumed the applicable responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party, such Property Manager or Special Servicer shall be permitted to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may cause all or part of the obligations and duties imposed on it by this Agreement to be assumed by, and may assign part or all of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to, another Person; provided , that (i) the assuming party is an Eligible Successor and (ii) unless the assuming party or assignee is an Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer whose obligations and duties hereunder are guaranteed by the Support Provider, the Rating Condition shall have been satisfied with respect to any such assumption or assignment. Upon any such assignment or assumption, the Property Manager and/or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be relieved from all liability hereunder for acts or omissions the assuming Person or assignee, as applicable, occurring after the date of such assignment or assumption.

If the Property Manager, Special Servicer or Back-Up Manager shall resign pursuant to this Section  5.04 or be removed pursuant to Section  6.01 , then such resigning Property Manager, Special Servicer or Back-Up Manager, as applicable, must pay all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties and cooperate reasonably with its successor in order to effect such transfer.

Except as provided herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to any other Person or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint, any other Person to perform any of the duties, covenants or obligations to be performed by it hereunder, or cause any other Person to assume such duties, covenants or obligations. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, all of the duties and obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer are transferred by an assignment and assumption to a successor thereto, the entire amount of compensation payable to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, that accrues pursuant hereto from and after the date of such transfer shall be payable to such successor.

 

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Section 5.05 Rights of Certain Persons in Respect of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer .

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall afford to the other and, also to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, (a) access to all records maintained by it relating to the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases included in the Collateral Pool and in respect of its rights and obligations hereunder and (b) access to such of its officers as are responsible for such obligations; provided , that, in no event shall the Property Manager or Special Servicer be required to take any action that violates applicable law, contract or regulation. The Issuers may, but are not obligated to, enforce the obligations of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer hereunder and may, but are not obligated to, perform, or cause a designee to perform, any defaulted obligation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer hereunder, or, in connection with any such defaulted obligation, exercise the related rights of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer hereunder; provided , however , that neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall be relieved of any of its obligations hereunder by virtue of such performance by any such Issuer or its designee. The Issuer shall not have any responsibility or liability for any action or failure to act by or with respect to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer.

Section 5.06 [ Reserved ].

Section 5.07 Property Manager or Special Servicer as Owner of Notes .

The Property Manager or an Affiliate of the Property Manager, or the Special Servicer or an Affiliate of the Special Servicer, may become the holder of any Notes or any LLC Interests with the same rights (unless otherwise expressly provided in a Transaction Document) as it would have if it were not the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any such Affiliate. If, at any time during which the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates is the holder of any Note or LLC Interest, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer proposes to take or omit to take action (i) which action or omission is not expressly prohibited by the terms hereof and would not, in the Property Manager or the Special Servicer’s good faith judgment, violate the Servicing Standard, and (ii) which action, if taken, or omission, if made, might nonetheless, in the Property Manager’s or the Special Servicer’s good faith judgment, be considered by other Persons to violate the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer may, but need not, seek the approval of the holders of the Notes and the LLC Interests to such action or omission by delivering to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee a written notice that (a) states that it is delivered pursuant to this Section  5.07 , (b) identifies the portion of Notes and LLC Interests beneficially owned by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or any Affiliate of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, and (c) describes in reasonable detail the action that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, proposes to take or omit. Upon receipt of such notice, the Issuers shall forward such notice to the applicable holders of the LLC Interests. If, at any time, the Requisite Global Majority separately consent in writing to the proposal described in the such notice, and if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, takes action and/or omits to take action as proposed in such notice, such action and/or omission will be deemed to comply with the Servicing Standard. It is not the intent of the foregoing provision that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer be permitted to invoke the procedure set forth herein with respect to routine servicing matters arising hereunder, but rather in the case of unusual circumstances.

 

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ARTICLE VI

SERVICER REPLACEMENT EVENTS

Section 6.01 Servicer Replacement Events .

(a) “ Servicer Replacement Event , ” wherever used herein with respect to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, means any one of the following events:

(i) any failure by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer to remit or deposit moneys, as required under the Indenture or this Agreement, to the Collection Account, the Release Account or the Payment Account, which failure remains unremedied for one two ( 1 2 ) Business Day after the earlier of (x) the date on which notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, by the Indenture Trustee, or to such Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (y) actual knowledge of such failure by such Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable; or

(ii) the Property Manager fails to make any P&I Advance as required by this Agreement;

(iii) the Property Manager fails to make any Property Protection Advance or fails to pay (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, fails to direct the Indenture Trustee to pay) any Emergency Property Expenses from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, in each case as required by the Indenture or this Agreement, which failure remains unremedied for three four ( 3 4 ) Business Days after the earlier of (x) the date on which notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to such Property Manager by the Indenture Trustee, or to such Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (y) actual knowledge of such failure by such Property Manager; or

(iv) either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer fails to comply in any material respect with any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, contained in this Agreement, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure shall have been received by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable (15 days in the case of a failure to pay the premium for any insurance policy required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement or such fewer days as may be required to avoid the commencement of foreclosure proceedings for unpaid real estate taxes or the lapse of insurance, as applicable) ; provided , however , that if the failure is capable of being cured and such Property Manager or Special Servicer is diligently pursuing that cure, the 30 day period will be extended for another 30 days; or

 

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(v) any breach on the part of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers or the Noteholders , and that continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which notice of such breach is given to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable; provided , however , that if the breach is capable of being cured and such Property Manager or Special Servicer is diligently pursuing that cure, the 30 day period will be extended for another 30 days; or

(vi) (a) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or similar official relating to it or relating to all or substantially all of its assets or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts or takes other actions indicating its insolvency or inability to pay its obligations; or (b) a decree or order of a court having jurisdiction in any involuntary case for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or similar official in any bankruptcy, insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings is entered against the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the decree or order remains in force for a period of 60 days; provided , that if any decree or order cannot be discharged, dismissed or stayed within the 60-day period, such Property Manager or Special Servicer will have an addition 30 days to effect the discharge, so long as it commenced proceedings to have the decree or order dismissed within the initial 60-day period and it is continuing to pursue the discharge; or

(vii) either the Property Manager or Special Servicer assigns any of its obligations to any third party other than as permitted under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document and does not remedy such breach within five business days Business Days of such assignment; or

(viii) either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer fails to observe any material reporting requirements under this Agreement, which failure remains unremedied 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, by any other party to this Agreement or the Indenture Trustee; or

(ix) any Issuer or the Indenture Trustee has received notice in writing from any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer citing servicing concerns and stating that the continuation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in such capacity would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for , in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any of the ratings then assigned by such Rating Agency or other nationally recognized statistical ratings organization to such Notes; or

(x) the declaration of an Indenture Event of Default; or

(xi) an Early Amortization Event occurs and is continuing that is reasonably determined by the Backup Back-Up Manager (unless the Back-Up Manager is then serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer) or the Requisite Global Majority to be primarily attributable to acts or omissions of the Property Manager or the Special

 

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Servicer rather than general market factors (provided that the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event determined to be attributable to the acts or omissions of a Property Manager or Special Servicer that has been replaced shall not cause a Servicer Replacement Event with respect to any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer (including the Back-Up Manager)); or

(xii) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer has engaged in fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with its performance under this Agreement and such event could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the use, value or operation of the Collateral Pool (taken as a whole), and remains unremedied for 30 days after the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives written notice thereof.

When a single entity acts as Property Manager and Special Servicer, a Servicer Replacement Event in one such capacity shall constitute a Servicer Replacement Event in each such capacity. In the event that the same entity is serving as both Property Manager and Special Servicer and such entity is terminated hereunder in one such capacity (in accordance with Section  6.01(b)) , it shall automatically be terminated in both such capacities. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer will notify the Indenture Trustee in writing of the occurrence of a Servicer Replacement Event or an event that, with the giving of notice or the expiration of any cure period, or both, would constitute a Servicer Replacement Event promptly upon obtaining actual knowledge thereof.

(b) (i)If any Servicer Replacement Event (other than any Servicer Replacement Event under Sections 6.01(a)(vi) ) occurs with respect to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer (in either case, for purposes of this Section  6.01(b) , the “ Defaulting Party ”) of which a responsible officer of the Indenture Trustee shall have actual knowledge shall occur, then the Indenture Trustee shall provide written notice thereof to the Noteholders requesting that the Noteholders (excluding Spirit Realty and its affiliates) direct the removal of the Property Manager and/or Special Servicer or waive such Servicer Replacement Event. In the event that, while such Servicer Replacement Event is continuing, the Requisite Global Majority directs the removal of such Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, the Indenture Trustee will terminate such Property Manager or Special Servicer by notice in writing to the Defaulting Party (with a copy of such notice to each other party hereto). For the avoidance of doubt, no such direction may occur in the event that a Servicer Replacement Event is not continuing. Upon the occurrence of any Servicer Replacement Event under Sections 6.01(a)(vi) with respect to any Defaulting Party, such Defaulting Party shall be immediately terminated without any further action on the part of any other person. Following any such termination of a Defaulting Party as described in this Section  6.01(b) , the Back-Up Manager shall replace the Defaulting Party as Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, subject to and in accordance with Section  6.02(b) and shall have all the rights, duties and obligations of the Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, hereunder until a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, shall have been appointed. Promptly after any such termination, the Indenture Trustee (acting at the written direction of the Requisite Global Majority) shall appoint a successor property manager ( any property manager appointed in such manner, the “ Successor Property Manager ”) and/or a successor special servicer ( the any special servicer appointed in such manner, the “ Successor Special Servicer ”) in

 

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accordance with Section  6.01(b)(iii) , each of which shall serve as and have all the rights, duties and obligations of the Property Manager and/or of the Special Servicer, as applicable, hereunder; provided , that any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer must be an Eligible Successor at the time of such appointment. Upon its appointment, the Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer shall be the successor in all respects to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and shall be subject to all the responsibilities, duties and liabilities relating thereto placed upon the Property Manager or Special Servicer by the terms and provisions hereof; provided , that, no such Successor Special Servicer or Successor Property Manager shall have any liability with respect to any duties or obligations of the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, accruing prior to the date of such appointment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Servicer Replacement Event under Section  6.01(b)(ii) or (iii)  occurs as a result of a failure by the Property Manager to make any Advance and the Back-Up Manager makes such Advance, for so long as the Property Manager has not reimbursed the amount of such Advance to the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will have the right to immediately terminate the Property Manager (and the Special Servicer, if the Property Manager and the Special Servicer are the same entity) and become the Successor Property Manager (and the Successor Special Servicer, if the Property Manager being replaced and the Special Servicer are the same entity). In any such event, the Back-Up Manager shall be deemed to have been appointed the Successor Property Manager and, if applicable, the Successor Special Servicer hereunder (regardless of whether any of the other conditions of this Section  6.01(b) are satisfied).

(ii) (i) Unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, any such appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer , other than the Back-Up Manager, will be subject to (i) the satisfaction of the Rating Condition and (ii) the written agreement of the Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, together with an Opinion of Counsel regarding the enforceability of such agreement. Subject to the foregoing conditions set forth in Section  6.01(b) , any person, including any holder of Notes or LLC Interests or any Affiliate thereof, may be appointed as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer.

(iii) (ii) In the event that a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer (other than the Back-Up Manager), as applicable, has failed to assume all of the duties and obligations of the Defaulting Party as provided in this Agreement within 30 days of written notice of termination to such Defaulting Party (the “ Successor Replacement Date ”), the Back-Up Manager shall automatically (and without further action and regardless of whether any of the other conditions of this Section  6.01(b) are satisfied) be (and shall have been deemed to have been appointed) the Successor Property Manager or the Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, under this Agreement; provided , however , that the Indenture Trustee shall (at the direction of the Requisite Global Majority) replace the Back-Up Manager acting as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer without cause upon 30 days written notice and appoint a new Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer specified in such Requisite Global Majority’s direction; provided , that (i) such appointment shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, set forth in this Section  6.01(b)(i) and (if) the Back-Up Manager shall continue serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, until such appointment is effected.

 

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(iv)  (iii) In the event that a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, other than the Back-Up Servicer has not been appointed within thirty (30) days of the applicable Successor Replacement Date, the Back-Up Manager may (but shall not be obligated to) direct the Indenture Trustee to appoint (for the avoidance of doubt, subject to the terms and conditions of the appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, set forth in this Section Sections 6.01(b)(i) and (ii)) a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer designated by the Back-Up Manager (which successor will be subject to the criteria described above, including satisfaction of the Rating Condition) ; provided , that the Back-Up Manager will continue serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, until a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, has been so appointed. If the Back-Up Manager does not direct the Indenture Trustee to appoint a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer within 60 30 days of the applicable Successor Replacement Date, then such Back-Up Manager will continue to serve as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and will no longer be permitted to so direct the Indenture Trustee.

(v)   (iv) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer agrees that, if it is terminated pursuant to this Section  6.01(b) , it shall (i) promptly (and in any event not later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination) provide the Back-Up Manager or any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, with all documents and records in accordance with Section  6.02(b) , (ii) cooperate with such successor in effecting the termination of the duties, obligations, responsibilities and rights of the Property Manager or Special Servicer hereunder and transferring such duties, obligations and responsibilities to such successor, (including carrying out the actions set forth in Section  6.02) and (iii) in the event that it receives any amounts that constitute Collateral, transfer such amounts to the Property Manager (it being understood that if the Property Manager has been terminated, such amounts shall be transferred to the Successor Property Manager that succeeds such Property Manager) within two (2) Business Days after receipt thereof; provided , however , that the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall, if terminated pursuant to this Section  6.01(b) , continue to be obligated for or entitled to pay or receive all amounts accrued or owing by or to it under this Agreement on or prior to the date of such termination, whether in respect of Property Protection Advances or otherwise, and it and its directors, officers, employees and agents shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Section  5.03(a) notwithstanding any such termination. Any Successor Property Manager or a Successor Special Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to diligently complete the physical transfer of servicing from the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, with the cooperation of such Property Manager or Special Servicer.

 

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Section 6.02 Successor Property Manager .

(a) In the event that a Successor Property Manager (including the Back-Up Manager) is appointed, the terminated Property Manager shall arrange for the delivery to the Successor Property Manager of all of the Servicing Files (other than with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset), which Servicing Files shall contain sufficient data to permit the Successor Property Manager to assume the duties of the Property Manager hereunder without delay on account of the absence of relevant servicing information. In the event that a Successor Special Servicer (including the Back-Up Manager) is appointed, the terminated Special Servicer shall arrange for the delivery to the Successor Special Servicer of all of the Servicing Files for any Specially Serviced Asset, which Servicing Files shall contain sufficient data to permit the Successor Special Servicer to assume the duties of the Special Servicer hereunder without delay on account of the absence of relevant servicing information. If the Back-Up Manager has made any Advances that the Property Manager was required to make but did not make which have not been reimbursed, any Successor Property Manager (other than the Back-Up Manager) will be required to reimburse the Back-Up Manager for such Advances as a condition to its appointment as successor (and any amount so reimbursed will be deemed to constitute Advances made by the Successor Property Manager).

(b) The Issuers, if they determine in their reasonable discretion that enforcement rights and/or remedies are available to the holders of the Notes against the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer and it is prudent under the circumstances to enforce such rights, agree to enforce their rights under this Agreement against the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, including any rights they have to enforce each Defaulting Party’s obligation to fully cooperate in the orderly transfer and transition of servicing and otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that the Successor Special Servicer or Successor Property Manager discovers or becomes aware of any errors in any records or data of the terminated Special Servicer or Property Manager which impairs its ability to perform its duties hereunder, such Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer shall notify the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in writing of such errors and shall, at such terminated Special Servicer’s or Property Manager’s expense and upon the Issuers’ direction, undertake to correct or reconstruct such records or data.

(c) From and after the date of this Agreement until the Back-Up Manager becomes the Successor Property Manager, the Property Manager shall (i) provide or cause to be provided to the Back-Up Manager on the 20 th day of each month, in electronic form, a complete data tape of the Mortgage Loan Schedule, the Mortgaged Property Schedule and such other information as any Issuer may reasonably deem necessary, including all information necessary to determine the Release Price with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and the original purchase price paid by any Issuer in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and (ii) make available to the Back-Up Manager a copy of each Determination Date Report, Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report and any Special Servicer Report. The Back-Up Manager will perform an initial comprehensive data integrity review and a monthly review of this information to determine whether it provides adequate information to enable the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations hereunder as the Back-Up Manager. To the extent that the Back-Up Manager determines within ten (10) calendar days of its receipt of such information that such information is adequate for the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will provide the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee with written notice to that effect. To the extent that the Back-Up Manager determines within ten (10) calendar days of its receipt of such information that such information is inadequate for the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will

 

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provide prompt written notice to the Issuers and the Property Manager identifying any deficiencies in such information that do not enable the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager. The Property Manager shall use its best efforts to provide any such deficient information to the Back-Up Manager within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such notice from the BackUp Back-Up Manager.

(d) Within ten (10) Business Days of the date of receipt from the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager shall, in order to understand the purpose of each data field (and the interrelationships among such data fields), review the form of Determination Date Report, Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report and the Special Servicer Report, each in the form agreed to by the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager. Provided the data in the Determination Date Report, the Special Servicer Report and the Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report are in a format readable by the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager shall create a set of conversion routines and database mapping programs, as necessary, that will enable the Back-Up Manager to (i) receive such data from the Property Manager on a monthly basis and to ensure that the data is readable, and (ii) independently generate such Determination Date Reports and Special Servicer Reports, as applicable, in the event that it is appointed Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer.

(e) On a monthly basis, the Back-Up Manager shall (x) verify receipt of the Determination Date Report and the Special Servicer Report required to be delivered by the Property Manager, together with any other records and data supplied to the Issuers, Indenture Trustee or otherwise hereunder, by Property Manager with respect to the Mortgage Loans and Leases, and (y) verify that such records and data are in a readable format.

(f) The Back-Up Manager may resign from its obligations under this Agreement (i) with the consent of the Requisite Global Majority, (ii) upon a determination that the performance of its hereunder duties and obligations are no longer permitted under applicable law or (iii) if the Back-Up Manager identifies a successor back-up manager whose appointment as successor Back-Up Manager satisfies the Rating Condition, and in each case a written assumption agreement is executed whereby such successor assumes all rights, duties and obligations of the Back-Up Manager. No such resignation shall become effective a successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the Back-Up Manager party hereunder.

Section 6.03 Additional Remedies of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee upon a Servicer Replacement Event .

During the continuance of any Servicer Replacement Event, so long as such Servicer Replacement Event shall not have been remedied, in addition to the rights specified in Section  6.01 , the Issuers shall have the right, and the Indenture Trustee shall have the right, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust, to take all actions now or hereafter existing at law, in equity or by statute to enforce its rights and remedies and to protect the interests, and enforce the rights and remedies, of the Noteholders (including the institution and prosecution of all judicial, administrative and other proceedings and the filings of proofs of claim and debt in connection therewith). Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, no remedy provided for by this Agreement shall be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy, and no delay or omission to exercise any right or remedy shall impair any such right or remedy or shall be deemed to be a waiver of any Servicer Replacement Event.

 

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Section 6.04 Replacement of the Servicer.

(a) Following the occurrence of the Spin-Off, Sprit Realty may elect by written notice to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to be replaced as Property Manager and Special Servicer by a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary that is a Taxable REIT Subsidiary (any such replacement, a “Permitted Replacement Event”); provided that (i) Spirit Realty has entered into a performance guarantee (a copy of which shall be provided to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee) whereby Spirit Realty fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the all obligations, including financial obligations, of such subsidiary pursuant to this Agreement in such subsidiary’s capacity as successor Property Manager and Special Servicer and (ii) immediately after giving effect to such replacement, such subsidiary delegates all of its obligations under this Agreement to Spirit Realty and Spirit Realty accepts such delegation (which may involve an employee sharing agreement between Spirit Realty and the Taxable REIT Subsidiary) (as confirmed by an Officer’s Certificate of Spirit Realty and the applicable Taxable REIT Subsidiary). Any such appointment of a successor Property Manager or successor Special Servicer will be subject to the written agreement of the successor Property Manager or successor Special Servicer to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, together with an Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee regarding the enforceability of such agreement.

(b) If a Qualified Deleveraging Event occurs or if the Corporate Asset Management Agreement is terminated for any reason, Spirit Realty (or any Taxable REIT Subsidiary that has been appointed Property Manager and/or Special Servicer) may resign or be replaced as Property Manager and Special Servicer (a “Permitted Termination Event”), in each case, upon 30 days prior written notice from Spirit Realty to the Issuers, or from the Issuers to Spirit Realty, as applicable, so long as (i) a Qualified Eligible Successor has been appointed Property Manager and Special Servicer, (ii) the Rating Condition has been satisfied and (iii) the successor Property Manager and/or successor Special Servicer has agreed in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Indenture Trustee has received an Opinion of Counsel regarding the enforceability of such agreement. A “Qualified Eligible Successor” means any Eligible Successor that, immediately prior to giving effect to its appointment as Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, (i) owns and/or manages at least ten million (10,000,000) square feet of commercial property and (ii) has Net Assets of not less than $50,000,000 and covenants with the Indenture Trustee (on behalf of the Noteholders) to maintain Net Assets in at least such amount at all times. “Net Assets” for purposes of such definition means with respect to any entity the difference between (i) the fair value of such entity’s assets, but excluding accumulated depreciation, and (ii) such entity’s liabilities determined in accordance with GAAP. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer agrees that in the event that it receives any amounts that constitute Collateral after giving effect to its resignation, it will transfer such amounts to the successor Property Manager within two business days after receipt thereof.

 

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ARTICLE VII

TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE

LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS; RELEASE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES

AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS.

Section 7.01 Released Mortgage Loans and Released Mortgaged Properties .

(a) The applicable Issuers may obtain the release (the “ Release ”) of Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties (any such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, a “ Released Mortgage Loan ” or “ Released Mortgaged Property ” as applicable) from the lien of the Indenture in connection with (i) the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option, (ii) the purchase or substitution of a Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof, (iii) the repurchase or substitution of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by an applicable Cure Party due to a Collateral Defect, (iv) the sale of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the Support Provider , a or to a Support Provider SPE, Spirit Realty or to a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or to a Spirit SPE or the Support Provider , (v) the exchange of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property with the Support Provider, a third party unaffiliated with the Support Provider, a Support Provider SPE, Spirit Realty, Spirit SPE or a third-party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or the Support Provider or a Spirit SPE (vi) an Early Refinancing Prepayment . In connection with the Release of ( i x ) any Released Mortgaged Property, the related Lease and the related Lease File shall be simultaneously released from the lien of the Indenture or ( ii y ) any Released Mortgage Loan, the related Loan File shall be simultaneously released from the lien of the Indenture. The applicable Issuers shall obtain any Release that it is required to obtain in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) Except in connection with the release of a Mortgage Loan or a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or a release in connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment , the applicable Issuer will be required to obtain the applicable Release Price in order to obtain the Release of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property. The “ Release Price ” for any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property will be an amount equal to (i) the Third Party Option Price if the release occurs in connection with any Third Party Purchase Option, (ii) with respect to any Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset purchased by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value thereof and (B) the Allocated Loan Amount thereof as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto , (iii) the Payoff Amount with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property repurchased by the related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect , (iv (or an equivalent amount recorded as a contribution in such calculations), (iv) with respect to any Terminated Lease Property, the Fair Market Value thereof, (v ) the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value and (B) the sum of 125 115 % of the Allocated Loan Amount thereof as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto plus unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus Advance Interest thereon), Emergency Property Expenses,

 

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Extraordinary Expenses, Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees and Workout Fees for any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property sold to the Support Provider, a Support Provider SPE, Spirit Realty, a Spirit SPE or to a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or to a Spirit SPE the Support Provider or ( v vi ) the Fair Market Value of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable in each case , in each case if (X) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer deems the release and sale of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property pursuant to this clause (vi)  to be in the best interest of the Noteholders and (Y) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied with respect to such release and sale; provided, that after giving effect to such sale, the aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties (determined as of the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgaged Properties) and Mortgage Loans (determined as of the release date with respect to each such Released Mortgage Loan) owned by the Issuer that have been sold to affiliates of the Issuers any Issuer or Spirit Realty pursuant to this clause ( v vi ) would not exceed, (a)  in any twelve month period, 15.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value as of the most recent Series Closing Date (which may be as of the date hereof) or (b) 35.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date) during the Series Closing Period in which such sale occurs; provided, further, that the Issuers shall only be permitted to sell such Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pursuant to this clause ( v vi ) to its affiliates (or affiliates of Spirit Realty) in the event that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer determines that such sale is reasonably necessary in order to manage the Cashflow Coverage Ratios or compliance with the Maximum Asset Concentrations. In addition, the Issuers shall not acquire any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  7.01 in the event that, after giving effect to such acquisition, any Property Concentration would exceed the Maximum Asset Concentrations set forth in the Indenture or any Series Supplement and in effect at the time of such acquisition. Notwithstanding anything in the Transaction Documents to the contrary, no Release Price will be payable with respect to any Release Parcel transferred to a Tenant pursuant to an obligation under the related Lease in connection with a Specified Permitted Subdivision and, in such case, the Indenture Trustee will release such property from the Collateral Pool, subject only to receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager certifying that: (i)  the Specified Permitted Subdivision will not result in a reduction of the Collateral Value of the original property that was subdivided in connection with such Specified Permitted Subdivision, (ii)  the Specified Permitted Subdivision is in compliance in all material respects with all requirements of law, (iii)  the Specified Permitted Subdivision will not impair or otherwise adversely affect the liens, security interests and other rights of the Issuers in the portion of the property not being released (the “Remaining Parcel”), (iv) the Remaining Parcel will comply with all requirements of law (including, without limitation, all zoning (including any parking requirements) and building codes) as well as the applicable requirements of the Lease, (v)  the Remaining Parcel will constitute a separate and legal lot for subdivision, assessment and zoning purposes, (vi)  the Remaining Parcel will either constitute a separate and legal lot for tax purposes or an application for a separate tax lot identification will have been submitted and an escrow account will have been established with sufficient funds on deposit to pay taxes on both the Release Parcel and the Remaining Parcel, (vii)  the release of the Release Parcel will not materially adversely affect ingress or egress to or from the Remaining Parcel or access to utilities for the Remaining Parcel, (viii)  the Release Parcel does not include any improvements that are subject to the related Lease, (ix)  the documents with respect to the Specified Permitted Subdivision will not impose any new obligations upon, or otherwise further burden, the Remaining Parcel in any way other than customary reciprocal easements; and (x)  the Property Manager or the Tenant has obtained or caused to be obtained all necessary approvals, consents or permits with respect

 

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to such Specified Permitted Subdivision (whether from applicable governmental or municipal authorities, parties to instruments of record affecting the property or otherwise). The certifications described in the preceding sentence are collectively referred to herein as the “Specified Permitted Subdivision Conditions.” Any costs or expenses incurred in connection with any Specified Permitted Subdivision will be paid by the Property Manager from its own funds.

In determining the Fair Market Value with respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall establish a price determined to be the most probable price which such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. In making any such determination, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, (X) may obtain an MAI appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property; provided that in the case of a sale of a Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to an affiliate of the any Issuer or Spirit Realty pursuant to clause ( v vi ) of the definition of “Release Price”, the Property Manager or Special Servicer shall obtain such an appraisal unless (x)  an appraisal with respect to the related Mortgaged Property or property securing such Mortgage Loan has been delivered within twelve months prior to the sale of such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan and (y)  neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer reasonably believes that the value of such Mortgaged Property or property securing such Mortgage Loan has materially increased in value since the date of such appraisal and (Y) shall assume the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (i) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (ii) both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their best interests; (iii) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (iv) payment is made in terms of cash in United States dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (v) the price represents the normal consideration for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. In making any such determination, the Property Manager or Special Servicer shall take into account, among other factors, the period and amount of the delinquency on such Mortgage Loan or Lease, the occupancy level and physical condition of the related Mortgaged Property, the state of the local economy in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, and the time and expense associated with a purchaser’s foreclosing on the related Mortgaged Property. In addition, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall refer to all other relevant information obtained by it or otherwise contained in the related servicing file, taking into account any change in circumstances regarding the related Mortgaged Property known to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, that would materially affect the value of the related Mortgaged Property reflected in the most recent related appraisal. Furthermore, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may consider available objective third party information obtained from generally available sources, as well as information obtained from vendors providing real estate services to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, concerning the market for distressed real estate loans and the real estate market for the subject property type in the area where the related Mortgaged Property is located. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may also conclusively rely on any opinions or reports of qualified independent experts in real estate or commercial mortgage loan matters. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, pursuant to making a determination of Fair Market Value shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, Property Protection Advances.

 

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(c) Any (i) Release Price (plus sales proceeds in excess thereof (any such excess amount, a “ Purchase Premium ”)) received by the applicable Issuer in connection with the release of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (other than during a Disposition Period) and (ii)  any Balloon Payments Payment or Principal Prepayments Prepayment received in connection with a Mortgage Loan, in each case shall be deposited into the Release Account (or, during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, the Collection Account or an Exchange Account pursuant to Section 7.01(d) below ).

(d) For the avoidance of doubt, an Issuer may obtain the release of a Mortgage Loan or a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, as applicable, subject to the terms hereof.

(e) (i) After giving effect to any sale or exchange of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, the aggregate Collateral Value of all Released Mortgaged Properties (determined as of the First Collateral Date with respect to each such Released Mortgaged Property) and Released Mortgage Loans (determined as of the release date with respect to each such Released Mortgage Loan) sold or exchanged by any Issuer during the Closing Date Period in which such sale or exchange occurs shall not exceed 35.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date) unless the Rating Condition is satisfied; provided that releases and exchanges or substitutions in connection with Collateral Defects, sales pursuant to the exercise of Third Party Purchase Options, sales during the Disposition Period and , transfers or exchanges of Terminated Lease Properties , Risk-Based Substitutions and releases in connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment shall not be subject to the foregoing limitation or taken into consideration in determining such aggregate Collateral Values of such Released Mortgaged Properties and Released Mortgage Loans. .

(ii) If any of the following criteria are satisfied, the release of a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or, solely in the case of clause (d) below, the release of a Mortgage Loan in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will constitute a “ Risk-Based Risk-Based Substitution ”: (a) the remaining term to maturity of the related Lease is less than three years from the date of the proposed substitution and the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of non-renewal of such Lease ;

based on written communications from the Tenant under such Lease, the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of nonrenewal of such Lease; (c) the Issuer has received from the Tenant under the related Lease written notice of the non-renewal of such Lease; or (d) the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of monetary default by the Tenant under such Lease or the Borrower under such Mortgage Loan, as applicable, or such a default has occurred or such Lease or Mortgage Loan is or relates to a Defaulted Asset .

 

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(iii) (f)  (iii) If the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes is greater than zero on the Payment Date that is three years prior to the earliest Legal Final Payment Date of any outstanding Class of Notes, then a disposition period (the “ Disposition Period ”) will commence on such Payment Date and will continue until the earlier of (i) the date on which the Class Principal Balance of the Class of Notes having the earliest Legal Final Payment Date is reduced to zero and (ii) such Legal Final Payment Date. During the Disposition Period, the Property Manager will be required to utilize efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to either (i) sell (on behalf of the Issuers) each Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Property for a price equal to the greater of (x) the applicable Release Price and (y) the applicable Allocated Loan Amount (and in each case in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Agreement) or (ii) sell (on behalf of the Issuers) all the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties for no less than an amount sufficient to generate proceeds which would, when combined with all other amounts available for such purposes on deposit in the Collection Account and applied as described in Section 2.11 of the Indenture, cause the Class Principal Balance of each Class of Notes to be reduced to zero and all outstanding expenses of the Issuers to be paid. In the event of any such disposition, the sales proceeds therefor will be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and applied as part of the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs.

(g) Except with respect to repurchases or substitutions by the Originator or Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, an Issuer may only sell or exchange its Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans to or with any of its affiliates subject to the following conditions: (a) such Issuer may sell or exchange such Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans only to or with a Spirit SPE that is not the Originator who conveyed such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to the Issuer or, in the case of such Mortgaged Properties or Mortgage Loans that are (or relate to) Delinquent Assets or Defaulted Assets, to or with the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or a Spirit SPE that is not the Originator who conveyed such Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset to the Issuer and (b)  unless such Issuer receives (or has previously received) an Opinion of Counsel relating to “true sale”, “true contribution” or similar matters (or a bring-down to any such Opinion of Counsel previously given), the Aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans owned by such Issuer that are sold to or exchanged with affiliates of such Issuer during any Closing Date Period or twelve-month period may not exceed

(h) 15.0% of the Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer as of the beginning of such twelve-month period or the Starting Closing Date of such Closing Date Period, as applicable or (b) 10.0% of the Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer as of the first date on which such Issuer issued (or co-issued) any Notes.

 

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(f) If the Rating Condition is satisfied, the Property Manager and the Issuers may enter into an Exchange Agreement with a Qualified Intermediary to establish a Like-Kind Exchange Program. If a Like-Kind Exchange Program is established, the Property Manager and the Issuers (or the Property Manager on behalf of the Issuers) shall be permitted to:

(i) Assign their respective rights to each Relinquished Property Agreement and Replacement Property Agreement to the Qualified Intermediary in accordance with Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4)(iv) of the Treasury Regulations (or any successor section thereto); and

(ii)   Deposit all Relinquished Property Proceeds in the Exchange Account (in lieu of depositing such amount in the Release Account), which such amounts may be disbursed from such Exchange Account to the applicable seller of any Replacement Property;

Provided, that, no such assignment pursuant to clause (d)(i) above or deposit in the Exchange Account pursuant to clause (ii) above shall be permitted unless, (A) the Issuers have established the Exchange Reserve Account and (B) the Exchange Cash Collateral relating to the applicable Relinquished Property has been deposited in the Exchange Reserve Account.

If an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, all Exchange Cash Collateral on deposit in the Exchange Reserve Account shall be transferred to the Collection Account as Unscheduled Proceeds and applied as Unscheduled Principal Payments on the Payment Date following the commencement of such Early Amortization Event. Upon such transfer of Exchange Cash Collateral, the Indenture Trustee will release any interest in any right to receive any related amounts of Relinquished Property Proceeds on deposit in the Exchange Account. Upon the purchase of any Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property using any Relinquished Property Proceeds, if directed by the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee will release Exchange Cash Collateral in an amount equal to the amount of such Relinquished Property Proceeds that were used for such purchase directly to the Issuers without depositing such amount in the Collection Account. In addition, if any Relinquished Property Proceeds on deposit in the Exchange Account are transferred to the Release Account as a result of a failed exchanged or otherwise, if directed by the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee to release Exchange Cash Collateral in an amount equal to the amount of such Relinquished Property Proceeds transferred to the Release Account directly to the Issuers without depositing such amount in the Collection Account.

Exchange Cash Collateral will be invested in Permitted Investments as directed by the Issuers, or if no such direction is received, will be held uninvested. Any such Permitted Investment must (i) have a maturity date prior to the Payment Date following the date of such direction and (ii) have a short-term rating of not less than “A- 2” by S&P. Any interest or other income earned on funds in the Exchange Reserve Account (including interest on any Permitted Investments) will be treated as Unscheduled Proceeds for the applicable Payment Date.

 

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Section 7.02 Third Party Purchase Options; Release of Mortgaged Properties to Affiliates under Defaulted or Delinquent Assets; Early Refinancing Prepayment; Other Sales or Exchanges .

(a) In the event any third party authorized to do so exercises a Third Party Purchase Option in accordance with the terms of the applicable Lease, the Third Party Option Price (without giving effect to clause (ii) in the definition thereof) paid by such third party shall be deposited into the Release Account (or, during the continuance of an Early Amortization Amount, the Collection Account), at the direction of the Property Manager, and upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that such deposit has been or will be made (which the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers promptly after such deposit is made or immediately prior to the time at which such deposit will be made), the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the Property Manager and are reasonably necessary to release the related Mortgage or any other lien on or security interest in such Mortgaged Property (each, a “ Third Party Option Mortgaged Property ”), whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage. Each of the applicable Issuers and the Property Manager hereby covenant and agree that they shall not solicit any Person to exercise any Third Party Purchase Option.

(b) A Mortgaged Property leased under or constituting any Delinquent Asset or any Defaulted Asset, or a Mortgage Property securing or constituting any Delinquent Asset or any Defaulted Asset, may at the option of the Property Manager or Special Servicer be (a) purchased by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof for cash in an amount equal to the applicable Release Price, or (b) substituted for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans owned by the Special Servicer, the Property Manager or any assignee thereof; provided , that (1) no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result of such purchase or substitution or (2) the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such purchase or substitution. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the applicable Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Released Mortgage Loan or Released Mortgage Property relating to such purchase or substitution, whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage.

(c) The applicable Issuer may (i) sell any of its Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases for cash equal to any amount not less than the applicable Release Price and/or (ii) exchange such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, as applicable, in each case in a transaction with (1) a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or , (2) a Spirit SPE or (3) a Support Provider SPE ; provided , however , that no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result of such sale or exchange (unless the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such sale or exchange) and that any Spirit SPE purchasing such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property must agree in writing not to transfer or convey such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the Support Provider or

 

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any Affiliate thereof that was a prior owner of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property without the receipt of an Opinion of Counsel relating to true sale matters with respect to such sale or exchange . The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the applicable Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Released Mortgage Loan or Released Mortgage Property relating to such sale or exchange, whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage.

(d) In the event that the applicable Tenant or any other Person pays any cash price in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option, the Issuers (or the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, on behalf of the Issuers) may use a portion of such cash price (not to exceed the Third Party Option Expenses with respect to such exercise) to pay the applicable costs and expenses incurred by the Issuers (or such Property Manager or Special Servicer on behalf of such Issuers) in connection with such exercise (and such portion shall not constitute part of the Available Amount for any Payment Date).

Section 7.03 Transfer of Lease to New Mortgaged Property.

In the event a Tenant under a Lease requests that such Lease be modified to apply to a property (owned by such Tenant or an Affiliate thereof) in lieu of the related Mortgaged Property, the substitute property shall be acquired by the applicable Issuer (with the consent of the Issuer and the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable) from such Tenant or Affiliate thereof in exchange for the original Mortgaged Property (each such original Mortgaged Property, a “Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property”) and such substitute property will be mortgaged to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that none of the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall consent to the substitution of a Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property unless (i) the substituted property is a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property and satisfies any criteria set forth in such Lease and (ii) the Property Manager and Back-Up Manager have been reimbursed for all Property Protection Advances and Emergency Property Expenses related to the Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property. Upon the Indenture Trustee’s receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that such modification and substitution has been or will be completed in accordance with the terms hereof (which shall include a certification that the applicable Issuer has executed and delivered (or immediately will execute and deliver) a Mortgage with respect to the applicable Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property to the Indenture Trustee), the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by such Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property, whereupon such Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage. Any proceeds of such sale, transfer or other disposition shall not constitute part of the Collateral and shall not be deposited in the Collection Account or the Release Account.

 

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In connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment, if directed by an Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of an Issuer) the Indenture Trustee will release Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans with an aggregate Allocated Loan Amount not to exceed t he Qualified Release Amount; provided, however, that the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such release and such release does not cause (i) an Event of Default or Early Amortization Event to occur or (ii) a Maximum Asset Concentration to be exceeded after giving effect to such release (or if, prior to such release, an existing Maximum Asset Concentration is already exceeded, the release of such Mortgaged Properties or Mortgage Loans will reduce the Maximum Asset Concentration or such Maximum Asset Concentration will remain unchanged after giving effect to such release).

Section 7.04 Criteria Applicable to all Mortgage Properties and Mortgage Loans included in the Collateral Pool .

(a) No Issuer shall acquire, either in connection with a New Issuance or as a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property, any real property or mortgage loan that will not meet the definition of “Mortgaged Property” or “Mortgage Loan”, as applicable, set forth herein or that is operated in a business sector other than a “Business Sector” as defined in the most recent Series Supplement which includes a definition of “Business Sector.

(b) For each Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool, on or prior to the later of (i) the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgaged Property and (ii) the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager shall assign such Mortgaged Property to a particular Business Sector (and such Mortgaged Property shall be categorized as solely being in such Business Sector). From and after such assignment with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall not assign such Mortgaged Property to a different Business Sector.

(c) For each Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, on or prior to the later of (i) the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan and (ii) the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager shall assign such Mortgaged Property to a particular Business Sector (and such Mortgaged Property shall be categorized as solely being in such Business Sector). From and after such assignment with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall not assign such Mortgaged Property to a different Business Sector.

(d)  (d) If the definition of “Business Sector” in the Indenture is amended pursuant to an amendment, the Property Manager may reasonably re-designate any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool in order to give effect to such amendment.

(e) The Loan Documents for any adjustable rate Mortgage Loan added to the Collateral Pool after the Series 2017-1 Closing Date that accrues interest based on LIBOR will contain provisions that provide for interest to accrue in an alternate manner in the event LIBOR becomes unavailable.

(f) The Loan Documents for any Mortgage Loan added to the Collateral Pool after the Series 2017-1 Closing Date will contain provisions that require Monthly Loan Payments of interest and scheduled principal to be payable by the related Borrower on the first day of each calendar month.

 

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Section 7.05 Restrictions on Environmental Condition Mortgaged Properties .

An Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property shall not be considered a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property; provided that a Protective Mortgage Loan may be secured by an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property may be considered a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property for purposes of determining whether a Protective Mortgage Loan constitutes a Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan).

Section 7.06 Terminated Lease Property.

An Issuer may remove a Terminated Lease Property from the Collateral Pool in exchange for the addition of one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties to the Collateral Pool pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.01.

ARTICLE VIII

TERMINATION

Section 8.01 Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgaged Properties or Discharge of Indenture .

The respective obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and the Issuers shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) liquidation or final payment under the last remaining Mortgage Loan or Lease with respect to a Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool and (ii) satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced by the Notes.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 9.01 Amendment.

Subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the Indenture governing amendments, supplements and other modifications to this Agreement, this Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified by the parties hereto from time to time but only by the mutual written agreement signed by the parties hereto with 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies. The Property Manager shall furnish to each party hereto and to the Issuers a fully executed counterpart of each amendment to this Agreement.

The parties hereto agree that no modifications or amendments will be made to the Indenture, any Series Supplement or other Transaction Documents without the consent of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, if such person would be materially adversely affected by such modification or amendment, regardless of whether such person is a party to such agreement.

 

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Section 9.02 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Agreement.

Section 9.03 GOVERNING LAW .

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

Section 9.04 Notices .

All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by courier or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or if transmitted by facsimile or e-mail and confirmed in a writing delivered or mailed as aforesaid, to:

(a) the Property Manager or Special Servicer, Spirit Realty, L.P., 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260; fax: 480-606-0826; e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com;

(b) in the case of the Back-Up Manager, Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, 10851 Mastin Street, Suite 700, Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, Attention: President, facsimile number: 913-253-9009, e-mail: noticeadmin@midlandls.com and noticeadmin@pnc.com, with a copy to, Andrascik & Tita LLC, 1425 Locust Street, Suite 268, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Attention: Stephanie Tita, e-mail: stephanie@kanlegal.com;

(c) in the case of the Issuers: to Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC or the name of any other Issuer, as applicable, at 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, facsimile number: 480- 606-0820; Attention: Ryan Berry, General Counsel; e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com;

(d) in the case of the Indenture Trustee, Citibank, N.A., 388 Greenwich Street, 14 th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Structured Finance Agency and Trust- Spirit Master Funding, LLC, facsimile number: 212-816-5527;

(e) in the case of any Originator, at its address for notices specified in the related Property Transfer Agreement; provided , however , that any notice required to be given hereunder to any Originator which has ceased to exist as a legal entity for any reason may be given directly to the Support Provider;

 

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(f) in the case of the Support Provider, at its address for notices specified in the Performance Undertakings;

(g) in the case of any Rating Agency, as provided in each outstanding Series Supplement;

or, as to each such Person, to such other address and facsimile number as shall be designated by such Person in a written notice to parties hereto. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered to a holder of LLC Interests or Notes shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the address of such holder as shown in the register maintained for such purposes under the applicable LLC Agreement and the Indenture, respectively. Any notice so mailed within the time prescribed in this Agreement shall conclusively be presumed to have been duly given, whether or not such holder receives such notice.

Section 9.05 Severability of Provisions .

If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall be for any reason whatsoever held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

Section 9.06 Effect of Headings and Table of Contents .

The article and section headings and the table of contents herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the construction hereof.

Section 9.07 Notices to Rating Agencies .

(a) The Indenture Trustee shall promptly provide notice to the Rating Agencies with respect to

each of the following of which a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee has actual knowledge:

(i) Any requests for the satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(ii) The occurrence of any Servicer Replacement Event that has not been cured; and

(iii) the resignation or termination of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the appointment of a successor.

(b) The Property Manager shall promptly provide notice to the Rating Agencies with respect to each of the following of which it has actual knowledge:

(i) the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee and the appointment of a successor;

 

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(ii) any change in the location of the Collection Account or the Release Account;

(iii) any change in the identity of an Obligor; and

(iv) any requests for the satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(v) any addition or removal of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property from the Collateral.

(c) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall furnish each Rating Agency such information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties as such Rating Agency shall reasonably request and that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, can reasonably provide.

(d) Prior to providing any information to, or communicating with, any Rating Agency in accordance with its obligations hereunder or under the Indenture, the Property Manager, Special Servicer or Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall cause such information or communication to be uploaded to the 17g-5 Website subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture relating thereto (including with respect to such uploading).

(e) Any Officer’s Certificate, Opinion of Counsel, report, notice, request or other material communication prepared by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Issuer Members on behalf of each Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, or caused to be so prepared, for dissemination to any of the parties to this Agreement or any holder of Notes or LLC Interests shall also be concurrently forwarded by such Person to Spirit Realty and the Issuers to the extent not otherwise required to be so forwarded.

Section 9.08 Successors and Assigns: Beneficiaries .

The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto. The Indenture Trustee shall be an express third party beneficiary hereof. No other person, including any Obligor, shall be entitled to any benefit or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly permitted herein, the Back-Up Manager may not assign any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of each other party hereto.

Section 9.09 Complete Agreement .

This Agreement embodies the complete agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be varied or (other than pursuant to Section  8.01) terminated except by a written agreement conforming to the provisions of Section  9.01 . All prior negotiations or representations of the parties are merged into this Agreement and shall have no force or effect unless expressly stated herein.

Section 9.10 [Reserved].

 

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Section 9.11 Consent to Jurisdiction .

Any action or proceeding against any of the parties hereto relating in any way to this Agreement may be brought and enforced in the courts of the State of New York sitting in the borough of Manhattan or of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and each of the parties hereto irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of each such court in respect of any such action or proceeding. Each of the parties hereto hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right to remove any such action or proceeding by reason of improper venue or inconvenient forum.

Section 9.12 No Proceedings .

The Property Manager, the Special Servicer, each Issuer (with respect to any other Issuer) and the Back-Up Manager hereby covenant and agree that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided , however , that nothing in this Section  9.12 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuer pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Person takes action in violation of this Section  9.12 , the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Person against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Person has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section  9.12 shall survive the termination of this Agreement, and the resignation or removal of any party hereto. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Person in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving an Issuer.

The obligations of each Issuer under Agreement are solely the obligations of such Issuer. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon this Agreement against any member, employee, officer or director of such Issuer. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by an Issuer hereunder shall be payable by such Issuer solely to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, such Issuer.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers or representatives all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC , as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC , as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC , as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

Signature Page to

Property Management and Servicing Agreement


SPIRIT REALTY, L.P. ,
By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ,

as Back-Up Manager

By:  

 

  Name: Lawrence D. Ashley
  Title: Senior Vice President

Signature Page to

Property Management and Servicing Agreement


EXHIBIT B

Amended Exhibit E

EXHIBIT E

CALCULATION OF FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE RATIOS

 

  1. Adjusted EBITDAR : As to any unit, an amount equal to the sum of such unit’s (i) pre-tax income, (ii) interest expense, (iii) all non-cash amounts in respect of depreciation and amortization, (iv) all non-recurring expenses, (v) specifically documented discretionary management fees and (vi) all operating lease or rent expense (including with respect to any Equipment Loans) less (vii) all non-recurring income and standardized overhead expense based on the industry standards;

 

  2. Fixed Charges : As to any unit, an amount equal to the sum of (i) total operating lease or rent expenses, (ii) interest expense and (iii) scheduled principal payments on indebtedness, in each case for the period of time as to which such figure is presented; and

 

  3. FCCR : Adjusted EBITDAR/Fixed Charges.

Or in summarized Form

(EBITDA + Management Fees + Rent) / ( Rent + Principal + Interest)

In the event that the Property Manager does not receive sufficient financial information with respect to any Mortgaged Property from the applicable Obligor(s) to make the calculations set forth above on a “unit” level, FCCR may be calculated based on corporate financial statements received from the applicable Obligor(s) or the Parent(s). In the case of master leases, references to “units” refer to the group of units subject to the same master lease, in the aggregate.


EXHIBIT C

New Exhibit I

EXHIBIT I

POST-CLOSING ACQUISITION PROPERTIES

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

  

City

   State    Zip Code  

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387  

P01274

   Casual Male    555 Turnpike Street    Canton    MA      02021  

P02748

   Station Casinos    1505 S. Pavilion Center Dr.    Las Vegas    NV      89135  

P04507

   Buehler’s Food Market    1055 Sugarbush Drive    Ashland    OH      48805  

P04508

   Buehler’s Food Market    3000 N. Wooster Road    Dover    OH      44622  

P04509

   Buehler’s Food Market    3626 Medina Road    Medina    OH      44256  

P04510

   Buehler’s Food Market    3540 Burbank Road    Wooster    OH      44691  

P04511

   Buehler’s Food Market    175 Great Oaks Trail    Wadsworth    OH      44281  

P02850

   CarMax    2800 Laurens Road    Greenville    SC      29607  

P00876

   CarMax    11335 Atlantic Blvd    Jacksonville    FL      32225  


Exhibit C


OMNIBUS AMENDMENT TO CERTAIN SERIES SUPPLEMENTS

This Omnibus Amendment to the Series Supplements described below (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (“ SMF ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (“ SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (“ SMF III ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (“ SMF VI ”), Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (“ SMF VIII ” and, collectively with SMF, SMF II, SMF III and SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, SMF, SMF II, SMF III and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Master Indenture ”);

WHEREAS, SMF, SMF II, SMF III and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain (i) Series 2014-1 Series Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-1 Supplement ”); (ii) Series 2014-2 Series Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-2 Supplement ”); and (iii) Series 2014-3 Series Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-3 Supplement ”);

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have entered that certain Series 2014-4 Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of November 26, 2014 (the “ Series 2014-4 Supplement ” and, collectively with the Series 2014-1 Supplement, Series 2014-2 Supplement and Series 2014-3 Supplement, the “ Series Supplements ”);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture permits the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to amend any Transaction Document in connection with a New Issuance, subject to the conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture, to amend the Series Supplements as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.


2. Amendments to the Series Supplements . Each Series Supplement is hereby amended as follows:

(a) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-1 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-1 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-1 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(b) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-2 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-2 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-2 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(c) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-3 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-3 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-3 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(d) The definition of “Controlling Party” in the Series 2014-4 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Controlling Party ’: The Series 2014-4 Noteholders that own in the aggregate more than 50% of the aggregate Class Principal Balance of the Series 2014-4 Notes (excluding, for the purposes of this determination, any Notes owned by Spirit Realty, any Issuer or any of their Affiliates).”

(e) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-1 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes

 

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remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-1 Notes.”

(f) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-2 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-2 Notes.”

(g) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-3 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-3 Notes.”

 

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(h) The definition of “Make Whole Payment” in the Series 2014-4 Supplement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“‘ Make Whole Payment ’: For each Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, on any Payment Date occurring prior to the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes on which a Voluntary Prepayment is made on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, an amount equal to: (A) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, minus (B) the sum of (i) using the Reinvestment Yield, the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes until the End Make Whole Payment Date for such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and paid on such End Make Whole Payment Date), calculated prior to the application of such Voluntary Prepayment to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes, and (ii) the amount of the Voluntary Prepayment that will be allocated on such Payment Date to such Class of Series 2014-4 Notes.”

3. Reference to and Effect on the Series Supplement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, each Series Supplement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under any Series Supplement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in each Series Supplement to “ this Series 2014-1 Supplement”, “this Series 2014-2 Supplement”, “this Series 2014-3 Supplement ” or “ this Series 2014-4 Supplement ”, as applicable, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Indenture, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Indenture ”, “ Series Supplement ”, “ Series 2014-1 Supplement ”, “ Series 2014-2 Supplement ”, “ Series 2014-3 Supplement ” or “ Series 2014-4 Supplement ” (as applicable), “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to any Series Supplement shall mean and be a reference to such Series Supplement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to this Amendment.

5. Counterparts; Signatures . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

 

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6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. Indenture Trustee . The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of each Supplement relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[Signature Page to Omnibus Amendment]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

Its:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[Signature Page to Omnibus Amendment]


CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ Camille Tomao

Name:   Camille Tomao
Title:   Director

 

[Signature Page to Omnibus Amendment]


Exhibit D


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

CUSTODY AGREEMENT

This Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (“ SMF I ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (“ SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (“ SMF III ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (“ SMF VI ”) and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (“ SMF VIII ” and, collectively with SMF I, SMF II SMF III and SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”), Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”), and U.S. Bank National Association, as custodian (the “ Custodian ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Custodian entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, the “ Custody Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 5.1 of the Custody Agreement permit amendments to the Custody Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the Custody Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 5.1 of the Custody Agreement and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the Custody Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Custody Agreement.

2. Amendment to the Custody Agreement .

(a) The following definitions shall hereby be incorporated in alphabetical order into Section 1.2 of the Custody Agreement:

Spin-Off : As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Spirit MTA : As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

(b) Section 3.2(a) of the Custody Agreement shall be amended by deleting the final sentence thereof and replacing such sentence with the following language:

“On or prior to the Post-Closing Acquisition Date with respect to the transfer of a Post-Closing Property, the applicable Issuer shall deliver the Post-Closing Acquisition Deliverables to the Custodian and shall deliver the related Lease Files to the Custodian within 30 days following such Post-Closing Date.”

(c) Section 4.3 of the Custody Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 4.3:

Section 4.3 Charges and Expenses . Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”) will pay (or cause to be paid) all fees of the Custodian in connection with the performance of its duties hereunder in accordance with that certain fee letter, dated as of April 7, 2014, among the Custodian, the Issuers and the Property Manager, as the same may be amended from time to time, including fees and expenses of counsel incurred by the Custodian in the performance of its duties hereunder; provided, however, that (i) the Custodian shall in no event acquire and hereby agrees not to assert any lien upon any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Lease, Loan File or Lease File deposited under this Agreement, and (ii) in the event Spirit Realty fails to pay (or cause to be paid) the fees and expenses of the Custodian as set forth in such written agreements, the Custodian shall have no obligation to take actions or incur costs in connection with this Agreement unless the Indenture Trustee or another Person has made adequate provision for payment of the Custodian’s fees and expenses. The parties and Spirit Realty agree and acknowledge that any amounts paid by Spirit Realty pursuant to this Section 4.3 are payable by Spirit Realty as an expense in connection with its administration and servicing activities under the Property Management Agreement but that such amounts paid by Spirit Realty will not be reimbursable to Spirit Realty under the Property Management Agreement or the Indenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Spirit Realty may transfer its obligations under this Section 4.3 to (i) Spirit MTA, (ii) an entity which owns, directly or indirectly, all of the equity interests of Spirit MTA or (iii) an operating partnership subsidiary of Spirit MTA following the Spin-Off without the consent of the Noteholders or any other person and, following such transfer, Spirit Realty shall be released from all obligations with respect thereto.

 

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3. Reference to and Effect on the Custody Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Custody Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Custody Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Custody Agreement to “ this Agreement ”, “ Custody Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Custody Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Custody Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Custody Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the Custody Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The Issuers agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

 

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9. Neither the Indenture Trustee nor the Custodian assume any responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and neither the Indenture Trustee nor the Custodian shall be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement ]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement ]


CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ Camille Tomao

 

Name:   Camille Tomao

 

Title:   Director

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement ]


U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Custodian
By:  

/s/ Kevin E. Brown

  Name: Kevin E. Brown
  Title: Vice President

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement ]


Exhibit E


AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

COLLATERAL AGENCY AGREEMENT

This Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Citibank, N.A., as collateral agent (the “ Collateral Agent ”) and Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ” and, collectively with the Issuers and the Collateral Agent, the “ Remaining Parties ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Issuers, the Collateral Agent, Spirit SPE Warehouse Funding, LLC (“ Spirit Warehouse ”) and Spirit Realty entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, the “ CAA ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement permit amendments to the CAA subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the Property Management Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture and Section 19 of the CAA, to amend the CAA as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the CAA and if not defined therein, shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendment to the CAA .

(a) The following definitions shall hereby be incorporated in alphabetical order into Section 1.2 of the CAA:

Spin-Off : As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

Spirit MTA : As defined in the Property Management Agreement.

(b) Section 16 of the CAA shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 16:

16. Indemnification . Spirit Realty and any Joining Party Lender, as applicable, each agree jointly and severally, or Spirit Realty agrees, as applicable, to indemnify Collateral Agent against, and to hold it and its employees, officers and directors harmless from, any liabilities, and related out-of-pocket expenses, which it may incur in connection with its performance under this Agreement, other than any liabilities and expenses arising out of Collateral Agent’s negligence or bad faith or willful misconduct. Such indemnifications shall survive the removal or resignation of Collateral Agent hereunder and the termination of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Spirit Realty may transfer its obligations under this Section 16 to (i) Spirit MTA, (ii) an entity which owns, directly or indirectly, all of the equity interests of Spirit MTA or (iii) an operating partnership subsidiary of Spirit MTA following the Spin-Off without the consent of the Noteholders or any other person and, following such transfer, Spirit Realty shall be released from all obligations with respect thereto.

3. Reference to and Effect on the CAA; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the CAA is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture or the CAA, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the CAA to “ this Agreement ”, “ Collateral Agency Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the CAA, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Collateral Agency Agreement ”, “ CAA ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the CAA shall mean and be a reference to the CAA as amended hereby.

 

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4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The Issuers and the Property Manager agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. The Collateral Agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Collateral Agent shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representations with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Collateral Agent shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the CAA relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Collateral Agent.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement ]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement ]


SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   General Partner
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement ]


CITIBANK, N.A., as Collateral Agent
By:  

/s/ Camille Tomao

 

Name:   Camille Tomao

 

Title:   Director

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Collateral Agency Agreement ]


Exhibit F


Final Form

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PERFORMANCE UNDERTAKING

This Amendment No. 1 to Performance Undertaking (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (“ SMF VI ”) and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (“ SMF VIII ” and, together with SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”) and the other “Beneficiaries” (as defined in the Performance Undertaking (defined below)).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Support Provider entered into that certain Performance Undertaking, dated as of November 26, 2014 (the “ Performance Undertaking ”) in favor of the Issuers and the other “Beneficiaries” (as defined in the Performance Undertaking);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 11 of the Performance Undertaking permit amendments to the Performance Undertaking subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the Performance Undertaking, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 11 of the Performance Undertaking and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the Performance Undertaking as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Performance Undertaking.


2. Amendment to the Performance Undertaking .

(a) The following definitions shall hereby be incorporated in alphabetical order into Section 1 of the Performance Undertaking:

“Eligible Successor Support Provider” means (i) Spirit MTA, (ii) an entity which owns, directly or indirectly, all of the equity interests of Spirit MTA or (iii) an operating partnership subsidiary of Spirit MTA, provided that in the case of either (i), (ii) or (iii) such entity (a) has Net Assets of not less than $750,000,000 and covenants with the Indenture Trustee (on behalf of the Noteholders) to maintain Net Assets in at least such amount at all times, (b) has not been the subject of (x) an involuntary or voluntary bankruptcy proceeding, in each case, that has not been discharged or (y) a governmental or regulatory investigation which resulted in a final, nonappealable conviction for criminal activity involving moral turpitude, (c) owns directly or indirectly 100% of the limited liability company interests of the Issuers and (d) satisfies the Rating Condition with respect to its appointment as successor Support Provider.

“GAAP” shall have the meaning set forth in the Property Management Agreement.

“Net Assets” means with respect to any entity, the difference between (i) the fair value of such entity’s assets, but excluding accumulated depreciation, and (ii) such entity’s liabilities determined in accordance with GAAP.

“Qualified Deleveraging Event” shall have the meaning set forth in the Property Management Agreement.

“Spin-Off” shall have the meaning set forth in the Property Management Agreement.

“Spirit MTA” shall have the meaning set forth in the Property Management Agreement.

(b) Section 7 of the Performance Undertaking is hereby amended by replacing the phrase “the Series 2014-4 Notes” with the phrase “the Notes”.

(c) Section 10 of the Performance Undertaking shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 10:

SECTION 10. Successors and Assigns . This Undertaking shall be binding upon the Support Provider and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Beneficiaries and their respective successors, permitted transferees and permitted assigns. From and after the date hereof, and so long as any of the Notes remain outstanding, the Support Provider may not assign or transfer any of its obligations hereunder without obtaining confirmation that the Rating Condition (as defined in the Indenture) has been satisfied and the prior written consent of the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers; provided that at any time after either (i) the second anniversary of the Spin-Off or (ii) the occurrence of a Qualified Deleveraging Event, Spirit Realty, as Support Provider, may transfer its obligations hereunder to an Eligible Successor Support Provider (who has agreed in writing to be bound by the terms of this Undertaking) without the need for any Noteholder consent and Spirit Realty will be released from all its obligations as Support Provider and the Issuers and the Eligible Successor Support Provider will be deemed to have agreed to such release. From and after the date hereof, the Indenture Trustee (for the benefit of the holders of the Notes) shall be a third party

 

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beneficiary under this Undertaking, and all representations and warranties made by the Support Provider shall be deemed made to the Indenture Trustee (for the benefit of the holders of the Notes). For the avoidance of doubt, the Indenture Trustee may enforce this Undertaking without regard to whether an Indenture Event of Default or other default has occurred and is continuing under the Indenture. No person other than the parties hereto and the Beneficiaries shall have any rights hereunder. No Beneficiary may assign any of its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Support Provider.

3. Reference to and Effect on the Performance Undertaking; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Performance Undertaking is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Performance Undertaking, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Performance Undertaking to “ this Undertaking ”, “ Performance Undertaking ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Performance Undertaking, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Performance Undertaking ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Performance Undertaking shall mean and be a reference to the Performance Undertaking as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

 

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7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Support Provider has caused this Amendment to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

 

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   General Partner
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of

 

/s/ Jay Young

Name:   Jay Young
Title:   Executive Vice President

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to the Performance Undertaking ]


Issuers:
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to Performance Undertaking ]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to Performance Undertaking ]


Acknowledged and agreed:

 

CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ Camille Tomao

 

Name:   Camille Tomao

 

Title:   Director

 

[ Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to Performance Undertaking ]


Exhibit G


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING, LLC

This Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding, LLC (the “ Company ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017 (this “ Amendment ”), by Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the sole member (the “ Member ”), Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the non-member manager of the Company (the “ Manager ”) and Steven P. Zimmer, as independent manager (the “ Independent Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Member, the Manager and the Independent Manager entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2013 (the “ LLC Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Company, Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (collectively, the “ Issuers ”) and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 11.06 of the LLC Agreement permit amendments to the LLC Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers, including the Company, and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the LLC Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 11.06 of the LLC Agreement and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the LLC Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the LLC Agreement.

2. Amendment to the LLC Agreement .

(a) Section 1.01 of the LLC Agreement shall be amended by deleting the words “proposed,” from the definition of “Treasury Regulations” in Section 1.01 of the LLC Agreement:

(b) Section 9.02(a) of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 9.02(a):

(a) the Company has received a written instrument of Transfer of such Membership Interest in a form satisfactory to the Company, which instrument shall be signed by the transferring Member and the transferee, shall contain the transferee’s express acceptance of and agreement to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and whereby the transferee shall represent, warrant and covenant that:

(i) the transferee has not acquired, and will not sell, trade or transfer any such Membership Interest or an interest therein, or cause any such Membership Interest or interests therein to be marketed, on or through either an “established securities market” or a “secondary market (or the substantial equivalent thereof),” in each case within the meaning of Section 7704(b) of the Code; and

(ii) the transferee will not enter into any instrument contract or arrangement with respect to any Membership Interest that would constitute a “transfer” of such Membership Interest or an interest therein under Section 7704 of the Code other than by means of a transfer consented to by the Members.

(c) Section 10.01(c) of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 10.01(c):

(c) Upon dissolution of the Company pursuant to Section 10.01(a), the Company shall conduct only such activities as are necessary to wind up its affairs (including the sale of the assets of the Company in an orderly manner), and the assets of the Company shall be applied in the manner, and in the order of priority, set forth in Section 18-804 of the Act; provided that, in the event the Company is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, any distributions of the positive balances of Members’ capital accounts shall be made in accordance with the time requirements set forth in Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations.

3. Reference to and Effect on the LLC Agreement; Ratification.

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the LLC Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

 

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(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the LLC Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the LLC Agreement to “ this Agreement ”, “ Limited Liability Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Limited Liability Company Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the LLC Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

 

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9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding, LLC as of the date first set forth above.

 

COMPANY:
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
 

By: SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC, its

non-member manager

  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  MEMBER:
  SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
  By: SPIRIT GENERAL OP HOLDINGS, LLC, its General Partner
  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  MANAGER:
  SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding, LLC ]


ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

/s/ Steven P. Zimmer

Name: Steven P. Zimmer
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
SPECIAL MEMBER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:  

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief
  Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding, LLC ]


ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

 

Name:
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
SPECIAL MEMBER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief
  Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding, LLC ]


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING II, LLC

This Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (the “ Company ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017 (this “ Amendment ”), by Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the sole member (the “ Member ”), Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the non-member manager of the Company (the “ Manager ”) and Steven P. Zimmer, as independent manager (the “ Independent Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Member, the Manager and the Independent Manager entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2013 (the “ LLC Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Company, Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (collectively, the “ Issuers ”) and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 11.06 of the LLC Agreement permit amendments to the LLC Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers, including the Company, and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the LLC Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 11.06 of the LLC Agreement and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the LLC Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the LLC Agreement.

2. Amendment to the LLC Agreement .

(a) Section 1.01 of the LLC Agreement shall be amended by deleting the words “proposed,” from the definition of “Treasury Regulations” in Section 1.01 of the LLC Agreement:

(b) Section 9.02(a) of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 9.02(a):

(a) the Company has received a written instrument of Transfer of such Membership Interest in a form satisfactory to the Company, which instrument shall be signed by the transferring Member and the transferee, shall contain the transferee’s express acceptance of and agreement to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and whereby the transferee shall represent, warrant and covenant that:

(i) the transferee has not acquired, and will not sell, trade or transfer any such Membership Interest or an interest therein, or cause any such Membership Interest or interests therein to be marketed, on or through either an “established securities market” or a “secondary market (or the substantial equivalent thereof),” in each case within the meaning of Section 7704(b) of the Code; and

(ii) the transferee will not enter into any instrument contract or arrangement with respect to any Membership Interest that would constitute a “transfer” of such Membership Interest or an interest therein under Section 7704 of the Code other than by means of a transfer consented to by the Members.

(c) Section 9.02(d) of the LLC Agreement shall be amended by deleting the words “and the consent of each Lender” from Section 9.02(d) of the LLC Agreement.

(d) Section 10.01(c) of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 10.01(c):

(c) Upon dissolution of the Company pursuant to Section 10.01(a), the Company shall conduct only such activities as are necessary to wind up its affairs (including the sale of the assets of the Company in an orderly manner), and the assets of the Company shall be applied in the manner, and in the order of priority, set forth in Section 18-804 of the Act; provided that, in the event the Company is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, any distributions of the positive balances of Members’ capital accounts shall be made in accordance with the time requirements set forth in Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations.

 

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3. Reference to and Effect on the LLC Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the LLC Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the LLC Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the LLC Agreement to “ this Agreement ”, “ Limited Liability Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Limited Liability Company Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the LLC Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

 

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9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding II, LLC as of the date first set forth above.

 

COMPANY:
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
 

By: SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC, its

non-member manager

  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  MEMBER:
  SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
  By: SPIRIT GENERAL OP HOLDINGS, LLC, its General Partner
  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  MANAGER:
  SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding II, LLC ]


ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

/s/ Steven P. Zimmer

Name: Steven P. Zimmer
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
SPECIAL MEMBER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:  

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
Title:  

Executive Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding II, LLC ]


ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

 

Name:
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
SPECIAL MEMBER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
Title:  

Executive Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding II, LLC ]


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

This Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (the “ Company ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017 (this “ Amendment ”), by Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the sole member (the “ Member ”), Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the non-member manager of the Company (the “ Manager ”) and Steven P. Zimmer, as independent manager (the “ Independent Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Member, the Manager and the Independent Manager entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2013 (the “ LLC Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Company, Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (collectively, the “ Issuers ”) and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 11.06 of the LLC Agreement permit amendments to the LLC Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers, including the Company, and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the LLC Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 11.06 of the LLC Agreement and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the LLC Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the LLC Agreement.

2. Amendment to the LLC Agreement .

(a) Section 1.01 of the LLC Agreement shall be amended by deleting the words “proposed,” from the definition of “Treasury Regulations” in Section 1.01 of the LLC Agreement:

(b) Section 9.02(a) of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 9.02(a):

(a) the Company has received a written instrument of Transfer of such Membership Interest in a form satisfactory to the Company, which instrument shall be signed by the transferring Member and the transferee, shall contain the transferee’s express acceptance of and agreement to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and whereby the transferee shall represent, warrant and covenant that:

(i) the transferee has not acquired, and will not sell, trade or transfer any such Membership Interest or an interest therein, or cause any such Membership Interest or interests therein to be marketed, on or through either an “established securities market” or a “secondary market (or the substantial equivalent thereof),” in each case within the meaning of Section 7704(b) of the Code; and

(ii) the transferee will not enter into any instrument contract or arrangement with respect to any Membership Interest that would constitute a “transfer” of such Membership Interest or an interest therein under Section 7704 of the Code other than by means of a transfer consented to by the Members.

(c) Section 9.02(d) of the LLC Agreement shall be amended by deleting the words “and the consent of each Lender” from Section 9.02(d) of the LLC Agreement.

(d) Section 10.01(c) of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 10.01(c):

(c) Upon dissolution of the Company pursuant to Section 10.01(a), the Company shall conduct only such activities as are necessary to wind up its affairs (including the sale of the assets of the Company in an orderly manner), and the assets of the Company shall be applied in the manner, and in the order of priority, set forth in Section 18-804 of the Act; provided that, in the event the Company is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, any distributions of the positive balances of Members’ capital accounts shall be made in accordance with the time requirements set forth in Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) of the Treasury Regulations.

 

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3. Reference to and Effect on the LLC Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the LLC Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the LLC Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the LLC Agreement to “ this Agreement ”, “ Limited Liability Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Limited Liability Company Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the LLC Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

 

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9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding III, LLC as of the date first set forth above.

 

COMPANY:
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
 

By: SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC, its

non-member manager

  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  MEMBER:
  SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
  By: SPIRIT GENERAL OP HOLDINGS, LLC, its General Partner
  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  MANAGER:
  SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
  By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding III, LLC ]


ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

/s/ Steven P. Zimmer

Name: Steven P. Zimmer
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
SPECIAL MEMBER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:  

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
Title:  

Executive Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding III, LLC ]


ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO:
INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

 

Name:
The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
SPECIAL MEMBER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
Title:  

Executive Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated LLC Agreement of Spirit Master Funding III, LLC ]


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC

This Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (the “ Company ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017 (this “ Amendment ”), by Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the sole member (the “ Member ”), Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the non-member manager of the Company (the “ Manager ”) and Steven P. Zimmer, as independent manager (the “ Independent Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Member, the Manager and the Independent Manager entered into that certain Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of August 16, 2013 (the “ LLC Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Company, Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (collectively, the “ Issuers ”) and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 33 of the LLC Agreement permit amendments to the LLC Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers, including the Company, and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the LLC Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 33 of the LLC Agreement and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the LLC Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the LLC Agreement.

2. Amendment to the LLC Agreement .

(a) Section 36 of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 36:

Section 36. Tax Matters . For Federal (and to the extent possible state and local) income tax purposes, it is intended that the Company will not be an association (or publicly traded partnership) taxable as a corporation and, so long as it has only a single member, that it will be a disregarded entity. The Manager is hereby authorized to file any tax elections necessary to achieve these results. No transfer of an interest in the Company shall be effective if such transfer would cause the Company to be a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation.

3. Reference to and Effect on the LLC Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the LLC Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the LLC Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the LLC Agreement to “ this Agreement ”, “ Limited Liability Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Limited Liability Company Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the LLC Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

 

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6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement as of the 14 day of December, 2017.

 

MEMBER:
SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:  

Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC

its general partner

      By:        /s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.                 
      Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

    Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

MANAGER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:          /s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.                         
Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

 

Name:

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC ]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement as of the 14 day of December, 2017.

 

MEMBER:
SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:  

Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC

its general partner

      By:                                                                      
      Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

    Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

MANAGER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:                                                                                
Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief

       Financial Officer and Treasurer

INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

/s/ Steven P. Zimmer

Name: Steven P. Zimmer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC ]


Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC

This Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (the “ Company ”), is entered into as of this 14 th day of December, 2017 (this “ Amendment ”), by Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as the sole member (the “ Member ”), Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the non-member manager of the Company (the “ Manager ”) and Steven P. Zimmer, as independent manager (the “ Independent Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Member, the Manager and the Independent Manager entered into that certain Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of April 24, 2014 (the “ LLC Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Company, Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (collectively, the “ Issuers ”) and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 33 of the LLC Agreement permit amendments to the LLC Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers, including the Company, and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the LLC Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 33 of the LLC Agreement and Article VIII of the Master Indenture, to amend the LLC Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:


AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the LLC Agreement.

2. Amendment to the LLC Agreement .

(a) Section 36 of the LLC Agreement shall be deleted and replaced in its entirety with the following replacement Section 36:

Section 36. Tax Matters . For Federal (and to the extent possible state and local) income tax purposes, it is intended that the Company will not be an association (or publicly traded partnership) taxable as a corporation and, so long as it has only a single member, that it will be a disregarded entity. The Manager is hereby authorized to file any tax elections necessary to achieve these results. No transfer of an interest in the Company shall be effective if such transfer would cause the Company to be a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation.

3. Reference to and Effect on the LLC Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the LLC Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the LLC Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the LLC Agreement to “ this Agreement ”, “ Limited Liability Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Limited Liability Company Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the LLC Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the LLC Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

 

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6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

10. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement as of the 14 day of December, 2017.

 

MEMBER:
SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:  

Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC

its general partner

      By:     

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

      Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

    Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

MANAGER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:         

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

 

Name:

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC ]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, have duly executed this Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement as of the 14 day of December , 2017.

 

MEMBER:
SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:  

Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC

its general partner

      By:       

 

      Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
 

    Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

MANAGER:
SPIRIT SPE MANAGER, LLC
By:         

 

Name:   Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

INDEPENDENT MANAGER:

/s/ Steven P. Zimmer

Name: Steven P. Zimmer

 

[ Amendment No. 1 to Limited Liability Company Agreement of Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC ]

Exhibit 4.11

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SERIES 2017-1 SUPPLEMENT

TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER INDENTURE

This Amendment No. 1 to the Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 30th day of January, 2018, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC (“ SMF ”), Spirit Master Funding II, LLC (“ SMF II ”), Spirit Master Funding III, LLC (“ SMF III ”), Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC (“ SMF VI ”), Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC (“ SMF VIII ” and, collectively with the Initial Issuers and SMF VI, the “ Issuers ”) and Citibank, N.A., as indenture trustee (the “ Indenture Trustee ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, SMF, SMF II, SMF III and the Indenture Trustee entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as has been or from time to time may be amended, restated or supplemented, the “ Master Indenture ”);

WHEREAS, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee have entered that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture, dated as of December 14, 2017 (the “ Series 2017-1 Supplement ”), in connection with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 Notes;

WHEREAS, Section 8.01 and Section 8.02 of the Master Indenture permits the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to amend any Transaction Document, subject to the conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the Noteholders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes consent to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Section 8.01 and Section 8.02 of the Master Indenture, to amend the Series 2017-1 Supplement as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Master Indenture or Series 2017-1 Supplement, as applicable.

2. Amendments to the Series 2017-1 Supplement . The Series 2017-1 Supplement is hereby amended as follows:


(a) The definition of “Post-ARD Spread” in Section 1.01 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Post-ARD Spread ”: For (i) the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes is 2.15% and (ii) the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes is 3.00%.

(b) Section 2.01(a) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(a) There is hereby created a Series of Notes to be issued by the Issuers pursuant to the Indenture and this Series 2017-1 Supplement to be known as “Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1.” The Notes shall have the following Class designation, initial Class Principal Balance, Note Rate, rating and CUSIPs:

 

Class    Initial Class            Rating   CUSIP      CUSIP      CUSIP
Designation    Principal Balance      Note Rate     (S&P)   (144A)      (Regulation S)      (Definitive)

Class A

   $ 542,400,000        4.36   A+(sf)     84861C AC9        U8459T AC6      N/A

Class B

   $ 132,000,000        5.49   BBB(sf)     84861C AF2        U8459T AF9      N/A

The Series 2017-1 Notes shall not have preference or priority over the Notes of any other Series except to the extent set forth in the Indenture. The Series 2017-1 Class A Notes shall not be subordinate to any other Series. Payments of interest on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes will be subordinate to payments of interest on the Series 2017-1 Class A Notes and the Class A Notes of each other Series to the extent set forth in Section 2.03 hereof and Section 2.11 of the Master Indenture.”

3. Amended and Restated Notes . Each of the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes are hereby amended to replace the Note Rate on the cover page thereof with 5.49%. The Issuers and each Series 2017-1 Noteholder hereby authorize the issuance of amended and restated Series 2017-1 Class B Notes reflecting such change. In the case of any Series 2017-1 Class B Notes held as Definitive Notes, the related Series 2017-1 Noteholder agrees to deliver such Definitive Notes to the Indenture Trustee for cancellation.

4. Noteholder Consent and Waivers .

(a) Each Series 2017-1 Noteholder hereby consents to this Amendment.

(b) Each Series 2017-1 Noteholder hereby waives the requirement pursuant to Section 8.01 and Section 8.02 of the Master Indenture to provide 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies of this Amendment, it being understood that the Rating Agency has also waived such requirement as permitted pursuant to Section 12.08 of the Master Indenture.

(c) Pursuant to Section 8.01 of the Master Indenture, each Series 2017-1 Noteholder hereby waives, solely with respect to the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes, the requirement for the Indenture Trustee to receive the Opinion of Counsel referred to in clause (iii) of the last paragraph of Section 8.01.

 

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(d) Other than as provided in this Section  3 , the Series 2017-1 Noteholders have not waived, are not hereby waiving, and have no intention of waiving, any other provision of the Master Indenture or Series 2017-1 Supplement and the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any Series 2017-1 Noteholder under the Master Indenture or the Series 2017-1 Supplement.

5. Reference to and Effect on the Series 2017-1 Supplement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Series 2017-1 Supplement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Series 2017-1 Supplement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Series 2017-1 Supplement to “ this Series 2017-1 Supplement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Series 2017-1 Supplement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Series 2017-1 Supplement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Series 2017-1 Supplement shall mean and be a reference to the Series 2017-1 Supplement as amended hereby.

6. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The amended Note Rate for the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes as set forth in this Amendment will be used to calculate Note Interest accrued on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes during and after the January 2018 Accrual Period and due on the Series 2017-1 Class B Notes on and after the Payment Date in February 2018. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to this Amendment.

7. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

8. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS .

 

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9. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

10. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

11. Indenture Trustee . The Indenture Trustee assumes no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals contained herein, which shall be taken as the statements of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee shall not be responsible or accountable in any way whatsoever for or with respect to the validity, execution or sufficiency of this Amendment and makes no representation with respect thereto. In entering into this Amendment, the Indenture Trustee shall be entitled to the benefit of every provision of the Master Indenture relating to the conduct of or affecting the liability of or affording protection to the Indenture Trustee.

12. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[Signature Pages Follow]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
  Officer and Treasurer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
  Officer and Treasurer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
  Officer and Treasurer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to 2017-1 Series Supplement]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
  Officer and Treasurer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,
  a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
  Officer and Treasurer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to 2017-1 Series Supplement]


CITIBANK, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee
By:  

/s/ John Hannon

Name:   John Hannon
Title:   Senior Trust Officer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to 2017-1 Series Supplement]


The foregoing Amendment is consented to by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as Noteholder or beneficial owner of 95% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes:

 

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

By:

 

/s/ Maura Miraglia

  Name: Maura Miraglia
  Title: Director

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to 2017-1 Series Supplement]


The foregoing Amendment is consented to by Spirit Realty, L.P., as Noteholder or beneficial owner of 5% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance of the Series 2017-1 Notes:
SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.

 

By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   General Partner
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title: Executive Vice President, Chief
  Financial Officer and Treasurer

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to 2017-1 Series Supplement]

Exhibit 10.6

Execution Copy

 

 

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC AND SPIRIT

MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

each, as Issuer,

and

EACH JOINING PARTY

each, as Issuer,

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.

as Property Manager and Special Servicer

and

MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

as Back-Up Manager

 

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND

SERVICING AGREEMENT

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

Net-Lease Mortgage Notes

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01.

   Defined Terms      1  

Section 1.02.

   Other Definitional Provisions      30  

Section 1.03.

   Certain Calculations in Respect of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans      31  

Section 1.04.

   Fee Calculations; Interest Calculations      33  

ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; RECORDINGS AND FILINGS; BOOKS AND RECORDS; DEFECT, BREACH, CURE, REPURCHASE AND SUBSTITUTION; FINANCIAL COVENANTS

     33  

Section 2.01.

   Representations and Warranties of Spirit Realty and the Back-Up Manager      33  

Section 2.02.

   Representations and Warranties of the Issuers      36  

Section 2.03.

   Recordings and Filings; Books and Records      38  

Section 2.04.

   Repurchase or Transfer for Collateral Defects and Breaches of Representations and Warranties      39  

Section 2.05.

   Non-Petition      42  

ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND LEASES

     42  

Section 3.01.

   Administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans      42  

Section 3.02.

   Collection of Lease Payments and Loan Payments; Lockbox Accounts; Lockbox Transfer Accounts      44  

Section 3.03.

   Collection of Real Estate Taxes and Insurance Premiums; Servicing Accounts; Property Protection Advances; P&I Advances; Emergency Property Expenses      45  

Section 3.04.

   Collection Account; Release Account      51  

Section 3.05.

   Withdrawals From the Collection Account and the Release Account      53  

Section 3.06.

   Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Release Account      55  

Section 3.07.

   Maintenance of Insurance Policies; Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage      56  

Section 3.08.

   Enforcement of Alienation Clauses; Consent to Assignment      59  

Section 3.09.

   Realization Upon Specially Serviced Assets      60  

Section 3.10.

   Issuers, Custodian and Indenture Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Lease Files and Loan Files      63  

Section 3.11.

   Servicing Compensation; Interest on Property Protection Advances      64  

Section 3.12.

   Property Inspections; Collection of Financial Statements; Delivery of Certain Reports      67  

Section 3.13.

   Annual Statement as to Compliance      68  

Section 3.14.

   Reports by Independent Public Accountants      69  


Section 3.15.

   Access to Certain Information; Delivery of Certain Information      69  

Section 3.16.

   Title to REO Property      70  

Section 3.17.

   Management of REO Properties and Mortgaged Properties relating to Defaulted Assets      70  

Section 3.18.

   Sale and Exchange of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties      71  

Section 3.19.

   Modifications, Waivers, Amendments and Consents      72  

Section 3.20.

   Transfer of Servicing Between Property Manager and Special Servicer; Record Keeping      73  

Section 3.21.

   Sub-Management Agreements      74  

ARTICLE IV REPORTS

     76  

Section 4.01.

   Reports to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Insurers      76  

Section 4.02.

   Use of Agents      77  

ARTICLE V THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND THE SPECIAL SERVICER

     78  

Section 5.01.

   Liability of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer      78  

Section 5.02.

   Merger, Consolidation or Conversion of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer      78  

Section 5.03.

   Limitation on Liability of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager; Environmental Liabilities      78  

Section 5.04.

   Term of Service; Property Manager and Special Servicer Not to Resign      79  

Section 5.05.

   Rights of Certain Persons in Respect of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer      80  

Section 5.06.

   [Reserved]      81  

Section 5.07.

   Property Manager or Special Servicer as Owner of Notes      81  

ARTICLE VI SERVICER REPLACEMENT EVENTS

     82  

Section 6.01.

   Servicer Replacement Events      82  

Section 6.02.

   Successor Property Manager      87  

Section 6.03.

   Additional Remedies of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee upon a Servicer Replacement Event      88  

ARTICLE VII TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS; RELEASE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS

     89  

Section 7.01.

   Released Mortgage Loans and Released Mortgaged Properties      89  

Section 7.02.

   Third Party Purchase Options; Release of Mortgaged Properties to Affiliates under Defaulted or Delinquent Assets; Other Sales or Exchanges      92  

Section 7.03.

   Transfer of Lease to New Mortgaged Property      94  

Section 7.04.

   Criteria Applicable to all Mortgage Properties and Mortgage Loans included in the Collateral Pool      94  

Section 7.05.

   Restrictions on Environmental Condition Mortgaged Properties      95  


ARTICLE VIII TERMINATION

     95  

Section 8.01.

   Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgaged Properties or Discharge of Indenture      95  

ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     95  

Section 9.01.

   Amendment      95  

Section 9.02.

   Counterparts      96  

Section 9.03.

   GOVERNING LAW      96  

Section 9.04.

   Notices      96  

Section 9.05.

   Severability of Provisions      97  

Section 9.06.

   Effect of Headings and Table of Contents      97  

Section 9.07.

   Notices to Rating Agencies      97  

Section 9.08.

   Successors and Assigns: Beneficiaries      98  

Section 9.09.

   Complete Agreement      98  

Section 9.10.

   [Reserved]      99  

Section 9.11.

   Consent to Jurisdiction      99  

Section 9.12.

   No Proceedings      99  


EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT A-1

  

MORTGAGED PROPERTY SCHEDULE

EXHIBIT A-2

  

MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE

EXHIBIT B

  

FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — PROPERTY MANAGER

EXHIBIT C

  

FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — SPECIAL SERVICER

EXHIBIT D

  

FORM OF LIMITED POWERS OF ATTORNEY FROM ISSUER OR INDENTURE TRUSTEE

EXHIBIT E

  

CALCULATION OF FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE RATIOS

EXHIBIT F

  

FORM OF DETERMINATION DATE REPORT

EXHIBIT G

  

FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT H

  

INDENTURE

 


This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended, modified or otherwise modified, the “ Agreement ”), is made among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, and each Joining Party, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”), as property manager and special servicer (together with its successors in such capacities, the “ Property Manager ” and “ Special Servicer ,” respectively), and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as Back-Up Manager (together with its successors in such capacity, the “ Back-Up Manager ”).

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

As of the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Issuers own the Mortgaged Properties and related Leases as indicated on Exhibit A-1 and the Mortgage Loans as indicated on Exhibit A-2 and each Issuer has pledged such Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans owned by it to the Indenture Trustee as security for the indebtedness evidenced by the Indenture and each Series of Notes issued under the Indenture. Spirit Realty has agreed to provide property management services with respect to the Mortgaged Properties and to service the Leases and the Mortgage Loans as set forth herein.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Defined Terms.

Whenever used in this Agreement, including in the Preliminary Statement, the words and phrases set forth below, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Section  1.01 . Capitalized terms used in this Agreement, including the Preliminary Statement, and not defined herein, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the respective meanings specified in Section 1.01 of the Indenture (as defined below).

30/360 Basis ”: The accrual of interest calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

Account Control Agreement ”: An agreement with respect to a deposit account or a securities account, in form and substance satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee, pursuant to which the institution at which such account is maintained agrees to follow the instructions or entitlement orders, as the case may be, of the Indenture Trustee with respect thereto.

Additional Rent ”: With respect to any Lease, in addition to fixed rent or base rent thereunder, rent, if any, calculated as a percentage of the total sales generated by the related Tenant at the related Mortgaged Property in excess of the Monthly Lease Payments for the prior calendar year.


Additional Servicing Compensation ”: Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation and/or Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation, as the context may require.

Advance ”: Any Property Protection Advance and/or P&I Advance, as the context may require.

Advance Interest ”: Interest accrued on any Advance at the Reimbursement Rate and payable to the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms hereof.

Aggregate Collateral Value ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Aggregate Note Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Aggregate Series Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Allocated Loan Amount ”: For any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) as of any date of determination, the product of (i) the Collateral Value of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable, multiplied by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the Aggregate Series Principal Balance at such time and the denominator of which is the Aggregate Collateral Value, in each case as of such date of determination.

Applicable Series Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

Appraised Value ”: (X) For any Mortgaged Property included (or to be included) in the Collateral Pool or securing a Mortgage Loan included (or to be included) in the Collateral Pool other than an Equipment Loan, an appraised value determined pursuant to an independent MAI appraisal in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (as recognized by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989) and which takes into account the leased fee value of the related buildings and land of such Mortgaged Property, consistent with industry standards, and excludes the value of equipment and other tangible personal property and business enterprise value, and (1) with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than an Equipment Loan) included in the Collateral Pool as of a Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is the most recent full narrative (complete summary) or limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager with respect to the related Mortgaged Property, (2) with respect to any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool as of a Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is the most recent full narrative (complete summary) or limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager with respect to such Mortgaged Property or (3) with respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property added (or to be added) to the Collateral Pool since the most recent Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is either (a) a full narrative (complete summary) MAI appraisal or (b) with respect to a related Mortgaged Property operated within the Restaurant Business Sector (as defined in the Indenture), a limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained within 12 months prior to the date such Qualified

 

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Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property is pledged as part of the Collateral Pool; provided , that, in the event that, at any time subsequent to a Series Closing Date, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager or Special Servicer determines that obtaining a new Appraised Value is necessary, a full narrative (complete summary) or, with respect to a related Mortgaged Property operated within the Restaurant Business Sector, limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer with respect to such Mortgaged Property or (Y) for any Equipment Loan included or to be included in the Collateral Pool, as specified in the most recent Series Supplement.

Asset File ”: A Loan File or a Lease File, as the context requires.

Assignment of Leases ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any assignment of leases, rents and profits or similar document or instrument executed by the Borrower in connection with the origination or subsequent modification or amendment of the related Mortgage Loan.

Authorized Officer ”: With respect to an Issuer, any person who is authorized to act for such Issuer and who is identified on the list delivered by such Issuer to the Indenture Trustee on each Series Closing Date (as such list may be modified or supplemented from time to time thereafter by the Issuer).

Available Amount ”: The Available Amount on any Payment Date will consist of the aggregate of all amounts received in respect of the Collateral Pool during the immediately preceding Collection Period and on deposit in the Collection Account on the immediately preceding Determination Date, including amounts earned, if any, on the investment of such funds on deposit in the Collection Account and the Release Account during the immediately preceding Collection Period, Unscheduled Proceeds, amounts received on account of payments under any Guaranties, and any amounts received on account of payments under the Performance Undertaking and the Environmental Indemnity Agreement, and any amounts released from the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account to be treated as Available Amounts in accordance with the Indenture on such Payment Date and any other amounts deposited in the Payment Account in order to be applied as Available Amount on such Payment Date, but excluding (i) amounts on deposit in the Release Account and not transferred to the Collection Account for such Payment Date, (ii) the amount of any collections allocated to Companion Loans, if any, as provided in the applicable Pari Passu Co-Lender Agreements, (iii) the amount of any Additional Servicing Compensation, (iv) amounts received on account of Excess Cashflow (so long as no Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period has occurred and is continuing), (v) amounts withdrawn from the Collection Account to reimburse the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, for any unreimbursed Advances (plus interest thereon) and to pay the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, any Special Servicing Fee, Workout Fees or Liquidation Fees and any Emergency Property Expenses, (vi) amounts required to be paid by the Issuer as the lessor under the related Leases in respect of sales taxes, (vii) any amount received from a Tenant or Borrower as reimbursement for any cost paid by or on behalf of any Issuer as lessor or lender under a related Lease or Mortgage Loan, as applicable, and (viii) any amounts collected by or on behalf of any Issuer as lender or lessor and held in escrow or impound to pay future obligations due under a Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable.

 

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Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the average of the Cashflow Coverage Ratios for such Determination Date and each of the two immediately preceding Determination Dates; provided, however, that the Average Cashflow Ratio shall not be calculated until the third Determination Date following the Applicable Series Closing Date.

Back-Up Fee ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property, the fee payable to the Back-Up Manager pursuant to Section  3.11(h) .

Back-Up Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.0075% per annum.

Back-Up Manager ”: Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, a Delaware corporation, or its successor in interest.

Balloon Loan ”: Mortgage Loans which have substantial payments of principal (relative to the initial principal balance of such Mortgage Loan) due at their stated maturities.

Bankruptcy Code ”: The federal Bankruptcy Code of 1978, Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time.

Borrower ”: For any Mortgage Loan, the obligor or obligors on the related Mortgage Note, including any Person that has acquired the related collateral and assumed the obligations of the original obligor or obligors under such Mortgage Note.

Business Day ”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to remain closed in New York, New York, Scottsdale, Arizona, or any other city in which is located the principal office of an Issuer, the Primary Servicing Office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee’s office.

Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date and the Collateral Pool, the ratio, expressed as a fraction, the numerator of which is the Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator for such Determination Date, and the denominator of which is the Total Debt Service for such Determination Date.

Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the sum of (i) the Monthly Loan Payments and the Monthly Lease Payments received during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date, (ii) any income earned from the investment of funds on deposit in the Collection Account and the Release Account during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date and (iii) any net payments received by any Issuer under the applicable hedge agreements for any Series of Notes for the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date.

Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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CERCLA ”: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended.

Class  Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Closing Date Period means the period from (and including) the most recent Series Closing Date until (and excluding) the next occurring Series Closing Date; provided , that the initial Closing Date Period shall commence on the Applicable Series Closing Date.

Code ”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Collateral ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Agent ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Defect : As defined in Section  2.04(a) .

Collateral Pool ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Value ”: As of any determination date (i) with respect to each Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan), the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto; provided , that, in the event that the Property Manager has caused a Global Appraisal Event to occur, the “Collateral Value” of such Mortgaged Property will be the Re-Appraised Value determined with respect to such Mortgaged Property in connection with such Global Appraisal Event or (ii) with respect to each Mortgage Loan, the lesser of (a) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan and (b) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan.

Collection Account ”: The segregated account or accounts created and maintained by the Property Manager in the name of the Indenture Trustee, held on behalf of the Noteholders, for the collection of payments on the Mortgage Loans and Leases.

Collection Account Agreement ”: As defined in Section  3.04(a) .

Collection Account Bank ”: As defined in Section  3.04(a) .

Collection Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the period commencing immediately after the Determination Date in the month preceding the month in which such Payment Date occurs and ending on (and including) the Determination Date related to such Payment Date.

Companion Loans ”: A mortgage loan which is secured, on a pari passu basis by the same Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool

Condemnation Proceeds ”: All proceeds received in connection with the condemnation of, or granting an easement on, any Mortgaged Property other than proceeds applied to the restoration of such Mortgaged Property or released to the related Tenant or Borrower in accordance with the Servicing Standard.

 

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Control Person ”: With respect to any Person, anyone that constitutes a “controlling person” of such Person within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Controlling Party ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Corrected Lease ”: Any Specially Serviced Lease with respect to which, as of any date of determination, one or more of the following as are applicable shall have occurred with respect to each Specially Serviced Lease Trigger Event that previously occurred with respect to such Specially Serviced Lease:

 

  (i) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, the related Tenant has made three consecutive full and timely Monthly Lease Payments under the terms of such Lease (as such terms may be changed or modified in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Tenant or by reason of a modification, waiver or amendment granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer) or such Lease has been terminated and the related Mortgaged Property has been re-leased;

 

  (ii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (b) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such circumstances cease to exist in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer;

 

  (iii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (c) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, the Special Servicer determines that the applicable Tenant likely will be able to make future Monthly Lease Payments;

 

  (iv) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (d) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such default is cured; and

 

  (v) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such proceedings are terminated.

Corrected Loan ”: Any Specially Serviced Loan with respect to which, as of any date of determination, one or more of the following as are applicable shall have occurred with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan Trigger Event that previously occurred with respect to such Specially Serviced Loan:

 

  (i) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, the related Borrower has made three consecutive full and timely Monthly Loan Payments under the terms of such Mortgage Loan (as such terms may be changed or modified in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower or by reason of a modification, waiver or amendment granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer);

 

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  (ii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (b) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such circumstances cease to exist in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer;

 

  (iii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (c) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, the Special Servicer determines that the applicable Borrower likely will be able to make future Monthly Loan Payments;

 

  (iv) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (d) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such default is cured; and

 

  (v) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such proceedings are terminated.

Cure Party ”: (i) With respect to any Mortgaged Property, Mortgage Loan, Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property acquired by the applicable Issuer from an Originator, such Originator; (ii) with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan acquired by the applicable Issuer from a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty, such Issuer; and (iii) in the case of either of (i) or (ii), Spirit Realty in its capacity as Support Provider under the Performance Undertaking.

Custodian ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Custodian Inventory List ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Custody Agreement ”: The Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of the Applicable Closing Date, among the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Custodian, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or amounts representing the Third Party Option Price paid by the related the Tenant) that represent penalty interest accrued at the rate specified in the related lease agreement and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or Yield Maintenance Premiums) that represent penalty interest in excess of interest on the principal balance of such Mortgage Loan accrued at the related Interest Rate.

Defaulted Asset ”: Any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool, with respect to which a default occurs under the applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease, respectively, that materially and adversely affects the interest of the applicable Issuer and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of such Mortgage Loan or Lease (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days).

 

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Defaulting Party ”: As defined in Section  6.01(b) .

Deficiency : As defined in Section  4.01(c) .

Delinquent Asset ”: Any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool (other than a Defaulted Asset), with respect to which any Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment, as applicable, becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days

Determination Date ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the 7 th day of the month in which such Payment Date occurs or, if such 7 th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately succeeding such 7 th day.

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in Section  4.01(a) .

Distribution Industry ”: All industry sectors where goods are sold wholesale.

Due Date ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan or Lease, the day of each calendar month on which the Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment, as applicable, with respect thereto is due.

Early Amortization Event ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Eligible Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Eligible Successor ”: An entity which, at the time it is appointed as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, (i) is legally qualified and has the capacity to carry out the duties and obligations hereunder of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and (ii) has demonstrated the ability to administer professionally and competently a portfolio of leases, mortgaged properties and mortgage loans that are similar to the Leases, Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans with high standards of skill and care.

Emergency Property Expenses ”: As defined in Section  3.03(e) .

Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property ”: Any (i) Mortgaged Property on which a gasoline station is operated, (ii) Mortgaged Property on which, to the Property Manager’s knowledge, oil or other hazardous materials are stored in underground storage tanks, (iii) Mortgaged Property in the Gas/Propane Facilities Business Sector, (iv) Mortgaged Property in the Light Manufacturing Business Sector or (v) any other Mortgaged Property that the Property Manager believes, in its reasonable discretion exercised in accordance with the Servicing Standard (including based on the review of any Environmental Report), has a material risk of declining in value due to environmental conditions existing on or in respect of such Mortgaged Property; provided that no Mortgaged Property described in clauses (i) through (v) shall be an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property if the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property by an Issuer.

 

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Environmental Indemnity Agreement ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Environmental Insurer ”: Any Qualified Insurer that issues Environmental Policies relating to any of the Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties.

Environmental Policy ”: Any insurance policy issued by an Environmental Insurer, together with any endorsements thereto, providing insurance coverage for losses, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, caused by the presence of hazardous substances on, or the migration of hazardous substances from, the related Mortgaged Properties.

Equipment Loan ”: Any commercial equipment loan secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property and listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

Escrow Payment ”: Any payment received by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer for the account of any Obligor or otherwise deposited in the Servicing Account for application toward the payment of real estate taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, ground rents (if applicable) and similar items in respect of the related Mortgaged Property.

Event of Default ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Excess Cashflow ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Exchange Act ”: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Extraordinary Expense ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Fair Market Value ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property, at any time, a price determined by the Property Manager (or by the Special Servicer with respect to a Specially Serviced Asset) in accordance with the Servicing Standard and Section  7.01(b) .

FDIC ”: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor.

Financing Statement ”: A financing statement either filed or recorded or in a form suitable for filing and recording under the applicable Uniform Commercial Code.

First Collateral Date : With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, (i) in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan was owned by an Issuer on the Series Closing Date on which such Issuer became an “Issuer” hereunder, such Series Closing Date or (ii) otherwise, the Transfer Date with respect thereto.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio ” or “ FCCR ”: The fixed charge coverage ratio determined in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit E attached hereto.

FNMA ”: Federal National Mortgage Association or any successor.

 

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GAAP ”: Generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in the United States, consistently applied, as of the date of such application.

Global Appraisal Event ”: An event that shall occur when the Property Manager, within a one-year period, both (i) causes new Appraised Values to be determined with respect to all of the Mortgaged Properties and (ii) designates (in its sole discretion) that a “Global Appraisal Event” has occurred in connection therewith.

Grant : As defined in the Indenture.

Granting Clause ”: The Granting Clause set forth in the Indenture.

Ground Lease ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property the fee interest in which is owned by an Issuer or the related Borrower, the lease agreement, if any, pursuant to which such Issuer leases the land relating to such Mortgaged Property to the related tenant and such tenant owns the buildings and other improvements on such Mortgaged Property.

Guaranty ”: With respect to any Lease or Mortgage Loan, the guaranty, if any, related to such Lease or Mortgage Loan executed by an individual or an Affiliate or parent of the Tenant or Borrower, as applicable, in favor of the lessor or the lender, as applicable.

Hazardous Materials ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of the Applicable Series Closing Date, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, relating to the issuance of the Notes, including all amendments, supplements and other modifications thereto and any additional indenture between the Indenture Trustee and any Issuer.

Indenture Trustee ”: Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as indenture trustee under the Indenture, or its successor in interest or any successor indenture trustee appointed as provided in the Indenture.

Indenture Trustee Fee ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Independent ”: When used with respect to any specified Person, any such Person who (i) is not an Issuer, an Issuer Member, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, (ii) does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect financial interest in any of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates, and (iii) is not connected with the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, trustee, partner, director or Person performing similar functions; provided , however , that a Person shall not fail to be Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof merely because such Person is the beneficial owner of 1% or less of any class of securities issued by any Issuer, any Issuer Member, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, as the case may be.

 

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Industrial Industry ”: All sectors that process or manufacture raw materials or goods used as inputs for manufacturing or to be sold to end users.

Industry Group ”: Any industry sector including, but not limited to the following: (a) the Retail Industry; (b) the Distribution Industry; (c) the Service Industry, (d) the Industrial Industry and (e) any additional Industry Group specified in a Series Supplement.

Initial Closing Date ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Initial Purchaser ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Interest Accrual Period ”: With respect to each Due Date related to any Mortgage Loan, the applicable period specified in the related Loan Documents.

Interest Rate ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the annualized rate at which interest is scheduled (in the absence of a default) to accrue on such Mortgage Loan from time to time during any Interest Accrual Period in accordance with the related Mortgage Note and applicable law, as such rate may be modified in accordance with Section  3.19 or in connection with a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower.

Interested Person ”: The Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, any holder of Notes or an Affiliate of any such Person.

Issuer ”: Each of Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, and any Joining Party or, in any such case, its successor in interest, as the context may require. References to a “related” or “applicable” Issuer shall refer to the Issuer that owns the Collateral being addressed.

Issuer Member ”: With respect to any Issuer, the holder of the LLC Interests with respect to such Issuer, and with respect to any Joining Party, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement.

Joinder Agreement ”: With respect to any Series of Notes (other than any Series of Notes that was issued on the Applicable Series Closing Date), the Joinder Agreement, dated as of the applicable Series Closing Date, among the applicable Joining Party, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager, substantially in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto.

Joining Party ”: Any Spirit SPE, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement.

Lease ”: Each lease listed on the Mortgaged Property Schedule and from time to time included in the Collateral Pool. As used herein, the term “Lease” includes the related lease agreement and other documents contained in the related Lease File as the context may require.

Lease Documents ”: Any related lease agreement, non-disturbance agreement, guaranty or other agreement or instrument, to the extent made for the benefit of the related Originator.

 

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Lease File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Lease Security Deposit ”: As defined in Section  3.03(a) .

Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section  7.03 .

Liquidated Lease ”: A Defaulted Asset that is a Lease with respect to which the related Mortgaged Property has been either re-leased or sold, or any Lease related to a Mortgaged Property sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, whether or not a Defaulted Asset.

Liquidation Fee ”: The fee payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.11(g) .

Liquidation Fee Rate ”: A percentage equal to 0.50%.

Liquidation Proceeds ”: All cash proceeds and all other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) received by the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, or the Special Servicer and retained in connection with the liquidation of any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property which is (or relates to) a Defaulted Asset; all cash proceeds and all other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property other than to the extent deposited into the Release Account; all proceeds from the investment of funds on deposit in the Release Account; and all cash proceeds from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property transferred from the Release Account to the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.04(b) .

LLC Agreement ”: With respect to (i) any Issuer that constitutes an Issuer as of the date hereof, such Issuer’s limited liability company agreement and (ii) any other Issuer, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement, in each case as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereto and the Indenture.

LLC Interests ”: The limited liability company interests issued pursuant to an LLC Agreement.

Loan Agreement ”: The agreement pursuant to which a Mortgage Loan was made.

Loan Documents ”: With respect to each of the Mortgage Loans, the related Loan Agreement, if any, and Mortgage Note, and any related Mortgage, Guaranty or other agreement or instrument, to the extent made for the benefit of the related lender or holder of the Mortgage Note.

Loan File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

 

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Loan-to-Value Ratio ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any commercial real estate loan proposed to be included in the Collateral Pool as a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, a ratio, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan (or proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan) and the denominator of which is the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgaged Property securing the proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan).

Lockbox Account ”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section  3.02(b) .

Lockbox Account Bank ”: As defined in Section  3.02(b) .

Lockbox Transfer Account ”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section  3.02(c) .

Lockbox Transfer Account Bank ”: As defined in Section  3.02(c) .

MAI ”: A designation signifying that the designee is a member of the Appraisal Institute, a real estate appraisers and valuation professionals trade group.

Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report ”: As defined in Section  4.01(c) .

Monthly Lease Payment ”: With respect to any Lease (except as otherwise described in the Mortgaged Property Schedule), the fixed or “base” rent monthly lease payment that is actually payable by the related Tenant from time to time under the terms of such Lease, after giving effect to any provision of such Lease providing for periodic increases in such fixed or “base” rent by fixed percentages or dollar amounts or by percentages based on increases in a consumer price index.

Monthly Loan Payment ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the scheduled monthly payment of interest and, if applicable, principal due on such Mortgage Loan that is or would be, as the case may be, payable by the related Borrower on each Due Date under the terms of the related Mortgage Note as in effect on the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan, without regard to any subsequent change in or modification of such terms in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower or a modification, waiver or amendment of such Mortgage Loan granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.19 , and assuming that each prior Monthly Loan Payment has been made in a timely manner.

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

Mortgage ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, a mortgage (or deed of trust or deed to secure debt), assignment of leases and rents, security agreement and fixture filing or similar document executed by the applicable Issuer or the related Borrower, as applicable, pursuant to which such Issuer or Borrower grants a lien on its interest in such Mortgaged Property in favor of the Collateral Agent or the initial lender of the related Mortgage Loan, as applicable.

 

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Mortgage Loan ”: Each fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, monthly pay, first lien, commercial mortgage loan (including each fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, monthly pay, first lien Equipment Loan), as listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and from time to time included in the Collateral Pool.

Mortgage Loan Schedule ”: The list of Mortgage Loans transferred to each Issuer as part of the Collateral Pool and attached hereto as Exhibit A-2 (as such list may be amended upon each Series Closing Date and each Transfer Date, and otherwise be amended from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents, including to reflect the conveyance by an Issuer of any Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms hereof). Such list shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgaged Loan:

 

  (i) the street address (including city, state and zip code) of the related Mortgaged Property (if any);

 

  (ii) the related Issuer loan number and name of Borrower;

 

  (iii) the initial Appraised Value of any related Mortgaged Property; and

 

  (iv) the Mortgage Loan’s maturity date, if applicable.

Mortgage Note ”: The original executed note evidencing the indebtedness of a Borrower under a Mortgage Loan, together with any rider, addendum or amendment thereto, or any renewal, substitution or replacement of such note.

Mortgaged Property ”: Each parcel of real property listed on the Mortgaged Property Schedule, the fee or leasehold interest in which is from time to time included in the Collateral Pool, and each parcel of real property or leasehold interest in a commercial real estate property securing a Mortgage Loan, including (to the extent not property of the related Tenant) the buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements or improvements now or hereinafter erected or located on such parcel and appurtenant easements and other property rights relating thereto.

Mortgaged Property Schedule ”: The list of Mortgaged Properties and Leases transferred to each Issuer as part of the Collateral Pool and attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 (as such list may be amended upon each Series Closing Date and each Transfer Date, and otherwise be amended from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents, including to reflect the conveyance by an Issuer of any Mortgaged Property pursuant to the terms hereof). Such list shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgaged Property:

 

  (i) the street address (including city, state and zip code) of the Mortgaged Property;

 

  (ii) the related Issuer lease number and name of Tenant;

 

  (iii) the Appraised Value; and

 

  (iv) the Lease’s final payment date.

 

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Net Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any Default Interest collected thereon, net of any unreimbursed Advance Interest accrued on Property Protection Advances made in respect of such Lease and reimbursable from such Default Interest in accordance with the terms hereof and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any Default Interest collected thereon, net of any unreimbursed Advance Interest accrued on Property Protection Advances made in respect of such Mortgage Loan and reimbursable from such Default Interest in accordance with the terms hereof.

Net Investment Earnings ”: The amount by which the aggregate of all interest and other income realized during a Collection Period on funds held in the Collection Account and/or the Release Account (as the context may require), if any, exceeds the aggregate of all losses, if any, incurred during such Collection Period in connection with the investment of such funds.

Nonrecoverable Advance ”: Any Nonrecoverable P&I Advance and/or Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, as the context may require.

Nonrecoverable P&I Advance ”: Any P&I Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of any Payment Date, that, as determined by the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee), in its commercially reasonable, good faith business judgment and (other than with respect to any such determination made by the Indenture Trustee) in accordance with the Servicing Standard, will not be ultimately recoverable by it from the proceeds on the Collateral Pool allocated in accordance with the priority set forth in Section  2.11 of the Indenture with respect to the payment of Collateral Pool Expenses.

Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance ”: Any Property Protection Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgaged Property (including any Lease related thereto) or Mortgage Loan that, as determined by the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee), in its commercially reasonable good faith business judgment and (other than with respect any such determination made by the Indenture Trustee) in accordance with the Servicing Standard, will not be ultimately recoverable from late payments, Property Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or any other recovery on or in respect of the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease with respect to which such Property Protection Advance was (or is proposed to be) made (including any Monthly Lease Payments in respect of any Lease added to the Collateral upon any re-leasing of the related Mortgaged Property).

Note Registrar ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Notes ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Noteholders ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Obligor ”: A Tenant or a Borrower, as the context requires.

 

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Officer’s Certificate ”: A certificate signed by a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee or the applicable Issuer Member on behalf of an Issuer, as the case may be, and with respect to any other Person, a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President, a Vice President or Assistant Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the Assistant Treasurers or Assistant Secretaries of such Person.

Opinion of Counsel ”: A written opinion of counsel (which shall be rendered by counsel that is Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer) in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and delivered to the addressees thereof.

Originators ”: Collectively, each of Spirit Realty and its Affiliates which has conveyed one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties to an Issuer pursuant to a Property Transfer Agreement or otherwise.

OTS ”: The Office of Thrift Supervision or any successor thereto.

P&I Advance ”: As defined in Section  3.03(g) hereof.

P&I Shortfall ”: With respect to any Series of Notes and any Payment Date, in the event that the Series Available Amount allocated (or to be allocated) to such Series of Notes in respect of such Payment Date will be insufficient to pay in full (x) the P&I Shortfall Scheduled Principal Payment (if any), in respect of the Notes of such Series due on such Payment Date and (y) accrued and unpaid Note Interest in respect of the Notes of such Series due on such Payment Date, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Series Supplement with respect to such Series of Notes, the amount of such insufficiency for such Payment Date. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall P&I Shortfall include any Make Whole Amount, Post-ARD Additional Interest or Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest

P&I Shortfall Scheduled Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Series of Notes and any Payment Date, the Scheduled Principal Payment (if any) with respect to each Class of Notes in such Series other than any such Class of Notes whose Anticipated Repayment Date (x) occurs on such Payment Date or (y) has occurred prior to such Payment Date.

Pari Passu Co-Lender Agreements ”: Any co-lender agreement relating to any Issuer acquiring Pari Passu Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties that also secure Companion Loans held by parties other than such Issuer.

Pari Passu Loans ”: Mortgage Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties that also secure on a pari passu basis any Companion Loans.

Payment Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Payment Date ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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Payoff Amount ”: An amount equal to the Collateral Value of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable, as of the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, plus any due and unpaid Monthly Loan Payment(s) or Monthly Lease Payment(s), as applicable, and any unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus Advance Interest thereon), Emergency Property Expenses, Liquidation Fees, Workout Fees, Special Servicing Fees and Extraordinary Expenses, in each case with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or the related Lease.

Percentage Rent ”: With respect to any Lease that does not provide for the payment of fixed rent, the rent thereunder, if any, calculated solely as a percentage of the total sales generated by the related Tenant at the related Mortgaged Property.

Performance Undertaking ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Permitted Investments ”: Any one or more of the following obligations or securities:

 

  (i) direct obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by, the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; provided , that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America and have a predetermined, fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (ii) obligations of the following agencies or instrumentalities of the United States of America: the Export-Import Bank, the Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation, the Rural Economic Community Development Administration, the General Services Administration, the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Small Business Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration and the Federal Financing Bank; provided , that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America, have a predetermined, fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and do not have an “r” highlight attached to any rating and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (iii)

direct obligations of the following agencies or instrumentalities of the United States of America that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States: the Resolution Funding Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank System (senior debt obligations only), the Federal National Mortgage Association (senior debt obligations rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA” by S&P only) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (senior debt obligations rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA”

 

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  by S&P only); provided , that such obligations have a predetermined amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and do not have an “r” highlight attached to any rating and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (iv) uncertificated certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances having maturities of not more than 360 days, of any bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof; provided , that such items are rated in the highest short-term debt rating category of each Rating Agency or such lower rating as will not result in a qualification, downgrading or withdrawal of the rating then assigned to the Notes by any Rating Agency without giving effect to any Insurance Policy (as evidenced in writing by each Rating Agency), do not have an “r” highlight affixed to its rating and have a predetermined fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change);

 

  (v) commercial paper (having original maturities of not more than 270 days) of any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof (or of any corporation not so incorporated; provided , that the commercial paper is denominated in United States dollars and amounts payable thereunder are not subject to any withholding imposed by any non-United States jurisdiction) that is rated in the highest short-term debt rating category of each Rating Agency or such lower rating as will not result in a qualification, downgrading or withdrawal of the rating then assigned to the Notes by any Rating Agency without giving effect to any Insurance Policy (as evidenced in writing by each Rating Agency), does not have an “r” highlight affixed to its rating, has a predetermined fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread, or any demand notes that constitute vehicles for commercial paper rated in the highest unsecured commercial or finance company paper rating category of each Rating Agency;

 

  (vi) investments in money market funds rated “AA-mg” (or the equivalent rating) or higher by each Rating Agency; and

 

  (vii) any other obligation or security the inclusion of which, as an Eligible Investment, satisfies the Rating Agency Notification Condition.

provided , that (1) no investment described hereunder shall evidence either the right to receive (x) only interest with respect to such investment or (y) a yield to maturity greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations, (2) no investment described hereunder may be purchased at a price greater than par if such investment may be prepaid or called at a price less than its purchase price prior to stated maturity (that cannot vary or change) and (3) such Permitted Investments are either (x) at all times available or (y) mature prior to the Payment Date on which funds used to acquire such investment would otherwise be distributed pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

 

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Person ”: Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, limited liability company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization or government or any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of any government.

Primary Servicing Office ”: The office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the context may require, that is primarily responsible for such party’s servicing obligations hereunder.

Principal Prepayment ”: Any payment of principal voluntarily made by the Borrower on a Mortgage Loan that is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date and that is not accompanied by an amount of interest (without regard to any Yield Maintenance Premium that may have been collected) representing scheduled interest due on any date or dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.

Prime Rate ”: The “prime rate” published in the “Money Rates” section of The Wall Street Journal, as such “prime rate” may change from time to time. If The Wall Street Journal ceases to publish the “prime rate,” then the Indenture Trustee shall select an equivalent publication that publishes such “prime rate”; and if such “prime rate” is no longer generally published or is limited, regulated or administered by a governmental or quasi-governmental body, then the Indenture Trustee shall select a comparable interest rate index. In either case, such selection shall be made by the Indenture Trustee in its sole discretion and the Indenture Trustee shall notify the Property Manager and the Special Servicer in writing of its selection.

Property Insurance Policy ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and/or Mortgaged Property, any hazard insurance policy, flood insurance policy, title policy, Environmental Policy, residual value insurance policy or other insurance policy that is maintained from time to time in respect of such Mortgage Loan and/or Mortgaged Property (including, without limitation, any blanket insurance policy maintained by or on behalf of the applicable Issuer).

Property Insurance Proceeds ”: All proceeds received under any Property Insurance Policy that provides coverage with respect to any Mortgaged Property or the related Mortgage Loan, if applicable.

Property Management Fee ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property owned by the Issuer, the fee payable to the Property Manager pursuant to Section  3.11(a) .

Property Management Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Lease, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.25% per annum.

Property Manager ”: Spirit Realty, in its capacity as property manager under this Agreement, or any successor property manager appointed as herein provided.

 

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Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in Section  3.11(b) .

Property Protection Advances ”: With respect to the Leases, the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties:

(i) All customary, reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, in connection with servicing the Leases, the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and this Agreement, for the purpose of paying (a) real estate taxes, (b) in the case of Leasehold Mortgaged Properties, payments required to be made under the related ground leases, (c) premiums on Property Insurance Policies (not already paid pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, as confirmed by the applicable Issuers) and (d) other amounts necessary to preserve or maintain the security interest and lien of the Indenture Trustee in, and value of, each related Mortgaged Property (including any costs and expenses necessary to re-lease such Mortgaged Property), Lease or Mortgage Loan (including costs and expenses related to collection efforts).

(ii) All customary, reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager (or, if applicable, the Special Servicer) in connection with the servicing of a Mortgage Loan after a default, delinquency or other unanticipated event, or in connection with the administration of any REO Property, including, but not limited to, the cost of (a) compliance with the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer set forth in Sections 2.04(c) , 3.03(c) and 3.17(b) , (b) the preservation, insurance, restoration, protection and management of any Collateral, including the cost of any “force placed” insurance policy purchased by the Property Manager to the extent such cost is allocable to a particular item of Collateral that the Property Manager is required to cause to be insured pursuant to Section  3.07(a) , (c) obtaining any Liquidation Proceeds (insofar as such Liquidation Proceeds are of the nature described in the definition thereof) or Property Insurance Proceeds in respect of any Collateral or REO Property, (d) any enforcement of judicial proceedings with respect to any Collateral, including foreclosures, and (e) the operation, management, maintenance and liquidation of any REO Property.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, “Property Protection Advances” shall not include allocable overhead of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, such as costs for office space, office equipment, supplies and related expenses, employee salaries and related expenses and similar internal costs and expenses.

Property Transfer Agreements ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Protective Mortgage Loan ”: Means any Mortgage Loan (a) with respect to which Spirit Realty or an affiliate thereof is the Borrower and (b) that was acquired by any Issuer in lieu of such Issuer acquiring the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan in order to reduce or eliminate any actual or potential liability that such Issuer would have had in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties were acquired by such Issuer.

 

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Purchase Option Deficiency ”: An amount equal to the deficiency, if any, between 125% of the Allocated Loan Amount of a Mortgaged Property released in connection with a Third Party Purchase Option and the related Third Party Option Price for such Mortgaged Property.

Purchase Premium ”: As defined in Section  7.01(c) .

Qualified Insurer ”: An insurance company or security or bonding company qualified to write the related Property Insurance Policy in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan ”: Any Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan or any other commercial real estate loan acquired by the applicable Issuer (a) in substitution for a Released Mortgage Loan, (b) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from the sale of a Released Mortgage Loan or (c) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan and which, in the case of any such commercial real estate loan, as of the date of the acquisition thereof, (i) is secured by one or more Mortgaged Properties that would constitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property (other than any requirements set forth in clauses (iii) and (vii) of the definition thereof) in the event that it (or they) were exchanged by such Issuer for the Mortgaged Property (or Mortgaged Properties) securing such Released Mortgage Loan or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was received, as applicable (it being understood that, for the purposes of this clause (i), the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property shall be determined in accordance with clause (i) of the definition of “Collateral Value” as if it did not secure a Mortgage Loan), (ii) has an unpaid principal balance that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the principal balance of each other commercial real estate loan acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is not less than the unpaid principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (iii) has an Interest Rate not more than one percentage point less than such Released Mortgage Loan or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made, as applicable, (iv) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, the applicable Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such commercial real estate loan, all of the representations and warranties originally made with respect to such Released Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Loan or Principal Prepayment was made (with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition), (v) pays interest and, if applicable, principal on a monthly basis, (vi) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider, (vii) has a maturity date that is not more than one year earlier than such Released Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan with respect to which the Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made, (viii) if such commercial real estate loan would constitute a Balloon Loan and either such Released Mortgage Loan was a Balloon Loan or such commercial real estate loan is being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment, such commercial real estate loan has a balloon payment that is

 

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not more than 10.0% larger than the Balloon Payment relating to such Released Mortgage Loan or such Balloon Payment, as applicable and (ix) that has a Loan-to-Value Ratio no greater than the higher of (a) 80.0% and (b) the Loan-to-Value Ratio of the Released Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which the Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made). If one or more of the foregoing criteria are not met (x) other than with respect to a commercial real estate loan being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, such commercial real estate loan will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria are satisfied with respect to such commercial real estate loan or (y) with respect to a commercial real estate loan being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, such commercial real estate loan will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan if the Special Servicer considers such acquisition to be in the interest of the Noteholders and the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria ”: Means criteria that will be satisfied with respect to any commercial real estate loan in the event that: (1) the Special Servicer considers the acquisition by the applicable Issuer of such commercial real estate loan to be in the interest of the Noteholders and (2) either (x) the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition or (y) both (A) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition and (B) after giving effect to such acquisition, the aggregate Collateral Values (determined as of the date of acquisition by the applicable Issuer) of all commercial real estate loans acquired pursuant to this clause (2)(y) and all commercial real estate properties acquired pursuant to clause (2)(y) of the Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria, in each case during the Closing Date Period in which such acquisition occurs, will not exceed 5.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the Starting Closing Date with respect to such Closing Date Period).

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property ”: Any commercial real estate property acquired by the applicable Issuer (a) in substitution for a Released Mortgaged Property or a Released Mortgage Loan, (b) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from the sale of a Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or (c) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan and which, in any case, as of the date of the acquisition thereof, (i) has a Fair Market Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Fair Market Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Fair Market Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (ii) has a Collateral Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Collateral Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the Issuer in substitution

 

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for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Collateral Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (iii) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, such Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such commercial real estate property, all of the representations and warranties originally made with respect to such Released Mortgaged Property, or, in the event that such commercial real estate property is being acquired in substitution for, or with the proceeds of, any Released Mortgage Loan, or the proceeds of any Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment of a Mortgage Loan, the representations contemplated by Section 2.19 of the Indenture for Mortgaged Properties (in each case, with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition), (iv) in the event that such commercial real estate property were included as a Mortgaged Property in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the FCCR for all Mortgaged Properties in the Collateral Pool and all Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool, based upon the most recent determination of each such FCCR by the Property Manager (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (v) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the Monthly Lease Payments for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (vi) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the remaining lease term for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (vii) if the tenant thereof or any third party has an option to purchase such commercial real estate property, the contractual amount of such option price is no less than what the Allocated Loan Amount of such commercial real estate property would be after giving effect to such acquisition, (viii) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider, (ix) is leased pursuant to a “triple net” lease and (x) has an appraisal that meets the applicable requirements set forth in the definition of “Appraised Value.” If one or more of the foregoing criteria are not met, such commercial real estate property will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property if the Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria are satisfied with respect to such commercial real estate property.

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria ”: Means criteria that will be satisfied with respect to any commercial real estate property in the event that: (1) the Special Servicer considers the acquisition by the applicable Issuer of such commercial real estate

 

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property to be in the interest of the Noteholders and (2) either (x) the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition or (y) both (A) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition and (B) after giving effect to such acquisition, the aggregate Collateral Values (determined as of the date of acquisition by the Issuer) of all commercial real estate properties acquired pursuant to this clause (2)(y) and all commercial real estate loans acquired pursuant to clause (2)(y) of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria, in each case during the Closing Date Period in which such acquisition occurs, will not exceed 5.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the Starting Closing Date with respect to such Closing Date Period).

Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan ”: Means any Protective Mortgage Loan that (i) is secured by one or more Mortgaged Properties that would constitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property (other than any requirements set forth in clauses (iii) and (vii) of the definition thereof) in the event that it (or they) were exchanged by an Issuer for the Released Mortgaged Property (it being understood that, for the purposes of this clause (i), the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property shall be determined in accordance with clause (i) of the definition of “Collateral Value” as if it did not secure a Mortgage Loan), (ii) has an unpaid principal balance that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with the substitution or sale of the applicable Released Mortgaged Property, if applicable, and the principal balance of each other commercial real estate loan or commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or with the proceeds of such sale or substitution, is not less than the Collateral Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (iii) with respect to which, subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, the applicable Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such Protective Mortgage Loan, the representations and warranties set forth herein with respect to Mortgage Loans (with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition) and (iv) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider.

Rating Agency ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Rating Agency Notification Condition ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Rating Condition ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Re-Appraised Value : With respect to each Mortgaged Property that is the subject of a Global Appraisal Event, the Appraised Value that is determined with respect to such Mortgaged Property in connection with such Global Appraisal Event. In the event that multiple Global Appraisal Events occur with respect to the same Mortgaged Property, the Appraised Value determined with respect to the most recent Global Appraisal Event shall constitute the Re-Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property.

Reimbursement Rate ”: The rate per annum applicable to the accrual of Advance Interest, which rate per annum is equal to the Prime Rate plus 2.0%.

Release ”: As defined in Section  7.01(a) .

 

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Release Account ”: The segregated account established and maintained by the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders and the Issuers.

Release Price ”: As defined in Section  7.01(b) .

Released Mortgage Loan ”: As defined in Section  7.01(a) .

Released Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section  7.01(a) .

Remittance Date ”: The Business Day preceding each Payment Date.

Removed Mortgaged Property ”: Each Third Party Option Mortgaged Property and each Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property, released at any time from the lien of the Indenture.

REO Acquisition ”: The acquisition of any REO Property pursuant to Section  3.09 .

REO Disposition ”: The sale or other disposition of any REO Property pursuant to Section  3.18 .

REO Property ”: A Mortgaged Property acquired by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee through foreclosure, acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or otherwise in accordance with applicable law in connection with the default or imminent default of a Mortgage Loan.

REO Revenues ”: All income, rents, profits and proceeds derived from the ownership, operation or leasing of any REO Property.

Request for Release ”: A request signed by a Servicing Officer, as applicable, of the Property Manager substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto or of the Special Servicer substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto.

Requisite Global Majority ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Responsible Officer ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Restaurant Concept ”: With respect to any properties operated within the Restaurants Business Sector, any chain of properties that share substantially the same characteristics.

Retail Industry ”: All industry sectors where goods are sold directly to end users.

S&P ”: Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Series ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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Series 2014-1 Supplement ”: The Series 2014-1 Supplement to the Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Series Account : As defined in the Indenture.

Series Closing Date ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Series Supplement ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Service Industry ”: All industry sectors where services are provided to end users.

Servicer Replacement Event ”: The meaning specified in Section  6.01(a) .

Servicing Account ”: The segregated account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section  3.03(a) .

Servicing Fees ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property and Lease, the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, the Special Servicing Fee, if any, and the Additional Servicing Compensation, if any.

Servicing File ”: Any documents (other than documents required to be part of the related Loan File or Lease File) in the possession of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and relating to the origination and servicing of any Mortgage Loan or Lease or the administration of any Mortgaged Property (including copies of all applicable Property Insurance Policies with respect thereto).

Servicing Officer ”: Any officer or employee of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, involved in, or responsible for, the administration, management and servicing of the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases, whose name and specimen signature appear on the list of servicing officers furnished, from time to time, by such party to the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee.

Servicing Standard ”: To provide property management services for the Mortgaged Properties and to service and special service the Mortgage Loans and Leases on behalf of the applicable Issuers in accordance with applicable law, the terms of this Agreement, the terms of the respective Mortgage Loans and Leases and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, (x) in the same manner in which, and with the same care, skill, prudence and diligence with which, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, (a) services and administers similar mortgage loans, leases and mortgaged properties for other third party portfolios or (b) administers similar mortgage loans, leases and mortgaged properties for its own account or (y) in a manner normally associated with the servicing and administration of similar properties, whichever standard is highest, in all cases taking into account the best interests of the Noteholders and taking into consideration the maximization of revenue, but without regard to: (i) any known relationship that the Property Manager or Special Servicer, or an Affiliate of the

 

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Property Manager or Special Servicer, may have with any Issuer, any Originator, the Support Provider, any Tenant, any Borrower, any of their respective Affiliates or any other party to the Transaction Documents; (ii) the ownership of any Note or LLC Interest by the Property Manager or Special Servicer or any Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable; (iii) the Property Manager’s obligation to make Advances, to incur servicing expenses or to withdraw (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, to direct the Indenture Trustee to withdraw) funds from the Collection Account to pay Emergency Property Expenses with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases or the Mortgaged Properties; (iv) the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s right to receive compensation for its services or reimbursements of the costs under this Agreement; (v) the ownership, servicing or management for others, by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any Originator or other Affiliate of any other leases or property; (vi) the repurchase and indemnification obligations of the Originators or Support Provider; or (vii) the existence of any loans made to a Tenant by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or Spirit Realty or any Affiliate of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or Spirit Realty.

Servicing Transfer Agreement ”: As defined in Section  5.04 .

Servicing Transfer Date ”: As defined in Section  5.04 .

Servicing Transfer Event ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, the occurrence of any of the events described in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Lease.” With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the occurrence of any of the events described in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan.”

Special Servicer ”: Spirit Realty, in its capacity as special servicer under this Agreement, or any successor special servicer appointed as herein provided.

Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in Section  3.11(d) .

Special Servicer Report ”: As defined in Section  4.01(b) .

Special Servicing Fee ”: With respect to each Specially Serviced Asset, the fee designated as such and payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to the first paragraph of Section  3.11(c) .

Special Servicing Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Specially Serviced Asset, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.75% per annum.

Specially Serviced Asset ”: A Specially Serviced Lease or a Specially Serviced Loan.

Specially Serviced Lease ”: Any Lease as to which any of the following events occurs or exists:

 

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(a) any Monthly Lease Payment becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days;

(b) the Property Manager determines in its good faith and reasonable judgment that a default in making a Monthly Lease Payment is likely to occur within 30 days and is not likely to be remedied for 60 days;

(c) the Property Manager receives written notice from the Tenant indicating that such Tenant cannot make future Monthly Lease Payments or requesting a reduction in the amount of its Monthly Lease Payments;

(d) a default (other than as described in clause (a) above) occurs that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of the Lease (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days); or

(e) the related Tenant becomes insolvent, readjusts its debt, is subject to marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings in respect of the related Tenant occur, or as to which the related Tenant (in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Property Manager) takes actions indicating its insolvency or its inability to pay its obligations or the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives notice of commencement of foreclosure or similar proceedings with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

Specially Serviced Lease Trigger Event ”: Each of the circumstances identified in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”.

Specially Serviced Loan” : Any Mortgage Loan as to which any of the following events has occurred:

(a) any Monthly Loan Payment becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days;

(b) the Property Manager determines in its good faith and reasonable judgment that a default in making a Monthly Loan Payment is likely to occur within 30 days and is not likely to be remedied for 60 days;

(c) the Property Manager receives written notice from the Borrower indicating that such Borrower cannot make future Monthly Loan Payments or requesting a reduction in the amount of its payment;

(d) a default (other than as described in clause (a) above) occurs that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of the Mortgage Loan (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days); or

(e) the related Borrower becomes insolvent, readjusts its debt, is subject to marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings in respect of the related Borrower occur, or as to which the related Borrower (in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Property Manager) takes actions indicating its insolvency or its inability to pay its obligations or the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives notice of commencement of foreclosure or similar proceedings with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

 

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Specially Serviced Loan Trigger Event ”: Each of the circumstances identified in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”.

Spirit Realty ”: Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its successors and assigns.

Spirit SPE : Any special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary (direct or indirect) of Spirit Realty (other than any Originator).

Starting Closing Date ”: With respect to any Closing Date Period, the Series Closing Date upon which such Closing Date Period commences .

Sub-Manager ”: Any Person with which the Property Manager or the Special Servicer has entered into a Sub-Management Agreement.

Sub-Management Agreement ”: The written contract between the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, on the one hand, and any Sub-Manager, on the other hand, relating to servicing and administration of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties, as provided in Section  3.21 , as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified.

Successor Property Manager ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b).

Successor Replacement Date ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b).

Successor Special Servicer ”: As defined in Section  6.01(b) .

Support Provider ”: Spirit Realty or any successor support provider.

Sweep Period ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Tax Required Condition ”: As defined in Section  7.01(a) .

Tenant ”: With respect to each Lease, the tenant under such Lease and any successor or assign thereof.

Third Party Option Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section  7.02(a) .

Third Party Option Price ”: A cash price equal to the amount specified in a related Lease or other Lease Document or related agreement, as payable by a Tenant or any other Person in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option.

 

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Third Party Purchase Option ”: An option of a Tenant or any other Person under or in connection with a Lease or related agreements to purchase the related Mortgaged Property before or at the expiration of the Lease term.

Title Company : As defined in Section 2.03(a).

Title Insurance Policies ”: As defined in Section 2.03(a).

Total Debt Service ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Transfer Date ”: The date on which a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property is acquired by the applicable Issuer.

Transaction Documents ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Unscheduled Principal Payment ”: On any Payment Date, the sum of (a) the Unscheduled Proceeds deposited into the Collection Account during the Collection Period relating to such Payment Date plus (b) any Purchase Option Deficiency arising during such Collection Period, together with any Purchase Option Deficiency from any prior Payment Date or related Collection Period with respect to which Available Amounts were not allocated to any Series pursuant to Section 2.11(b) the Indenture.

Unscheduled Proceeds ”: Collectively, Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Property Insurance Proceeds, Release Prices, Balloon Payments and Purchase Premiums; provided , however , that any amounts which are on deposit in the Release Account shall not be deemed Unscheduled Proceeds until such amounts have been transferred to the Collection Account.

Uniform Commercial Code ”: The Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

Workout Fee ”: With respect to each Corrected Loan and each Corrected Lease, the fee payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.11(f) .

Workout Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Corrected Loan and each Corrected Lease, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.50%.

Yield Maintenance Premium ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any premium, penalty or fee paid or payable, as the context requires, by a Borrower in connection with a Principal Prepayment on or other early collection of principal of a Mortgage Loan.

Section 1.02. Other Definitional Provisions.

(a) All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein.

 

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(b) As used in this Agreement and in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, accounting terms not defined in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document, and accounting terms partly defined in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document, to the extent not defined, shall have the respective meanings given to them under GAAP. To the extent that the definitions of accounting terms in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document are inconsistent with the meanings of such terms under GAAP, the definitions contained in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document shall control.

(c) 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; Section and Exhibit references contained in this Agreement are references to Sections and Exhibits in or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified; a reference to a subsection or other subdivision without further reference to a Section is a reference to such subsection or other subdivision as contained in the Section in which the reference appears; and the words “include” and “including” shall mean without limitation by reason of enumeration.

(d) The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as the feminine and neuter genders of such terms.

(e) Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; references to a Person are also to its permitted assignees.

Section 1.03. Certain Calculations in Respect of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans.

(a) All amounts collected in respect of any Lease in the form of payments from the related Tenants, Guaranties, Property Insurance Proceeds or otherwise shall be applied to amounts due and owing under the Lease in accordance with the express provisions of such Lease, and all amounts collected in respect of any Mortgage Loan in the form of payments from the related Borrower, Guaranties, Liquidation Proceeds or Property Insurance Proceeds shall be applied to amounts due and owing under the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage (including for principal and accrued and unpaid interest) in accordance with the express provisions of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage; in the absence of such express provisions, all amounts collected shall be applied for purposes of this Agreement: (i) with respect to amounts collected in respect to any Lease, first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, and second , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section  1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Lease, including, without limitation, Additional Rent and Default Interest; and (ii) with respect to amounts collected in respect of any Mortgage Loan, first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, second , as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest at the related

 

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Interest Rate on such Mortgage Loan to but not including, as appropriate, the date of receipt or the Due Date in the Collection Period of receipt, third , as a recovery of principal of such Mortgage Loan then due and owing, including by reason of acceleration of the Mortgage Loan following a default thereunder (or, if a liquidation event has occurred in respect of such Mortgage Loan, a recovery of principal to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance), fourth , as a recovery of any Yield Maintenance Premium then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan, fifth , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section  1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan, including Default Interest, and sixth , as a recovery of any remaining principal of such Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance. Any proceeds derived from an unleased Mortgaged Property (exclusive of related operating costs, including reimbursement of Property Protection Advances made by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager in connection with the operation and disposition of such Mortgaged Property) shall be applied by the Property Manager in the same manner as if they were Monthly Lease Payments due on the previously existing Lease for such Mortgaged Property until such Lease becomes a Liquidated Lease pursuant to the terms of such Lease and the related Lease Documents.

(b) Collections in respect of each REO Property (exclusive of amounts to be applied to the payment of the costs of operating, managing, maintaining and disposing of such REO Property) shall be treated: first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances; second , as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest on the related Mortgage Loan at the related Interest Rate to but not including the Due Date in the Collection Period of receipt; third , as a recovery of principal of the related Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire unpaid principal balance; and fourth , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section  1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts deemed to be due and owing in respect of the related Mortgage Loan.

(c) Insofar as amounts received in respect of any Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property which are allocable to fees and charges owing in respect of such Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property which constitute Additional Servicing Compensation payable to the Property Manager or Special Servicer are insufficient to cover the full amount of such fees and charges, such amounts shall be allocated between such of those fees and charges as are payable to the Property Manager, on the one hand, and as are payable to the Special Servicer, on the other, pro rata in accordance with their respective entitlements with respect to such Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property.

(d) The foregoing applications of amounts received in respect of any Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property shall be determined by the Property Manager and reflected in the appropriate monthly Determination Date Report and any Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report.

(e) Notwithstanding the early termination of any Lease resulting from a default by the related Tenant, such Lease will be treated for purposes of determining Servicing Fees and Indenture Trustee Fees as remaining in effect until such Lease becomes a Liquidated Lease.

 

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Section 1.04. Fee Calculations; Interest Calculations.

(a) The calculation of the Servicing Fees shall be made in accordance with Section  3.11 . All dollar amounts calculated hereunder shall be rounded to the nearest penny with one-half of one penny being rounded up.

(b) The amount of interest accrued on each Mortgage Loan during any Interest Accrual Period will be calculated in arrears based on the terms specified in the related Mortgage Documents.

ARTICLE II

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; RECORDINGS AND FILINGS; BOOKS

AND RECORDS; DEFECT, BREACH, CURE, REPURCHASE AND SUBSTITUTION;

FINANCIAL COVENANTS

Section 2.01. Representations and Warranties of Spirit Realty and the Back-Up Manager.

(a) Spirit Realty represents and warrants to the other parties hereto, and for the benefit of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, as of each Series Closing Date:

(i) Spirit Realty is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary to its performance under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Spirit Realty, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Spirit Realty, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iii) Spirit Realty has the power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement;

(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of Spirit Realty, enforceable against Spirit Realty in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

 

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(v) Spirit Realty is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of Spirit Realty to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of Spirit Realty;

(vi) No litigation is pending or, to Spirit Realty’s knowledge, threatened against Spirit Realty that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to Spirit Realty and, if determined adversely to Spirit Realty, would prohibit Spirit Realty from entering into this Agreement or that, in Spirit Realty’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of Spirit Realty to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of Spirit Realty;

(vii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by Spirit Realty of, or the compliance by Spirit Realty with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions of Spirit Realty contemplated by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse affect on the ability of Spirit Realty to perform its obligations hereunder; and

(viii) Each officer and employee of Spirit Realty that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section  3.07(c) .

(b) The representations and warranties of Spirit Realty set forth in Section  2.01(a) shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Persons to whom and for whose benefit they were made until all amounts owed to the Noteholders under or in connection with this Agreement, the Indenture and the Notes have been indefeasibly paid in full. Upon discovery by any party hereto of any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.

(c) Any successor Property Manager or Special Servicer shall be deemed to have made, as of the date of its succession, each of the representations and warranties set forth in Section  2.01(a) , subject to such appropriate modifications to the representation and warranty set forth in Section  2.01(a)(i) to accurately reflect such successor’s jurisdiction of organization and whether it is a corporation, partnership, bank, association or other type of organization.

 

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(d) The Back-Up Manager represents and warrants to the other parties hereto, and for the benefit of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, as of each Series Closing Date:

(i) The Back-Up Manager is a national banking association duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary to its performance under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Back-Up Manager, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by the Back-Up Manager, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iii) The Back-Up Manager has the corporate power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement;

(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of the Back-Up Manager, enforceable against the Back-Up Manager in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(v) The Back-Up Manager is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of, this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of the Back-Up Manager;

(vi) No litigation is pending or, to the Back-Up Manager’s knowledge, threatened against the Back-Up Manager that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to the Back-Up Manager and, if determined adversely to the Back-Up Manager, would prohibit the Back-Up Manager from entering into this Agreement or that, in the Back-Up Manager’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of the Back-Up Manager;

 

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(vii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Back-Up Manager of, or the compliance by the Back-Up Manager with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Back-Up Manager by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse affect on the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations hereunder; and

(viii) Each officer and employee of the Back-Up Manager that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section  3.07(c) .

Section 2.02. Representations and Warranties of the Issuers.

(a) Each Issuer hereby represents and warrants to each of the other parties hereto and for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the Noteholders as of each Series Closing Date on or after the date on which such Issuer becomes a party to this Agreement:

(i) Such Issuer is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any applicable Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary for the Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery by such Issuer of this Agreement and the consummation by such Issuer of the transactions provided for in this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Issuer;

(iii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Issuer, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by such Issuer, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iv) Such Issuer has the limited liability company power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement and any applicable Joinder Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement and any applicable Joinder Agreement;

 

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(v) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of such Issuer, enforceable against such Issuer in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(vi) Such Issuer is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of, this Agreement or any applicable Joinder Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of such Issuer;

(vii) No litigation is pending or, to such Issuer’s knowledge, threatened against such Issuer that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to such Issuer and, if determined adversely to such Issuer, would prohibit such Issuer from entering into this Agreement or that, in such Issuer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of such Issuer;

(viii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by such Issuer of, or the compliance by such Issuer with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions of such Issuer contemplated by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse affect on the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations hereunder;

(ix) Each officer and employee of such Issuer that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of the applicable Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section  3.07(c) ; and

(x) To such Issuer’s knowledge, each of the Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer or securing a Mortgage Loan owned by such Issuer is a commercial property.

 

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(b) The representations and warranties of each Issuer set forth in Section  2.02(a) shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Persons to whom and for whose benefit they were made for so long as such Issuer remains in existence. Upon discovery by any party hereto of any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.

Section 2.03. Recordings and Filings; Books and Records.

(a) In connection with the Grant made by the Issuers to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Indenture, each Issuer shall cause the delivery of the applicable Lease Files for the Leases and the applicable Loan Files for the applicable Mortgage Loans to the Custodian in accordance with the Custody Agreement for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee in furtherance of such Grant and such Issuer shall cause: (i) with respect to the Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer (A) each Mortgage, Financing Statement and continuation statement referred to in the definition of “Lease File” in the Custody Agreement to be submitted to the appropriate Title Company (as defined below) on or before the First Collateral Date with respect thereto for recording or filing, as the case may be, in the appropriate public office for real property records or for Financing Statements, at the expense of such Issuer and (B) each title insurance binder or commitment referred to in the definition of “Lease File” in the Custody Agreement to be issued as a final title insurance policy by the title companies (the “ Title Companies ”) issuing the same (the “ Title Insurance Policies ”); and (ii) with respect to the Mortgage Loans owned by such Issuer, promptly (and in any event within 60 days following the applicable First Collateral Date) cause each assignment of Mortgage in favor of the Collateral Agent referred to in clauses (v) and (vi) of the definition of “Loan File” in the Custody Agreement and each Financing Statement on the applicable UCC form in favor of the Collateral Agent referred to in clause (iii) of such definition to be submitted for recording or filing, as the case may be, in the appropriate public office for real property records or for Financing Statements. Each such assignment and each Mortgage shall reflect that, following recording, it should be returned by the public recording office to the Custodian, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee (or to the Property Manager (or its designee), who shall then deliver such recorded document to the Custodian), and each such Financing Statement shall reflect that the file copy thereof should be returned to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee (or to the Property Manager (or its designee), who shall then deliver such filed document to the Custodian) following filing; provided , that in those instances where the public recording office retains the original Mortgage, assignment of Mortgage and assignment of Assignment of Leases, the Property Manager, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, shall obtain therefrom a certified copy of the recorded original. Each of the Title Companies issuing the Title Insurance Policies shall be instructed by the applicable Issuer to deliver such policies to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee. The Property Manager, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, shall use reasonable efforts to diligently pursue with the Title Companies the return of each of the Mortgages, assignments of Mortgage and Financing Statements from the appropriate recording or filing offices and the delivery of the Title Insurance Policies by the related Title Companies. If any such document or instrument is lost or returned unrecorded or unfiled, as the case may be, because of a defect therein, the applicable Issuer shall promptly prepare and cause to be executed a substitute therefor or cure such defect, as the case may be, and thereafter, such Issuer shall cause the same to be duly recorded or filed, as appropriate. The Property Manager shall file any continuation statements necessary to continue the effectiveness of the Financing Statements.

 

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(b) Each Issuer shall deliver to and deposit with, or cause to be delivered to and deposited with, the Property Manager all documents and records in the possession of such Issuer or any related Originators that relate to the applicable Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans and that are not required to be a part of a Lease File or a Loan File in accordance with the definition thereof, and the Property Manager shall hold all such documents and records in trust on behalf of the Indenture Trustee (in hard copy or electronic format). The Property Manager’s possession of such documents and records shall be at the will of the related Issuer and the Indenture Trustee for the sole purpose of facilitating the servicing and administration of the applicable Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties pursuant to this Agreement and such possession by the Property Manager shall be in a custodial capacity only on behalf of the Indenture Trustee. The ownership of such documents and records shall be vested in each Issuer, as applicable, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and the ownership of all documents and records with respect to the applicable Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties that are prepared by or which come into possession of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall immediately vest in such Issuer, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and shall be delivered to and deposited with the Property Manager, in the case of documents or records in the hands of the Special Servicer, and retained and maintained in trust by the Property Manager in such custodial capacity only on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, except as otherwise provided herein. All such documents and records shall be appropriately maintained in a manner to clearly reflect the ownership of such documents and records by the applicable Issuers, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and that such documents and records are being held on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, and the Property Manager shall release such documents and records from its custody only in accordance with this Agreement.

(c) With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan the First Collateral Date of which occurred prior to the Applicable Series Closing Date, no additional documents shall be delivered by any Issuer or Property Manager to, or reviewed by, the Custodian in connection with the Applicable Series Closing Date, it being understood that the related Loan Files and related Lease Files were previously delivered by each Issuer and reviewed by the Custodian.

(d) The Property Manager shall monitor the delivery of the Lease Files and the Loan Files to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee.

Section 2.04. Repurchase or Transfer for Collateral Defects and Breaches of Representations and Warranties.

(a) If any party hereto discovers that any document required to be included in any Loan File or Lease File is missing (after the date it is required to be delivered) or otherwise deficient (any such absence or deficiency, an “ Applicable Absence or Deficiency ”) or that there exists a breach of any of the representations and warranties made by any Originator set forth in the applicable Property Transfer Agreement, any Issuer

 

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as required under Section 2.19 of the Indenture or Section 3.04 of the Series 2014-1 Supplement or the Support Provider under Section 2 of the applicable Performance Undertaking with respect to any applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease (such representations and warranties, the “ Applicable Representations ”), and if such absence or deficiency or breach materially and adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or such Mortgaged Property and related Lease or the interests of the applicable Issuer or the Noteholders therein, such party shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other parties to this Agreement. If such absence, deficiency or breach materially and adversely affects the value of the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or the related Lease or the interests of the applicable Issuer or the Noteholders in the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease (a “ Collateral Defect ”), within 60 days following notice thereof, an applicable Cure Party shall (a) deliver the missing document or cure the deficiency or breach, as the case may be, in all material respects or (b) repurchase such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property from the applicable Issuer at an amount equal to the Payoff Amount for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, or exchange one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as the case may be (subject to Section 7.04); provided , that if (i) such Collateral Defect is capable of being cured (including by delivery of a missing document) but not within such 60-day period, (ii) an applicable Cure Party has commenced and is diligently proceeding with the cure (which may include the delivery of a missing document) of such Collateral Defect within such 60-day period, and (iii) prior to the end of such 60-day period, an applicable Cure Party shall have delivered to the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a certification executed on its behalf by an officer thereof setting forth the reason such Collateral Defect is not capable of being cured within an initial 60-day period and what actions such Cure Party is pursuing in connection with the cure thereof and stating that it anticipates that such Collateral Defect will be cured within an additional period of 60 days, then such Cure Party shall have an additional 60 days commencing on the 61 st day from receipt of such certification by the Indenture Trustee to (x) complete such cure or (y) effectuate a repurchase of, or exchange for, the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property as described in clause (b) above. If the affected Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan is to be repurchased, funds in the amount of the Payoff Amount shall be wired to the Release Account, and the Property Manager shall promptly notify the applicable Issuer, the Back-Up Manager, and the Indenture Trustee when such deposit is made. In addition, failure to deliver the documents specified in clauses (i), (ii), (iv) or (ix) of the definition of “Loan File” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or clauses (i), (iv) or (v) in the definition of “Lease File” with respect to any Mortgaged Property, in each case to the Collateral Agent, shall be deemed to constitute a Collateral Defect with respect to such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, as applicable.

In the event that an applicable Cure Party elects to substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for the affected Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  2.04(a) , such Cure Party shall give notice of same to the Back-Up Manager and each Issuer and deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Custodian all documents as specified in the definition of “Lease File” or “Loan File” in the Custody Agreement with respect to each such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged

 

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Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan no later than the date such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is acquired by the applicable Issuer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Monthly Lease Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties and Monthly Loan Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month in which the applicable substitution occurs shall not be part of the Collateral and will be retained by the Property Manager and remitted by the Property Manager to the applicable Cure Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan is to be substituted for (and released) pursuant to this Section  2.04(a) , the applicable Issuer shall be entitled to receive the Monthly Lease Payment due on the Lease for any such Mortgaged Property in the month in which such substitution occurs and the Monthly Loan Payment due on any such Mortgage Loan in the month in which such substitution occurs and thereafter the applicable Person acquiring such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan shall be entitled to retain all amounts received in respect of such Lease or Mortgage Loan. On or prior to the effective date of any substitution or repurchase pursuant to this Section  2.04(a) , the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers an amended Mortgaged Property Schedule and Mortgage Loan Schedule reflecting the addition (if any) to the Collateral of each new Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property and Lease and each new Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan and the removal from the Collateral of each Mortgaged Property and Lease and each Mortgage Loan that, in either case, was repurchased or substituted for. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any Cure Party takes any action described in this Section  2.4(a) , the failure to take such action shall not constitute a default or breach with respect to any other Cure Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is understood and agreed that the obligations of the Cure Parties expressly set forth in this Section  2.04(a) constitute (i) the sole remedies available to the Noteholders and to the Indenture Trustee on their behalf in respect of a breach of the Applicable Representations and (ii) the sole remedies available to the Noteholders and to the Indenture Trustee on their behalf in respect of an Applicable Absence or Deficiency.

(b) Upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that all requirements for any repurchase or substitution pursuant to Section  2.4(a) have been satisfied, which Officer’s Certificate shall be furnished by the Property Manager promptly after such requirements have been satisfied, the Indenture Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall release or cause to be released to the Person acquiring such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, or its designee, the related Lease File or Loan File, as applicable, and each of the applicable Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer and assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it and are reasonably necessary to vest in such Person the ownership of such Mortgaged Property and the related Lease or Mortgage Loan, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and the related Mortgage. The Property Manager shall, and is hereby authorized and empowered by each applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee to, prepare, execute and deliver in its own name, on behalf of such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent or any of them, the endorsements, assignments and other documents contemplated by this Section  2.04(b) , and such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver any limited powers of attorney substantially in the form of Exhibit  D necessary to permit the Property Manager to do so; provided , however , that none of the Issuers, the Issuer

 

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Members, the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent shall be held liable for any misuse of any such power of attorney by the Property Manager and the Property Manager hereby agrees to indemnify the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent against, and hold the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent harmless from, any loss or liability arising from any misuse of such power of attorney. In connection with any such repurchase or substitution by any Cure Party, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall deliver the related Lease File or Loan File, as applicable, to such Cure Party.

(c) If any Cure Party defaults on its obligations to repurchase or substitute for any Mortgaged Property as contemplated by Section  2.04(a) or the applicable Performance Undertaking, as the case may be, the Property Manager shall promptly notify the Issuers, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee and shall take such actions with respect to the enforcement of such obligations, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings, as the Property Manager shall determine, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, are in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. In the event the Property Manager fails to take such actions, the Back-Up Manager shall do so if it has notice of such default by the Property Manager. Any and all expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager with respect to the foregoing shall constitute Property Protection Advances in respect of the affected Mortgaged Property and neither the Property Manager nor the Back-Up Manager shall have any obligation to any such expenses if it determines that such amounts would constitute Nonrecoverable Advances.

Section 2.05. Non-Petition.

The Issuers will cause each party to any property transfer agreement, purchase and sale agreement or loan purchase agreement between any such Issuer and seller of Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties pursuant thereto to covenant and agree that such party shall not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, any Issuer, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceeding, or any other proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law.

ARTICLE III

ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND LEASES

Section 3.01. Administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans.

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall service and administer the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool that it is obligated to service and administer pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of the applicable Issuers, and in the best interests and for the benefit of the holders of the Notes and the LLC Interests (as a collective whole) in accordance with any and all applicable laws and the terms of this Agreement, the Property Insurance Policies and the respective Leases and Mortgage Loans and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in

 

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accordance with the Servicing Standard. Without limiting the foregoing, and subject to Section  3.20 , (i) the Property Manager shall service and administer each Lease (and each related Mortgaged Property) and each Mortgage Loan as to which no Servicing Transfer Event has occurred and each Corrected Lease and Corrected Loan, and (ii) the Special Servicer shall service and administer each Lease (and each related Mortgaged Property) and each Mortgage Loan as to which a Servicing Transfer Event has occurred and that is not a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan, as applicable; provided , however , that the Property Manager shall continue to collect information and prepare and deliver all reports to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers required hereunder with respect to any Specially Serviced Leases (and the related Mortgaged Properties) and Specially Serviced Loans, and further to render such incidental services with respect to any Specially Serviced Assets as are specifically provided for herein. No direction, consent or approval or lack of direction, consent or approval of any Controlling Party or the Requisite Global Majority may (and the Special Servicer or the Property Manager will ignore and act without regard to any such advice or approval or lack of approval that the Special Servicer or the Property Manager has determined, in its reasonable, good faith judgment, would) (A) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Property Manager to violate applicable law, the Servicing Standard or the terms of any Mortgage Loan or any Lease or (B) expand the scope of the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer, acting in its individual capacity (and, for the avoidance of doubt, not in the capacity of Special Servicer or Property Manager), shall take any action or omit to take any action as lessor of any Collateral if such action or omission would materially and adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Notes or the LLC Interests or the Issuers. None of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager shall be liable to the Indenture Trustee, any Noteholder or any other Person for following any direction of a Controlling Party hereunder, and any action taken in accordance with such direction shall be deemed to be in accordance with the Servicing Standard and deemed not to breach such party’s obligations hereunder.

(b) Subject to Section  3.01(a) , the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall have full power and authority, acting alone, to do or cause to be done any and all things in connection with such servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties and related Leases that it may deem necessary or desirable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, in its own name, with respect to each of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service or administer hereunder, is hereby authorized and empowered by the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to execute and deliver, on behalf of each such Issuer and the Indenture Trustee: (i) any and all financing statements, continuation statements and other documents or instruments necessary to maintain the lien created by any Mortgage or other security document in the related Asset File on the related Collateral; (ii) in accordance with the Servicing Standard and subject to Sections 3.08 and 3.19 , any and all modifications, waivers, amendments or consents to or with respect to any documents contained in the related Asset File; and (iii) any and all instruments of satisfaction or cancellation, or of partial or full release or discharge, and all other comparable instruments. Subject to Section  3.10 , each applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee shall, at the written request of a Servicing Officer of the

 

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Property Manager or the Special Servicer, furnish, or cause to be so furnished, to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, any limited powers of attorney (substantially in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto) and other documents necessary or appropriate to enable it to carry out its servicing and administrative duties hereunder; provided , however , that none of the Issuers, the Issuer Members or the Indenture Trustee shall be held liable for any misuse of any such power of attorney by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer hereby agree to indemnify the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee against, and hold the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee harmless from, any cost, loss or liability arising from any misuse by it of such power of attorney. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Property Manager shall not, without the Indenture Trustee’s written consent: (i) initiate any action, suit or proceeding solely under the Indenture Trustee’s name without indicating the Indenture Trustee’s representative capacity or (ii) take any action with the intent to cause, and which actually does cause, the Indenture Trustee to be registered to do business in any state.

(c) Promptly after any request therefor, the Property Manager shall provide to the Indenture Trustee: (i) the most recent inspection report prepared or obtained by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in respect of each Mortgaged Property pursuant to Section  3.12(a) ; (ii) the most recent available operating statement and financial statements of the related Obligor collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.12(b) , together with the accompanying written reports to be prepared by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, pursuant to Section  3.12(c) ; and (iii) any and all notices and reports with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which environmental testing is contemplated by Section 10.08 of the Indenture.

(d) The relationship of each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee under this Agreement is intended by the parties to be and shall be that of an independent contractor and not that of a joint venturer, partner or agent.

(e) The Property Manager will cause the form of each Mortgage with respect to Mortgaged Properties acquired by the Issuer after the Applicable Series Closing Date to be prepared with review and comment by counsel licensed to practice in the state where such Mortgage is filed.

 

Section 3.02. Collection of Lease Payments and Loan Payments; Lockbox Accounts; Lockbox Transfer Accounts.

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall undertake reasonable efforts to collect all payments called for under the terms and provisions of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder and shall, to the extent such procedures shall be consistent with this Agreement (including Section  3.01(a) ), follow such collection procedures as it would follow were it the owner of such Leases and Mortgage Loans. Consistent with the foregoing (and without regard to Section  3.19 ), the Special Servicer or the Property Manager, as the case may be, may waive any Net Default Interest or late payment charge it is entitled to in connection with any delinquent payment on a Lease or Mortgage Loan it is obligated to service hereunder.

 

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(b) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain one or more segregated accounts (each, a “ Lockbox Account ”) with one or more banks (each, a “ Lockbox Account Bank ”). Each Lockbox Account shall be an Eligible Account and may be an account to which payments relating to other assets serviced or managed by the Property Manager are paid; provided , that such account shall be in the nature of a clearing account and the Property Manager shall not have access to such account; provided , further, that the Property Manager shall at all times be able to readily identify any amounts that constitute Collateral. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, instruct the related Obligor to make all Monthly Lease Payments and Monthly Loan Payments to a Lockbox Account. The Property Manager shall cause all amounts deposited into the Lockbox Account with respect to the Collateral to be transferred to the Collection Account or a Lockbox Transfer Account within one Business Day after such funds have been identified, cleared and become available in accordance with the polices of the Lockbox Account Bank; provided , that the Property Manager shall cause all such amounts to be transferred to the Collection Account or the Lockbox Transfer Account no later than seven Business Days after such amounts have been deposited into a Lockbox Account (the requirements set forth in this sentence, the “ Lockbox Transfer Requirements ”).

(c) The Property Manager may establish and maintain one or more segregated accounts in the name of the Property Manager on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, held for the benefit of the Noteholders (each, a “ Lockbox Transfer Account ”) with one or more banks (each, a “ Lockbox Transfer Account Bank ”). Each Lockbox Transfer Account shall be an Eligible Account. Each Lockbox Transfer Account shall be subject to an Account Control Agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee) among the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Lockbox Transfer Account Bank. Except as expressly permitted herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Issuers will have any right of withdrawal from the Lockbox Transfer Account, and the Property Manager hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not withdraw, or direct any Person to withdraw, any funds from the Lockbox Transfer Account except as expressly permitted hereunder.

Section 3.03. Collection of Real Estate Taxes and Insurance Premiums; Servicing Accounts; Property Protection Advances; P&I Advances; Emergency Property Expenses.

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service and administer hereunder, establish and maintain one or more accounts (the “ Servicing Accounts ”), and shall cause to be deposited from the Lockbox Transfer Account or otherwise into such Servicing Accounts all Escrow Payments, security deposits received from Tenants pursuant to the Leases, subject to the Tenants’ rights to such amounts (“ Lease Security Deposits ”), and amounts required to be paid by the applicable Issuers as

 

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lessors under the Leases in respect of sales taxes (“ Sales Tax Deposits ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Servicing Accounts shall be established and maintained with respect to those Mortgaged Properties, Leases or Mortgage Loans pursuant to which the Tenant or Borrower is not required to make Escrow Payments, Lease Security Deposit or Sales Tax Deposits. Each Servicing Account shall be an Eligible Account. Withdrawals of amounts so collected from a Servicing Account (other than Lease Security Deposits) may be made only to: (i) effect payment of real estate or personal property taxes, sales taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, ground rents (if applicable) and comparable items (including taxes or other amounts that could constitute liens prior to or on parity with the lien of the related Mortgage); (ii) refund to Obligors any sums as may be determined to be overages; (iii) pay interest, if required and as described below in clause (b) , to Obligors on balances in the Servicing Account; (iv) clear and terminate the Servicing Account at the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section  8.01 ; (v) withdraw any amounts deposited in error or (vi) for any other purpose required by the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan; provided , however , that Lease Security Deposits may not be withdrawn for such purposes and shall be withdrawn only in accordance with the terms of the related Lease, to be repaid to the related Tenant or applied in full or partial satisfaction of the obligations of the related Tenant in accordance with the Servicing Standard (for application in the same manner as payments in respect of such obligations). Any remaining portion of such Lease Security Deposit (after no further allocations could be required pursuant to clauses (i) through (vi) above) shall be withdrawn by the Property Manager from the Servicing Account and deposited into the Collection Account and shall constitute part of the Available Amount on the next Payment Date.

(b) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each pay or cause to be paid to the Obligors interest, if any, earned on the investment of funds in Servicing Accounts maintained thereby, if required by law or the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan. If the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall deposit in a Servicing Account any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time withdraw such amount from such Servicing Account, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.

(c) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, maintain accurate records with respect to any Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan reflecting the status of real estate taxes, ground rents, assessments and other similar items that are or may become a lien thereon, and the status of insurance premiums payable in respect thereof that, in each case, the related Obligor is contractually or legally obligated to pay under the terms of the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan or applicable law, and the Property Manager shall effect payment thereof, as a Property Protection Advance or otherwise as payment of an Emergency Property Expense from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, as described below, if not paid by such Obligor prior to the applicable due, penalty or termination date, promptly after the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, receives actual notice from any source of such nonpayment by such Obligor. For purposes of effecting any such payment for which it is responsible, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall apply Escrow

 

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Payments as allowed under the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan or, if such Lease or Mortgage Loan does not require the related Obligor to escrow for the payment of real estate taxes, assessments and insurance premiums, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, enforce the requirement of the related Lease and Mortgage Loan that such Obligor make payments in respect of such items at the time they first become due.

(d) In accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager shall make Property Protection Advances with respect to each Mortgaged Property, Lease and Mortgage Loan in the Collateral Pool; provided , that in no event shall the Property Manager be required to make any Property Protection Advance that it determines would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance in accordance with Section  3.03(f) . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) the Property Manager shall not have any obligation to advance funds in respect of delinquent payments of principal or interest in respect of the Mortgage Loans and (ii) the Property Manager shall not have any obligation to advance real estate taxes or premiums on Insurance Policies that the related obligor or the Issuer is not contractually or legally obligated to pay, nor shall it have any obligation to monitor the timely payment of real estate taxes and insurance premiums the payment of which is the responsibility of a person other than the applicable Tenant or Borrower or Issuer; provided that if the Property Manager has actual knowledge of the non-payment of such real estate taxes and insurance premiums, it shall be obligated to make such advance in accordance with the provisions set forth herein if it would otherwise make such advance in accordance with the Servicing Standard. Each of the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager will be entitled to recover any Property Protection Advance (i) from general collections if such Property Protection Advance is determined to be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, (ii) from any amounts subsequently received on the related Mortgage Loan or Lease or with respect to the related Mortgaged Property with respect to which such Property Protection Advance was made or (iii) in the case of the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee, to the extent not recovered under clauses (i)  and (ii) immediately above, from the Property Manager or any Successor Property Manager. The Property Manager shall give prompt written notice to the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager in the event that it has not made, and does not intend to make, any Property Protection Advance it is required to make hereunder. Promptly upon obtaining knowledge that the full amount of any Property Protection Advance required to be made by the Property Manager has not been so made, the Indenture Trustee shall provide notice of such failure to a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager. If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such Property Protection Advance has been made within four (4) Business Days following the date of such notice, then the Back-Up Manager, upon written notice from the Indenture Trustee, shall make the portion of such Property Protection Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in accordance with the Servicing Standard, unless the Back-Up Manager determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that such Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. Promptly upon obtaining knowledge that the full amount of any Property Protection Advance required to be made by the Back-Up Manager has not been so made, then the Indenture Trustee shall make the portion of such Property Protection Advance that

 

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was required to be, but was not, made by the Back-Up Manager, unless the Indenture Trustee determines in its commercially reasonable judgment that such Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance.    In making any such determination, the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely on any determination of nonrecoverability by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be. Any such Property Protection Advance made by the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee shall thereafter be reimbursable to the such Indenture Trustee or Back-Up Manager, together with Advance Interest thereon, in accordance Section 2.11 of the Indenture or from any Successor Property Manager.

(e) If, prior to making any Property Protection Advance, the Property Manager shall have determined (which shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee), in accordance with the Servicing Standard, (i) that such Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, and (ii) that the payment of such cost, expense or other amount for which a Property Protection Advance might be made is nonetheless in the best interest of the Noteholders, the Property Manager shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, withdraw (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, direct the Indenture Trustee to withdraw) funds from the Collection Account and use such funds in order to pay such costs, expenses and other amounts (collectively, “ Emergency Property Expenses ”) to the extent necessary to preserve the security interest in, and value of, any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, as applicable. Any such funds withdrawn from the Collection Account to pay Emergency Property Expenses shall not constitute part of the Available Amount on any Payment Date.

(f) In determining whether it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or whether any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee) shall be entitled to (a) consider (among other things) the obligations of the Obligor under the terms of the related Lease Documents or Loan Documents as they may have been modified, (b) consider the related Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties in their “as is” or then current conditions and occupancies, as modified by such party’s assumptions (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) regarding the possibility and effects of future adverse changes with respect to such Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties, (c) estimate and consider (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) (among other things) future expenses, and (d) estimate and consider (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) (among other things) the timing of recoveries. In addition, any such Person may update or change its recoverability determinations at any time (but not reverse any other Person’s determination that a Property Protection Advance is a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance) and, consistent with the Servicing Standard, in the case of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, may obtain promptly upon request, from the Special Servicer, any reasonably required analysis, appraisals or market value estimates or other information in the Special Servicer’s possession for making a recoverability determination.

 

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The determination by the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be, that it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or that any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, or any updated or changed recoverability determination, shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered by such Back-Up Manager, Property Manager or Indenture Trustee to each other such Person and to the Issuers. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, the Noteholders the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee. The Officer’s Certificate shall set forth such determination of nonrecoverability and the considerations of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, forming the basis of such determination (which shall be accompanied by, to the extent available, information such as related income and expense statements, rent rolls, occupancy status and property inspections, and shall include an appraisal of the related Lease, Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or REO Property). The Special Servicer shall promptly furnish any party required to make Property Protection Advances hereunder with any information in its possession regarding the Specially Serviced Assets which are Leases, Mortgaged Properties, Mortgage Loans and REO Properties as such party required to make Property Protection Advances may reasonably request for purposes of making recoverability determinations. In the case of a cross collateralized Mortgage Loan, such recoverability determination shall take into account the cross collateralization of the related cross-collateralized Mortgage Loan.

(g) In the event that a P&I Shortfall exists with respect to any Series for any Payment Date, the Property Manager shall deposit an amount equal to such P&I Shortfall with respect to such Series into a Series Account for such Series no later than 11:00 a.m. New York time on the related Remittance Date, and such amount shall be added to (and applied as) Series Available Amount for such Series for such Payment Date (any such amount, a “ P&I Advance ”).

(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee shall be required to make any P&I Advance that it determines would constitute a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. In making a determination that any P&I Advance is (or is not) a Nonrecoverable Advance, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, may consider only the obligations of the Issuers under the terms of the transaction documents as they may have been modified, the Collateral in “as is” or then current condition and the timing and availability of anticipated cash flows as modified by such party’s assumptions regarding the possibility and effect of future adverse changes, together with such other factors, including but not limited to an estimate of future expenses, timing of recovery, the inherent risk of a protracted period to complete liquidation or the potential inability to liquidate Collateral as a result of intervening creditor claims or of a bankruptcy proceeding affecting the Issuer and the effect thereof on the existence, validity and priority of any security interest encumbering the Collateral, available cash on deposit in the Collection Account, the future allocations and disbursements of cash on deposit in the Collection Account, and the net proceeds derived from any of the foregoing. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Noteholders the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee.

 

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(i) If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such P&I Advance has been made by 5:00 p.m. New York time on such Remittance Date for any Series, then the Back-Up Manager, after receipt of written notice from the Indenture Trustee, shall deposit, into a Series Account for such Series, the portion of such P&I Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in respect of such Series by 10:00 a.m. New York time on the Payment Date, unless the Back-Up Manager determines (in accordance with clause (h)  above) that such P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such P&I Advance for such Series that was required to be made in respect of such Series by such Back-Up Manager has been made by 11:00 a.m. New York time on such Remittance Date, then the Indenture Trustee, shall deposit, into a Series Account for such Series, the portion of such P&I Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in respect of such Series on or prior to the time the Series Available Amount is distributed to such Series in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, unless the Indenture Trustee determines (in accordance with clause (h)  above) that such P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance.    In making any such determination, the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely on any determination of nonrecoverability by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be.

(j) Additionally, in the event that a Series of Notes is proposed to be issued after the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager will give notice to the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee of such proposed issuance. Within ten business days of receipt of such notice, the Back-Up Manager will be obligated to notify the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee in writing as to whether the Back-Up Manager is willing to make Advances after such Series of Notes is issued. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that the Back-Up Manager delivers to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a notice stating that it is unwilling to make such Advances after such issuance (with respect to any such Series of Notes, a “ Decline to Advance Notice ”), the Property Manager in its sole discretion (and without the consent of the Indenture Trustee, any Issuer or any Noteholder) will be permitted to remove the Back-Up Manager (a “ Discretionary Back-Up Manager Removal ”) and appoint a successor Back-Up Manager (so long as the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such appointment); provided , that, no such removal will be effective until such a successor Back-Up Manager is appointed. In the event of any such removal, the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager shall be required to (i) cooperate reasonably to effectuate the transfer of the back-up servicing rights, duties and obligations to such successor and (ii) take any actions reasonably requested by the Property Manager in order to effectuate such appointment. In the event that a Series of Notes is issued with respect to which the Back-Up Manager has delivered to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a Decline to Advance Notice but a successor Back-Up Manager has not been appointed, the Back-Up Manager will have no further obligation to make any Advance from and after the date (the “ Non-Advance Date ”) of issuance of such Series of

 

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Notes (but, for the avoidance of doubt, will have the right to be reimbursed for any Advances previously made). If the Back-Up Manager has delivered a Decline to Advance Notice to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee and a successor Back-Up Manager has not been appointed, the obligations of the Indenture Trustee to make Advances shall automatically cease as of the Non-Advance Date (but, for the avoidance of doubt, the Indenture Trustee will have the right to be reimbursed for any Advances previously made). So long as the Back-Up Manager has not been removed, after any Non-Advance Date, the Back-Up Manager may deliver an Officer’s Certificate to each of the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee stating that it wishes to reinstate its obligation to make Advances. Upon such delivery, (x) the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee will again be obligated to make Advances to the extent required in accordance with this Agreement and in the manner described in this Agreement (as if the applicable Decline to Advance Notice had not been delivered) and (y) the Property Manager will no longer be permitted to effectuate a Discretionary Back-Up Manager Removal, in each case until a subsequent Decline to Advance Notice is delivered by the Back-Up Manager (which may only be delivered in connection with an additional proposed issuance of a Series of Notes).

Section 3.04. Collection Account; Release Account .

(a) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain one or more separate accounts in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the Noteholders, for the collection of payments on and other amounts received in respect of the Leases, the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans (collectively, the “ Collection Account ”), which shall be established in such manner and with the type of depository institution (the “ Collection Account Bank ”) specified in this Agreement that permits the Collection Account to be an Eligible Account. The Collection Account shall be an Eligible Account. If the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, the Property Manager shall establish and maintain the Collection Account at a Collection Account Bank at the Indenture Trustee and the Indenture Trustee shall have the sole right of withdrawal from such account; provided , that the Property Manager shall be permitted to make withdrawals from such Collection Account to the extent expressly permitted under the terms hereof. If the Property Manager is not Spirit Realty or another Affiliate of the Issuers, the Collection Account shall be subject to an Account Control Agreement among the applicable Issuers, the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the Collection Account Bank.

Unless otherwise expressly required hereunder, the Property Manager shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the Collection Account, (i) other than payments and collections deposited into a Lockbox Account, within two (2) Business Days after receipt, the following payments and collections received or made by or on behalf of the Property Manager on or after the later of the applicable Transfer Date (other than payments due before the applicable Transfer Date) and (ii) in the case of collections and payments deposited into a Lockbox Account, in accordance with the Lockbox Transfer Requirements, the Property Manager shall instruct each Lockbox Account Bank to transfer the following payments and collections deposited in the Lockbox Account (A) to the Lockbox Transfer Account and, within one Business Day thereafter from the Lockbox Transfer Account into the Collection Account or (B) directly into the Collection Account:

 

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(i) all payments on account of Monthly Lease Payments, Monthly Loan Payments and, so long as an Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period has occurred and is continuing, Excess Cashflow;

(ii) all payments of other amounts payable by the Obligors on the Leases and the Mortgage Loans, including without limitation Yield Maintenance Premiums;

(iii) all Property Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds (other than proceeds paid to the related Borrower or Tenant as required by Loan Documents or Lease Documents, as applicable, proceeds applied to the restoration or remediation of property or otherwise released in accordance with the Servicing Standard) and all Liquidation Proceeds;

(iv) all cash proceeds and other amounts (other than Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the extent not deposited into the Release Account; and all cash proceeds from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property transferred from the Release Account to the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.05(b) and all proceeds representing earnings on investments in the Release Account (including interest on any Permitted Investments) made with such proceeds;

(v) any amounts required to be deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.07(b) in connection with losses resulting from a deductible clause in a blanket hazard insurance policy;

(vi) any amounts received on account of payments under the Guaranties, the Property Transfer Agreements, the Performance Undertakings or the Environmental Indemnity Agreements;

(vii) all REO Revenues; and

(viii) any other amounts required to be so deposited under this Agreement.

Except as expressly permitted hereunder, the Property Manager shall not make any withdrawals from the Collection Account except in accordance with this Section  3.04 and Section  3.05(a) hereof. The Collection Account shall be maintained as a segregated account, separate and apart from trust funds created for certificates, bonds or notes of other series of notes (other than any Series) serviced by and the other accounts of the Property Manager.

Upon direct receipt by the Special Servicer of any of the amounts described above with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset or the Mortgaged Property or REO Property relating thereto, the Special Servicer shall promptly but in no event later than the second Business Day after receipt (or, if later, the date on which such amounts are available to the Special Servicer), remit such amounts to the Property Manager for deposit into the Collection Account in

 

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accordance with this Section  3.04(a) , unless the Special Servicer determines, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that a particular item should not be deposited therein because of a restrictive endorsement or other reasonably appropriate reason. The Property Manager shall not deposit (or cause to be deposited) into the Collection Account or the Lockbox Transfer Account any collections allocated to Companion Loans, any Additional Servicing Compensation, amounts received on account of Excess Cashflow (so long as no Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period has occurred and is continuing), Sales Tax Deposits, Escrow Payments, Lease Security Deposits, amounts received as reimbursement for any cost paid by the Issuers as lessors or lenders under the Leases or Mortgage Loans, as applicable, amounts collected by or on behalf of the Issuers and held in escrow or impound as lenders or lessors to pay future obligations or other amounts that the Property Manager is not required to deposit into the Collection Account as expressly set forth herein.

With respect to any such amounts paid by check to the order of the Special Servicer, the Special Servicer shall endorse such check to the order of the Property Manager and shall deliver promptly, but in no event later than one (1) Business Day after receipt, any such check to the Property Manager by overnight courier, unless the Special Servicer determines, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that a particular item cannot be so endorsed and delivered because of a restrictive endorsement or other reasonably appropriate reason. The funds held in the Collection Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section  3.06(a) . Any interest or other income earned on funds in the Collection Account will be added to the Available Amount.

(b) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain at a bank designated by the Indenture Trustee a segregated account in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the deposit of cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or receipt of any Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments (the “ Release Account ”). The Release Account shall be an Eligible Account. The funds held in the Release Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section  3.06(b) . The Release Account and the amounts on deposit therein will be pledged to the Indenture Trustee under the Indenture. The Property Manager will deposit or cause to be deposited in the Release Account any cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and any Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments received in connection with any Mortgage Loan within one Business Day after such funds have been identified, cleared and become available.

Section 3.05. Withdrawals From the Collection Account and the Release Account.

(a) If the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, then the Indenture Trustee shall make withdrawals upon the written direction of the Property Manager from the Collection Account (i) on each Remittance Date, for delivery by wire transfer of immediately available funds for deposit into the Payment Account, of the Available Amount for the related Payment Date for application by the Indenture Trustee to make payments in accordance with the priorities set forth pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture, (ii) on any date, to pay any Emergency Property Expenses (pursuant to Section  3.03(e) ) and (iii) on any date, to remove amounts deposited in the Collection Account in

 

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error. If the Property Manager is an entity other than Spirit Realty, then the Property Manager shall make withdrawals from the Collection Account (i) on each Remittance Date, for delivery by wire transfer of immediately available funds for deposit into the Payment Account, of the Available Amount for the related Payment Date for application by the Indenture Trustee to make payments in accordance with the priorities set forth pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture, (ii) at any time on or prior to each Remittance Date, to pay the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, any Special Servicing Fees, any Liquidation Fees and any Workout Fees (each, pursuant to Section  3.11 ), (iii) on any date, to pay any Emergency Property Expenses (pursuant to Section  3.03(e) ) or (iv) on any date, to remove amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error. Except as provided in Section  3.04(a) , no other amounts may be withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Property Manager.

(b) Amounts deposited in the Release Account with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property (including Net Investment Earnings on funds on deposit therein) shall be applied by the Property Manager (or the Indenture Trustee based on the instructions of the Property Manager if the Property Manager is Spirit Realty), to reimburse the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager any amounts owed with respect to unreimbursed Extraordinary Expenses, Property Protection Advances and Advance Interest thereon and Emergency Property Expenses related to such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property and to pay the expenses related to the release of such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property. After any such reimbursements have been made, any remaining amounts deposited in the Release Account with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property shall be applied by the Property Manager (or the Indenture Trustee based on the instructions of the Property Manager if the Property Manager is Spirit Realty) to either (i) permit an Issuer to acquire (or to acquire on behalf of an Issuer) Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties within twelve months following the release of the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (in the event that such amounts were received in connection with such a release) or following the receipt of such amounts (in the event that such amounts were received in connection with a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable) or (ii) after such twelve-month period concludes with respect to the applicable amounts (or, if the Property Manager elects, prior to the conclusion of such twelve-month period) be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and included in the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, all amounts in the Release Account (and all amounts that otherwise would have been deposited into the Release Account) shall be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and will be included in the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs.

 

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Section 3.06. Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Release Account.

(a) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Collection Account to invest the funds held therein in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the Remittance Date relating to the Payment Date for which such funds will constitute Available Amounts, which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(b) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Release Account to invest the funds held therein in one or more specific Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the day such amounts are required to be distributed pursuant to Section  3.05(b) , which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(c) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Servicing Accounts with respect to Lease Security Deposits to invest the funds held therein in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the day such amounts are required to be distributed pursuant to the related Lease and this Agreement, which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(d) [Reserved]

(e) All Permitted Investments in the Collection Account, the Release Account and the Servicing Accounts shall be held to maturity, unless payable on demand. Any investment of funds in the Collection Account, the Release Account and the Servicing Accounts shall be made in the name of the Indenture Trustee (in its capacity as such). The Property Manager shall promptly deliver to the Indenture Trustee, and the Indenture Trustee shall maintain continuous possession of, any Permitted Investment that is either (i) a “certificated security,” as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, or (ii) other property in which the lack of possession of such property could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect the Noteholders’ interest in such property. If amounts on deposit in the Collection Account, the Release Account or the Servicing Accounts are at any time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Property Manager shall:

(i) consistent with any notice required to be given thereunder, demand that payment thereon be made on the last day such Permitted Investment may otherwise mature thereunder in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) all amounts then payable thereunder and (2) the amount required to be withdrawn on such date; and

 

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(ii) demand payment of all amounts due thereunder promptly upon determination by the Property Manager that such Permitted Investment would not constitute a Permitted Investment in respect of funds thereafter on deposit in the Collection Account, the Release Account or the Servicing Accounts, as applicable.

(f) Interest and investment income realized on funds deposited in the Collection Account and, if applicable, the Release Account, that constitute part of the Available Amount for any Collection Period, to the extent of the Net Investment Earnings, if any, shall be added to the Available Amount for such Collection Period and distributed in accordance with Section 2.11 of the Indenture on the applicable Payment Date. Notwithstanding the investment of funds held in the Collection Account, for purposes of the calculations hereunder, including the calculation of the Available Amount, the amounts so invested shall be deemed to remain on deposit in the Collection Account. Except as provided in Section  5.03(a) , the Property Manager shall have no liability for any investment of funds in the Collection Account, the Release Account or Servicing Account.

(g) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if any default occurs in the making of a payment due under any Permitted Investment, or if a default occurs in any other performance required under any Permitted Investment, the Property Manager may take such action as may be appropriate to enforce such payment or performance, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings.

Section 3.07. Maintenance of Insurance Policies; Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage.

(a) The Property Manager (other than with respect to Specially Serviced Assets) and the Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Assets) shall use reasonable efforts in accordance with the Servicing Standard to cause the related Obligor to maintain for each Mortgaged Property all insurance coverage as is required under the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan, as applicable (including for the avoidance of doubt, any Environmental Policy); provided , that if and to the extent that any such Lease or Mortgage Loan permits the lessor thereunder any discretion (by way of consent, approval or otherwise) as to the insurance coverage that the related Obligor is required to maintain, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall exercise such discretion in a manner consistent with the Servicing Standard; and provided , further , that, if and to the extent that a Lease or Mortgage Loan so permits, the related Obligor shall be required to obtain the required insurance coverage from Qualified Insurers that have a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, which are licensed to do business in the state wherein the related Obligor or the Mortgaged Property subject to the policy, as applicable, is located. If such Obligor does not maintain the required insurance or, with respect to any Environmental Policy in place as of the applicable First Collateral Date, the Property Manager will itself cause such insurance to be maintained with Qualified Insurers meeting such criteria; provided , that the Property Manager shall not be required to maintain such insurance if the Indenture Trustee (as mortgagee of record on behalf of the Noteholders) does not have an insurable interest or the Property Manager has determined (in its reasonable judgment in accordance with the Servicing Standard) that either (i) such insurance is not available at a commercially reasonable rate and the subject hazards are at

 

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the time not commonly insured against by prudent owners of properties similar to the Mortgaged Property located in or around the region in which such Mortgaged Property is located or (ii) such insurance is not available at any rate. Subject to Section  3.17(b) , the Special Servicer shall also use reasonable efforts to cause to be maintained for each REO Property no less insurance coverage than was previously required of the Obligor under the related Mortgage or Lease and at a minimum, (i) hazard insurance with a replacement cost rider and (ii) comprehensive general liability insurance, in each case, in an amount customary for the type and geographic location of such REO Property and consistent with the Servicing Standard; provided , that all such insurance shall be obtained from Qualified Insurers that, if they are providing casualty insurance, shall have a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and “A” by S&P. The cost of any such insurance coverage obtained by either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall be a Property Protection Advance to be paid by the Property Manager. All such insurance policies shall contain (if they insure against loss to property) a “standard” mortgagee clause, with loss payable to the Property Manager, as agent of and for the account of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, and shall be issued by an insurer authorized under applicable law to issue such insurance. Any amounts collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer under any such policies (other than amounts to be applied to the restoration or repair of the related Mortgaged Property or amounts to be released to the related Tenant, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard) shall be deposited in the Collection Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

(b) The Property Manager or Special Servicer may satisfy its obligations under Section  3.07(a) by obtaining, maintaining or causing to be maintained a blanket or forced place insurance policy. If applicable, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be obtained and maintained on behalf of each applicable Issuer, a master forced place insurance policy or a blanket policy (or an endorsement to an existing policy) insuring against hazard losses (not otherwise insured by a Tenant or Borrower due to a default by such Tenant or Borrower under the insurance covenants of its Lease or Mortgage Loan or because a Tenant or Borrower permitted to self-insure fails to pay for casualty losses) on the applicable Mortgaged Properties that it is required to service and administer, which policy shall (i) be obtained from a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, and (ii) provide protection equivalent to the individual policies otherwise required under Section  3.07(a) . The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall bear the cost of any premium payable in respect of any such blanket policy (other than blanket policies specifically obtained for Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties) without right of reimbursement; provided , that if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, causes any Mortgaged Property or REO Property to be covered by such blanket policy in order to satisfy such obligations, the incremental costs of such insurance applicable to such Mortgaged Property or REO Property shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance (it being understood that such incremental costs incurred by the Special Servicer shall be paid by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer and that such payment shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance). If the Property Manager or Special

 

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Servicer, as applicable, causes any Mortgaged Property or REO Property to be covered by a force-placed insurance policy, the incremental costs of such insurance applicable to such Mortgaged Property or REO Property (which shall not include any minimum or standby premium payable for such policy whether or not any Mortgaged Property or REO Property is covered thereby) shall be paid as a Property Protection Advance (it being understood that such incremental costs incurred by the Special Servicer shall be paid by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer and that such payment shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance). Any such policy may contain a deductible clause (not in excess of a customary amount) in which case the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall, if there shall not have been maintained on the related Mortgaged Property or REO Property a hazard insurance policy complying with the requirements of Section  3.07(a) and there shall have been one or more losses that would have been covered by such policy, promptly deposit into the Collection Account from its own funds the amount not otherwise payable under the blanket policy in connection with such loss or losses because of such deductible clause. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall prepare and present, on behalf of itself, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Issuer, claims under any such blanket policy in a timely fashion in accordance with the terms of such policy. Any payments on such policy shall be made to the Property Manager as agent of and for the account of the applicable Issuer, the Noteholders and the Indenture Trustee.

(c) Each of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a fidelity bond in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such fidelity bond would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such fidelity bond shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with the foregoing provision if an Affiliate thereof has such fidelity bond coverage and, by the terms of such fidelity bond, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Such fidelity bond shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers.

Each of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) also keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A: VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a policy or policies of insurance covering loss occasioned by the errors and omissions of its officers, employees and agents in connection with its servicing obligations hereunder, which policy or policies shall name

 

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the Indenture Trustee as an additional insured and shall be in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such insurance would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such insurance shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with the foregoing provisions if an Affiliate thereof has such insurance and, by the terms of such policy or policies, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Any such errors and omissions policy shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers.

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) also, on behalf of the Issuers, keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a lessor’s general liability insurance policy or policies, which policy or policies shall be in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such insurance would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such insurance shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Any such general liability insurance policy shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. Any payments on such policy shall be made to the Property Manager as agent of and for the account of any applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee.

The insurance described in this clause (c)  shall be required to include coverage in respect of losses that may be sustained as a result of an officer’s or employee’s of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer misappropriation of funds and errors and omissions.

If the Property Manager (or its corporate parent), the Special Servicer (or its corporate parent) or the Back-Up Manager (or its corporate parent), as applicable, are rated not lower than “A2” by Moody’s, “A” by S&P and “A” by Fitch, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, may self-insure with respect to any insurance coverage or fidelity bond coverage required hereunder, in which case it shall not be required to maintain an insurance policy with respect to such coverage; provided , that Spirit Realty may not self-insure with respect to any such insurance coverage or fidelity bond.

Section 3.08. Enforcement of Alienation Clauses; Consent to Assignment.

With respect to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, on behalf of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the holders of the Notes, shall enforce the restrictions contained in the related Lease and Mortgage Loans or in any other document in the related Lease

 

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File or Loan File on transfers or further encumbrances of the related Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan and on transfers of interests in the related Borrower or Tenant, unless it has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that waiver of such restrictions would be in accordance with the Servicing Standard. After having made any such determination, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee (and the Property Manager in the case of the Special Servicer) an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the basis for such determination. In connection with any assignment or sublet by a Tenant of its interest under a Lease, the applicable Issuer shall not take any action to release such Tenant from its obligations under such Lease unless a new Tenant approved by such Issuer assumes the obligations under such Lease and any applicable requirements set forth in the applicable Lease have been satisfied.

Section 3.09. Realization Upon Specially Serviced Assets .

(a) If the Special Servicer has determined, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, that any material default related to a Specially Serviced Asset will not be cured by the related Obligor, the Special Servicer will be required to evaluate the possible alternatives available in accordance with the Servicing Standard and this Agreement with respect to such Specially Serviced Asset. Such alternatives may include, among other things, modification or restructuring of the related Mortgage Loan or Lease, sale or exchange of the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property in accordance with Section  3.18 or the enforcement of remedies available under the related Mortgage Loan or Lease in accordance with Section  3.19 , including foreclosure of the Mortgage Loan or eviction of the Tenant, as applicable, and the re-leasing of the related Mortgaged Property. Subject to all other provisions and limitations set forth herein, the Special Servicer shall take such actions with respect to each Specially Serviced Asset as it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard, acting in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. If the Property Manager re-leases any Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers an amended Exhibit A-1 reflecting the addition of such Lease to the Collateral Pool.

(b) Upon the request of the Special Servicer, the Property Manager shall pay or cause to be paid, as Property Protection Advances or Emergency Property Expenses, as applicable, in accordance with Section  3.17(c) , all costs and expenses (other than costs or expenses that would, if incurred, constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance) incurred in connection with each Specially Serviced Asset, and shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor as provided herein and in Section 2.11 of the Indenture. If and when the Property Manager or the Special Servicer deems it necessary and prudent for purposes of establishing the Fair Market Value of any Mortgaged Property related to a Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicer or the Property Manager; as the case may be, is authorized to have an appraisal done by an Independent MAI-designated appraiser or other expert (the cost of which appraisal shall be paid by the Property Manager and shall constitute a Property Protection Advance).

 

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(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall, on behalf of the applicable Issuer, obtain title to a Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan by deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, or take any other action with respect to any Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan, if, as a result of any such action, the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee could, in the reasonable judgment of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, made in accordance with the Servicing Standard and which shall be based on Opinions of Counsel (of which the Indenture Trustee shall be an addressee) and evidenced by an officer’s certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee, be considered to hold title to, to be a “mortgagee-in-possession” of, or to be an “owner” or “operator” of such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of CERCLA or any comparable law, unless:

(i) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, has previously determined in accordance with the Servicing Standard, based on (x) a Phase I Environmental Assessment or comparable environmental assessment (and any additional environmental testing, investigation or analysis that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, deems necessary and prudent) of such Mortgaged Property conducted by an Independent Person who regularly conducts such environmental testing, investigation or analysis, or (y) any environmental testing, investigation and/or analysis conducted in connection with any related Environmental Policy, and performed during the twelve-month period preceding any such acquisition of title or other action and in each case after consultation with an environmental expert, that:

(A) the Mortgaged Property is in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations or, if not, that it would maximize the recovery to the applicable Issuer on a present value basis (the relevant discounting of anticipated collections to be performed at the relevant interest rate for the applicable Mortgage Loan or the capitalization rate used in respect of the Lease for any Mortgaged Property) to acquire title to or possession of the Mortgaged Property and to effect such compliance, which determination shall take into account any coverage afforded under any related Environmental Policy with respect to such Mortgaged Property; and

(B) there are no circumstances or conditions present at the Mortgaged Property relating to the use, management or disposal of Hazardous Materials for which investigation, testing, monitoring, containment, clean-up or remediation could be required under any currently applicable environmental laws and regulations or, if such circumstances or conditions are present for which any such action could reasonably be expected to be required, that it would maximize the recovery to the applicable Issuer on a present value basis (the relevant discounting of anticipated collections to be performed at the relevant interest rate for the applicable Mortgage Loan or the capitalization rate used in respect of the Lease for any Mortgaged Property) to acquire title to or possession of the Mortgaged Property and to take such actions, which determination shall take into account any coverage afforded under any related Environmental Policy with respect to such Mortgaged Property; or

 

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(ii) in the event that the conditions set forth in clauses (i)(A) or (i)(B) are not satisfied, it shall have notified the Indenture Trustee in writing that it has determined that the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee could not reasonably be considered to be a potentially responsible party (which determination may be based on an Opinion of Counsel the cost of which shall be a Property Protection Advance).

(d) Any such determination in clauses (c)(i) or (c)(ii) above by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate to such effect delivered to the Indenture Trustee (which the Indenture Trustee shall provide to the Noteholders), the Issuers and, in the case of the Special Servicer, the Property Manager, specifying all of the bases for such determination, such Officer’s Certificate to be accompanied by all related environmental reports. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall undertake reasonable efforts to make the determination referred to in clause (ii)  immediately above, and may conclusively rely on any related environmental assessments referred to above in making such determination. The cost of any opinions, testing, analysis and investigation and any remedial, corrective or other action contemplated by clause (c)  above, shall be reimbursed, to the extent not paid by an Environmental Insurer or other party with liability for such amounts, to the Property Manager from the Collection Account as a Property Protection Advance, subject to Section  5.03 .

(e) If the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, determines (in accordance with Section  3.09(c) ) that any of the conditions set forth in Section  3.09(c)(i) or (ii)  above have not been satisfied with respect to any such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall take such action as is in accordance with the Servicing Standard and, at such time as it deems appropriate, may, on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage; provided , that prior to the release of all or a portion of the related Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage, (i) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall have notified the Indenture Trustee in writing of its intention to so release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property and (ii) the Indenture Trustee shall have notified the Controlling Parties in writing of the intention to so release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the Property Manager and are reasonably necessary to release any lien on or security interest in such Mortgaged Property.

(f) The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall report to the Indenture Trustee and the Property Manager (if applicable) monthly in writing as to any actions taken by such party with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which the environmental testing contemplated in Section  3.09(c) has revealed that any of the conditions set forth in either Section  3.09(c)(i)(A) or (i)(B) have not been satisfied, in each case until such matter has been resolved.

(g) The Special Servicer shall have the right to determine, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the advisability of seeking to obtain a deficiency judgment if the state in which the Collateral securing a Specially Serviced Loan is located and the terms of the Mortgage Loan permit such an action and shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, seek such deficiency judgment if it deems advisable.

 

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(h) The Special Servicer shall prepare and file the reports of foreclosures and abandonments of any Mortgaged Property and the information returns relating to cancellation of indebtedness income with respect to any Mortgaged Property required by Sections 6050J and 6050P of the Code and promptly deliver to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that such reports have been filed. Such reports shall be in form and substance sufficient to meet the reporting requirements imposed by Sections 6050J and 6050P of the Code.

(i) All sales of Mortgaged Properties pursuant to this Section  3.09 shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section  3.18 and Article VII , as applicable.

Section 3.10. Issuers, Custodian and Indenture Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Lease Files and Loan Files.

(a) If from time to time, and as appropriate for servicing of any Mortgage Loan, Lease, assumption of a Lease, modification of a Lease or the re-lease or sale of any Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall otherwise require the use of any Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or any portion thereof), the Custodian, upon request of the Property Manager and receipt from the Property Manager of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto signed by a Servicing Officer thereof, or upon request of the Special Servicer and receipt from the Special Servicer of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto, shall release such Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or portion thereof), to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Upon return of such Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or portion thereof), to the Custodian, or upon the Special Servicer’s delivery to the Indenture Trustee of an Officer’s Certificate stating that (i) such Lease or Mortgage Loan has been liquidated and all amounts received or to be received in connection with such Lease or Mortgage Loan are required to be deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.04(a) have been or will be so deposited or (ii) such Mortgaged Property has been sold, a copy of the Request for Release shall be released by the Indenture Trustee to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable.

(b) Within seven (7) Business Days of the Special Servicer’s request therefor (or, if the Special Servicer notifies the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee of an exigency, within such shorter period as is reasonable under the circumstances), each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver to the Special Servicer, in the form supplied to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee by the Special Servicer, any court pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents reasonably necessary to the re-lease, foreclosure or sale in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or to any legal action brought to obtain judgment against any Obligor on the related Lease or Mortgage Loan or to obtain a judgment against an Obligor, or to enforce any other remedies or rights provided by the Lease or Mortgage Loan or otherwise available at law or in equity or to defend any legal action or counterclaim filed against the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer; provided , that each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee may alternatively execute and deliver to the

 

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Special Servicer, in the form supplied to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee by the Special Servicer, a limited power of attorney substantially in the form of Exhibit  D issued in favor of the Special Servicer and empowering the Special Servicer to execute and deliver any or all of such pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents on behalf of the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be; provided , however , that neither the applicable Issuer nor the Indenture Trustee shall be held liable for any misuse of such power of attorney by the Special Servicer. Together with such pleadings, leases, sale documents or documents (or such power of attorney empowering the Special Servicer to execute the same on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee), the Special Servicer shall deliver to each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate requesting that such pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents (or such power of attorney empowering the Special Servicer to execute the same on behalf of the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be) be executed by the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee and certifying as to the reason such pleadings or documents are required.

(c) Upon the payment in full of any Mortgage Loan, or the receipt by the Property Manager of a notification that payment in full shall be escrowed in a manner customary for such purposes, the Property Manager shall promptly notify the Custodian and the Indenture Trustee by a certification (which certification shall be in the form of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto, shall be accompanied by the form of any necessary release or discharge and shall include a statement to the effect that all amounts received or to be received in connection with such payment which are required to be deposited in the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.04(a) have been or will be so deposited) of a Servicing Officer (a copy of which certification shall be delivered to the Special Servicer) and shall request delivery to it and release of the related Loan File. Upon receipt of such certification and request, the Custodian shall promptly cause the release of the related Loan File to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee shall deliver to the Property Manager such release or discharge, duly executed. Except customary fees and expenses, no expenses incurred in connection with any instrument of satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be chargeable to the Collection Account or other amounts that constitute Collateral .

Section 3.11. Servicing Compensation; Interest on Property Protection Advances.

(a) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Property Manager shall be entitled to receive the Property Management Fee with respect to each Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool. As to each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, the Property Management Fee shall accrue daily at the related Property Management Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan and shall be calculated with respect to each Mortgage Loan on the same basis as interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan and with respect to each Mortgaged Property on a 30/360 Basis. The right to receive the Property Management Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Property Manager’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Earned but unpaid Property Management Fees shall be payable monthly out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.05 and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

 

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(b) On each Remittance Date, the Property Manager shall be entitled to receive: (i) all returned check fees, assumption, modification and similar fees and late payment charges from Obligors with respect to Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans that are not Specially Serviced Assets as of such Remittance Date; and (ii) any default interest collected on a Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan, but only to the extent that (x) such default interest is allocable to the period (not to exceed 60 days) when such Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan did not constitute a Specially Serviced Asset and (y) such default interest is not allocable to reimburse the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee with respect to any Property Protection Advances or interest thereon made in respect of such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property (collectively, the “ Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”).

(c) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Special Servicer shall be entitled to receive the Special Servicing Fee with respect to each Specially Serviced Asset. As to each Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicing Fee shall accrue daily from time to time at the Special Servicing Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of such Specially Serviced Asset and shall be calculated with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan on the same basis as interest accrues on such Specially Serviced Loan and with respect to each Mortgaged Property related to a Specially Serviced Lease on a 30/360 Basis. The Special Servicing Fee with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset shall (subject to Section  3.20 hereof) cease to accrue if (i) the related Mortgaged Property is sold or exchanged for a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or the Specially Serviced Loan is sold or exchanged for a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, as applicable, or (ii) such Specially Serviced Asset becomes a Corrected Lease or a Corrected Loan, as applicable, or (iii) such Specially Serviced Asset becomes a Liquidated Lease or liquidated Mortgage Loan, as applicable. Earned but unpaid Special Servicing Fees shall be payable monthly out of collections on deposit in the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.05 hereof and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

The Special Servicer’s right to receive the Special Servicing Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Special Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.

(d) Subject to the last sentence of this Section  3.11(d) , on each Remittance Date, the Special Servicer shall be entitled to receive: (i) all returned check fees, assumption, modification and similar fees and late payment charges received on or with respect to the Specially Serviced Assets (determined as of the Remittance Date relating to such Payment Date); and (ii) any default interest collected on a Specially Serviced Asset (to the extent that such default interest is not allocable to reimburse the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee or Back-Up Manager with respect to any Property Protection Advances made in respect of the related Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property or interest thereon and such default interest is not allocable to the Property

 

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Manager under Section  3.11(b) ) as additional servicing compensation (collectively, the “ Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Special Servicer is terminated at a time when no Servicer Replacement Event existed with respect to the Special Servicer and such Special Servicer was servicing or administering any Specially Serviced Asset as of the date of such termination, and such servicing or administration had been continuing for at least two (2) months, then the terminated Special Servicer will be entitled to 50% of all modification fees earned by its successor with respect to such Specially Serviced Asset during the 12-month period following the date of such termination.

(e) As and to the extent permitted by Section 2.11 of the Indenture, the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, shall each be entitled to receive Advance Interest on the amount of each Advance made thereby for so long as such Advance is outstanding. The Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager shall be reimbursed for Property Protection Advances in accordance with Sections 3.03(d) and 3.05(a) and (b) , and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each be required to pay all ordinary expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing activities under this Agreement, including fees of any subservicers retained by it. In addition, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall not be reimbursed for its own internal costs and expenses and overhead expenses, such as office space expenses, office equipment costs, supply costs or employee salaries or related costs and expenses.

(f) A Workout Fee shall be payable to the Special Servicer with respect to each Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease. As to each such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, the Workout Fee will be payable out of, and shall be calculated by application of the Workout Fee Rate to, each collection of rents, interest (other than Default Interest) and principal (including scheduled payments, prepayments, Balloon Payments and payments at maturity) received on such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, as applicable, so long as it remains a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan; provided , that no Workout Fee shall be payable from, or based upon the receipt of, Liquidation Proceeds collected in connection with (i) the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan, Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease or REO Property by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or (ii) the repurchase of any Specially Serviced Loan or Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease by the Originator or Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect within the period provided to the Originator and Support Provider to cure such Collateral Defect. In addition, no Workout Fee shall be payable with respect to any Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease if and to the extent (i) such Mortgage Loan again becomes a Specially Serviced Loan under clause (b)  of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan” or the Lease again becomes a Specially Serviced Lease under clause (b)  of the definition of “Specially Serviced Lease” and (ii) no default under the Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable, actually occurs, or if such default has occurred, it is remedied within the 60 days provided in such clauses. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, for the avoidance of doubt, a new Workout Fee will become payable if and when a Mortgage Loan or Lease that ceased to be a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan again becomes a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan. If the Special Servicer is terminated (with or without cause) or resigns with

 

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respect to any or all of its servicing duties, it shall retain the right to receive any and all Workout Fees payable with respect to the Mortgage Loans or Leases that became Corrected Loans or Corrected Leases during the period that it had responsibility for servicing Specially Serviced Assets (and the successor Special Servicer shall not be entitled to any portion of such Workout Fees), in each case until the Workout Fee for any such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease ceases to be payable in accordance with the second preceding sentence. If the Special Servicer is terminated for any reason or resigns as Special Servicer hereunder, and prior to such resignation or termination, any Specially Serviced Asset would have been a Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease but for the related Borrower or Tenant, as applicable, not yet having made three full and consecutive Monthly Payments as provided in the Lease Documents or Loan Documents, then such terminated or resigning Special Servicer shall be entitled to all, and the Successor Special Servicer shall be entitled to none, of the Workout Fee payable in connection with such Specially Serviced Asset after it actually becomes a Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, as applicable.

(g) A “ Liquidation Fee ” shall be payable to the Special Servicer with respect to (i) each Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property repurchased by the related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect if purchased after the applicable cure period, and shall equal the product of (x) the repurchase price with respect to any such repurchase and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate, (ii) any Specially Serviced Asset as to which the Special Servicer obtains a full, partial or discounted payoff from the related Borrower of a Mortgage Loan or for some or all of the Collateral Value from the Mortgaged Property related to a Lease from the Tenant, and shall equal the product of (x) the amount of any such payoff and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate, or (iii) any Specially Serviced Asset or REO Property as to which the Special Servicer recovers any Liquidation Proceeds, and shall equal the product of (x) the amount of such Liquidation Proceeds and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate; provided , that no Liquidation Fee shall be payable from, or based upon the receipt of, Liquidation Proceeds collected in connection with the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan, Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease or REO Property by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer.

(h) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Back-Up Manager shall be entitled to receive the Back-Up Fee with respect to each Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool. As to each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, the Back-Up Fee shall accrue each day at the related Back-Up Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan. The right to receive the Back-Up Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Back-Up Manager’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Earned but unpaid Back-Up Fees shall be payable monthly pursuant to Section  3.05(a) and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

Section 3.12. Property Inspections; Collection of Financial Statements; Delivery of Certain Reports.

(a) If a Lease or Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicer shall perform a physical inspection of the related Mortgaged Property as soon as practicable thereafter and, if such Lease or Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Asset for more than two years, at least annually thereafter so long as such Lease

 

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or Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Asset. The Special Servicer shall prepare a written report of each such inspection performed by it that sets forth in detail the condition of the related Mortgaged Property and that specifies the existence of (i) any sale, abandonment or transfer of such Mortgaged Property, or (ii) any change in the condition or value of such Mortgaged Property that it, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, considers material. The Special Servicer shall deliver to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager and the Rating Agencies a copy of each such written report prepared by it within 15 days of the completion of each such inspection. The Special Servicer (i) shall receive reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to any such inspection and (ii) shall be entitled to a reasonable inspection fee for any such inspection, in each case from the applicable Issuers pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture.

(b) The Special Servicer, in the case of any Specially Serviced Asset, and the Property Manager, in the case of all other Leases and Mortgage Loans, shall make reasonable efforts to collect promptly from each related Obligor and review annual operating statements of the related Mortgaged Properties and financial statements of such Obligor required to be provided under the applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease.

(c) Not later than December 15 of each year, commencing December 15, 2014, the Property Manager shall deliver to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Special Servicer (i) from information, if any, that the Property Manager has most recently received pursuant to Section  3.12(b) , a report setting forth the aggregate Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios of all Mortgaged Properties with respect to which it has received sufficient financial information from the applicable Obligor(s) to permit it to calculate such Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (either at the “unit” level or corporate level, as applicable) and, in each case, identifying the period covered by the related financial statements in its possession, and (ii) a schedule, in the form of the Mortgaged Property Schedule or Mortgage Loan Schedule, as applicable, prepared as of the later of (1) the most recent Series Closing Date and (2) the most recent Transfer Date, and further identifying on such schedule each Lease or Mortgage Loan (x) that has become a Liquidated Lease or liquidated Mortgage Loan since the most recent delivery of such schedule pursuant to this Section  3.12(c)(ii) (or, in the case of the first such delivery, since the Series Closing Date), and specifying the date on which the sale or re-lease of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan occurred or (y) that has otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms and, in each case, specifying the date of such sale, re-lease or termination, the amount collected in connection therewith and the amount of any unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, Emergency Property Expenses, Extraordinary Expenses and other amounts due and unpaid under the related Mortgage Loan or Lease incurred in connection therewith.

Section 3.13. Annual Statement as to Compliance.

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Issuers, to the Indenture Trustee and, in the case of the Special Servicer, to the Property Manager, as soon as available, and in any event by the 15 th day after each March 31 of each year (or the next succeeding Business Day if any such day is not a Business Day) beginning in March 2015, an Officer’s Certificate stating, as to each officer signatory thereof, that (i) a review of the activities of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, during the prior calendar

 

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year, and of its performance under this Agreement, has been made under the supervision of the signatories signing such Officer’s Certificate, and (ii) to the best of such signatory’s knowledge, based on such review, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, complied in all material respects throughout such period with the minimum servicing standards in this Agreement and fulfilled in all material respects throughout such period its obligations under this Agreement or, if there was noncompliance with such standards or a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation in any material respect, such Officer’s Certificate shall include a description of such noncompliance or specify each such default, as the case may be, known to such signatory and the nature and status thereof.

Section 3.14. Reports by Independent Public Accountants.

On or before March 31 of each year, beginning in March 2015, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, at its expense, shall cause an independent, registered public accounting firm (which may also render other services to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be) to furnish to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee and, in the case of the Special Servicer, to the Property Manager a report containing such firm’s opinion that, on the basis of an examination conducted by such firm substantially in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the officer’s assertion made pursuant to Section  3.13 by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, is fairly stated in all material respects, subject to such exceptions and other qualifications that, in the opinion of such firm, such institute’s standards require it to report and that such examination included tests in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Single Attestation Program for Mortgage Bankers, to the extent the procedures in such program are applicable to the servicing obligations set forth in this Agreement. In rendering such statement, such firm may rely, as to matters relating to direct servicing of leases and mortgage loans by Sub-Managers, upon comparable reports for examinations conducted substantially in accordance with such institute’s standards (rendered within one year of such report) of independent public accountants with respect to the related Sub-Manager.

Section 3.15. Access to Certain Information; Delivery of Certain Information.

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall afford to the other, to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Back-Up Manager and the Rating Agencies and to the OTS, the FDIC and any other banking or insurance regulatory authority that may exercise authority over any holder of Notes or LLC Interests, reasonable access to any documentation regarding the Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties and its servicing thereof within its control, except to the extent it is prohibited from doing so by applicable law, rule or regulation or contract or to the extent such information is subject to a privilege under applicable law. Such access shall be afforded without charge but only upon reasonable prior written request and during normal business hours at the offices of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, designated by it.

(b) The Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall notify the Rating Agencies, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee of any Mortgaged Property whose Tenant has ceased to exercise its business activity on such Mortgaged Property within 30 days of becoming aware of such a circumstance.

 

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Section 3.16. Title to REO Property.

(a) If title to any REO Property is acquired by the Special Servicer on behalf of the Issuer, the deed or certificate of sale shall be issued to the applicable Issuer. Upon acquisition of such REO Property, the Special Servicer shall, if any amounts remain due and owing under the related Mortgage Note, cause the applicable Issuer to execute and deliver to the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent a new Mortgage (along with appropriate Financing Statements), as applicable, in favor of the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent to secure the lien of the Indenture.

(b) The Special Servicer shall remit to the Property Manager for deposit in the Collection Account or Release Account, as applicable, upon receipt, all REO Revenues, Property Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds received in respect of an REO Property or Specially Serviced Asset.

Section 3.17. Management of REO Properties and Mortgaged Properties relating to Defaulted Assets.

(a) [Reserved]

(b) At any time that a Mortgaged Property is not subject to a Mortgage Loan or a Lease or is subject to a Mortgage Loan or a Lease that is (or relates to) a Defaulted Asset or with respect to an REO Property, the Special Servicer’s decision as to how such Mortgaged Property or REO Property shall be managed and operated shall be based on the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer as to the best interest of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders by maximizing (to the extent commercially feasible) the net after-tax revenues received by the applicable Issuer with respect to such property and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in the same manner as would commercial loan and lease servicers and asset managers operating property comparable to the respective Mortgaged Property or REO Property under the Servicing Standard. The applicable Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Special Servicer may consult with counsel at the expense of the applicable Issuer in connection with determinations required under this Section  3.17(b) . Neither the Indenture Trustee nor the Special Servicer shall be liable to the Issuers, the holders of the Notes, the other parties hereto or each other, nor shall the applicable Issuer be liable to the other Issuers, any such holders or to the other parties hereto, for errors in judgment made in good faith in the exercise of their discretion while performing their respective duties, obligations and responsibilities under this Section  3.17(b) . Nothing in this Section  3.17(b) is intended to prevent the sale or re-lease of a Mortgaged Property or REO Property pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of Section  3.18 and Article VII , as applicable.

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consistent with the Servicing Standard and, consistent therewith, shall request that the Property Manager make, and the Property Manager shall make, Property Protection Advances, or pay (or cause to be paid) Emergency Property Expenses from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, necessary for the proper operation, management, maintenance and disposition of such Mortgaged Property or REO Property, including:

 

  (i) all insurance premiums due and payable in respect of such Mortgaged Property or REO Property;

 

  (ii) all real estate and personal property taxes and assessments in respect of such Mortgaged Property or REO Property that may result in the imposition of a lien thereon (including taxes or other amounts that could constitute liens prior to or on parity with the lien of the related Mortgage);

 

  (iii) [Reserved]; and

 

  (iv) all costs and expenses necessary to maintain, lease, sell, protect, manage, operate and restore such Mortgaged Property or REO Property.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Property Manager shall have no obligation to make any such Property Protection Advance if (as evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee) the Property Manager determines, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, that such payment would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. The Special Servicer shall submit requests to make Property Protection Advances to the Property Manager not more than once per month unless the Special Servicer determines on an emergency basis in accordance with the Servicing Standard that earlier payment is required to protect the interests of the Issuers and the Noteholders.

Section 3.18. Sale and Exchange of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties.

(a) The Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the applicable Issuer may sell or purchase, or permit the sale or purchase of, a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property only on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Section  3.18 or as otherwise expressly provided in or contemplated hereunder. Except with respect to repurchases or substitutions by a related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, an Issuer may only sell or exchange a Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to or with any of its Affiliates subject to the applicable conditions (if any) set forth in the Indenture (including any applicable Series Supplement) and herein.

(b) The Special Servicer shall act on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in negotiating and taking any other action necessary or appropriate in connection with the sale of any Defaulted Asset, Lease related to a Defaulted Asset or REO Property and the collection of all amounts payable in connection therewith. The Special Servicer shall take such actions as it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard will be in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. Any sale of a Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Lease, Defaulted Asset or REO

 

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Property shall be free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and shall be final and without recourse to the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee. If such sale is consummated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, none of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee shall have any liability to the Issuers or any holder of Notes with respect to the purchase price therefor accepted by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be.

Section 3.19. Modifications, Waivers, Amendments and Consents.

(a) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each may, consistent with the Servicing Standard, agree to any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of, forgive any payment on, permit the release of the Obligor on or guarantor of, or approve of the assignment of a Tenant’s interest in its Lease with respect to, or the sublease of all or a portion of, any Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan it is required to service and administer hereunder, without the consent of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, any holder of Notes or any Controlling Party or Requisite Global Majority; provided ; that (i) in the reasonable judgment of the party agreeing to any such amendment, such amendment will not cause the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be reduced to or below 1.30 or, if the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio is already equal to or lower than 1.30, will not cause the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be further reduced and (ii) in the reasonable judgment of the party agreeing to any such amendment, such amendment is in the best interest of the Noteholders and will not have an adverse effect on the Collateral Value of the related Mortgaged Property (in the case of any such amendment with respect to a Lease) or Mortgage Loan (in the case of any such amendment with respect to a Mortgage Loan); provided ; that any such amendment (x) in connection with a Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset, (y) that is required by the terms of the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan or (z) with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied, shall not be subject to the foregoing restrictions set forth in (i) or (ii) above;

(b) From time to time, subject to the Servicing Standard and upon satisfaction of the Rating Agency Notification Condition, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be entitled (on behalf of the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee) to release an immaterial portion of any Mortgaged Property that it is then administering from the lien of the Indenture and the Mortgage (and simultaneously release the Issuer’s interest in such portion of such Mortgaged Property) or consent to, or make, an immaterial modification with respect to any Mortgaged Property that it is then administering; provided , that, such Property Manager or Special Servicer shall have certified that it reasonably believes that such release or modification (both individually and collectively with any other similar releases or modifications with respect to such Mortgaged Property) will not materially adversely affect (i) the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property or (ii) the Noteholders’ or the holders’ of the Related Series Notes interests in such Mortgaged Property;

(c) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each may, as a condition to its granting any request by an Obligor for consent, modification, waiver or indulgence or any other matter or thing, the granting of which is within the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s, as the case may be, discretion pursuant to the terms of the

 

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instruments evidencing or securing the related Lease or Mortgage Loan and is permitted by the terms of such Lease or Mortgage Loan, require that such Obligor pay to it, as Additional Servicing Compensation, a reasonable or customary fee for the additional services performed in connection with such request, together with any related costs and expenses incurred by it; and

(d) All modifications, waivers, amendments and other actions entered into or taken in respect of a Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  3.19 shall be in writing. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall notify the other such party and the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, in writing, of any modification, waiver, amendment or other action entered into or taken in respect of any Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  3.19 and the date thereof, and shall deliver to the Custodian for deposit in the related Lease File or Loan File an original counterpart of the agreements relating to such modification, waiver, amendment or other action, promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days) following the execution thereof.

Section 3.20. Transfer of Servicing Between Property Manager and Special Servicer; Record Keeping.

(a) Upon determining that a Servicing Transfer Event has occurred with respect to any Lease or Mortgage Loan and if the Property Manager is not also the Special Servicer, the Property Manager shall immediately give notice thereof, and shall deliver the related Servicing File, to the Special Servicer, and shall use its best efforts to provide the Special Servicer with all information, documents (or copies thereof) and records (including records stored electronically on computer tapes, magnetic discs and the like) relating to such Lease or Mortgage Loan reasonably requested by the Special Servicer to enable it to assume its functions hereunder with respect thereto without acting through a Sub-Manager. The Property Manager shall use its best efforts to comply with the preceding sentence within five (5) Business Days of the occurrence of each related Servicing Transfer Event.

Upon determining that a Specially Serviced Asset has become a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan and if the Property Manager is not also the Special Servicer, the Special Servicer shall immediately give notice thereof, and shall return the related Servicing File, to the Property Manager and, upon giving such notice and returning such Servicing File, to the Property Manager, (i) the Special Servicer’s obligation to service such Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan shall terminate, (ii) the Special Servicer’s right to receive the Special Servicing Fee with respect to such Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan shall terminate, and (iii) the obligations of the Property Manager to service and administer such Lease or Mortgage Loan shall resume, in each case, effective as of the first day of the calendar month following the calendar month in which such notice was delivered and return effected.

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documents included within the definition of “Lease File” for inclusion in the related Lease File and “Loan File” for inclusion in the related Loan File (with a copy of each such original to the Property Manager), and copies of any additional related Lease and Mortgage Loan information, including correspondence with the related Obligor.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Property Manager and the Special Servicer are the same Person, all notices, certificates, information and consents required to be given by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer or vice versa shall be deemed to be given without the necessity of any action on such Person’s part.

Section 3.21. Sub-Management Agreements.

(a) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer may enter into Sub-Management Agreements to provide for the performance by third parties of any or all of their respective obligations hereunder; provided , that, in each case, the Sub-Management Agreement: (i) is consistent with this Agreement in all material respects and requires the Sub-Manager to comply with all of the applicable conditions of this Agreement; (ii) provides that if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall for any reason no longer act in such capacity hereunder (including by reason of a Servicer Replacement Event), any Back-Up Manager, Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, may thereupon assume all of the rights and, except to the extent they arose prior to the date of assumption, obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, under such agreement or, alternatively, may (or the Indenture Trustee may) terminate such Sub-Management Agreement without cause and without payment of any penalty or termination fee; (iii) provides that the Issuers, the Back-Up Manager, the Indenture Trustee, the other parties hereto and, as and to the extent provided herein, the third party beneficiaries hereof shall be third party beneficiaries under such agreement, but that (except to the extent the Back-Up Manager or Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer assumes the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, under the applicable Sub-Management Agreement as contemplated by the immediately preceding clause (ii)  and, in such case, only from the date of such assumption) none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Back-Up Manager, any other party hereto, any successor Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, any holder of Notes or LLC Interests or any other third party beneficiary hereof shall have any duties under such agreement or any liabilities arising therefrom; (iv) permits any purchaser of a Mortgaged Property and any related Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement to terminate such Sub-Management Agreement with respect to such purchased Mortgaged Property and related Lease or Mortgage Loan at its option and without penalty; (v) does not permit the Sub-Manager to enter into or consent to any modification, waiver or amendment or otherwise take any action on behalf of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, contemplated by Section  3.19 without the written consent of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be; and (vi) does not permit the Sub-Manager any rights of indemnification that may be satisfied out of the Collateral (it being understood that any Sub-Manager shall be entitled to recover amounts in respect of Property Protection Advances as described in the following

 

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paragraph). In addition, each Sub-Management Agreement entered into by the Property Manager shall provide that such agreement shall terminate with respect to any Lease and the related Mortgaged Property, and any Mortgage Loan serviced thereunder at the time such Lease or Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Asset, and each Sub-Management Agreement entered into by the Special Servicer shall relate only to Specially Serviced Assets and shall terminate with respect to any such Lease or Mortgage Loan that ceases to be a Specially Serviced Asset, in each case pursuant to the terms hereof.

The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each deliver to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee copies of all Sub-Management Agreements, and any amendments thereto and modifications thereof, entered into by it, promptly upon its execution and delivery of such documents. References in this Agreement to actions taken or to be taken by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer include actions taken or to be taken by a Sub-Manager on behalf of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, and in connection therewith, all amounts advanced by any Sub-Manager to satisfy the obligations of the Property Manager hereunder to make Advances shall be deemed to have been advanced by the Property Manager out of its own funds and, accordingly, such amounts constituting Advances shall be recoverable by such Sub-Manager in the same manner and out of the same funds as if such Sub-Manager were the Property Manager. For so long as they are outstanding, Advances shall accrue Advance Interest in accordance with the terms hereof, such interest to be allocable between the Property Manager and such Sub-Manager as they may agree. For purposes of this Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall be deemed to have received any payment, and shall be obligated to handle such payment in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, when a Sub-Manager retained by it receives such payment. The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall notify the other, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in writing promptly of the appointment by it of any Sub-Manager.

(b) The Property Manager shall have determined to its commercially reasonable satisfaction that each Sub-Manager shall be authorized to transact business, and shall have obtained all necessary licenses and approvals, in each jurisdiction in which the failure to be so authorized or qualified or to have obtained such licenses would adversely affect its ability to carry out its obligations under the Sub-Management Agreement to which it is a party.

(c) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer, for the benefit of the Issuers, shall (at no expense to the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee) monitor the performance and enforce the obligations of their respective Sub-Managers under the related Sub-Management Agreements. Such enforcement, including the legal prosecution of claims, termination of Sub-Management Agreements in accordance with their respective terms and the pursuit of other appropriate remedies, shall be in such form and carried out to such an extent and at such time as the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, would require were it the owner of the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans. Subject to the terms of the related Sub-Management Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each have the right to (in its sole discretion and without the consent of any other person) remove a Sub-Manager retained by it at any time it considers such removal to be in the best interests of the Issuers.

 

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(d) In the event that the Back-Up Manager has succeeded to the rights and assumed the obligations hereunder, of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, then the Back-Up Manager shall succeed to the rights and assume the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, under any Sub-Management Agreement, unless the Indenture Trustee elects to terminate any such Sub-Management Agreement in accordance with its terms. In any event, if a Sub-Management Agreement is to be assumed by the Back-Up Manager, then the predecessor Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, at its expense, shall, upon request of the Back-Up Manager, deliver to the Back-Up Manager all documents and records relating to such Sub-Management Agreement and the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans then being serviced thereunder and an accounting of amounts collected and held on behalf of it thereunder, and otherwise use its best efforts to effect the orderly and efficient transfer of the Sub-Management Agreement to the assuming party.

(e) Notwithstanding any Sub-Management Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall remain obligated and liable to the Issuers, the Noteholders, the Indenture Trustee and each other for the performance of their respective obligations and duties under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if each alone were servicing and administering the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties and Leases for which it is responsible.

(f) Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, will be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any Sub-Manager, irrespective of whether its compensation pursuant to this Agreement is sufficient to pay such fees.

(g) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall have all the limitations upon liability and all the indemnities for the actions and omissions of any such Sub-Manager retained by it that it has for its own actions hereunder.

ARTICLE IV

REPORTS

Section 4.01. Reports to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Insurers.

(a) Not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), three (3) Business Days prior to each Payment Date, the Property Manager shall deliver to each of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee a report containing the information specified on Exhibit F hereto, and such other information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases and Mortgaged Properties as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Determination Date Report ”), reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of the related Collection Period, in a mutually agreeable electronic format. The

 

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Determination Date Report and any written information supplemental thereto shall include such information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases and Mortgaged Properties as is required by the Indenture Trustee for purposes of making the payments required by Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture and the calculations and reports referred to in Section 6.01 of the Indenture and otherwise therein, in each case as set forth in the written specifications or guidelines issued by any of the Issuers of the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be, from time to time. The Property Manager shall also provide to the Indenture Trustee the wire instructions for the relevant parties to which payments under Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture will be made. The Determination Date Report shall also contain a certification by the Property Manager that the Issuers have not incurred any indebtedness except indebtedness permitted by the Transaction Documents. Such information shall be delivered by the Property Manager to each of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in agreed-upon format and such electronic or other form as may be reasonably acceptable to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. The Special Servicer shall from time to time (and, in any event, as may be reasonably required by the Property Manager) provide the Property Manager with such information regarding the Specially Serviced Assets as may be necessary for the Property Manager to prepare each Determination Date Report and any supplemental information to be provided by the Property Manager to the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee.

(b) By 1:00 p.m. (New York City time), two (2) Business Days after the last day of each Collection Period, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a report containing such information relating to the Specially Serviced Assets and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Special Servicer Report ”) reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of such Collection Period.

(c) Not later than the 30th day following the end of each calendar quarter, commencing with the quarter ended September 30, 2014, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Property Manager a report containing such information and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report a “ Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report ”) with respect to all operating statements and other financial information collected or otherwise obtained by the Special Servicer pursuant to Section  3.12(b) during such calendar quarter.

Section 4.02. Use of Agents.

The Property Manager may at its own expense utilize agents or attorneys-in-fact, including Sub-Managers, in performing any of its obligations under this Article IV , but no such utilization shall relieve the Property Manager from any of such obligations, and the Property Manager shall remain responsible for all acts and omissions of any such agent or attorney-in-fact. The Property Manager shall have all the limitations upon liability and all the indemnities for the actions and omissions of any such agent or attorney-in-fact that it has for its own actions hereunder pursuant to Article V , and (except as set forth in Section  3.21(a) ) any such agent or attorney-in-fact shall have the benefit of all the limitations upon liability, if any, and all the indemnities provided to the Property Manager under Section  5.03(a) . Such indemnities shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Issuers, and any such agent or attorney-in-fact shall be entitled to be reimbursed (to the same extent the Property Manager would be entitled to be reimbursed) as provided in Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

 

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ARTICLE V

THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND THE SPECIAL SERVICER

Section 5.01. Liability of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer.

The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be liable in accordance herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, respectively, herein.

Section 5.02. Merger, Consolidation or Conversion of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer.

Subject to the following paragraph, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each keep in full effect its existence, rights and franchises as a partnership, corporation, bank or association under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and each will obtain and preserve its qualification to do business as a foreign partnership, corporation, bank or association in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and enforceability of this Agreement or any of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans and to perform its respective duties under this Agreement.

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may be merged or consolidated with or into any Person, or may transfer all or substantially all of its assets to any Person, in which case any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Property Manager or the Special Servicer is a party, or any Person succeeding to the business of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, will be the successor Property Manager or the successor Special Servicer, as the case may be, hereunder, and each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may transfer any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Person; provided , however , that no such successor, surviving Person or transferee shall succeed to the rights of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer unless (a) the Rating Condition is satisfied or (b) such successor is an affiliate of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the obligations of such successor hereunder are guaranteed by the Support Provider.

Section 5.03. Limitation on Liability of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager; Environmental Liabilities.

(a) None of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager or any director, partner, member, manager, officer, employee or agent of any such party or Control Person over any of them shall be under any liability to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Custodian or the holders of the Notes or the LLC Interests or any other Person for any action taken, or not taken, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided , however , that none of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager shall be protected against any liability that would otherwise be

 

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imposed by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of obligations or duties hereunder. The Property Manager and the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager (each, an “ Applicable Party ”) and any director, officer, partner, member, manager, employee or agent of any such person or Control Person of any of them shall be entitled to indemnification by the Issuers, payable, subject to Section 5.04 of the Indenture and pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with the performance of duties or obligations hereunder or under any other Transaction Document or in connection with any legal action that relates to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document; provided , however , that such indemnification shall not extend to any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of obligations or duties under this Agreement. Each Applicable Party shall indemnify the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent and any director, officer, employee, agent or Control Person of any of them against any loss, liability or expense resulting from the misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of such Applicable Party’s duties or obligations under this Agreement. No Applicable Party shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that is not incidental to its respective responsibilities under this Agreement and that in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability; provided , however , that each Applicable Party shall be permitted, at its sole discretion, to undertake any such action that it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to the enforcement or protection of the rights and duties of the parties hereto or the interests of any Issuer hereunder. In such event, the legal expenses and costs of such action, and any liability resulting therefrom, shall be reimbursed by the Issuers in accordance with Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture.

(b) The Property Manager shall enforce or pursue in accordance with the Servicing Standard any claim for payment, indemnity or reimbursement available to any of the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee in respect of any environmental liabilities, losses, claims, costs or expenses, including, without limitation, any right to payment under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement or a Performance Undertaking. The Property Manager shall seek payment from the Support Provider for any indemnities due under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the extent any such amounts are not paid by the applicable Issuer on a current basis from the Available Amount on any Payment Date in accordance with Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture. Any amounts advanced by Spirit Realty, in its capacity as Property Manager, in respect of environmental matters that are payable by the applicable Issuer under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement and are not reimbursed on a current basis as described above, shall be deemed to be payment by Spirit Realty, in its capacity as Support Provider, and Spirit Realty shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any such amounts as a Property Protection Advance.

Section 5.04. Term of Service; Property Manager and Special Servicer Not to Resign.

Subject to (and without limiting) Section  5.02 , hereof, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that the performance of its duties hereunder is no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, such other activities causing such a conflict being of a type and

 

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nature carried on by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect that shall be delivered to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party hereunder. If within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date of such determination, no successor shall have assumed the applicable responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party, such Property Manager or Special Servicer shall be permitted to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may cause all or part of the obligations and duties imposed on it by this Agreement to be assumed by, and may assign part or all of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to, another Person; provided , that (i) the assuming party is an Eligible Successor and (ii) unless the assuming party or assignee is an Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer whose obligations and duties hereunder are guaranteed by the Support Provider, the Rating Condition shall have been satisfied with respect to any such assumption or assignment. Upon any such assignment or assumption, the Property Manager and/or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be relieved from all liability hereunder for acts or omissions the assuming Person or assignee, as applicable, occurring after the date of such assignment or assumption.

If the Property Manager, Special Servicer or Back-Up Manager shall resign pursuant to this Section  5.04 or be removed pursuant to Section  6.01 , then such resigning Property Manager, Special Servicer or Back-Up Manager, as applicable, must pay all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties and cooperate reasonably with its successor in order to effect such transfer.

Except as provided herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to any other Person or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint, any other Person to perform any of the duties, covenants or obligations to be performed by it hereunder, or cause any other Person to assume such duties, covenants or obligations. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, all of the duties and obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer are transferred by an assignment and assumption to a successor thereto, the entire amount of compensation payable to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, that accrues pursuant hereto from and after the date of such transfer shall be payable to such successor.

Section 5.05. Rights of Certain Persons in Respect of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer.

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall afford to the other and, also to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, (a) access to all records maintained by it relating to the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases included in the Collateral Pool and in respect of its rights and obligations hereunder and (b) access to such of its officers as are responsible for such obligations; provided , that, in no event shall the Property Manager or Special Servicer be required to take any action that violates applicable law, contract or regulation. The Issuers may,

 

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but are not obligated to, enforce the obligations of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer hereunder and may, but are not obligated to, perform, or cause a designee to perform, any defaulted obligation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer hereunder, or, in connection with any such defaulted obligation, exercise the related rights of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer hereunder; provided , however , that neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall be relieved of any of its obligations hereunder by virtue of such performance by any such Issuer or its designee. The Issuer shall not have any responsibility or liability for any action or failure to act by or with respect to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer.

Section 5.06. [Reserved] .

Section 5.07. Property Manager or Special Servicer as Owner of Notes.

The Property Manager or an Affiliate of the Property Manager, or the Special Servicer or an Affiliate of the Special Servicer, may become the holder of any Notes or any LLC Interests with the same rights (unless otherwise expressly provided in a Transaction Document) as it would have if it were not the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any such Affiliate. If, at any time during which the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates is the holder of any Note or LLC Interest, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer proposes to take or omit to take action (i) which action or omission is not expressly prohibited by the terms hereof and would not, in the Property Manager or the Special Servicer’s good faith judgment, violate the Servicing Standard, and (ii) which action, if taken, or omission, if made, might nonetheless, in the Property Manager’s or the Special Servicer’s good faith judgment, be considered by other Persons to violate the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer may, but need not, seek the approval of the holders of the Notes and the LLC Interests to such action or omission by delivering to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee a written notice that (a) states that it is delivered pursuant to this Section  5.07 , (b) identifies the portion of Notes and LLC Interests beneficially owned by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or any Affiliate of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, and (c) describes in reasonable detail the action that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, proposes to take or omit. Upon receipt of such notice, the Issuers shall forward such notice to the applicable holders of the LLC Interests. If, at any time, the Requisite Global Majority separately consent in writing to the proposal described in the such notice, and if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, takes action and/or omits to take action as proposed in such notice, such action and/or omission will be deemed to comply with the Servicing Standard. It is not the intent of the foregoing provision that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer be permitted to invoke the procedure set forth herein with respect to routine servicing matters arising hereunder, but rather in the case of unusual circumstances.

 

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ARTICLE VI

SERVICER REPLACEMENT EVENTS

Section 6.01. Servicer Replacement Events.

(a) “ Servicer Replacement Event ,” wherever used herein with respect to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, means any one of the following events:

 

  (i) any failure by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer to remit or deposit moneys, as required under the Indenture or this Agreement, to the Collection Account, the Release Account or the Payment Account, which failure remains unremedied for one (1) Business Day after the earlier of (x) the date on which notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, by the Indenture Trustee, or to such Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (y) actual knowledge of such failure by such Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable; or

 

  (ii) the Property Manager fails to make any P&I Advance as required by this Agreement;

 

  (iii) the Property Manager fails to make any Property Protection Advance or fails to pay (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, fails to direct the Indenture Trustee to pay) any Emergency Property Expenses from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, in each case as required by the Indenture or this Agreement, which failure remains unremedied for three (3) Business Days after the earlier of (x) the date on which notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to such Property Manager by the Indenture Trustee, or to such Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (y) actual knowledge of such failure by such Property Manager; or

 

  (iv) either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer fails to comply in any material respect with any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, contained in this Agreement, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure shall have been received by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable (15 days in the case of a failure to pay the premium for any insurance policy required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement or such fewer days as may be required to avoid the commencement of foreclosure proceedings for unpaid real estate taxes or the lapse of insurance, as applicable); provided , however , that if the failure is capable of being cured and such Property Manager or Special Servicer is diligently pursuing that cure, the 30 day period will be extended for another 30 days; or

 

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  (v) any breach on the part of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers or the Noteholders and that continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which notice of such breach is given to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable; provided , however , that if the breach is capable of being cured and such Property Manager or Special Servicer is diligently pursuing that cure, the 30 day period will be extended for another 30 days; or

 

  (vi) (a) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or similar official relating to it or relating to all or substantially all of its assets or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts or takes other actions indicating its insolvency or inability to pay its obligations; or (b) a decree or order of a court having jurisdiction in any involuntary case for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or similar official in any bankruptcy, insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings is entered against the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the decree or order remains in force for a period of 60 days; provided , that if any decree or order cannot be discharged, dismissed or stayed within the 60-day period, such Property Manager or Special Servicer will have an addition 30 days to effect the discharge, so long as it commenced proceedings to have the decree or order dismissed within the initial 60-day period and it is continuing to pursue the discharge; or

 

  (vii) either the Property Manager or Special Servicer assigns any of its obligations to any third party other than as permitted under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document and does not remedy such breach within five business days of such assignment; or

 

  (viii) either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer fails to observe any material reporting requirements under this Agreement, which failure remains unremedied 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, by any other party to this Agreement or the Indenture Trustee; or

 

  (ix) any Issuer or the Indenture Trustee has received notice in writing from any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer citing servicing concerns and stating that the continuation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in such capacity would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any of the ratings then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes; or

 

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  (x) the declaration of an Indenture Event of Default; or

 

  (xi) an Early Amortization Event occurs and is continuing that is reasonably determined by the Backup Manager (unless the Back-Up Manager is then serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer) or the Requisite Global Majority to be primarily attributable to acts or omissions of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer rather than general market factors (provided that the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event determined to be attributable to the acts or omissions of a Property Manager or Special Servicer that has been replaced shall not cause a Replacement Event with respect to any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer (including the Back-Up Manager)); or

 

  (xii) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer has engaged in fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with its performance under this Agreement and such event could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the use, value or operation of the Collateral Pool (taken as a whole), and remains unremedied for 30 days after the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives written notice thereof.

When a single entity acts as Property Manager and Special Servicer, a Servicer Replacement Event in one such capacity shall constitute a Servicer Replacement Event in each such capacity. In the event that the same entity is serving as both Property Manager and Special Servicer and such entity is terminated hereunder in one such capacity (in accordance with Section  6.01(b)) , it shall automatically be terminated in both such capacities. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer will notify the Indenture Trustee in writing of the occurrence of a Servicer Replacement Event or an event that, with the giving of notice or the expiration of any cure period, or both, would constitute a Servicer Replacement Event promptly upon obtaining actual knowledge thereof.

(b) (i) If any Servicer Replacement Event (other than any Servicer Replacement Event under Sections 6.01(a)(vi )) occurs with respect to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer (in either case, for purposes of this Section  6.01(b) , the “ Defaulting Party ”) of which a responsible officer of the Indenture Trustee shall have actual knowledge shall occur, then the Indenture Trustee shall provide written notice thereof to the Noteholders requesting that the Noteholders (excluding Spirit Realty and its affiliates) direct the removal of the Property Manager and/or Special Servicer or waive such Servicer Replacement Event. In the event that, while such Servicer Replacement Event is continuing, the Requisite Global Majority directs the removal of such Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, the Indenture Trustee will terminate such Property Manager or Special Servicer by notice in writing to the Defaulting Party (with a copy of such notice to each other party hereto). For the avoidance of doubt, no such direction may occur in the event that a Servicer Replacement Event is not continuing. Upon the occurrence of any Servicer Replacement Event under Sections 6.01(a)(vi) with

 

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respect to any Defaulting Party, such Defaulting Party shall be immediately terminated without any further action on the part of any other person. Following any such termination of a Defaulting Party as described in this Section  6.01(b) , the Back-Up Manager shall replace the Defaulting Party as Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, subject to and in accordance with Section  6.02(b) and shall have all the rights, duties and obligations of the Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, hereunder until a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, shall have been appointed. Promptly after any such termination, the Indenture Trustee (acting at the written direction of the Requisite Global Majority) shall appoint a successor property manager (the “ Successor Property Manager ”) and/or a successor special servicer (the “ Successor Special Servicer ”) in accordance with Section  6.01(b)(iii) , each of which shall serve as and have all the rights, duties and obligations of the Property Manager of the Special Servicer, as applicable, hereunder; provided , that any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer must be an Eligible Successor at the time of such appointment. Upon its appointment, the Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer shall be the successor in all respects to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and shall be subject to all the responsibilities, duties and liabilities relating thereto placed upon the Property Manager or Special Servicer by the terms and provisions hereof; provided , that, no such Successor Special Servicer or Successor Property Manager shall have any liability with respect to any duties or obligations of the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, accruing prior to the date of such appointment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Replacement Event under Section  6.01(b)(ii) or (iii)  occurs as a result of a failure by the Property Manager to make any Advance and the Back-Up Manager makes such Advance, for so long as the Property Manager has not reimbursed the amount of such Advance to the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will have the right to immediately terminate the Property Manager (and the Special Servicer, if the Property Manager and the Special Servicer are the same entity) and become the Successor Property Manager (and the Successor Special Servicer, if the Property Manager being replaced and the Special Servicer are the same entity). In any such event, the Back-Up Manager shall be deemed to have been appointed the Successor Property Manager and, if applicable, the Successor Special Servicer hereunder (regardless of whether any of the other conditions of this Section  6.01(b) are satisfied).

(ii) Unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, any such appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer will be subject to (i) the satisfaction of the Rating Condition and (ii) the written agreement of the Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, together with an Opinion of Counsel regarding the enforceability of such agreement. Subject to the foregoing conditions set forth in Section  6.01(b) , any person, including any holder of Notes or LLC Interests or any Affiliate thereof, may be appointed as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer.

(iii) In the event that a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer (other than the Back-Up Manager), as applicable, has failed to assume all of the duties and obligations of the Defaulting Party as provided in this Agreement within 30 days of written notice of termination to such Defaulting Party (the “ Successor Replacement Date ”), the Back-

 

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Up Manager shall automatically (and without further action and regardless of whether any of the other conditions of this Section  6.01(b) are satisfied) be (and shall have been deemed to have been appointed) the Successor Property Manager or the Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, under this Agreement; provided , however , that the Indenture Trustee shall (at the direction of the Requisite Global Majority) replace the Back-Up Manager acting as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer without cause upon 30 days written notice and appoint a new Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer specified in such Requisite Global Majority’s direction; provided , that (i) such appointment shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, set forth in this Section  6.01(b)(i) and (ii)  the Back-Up Manager shall continue serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, until such appointment is effected.

(iv) In the event that a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, other than the Back-Up Servicer has not been appointed within thirty (30) days of the applicable Successor Replacement Date, the Back-Up Manager may (but shall not be obligated to) direct the Indenture Trustee to appoint (for the avoidance of doubt, subject to the terms and conditions of the appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, set forth in this Section  6.01(b)(i) and (ii) ) a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer designated by the Back-Up Manager; provided , that the Back-Up Manager will continue serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, until a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, has been so appointed. If the Back-Up Manager does not direct the Indenture Trustee to appoint a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer within 60 days of the applicable Successor Replacement Date, then such Back-Up Manager will no longer be permitted to so direct the Indenture Trustee.

(v) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer agrees that, if it is terminated pursuant to this Section  6.01(b) , it shall (i) promptly (and in any event not later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination) provide the Back-Up Manager or any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, with all documents and records in accordance with Section  6.02(b) , (ii) cooperate with such successor in effecting the termination of the duties, obligations, responsibilities and rights of the Property Manager or Special Servicer hereunder and transferring such duties, obligations and responsibilities to such successor, (including carrying out the actions set forth in Section  6.02 ) and (iii) in the event that it receives any amounts that constitute Collateral, transfer such amounts to the Property Manager (it being understood that if the Property Manager has been terminated, such amounts shall be transferred to the Successor Property Manager that succeeds such Property Manager) within two (2) Business Days after receipt thereof; provided , however , that the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall, if terminated pursuant to this Section  6.01(b) , continue to be obligated for or entitled to pay or receive all amounts accrued or owing by or to it under this Agreement on or prior to the date of such termination, whether in respect of Property Protection Advances or otherwise, and it and its directors, officers, employees and agents shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Section  5.03(a) notwithstanding any such termination. Any Successor Property Manager or a Successor Special Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to diligently complete the physical transfer of servicing from the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, with the cooperation of such Property Manager or Special Servicer.

 

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Section 6.02. Successor Property Manager .

(a) In the event that a Successor Property Manager (including the Back-Up Manager) is appointed, the terminated Property Manager shall arrange for the delivery to the Successor Property Manager of all of the Servicing Files (other than with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset), which Servicing Files shall contain sufficient data to permit the Successor Property Manager to assume the duties of the Property Manager hereunder without delay on account of the absence of relevant servicing information. In the event that a Successor Special Servicer (including the Back-Up Manager) is appointed, the terminated Special Servicer shall arrange for the delivery to the Successor Special Servicer of all of the Servicing Files for any Specially Serviced Asset, which Servicing Files shall contain sufficient data to permit the Successor Special Servicer to assume the duties of the Special Servicer hereunder without delay on account of the absence of relevant servicing information.

(b) The Issuers, if they determine in their reasonable discretion that enforcement rights and/or remedies are available to the holders of the Notes against the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer and it is prudent under the circumstances to enforce such rights, agree to enforce their rights under this Agreement against the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, including any rights they have to enforce each Defaulting Party’s obligation to fully cooperate in the orderly transfer and transition of servicing and otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that the Successor Special Servicer or Successor Property Manager discovers or becomes aware of any errors in any records or data of the terminated Special Servicer or Property Manager which impairs its ability to perform its duties hereunder, such Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer shall notify the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in writing of such errors and shall, at such terminated Special Servicer’s or Property Manager’s expense and upon the Issuers’ direction, undertake to correct or reconstruct such records or data.

(c) From and after the date of this Agreement until the Back-Up Manager becomes the Successor Property Manager, the Property Manager shall (i) provide or cause to be provided to the Back-Up Manager on the 20 th day of each month, in electronic form, a complete data tape of the Mortgage Loan Schedule, the Mortgaged Property Schedule and such other information as any Issuer may reasonably deem necessary, including all information necessary to determine the Release Price with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and the original purchase price paid by any Issuer in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and (ii) make available to the Back-Up Manager a copy of each Determination Date Report, Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report and any Special Servicer Report. The Back-Up Manager will perform an initial comprehensive data integrity review and a monthly review of this information to determine whether it provides adequate information to enable the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations hereunder as the Back-Up Manager. To the extent that the Back-Up Manager determines within ten (10) calendar days of its receipt of such information that such information is adequate for the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will provide the Issuers and

 

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the Indenture Trustee with written notice to that effect. To the extent that the Back-Up Manager determines within ten (10) calendar days of its receipt of such information that such information is inadequate for the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will provide prompt written notice to the Issuers and the Property Manager identifying any deficiencies in such information that do not enable the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager. The Property Manager shall use its best efforts to provide any such deficient information to the Back-Up Manager within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such notice from the Back-Up Manager.

(d) Within ten (10) Business Days of the date of receipt from the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager shall, in order to understand the purpose of each data field (and the interrelationships among such data fields), review the form of Determination Date Report, Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report and the Special Servicer Report, each in the form agreed to by the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager. Provided the data in the Determination Date Report, the Special Servicer Report and the Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report are in a format readable by the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager shall create a set of conversion routines and database mapping programs, as necessary, that will enable the Back-Up Manager to (i) receive such data from the Property Manager on a monthly basis and to ensure that the data is readable, and (ii) independently generate such Determination Date Reports and Special Servicer Reports, as applicable, in the event that it is appointed Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer.

(e) On a monthly basis, the Back-Up Manager shall (x) verify receipt of the Determination Date Report and the Special Servicer Report required to be delivered by the Property Manager, together with any other records and data supplied to the Issuers, Indenture Trustee or otherwise hereunder, by Property Manager with respect to the Mortgage Loans and Leases, and (y) verify that such records and data are in a readable format.

(f) The Back-Up Manager may resign from its obligations under this Agreement (i) with the consent of the Requisite Global Majority, (ii) upon a determination that the performance of its hereunder duties and obligations are no longer permitted under applicable law or (iii) if the Back-Up Manager identifies a successor back-up manager whose appointment as successor Back-Up Manager satisfies the Rating Condition, and in each case a written assumption agreement is executed whereby such successor assumes all rights, duties and obligations of the Back-Up Manager. No such resignation shall become effective a successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the Back-Up Manager party hereunder.

Section 6.03. Additional Remedies of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee upon a Servicer Replacement Event.

During the continuance of any Servicer Replacement Event, so long as such Servicer Replacement Event shall not have been remedied, in addition to the rights specified in Section  6.01 , the Issuers shall have the right, and the Indenture Trustee shall have the right, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust, to take all actions now or hereafter existing at law,

 

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in equity or by statute to enforce its rights and remedies and to protect the interests, and enforce the rights and remedies, of the Noteholders (including the institution and prosecution of all judicial, administrative and other proceedings and the filings of proofs of claim and debt in connection therewith). Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, no remedy provided for by this Agreement shall be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy, and no delay or omission to exercise any right or remedy shall impair any such right or remedy or shall be deemed to be a waiver of any Servicer Replacement Event.

ARTICLE VII

TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS; RELEASE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS.

Section 7.01. Released Mortgage Loans and Released Mortgaged Properties.

(a) The applicable Issuers may obtain the release (the “ Release ”) of Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties (any such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, a “ Released Mortgage Loan ” or “ Released Mortgaged Property ” as applicable) from the lien of the Indenture in connection with (i) the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option, (ii) the purchase or substitution of a Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof, (iii) the repurchase or substitution of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by an applicable Cure Party due to a Collateral Defect, (iv) the sale of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the Support Provider, a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or to a Spirit SPE or (v) the exchange of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property with the Support Provider, a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty, the Support Provider or a Spirit SPE; provided , however , that in no event shall any such release be obtained unless, after giving effect to any such Release and any resulting changes to the Collateral Pool, the Indenture Trustee shall have received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, no tax gain or loss will be recognized by any Noteholder or any Issuer with respect to any outstanding Series solely as a result of such action and the resulting changes in the Collateral Pool (the “ Tax Required Condition ”). In connection with the Release of (i) any Released Mortgaged Property, the related Lease and the related Lease File shall be simultaneously released from the lien of the Indenture or (ii) any Released Mortgage Loan, the related Loan File shall be simultaneously released from the lien of the Indenture. The applicable Issuers shall obtain any Release that it is required to obtain in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) Except in connection with the release of a Mortgage Loan or a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, the applicable Issuer will be required to obtain the applicable Release Price in order to obtain the Release of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property. The “ Release Price ” for any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property will be an amount equal to (i) the Third Party Option Price if the release occurs in connection with any Third Party Purchase Option, (ii) with respect to any Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset purchased by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value thereof and (B) the Allocated Loan Amount thereof as of the First Collateral Date with

 

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respect thereto, (iii) the Payoff Amount with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property repurchased by the related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, (iv) the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value and (B) the sum of 125% of the Allocated Loan Amount thereof as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto plus unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus Advance Interest thereon), Emergency Property Expenses, Extraordinary Expenses, Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees and Workout Fees for any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property sold to the Support Provider, to a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or to a Spirit SPE or (v) the Fair Market Value of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable, in each case if (X) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer deems the release and sale of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to be in the best interest of the Noteholders and (Y) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied with respect to such release and sale; provided , that after giving effect to such sale, the aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties (determined as of the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgaged Properties) and Mortgage Loans (determined as of the release date with respect to each such Released Mortgage Loan) owned by the Issuer that have been sold to affiliates of the Issuers pursuant to this clause (v) would not exceed, (a) in any twelve month period, 15.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value as of the most recent Series Closing Date (which may be as of the date hereof) or (b) 35.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date) during the Series Closing Period in which such sale occurs; provided , further , that the Issuers shall only be permitted to sell such Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pursuant to this clause (v) to its affiliates in the event that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer determines that such sale is reasonably necessary in order to manage the Cashflow Coverage Ratios or compliance with the Maximum Asset Concentrations. In addition, the Issuers shall not acquire any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section  7.01 in the event that, after giving effect to such acquisition, any Property Concentration would exceed the Maximum Asset Concentrations set forth in the Indenture or any Series Supplement and in effect at the time of such acquisition.

In determining the Fair Market Value with respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall establish a price determined to be the most probable price which such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. In making any such determination, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, (X) may obtain an MAI appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property; provided that in the case of a sale of a Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to an affiliate of the Issuer pursuant to clause (v) of the definition of “Release Price”, the Property Manager or Special Servicer shall obtain such an appraisal and (Y) shall assume the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (i) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (ii) both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their best interests; (iii) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (iv) payment is made in terms of cash in United States dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (v) the price represents the normal consideration for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. In making any such determination, the Property Manager or Special Servicer shall take into account, among other factors, the period and amount of the delinquency on such Mortgage Loan or Lease, the occupancy level and

 

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physical condition of the related Mortgaged Property, the state of the local economy in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, and the time and expense associated with a purchaser’s foreclosing on the related Mortgaged Property. In addition, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall refer to all other relevant information obtained by it or otherwise contained in the related servicing file, taking into account any change in circumstances regarding the related Mortgaged Property known to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, that would materially affect the value of the related Mortgaged Property reflected in the most recent related appraisal. Furthermore, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may consider available objective third party information obtained from generally available sources, as well as information obtained from vendors providing real estate services to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, concerning the market for distressed real estate loans and the real estate market for the subject property type in the area where the related Mortgaged Property is located. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may also conclusively rely on any opinions or reports of qualified independent experts in real estate or commercial mortgage loan matters. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, pursuant to making a determination of Fair Market Value shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, Property Protection Advances.

(c) Any (i) Release Price (plus sales proceeds in excess thereof (any such excess amount, a “ Purchase Premium ”)) received by the applicable Issuer in connection with the release of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (other than during a Disposition Period) and (ii) Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments received in connection with a Mortgage Loan, in each case shall be deposited into the Release Account (or, during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, the Collection Account).

(d) For the avoidance of doubt, an Issuer may obtain the release of a Mortgage Loan or a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, as applicable, subject to the terms hereof.

(e) (i) After giving effect to any sale or exchange of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, the aggregate Collateral Value of all Released Mortgaged Properties (determined as of the First Collateral Date with respect to each such Released Mortgaged Property) and Released Mortgage Loans (determined as of the release date with respect to each such Released Mortgage Loan) sold or exchanged by any Issuer during the Closing Date Period in which such sale or exchange occurs shall not exceed 35.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date) unless the Rating Condition is satisfied; provided that releases and exchanges or substitutions in connection with Collateral Defects, sales pursuant to the exercise of Third Party Purchase Options, sales during the Disposition Period and Risk-Based Substitutions shall not be subject to the foregoing limitation or taken into consideration in determining such aggregate Collateral Values of such Released Mortgaged Properties and Released Mortgage Loans..

(ii) If any of the following criteria are satisfied, the release of a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or, solely in the case of clause (d) below, the release of a Mortgage Loan in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will constitute a “ Risk-Based Substitution : (a) the remaining term to maturity of the related Lease is less than three

 

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years from the date of the proposed substitution and the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of non-renewal of such Lease ; (b) based on written communications from the Tenant under such Lease, the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of non-renewal of such Lease; (c) the Issuer has received from the Tenant under the related Lease written notice of the non-renewal of such Lease; or (d) the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of monetary default by the Tenant under such Lease or the Borrower under such Mortgage Loan, as applicable, or such a default has occurred or such Lease or Mortgage Loan is or relates to a Defaulted Asset

(iii) If the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes is greater than zero on the Payment Date that is three years prior to the latest Legal Final Payment date of any outstanding, then a disposition period (the “ Disposition Period ”) will commence on such Payment Date and will continue until the earlier of (i) the date on which the Class Principal Balance of each Class of Notes is reduced to zero and (ii) such Legal Final Payment Date. During the Disposition Period, the Property Manager shall utilize efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to sell (on behalf of the Issuers) Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties to third parties for the applicable Release Price (and in accordance with the other provisions set forth herein) in an amount sufficient to generate proceeds which would, when applied as described in Section 2.11 of the Indenture cause the Class Principal Balance of each Class of Notes to be reduced to zero.

(f) Except with respect to repurchases or substitutions by the Originator or Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, an Issuer may only sell or exchange its Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans to or with any of its affiliates subject to the following conditions: (a) such Issuer may sell or exchange such Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans only to or with a Spirit SPE that is not the Originator who conveyed such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to the Issuer or, in the case of such Mortgaged Properties or Mortgage Loans that are (or relate to) Delinquent Assets or Defaulted Assets, to or with the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or a Spirit SPE that is not the Originator who conveyed such Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset to the Issuer and (b) unless such Issuer receives (or has previously received) an Opinion of Counsel relating to “true sale”, “true contribution” or similar matters (or a bring-down to any such Opinion of Counsel previously given), the Aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans owned by such Issuer that are sold to or exchanged with affiliates of such Issuer during any Closing Date Period or twelve-month period may not exceed (a) 15.0% of the Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer as of the beginning of such twelve-month period or the Starting Closing Date of such Closing Date Period, as applicable or (b) 10.0% of the Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer as of the first date on which such Issuer issued (or co-issued) any Notes.

Section 7.02. Third Party Purchase Options; Release of Mortgaged Properties to Affiliates under Defaulted or Delinquent Assets; Other Sales or Exchanges.

(a) In the event any third party authorized to do so exercises a Third Party Purchase Option in accordance with the terms of the applicable Lease, the Third Party Option Price paid by such third party shall be deposited into the Release Account (or, during the continuance of an Early Amortization Amount, the Collection Account), at the direction of the Property Manager,

 

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and upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that such deposit has been or will be made (which the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers promptly after such deposit is made or immediately prior to the time at which such deposit will be made), the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the Property Manager and are reasonably necessary to release the related Mortgage or any other lien on or security interest in such Mortgaged Property (each, a “ Third Party Option Mortgaged Property ”), whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage; provided , however , that the Tax Required Condition is met. Each of the applicable Issuers and the Property Manager hereby covenant and agree that they shall not solicit any Person to exercise any Third Party Purchase Option.

(b) A Mortgaged Property leased under or constituting any Delinquent Asset or any Defaulted Asset, or a Mortgage Property securing or constituting any Delinquent Asset or any Defaulted Asset, may at the option of the Property Manager or Special Servicer be (a) purchased by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof for cash in an amount equal to the applicable Release Price, or (b) substituted for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans owned by the Special Servicer, the Property Manager or any assignee thereof; provided , that (1) no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result of such purchase or substitution or (2) the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such purchase or substitution; provided , further, that the Tax Required Condition is met. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the applicable Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Released Mortgage Loan or Released Mortgage Property relating to such purchase or substitution, whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage.

(c) The applicable Issuer may (i) sell any of its Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases for cash equal to any amount not less than the applicable Release Price and/or (ii) exchange such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, as applicable, in each case in a transaction with (1) a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or (2) a Spirit SPE; provided , however , that the Tax Required Condition is met, that no Early Amortization Event or has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result of such sale or exchange (unless the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such sale or exchange) and that any Spirit SPE purchasing such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property must agree in writing not to transfer or convey such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the Support Provider or any Affiliate thereof that was a prior owner of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property without the receipt of an Opinion of Counsel relating to true sale matters with respect to such sale or exchange. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the applicable Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Released Mortgage Loan or Released Mortgage Property relating to such sale or exchange, whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage.

 

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Section 7.03. Transfer of Lease to New Mortgaged Property.  

In the event a Tenant under a Lease requests that such Lease be modified to apply to a property (owned by such Tenant or an Affiliate thereof) in lieu of the related Mortgaged Property, the substitute property shall be acquired by the applicable Issuer (with the consent of the Issuer and the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable) from such Tenant or Affiliate thereof in exchange for the original Mortgaged Property (each such original Mortgaged Property, a Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property ”) and such substitute property will be mortgaged to the Indenture Trustee; provided , however , that none of the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall consent to the substitution of a Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property unless (i) the substituted property is a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property and satisfies any criteria set forth in such Lease, (ii) the Property Manager and Back-Up Manager have been reimbursed for all Property Protection Advances and Emergency Property Expenses related to the Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property and (iii) the Tax Required Condition is met. Upon the Indenture Trustee’s receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that such modification and substitution has been or will be completed in accordance with the terms hereof (which shall include a certification that the applicable Issuer has executed and delivered (or immediately will execute and deliver) a Mortgage with respect to the applicable Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property to the Indenture Trustee), the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by such Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property, whereupon such Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage. Any proceeds of such sale, transfer or other disposition shall not constitute part of the Collateral and shall not be deposited in the Collection Account or the Release Account.

Section 7.04. Criteria Applicable to all Mortgage Properties and Mortgage Loans included in the Collateral Pool.

(a) No Issuer shall acquire, either in connection with a New Issuance or as a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property, any real property or mortgage loan that will not meet the definition of “Mortgaged Property” or “Mortgage Loan”, as applicable, set forth herein or that is operated in a business sector other than a “Business Sector” as defined in the most recent Series Supplement which includes a definition of “Business Sector.

(b) For each Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool, on or prior to the later of (i) the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgaged Property and (ii) the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager shall assign such Mortgaged Property to a particular Business Sector (and such Mortgaged Property shall be categorized as solely being in such Business Sector). From and after such assignment with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall not assign such Mortgaged Property to a different Business Sector.

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and (ii) the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager shall assign such Mortgaged Property to a particular Business Sector (and such Mortgaged Property shall be categorized as solely being in such Business Sector). From and after such assignment with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall not assign such Mortgaged Property to a different Business Sector.

Section 7.05. Restrictions on Environmental Condition Mortgaged Properties.

An Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property shall not be considered a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property; provided that a Protective Mortgage Loan may be secured by an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property may be considered a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property for purposes of determining whether a Protective Mortgage Loan constitutes a Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan).

ARTICLE VIII

TERMINATION

Section 8.01. Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgaged Properties or Discharge of Indenture.

The respective obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and the Issuers shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) liquidation or final payment under the last remaining Mortgage Loan or Lease with respect to a Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool and (ii) satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced by the Notes.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 9.01. Amendment.

Subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the Indenture governing amendments, supplements and other modifications to this Agreement, this Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified by the parties hereto from time to time but only by the mutual written agreement signed by the parties hereto with 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies. The Property Manager shall furnish to each party hereto and to the Issuers a fully executed counterpart of each amendment to this Agreement.

The parties hereto agree that no modifications or amendments will be made to the Indenture, any Series Supplement or other Transaction Documents without the consent of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, if such person would be materially adversely affected by such modification or amendment, regardless of whether such person is a party to such agreement.

 

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Section 9.02. Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Agreement.

Section 9.03. GOVERNING LAW.

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

Section 9.04. Notices.

All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by courier or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or if transmitted by facsimile and confirmed in a writing delivered or mailed as aforesaid, to:

(a) the Property Manager or Special Servicer, Spirit Realty, L.P., 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260; fax: 480-606-0826;

(b) in the case of the Back-Up Manager, Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, 10851 Mastin Street, Suite 700, Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, Attention: President, facsimile number: 913-253-9009, with a copy to , Andrascik & Tita LLC, 1425 Locust Street, Suite 268, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Attention: Stephanie Tita;

(c) in the case of the Issuers: Spirit Master Funding VII, LLC, 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260; fax: 480-606-0826;

(d) in the case of the Indenture Trustee, Citibank, N.A., 388 Greenwich Street, 14 th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Structured Finance Agency and Trust- Spirit Master Funding, LLC, facsimile number: 212-816-5527;

(e) in the case of any Originator, at its address for notices specified in the related Property Transfer Agreement; provided , however , that any notice required to be given hereunder to any Originator which has ceased to exist as a legal entity for any reason may be given directly to the Support Provider;

 

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(f) in the case of the Support Provider, at its address for notices specified in the Performance Undertakings;

(g) in the case of any Rating Agency, as provided in each outstanding Series Supplement;

or, as to each such Person, to such other address and facsimile number as shall be designated by such Person in a written notice to parties hereto. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered to a holder of LLC Interests or Notes shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the address of such holder as shown in the register maintained for such purposes under the applicable LLC Agreement and the Indenture, respectively. Any notice so mailed within the time prescribed in this Agreement shall conclusively be presumed to have been duly given, whether or not such holder receives such notice.

Section 9.05. Severability of Provisions.

If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall be for any reason whatsoever held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

Section 9.06. Effect of Headings and Table of Contents.

The article and section headings and the table of contents herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the construction hereof.

Section 9.07. Notices to Rating Agencies.

(a) The Indenture Trustee shall promptly provide notice to the Rating Agencies with respect to each of the following of which a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee has actual knowledge:

(i) any requests for the satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(ii) the occurrence of any Servicer Replacement Event that has not been cured; and

(iii) the resignation or termination of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the appointment of a successor.

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(i) the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee and the appointment of a successor;

(ii) any change in the location of the Collection Account or the Release Account;

(iii) any change in the identity of an Obligor; and

(iv) any requests for the satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(v) any addition or removal of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property from the Collateral.

(c) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall furnish each Rating Agency such information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties as such Rating Agency shall reasonably request and that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, can reasonably provide.

(d) Prior to providing any information to, or communicating with, any Rating Agency in accordance with its obligations hereunder or under the Indenture, the Property Manager, Special Servicer or Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall cause such information or communication to be uploaded to the 17g-5 Website subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture relating thereto (including with respect to such uploading).

(e) Any Officer’s Certificate, Opinion of Counsel, report, notice, request or other material communication prepared by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Issuer Members on behalf of each Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, or caused to be so prepared, for dissemination to any of the parties to this Agreement or any holder of Notes or LLC Interests shall also be concurrently forwarded by such Person to Spirit Realty and the Issuers to the extent not otherwise required to be so forwarded.

Section 9.08. Successors and Assigns: Beneficiaries.

The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto. The Indenture Trustee shall be an express third party beneficiary hereof. No other person, including any Obligor, shall be entitled to any benefit or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly permitted herein, the Back-Up Manager may not assign any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of each other party hereto.

Section 9.09. Complete Agreement.

This Agreement embodies the complete agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be varied or (other than pursuant to Section  8.01 ) terminated except by a written agreement conforming to the provisions of Section  9.01 . All prior negotiations or representations of the parties are merged into this Agreement and shall have no force or effect unless expressly stated herein.

 

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Section 9.10. [Reserved]

Section 9.11. Consent to Jurisdiction

Any action or proceeding against any of the parties hereto relating in any way to this Agreement may be brought and enforced in the courts of the State of New York sitting in the borough of Manhattan or of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and each of the parties hereto irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of each such court in respect of any such action or proceeding. Each of the parties hereto hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right to remove any such action or proceeding by reason of improper venue or inconvenient forum.

Section 9.12. No Proceedings.

The Property Manager, the Special Servicer, each Issuer (with respect to any other Issuer) and the Back-Up Manager hereby covenant and agree that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided , however , that nothing in this Section  9.12 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuer pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Person takes action in violation of this Section  9.12 , the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Person against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Person has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section  9.12 shall survive the termination of this Agreement, and the resignation or removal of any party hereto. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Person in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving an Issuer.

The obligations of each Issuer under Agreement are solely the obligations of such Issuer. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon this Agreement against any member, employee, officer or director of such Issuer. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by an Issuer hereunder shall be payable by such Issuer solely to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, such Issuer.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers or representatives all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer

By: Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, its manager

By:

   

Name:

 

Title:

 

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer

By: Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, its manager

By:

   

Name:

 

Title:

 

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer

By: Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, its manager

By:

   

Name:

 

Title:

 

 

SPIRIT REALTY L.P.

By:

   

Name:

 

Title:

 

Signature Page to Property Management and Servicing Agreement


MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A

DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION, as Back-Up Manager

    By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

Signature Page to Property Management and Servicing Agreement


EXHIBIT A-1

MORTGAGED PROPERTY SCHEDULE

 

Prop ID

 

Obligor

 

Concept

 

Address

 

City

 

ST

  Zip
Code
  Duff &
Phelps
Concluded
Values
    Lease
Expiration
P00306   Skyline Chili, Inc.   Skyline Chili   2805 Centre Drive   Fairborn   OH   45324   $ 1,340,000     02/11/18
P00323   Chapala - Overland #11, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Casa Mexico   1459 South Vinnell Way   Boise   ID   83709   $ 670,000     10/31/18
P00327   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   488 East Main Street   Apopka   FL   32703   $ 1,100,000     08/31/14
P00328   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   2400 13th Street   Saint Cloud   FL   34769   $ 1,230,000     08/31/14
P00329   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   11834 East Colonial Drive   Orlando   FL   32826   $ 1,270,000     08/31/14
P00330   Wen-Alabama, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Wendy’s   2983 Cottingham Expressway   Pineville   LA   71360   $ 1,960,000     06/30/15
P00331   Southern California Food Services Holding Corp.   Wendy’s   1219 Oak Ridge Turnpike   Oak Ridge   TN   37830   $ 1,210,000     04/28/15
P00332   Southern California Food Services Holding Corp.   Wendy’s   2544 Decatur Pike   Athens   TN   37303   $ 1,150,000     04/28/15
P00349   Skyline Chili, Inc.   Skyline Chili   9135 Owenfield Drive   Lewis Center   OH   43035   $ 1,120,000     10/22/18
P00379   Southern California Food Services Holding Corp.   Wendy’s   8749 Campo Road   La Mesa   CA   91941   $ 1,900,000     08/02/15
P00380   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   3411 North Pace Boulevard   Pensacola   FL   32505   $ 870,000     07/06/18
P00390   Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.   Famous Dave’s   14200 60th Street North   Stillwater   MN   55082   $ 1,760,000     03/01/19
P00391   Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.   Famous Dave’s   7825 Vinewood Lane   Maple Grove   MN   55369   $ 2,800,000     03/01/19
P00392   Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.   Famous Dave’s   7593 147th Street West   Apple Valley   MN   55124   $ 1,820,000     03/01/19
P00399   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   5534 Northwest 7th Avenue   Miami   FL   33127   $ 590,000     09/30/16
P00400   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   233 West Hillsboro Boulevard   Deerfield Beach   FL   33441   $ 900,000     09/29/16


P00401   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   3291 West Broward Boulevard   Fort Lauderdale   FL   33312   $ 700,000     12/03/16
P00406   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   107 South 25th Street   Fort Pierce   FL   34947   $ 820,000     07/12/19
P00408   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   9854 Halls Ferry Road   St. Louis   MO   63136   $ 890,000     03/22/19
P00410   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   2877 Target Drive   St. Louis   MO   63136   $ 750,000     03/22/19
P00415   1st University Credit Union   1st University Credit Union   605 South University Parks Drive   Waco   TX   76706   $ 680,000     08/31/14
P00421   Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc.   Rally’s   401 Vincennes Avenue   New Albany   IN   47150   $ 830,000     12/31/19
P00422   Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc.   Rally’s   2502 South Preston Street # 3   Louisville   KY   40217   $ 610,000     12/31/19
P00424   Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc.   Rally’s   7843 US Highway 42   Florence   KY   41042   $ 680,000     12/31/19
P00426   Checkers Drive-in Restaurants, Inc.   Rally’s   2371 Saint Claude Avenue   New Orleans   LA   70117   $ 540,000     12/31/19
P00429   Goldco, LLC   Burger King   1400 West Jefferson Street   Quincy   FL   32351   $ 1,190,000     08/31/14
P00434   QK, Inc. (Indiividual Guarantors)   Denny’s   17053 East Shea Boulevard   Fountain Hills   AZ   85268   $ 1,240,000     02/01/16
P00436   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1375 North Main Street   Madisonville   KY   42431   $ 1,990,000     02/28/21
P00437   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   163 Altama Connector Boulevard   Brunswick   GA   31525   $ 1,400,000     07/31/20
P00439   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   251 South Main Street   Tooele   UT   84074   $ 1,120,000     06/30/17
P00440   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   2501 Mayport Road   Jacksonville   FL   32233   $ 770,000     09/03/18
P00442   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1116 Highway 81 West   McDonough   GA   30253   $ 1,640,000     07/31/20
P00443   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   403 Tri County Plaza   Cumming   GA   30040   $ 1,700,000     12/31/20
P00446   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   6775 US Highway 90   Daphne   AL   36526   $ 880,000     02/28/17
P00449   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   7750 Airport Boulevard   Mobile   AL   36608   $ 880,000     02/28/17

 

A-2


P00450   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   7002 Georgetown Road   Indianapolis   IN   46268   $ 770,000     10/16/18
P00451   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   11190 Beach Boulevard   Jacksonville   FL   32246   $ 1,620,000     04/30/22
P00453   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   9361 Atlantic Boulevard   Jacksonville   FL   32225   $ 890,000     07/31/14
P00454   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   622 Fair Road   Statesboro   GA   30458   $ 1,360,000     03/31/20
P00455   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   514 North Highway 52   Moncks Corner   SC   29461   $ 640,000     12/30/18
P00459   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   2490 Northwest 79th Street   Miami   FL   33147   $ 660,000     09/01/16
P00677   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   2649 Richmond Road   Lexington   KY   40509   $ 680,000     07/31/14
P00679   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   16005 US Highway 441   Eustis   FL   32726   $ 900,000     07/31/14
P00675   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   2600 South Orange Avenue   Orlando   FL   32806   $ 730,000     07/31/14
P00676   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1305 Tuskawilla Road   Winter Springs   FL   32708   $ 800,000     07/31/14
P00673   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   5660 Beach Boulevard   Jacksonville   FL   32207   $ 860,000     07/31/14
P00689   Casa Ole’ Restaurants, Inc   Monterey’s Tex Mex   3201 Freedom Boulevard   Bryan   TX   77802   $ 1,650,000     06/25/18
P00687   Casa Ole’ Restaurants, Inc   Monterey’s Tex Mex   410 South Gordon Street   Alvin   TX   77511   $ 970,000     06/25/18
P00688   Casa Ole’ Restaurants, Inc   Monterey’s Tex Mex   12520 Greenspoint Drive   Houston   TX   77060   $ 1,180,000     06/25/18
P00692   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1228 South Broadway Street   Lexington   KY   40504   $ 650,000     07/31/14
P00708   Pizza Properties, Ltd   Peter Piper Pizza   2210 West University   Edinburg   TX   78539   $ 2,470,000     03/31/20
P00709   Pizza Properties, Ltd   Peter Piper Pizza   402 South Bibb Avenue   Eagle Pass   TX   78852   $ 2,340,000     03/31/20
P00710   Pizza Properties, Ltd   Peter Piper Pizza   4526 East Highway 83   Rio Grande City   TX   78582   $ 1,520,000     03/31/20
P00711   Pizza Properties, Ltd   Peter Piper Pizza   3101 East Expressway 83   Weslaco   TX   78596   $ 2,520,000     03/31/20

 

A-3


P00737   Pizza Properties, Ltd   Peter Piper Pizza   9450 Dyer Street   El Paso   TX   79924   $ 2,260,000     03/31/20
P00730   Hom Furniture, Inc.   HOM Furniture, Inc.   4726 Mall Drive   Hermantown   MN   55811   $ 10,020,000     04/30/20
P00731   Hom Furniture, Inc.   HOM Furniture, Inc.   2921 Mall Drive   Eau Claire   WI   54701   $ 8,630,000     04/30/20
P00738   RDS Detroit, Inc.   Rite Aid   25100 Harper Avenue   St. Clair Shores   MI   48081   $ 1,710,000     12/31/18
P00748   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   545 Highway 9 East   Forest City   IA   50436   $ 580,000     05/31/20
P00750   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   260 Carson Avenue   Elk River   MN   55330   $ 650,000     05/31/20
P00753   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   5501 Grand Avenue   Duluth   MN   55808   $ 590,000     05/31/20
P00757   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1101 Highway 25 North   Buffalo   MN   55313   $ 490,000     05/31/20
P00758   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1918 London Road   Duluth   MN   55812   $ 600,000     05/31/20
P00760   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   623 Hammond Avenue   Superior   WI   54880   $ 770,000     05/31/20
P00761   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   3854 North Central Avenue   Columbia Heights   MN   55421   $ 480,000     05/31/20
P00763   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1653 Weir Drive   Woodbury   MN   55125   $ 1,070,000     05/31/20
P00765   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1211 7th Avenue   Two Harbors   MN   55616   $ 450,000     05/31/20
P00767   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1205 North 25th Street   Clear Lake   IA   50428   $ 690,000     05/31/20
P00768   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1157 South Main   Sauk Centre   MN   56378   $ 410,000     05/31/20
P00773   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   319 North Benton   Sauk Rapids   MN   56379   $ 400,000     05/31/20
P00775   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   17305 Kenrick Avenue   Lakeville   MN   55044   $ 870,000     05/31/20
P00777   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1101 37th Street East   Hibbing   MN   55746   $ 620,000     05/31/20
P00779   Sky Ventures, LLC   Pizza Hut   1404 East College Drive   Marshall   MN   56258   $ 430,000     05/31/20

 

A-4


P00780   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   276 Park Avenue   Mansfield   OH   44902   $ 540,000     05/31/22
P00781   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   700 South Arlington   Akron   OH   44306   $ 470,000     05/31/22
P00782   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1520 East Main   Columbus   OH   43205   $ 640,000     05/31/22
P00784   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   4375 Refugee Road   Columbus   OH   43232   $ 600,000     05/31/22
P00785   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1391 Wooster Avenue   Akron   OH   44320   $ 530,000     05/31/22
P00787   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   410 9th Street, Northeast   Canton   OH   44704   $ 750,000     05/31/22
P00790   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1211 South Main   Akron   OH   44301   $ 740,000     05/31/22
P00792   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   4414 North Saginaw   Flint   MI   48505   $ 600,000     05/31/22
P00795   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   16100 Livemois   Detroit   MI   48221   $ 600,000     05/31/22
P00797   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   9137 Grand River   Detroit   MI   48204   $ 580,000     05/31/22
P00798   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   13611 West 8 Mile Road   Detroit   MI   48235   $ 670,000     05/31/22
P00799   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   24960 Dequindre   Warren   MI   48091   $ 720,000     05/31/22
P00800   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   15525 Chicago Avenue   Detroit   MI   48228   $ 690,000     05/31/22
P00801   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   11501 Woodward Avenue   Detroit   MI   48202   $ 530,000     05/31/22
P00802   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   2928 East 7 Mile Road   Detroit   MI   48234   $ 570,000     05/31/22
P00803   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   13531 Fenkell Street   Detroit   MI   48227   $ 440,000     05/31/22
P00805   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   14260 Gratiot Avenue   Detroit   MI   48205   $ 690,000     05/31/22
P00806   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   5443 East 21st Street   Indianapolis   IN   46218   $ 550,000     05/31/22
P00807   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   3860 North College   Indianapolis   IN   46205   $ 620,000     05/31/22

 

A-5


P00808   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   11965 East Warren   Detroit   MI   48214   $ 660,000     05/31/22
P00809   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   3970 Lafayette Road   Indianapolis   IN   46254   $ 990,000     05/31/22
P00811   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   5040 East 38th Street   Indianapolis   IN   46218   $ 640,000     05/31/22
P00812   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   4590 West 5th Avenue   Gary   IN   46406   $ 530,000     05/31/22
P00813   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   333 East 159th Street   Harvey   IL   60426   $ 660,000     05/31/22
P00814   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   3863 North Post   Indianapolis   IN   46226   $ 570,000     05/31/22
P00815   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   500 South Western Avenue   Peoria   IL   61605   $ 500,000     05/31/22
P00817   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   3701 Grant Street   Gary   IN   46408   $ 540,000     05/31/22
P00818   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1409 South Broadway   Gary   IN   46407   $ 700,000     05/31/22
P00819   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   4812 West North Avenue   Chicago   IL   60639   $ 620,000     05/31/22
P00820   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   345 North Collins Avenue   Joliet   IL   60432   $ 450,000     05/31/22
P00821   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   7102 South Stoney Island   Chicago   IL   60649   $ 580,000     05/31/22
P00822   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   200 East 103rd Street   Chicago   IL   60628   $ 520,000     05/31/22
P00824   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   431 North Austin   Chicago   IL   60644   $ 530,000     05/31/22
P00826   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   6600 South Halsted   Chicago   IL   60621   $ 580,000     05/31/22
P00827   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1808 West 47th Street   Chicago   IL   60609   $ 840,000     05/31/22
P00828   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1855 South Blue Island   Chicago   IL   60608   $ 720,000     05/31/22
P00829   Falcon Holdings, LLC   Church’s Chicken   2806 West Cermak Avenue   Chicago   IL   60623   $ 580,000     05/31/22
P00871   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   100 Tandem Drive   Greer   SC   29650   $ 470,000     12/31/14

 

A-6


P00844   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   914 Chris Drive   West Columbia   SC   29169   $ 400,000     12/31/14
P00865   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   1118 Interstate Boulevard   Florence   SC   29501   $ 380,000     12/31/14
P00866   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   117 Industrial Circle   Martinsburg   WV   25401   $ 180,000     12/31/14
P00867   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   1215 North Bradley Road   Spokane   WA   99212   $ 660,000     12/31/14
P00858   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   2208 South 14th Street   Mattoon   IL   61938   $ 460,000     12/31/14
P00855   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   238 Hurricane Shoals Road   Lawrenceville   GA   30045   $ 670,000     12/31/14
P00856   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   2820 Mary Linda Avenue Northeast   Roanoke   VA   24012   $ 450,000     12/31/14
P00857   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   315 9th Street Southeast   Hickory   NC   28602   $ 440,000     12/31/19
P00853   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   341 Gees Mill Bus Parkway   Conyers   GA   30013   $ 580,000     12/31/14
P00851   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   5905 Old Rutledge Pike   Knoxville   TN   37924   $ 340,000     12/31/14
P00852   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   6501 Amsterdam Way   Wilmington   NC   28405   $ 460,000     12/31/14
P00850   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   7281 East 30th Street   Indianapolis   IN   46219   $ 990,000     12/31/14
P00849   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   856 Henri DeTonti Boulevard   Tontitown   AR   72770   $ 290,000     12/31/14
P00895   America’s Powersports, Inc.   Cycle Nation of Huntsville   12401 South Memorial Parkway   Huntsville   AL   35803   $ 2,150,000     02/22/24
P00905   Hastings Entertainment, Inc   Hastings   726 10th Avenue South   Great Falls   MT   59401   $ 5,250,000     04/30/19
P00906   American Multi-Cinema, Inc   AMC Theatre   2515 East Camelback Road   Phoenix   AZ   85016   $ 14,100,000     12/18/17
P00916   Hastings Entertainment, Inc   Hastings   1705 North Main Street   Roswell   NM   88201   $ 4,120,000     07/31/19
P00919   Blue Rhino Corp. & Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.   Blue Rhino   300 County Road 448   Tavares   FL   32778   $ 6,330,000     08/31/19
P00920   Gander Mountain Company   Gander Mountain   6801 120th Avenue   Kenosha   WI   53140   $ 12,400,000     08/31/19

 

A-7


P00921   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   2435 Edgewood Road Southwest   Cedar Rapids   IA   52404   $ 8,070,000     02/29/24
P00922   Humperdink’s Texas, LLC   Humperdinks   3820 Beltline Road   Addison   TX   75001   $ 3,760,000     09/30/24
P00923   Humperdink’s Texas, LLC   Humperdinks   6050 Greenville Avenue   Dallas   TX   75206   $ 1,640,000     09/30/24
P00924   Humperdink’s Texas, LLC   Humperdinks   2208 West Northwest Highway   Dallas   TX   75220   $ 3,330,000     09/30/24
P00925   Humperdink’s Texas, LLC   Humperdinks   700 Six Flags Drive   Arlington   TX   76011   $ 4,510,000     09/30/24
P00926   CBI Restaurants, Inc. & Taco Bueno Restaurants, Inc.   Taco Bueno   1601 Garth Brooks Boulevard   Yukon   OK   73099   $ 1,050,000     09/30/24
P00930   Gander Mountain Company   Gander Mountain   8635 Clinton Street   New Hartford   NY   13413   $ 8,000,000     09/30/19
P00931   Dave & Buster’s, Inc.   Dave & Buster’s   2215 D & B Drive   Marietta   GA   30067   $ 14,930,000     12/31/21
P00933   RBLS, Inc.   Ashley Furniture   1411 Airway Boulevard   El Paso   TX   79925   $ 5,600,000     08/02/19
P00935   Blue Rhino Corp. & Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.   Blue Rhino   1750 Agua Mansa Road   Riverside   CA   92509   $ 7,720,000     10/31/19
P00938   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   3307 North Broadway Street   Knoxville   TN   37918   $ 850,000     03/14/16
P00939   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   113 1st Street   Radford   VA   24141   $ 720,000     03/14/16
P00949   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   1015 Volunteer Parkway   Bristol   TN   37625   $ 600,000     03/14/16
P00946   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   1124 East Stone Drive   Kingsport   TN   37660   $ 750,000     03/14/16
P00944   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   411 Foothills Mall Drive   Maryville   TN   37801   $ 1,370,000     03/14/16
P00940   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   355 North Franklin Street   Christiansburg   VA   24073   $ 740,000     03/14/16
P00941   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   647 East Main Street   Pulaski   VA   24301   $ 680,000     03/14/16
P00942   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   790 East Main Street   Wytheville   VA   24382   $ 610,000     03/14/16
P00958   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   804 East Winthrop Avenue   Millen   GA   30442   $ 1,790,000     12/31/24

 

A-8


P00959   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   301 South Broad Street   Thomasville   GA   31792   $ 2,270,000     12/31/24
P00957   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   1410 Delaware Avenue   Buffalo   NY   14209   $ 1,380,000     12/31/24
P00955   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   104 Genesee Street   Oneida   NY   13421   $ 2,240,000     12/31/24
P00956   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   735 North Water Street   Uhrichsville   OH   44683   $ 2,420,000     12/31/24
P00953   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   3601 Midvale Avenue   Philadelphia   PA   19129   $ 1,610,000     12/31/24
P00954   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   120 Jefferson Avenue   Moundsville   WV   26041   $ 1,430,000     12/31/24
P00960   Sonic Restaurants, Inc.   Sonic   1003 West Elk Avenue   Elizabethton   TN   37643   $ 760,000     03/14/16
P00961   Flying Star Cafes, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Flying Star Café   8001 Menaul Boulevard Northeast   Albuquerque   NM   87110   $ 2,060,000     12/31/24
P00962   Flying Star Cafes, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Flying Star Café   4501 Juan Tabo Boulevard Northeast   Albuquerque   NM   87111   $ 3,660,000     12/31/24
P00973   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   1751 L Avenue   Riviera Beach   FL   33401   $ 620,000     12/31/14
P00972   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   2007 Northwest 15th Avenue   Pompano Beach   FL   33069   $ 1,340,000     12/31/14
P00971   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   3509 North Loop 336 West   Conroe   TX   77304   $ 1,120,000     12/31/19
P00970   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   5409-100 Broadway Avenue   Jacksonville   FL   32254   $ 2,050,000     12/31/14
P00967   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   6231 Idlewild Street   Fort Myers   FL   33912   $ 1,590,000     12/31/19
P00965   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   6854 Distribution Avenue South   Jacksonville   FL   32256   $ 530,000     12/31/14
P00966   HD Supply, Inc.   HD Supply   8091 Supply Drive   Fort Myers   FL   33912   $ 1,280,000     12/31/14
P00974   Rite Aid Corp.   Rite Aid   5627-99 Chestnut Street   Philadelphia   PA   19139   $ 3,130,000     01/31/25
P01122   Seed Restaurant Group, Inc. & Fazoli’s Restaurants, Inc.   Fazoli’s   439 West Coliseum Boulevard   Fort Wayne   IN   46805   $ 820,000     11/30/18
P01089   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   1308 North Keller Drive   Effingham   IL   62401   $ 1,280,000     04/15/25

 

A-9


P01084   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   10550 South Avenue B   Chicago   IL   60617   $ 1,080,000     08/28/17
P01085   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   1750 North Harlem Avenue   Elmwood Park   IL   60707   $ 1,030,000     08/28/17
P01092   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   1144 West Boughton Road   Bolingbrook   IL   60440   $ 1,050,000     08/28/17
P01111   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1518 South Washington Street   Crawfordsville   IN   47933   $ 910,000     07/01/18
P01121   Seed Restaurant Group, Inc.   Fazoli’s   5550 Highway 52 North   Rochester   MN   55901   $ 610,000     02/06/17
P01119   Seed Restaurant Group, Inc.   Fazoli’s   498 Southeast State Route 291   Lees Summit   MO   64063   $ 700,000     07/03/17
P01096   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   708 Jackson Street   Pana   IL   62557   $ 320,000     03/21/15
P01101   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1215 West Main Street   Shelbyville   IL   62565   $ 450,000     03/21/15
P01112   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   545 South State Road 67   Mooresville   IN   46158   $ 750,000     02/16/19
P01087   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   725 US Highway 24 West   Gilman   IL   60938   $ 770,000     12/31/22
P01088   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   2651 South Veterans Parkway   Springfield   IL   62704   $ 1,500,000     09/30/28
P01095   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   1503 Woodlawn Road   Lincoln   IL   62656   $ 690,000     09/29/18
P01090   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   4241 North Prospect Street   Decatur   IL   62526   $ 910,000     07/02/32
P01091   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   2901 South Grand Avenue East   Springfield   IL   62703   $ 1,010,000     09/29/18
P01094   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   1290 Normantown Road   Romeoville   IL   60446   $ 1,040,000     03/31/19
P01103   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1600 West Euclid Avenue   Des Moines   IA   50313   $ 600,000     06/06/15
P01109   Golden Partners, Inc.   Golden Corral   2020 East Primrose   Springfield   MO   65804   $ 3,840,000     12/31/24
P01110   Golden Partners, Inc.   Golden Corral   5001 Warden Road   North Little Rock   AR   72116   $ 3,480,000     12/31/24
P01107   Golden Partners, Inc.   Golden Corral   1801 South Waldron   Fort Smith   AR   72903   $ 3,610,000     12/31/24

 

A-10


P01108   Golden Partners, Inc.   Golden Corral   3551 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway   Branson   MO   65616   $ 3,960,000     12/31/24
P01157   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   7550 Park Meadows Drive   Lone Tree   CO   80124   $ 5,650,000     09/30/25
P01158   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   4625 Weaver Parkway   Warrenville   IL   60555   $ 6,280,000     09/30/25
P01159   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   4600 West 115th Street   Leawood   KS   66211   $ 5,650,000     09/30/25
P01250   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   501 Oakmont Lane   Westmont   IL   60559   $ 6,330,000     09/30/25
P01167   Hoyts Cinemas, Ltd & Hush Holding Company, Inc.   Regal Cinemas   950 Foxcroft Avenue   Martinsburg   WV   25401   $ 6,650,000     05/31/18
P01168   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   1550 Pulsar Drive   Colorado Springs   CO   80916   $ 3,980,000     06/30/20
P01169   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   1807 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard   Durham   NC   27707   $ 4,350,000     03/31/19
P01170   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   5320 Forest Drive   Columbia   SC   29206   $ 4,400,000     06/30/21
P01172   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   4822 Koger Boulevard   Greensboro   NC   27407   $ 4,820,000     10/31/21
P01173   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   201 Tall Pines Avenue   Longview   TX   75605   $ 4,290,000     06/30/20
P01174   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   111 Cinema Drive   Wilmington   NC   28403   $ 4,770,000     05/31/22
P01203   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   3640 Reynolda Road   Winston-Salem   NC   27106   $ 3,390,000     12/31/18
P01206   Platinum Restaurant Group, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Eddie Merlot’s   1502 Illinois Road South   Fort Wayne   IN   46804   $ 3,620,000     11/30/20
P01207   Platinum Restaurant Group, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Eddie Merlot’s   3645 East 96th Street   Indianapolis   IN   46240   $ 4,770,000     11/30/20
P01208   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   365 Amherst Street   Buffalo   NY   14207   $ 1,900,000     12/31/24
P01209   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   1083 Hertel Avenue   Buffalo   NY   14216   $ 2,010,000     12/31/24
P01210   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   1459 French Road   Cheektowaga   NY   14225   $ 1,400,000     12/31/24
P01211   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   34 Hamburg Street   East Aurora   NY   14052   $ 940,000     12/31/14

 

A-11


P01213   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   937 Fairmount Avenue   Jamestown   NY   14701   $ 1,290,000     12/31/14
P01214   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   3701 Diann Marie Road   Louisville   KY   40242   $ 1,630,000     12/31/24
P01216   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   6450 Outer Loop   Louisville   KY   40228   $ 1,390,000     08/02/14
P01217   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   2553 Military Road   Niagara Falls   NY   14304   $ 2,340,000     12/31/24
P01218   Carrols, LLC   Burger King   10 South Cascade Street   Springville   NY   14141   $ 1,250,000     12/31/24
P01221   Capitol Racquet Sports, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Courthouse Athletic Club   300 Glen Creek Road Northwest   Salem   OR   97304   $ 10,800,000     11/30/25
P01222   Capitol Racquet Sports, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Courthouse Athletic Club   6250 Commercial Street South   Salem   OR   97306   $ 8,070,000     11/30/25
P01223   Capitol Racquet Sports, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Courthouse Athletic Club   4132 Devonshire North   Salem   OR   97305   $ 6,850,000     11/30/25
P01224   Capitol Racquet Sports, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Courthouse Athletic Club   117 McNary Estates Drive   Keizer   OR   97303   $ 5,920,000     11/30/25
P01225   Capitol Racquet Sports, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Courthouse Athletic Club   2975 River Road South   Salem   OR   97302   $ 6,170,000     11/30/25
P01234   Aspen Education Group, Inc.   Former Academy of the Sierras   42675 Road 44   Reedley   CA   93654   $ 5,310,000     11/30/20
P01235   Aspen Education Group, Inc.   Former Academy at Swift River   151 South Street   Cummington   MA   01026   $ 6,550,000     11/30/20
P01236   Aspen Education Group, Inc.   Former New Leaf Academy of North Carolina   2075 North Rugby Road   Hendersonville   NC   28791   $ 3,490,000     12/06/20
P01237   Aspen Education Group, Inc.   Former Bromley Brook School   2595 Depot Street   Manchester Center   VT   05255   $ 6,860,000     11/30/20
P01242   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   200 East Taylor Street   Creston   IA   50801   $ 340,000     06/06/15
P01244   Formed Fiber Technologies   Manufacturing   1630 Ferguson Court   Sidney   OH   45365   $ 5,600,000     08/31/18
P01245   Aspen Education Group, Inc.   Former Mount Bachelor Academy   33051 Northeast Ochoco Highway   Prineville   OR   97754   $ 5,900,000     12/21/20
P01252   Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.   Hardee’s   1208 Industrial Boulevard   East Ellijay   GA   30539   $ 830,000     09/30/20

 

A-12


P01253   Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.   Hardee’s   451 West Ottawa Street   Paxton   IL   60957   $ 930,000     03/31/18
P01254   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   408 North Lincoln Road   Escanaba   MI   49829   $ 1,200,000     02/01/19
P01255   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   800 South Washburn Street   Oshkosh   WI   54904   $ 1,410,000     11/22/24
P01259   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1010 Foxcroft Avenue   Martinsburg   WV   25401   $ 1,680,000     08/24/19
P01261   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1224 South Mission Street   Mount Pleasant   MI   48858   $ 1,200,000     07/16/18
P01262   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   44905 Mound   Sterling Heights   MI   48314   $ 1,340,000     08/15/19
P01263   Trefz & Trefz, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Arby’s   2209 Cherry Road   Rock Hill   SC   29732   $ 1,180,000     08/31/15
P01265   Harris Foods, Inc   Wendy’s   177 North Lee Street   Forsyth   GA   31029   $ 1,660,000     01/31/26
P01266   Harris Foods, Inc   Wendy’s   1961 Eatonton Road   Madison   GA   30650   $ 1,730,000     01/31/26
P01267   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   145 Sheraton Drive   New Cumberland   PA   17070   $ 1,120,000     01/31/26
P01268   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   320 North Reading Road   Ephrata   PA   17522   $ 1,170,000     01/31/26
P01269   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   5275 Devonshire Road   Harrisburg   PA   17112   $ 1,280,000     01/31/26
P01270   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   732 East Cumberland Street   Lebanon   PA   17042   $ 1,200,000     01/31/26
P01271   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   10 Sporting Green Drive   Mechanicsburg   PA   17050   $ 1,650,000     01/31/26
P01272   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   4483 North Front Street   Harrisburg   PA   17110   $ 1,090,000     01/31/26
P01273   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   4401 Derry Street   Harrisburg   PA   17111   $ 940,000     01/31/26
P01548   ADF PA, LLC   Pizza Hut   1440 Manheim Pike   Lancaster   PA   17601   $ 620,000     01/31/26
P01279   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   2005 Cobb Parkway Northwest   Kennesaw   GA   30152   $ 1,550,000     02/28/21
P01280   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   3440 Highway 5   Douglassville   GA   30135   $ 1,610,000     02/28/21

 

A-13


P01281   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   5222 Floyd Road   Mableton   GA   30126   $ 1,440,000     02/28/21
P01282   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   896 Joe Frank Harris Parkway   Cartersville   GA   30121   $ 1,500,000     02/28/21
P01283   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   1100 Highway 78 W   Villa Rica   GA   30180   $ 1,810,000     02/28/21
P01284   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   612 Bankhead Highway   Carrollton   GA   30117   $ 1,400,000     02/28/21
P01285   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   1214 West Avenue   Cartersville   GA   30120   $ 1,070,000     02/28/21
P01286   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   3721 Floyd Road   Floyd   GA   30106   $ 1,480,000     02/28/21
P01287   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   7200 Jonesboro Road   Morrow   GA   30260   $ 1,200,000     02/28/21
P01288   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   3866 Atlanta Highway   Hiram   GA   30141   $ 2,610,000     02/28/21
P01289   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   1215 Powder Springs Road   Marietta   GA   30064   $ 1,350,000     02/28/21
P01290   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   5796 Fairburn Road   Douglassville   GA   30134   $ 2,120,000     02/28/21
P01291   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   2185 Veterans Memorial Highway   Austell   GA   30168   $ 1,240,000     02/28/21
P01292   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   6220 Mableton Parkway   Mableton   GA   30126   $ 1,540,000     02/28/21
P01293   Martin’s Restaurant Systems, Inc.   Martin’s   6350 Jimmy Carter Boulevard   Norcross   GA   30093   $ 1,350,000     02/28/21
P01306   Mosaica Education, Inc.   Columbus Art & Technology Academy   2255 Kimberly Parkway East   Columbus   OH   43232   $ 8,980,000     11/14/19
P01307   Mosaica Education, Inc.   Columbus Preparatory Academy   3333 Chipewa Drive   Columbus   OH   43214   $ 9,020,000     12/16/19
P01315   Mosaica Education, Inc.   Bingham Arts Academy   555 South Fifth Avenue   Alpena   MI   49707   $ 2,930,000     12/16/19
P01530   Bob Hurley Ford, LLC   Bob Hurley Ford   745 West 51st Street   Tulsa   OK   74107   $ 7,330,000     10/11/16
P01563   Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.   Hardee’s   101 Princeton Boulevard   Adairsville   GA   30103   $ 870,000     11/30/21

 

A-14


P01573   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   1540 East Northwest Highway   Palatine   IL   60067   $ 850,000     08/28/17
P01574   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   11124 31st Street   Westchester   IL   60154   $ 890,000     08/28/17
P01601   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   6422 Sargent Road   Hyattsville   MD   20782   $ 1,140,000     11/30/26
P01603   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   24 East Frederick Road   Walkersville   MD   21793   $ 790,000     11/30/26
P01604   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   1396 Dual 40 Highway   Hagerstown   MD   21740   $ 1,120,000     11/30/26
P01605   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   9200 New Hampshire Avenue   Silver Spring   MD   20903   $ 1,500,000     11/30/26
P01606   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   1220 West Patrick   Frederick   MD   21703   $ 820,000     11/30/26
P01607   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   3319 Superior Lane   Bowie   MD   20715   $ 650,000     11/30/26
P01608   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   205 Frederick Road   Thurmont   MD   21788   $ 1,420,000     11/30/26
P01609   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   9119 Annapolis Road   Lanham   MD   20706   $ 640,000     11/30/26
P01610   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   1821 Wiehle Avenue   Reston   VA   20190   $ 1,450,000     11/30/26
P01611   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   210 South Seton Avenue   Emmitsburg   MD   21727   $ 450,000     11/30/26
P01612   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   6409 Old Alexandria Ferry Road   Clinton   MD   20735   $ 610,000     11/30/26
P01613   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   7623 South Osborne Road   Upper Marlboro   MD   20772   $ 610,000     11/30/26
P01625   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   1049 West Glebe Road   Alexandria   VA   22305   $ 1,490,000     11/30/26
P01626   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   876 North Main Street   Culpeper   VA   22701   $ 660,000     11/30/26
P01627   ADF Midatlantic, LLC   Pizza Hut   95 Broadview Avenue   Warrenton   VA   20186   $ 780,000     11/30/26
P01622   Bondcote Corporation   Manufacturing   509 Burgis Avenue   Pulaski   VA   24301   $ 2,380,000     12/31/21
P01623   Bondcote Corporation   Manufacturing   4090 Pepperell Way   Dublin   VA   24084   $ 2,310,000     12/31/21

 

A-15


P01646   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   1479 Montgomery Highway   Birmingham   AL   35216   $ 1,760,000     03/31/26
P01648   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   8400 1st Avenue North   Birmingham   AL   35206   $ 1,160,000     03/31/26
P01649   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   136 First Street North   Alabaster   AL   35007   $ 1,720,000     03/31/26
P01643   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   3635 Lorna Road   Birmingham   AL   35216   $ 2,070,000     03/31/26
P01650   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   922 9th Avenue   Bessemer   AL   35020   $ 1,660,000     03/31/26
P01645   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   1412 Pinson Valley Parkway   Birmingham   AL   35217   $ 1,310,000     03/31/26
P01640   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   316 Fieldstown Road   Gardendale   AL   35071   $ 1,940,000     03/31/26
P01647   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   5101 Oporto-Madrid Boulevard   Birmingham   AL   35210   $ 1,730,000     03/31/26
P01642   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   525 South Quindard Boulevard   Oxford   AL   36203   $ 1,390,000     03/31/26
P01637   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   1554 Montgomery Highway   Birmingham   AL   35216   $ 1,540,000     03/31/26
P01644   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   2556 Rocky Ridge Road   Birmingham   AL   35243   $ 1,270,000     03/31/26
P01639   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   5700 Sanderson Street Northwest   Huntsville   AL   36830   $ 1,930,000     03/31/26
P01634   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   1855 Opelika Road   Auburn   AL   36830   $ 1,770,000     03/31/26
P01641   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   2549 Bob Wallace Avenue   Huntsville   AL   35805   $ 1,310,000     03/31/26
P01636   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   5860 Wall-Triana Highway   Madison   AL   35758   $ 1,940,000     03/31/26
P01631   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   8861 Madison Boulevard   Madison   AL   35758   $ 1,690,000     03/31/26
P01638   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   11951 Memorial Parkway Southwest   Huntsville   AL   35803   $ 1,890,000     03/31/26
P01633   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   3203 Memorial Parkway Northwest   Huntsville   AL   35810   $ 1,290,000     03/31/26
P01629   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   1222 Beltline Road Southwest   Decatur   AL   35603   $ 1,570,000     03/31/26

 

A-16


P01635   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   2731 Florence Boulevard   Florence   AL   35630   $ 1,350,000     03/31/26
P01630   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   3819 University Drive   Huntsville   AL   35601   $ 1,290,000     03/31/26
P01632   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   1011 6th Avenue Southeast   Decatur   AL   35601   $ 940,000     03/31/26
P01628   Express Oil Change, LLC   Express Oil Change   4665 Center Point Road   Pinson   AL   35126   $ 1,250,000     03/31/26
P01652   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   167 14th Street West   Dickinson   ND   58601   $ 1,820,000     12/31/21
P01653   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   401 West Cedar Street   Rawlins   WY   82301   $ 510,000     12/31/21
P01654   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   115 East 17th Street   Cheyenne   WY   82001   $ 2,460,000     12/31/21
P01656   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   1526 Oakridge Drive   Fort Collins   CO   80525   $ 2,580,000     12/31/21
P01657   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   306 7th Street   Rapid City   SD   57701   $ 2,460,000     12/31/21
P01658   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   202 Main Street   Lander   WY   82520   $ 1,070,000     12/31/21
P01659   Sanford’s Grub & Pub, Inc. of Wyoming, Colorado, & South Dakota, White Pony, Inc., & Corner Pocket of Gillette, Inc.   Sanford’s   241 South Center   Casper   WY   82601   $ 860,000     12/31/21
P01660   Austin-Westran, LLC   Industrial / Manufacturing   602 East Blackhawk Drive   Byron   IL   61010   $ 6,080,000     12/31/16
P01661   Chase Lumber Company, Inc.   Chase Lumber   17600 East Smith Road   Aurora   CO   80011   $ 2,830,000     12/31/21
P01673   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   3499 West Oakland Park Boulevard   Lauderdale Lakes   FL   33311   $ 870,000     12/22/18

 

A-17


P01674   Goldco, LLC   Burger King   2007 West Hill Avenue   Valdosta   GA   31601   $ 1,030,000     07/31/26
P01681   The Twins Group, Inc.   Taco Bell   985 West Main Street   Tipp City   OH   45371   $ 1,170,000     09/30/18
P01682   The Twins Group, Inc.   Taco Bell   2079 Main Street   Bellefontaine   OH   43311   $ 1,330,000     09/30/18
P01685   TB Corp.   Taco Bueno   445 North Clark Road   Cedar Hill   TX   75104   $ 1,180,000     09/30/25
P01686   TB Corp.   Taco Bueno   1120 Highway 287 North   Mansfield   TX   75006   $ 1,220,000     09/30/25
P01688   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   1630 North Main Street   North Canton   OH   44720   $ 890,000     06/30/19
P01690   Hometown Folks, LLC   Burger King   160 New Highway 68   Sweetwater   TN   37874   $ 770,000     02/09/19
P01691   Hometown Folks, LLC   Burger King   250 Dinah Shore Boulevard   Winchester   TN   37398   $ 730,000     06/18/18
P01694   K-Mac Enterprises, Inc.   Taco Bell   820 South Highway 65   Sedalia   MO   65301   $ 1,480,000     12/31/24
P01695   K-Mac Enterprises, Inc.   Taco Bell   1348 North Glenstone   Springfield   MO   65802   $ 1,170,000     12/31/24
P01697   The Twins Group, Inc.   Taco Bell   501 South Gilbert   Danville   IL   61832   $ 1,350,000     04/30/19
P01702   RMH Illinois, LLC   Applebee’s   2795 Plainfield Road   Joliet   IL   60435   $ 2,970,000     06/30/25
P01705   RMH Illinois, LLC   Applebee’s   9380 Joliet Road   Hodgkins   IL   60525   $ 2,900,000     06/30/25
P01701   RMH Illinois, LLC   Applebee’s   2411 Sycamore Road   DeKalb   IL   60115   $ 2,700,000     06/30/25
P01703   RMH Illinois, LLC   Applebee’s   125 Randall Road   Elgin   IL   60123   $ 2,440,000     06/30/25
P01699   RMH Illinois, LLC   Applebee’s   6656 West Grand Avenue   Chicago   IL   60707   $ 2,960,000     06/30/25
P01715   Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Arby’s   17032 North 99th Avenue   Sun City   AZ   85373   $ 1,310,000     05/31/16
P01716   Heartland Food, LLC   Burger King   2889 New York Street   Aurora   IL   60504   $ 1,140,000     12/31/22
P01723   Mealey’s Furniture Holdings, Inc.   Mealey’s Furniture   3150 Knights Road   Bensalem   PA   19020   $ 5,780,000     01/31/27

 

A-18


P01724   Mealey’s Furniture Holdings, Inc.   Mealey’s Furniture   179 Lincoln Highway   Fairless Hills   PA   19030   $ 10,870,000     01/31/27
P01725   Mealey’s Furniture Holdings, Inc.   Mealey’s Furniture   130 Enterprise Avenue   Morrisville   PA   19067   $ 11,000,000     01/31/27
P01733   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   7175 Engle Road   Middleburg Heights   OH   44130   $ 2,650,000     02/28/27
P01734   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   1601 Prospect Road   Ashtabula   OH   44004   $ 1,330,000     02/28/27
P01735   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   4334 Buffalo Road   Erie   PA   16510   $ 1,660,000     02/28/27
P01736   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   1871 Oakland Avenue   Indiana   PA   15701   $ 880,000     02/28/27
P01737   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   587 East Main Street   Canfield   OH   44406   $ 1,370,000     02/28/27
P01738   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   115 Ludlow Street   Warren   PA   16365   $ 1,060,000     02/28/27
P01739   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   2714 West Lake Road   Erie   PA   16505   $ 1,280,000     02/28/27
P01741   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   915 West Main Street   Grove City   PA   16127   $ 1,280,000     02/28/27
P01742   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   78 Perkins Road   Clarion   PA   16214   $ 1,370,000     02/28/27
P01743   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   18276 Conneaut Lake Road   Meadville   PA   16335   $ 2,560,000     02/28/27
P01744   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   207 Plum Street   Edinboro   PA   16412   $ 960,000     02/28/27
P01745   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   1953 Niles-Cortland Road   Warren   OH   44484   $ 1,970,000     02/28/27
P01746   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   4403 Peach Street   Erie   PA   16509   $ 1,300,000     02/28/27
P01747   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   31-35 Bolivar Drive   Bradford   PA   16701   $ 840,000     02/28/27
P01748   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   2728 West State Road   Olean   NY   14760   $ 1,280,000     02/28/27
P01749   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   310 West Columbus Avenue   Corry   PA   16407   $ 900,000     02/28/27
P01750   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   5550 Interstate Boulevard   Austintown   OH   44515   $ 1,900,000     02/28/27

 

A-19


P01751   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   4896 Everhard Road   Canton   OH   44718   $ 2,280,000     02/28/27
P01752   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   804 Boardman-Poland Road   Youngstown   OH   44512   $ 2,570,000     02/28/27
P01769   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc. & CRG Holdings, LLC   Bru Burger   3010 Lakecrest Circle   Lexington   KY   40513   $ 1,910,000     08/31/33
P01770   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   5015 Hinkleville Road   Paducah   KY   42001   $ 2,160,000     12/31/21
P01765   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   Former El Chico   4015 Fern Avenue   Shreveport   LA   71105   $ 1,610,000     12/31/21
P01774   El Chico Restaurants of Texas, L.P.   El Chico   1315 North Collins   Arlington   TX   76011   $ 2,230,000     12/31/21
P01775   El Chico Restaurants of Texas, L.P.   El Chico   2104 South First Street   Lufkin   TX   75901   $ 1,700,000     12/31/21
P01862   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   2120 South Highway 6   Houston   TX   77077   $ 3,430,000     03/31/27
P01864   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   711 East Expressway 83   McAllen   TX   78501   $ 2,750,000     03/31/27
P01859   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   3825 Interstate 10 South   Beaumont   TX   77705   $ 2,980,000     03/31/27
P01860   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   3320 Central Expressway   Plano   TX   75074   $ 3,640,000     03/31/27
P01861   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   2621 South Loop West   Houston   TX   77054   $ 3,790,000     03/31/27
P01865   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   20001 East Jackson Drive   Independence   MO   64057   $ 3,100,000     03/31/27
P01870   Charleston’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Charleston’s   300 Ed Noble Parkway   Norman   OK   73072   $ 4,260,000     06/30/22
P01871   Charleston’s Restaurant Group, Inc.   Charleston’s   6839 South Yale Avenue   Tulsa   OK   74136   $ 4,110,000     06/30/22
P01980   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   7504 Clinton Highway   Powell   TN   37849   $ 800,000     09/30/30
P01981   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   407 New Highway 68   Sweetwater   TN   37874   $ 690,000     09/30/30
P01982   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   7401 Chapman Highway   Knoxville   TN   37920   $ 820,000     09/30/30
P01983   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   776 Mountain Creek Road   Chattanooga   TN   37405   $ 710,000     09/30/30

 

A-20


P01984   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1112 North Charles G Selvers Boulevard   Clinton   TN   37716   $ 840,000     09/30/30
P01986   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   5454 Alabama Highway   Ringgold   GA   30736   $ 970,000     09/30/30
P01987   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   405 North Main Street   LaFayette   GA   30728   $ 870,000     09/30/30
P01988   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   290 South Main Street   Trenton   GA   30752   $ 670,000     09/30/30
P01989   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   212 Cedar Lane   Knoxville   TN   37912   $ 1,110,000     09/30/30
P01990   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   375 Hannum Street   Alcoa   TN   37701   $ 590,000     09/30/30
P01991   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   430 Highway 411 South   Chatsworth   GA   30705   $ 930,000     09/30/30
P01992   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   629 North Main Street   Crossville   TN   38555   $ 670,000     09/30/30
P01993   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1624 South Roane Street   Harriman   TN   37748   $ 600,000     09/30/30
P01994   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   10043 Dayton Pike   Soddy Daisy   TN   37379   $ 920,000     09/30/30
P01995   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1215 Congress Parkway Northwest   Athens   TN   37303   $ 710,000     09/30/30
P01996   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   2418 Airport Highway   Alcoa   TN   37701   $ 1,020,000     09/30/30
P01997   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   7410 Rhea County Highway   Dayton   TN   37321   $ 770,000     09/30/30
P01998   American Huts, Inc.   Pizza Hut   354 Kimball Crossing Drive   Kimball   TN   17070   $ 1,020,000     09/30/30
P00880   A-OK, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Krispy Kreme   1502 Southeast Walton Boulevard   Bentonville   AR   72712   $ 1,720,000     06/30/19
P00881   A-OK, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Krispy Kreme   1315 Shackleford Road   Little Rock   AR   72211   $ 1,930,000     06/30/19
P00882   A-OK, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Krispy Kreme   4301 South Loop 289   Lubbock   TX   79423   $ 1,720,000     06/30/19
P00907   Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.   Pike Nurseries   5795 State Bridge Road   Alpharetta   GA   30022   $ 2,930,000     03/31/21
P00908   Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.   Pike Nurseries   3431 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway   Marietta   GA   30064   $ 960,000     03/31/21

 

A-21


P00910   Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.   Pike Nurseries   4020 Roswell Road   Atlanta   GA   30342   $ 660,000     03/31/21
P00911   Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.   Pike Nurseries   2955 Holcomb Bridge Road   Alpharetta   GA   30022   $ 3,950,000     03/31/21
P00912   Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.   Pike Nurseries   2900 Johnson Ferry Road   Marietta   GA   30062   $ 950,000     03/31/21
P01566   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   2790 Hickory Bvld   Hudson   NC   28638   $ 810,000     12/28/18
P01567   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   7011 Raeford Road   Fayetteville   NC   28304   $ 890,000     03/22/19
P01565   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   2543 Springs Road Northeast   Hickory   NC   28601   $ 1,730,000     06/12/20
P01569   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   2117 Cedar Creek Road   Fayetteville   NC   28301   $ 1,160,000     06/17/17
P01568   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   3012 Hope Mills Road   Hope Mills   NC   28348   $ 1,610,000     06/17/17
P01570   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   1601 South Main Street   Lillington   NC   27546   $ 1,000,000     06/17/17
P01070   2JR Pizza Enterprises, LLC   Pizza Hut   3125 Agency Street   Burlington   IA   52601   $ 180,000     09/30/19
P01077   2JR Pizza Enterprises, LLC   Pizza Hut   709 First Avenue   Rock Falls   IL   61071   $ 1,040,000     09/30/19
P01079   2JR Pizza Enterprises, LLC   Pizza Hut   1320 11th Street   De Witt   IA   52742   $ 640,000     09/30/19
P01621   2JR Pizza Enterprises, LLC   Pizza Hut   1310 North Roosevelt Avenue   Burlington   IA   52601   $ 900,000     09/30/19
P01238   JCIM, LLC   Manufacturing   1833 Frenchtown Center Drive   Monroe   MI   48162   $ 15,000,000     08/31/23
P01624   JCIM, LLC   Manufacturing   2200 Revard Road   Monroe   MI   48162   $ 11,200,000     08/31/23
P02122   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   724 North Center Boulevard   Romeoville   IL   60446   $ 7,230,000     09/30/27
P02165   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   2349 Meadow Church Road   Duluth   GA   30096   $ 6,440,000     09/30/27
P02192   Crème de la Crème, Inc.   Crème de la Crème   299 Walton Avenue   Mt. Laurel   NJ   08054   $ 7,140,000     09/30/27
P01558   PCS Holdings, LLC   PCS Quality Concrete   10980 Guilford Road   Annapolis Junction   MD   20701   $ 1,030,000     11/30/28

 

A-22


P02166   Westward Dough Operating Company, LLC   Krispy Kreme   7514 East Parkway Drive   Lone Tree   CO   80124   $ 3,060,000     07/26/24
P01071   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   2075 John F. Kennedy Road   Dubuque   IA   52002   $ 640,000     09/30/19
P01072   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   49 Cedar Street   Tipton   IA   52772   $ 530,000     09/30/19
P01074   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1845 8th Street Southeast   Dyersville   IA   52040   $ 610,000     09/30/19
P01075   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1640 First Street West   Independence   IA   50644   $ 580,000     09/30/19
P01076   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1129 East Main Street   Manchester   IA   52057   $ 710,000     09/30/19
P02169   PMT Industries, LLC   Manufacturing   2105 Schmiede Street   Surgoinsville   TN   37873   $ 4,540,000     01/12/27
P02173   K-Mac Enterprises, Inc.   KFC   4207 Grand Avenue   Fort Smith   AR   72904   $ 1,400,000     07/31/27
P02178   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   4343 Elmore Avenue   Davenport   IA   52807   $ 6,440,000     08/31/27
P02179   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   38101 Chester Road   Avon   OH   44011   $ 4,130,000     08/31/27
P02180   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   5000 Holiday Drive   Peoria   IL   61615   $ 6,700,000     08/31/27
P02181   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   7511 Park Place   Loves Park   IL   61111   $ 7,470,000     08/31/27
P02182   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   7787 159th Street   Tinley Park   IL   60477   $ 2,990,000     08/31/27
P02183   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   1850 West Irving Park Road   Schaumburg   IL   60193   $ 4,430,000     08/31/27
P02184   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   2409 West Lincoln Highway   Merrillville   IN   46410   $ 5,300,000     08/31/27
P02185   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   1400 Townline Road   Mundelein   IL   60060   $ 5,780,000     08/31/27
P02186   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   3220 Chicagoland Circle   Joliet   IL   60435   $ 7,190,000     08/31/27
P02187   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   1610 75th Street   Downers Grove   IL   60516   $ 3,770,000     08/31/27
P02188   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   7265 Grand Avenue   Gurnee   IL   60031   $ 2,330,000     08/31/27

 

A-23


P02189   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   1995 West Wilson Street   Batavia   IL   60510   $ 5,140,000     08/31/27
P02190   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   150 Trade Street   Aurora   IL   60504   $ 5,690,000     08/31/27
P02191   Universal Pool Co., Inc.   The Great Escape   2421 South Randall Road   Algonquin   IL   60102   $ 9,240,000     08/31/27
P01755   Gettysburg Land Holdings, LLC   Renn Kirby Chevrolet Buick   55 Expedition Trail   Gettysburg   PA   17325   $ 2,710,000     06/30/17
P02193   Goodrich Quality Theatres, Inc.   Goodrich Theaters   6550 US Route 6   Portage   IN   46368   $ 13,700,000     12/31/28
P02194   Goodrich Quality Theatres, Inc.   Goodrich Theaters   550 North Randall Road   Batavia   IL   60510   $ 14,300,000     12/31/28
P02195   Goodrich Quality Theatres, Inc.   Goodrich Theaters   13825 Norell Road   Noblesville   IN   46060   $ 16,400,000     12/31/28
P03349   Goodrich Quality Theatres, Inc.   Goodrich Theaters   3250 Kabobel Drive   Saginaw   MI   48604   $ 11,090,000     12/31/28
P02203   V&J National Enterprises, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Pizza Hut   107 Utica Street   Hamilton   NY   13346   $ 440,000     07/16/17
P02205   Doro, Inc.   Hardee’s   715 East Main Street   Watertown   WI   53094   $ 700,000     10/31/16
P02206   Fire Grill, LLC   Burger King   3107 Highway 227   Carrollton   KY   41008   $ 750,000     09/30/17
P00914   Dickinson Theatres, Inc.   Dickinson Theatres   4900 Northeast 80th Street   Kansas City   MO   64119   $ 7,680,000     12/31/20
P00915   Dickinson Theatres, Inc.   Dickinson Theatres   1451 Northeast Douglas Street   Lees Summit   MO   64086   $ 10,080,000     12/31/20
P00951   Dickinson Theatres, Inc.   Dickinson Theatres   10301 South Memorial Drive   Bixby   OK   74133   $ 12,000,000     12/31/20
P02208   Dickinson Theatres, Inc.   Dickinson Theatres   1325 North Litchfield Road   Goodyear   AZ   85338   $ 8,250,000     12/31/20
P02209   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   1000 Liberty Park Drive   Hurricane   WV   25526   $ 4,370,000     07/31/27
P02210   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   1404 North Bridge Street   Chillicothe   OH   45601   $ 3,330,000     07/31/27
P02211   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   45 County Road 407   South Point   OH   45680   $ 4,580,000     07/31/27
P02212   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   730 10th Street   Portsmouth   OH   45662   $ 2,610,000     07/31/27

 

A-24


P02213   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   5560 US Route 60   Ashland   KY   41101   $ 3,300,000     07/31/27
P02214   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   1600 Garfield Avenue   Parkersburg   WV   26101   $ 5,820,000     07/31/27
P02215   Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.   Big Sandy Furniture   635 Winchester Avenue   Ashland   KY   41101   $ 1,530,000     07/31/27
P02216   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Burger King   3911 Milan Road   Sandusky   OH   44870   $ 1,520,000     06/30/28
P02217   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Burger King   7677 Broadview   Seven Hills   OH   44131   $ 1,130,000     06/30/28
P02218   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Burger King   6671 Pearl Road   Parma Heights   OH   44130   $ 1,300,000     06/30/28
P02219   V&J National Enterprises, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Pizza Hut   812 Hamilton Street   Geneva   NY   14456   $ 420,000     07/16/17
P00335   Black Angus Steakhouses, LLC   Black Angus   7606 West Bell Road   Glendale   AZ   85308   $ 2,410,000     09/30/16
P01247   Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   America’s Auto Auction   11982 New Kings Road   Jacksonville   FL   32219   $ 3,460,000     12/31/25
P01248   Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   America’s Auto Auction   8544 East Admiral Place   Tulsa   OK   74115   $ 2,630,000     12/31/25
P01249   Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   America’s Auto Auction   2415 Highway 101 South   Greenville   SC   29651   $ 4,960,000     12/31/25
P02242   Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   America’s Auto Auction   219 North Loop 12   Irving   TX   75067   $ 8,500,000     12/31/25
P02243   Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   America’s Auto Auction   1440 FM 3083   Conroe   TX   77301   $ 4,660,000     12/31/25
P02244   Automotive Remarketing Group, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   America’s Auto Auction   112 South Irving Heights Drive   Irving   TX   75061   $ 3,410,000     12/31/25
P01226   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   3930 East DuPont Road   Fort Wayne   IN   46825   $ 14,200,000     01/31/21
P01304   HHI Formtech, LLC   Manufacturing   690 West Maple Road   Troy   MI   48084   $ 1,720,000     03/31/26
P01305   HHI Formtech, LLC   Manufacturing   2727 West 14 Mile Road   Royal Oak   MI   48073   $ 8,840,000     03/31/26
P02251   The Twins Group, Inc.   Taco Bell   1000 Brown Street   Dayton   OH   45409   $ 1,190,000     03/31/15
P02252   Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp.   Pamida   718 4th Street   Gothenburg   NE   69138   $ 2,160,000     12/31/22

 

A-25


P02253   Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp.   Pamida   140 South Highway 20   Thermopolis   WY   82443   $ 2,180,000     12/31/22
P02254   Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp.   Pamida   1511 East 4th Street   Ainsworth   NE   69210   $ 2,180,000     12/31/22
P02256   Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp.   Pamida   404 East Highway 20   O’Neill   NE   68763   $ 2,170,000     12/31/22
P02255   Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.   Hardee’s   1029 Paris Road   Mayfield   KY   42066   $ 950,000     03/31/18
P00301   Pizza Hut of America, Inc.   Pizza Hut   4127 Frederica Street   Owensboro   KY   42301   $ 690,000     05/14/15
P00300   Pizza Hut of America, Inc.   Pizza Hut   925 North Green River Road   Evansville   IN   47715   $ 480,000     03/31/15
P01676   Solea Mexican Grill, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Solea Mexican Grill   1104 Mutual Way   Appleton   WI   54913   $ 970,000     03/31/15
P00302   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   606 North 1st Street   Madill   OK   73446   $ 480,000     04/30/20
P00303   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1000 West Maple Avenue   Geneva   AL   36340   $ 540,000     04/30/20
P00304   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   11621 Columbia Road   Blakely   GA   39823   $ 580,000     04/30/20
P00305   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1119 Paris Road   Mayfield   KY   42066   $ 480,000     04/30/20
P00381   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1551 West Main Street   Salem   IL   62881   $ 520,000     04/30/20
P01097   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1602 North 8th Street   Vandalia   IL   62471   $ 560,000     04/30/20
P01098   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   105 West Lincoln Avenue   Charleston   IL   61920   $ 450,000     04/30/20
P01099   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   205 North Keller Drive   Effingham   IL   62401   $ 560,000     04/30/20
P01100   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1204 German Street   Maquoketa   IA   52060   $ 270,000     04/30/20
P01102   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   303 West Springfield Road   Taylorville   IL   62568   $ 440,000     04/30/20
P01104   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   1002 Short Street   Decorah   IA   52101   $ 490,000     04/30/20
P01105   NPC International, Inc.   Pizza Hut   303 North K Avenue   Vinton   IA   52349   $ 230,000     04/30/20

 

A-26


P02202   Monro Muffler Brake, Inc   Tire Warehouse   195 Riverside Street   Portland   ME   04102   $ 1,190,000     08/31/25
P02259   Carmike Cinemas, Inc.   Carmike Cinemas   5501 Atlantic Springs Road   Raleigh   NC   27616   $ 10,200,000     03/31/20
P00842   DAN-LOC, LLC   Dan-Loc Bolt & Gasket   725 North Drennan   Houston   TX   77003   $ 7,510,000     02/28/18
P02204   Bojangles’ Restaurants, Inc.   Bojangle’s   1160 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard, Southeast   Hickory   NC   28601   $ 2,140,000     06/30/26
P01063   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   4833 North Broadway   Knoxville   TN   37918   $ 560,000     07/31/20
P01059   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   2816 Magnolia Avenue   Knoxville   TN   37914   $ 350,000     07/31/20
P01053   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   757 North Main Street   Crossville   TN   38555   $ 610,000     07/31/20
P01054   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   2550 East Morris Boulevard   Morristown   TN   37814   $ 1,210,000     07/31/20
P01056   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   1282 Oak Ridge Turnpike   Oak Ridge   TN   37830   $ 1,070,000     07/31/20
P01058   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   1612 South Roane Street   Harriman   TN   37748   $ 760,000     07/31/20
P01060   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   2005 West Andrew Johnson Highway   Morristown   TN   37814   $ 650,000     07/31/20
P01061   Charter Foods, Inc.   Long John Silver’s   1595 East Andrew Johnson Highway   Greenville   TN   37743   $ 540,000     07/31/20
P02175   Mariane, Inc.   Taco Bell   1201 South Mission Street   Mount Pleasant   MI   48858   $ 1,780,000     10/31/25
P00317   Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc   Red Robin Gourmet Burgers   6420 Grand Avenue   Gurnee   IL   60031   $ 2,010,000     07/31/25
P01693   Specialized Packaging Group L.P.   Former Manufacturing   8100 South 77th Avenue   Bridgeview   IL   60455   $ 5,650,000     12/31/21
P00314   American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC   Max & Erma’s   2240 North Canton Center Road   Canton   MI   48187   $ 2,810,000     03/31/23
P00315   American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC   Max & Erma’s   936 Sheraton Drive   Mars   PA   16046   $ 3,210,000     03/31/23
P00318   American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC   Max & Erma’s   130 Andrews Drive   Pittsburgh   PA   15275   $ 3,170,000     03/31/23
P00433   American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC   Max & Erma’s   4279 Cemetery Road   Hilliard   OH   43026   $ 2,380,000     03/31/23

 

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P00360   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   3929 Southwest Freeway   Houston   TX   77027   $ 2,250,000     05/31/20
P00362   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   6455 East Southern Avenue   Mesa   AZ   85206   $ 1,860,000     05/31/20
P00365   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   7250 Highway 6 North   Houston   TX   77095   $ 1,910,000     05/31/20
P00367   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   13010 Northwest Freeway   Houston   TX   77040   $ 1,850,000     05/31/20
P00369   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   7704 West Bell Road   Glendale   AZ   85308   $ 1,790,000     05/31/20
P00374   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   10500 Town and Country Way   Houston   TX   77024   $ 1,860,000     05/31/20
P00375   Luby’s, Inc.   Fuddruckers   4360 Kingwood Drive   Kingwood   TX   77339   $ 1,650,000     05/31/20
P00351   Interfoods Of America, Inc   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   2265 Oneal Lane   Baton Rouge   LA   70816   $ 650,000     03/07/19
P00417   Buffet City of Florida, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Buffet City   1070 South Volusia Avenue   Orange City   FL   32763   $ 1,130,000     08/31/23
P02005   Goldmug, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Old Mexico Cantina   93 Walker Street   Gadsden   AL   35904   $ 920,000     12/31/15
P00428   Rally’s of Ohio, Inc.   Rally’s   602 North Baldwin Avenue   Marion   IN   46952   $ 680,000     12/31/19
P01258   W&A Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Wendy’s   6834 Wesley Street   Greenville   TX   75402   $ 660,000     10/31/19
P00783   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   920 North Grand Avenue   St. Louis   MO   63106   $ 650,000     05/31/22
P00786   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   3525 North Grand Avenue   St. Louis   MO   63107   $ 650,000     05/31/22
P00788   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   805 North Kings Highway   St. Louis   MO   63108   $ 480,000     05/31/22
P00789   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   7260 Manchester Road   Maplewood   MO   63143   $ 440,000     05/31/22
P00791   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   1753 Woodson Road   Overland   MO   63114   $ 920,000     05/31/22
P00793   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   4401 Marshall Road   St. Louis   MO   63134   $ 750,000     05/31/22
P00794   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   10646 New Halls Ferry   Ferguson   MO   63135   $ 570,000     05/31/22

 

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P00796   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   7215 Natural Bridge   Normandy   MO   63121   $ 680,000     05/31/22
P00810   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   5520 Caseyville Avenue   Washington Park   IL   62204   $ 500,000     05/31/22
P00823   Cajun Global, LLC; Cajun Funding Corp.; Cajun Restaurants, LLC   Church’s Chicken   2601 State Street   East St. Louis   IL   62201   $ 510,000     05/31/22
P01679   Devika, Inc.   Jack in the Box   2680 Grass Valley Highway   Auburn   CA   95603   $ 670,000     04/30/21
P02287   Dillon Tire, Inc.   Dillon Tire   4101 West O Street   Lincoln   NE   68528   $ 3,850,000     07/31/22
P02288   Baby Jack II Automotive Ltd (Individual Guarantor)   Caldwell Country Chevrolet   800 East State Highway 21   Caldwell   TX   77836   $ 3,600,000     12/31/22
P02289   Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Perkins Family Restaurant   219 East Central Avenue   Titusville   PA   16354   $ 800,000     02/28/27
P00747   Han Nara Enterprises, LP (Individual Guarantor)   Ashley Furniture   4597 Southwest Drive   Abilene   TX   79605   $ 2,500,000     05/31/21
P00313   Platinum Restaurant Group, LLC (Individual Guarantor)   Eddie Merlot’s   201 Bridewell Drive   Burr Ridge   IL   60521   $ 3,830,000     05/31/26
P01086   St. Ann Enterprises   Burger King   10458 Saint Charles Rock Road   Saint Ann   MO   63074   $ 1,410,000     06/30/31
P00979   Devry Education Group Inc.   Carrington College   8503 North 27th Avenue   Phoenix   AZ   85051   $ 6,380,000     11/30/18
P00978   Devry Education Group Inc.   Carrington College   2701 West Bethany Home Road   Phoenix   AZ   85017   $ 4,200,000     11/30/18
P00968   Shale-Inland Holdings, LLC   HD Supply   4355 Drane Field Road   Lakeland   FL   33811   $ 2,240,000     12/31/19
P02318   FQSR, LLC   KFC   2840 Greenbriar Parkway Southwest   Atlanta   GA   30331   $ 1,090,000     02/29/32
P02319   FQSR, LLC   KFC   2430 Salem Road Southeast   Conyers   GA   30013   $ 1,080,000     02/29/32
P02320   FQSR, LLC   KFC   9607 Highway 5   Douglasville   GA   30135   $ 1,120,000     02/29/32
P02321   FQSR, LLC   KFC   1970 North Cobb Parkway   Kennesaw   GA   30152   $ 950,000     02/29/32
P02322   FQSR, LLC   KFC   4720 Alabama Road Northeast   Roswell   GA   30075   $ 1,230,000     02/29/32
P00432   Fidelity Newport Holdings, LLC   Max & Erma’s   1391 Arrowhead Drive   Maumee   OH   43537   $ 1,170,000     01/31/22

 

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P02342   Oregano’s Holdings, Inc.   Oregano’s Pizza Bistro   1008 East Camelback Road   Phoenix   AZ   85014   $ 1,700,000     10/31/31
P02343   Oregano’s Holdings, Inc.   Oregano’s Pizza Bistro   1130 South Dobson Road   Mesa   AZ   85202   $ 1,790,000     10/31/31
P02344   Oregano’s Holdings, Inc.   Oregano’s Pizza Bistro   328 North Gilbert Road   Gilbert   AZ   85234   $ 2,630,000     10/31/31
P02345   Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc.   CarMax   1215 Ernest Barrett Parkway   Kennesaw   GA   30144   $ 9,090,000     02/28/17
P00948   Red Rock, LLC   Sonic   6949 Maynardsville Pike   Knoxville   TN   39912   $ 590,000     03/31/22
P02207   Palazzo 16 Theatres, LLC   Dickinson Theatres   8601 West 135th Street   Overland Park   KS   66223   $ 18,000,000     12/31/20
P00860   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   1840 Shelton Avenue   Statesville   NC   28677   $ 920,000     12/31/14
P00868   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   1065 Sunset Boulevard   West Columbia   SC   29169   $ 840,000     12/31/14
P00848   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   850 East Pine Log Road   Aiken   SC   29803   $ 360,000     12/31/14
P00845   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   990 Pedigo Way   Bowling Green   KY   42103   $ 340,000     12/31/14
P00963   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   8700 Highway 27 South   Sebring   FL   33876   $ 570,000     12/31/14
P00964   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   8326 Lemon Road   Port Richey   FL   34668   $ 1,330,000     12/31/14
P00847   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   10645 Auto Mall Parkway   D’Iberville   MS   39540   $ 600,000     12/31/14
P00862   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   1234 South Pleasantburg Drive   Greenville   SC   29605   $ 540,000     12/31/14
P00969   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   5311 Doolittle Road   Jacksonville   FL   32254   $ 2,660,000     12/31/14
P00861   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   1930 31st Street   Gulfport   MS   39501   $ 1,090,000     12/31/14
P00846   HD Supply, Inc.   Hughes Supply   103 Industrial Drive   Hattiesburg   MS   39401   $ 800,000     12/31/14
P02408   FQSR, LLC   KFC   3014 Independence Avenue   Kansas City   MO   64124   $ 610,000     03/31/34
P02409   FQSR, LLC   KFC   3522 State Avenue   Kansas City   KS   66102   $ 690,000     03/31/34

 

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P01764   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   2815 North Highway 75   Sherman   TX   75090   $ 2,220,000     09/30/24
P01766   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   204 West Shawnee Avenue   Muskogee   OK   74401   $ 2,830,000     09/30/24
P01767   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   124 Holiday Drive   Ardmore   OK   73401   $ 2,920,000     09/30/24
P01768   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   9825 East 21st Street   Tulsa   OK   74129   $ 2,970,000     09/30/24
P01771   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   8409 Interstate 30   Little Rock   AR   72209   $ 2,950,000     09/30/24
P01776   El Chico Restaurants of America, Inc.   El Chico   1028 Central Expressway   Wichita Falls   TX   76305   $ 2,650,000     09/30/24
P01550   Z &H Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   6127 Callaghan Road   San Antonio   TX   78228   $ 1,100,000     09/30/21
P01552   Z &H Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   457 West Broadway Road   Tempe   AZ   85282   $ 990,000     09/30/21
P01553   Z &H Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   846 Southeast Military Drive   San Antonio   TX   78214   $ 990,000     09/30/21
P01554   Z &H Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   7606 Guilbeau Road   San Antonio   TX   78250   $ 950,000     09/30/21
P01555   Z &H Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   1744 Horal Street   San Antonio   TX   78227   $ 990,000     09/30/21
P01575   Z &H Foods, Inc. (Individual Guarantor)   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   5625 Richmond Avenue   Houston   TX   77057   $ 1,120,000     09/30/21
P02418   Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (Formerly Joe’s Crab Shack Holdings, Inc.)   Joe’s Crab Shack   805 Citadel Drive   Colorado Springs   CO   80909   $ 1,590,000     06/30/18
P01722   Fitness International, LLC   LA Fitness   17500 Hall Road   Clinton Township   MI   48038   $ 8,720,000     06/30/29
P01720   Tacala, LLC, Tacala Investment Corp., & Tacala Georgia Corp.   Taco Bell   2491 Keith Street Northwest   Cleveland   TN   37311   $ 1,060,000     12/31/28
P00338   Tacala, LLC, Tacala Investment Corp., & Tacala Georgia Corp.   Taco Bell   2303 Dayton Boulevard   Red Bank   TN   37415   $ 1,350,000     10/14/26
P00339   Tacala, LLC, Tacala Investment Corp., & Tacala Georgia Corp.   Taco Bell   4115 Hixson Pike   Chattanooga   TN   37415   $ 1,080,000     10/20/26
P01559   Tacala, LLC, Tacala Investment Corp., & Tacala Georgia Corp.   Taco Bell   4115 Rossville Boulevard   Chattanooga   TN   37407   $ 1,320,000     01/31/25
P01718   Tacala, LLC, Tacala Investment Corp., & Tacala Georgia Corp.   Taco Bell   1093 Blowing Rock Road   Boone   NC   28607   $ 1,230,000     07/31/26

 

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P02174   Burger King Corporation   Burger King   13600 West McNichols Road   Detroit   MI   48235   $ 1,250,000     12/31/32
P01780   River Valley Restaurants, LLC   Hardee’s   1440 7th Street   Parkersburg   WV   26101   $ 1,370,000     07/31/21
P01597   HOA Restaurant Group, LLC   Hooters   7912 West Broad Street   Richmond   VA   23294   $ 1,490,000     12/31/22
P01598   HOA Restaurant Group, LLC   Hooters   1211 Huguenot Road   Midlothian   VA   23113   $ 1,450,000     12/31/22
P01556   Zhe Ton Zou & Rengem Yang (Individual Guarantors)   Super Hibachi Grill Lucky Buffet   1770 Ashville Road Northeast   Leeds   AL   35094   $ 880,000     01/31/19
P02461   United Supermarkets, LLC   United Supermarkets   920 North Willis Street   Abilene   TX   79603   $ 4,200,000     07/13/19
P01052 [1]   Pine Creek Medical Center, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Pine Creek Medical Center   9032 Harry Hines Boulevard   Dallas   TX   75235   $ 35,800,000     08/28/25
P02462 [1]   Pine Creek Medical Center, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Pine Creek Medical Center   9080 Harry Hines Boulevard   Dallas   TX   75235     N/A     08/28/25
P00326   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   11413 Reulet Avenue   Baton Rouge   LA   70816   $ 800,000     12/31/33
P00404   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   5946 Airline Highway   Baton Rouge   LA   70805   $ 1,280,000     12/31/33
P00405   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   290 Lobdell Highway   Port Allen   LA   70767   $ 1,090,000     12/31/33
P00412   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   2200 South Range Avenue   Denham Springs   LA   70726   $ 830,000     12/31/33
P00456   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   5275 Government Street   Baton Rouge   LA   70806   $ 880,000     12/31/33
P00458   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   10706 Florida Boulevard   Baton Rouge   LA   70815   $ 760,000     12/31/33
P03308   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   1300 West Pinhook Road   Lafayette   LA   70503   $ 1,080,000     12/31/33
P03309   Shelton Restaurant Group, LLC, SRG Baton Rouge, LLC, & SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   921 South Union Street   Opelousas   LA   70570   $ 1,080,000     12/31/33

 

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P03266   Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc.   Pier One Imports   7320 South Lindbergh Boulevard   St. Louis   MO   63125   $ 1,800,000     08/31/23
P03265   Winstead’s Company   Winstead’s   10711 Roe Avenue   Overland Park   KS   66211   $ 2,202,381     07/31/30
P03301   ABRA, Inc.   ABRA Auto Body and Glass   290 Sharon Industrial Way & 3730 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road   Suwanee   GA   30024   $ 2,110,753     10/31/26
P03302   R.A. Johnson, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Rick Johnson Auto and Tire   966 Central Avenue   Naples   FL   34102   $ 603,949     12/31/22
P03347   BBL Holdings, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Slim Chicken   4201 North State Line Avenue   Texarkana   TX   75503   $ 1,050,135     06/18/28
P03310   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   6085 Stage Road   Bartlett   TN   38134   $ 2,020,000     04/30/26
P03311   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   3660 Austin Peay Highway   Memphis   TN   38128   $ 1,950,000     04/30/26
P03312   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   619 Highway 7 South   Holly Springs   MS   38635   $ 450,000     04/30/26
P03313   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   1105 West Poplar Avenue   Collierville   TN   38017   $ 1,360,000     04/30/26
P03314   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   1188 Murfreesboro Pike   Nashville   TN   37217   $ 1,040,000     04/30/26
P03315   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   992 Goodman Road   Horn Lake   MS   38637   $ 1,220,000     04/30/26
P03316   AFC Enterprises, Inc.   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   914 Jefferson Street   Nashville   TN   37208   $ 1,520,000     04/30/26
P03303   R.A. Johnson, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Rick Johnson Auto and Tire   4020 Green Boulevard   Naples   FL   34116   $ 892,925     12/31/22
P03304   R.A. Johnson, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Rick Johnson Auto and Tire   4740 Radio Road   Naples   FL   34104   $ 980,917     12/31/22
P03305   R.A. Johnson, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Rick Johnson Auto and Tire   15530 South Tamiami Trail   Ft. Myers   FL   33908   $ 1,129,904     12/31/22
P03307   R.A. Johnson, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Rick Johnson Auto and Tire   20331 Grand Oaks Boulevard   Estero   FL   33928   $ 923,922     12/31/22
P03306   R.A. Johnson, Inc. (Individual Guarantors)   Rick Johnson Auto and Tire   20441 South Tamiami Trail   Estero   FL   33928   $ 1,039,912     12/31/22
P03348   Boozman-Hof Regional Eye Clinic, P.A.   BoozmanHof Regional Eye Clinic   3737 West Walnut Street   Rogers   AR   72756   $ 5,200,000     03/15/27

 

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P03352   American LubeFast Holding, LLC, American LubeFast Management, LLC, & LubeFast Remote, LLC   American LubeFast   701 Memorial Drive   Waycross   GA   31501   $ 500,000     03/31/33
P03350   Emerging Brands, Inc.   Henry Hudson’s   27 East Sheridan Avenue   Oklahoma City   OK   73104   $ 2,790,000     12/31/28
P03351   Children’s Learning Adventure USA, LLC   Children’s Learning Adventure   9340 North Sam Houston Parkway   Humble   TX   77396   $ 10,475,000     01/08/37
P03681   Milo’s Holdings, LLC   Milo’s   208 State Farm Parkway   Homewood   AL   35209   $ 1,610,000     03/31/33
P03684   PC Chicago Holdings, LLC   Planet Fitness   8315 South Holland Road   Chicago   IL   60620   $ 4,700,000     03/31/28
P03682   CB Restaurants, Inc.   Bricktown Brewery   1 North Oklahoma Avenue   Oklahoma City   OK   73104   $ 2,360,000     12/31/27
P03683   CB Restaurants, Inc.   Bricktown Brewery   4845 North Kickapoo Street   Shawnee   OK   74804   $ 2,050,000     12/31/27

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

P00378 [2]   SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   8194 Plank Road   Baton Rouge   LA   70811   $ 670,000     02/28/13
P00402 [2]   SRG Baton Rouge II, LLC   Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits   14620 Plank Road   Baker   LA   70714   $ 780,000     02/28/13
P00977 [3]   Devry Education Group Inc.   Carrington College   3550 North Oracle Road   Tucson   AZ   85704   $ 7,430,000     11/30/18
P01600
[4]
  KEE Action Sports I, LLC   Kee Action Sports   570 Mantua Boulevard   Sewell   NJ   08080   $ 5,200,000     05/31/17

HOLDOVER TENANTS

P01709   Hospitality West, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Pizza Hut   37 Center Street   Hornell   NY   14843   $ 610,000     09/30/13
P01710   Hospitality West, LLC (Individual Guarantors)   Pizza Hut   10370 Bennett Road   Fredonia   NY   14063   $ 720,000     09/30/13

RECENT RELETS - DUE DILIGENCE NOT YET COMPLETE

P00902   Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation   Krispy Kreme   3814 University Boulevard West   Jacksonville   FL   32217   $ 1,060,000     N/A
P01706   Chick-fil-A Inc.   Chick-fil-A   354 West Army Trail Road   Bloomingdale   IL   60108   $ 2,170,000     N/A

 

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VACANT PROPERTIES
P00394   N/A   Former Friendly Ice Cream Corp   600 Mountain View Drive   Colchester   VT   05446   $ 1,950,000     N/A
P00419   N/A   Former North 30 Food Sales, LLC   11487 Highway 49 North   Gulfport   MS   39503   $ 1,030,000     N/A
P00681   N/A   Former Mexican Restaurants, Inc.   1520 Southmore Avenue   Pasadena   TX   77502   $ 1,100,000     N/A
P00682   N/A   Former Mexican Restaurants, Inc.   2726 Spencer Highway   Pasadena   TX   77504   $ 750,000     N/A
P00683   N/A   Former Mexican Restaurants, Inc.   2730 East Highway 190   Copperas Cove   TX   76522   $ 780,000     N/A
P00976   N/A   Former Devry, Inc.   630 West Southern Avenue   Mesa   AZ   85210   $ 735,000     N/A
P01114   N/A   Former US Beef Corp   411 West Grand Avenue   Chickasha   OK   73018   $ 650,000     N/A
P01220   N/A   Former Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.   6100 Lawrenceville Highway   Tucker   GA   30084   $ 1,830,000     N/A
P01241   N/A   Former Berry-Hinckley Industries   425 Maestro Drive   Reno   NV   89511   $ 2,760,000     N/A
P01599   N/A   Former Cornett Hospitality, LLC   1776 North Parham Road   Richmond   VA   23294   $ 1,900,000     N/A
P01675   N/A   Former Papa Gus, Inc.   10950 West Good Hope Road   Milwaukee   WI   53224   $ 1,100,000     N/A
P01683   N/A   Former The Twins Group, Inc.   654 East Dixie Drive   West Carrollton   OH   45449   $ 290,000     N/A
P01700   N/A   Former Apple Illinois, LLC   418 East Rollins Road   Round Lake Beach   IL   60073   $ 1,165,000     N/A
P01704   N/A   Former Apple Illinois, LLC   400 Town Center   Matteson   IL   60443   $ 1,100,000     N/A
P01727   N/A   Former Cornett Hospitality, LLC   4627 Williamson Road Northwest   Roanoke   VA   24012   $ 750,000     N/A
P01778   N/A   Former Apple Illinois, LLC   449 South Route 59   Aurora   IL   60504   $ 1,470,000     N/A

 

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SOLD PROPERTIES
P00772   N/A   Pizza Hut (Sky Ventures)   1300 West Broadway   Minneapolis   MN   55411     N/A     N/A
P00774   N/A   Pizza Hut (Sky Ventures)   1685 White Bear Avenue   Maplewood   MN   55109     N/A     N/A
P00872   N/A   Camelback Ski Resort (CBH2O)   #1 Camelback Road   Tannersville   PA   18372     N/A     N/A

Footnotes:

 

[1] Properties P01052 & P02462 were valued together
[2] Properties P00378 & P00402 will become vacant possessed early in 2014
[3] Roughly 1,400 SF of property P00977 is currently vacant
[4] Kee Action Sports leases 50% of the building, the remaining space is currently vacant

 

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EXHIBIT A-2

MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE

 

Prop ID

  

Obligor

  

Concept

  

Address

  

City

  

ST

   Zip
Code
   Duff &
Phelps
Concluded
Values [1]
     Maturity
of Loan
P01318    ADF Property Company, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Pizza Hut    10401 South US Highway 1    Port Saint Lucie    FL    34952    $ 700,000      11/01/17
P01319    ADF Property Company, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Pizza Hut    6170 Congress Avenue    Lantana    FL    33462    $ 1,090,000      11/01/17
P01323    ADF Property Company, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Pizza Hut    949 South Main Street    Belle Glade    FL    33430    $ 700,000      11/01/17
P01324    ADF Property Company, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Pizza Hut    2800 Congress Avenue    Lake Worth    FL    33461    $ 1,040,000      11/01/17
P01327    ADF Property Company, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Pizza Hut    2795 Highway 441 South    Okeechobee    FL    34974    $ 700,000      11/01/17
P01016    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    1603 South Main Street    Atmore    AL    36502    $ 540,000      03/01/21
P01017    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    5605 East Rite Road    Theodore    AL    36582    $ 770,000      03/01/21
P01018    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    8300 Northwest 103rd Street    Hialeah Gardens    FL    33016    $ 1,340,000      03/01/21
P01019    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    615 North Dixie Freeway    New Smyrna Beach    FL    32168    $ 980,000      03/01/21
P01020    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    7522 Southgate Boulevard    Margate    FL    33068    $ 930,000      03/01/21
P01021    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    5121 Powerline Road    Fort Lauderdale    FL    33309    $ 1,240,000      03/01/21
P01022    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    3012 West Hillsborough Avenue    Tampa    FL    33614    $ 970,000      03/01/21
P01023    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    10824 South US Highway 41    Gibsonton    FL    33534    $ 1,000,000      03/01/21
P01024    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    2636 South Smithville Road    Dayton    OH    45420    $ 880,000      03/01/21
P01025    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    3210 Library Road    Castle Shannon    PA    15234    $ 1,290,000      03/01/21

 

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P01026    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    3317 Agency Street    Burlington    IA    52601    $ 710,000      03/01/21
P01027    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    311 East Oakland Avenue    Camilla    GA    31730    $ 950,000      03/01/21
P01028    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    2815 Montgomery Street    Savannah    GA    31405    $ 990,000      03/01/21
P01029    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    1501 Manchester Expressway    Columbus    GA    31904    $ 1,030,000      03/01/21
P01030    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    203 West 6th Street    Waynesboro    GA    30830    $ 840,000      03/01/21
P01031    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    402 Columbia Street    Blakely    GA    31723    $ 770,000      03/01/21
P01032    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    2196 US Highway 17    Richmond Hill    GA    31324    $ 890,000      03/01/21
P01033    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    3602 Peach Orchard Road    Augusta    GA    30906    $ 970,000      03/01/21
P01034    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    760 East King Avenue    Kingsland    GA    31548    $ 930,000      03/01/21
P01035    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    310 West Taylor Street    Griffin    GA    30223    $ 1,060,000      03/01/21
P01036    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    5621 Riverdale Drive    College Park    GA    30349    $ 750,000      03/01/21
P01037    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    1496 US Highway 19    Leesburg    GA    31763    $ 1,170,000      03/01/21
P01038    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    950 East Boston Street    Covington    LA    70433    $ 1,130,000      03/01/21
P01039    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    2602 Washington Avenue    Alton    IL    62002    $ 920,000      03/01/21
P01040    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    3510 Gravois Avenue    St. Louis    MO    63118    $ 1,170,000      03/01/21
P01041    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    5060 Hardy Street    Hattiesburg    MS    39402    $ 1,320,000      03/01/21
P01042    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    300 US Highway 80 West    Clinton    MS    39056    $ 1,010,000      03/01/21
P01043    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    1259 Ellis Avenue    Jackson    MS    39209    $ 1,020,000      03/01/21
P01044    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    179 Sgt Prentiss Drive    Natchez    MS    39120    $ 1,070,000      03/01/21

 

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P01045    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    198 Northside Drive    Newton    MS    39345    $ 820,000      03/01/21
P01046    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    614 Central Avenue West    Wiggins    MS    39577    $ 1,010,000      03/01/21
P01047    Dapper Properties III, LLC    Advance Auto Parts / Discount Auto Parts    550 East Baruch Street    Denmark    SC    29042    $ 550,000      03/01/21
P00981    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1321 Desiree Lane    Hurst    TX    74145    $ 600,000      07/01/21
P00982    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    2307 South Cooper Street    Arlington    TX    76015    $ 600,000      07/01/21
P00983    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5600 Camp Bowie Boulevard    Fort Worth    TX    76107    $ 730,000      07/01/21
P00984    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1528 Brown Trail    Bedford    TX    76021    $ 1,340,000      07/01/21
P00985    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    7436 East Admiral Place    Tulsa    OK    74115    $ 1,330,000      07/01/21
P00986    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    8601 Highway 80 West    Fort Worth    TX    76116    $ 1,140,000      07/01/21
P00987    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    205 Spur 350    Euless    TX    76040    $ 670,000      07/01/21
P00988    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    4117 Buffalo Gap Road    Abilene    TX    79605    $ 1,290,000      07/01/21
P00989    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5748 Southwest Green Oaks Boulevard    Arlington    TX    76017    $ 1,410,000      07/01/21
P00990    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1550 West University Drive    Denton    TX    76201    $ 1,470,000      07/01/21
P00991    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    6350 Lake Worth Boulevard    Lake Worth    TX    76135    $ 1,370,000      07/01/21
P00992    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    8611 South Lewis Avenue    Tulsa    OK    74137    $ 960,000      07/01/21
P00993    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5724 Broadway Boulevard    Garland    TX    75043    $ 1,090,000      07/01/21
P00994    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1113 West Northwest Highway    Grapevine    TX    76051    $ 1,090,000      07/01/21
P00995    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    301 West Shawnee Street    Muskogee    OK    74401    $ 1,050,000      07/01/21
P00996    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    2001 Northwest 23rd Street    Oklahoma City    OK    73106    $ 730,000      07/01/21

 

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P00997    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    7057 Ridgmar Meadow Road    Fort Worth    TX    76116    $ 650,000      07/01/21
P00998    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1210 West Will Rogers Boulevard    Claremore    OK    74017    $ 1,390,000      07/01/21
P00999    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1301 South Meridian Avenue    Oklahoma City    OK    73108    $ 600,000      07/01/21
P01000    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    6112 South Garnett Road    Broken Arrow    OK    74012    $ 1,170,000      07/01/21
P01001    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    2630 South Buckner Boulevard    Dallas    TX    75227    $ 660,000      07/01/21
P01002    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    722 South Main Street    Sapulpa    OK    74066    $ 1,120,000      07/01/21
P01003    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5010 US Highway 277 South    Abilene    TX    79605    $ 970,000      07/01/21
P01004    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    3023 Southwest 29th Street    Oklahoma City    OK    73119    $ 750,000      07/01/21
P01005    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    6834 Wesley Street    Greenville    TX    75402    $ 890,000      07/01/21
P01006    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    2951 North Belt Line Road    Irving    TX    75062    $ 1,030,000      07/01/21
P01007    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5380 North Beach Street    Haltom City    TX    76137    $ 1,370,000      07/01/21
P01008    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5341 William D. Tate Avenue    Grapevine    TX    76051    $ 1,040,000      07/01/21
P01009    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    2404 Westport Parkway    Fort Worth    TX    76177    $ 640,000      07/01/21
P01010    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    3204 Southeast Loop 820    Forest Hill    TX    76140    $ 1,450,000      07/01/21
P01011    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    3700 Eldorado Parkway    McKinney    TX    75070    $ 600,000      07/01/21
P01012 [2]    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    5032 South Sheridan Road    Tulsa    OK    74145    $ 347,000      07/01/16
P01013 [2]    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    1725 West Owen K. Garriott Road    Enid    OK    73703    $ 164,000      07/01/16
P01015 [2]    Tabu Property I, LLC    Taco Bueno    2305 East Southlake Boulevard    Southlake    TX    76092    $ 160,000      07/01/16
P01794 [2]    Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Perkins Family Restaurant    3334 Wilmington Road    New Castle    PA    16105    $ 956,000      03/01/27

 

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P01793 [2]    Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Perkins Family Restaurant    3870 Elm Road, Northeast    Warren    OH    44483    $ 546,000      03/01/27
P01792 [2]    Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Perkins Family Restaurant    Route 358 Hadley Road    Greenville    PA    16125    $ 390,000      03/01/27
P02220 [2]    Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Burger King    18000 Bagley Avenue    Middleburg Heights    OH    44130    $ 204,000      05/01/26
P02221 [2]    Unique Ventures Group, LLC (Individual Guarantors)    Burger King    12380 Pearl Road    Strongsville    OH    44136    $ 189,000      07/01/28
P00891    Spirit FJ SMF SPE, LLC    Flying J Travel Plaza    950 State Road 206 West    Saint Augustine    FL    32086    $ 12,100,000      05/01/34
P00893    Spirit FJ SMF SPE, LLC    Flying J Travel Plaza    5300 South SR 3    Spiceland    IN    47385    $ 13,600,000      05/01/34
P00894    Spirit FJ SMF SPE, LLC    Flying J Travel Plaza    15236 State Route 180    Catlettsburg    KY    41129    $ 12,500,000      05/01/34
P01579    Spirit BK SMF SPE, LLC    Burger King    5025 Ramsey Street    Fayetteville    NC    28311    $ 1,290,000      05/01/34
P01578    Spirit BK SMF SPE, LLC    Burger King    1305 South 5th Street    Mebane    NC    27302    $ 1,210,000      05/01/34
P01577    Spirit BK SMF SPE, LLC    Burger King    101 Commerce Parkway    Garner    NC    27529    $ 1,150,000      05/01/34

Footnotes:

 

[1] Unless otherwise stated, Duff & Phelps concluded values pertain to the property securing the loans
[2] Duff & Phelps concluded values are equal to the rounded principal loan balance as of the date of value

 

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EXHIBIT B

FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — PROPERTY MANAGER

[ Date ]

[Collateral Agent]

[ADDRESS]

Citibank, N.A.

388 Greenwich Street

14 th Floor

New York, New York 10013

Attention: Agency and Trust, Spirit Master Funding Series 201[    ]-[    ]

Spirit Master Funding, LLC

14631 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Spirit Master Funding II, LLC

14631 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

Spirit Master Funding III, LLC

14631 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

 

  Re: Spirit Master Funding, Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Spirit Master Funding Series 201[    ]-[    ]

In connection with the administration of the Lease Files held by or on behalf of you as trustee under that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Property Management Agreement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and any other joining party issuer, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ”), the undersigned, as property manager (the “ Property Manager ”) and special servicer (the “ Special Servicer ”) and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as back-up manager (the “ Back-Up Manager ”), the undersigned as Property Manager hereby requests a release of the Lease File (or the portion thereof specified below) held by the Custodian on behalf of the Indenture Trustee with respect to the following described Lease for the reason indicated below.

Tenant’s Name:                                                                                  

Address:                                                                                               

 

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Lease No.:                                                                                           

If only particular documents in the Lease File are requested, please specify which:

Reason for requesting Lease File (or portion thereof):

 

  1. Lease paid in full and terminated.

The undersigned hereby certifies that all amounts received in connection with the Lease that are required to be deposited in the Collection Account pursuant to the Property Management Agreement, have been or will be so deposited.

 

  2. Other. (Describe)

The undersigned acknowledges that the above Lease File (or requested portion thereof) will be held by the undersigned in accordance with the provisions of the Property Management Agreement and will be returned to you or your designee within ten (10) days of our receipt thereof, unless the Lease has become a Liquidated Lease, in which case the Lease File (or such portion thereof) will be retained by us permanently.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Property Management Agreement.

 

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
as Property Manager
        By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

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EXHIBIT C

FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — SPECIAL SERVICER

[ Date ]

LaSalle Bank, National Association

[ADDRESS]

Spirit Master Funding I, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC

[ADDITIONAL ISSUERS]

14631 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 200

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254

 

  Re: Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Spirit Master Funding Series 201[_]-[_]

In connection with the administration of the Lease Files held by or on behalf of you as trustee under that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Property Management Agreement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and any other joining party issuer, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ”), the undersigned, as property manager (the “ Property Manager ”) and special servicer (the “ Special Servicer ”) and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as back-up manager (the “ Back-Up Manager ”), the undersigned as Special Servicer hereby requests a release of the Lease File (or the portion thereof specified below) held by the Custodian on behalf of the Indenture Trustee with respect to the following described Lease for the reason indicated below.

Tenant’s Name:                                                              

Address:                                                                  

Loan No.:                                                                  

If only particular documents in the Lease File are requested, please specify which:

Reason for requesting Lease File (or portion thereof):

 

  1. The Tenant is being evicted.

 

  2. Other. (Describe)

The undersigned acknowledges that the above Lease File (or requested portion thereof) will be held by the undersigned in accordance with the provisions of the Property Management Agreement and will be returned to you or your designee within ten (10) days of our receipt thereof, unless (i) the Tenant is being evicted, in which case the Lease File (or such portion thereof) will be returned when no longer required by us for such purpose, or (ii) we deliver to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that the Lease has become a Liquidated Lease and all amounts received or to be received in connection with such liquidation that are required to be deposited into the Release Account or the Collection Account pursuant to Section  3.04(a) of the Property Management Agreement have been or will be so deposited.

 

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Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Property Management Agreement.

 

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P., as Special Servicer
        By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

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EXHIBIT D

FORM OF LIMITED POWERS OF ATTORNEY

FROM ISSUER OR INDENTURE TRUSTEE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Property Management Agreement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and any other joining party issuer, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ”), the undersigned, as property manager (the “ Property Manager ”) and special servicer (the “ Special Servicer ”) and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as back-up manager (the “ Back-Up Manager ”), the [ Property Manager ] [ Special Servicer ] (hereafter, the “ Servicer ”) administers and services certain “Mortgaged Properties” and “Leases” as such terms are defined in the Agreement, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and such Leases; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Spirit Realty is granted certain powers, responsibilities and authority in connection with its servicing and administration subject to the terms of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, [ ISSUER ][ the Indenture Trustee ] (hereafter, the “ Grantor ”) has been requested by Spirit Realty pursuant to the Agreement to grant this Limited Power of Attorney to Spirit Realty to enable it to execute and deliver, on behalf of the Grantor, certain documents and instruments related to the Mortgaged Properties and Leases, thereby empowering Spirit Realty to take such actions as it deems necessary to comply with its servicing, administrative and management duties under and in accordance with the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

The Grantor does make, constitute and appoint [Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership], its true and lawful agent and attorney in fact with respect to the Mortgaged Properties and Leases held by the Grantor, in its name, place and stead, to (A) prepare, execute and deliver: (i) any and all financing statements, continuation statements and other documents or instruments necessary to maintain the validity, enforceability, perfection and priority of the Grantor’s interest in any real property (collectively, the “ Mortgaged Property ”) and any Lease with respect to any Mortgaged Property; (ii) subject to the provisions of the Agreement, any and all modifications, waivers, consents, assumptions, amendments or subordinations with respect to a Lease or documents relating thereto; and (iii) any and all instruments necessary or appropriate for the eviction of any Tenant under a Lease serviced by Spirit Realty and consistent with the authority granted by the Agreement; and (B) to take any and all actions on behalf of the Grantor in connection with maintaining and defending the enforceability of any such Lease obligation, including but not limited to the execution of any and all instruments necessary or appropriate in defense of and for the collection and enforcement of said Lease obligation in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE I

The enumeration of particular powers hereinabove is not intended in any way to limit the grant to the Property Manager as the Grantor’s attorney in fact of full power and authority with respect to the Leases and Mortgaged Properties to execute and deliver any such documents, instrument or other writing as fully, in all intents and purposes, as Grantor might or could do if personally present. The Grantor hereby ratifies and confirms whatsoever such attorney in fact shall and may do by virtue hereof, and the Grantor agrees and represents to those dealing with such attorney in fact that they may rely upon this power of attorney until termination of the power of attorney under the provisions of Article III below. As between the Grantor and the Property Manager, the Property Manager may not exercise any right, authority or power granted by this instrument in a manner that would violate the terms of the Agreement or the servicing standard imposed on the Property Manager by the Agreement, but any and all third parties dealing with Property Manager as the Grantor’s attorney in fact may rely completely, unconditionally and conclusively on the Property Manager’s authority and need not make inquiry about whether the Property Manager is acting pursuant to the Agreement or such standard. Any trustee, title company or other third party may rely upon a written statement by the Property Manager that any particular lease or property in question is subject to and included under this power of attorney and the Agreement.

ARTICLE II

An act or thing lawfully done hereunder by the Property Manager shall be binding on the Grantor and the Grantor’s successor and assigns.

ARTICLE III

This power of attorney shall continue in full force and effect from the date hereof until the earlier of (a) one year from the date hereof or (b) the earliest occurrence of any of the following events, unless sooner revoked in writing by the Grantor:

 

  (i) the suspension or termination of this limited power of attorney by the Grantor;

 

  (ii) the transfer of the Property Manager’s servicing rights and obligations as the [ Property Manager ][ Special Servicer ] under the Agreement from the Property Manager to another servicer;

 

  (iii) the appointment of a receiver or conservator with respect to the business of the Property Manager;

 

  (iv) the filing of a voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy by or against the Property Manager; or

 

  (v) the occurrence of a Servicer Replacement Event.

 

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Nothing herein shall be deemed to amend or modify the Agreement or the respective rights, duties or obligations of the Grantor or Spirit Realty thereunder, and nothing herein shall constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies thereunder.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has caused this instrument to be executed and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto by its officer duly authorized as of the         day of                     ,             .

 

[                    ],

as an Issuer under that certain Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 20, 2014

        By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

 

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EXHIBIT E

CALCULATION OF FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE RATIOS

 

  1. Adjusted EBITDAR : As to any unit, an amount equal to the sum of such unit’s (i) pre-tax income, (ii) interest expense, (iii) all non-cash amounts in respect of depreciation and amortization, (iv) all non-recurring expenses, (v) specifically documented discretionary management fees, and (vi) all operating lease or rent expense (including with respect to any Equipment Loans) less (vii) all non-recurring income and normalized overhead based on the applicable parent company’s general and administrative expenses as a percent of sales (if not available, industry standards applied);

 

  2. Fixed Charges : As to any unit, an amount equal to the sum of (i) total operating lease or rent expenses, (ii) interest expense, and (iii) scheduled principal payments on indebtedness, in each case for the period of time as to which such figure is presented; and

 

  3. FCCR : Adjusted EBITDAR/Fixed Charges.

Or in summarized Form

(EBITDA + Management Fees + Rent) / ( Rent + Principal + Interest)

In the event that the Property Manager does not receive sufficient financial information with respect to any Mortgaged Property from the applicable Obligor(s) to make the calculations set forth above on a “unit” level, but does receive sufficient financial information with respect to such Mortgaged Property from the applicable Obligor(s) to make comparable calculations with respect to such Mortgaged Property on a corporate level, when calculating the FCCR in connection with such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager may make such changes to the provisions contained in this Exhibit E as may be reasonably necessary to make such comparable calculations.


EXHIBIT F

FORM OF DETERMINATION DATE REPORT


EXHIBIT G

FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT

FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT

THIS JOINDER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [            ], 201[        ], is entered into by and among [SPIRIT SPE] (the “New Issuer”), SPIRIT REALTY, L.P., in its capacity as Property Manager and Special Servicer, as applicable, and MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in its capacity as Back-Up Manager, under that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Property Management Agreement ”), among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and any other joining party issuer, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ”), the undersigned, as property manager (the “ Property Manager ”) and special servicer (the “ Special Servicer ”) and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as back-up manager (the “ Back-Up Manager ”). All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Property Management Agreement.

The New Issuer is a [ENTITY] established under the laws of the State of [            ] on [            ], 201[        ], operates under an [Amended and Restated] [ENTITY AGREEMENT], dated as of [            ], 201[        ] (the “New Issuer Agreement”).

The New Issuer, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager hereby agree as follows:

1. The New Issuer hereby acknowledges, agrees and confirms that, by its execution of this Agreement, effective as of the date hereof, the New Issuer shall become a party to the Property Management Agreement, shall be deemed to be a signatory to the Property Management Agreement and shall have all of the rights and obligations of an Issuer as specified in the Property Management Agreement. The New Issuer hereby ratifies, as of the date hereof, and agrees to be bound by, all of the applicable terms, provisions and conditions contained in the Property Management Agreement.

2. The address of the New Issuer for purposes of Section 9.04(c) of the Property Management Agreement shall be as follows:

 

    [ADDRESS]  
    Attention:  

 

Facsimile No.  

 

With a copy to
    [ADDRESS]  
    Attention:  

 

Facsimile No.  

 


3. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

4. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the New Issuer, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers or representatives all as of the day and year first above written.

 

[NEW ISSUER]
By:  

                                                                   

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P., as Property Manager and Special Servicer
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Back-Up Manager
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 


EXHIBIT H

INDENTURE

Exhibit 10.7

Execution Copy

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

This Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 26th day of November, 2014, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”), as property manager and special servicer (together with its successors in such capacities, the “ Property Manager ” and “ Special Servicer ,” respectively), Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as Back-Up Manager (together with its successors in such capacity, the “ Back-Up Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (the “ Property Management Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement permit amendments to the Property Management Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to the amendments set forth in this Amendment;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement, to amend the Property Management Agreement as provided herein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Property Management Agreement and if not defined therein, shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendments to the Property Management Agreement .

(i) The following definitions shall hereby be incorporated in alphabetical order into Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement, and if any such definition is already found in Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement, shall replace it in its entirety:


Allocated Loan Amount ”: For any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) as of any date of determination, the product of (i) the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (ii) a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the Collateral Value of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable, and (b) the denominator of which is the sum of (1) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (2) the Aggregate Collateral Value of Post-Closing Properties multiplied by a fraction, (A) the numerator of which is the outstanding balance of the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account and (B) the denominator of which is the initial balance of the Post-Closing Reserve Account, in each case as of such date of determination; provided that on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, all acquisitions of Post-Closing Properties and releases from the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account to occur on such Post-Closing Acquisition Date will be given effect for purposes of determining the Allocated Loan Amount.

Aggregate Collateral Value of Post-Closing Properties ”: Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Series Supplement, $94,000,000.

Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or amounts representing the Third Party Option Price (without giving effect to clause (ii) in the definition thereof) paid by the related the Tenant) that represent penalty interest accrued at the rate specified in the related lease agreement and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or Yield Maintenance Premiums) that represent penalty interest in excess of interest on the principal balance of such Mortgage Loan accrued at the related Interest Rate.

Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property ”: Any Mortgaged Property (i) on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is operated, (ii) on which, to the Property Manager’s knowledge, oil or other hazardous materials are stored in underground storage tanks, (iii) in the Manufacturing Business Sector or (iv) any other Mortgaged Property that the Property Manager believes, in its reasonable discretion exercised in accordance with the Servicing Standard (including based on the review of any Environmental Report), has a material risk of declining in value due to environmental conditions existing on or in respect of such Mortgaged Property; provided that no Mortgaged Property described in clauses (i) through (iv) shall be an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property if the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property by an Issuer.

Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Post-Closing Property ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Tax Required Condition ”: As defined in Section 7.01(a).”

(ii) The following definitions shall be deleted in their entirety from Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement:

 

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Distribution Industry ”; “ Industrial Industry ”; “ Industry Group ”; “ Retail Industry ”; and “ Service Industry ”.

(iii) The phrase “Restaurant Business Sector” shall be amended and restated as follows in each instance such phrase appears in the definition of “ Appraised Value ” in Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement: “Restaurants/Casual Dining Business Sector or the Restaurants/Quick Service Business Sector”.

(iv) The definition of “ Available Amount ” in Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement shall be amended as follows:

(1) the word “and” immediately preceding subsection (viii) shall be deleted; and

(2) the following shall be inserted at the end of subsection (viii): “, and (ix) any amounts constituting Third Party Option Expenses.”

(v) The definition of “ Third Party Option Price ” in Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Third Party Option Price ”: A cash price equal to (i) the amount specified in a related Lease or other Lease Document or related agreement, as payable by a Tenant or any other Person in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option minus (ii) the Third Party Option Expenses in connection with such exercise.

(vi) The following definition shall be added to Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement:

Third Party Option Expenses ”: Any reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (but not internal costs and expenses) incurred by the Issuers (or the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, on behalf of the Issuers) in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option with respect to the applicable Mortgaged Property; provided, that such costs and expenses shall not exceed $50,000 with respect to any single Mortgaged Property.

(vii) The phrase “Principal Prepayments,” shall be inserted immediately after the phrase “Property Insurance Proceeds,” in the definition of “ Unscheduled Proceeds ” in Section 1.01 of the Property Management Agreement.

(viii) The following text shall be inserted immediately after the phrase “or Mortgaged Properties pursuant thereto” in Section 2.05 of the Property Management Agreement:

“(other than such agreement in which the applicable Issuer does not incur any material liability or obligation or in which the applicable Issuer satisfies each of its material liabilities and obligations thereunder as of the date of such agreement)”

(ix) The phrase “acquired by the Issuer” in Section 3.01(e) of the Property Management Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: “added to the Collateral Pool”.

 

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(x) The following sentence shall be inserted immediately after the end of the first sentence in Section 3.03(f) of the Property Management Agreement:

“If applicable to a Series of Notes, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall take into account amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account in determining whether it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or whether any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance.”

(xi) The following sentence shall be inserted immediately after the end of the second sentence in Section 3.03(h):

“If applicable to a Series of Notes, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall take into account amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account in such determination of whether a P&I Advance is (or is not) a Nonrecoverable Advance.”

(xii) Section 4.01(b) of the Property Management Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), three (3) Business Days prior to each Payment Date, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a report containing such information relating to the Specially Serviced Assets and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Special Servicer Report ”), reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of the related Collection Period. For the avoidance of doubt, the Special Servicer Report may be included in the Determination Date Report.”.

(xiii) The following proviso shall be deleted from Section 7.01(a) of the Property Management Agreement:

“; provided , however , that in no event shall any such release be obtained unless, after giving effect to any such Release and any resulting changes to the Collateral Pool, the Indenture Trustee shall have received an Opinion of Counsel to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, no tax gain or loss will be recognized by any Noteholder or any Issuer with respect to any outstanding Series solely as a result of such action and the resulting changes in the Collateral Pool (the “ Tax Required Condition ”)”

(xiv) Section 7.01(e)(iii) of the Property Management Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(iii) If the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes is greater than zero on the Payment Date that is three years prior to the earliest Legal Final Payment Date of any outstanding Class of Notes, then a disposition period (the “ Disposition Period ”) will commence on such Payment Date and will continue until the earlier of (i) the date on which the Class Principal Balance of the Class of Notes having the earliest Legal Final Payment Date is reduced to zero and (ii) such Legal Final Payment Date. During the

 

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Disposition Period, the Property Manager will be required to utilize efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to either (i) sell (on behalf of the Issuers) each Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Property for a price equal to the greater of (x) the applicable Release Price and (y) the applicable Allocated Loan Amount (and in each case in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Agreement) or (ii) sell (on behalf of the Issuers) all the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties for no less than an amount sufficient to generate proceeds which would, when combined with all other amounts available for such purposes on deposit in the Collection Account and applied as described in Section 2.11 of the Indenture, cause the Class Principal Balance of each Class of Notes to be reduced to zero and all outstanding expenses of the Issuers to be paid. In the event of any such disposition, the sales proceeds therefor will be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and applied as part of the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs.”

(xv) The following phrase shall be inserted immediately after the phrase “Third Party Option Price” in the first sentence of Section 7.02(a):

“(without giving effect to clause (ii) in the definition thereof)”.

(xvi) The following proviso shall be deleted from Section 7.02(a) of the Property Management Agreement:

“; provided , however , that the Tax Required Condition is met.”

(xvii) The following proviso shall be deleted form Section 7.02(b) of the Property Management Agreement:

“; provided , further, that the Tax Required Condition is met”

(xviii) The phrase “that the Tax Required Condition is met, that no Early Amortization Event or has occurred” shall be deleted from Section 7.02(c) of the Property Management Agreement and replaced with the following:

“that no Early Amortization Event has occurred”

(xix) The following shall be inserted as a new subsection (d) immediately after subsection (c) in Section 7.02 of the Property Management Agreement:

“(d) In the event that the applicable Tenant or any other Person pays any cash price in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option, the Issuers (or the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, on behalf of the Issuers) may use a portion of such cash price (not to exceed the Third Party Option Expenses with respect to such exercise) to pay the applicable costs and expenses incurred by the Issuers (or such Property Manager or Special Servicer on behalf of such Issuers) in connection with such exercise (and such portion shall not constitute part of the Available Amount for any Payment Date).”

 

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(xx) The phrase “such Lease, (ii) the” shall be deleted from Section 7.03 of the Property Management Agreement and replaced with the following phrase:

“such Lease and (ii) the”; and

(xxi) The following phrase shall be deleted from Section 7.03 of the Property Management Agreement:

“and (iii) the Tax Required Condition is met”.

(xxii) The following shall be inserted as a new subsection (d) immediately after subsection (c) in Section 7.04 of the Property Management Agreement:

“(d) If the definition of “Business Sector” in the Indenture is amended pursuant to an amendment, the Property Manager may reasonably re-designate any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool in order to give effect to such amendment.”

(xxiii) The phrase “or e-mail” shall be inserted immediately after the phrase “or if transmitted by facsimile” in Section 9.04 of the Property Management Agreement.

(xxiv) The phrase “; e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com;” shall be inserted at the end of Section 9.04(a) of the Property Management Agreement.

(xxv) (a) The phrase “e-mail: noticeadmin@midlandls.com and noticeadmin@pnc.com ,” shall be inserted immediately before the phrase “, with a copy to ” and (b) the phrase “, e-mail: stephanie@kanlegal.com;” shall be inserted immediately after the phrase “Stephanie Tita” in each case, in Section 9.04(b) of the Property Management Agreement

(xxvi) Section 9.04(c) of the Property Management Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“(c) in the case of the Issuers: to Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC or the name of any other Issuer, as applicable, at 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, facsimile number: 480-606-0820; Attention: Ryan Berry, General Counsel; e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com

3. Reference to and Effect on the Property Management Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Property Management Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture or the Property Management Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

 

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(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Property Management to “ this Agreement ”, “ Property Management Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like import referring to the Property Management Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Property Management Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Property Management Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Property Management Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the Property Management Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Rating Condition has been satisfied with respect to this Amendment.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS .

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their duly authorized officers and delivered as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Title:   President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Title:   President and Chief Operating Officer
SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer
By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   Manager
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Title:   President and Chief Operating Officer

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT]


SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.
By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:   General Partner
By:  

/s/ Peter M. Mavoides

Name:   Peter M. Mavoides
Title:   President and Chief Operating Officer

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT]


MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A
DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Back-Up Manager
By:   /s/ Bradley J. Hauger
 

 

Name: Bradley J. Hauger

  Title: Senior Vice President

 

Acknowledged, agreed and consented:

CITIBANK, N.A.,

not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee

By:  

/s/ John Hannon

  Name: John Hannon
  Title: Vice President

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT]

Exhibit 10.8

Execution Version

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

This Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement (this “ Amendment ”), is entered into as of this 14th day of December, 2017, by and among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC and Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”), as property manager and special servicer (together with its successors in such capacities, the “ Property Manager ” and “ Special Servicer ,” respectively), Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as Back-Up Manager (together with its successors in such capacity, the “ Back-Up Manager ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Issuers, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager entered into that certain Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, the “ Property Management Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, Article VIII of the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated as of November 26, 2014, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, dated as of the date hereof (as so amended, the “ Master Indenture ”), among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement permit amendments to the Property Management Agreement subject to certain conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Issuers have entered into that certain Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Master Indenture related to the issuance by the Issuers of $542,400,000 Net-Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class A and $132,000,000 Net- Lease Mortgage Notes, Series 2017-1, Class B (collectively, the “ Series 2017-1 Notes ”) on the date hereof (the “ Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance ”), which constitutes a New Issuance (as defined in the Master Indenture);

WHEREAS, Section 8.04 of the Master Indenture authorizes the Issuers and the other parties thereto to amend, modify or supplement any of the Transaction Documents, including the Property Management Agreement, without the consent of the Noteholders, in connection with any New Issuance, including the Series 2017-1 Notes Issuance; provided that consent of holders of 100% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance affected by such amendment, modification or supplement is required if the related amendments, modifications or supplements to such Transaction Document is set forth in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, in accordance with Article VIII of the Master Indenture and Section 9.01 of the Property Management Agreement, to amend the Property Management Agreement as provided herein, which amendments, modifications and supplements are not enumerated in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture; and

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENTS

1. Defined Terms . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Property Management Agreement and if not defined therein, shall have the meaning assigned thereto in the Master Indenture.

2. Amendments to the Property Management Agreement .

(i) As of the date hereof, the Property Management Agreement is hereby amended to delete the stricken text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: stricken text ) and to add the bold and double-underlined text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: bold and double-underlined text ) as set forth on the pages of the Property Management Agreement attached as Exhibit A hereto (the “ Amended Property Management Agreement ”).

(ii) as of the date hereof, Exhibit E to the Property Management Agreement is hereby amended by amending and restating Exhibit E in its entirety in the form of amended Exhibit E attached hereto as Exhibit B hereto (the “ Amended Exhibit E ”); and

(iii) as of the date hereof, the Property Management Agreement is hereby amended by adding a new Exhibit I in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C in its proper alphabetical order (the “ New Exhibit I ”); and

(iv) except as expressly set forth in this Amendment, the Exhibits and Schedules to the Property Management Agreement shall be the Exhibits and Schedules to the Property Management Agreement, as amended hereby, and on and after the date hereof, unless otherwise specified, any reference to “Property Management Agreement” in the Exhibits and/or Schedules and/or Transaction Documents included in the Property Management Agreement shall be a reference to the Property Management Agreement, as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

3. Reference to and Effect on the Property Management Agreement; Ratification .

(a) Except as specifically amended above, the Property Management Agreement is and shall continue to be in full force and effect and is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

(b) Except as expressly set forth above, the execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any party hereto under the Master Indenture or the Property Management Agreement, or constitute a waiver of any provision of any other agreement.

(c) Upon the effectiveness hereof, each reference in the Property Management to “ this Agreement ”, “ Property Management Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ”, “ hereto ”, “ hereunder ”, “ hereof ” or words of like

 

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import referring to the Property Management Agreement, and each reference in any other Transaction Document to “ Property Management Agreement ”, “ Second Amended and Restated Property Management Agreement ”, “ thereto ”, “ thereof ”, “ thereunder ” or words of like import referring to the Property Management Agreement shall mean and be a reference to the Property Management Agreement as amended hereby.

4. Effectiveness . This Amendment shall be effective upon delivery of executed signature pages by all parties hereto. The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the amendments, modifications set forth herein are being made in connection with a New Issuance and that the related amendments, modifications and supplements are not of the type described in Section 8.04(a)(1)-(7) of the Master Indenture.

5. Counterparts; Facsimile Signature . This Amendment may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Amendment.

6. Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS .

7. Headings . The descriptive headings of the various sections of this Amendment are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions thereof.

8. Severability . The failure or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions of this Amendment. Whenever possible each provision of this Amendment shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Amendment 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 Amendment.

9. Interpretation . Whenever the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular number herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.

[ Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages Follow ]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their respective officers or representatives all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:    Executive Vice President, Chief

 

            Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC, as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:    Executive Vice President, Chief

 

            Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC, as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Its:

 

  Manager
By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Name:Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

 

Title:    Executive Vice President, Chief

              Financial Officer and Treasurer

[ Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement ]


SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VI, LLC, as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief
 

            Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING VIII, LLC, as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief
              Financial Officer and Treasurer

[Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement]


SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.

 

By: Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

Its: General Partner

 

By:  

/s/ Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.

  Name: Phillip D. Joseph, Jr.
  Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief
              Financial Officer and Treasurer

[Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement]


MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Back-Up Manager

 

By:  

/s/ David A. Eckels

  Name: David A. Eckels
  Title:  Senior Vice President

[Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Property Management and Servicing Agreement]


EXHIBIT A

Amended Property Management Agreement

[ See attached .]


Conformed Copy of Property Management Agreement

(reflects updates pursuant to Amendment No.  1 2 dated as of November 26, 2014 December 14, 2017 )

 

 

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC AND SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC

each, as Issuer,

and

EACH JOINING PARTY

each, as Issuer,

SPIRIT REALTY, L.P.

as Property Manager and Special Servicer and

MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

as Back-Up Manager

 

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT

Dated as of May 20, 2014

 

 

Net-Lease Mortgage Notes

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

Article I DEFINITIONS

     1  

Section 1.01     Defined Terms

     1  

Section 1.02     Other Definitional Provisions

     29 33  

Section 1.03     Certain Calculations in Respect of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans

     30 34  

Section 1.04     Fee Calculations; Interest Calculations

     31 35  

Article II REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; RECORDINGS AND FILINGS; BOOKS AND RECORDS; DEFECT, BREACH, CURE, REPURCHASE AND SUBSTITUTION; FINANCIAL COVENANTS

     31 36  

Section 2.01     Representations and Warranties of Spirit Realty the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager

     31 36  

Section 2.02     Representations and Warranties of the Issuers

     34 38  

Section 2.03     Recordings and Filings; Books and Records

     36 40  

Section 2.04     Repurchase or Transfer for Collateral Defects and Breaches of Representations and Warranties

     37 42  

Section 2.05     Non-Petition

     40 44  

Article III ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND LEASES

     40 45  

Section 3.01     Administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans

     40 45  

Section 3.02     Collection of Lease Payments and Loan Payments; Lockbox Accounts; Lockbox Transfer Accounts

     42 47  

Section 3.03     Collection of Real Estate Taxes and Insurance Premiums; Servicing Accounts; Property Protection

  

                          Advances; P&I Advances; Emergency Property Expenses

     43 48  

Section 3.04     Collection Account; Release Account 48 ; Exchange Reserve Account

     53  

Section 3.05     Withdrawals From the Collection Account and the Release Account

     51 55  

Section 3.06     Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Release Account

     52 57  

Section 3.07     Maintenance of Insurance Policies; Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage

     53 58  

Section 3.08     Enforcement of Alienation Clauses; Consent to Assignment

     56 61  

Section 3.09     Realization Upon Specially Serviced Assets.

     56 62  

Section 3.10     Issuers, Custodian and Indenture Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Lease Files and Loan Files

     59 65  

Section 3.11     Servicing Compensation; Interest on Property Protection Advances

     61 66  

 

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Section 3.12     Property Inspections; Collection of Financial Statements; Delivery of Certain Reports

     64 69  

Section 3.13     Annual Statement as to Compliance

     65 70  

Section 3.14     Reports by Independent Public Accountants

     65 70  

Section 3.15     Access to Certain Information; Delivery of Certain Information

     65 71  

Section 3.16     Title to REO Property

     66 71  

Section 3.17     Management of REO Properties and Mortgaged Properties relating to Defaulted Assets

     66 71  

Section 3.18     Sale and Exchange of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties

     67 72  

Section 3.19     Modifications, Waivers, Amendments and Consents

     68 73  

Section 3.20     Transfer of Servicing Between Property Manager and Special Servicer; Record Keeping

     69 74  

Section 3.21     Sub-Management Agreements

     70 75  

Article IV REPORTS

     72 78  

Section 4.01     Reports to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Insurers

     72 78  

Section 4.02     Use of Agents

     73 79  

Article V THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND THE SPECIAL SERVICER

     73 79  

Section 5.01     Liability of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer

     73 79  

Section 5.02     Merger, Consolidation or Conversion of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer

     74 79  

Section 5.03     Limitation on Liability of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager;

     74 80  

                          Environmental Liabilities

  

Section 5.04     Term of Service; Property Manager and Special Servicer Not to Resign

     75 81  

Section 5.05     Rights of Certain Persons in Respect of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer

     76 82  

Section 5.06     [Reserved]

     76 82  

Section 5.07     Property Manager or Special Servicer as Owner of Notes

     76 82  

Article VI SERVICER REPLACEMENT EVENTS

     77 83  

Section 6.01     Servicer Replacement Events

     77 83  

Section 6.02     Successor Property Manager

     82 88  

Section 6.03     Additional Remedies of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee upon a Servicer Replacement Event

     84 89  

Section 6.04      Replacement of the Servicer

     90  

Article VII TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS; RELEASE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS

     84 91  

Section 7.01     Released Mortgage Loans and Released Mortgaged Properties

     84 91  

 

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Section 7.02     Third Party Purchase Options; Release of Mortgaged Properties to Affiliates under Defaulted or

  

 Delinquent Assets; Early Refinancing Prepayment; Other Sales or Exchanges

     88 97  

Section 7.03     Transfer of Lease to New Mortgaged Property

     89 98  

Section 7.04     Criteria Applicable to all Mortgage Properties and Mortgage Loans included in the Collateral Pool

     90 99  

Section 7.05     Restrictions on Environmental Condition Mortgaged Properties

     90 100  

Section 7.06      Terminated Lease Property.

     100  

Article VIII TERMINATION

     91 100  

Section 8.01     Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgaged Properties or Discharge of

  

  Indenture

     91 100  

Article IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     91 100  

Section 9.01     Amendment

     91 100  

Section 9.02     Counterparts

     91 101  

Section 9.03     GOVERNING LAW

     91 101  

Section 9.04     Notices

     92 101  

Section 9.05     Severability of Provisions

     93 102  

Section 9.06     Effect of Headings and Table of Contents

     93 102  

Section 9.07     Notices to Rating Agencies

     93 102  

Section 9.08     Successors and Assigns: Beneficiaries

     94 103  

Section 9.09     Complete Agreement

     94 103  

Section 9.10     [Reserved]

     94 104  

Section 9.11     Consent to Jurisdiction

     94 104  

Section 9.12     No Proceedings

     94 104  

 

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EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT A-1    MORTGAGED PROPERTY SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT A-2    MORTGAGE LOAN SCHEDULE
EXHIBIT B    FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — PROPERTY MANAGER
EXHIBIT C    FORM OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE — SPECIAL SERVICER
EXHIBIT D    FORM OF LIMITED POWERS OF ATTORNEY FROM ISSUER OR INDENTURE TRUSTEE
EXHIBIT E    CALCULATION OF FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE RATIOS
EXHIBIT F    FORM OF DETERMINATION DATE REPORT
EXHIBIT G    FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT H    INDENTURE

 

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This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, dated as of May 20, 2014 (as amended, modified or otherwise modified, the “ Agreement ”), is made among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, and each Joining Party, each as an issuer (each, an “ Issuer ” and, collectively, the “ Issuers ”), Spirit Realty, L.P. (“ Spirit Realty ”), as property manager and special servicer (together with its successors in such capacities, the “ Property Manager ” and “ Special Servicer ,” respectively), and Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, as Back-Up Manager (together with its successors in such capacity, the “ Back-Up Manager ”).

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

As of the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Issuers own the Mortgaged Properties and related Leases as indicated on Exhibit A-1 and the Mortgage Loans as indicated on Exhibit A-2 and each Issuer has pledged such Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans owned by it to the Indenture Trustee as security for the indebtedness evidenced by the Indenture and each Series of Notes issued under the Indenture. Spirit Realty has agreed to provide property management services with respect to the Mortgaged Properties and to service the Leases and the Mortgage Loans as set forth herein.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01 Defined Terms .

Whenever used in this Agreement, including in the Preliminary Statement, the words and phrases set forth below, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the meanings specified in this Section 1.01 . Capitalized terms used in this Agreement, including the Preliminary Statement, and not defined herein, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the respective meanings specified in Section 1.01 of the Indenture (as defined below).

30/360 Basis ”: The accrual of interest calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months.

Account Control Agreement ”: An agreement with respect to a deposit account or a securities account, in form and substance satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee, pursuant to which the institution at which such account is maintained agrees to follow the instructions or entitlement orders, as the case may be, of the Indenture Trustee with respect thereto.

Additional Rent ”: With respect to any Lease, in addition to fixed rent or base rent thereunder, rent, if any, calculated as a percentage of the total sales generated by the related Tenant at the related Mortgaged Property i n excess of the Monthly Lease Payments for the prior calendar year .

Additional Servicing Compensation ”: Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation and/or Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation, as the context may require.

 

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Advance ”: Any Property Protection Advance and/or P&I Advance, as the context may require.

Advance Interest ”: Interest accrued on any unreimbursed Advance at the Reimbursement Rate and payable to the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms hereof.

Aggregate Collateral Value ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Aggregate Collateral Value of Post-Closing Properties ”: Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Series Supplement, $ 94,000,000 282,440,000 .

Aggregate Note Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Aggregate Series Principal Balance ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Allocated Loan Amount ”: For any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) as of any date of determination, the product of (i) the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (ii) a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the Collateral Value of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable , and (b) the denominator of which is the sum of (1) the Aggregate Collateral Value and (2) the Aggregate C ollateral Value of Post-Closing Properties multiplied by a fraction, (A) the numerator of which is the outstanding balance of the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account and (B) the denominator of which is the initial balance of the Post-Closing Reserve Account, in each case as of such date of determination; provided that on the Post-Closing Acquisition Date, all acquisitions of Post-Closing Properties and releases from the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account to occur on such Post-Closing Acquisition Date will be given effect for purposes of determining the Allocated Loan Amount . .

Applicable Series Closing Date ”: May 20, 2014.

Appraised Value ”: (X) For any Mortgaged Property included (or to be included) in the Collateral Pool or securing a Mortgage Loan included (or to be included) in the Collateral Pool other than an Equipment Loan, an appraised value determined pursuant to an independent MAI appraisal in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (as recognized by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989) and which takes into account the leased fee value of the related buildings and land of such Mortgaged Property, consistent with industry standards, and excludes the value of equipment and other tangible personal property and business enterprise value, and (1) with respect to any Mortgage Loan (other than an Equipment Loan) included in the Collateral Pool as of a Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is the most recent full narrative (complete summary) or limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager with respect to the related Mortgaged Property, (2) with respect to any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool as of a Series Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is the most recent full narrative (complete summary) or limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager with respect to such Mortgaged Property or (3) with respect to any Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property added (or to be added) to the Collateral Pool since the most recent Series

 

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Closing Date (including the Applicable Series Closing Date), is either (a) a full narrative (complete summary) MAI appraisal or (b) with respect to a related Mortgaged Property operated within the Restaurant/Casual Dining Business Sector (as defined in the Indenture), a limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained within 12 months prior to the date such Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property is pledged as part of the Collateral Pool; provided , that, in the event that, at any time subsequent to a Series Closing Date, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager or Special Servicer determines that obtaining a new Appraised Value is necessary, a full narrative (complete summary) or, with respect to a related Mortgaged Property operated within the Restaurant/Quick Service Business Sector, limited scope (limited restricted) MAI appraisal obtained by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer with respect to such Mortgaged Property or (Y) for any Equipment Loan included or to be included in the Collateral Pool, as specified in the most recent Series Supplement.

Asset File ”: A Loan File or a Lease File, as the context requires.

Assignment of Leases ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any assignment of leases, rents and profits or similar document or instrument executed by the Borrower in connection with the origination or subsequent modification or amendment of the related Mortgage Loan.

Authorized Officer ”: With respect to an Issuer, any person who is authorized to act for such Issuer and who is identified on the list delivered by such Issuer to the Indenture Trustee on each Series Closing Date (as such list may be modified or supplemented from time to time thereafter by the Issuer).

Available Amount ”: The Available Amount on for any Payment Date will consist of the aggregate of all amounts received in respect of the Collateral Pool during the immediately preceding Collection Period and on deposit in the Collection Account on the immediately preceding Determination Date, including amounts earned, if any, on the investment of such funds on deposit in the Collection Account and the Release Account during the immediately preceding Collection Period, Unscheduled Proceeds, amounts received on account of payments under any Guaranties, and any amounts received on account of payments under the Performance Undertaking Undertakings and the Environmental Indemnity Agreement Agreements, any amounts released from the Liquidity Reserve Account to be treated as Available Amounts in accordance with the Indenture on such Payment Date , and any amounts released from the Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account to be treated as Available Amounts in accordance with the Indenture on such Payment Date and any other amounts deposited in the Payment Account in order to be applied as Available Amount Amounts on such Payment Date, but excluding (i) amounts on deposit in the Release Account and not transferred to the Collection Account for such Payment Date, (ii) the amount of any collections allocated to Companion Loans, if any, as provided in the applicable Pari Passu Co-Lender Agreements, (iii) the amount of any Additional Servicing Compensation, (iv) amounts received on account of Excess Cashflow (so long as no Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period has occurred and is continuing), (v) amounts withdrawn from the Collection Account to reimburse the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, for any unreimbursed Advances (plus interest thereon) and to pay the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, any Special Servicing Fee, Workout Fees or Liquidation Fees and any Emergency Property Expenses, (vi) amounts required

 

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to be paid by the any Issuer as the lessor under the related Leases in respect of sales taxes, (vii)  Third Party Option Expenses, (viii)  any amount received from a Tenant or Borrower as reimbursement for any cost paid by or on behalf of any Issuer as lessor or lender under a related Lease or Mortgage Loan, as applicable, and ( viii ix ) any amounts collected by or on behalf of any Issuer as lender or lessor and held in escrow or impound to pay future obligations due under a Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable , and (ix) any amounts constituting Third Party Option Expenses .

Average Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the average of the Cashflow Coverage Ratios for such Determination Date and each of the two immediately preceding Determination Dates; provided , however, that the Average Cashflow Ratio shall not be calculated until the third Determination Date following the Applicable Series Closing Date.

Back-Up Fee ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan) , the fee payable to the Back-Up Manager pursuant to Section 3.11(h) .

Back-Up Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.0075 0.0100 % per annum.

Back-Up Manager ”: Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, a Delaware corporation, or its successor in interest.

Balloon Loan ”: Mortgage Loans which have substantial payments of principal (relative to the initial principal balance of such Mortgage Loan) due at their stated maturities.

Bankruptcy Code ”: The federal Bankruptcy Code of 1978, Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended from time to time.

Borrower ”: For any Mortgage Loan, the obligor or obligors on the related Mortgage Note, including any Person that has acquired the related collateral and assumed the obligations of the original obligor or obligors under such Mortgage Note.

Business Day ”: Any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to remain closed in New York, New York, Scottsdale, Arizona, or any other city in which is located the principal office of an Issuer, the Primary Servicing Office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee’s office.

Cashflow Coverage Ratio ”: With respect to any Determination Date and the Collateral Pool, the ratio, expressed as a fraction, the numerator of which is the Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator for such Determination Date, and the denominator of which is the Total Debt Service for such Determination Date.

 

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Cashflow Coverage Ratio Numerator ”: With respect to any Determination Date, the sum of (i) the Monthly Loan Payments and the Monthly Lease Payments received during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date, (ii) any income earned from the investment of funds on deposit in the Collection Account and the Release Account during the Collection Period ending on such Determination Date and , (iii ) any Liquidity Reserve Amounts and (iv) any net payments received by any Issuer under the applicable hedge agreements for any Series of Notes for the Payment Date relating to such Determination Date.

Cashflow Coverage Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

CERCLA ”: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended.

Closing Date Period ” means the period from (and including) the most recent Series Closing Date until (and excluding) the next occurring Series Closing Date; provided , that the initial Closing Date Period shall commence on the Applicable Series Closing Date.

Code ”: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Collateral ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Agent ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Defect : As defined in Section 2.04(a) .

Collateral Pool ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Collateral Value ”: As of any determination date (i) with respect to each Mortgaged Property (that does not otherwise secure a Mortgage Loan), the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto , ( 2i i) with respect to each Mortgage Loan, the lesser of (a) the Appraised Value of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan and (b) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan , or (iii) with respect to each potential Post-Closing Property identified on Exhibit I, until the earlier of the Post-Closing Acquisition Date and the Post-Closing Deadline, the “Collateral Value” specified for such property on Exhibit I ; provided , that , with respect to clause (i) and (ii) , in the event that the Property Manager has caused a Global Appraisal Event to occur, the “ Collateral Appraised Value” of such Mortgaged Property will be the Re-Appraised Value determined with respect to such Mortgaged Property in connection with such Global Appraisal Event or (ii) with respect to each Mortgage Loan, the lesser of (a) the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan and (b) the outstanding principal balance of such Mortgage Loan .

Collection Account ”: The segregated account or accounts created and maintained by the Property Manager in the name of the Indenture Trustee, held on behalf of the Noteholders, for the collection of payments on the Mortgage Loans and Leases.

Collection Account Agreement ”: As defined in Section 3.04(a) .

Collection Account Bank ”: As defined in Section 3.04(a) .

 

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Collection Period ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the period commencing immediately after the Determination Date in the month preceding the month in which such Payment Date occurs and ending on (and including) the Determination Date related to such Payment Date.

Companion Loans ”: A mortgage loan or leasehold interest which is secured, on a pari passu basis by the same Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool .

Condemnation Proceeds ”: All proceeds received in connection with the condemnation or remediation of, or granting an easement on, any Mortgaged Property other than proceeds applied to the restoration of such Mortgaged Property or released to the related Tenant or Borrower in accordance with the Servicing Standard.

Control Person ”: With respect to any Person, anyone that constitutes a “controlling person” of such Person within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Controlling Party ”: As defined in the Indenture.

“Corporate Asset Management Agreement”: A management agreement entered into by Spirit Realty and Spirit MTA in connection with the Spin-Off pursuant to which Spirit Realty or one of its Affiliates (which may include a Taxable REIT Subsidiary) performs services for Spirit MTA which may include, without limitation, investment management and real estate management and servicing.

Corrected Lease ”: Any Specially Serviced Lease with respect to which, as of any date of determination, one or more of the following as are applicable shall have occurred with respect to each Specially Serviced Lease Trigger Event that previously occurred with respect to such Specially Serviced Lease:

 

  (i) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, the related Tenant has made three consecutive full and timely Monthly Lease Payments under the terms of such Lease (as such terms may be changed or modified in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Tenant or by reason of a modification, waiver or amendment granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer) or such Lease has been terminated and the related Mortgaged Property has been re-leased;

 

  (ii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (b) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such circumstances cease to exist in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer;

 

  (iii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (c) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, the Special Servicer determines that the applicable Tenant likely will be able to make future Monthly Lease Payments;

 

  (iv) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (d) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such default is cured; and

 

  (v) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”, such proceedings are terminated.

 

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Corrected Loan ”: Any Specially Serviced Loan with respect to which, as of any date of determination, one or more of the following as are applicable shall have occurred with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan Trigger Event that previously occurred with respect to such Specially Serviced Loan:

 

  (i) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (a) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, the related Borrower has made three consecutive full and timely Monthly Loan Payments under the terms of such Mortgage Loan (as such terms may be changed or modified in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower or by reason of a modification, waiver or amendment granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer);

 

  (ii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (b) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such circumstances cease to exist in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer;

 

  (iii) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (c) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, the Special Servicer determines that the applicable Borrower likely will be able to make future Monthly Loan Payments;

 

  (iv) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (d) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such default is cured; and

 

  (v) with respect to the circumstances described in clause (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”, such proceedings are terminated.

Cure Party ”: (i) With respect to any Mortgaged Property, Mortgage Loan, Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property acquired by the applicable Issuer from an Originator, such Originator; (ii) with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan acquired by the applicable Issuer from a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty, such Issuer; and (iii) in the case of either of (i) or (ii), Spirit Realty in its capacity as the Support Provider under the Performance Undertaking.

Custodian ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Custodian Inventory List ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Custody Agreement ”: The Second Amended and Restated Custody Agreement, dated as of the Applicable Closing Date, among the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Custodian, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

 

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Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or amounts representing the Third Party Option Price (without giving effect to clause (ii) in the definition thereof) paid by the related the Tenant) that represent penalty interest accrued at the rate specified in the related lease agreement and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any amounts collected thereon (other than late payments, late payment charges or Yield Maintenance Premiums Prepayment Consideration Payments ) that represent penalty interest in excess of interest on theprincipal the principal balance of such Mortgage Loan accrued at the related Interest Rate.

Defaulted Asset ”: Any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool, with respect to which a default occurs under the applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease, respectively, that materially and adversely affects the interest interests of the applicable Issuer and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of such Mortgage Loan or Lease (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days).

Defaulting Party ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b) .

Delinquent Asset ”: Any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool (other than a Defaulted Asset), with respect to which any Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment, as applicable, becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days .

Determination Date ”: With respect to any Payment Date, the 7 th day of the month in which such Payment Date occurs or, if such 7 th day is not a Business Day, the Business Day immediately succeeding such 7 th day.

Determination Date Report ”: As defined in Section 4.01(a) .

Due Date ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan or Lease, the day of each calendar month on which the Monthly Loan Payment or Monthly Lease Payment, as applicable, with respect thereto is due.

Early Amortization Event ”: As defined in the Indenture.

“Early Refinancing Prepayment”: As defined in the Series 2017-1 Supplement.

Eligible Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Eligible Successor ”: An entity which, at the time it is appointed as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, (i) is legally qualified and has the capacity to carry out the duties and obligations hereunder of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and (ii) has demonstrated the ability to administer professionally and competently a portfolio of leases, mortgaged properties and mortgage loans that are similar to the Leases, Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans with high standards of skill and care.

Emergency Property Expenses ”: As defined in Section 3.03(e) .

Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property ”: Any Mortgaged Property (i) on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is operated, (ii) on which, to the Property Manager’s knowledge, oil or other hazardous materials are stored in underground storage tanks, (iii) in the Manufacturing Business Sector or (iv) any other Mortgaged Property that the Property Manager believes, in its reasonable discretion exercised in accordance with the

 

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Servicing Standard (including based on the review of any Environmental Report), has a material risk of declining in value due to environmental conditions existing on or in respect of such Mortgaged Property; provided that no Mortgaged Property described in clauses (i) through (iv) shall be an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property if the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to the acquisition of such Mortgaged Property by an Issuer.

Environmental Indemnity Agreement ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Environmental Insurer ”: Any Qualified Insurer that issues Environmental Policies relating to any of the Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties.

Environmental Policy ”: Any insurance policy issued by an Environmental Insurer, together with any endorsements thereto, providing insurance coverage for losses, with respect to certain Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties, caused by the presence of hazardous substances on, or the migration of hazardous substances from, the related Mortgaged Properties.

Equipment Loan ”: Any commercial equipment loan secured by equipment used in the operation of a commercial real estate property and listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule.

Escrow Payment ”: Any payment received by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer for the account of any Obligor or otherwise deposited in the Servicing Account for application toward the payment of real estate taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, ground rents (if applicable) and similar items in respect of the related Mortgaged Property.

Event of Default ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Excess Cashflow ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Exchange Act ”: The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

“Exchange Account”: An account established in the name of the Qualified Intermediary in order to receive all proceeds from the sale or disposition of Relinquished Properties.

“Exchange Agreement”: An agreement entered into a Qualified Intermediary setting forth the terms of a like-kind exchange program.

“Exchange Cash Collateral”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property which has been released pursuant to Section 7.01(a), an amount provided by the Issuers that is free and clear of all Liens in an amount equal to the Net Release Price thereof that is deposited into the Exchange Reserve Account.

“Exchange Reserve Account”: As defined in Section 3.04(c).

Extraordinary Expense ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Fair Market Value ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan secured by a Mortgaged Property, at any time, a price determined by the Property Manager (or by the Special Servicer with respect to a Specially Serviced Asset) in accordance with the Servicing Standard and Section 7.01(b) .

 

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FDIC ”: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any successor.

Financing Statement ”: A financing statement either filed or recorded or in a form suitable for filing and recording under the applicable Uniform Commercial Code.

First Collateral Date : With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, (i) in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan was owned by an Issuer on the (or is) added to the Collateral Pool on a Series Closing Date on which such Issuer became an “Issuer” hereunder, such Series Closing Date or (ii) otherwise, the Transfer Date with respect thereto.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio ” or “ FCCR ”: The fixed charge coverage ratio determined in accordance with the provisions of Exhibit E attached hereto.

FNMA ”: Federal National Mortgage Association or any successor.

GAAP ”: Generally accepted accounting principles as in effect in the United States, consistently applied, as of the date of such application.

Global Appraisal Event ”: An event that shall occur when the Property Manager, within a one-year period, both (i) causes new Appraised Values to be determined with respect to all of the Mortgaged Properties and (ii) designates (in its sole discretion) that a “Global Appraisal Event” has occurred in connection therewith.

Granting Clause ”: The Granting Clause set forth in the Indenture.

Ground Lease ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property the fee interest in which is owned by an Issuer or the related Borrower, the lease agreement, if any, pursuant to which such Issuer leases the land relating to such Mortgaged Property to the related tenant and such tenant owns the buildings and other improvements on such Mortgaged Property.

Guaranty ”: With respect to any Lease or Mortgage Loan, the guaranty, if any, related to such Lease or Mortgage Loan executed by an individual or an Affiliate or parent of the Tenant or Borrower, as applicable, in favor of the lessor or the lender, as applicable.

Hazardous Materials ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Indenture ”: The Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of the Applicable Series Closing Date, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, relating to the issuance of the Notes, including all amendments, supplements and other modifications thereto and any additional indenture between the Indenture Trustee and any Issuer.

Indenture Trustee ”: Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as indenture trustee under the Indenture, or its successor in interest or any successor indenture trustee appointed as provided in the Indenture.

 

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Indenture Trustee Fee ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Independent ”: When used with respect to any specified Person, any such Person who (i) is not an Issuer, an Issuer Member, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, (ii) does not have any direct financial interest in or any material indirect financial interest in any of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates, and (iii) is not connected with the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates as an officer, employee, promoter, underwriter, trustee, partner, director or Person performing similar functions; provided , however , that a Person shall not fail to be Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof merely because such Person is the beneficial owner of 1% or less of any class of securities issued by any Issuer, any Issuer Member, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or an Affiliate thereof, as the case may be.

Initial Purchaser ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Interest Accrual Period ”: With respect to each Due Date related to any Mortgage Loan, the applicable period specified in the related Loan Documents.

Interest Rate ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the annualized rate at which interest is scheduled (in the absence of a default) to accrue on such Mortgage Loan from time to time during any Interest Accrual Period in accordance with the related Mortgage Note and applicable law, as such rate may be modified in accordance with Section 3.19 or in connection with a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower.

Interested Person ”: The Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, any holder of Notes or an Affiliate of any such Person.

Issuer ”: Each of Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC and any Joining Party or, in any such case, its successor in interest, as the context may require. References to a “related” or “applicable” Issuer shall refer to the Issuer that owns the Collateral or has issued the Notes being addressed.

Issuer Member ”: With respect to any Issuer, the holder of the LLC Interests with respect to such Issuer, and with respect to any Joining Party, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement.

Joinder Agreement ”: With respect to any Series of Notes (other than any Series of Notes that was issued on the Applicable Series Closing Date), the Joinder Agreement, dated as of the applicable Series Closing Date, among the applicable Joining Party, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager, substantially in the form of Exhibit G attached hereto.

Joining Party ”: Any Spirit SPE or Support Provider SPE , as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement.

 

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Lease ”: Each lease listed on the Mortgaged Property Schedule and from time to time included in the Collateral Pool. As used herein, the term “Lease” includes the related lease agreement and other documents contained in the related Lease File as the context may require.

Lease Documents ”: Any related lease agreement, non-disturbance agreement, guaranty or other agreement or instrument, to the extent made for the benefit of the related Originator.

Lease File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Lease Security Deposit ”: As defined in Section 3.03(a) .

Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section 7.03 .

“Like-Kind Exchange Program”: A like-kind exchange program whereby Relinquished Property may be exchanged with Replacement Property pursuant to an Exchange Agreement with a Qualified Intermediary.

Liquidated Lease ”: A Defaulted Asset that is a Lease with respect to which the related Mortgaged Property has been either re-leased or sold, or any Lease related to a Mortgaged Property sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, whether or not a Defaulted Asset.

Liquidation Fee ”: The fee payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11(g) .

Liquidation Fee Rate ”: A percentage equal to 0.50%.

Liquidation Proceeds ”: All cash proceeds and all other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) received by the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, or the Special Servicer and retained in connection with the liquidation of any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property which is (or relates to) a Defaulted Asset; all cash proceeds and all other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property other than to the extent deposited into the Release Account; all proceeds from the investment of funds on deposit in the Release Account; and all cash proceeds from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property transferred from the Release Account to the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.04(b).

LLC Agreement ”: With respect to (i) any Issuer that constitutes an Issuer as of the date hereof, such Issuer’s limited liability company agreement and (ii) any other Issuer, as indicated in the applicable Joinder Agreement, in each case as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereto and the Indenture.

LLC Interests ”: The limited liability company interests issued pursuant to an LLC Agreement evidencing beneficial ownership interests in the related Issuer .

Loan Agreement ”: The agreement pursuant to which a Mortgage Loan was made.

 

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Loan Documents ”: With respect to each of the Mortgage Loans, the related Loan Agreement, if any, and Mortgage Note, and any related Mortgage, Ground Lease, as applicable, Guaranty or other agreement or instrument, to the extent made for the benefit of the related lender or holder of the Mortgage Note.

Loan File ”: As defined in the Custody Agreement.

Loan-to-Value Ratio ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and any commercial real estate loan proposed to be included in the Collateral Pool as a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, a ratio, expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the unpaid principal balance of such Mortgage Loan (or proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan) and the denominator of which is the Appraised Value of the Mortgaged Property securing such Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgaged Property securing the proposed Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan).

Lockbox Account ”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 3.02(b) .

Lockbox Account Bank ”: As defined in Section 3.02(b) .

Lockbox Transfer Account ”: The account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 3.02(c) .

Lockbox Transfer Account Bank ”: As defined in Section 3.02(c) .

MAI ”: A designation signifying that the designee is a member of the Appraisal Institute, a real estate appraisers and valuation professionals trade group.

Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report ”: As defined in Section 4.01(c) .

Monthly Lease Payment ”: With respect to any Lease (except as otherwise described in the Mortgaged Property Schedule), the fixed or “base” rent monthly lease payment that is actually payable by the related Tenant from time to time under the terms of such Lease, after giving effect to any provision of such Lease providing for periodic increases in such fixed or “base” rent by fixed percentages or dollar amounts or by percentages based on increases in a consumer price index.

Monthly Loan Payment ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the scheduled monthly payment of interest and, if applicable, principal due on such Mortgage Loan that is or would be, as the case may be, payable by the related Borrower on each Due Date under the terms of the related Mortgage Note as in effect on the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan, without regard to any subsequent change in or modification of such terms in connection with a bankruptcy or similar proceeding involving the related Borrower or a modification, waiver or amendment of such Mortgage Loan granted or agreed to by the Special Servicer pursuant to Section 3.19 , and assuming that each prior Monthly Loan Payment has been made in a timely manner.

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

 

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Mortgage ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, a mortgage (or deed of trust or deed to secure debt), assignment of leases and rents, security agreement and fixture filing or similar document executed by the applicable Issuer or the related Borrower, as applicable, pursuant to which such Issuer or Borrower grants a lien on its interest in such Mortgaged Property in favor of the Collateral Agent or the initial lender of the related Mortgage Loan, as applicable.

Mortgage Loan ”: Each fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, monthly pay, first lien, commercial mortgage loan secured by fee title to, or leasehold interest in, commercial real estate properties (including each similarly secured, fixed-rate or adjustable-rate, monthly pay, first lien Equipment Loan mortgage loan acquired after the applicable Series Closing Date ), as listed on the Mortgage Loan Schedule and from time to time included in the Collateral Pool.

Mortgage Loan Schedule ”: The list of Mortgage Loans transferred to each Issuer as part of the Collateral Pool and attached hereto as Exhibit A-2 (as such list may be amended upon each Series Closing Date and each Transfer Date, and otherwise be amended from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents, including to reflect the conveyance by an Issuer of any Mortgage Loan pursuant to the terms hereof). Such list shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgaged Loan:

(i) the street address (including city, state and zip code) of the related Mortgaged Property (if any);

(ii) the related Issuer loan number and name of Borrower;

(iii) the initial Appraised Value of any related Mortgaged Property; and

(iv) the Mortgage Loan’s maturity date, if applicable.

Mortgage Note ”: The original executed note evidencing the indebtedness of a Borrower under a Mortgage Loan, together with any rider, addendum or amendment thereto, or any renewal, substitution or replacement of such note.

Mortgaged Property ”: Each parcel of real property listed on the Mortgaged Property Schedule, the fee or leasehold interest in which is from time to time included in the Collateral Pool, and each parcel of real property or leasehold interest in a commercial real estate property securing a Mortgage Loan, including (to the extent not property of the related Tenant) the buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements or improvements now or hereinafter erected or located on such parcel and appurtenant easements and other property rights relating thereto.

Mortgaged Property Schedule ”: The list of Mortgaged Properties and Leases transferred to each Issuer as part of the Collateral Pool and attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 (as such list may be amended upon each Series Closing Date and each Transfer Date, and otherwise be amended from time to time in accordance with the Transaction Documents, including to reflect the conveyance by an Issuer of any Mortgaged Property pursuant to the terms hereof). Such list shall set forth the following information with respect to each Mortgaged Property:

 

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(i) the street address (including city, state and zip code) of the Mortgaged Property;

(ii) the related Issuer lease number and name of Tenant;

(iii) the Appraised Value; and

(iv) the Lease’s final payment date.

“Net Assets” As defined in Section 6.04(b).

Net Default Interest ”: With respect to any (i) Lease, any Default Interest collected thereon, net of any unreimbursed Advance Interest accrued on Property Protection Advances made in respect of such Lease and reimbursable from such Default Interest in accordance with the terms hereof and (ii) Mortgage Loan, any Default Interest collected thereon, net of any unreimbursed Advance Interest accrued on Property Protection Advances made in respect of such Mortgage Loan and reimbursable from such Default Interest in accordance with the terms hereof.

Net Investment Earnings ”: The amount by which the aggregate of all interest and other income realized during a Collection Period on funds held in the Collection Account , the Exchange Reserve Account and/or the Release Account (as the context may require), if any, exceeds the aggregate of all losses, if any, incurred during such Collection Period in connection with the investment of such funds.

“Net Release Price”: As defined in Section 3.05(b).

Nonrecoverable Advance ”: Any Nonrecoverable P&I Advance and/or Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, as the context may require.

Nonrecoverable P&I Advance ”: Any P&I Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of any Payment Date, that, as determined by the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee), in its commercially reasonable, good faith business judgment and (other than with respect to any such determination made by the Indenture Trustee) in accordance with the Servicing Standard, will not be ultimately recoverable by it from the proceeds on the Collateral Pool allocated in accordance with the priority set forth in Section 2.11 of the Indenture with respect to the payment of Collateral Pool Expenses.

Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance ”: Any Property Protection Advance previously made or proposed to be made in respect of a Mortgaged Property (including any Lease related thereto) or Mortgage Loan that, as determined by the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee), in its commercially reasonable good faith business judgment and (other than with respect any such determination made by the Indenture Trustee) in accordance with the Servicing Standard, will not be ultimately recoverable from late payments, Property Insurance Proceeds, Liquidation Proceeds or any other recovery on or in respect of the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease with respect to which such Property Protection Advance was (or is proposed to be) made (including any Monthly Lease Payments in respect of any Lease added to the Collateral upon any re-leasing of the related Mortgaged Property).

 

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Note Registrar ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Notes ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Noteholders ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Obligor ”: A Tenant or a Borrower, as the context requires.

Officer’s Certificate ”: A certificate signed by a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee or the applicable Issuer Member on behalf of an Issuer, as the case may be, and with respect to any other Person, a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, the President, a Vice President or Assistant Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, or one of the Assistant Treasurers or Assistant Secretaries of such Person.

Opinion of Counsel ”: A written opinion of counsel (which shall be rendered by counsel that is Independent of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer) in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and delivered to the addressees thereof.

Originators ”: Collectively, each of Spirit Realty and its Affiliates which has conveyed one or more Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties to an Issuer pursuant to a Property Transfer Agreement or otherwise.

OTS ”: The Office of Thrift Supervision or any successor thereto.

P&I Advance ”: As defined in Section 3.03(g) hereof.

P&I Shortfall ”: With respect to any Series of Notes and any Payment Date, in the event that the Series Available Amount allocated (or to be allocated) to such Series of Notes in respect of such Payment Date will be insufficient to pay in full (x) the P&I Shortfall Scheduled Principal Payment (if any), in respect of the Notes of such Series due on such Payment Date and (y) accrued and unpaid Note Interest in respect of the Notes of such Series due on such Payment Date, in each case in accordance with the terms of the Series Supplement with respect to such Series of Notes, the amount of such insufficiency for such Payment Date. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall P&I Shortfall include any Make Whole Amount, Class B Deferred Interest, Post-ARD Additional Interest or Deferred Post-ARD Additional Interest

P&I Shortfall Scheduled Principal Balance ”: With respect to any Series of Notes and any Payment Date, the Scheduled Principal Payment (if any) with respect to each Class of Notes in such Series other than any such Class of Notes whose Anticipated Repayment Date (x) occurs on such Payment Date or (y) has occurred prior to such Payment Date.

Pari Passu Co-Lender Agreements ”: Any co-lender agreement relating to any Issuer acquiring Pari Passu Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties (or leasehold interests in real property) that also secure Companion Loans held by parties other than such Issuer.

 

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Pari Passu Loans ”: Mortgage Loans secured by Mortgaged Properties (or leasehold interests in real property) that also secure on a pari passu basis any Companion Loans.

Payment Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Payment Date ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Payoff Amount ”: An amount equal to the Collateral Value as of the First Collateral Date of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable , as of the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property , plus any due and unpaid Monthly Loan Payment(s) or Monthly Lease Payment(s), as applicable, and any unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus Advance Interest thereon), Emergency Property Expenses, Liquidation Fees, Workout Fees, Special Servicing Fees and Extraordinary Expenses, in each case with respect to such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or the related Lease.

Percentage Rent ”: With respect to any Lease that does not provide for the payment of fixed rent, the rent thereunder, if any, calculated solely as a percentage of the total sales generated by the related Tenant at the related Mortgaged Property.

Performance Undertaking ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Permitted Investments ”: Any one or more of the following obligations or securities:

 

  (i) direct obligations of, or obligations fully guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by, the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof; provided , that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America and have a predetermined, fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (ii) obligations of the following agencies or instrumentalities of the United States of America: the Export-Import Bank, the Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation, the Rural Economic Community Development Administration, the General Services Administration, the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Small Business Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, the Federal Housing Administration and the Federal Financing Bank; provided , that such obligations are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States of America, have a predetermined, fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and do not have an “r” highlight attached to any rating and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (iii) direct obligations of the following agencies or instrumentalities of the United States of America that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States: the Resolution Funding Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank System (senior debt obligations only), the Federal National Mortgage Association (senior

 

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debt obligations rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA” by S&P only) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (senior debt obligations rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA” by S&P only); provided , that such obligations have a predetermined amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and do not have an “r” highlight attached to any rating and that each such obligation has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread;

 

  (iv) uncertificated certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances having maturities of not more than 360 days, of any bank or trust company organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof; provided , that such items are rated in the highest short-term debt rating category of each Rating Agency or such lower rating as will not result in a qualification, downgrading or withdrawal of the rating then assigned to the Notes by any Rating Agency without giving effect to any Insurance Policy (as evidenced in writing by each Rating Agency), do not have an “r” highlight affixed to its rating and have a predetermined fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change);

 

  (v) commercial paper (having original maturities of not more than 270 days) of any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof (or of any corporation not so incorporated; provided , that the commercial paper is denominated in United States dollars and amounts payable thereunder are not subject to any withholding imposed by any non-United States jurisdiction) that is rated in the highest short-term debt rating category of each Rating Agency or such lower rating as will not result in a qualification, downgrading or withdrawal of the rating then assigned to the Notes by any Rating Agency without giving effect to any Insurance Policy (as evidenced in writing by each Rating Agency), does not have an “r” highlight affixed to its rating, has a predetermined fixed amount of principal due at maturity (that cannot vary or change) and has a fixed interest rate or has its interest rate tied to a single interest rate index plus a single fixed spread, or any demand notes that constitute vehicles for commercial paper rated in the highest unsecured commercial or finance company paper rating category of each Rating Agency;

 

  (vi) investments in money market funds rated “AA-mg” (or the equivalent rating) or higher by each Rating Agency; and

 

  (vii) any other obligation or security the inclusion of which, as an Eligible Investment, satisfies the Rating Agency Notification Condition.

provided , that (1) no investment described hereunder shall evidence either the right to receive (x) only interest with respect to such investment or (y) a yield to maturity greater than 120% of the yield to maturity at par of the underlying obligations, (2) no investment described hereunder may be purchased at a price greater than par if such investment may be prepaid or called at a price less than its purchase price prior to stated maturity (that cannot vary or change) and (3) such Permitted Investments are either (x) at all times available or (y) mature prior to the Payment Date on which funds used to acquire such investment would otherwise be distributed pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

 

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“Permitted Replacement Event”: As defined in Section 6.04(a) hereof.

“Permitted Termination Event”: As defined in Section 6.04(b) hereof.

Person ”: Any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, limited liability company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization or government or any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of any government , or any definition of such term as may be provided in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act .

Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Post-Closing Property ”: As defined in the Indenture.

“Prepayment Consideration Payment”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any yield maintenance or prepayment premium payment made by a Borrower in connection with a Principal Prepayment on or other early collection of principal of a Mortgage Loan.

Primary Servicing Office ”: The office of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the context may require, that is primarily responsible for such party’s servicing obligations hereunder.

Principal Prepayment ”: Any payment of principal voluntarily made by the Borrower on a Mortgage Loan that is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date and that is not accompanied by an amount of interest (without regard to any Yield Maintenance Premium that may have been collected) representing scheduled interest due on any date or dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.

Prime Rate ”: The “prime rate” published in the “Money Rates” section of The Wall Street Journal, as such “prime rate” may change from time to time. If The Wall Street Journal ceases to publish the “prime rate,” then the Indenture Trustee shall select an equivalent publication that publishes such “prime rate”; and if such “prime rate” is no longer generally published or is limited, regulated or administered by a governmental or quasi-governmental body, then the Indenture Trustee shall select a comparable interest rate index. In either case, such selection shall be made by the Indenture Trustee in its sole discretion and the Indenture Trustee shall notify the Property Manager and the Special Servicer in writing of its selection.

Principal Prepayment ”: Any payment of principal voluntarily made by the Borrower on a Mortgage Loan that is received in advance of its scheduled Due Date and that is not accompanied by an amount of interest (without regard to any Prepayment Consideration Payment that may have been collected) representing scheduled interest due on any date or dates in any month or months subsequent to the month of prepayment.

Property Insurance Policy ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan and/or Mortgaged Property, any hazard insurance policy, flood insurance policy, title policy, Environmental Policy, residual value insurance policy or other insurance policy that is maintained from time to time in respect of such Mortgage Loan and/or Mortgaged Property (including, without limitation, any blanket insurance policy maintained by or on behalf of the applicable Issuer).

 

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Property Insurance Proceeds ”: All proceeds received under any Property Insurance Policy that provides coverage with respect to any Mortgaged Property or the related Mortgage Loan, if applicable.

Property Management Fee ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Mortgaged Property owned by the Issuer, the fee payable to the Property Manager pursuant to Section 3.11(a) .

Property Management Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan and each Lease, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.25% per annum.

Property Manager ”: Spirit Realty, in its capacity as property manager under this Agreement, or any successor property manager appointed as herein provided.

Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in Section 3.11(b) .

Property Protection Advances ”: With respect to the Leases, the Mortgage Loans and the Mortgaged Properties:

 

  (i) All customary, reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, in connection with servicing the Leases, the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans, in accordance with the Servicing Standard and this Agreement, for the purpose of paying (a) real estate taxes, (b) in the case of Leasehold Mortgaged Properties, payments required to be made under the related ground leases, (c) premiums on Property Insurance Policies (not already paid pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, as confirmed by the applicable Issuers) and (d) other amounts necessary to preserve or maintain the security interest and lien of the Indenture Trustee in, and value of, each related Mortgaged Property (including any costs and expenses necessary to re-lease such Mortgaged Property), Lease or Mortgage Loan (including costs and expenses related to collection efforts).

 

  (ii) All customary, reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager (or, if applicable, the Special Servicer) in connection with the servicing of a Mortgage Loan after a default, delinquency or other unanticipated event, or in connection with the administration of any REO Property, including, but not limited to, the cost of (a) compliance with the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer set forth in Sections 2.04(c) , 3.03(c) and 3.17(b) , (b) the preservation, insurance, restoration, protection and management of any Collateral, including the cost of any “force placed” insurance policy purchased by the Property Manager to the extent such cost is allocable to a particular item of Collateral that the Property Manager is required to cause to be insured pursuant to Section 3.07(a) , (c) obtaining any Liquidation Proceeds (insofar as such Liquidation Proceeds are of

 

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the nature described in the definition thereof) or Property Insurance Proceeds in respect of any Collateral or REO Property, (d) any enforcement of judicial proceedings with respect to any Collateral, including foreclosures, and (e) the operation, management, maintenance and liquidation of any REO Property.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, “Property Protection Advances” shall not include allocable overhead of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, such as costs for office space, office equipment, supplies and related expenses, employee salaries and related expenses and similar internal costs and expenses.

Property Transfer Agreements ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Protective Mortgage Loan ”: Means any Mortgage Loan (a) with respect to which Spirit Realty or an affiliate thereof is the Borrower and (b) that was acquired by any Issuer in lieu of such Issuer acquiring the Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties securing such Mortgage Loan in order to reduce or eliminate any actual or potential liability that such Issuer would have had in the event that such Mortgaged Property or Mortgaged Properties were acquired by such Issuer.

Purchase Option Deficiency ”: An amount equal to the deficiency, if any, between 125 115 % of the Allocated Loan Amount of a Mortgaged Property released in connection with a Third Party Purchase Option and the related Third Party Option Price for such Mortgaged Property.

Purchase Premium ”: As defined in Section 7.01(c).

“Qualified Deleveraging Event”: Either (i) a firm commitment underwritten public offering of the equity interests of Spirit MTA or any direct or indirect parent entity of Spirit MTA pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act, which results in aggregate cash proceeds to Spirit MTA or any direct or indirect parent entity of Spirit MTA of at least $75 million (net of underwriting discounts and commissions), (ii) an acquisition (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of greater than fifty percent (50%) of the voting equity interests of Spirit MTA, or any direct or indirect parent of Spirit MTA by any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) or (iii) Spirit MTA or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of Spirit MTA sells or transfers (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) all of its interests in the Issuers or the Issuers convey or transfer (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) all or substantially all the Collateral Pool in accordance with the applicable restrictions in the Indenture (in each case, other than a sale, transfer or other conveyance to a direct or indirect parent or wholly owned subsidiary of Spirit MTA).

“Qualified Eligible Successor”: As defined in Section 6.04(b).

Qualified Insurer ”: An insurance company or security or bonding company qualified to write the related Property Insurance Policy in the relevant jurisdiction.

 

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“Qualified Intermediary”: Any third-party acting as an “qualified intermediary” within the meaning of Section 1031 of the Code and Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4) of the Treasury Regulations.

“Qualified Release Amount”: An amount equal to the product of (i) the amount of the Early Refinancing Prepayment and (ii) (a) the aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties (not otherwise securing a Mortgage Loan) and Mortgage Loans divided by (b) the aggregate Allocated Loan Amount of the Collateral Pool.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan ”: (X)  Any Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan or (Y)  any other commercial real estate loan acquired by the applicable an Issuer , which, in the case of clause (Y), is: (a) in substitution for a Released Mortgage Loan, (b) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from the sale of a Released Mortgage Loan or (c) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan and which, in the each such case of any such commercial real estate loan , as of the date of the acquisition thereof, (i) is secured by one or more Mortgaged Properties that would constitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property (other than any requirements set forth in clauses (iii) and (vii) of the definition thereof) in the event that it (or they) were exchanged by such Issuer for the Mortgaged Property (or Mortgaged Properties) securing such Released Mortgage Loan or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was received, as applicable (it being understood that, for the purposes of this clause (i), the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property shall be determined in accordance with clause (i) of the definition of “Collateral Value” as if it did not secure a Mortgage Loan), (ii) has an unpaid principal balance that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the principal balance of each other commercial real estate loan acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is not less than the unpaid principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (iii) has an Interest Rate not more than one percentage point less than such Released Mortgage Loan or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made, as applicable, (iv) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, the applicable Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such commercial real estate loan, either (x)  all of the representations and warranties originally made with respect to such Released Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan with respect to which such Balloon Loan or Principal Prepayment was made ( or (y) all of the representations and warranties required to be made for Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section 2.19 of the Indenture (in each case, with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition ) , (v) pays interest and, if applicable, principal on a monthly basis, (vi) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider, (vii) has a maturity date that is not more than one year earlier than such Released Mortgage Loan or Mortgage Loan with respect to which the Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made, (viii) if such commercial real estate loan would constitute a Balloon Loan and either such Released Mortgage Loan was a Balloon Loan or such commercial real estate loan is being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment, such commercial real estate loan has a

 

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balloon payment that is not more than 10.0% larger than the Balloon Payment relating to such Released Mortgage Loan or such Balloon Payment, as applicable and (ix) that has a Loan-to-Value Ratio no greater than the higher of (a) 80.0% and (b) the Loan-to-Value Ratio of the Released Mortgage Loan (or the Mortgage Loan with respect to which the Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment was made). If one or more of the foregoing criteria are not met (x) other than with respect to a commercial real estate loan being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, such commercial real estate loan will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan if the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria are satisfied with respect to such commercial real estate loan or (y) with respect to a commercial real estate loan being acquired with the proceeds of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, such commercial real estate loan will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan if the Special Servicer considers such acquisition to be in the interest of the Noteholders and the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition.

Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria ”: Means criteria that will be satisfied with respect to any commercial real estate loan in the event that: (1) the Special Servicer considers the acquisition by the applicable Issuer of such commercial real estate loan to be in the interest of the Noteholders and (2) either (x) the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition or (y) both (A) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition and (B) after giving effect to such acquisition, the aggregate Collateral Values (determined as of the date of acquisition by the applicable Issuer) of all commercial real estate loans acquired pursuant to this clause (2)(y) and all commercial real estate properties acquired pursuant to clause (2)(y) of the Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria, in each case during the Closing Date Period in which such acquisition occurs, will not exceed 5.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the Starting Closing Date with respect to such Closing Date Period).

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property ”: Any commercial real estate property acquired by the applicable Issuer (a) in substitution for a Released Mortgaged Property or a Released Mortgage Loan, (b) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from the sale of a Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or (c) with the proceeds (or a portion thereof) of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment on a Mortgage Loan and which, in any case, as of the date of the acquisition thereof, (i)  solely to the extent acquired with amounts on deposit in the Release Account, has a Collateral Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Collateral Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer or Co-Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Fair Market Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), (ii) solely to the extent acquired through an exchange (and not with proceeds on deposit in the Release Account), has a Fair Market Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be

 

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received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Fair Market Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Fair Market Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), ( ii) iii) solely to the extent acquired through an exchange (and not with proceeds on deposit in the Release Account), has a Collateral Value that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with such substitution or such sale, if applicable, and the Collateral Value of each other commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or Released Mortgage Loan or with the proceeds of such sale or such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable, is equal to or greater than (x) in the case of a Released Mortgaged Property, the Collateral Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (y) in the case of a Released Mortgage Loan, the principal balance of such Released Mortgage Loan or (z) in the case of a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable (other than the amount of such Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment that will remain in the Release Account after giving effect to such acquisition), ( iii iv ) subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, such Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, (A)  with respect to any such commercial real estate property , acquired in substitution for a Released Mortgaged Property, either (x)  all of the representations and warranties originally made with respect to such Released Mortgaged Property , or , in the event that (y) all of the representations and warranties required to be made with respect to commercial real estate loans contemplated by Section 2.19 of the Indenture for Mortgaged Properties or (B) with respect to any such commercial real estate property is being acquired in substitution for, or with the proceeds of, any Released Mortgage Loan, or the proceeds of any Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment of a Mortgage Loan, all of the representations and warranties required to be made with respect to commercial real estate loans contemplated by Section 2.19 of the Indenture for Mortgaged Properties (in each case, with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition), ( iv v ) in the event that such commercial real estate property were included as a Mortgaged Property in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the FCCR for all Mortgaged Properties in the Collateral Pool and all Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool, based upon the most recent determination of each such FCCR by the Property Manager (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property) , (v ; provided , however, with respect to no more than 10% of the Aggregate Collateral Value in any Closing Date Period (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date), such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will not be subject to the weighted average FCCR criteria set forth in this clause (v), but instead will be required to have a minimum FCCR of 2.5 (measured as of the date of each respective substitution); provided , further , that with respect to no more than 5% of the

 

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Aggregate Collateral Value in any Closing Date Period, such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will not be subject to the weighted average FCCR or minimum FCCR criteria set forth in this clause (v) so long as the Tenant under the related Lease (or any related Guarantor) has an investment grade rating from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch Ratings, Inc.,, (vi ) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the Monthly Lease Payments for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (vi) in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the remaining lease term Monthly Lease Payments for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (vii)   in the event that any lease relating to such commercial real estate property were included as a “Lease” in the Collateral Pool as of the end of the Collection Period preceding the Collection Period in which such acquisition occurs, it would not have lowered the weighted average of the remaining lease term for all Leases in the Collateral Pool and all Leases relating to Mortgaged Properties securing Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool (weighted based on the Allocated Loan Amount of each such Mortgaged Property), (viii)  if the tenant thereof or any third party has an option to purchase such commercial real estate property, the contractual amount of such option price is no less than what the Allocated Loan Amount of such commercial real estate property would be after giving effect to such acquisition, ( viii ix ) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider, ( ix x ) is leased pursuant to a “triple net” lease and ( x xi ) has an appraisal that meets the applicable requirements set forth in the definition of “Appraised Value.” If one or more of the foregoing criteria are not met, such commercial real estate property will be a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property if the Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria are satisfied with respect to such commercial real estate property.

Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property Waiver Criteria ”: Means criteria that will be satisfied with respect to any commercial real estate property in the event that: (1) the Special Servicer considers the acquisition by the applicable Issuer of such commercial real estate property to be in the interest of the Noteholders and (2) either (x) the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition or (y) both (A) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied in connection with such acquisition and (B) after giving effect to such acquisition, the aggregate Collateral Values (determined as of the date of acquisition by the applicable Issuer) of all commercial real estate properties acquired pursuant to this clause (2)(y) and all commercial real estate loans acquired pursuant to clause (2)(y) of the Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan Waiver Criteria, in each case during the Closing Date Period in which such acquisition occurs, will not exceed 5.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the Starting Closing Date with respect to such Closing Date Period).

 

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Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan ”: Means any Protective Mortgage Loan that (i) is secured by one or more Mortgaged Properties that would constitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property (other than any requirements set forth in clauses (iii) and (vii) of the definition thereof) in the event that it (or they) were exchanged by an Issuer for the Released Mortgaged Property (it being understood that, for the purposes of this clause (i), the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property shall be determined in accordance with clause (i) of the definition of “Collateral Value” as if it did not secure a Mortgage Loan), (ii) has an unpaid principal balance that, when combined with any cash proceeds received (or to be received) in connection with the substitution or sale of the applicable Released Mortgaged Property, if applicable, and the principal balance of each other commercial real estate loan or commercial real estate property acquired (or to be acquired) by the applicable Issuer in substitution for such Released Mortgaged Property or with the proceeds of such sale or substitution, is not less than the Collateral Value of such Released Mortgaged Property, (iii) with respect to which, subject to any exceptions with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied or the Requisite Global Majority has consented, the applicable Issuer has obtained from an Originator or itself has made, with respect to such Protective Mortgage Loan, all of the representations and warranties set forth herein with respect to required to be made for Mortgage Loans pursuant to Section 2.19 of the Indenture (with each date therein referring to, unless otherwise expressly stated, the date of such acquisition) and (iv) has been approved in writing by the Support Provider.

Rating Agency ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Rating Agency Notification Condition ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Rating Condition ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Re-Appraised Value : With respect to each Mortgaged Property that is the subject of a Global Appraisal Event, the Appraised Value that is determined with respect to such Mortgaged Property in connection with such Global Appraisal Event. In the event that multiple Global Appraisal Events occur with respect to the same Mortgaged Property, the Appraised Value determined with respect to the most recent Global Appraisal Event shall constitute the Re-Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property.

Reimbursement Rate ”: The rate per annum applicable to the accrual of Advance Interest, which rate per annum is equal to the Prime Rate plus 2.0%.

Release ”: As defined in Section 7.01(a) .

Release Account ”: The segregated account established and maintained by the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders and the Issuers As defined in Section 3.04(b) .

“Release Parcel”: With respect to the Post-Closing Properties identified as Buehler’s Food Market (1055 Sugarbush Drive) and Buehler’s Food Market (3540 Burbank Road), an undeveloped portion of each such property that (i) was not considered in determining the purchase price thereof paid by the Originator with respect thereto and (ii) is subject to an option on the part of the related Tenant permitting such Tenant to subdivide and reacquire such undeveloped portion for a nominal amount.

Release Price ”: As defined in Section 7.01(b) .

 

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“Remaining Parcel”: As defined in Section 7.01(a).

“Relinquished Property”: Any Mortgaged Property qualifying as “relinquished property” within the meaning of Section 1.1031(k)-(1(a) of the Treasury Regulations (or any successor section).

“Relinquished Property Agreement”: Any agreement relating to the sale or disposition of Relinquished Property.

“Relinquished Property Proceeds”: means the proceeds of the sale or disposition of Relinquished Property.

Remittance Date ”: The Business Day preceding each Payment Date.

Removed Mortgaged Property ”: Each Third Party Option Mortgaged Property and each Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property, released at any time from the lien of the Indenture.

REO Acquisition ”: The acquisition of any REO Property pursuant to Section 3.09 .

REO Disposition ”: The sale or other disposition of any REO Property pursuant to Section 3.18 .

REO Property ”: A Mortgaged Property acquired by or on behalf of the Indenture Trustee through foreclosure, acceptance of a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or otherwise in accordance with applicable law in connection with the default or imminent default of a Mortgage Loan.

REO Revenues ”: All income, rents, profits and proceeds derived from the ownership, operation or leasing of any REO Property.

“Replacement Property”: Mortgaged Properties that are (i) of a “like-kind” (within the meaning of Section 1.1031(a)-1(b) of the Treasury Regulations (or any successor section)) to any Relinquished Property and otherwise satisfying the definition of and requirements for “replacement property” under the Treasury Regulations and (ii) satisfy the definition of Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property.

“Replacement Property Agreement”: Any agreement relating to the acquisition of Replacement Property.

Request for Release ”: A request signed by a Servicing Officer, as applicable, of the Property Manager substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto or of the Special Servicer substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto.

Requisite Global Majority ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Responsible Officer ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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Restaurant Concept ”: With respect to any properties operated within the Restaurants Business Sector, any chain of properties that share substantially the same characteristics.

S&P ”: Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Series ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Series 2014-1 Supplement ”: The Series 2014-1 Supplement to the Indenture, dated as of the date hereof, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

“Series 2017-1 Supplement”: The Series 2017-1 Supplement to the Indenture, dated as of the Series 2017-1 Closing Date, among the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time.

Series Account : As defined in the Indenture.

Servicer Replacement Event ”: The meaning specified in Section 6.01(a) .

Servicing Account ”: The segregated account or accounts created and maintained pursuant to Section 3.03(a) .

Servicing Fees ”: With respect to each Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property and Lease, the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, the Special Servicing Fee, if any, and the Additional Servicing Compensation, if any.

Servicing File ”: Any documents (other than documents required to be part of the related Loan File or Lease File) in the possession of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and relating to the origination and servicing of any Mortgage Loan or Lease or the administration of any Mortgaged Property (including copies of all applicable Property Insurance Policies with respect thereto).

Servicing Officer ”: Any officer or employee of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, involved in, or responsible for, the administration, management and servicing of the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases, whose name and specimen signature appear on the list of servicing officers furnished, from time to time, by such party to the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee.

Servicing Standard ”: To provide property management services for the Mortgaged Properties and to service and special service the Mortgage Loans and Leases on behalf of the applicable Issuers in accordance with applicable law, the terms of this Agreement, the terms of the respective Mortgage Loans and Leases and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, (x) in the same manner in which, and with the same care, skill, prudence and diligence with which, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, (a) services and administers similar mortgage loans, leases and mortgaged properties for other third party portfolios or (b) administers similar mortgage loans, leases and mortgaged properties for its own account or (y) in a manner normally associated with the servicing and administration of similar properties,

 

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whichever standard is highest, in all cases taking into account the best interests of the Noteholders and taking into consideration the maximization of revenue, but without regard to: (i) any known relationship that the Property Manager or Special Servicer, or an Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, may have with any Issuer, any Originator, the Support Provider, any Tenant, any Borrower, any of their respective Affiliates or any other party to the Transaction Documents; (ii) the ownership of any Note or LLC Interest by the Property Manager or Special Servicer or any Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable; (iii) the Property Manager’s obligation to make Advances, to incur servicing expenses or to withdraw (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, to direct the Indenture Trustee to withdraw) funds from the Collection Account to pay Emergency Property Expenses with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases or the Mortgaged Properties; (iv) the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s right to receive compensation for its services or reimbursements of the costs under this Agreement; (v) the ownership, servicing or management for others, by the

Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any Originator or other Affiliate of any other leases or property; (vi) the repurchase and indemnification obligations of the Originators or Support Provider; or (vii) the existence of any loans made to a Tenant by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or Spirit Realty or any Affiliate of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or Spirit Realty.

Servicing Transfer Agreement ”: As defined in Section 5.04.

Servicing Transfer Date ”: As defined in Section 5.04.

Servicing Transfer Event ”: With respect to any Mortgaged Property, the occurrence of any of the events described in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Lease.” With respect to any Mortgage Loan, the occurrence of any of the events described in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan.”

Special Servicer ”: Spirit Realty, in its capacity as special servicer under this Agreement, or any successor special servicer appointed as herein provided.

Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”: As defined in Section 3.11(d) .

Special Servicer Report ”: As defined in Section 4.01(b) .

Special Servicing Fee ”: With respect to each Specially Serviced Asset, the fee designated as such and payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to the first paragraph of Section 3.11(c) .

Special Servicing Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Specially Serviced Asset, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.75% per annum.

Specially Serviced Asset ”: A Specially Serviced Lease or a Specially Serviced Loan.

Specially Serviced Lease ”: Any Lease as to which any of the following events occurs or exists:

 

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  (i) any Monthly Lease Payment becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days;

 

  (ii) the Property Manager determines in its good faith and reasonable judgment that a default in making a Monthly Lease Payment is likely to occur within 30 days and is not likely to be remedied for 60 days;

 

  (iii) the Property Manager receives written notice from the Tenant indicating that such Tenant cannot make future Monthly Lease Payments or requesting a reduction in the amount of its Monthly Lease Payments;

 

  (iv) a default (other than as described in clause (a) above) occurs that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of the Lease (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days); or

 

  (v) the related Tenant becomes insolvent, readjusts its debt, is subject to marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings in respect of the related Tenant occur, or as to which the related Tenant (in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Property Manager) takes actions indicating its insolvency or its inability to pay its obligations or the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives notice of commencement of foreclosure or similar proceedings with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

Specially Serviced Lease Trigger Event ”: Each of the circumstances identified in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Lease”.

Specially Serviced Loan” : Any Mortgage Loan as to which any of the following events has occurred:

 

  (i) any Monthly Loan Payment becomes delinquent for 60 or more consecutive days;

 

  (ii) the Property Manager determines in its good faith and reasonable judgment that a default in making a Monthly Loan Payment is likely to occur within 30 days and is not likely to be remedied for 60 days;

 

  (iii) the Property Manager receives written notice from the Borrower indicating that such Borrower cannot make future Monthly Loan Payments or requesting a reduction in the amount of its payment;

 

  (iv) a default (other than as described in clause (a) above) occurs that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers and that continues unremedied for the applicable grace period under the terms of the Mortgage Loan (or, if no grace period is specified, for 30 days); or

 

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  (v) the related Borrower becomes insolvent, readjusts its debt, is subject to marshaling of assets and liabilities, or similar proceedings in respect of the related Borrower occur, or as to which the related Borrower (in the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Property Manager) takes actions indicating its insolvency or its inability to pay its obligations or the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives notice of commencement of foreclosure or similar proceedings with respect to the related Mortgaged Property.

Specially Serviced Loan Trigger Event ”: Each of the circumstances identified in clauses (a) through (e) of the definition of the term “Specially Serviced Loan”.

“Specified Permitted Subdivision”: With respect to each Post-Closing Property containing a Release Parcel, the subdivision of such Mortgaged Property to permit the transfer of the Release Parcel to the related Tenant.

“Specified Permitted Subdivision Conditions”: As defined in Section 7.01(a).

“Spin-Off”: A transaction whereby Spirit Realty (or its parent) will “spin-off” certain of its real estate assets, including the Issuers and the Collateral Pool.

“Spirit MTA”: Spirit MTA REIT, a Maryland real estate investment trust, and its successors and assigns.

Spirit Realty ”: Spirit Realty, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its successors and assigns.

Spirit SPE ”: Any special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary (direct or indirect) of Spirit Realty (other than any Originator) .

Starting Closing Date ”: With respect to any Closing Date Period, the Series Closing Date upon which such Closing Date Period commences .

Sub-Manager ”: Any Person with which the Property Manager or the Special Servicer has entered into a Sub-Management Agreement.

Sub-Management Agreement ”: The written contract between the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, on the one hand, and any Sub-Manager, on the other hand, relating to servicing and administration of Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties, as provided in Section 3.21 , as may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified.

Successor Property Manager ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b).

Successor Replacement Date ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b).

Successor Special Servicer ”: As defined in Section 6.01(b) .

Support Provider ”: Spirit Realty or any successor support provider.

“Support Provider SPE”: Any special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary (direct or indirect) of the Support Provider.

Sweep Period ”: As defined in the Indenture.

 

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Tax Required Condition ”: As defined in Section 7.01(a).

“Taxable REIT Subsidiary” With respect to Spirit Realty, an Affiliate thereof that is a “taxable REIT subsidiary” under the Code.

Tenant ”: With respect to each Lease, the tenant under such Lease and any successor or assign thereof.

“Terminated Lease Property”: A Mortgaged Property, with respect to which (a) the related Lease has expired, has been terminated or has been rejected in a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding of the Tenant, (b) the related Tenant has notified the Property Manager or the applicable Issuer of its intent to not renew such Lease within 24 months of the termination date of the related Lease or (c) the related Tenant has otherwise failed to comply with the procedures for renewal under the terms of the related Lease (including, but not limited to, any notice provisions relating to renewal of the Lease); provided solely in the case of an expiration, termination or rejection as described in clause (a), the Property Manager has used commercially reasonable efforts to renew such Lease or obtain a new Lease of such Mortgaged Property.

Third Party Option Expenses ”: Any reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (but not internal costs and expenses) incurred by the Issuers (or Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, on behalf of the Issuers) in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option with respect to the applicable Mortgaged Property; provided , that such costs and expenses shall not exceed $50,000 with respect to any single Mortgaged Property.

Third Party Option Mortgaged Property ”: As defined in Section 7.02(a) .

Third Party Option Price ”: A cash price equal to (i) the amount specified in a related Lease or other , Lease Document or related other agreement, as payable by a Tenant or any other Person in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option minus (ii) the Third Party Option Expenses in connection with such exercise.

Third Party Purchase Option ”: An option of a Tenant or any other Person under or in connection with a Lease , Lease Documents or other related agreements to purchase the related Mortgaged Property before or at the expiration of the Lease term.

Title Company : As defined in Section 2.03(a).

Title Insurance Policies ”: As defined in Section 2.03(a).

Total Debt Service ”: As defined in the Indenture.

Transfer Date ”: The date on which a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property is acquired by the applicable Issuer.

“Treasury Regulations” Any treasury regulations relating to like-kind exchanges and Section 1031 of the Code (or any successor section thereof).

 

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Unscheduled Principal Payment ”: On any Payment Date, the sum of (a) the Unscheduled Proceeds deposited into the Collection Account during the Collection Period relating to such Payment Date plus (b) any Purchase Option Deficiency arising during such Collection Period, together with any Purchase Option Deficiency from any prior Payment Date or related Collection Period with respect to which Available Amounts were not allocated to any Series pursuant to Section 2.11(b) the Indenture.

Unscheduled Proceeds ”: Collectively, Liquidation Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds, Property Insurance Proceeds, Principal Prepayments, Release Prices, Balloon Payments and , Purchase Premiums and Exchange Cash Collateral ; provided , however , that any amounts which are on deposit in the Release Account or the Exchange Reserve Account shall not be deemed Unscheduled Proceeds until such amounts have been transferred to the Collection Account.

Uniform Commercial Code ”: The Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

Workout Fee ”: With respect to each Corrected Loan and each Corrected Lease, the fee payable to the Special Servicer pursuant to Section 3.11(f) .

Workout Fee Rate ”: With respect to each Corrected Loan and each Corrected Lease, a fixed percentage rate equal to 0.50%.

Yield Maintenance Premium ”: With respect to any Mortgage Loan, any premium, penalty or fee paid or payable, as the context requires, by a Borrower in connection with a Principal Prepayment on or other early collection of principal of a Mortgage Loan .

Section 1.02 Other Definitional Provisions .

(a) All terms defined in this Agreement shall have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto unless otherwise defined therein.

(b) As used in this Agreement and in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto or thereto, accounting terms not defined in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document, and accounting terms partly defined in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document, to the extent not defined, shall have the respective meanings given to them under GAAP. To the extent that the definitions of accounting terms in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document are inconsistent with the meanings of such terms under GAAP, the definitions contained in this Agreement or in any such certificate or other document shall control.

(c) 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; Section and Exhibit references contained in this Agreement are references to Sections and Exhibits in or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified; a reference to a subsection or other subdivision without further reference to a Section is a reference to such subsection or other subdivision as contained in the Section in which the reference appears; and the words “include” and “including” shall mean without limitation by reason of enumeration.

 

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(d) The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as the feminine and neuter genders of such terms.

(e) Any agreement, instrument or statute defined or referred to herein or in any instrument or certificate delivered in connection herewith means such agreement, instrument or statute as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented and includes (in the case of agreements or instruments) references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated therein; references to a Person are also to its permitted assignees.

Section 1.03 Certain Calculations in Respect of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans .

(a) All amounts collected in respect of any Lease in the form of payments from the related Tenants, Guaranties, Property Insurance Proceeds or otherwise shall be applied to amounts due and owing under the Lease in accordance with the express provisions of such Lease, and all amounts collected in respect of any Mortgage Loan in the form of payments from the related Borrower, Guaranties, Liquidation Proceeds or Property Insurance Proceeds shall be applied to amounts due and owing under the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage (including for principal and accrued and unpaid interest) in accordance with the express provisions of the related Mortgage Note and Mortgage; in the absence of such express provisions, all amounts collected shall be applied for purposes of this Agreement: (i) with respect to amounts collected in respect to any Lease, first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, and second , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section 1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Lease, including, without limitation, Additional Rent and Default Interest; and (ii) with respect to amounts collected in respect of any Mortgage Loan, first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, second , as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest at the related Interest Rate on such Mortgage Loan to but not including, as appropriate, the date of receipt or the Due Date in the Collection Period of receipt, third , as a recovery of principal of such Mortgage Loan then due and owing, including by reason of acceleration of the Mortgage Loan following a default thereunder (or, if a liquidation event has occurred in respect of such Mortgage Loan, a recovery of principal to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance), fourth , as a recovery of any Yield Maintenance Premium Prepayment Consideration Payment then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan, fifth , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section 1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts then due and owing under such Mortgage Loan, including Default Interest, and sixth , as a recovery of any remaining principal of such Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire remaining unpaid principal balance. Any proceeds derived from an unleased Mortgaged Property (exclusive of related operating costs, including reimbursement of Property Protection Advances made by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager in connection with the operation and disposition of such Mortgaged Property) shall be applied by the Property Manager in the same manner as if they were Monthly Lease Payments due on the previously existing Lease for such Mortgaged Property until such Lease becomes a Liquidated Lease pursuant to the terms of such Lease and the related Lease Documents.

 

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(b) Collections in respect of each REO Property (exclusive of amounts to be applied to the payment of the costs of operating, managing, maintaining and disposing of such REO Property) shall be treated: first , as a recovery of any related and unreimbursed Property Protection Advances; second , as a recovery of accrued and unpaid interest on the related Mortgage Loan at the related Interest Rate to but not including the Due Date in the Collection Period of receipt; third , as a recovery of principal of the related Mortgage Loan to the extent of its entire unpaid principal balance; and fourth , in accordance with the Servicing Standard, but subject to Section 1.03(c) , as a recovery of any other amounts deemed to be due and owing in respect of the related Mortgage Loan.

(c) Insofar as amounts received in respect of any Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property which are allocable to fees and charges owing in respect of such Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property which constitute Additional Servicing Compensation payable to the Property Manager or Special Servicer are insufficient to cover the full amount of such fees and charges, such amounts shall be allocated between such of those fees and charges as are payable to the Property Manager, on the one hand, and as are payable to the Special Servicer, on the other, pro rata in accordance with their respective entitlements with respect to such Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property.

(d) The foregoing applications of amounts received in respect of any Lease, Mortgage Loan or REO Property shall be determined by the Property Manager and reflected in the appropriate monthly Determination Date Report and any Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report.

(e) Notwithstanding the early termination of any Lease resulting from a default by the related Tenant, such Lease will be treated for purposes of determining Servicing Fees and Indenture Trustee Fees as remaining in effect until such Lease becomes a Liquidated Lease.

Section 1.04 Fee Calculations; Interest Calculations .

(a) The calculation of the Servicing Fees shall be made in accordance with Section 3.11 . All dollar amounts calculated hereunder shall be rounded to the nearest penny with one-half of one penny being rounded up.

(b) The amount of interest accrued on each Mortgage Loan during any Interest Accrual Period will be calculated in arrears based on the terms specified in the related Mortgage Documents.

 

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ARTICLE II

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; RECORDINGS AND FILINGS; BOOKS AND

RECORDS; DEFECT, BREACH, CURE, REPURCHASE AND SUBSTITUTION; FINANCIAL COVENANTS

Section 2.01 Representations and Warranties of Spirit Realty the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager .

(a) Spirit Realty The Property Manager represents and warrants to the other parties hereto, and for the benefit of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, as of each Series Closing Date:

(i) Spirit Realty The Property Manager is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary to its performance under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Spirit Realty the Property Manager , and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by Spirit Realty the Property Manager , do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iii) Spirit Realty The Property Manager has the power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement;

(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of Spirit Realty the Property Manager , enforceable against Spirit Realty the Property Manager in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(v) Spirit Realty The Property Manager is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of Spirit Realty the Property Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of Spirit Realty the Property Manager ;

(vi) No litigation is pending or, to Spirit Realty’s the Property Manager’s knowledge, threatened against Spirit Realty the Property Manager that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to Spirit Realty the Property Manager and, if determined adversely to Spirit Realty the Property Manager , would prohibit Spirit Realty the Property Manager from entering into this Agreement or that, in Spirit Realty’s the Property Manager’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of Spirit Realty the Property Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of Spirit Realty the Property Manager ;

 

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(vii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by Spirit Realty the Property Manager of, or the compliance by Spirit Realty the Property Manager with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions of Spirit Realty the Property Manager contemplated by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse effect on the ability of Spirit Realty the Property Manager to perform its obligations hereunder; and

(viii) Each officer and employee of Spirit Realty the Property Manager that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section 3.07(c) .

(b) The representations and warranties of Spirit Realty the Property Manager set forth in Section 2.01(a) shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Persons to whom and for whose benefit they were made until all amounts owed to the Noteholders under or in connection with this Agreement, the Indenture and the Notes have been indefeasibly paid in full. Upon discovery by any party hereto of any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.

(c) Any successor Property Manager or Special Servicer shall be deemed to have made, as of the date of its succession, each of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 2.01(a) , subject to such appropriate modifications to the representation and warranty set forth in Section 2.01(a)(i) to accurately reflect such successor’s jurisdiction of organization and whether it is a corporation, partnership, bank, association or other type of organization.

(d) The Back-Up Manager represents and warrants to the other parties hereto, and for the benefit of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee on behalf of the Noteholders, as of each Series Closing Date:

(i) The Back-Up Manager is a national banking association duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary to its performance under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Back-Up Manager, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by the Back-Up Manager, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

 

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(iii) The Back-Up Manager has the corporate power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement;

(iv) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of the Back-Up Manager, enforceable against the Back-Up Manager in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(v) The Back-Up Manager is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of, this Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of the Back-Up Manager;

(vi) No litigation is pending or, to the Back-Up Manager’s knowledge, threatened against the Back-Up Manager that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to the Back-Up Manager and, if determined adversely to the Back-Up Manager, would prohibit the Back-Up Manager from entering into this Agreement or that, in the Back-Up Manager’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of the Back-Up Manager;

(vii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by the Back-Up Manager of, or the compliance by the Back-Up Manager with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Back-Up Manager by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse effect on the ability of the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations hereunder; and

(viii) Each officer and employee of the Back-Up Manager that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section 3.07(c) .

Section 2.02 Representations and Warranties of the Issuers .

(a) Each Issuer hereby represents and warrants to each of the other parties hereto and for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the Noteholders as of each Series Closing Date on or after the date on which such Issuer becomes a party to this Agreement:

 

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(i) Such Issuer is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is in compliance with the laws of each state (within the United States of America) in which any applicable Mortgaged Property is located to the extent necessary for the Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement;

(ii) The execution and delivery by such Issuer of this Agreement and the consummation by such Issuer of the transactions provided for in this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Issuer;

(iii) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Issuer, and the performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by such Issuer, do not violate its organizational documents or constitute an event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under, or result in the breach of, any material agreement or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(iv) Such Issuer has the limited liability company power and authority to enter into and consummate all transactions to be performed by it contemplated by this Agreement, has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement and any applicable Joinder Agreement, and has duly executed and delivered this Agreement and any applicable Joinder Agreement;

(v) This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each of the other parties hereto, constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of such Issuer, enforceable against such Issuer in accordance with the terms hereof (except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general equitable principles, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity and by an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing);

(vi) Such Issuer is not in violation of, and its execution and delivery of, this Agreement or any applicable Joinder Agreement and its performance and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not constitute a violation of, any law, any order or decree of any court or arbiter, or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory authority, which violation is likely to affect materially and adversely either the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of such Issuer;

(vii) No litigation is pending or, to such Issuer’s knowledge, threatened against such Issuer that is reasonably likely to be determined adversely to such Issuer and, if determined adversely to such Issuer, would prohibit such Issuer from entering into this Agreement or that, in such Issuer’s good faith and reasonable judgment, is likely to materially and adversely affect either the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or the financial condition of such Issuer;

 

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(viii) No consent, approval, authorization or order under any court or governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and performance by such Issuer of, or the compliance by such Issuer with, this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions of such Issuer contemplated by this Agreement, except for any consent, approval, authorization or order that has been obtained or that if not obtained would not have a material and adverse effect on the ability of such Issuer to perform its obligations hereunder;

(ix) Each officer and employee of such Issuer that has responsibilities concerning the management, servicing and administration of the applicable Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans is covered by errors and omissions insurance and the fidelity bond as and to the extent required by Section 3.07(c) ; and

(x) To such Issuer’s knowledge, each of the Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer or securing a Mortgage Loan owned by such Issuer is a commercial property.

(b) The representations and warranties of each Issuer set forth in Section 2.02(a) shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and shall inure to the benefit of the Persons to whom and for whose benefit they were made for so long as such Issuer remains in existence. Upon discovery by any party hereto of any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties, the party discovering such breach shall give prompt written notice to the other parties.

Section 2.03 Recordings and Filings; Books and Records .

(a) In connection with the Grant made by the Issuers to the Indenture Trustee pursuant to the Granting Clause of the Indenture, each Issuer shall cause the delivery of the applicable Lease Files for the Leases and the applicable Loan Files for the applicable Mortgage Loans to the Custodian in accordance with the Custody Agreement for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee in furtherance of such Grant and such Issuer shall cause: (i) with respect to the Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer (A) each Mortgage, Financing Statement and continuation statement referred to in the definition of “Lease File” in the Custody Agreement to be submitted to the appropriate Title Company (as defined below) on or before the First Collateral Date with respect thereto for recording or filing, as the case may be, in the appropriate public office for real property records or for Financing Statements, at the expense of such Issuer and (B) each title insurance binder or commitment referred to in the definition of “Lease File” in the Custody Agreement to be issued as a final title insurance policy by the title companies (the “ Title Companies ”) issuing the same (the “ Title Insurance Policies ”); and (ii) with respect to the Mortgage Loans owned by such Issuer, promptly (and in any event within 60 days following the applicable First Collateral Date) cause each assignment of Mortgage in favor of the Collateral Agent referred to in clauses (v) and (vi) of the definition of “Loan File” in the Custody Agreement and each Financing Statement on the applicable UCC form in favor of the Collateral Agent referred to in clause (iii) of such definition to be submitted for recording or filing, as the case may be, in the appropriate public office for real property records or for Financing Statements. Each such assignment and each Mortgage shall reflect that, following recording, it should be returned by the public recording office to the Custodian, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee (or to the Property Manager (or its designee), who shall then deliver such recorded document to the Custodian), and each such Financing Statement shall reflect that the file copy thereof should be returned to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee (or to the

 

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Property Manager (or its designee), who shall then deliver such filed document to the Custodian) following filing; provided , that in those instances where the public recording office retains the original Mortgage, assignment of Mortgage and assignment of Assignment of Leases, the Property Manager, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, shall obtain therefrom a certified copy of the recorded original. Each of the Title Companies issuing the Title Insurance Policies shall be instructed by the applicable Issuer to deliver such policies to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee. The Property Manager, on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, shall use reasonable efforts to diligently pursue with the Title Companies the return of each of the Mortgages, assignments of Mortgage and Financing Statements from the appropriate recording or filing offices and the delivery of the Title Insurance Policies by the related Title Companies. If any such document or instrument is lost or returned unrecorded or unfiled, as the case may be, because of a defect therein, the applicable Issuer shall promptly prepare and cause to be executed a substitute therefor or cure such defect, as the case may be, and thereafter, such Issuer shall cause the same to be duly recorded or filed, as appropriate. The Property Manager shall file any continuation statements necessary to continue the effectiveness of the Financing Statements.

(b) Each Issuer shall deliver to and deposit with, or cause to be delivered to and deposited with, the Property Manager all documents and records in the possession of such Issuer or any related Originators that relate to the applicable Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans and that are not required to be a part of a Lease File or a Loan File in accordance with the definition thereof, and the Property Manager shall hold all such documents and records in trust on behalf of the Indenture Trustee (in hard copy or electronic format). The Property Manager’s possession of such documents and records shall be at the will of the related Issuer and the Indenture Trustee for the sole purpose of facilitating the servicing and administration of the applicable Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties pursuant to this Agreement and such possession by the Property Manager shall be in a custodial capacity only on behalf of the Indenture Trustee. The ownership of such documents and records shall be vested in each Issuer, as applicable, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and the ownership of all documents and records with respect to the applicable Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties that are prepared by or which come into possession of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall immediately vest in such Issuer, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and shall be delivered to and deposited with the Property Manager, in the case of documents or records in the hands of the Special Servicer, and retained and maintained in trust by the Property Manager in such custodial capacity only on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, except as otherwise provided herein. All such documents and records shall be appropriately maintained in a manner to clearly reflect the ownership of such documents and records by the applicable Issuers, subject to the lien of the Indenture, and that such documents and records are being held on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, and the Property Manager shall release such documents and records from its custody only in accordance with this Agreement.

(c) With respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan the First Collateral Date of which occurred prior to the Applicable Series Closing Date, no additional documents shall be delivered by any Issuer or Property Manager to, or reviewed by, the Custodian in connection with the Applicable Series Closing Date, it being understood that the related Loan Files and related Lease Files were previously delivered by each Issuer and reviewed by the Custodian.

 

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(d) The Property Manager shall monitor the delivery of the Lease Files and the Loan Files to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee.

Section 2.04 Repurchase or Transfer for Collateral Defects and Breaches of Representations and Warranties .

(a) If any party hereto discovers that any document required to be included in any Loan File or Lease File is missing (after the date it is required to be delivered) or otherwise deficient (any such absence or deficiency, an “ Applicable Absence or Deficiency ”) or that there exists a breach of any of the representations and warranties made by any Originator set forth in the applicable Property Transfer Agreement, any Issuer as required under Section 2.19 of the Indenture or Section 3.04 of the Series 2014-1 Supplement or the Support Provider under Section 2 of the applicable Performance Undertaking with respect to any applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease (such representations and warranties, the “ Applicable Representations ”), and if such absence or deficiency or breach materially and adversely affects the value of such Mortgage Loan or such Mortgaged Property and related Lease or the interests of the applicable any Issuer or the Noteholders therein, such party shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other parties to this Agreement. If such absence, deficiency or breach materially and adversely affects the value of the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or the related Lease or the interests of the applicable Issuer or the Noteholders in the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or related Lease (a “ Collateral Defect ”), within 60 days following notice thereof (which may be extended for an additional 60 days if such Collateral Defect is capable of being cured but not within such initial 60 day period and the applicable Cure Party is diligently proceeding with the cure ) , an applicable Cure Party shall (a) deliver the missing document or cure the deficiency or breach, as the case may be, in all material respects or (b) repurchase such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property from the applicable Issuer at an amount equal to the Payoff Amount for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (or if the applicable Issuer acquired such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by contribution from the applicable Cure Party, transfer the applicable Payoff Amount to the applicable Issuer upon which transfer the applicable Issuer may at its option reconvey such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to such Cure Party) , or exchange one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (or if the applicable Issuer assigned such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by contribution from the applicable Cure Party, substitute a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property by contribution to the applicable Issuer, upon which contribution the applicable Issuer may at its option reconvey the Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property being substituted for by the applicable Cure Party) , as the case may be (subject to Section 7.04); provided , that if (i) such Collateral Defect is capable of being cured (including by delivery of a missing document) but not within such 60-day period, (ii) an applicable Cure Party has commenced and is diligently proceeding with the cure (which may include the delivery of a missing document) of such Collateral Defect within such 60-day period, and (iii) prior to the end of such 60-day period, an applicable Cure Party shall have delivered to the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a certification executed on its behalf by an officer thereof setting forth the reason such Collateral Defect is not capable of being cured within an initial 60-day period and what actions such Cure Party is pursuing in connection with the cure thereof and stating that it anticipates that such Collateral Defect will be cured within an

 

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additional period of 60 days, then such Cure Party shall have an additional 60 days commencing on the 61 st day from receipt of such certification by the Indenture Trustee to (x) complete such cure or (y) effectuate a repurchase of, or exchange for, the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property as described in clause (b) above. If the affected Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan is to be repurchased, funds in the amount of the Payoff Amount shall be wired to the Release Account, and the Property Manager shall promptly notify the applicable Issuer, the Back-Up Manager, and the Indenture Trustee when such deposit is made. In addition, failure to deliver the documents specified in clauses (i), (ii), (iv) or (ix) of the definition of “Loan File” with respect to any Mortgage Loan or clauses (i), (iv) or (v) in the definition of “Lease File” with respect to any Mortgaged Property, in each case to the Collateral Agent, shall be deemed to constitute a Collateral Defect with respect to such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, as applicable.

In the event that an applicable Cure Party elects to substitute one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans for the affected Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 2.04(a) , such Cure Party shall give notice of same to the Back-Up Manager and each Issuer and deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Custodian all documents as specified in the definition of “Lease File” or “Loan File” in the Custody Agreement with respect to each such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan no later than the date such Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan is acquired by the applicable Issuer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Monthly Lease Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties and Monthly Loan Payments due with respect to Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans in the month in which the applicable substitution occurs shall not be part of the Collateral and will be retained by the Property Manager and remitted by the Property Manager to the applicable Cure Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan is to be substituted for (and released) pursuant to this Section 2.04(a) , the applicable Issuer shall be entitled to receive the Monthly Lease Payment due on the Lease for any such Mortgaged Property in the month in which such substitution occurs and the Monthly Loan Payment due on any such Mortgage Loan in the month in which such substitution occurs and thereafter the applicable Person acquiring such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan shall be entitled to retain all amounts received in respect of such Lease or Mortgage Loan. On or prior to the effective date of any substitution or repurchase pursuant to this Section 2.04(a) , the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers an amended Mortgaged Property Schedule and Mortgage Loan Schedule reflecting the addition (if any) to the Collateral of each new Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property and Lease and each new Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan and the removal from the Collateral of each Mortgaged Property and Lease and each Mortgage Loan that, in either case, was repurchased or substituted for. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any Cure Party takes any action described in this Section 2.4(a) , the failure to take such action shall not constitute a default or breach with respect to any other Cure Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is understood and agreed that the obligations of the Cure Parties expressly set forth in this Section 2.04(a) constitute (i) the sole remedies available to the Noteholders and to the Indenture Trustee on their behalf in respect of a breach of the Applicable Representations and (ii) the sole remedies available to the Noteholders and to the Indenture Trustee on their behalf in respect of an Applicable Absence or Deficiency.

 

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(b) Upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that all requirements for any repurchase or substitution pursuant to Section 2.4(a) have been satisfied, which Officer’s Certificate shall be furnished by the Property Manager promptly after such requirements have been satisfied, the Indenture Trustee or the Custodian, as applicable, shall release or cause to be released to the Person acquiring such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, or its designee, the related Lease File or Loan File, as applicable, and each of the applicable Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer and assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it and are reasonably necessary to vest in such Person the ownership of such Mortgaged Property and the related Lease or Mortgage Loan, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and the related Mortgage. The Property Manager shall, and is hereby authorized and empowered by each applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee to, prepare, execute and deliver in its own name, on behalf of such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent or any of them, the endorsements, assignments and other documents contemplated by this Section 2.04(b) , and such Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver any limited powers of attorney substantially in the form of Exhibit D necessary to permit the Property Manager to do so; provided , however , that none of the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent shall be held liable for any misuse of any such power of attorney by the Property Manager and the Property Manager hereby agrees to indemnify the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent against, and hold the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent harmless from, any loss or liability arising from any misuse of such power of attorney. In connection with any such repurchase or substitution by any Cure Party, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall deliver the related Lease File or Loan File, as applicable, to such Cure Party.

(c) If any Cure Party defaults on its obligations to repurchase or substitute for any Mortgaged Property as contemplated by Section 2.04(a) or the applicable Performance Undertaking, as the case may be, the Property Manager shall promptly notify the Issuers, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee and shall take such actions with respect to the enforcement of such obligations, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings, as the Property Manager shall determine, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, are in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. In the event the Property Manager fails to take such actions, the Back-Up Manager shall do so if it has notice of such default by the Property Manager. Any and all expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager with respect to the foregoing shall constitute Property Protection Advances in respect of the affected Mortgaged Property and neither the Property Manager nor the Back-Up Manager shall have any obligation to any such expenses if it determines that such amounts would constitute Nonrecoverable Advances.

Section 2.05 Non-Petition .

The Issuers will cause each party to any property transfer agreement, purchase and sale agreement or loan purchase agreement between any such Issuer and seller of Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties pursuant thereto (other than such agreement in which the applicable Issuer does not incur any material liability or obligation or in which the applicable Issuer satisfies each of its material liabilities or obligations thereunder as of the date of such agreement) to covenant and agree that such party shall not institute against, or join any other Person in instituting against, any Issuer, any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceeding, or any other proceeding under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law.

 

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ARTICLE III

ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICING OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND LEASES

Section 3.01 Administration of the Mortgaged Properties , Leases and Mortgage Loans .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall service and administer the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans in the Collateral Pool that it is obligated to service and administer pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of the applicable Issuers, and in the best interests and for the benefit of the holders of the Notes and the LLC Interests (as a collective whole) in accordance with any and all applicable laws and the terms of this Agreement, the Property Insurance Policies and the respective Leases and Mortgage Loans and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in accordance with the Servicing Standard. Without limiting the foregoing, and subject to Section 3.20 , (i) the Property Manager shall service and administer each Lease (and each related Mortgaged Property) and each Mortgage Loan as to which no Servicing Transfer Event has occurred and each Corrected Lease and Corrected Loan, and (ii) the Special Servicer shall service and administer each Lease (and each related Mortgaged Property) and each Mortgage Loan as to which a Servicing Transfer Event has occurred and that is not a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan, as applicable; provided , however , that the Property Manager shall continue to collect information and prepare and deliver all reports to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers required hereunder with respect to any Specially Serviced Leases (and the related Mortgaged Properties) and Specially Serviced Loans, and further to render such incidental services with respect to any Specially Serviced Assets as are specifically provided for herein. No direction, consent or approval or lack of direction, consent or approval of any Controlling Party or the Requisite Global Majority may (and the Special Servicer or the Property Manager will ignore and act without regard to any such advice or approval or lack of approval that the Special Servicer or the Property Manager has determined, in its reasonable, good faith judgment, would) (A) require or cause the Special Servicer or the Property Manager to violate applicable law, the Servicing Standard or the terms of any Mortgage Loan or any Lease or (B) expand the scope of the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s responsibilities under this Agreement. In addition, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer, acting in its individual capacity (and, for the avoidance of doubt, not in the capacity of Special Servicer or Property Manager), shall take any action or omit to take any action as lessor of any Collateral if such action or omission would materially and adversely affect the interests of the holders of the Notes or the LLC Interests or the Issuers. None of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager shall be liable to the Indenture Trustee, any Noteholder or any other Person for following any direction of a Controlling Party hereunder, and any action taken in accordance with such direction shall be deemed to be in accordance with the Servicing Standard and deemed not to breach such party’s obligations hereunder.

(b) Subject to Section 3.01(a) , the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall have full power and authority, acting alone, to do or cause to be done any and all things in connection with such servicing and administration of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties and related Leases that it may deem necessary or desirable. Without limiting the

 

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generality of the foregoing, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, in its own name, with respect to each of the Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service or administer hereunder, is hereby authorized and empowered by the applicable Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to execute and deliver, on behalf of each such Issuer and the Indenture Trustee: (i) any and all financing statements, continuation statements and other documents or instruments necessary to maintain the lien created by any Mortgage or other security document in the related Asset File on the related Collateral; (ii) in accordance with the Servicing Standard and subject to Sections 3.08 and 3.19 , any and all modifications, waivers, amendments or consents to or with respect to any documents contained in the related Asset File; and (iii) any and all instruments of satisfaction or cancellation, or of partial or full release or discharge, and all other comparable instruments. Subject to Section 3.10 , each applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee shall, at the written request of a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, furnish, or cause to be so furnished, to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, any limited powers of attorney (substantially in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto) and other documents necessary or appropriate to enable it to carry out its servicing and administrative duties hereunder; provided , however , that none of the Issuers, the Issuer Members or the Indenture Trustee shall be held liable for any misuse of any such power of attorney by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer hereby agree to indemnify the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee against, and hold the Issuers, the Issuer Members, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee harmless from, any cost, loss or liability arising from any misuse by it of such power of attorney. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Property Manager shall not, without the Indenture Trustee’s written consent: (i) initiate any action, suit or proceeding solely under the Indenture Trustee’s name without indicating the Indenture Trustee’s representative capacity or (ii) take any action with the intent to cause, and which actually does cause, the Indenture Trustee to be registered to do business in any state.

(c) Promptly after any request therefor, the Property Manager shall provide to the Indenture Trustee: (i) the most recent inspection report prepared or obtained by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in respect of each Mortgaged Property pursuant to Section 3.12(a) ; (ii) the most recent available operating statement and financial statements of the related Obligor collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer pursuant to Section 3.12(b) , together with the accompanying written reports to be prepared by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, pursuant to Section 3.12(c) ; and (iii) any and all notices and reports with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which environmental testing is contemplated by Section 10.08 of the Indenture.

(d) The relationship of each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee under this Agreement is intended by the parties to be and shall be that of an independent contractor and not that of a joint venturer, partner or agent.

(e) The Property Manager will cause the form of each Mortgage with respect to Mortgaged Properties added to the Collateral Pool after the Applicable Series Closing Date to be prepared with review and comment by counsel licensed to practice in the state where such Mortgage is filed.

 

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Section 3.02 Collection of Lease Payments and Loan Payments; Lockbox Accounts; Lockbox Transfer Accounts .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall undertake reasonable efforts to collect all payments called for under the terms and provisions of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder and shall, to the extent such procedures shall be consistent with this Agreement (including Section 3.01(a)) , follow such collection procedures as it would follow were it the owner of such Leases and Mortgage Loans. Consistent with the foregoing (and without regard to Section 3.19) , the Special Servicer or the Property Manager, as the case may be, may waive any Net Default Interest or late payment charge it is entitled to in connection with any delinquent payment on a Lease or Mortgage Loan it is obligated to service hereunder.

(b) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain one or more segregated accounts (each, a “ Lockbox Account ”) with one or more banks (each, a “ Lockbox Account Bank ”). Each Lockbox Account shall be an Eligible Account and may be an account to which payments relating to other assets serviced or managed by the Property Manager are paid; provided , that such account shall be in the nature of a clearing account and the Property Manager shall not have access to such account; provided , further, that the Property Manager shall at all times be able to readily identify any amounts that constitute Collateral. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, instruct the related Obligor to make all Monthly Lease Payments and Monthly Loan Payments to a Lockbox Account. The Property Manager shall cause all amounts deposited into the Lockbox Account with respect to the Collateral to be transferred to the Collection Account or a Lockbox Transfer Account within one Business Day after such funds have been identified, cleared and become available in accordance with the polices of the Lockbox Account Bank; provided , that the Property Manager shall cause all such amounts to be transferred to the Collection Account or the Lockbox Transfer Account no later than seven Business Days after such amounts have been deposited into a Lockbox Account (the requirements set forth in this sentence, the “ Lockbox Transfer Requirements ”).

(c) The Property Manager may establish and maintain one or more segregated accounts in the name of the Property Manager on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, held for the benefit of the Noteholders (each, a “ Lockbox Transfer Account ”) with one or more banks (each, a “ Lockbox Transfer Account Bank ”). Each Lockbox Transfer Account shall be an Eligible Account. Each Lockbox Transfer Account shall be subject to an Account Control Agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to the Indenture Trustee) among the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Lockbox Transfer Account Bank. Except as expressly permitted herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Issuers will have any right of withdrawal from the Lockbox Transfer Account, and the Property Manager hereby covenants and agrees that it shall not withdraw, or direct any Person to withdraw, any funds from the Lockbox Transfer Account except as expressly permitted hereunder.

 

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Section 3.03 Collection of Real Estate Taxes and Insurance Premiums; Servicing Accounts; Property Protection Advances; P&I Advances; Emergency Property Expenses .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service and administer hereunder, establish and maintain one or more accounts (the “ Servicing Accounts ”), and shall cause to be deposited from the Lockbox Transfer Account or otherwise into such Servicing Accounts all Escrow Payments, security deposits received from Tenants pursuant to the Leases, subject to the Tenants’ rights to such amounts (“ Lease Security Deposits ”), and amounts required to be paid by the applicable Issuers as lessors under the Leases in respect of sales taxes (“ Sales Tax Deposits ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Servicing Accounts shall be established and maintained with respect to those Mortgaged Properties, Leases or Mortgage Loans pursuant to which the Tenant or Borrower is not required to make Escrow Payments, Lease Security Deposit or Sales Tax Deposits. Each Servicing Account shall be an Eligible Account. Withdrawals of amounts so collected from a Servicing Account (other than Lease Security Deposits) may be made only to: (i) effect payment of real estate or personal property taxes, sales taxes, assessments, insurance premiums, ground rents (if applicable) and comparable items (including taxes or other amounts that could constitute liens prior to or on parity with the lien of the related Mortgage); (ii) refund to Obligors any sums as may be determined to be overages; (iii) pay interest, if required and as described below in clause (b) , to Obligors on balances in the Servicing Account; (iv) clear and terminate the Servicing Account at the termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.01 ; (v) withdraw any amounts deposited in error or (vi) for any other purpose required by the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan; provided , however , that Lease Security Deposits may not be withdrawn for such purposes and shall be withdrawn only in accordance with the terms of the related Lease, to be repaid to the related Tenant or applied in full or partial satisfaction of the obligations of the related Tenant in accordance with the Servicing Standard (for application in the same manner as payments in respect of such obligations). Any remaining portion of such Lease Security Deposit (after no further allocations could be required pursuant to clauses (i) through (vi) above) shall be withdrawn by the Property Manager from the Servicing Account and deposited into the Collection Account and shall constitute part of the Available Amount on the next Payment Date.

(b) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each pay or cause to be paid to the Obligors interest, if any, earned on the investment of funds in Servicing Accounts maintained thereby, if required by law or the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan. If the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall deposit in a Servicing Account any amount not required to be deposited therein, it may at any time withdraw such amount from such Servicing Account, any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding.

(c) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, maintain accurate records with respect to any Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan reflecting the status of real estate taxes, ground rents, assessments and other similar items that are or may become a lien thereon, and the status of insurance premiums payable in respect thereof that, in each case, the related Obligor is contractually or legally obligated to pay under the terms of the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan or applicable law, and the Property Manager shall effect payment thereof, as a Property Protection Advance or otherwise as payment of an Emergency Property Expense from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, as described below, if not paid by such Obligor prior to the applicable due, penalty or termination date, promptly after the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, receives actual notice from any source of such

 

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nonpayment by such Obligor. For purposes of effecting any such payment for which it is responsible, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall apply Escrow Payments as allowed under the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan or, if such Lease or Mortgage Loan does not require the related Obligor to escrow for the payment of real estate taxes, assessments and insurance premiums, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall, as to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, enforce the requirement of the related Lease and Mortgage Loan that such Obligor make payments in respect of such items at the time they first become due.

(d) In accordance with the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager shall make Property Protection Advances with respect to each Mortgaged Property, Lease and Mortgage Loan in the Collateral Pool; provided , that in no event shall the Property Manager be required to make any Property Protection Advance that it determines would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance in accordance with Section 3.03(f) . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, (i) the Property Manager shall not have any obligation to advance funds in respect of delinquent payments of principal or interest in respect of the Mortgage Loans and (ii) the Property Manager shall not have any obligation to advance real estate taxes or premiums on Insurance Policies that the related obligor or the Issuer is not contractually or legally obligated to pay, nor shall it have any obligation to monitor the timely payment of real estate taxes and insurance premiums the payment of which is the responsibility of a person other than the applicable Tenant or Borrower or Issuer; provided that if the Property Manager has actual knowledge of the nonpayment of such real estate taxes and insurance premiums, it shall be obligated to make such advance in accordance with the provisions set forth herein if it would otherwise make such advance in accordance with the Servicing Standard. Each of the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager will be entitled to recover any Property Protection Advance (i) from general collections if such Property Protection Advance is determined to be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, (ii) from any amounts subsequently received on the related Mortgage Loan or Lease or with respect to the related Mortgaged Property with respect to which such Property Protection Advance was made or (iii) in the case of the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee, to the extent not recovered under clauses (i) and (ii) immediately above, from the Property Manager or any Successor Property Manager. The Property Manager shall give prompt written notice to the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager in the event that it has not made, and does not intend to make, any Property Protection Advance it is required to make hereunder. Promptly upon obtaining knowledge that the full amount of any Property Protection Advance required to be made by the Property Manager has not been so made, the Indenture Trustee shall provide notice of such failure to a Servicing Officer of the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager. If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such Property Protection Advance has been made within four (4) Business Days following the date of such notice, then the Back-Up Manager, upon written notice from the Indenture Trustee, shall make the portion of such Property Protection Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in accordance with the Servicing Standard, unless the Back-Up Manager determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard that such Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. Promptly upon obtaining knowledge that the full amount of any Property Protection Advance required to be made by the Back-Up Manager has not been so made, then the Indenture Trustee shall make the portion of such Property Protection Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Back-Up Manager, unless the Indenture

 

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Trustee determines in its commercially reasonable judgment that such Property Protection Advance would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. In making any such determination, the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely on any determination of nonrecoverability by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be. Any such Property Protection Advance made by the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee shall thereafter be reimbursable to the such Indenture Trustee or Back-Up Manager, together with Advance Interest thereon, in accordance Section 2.11 of the Indenture or from any Successor Property Manager.

(e) If, prior to making any Property Protection Advance, the Property Manager shall have determined (which shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee), in accordance with the Servicing Standard, (i) that such Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, and (ii) that the payment of such cost, expense or other amount for which a Property Protection Advance might be made is nonetheless in the best interest of the Noteholders, the Property Manager shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, withdraw (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, direct the Indenture Trustee to withdraw) funds from the Collection Account and use such funds in order to pay such costs, expenses and other amounts (collectively, “ Emergency Property Expenses ”) to the extent necessary to preserve the security interest in, and value of, any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, as applicable. Any such funds withdrawn from the Collection Account to pay Emergency Property Expenses shall not constitute part of the Available Amount on any Payment Date.

(f) In determining whether it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or whether any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, the Property Manager (or, if applicable, the Back-Up Manager or Indenture Trustee) shall be entitled to (a) consider (among other things) the obligations of the Obligor under the terms of the related Lease Documents or Loan Documents as they may have been modified, (b) consider the related Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties in their “as is” or then current conditions and occupancies, as modified by such party’s assumptions (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) regarding the possibility and effects of future adverse changes with respect to such Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties, (c) estimate and consider (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) (among other things) future expenses, and (d) estimate and consider (consistent with the Servicing Standard in the case of the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager) (among other things) the timing of recoveries. If applicable to a Series of Notes, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall take into account amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account in determining whether it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or whether any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. In addition, any such Person may update or change its recoverability determinations at any time (but not reverse any other Person’s determination that a Property Protection Advance is a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance) and, consistent with the Servicing Standard, in the case of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, may obtain promptly upon request, from the Special Servicer, any reasonably required analysis, appraisals or market value estimates or other information in the Special Servicer’s possession for making a recoverability

 

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determination. The determination by the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be, that it has made a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance or that any proposed Property Protection Advance, if made, would constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance, or any updated or changed recoverability determination, shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered by such Back-Up Manager, Property Manager or Indenture Trustee to each other such Person and to the Issuers. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, the Noteholders the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee. The Officer’s Certificate shall set forth such determination of nonrecoverability and the considerations of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, forming the basis of such determination (which shall be accompanied by, to the extent available, information such as related income and expense statements, rent rolls, occupancy status and property inspections, and shall include an appraisal of the related Lease, Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or REO Property). The Special Servicer shall promptly furnish any party required to make Property Protection Advances hereunder with any information in its possession regarding the Specially Serviced Assets which are Leases, Mortgaged Properties, Mortgage Loans and REO Properties as such party required to make Property Protection Advances may reasonably request for purposes of making recoverability determinations. In the case of a cross collateralized Mortgage Loan, such recoverability determination shall take into account the cross collateralization of the related cross-collateralized Mortgage Loan.

(g) In the event that a P&I Shortfall exists with respect to any Series for any Payment Date, the Property Manager shall deposit an amount equal to such P&I Shortfall with respect to such Series into a Series Account for such Series no later than 11:00 a.m. New York time on the related Remittance Date, and such amount shall be added to (and applied as) Series Available Amount for such Series for such Payment Date (any such amount, a “ P&I Advance ”).

(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee shall be required to make any P&I Advance that it determines would constitute a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. In making a determination that any P&I Advance is (or is not) a Nonrecoverable Advance, the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, may consider only the obligations of the Issuers under the terms of the transaction documents as they may have been modified, the Collateral in “as is” or then current condition and the timing and availability of anticipated cash flows as modified by such party’s assumptions regarding the possibility and effect of future adverse changes, together with such other factors, including but not limited to an estimate of future expenses, timing of recovery, the inherent risk of a protracted period to complete liquidation or the potential inability to liquidate Collateral as a result of intervening creditor claims or of a bankruptcy proceeding affecting the Issuer and the effect thereof on the existence, validity and priority of any security interest encumbering the Collateral, available cash on deposit in the Collection Account, the future allocations and disbursements of cash on deposit in the Collection Account, and the net proceeds derived from any of the foregoing. If applicable to a Series of Notes, none of the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall take into account amounts on deposit in the Post-Closing Acquisition Reserve Account in such determination of whether a P&I Advance is (or is not) a Nonrecoverable Advance. Any such determination shall be conclusive and binding on the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Noteholders the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee.

 

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(i) If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such P&I Advance has been made by 5:00 p.m. New York time on such Remittance Date for any Series, then the Back-Up Manager, after receipt of written notice from the Indenture Trustee, shall deposit, into a Series Account for such Series, the portion of such P&I Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in respect of such Series by 10:00 a.m. New York time on the Payment Date, unless the Back-Up Manager determines (in accordance with clause (h) above) that such P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. If the Indenture Trustee does not receive confirmation that the full amount of such P&I Advance for such Series that was required to be made in respect of such Series by such Back-Up Manager has been made by 11:00 a.m. New York time on such Remittance Date, then the Indenture Trustee, shall deposit, into a Series Account for such Series, the portion of such P&I Advance that was required to be, but was not, made by the Property Manager in respect of such Series on or prior to the time the Series Available Amount is distributed to such Series in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, unless the Indenture Trustee determines (in accordance with clause (h) above) that such P&I Advance would be a Nonrecoverable P&I Advance. In making any such determination, the Indenture Trustee may conclusively rely on any determination of nonrecoverability by the Property Manager or the Back-Up Manager, as the case may be.

(j) Additionally, in the event that a Series of Notes is proposed to be issued after the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager will give notice to the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee of such proposed issuance. Within ten business days of receipt of such notice, the Back-Up Manager will be obligated to notify the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee in writing as to whether the Back-Up Manager is willing to make Advances after such Series of Notes is issued. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that the Back-Up Manager delivers to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a notice stating that it is unwilling to make such Advances after such issuance (with respect to any such Series of Notes, a “ Decline to Advance Notice ”), the Property Manager in its sole discretion (and without the consent of the Indenture Trustee, any Issuer or any Noteholder) will be permitted to remove the Back-Up Manager (a “ Discretionary Back-Up Manager Removal ”) and appoint a successor Back-Up Manager (so long as the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such appointment); provided , that, no such removal will be effective until such a successor Back-Up Manager is appointed. In the event of any such removal, the Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager shall be required to (i) cooperate reasonably to effectuate the transfer of the back-up servicing rights, duties and obligations to such successor and (ii) take any actions reasonably requested by the Property Manager in order to effectuate such appointment. In the event that a Series of Notes is issued with respect to which the Back-Up Manager has delivered to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a Decline to Advance Notice but a successor Back-Up Manager has not been appointed, the Back-Up Manager will have no further obligation to make any Advance from and after the date (the “ Non-Advance Date ”) of issuance of such Series of Notes (but, for the avoidance of doubt, will have the right to be reimbursed for any Advances previously made). If the Back-Up Manager has delivered a Decline to Advance Notice to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee and a successor Back-Up Manager has not been appointed, the obligations of the Indenture Trustee to make Advances shall automatically

 

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cease as of the Non-Advance Date (but, for the avoidance of doubt, the Indenture Trustee will have the right to be reimbursed for any Advances previously made). So long as the Back-Up Manager has not been removed, after any Non-Advance Date, the Back-Up Manager may deliver an Officer’s Certificate to each of the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee stating that it wishes to reinstate its obligation to make Advances. Upon such delivery, (x) the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee will again be obligated to make Advances to the extent required in accordance with this Agreement and in the manner described in this Agreement (as if the applicable Decline to Advance Notice had not been delivered) and (y) the Property Manager will no longer be permitted to effectuate a Discretionary Back-Up Manager Removal, in each case until a subsequent Decline to Advance Notice is delivered by the Back-Up Manager (which may only be delivered in connection with an additional proposed issuance of a Series of Notes).

Section 3.04 Collection Account; Release Account ; Exchange Reserve Account .

(a) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain one or more separate accounts in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the Noteholders, for the collection of payments on and other amounts received in respect of the Leases, the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans (collectively, the “ Collection Account ”), which shall be established in such manner and with the type of depository institution (the “ Collection Account Bank ”) specified in this Agreement that permits the Collection Account to be an Eligible Account. The Collection Account shall be an Eligible Account. If the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, the Property Manager shall establish and maintain the Collection Account at a Collection Account Bank at the Indenture Trustee and the Indenture Trustee shall have the sole right of withdrawal from such account; provided , that the Property Manager shall be permitted to make withdrawals from such Collection Account to the extent expressly permitted under the terms hereof. If the Property Manager is not Spirit Realty or another Affiliate of the Issuers, the Collection Account shall be subject to an Account Control Agreement among the applicable Issuers, the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee and the Collection Account Bank.

Unless otherwise expressly required hereunder, the Property Manager shall deposit or cause to be deposited in the Collection Account, (i) other than payments and collections deposited into a Lockbox Account, within two (2) Business Days after receipt, the following payments and collections received or made by or on behalf of the Property Manager on or after the later of the applicable Transfer Date (other than payments due before the applicable Transfer Date) and (ii) in the case of collections and payments deposited into a Lockbox Account, in accordance with the Lockbox Transfer Requirements, the Property Manager shall instruct each Lockbox Account Bank to transfer the following payments and collections deposited in the Lockbox Account (A) to the Lockbox Transfer Account and, within one Business Day thereafter from the Lockbox Transfer Account into the Collection Account or (B) directly into the Collection Account:

(i) all payments on account of Monthly Lease Payments, Monthly Loan Payments and, so long as an Early Amortization Event or Sweep Period has occurred and is continuing, Excess Cashflow;

 

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(ii) all payments of other amounts payable by the Obligors on the Leases and the Mortgage Loans, including without limitation Yield Maintenance Premiums Prepayment Consideration Payments ;

(iii) all Property Insurance Proceeds, Condemnation Proceeds (other than proceeds paid to the related Borrower or Tenant as required by Loan Documents or Lease Documents, as applicable, proceeds applied to the restoration or remediation of property or otherwise released in accordance with the Servicing Standard) and all Liquidation Proceeds;

(iv) all cash proceeds and other amounts (other than Property Insurance Proceeds and REO Revenues) from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the extent not deposited into the Release Account or any Exchange Account ; and all cash proceeds from the release or substitution of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property transferred from the Release Account or the Exchange Reserve Account to the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.05(b) and all proceeds representing earnings on investments in the Release Account (including interest on any Permitted Investments) made with such proceeds;

(v) any amounts required to be deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.07(b) in connection with losses resulting from a deductible clause in a blanket hazard insurance policy;

(vi) any amounts received on account of payments under the Guaranties, the Property Transfer Agreements, the Performance Undertakings or the Environmental Indemnity Agreements;

(vii) all REO Revenues; and

(viii) any other amounts required to be so deposited under this Agreement.

Except as expressly permitted hereunder, the Property Manager shall not make any withdrawals from the Collection Account except in accordance with this Section 3.04 and Section 3.05(a) hereof. The Collection Account shall be maintained as a segregated account, separate and apart from trust funds created for certificates, bonds or notes of other series of notes (other than any Series) serviced by and the other accounts of the Property Manager.

Upon direct receipt by the Special Servicer of any of the amounts described above with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset or the Mortgaged Property or REO Property relating thereto, the Special Servicer shall promptly but in no event later than the second Business Day after receipt (or, if later, the date on which such amounts are available to the Special Servicer), remit such amounts to the Property Manager for deposit into the Collection Account in accordance with this Section 3.04(a) , unless the Special Servicer determines, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that a particular item should not be deposited therein because of a restrictive endorsement or other reasonably appropriate reason. The Property Manager shall not deposit (or cause to be deposited) into the Collection Account or the Lockbox Transfer Account any collections allocated to Companion Loans, any Additional Servicing Compensation, amounts received on account of Excess Cashflow (so long as no Early Amortization Event or Sweep

 

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Period has occurred and is continuing), Sales Tax Deposits, Escrow Payments, Lease Security Deposits, amounts received as reimbursement for any cost paid by the Issuers as lessors or lenders under the Leases or Mortgage Loans, as applicable, amounts collected by or on behalf of the Issuers and held in escrow or impound as lenders or lessors to pay future obligations or other amounts that the Property Manager is not required to deposit into the Collection Account as expressly set forth herein.

With respect to any such amounts paid by check to the order of the Special Servicer, the Special Servicer shall endorse such check to the order of the Property Manager and shall deliver promptly, but in no event later than one (1) Business Day after receipt, any such check to the Property Manager by overnight courier, unless the Special Servicer determines, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that a particular item cannot be so endorsed and delivered because of a restrictive endorsement or other reasonably appropriate reason. The funds held in the Collection Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.06(a) . Any interest or other income earned on funds in the Collection Account will be added to the Available Amount.

(b) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain at a bank designated by the Indenture Trustee a segregated account in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the deposit of cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or receipt of any Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments (the “ Release Account ”). The Release Account shall be an Eligible Account. The funds held in the Release Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.06(b) . The Release Account and the amounts on deposit therein will be pledged to the Indenture Trustee under the Indenture. The Property Manager will deposit or cause to be deposited in the Release Account any cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and any Balloon Payments or Principal Prepayments received in connection with any Mortgage Loan within one Business Day after such funds have been identified, cleared and become available.

(c) The Property Manager shall establish and maintain at a bank designated by the Indenture Trustee a segregated account in the name of the Indenture Trustee for the deposit of cash proceeds from the sale of any Mortgaged Property released pursuant to Section 7.01(a) (the “Exchange Reserve Account”). The Exchange Reserve Account shall be an Eligible Account. The funds held in the Exchange Reserve Account may be held as cash or invested in Permitted Investments in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.06(b). The Exchange Reserve Account and the amounts on deposit therein will be pledged to the Indenture Trustee under the Indenture. The Property Manager will deposit or cause to be deposited, on behalf of the Issuers, any Exchange Cash Collateral.

Section 3.05 Withdrawals From the Collection Account and the Release Account .

(a) If the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, Spirit MTA or any of their respective affiliates, then the Indenture Trustee shall make withdrawals upon the written direction of the Property Manager from the Collection Account (i) on each Remittance Date, for delivery by wire transfer of immediately available funds for deposit into the Payment Account, of the Available Amount for the related Payment Date for application by the Indenture Trustee to make payments in accordance with the priorities set forth pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture, (ii) on any

 

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date, to pay any Emergency Property Expenses (pursuant to S ection 3.03(e)) and (iii) on any date, to remove amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error. If the Property Manager is an entity other than Spirit Realty, Spirit MTA or any of their respective affiliates, then the Property Manager shall make withdrawals from the Collection Account (i) on each Remittance Date, for delivery by wire transfer of immediately available funds for deposit into the Payment Account, of the Available Amount for the related Payment Date for application by the Indenture Trustee to make payments in accordance with the priorities set forth pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture, (ii) at any time on or prior to each Remittance Date, to pay the Property Management Fee, the Back-Up Fee, any Special Servicing Fees, any Liquidation Fees and any Workout Fees (each, pursuant to Section 3.11) , (iii) on any date, to pay any Emergency Property Expenses (pursuant to Section 3.03(e)) or (iv) on any date, to remove amounts deposited in the Collection Account in error. Except as provided in Section 3.04(a) , no other amounts may be withdrawn from the Collection Account by the Property Manager.

(b) Amounts deposited in the Release Account with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property (including Net Investment Earnings on funds on deposit therein) shall be applied by the Property Manager (or the Indenture Trustee based on the instructions of the Property Manager if the Property Manager is Spirit Realty), to reimburse the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager any amounts owed with respect to unreimbursed Extraordinary Expenses, Property Protection Advances and Advance Interest thereon and Emergency Property Expenses related to such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property and to pay the expenses related to the release of such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property. After any such reimbursements have been made, any remaining amounts deposited in the Release Account with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property shall be (such amount with respect to any Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property, the “Net Release Price” thereof) shall be applied by the Property Manager (or the Indenture Trustee based on the instructions of the Property Manager if the Property Manager is Spirit Realty) to either (i) permit an Issuer to acquire (or to acquire on behalf of an Issuer) Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties within twelve months following the release of the applicable Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (in the event that such amounts were received in connection with such a release) or following the receipt of such amounts (in the event that such amounts were received in connection with a Balloon Payment or Principal Prepayment, as applicable) or (ii) after such twelve-month period concludes with respect to the applicable amounts (or, if the Property Manager elects, prior to the conclusion of such twelve-month period) be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and included in the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, all amounts in the Release Account (and all amounts that otherwise would have been deposited into the Release Account excluding amounts on deposit in the Exchange Account, but including equivalent amounts on deposit in the Exchange Reserve Account ) shall be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and will be included in the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs. If the Like-Kind Exchange Program is established, in connection with the sale or disposition of a Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager may elect to deposit or cause to be deposited the related Net Release Price into an Exchange Account (in lieu of the Release Account) for the purpose of consummating an Exchange pursuant to Section 7.01(d).

 

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Section 3.06 Investment of Funds in the Collection Account and the Release Account .

(a) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Collection Account to invest the funds held therein in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the Remittance Date relating to the Payment Date for which such funds will constitute Available Amounts, which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(b) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Release Account or Exchange Reserve Account to invest the funds held therein in one or more specific Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the day such amounts are required to be distributed pursuant to Section 3.05(b) , which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(c) The Property Manager may direct any institution maintaining the Servicing Accounts with respect to Lease Security Deposits to invest the funds held therein in one or more Permitted Investments bearing interest or sold at a discount, and maturing, unless payable on demand, not later than the Business Day immediately preceding the day such amounts are required to be distributed pursuant to the related Lease and this Agreement, which may be in the form of a standing direction.

(d) [Reserved]

(e) All Permitted Investments in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account and the Servicing Accounts shall be held to maturity, unless payable on demand. Any investment of funds in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account and the Servicing Accounts shall be made in the name of the Indenture Trustee (in its capacity as such). The Property Manager shall promptly deliver to the Indenture Trustee, and the Indenture Trustee shall maintain continuous possession of, any Permitted Investment that is either (i) a “certificated security,” as such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, or (ii) other property in which the lack of possession of such property could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect the Noteholders’ interest in such property. If amounts on deposit in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account or the Servicing Accounts are at any time invested in a Permitted Investment payable on demand, the Property Manager shall:

(i) consistent with any notice required to be given thereunder, demand that payment thereon be made on the last day such Permitted Investment may otherwise mature thereunder in an amount equal to the lesser of (1) all amounts then payable thereunder and (2) the amount required to be withdrawn on such date; and

(ii) demand payment of all amounts due thereunder promptly upon determination by the Property Manager that such Permitted Investment would not constitute a Permitted Investment in respect of funds thereafter on deposit in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account or the Servicing Accounts, as applicable.

 

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(f) Interest and investment income realized on funds deposited in the Collection Account and, if applicable, the Release Account , that constitute part of the Available Amount for any Collection Period, to the extent of the Net Investment Earnings, if any, shall be added to the Available Amount for such Collection Period and distributed in accordance with Section 2.11 of the Indenture on the applicable Payment Date. Notwithstanding the investment of funds held in the Collection Account, for purposes of the calculations hereunder, including the calculation of the Available Amount, the amounts so invested shall be deemed to remain on deposit in the Collection Account. Except as provided in Section 5.03(a) , the Property Manager shall have no liability for any investment of funds in the Collection Account, the Release Account , the Expense Reserve Account or Servicing Account.

(g) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, if any default occurs in the making of a payment due under any Permitted Investment, or if a default occurs in any other performance required under any Permitted Investment, the Property Manager may take such action as may be appropriate to enforce such payment or performance, including the institution and prosecution of appropriate proceedings.

Section 3.07 Maintenance of Insurance Policies; Errors and Omissions and Fidelity Coverage .

(a) The Property Manager (other than with respect to Specially Serviced Assets) and the Special Servicer (with respect to Specially Serviced Assets) shall use reasonable efforts in accordance with the Servicing Standard to cause the related Obligor to maintain for each Mortgaged Property all insurance coverage as is required under the terms of the related Lease or Mortgage Loan, as applicable (including for the avoidance of doubt, any Environmental Policy); provided , that if and to the extent that any such Lease or Mortgage Loan permits the lessor thereunder any discretion (by way of consent, approval or otherwise) as to the insurance coverage that the related Obligor is required to maintain, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall exercise such discretion in a manner consistent with the Servicing Standard; and provided , further , that, if and to the extent that a Lease or Mortgage Loan so permits, the related Obligor shall be required to obtain the required insurance coverage from Qualified Insurers that have a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, which are licensed to do business in the state wherein the related Obligor or the Mortgaged Property subject to the policy, as applicable, is located. If such Obligor does not maintain the required insurance or, with respect to any Environmental Policy in place as of the applicable First Collateral Date, the Property Manager will itself cause such insurance to be maintained with Qualified Insurers meeting such criteria; provided , that the Property Manager shall not be required to maintain such insurance if the Indenture Trustee (as mortgagee of record on behalf of the Noteholders) does not have an insurable interest or the Property Manager has determined (in its reasonable judgment in accordance with the Servicing Standard) that either (i) such insurance is not available at a commercially reasonable rate and the subject hazards are at the time not commonly insured against by prudent owners of properties similar to the Mortgaged Property located in or around the region in which such Mortgaged Property is located or (ii) such insurance is not available at any rate. Subject to Section 3.17(b) , the Special Servicer shall also use reasonable efforts to cause to be maintained for each REO Property no less insurance coverage than was previously required of the Obligor under the related Mortgage or Lease and at a minimum, (i) hazard

 

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insurance with a replacement cost rider and (ii) comprehensive general liability insurance, in each case, in an amount customary for the type and geographic location of such REO Property and consistent with the Servicing Standard; provided , that all such insurance shall be obtained from Qualified Insurers that, if they are providing casualty insurance, shall have a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and “A” by S&P. The cost of any such insurance coverage obtained by either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall be a Property Protection Advance to be paid by the Property Manager. All such insurance policies shall contain (if they insure against loss to property) a “standard” mortgagee clause, with loss payable to the Property Manager, as agent of and for the account of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, and shall be issued by an insurer authorized under applicable law to issue such insurance. Any amounts collected by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer under any such policies (other than amounts to be applied to the restoration or repair of the related Mortgaged Property or amounts to be released to the related Tenant, in each case in accordance with the Servicing Standard) shall be deposited in the Collection Account, subject to withdrawal pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

(b) The Property Manager or Special Servicer may satisfy its obligations under Section 3.07(a) by obtaining, maintaining or causing to be maintained a blanket or forced place insurance policy. If applicable, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall obtain and maintain, or cause to be obtained and maintained on behalf of each applicable Issuer, a master forced place insurance policy or a blanket policy (or an endorsement to an existing policy) insuring against hazard losses (not otherwise insured by a Tenant or Borrower due to a default by such Tenant or Borrower under the insurance covenants of its Lease or Mortgage Loan or because a Tenant or Borrower permitted to self-insure fails to pay for casualty losses) on the applicable Mortgaged Properties that it is required to service and administer, which policy shall (i) be obtained from a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, and (ii) provide protection equivalent to the individual policies otherwise required under Section 3.07(a) . The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall bear the cost of any premium payable in respect of any such blanket policy (other than blanket policies specifically obtained for Mortgaged Properties or REO Properties) without right of reimbursement; provided , that if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, causes any Mortgaged Property or REO Property to be covered by such blanket policy in order to satisfy such obligations, the incremental costs of such insurance applicable to such Mortgaged Property or REO Property shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance (it being understood that such incremental costs incurred by the Special Servicer shall be paid by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer and that such payment shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance). If the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, causes any Mortgaged Property or REO Property to be covered by a force-placed insurance policy, the incremental costs of such insurance applicable to such Mortgaged Property or REO Property (which shall not include any minimum or standby premium payable for such policy whether or not any Mortgaged Property or REO Property is covered thereby) shall be paid as a Property Protection Advance (it being understood that such incremental costs incurred by the Special Servicer shall be paid by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer and that such payment shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, a Property Protection Advance). Any such policy may contain a deductible clause (not in excess of a customary amount) in which case the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall, if there shall not have been maintained on the related Mortgaged Property or REO Property

 

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a hazard insurance policy complying with the requirements of Section 3.07(a) and there shall have been one or more losses that would have been covered by such policy, promptly deposit into the Collection Account from its own funds the amount not otherwise payable under the blanket policy in connection with such loss or losses because of such deductible clause. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall prepare and present, on behalf of itself, the Indenture Trustee and the applicable Issuer, claims under any such blanket policy in a timely fashion in accordance with the terms of such policy. Any payments on such policy shall be made to the Property Manager as agent of and for the account of the applicable Issuer, the Noteholders and the Indenture Trustee.

(c) Each of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims paying ability rated at least “A:VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a fidelity bond in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such fidelity bond would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such fidelity bond shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with the foregoing provision if an Affiliate thereof has such fidelity bond coverage and, by the terms of such fidelity bond, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Such fidelity bond shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers.

Each of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) also keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A: VIII” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a policy or policies of insurance covering loss occasioned by the errors and omissions of its officers, employees and agents in connection with its servicing obligations hereunder, which policy or policies shall name the Indenture Trustee as an additional insured and shall be in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such insurance would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such insurance shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be deemed to have complied with the foregoing provisions if an Affiliate thereof has such insurance and, by the terms of such policy or policies, the coverage afforded thereunder extends to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Any such errors and omissions policy shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers.

 

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Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall at all times during the term of this Agreement (or, in the case of the Special Servicer, at all times during the term of this Agreement in which Specially Serviced Assets exist as part of the Collateral) also, on behalf of the Issuers, keep in force with a Qualified Insurer having a claims-paying ability rated at least “A:VIIF” by A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide and at least “A” by S&P, a lessor’s general liability insurance policy or policies, which policy or policies shall be in such form and amount as does not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes; provided , that, unless any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer states that the form or amount of any such insurance would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any rating then assigned by such Rating Agency to such Notes, the form and amount of such insurance shall be deemed to not adversely affect any rating assigned by any Rating Agency to the Notes. Any such general liability insurance policy shall provide that it may not be canceled without ten (10) days’ prior written notice to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. Any payments on such policy shall be made to the Property Manager as agent of and for the account of any applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee.

The insurance described in this clause (c)  shall be required to include coverage in respect of losses that may be sustained as a result of an officer’s or employee’s of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer misappropriation of funds and errors and omissions.

If the Property Manager (or its corporate parent), the Special Servicer (or its corporate parent) or the Back-Up Manager (or its corporate parent), as applicable, are rated not lower than “A2” by Moody’s, “A” by S&P and “A” by Fitch Ratings , Inc., the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, may self-insure with respect to any insurance coverage or fidelity bond coverage required hereunder, in which case it shall not be required to maintain an insurance policy with respect to such coverage; provided , that Spirit Realty may not self-insure with respect to any such insurance coverage or fidelity bond.

Section 3.08 Enforcement of Alienation Clauses; Consent to Assignment .

With respect to those Leases and Mortgage Loans it is obligated to service hereunder, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, on behalf of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee for the benefit of the holders of the Notes, shall enforce the restrictions contained in the related Lease and Mortgage Loans or in any other document in the related Lease File or Loan File on transfers or further encumbrances of the related Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan and on transfers of interests in the related Borrower or Tenant, unless it has determined, consistent with the Servicing Standard, that waiver of such restrictions would be in accordance with the Servicing Standard. After having made any such determination, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee (and the Property Manager in the case of the Special Servicer) an Officer’s Certificate setting forth the basis for such determination. In connection with any assignment or sublet by a Tenant of its interest under a Lease, the applicable Issuer shall not take any action to release such Tenant from its obligations under such Lease unless a new Tenant approved by such Issuer assumes the obligations under such Lease and any applicable requirements set forth in the applicable Lease have been satisfied.

 

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Section 3.09 Realization Upon Specially Serviced Assets.

(a) If the Special Servicer has determined, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, that any material default related to a Specially Serviced Asset will not be cured by the related Obligor, the Special Servicer will be required to evaluate the possible alternatives available in accordance with the Servicing Standard and this Agreement with respect to such Specially Serviced Asset. Such alternatives may include, among other things, modification or restructuring of the related Mortgage Loan or Lease, sale or exchange of the related Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property in accordance with Section 3.18 or the enforcement of remedies available under the related Mortgage Loan or Lease in accordance with Section 3.19 , including foreclosure of the Mortgage Loan or eviction of the Tenant, as applicable, and the re-leasing of the related Mortgaged Property. Subject to all other provisions and limitations set forth herein, the Special Servicer shall take such actions with respect to each Specially Serviced Asset as it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard, acting in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders. If the Property Manager re-leases any Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers an amended Exhibit A-1 reflecting the addition of such Lease to the Collateral Pool.

(b) Upon the request of the Special Servicer, the Property Manager shall pay or cause to be paid, as Property Protection Advances or Emergency Property Expenses, as applicable, in accordance with Section 3.17(c) , all costs and expenses (other than costs or expenses that would, if incurred, constitute a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance) incurred in connection with each Specially Serviced Asset, and shall be entitled to reimbursement therefor as provided herein and in Section 2.11 of the Indenture. If and when the Property Manager or the Special Servicer deems it necessary and prudent for purposes of establishing the Fair Market Value of any Mortgaged Property related to a Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicer or the Property Manager; as the case may be, is authorized to have an appraisal done by an Independent MAI-designated appraiser or other expert (the cost of which appraisal shall be paid by the Property Manager and shall constitute a Property Protection Advance).

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall, on behalf of the applicable Issuer, obtain title to a Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan by deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise, or take any other action with respect to any Mortgaged Property that secures a Mortgage Loan, if, as a result of any such action, the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee could, in the reasonable judgment of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, made in accordance with the Servicing Standard and which shall be based on Opinions of Counsel (of which the Indenture Trustee shall be an addressee) and evidenced by an officer’s certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee, be considered to hold title to, to be a “mortgagee-in-possession” of, or to be an “owner” or “operator” of such Mortgaged Property within the meaning of CERCLA or any comparable law, unless:

(i) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, has previously determined in accordance with the Servicing Standard (and as evidenced by an officer’s certificate delivered to the Indenture Trustee) , based on (x) a Phase I Environmental Assessment or comparable environmental assessment (and any additional environmental testing, investigation or analysis that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, deems necessary and prudent) of such Mortgaged Property conducted by an Independent Person who regularly conducts such environmental testing,

 

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investigation or analysis, or (y) any environmental testing, investigation and/or analysis conducted in connection with any related Environmental Policy, and performed during the twelve-month period preceding any such acquisition of title or other action and in each case after consultation with an environmental expert, that:

 

  (A) the Mortgaged Property is in compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations or, if not, that it would maximize the recovery to the applicable Issuer on a present value basis (the relevant discounting of anticipated collections to be performed at the relevant interest rate for the applicable Mortgage Loan or the capitalization rate used in respect of the Lease for any Mortgaged Property) to acquire title to or possession of the Mortgaged Property and to effect such compliance, which determination shall take into account any coverage afforded under any related Environmental Policy with respect to such Mortgaged Property; and

 

  (B) there are no circumstances or conditions present at the Mortgaged Property relating to the use, management or disposal of Hazardous Materials for which investigation, testing, monitoring, containment, clean-up or remediation could be required under any currently applicable environmental laws and regulations or, if such circumstances or conditions are present for which any such action could reasonably be expected to be required, that it would maximize the recovery to the applicable Issuer on a present value basis (the relevant discounting of anticipated collections to be performed at the relevant interest rate for the applicable Mortgage Loan or the capitalization rate used in respect of the Lease for any Mortgaged Property) to acquire title to or possession of the Mortgaged Property and to take such actions, which determination shall take into account any coverage afforded under any related Environmental Policy with respect to such Mortgaged Property; or

(ii)   (ii) in the event that the conditions set forth in clauses (i)(A) or (i)(B) are not satisfied, it shall have notified the Indenture Trustee in writing that it has determined that the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee could not reasonably be considered to be a potentially responsible party (which determination may be based on an Opinion of Counsel the cost of which shall be a Property Protection Advance).

(d) Any such determination in clauses (c)(i) or (c)(ii) above by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall be evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate to such effect delivered to the Indenture Trustee (which the Indenture Trustee shall provide to the Noteholders), the Issuers and, in the case of the Special Servicer, the Property Manager, specifying all of the bases for such determination, such Officer’s Certificate to be accompanied by all related environmental reports. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as appropriate, shall undertake reasonable efforts to make the determination referred to in clause (ii)  immediately above, and may conclusively rely on any related environmental assessments referred to above in making such

 

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determination. The cost of any opinions, testing, analysis and investigation and any remedial, corrective or other action contemplated by clause (c)  above, shall be reimbursed, to the extent not paid by an Environmental Insurer or other party with liability for such amounts, to the Property Manager from the Collection Account as a Property Protection Advance, subject to Section 5.03 .

(e) If the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, determines (in accordance with Section 3.09(c)) that any of the conditions set forth in Section 3.09(c)(i) or (ii) above have not been satisfied with respect to any such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall take such action as is in accordance with the Servicing Standard and, at such time as it deems appropriate, may, on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee, release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage; provided , that prior to the release of all or a portion of the related Mortgaged Property from the lien of the related Mortgage, ( i x ) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall have notified the Indenture Trustee in writing of its intention to so release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property and ( ii y ) the Indenture Trustee shall have notified the Controlling Parties in writing of the Property Manager’s intention to so release all or a portion of such Mortgaged Property. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the Property Manager and are reasonably necessary to release any lien on or security interest in such Mortgaged Property.

(f) The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall report to the Indenture Trustee and the Property Manager (if applicable) monthly in writing as to any actions taken by such party with respect to any Mortgaged Property as to which the environmental testing contemplated in Section 3.09(c) has revealed that any of the conditions set forth in either Section 3.09(c)(i)(A) or (i)(B) have not been satisfied, in each case until such matter has been resolved.

(g) The Special Servicer shall have the right to determine, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, the advisability of seeking to obtain a deficiency judgment if the state in which the Collateral securing a Specially Serviced Loan is located and the terms of the Mortgage Loan permit such an action and shall, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, seek such deficiency judgment if it deems advisable.

(h) The Special Servicer shall prepare and file the reports of foreclosures and abandonments of any Mortgaged Property and the information returns relating to cancellation of indebtedness income with respect to any Mortgaged Property required by Sections 6050J and 6050P of the Code and promptly deliver to the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate stating that such reports have been filed. Such reports shall be in form and substance sufficient to meet the reporting requirements imposed by Sections 6050J and 6050P of the Code.

(i) All sales of Mortgaged Properties pursuant to this Section 3.09 shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.18 and Article VII , as applicable.

 

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Section 3.10 Issuers , Custodian and Indenture Trustee to Cooperate; Release of Lease Files and Loan Files .

(a) If from time to time, and as appropriate for servicing of any Mortgage Loan, Lease, assumption of a Lease, modification of a Lease or the re-lease or sale of any Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall otherwise require the use of any Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or any portion thereof), the Custodian, upon request of the Property Manager and receipt from the Property Manager of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto signed by a Servicing Officer thereof, or upon request of the Special Servicer and receipt from the Special Servicer of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto, shall release such Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or portion thereof), to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be. Upon return of such Lease File or Loan File, as applicable (or portion thereof), to the Custodian, or upon the Special Servicer’s delivery to the Indenture Trustee of an Officer’s Certificate stating that (i) such Lease or Mortgage Loan has been liquidated and all amounts received or to be received in connection with such Lease or Mortgage Loan are required to be deposited into the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.04(a) have been or will be so deposited or (ii) such Mortgaged Property has been sold, a copy of the Request for Release shall be released by the Indenture Trustee to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable.

(b) Within seven (7) Business Days of the Special Servicer’s request therefor (or, if the Special Servicer notifies the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee of an exigency, within such shorter period as is reasonable under the circumstances), each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver to the Special Servicer, in the form supplied to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee by the Special Servicer, any court pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents reasonably necessary to the re-lease, foreclosure or sale in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property or to any legal action brought to obtain judgment against any Obligor on the related Lease or Mortgage Loan or to obtain a judgment against an Obligor, or to enforce any other remedies or rights provided by the Lease or Mortgage Loan or otherwise available at law or in equity or to defend any legal action or counterclaim filed against the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer; provided , that each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee may alternatively execute and deliver to the Special Servicer, in the form supplied to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee by the Special Servicer, a limited power of attorney substantially in the form of Exhibit D issued in favor of the Special Servicer and empowering the Special Servicer to execute and deliver any or all of such pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents on behalf of the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be; provided , however , that neither the applicable Issuer nor the Indenture Trustee shall be held liable for any misuse of such power of attorney by the Special Servicer. Together with such pleadings, leases, sale documents or documents (or such power of attorney empowering the Special Servicer to execute the same on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee), the Special Servicer shall deliver to each of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee an Officer’s Certificate requesting that such pleadings, leases, sale documents or other documents (or such power of attorney empowering the Special Servicer to execute the same on behalf of the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be) be executed by the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee and certifying as to the reason such pleadings or documents are required.

 

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(c) Upon the payment in full of any Mortgage Loan, or the receipt by the Property Manager of a notification that payment in full shall be escrowed in a manner customary for such purposes, the Property Manager shall promptly notify the Custodian and the Indenture Trustee by a certification (which certification shall be in the form of a Request for Release substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto, shall be accompanied by the form of any necessary release or discharge and shall include a statement to the effect that all amounts received or to be received in connection with such payment which are required to be deposited in the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.04(a) have been or will be so deposited) of a Servicing Officer (a copy of which certification shall be delivered to the Special Servicer) and shall request delivery to it and release of the related Loan File. Upon receipt of such certification and request, the Custodian shall promptly cause the release of the related Loan File to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee shall deliver to the Property Manager such release or discharge, duly executed. Except customary fees and expenses, no expenses incurred in connection with any instrument of satisfaction or deed of reconveyance shall be chargeable to the Collection Account or other amounts that constitute Collateral.

Section 3.11 Servicing Compensation; Interest on Property Protection Advances .

(a) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Property Manager shall be entitled to receive the Property Management Fee with respect to each Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool. As to each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, the Property Management Fee shall accrue daily at the related Property Management Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan and shall be calculated with respect to each Mortgage Loan on the same basis as interest accrues on such Mortgage Loan and with respect to each Mortgaged Property on a 30/360 Basis. The right to receive the Property Management Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Property Manager’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Earned but unpaid Property Management Fees shall be payable monthly out of general collections on deposit in the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.05 and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

(b) On each Remittance Date, the Property Manager shall be entitled to receive: (i) all returned check fees, assumption, modification and similar fees and late payment charges from Obligors with respect to Mortgaged Properties, Leases and Mortgage Loans that are not Specially Serviced Assets as of such Remittance Date; and (ii) any default interest collected on a Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan, but only to the extent that (x) such default interest is allocable to the period (not to exceed 60 days) when such Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan did not constitute a Specially Serviced Asset and (y) such default interest is not allocable to reimburse the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager or the Indenture Trustee with respect to any Property Protection Advances or interest thereon made in respect of such Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property (collectively, the “ Property Manager Additional Servicing Compensation ”).

(c) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Special Servicer shall be entitled to receive the Special Servicing Fee with respect to each Specially Serviced Asset. As to each Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicing Fee shall accrue daily from time to time at the Special Servicing Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of such Specially Serviced Asset and shall be calculated with respect to each Specially Serviced Loan on the same basis as interest accrues on such Specially Serviced Loan and with respect to each Mortgaged Property related to a Specially Serviced Lease on a 30/360 Basis. The Special Servicing Fee with respect to any

 

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Specially Serviced Asset shall (subject to Section 3.20 hereof) cease to accrue if (i) the related Mortgaged Property is sold or exchanged for a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property or the Specially Serviced Loan is sold or exchanged for a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan, as applicable, or (ii) such Specially Serviced Asset becomes a Corrected Lease or a Corrected Loan, as applicable, or (iii) such Specially Serviced Asset becomes a Liquidated Lease or liquidated Mortgage Loan, as applicable. Earned but unpaid Special Servicing Fees shall be payable monthly out of collections on deposit in the Collection Account pursuant to Section 3.05 hereof and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

The Special Servicer’s right to receive the Special Servicing Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Special Servicer’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.

(d) Subject to the last sentence of this Section 3.11(d) , on each Remittance Date, the Special Servicer shall be entitled to receive: (i) all returned check fees, assumption, modification and similar fees and late payment charges received on or with respect to the Specially Serviced Assets (determined as of the Remittance Date relating to such Payment Date); and (ii) any default interest collected on a Specially Serviced Asset (to the extent that such default interest is not allocable to reimburse the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee or Back-Up Manager with respect to any Property Protection Advances made in respect of the related Mortgage Loan, Lease or Mortgaged Property or interest thereon and such default interest is not allocable to the Property Manager under Section 3.11(b)) as additional servicing compensation (collectively, the “ Special Servicer Additional Servicing Compensation ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Special Servicer is terminated at a time when no Servicer Replacement Event existed with respect to the Special Servicer and such Special Servicer was servicing or administering any Specially Serviced Asset as of the date of such termination, and such servicing or administration had been continuing for at least two (2) months, then the terminated Special Servicer will be entitled to 50% of all modification fees earned by its successor with respect to such Specially Serviced Asset during the 12-month period following the date of such termination.

(e) As and to the extent permitted by Section 2.11 of the Indenture, the Property Manager, Indenture Trustee and the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, shall each be entitled to receive Advance Interest on the amount of each Advance made thereby for so long as such Advance is outstanding. The Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager shall be reimbursed for Property Protection Advances in accordance with Sections 3.03(d) and 3.05(a) and (b), and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each be required to pay all ordinary expenses incurred by it in connection with its servicing activities under this Agreement, including fees of any subservicers retained by it. In addition, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall not be reimbursed for its own internal costs and expenses and overhead expenses, such as office space expenses, office equipment costs, supply costs or employee salaries or related costs and expenses.

 

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(f) A Workout Fee shall be payable to the Special Servicer with respect to each Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease. As to each such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, the Workout Fee will be payable out of, and shall be calculated by application of the Workout Fee Rate to, each collection of rents, interest (other than Default Interest) and principal (including scheduled payments, prepayments, Balloon Payments and payments at maturity) received on such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, as applicable, so long as it remains a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan; provided , that no Workout Fee shall be payable from, or based upon the receipt of, Liquidation Proceeds collected in connection with (i) the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan, Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease or REO Property by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or (ii) the repurchase of any Specially Serviced Loan or Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease by the Originator or Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect within the period provided to the Originator and Support Provider to cure such Collateral Defect. In addition, no Workout Fee shall be payable with respect to any Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease if and to the extent (i) such Mortgage Loan again becomes a Specially Serviced Loan under clause (b)  of the definition of “Specially Serviced Loan” or the Lease again becomes a Specially Serviced Lease under clause (b)  of the definition of “Specially Serviced Lease” and (ii) no default under the Mortgage Loan or Lease, as applicable, actually occurs, or if such default has occurred, it is remedied within the 60 days provided in such clauses. Except as provided in the preceding sentence, for the avoidance of doubt, a new Workout Fee will become payable if and when a Mortgage Loan or Lease that ceased to be a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan again becomes a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan. If the Special Servicer is terminated (with or without cause) or resigns with respect to any or all of its servicing duties, it shall retain the right to receive any and all Workout Fees payable with respect to the Mortgage Loans or Leases that became Corrected Loans or Corrected Leases during the period that it had responsibility for servicing Specially Serviced Assets (and the successor Special Servicer shall not be entitled to any portion of such Workout Fees), in each case until the Workout Fee for any such Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease ceases to be payable in accordance with the second preceding sentence. If the Special Servicer is terminated for any reason or resigns as Special Servicer hereunder, and prior to such resignation or termination, any Specially Serviced Asset would have been a Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease but for the related Borrower or Tenant, as applicable, not yet having made three full and consecutive Monthly Payments as provided in the Lease Documents or Loan Documents, then such terminated or resigning Special Servicer shall be entitled to all, and the Successor Special Servicer shall be entitled to none, of the Workout Fee payable in connection with such Specially Serviced Asset after it actually becomes a Corrected Loan or Corrected Lease, as applicable.

(g) A Liquidation Fee shall be payable to the Special Servicer with respect to (i) each Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property repurchased by the related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect if purchased after the applicable cure period, and shall equal the product of (x) the repurchase price with respect to any such repurchase and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate, (ii) any Specially Serviced Asset as to which the Special Servicer obtains a full, partial or discounted payoff from the related Borrower of a Mortgage Loan or for some or all of the Collateral Value from the Mortgaged Property related to a Lease from the Tenant, and shall equal the product of (x) the amount of any such payoff and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate, or (iii) any Specially Serviced Asset or REO Property as to which the Special Servicer recovers any Liquidation Proceeds, and shall equal the product of (x) the amount of such Liquidation Proceeds and (y) the Liquidation Fee Rate; provided , that no Liquidation Fee shall be payable from, or based upon the receipt of, Liquidation Proceeds collected in connection with the purchase of any Specially Serviced Loan, Mortgaged Property related to any Specially Serviced Lease or REO Property by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer.

 

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(h) As compensation for its activities hereunder, the Back-Up Manager shall be entitled to receive the Back-Up Fee with respect to each Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool. As to each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, the Back-Up Fee shall accrue each day at the related Back-Up Fee Rate on the basis of the Collateral Value of each such Mortgaged Property and Mortgage Loan. The right to receive the Back-Up Fee may not be transferred in whole or in part except in connection with the transfer of all of the Back-Up Manager’s responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement. Earned but unpaid Back-Up Fees shall be payable monthly pursuant to Section 3.05(a) and Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

Section 3.12 Property Inspections; Collection of Financial Statements; Delivery of Certain Reports .

(a) If a Lease or Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Asset, the Special Servicer shall perform a physical inspection of the related Mortgaged Property as soon as practicable thereafter and, if such Lease or Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Asset for more than two years, at least annually thereafter so long as such Lease or Mortgage Loan remains a Specially Serviced Asset. The Special Servicer shall prepare a written report of each such inspection performed by it that sets forth in detail the condition of the related Mortgaged Property and that specifies the existence of (i) any sale, abandonment or transfer of such Mortgaged Property, or (ii) any change in the condition or value of such Mortgaged Property that it, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, considers material. The Special Servicer shall deliver to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Property Manager and the Rating Agencies a copy of each such written report prepared by it within 15 days of the completion of each such inspection. The Special Servicer (i) shall receive reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to any such inspection and (ii) shall be entitled to a reasonable inspection fee for any such inspection, in each case from the applicable Issuers pursuant to Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture.

(b) The Special Servicer, in the case of any Specially Serviced Asset, and the Property Manager, in the case of all other Leases and Mortgage Loans, shall make reasonable efforts to collect promptly from each related Obligor and review annual operating statements of the related Mortgaged Properties and financial statements of such Obligor required to be provided under the applicable Mortgage Loan or Lease.

(c) Not later than December 15 of each year, commencing December 15, 2014, the Property Manager shall deliver to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Special Servicer (i) from information, if any, that the Property Manager has most recently received pursuant to Section 3.12(b) , a report setting forth the aggregate Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios of all Mortgaged Properties with respect to which it has received sufficient financial information from the applicable Obligor(s) to permit it to calculate such Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (either at the “unit” level , master lease level or corporate level, as applicable) and, in each case, identifying the period covered by the related financial statements in its possession, and (ii) a schedule, in the form of the Mortgaged Property Schedule or Mortgage Loan Schedule, as applicable, prepared as of the later of (1) the most recent Series Closing Date and (2) the most recent Transfer Date, and further identifying on such schedule each Lease or Mortgage Loan (x) that has become a Liquidated Lease or liquidated Mortgage Loan since the most recent delivery

 

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of such schedule pursuant to this Section 3.12(c)(ii) (or, in the case of the first such delivery, since the Series Closing Date), and specifying the date on which the sale or re-lease of the related Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan occurred or (y) that has otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms and, in each case, specifying the date of such sale, re-lease or termination, the amount collected in connection therewith and the amount of any unreimbursed Property Protection Advances, Emergency Property Expenses, Extraordinary Expenses and other amounts due and unpaid under the related Mortgage Loan or Lease incurred in connection therewith.

Section 3.13 Annual Statement as to Compliance .

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Issuers, to the Indenture Trustee and, in the case of the Special Servicer, to the Property Manager, as soon as available, and in any event by the 15 th day after each March 31 of each year (or the next succeeding Business Day if any such day is not a Business Day) beginning in March 2015, an Officer’s Certificate stating, as to each officer signatory thereof, that (i) a review of the activities of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, during the prior calendar year, and of its performance under this Agreement, has been made under the supervision of the signatories signing such Officer’s Certificate, and (ii) to the best of such signatory’s knowledge, based on such review, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, complied in all material respects throughout such period with the minimum servicing standards in this Agreement and fulfilled in all material respects throughout such period its obligations under this Agreement or, if there was noncompliance with such standards or a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation in any material respect, such Officer’s Certificate shall include a description of such noncompliance or specify each such default, as the case may be, known to such signatory and the nature and status thereof.

Section 3.14 Reports by Independent Public Accountants.

On or before March 31 of each year, beginning in March 2015, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, at its expense, shall cause an independent, registered public accounting firm (which may also render other services to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be) to furnish to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee and, in the case of the Special Servicer, to the Property Manager a report containing such firm’s opinion that, on the basis of an examination conducted by such firm substantially in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the officer’s assertion made pursuant to Section 3.13 by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, is fairly stated in all material respects, subject to such exceptions and other qualifications that, in the opinion of such firm, such institute’s standards require it to report and that such examination included tests in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Single Attestation Program for Mortgage Bankers, to the extent the procedures in such program are applicable to the servicing obligations set forth in this Agreement. In rendering such statement, such firm may rely, as to matters relating to direct servicing of leases and mortgage loans by Sub-Managers, upon comparable reports for examinations conducted substantially in accordance with such institute’s standards (rendered within one year of such report) of independent public accountants with respect to the related Sub-Manager.

 

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Section 3.15 Access to Certain Information; Delivery of Certain Information .

(a) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall afford to the other, to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Back-Up Manager and the Rating Agencies and to the OTS, the FDIC and any other banking or insurance regulatory authority that may exercise authority over any holder of Notes or LLC Interests, reasonable access to any documentation regarding the Leases, Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties and its servicing thereof within its control, except to the extent it is prohibited from doing so by applicable law, rule or regulation or contract or to the extent such information is subject to a privilege under applicable law. Such access shall be afforded without charge but only upon reasonable prior written request and during normal business hours at the offices of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, designated by it.

(b) The Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall notify the Rating Agencies, the Back-Up Manager and the Indenture Trustee of any Mortgaged Property whose Tenant has ceased to exercise its business activity on such Mortgaged Property within 30 days of becoming aware of such a circumstance.

Section 3.16 Title to REO Property .

(a) If title to any REO Property is acquired by the Special Servicer on behalf of the Issuer, the deed or certificate of sale shall be issued to the applicable Issuer. Upon acquisition of such REO Property, the Special Servicer shall, if any amounts remain due and owing under the related Mortgage Note, cause the applicable Issuer to execute and deliver to the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent a new Mortgage (along with appropriate Financing Statements), as applicable, in favor of the Indenture Trustee or the Collateral Agent to secure the lien of the Indenture.

(b) The Special Servicer shall remit to the Property Manager for deposit in the Collection Account or Release Account, as applicable, upon receipt, all REO Revenues, Property Insurance Proceeds and Liquidation Proceeds received in respect of an REO Property or Specially Serviced Asset.

Section 3.17 Management of REO Properties and Mortgaged Properties relating to Defaulted Assets .

(a) [Reserved] .

(b) At any time that a Mortgaged Property is not subject to a Mortgage Loan or a Lease or is subject to a Mortgage Loan or a Lease that is (or relates to) a Defaulted Asset or with respect to an REO Property or a Terminated Lease Property , the Special Servicer’s decision as to how such Mortgaged Property or REO Property shall be managed and operated shall be based on the good faith and reasonable judgment of the Special Servicer as to the best interest of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders by maximizing (to the extent commercially feasible) the net after-tax revenues received by the applicable Issuer with respect to such property and, to the extent consistent with the foregoing, in the same manner as would commercial loan and lease servicers and asset managers operating property comparable to the respective Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property under the Servicing Standard. The

 

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applicable Issuer, the Indenture Trustee and the Special Servicer may consult with counsel at the expense of the applicable Issuer in connection with determinations required under this Section 3.17(b) . Neither the Indenture Trustee nor the Special Servicer shall be liable to the Issuers, the holders of the Notes, the other parties hereto or each other, nor shall the applicable Issuer be liable to the other Issuers, any such holders or to the other parties hereto, for errors in judgment made in good faith in the exercise of their discretion while performing their respective duties, obligations and responsibilities under this Section 3.17(b) . Nothing in this Section 3.17(b) is intended to prevent the sale or re-lease of a Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of Section 3.18 and Article VII , as applicable.

(c) The Special Servicer shall have full power and authority to do any and all things in connection with the servicing and administration of any Defaulted Asset and Mortgaged Property subject to a Defaulted Asset and any REO Property or Terminated Lease Property as are consistent with the Servicing Standard and, consistent therewith, shall request that the Property Manager make, and the Property Manager shall make, Property Protection Advances, or pay (or cause to be paid) Emergency Property Expenses from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, necessary for the proper operation, management, maintenance and disposition of such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property , including:

(i) all insurance premiums due and payable in respect of such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property ;

(ii) all real estate and personal property taxes and assessments in respect of such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property that may result in the imposition of a lien thereon (including taxes or other amounts that could constitute liens prior to or on parity with the lien of the related Mortgage);

(iii) [Reserved]; and

(iv) all costs and expenses necessary to maintain, lease, sell, protect, manage, operate and restore such Mortgaged Property or , REO Property or Terminated Lease Property .

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Property Manager shall have no obligation to make any such Property Protection Advance if (as evidenced by an Officer’s Certificate delivered to the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee) the Property Manager determines, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, that such payment would be a Nonrecoverable Property Protection Advance. The Special Servicer shall submit requests to make Property Protection Advances to the Property Manager not more than once per month unless the Special Servicer determines on an emergency basis in accordance with the Servicing Standard that earlier payment is required to protect the interests of the Issuers and the Noteholders.

Section 3.18 Sale and Exchange of Mortgage Loans , Leases and Mortgaged Properties .

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provided in or contemplated hereunder. Except with respect to repurchases or substitutions by a related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, an Issuer may only sell or exchange a Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to or with any of its Affiliates subject to the applicable conditions (if any) set forth in the Indenture (including any applicable Series Supplement) and herein.

(b) The Special Servicer shall act on behalf of the applicable Issuer and the Indenture Trustee in negotiating and taking any other action necessary or appropriate in connection with the sale of any Defaulted Asset, Lease related to a Defaulted Asset , Terminated Lease Property or REO Property and the collection of all amounts payable in connection therewith. The Special Servicer shall take such actions as it determines in accordance with the Servicing Standard will be in the best interests of the applicable Issuer and the Noteholders , including, in the case of a Terminated Lease Property, the Special Servicer shall use reasonable efforts, consistent with the Servicing Standard, to (i) attempt to induce another Tenant to assume the obligations under the existing Lease, with or without modification, (ii) lease the Terminated Lease Property under a new Lease on economically desirable terms or (iii) dispose of the related Mortgaged Property. The decision to enter into a lease assumption or re-lease the Terminated Lease Property shall be made by the Special Servicer in accordance with the Servicing Standard. If the Special Servicer is successful in re-leasing the related Mortgaged Property, a new Appraised Value will be determined in the Special Servicer’s discretion . Any sale of a Mortgage Loan, Mortgaged Property, Lease, Defaulted Asset , Terminated Lease Property or REO Property shall be free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and shall be final and without recourse to the applicable Issuer or the Indenture Trustee. If such sale is consummated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, none of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee shall have any liability to the Issuers or any holder of Notes with respect to the purchase price therefor accepted by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be.

Section 3.19 Modifications, Waivers, Amendments and Consents.

(a) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each may, consistent with the Servicing Standard, agree to any modification, waiver or amendment of any term of, forgive any Lease or Mortgage Loan payment on, permit the release of the Obligor on or guarantor of, or approve of the assignment of a Tenant’s interest in its Lease with respect to, or the sublease of all or a portion of, any Mortgaged Property, Lease or Mortgage Loan it is required to service and administer hereunder, without the consent of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, any holder of Notes or any Controlling Party or Requisite Global Majority; provided ; that (i) in the reasonable judgment of the party agreeing to any such amendment, such amendment will not cause the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be reduced to or below 1.30 or, if the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio is already equal to or lower than 1.30, will not cause the Current Cashflow Coverage Ratio to be further reduced and (ii) in the reasonable judgment of the party agreeing to any such amendment, such amendment is in the best interest of the Noteholders and will not have an adverse effect on the Collateral Value of the related Mortgaged Property (in the case of any such amendment with respect to a Lease) or Mortgage Loan (in the case of any such amendment with respect to a Mortgage Loan); provided ; that any such amendment (x) in connection with a Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset, (y) that is required by the terms of the applicable Lease or Mortgage Loan or (z) with respect to which the Rating Condition is satisfied, shall not be subject to the foregoing restrictions set forth in (i) or (ii) above;

 

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(b) From time to time, subject to the Servicing Standard and upon satisfaction of the Rating Agency Notification Condition, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be entitled (on behalf of the Issuer and the Indenture Trustee) to release an immaterial portion of any Mortgaged Property that it is then administering from the lien of the Indenture and the Mortgage (and simultaneously release the Issuer’s interest in such portion of such Mortgaged Property) or consent to, or make, an immaterial modification with respect to any Mortgaged Property that it is then administering; provided , that, such Property Manager or Special Servicer shall have certified that it reasonably believes that such release or modification (both individually and collectively with any other similar releases or modifications with respect to such Mortgaged Property) will not materially adversely affect (i) the Appraised Value of such Mortgaged Property or (ii) the Noteholders’ or the holders’ of the Related Series Notes interests in such Mortgaged Property;

(c) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each may, as a condition to its granting any request by an Obligor for consent, modification, waiver or indulgence or any other matter or thing, the granting of which is within the Property Manager’s or Special Servicer’s, as the case may be, discretion pursuant to the terms of the instruments evidencing or securing the related Lease or Mortgage Loan and is permitted by the terms of such Lease or Mortgage Loan, require that such Obligor pay to it, as Additional Servicing Compensation, a reasonable or customary fee for the additional services performed in connection with such request, together with any related costs and expenses incurred by it; and

(d) All modifications, waivers, amendments and other actions entered into or taken in respect of a Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 3.19 shall be in writing. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall notify the other such party and the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, in writing, of any modification, waiver, amendment or other action entered into or taken in respect of any Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 3.19 and the date thereof, and shall deliver to the Custodian for deposit in the related Lease File or Loan File an original counterpart of the agreements relating to such modification, waiver, amendment or other action, promptly (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days) following the execution thereof.

Section 3.20 Transfer of Servicing Between Property Manager and Special Servicer; Record Keeping .

(a) Upon determining that a Servicing Transfer Event has occurred with respect to any Lease or Mortgage Loan and if the Property Manager is not also the Special Servicer, the Property Manager shall immediately give notice thereof, and shall deliver the related Servicing File, to the Special Servicer, and shall use its best efforts to provide the Special Servicer with all information, documents (or copies thereof) and records (including records stored electronically on computer tapes, magnetic discs and the like) relating to such Lease or Mortgage Loan reasonably requested by the Special Servicer to enable it to assume its functions hereunder with respect thereto without acting through a Sub-Manager. The Property Manager shall use its best efforts to comply with the preceding sentence within five (5) Business Days of the occurrence of each related Servicing Transfer Event.

 

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Upon determining that a Specially Serviced Asset has become a Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan and if the Property Manager is not also the Special Servicer, the Special Servicer shall immediately give notice thereof, and shall return the related Servicing File, to the Property Manager and, upon giving such notice and returning such Servicing File, to the Property Manager, (i) the Special Servicer’s obligation to service such Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan shall terminate, (ii) the Special Servicer’s right to receive the Special Servicing Fee with respect to such Corrected Lease or Corrected Loan shall terminate, and (iii) the obligations of the Property Manager to service and administer such Lease or Mortgage Loan shall resume, in each case, effective as of the first day of the calendar month following the calendar month in which such notice was delivered and return effected.

(b) In servicing any Specially Serviced Assets, the Special Servicer shall provide to the Custodian, for the benefit of the Indenture Trustee, originals of documents included within the definition of “Lease File” for inclusion in the related Lease File and “Loan File” for inclusion in the related Loan File (with a copy of each such original to the Property Manager), and copies of any additional related Lease and Mortgage Loan information, including correspondence with the related Obligor.

(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that the Property Manager and the Special Servicer are the same Person, all notices, certificates, information and consents required to be given by the Property Manager to the Special Servicer or vice versa shall be deemed to be given without the necessity of any action on such Person’s part.

Section 3.21 Sub-Management Agreements .

(a) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer may enter into Sub-Management Agreements to provide for the performance by third parties of any or all of their respective obligations hereunder; provided , that, in each case, the Sub-Management Agreement: (i) is consistent with this Agreement in all material respects and requires the Sub-Manager to comply with all of the applicable conditions of this Agreement; (ii) provides that if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall for any reason no longer act in such capacity hereunder (including by reason of a Servicer Replacement Event), any Back-Up Manager, Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, may thereupon assume all of the rights and, except to the extent they arose prior to the date of assumption, obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, under such agreement or, alternatively, may (or the Indenture Trustee may) terminate such Sub-Management Agreement without cause and without payment of any penalty or termination fee; (iii) provides that the Issuers, the Back-Up Manager, the Indenture Trustee, the other parties hereto and, as and to the extent provided herein, the third party beneficiaries hereof shall be third party beneficiaries under such agreement, but that (except to the extent the Back-Up Manager or Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer assumes the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, under the applicable Sub-Management Agreement as contemplated by the immediately preceding clause (ii)  and, in such case, only from the date of such assumption) none of the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Back-Up Manager, any other

 

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party hereto, any successor Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, any holder of Notes or LLC Interests or any other third party beneficiary hereof shall have any duties under such agreement or any liabilities arising therefrom; (iv) permits any purchaser of a Mortgaged Property and any related Lease or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Agreement to terminate such Sub-Management Agreement with respect to such purchased Mortgaged Property and related Lease or Mortgage Loan at its option and without penalty; (v) does not permit the Sub-Manager to enter into or consent to any modification, waiver or amendment or otherwise take any action on behalf of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be, contemplated by Section 3.19 without the written consent of the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as the case may be; and (vi) does not permit the Sub-Manager any rights of indemnification that may be satisfied out of the Collateral (it being understood that any Sub-Manager shall be entitled to recover amounts in respect of Property Protection Advances as described in the following paragraph). In addition, each Sub-Management Agreement entered into by the Property Manager shall provide that such agreement shall terminate with respect to any Lease and the related Mortgaged Property, and any Mortgage Loan serviced thereunder at the time such Lease or Mortgage Loan becomes a Specially Serviced Asset, and each Sub-Management Agreement entered into by the Special Servicer shall relate only to Specially Serviced Assets and shall terminate with respect to any such Lease or Mortgage Loan that ceases to be a Specially Serviced Asset, in each case pursuant to the terms hereof.

The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each deliver to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee copies of all Sub-Management Agreements, and any amendments thereto and modifications thereof, entered into by it, promptly upon its execution and delivery of such documents. References in this Agreement to actions taken or to be taken by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer include actions taken or to be taken by a Sub-Manager on behalf of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, and in connection therewith, all amounts advanced by any Sub-Manager to satisfy the obligations of the Property Manager hereunder to make Advances shall be deemed to have been advanced by the Property Manager out of its own funds and, accordingly, such amounts constituting Advances shall be recoverable by such Sub-Manager in the same manner and out of the same funds as if such Sub-Manager were the Property Manager. For so long as they are outstanding, Advances shall accrue Advance Interest in accordance with the terms hereof, such interest to be allocable between the Property Manager and such Sub-Manager as they may agree. For purposes of this Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall be deemed to have received any payment, and shall be obligated to handle such payment in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, when a Sub-Manager retained by it receives such payment. The Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall notify the other, the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in writing promptly of the appointment by it of any Sub-Manager.

(b) The Property Manager shall have determined to its commercially reasonable satisfaction that each Sub-Manager shall be authorized to transact business, and shall have obtained all necessary licenses and approvals, in each jurisdiction in which the failure to be so authorized or qualified or to have obtained such licenses would adversely affect its ability to carry out its obligations under the Sub-Management Agreement to which it is a party.

 

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(c) The Property Manager and the Special Servicer, for the benefit of the Issuers, shall (at no expense to the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee) monitor the performance and enforce the obligations of their respective Sub-Managers under the related Sub-Management Agreements. Such enforcement, including the legal prosecution of claims, termination of Sub-Management Agreements in accordance with their respective terms and the pursuit of other appropriate remedies, shall be in such form and carried out to such an extent and at such time as the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, in its good faith and reasonable judgment, would require were it the owner of the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans. Subject to the terms of the related SubManagement Sub-Management Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each have the right to (in its sole discretion and without the consent of any other person) remove a Sub-Manager retained by it at any time it considers such removal to be in the best interests of the Issuers.

(d) In the event that the Back-Up Manager has succeeded to the rights and assumed the obligations hereunder, of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, then the Back-Up Manager shall succeed to the rights and assume the obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, under any Sub-Management Agreement, unless the Indenture Trustee elects to terminate any such Sub-Management Agreement in accordance with its terms. In any event, if a Sub-Management Agreement is to be assumed by the Back-Up Manager, then the predecessor Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, at its expense, shall, upon request of the Back-Up Manager, deliver to the Back-Up Manager all documents and records relating to such Sub-Management Agreement and the Mortgaged Properties and the Mortgage Loans then being serviced thereunder and an accounting of amounts collected and held on behalf of it thereunder, and otherwise use its best efforts to effect the orderly and efficient transfer of the Sub-Management Agreement to the assuming party.

(e) Notwithstanding any Sub-Management Agreement, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall remain obligated and liable to the Issuers, the Noteholders, the Indenture Trustee and each other for the performance of their respective obligations and duties under this Agreement in accordance with the provisions hereof to the same extent and under the same terms and conditions as if each alone were servicing and administering the Mortgage Loans, the Mortgaged Properties and Leases for which it is responsible.

(f) Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, will be solely liable for all fees owed by it to any Sub-Manager, irrespective of whether its compensation pursuant to this Agreement is sufficient to pay such fees.

(g) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall have all the limitations upon liability and all the indemnities for the actions and omissions of any such Sub-Manager retained by it that it has for its own actions hereunder.

(h) For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 3.21 shall not apply to any delegation of obligations pursuant to Section 6.04(a) following a Permitted Replacement Event or Section 6.04(b) following a Permitted Termination Event.

 

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ARTICLE IV

REPORTS

Section 4.01 Reports to the Issuers , the Indenture Trustee and the Insurers.

(a) Not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), three (3) Business Days prior to each Payment Date, the Property Manager shall deliver to each of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee a report containing the information specified on Exhibit F hereto, and such other information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases and Mortgaged Properties as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Determination Date Report ”), reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of the related Collection Period, in a mutually agreeable electronic format. The Determination Date Report and any written information supplemental thereto shall include such information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, the Leases and Mortgaged Properties as is required by the Indenture Trustee for purposes of making the payments required by Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture and the calculations and reports referred to in Section 6.01 of the Indenture and otherwise therein, in each case as set forth in the written specifications or guidelines issued by any of the Issuers of the Indenture Trustee, as the case may be, from time to time. The Property Manager shall also provide to the Indenture Trustee the wire instructions for the relevant parties to which payments under Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture will be made. The Determination Date Report shall also contain a certification by the Property Manager that the Issuers have not incurred any indebtedness except indebtedness permitted by the Transaction Documents. Such information shall be delivered by the Property Manager to each of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in agreed-upon format and such electronic or other form as may be reasonably acceptable to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. The Special Servicer shall from time to time (and, in any event, as may be reasonably required by the Property Manager) provide the Property Manager with such information regarding the Specially Serviced Assets as may be necessary for the Property Manager to prepare each Determination Date Report and any supplemental information to be provided by the Property Manager to the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee.

(b) Not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time), three (3) Business Days prior to each Payment Date, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee a report containing such information relating to the Specially Serviced Assets and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report, the “ Special Servicer Report ”), reflecting information as of the close of business on the last day of the related Collection Period. For the avoidance of doubt, the Special Servicer Report may be included in the Determination Date Report.

(c) Not later than the 30th day following the end of each calendar quarter, commencing with the quarter ended September 30, 2014, the Special Servicer shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Property Manager a report containing such information and in such form as the Indenture Trustee may reasonably request (such report a “ Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report ”) with respect to all operating statements and other financial information collected or otherwise obtained by the Special Servicer pursuant to Section 3.12(b) during such calendar quarter.

 

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Section 4.02 Use of Agents .

The Property Manager may at its own expense utilize agents or attorneys-in-fact, including Sub-Managers, in performing any of its obligations under this Article IV , but no such utilization shall relieve the Property Manager from any of such obligations, and the Property Manager shall remain responsible for all acts and omissions of any such agent or attorney-in-fact. The Property Manager shall have all the limitations upon liability and all the indemnities for the actions and omissions of any such agent or attorney-in-fact that it has for its own actions hereunder pursuant to Article V , and (except as set forth in Section 3.21(a)) any such agent or attorney-in-fact shall have the benefit of all the limitations upon liability, if any, and all the indemnities provided to the Property Manager under Section 5.03(a) . Such indemnities shall be expenses, costs and liabilities of the Issuers, and any such agent or attorney-in-fact shall be entitled to be reimbursed (to the same extent the Property Manager would be entitled to be reimbursed) as provided in Section 2.11 of the Indenture.

ARTICLE V

THE PROPERTY MANAGER AND THE SPECIAL SERVICER

Section 5.01 Liability of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer .

The Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall be liable in accordance herewith only to the extent of the obligations specifically imposed upon and undertaken by the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, respectively, herein.

Section 5.02 Merger , Consolidation or Conversion of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer .

Subject to the following paragraph, the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall each keep in full effect its existence, rights and franchises as a partnership, corporation, bank or association under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and each will obtain and preserve its qualification to do business as a foreign partnership, corporation, bank or association in each jurisdiction in which such qualification is or shall be necessary to protect the validity and enforceability of this Agreement or any of the Leases and the Mortgage Loans and to perform its respective duties under this Agreement.

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may be merged or consolidated with or into any Person, or may transfer all or substantially all of its assets to any Person, in which case any Person resulting from any merger or consolidation to which the Property Manager or the Special Servicer is a party, or any Person succeeding to the business of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, will be the successor Property Manager or the successor Special Servicer, as the case may be, hereunder, and each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may transfer any or all of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Person; provided , however , that no such successor, surviving Person or transferee shall succeed to the rights of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer unless (a) the Rating Condition is satisfied or (b) such successor is an affiliate of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the obligations of such successor hereunder are guaranteed by the Support Provider.

 

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Section 5.03 Limitation on Liability of the Property Manager , the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager; Environmental Liabilities .

(a) None of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager or any director, partner, member, manager, officer, employee or agent of any such party or Control Person over any of them shall be under any liability to the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee, the Collateral Agent, the Custodian or the holders of the Notes or the LLC Interests or any other Person for any action taken, or not taken, in good faith pursuant to this Agreement, or for errors in judgment; provided , however , that none of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager shall be protected against any liability that would otherwise be imposed by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of obligations or duties hereunder. The Property Manager and the Special Servicer and the Back-Up Manager (each, an “ Applicable Party ”) and any director, officer, partner, member, manager, employee or agent of any such person or Control Person of any of them shall be entitled to indemnification by the Issuers, payable, subject to Section 5.04 of the Indenture and pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, against any loss, liability or expense incurred in connection with the performance of duties or obligations hereunder or under any other Transaction Document or in connection with any legal action that relates to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document; provided , however , that such indemnification shall not extend to any loss, liability or expense incurred by reason of misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of obligations or duties under this Agreement. Each Applicable Party shall indemnify the Issuers, the Indenture Trustee and the Collateral Agent and any director, officer, employee, agent or Control Person of any of them against any loss, liability or expense resulting from the misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of such Applicable Party’s duties or obligations under this Agreement. No Applicable Party shall be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend any legal action that is not incidental to its respective responsibilities under this Agreement and that in its opinion may involve it in any expense or liability; provided , however , that each Applicable Party shall be permitted, at its sole discretion, to undertake any such action that it may deem necessary or desirable with respect to the enforcement or protection of the rights and duties of the parties hereto or the interests of any Issuer hereunder. In such event, the legal expenses and costs of such action, and any liability resulting therefrom, shall be reimbursed by the Issuers in accordance with Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture.

(b) The Property Manager shall enforce or pursue in accordance with the Servicing Standard any claim for payment, indemnity or reimbursement available to any of the Issuers or the Indenture Trustee in respect of any environmental liabilities, losses, claims, costs or expenses, including, without limitation, any right to payment under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement or a Performance Undertaking. The Property Manager shall seek payment from the Support Provider for any indemnities due under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the extent any such amounts are not paid by the applicable Issuer on a current basis from the Available Amount on any Payment Date in accordance with Section 2.11(b) of the Indenture. Any amounts advanced by Spirit Realty, in its capacity as Property Manager, in respect of environmental matters that are payable by the applicable Issuer under an Environmental Indemnity Agreement and are not reimbursed on a current basis as described above, shall be deemed to be payment by Spirit Realty, in its capacity as Support Provider, and Spirit Realty shall not be entitled to reimbursement of any such amounts as a Property Protection Advance.

 

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Section 5.04 Term of Service; Property Manager and Special Servicer Not to Resign .

Subject to (and without limiting) Section 5.02 , Section 6.04(a) and Section 6.04(b), hereof, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall resign from the obligations and duties hereby imposed on it, except upon determination that the performance of its duties hereunder is no longer permissible under applicable law or are in material conflict by reason of applicable law with any other activities carried on by it, such other activities causing such a conflict being of a type and nature carried on by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, at the date of this Agreement. Any such determination permitting the resignation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be evidenced by an Opinion of Counsel to such effect that shall be delivered to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee. No such resignation shall become effective until a successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party hereunder. If within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date of such determination, no successor shall have assumed the applicable responsibilities and obligations of the resigning party, such Property Manager or Special Servicer shall be permitted to petition a court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer may cause all or part of the obligations and duties imposed on it by this Agreement to be assumed by, and may assign part or all of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to, another Person; provided , that (i) the assuming party is an Eligible Successor and (ii) unless the assuming party or assignee is an Affiliate of the Property Manager or Special Servicer whose obligations and duties hereunder are guaranteed by the Support Provider, the Rating Condition shall have been satisfied with respect to any such assumption or assignment. Upon any such assignment or assumption, the Property Manager and/or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall be relieved from all liability hereunder for acts or omissions the assuming Person or assignee, as applicable, occurring after the date of such assignment or assumption.

If the Property Manager, Special Servicer or Back-Up Manager shall resign pursuant to this Section 5.04 or be removed pursuant to Section 6.01 , then such resigning Property Manager, Special Servicer or Back-Up Manager, as applicable, must pay all reasonable costs and expenses associated with the transfer of its duties and cooperate reasonably with its successor in order to effect such transfer.

Except as provided herein, neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall assign or transfer any of its rights, benefits or privileges hereunder to any other Person or delegate to or subcontract with, or authorize or appoint, any other Person to perform any of the duties, covenants or obligations to be performed by it hereunder, or cause any other Person to assume such duties, covenants or obligations. If, pursuant to any provision hereof, all of the duties and obligations of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer are transferred by an assignment and assumption to a successor thereto, the entire amount of compensation payable to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, that accrues pursuant hereto from and after the date of such transfer shall be payable to such successor.

 

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Section 5.05 Rights of Certain Persons in Respect of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer .

Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer shall afford to the other and, also to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, (a) access to all records maintained by it relating to the Mortgage Loans, Mortgaged Properties and Leases included in the Collateral Pool and in respect of its rights and obligations hereunder and (b) access to such of its officers as are responsible for such obligations; provided , that, in no event shall the Property Manager or Special Servicer be required to take any action that violates applicable law, contract or regulation. The Issuers may, but are not obligated to, enforce the obligations of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer hereunder and may, but are not obligated to, perform, or cause a designee to perform, any defaulted obligation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer hereunder, or, in connection with any such defaulted obligation, exercise the related rights of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer hereunder; provided , however , that neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer shall be relieved of any of its obligations hereunder by virtue of such performance by any such Issuer or its designee. The Issuer shall not have any responsibility or liability for any action or failure to act by or with respect to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer.

Section 5.06 [Reserved] .

Section 5.07 Property Manager or Special Servicer as Owner of Notes .

The Property Manager or an Affiliate of the Property Manager, or the Special Servicer or an Affiliate of the Special Servicer, may become the holder of any Notes or any LLC Interests with the same rights (unless otherwise expressly provided in a Transaction Document) as it would have if it were not the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any such Affiliate. If, at any time during which the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or any of their respective Affiliates is the holder of any Note or LLC Interest, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer proposes to take or omit to take action (i) which action or omission is not expressly prohibited by the terms hereof and would not, in the Property Manager or the Special Servicer’s good faith judgment, violate the Servicing Standard, and (ii) which action, if taken, or omission, if made, might nonetheless, in the Property Manager’s or the Special Servicer’s good faith judgment, be considered by other Persons to violate the Servicing Standard, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer may, but need not, seek the approval of the holders of the Notes and the LLC Interests to such action or omission by delivering to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee a written notice that (a) states that it is delivered pursuant to this Section 5.07 , (b) identifies the portion of Notes and LLC Interests beneficially owned by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer or any Affiliate of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, and (c) describes in reasonable detail the action that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, proposes to take or omit. Upon receipt of such notice, the Issuers shall forward such notice to the applicable holders of the LLC Interests. If, at any time, the Requisite Global Majority separately consent in writing to the proposal described in the such notice, and if the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, takes action and/or omits to take action as proposed in such notice, such action and/or omission will be deemed to comply with the Servicing Standard. It is not the intent of the foregoing provision that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer be permitted to invoke the procedure set forth herein with respect to routine servicing matters arising hereunder, but rather in the case of unusual circumstances.

 

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ARTICLE VI

SERVICER REPLACEMENT EVENTS

Section 6.01 Servicer Replacement Events .

(a) “ Servicer Replacement Event , ” wherever used herein with respect to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, means any one of the following events:

(i) any failure by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer to remit or deposit moneys, as required under the Indenture or this Agreement, to the Collection Account, the Release Account or the Payment Account, which failure remains unremedied for one two ( 1 2 ) Business Day after the earlier of (x) the date on which notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, is given to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, by the Indenture Trustee, or to such Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (y) actual knowledge of such failure by such Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable; or

(ii) the Property Manager fails to make any P&I Advance as required by this Agreement;

(iii) the Property Manager fails to make any Property Protection Advance or fails to pay (or, in the event the Property Manager is Spirit Realty, fails to direct the Indenture Trustee to pay) any Emergency Property Expenses from funds on deposit in the Collection Account, in each case as required by the Indenture or this Agreement, which failure remains unremedied for three four ( 3 4 ) Business Days after the earlier of (x) the date on which notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to such Property Manager by the Indenture Trustee, or to such Property Manager and the Indenture Trustee by the Noteholders holding at least 25% of the Aggregate Series Principal Balance and (y) actual knowledge of such failure by such Property Manager; or

(iv) either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer fails to comply in any material respect with any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, contained in this Agreement, which failure continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure shall have been received by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable (15 days in the case of a failure to pay the premium for any insurance policy required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement or such fewer days as may be required to avoid the commencement of foreclosure proceedings for unpaid real estate taxes or the lapse of insurance, as applicable) ; provided , however , that if the failure is capable of being cured and such Property Manager or Special Servicer is diligently pursuing that cure, the 30 day period will be extended for another 30 days; or

 

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(v) any breach on the part of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer of any representation or warranty contained in this Agreement that materially and adversely affects the interests of the Issuers or the Noteholders , and that continues unremedied for a period of 30 days after the date on which notice of such breach is given to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable; provided , however , that if the breach is capable of being cured and such Property Manager or Special Servicer is diligently pursuing that cure, the 30 day period will be extended for another 30 days; or

(vi) (a) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or similar official relating to it or relating to all or substantially all of its assets or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts or takes other actions indicating its insolvency or inability to pay its obligations; or (b) a decree or order of a court having jurisdiction in any involuntary case for the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, trustee or similar official in any bankruptcy, insolvency, readjustment of debt, marshalling of assets and liabilities or similar proceedings is entered against the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the decree or order remains in force for a period of 60 days; provided , that if any decree or order cannot be discharged, dismissed or stayed within the 60-day period, such Property Manager or Special Servicer will have an addition 30 days to effect the discharge, so long as it commenced proceedings to have the decree or order dismissed within the initial 60-day period and it is continuing to pursue the discharge; or

(vii) either the Property Manager or Special Servicer assigns any of its obligations to any third party other than as permitted under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document and does not remedy such breach within five business days Business Days of such assignment; or

(viii) either the Property Manager or the Special Servicer fails to observe any material reporting requirements under this Agreement, which failure remains unremedied 30 days after the date on which written notice of such failure, requiring the same to be remedied, shall have been given to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, by any other party to this Agreement or the Indenture Trustee; or

(ix) any Issuer or the Indenture Trustee has received notice in writing from any Rating Agency then rating any Notes at the request of an Issuer citing servicing concerns and stating that the continuation of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer in such capacity would be the sole cause of or be a material reason for , in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any of the ratings then assigned by such Rating Agency or other nationally recognized statistical ratings organization to such Notes; or

(x) the declaration of an Indenture Event of Default; or

(xi) an Early Amortization Event occurs and is continuing that is reasonably determined by the Backup Back-Up Manager (unless the Back-Up Manager is then serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer) or the Requisite Global Majority to be primarily attributable to acts or omissions of the Property Manager or the Special

 

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Servicer rather than general market factors (provided that the occurrence of an Early Amortization Event determined to be attributable to the acts or omissions of a Property Manager or Special Servicer that has been replaced shall not cause a Servicer Replacement Event with respect to any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer (including the Back-Up Manager)); or

(xii) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer has engaged in fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with its performance under this Agreement and such event could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the use, value or operation of the Collateral Pool (taken as a whole), and remains unremedied for 30 days after the Property Manager or the Special Servicer receives written notice thereof.

When a single entity acts as Property Manager and Special Servicer, a Servicer Replacement Event in one such capacity shall constitute a Servicer Replacement Event in each such capacity. In the event that the same entity is serving as both Property Manager and Special Servicer and such entity is terminated hereunder in one such capacity (in accordance with Section 6.01(b)) , it shall automatically be terminated in both such capacities. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer will notify the Indenture Trustee in writing of the occurrence of a Servicer Replacement Event or an event that, with the giving of notice or the expiration of any cure period, or both, would constitute a Servicer Replacement Event promptly upon obtaining actual knowledge thereof.

(b) (i) If any Servicer Replacement Event (other than any Servicer Replacement Event under Sections 6.01(a)(vi)) occurs with respect to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer (in either case, for purposes of this Section 6.01(b) , the “ Defaulting Party ”) of which a responsible officer of the Indenture Trustee shall have actual knowledge shall occur, then the Indenture Trustee shall provide written notice thereof to the Noteholders requesting that the Noteholders (excluding Spirit Realty and its affiliates) direct the removal of the Property Manager and/or Special Servicer or waive such Servicer Replacement Event. In the event that, while such Servicer Replacement Event is continuing, the Requisite Global Majority directs the removal of such Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, the Indenture Trustee will terminate such Property Manager or Special Servicer by notice in writing to the Defaulting Party (with a copy of such notice to each other party hereto). For the avoidance of doubt, no such direction may occur in the event that a Servicer Replacement Event is not continuing. Upon the occurrence of any Servicer Replacement Event under Sections 6.01(a)(vi) with respect to any Defaulting Party, such Defaulting Party shall be immediately terminated without any further action on the part of any other person. Following any such termination of a Defaulting Party as described in this Section 6.01(b) , the Back-Up Manager shall replace the Defaulting Party as Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, subject to and in accordance with Section 6.02(b) and shall have all the rights, duties and obligations of the Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, as applicable, hereunder until a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, shall have been appointed. Promptly after any such termination, the Indenture Trustee (acting at the written direction of the Requisite Global Majority) shall appoint a successor property manager ( any property manager appointed in such manner, the “ Successor Property Manager ”) and/or a successor special servicer ( the “ any special servicer appointed in such manner, the “ Successor Special Servicer ”) in

 

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accordance with Section 6.01(b)(iii) , each of which shall serve as and have all the rights, duties and obligations of the Property Manager and/or of the Special Servicer, as applicable, hereunder; provided , that any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer must be an Eligible Successor at the time of such appointment. Upon its appointment, the Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer shall be the successor in all respects to the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and shall be subject to all the responsibilities, duties and liabilities relating thereto placed upon the Property Manager or Special Servicer by the terms and provisions hereof; provided , that, no such Successor Special Servicer or Successor Property Manager shall have any liability with respect to any duties or obligations of the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, accruing prior to the date of such appointment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Servicer Replacement Event under Section 6.01(b)(ii) or (iii)  occurs as a result of a failure by the Property Manager to make any Advance and the Back-Up Manager makes such Advance, for so long as the Property Manager has not reimbursed the amount of such Advance to the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will have the right to immediately terminate the Property Manager (and the Special Servicer, if the Property Manager and the Special Servicer are the same entity) and become the Successor Property Manager (and the Successor Special Servicer, if the Property Manager being replaced and the Special Servicer are the same entity). In any such event, the Back-Up Manager shall be deemed to have been appointed the Successor Property Manager and, if applicable, the Successor Special Servicer hereunder (regardless of whether any of the other conditions of this Section 6.01(b) are satisfied).

(ii) (i) Unless otherwise expressly set forth herein, any such appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer , other than the Back-Up Manager , will be subject to (i) the satisfaction of the Rating Condition and (ii) the written agreement of the Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, together with an Opinion of Counsel regarding the enforceability of such agreement. Subject to the foregoing conditions set forth in Section 6.01(b) , any person, including any holder of Notes or LLC Interests or any Affiliate thereof, may be appointed as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer.

(iii) (ii) In the event that a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer (other than the Back-Up Manager), as applicable, has failed to assume all of the duties and obligations of the Defaulting Party as provided in this Agreement within 30 days of written notice of termination to such Defaulting Party (the “ Successor Replacement Date ”), the Back-Up Manager shall automatically (and without further action and regardless of whether any of the other conditions of this Section 6.01(b) are satisfied) be (and shall have been deemed to have been appointed) the Successor Property Manager or the Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, under this Agreement; provided , however , that the Indenture Trustee shall (at the direction of the Requisite Global Majority) replace the Back-Up Manager acting as Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer without cause upon 30 days written notice and appoint a new Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer specified in such Requisite Global Majority’s direction; provided , that (i) such appointment shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, set forth in this Section 6.01(b)(i) and (if) the Back-Up Manager shall continue serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, until such appointment is effected.

 

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(iv) (iii) In the event that a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, other than the Back-Up Servicer has not been appointed within thirty (30) days of the applicable Successor Replacement Date, the Back-Up Manager may (but shall not be obligated to) direct the Indenture Trustee to appoint (for the avoidance of doubt, subject to the terms and conditions of the appointment of a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, set forth in this Section Sections 6.01(b)(i) and (ii)) a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer designated by the Back-Up Manager (which successor will be subject to the criteria described above, including satisfaction of the Rating Condition) ; provided , that the Back-Up Manager will continue serving as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, until a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, has been so appointed. If the Back-Up Manager does not direct the Indenture Trustee to appoint a Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer within 60 30 days of the applicable Successor Replacement Date, then such Back-Up Manager will continue to serve as Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, and will no longer be permitted to so direct the Indenture Trustee.

(v) (iv) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer agrees that, if it is terminated pursuant to this Section 6.01(b) , it shall (i) promptly (and in any event not later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination) provide the Back-Up Manager or any Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer, as applicable, with all documents and records in accordance with Section 6.02(b) , (ii) cooperate with such successor in effecting the termination of the duties, obligations, responsibilities and rights of the Property Manager or Special Servicer hereunder and transferring such duties, obligations and responsibilities to such successor, (including carrying out the actions set forth in Section 6.02) and (iii) in the event that it receives any amounts that constitute Collateral, transfer such amounts to the Property Manager (it being understood that if the Property Manager has been terminated, such amounts shall be transferred to the Successor Property Manager that succeeds such Property Manager) within two (2) Business Days after receipt thereof; provided , however , that the Property Manager and the Special Servicer each shall, if terminated pursuant to this Section 6.01(b), continue to be obligated for or entitled to pay or receive all amounts accrued or owing by or to it under this Agreement on or prior to the date of such termination, whether in respect of Property Protection Advances or otherwise, and it and its directors, officers, employees and agents shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Section 5.03(a) notwithstanding any such termination. Any Successor Property Manager or a Successor Special Servicer shall use reasonable efforts to diligently complete the physical transfer of servicing from the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, with the cooperation of such Property Manager or Special Servicer.

 

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Section 6.02 Successor Property Manager .

(a) In the event that a Successor Property Manager (including the Back-Up Manager) is appointed, the terminated Property Manager shall arrange for the delivery to the Successor Property Manager of all of the Servicing Files (other than with respect to any Specially Serviced Asset), which Servicing Files shall contain sufficient data to permit the Successor Property Manager to assume the duties of the Property Manager hereunder without delay on account of the absence of relevant servicing information. In the event that a Successor Special Servicer (including the Back-Up Manager) is appointed, the terminated Special Servicer shall arrange for the delivery to the Successor Special Servicer of all of the Servicing Files for any Specially Serviced Asset, which Servicing Files shall contain sufficient data to permit the Successor Special Servicer to assume the duties of the Special Servicer hereunder without delay on account of the absence of relevant servicing information. If the Back-Up Manager has made any Advances that the Property Manager was required to make but did not make which have not been reimbursed, any Successor Property Manager (other than the Back-Up Manager) will be required to reimburse the Back-Up Manager for such Advances as a condition to its appointment as successor (and any amount so reimbursed will be deemed to constitute Advances made by the Successor Property Manager) .

(b) The Issuers, if they determine in their reasonable discretion that enforcement rights and/or remedies are available to the holders of the Notes against the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer and it is prudent under the circumstances to enforce such rights, agree to enforce their rights under this Agreement against the terminated Property Manager or Special Servicer, including any rights they have to enforce each Defaulting Party’s obligation to fully cooperate in the orderly transfer and transition of servicing and otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement. In the event that the Successor Special Servicer or Successor Property Manager discovers or becomes aware of any errors in any records or data of the terminated Special Servicer or Property Manager which impairs its ability to perform its duties hereunder, such Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer shall notify the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee in writing of such errors and shall, at such terminated Special Servicer’s or Property Manager’s expense and upon the Issuers’ direction, undertake to correct or reconstruct such records or data.

(c) From and after the date of this Agreement until the Back-Up Manager becomes the Successor Property Manager, the Property Manager shall (i) provide or cause to be provided to the Back-Up Manager on the 20 th day of each month, in electronic form, a complete data tape of the Mortgage Loan Schedule, the Mortgaged Property Schedule and such other information as any Issuer may reasonably deem necessary, including all information necessary to determine the Release Price with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and the original purchase price paid by any Issuer in respect of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property and (ii) make available to the Back-Up Manager a copy of each Determination Date Report, Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report and any Special Servicer Report. The Back-Up Manager will perform an initial comprehensive data integrity review and a monthly review of this information to determine whether it provides adequate information to enable the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations hereunder as the Back-Up Manager. To the extent that the Back-Up Manager determines within ten (10) calendar days of its receipt of such information that such information is adequate for the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will provide the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee with written notice to that effect. To the extent that the Back-Up Manager determines within ten (10) calendar days of its receipt of such information that such information is inadequate for the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager will

 

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provide prompt written notice to the Issuers and the Property Manager identifying any deficiencies in such information that do not enable the Back-Up Manager to perform its obligations as the Back-Up Manager. The Property Manager shall use its best efforts to provide any such deficient information to the Back-Up Manager within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such notice from the BackUp Back-Up Manager.

(d) Within ten (10) Business Days of the date of receipt from the Property Manager, the Back-Up Manager shall, in order to understand the purpose of each data field (and the interrelationships among such data fields), review the form of Determination Date Report, Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report and the Special Servicer Report, each in the form agreed to by the Property Manager and the Back-Up Manager. Provided the data in the Determination Date Report, the Special Servicer Report and the Modified Collateral Detail and Realized Loss Report are in a format readable by the Back-Up Manager, the Back-Up Manager shall create a set of conversion routines and database mapping programs, as necessary, that will enable the Back-Up Manager to (i) receive such data from the Property Manager on a monthly basis and to ensure that the data is readable, and (ii) independently generate such Determination Date Reports and Special Servicer Reports, as applicable, in the event that it is appointed Successor Property Manager or Successor Special Servicer.

(e) On a monthly basis, the Back-Up Manager shall (x) verify receipt of the Determination Date Report and the Special Servicer Report required to be delivered by the Property Manager, together with any other records and data supplied to the Issuers, Indenture Trustee or otherwise hereunder, by Property Manager with respect to the Mortgage Loans and Leases, and (y) verify that such records and data are in a readable format.

(f) The Back-Up Manager may resign from its obligations under this Agreement (i) with the consent of the Requisite Global Majority, (ii) upon a determination that the performance of its hereunder duties and obligations are no longer permitted under applicable law or (iii) if the Back-Up Manager identifies a successor back-up manager whose appointment as successor Back-Up Manager satisfies the Rating Condition, and in each case a written assumption agreement is executed whereby such successor assumes all rights, duties and obligations of the Back-Up Manager. No such resignation shall become effective a successor shall have assumed the responsibilities and obligations of the Back-Up Manager party hereunder.

Section 6.03 Additional Remedies of the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee upon a Servicer Replacement Event .

During the continuance of any Servicer Replacement Event, so long as such Servicer Replacement Event shall not have been remedied, in addition to the rights specified in Section 6.01 , the Issuers shall have the right, and the Indenture Trustee shall have the right, in its own name and as trustee of an express trust, to take all actions now or hereafter existing at law, in equity or by statute to enforce its rights and remedies and to protect the interests, and enforce the rights and remedies, of the Noteholders (including the institution and prosecution of all judicial, administrative and other proceedings and the filings of proofs of claim and debt in connection therewith). Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, no remedy provided for by this Agreement shall be exclusive of any other remedy, and each and every remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy, and no delay or omission to exercise any right or remedy shall impair any such right or remedy or shall be deemed to be a waiver of any Servicer Replacement Event.

 

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Section 6.04 Replacement of the Servicer.

(a) Following the occurrence of the Spin-Off, Sprit Realty may elect by written notice to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee to be replaced as Property Manager and Special Servicer by a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary that is a Taxable REIT Subsidiary (any such replacement, a “Permitted Replacement Event”); provided that (i) Spirit Realty has entered into a performance guarantee (a copy of which shall be provided to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee) whereby Spirit Realty fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the all obligations, including financial obligations, of such subsidiary pursuant to this Agreement in such subsidiary’s capacity as successor Property Manager and Special Servicer and (ii) immediately after giving effect to such replacement, such subsidiary delegates all of its obligations under this Agreement to Spirit Realty and Spirit Realty accepts such delegation (which may involve an employee sharing agreement between Spirit Realty and the Taxable REIT Subsidiary) (as confirmed by an Officer’s Certificate of Spirit Realty and the applicable Taxable REIT Subsidiary). Any such appointment of a successor Property Manager or successor Special Servicer will be subject to the written agreement of the successor Property Manager or successor Special Servicer to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, together with an Opinion of Counsel delivered to the Issuers and the Indenture Trustee regarding the enforceability of such agreement.

(b) If a Qualified Deleveraging Event occurs or if the Corporate Asset Management Agreement is terminated for any reason, Spirit Realty (or any Taxable REIT Subsidiary that has been appointed Property Manager and/or Special Servicer) may resign or be replaced as Property Manager and Special Servicer (a “Permitted Termination Event”), in each case, upon 30 days prior written notice from Spirit Realty to the Issuers, or from the Issuers to Spirit Realty, as applicable, so long as (i) a Qualified Eligible Successor has been appointed Property Manager and Special Servicer, (ii) the Rating Condition has been satisfied and (iii) the successor Property Manager and/or successor Special Servicer has agreed in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Indenture Trustee has received an Opinion of Counsel regarding the enforceability of such agreement. A “Qualified Eligible Successor” means any Eligible Successor that, immediately prior to giving effect to its appointment as Property Manager and/or Special Servicer, (i) owns and/or manages at least ten million (10,000,000) square feet of commercial property and (ii) has Net Assets of not less than $50,000,000 and covenants with the Indenture Trustee (on behalf of the Noteholders) to maintain Net Assets in at least such amount at all times. “Net Assets” for purposes of such definition means with respect to any entity the difference between (i) the fair value of such entity’s assets, but excluding accumulated depreciation, and (ii) such entity’s liabilities determined in accordance with GAAP. Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer agrees that in the event that it receives any amounts that constitute Collateral after giving effect to its resignation, it will transfer such amounts to the successor Property Manager within two business days after receipt thereof.

 

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ARTICLE VII

TRANSFERS AND EXCHANGES OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS; RELEASE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTIES AND MORTGAGE LOANS BY THE APPLICABLE ISSUERS.

Section 7.01 Released Mortgage Loans and Released Mortgaged Properties .

(a) The applicable Issuers may obtain the release (the “ Release ”) of Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties (any such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, a “ Released Mortgage Loan ” or “ Released Mortgaged Property ” as applicable) from the lien of the Indenture in connection with (i) the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option, (ii) the purchase or substitution of a Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof, (iii) the repurchase or substitution of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property by an applicable Cure Party due to a Collateral Defect, (iv) the sale of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the Support Provider , a or to a Support Provider SPE, Spirit Realty or to a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or to a Spirit SPE or the Support Provider , (v) the exchange of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property with the Support Provider, a third party unaffiliated with the Support Provider, a Support Provider SPE, Spirit Realty, Spirit SPE or a third-party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or the Support Provider or a Spirit SPE (vi) an Early Refinancing Prepayment . In connection with the Release of ( i x ) any Released Mortgaged Property, the related Lease and the related Lease File shall be simultaneously released from the lien of the Indenture or ( ii y ) any Released Mortgage Loan, the related Loan File shall be simultaneously released from the lien of the Indenture. The applicable Issuers shall obtain any Release that it is required to obtain in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) Except in connection with the release of a Mortgage Loan or a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or a release in connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment , the applicable Issuer will be required to obtain the applicable Release Price in order to obtain the Release of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property. The “ Release Price ” for any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property will be an amount equal to (i) the Third Party Option Price if the release occurs in connection with any Third Party Purchase Option, (ii) with respect to any Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset purchased by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value thereof and (B) the Allocated Loan Amount thereof as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto , (iii) the Payoff Amount with respect to any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property repurchased by the related Originator or the Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect , (iv (or an equivalent amount recorded as a contribution in such calculations), (iv) with respect to any Terminated Lease Property, the Fair Market Value thereof, (v) the greater of (A) the Fair Market Value and (B) the sum of 125 115 % of the Allocated Loan Amount thereof as of the First Collateral Date with respect thereto plus unreimbursed Property Protection Advances (plus Advance Interest thereon), Emergency Property Expenses,

 

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Extraordinary Expenses, Special Servicing Fees, Liquidation Fees and Workout Fees for any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property sold to the Support Provider, a Support Provider SPE, Spirit Realty, a Spirit SPE or to a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or to a Spirit SPE the Support Provider or ( v vi ) the Fair Market Value of any Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, as applicable in each case , in each case if (X) the Property Manager or the Special Servicer deems the release and sale of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property pursuant to this clause (vi)  to be in the best interest of the Noteholders and (Y) the Rating Agency Notification Condition is satisfied with respect to such release and sale; provided, that after giving effect to such sale, the aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties (determined as of the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgaged Properties) and Mortgage Loans (determined as of the release date with respect to each such Released Mortgage Loan) owned by the Issuer that have been sold to affiliates of the Issuers any Issuer or Spirit Realty pursuant to this clause ( v vi ) would not exceed, (a) in any twelve month period, 15.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value as of the most recent Series Closing Date (which may be as of the date hereof) or (b)  35.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date) during the Series Closing Period in which such sale occurs; provided, further, that the Issuers shall only be permitted to sell such Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans pursuant to this clause ( v vi ) to its affiliates (or affiliates of Spirit Realty) in the event that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer determines that such sale is reasonably necessary in order to manage the Cashflow Coverage Ratios or compliance with the Maximum Asset Concentrations. In addition, the Issuers shall not acquire any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan pursuant to this Section 7.01 in the event that, after giving effect to such acquisition, any Property Concentration would exceed the Maximum Asset Concentrations set forth in the Indenture or any Series Supplement and in effect at the time of such acquisition. Notwithstanding anything in the Transaction Documents to the contrary, no Release Price will be payable with respect to any Release Parcel transferred to a Tenant pursuant to an obligation under the related Lease in connection with a Specified Permitted Subdivision and, in such case, the Indenture Trustee will release such property from the Collateral Pool, subject only to receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager certifying that: (i) the Specified Permitted Subdivision will not result in a reduction of the Collateral Value of the original property that was subdivided in connection with such Specified Permitted Subdivision, (ii) the Specified Permitted Subdivision is in compliance in all material respects with all requirements of law, (iii) the Specified Permitted Subdivision will not impair or otherwise adversely affect the liens, security interests and other rights of the Issuers in the portion of the property not being released (the “Remaining Parcel”), (iv) the Remaining Parcel will comply with all requirements of law (including, without limitation, all zoning (including any parking requirements) and building codes) as well as the applicable requirements of the Lease, (v) the Remaining Parcel will constitute a separate and legal lot for subdivision, assessment and zoning purposes, (vi) the Remaining Parcel will either constitute a separate and legal lot for tax purposes or an application for a separate tax lot identification will have been submitted and an escrow account will have been established with sufficient funds on deposit to pay taxes on both the Release Parcel and the Remaining Parcel, (vii) the release of the Release Parcel will not materially adversely affect ingress or egress to or from the Remaining Parcel or access to utilities for the Remaining Parcel, (viii) the Release Parcel does not include any improvements that are subject to the related Lease, (ix) the documents with respect to the Specified Permitted Subdivision will not impose any new obligations upon, or otherwise further burden, the Remaining Parcel in any way other than customary reciprocal easements; and (x) the Property Manager or the Tenant has obtained or caused to be obtained all necessary approvals, consents or permits with respect

 

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to such Specified Permitted Subdivision (whether from applicable governmental or municipal authorities, parties to instruments of record affecting the property or otherwise). The certifications described in the preceding sentence are collectively referred to herein as the “Specified Permitted Subdivision Conditions.” Any costs or expenses incurred in connection with any Specified Permitted Subdivision will be paid by the Property Manager from its own funds.

In determining the Fair Market Value with respect to any Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall establish a price determined to be the most probable price which such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. In making any such determination, the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, (X) may obtain an MAI appraisal of the related Mortgaged Property; provided that in the case of a sale of a Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to an affiliate of the any Issuer or Spirit Realty pursuant to clause ( v vi ) of the definition of “Release Price”, the Property Manager or Special Servicer shall obtain such an appraisal unless (x) an appraisal with respect to the related Mortgaged Property or property securing such Mortgage Loan has been delivered within twelve months prior to the sale of such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan and (y) neither the Property Manager nor the Special Servicer reasonably believes that the value of such Mortgaged Property or property securing such Mortgage Loan has materially increased in value since the date of such appraisal and (Y) shall assume the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (i) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (ii) both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their best interests; (iii) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (iv) payment is made in terms of cash in United States dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (v) the price represents the normal consideration for such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. In making any such determination, the Property Manager or Special Servicer shall take into account, among other factors, the period and amount of the delinquency on such Mortgage Loan or Lease, the occupancy level and physical condition of the related Mortgaged Property, the state of the local economy in the area where the Mortgaged Property is located, and the time and expense associated with a purchaser’s foreclosing on the related Mortgaged Property. In addition, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, shall refer to all other relevant information obtained by it or otherwise contained in the related servicing file, taking into account any change in circumstances regarding the related Mortgaged Property known to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, that would materially affect the value of the related Mortgaged Property reflected in the most recent related appraisal. Furthermore, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may consider available objective third party information obtained from generally available sources, as well as information obtained from vendors providing real estate services to the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, concerning the market for distressed real estate loans and the real estate market for the subject property type in the area where the related Mortgaged Property is located. The Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, may also conclusively rely on any opinions or reports of qualified independent experts in real estate or commercial mortgage loan matters. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as applicable, pursuant to making a determination of Fair Market Value shall constitute, and be reimbursable as, Property Protection Advances.

 

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(c) Any (i) Release Price (plus sales proceeds in excess thereof (any such excess amount, a “ Purchase Premium ”)) received by the applicable Issuer in connection with the release of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property (other than during a Disposition Period) and (ii) any Balloon Payments Payment or Principal Prepayments Prepayment received in connection with a Mortgage Loan, in each case shall be deposited into the Release Account (or, during the continuance of an Early Amortization Event, the Collection Account or an Exchange Account pursuant to Section 7.01(d) below ).

(d) For the avoidance of doubt, an Issuer may obtain the release of a Mortgage Loan or a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, as applicable, subject to the terms hereof.

(e) (i) After giving effect to any sale or exchange of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property, the aggregate Collateral Value of all Released Mortgaged Properties (determined as of the First Collateral Date with respect to each such Released Mortgaged Property) and Released Mortgage Loans (determined as of the release date with respect to each such Released Mortgage Loan) sold or exchanged by any Issuer during the Closing Date Period in which such sale or exchange occurs shall not exceed 35.0% of the Aggregate Collateral Value (determined as of the applicable Starting Closing Date) unless the Rating Condition is satisfied; provided that releases and exchanges or substitutions in connection with Collateral Defects, sales pursuant to the exercise of Third Party Purchase Options, sales during the Disposition Period and , transfers or exchanges of Terminated Lease Properties, Risk-Based Substitutions and releases in connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment shall not be subject to the foregoing limitation or taken into consideration in determining such aggregate Collateral Values of such Released Mortgaged Properties and Released Mortgage Loans. .

(ii) If any of the following criteria are satisfied, the release of a Mortgaged Property in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or, solely in the case of clause (d) below, the release of a Mortgage Loan in exchange for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties will constitute a “ Risk- Based Risk-Based Substitution ”: (a) the remaining term to maturity of the related Lease is less than three years from the date of the proposed substitution and the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of non-renewal of such Lease ;

based on written communications from the Tenant under such Lease, the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of nonrenewal of such Lease; (c) the Issuer has received from the Tenant under the related Lease written notice of the non-renewal of such Lease; or (d) the Property Manager, in accordance with the Servicing Standard, determines that there is a reasonable risk of monetary default by the Tenant under such Lease or the Borrower under such Mortgage Loan, as applicable, or such a default has occurred or such Lease or Mortgage Loan is or relates to a Defaulted Asset .

 

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(iii ) (f) (iii)  If the Class Principal Balance of any Class of Notes is greater than zero on the Payment Date that is three years prior to the earliest Legal Final Payment Date of any outstanding Class of Notes, then a disposition period (the “ Disposition Period ”) will commence on such Payment Date and will continue until the earlier of (i) the date on which the Class Principal Balance of the Class of Notes having the earliest Legal Final Payment Date is reduced to zero and (ii) such Legal Final Payment Date. During the Disposition Period, the Property Manager will be required to utilize efforts consistent with the Servicing Standard to either (i) sell (on behalf of the Issuers) each Mortgage Loan and Mortgaged Property for a price equal to the greater of (x) the applicable Release Price and (y) the applicable Allocated Loan Amount (and in each case in accordance with the other provisions set forth in this Agreement) or (ii) sell (on behalf of the Issuers) all the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties for no less than an amount sufficient to generate proceeds which would, when combined with all other amounts available for such purposes on deposit in the Collection Account and applied as described in Section 2.11 of the Indenture, cause the Class Principal Balance of each Class of Notes to be reduced to zero and all outstanding expenses of the Issuers to be paid. In the event of any such disposition, the sales proceeds therefor will be deposited as Unscheduled Proceeds into the Collection Account and applied as part of the Available Amount on the Payment Date relating to the Collection Period in which such deposit occurs.

(g) Except with respect to repurchases or substitutions by the Originator or Support Provider due to a Collateral Defect, an Issuer may only sell or exchange its Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans to or with any of its affiliates subject to the following conditions: (a) such Issuer may sell or exchange such Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans only to or with a Spirit SPE that is not the Originator who conveyed such Mortgaged Property or Mortgage Loan to the Issuer or, in the case of such Mortgaged Properties or Mortgage Loans that are (or relate to) Delinquent Assets or Defaulted Assets, to or with the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or a Spirit SPE that is not the Originator who conveyed such Delinquent Asset or Defaulted Asset to the Issuer and (b) unless such Issuer receives (or has previously received) an Opinion of Counsel relating to “true sale”, “true contribution” or similar matters (or a bring-down to any such Opinion of Counsel previously given), the Aggregate Collateral Value of all Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans owned by such Issuer that are sold to or exchanged with affiliates of such Issuer during any Closing Date Period or twelve-month period may not exceed

(h) 15.0% of the Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer as of the beginning of such twelve-month period or the Starting Closing Date of such Closing Date Period, as applicable or (b) 10.0% of the Collateral Value of the Mortgage Loans and Mortgaged Properties owned by such Issuer as of the first date on which such Issuer issued (or co-issued) any Notes.

 

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(f) If the Rating Condition is satisfied, the Property Manager and the Issuers may enter into an Exchange Agreement with a Qualified Intermediary to establish a Like- Kind Exchange Program. If a Like-Kind Exchange Program is established, the Property Manager and the Issuers (or the Property Manager on behalf of the Issuers) shall be permitted to:

(i) Assign their respective rights to each Relinquished Property Agreement and Replacement Property Agreement to the Qualified Intermediary in accordance with Section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4)(iv) of the Treasury Regulations (or any successor section thereto); and

(ii) Deposit all Relinquished Property Proceeds in the Exchange Account (in lieu of depositing such amount in the Release Account), which such amounts may be disbursed from such Exchange Account to the applicable seller of any Replacement Property;

Provided, that, no such assignment pursuant to clause (d)(i) above or deposit in the Exchange Account pursuant to clause (ii) above shall be permitted unless, (A) the Issuers have established the Exchange Reserve Account and (B) the Exchange Cash Collateral relating to the applicable Relinquished Property has been deposited in the Exchange Reserve Account.

If an Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing, all Exchange Cash Collateral on deposit in the Exchange Reserve Account shall be transferred to the Collection Account as Unscheduled Proceeds and applied as Unscheduled Principal Payments on the Payment Date following the commencement of such Early Amortization Event. Upon such transfer of Exchange Cash Collateral, the Indenture Trustee will release any interest in any right to receive any related amounts of Relinquished Property Proceeds on deposit in the Exchange Account. Upon the purchase of any Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property using any Relinquished Property Proceeds, if directed by the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee will release Exchange Cash Collateral in an amount equal to the amount of such Relinquished Property Proceeds that were used for such purchase directly to the Issuers without depositing such amount in the Collection Account. In addition, if any Relinquished Property Proceeds on deposit in the Exchange Account are transferred to the Release Account as a result of a failed exchanged or otherwise, if directed by the Property Manager, the Indenture Trustee to release Exchange Cash Collateral in an amount equal to the amount of such Relinquished Property Proceeds transferred to the Release Account directly to the Issuers without depositing such amount in the Collection Account.

Exchange Cash Collateral will be invested in Permitted Investments as directed by the Issuers, or if no such direction is received, will be held uninvested. Any such Permitted Investment must (i) have a maturity date prior to the Payment Date following the date of such direction and (ii) have a short-term rating of not less than “A- 2” by S&P. Any interest or other income earned on funds in the Exchange Reserve Account (including interest on any Permitted Investments) will be treated as Unscheduled Proceeds for the applicable Payment Date.

 

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Section 7.02 Third Party Purchase Options; Release of Mortgaged Properties to Affiliates under Defaulted or Delinquent Assets; Early Refinancing Prepayment; Other Sales or Exchanges.

(a) In the event any third party authorized to do so exercises a Third Party Purchase Option in accordance with the terms of the applicable Lease, the Third Party Option Price (without giving effect to clause (ii) in the definition thereof) paid by such third party shall be deposited into the Release Account (or, during the continuance of an Early Amortization Amount, the Collection Account), at the direction of the Property Manager, and upon receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that such deposit has been or will be made (which the Property Manager shall deliver to the Indenture Trustee and the Issuers promptly after such deposit is made or immediately prior to the time at which such deposit will be made), the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the Property Manager and are reasonably necessary to release the related Mortgage or any other lien on or security interest in such Mortgaged Property (each, a “ Third Party Option Mortgaged Property ”), whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage. Each of the applicable Issuers and the Property Manager hereby covenant and agree that they shall not solicit any Person to exercise any Third Party Purchase Option.

(b) A Mortgaged Property leased under or constituting any Delinquent Asset or any Defaulted Asset, or a Mortgage Property securing or constituting any Delinquent Asset or any Defaulted Asset, may at the option of the Property Manager or Special Servicer be (a) purchased by the Special Servicer or the Property Manager or any assignee thereof for cash in an amount equal to the applicable Release Price, or (b) substituted for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties or Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans owned by the Special Servicer, the Property Manager or any assignee thereof; provided , that (1) no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result of such purchase or substitution or (2) the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such purchase or substitution. The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the applicable Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Released Mortgage Loan or Released Mortgage Property relating to such purchase or substitution, whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage.

(c) The applicable Issuer may (i) sell any of its Mortgage Loans or Mortgaged Properties and related Leases for cash equal to any amount not less than the applicable Release Price and/or (ii) exchange such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property for one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loans or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties, as applicable, in each case in a transaction with (1) a third party unaffiliated with Spirit Realty or , (2) a Spirit SPE or (3) a Support Provider SPE ; provided , however , that no Early Amortization Event has occurred and is continuing or would occur as a result of such sale or exchange (unless the Rating Condition is satisfied with respect to such sale or exchange) and that any Spirit SPE purchasing such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property must agree in writing not to transfer or convey such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property to the Support Provider or

 

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any Affiliate thereof that was a prior owner of such Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property without the receipt of an Opinion of Counsel relating to true sale matters with respect to such sale or exchange . The Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by the applicable Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Released Mortgage Loan or Released Mortgage Property relating to such sale or exchange, whereupon such Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage.

(d) In the event that the applicable Tenant or any other Person pays any cash price in connection with the exercise of a Third Party Purchase Option, the Issuers (or the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable, on behalf of the Issuers) may use a portion of such cash price (not to exceed the Third Party Option Expenses with respect to such exercise) to pay the applicable costs and expenses incurred by the Issuers (or such Property Manager or Special Servicer on behalf of such Issuers) in connection with such exercise (and such portion shall not constitute part of the Available Amount for any Payment Date).

Section 7.03 Transfer of Lease to New Mortgaged Property.

In the event a Tenant under a Lease requests that such Lease be modified to apply to a property (owned by such Tenant or an Affiliate thereof) in lieu of the related Mortgaged Property, the substitute property shall be acquired by the applicable Issuer (with the consent of the Issuer and the Property Manager or Special Servicer, as applicable) from such Tenant or Affiliate thereof in exchange for the original Mortgaged Property (each such original Mortgaged Property, a “Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property”) and such substitute property will be mortgaged to the Indenture Trustee; provided, however, that none of the applicable Issuer, the Property Manager or the Special Servicer shall consent to the substitution of a Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property unless (i) the substituted property is a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property and satisfies any criteria set forth in such Lease and (ii) the Property Manager and Back-Up Manager have been reimbursed for all Property Protection Advances and Emergency Property Expenses related to the Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property. Upon the Indenture Trustee’s receipt of an Officer’s Certificate from the Property Manager to the effect that such modification and substitution has been or will be completed in accordance with the terms hereof (which shall include a certification that the applicable Issuer has executed and delivered (or immediately will execute and deliver) a Mortgage with respect to the applicable Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property to the Indenture Trustee), the Indenture Trustee shall execute and deliver such instruments of release, transfer or assignment, in each case without recourse, as shall be provided to it by such Issuer and are reasonably necessary to release any lien or security interest in the Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property, whereupon such Lease Transfer Mortgaged Property may be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of by such Issuer, free and clear of the lien of the Indenture and any Mortgage. Any proceeds of such sale, transfer or other disposition shall not constitute part of the Collateral and shall not be deposited in the Collection Account or the Release Account.

 

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In connection with an Early Refinancing Prepayment, if directed by an Issuer (or the Property Manager on behalf of an Issuer) the Indenture Trustee will release Mortgaged Properties and Mortgage Loans with an aggregate Allocated Loan Amount not to exceed the Qualified Release Amount; provided, however, that the Rating Condition is satisfied in connection with such release and such release does not cause (i) an Event of Default or Early Amortization Event to occur or (ii) a Maximum Asset Concentration to be exceeded after giving effect to such release (or if, prior to such release, an existing Maximum Asset Concentration is already exceeded, the release of such Mortgaged Properties or Mortgage Loans will reduce the Maximum Asset Concentration or such Maximum Asset Concentration will remain unchanged after giving effect to such release).

Section 7.04 Criteria Applicable to all Mortgage Properties and Mortgage Loans included in the Collateral Pool .

(a) No Issuer shall acquire, either in connection with a New Issuance or as a Qualified Substitute Mortgage Loan or Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property, any real property or mortgage loan that will not meet the definition of “Mortgaged Property” or “Mortgage Loan”, as applicable, set forth herein or that is operated in a business sector other than a “Business Sector” as defined in the most recent Series Supplement which includes a definition of “Business Sector.

(b) For each Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool, on or prior to the later of (i) the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgaged Property and (ii) the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager shall assign such Mortgaged Property to a particular Business Sector (and such Mortgaged Property shall be categorized as solely being in such Business Sector). From and after such assignment with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall not assign such Mortgaged Property to a different Business Sector.

(c) For each Mortgaged Property securing a Mortgage Loan included in the Collateral Pool, on or prior to the later of (i) the First Collateral Date with respect to such Mortgage Loan and (ii) the Applicable Series Closing Date, the Property Manager shall assign such Mortgaged Property to a particular Business Sector (and such Mortgaged Property shall be categorized as solely being in such Business Sector). From and after such assignment with respect to such Mortgaged Property, the Property Manager shall not assign such Mortgaged Property to a different Business Sector.

(d) (d) If the definition of “Business Sector” in the Indenture is amended pursuant to an amendment, the Property Manager may reasonably re-designate any Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool in order to give effect to such amendment.

(e) The Loan Documents for any adjustable rate Mortgage Loan added to the Collateral Pool after the Series 2017-1 Closing Date that accrues interest based on LIBOR will contain provisions that provide for interest to accrue in an alternate manner in the event LIBOR becomes unavailable.

(f) The Loan Documents for any Mortgage Loan added to the Collateral Pool after the Series 2017-1 Closing Date will contain provisions that require Monthly Loan Payments of interest and scheduled principal to be payable by the related Borrower on the first day of each calendar month.

 

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Section 7.05 Restrictions on Environmental Condition Mortgaged Properties .

An Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property shall not be considered a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property; provided that a Protective Mortgage Loan may be secured by an Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any Environmental Condition Mortgaged Property may be considered a Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Property for purposes of determining whether a Protective Mortgage Loan constitutes a Qualified Substitute Protective Mortgage Loan).

Section 7.06 Terminated Lease Property.

An Issuer may remove a Terminated Lease Property from the Collateral Pool in exchange for the addition of one or more Qualified Substitute Mortgaged Properties to the Collateral Pool pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.01.

ARTICLE VIII

TERMINATION

Section 8.01 Termination Upon Repurchase or Liquidation of All Mortgaged Properties or Discharge of Indenture .

The respective obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Back-Up Manager and the Issuers shall terminate upon the earlier of (i) liquidation or final payment under the last remaining Mortgage Loan or Lease with respect to a Mortgaged Property included in the Collateral Pool and (ii) satisfaction of the indebtedness evidenced by the Notes.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 9.01 Amendment.

Subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the Indenture governing amendments, supplements and other modifications to this Agreement, this Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified by the parties hereto from time to time but only by the mutual written agreement signed by the parties hereto with 20 days’ prior written notice to the Rating Agencies. The Property Manager shall furnish to each party hereto and to the Issuers a fully executed counterpart of each amendment to this Agreement.

The parties hereto agree that no modifications or amendments will be made to the Indenture, any Series Supplement or other Transaction Documents without the consent of the Property Manager, the Special Servicer or the Back-Up Manager, as applicable, if such person would be materially adversely affected by such modification or amendment, regardless of whether such person is a party to such agreement.

 

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Section 9.02 Counterparts.

This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute but one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement in Portable Document Format (PDF) or by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed original counterpart of this Agreement.

Section 9.03 GOVERNING LAW .

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES), AND THE OBLIGATIONS, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH LAWS.

Section 9.04 Notices .

All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by courier or mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, or if transmitted by facsimile or e-mail and confirmed in a writing delivered or mailed as aforesaid, to:

(a) the Property Manager or Special Servicer, Spirit Realty, L.P., 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260; fax: 480-606-0826; e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com;

(b) in the case of the Back-Up Manager, Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank, National Association, 10851 Mastin Street, Suite 700, Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, Attention: President, facsimile number: 913-253-9009, e-mail: noticeadmin@midlandls.com and noticeadmin@pnc.com, with a copy to, Andrascik & Tita LLC, 1425 Locust Street, Suite 268, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Attention: Stephanie Tita, e-mail: stephanie@kanlegal.com;

(c) in the case of the Issuers: to Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC or the name of any other Issuer, as applicable, at 16767 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 210, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, facsimile number: 480- 606-0820; Attention: Ryan Berry, General Counsel; e-mail: rberry@spiritrealty.com;

(d) in the case of the Indenture Trustee, Citibank, N.A., 388 Greenwich Street, 14 th Floor, New York, New York 10013, Attention: Structured Finance Agency and Trust- Spirit Master Funding, LLC, facsimile number: 212-816-5527;

(e) in the case of any Originator, at its address for notices specified in the related Property Transfer Agreement; provided , however , that any notice required to be given hereunder to any Originator which has ceased to exist as a legal entity for any reason may be given directly to the Support Provider;

 

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(f) in the case of the Support Provider, at its address for notices specified in the Performance Undertakings;

(g) in the case of any Rating Agency, as provided in each outstanding Series Supplement;

or, as to each such Person, to such other address and facsimile number as shall be designated by such Person in a written notice to parties hereto. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered to a holder of LLC Interests or Notes shall be deemed to have been duly given if mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the address of such holder as shown in the register maintained for such purposes under the applicable LLC Agreement and the Indenture, respectively. Any notice so mailed within the time prescribed in this Agreement shall conclusively be presumed to have been duly given, whether or not such holder receives such notice.

Section 9.05 Severability of Provisions .

If any one or more of the covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement shall be for any reason whatsoever held invalid, then such covenants, agreements, provisions or terms shall be deemed severable from the remaining covenants, agreements, provisions or terms of this Agreement and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions of this Agreement.

Section 9.06 Effect of Headings and Table of Contents .

The article and section headings and the table of contents herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the construction hereof.

Section 9.07 Notices to Rating Agencies .

(a) The Indenture Trustee shall promptly provide notice to the Rating Agencies with respect to each of the following of which a Responsible Officer of the Indenture Trustee has actual knowledge:

(i) Any requests for the satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(ii) The occurrence of any Servicer Replacement Event that has not been cured; and

(iii) the resignation or termination of the Property Manager or the Special Servicer and the appointment of a successor.

(b) The Property Manager shall promptly provide notice to the Rating Agencies with respect to each of the following of which it has actual knowledge:

(i) the resignation or removal of the Indenture Trustee and the appointment of a successor;

 

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(ii) any change in the location of the Collection Account or the Release Account;

(iii) any change in the identity of an Obligor; and

(iv) any requests for the satisfaction of the Rating Condition;

(v) any addition or removal of a Mortgage Loan or Mortgaged Property from the Collateral.

(c) Each of the Property Manager and the Special Servicer, as the case may be, shall furnish each Rating Agency such information with respect to the Mortgage Loans, Leases and Mortgaged Properties as such Rating Agency shall reasonably request and that the Property Manager or the Special Servicer, as the case may be, can reasonably provide.

(d) Prior to providing any information to, or communicating with, any Rating Agency in accordance with its obligations hereunder or under the Indenture, the Property Manager, Special Servicer or Indenture Trustee, as applicable, shall cause such information or communication to be uploaded to the 17g-5 Website subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture relating thereto (including with respect to such uploading).

(e) Any Officer’s Certificate, Opinion of Counsel, report, notice, request or other material communication prepared by the Property Manager, the Special Servicer, the Issuer Members on behalf of each Issuer or the Indenture Trustee, or caused to be so prepared, for dissemination to any of the parties to this Agreement or any holder of Notes or LLC Interests shall also be concurrently forwarded by such Person to Spirit Realty and the Issuers to the extent not otherwise required to be so forwarded.

Section 9.08 Successors and Assigns: Beneficiaries .

The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto. The Indenture Trustee shall be an express third party beneficiary hereof. No other person, including any Obligor, shall be entitled to any benefit or equitable right, remedy or claim under this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly permitted herein, the Back-Up Manager may not assign any of its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of each other party hereto.

Section 9.09 Complete Agreement .

This Agreement embodies the complete agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be varied or (other than pursuant to Section 8.01) terminated except by a written agreement conforming to the provisions of Section 9.01 . All prior negotiations or representations of the parties are merged into this Agreement and shall have no force or effect unless expressly stated herein.

 

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Section 9.10 [Reserved].

Section 9.11 Consent to Jurisdiction .

Any action or proceeding against any of the parties hereto relating in any way to this Agreement may be brought and enforced in the courts of the State of New York sitting in the borough of Manhattan or of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and each of the parties hereto irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of each such court in respect of any such action or proceeding. Each of the parties hereto hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right to remove any such action or proceeding by reason of improper venue or inconvenient forum.

Section 9.12 No Proceedings .

The Property Manager, the Special Servicer, each Issuer (with respect to any other Issuer) and the Back-Up Manager hereby covenant and agree that, prior to the date which is two years and thirty-one days after the payment in full of the latest maturing Note, it will not institute against, or join with, encourage or cooperate with any other Person in instituting, against an Issuer any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings, under any federal or state bankruptcy or similar law; provided , however , that nothing in this Section 9.12 shall constitute a waiver of any right to indemnification, reimbursement or other payment from the Issuer pursuant to the Indenture. In the event that any such Person takes action in violation of this Section 9.12 , the applicable Issuer, shall file or cause to be filed an answer with the bankruptcy court or otherwise properly contesting the filing of such a petition by any such Person against such Issuer or the commencement of such action and raising the defense that such Person has agreed in writing not to take such action and should be estopped and precluded therefrom and such other defenses, if any, as its counsel advises that it may assert. The provisions of this Section 9.12 shall survive the termination of this Agreement, and the resignation or removal of any party hereto. Nothing contained herein shall preclude participation by any Person in the assertion or defense of its claims in any such proceeding involving an Issuer.

The obligations of each Issuer under Agreement are solely the obligations of such Issuer. No recourse shall be had for the payment of any amount owing in respect of any fee hereunder or any other obligation or claim arising out of or based upon this Agreement against any member, employee, officer or director of such Issuer. Fees, expenses, costs or other obligations payable by an Issuer hereunder shall be payable by such Issuer solely to the extent that funds are then available or thereafter become available for such purpose pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture. In the event that sufficient funds are not available for their payment pursuant to Section 2.11 of the Indenture, the excess unpaid amount of such fees, expenses, costs or other obligations shall in no event constitute a claim (as defined in Section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code) against, or corporate obligation of, such Issuer.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers or representatives all as of the day and year first above written.

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING, LLC, as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
 

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING II, LLC , as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
 

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

 

SPIRIT MASTER FUNDING III, LLC , as Issuer

 

By:   Spirit SPE Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
  Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

Signature Page to

Property Management and Servicing Agreement

 

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SPIRIT REALTY, L.P. ,

 

By:   Spirit General OP Holdings, LLC, a Delaware
  limited liability company
Its:  

Manager

 

By:  

 

  Name: Peter M. Mavoides
 

Its: President and Chief Operating Officer

 

MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ,

as Back-Up Manager

 

By:  

 

  Name: Lawrence D. Ashley
  Title: Senior Vice President

Signature Page to

Property Management and Servicing Agreement

 

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EXHIBIT B

Amended Exhibit E

EXHIBIT E

CALCULATION OF FIXED CHARGE COVERAGE RATIOS

 

  1. Adjusted EBITDAR : As to any unit, an amount equal to the sum of such unit’s (i) pre-tax income, (ii) interest expense, (iii) all non-cash amounts in respect of depreciation and amortization, (iv) all non-recurring expenses, (v) specifically documented discretionary management fees and (vi) all operating lease or rent expense (including with respect to any Equipment Loans) less (vii) all non-recurring income and standardized overhead expense based on the industry standards;

 

  2. Fixed Charges : As to any unit, an amount equal to the sum of (i) total operating lease or rent expenses, (ii) interest expense and (iii) scheduled principal payments on indebtedness, in each case for the period of time as to which such figure is presented; and

 

  3. FCCR : Adjusted EBITDAR/Fixed Charges.

Or in summarized Form

(EBITDA + Management Fees + Rent) / ( Rent + Principal + Interest)

In the event that the Property Manager does not receive sufficient financial information with respect to any Mortgaged Property from the applicable Obligor(s) to make the calculations set forth above on a “unit” level, FCCR may be calculated based on corporate financial statements received from the applicable Obligor(s) or the Parent(s). In the case of master leases, references to “units” refer to the group of units subject to the same master lease, in the aggregate.

 

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EXHIBIT C

New Exhibit I

EXHIBIT I

POST-CLOSING ACQUISITION PROPERTIES

 

Property ID

  

Asset/Property Name

  

Address

   City    State    Zip
Code
     Collateral
Value
 

P04603

   Mills Fleet Farm    2630 Division Street    Waite Park    MN      56387      $ 31,850,000  

P01274

   Casual Male    555 Turnpike Street    Canton    MA      02021      $ 80,320,000  

P02748

   Station Casinos    1505 S. Pavilion Center Dr.    Las Vegas    NV      89135      $ 52,610,000  

P04507

   Buehler’s Food Market    1055 Sugarbush Drive    Ashland    OH      48805      $ 12,107,263  

P04508

   Buehler’s Food Market    3000 N. Wooster Road    Dover    OH      44622      $ 12,107,263  

P04509

   Buehler’s Food Market    3626 Medina Road    Medina    OH      44256      $ 17,991,127  

P04510

   Buehler’s Food Market    3540 Burbank Road    Wooster    OH      44691      $ 13,351,887  

P04511

   Buehler’s Food Market    175 Great Oaks Trail    Wadsworth    OH      44281      $ 13,012,459  

P02850

   CarMax    2800 Laurens Road    Greenville    SC      29607      $ 28,070,000  

P00876

   CarMax    11335 Atlantic Blvd    Jacksonville    FL      32225      $ 21,020,000  

 

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Exhibit 10.9

AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LEASE

between

SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-1, LLC and SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-2, LLC,

Landlord,

and

SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC,

Tenant,

Dated: December 15, 2014


Glossary of Defined Terms

 

2006 Lease

     1  

Additional Landlord Assignment Documents

     23  

Additional Landlord Assignment Documents Return Date

     23  

Adjustment Date

     3  

Alteration Cap

     19  

Assignment Landlord Agreement

     24  

Assignment or Sublease Officer’s Certificate

     27  

Assignment SNDA

     24  

Base Rent

     3  

Base Rent Allocation

     3  

Base Rent Allocation PSF

     22  

Building

     1  

Buildings

     1  

Capital Improvement

     19  

Capital Lease Treatment

     25  

Casualty Event

     30  

Casualty Withholding Event

     31  

CERCLA

     47  

Commencement Date

     2  

Condemnation

     32  

Condemnation Withholding Event

     33  

Confidential Information

     60  

Confidentiality Agreement

     61  

Control Affiliate

     24  

Costs

     8  

CPI Increase

     59  

Default

     34  

Default Interest

     57  

Disclosure Parties

     60  

EBITDAR

     55  

EBITDAR Event

     56  

EBITDAR Ratio

     56  

EBITDAR Rent

     55  

Effective Date

     1  

Expiration Date

     2  

Expiration Dates

     2  

Extension Options

     2  

Extension Period

     2  

Extension Periods

     2  

Fee Properties

     1  

FIFRA

     47  

Flood Insurance Acts

     11  

Flood Insurance Policies

     11  

Force Majeure

     58  

 

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GAAP

     55  

Ground Landlord

     39  

Ground Lease

     39  

Guaranty

     63  

Imposition

     5  

Impositions

     5  

Impositions Reserve

     53  

Indemnified Party

     29  

Insolvency Event

     45  

Installments

     5  

Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit

     10  

Insurance Reserve

     53  

Landlord

     1, 57  

Landlord Agreement

     58  

Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement

     23  

Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement Return Date

     23  

Landlord Assignment Transaction

     23  

Landlord Counterparties

     60  

Landlord Indemnified Parties

     28  

Landlord Indemnified Party

     29  

Landlord’s Notice

     3  

Laws

     8  

Lease

     1  

Lease Year

     3  

Leasehold Mortgage

     43  

Leasehold Mortgagee

     43  

Leasehold Properties

     1  

Legal Requirements

     8  

Letter of Credit

     56  

Liability Insurance

     11  

Losses

     9  

Maintenance Expenses

     53  

Maintenance Reserve

     53  

Manage

     48  

Management

     48  

Material Adverse Effect

     9  

Monthly Base Rent

     4  

Mortgage

     39  

Mortgagee

     39  

NDA

     22  

Net Condemnation Proceeds

     33  

Net Insurance Proceeds

     30  

Notice

     48  

OFAC Laws

     44  

Original Lease

     1  

Other Parties

     60  

 

ii


Overlandlord

     67  

Overlandlords

     67  

Overlease

     1  

Overlease Rents

     53  

Overlease Reserve

     53  

Overleases

     1  

Pamida

     10  

Parcel

     1  

Parcels

     1  

Portfolio 1 Expiration Date

     2  

Portfolio 2 Expiration Date

     2  

Portfolio 3 Expiration Date

     2  

Premises

     2  

Property Location

     2  

REA

     17  

REA Change

     17  

REAs

     17  

Release

     48  

Released

     48  

Removal Properties

     69  

Rent

     4  

Replacement Landlord Lease Assignment Agreement

     25  

Replacement Tenant

     36  

Reserve

     53  

Reserve Event

     56  

Reserve Period

     56  

Reserve Reversal Event

     56  

Reserve Subaccount Account

     54  

Reserve Subaccounts

     54  

Reserves

     54  

Respond

     48  

Response

     48  

Restoration Threshold

     30  

Restore

     30  

S&P

     13  

Sale Restriction

     24  

Securitization Parties

     60  

ShopKo

     10  

Side Letter Agreement

     57  

Specialty Retail

     55  

SRSHC

     59  

SRSHC Audited Reporting Financials

     60  

SRSHC Reporting Financials

     60  

SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials

     59  

Sub-Portfolio

     2  

Sub-Portfolio 1

     2  

 

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Sub-Portfolio 2

     2  

Sub-Portfolio 3

     2  

Sub-Portfolios

     2  

Substitute Property

     26  

Tangible Net Worth

     21  

Tank Insurance

     12  

Tenant

     1, 56  

Tenant Indemnified Parties

     29  

Tenant Indemnified Party

     29  

Tenant’s Mortgagee

     58  

Tenant’s Personalty

     15  

Term

     2  

Terrorism Insurance

     12  

Terrorism Insurance Cap

     12  

Terrorism Insurance Required Amount

     12  

Transaction

     22  

Warranties

     18  

 

iv


Table of Contents

Page

 

ARTICLE 1. GRANT AND TERM

     1  

1.01

     Grant of Lease      1  

1.02

     Term of Lease      2  

1.03

     Extension Options      2  

1.04

     Intentionally Omitted      3  

1.05

     Lease Year Defined      3  

ARTICLE 2. RENT

     3  

2.01

     Base Rent      3  

2.02

     Manner of Payment      4  

2.03

     Net Lease      4  

ARTICLE 3. IMPOSITIONS

     4  

3.01

     Tenant to Pay Impositions      4  

3.02

     Receipt of Payment      5  

3.03

     Exclusions      6  

3.04

     Contest      6  

3.05

     Reduction of Assessed Valuation      7  

3.06

     Joinder of Landlord      7  

ARTICLE 4. USE; COMPLIANCE

     7  

4.01

     Use      7  

4.02

     Compliance      7  

ARTICLE 5. UTILITIES

     9  

5.01

     Payment for Utilities      9  

5.02

     Utilities      9  

ARTICLE 6. INSURANCE

     9  

6.01

     Tenant’s Insurance      9  

6.02

     Blanket Policy      14  

ARTICLE 7. RETURN OF PREMISES

     14  

7.01

     Surrender of Possession      14  

7.02

     Trade Fixtures and Personal Property      14  

7.03

     Survival      15  

ARTICLE 8. HOLDING OVER

     15  

ARTICLE 9. CONDITION AND CARE OF PREMISES

     15  

9.01

     As-Is Condition      15  

 

i


9.02

     Tenant’s Obligations      15  

9.03

     Landlord Not Obligated      16  

9.04

     Compliance with REA(s)      16  

9.05

     Intentionally Omitted      17  

9.06

     Warranties      17  

ARTICLE 10. RIGHTS RESERVED TO LANDLORD

     18  

ARTICLE 11. ALTERATIONS

     18  

11.01

     Alterations      18  

ARTICLE 12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

     20  

12.01

     Assignment      20  

12.02

     Change of Control      20  

12.03

     Subletting and Non-Disturbance      21  

12.04

     Assignment by Landlord      22  

12.05

     Substitution      25  

12.06

     Concessionaires      26  

12.07

     Limits on Assignment, Subletting and Substitution      27  

ARTICLE 13. WAIVER OF CERTAIN CLAIMS; INDEMNITY BY TENANT

     27  

13.01

     Waiver of Certain Claims      27  

13.02

     Tenant Responsible for Personal Property      28  

13.03

     Indemnification      28  

ARTICLE 14. USE OF CASUALTY INSURANCE PROCEEDS

     29  

14.01

     Tenant’s Obligation to Restore      29  

14.02

     No Abatement of Rent      31  

14.03

     Right to Terminate      31  

14.04

     Reduction of Rent      31  

ARTICLE 15. EMINENT DOMAIN

     31  

15.01

     Taking: Lease to Terminate      31  

15.02

     Taking: Lease to Continue      32  

15.03

     No Abatement of Rent      33  

15.04

     Tenant’s Claim for Reimbursement      33  

ARTICLE 16. DEFAULT

     33  

16.01

     Events of Default      33  

16.02

     Rights and Remedies of Landlord      35  

16.03

     Final Damages      37  

16.04

     Removal of Personal Property      37  

16.05

     Landlord’s Default      37  

16.06

     Attorneys’ Fees      38  

16.07

     Tenant Waiver      38  

 

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ARTICLE 17. SUBORDINATION; LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE

     38  

17.01

     Subordination      38  

17.02

     Liability of Mortgagee; Attornment      39  

17.03

     Tenant Leasehold Mortgage      39  

ARTICLE 18. MORTGAGEE PROTECTION

     42  

ARTICLE 19. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

     42  

ARTICLE 20. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF TENANT

     43  

20.01

     Organization, Authority and Status of Tenant      43  

20.02

     Enforceability      43  

20.03

     Property Condition      43  

20.04

     Litigation      43  

20.05

     Compliance With OFAC Laws      44  

20.06

     Ownership      44  

20.07

     Absence of Breaches or Defaults      44  

20.08

     Solvency      44  

20.09

     Licenses and Permits      44  

ARTICLE 21. NONWAIVER

     44  

ARTICLE 22. Intentionally Omitted

     45  

ARTICLE 23. REAL ESTATE BROKERS

     45  

ARTICLE 24. NOTICES

     45  

ARTICLE 25. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

     46  

25.01

     Defined Terms      46  

25.02

     Tenant’s Obligations with Respect to Environmental Matters      47  

25.03

     Copies of Notices      48  

25.04

     Landlord’s Right to Inspect      48  

25.05

     Tests and Reports      48  

25.06

     Tenant’s Obligation to Respond      49  

25.07

     Landlord’s Right to Act      49  

25.08

     Indemnification      49  

ARTICLE 26. TITLE AND COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

     50  

26.01

     Title and Covenant Against Liens      50  

ARTICLE 27. EXCULPATORY PROVISIONS

     51  

ARTICLE 28. QUIET USE AND ENJOYMENT

     51  

ARTICLE 29. CHARACTERIZATION OF LEASE

     51  

29.01

     Unseverable Lease; No Joint Venture      52  

29.02

     True Lease Waiver      52  

 

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ARTICLE 30. RESERVES

     53  

30.01

     Reserves      53  

30.02

     Satisfaction of Tenant’s Obligations      53  

30.03

     Reserve Period; Maintenance Expenses      53  

30.04

     Reserve Reversal Event      54  

30.05

     Letter of Credit      54  

30.06

     Defined Terms      54  

ARTICLE 31. MISCELLANEOUS

     55  

31.01

     Successors and Assigns      55  

31.02

     Modifications in Writing      55  

31.03

     Definition of Tenant      56  

31.04

     Definition of Landlord      56  

31.05

     Headings      56  

31.06

     Time of Essence      56  

31.07

     Default Rate of Interest      56  

31.08

     Severability      56  

31.09

     Entire Agreement      56  

31.1

     Force Majeure      57  

31.11

     Memorandum of Lease      57  

31.12

     No Construction Against Preparer      57  

31.13

     Waiver of Landlord’s Lien      57  

31.14

     Investment Tax Credits      58  

31.15

     Signage      58  

31.16

     Definition of CPI      58  

31.17

     Financial Statements      58  

31.18

     State-Specific-Provisions      61  

31.19

     Counterparts      61  

31.2

     Mortgagee Consent      61  

31.21

     Waiver of Jury Trial and Certain Damages      61  

31.22

     Forum Selection; Jurisdiction; Venue; Choice of Law      62  

31.23

     No Merger      62  

31.24

     Intentionally Omitted      62  

31.25

     Guaranty      62  

ARTICLE 32. OVERLEASES

     63  

32.01

     Overleases      63  

ARTICLE 33. Property Removals

     68  

 

iv


Exhibits:

Exhibit A-1    List of Fee Properties
Exhibit A-2    List of Leasehold Properties
Exhibit A-3    Legal Description of Each Parcel
Exhibit A-4    List of Overleases
Exhibit A-5    Sub-Portfolio 1
Exhibit A-6    Sub-Portfolio 2
Exhibit A-7    Sub-Portfolio 3
Exhibit A-8    Removal Properties
Exhibit B    Initial Base Rent Allocations
Exhibit C    Form of Estoppel Letter
Exhibit D    Form of Sublease Non-Disturbance Agreements
Exhibit E    Form of Mortgagee Non-Disturbance Agreement
Exhibit F    Form of Landlord Agreement
Exhibit G    Form of Memorandum of Lease
Exhibit H    State Specific Provisions
Exhibit I    Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit J    Form Income and Expense Statement for Individual Property Location
Exhibit K    Form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement
Exhibit L    Form of Landlord Assignment Guaranty Agreement
Exhibit M    Property Location Square Footage Amounts
Exhibit N    Form of Sale Restriction Certificate
Exhibit O    Form of Amendment to Lease
Exhibit P    Form of Termination of Memorandum of Lease
Schedules:   
Schedule 12.01    Officer’s Certificate (Assignment)
Schedule 12.03    Officer’s Certificate (Subletting)
Schedule 12.04(b)    Outlots
Schedule 31.17(c)    Form of Confidentiality Agreement
Schedule 31.17(d)    Officer’s Certificate (Financial Reports)

 

 

v


AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LEASE

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LEASE (hereinafter, this “ Lease ”) is made and entered into as of the 15th day of December, 2014 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-1, LLC and SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-2, LLC, each a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter, collectively, “ Landlord ”), and SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter “ Tenant ”).

WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Master Lease, dated May 31, 2006 (the “ 2006 Lease ”), that certain First Amendment to Master Lease, with an effective date of December 14, 2006; that certain letter agreement dated April 30, 2007, that certain Second Amendment to Master Lease, dated March 19, 2009 as supplemented by that certain Lease Supplement dated March 19, 2009 (which was satisfied as of September 24, 2014); that certain Third Amendment to Master Lease, effective July 27, 2009; that certain Fourth Amendment to Master Lease, effective March 12, 2010; that certain Fifth Amendment to Master Lease, effective July 30, 2010; that certain Sixth Amendment to Master Lease, effective February 7, 2011; that certain Seventh Amendment to Master Lease, dated July 13, 2012, and that certain Eighth Amendment to Master Lease, with an effective date of May 1, 2014 (all such amendments, collectively with the 2006 Lease, the “ Original Lease ”) and now desire to amend and restate the Original Lease in its entirety pursuant to the terms hereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to amend and restate the Original Lease to read as follows:

ARTICLE 1.

GRANT AND TERM

1.01 Grant of Lease . Landlord, for and in consideration of the rents reserved herein and of the covenants and agreements contained herein on the part of Tenant to be performed, hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, those certain parcels of land owned by Landlord in fee and listed on Exhibit A-1 attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Fee Properties ”) and those certain parcels of land held by Landlord as the tenant under a lease, if any, in effect as of the date hereof (each such lease, an “ Overlease ” and collectively, the “ Overleases ”) and listed on Exhibit  A-2 attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “ Leasehold Properties ”; the Fee Properties and Leasehold Properties are each, a “ Parcel ” and collectively, the “ Parcels ” and legally described on Exhibit A-3 attached hereto and made a part hereof and the Overleases are listed on Exhibit  A-4 attached hereto and made a part hereof) and all of the buildings located on each of the Parcels (each, a “ Building ” and collectively the “ Buildings ”) and with respect to each Parcel, all other improvements erected or situated on each such Parcel, including, but not limited to, to the extent they exist, parking areas; access roads; entrances and driveways; lighting facilities; grass, shrubs, trees and landscaping; retaining walls; passageways, sidewalks and curbs; culverts; retention basins and drainage facilities; directional and shopping center pylons or monuments; sewer and sewage disposal systems; water supply, electric lines; gas lines and other service and utility lines, pipes and installations of every kind (each Parcel, together with the Building and the other improvements located thereon, a “ Property Location ” and collectively, the “ Premises ”), together with all easements (including any rights under applicable construction, operating and/or reciprocal easements agreements) over adjoining real property, rights of way, hereditaments, interests in or to adjacent streets or alleys or other real property and all the benefits thereunto belonging and appertaining to any portion of the Premises.

 

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1.02 Term of Lease .

(a) As used herein, (i) “ Sub-Portfolio 1 ” means the Property Locations identified on Exhibit A-5 , (ii) “ Sub-Portfolio 2 ” means the Property Locations identified on Exhibit A-6 , (iii) “ Sub-Portfolio 3 ” means the Property Locations identified on Exhibit A-7 ; and (iv) Sub-Portfolio 1, Sub-Portfolio 2 and Sub-Portfolio 3 are collectively referred to herein as “ Sub-Portfolios ” and each individually as a “ Sub-Portfolio ”.

(b) The term hereof (the “ Term ”) shall commence on May 31, 2006 (the “ Commencement Date ”), and shall expire at 11:59 PM EST on (i) for Sub-Portfolio 1, November 30, 2034 1 (the “ Portfolio 1 Expiration Date ”), (ii) for Sub-Portfolio 2, November 30, 2029 2 (the “ Portfolio 2 Expiration Date ”), and (iii) for Sub-Portfolio 3, May 31, 2026 (the “ Portfolio 3 Expiration Date ”; collectively with the Portfolio 1 Expiration Date and the Portfolio 2 Expiration Date, the “ Expiration Dates ” and each individually an “ Expiration Date ”). The Term regarding any Property Location shall be subject to earlier termination of this Lease and extension of this Lease with respect to such Property Location as provided herein.

1.03 Extension Options . Landlord agrees that Tenant shall have, and it is hereby granted, two (2) successive options (the “ Extension Options ”) to extend the Term as to any Property Location or Property Locations, in Tenant’s sole discretion, for a period of ten (10) years each (individually, an “ Extension Period ”, and collectively, the “ Extension Periods ”), each such Extension Period to begin respectively upon the expiration of the initial Term or the prior Extension Period, with respect to such Property Location or Property Locations, as the case may be. All of the terms, covenants and provisions of this Lease shall apply to each Extension Period with respect to the Property Locations that Tenant elects to extend, except that Base Rent (as defined in Section  2.01 below) for each of the Extension Periods shall continue to be adjusted pursuant to the terms of Section  2.01 below, payable in equal monthly installments as Monthly Base Rent (as defined in Section  2.01) . In order to exercise the Extension Options, Tenant shall give Landlord notice of such exercise (which notice shall identify the Property Locations that are to be extended) no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the end of the initial Term of this Lease or the prior Extension Period with respect to such Property Location or Property Locations, as the case may be; provided, however, that if Tenant shall fail to give the notice within the aforesaid time limit, Tenant’s right to exercise its option shall nevertheless continue during said one hundred twenty (120) day period until thirty (30) days after Landlord shall have given Tenant notice of Landlord’s election to terminate such option (“ Landlord’s Notice ”), and Tenant may exercise such option at any time until the expiration of said thirty (30) day period. It is the intention of the parties to avoid forfeiture of Tenant’s rights to extend the Term under any of the options set forth in this Lease through inadvertent failure to give the extension notice within the time limits prescribed. Accordingly, if Tenant shall fail to give an extension notice to Landlord for any of the Extension Periods, and if Landlord shall fail to give Landlord’s Notice to Tenant, then until the expiration of thirty (30) days following Landlord’s Notice, or until Tenant

 

1   20 years from date of Lease.
2   15 years from date of Lease.

 

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either exercises its option to extend or notifies Landlord that it does not intend to exercise said option to extend, the Term for the applicable Property Location or Property Locations, as the case may be, shall be extended automatically from month to month upon all the terms and conditions then in effect, except that Monthly Base Rent shall be increased in accordance with Article  8, and in no event shall the Term for any Property Location extend beyond the last date of the last Extension Period applicable to such Property Location. Upon the failure of Tenant to exercise one or any of the options herein regarding any Property Location following Landlord’s Notice, and, in any event, upon expiration of the last of such Extension Periods with respect to such Property Location, Tenant shall have no further or additional right to renew or extend this Lease with respect to such Property Location.

1.04 Intentionally Omitted .

1.05 Lease Year Defined . As used in this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean (a) if the Commencement Date is the first (1st) day of a calendar month, the twelve (12th) month period commencing on the Commencement Date or (b) if the Commencement Date is not the first (1st) day of a calendar month, the period commencing on the Commencement Date and ending on the last day of the twelfth (12) full calendar month of the Term, and in either case, each succeeding twelve (12) month period thereafter which falls in whole or in part during the Term.

ARTICLE 2.

RENT

2.01 Base Rent . Throughout the Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord an annual base rent for the Premises (the “ Base Rent ”), without notice or demand. The Base Rent for the first Lease Year was equal to Sixty Six Million Four Hundred Thirty Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty Nine and 98/100 Dollars ($66,433,139.98). As of the Effective Date, (a) the Base Rent for the Premises is $74,695,809, and (b) the Base Rent for the Premises allocated to each Property Location is as set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto (such Base Rent initially allocated to any Property Location, as the same may be adjusted pursuant to the terms of this Lease, a “ Base Rent Allocation ”). On each third anniversary of June 1, 2011, during the Term (the “ Adjustment Date ”), (x) the Base Rent shall increase by the lesser of (i) 1.25 multiplied by the product of (A) the Base Rent in effect immediately prior to the applicable Adjustment Date and (B) the CPI Increase or (ii) 6% of the Base Rent in effect immediately prior to the applicable Adjustment Date, and (y) each Base Rent Allocation shall increase by the lesser of (i) 1.25 multiplied by the product of (A) the Base Rent Allocation in effect immediately prior to the applicable Adjustment Date and (B) the CPI Increase, or (ii) 6% of the Base Rent Allocation in effect immediately prior to the applicable Adjustment Date. Base Rent shall be payable in equal monthly installments (hereinafter referred to as “ Monthly Base Rent ”), in advance, on the first (1st) day of the Term and on the first (1st) day of each calendar month thereafter of the Term. If the Term ends with respect to any Property Locations on any day except the last day of a calendar month, the Monthly Base Rent applicable to such Property Locations shall be prorated by multiplying the Monthly Base Rent applicable to such Property Locations by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days remaining in the month through the last day of the Term and the denominator of which is the total number of days in such month. Without limitation, in the event that any Property Locations cease to be demised hereunder by reason of the expiration of the Term with respect to such Property Locations, Base Rent shall be reduced by the aggregate of the Base Rent Allocations applicable to such Property Locations.

 

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2.02 Manner of Payment . Landlord has delivered to Tenant a confirmation of Landlord’s account information allowing Tenant to establish arrangements whereby payments of Base Rent and all other amounts becoming due from Tenant to Landlord hereunder are transferred by Automated Clearing House Debit initiated by Tenant from an account established by Tenant at a United States bank or other financial institution to such account as Landlord may designate. Tenant shall continue to pay all Base Rent by Automated Clearing House Debit unless otherwise designated from time to time by written notice from Landlord to Tenant.

2.03 Net Lease . It is the intention of the parties hereto that the obligations of Tenant hereunder shall be separate and independent covenants and agreements, that any Base Rent, Impositions and all other sums payable by Tenant hereunder (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ Rent ”) shall continue to be payable in all events, and that the obligations of Tenant hereunder shall continue unaffected, unless the requirement to pay or perform the same shall have been terminated or reduced pursuant to an express provision of this Lease or by operation of law. This is a net lease and Base Rent, Impositions, and all other items of Rent and all other sums payable hereunder by Tenant shall be paid without notice or demand, and without setoff, counterclaim, abatement, deferment, or deduction, except as otherwise specifically set forth herein or provided by Laws (as defined in Section  4.02 ), and Tenant shall enforce any rights against Landlord in an independent action; provided, however, in no event shall Tenant be liable for any interest, principal, late fees or other expenses relating to any debt incurred by Landlord or other costs incurred by Landlord in financing or refinancing the Premises. Except as provided under a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other proceeding of Landlord, Tenant agrees that, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, it shall not take any action to terminate, rescind or avoid this Lease notwithstanding (a) the exercise of any remedy, including foreclosure, under any Mortgage (as defined in Section  17.01 below), (b) any action with respect to this Lease (including the disaffirmance hereof) which may be taken by Landlord under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or otherwise, (c) a Condemnation of the Premises or any portion thereof (except as expressly provided herein), (d) the prohibition or restriction of Tenant’s use of the Premises under any Laws (as defined in Section  4.02 below), or (e) a Casualty Event affecting the Premises or any portion thereof (except as expressly provided herein).

ARTICLE 3.

IMPOSITIONS

3.01 Tenant to Pay Impositions . Tenant shall pay or cause to be paid, directly to the applicable taxing authority (except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Section 3.01 and in Section  30.01 hereof) in a timely manner and as hereinafter provided, all of the following items, if any, to the extent that such items arise out of the use, ownership or operation of each Property Location that accrue during the Term with respect thereto, whether such items were imposed or assessed prior to the commencement of the Term with respect thereto or on or subsequent to the commencement of the Term with respect thereto (each, an “ Imposition ” and collectively, the “ Impositions ”): (a) real property taxes and assessments; (b) taxes on personal property, trade fixtures and improvements located on or relating to the Premises, whether belonging to Landlord or Tenant; (c) occupancy and rent taxes; (d) levies; (e) gross receipts, gross income, excise or

 

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similar taxes (i.e., taxes customarily based upon gross income or receipts which fail to take into account deductions relating to any Property Location) imposed or levied upon, assessed against or measured by Base Rent or any portion thereof or other Rent payable hereunder, but only to the extent that such taxes would be payable if such Property Location (together with any other Property Locations owned or leased by Landlord and subject to this Lease) were the only properties of Landlord; (f) all excise, franchise, privilege, license, sales, value added, use and similar taxes imposed upon any Rent or other monies owed hereunder, or upon the leasehold estate of either party (other than, transfers, sales or similar taxes imposed in connection with a direct or indirect transfer of Landlord’s leasehold estate); (g) all transfer, documentary, excise, stamp, recording conveyance or similar taxes with respect to Tenant’s assignment or transfer of this Lease, on Tenant’s sublet of any portion of the Premises, or Tenant’s substitution of any Property Location (in each case, to the extent permitted by Article 12 ); (h) payments in lieu of each of the foregoing, whether or not expressly so designated; (i) fines, penalties and other similar or like governmental charges applicable to any of the foregoing and any interest or costs with respect thereto solely attributable to the acts of Tenant; and (j) any and all other federal, state, county and municipal governmental and quasi-governmental levies, assessments or taxes and charges, general and special, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, of every kind and nature whatsoever, and any interest or costs with respect thereto, which are due and payable or accrue at any time during the Term. Each such Imposition, or installment thereof, during the Term shall be paid before the last day the same may be paid without fine, penalty, interest or additional cost; provided, however, that if, in accordance with Laws, any Imposition may, at the option of the taxpayer, be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition) (“ Installments ”), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such Installments and shall be responsible for the payment of such Installments only, provided that all such Installment payments relating to periods prior to the expiration of the Term with respect to the applicable Property Location are required to be made prior to the Expiration Date with respect to such Property Location or early termination of this Lease, and provided further that, if such installments extend beyond the Term with respect to any Property Location, Landlord shall have the option to pay all remaining installments relating to periods following the expiration of the Term with respect to such Property Location. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section  3.01 to the contrary, (i) “Impositions” shall include all real property taxes and assessments which were assessed, levied or imposed or which accrued prior to the Term if payable during the Term, and Tenant shall promptly pay such items as and when they become due and payable, and (ii) any real property taxes and assessments which accrue during the Term with respect to any Property Location but become payable after the Term with respect to such Property Location shall continue to be Tenant’s obligation or responsibility to pay. If Tenant is not permitted by applicable laws to pay any Imposition directly to the taxing authority, Tenant shall pay or cause such Imposition to be paid to Landlord together with its payments of Base Rent and any other Rent payable hereunder.

3.02 Receipt of Payment . Tenant shall furnish to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after each Imposition is due, evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord evidencing the timely payment of an Imposition. If Tenant fails to pay the appropriate taxing authority all Impositions when due hereunder, then Tenant shall, without limiting any other remedies available to Landlord, reimburse Landlord for any and all penalties or interest, or portion thereof, incurred by Landlord as a result of such nonpayment or late payment by Tenant. Landlord and Tenant shall cooperate to notify the appropriate governmental authorities to deliver bills or invoices for

 

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Impositions directly to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, if Landlord and Tenant are unable, after having made commercially reasonable efforts to do so, to cause direct billing of Impositions to Tenant’s address, and Landlord fails to promptly (but in any event within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof), deliver to Tenant any bill or invoice with respect to any Impositions that Landlord may receive and Tenant’s payment of such Impositions within twenty (20) business days after receipt of the bill or invoice results in the imposition of interest, penalties and/or late fees, then Landlord shall be responsible for such interest, penalties and/or late fees, provided , that the Landlord’s failure to timely deliver any such bill or invoice shall not limit Tenant’s obligation to pay such Imposition.

3.03 Exclusions .

(a) Except as provided in Section  3.03(b) herein below, nothing contained in this Article  3 shall require Tenant to pay foreign, state, local or federal income, inheritance, estate, succession, capital levy, capital stock, stamp, transfer (except transfers occurring as a result of Tenant exercising its right of substitution under Section  12.05 hereof), excess profit, revenue, gift or similar taxes of Landlord. For the purposes of this Lease, income taxes shall include (i) taxes, however labeled, determined by reference to income, and (ii) any tax, however labeled, imposed on one or more alternative bases, where one or more of such alternative bases is based on income and the tax is in fact imposed on the income base; provided, however, that the maximum additional amount of Impositions with respect to a calendar year that Tenant may be responsible for hereunder as a result of the inclusion of “and the tax is in fact imposed on the income base” may not exceed $50,000. Where a tax may be imposed on one or more alternative bases, one or more of which is based on income, and it is not in fact imposed on the income base, the tax actually imposed will be treated as an income tax hereunder to the extent of the amount that would have been imposed had the tax been imposed on an income base.

(b) If, at any time during the Term, a tax or excise on Base Rent or any portion thereof or other Rent or the right to receive rents or other tax, however described, is levied or assessed against Landlord as a substitute in whole or in part for any Impositions theretofore payable by Tenant, Tenant shall pay and discharge such tax or excise on Base Rent or portion thereof or other Rent or other tax before interest or penalties accrue, and the same shall be deemed to be an Imposition levied against the Premises.

3.04 Contest . Tenant shall have the right to contest (in the case of any item involving more than $10,000, after written notice to Landlord) the amount or validity, in whole or in part, of any Imposition by appropriate legal proceedings diligently conducted in good faith, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, provided that (a) no Default by Tenant has occurred and is continuing; (b) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Tenant is bound as a direct party and any REAs (as defined in Section  9.04 below) and Overleases and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable Laws; (c) no Property Location nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost as a result of such proceedings; (d) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of such contested Imposition from the applicable Property Location; and (e) Tenant shall furnish such security as may be required by the appropriate governmental authorities in connection with the proceeding. Upon the termination of such proceedings, it shall

 

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be the obligation of Tenant to pay the amount of such Imposition or part thereof as finally determined in such proceedings, the payment of which may have been deferred during the prosecution of such proceedings, together with any costs, fees (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements), interest, penalties or other liabilities in connection therewith.

3.05 Reduction of Assessed Valuation . Subject to the provisions of Section  3.04 , Tenant shall have the right to seek a reduction in the assessed valuation of each Property Location for real property tax purposes and to prosecute any action or proceeding in connection therewith.

3.06 Joinder of Landlord . Landlord shall join and reasonably cooperate in any proceedings referred to in Sections  3.04 and 3.05 or permit the same to be brought in its name but shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such proceedings, and Tenant shall reimburse (as incurred) and indemnify Landlord (promptly upon demand) for any and all costs or expenses which Landlord may sustain or incur in connection with any such proceedings.

ARTICLE 4.

USE; COMPLIANCE

4.01 Use . Tenant shall have the right to use and occupy the Premises for any retail purpose or for any other use or purpose permitted by the applicable zoning authority and otherwise by Laws and, as applicable, any REAs or Overleases. Tenant shall have the right to cease operations for business (“go dark”) at any Property Location or any portion thereof. Tenant shall provide Landlord with written notice of a “go dark” Property Location (provided, however, that Tenant’s failure to deliver such notice to Landlord shall not constitute a default under this Lease). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms and provisions of this Lease and Tenant’s obligations hereunder (including without limitation, the payment of Base Rent and other Rent without reduction except as set forth in Articles 14 and 15, the maintenance of insurance as required under Article  6 and Tenant’s maintenance obligations under Section 9.02) shall remain in full force and effect with respect to any Property Location that has gone “dark”.

4.02 Compliance . Tenant’s use and occupation of each of the Property Locations, and the condition thereof, shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, comply fully with all Legal Requirements, and all restrictions, covenants and encumbrances of record (including any owner obligations under such Legal Requirements), with respect to the Premises, in either event, the failure with which to comply could have a Material Adverse Effect. Without in any way limiting the foregoing provisions, Tenant shall comply with all Legal Requirements relating to money laundering, anti-terrorism, trade embargos, economic sanctions, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as such act may be amended from time to time, and all regulations promulgated thereunder, as they affect the Premises now or hereafter in effect. Tenant shall comply with all Legal Requirements and directives of governmental authorities and, upon receipt thereof, shall provide to Landlord copies of all notices, reports and other communications exchanged with, or received from, governmental authorities relating to any actual or alleged noncompliance event, the failure of which to comply could have a Material Adverse Effect. Tenant shall also reimburse Landlord for all Costs incurred by Landlord in evaluating the effect of such an event on the Premises and this Lease (to the extent Tenant is not using reasonable

 

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efforts to comply with such an event and Landlord makes a reasonable and good faith determination that such evaluation is necessary), in obtaining any necessary licenses from governmental authorities as may be necessary for Landlord to enforce its rights hereunder, and in complying with all Legal Requirements applicable to Landlord as the result of the existence of such an event, and for any penalties or fines imposed upon Landlord as a result thereof Tenant will use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent any act or condition to exist on or about the Premises which will materially increase any insurance rate thereon except when such acts are required in the normal course of its business, and in any event, Tenant shall pay for such increase; provided, however, the foregoing provision shall not in any way prevent Tenant from having the right to use and occupy the Premises in accordance with Section  4.01 above. Except to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” used in this Section shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section  13.03(a) ) solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in any Property Location or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (defined below) caused by, incurred or resulting from Tenant’s failure to comply with its obligations under this Section.

For purposes hereof:

Costs ” means all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by a Person (defined in Section  20.05 below), including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, court costs, expert witness fees, costs of tests and analyses, travel and accommodation expenses, deposition and trial transcripts, copies and other similar costs and fees, and appraisal fees, as the circumstances require.

Laws ” means any constitution, statute, rule of law, code, ordinance, order, judgment, decree, injunction, rule, regulation, policy, requirement or administrative or judicial determination, even if unforeseen or extraordinary, of every duly constituted governmental authority, court or agency, now or hereafter enacted or in effect.

Legal Requirements ” means the requirements of all present and future Laws (including, without limitation, Environmental Laws (defined in Section  25.01(b) below) and Laws relating to accessibility to, usability by, and discrimination against, disabled individuals), all judicial and administrative interpretations thereof, including any judicial order, consent, decree or judgment, and all covenants, restrictions and conditions now or hereafter of record which may be applicable to the Property Locations, or to the use, manner of use, occupancy, possession, operation, maintenance, alteration, repair or restoration of any of the Property Locations, even if compliance therewith necessitates structural changes or improvements or results in interference with the use or enjoyment of any of the Property Locations.

Losses ” means any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including, without limitation, strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, Costs, fines, taxes, penalties, interest, charges, fees, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement and damages of whatever kind or nature, inclusive of bodily injury and property damage to third parties (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and other Costs of defense).

 

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Material Adverse Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (a) any of the Property Locations, including, without limitation, the operation of any of the Property Locations and/or the value of any of the Property Locations; (b) Tenant’s ability to perform its obligations under this Lease; or (c) Landlord’s interests in any of the Property Locations or this Lease.

ARTICLE 5.

UTILITIES

5.01 Payment for Utilities . Tenant will pay, when due, all such charges which accrue during the Term of every nature, kind or description for utilities furnished to any Property Location or chargeable against any Property Location, including all charges for water, sewage, heat, gas, light, garbage, electricity, telephone, steam, power, or other public or private utility services. Prior to commencement of the Term, Tenant was obligated to pay for all utilities or services at any Property Location used by it or its affiliates, agents, employees or contractors.

5.02 Utilities . Tenant shall have the right to choose and shall be responsible for contracting directly with all suppliers of utility services. In the event that any charge or fee is required by the state in which any Property Location is located or by any agency, subdivision or instrumentality thereof, or by any utility company or other entity furnishing services or utilities to such Property Location, as a condition precedent to furnishing or continuing to furnish utilities or services to such Property Location, such charge or fee shall be deemed to be a utility charge payable by Tenant. The provisions of this Article  5 shall include, but shall not be limited to, any charges or fees for present or future water or sewer capacity to serve each Property Location, any charges for the underground installation of gas or other utilities or services, and other charges relating to the extension of or change in the facilities necessary to provide each Property Location with adequate utility services. Tenant may elect to cause the separate metering of utilities to various portions of any Building. If Tenant makes such an election, the costs of such separate metering shall be at the sole and exclusive cost of Tenant. In the event Tenant fails to pay any such charge or fee contemplated by this Section  5.02, Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to pay such charges or fees on Tenant’s behalf and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for such utility charge upon Landlord’s demand therefor with interest accruing at the Default Interest rate provided in Section  31.07 . The inability of Tenant to obtain, or any stoppage of, the utility services referred to in this Article  5 resulting from any cause (other than Landlord’s gross negligence or willful wrongful acts) shall not make Landlord liable in any respect for damages of any kind to any Person, property or business, or entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent or other relief from any of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease.

ARTICLE 6.

INSURANCE

6.01 Tenant’s Insurance .

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(i) “All Risk” or “Special Form” Property Insurance with a One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) per occurrence limit, with no aggregate for the peril of windstorm, tornado and hail, on the Buildings and Tenant’s Personalty (as defined in Section  7.02 ) located on each Property Location, (1) in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement cost, (2) containing an agreed amount endorsement waiving all co-insurance provisions; (3) providing for no deductible in excess of (a) One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) or (b) in the event that the Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit (defined below) is in full force and effect, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000); and (4) providing coverage for contingent liability from Operation of Building Laws, Demolition Costs and Increased Cost of Construction under an “Ordinance or Law Coverage” or “Enforcement” endorsement if any of the improvements or the use of each individual Property Location shall at any time constitute legal non-conforming structures or uses. The full replacement cost shall be redetermined from time to time (but not more frequently than once in any twenty-four (24) calendar months) at the request of Landlord by an appraiser or contractor designated and paid by Tenant and approved by Landlord, or by an engineer or appraiser in the regular employ of the insurer and at the expense of Tenant. After the first appraisal, additional appraisals may be based on construction cost indices customarily employed in the trade. For purposes of this Section  6.01(a)(i) , the term “ Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit ” shall mean a letter of credit, combined for ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC (“ ShopKo ”) and Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC (“ Pamida ”) so long as they jointly procure insurance, in an amount equal to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00), naming Landlord or, at Landlord’s option, its Mortgagee (as defined in Section  17.01 below) as the sole beneficiary thereof, which letter of credit shall (A) be a transferable, clean, irrevocable, unconditional, standby letter of credit in form, substance and amount reasonably satisfactory to Landlord in its reasonable discretion, issued or confirmed by a commercial bank with a long term debt obligation rating of “AA” or better (or a comparable long term debt obligation rating) as assigned nationally-recognized statistical rating agency, (B) be payable upon presentation of a sight draft only to the order of Landlord or its Mortgagee at a New York City bank, (C) have an initial expiration date of not less than one (1) year and shall be automatically renewed for successive twelve (12) month periods for the Term, (D) provide for multiple draws, and (E) be transferable by Landlord or its Mortgagee, and its successors and assigns at a New York City bank.

(ii) Commercial General Liability insurance (“ Liability Insurance ”) against liability for bodily injury and death, property damage, personal and advertising injury, liquor (to the extent liquor is sold or manufactured on any Property Location), optometrist and druggist professional liability (to the extent optometric and pharmacy operations exist on any Property Location) on each Property Location, such Liability Insurance (1) to be on an “occurrence” form with a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate and to continue at not less than the aforesaid limit until required to be changed by Landlord in writing by reason of changed economic conditions making such protection inadequate; and (2) to provide coverage for premises and operations, products and completed operations on an “if any” basis, independent contractors, blanket contractual liability for all written and oral contracts and contractual liability covering the indemnities contained in this agreement. The deductible for Liability Insurance coverage shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000).

(iii) Workers’ Compensation insurance providing statutory benefits and Employers Liability insurance with a limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for all Persons employed by Tenant at or in connection with each Property Location;

 

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(iv) Business Interruption/Loss of Rents insurance (1) covering all risks required to be covered by the insurance provided for in Section  (i) above; (2) in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the projected gross income from each individual Property Location (on an actual loss sustained basis) for a period continuing until the restoration of the individual Property Location is completed; the amount of such business interruption/loss of rents insurance shall be determined prior to the signing of this Lease and at least once each year thereafter based on Tenant’s reasonable estimate of the gross earnings including one hundred percent (100%) of rent payables for the succeeding twenty-four (24) month period, and (3) containing an extended period of indemnity endorsement which provides that after the physical loss to the Buildings, improvements or Tenant’s Personalty has been repaired, the continued loss or income will be insured until such income either returns to the same level it was at prior to the loss, or the expiration of six (6) months from the date that the applicable individual Property Location is repaired or replaced and operations are resumed, whichever first occurs, and notwithstanding that the policy may expire prior to the end of such period;

(v) Comprehensive Boiler and Machinery insurance, if applicable, in an amount equal to the greater of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) or full replacement cost of the Buildings, improvements and Tenant’s Personalty on terms consistent with the “All Risk” Property insurance required under subsection  (i) above;

(vi) Flood insurance, if any portion of a Building is located in an area identified by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or any successor thereto as an area having special flood hazard pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 or the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, as each may be amended, or any successor law (the “ Flood Insurance Acts ”), of the following types and in the following amounts (1) coverage under policies issued pursuant to the Flood Insurance Acts (the “ Flood Insurance Policies ”) in an amount equal to the maximum limit of coverage available for the applicable individual Property Location under the Flood Insurance Acts, subject only to customary deductibles under such policies and (2) Excess Flood Insurance in an amount equal to the greater of (x) one hundred percent (100%) of replacement cost of the Buildings (including the improvements) located in the applicable individual Property Location, or (y) Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) for Property Locations outside Flood Zone A or V;

(vii) Earthquake insurance for locations with Probable Maximum Loss percentages of 20 (PML 20%) or greater, and sinkhole and mine subsidence insurance in amounts equal to one times (1x) the probable maximum loss of each individual Property Location as determined by Landlord in its sole discretion and in form and substance satisfactory to Landlord, provided that with the exceptions for limits and deductibles the Earthquake insurance shall be on terms consistent with the “All Risk” Property insurance under subsection  (i) above:

(viii) Umbrella Liability insurance in an amount not less than Seventy Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) per occurrence on the forms of Primary Commercial General Liability, Employers Liability, Optometrist Professional Liability and Druggist Professional Liability;

 

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(ix) At all times during which structural construction, repairs or alterations (including Capital Improvements) are being made with respect to the Buildings and the other improvements (1) Owner’s Contingent or Protective Liability insurance covering claims not covered by or under the terms or provisions of the insurance provided in Section  (ii) above; and (2) Builders Risk insurance on a completed value form covering against “all risks” insured against pursuant to Section  (i) above shall include permission to occupy each individual Property Location, and shall contain an agreed amount endorsement waiving coinsurance provisions;

(x) Insurance against terrorism, terrorist acts or similar acts of sabotage (“ Terrorism Insurance ”) with coverage amounts of not less than Two Hundred Million and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000,000.00) (the “ Terrorism Insurance Required Amount ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, Tenant shall not be obligated to expend more than One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000), increased annually based on increases in the CPI, in any fiscal year on insurance premiums for Terrorism Insurance (the “ Terrorism Insurance Cap ”). If the cost of the Terrorism Insurance Required Amount exceeds the Terrorism Insurance Cap, Tenant shall purchase the maximum amount of Terrorism Insurance available with funds equal to the Terrorism Insurance Cap;

(xi) With respect to each Property Location on which Tenant maintains a tank for the storage of Hazardous Materials, storage tank liability insurance that provides for corrective action, third party liability coverage, clean-up costs and defense costs at all times during the Term in an amount not less than those limits required to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements as determined by Title 40 the Code of Federal Regulations, but in no event less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) in the aggregate (“ Tank Insurance ”); and

(xii) Such other insurance and in such amounts from time to time that Landlord or its Mortgagee may reasonably request against such other insurable hazards which at the time are commonly insured against for property similar to each individual Property Location in or around the region in which the each individual Property Location is located.

(b) Landlord shall be named as an “additional insured” for Liability Insurance, as an “additional named insured” and as a “loss payee” for Property Insurance, as an “additional insured” for Tank Insurance, and as a “loss payee” for rental value or business interruption insurance. If any Property Location shall be subject to any Mortgage (as defined in Section  17.01 ), the applicable Liability Insurance shall, if required by such Mortgage, name the Mortgagee (as defined in Section  17.01 ) as an additional insured and the Property, Business Interruption/Loss of Rents, Boiler and Machinery, Flood, Earthquake and Terrorism insurance shall name the Mortgagee as a “loss payee” under a standard “noncontributory mortgagee” endorsement or its equivalent. In the case of Property, Boiler and Machinery, and Flood insurance, each policy shall contain a so-called New York standard non-contributing mortgagee clause in favor of any Mortgagee providing that the loss thereunder shall be payable to Landlord and Mortgagee, as their interests may appear.

 

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(c) All of Tenant’s insurance policies required hereunder shall be in such form and shall be issued by such responsible companies permitted to do business in the state where the applicable Property Location is located. All such companies shall have a rating of “A” or better for financial strength claims paying ability assigned by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (if Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. provides a rating for the insurer) and a rating of “A” or better assigned by Standard & Poor’s Rating Group (“ S&P ”), provided that if any insurance required is provided by a syndicate of insurers, the insurers with respect to such insurance shall be acceptable if (1) the first layer of coverage under such insurance shall be provided by carriers with a minimum financial strength rating from S&P of “A” or better; (2) sixty percent (60%) (seventy-five percent (75%) if there are four or fewer members in the syndicate) of the aggregate limits under such policies must be provided by carriers with a minimum financial strength rating from S&P of “A” or better; and (3) the financial strength rating from S&P for each carrier in the syndicate shall have a financial strength rating from S&P of at least “BBB”. All policies referred to in this Lease shall be procured, or caused to be procured, by Tenant, at no expense to Landlord, and for periods of not less than one (1) year. Evidence of insurance (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Landlord) shall be delivered to Landlord on or before the Commencement Date and renewal evidence of insurance not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of expiration of the policies. Subject to the terms of Section  30 below, if Tenant fails to obtain and maintain insurance coverages in accordance with this Article  6, then Landlord, at Landlord’s sole option, upon fifteen (15) days prior written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to cure within said period, may, but shall not be obligated to, procure such insurance on behalf of, and at the expense of, Tenant, and if Landlord exercises such right and expends any funds to obtain such insurance, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for such amounts upon demand with interest accruing at the Default Interest rate provided in Section  31.07, from the time of payment by Landlord until fully paid by Tenant immediately upon written demand therefor by Landlord. It is understood that any such sums for which Tenant is required to reimburse Landlord shall constitute Rent under this Lease.

(d) Tenant shall not carry separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by this Lease to be furnished by Tenant, unless Landlord and each Mortgagee is included therein as additional named insureds with any loss payable as provided in this Lease. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of the carrying of any such separate insurance and shall cause evidence of the same to be delivered as required in this Lease.

(e) Tenant shall not violate or permit to be violated any of the conditions or provisions of any of Tenant’s insurance policies required hereunder, and Tenant shall so perform and satisfy or cause to be performed and satisfied the requirements of the companies writing such policies so that at all times companies of good standing shall be willing to write and continue such insurance.

(f) Each of Tenant’s insurance policies shall contain an agreement by the insurer that such policy shall not be cancelled or modified without at least ten (10) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and each Mortgagee, and contain clauses or endorsements to the effect that no act or negligence of Tenant, or anyone acting for Tenant, or failure to comply with the provisions of any policy which might otherwise result in a forfeiture of the insurance or any part thereof, shall in any way affect the validity or enforceability of the insurance insofar as Landlord is concerned. The Property Insurance shall contain a waiver of subrogation by the insurer of any right to recover the amount of any loss resulting from the acts or negligence of Landlord or its agents, employees or licensees.

 

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(g) Each of Landlord and Tenant hereby waives any and every claim for recovery from the other for any and all loss or damage to any Property Location or to the contents thereof, whether such loss or damage is due to the negligence of Landlord or Tenant or their respective agents or employees, which loss or damage is insured pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing waiver shall not be operative in any case where the effect thereof is to invalidate any insurance coverage of the waiving party or increase the cost of such insurance coverage. Each of Landlord and Tenant hereby waive all rights of subrogation that they may have against each other.

(h) It is expressly understood and agreed that (1) if any insurance required hereunder, or any part thereof, shall expire, be withdrawn, become void by breach of any condition thereof by Tenant, or become void or in jeopardy by reason of the failure or impairment of the capital of any insurer, Tenant shall immediately obtain new or additional insurance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and its Mortgagee; (2) the minimum limits of insurance coverage set forth in this Section  6.01 shall not limit the liability of Tenant for its acts or omissions as provided in this Lease; (3) Tenant shall procure policies for all insurance for periods of not less than one year and shall provide to Landlord and any servicer or Mortgagee of Landlord certificates of insurance or, upon Landlord’s request, duplicate originals of insurance policies evidencing that insurance satisfying the requirements of this Lease is in effect at all times; and (4) Tenant shall pay as they become due all premiums for the insurance required by this Section  6.01 .

6.02 Blanket Policy . Property Insurance, at the option of Tenant, may be effected by blanket policies issued to Tenant covering the entire Premises (or any portion thereof) and other properties owned or leased by Tenant, provided that the policies otherwise comply with the provisions of this Lease.

ARTICLE 7.

RETURN OF PREMISES

7.01 Surrender of Possession . At the expiration or early termination of this Lease with respect to any Property Location, Tenant shall surrender possession of such Property Location to Landlord and deliver all keys to each of the applicable Buildings to Landlord and make known to Landlord the combination of all locks of vaults then remaining in each of such Buildings, and, subject to the following paragraph, shall return such Property Location and all equipment and fixtures of Landlord therein to Landlord in good working condition (subject to Tenant’s rights contained in Article  11 and Section  9.02 ), reasonable wear and tear, casualty and condemnation excepted.

7.02 Trade Fixtures and Personal Property . Tenant’s merchandise, furniture, machinery, trade fixtures, non-trade fixtures, inventory and other items of personal property of every kind and description (collectively, “ Tenant’s Personalty ”), shall belong to Tenant throughout the Term, and Tenant shall have the right to remove Tenant’s Personalty from each Property Location and the obligation to restore any damage to the applicable Property Location

 

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caused thereby, such removal and restoration to be performed prior to the end of the Term with respect to such Property Location or within twenty (20) days following termination of this Lease or Tenant’s right of possession with respect to such Property Location, whichever is earlier. If Tenant fails to remove such items, Landlord may do so and thereupon the provisions of Section  16.04 shall apply.

7.03 Survival . All obligations of Tenant under this Article  7 shall survive the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 8.

HOLDING OVER

If Tenant remains in possession of any Property Location after the expiration of the Term with respect thereto, Tenant, at Landlord’s option and within Landlord’s sole discretion, may be deemed a tenant on a month-to-month basis and shall continue to pay Rent, except that Tenant shall pay Landlord one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the Base Rent Allocation applicable to such Property Location then applicable to the final Lease Year of the Term for the period Tenant remains in possession of such Property Location. The foregoing provisions shall not serve as permission for Tenant to holdover, nor serve to extend the Term for any Property Location (although Tenant shall remain bound to comply with all provisions of this Lease with respect to each Property Location until Tenant vacates such Property Location, and shall be subject to the provisions of Article  7 ).

ARTICLE 9.

CONDITION AND CARE OF PREMISES

9.01 As-Is Condition . Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant accepts each Property Location in “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” condition and agrees that Landlord makes no representation or warranty as to the condition thereof Tenant further acknowledges and agrees that, prior to the Commencement Date, Tenant or an affiliate of Tenant was in sole and exclusive possession and control of each Property Location.

9.02 Tenant’s Obligations . Subject to Tenant’s rights set forth in Article  11 below and this Section  9.02 , Tenant shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, in good working order each Property Location, including the Building and any other improvements located thereon, the equipment serving the Building, and the other improvements located thereon, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, roofs, foundations and appurtenances to the Building, all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems located in or otherwise serving such Building, and all water, sewer and gas connections, pipes and mains which service such Building which neither any public utility company nor a public authority is obligated to repair and maintain, and shall put, keep and maintain each Building, and the other improvements on such Parcel in good working order and make all repairs therein and thereon, interior and exterior, structural and nonstructural, necessary to keep the same in good working order and to comply with all applicable Laws, howsoever the necessity or desirability therefor may occur. When used in this Lease, the term “repairs” shall include all alterations, installations, replacements, removals, renewals and restorations, and the phrase “good working order” or “good working condition” means good working order or good working condition, reasonable

 

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wear and tear, casualty and condemnation excepted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) Tenant also shall perform common area maintenance and repairs and other duties with respect to any Property Location or any adjoining property to the extent that Landlord is required to do so under any REAs (whereupon Tenant shall be entitled to reimbursement from any third party pursuant to any such REAs), and (b) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing and subject to Tenant’s obligation to maintain each Property Location in good working order as set forth above, Tenant shall not be required to make any structural or capital repairs or improvements to any Property Location during the last two (2) years of the Term for such Property Location. For purposes of this Section  9.02 , “the last two (2) years of the Term” refers to the final years of the Term with respect to a Property Location, as extended, and Tenant’s obligations to repair and maintain such Property Location will continue during the last two (2) years of the initial Term with respect thereto or any Extension Period with respect thereto for which Tenant has exercised its Extension Option.

9.03 Landlord Not Obligated . Landlord shall not be required to furnish any services, utilities or facilities whatsoever to the Premises, nor shall Landlord have any duty or obligation to make any alteration, change, improvement, replacement, restoration or repair to, or to demolish, the Buildings or any other improvements presently or hereafter located on the Parcels. Tenant assumes the full and sole responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, alteration, improvement, replacement, maintenance and management of the Premises, including any Building or any other improvements.

9.04 Compliance with REA(s). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, it is expressly understood and agreed by and between Landlord and Tenant that any Property Location may be subject to construction, operating, development, cross easement and reciprocal easement agreements or other declarations, covenants, restrictions or easement agreements in effect as of the Effective Date, or subsequently entered into as provided in this Section  9.04 or Article  26 , in favor of an owner of adjoining property or to which Landlord is a party or that are binding on Landlord or the Premises or that are a matter of public record affecting such Property Location or any portions thereof, or any similar agreements, as may be amended from time to time (hereinafter each referred individually as an “ REA ” and collectively as the “ REAs ”), and Tenant, for itself and any permitted assignee or subtenant, hereby covenants and agrees to comply with, perform all obligations (whether those of Tenant or Landlord) under and not violate any provision of the REAs. Tenant shall pay or cause to be paid, in a timely manner, all charges, costs and other obligations imposed on or with respect to the Premises or Landlord pursuant to any REAs. Neither Landlord nor Tenant shall grant or agree to any new REA affecting a Property Location or to any consents, approvals, waivers, modifications, amendments or terminations of any REA in existence as of the Effective Date (collectively, an “ REA Change ”) without the prior written consent of the other party in each instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; provided, however, with respect to the development of previously subdivided outlots owned by Tenant that are not part of the Premises, Tenant shall have the right to consent to such outlot development on behalf of Landlord under any REA (or Landlord shall execute a consent, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, upon the reasonable request of Tenant) so long as Tenant represents to Landlord that such development does not materially and adversely affect the use or operation of or access to or from the applicable Property Location and the development will not (a) cause any portion of such Property Location to be in violation of any Legal Requirements, (b) create any

 

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liens on such Property Location, or (c) violate the terms of any document or instrument of record encumbering such Property Location, including without limitation, any REA. In any instance in which a party requests the consent of the other party to an REA Change, the other party shall respond to such request within twenty (20) days; provided, that if there is no response within said twenty (20) day period, consent shall be deemed to have been given upon the expiration of said twenty (20) day period. Landlord agrees that Tenant shall enjoy the access, parking, easement and right to receive services and benefits that inure to Landlord under all REAs, concerning such access, parking, easement rights or the right to receive services thereunder. Landlord hereby grants unto Tenant the rights of enforcement and audit with respect to all of the REAs on Landlord’s behalf, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. If Tenant cures a default or enforces performance by the other owner or other party to an REA in accordance with an REA and in doing so spends money, or if at the time in question Tenant is performing the common area maintenance under that REA and the adjacent owner or other party fails to pay its share of expenses, Landlord grants Tenant, to the extent granted under the REA, the right to collect reimbursement from the adjacent owner or the other party to said REA, provided that Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant with respect to any amounts paid or costs incurred by Tenant. Landlord agrees that, upon Tenant’s request and at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, Landlord will enforce the terms of any REAs for the benefit of Tenant. Except to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” used in this Section shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in any Property Location or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses arising from or related to a default by Tenant under the REAs, that continues beyond applicable notice and cure periods, and any enforcement actions described in this Section. Promptly after the request of Tenant, Landlord shall execute such documents as may be reasonably requested by Tenant in connection with any REA so that to the extent permitted by such REA, (i) Tenant is entitled to directly receive any notices under the REA (with a required copy to Landlord), (ii) Tenant, together with Landlord, is named as a co-insured under any insurance policies required to be maintained by any other party under the REA, (iii) Tenant, together with Landlord, is afforded the benefit of all rights, easements, licenses and benefits afforded to the Property Location under the REA, and (iv) Tenant is able to directly enforce and audit the REA and to directly exercise all rights and remedies in connection with any breach of the REA by any other party.

9.05 Intentionally Omitted .

9.06 Warranties . Landlord hereby assigns, without recourse or warranty whatsoever, to Tenant (to the extent assignable), (a) all claims against third parties for damages to the Premises to the extent that such damages are Tenant’s responsibility to repair pursuant to the provisions of this Lease, and (b) all warranties, guaranties and indemnities, express or implied, and similar rights which Landlord may have against any manufacturer, seller, engineer, contractor or builder in respect of any of the Property Locations, including, but not limited to, any rights and remedies existing under contract or pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code (collectively, the “ Warranties ”). Tenant shall take all commercially reasonable action necessary to preserve the rights under the Warranties assigned hereunder. Upon the occurrence of a Default and the Landlord’s exercise of its remedies under Section  16.02 hereof or the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, the Warranties shall automatically revert to Landlord. The foregoing provision of reversion shall be self-operative and no further instrument of reassignment shall be required.

 

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ARTICLE 10.

RIGHTS RESERVED TO LANDLORD

Landlord reserves the right, exercisable without notice and without liability to Tenant for damage or injury to property, Person or business and without effecting an eviction or disturbance of Tenant’s use or possession or giving rise to any claim for setoff or abatement of rent or affecting any of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (a) at any time during the one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the Term with respect to any Property Location, to exhibit such Property Location at reasonable hours upon prior notice to Tenant and giving Tenant the opportunity to have its representative accompany the group performing such exhibition, and (b) to decorate, remodel, repair, alter or otherwise prepare each Property Location for re-occupancy at any time after a Default by Tenant under this Lease and Tenant surrenders such Property Location to Landlord.

ARTICLE 11.

ALTERATIONS

11.01 Alterations . Tenant shall have the sole and complete right and authority, without Landlord’s consent or approval but subject to the provisions contained in any REAs and Overleases relating to alterations, to alter or change each Property Location in any way, including, without limitation, dividing each Property Location (excluding any subdivision of any land) and adding additional signage; provided that (i) Tenant gives Landlord prior written notice of any material alterations, and (ii) at any one time Tenant may not make any proposed structural alterations to any Property Location in excess of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per Lease Year, increased annually based on increases in the CPI (the “ Alteration Cap ”), without Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed, it being understood, however, that the refusal or failure of Landlord’s Mortgagee to grant consent (to the extent required and applicable) to the alterations shall be a reasonable basis for Landlord to withhold its consent. For the purposes of this Lease, the term “structural” shall mean the roof, foundation or load-bearing walls of any Building. In addition, Tenant shall not demolish, replace or materially alter any structural or non-structural portions of any Building or any other improvements located on a Property Location, or any part thereof, or make any addition thereto, whether voluntary or in connection with a repair or Restoration (as defined in Section  14.01 ) required by this Lease (collectively, the “ Capital Improvement ”), unless Tenant shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Each Capital Improvement, when completed, shall be of such a character as not to materially reduce the value of the applicable Property Location below its value immediately before construction of such Capital Improvement was commenced;

(b) Each Capital Improvement shall be made with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure) and in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with all applicable permits and authorizations and, as applicable, any of the REAs and Overleases. No Capital Improvement shall impair the safety or structural integrity of the applicable Building;

 

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(c) In connection with the construction of any Capital Improvement, the applicable Property Location and the assets of Landlord shall (subject to the provisions of Article  26 ) at all times be free of liens for work, services, labor and materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to the applicable Property Location;

(d) No structural Capital Improvement shall be undertaken without obtaining the insurance required by Section  6.01 hereof, and “all risk” builder’s risk property insurance for the full replacement cost of the subject Capital Improvement on a completed value basis;

(e) No Capital Improvement shall be undertaken until Tenant shall have procured and paid for, insofar as the same may be required from time to time, all permits and authorizations of all governmental authorities for such Capital Improvement. Landlord shall join in the application for such permit or authorization and cooperate with Tenant and execute any additional documents as may be necessary to allow Tenant to complete the alterations and changes, provided it is made without cost, liability, obligation or expense to Landlord. Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses arising from or related to construction of any Capital Improvements and any failure to comply with the requirements in connection with a Capital Improvement as described in this Section;

(f) All Capital Improvements shall be deemed a part of the Premises and, except as set forth in Section  7.02 , belong to Landlord at the expiration or early termination of the Term, and Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord such instruments as Landlord may require to evidence the ownership by Landlord of such Capital Improvements; and

(g) Excluding Capital Improvements required as a result of any condemnation or casualty or required to comply with Legal Requirements, the maximum costs of Capital Improvements that are not substantially complete or not fully paid for by Tenant, at any one time, shall not exceed Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000), increased annually based on increases in the CPI.

Upon completion of the Capital Improvements, Tenant shall promptly provide Landlord with (1) an architect’s certificate certifying that the Capital Improvements have been completed in conformity with the plans and specifications therefor (if the alterations are of such a nature as would customarily require the issuance of such certificate from an architect), (2) a certificate of occupancy (if the alterations are of such a nature as would require the issuance of a certificate of occupancy under applicable Laws), and (3) any other documents or information reasonably requested by Landlord.

 

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ARTICLE 12.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

12.01 Assignment .

(a) Subject to Section  12.07 below, Tenant shall have the right to assign or transfer this Lease, either wholly or in part, or any interest hereunder, without Landlord’s consent or approval, so long as Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease. Upon the occurrence of any assignment: (1) Tenant shall provide to Landlord notice thereof, along with a copy of such assignment and, if applicable, an officer’s certificate of Tenant, in the form attached hereto as Schedule  12.01 , certifying that the conditions set forth in Section  12.01(b) below have been satisfied; (2) Landlord shall enter into a separate lease with assignee as to the applicable Property Location assigned upon substantially the same terms and conditions as this Lease (except for such provisions which by their terms are not applicable to such Property Location assigned), including, without limitation, (A) the base minimum rent of such Property Location assigned is equal to or greater than the Base Rent Allocation for such Property Location, (B) the lease term for such assignment is at least equal to the then remaining Term applicable to such Property Location, and (C) the use of such Property Location will not violate any Laws or REAs or Overleases; (3) no default under a Property Location that has been assigned to a third party by Tenant in accordance with and pursuant to the requirements of the provisions of this Section  12.01 (an “ Assigned Lease ”) shall constitute a Default under this Lease, and no Default under this Lease shall constitute a default under an Assigned Lease, and (4) this Lease shall be amended to release such Property Location from this Lease and to reduce the Base Rent by the Base Rent Allocation for such Property Location, with all other teens and conditions of this Lease remaining in full force and effect.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision contained in Section  12.01(a) , but subject to Section  12.07 below, as to that Property Location assigned, Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall terminate entirely and, except for any liabilities of Tenant which accrued prior to the date of assignment, Tenant shall be released of any liability under this Lease so long as the following requirements are met: (i) the assignee has an investment rating of “BBB” or better from Standard and Poor’s (or an equivalent rating or shadow rating from another nationally recognized statistical rating service), or (ii) at the time of the proposed assignment, the assignee (1) has a tangible net worth as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (“ Tangible Net Worth ”) of at least Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000), and (2) meets or exceeds an EBITDAR Ratio (calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test) (as defined in Section  30.06(c) ) of 1.60 to 1, and (3) has an annual revenue of at least Six Hundred Million Dollars ($600,000,000), or (iii) the assignee has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Two Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000); provided, however, that Tenant may satisfy any one of the foregoing conditions of assignee by providing, or causing to be provided, a guaranty agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and approved by Landlord, in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, which guaranty shall be from an entity that meets the requirements of (i), (ii) or (iii) set forth above in this Section  12.01(b)

12.02 Change of Control . The following transactions, transfers or changes in control or ownership of Tenant shall not constitute an assignment under the terms of this Lease: (a) a transfer of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease to any entity in connection with intercompany corporate transfers whose ownership is controlled by Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent; or (b) a transfer of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease to any entity which has the power to direct Tenant’s management and operation, or any entity whose management and operation is controlled by Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent or is under common control with

 

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Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent; or (c) a transfer of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease to any entity, a majority of whose voting rights are owned by Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent; (d) a transfer to any entity into which or with which Tenant, its successors or assigns, is merged or consolidated, in accordance with applicable statutory provisions of merger or consolidation of entities, so long as the liabilities of the entities participating in such merger or consolidation are assumed by the entity surviving such merger or created by such consolidation; or (e) a sale of substantially all of the stock of Tenant; or (f) a sale of substantially all of the assets of Tenant to a single entity that expressly assumes this Lease; or (g) a similar intercompany transaction to those described in (a), (b) or (c) above; or (h) a similar corporate transaction to those described in (d), (e) and (f) above. With respect to each of the transactions described in items (a), (b), (c) and (g) above of this Section, Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease. With respect to each of the transactions described in items (d), (e), (f) and (h) above of this Section, Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall terminate entirely and Tenant shall be released of any liability under this Lease, except for any liabilities of Tenant which accrued prior to the date of such transaction.

12.03 Subletting and Non-Disturbance . Subject to Section  12.07 below, Tenant shall have the right to sublet any Property Location or any portion thereof, without Landlord’s consent or approval, so long as Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease and Tenant delivers notice thereof to Landlord along with a copy of any such sublease. Upon the request of Tenant from time to time, if (a) the terms of a sublease were negotiated on an arm’s length basis with a third party not affiliated with Tenant; (b) the base minimum rent per square foot of the Property Location or portion thereof sublet for the term of such sublease is equal to or greater than Base Rent Allocation PSF (as defined below) for such Property Location; (c) the terms of the sublease shall have substantially the same terms and conditions as this Lease, including, without limitation, the same lease term (as applicable to the applicable Property Location), rent escalations, covenants, escrows and reserves and financial reporting requirements (except for such provisions which by their terms are not applicable to such Property Location sublet); (d) the tenant under the sublease at the time of the sublease (i) has an investment rating of “BBB” or better from Standard and Poor’s (or an equivalent rating or shadow rating from another nationally recognized statistical rating service) or (ii) at the time of the proposed sublease, is a reputable, creditworthy tenant and meets or exceeds an EBITDAR Ratio (calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test) of 1.25 to 1; or (iii) at the time of the proposed sublease, has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000), (provided, however, that Tenant may satisfy any one of the foregoing conditions of tenant under the sublease set forth in (d)(i), (ii) or (iii) above by providing, or causing to be provided, a guaranty (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and approved by Landlord in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) from an entity that meets any of the foregoing requirements), (e) the sublease contains no other material provisions that (i) benefit the subtenant and are unusual for a “market” sublease of the type in question and (ii) are materially adverse to a landlord, and (f) Tenant provides Landlord with an officer’s certificate of Tenant certifying compliance with the criteria in subsections  (a) through (e) , and attaching a schedule of rent calculations and other details supporting the certifications, in the form attached hereto as Schedule  12.03 , then Landlord shall execute and deliver to such subtenant a written agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit  D (an “ NDA ”), to the effect that, notwithstanding the termination of this Lease or Tenant’s possessory and other rights and obligations under this Lease by Landlord, so long as such subtenant shall continue to observe and

 

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perform all of its obligations under a sublease, such subtenant and the rights of subtenant under any sublease shall not be disturbed by Landlord but shall continue in full force and effect, Landlord shall assume the obligations of the landlord under the sublease and no Default under this Lease shall apply to any such sublease. For avoidance of doubt, the payment by Tenant to a subtenant of a tenant allowance at the execution of the sublease shall not be considered unusual. In the event of a termination of this Lease, any sublease for which a NDA has been executed and delivered by Landlord shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between Landlord and subtenant, subject to the terms of such NDA. Landlord agrees to execute, and to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Mortgagee to execute, such documentation as may be reasonably required to effectuate the non-disturbance contemplated herein, including, without limitation, estoppel letters, recognition agreements and a non disturbance agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit  D . As used in this Lease the “ Base Rent Allocation PSF for any Property Location means the Base Rent Allocation for such Property Location divided by the square footage of the building on such Property Location as set forth in Exhibit M .

12.04 Assignment by Landlord .

(a) As a material inducement to Landlord’s willingness to complete the transactions contemplated by this Lease (the “ Transaction ”), Tenant hereby agrees that Landlord may, from time to time and at any time and without the consent of Tenant, engage in all or any combination of the following, or enter into agreements in connection with any of the following or in accordance with requirements that may be imposed by applicable securities, tax or other Laws: the sale, assignment, grant, conveyance, transfer, financing, refinancing, purchase or re-acquisition in whole or in part, of the Premises, any Property Location, or this Lease, Landlord’s right, title and interest in this Lease, the servicing rights with respect to any of the foregoing, or participations in any of the foregoing, provided, however, in no event may Landlord disclose or permit the disclosure of the financial information described in Section  31.17(c) (except as otherwise provided therein) to any potential purchaser, assignee, transferee or lender that owns or can direct the management, directly or indirectly, of five (5) or more commonly managed retail locations. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree that Landlord, in its sole discretion, may assign this Lease or any interest herein to another Person (including without limitation, a taxable REIT subsidiary) in order to maintain Landlord’s or any of its affiliates’ status as a REIT. In the event of any such sale or assignment other than a security assignment, Tenant shall attorn to such purchaser or assignee (so long as Landlord and such purchaser or assignee notify Tenant in writing of such transfer and such purchaser or assignee expressly assumes in writing the obligations of Landlord hereunder). At the request of Landlord, Tenant will execute such documents confirming the sale, assignment or other transfer and such other agreements as Landlord may reasonably request, provided that the same do not increase the liabilities and obligations, or decrease the rights, of Tenant hereunder in any manner whatsoever, and Landlord shall reimburse the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Tenant related to the execution and delivery of such documents, provided that such costs and expenses are in excess of the costs and expenses Tenant may incur in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Lease. Landlord shall be relieved, from and after the date of such transfer or conveyance, of liability for the performance of any obligation of Landlord contained herein, except for any obligations or liabilities accrued prior to the date of such assignment or sale.

 

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(b) In the event that from time to time Landlord desires to assign partially its interest in this Lease with respect to one or more Property Locations (including without limitation to one or more Control Affiliates of Landlord) (a “ Landlord Assignment Transaction ”), then, subject to the terms of this Section 12.04(b), (i) Landlord shall prepare a landlord assignment lease agreement (or landlord assignment lease agreements, in Landlord’s discretion) in the form of Exhibit K attached hereto with respect to any such Property Locations (each, a “ Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement ”); (ii) upon the assignment by Landlord, this Lease shall be amended to exclude any such Property Locations from this Lease, and the Base Rent hereunder shall be reduced by aggregate of the Base Rent Allocations for such Property Locations; and (iii) the initial base rent payable under any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement shall equal the aggregate of the Base Rent Allocations of the Property Locations demised under such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement. In such event, Tenant shall deliver two (2) counterpart executed originals of any such new Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement within seven (7) Business Days after delivery by Landlord to Tenant of (1) a complete and accurate execution version of such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement (the “ Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement Return Date ”) and (2) a certificate from an officer of Landlord in the form attached hereto as Exhibit N . 3 In addition, Landlord shall deliver and Tenant shall execute, deliver and notarize, where applicable (or cause to be executed, delivered and notarized, as applicable) to Landlord two (2) originals of each of the following documents (collectively, the “ Additional Landlord Assignment Documents ”) within (7) Business Days after written request from Landlord (the “ Additional Landlord Assignment Documents Return Date ”) with respect to such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement: (A) a new guaranty substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit L for the benefit of Landlord’s assignee, (B) a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement that may be requested by Tenant or Landlord’s assignee’s lenders, substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (the “ Assignment SNDA ”), (C) a Landlord Agreement that may be requested by Tenant or its lenders, substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (“Assignment Landlord Agreement”), (D) an estoppel letter that may be requested by Landlord’s assignee or its lenders, or both, substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit C , (E) a memorandum of lease substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit G regarding the Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, (F) an amendment to this Lease removing the applicable Property Locations and reducing Base Rent hereunder as provided herein substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit O , and (G) a termination of any memorandum of lease regarding this Lease that encumbers any of the applicable Property Locations substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit P . Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant agrees to cooperate reasonably with Landlord in connection with any such assignment at Landlord’s sole cost and expense. Without limiting Section 31.04, from and after the effective date of any such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, Landlord shall be automatically released (without need for any further agreement or other document) from any liability thereafter arising with respect to the Property Locations covered thereby but shall not be released for liabilities that arose or existed prior with respect thereto (unless Landlord’s assignee fully assumes all such liabilities). In no event shall Landlord have any liability under any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement. Tenant agrees that any Landlord Assignment Agreement may be, in Landlord’s sole discretion, a “master lease” agreement covering multiple Property Locations, which Landlord Assignment Lease agreement may include, in Landlord’s sole discretion alternative provisions as described in

 

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notes to the form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit K . In addition, any Landlord assignee that is a Landlord’s Control Affiliate may, in its sole discretion, elect to conform the terms of such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement (other than base rent thereunder) covering five (5) or more Property Locations to this Lease, rather than to the form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit K . (As used herein, “ Control Affiliate ” means, in relation to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, the first Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” (including with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession directly or indirectly of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Landlord agrees that it shall not (y) effectuate any Landlord Assignment Transaction (or any other sale, assignment, transfer or otherwise of any Property Location or portion thereof by Landlord) hereunder prior to June 1, 2021 that would cause as of the date of the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction (or such other sale, assignment, or transfer) Base Rent under this Lease to be reduced below $20,000,000, or (z) assign, sell or otherwise transfer any Property Location that contains any outlots as set forth on Schedule 12.04(b) (collectively, the “ Sale Restriction ”). In addition, if Tenant reasonably determines that any initial base rent to be paid under any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement would result in such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement being treated as a capital lease under GAAP as of the date of the consummation of the applicable Landlord Assignment Transaction (and such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement would not otherwise be treated as a capital lease under GAAP) (“ Capital Lease Treatment ”), Tenant may notify Landlord of same prior to the earlier of (u) five (5) Business Days following delivery by Landlord to Tenant of any complete and accurate execution version of any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, or (v) five (5) Business Days following any written request from Landlord to Tenant for Tenant’s reasonable determination whether or not any initial base rent described in such request under any proposed Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement described in such request would result in Capital Lease Treatment for such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement. After receiving any such notice from Tenant, Landlord may elect, in its sole discretion, to either (AA) reasonably negotiate with Tenant a reduced initial base rent amount that will not directly result in Capital Lease Treatment for such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, in which event such reduction in initial base rent shall be reflected in the applicable Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, and the Base Rent and Base Rent Allocations hereunder shall also be adjusted hereunder as Landlord and Tenant may reasonably determine (and evidenced by a written amendment hereto by and between Landlord and Tenant), including without limitation such that at the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction the Base Rent hereunder plus the amount of such initial base rent under such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement plus the initial base rents any other Landlord Assignment Lease Agreements that are a part of such Landlord Assignment Transaction equals the Base Rent hereunder immediately preceding such Landlord Assignment Transaction, or (BB) modify, in a manner reasonably acceptable to Tenant, the Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, such that it expressly evidences an assignment of a portion of this Lease as of the date of the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction, rather than a new and separate lease commencing as of the date of the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction (either such adjusted or modified Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement referenced in clause (AA) or (BB) to be hereinafter

 

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referred to as a “ Replacement Landlord Lease Assignment Agreement ”). Without limiting any other obligation herein (including without limitation Tenant’s obligation under clause (v) in this subsection (b) above or clause (AA) or (BB) in this subsection (b) above), Landlord agrees that if Tenant notifies Landlord of Tenant’s reasonable determination of Capital Lease Treatment for any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement within five (5) Business Days after Landlord has delivered to Tenant a complete and accurate execution version thereof, Tenant shall not have any obligation, and shall not be required, to execute and deliver such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or the related Additional Landlord Assignment Documents to Landlord (provided, however, that the foregoing shall not limit Tenant’s obligation to deliver to Landlord two (2) executed counterparts of any complete and accurate execution version of any Replacement Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement delivered by Landlord to Tenant hereunder, or any other related Additional Landlord Assignment Documents, in connection with a Landlord’s election described in clause (AA) or (BB) above, within seven (7) Business Days after delivery of such documents by Landlord to Tenant (which seventh (7 th ) Business Day shall be the Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement Return Date or Additional Landlord Assignment Documents Return Date, respectively, for such documents). Landlord agrees to obtain and deliver to Tenant within one (1) Business Day after the consummation of any Landlord Assignment Transaction fully-executed (and, where applicable, notarized) versions of any Assignment SNDA and Assignment Landlord Agreement (each as applicable) as a condition to the effectiveness of such Landlord Assignment Transaction. Landlord will provide to Tenant copies of each Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement,= and other Additional Landlord Assignment Documents each within seven (7) Business Days after the consummation of the applicable Landlord Assignment Transaction.

12.05 Substitution . Subject to Section  12.07 below, Tenant shall have the right to substitute like-kind assets for any Property Locations; provided, however, that (1) Tenant shall not have any such substitution right if the substitution of any Property Location would cause Landlord to recognize income or gain from a “prohibited transaction” as defined under Section 857(b)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same may be amended from time to time (the “ Code ”) or such substituted like-kind asset is not “real property” under Section 856 of the Code, and (2) Landlord may irrevocably elect to retain the Property Locations that Tenant requests for substitution. If Tenant elects to conduct a substitution such that another unencumbered property location or locations (the “ Substitute Property ”) is substituted for a Property Location being released:

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(b) Subject to the requirements set forth in this Section  12.05 , Landlord covenants that it shall provide Tenant with such cooperation as Tenant may reasonably request to qualify any exercise by Tenant of a substitution right under this Section  12.05 as a transaction qualifying under Section 1031 of the Code, provided, however, that (i) Landlord shall not be obligated to pay, suffer or incur any additional expenses or liabilities as a result of cooperating in Tenant’s exchange and Landlord shall not be obligated to acquire any other real property in connection with Tenant’s exchange; (ii) Landlord shall not have any liability to Tenant for

 

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failure of the exchange to qualify under the Code; (iii) except as otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, any assignment(s) made by Tenant in connection with such exchange shall not relieve Tenant of its obligations under this Lease; and (iv) the completion of one or more tax-deferred exchanges is not a condition to the performance by Tenant of the obligations of Tenant set forth in this Lease; and

(c) The substitution shall comply with the substitution requirements, if any, of Landlord’s Mortgagee related to substitution, as well as the following:

(i) the Substitute Property shall be made subject to this Lease with no decline in Base Rent or any other Rent due hereunder;

(ii) the appraised value of the Substitute Property shall be equal to or greater than the appraised value of the Property Location being released (each such appraisal having been prepared within one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the release and substitution date);

(iii) the Substitute Property shall have a store level profitability equal to or greater than the store level profitability of the Property Location being released;

(iv) to the extent required by its Mortgagee, Landlord shall have obtained (A) the written consent of its Mortgagee to such substitution, and (B) confirmation from each statistical rating agency that has assigned a rating to securities sold in any securitization in which any loan related to a Mortgage has been included that such Substitute Property shall not result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of any securities backed by such respective loan;

(v) no Default under this Lease has occurred and is continuing;

(vi) the Property Location being substituted shall be released from this Lease; and

(vii) with respect to the Substitute Property, Landlord and its Mortgagee shall have received an engineering report and an environmental report, dated not more than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the proposed date of substitution, acceptable to Landlord and its Mortgagee.

12.06 Concessionaires . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s consent or approval, to sublease or license any portion of any Property Location to concessionaires consistent with Tenant’s typical store operations, including without limitation, the existing license agreement between Tenant and Payless dated July 23, 1999, as amended; provided that (a) the term of such sublease or license shall not extend beyond the period that ends one day before the expiration of the Term applicable to the Property Location to which such sublease or license relates; and (b) Tenant makes commercially reasonable efforts to provide to Landlord copies of any such sublease (provided that the failure to deliver the same shall not constitute a default by Tenant under this Lease). In addition, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord from time to time a true, correct and complete list of any such subleases or licenses encumbering any Property Location within ten (10) days’ after written request therefor from Landlord.

 

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12.07 Limits on Assignment, Subletting and Substitution .

Tenant shall not have the right to assign, sublet, or license, or grant any similar right regarding all or any portion of any Property Location unless Tenant shall have provided to Landlord, immediately prior to the effective date of such assignment, sublease, license, or similar agreement, an officer’s certificate (the “ Assignment or Sublease Officer’s Certificate ”) signed by an officer of the assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, as the case may be, certifying that none of the parties identified by Landlord as a ten percent (10%) or more shareholder of Landlord (on a written list certified by Landlord and to be provided to Tenant following the request of Tenant in connection with any proposed assignment, sublease, license or similar agreement) owns, directly or, to the assignee’s, sublessee’s, licensee’s or similar occupant’s actual knowledge after such assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant has made inquiry of its officer or similar person that is responsible for maintaining records regarding the direct ownership of such assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, indirectly, (1) ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of voting capital stock of the assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, as the case may be, or (2) ten percent (10%) or more of the total value of all classes of capital stock of the assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, as the case may be. Landlord shall provide the written list described in the preceding sentence within five (5) business days of written request therefor by Tenant and, in the absence of timely provision of such list, such officer’s certificate shall be based on the latest written list delivered by Landlord to Tenant.

ARTICLE 13.

WAIVER OF CERTAIN CLAIMS; INDEMNITY BY TENANT

13.01 Waiver of Certain Claims . Except as otherwise required under applicable law or to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” used throughout this Article  13 shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in any Property Location or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), but in all events, subject to the waiver of claims and subrogation set forth in this Lease, the Landlord Indemnified Parties shall not in any event whatsoever (a) be liable for any injury or damage to Tenant or any third party happening in, on or about the Premises, nor for any injury or damage to the Premises or to any property belonging to Tenant (including Tenant’s Personalty) or any third party which may be caused by any fire, breakage or other Casualty Event, or by any other cause whatsoever or by the use, misuse or abuse of any of the Buildings or any other improvements at a Property Location or which may arise from any other cause whatsoever; nor (b) be liable to Tenant or any third party for any failure of water supply, gas, telephone or electric current, nor for any injury or damage to any property of Tenant (including Tenant’s Personalty) or to the Premises caused by or resulting from gasoline, oil, steam, gas or electricity or hurricane, tornado, flood, wind or similar storms or disturbances, or water, rain, sleet, ice or snow which may leak or flow from the street, sewer, gas mains or subsurface area or from any part of the Premises, or leakage of gasoline or oil from pipes, storage tanks, appliances, sewers or plumbing works therein, or from any other place or from any other cause, nor for interference with light or other incorporeal hereditaments by anybody, or caused by any public or quasi-public work.

 

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13.02 Tenant Responsible for Personal Property . All Tenant’s Personalty and other personal property belonging to any occupant of any Property Location that is in the applicable Building or the remainder of such Property Location shall be there at the risk of Tenant or other Person only, and Landlord shall not be liable for damage thereto or theft or misappropriation thereof.

13.03 Indemnification .

(a) Tenant agrees to use and occupy the Premises at its own risk and hereby releases the Landlord Indemnified Parties from all claims for any damage to the full extent permitted by law. Except to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence and without in any way limiting Tenant’s other indemnification obligations under this Lease (including without limitation, those set forth in Sections  9.04 , 11.01(e) , 25.08 and 32.01 ), Tenant shall (promptly as incurred or upon demand by any Landlord Indemnified Party) indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless Landlord and any agent, beneficiary, representative, contractor, manager, member, director, employee, Mortgagee, officer, director, parent, partner, shareholder, trustee, affiliate, subsidiary, participant, successors and assigns of Landlord (collectively, with Landlord, the “ Landlord Indemnified Parties ”, and each, a “ Landlord Indemnified Party ”) from and against any and all liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable engineers’, architects’ and attorneys’ fees, court costs and disbursements, which may be imposed upon or incurred by any Landlord Indemnified Party during or after (but attributable to a period of time falling within) the Term caused by, incurred or resulting from Tenant’s operations or Tenant’s use and occupancy of the Premises, whether relating to its original design or construction, latent defects, alteration, maintenance, use by Tenant or any Person thereon.

(b) Landlord shall indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless Tenant and any agent, beneficiary, representative, contractor, manager, member, director, employee, Leasehold Mortgagee, officer, director, parent, partner, shareholder, trustee, affiliate, subsidiary, participant, successors and assigns of Tenant (collectively the “ Tenant Indemnified Parties ” and each, a “ Tenant Indemnified Party ”; the Tenant Indemnified Party and the Landlord Indemnified Party shall be collectively called the “ Indemnified Party ”) harmless from and against any and all liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable engineers’, architects’ and attorneys’ fees, court costs and disbursements, which may be imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Tenant Indemnified Party by reason of any willful wrongful act or gross negligence by Landlord pursuant to or in connection with this Lease or Landlord’s repossession of the Premises.

(c) The obligations of Tenant and Landlord under this Article  13 shall not be affected in any way by the absence in any case of covering insurance or by the failure or refusal of any insurance carrier to perform any obligation on its part under insurance policies affecting the Premises or any part thereof.

 

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(d) If any claim, action or proceeding is made or brought against any Indemnified Party against which it is indemnified pursuant to this Section  13.03 , then, upon demand by any Indemnified Party, the other party shall resist or defend such claim, action or proceedings in the Indemnified Party’s name, if necessary, by the attorneys for the insurance carrier (if such claim, action or proceeding is covered by insurance), otherwise by such attorneys as the Indemnified Party shall approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(e) Any indemnity payments due to Landlord from Tenant hereunder that are attributable to liabilities, fixed or contingent, known or unknown (i) that existed as of the date hereof, or relate to periods prior to and including the date hereof, or (ii) to which the Premises were subject as of the date hereof, or that existed prior the date hereof and ran with the Premises and became a liability of the Landlord as the transferee or assignee of the previous owner of the Premises, shall not be treated as additional rent or other gross income of the Landlord for federal income tax purposes but as an adjustment to the Landlord’s adjusted basis in the Premises, which adjusted basis shall, prior to the receipt by Landlord of such indemnity payments, be deemed to include the amount of such liabilities. Tenant agrees that it will take no position inconsistent herewith for federal income tax purposes.

(f) The provisions of this Section  13.03 shall survive for a period of five (5) years after the Expiration Date with respect to the applicable Property Location or earlier termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 14.

USE OF CASUALTY INSURANCE PROCEEDS

14.01 Tenant’s Obligation to Restore . If all or any part of the improvements on any Property Location shall be destroyed or damaged in whole or in part by fire or other casualty (whether or not insured) of any kind or nature, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen (a “ Casualty Event ”), Tenant shall give Landlord prompt written notice thereof, and Tenant, with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure and Section  14.03 below), shall repair, alter, restore, replace and rebuild (collectively, “ Restore ” or “ Restoration ”) the same, as nearly as practicable to the character of the improvements on such Property Location existing immediately prior to such Casualty Event, and in no event shall Landlord be called upon to Restore the improvements on such Property Location, as now or hereafter existing, or any portion thereof or to pay any of the costs or expenses thereof. If Tenant is required to but shall fail or neglect to Restore with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure and Section  14.03 below) the improvements on such Property Location or the portion thereof damaged or destroyed, or, having so commenced such Restoration, shall fail to complete the same with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure) in accordance with the terms of this Lease, Landlord may (but shall not be obligated to), after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to commence or re-commence such Restoration, complete such Restoration at Tenant’s expense, the costs for which Tenant shall be obligated to reimburse Landlord and until paid shall accrue Default Interest.

 

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In the event the insurance proceeds after deduction of reasonable costs and expenses, if any, incurred by Tenant, Landlord or a Mortgagee in collecting the same (collectively, “ Net Insurance Proceeds ”) of any Casualty Event are less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), increased annually based on increases in the CPI (the “ Restoration Threshold ”), Landlord shall disburse, or cause to be disbursed, to Tenant such Net Insurance Proceeds. In the event the Net Insurance Proceeds are greater than the Restoration Threshold, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to disburse or cause Mortgagee to disburse such Net Insurance Proceeds within ten (10) days upon Landlord being furnished with (a) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of the estimated cost of completion of the Restoration, (b) such architect’s certificates, waivers of lien, contractor’s sworn statements, mortgagee’s title insurance endorsements, bonds, plats of survey, permits, approvals, licenses and such other documents and items as Landlord may reasonably require and approve in Landlord’s reasonable discretion, and (c) all plans and specifications for such Restoration, such plans and specifications to be approved by Landlord prior to commencement of any work, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to diligently provide or cause Mortgagee to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following Landlord’s receipt of such plans and specifications. Landlord may, at Tenant’s reasonable expense, retain a consultant to review and approve all requests for disbursements, which approval shall also be a condition precedent to any disbursement, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the consultant to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following such consultant’s and/or Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s request for disbursement. No payment made prior to the final completion of the Restoration shall exceed ninety percent (90%) of the value of the work performed; funds other than the Net Insurance Proceeds shall be disbursed prior to disbursement of such Net Insurance Proceeds; and at all times, the undisbursed balance of such Net Insurance Proceeds then held by Landlord, together with funds deposited for that purpose or irrevocably committed to the reasonable satisfaction of Landlord by or on behalf of Tenant for that purpose, shall be at least sufficient in the reasonable judgment of Landlord to pay for the cost of completion of the Restoration, free and clear of all liens or claims for a lien. Prior to the disbursement of any portion of the Net Insurance Proceeds, Tenant shall provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of the payment of Restoration expenses by Tenant up to the amount of the insurance deductible applicable to such Casualty Event. Landlord shall be entitled to keep any portion of the Net Insurance Proceeds which may be in excess of the cost of Restoration, and Tenant shall bear all additional costs and expense of such Restoration in excess of the Net Insurance Proceeds. Notwithstanding anything in this Section  14.01 to the contrary, if, at the time of a Casualty Event, Tenant fails to meet an EBITDAR Ratio of 1.15 to 1 calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test, then Landlord shall have the right after the Casualty Event to withhold the applicable insurance proceeds for the Restoration if, at Mortgagee’s election, Mortgagee desires to apply the insurance proceeds relating to such Casualty Event to the payment of Landlord’s Mortgage (a “ Casualty Withholding Event ”). Promptly upon Landlord’s receipt of notice from Mortgagee of a Casualty Withholding Event (provided that Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Mortgagee to notify it as soon as possible of a decision), Landlord shall provide written notice thereof to Tenant.

 

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14.02 No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise provided in Sections  14.03 and 14.04 below, this Lease shall not terminate, be forfeited or be affected in any manner, nor shall there be any reduction or abatement of the Rent payable hereunder, by reason of damage to or total, substantial or partial destruction of any Building or any part thereof or the improvements on any Property Location or any part thereof, or by reason of the untenantability of the same or any part thereof, for or due to any reason or cause whatsoever, and Tenant, notwithstanding any law or statute present or future, waives any and all rights to quit or surrender any Property Location or any part thereof; and Tenant’s obligations hereunder, including without limitation, the payment of Rent hereunder, shall continue as though the improvements on such Property Location had not been damaged or destroyed and without abatement, suspension, diminution or reduction of any kind.

14.03 Right to Terminate . Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in this Article  14 , in the event that, as a result of such a Casualty Event, (a) Tenant shall reasonably estimate in the exercise of good faith business judgment that (i) the applicable Property Location cannot be used for the same purpose and substantially with the same utility as before such Casualty Event, or (ii) it will be unable to use such damaged Property Location for the customary operation of Tenant’s business for more than (1) one (1) year, or (2) one hundred twenty (120) days if such Casualty Event has occurred in the last two (2) years of the Term or any extension of the Term, or (b) Landlord elects not to provide the insurance proceeds from any Casualty Event to Tenant in accordance with a Casualty Withholding Event under Section  14.01 , then, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Tenant shall have the right, exercisable by written notice given to Landlord no later than thirty (30) days following such Casualty Event, to cause Landlord to modify this Lease to remove the damaged Property Location (and reduce the Rent pursuant to the terms of Section  14.04 below) and, following such removal, Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to such damaged Property Location, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may relate to such damaged Property Location. Such modification shall not be effective, and Tenant’s obligation to pay Rent hereunder shall continue, until and unless (A) Tenant has complied with all obligations pursuant to Article  6 hereof, (B) Tenant has paid to Landlord all Rent and other amounts payable with respect to the damaged Property Location through the date of the Casualty Event, and (C) Tenant has paid or has caused to be paid to Landlord as its interests may appear all insurance deductibles, and all insurance proceeds which shall have been paid to Tenant with respect to the destruction or damage of such Property Location and not utilized towards the Restoration; provided, however, that Tenant shall retain those insurance proceeds in which Landlord does not have an interest including, but not limited to, Tenant’s Personalty, and ordinary payroll insurance proceeds.

14.04 Reduction of Rent . Upon removal of a Property Location pursuant to Section  14.03 above, the Base Rent shall be reduced by the Base Rent Allocation applicable to such Property Location.

ARTICLE 15.

EMINENT DOMAIN

15.01 Taking: Lease to Terminate . If a substantial portion of a Building or a Parcel shall be lawfully taken as a result of the exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemned for a public or quasi-public use or purpose by any competent authority or sold to the condemning authority under threat of condemnation (collectively, a “ Condemnation ”), and (a) Tenant

 

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reasonably estimates in the exercise of good faith business judgment that, as a result thereof, the applicable Property Location cannot be used for the same purpose and substantially with the same utility as before such taking or conveyance or (b) Landlord elects not to provide the Condemnation proceeds from any Condemnation to Tenant in accordance with a Condemnation Withholding Event under Section  15.02 below, Tenant shall have the right to cause Landlord to modify this Lease to remove the taken Property Location, whereupon such removal of a Property Location the Base Rent shall be reduced by the Base Rent Allocation for such Property Location. If this Lease is so modified pursuant to this Section  15.01 , then, upon the date of such taking of possession, Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to such Property Location except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which by their nature may relate to such Property Location. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire Condemnation award relating to the land and improvements with respect to such taking.

15.02 Taking: Lease to Continue . In the event that only a part of a Property Location shall be taken as a result of a Condemnation, and Tenant reasonably estimates in the exercise of good faith business judgment that, as a result thereof, the remainder of such Property Location can be used for the same purpose and with substantially the same utility as before such Condemnation, this Lease shall not be modified and Tenant shall promptly repair and restore the remainder of such Property Location, subject to Force Majeure. In the event the proceeds of the Condemnation after deduction of any reasonable costs and expenses, if any, incurred by Tenant, Landlord or a Mortgagee in collecting the same (collectively, “ Net Condemnation Proceeds ”) are less than the Restoration Threshold, Landlord shall disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the Net Condemnation Proceeds to Tenant. In the event the Net Condemnation Proceeds are greater than the Restoration Threshold, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to disburse and/or cause Mortgagee to expeditiously disburse such Net Condemnation Proceeds upon Landlord being furnished with (a) evidence satisfactory to Landlord of the estimated cost of completion of the repair or restoration, (b) such architect’s certificates, waivers of lien, contractor’s sworn statements, mortgagee’s title insurance endorsements, bonds, plats of survey, permits, approvals, licenses and such other documents and items as Landlord may reasonably require and approve in Landlord’s reasonable discretion, and (c) all plans and specifications for such repair or restoration, such plans and specifications to be approved by Landlord prior to commencement of any work, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to diligently provide or cause Mortgagee to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following Landlord’s receipt of such plans and specifications. Landlord may, at Tenant’s reasonable expense, retain a consultant to review and approve all requests for disbursements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the consultant to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following such consultant’s and/or Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s request for disbursement. No payment made prior to the final completion of the repair or restoration shall exceed ninety percent (90%) of the value of the work performed; funds other than the Net Condemnation Proceeds shall be disbursed prior to disbursement of such Net Condemnation Proceeds; and at all times, the undisbursed balance of such Net Condemnation Proceeds then held by Landlord, together with funds deposited for that purpose or irrevocably committed to the reasonable satisfaction of Landlord by or on behalf of Tenant for that purpose, shall be at least

 

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sufficient in the reasonable judgment of Landlord to pay for the cost of completion of the repair or restoration, free and clear of all liens or claims for a lien. Landlord shall be entitled to keep any portion of the net proceeds from Condemnation which may be in excess of the cost of the repair or restoration, and Tenant shall bear all additional costs and expense of such repair or restoration in excess of the net proceeds from Condemnation. Notwithstanding anything in this Section  15.02 to the contrary, if, at the time of a Condemnation, Tenant fails to meet an EBITDAR Ratio of 1.15 to 1 calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test, then Landlord shall have the right after the Condemnation to withhold the Net Condemnation Proceeds for the restoration and repair if, at Mortgagee’s election, Mortgagee desires to apply the Net Condemnation Proceeds relating to such Condemnation to the payment of Landlord’s Mortgage (a “ Condemnation Withholding Event ”). Promptly upon Landlord’s receipt of notice from Mortgagee of a Condemnation Withholding Event (but not later than thirty (30) days after the Condemnation), Landlord shall provide written notice thereof to Tenant.

15.03 No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise provided in Section  15.01 , this Lease shall not terminate, be forfeited or be affected in any manner, nor shall there be any reduction or abatement of the Rent payable hereunder, by reason of any Condemnation of any Property Location or any part thereof, or by reason of the untenantability of the same or any part thereof, for or due to any reason or cause whatsoever.

15.04 Tenant’s Claim for Reimbursement . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article  15 , to the extent permitted by law, (a) Tenant shall be allowed, at its sole cost and expense, to pursue a claim against the condemning authority that shall be independent of and wholly separate from any action, suit or proceeding relating to any award to Landlord for reimbursement of Tenant’s leasehold interest, relocation expenses or for Tenant’s Personalty; and (b) Tenant and any Tenant Mortgagee shall have the right to participate, at their sole cost and expense, in any Condemnation proceeding affecting a Property Location or any Buildings thereon; provided that such claim, award or participation does not adversely affect or interfere with the prosecution of Landlord’s claim for the Condemnation or otherwise reduce the amount recoverable by Landlord for the Condemnation.

ARTICLE 16.

DEFAULT

16.01 Events of Default . The occurrence of any one or more of the following matters constitutes a default (each, a “ Default ”) by Tenant under this Lease:

(a) Failure by Tenant to pay any Rent within two (2) business days after written notice of failure to pay the same on the due date; provided, however, that Landlord shall only be obligated to provide such written notice and the two (2) business day cure period shall only be available twice every twelve (12) month period;

(b) (1) Failure by Tenant to pay, within five (5) business days after written notice (i) of demand by Landlord therefor to the extent such monies are due and payable, or (ii) of Tenant’s failure to pay the same on the due date, of any other monies required to be paid by Tenant under this Lease, including without limitation, the failure by Tenant to pay, prior to delinquency, any Impositions, the failure of which to pay could result in the imposition of a lien against any Property Location;.

 

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(c) Failure by Tenant to observe or to perform any other material covenant, agreement, condition or provision of this Lease, if such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant or such longer time as may be reasonably required to cure because of the nature of the default (provided Tenant shall have undertaken procedures to cure the default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursue such effort to completion), provided, however, that the foregoing notice obligation and cure period shall not be applicable where Tenant’s failure to observe or to perform any other material covenant agreement, condition or provision of this Lease relates to (i) Tenant’s payment of Rent or any other monetary obligation hereunder, or (ii) a condition that would place any Property Location in immediate physical jeopardy or in immediate jeopardy of being forfeited or lost;

(d) [Intentionally Omitted];

(e) The levy upon, under writ of execution or the attachment by legal process of, the leasehold interest of Tenant or any Property Location, or the filing or creation of a lien with respect to such leasehold interest or any Property Location, which lien shall not be released or discharged within ninety (90) days from the date of Landlord’s written request to release or discharge such filing;

(f) The insolvency of Tenant or Guarantor or Tenant’s or Guarantor’s admission in writing of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or Tenant’s or Guarantor’s making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or applying for or consenting to the appointment of a trustee or receiver for Tenant or for the major part of its property;

(g) The appointment of a trustee or receiver for Tenant or Guarantor or for the major part of any of their property which is not discharged within one hundred fifty (150) days after such appointment;

(h) The institution of any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings for relief under any bankruptcy law, or similar law for the relief of debtors (i) by Tenant or Guarantor or (ii) against Tenant or Guarantor and which are allowed against it or are consented to by it or are not dismissed within one hundred fifty (150) days after such institution;

(i) A final, nonappealable judgment is rendered by a court against Tenant or Guarantor which would render Tenant or Guarantor insolvent and is not discharged or provision made for such discharge by the earlier of (i) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of entry thereof, or (ii) execution or levy thereon;

(j) Intentionally Deleted; or

(k) A default under or a breach of the terms and provisions of any Overlease with respect to the tenant thereunder (after expiration of all applicable cure periods) caused by Tenant.

 

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(l) The failure by Tenant to observe or perform any obligation set forth in Section 31.17 if such failure continues for ten (10) Business Days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant.

16.02 Rights and Remedies of Landlord . If a Default occurs, Landlord shall have the rights and remedies hereinafter set forth, which shall be distinct, separate and cumulative and which shall not operate to exclude or deprive Landlord of any other right or remedy allowed it by law or equity:

(a) Landlord, upon ten (10) days additional prior notice to Tenant (during which time Tenant may cure the Default) with respect to any Default set forth in Sections  16.01(b) through (k) (expressly excluding Sections  16.01(a)), for which no additional notice shall be required), may terminate this Lease with respect to each and every Property Location by giving to Tenant notice of Landlord’s election to do so, in which event the Term shall end, and all rights, title and interest of Tenant hereunder shall expire, on the date stated in such notice; provided, however, that Landlord shall only be obligated to provide such additional written notice and the ten (10) day cure period shall be available only twice every twelve (12) months;

(b) Landlord, upon ten (10) days additional prior notice to Tenant (during which time Tenant may cure the Default) with respect to any Default set forth in Sections  16.01(b) through (k) (expressly excluding Sections  16.01(a)), for which no additional notice shall be required), may terminate the right of Tenant to possession with respect to each and every Property Location without terminating this Lease by giving notice to Tenant that Tenant’s right of possession shall end on the date stated in such notice, whereupon the right of Tenant to possession of the applicable Property Location or any part thereof shall cease on the date stated in such notice; provided, however that Landlord shall only be obligated to provide such additional written notice and the ten (10) day cure period shall be available only twice every twelve (12) months;

(c) Landlord may, to the extent not prohibited by applicable Laws and subject to Section  31.13 , (i) re-enter and take possession of the Premises (or any part thereof), any or all of Tenant’s Personalty upon the Premises and, to the extent permissible, all permits and other rights or privileges of Tenant pertaining to the general use and operation of the Premises, but excluding any permits or other rights and privileges that are specific to the use and operation of Tenant’s business upon the Premises, and (ii) expel Tenant and those claiming under or through Tenant, without being deemed guilty in any manner of trespass or becoming liable for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, without resort to legal or judicial process, procedure or action. No notice from Landlord hereunder or under a forcible entry and detainer statute or similar law shall constitute an election by Landlord to terminate this Lease unless such notice specifically so states. If Tenant shall, after default, voluntarily gives up possession of the Premises to Landlord, deliver to Landlord or its agents the keys to the Premises, or both, such actions shall be deemed to be in compliance with Landlord’s rights and the acceptance thereof by Landlord or its agents, and shall not be deemed to constitute a termination of this Lease. Landlord reserves the right following any re-entry and/or reletting to exercise its right to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant written notice thereof, in which event this Lease will terminate;

 

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(d) Except for a Default pursuant to Section  16.01(l) , Landlord may bring an action against Tenant for any damages sustained by Landlord or any equitable relief available to Landlord in connection with enforcing its rights under this Article  16 ;

(e) Landlord may relet the Premises or any part thereof for such term or terms (including a term which extends beyond the original Lease Term), at such rentals and upon such other terms as Landlord, in its reasonable discretion, may determine, with all proceeds received from such reletting being applied to the Rent due from Tenant in such order as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, determine, which may include, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, attorneys’ fees and expenses, alteration, remodeling and repair costs and expenses of preparing for such reletting, all of which costs shall be reasonable and customary. Landlord reserves the right following any re-entry and/or reletting to exercise its right to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant written notice thereof, in which event this Lease will terminate as specified in said notice. Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate any damages resulting from a Default of Tenant; provided, however, that Landlord’s obligation to so mitigate shall be satisfied in full and deemed reasonable if Landlord undertakes to lease each Property Location to another tenant (a “ Replacement Tenant ”) in accordance with the following criteria:

(i) Landlord shall not be obligated to lease a Property Location to a Replacement Tenant under terms or conditions that are unacceptable to Landlord under Landlord’s then current leasing policies for comparable space in the same market area as the applicable Property Location, if any;

(ii) Landlord shall not be obligated to enter into a lease with any proposed Replacement Tenant which does not have, in Landlord’s reasonable opinion, sufficient financial resources or operating experience to operate the Premises; and

(iii) Landlord shall not be required to expend any amount of money to alter, remodel or otherwise make the Premises suitable for use by a proposed substitute Tenant unless: (1) Tenant pays any such sum to Landlord in advance of Landlord’s execution of a substitute lease with such tenant (which payment shall not be in lieu of Rent or any damages or other sums to which Landlord may be entitled as a result of Tenant’s Default under this Lease); and (2) Landlord, in Landlord’s sole discretion, determines that any such expenditure is financially justified in connection with entering into any such substitute lease.

(f) Except for a Default pursuant to Section  16.01(l) , Landlord may recover from Tenant all reasonable actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses paid or incurred by Landlord as a result of such Default, regardless of whether or not legal proceedings are actually commenced;

(g) Except for a Default pursuant to Section  16.01(l) , Landlord may immediately or at any time thereafter, upon written notice to Tenant (except in the event of an emergency, in which event no notice shall be necessary), at Landlord’s sole option but without any obligation to do so, correct such Default and charge Tenant all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord therein. Any sum or sums so paid by Landlord, together with any accrued Default Interest, shall be deemed to be Rent hereunder and shall be immediately due from Tenant to Landlord. Any such acts by Landlord in correcting Tenant’s Defaults hereunder shall not be deemed to cure said Defaults or constitute any waiver of Landlord’s right to exercise any or all remedies set forth herein;

 

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(h) Landlord may immediately or at any time thereafter, and with or without notice, except as required herein, set off any money of Tenant held by Landlord under this Lease against any sum owing by Tenant hereunder; provided that, subject to a Mortgagee’s right to credit the balance of any reserves held by the Mortgagee against future payments on the applicable debt, any Impositions Reserve or Insurance Reserve (as such terms are defined in Section  30.01 ) held by Landlord shall be applied and disbursed in accordance with Article  30 ; and/or

(i) Landlord may seek any equitable relief available to Landlord, including, without limitation, the right of specific performance.

16.03 Final Damages . If this Lease is terminated by Landlord as provided in Section  16.02(a) , in addition to Landlord’s rights set forth in Section  16.02 , Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant all Rent accrued and unpaid for the period up to and including such termination date, as well as all other additional sums payable by Tenant, or for which Tenant is liable or in respect of which Tenant has agreed to indemnify Landlord under any of the provisions of this Lease, which may be then owing and unpaid, and all costs and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord in the enforcement of its rights and remedies hereunder.

16.04 Removal of Personal Property . All of Tenant’s Personalty removed from any Property Location by Landlord pursuant to any provisions of this Lease or any Laws may be handled, removed or stored by Landlord at the sole cost and expense of Tenant, and Landlord, in no event, shall be responsible for the value, preservation or safekeeping thereof. Tenant shall pay Landlord for all expenses incurred by Landlord in such removal and storage charges against such property as long as the same is in Landlord’s possession or under Landlord’s control. Subject to Section  31.13 , all of Tenant’s Personalty not removed from any Property Location or retaken from storage by Tenant within twenty (20) days after the end of the Term applicable to any Property Location, however terminated, at Landlord’s option, shall be conclusively deemed to have been conveyed by Tenant to Landlord as by bill of sale without further payment or credit by Landlord to Tenant.

16.05 Landlord’s Default . If Landlord shall violate, neglect or fail to perform or observe any of the representations, covenants, provisions, or conditions contained in this Lease on its part to be performed or observed, which default continues for a period of more than thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from Tenant specifying such default (provided, however, such period shall be limited to two (2) business days with respect to a default under Section  31.17(c) ), or if such default is of a nature to require more than thirty (30) days for remedy and continues beyond the time reasonably necessary to cure (provided Landlord must have undertaken procedures to cure the default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues such efforts to cure to completion, provided that Landlord shall not have such additional period to cure with respect to default under Section  31.17(c) ), Tenant, at its option (in addition to all other rights and remedies provided Tenant at law, in equity or hereunder), upon

 

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further written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s intention to exercise any remedy hereunder, which shall provide Landlord with an additional ten (10) days cure period thereafter (provided that Landlord shall not have such additional period to cure with respect to default under Section  31.17(c) ), may either terminate this Lease upon written notice thereof given to Landlord, or incur any reasonable expense necessary to perform the obligation of Landlord specified in such notice and bill Landlord for the costs thereof. If Landlord fails to reimburse Tenant for such reasonable costs within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s receipt of such bill, Tenant may deduct such costs from the next due installments of Monthly Base Rent, until such costs are recouped by Tenant.

16.06 Attorneys’ Fees . If any party to this Lease shall bring any action or proceeding for any relief against the other, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Lease, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party a reasonable sum for attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in bringing or defending such action or proceeding and/or enforcing any judgment granted therein, all of which shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action or proceeding and shall be paid whether or not such action or proceeding is prosecuted to final judgment.

16.07 Tenant Waiver . Tenant hereby expressly waives, for itself and all Persons claiming by, through and under Tenant, including creditors of all kinds, (a) any right and privilege which Tenant has under any present or future Legal Requirements to redeem the Premises, or any part thereof, or to have a continuance of this Lease for the Term after termination of Tenant’s right of occupancy by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, or under the terms of this Lease; (b) the benefits of any present or future Legal Requirements that exempt property from liability for debt or for distress for rent; (c) any present or future Legal Requirements relating to notice or delay in levy of execution in case of eviction of a tenant for nonpayment of rent; and (d) any benefits and lien rights which may arise pursuant to any present or future Legal Requirements.

ARTICLE 17.

SUBORDINATION; LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE

17.01 Subordination . Landlord has executed and delivered and may execute and deliver hereafter from time to time a mortgage or trust deed in the nature of a mortgage, both being hereinafter referred to as a “ Mortgage ,” against any Parcel and improvements thereon or any interest therein. Landlord also may, subject to the approval of any Mortgagee (which approval Mortgagee, in its sole discretion, may withhold), hereafter sell and lease back any Property Location, or any part thereof, such lease of the underlying land herein called a “ Ground Lease ,” and the landlord under any such lease is herein called a “ Ground Landlord .” If requested by the mortgagee or trustee under any Mortgage (both being hereinafter referred to as a “ Mortgagee ”) or by any Ground Landlord, Tenant will either (a) subordinate its interest in this Lease to said Mortgage or said Ground Lease, as the case may be, and to any and all advances made thereunder and to the interest thereon, and to all renewals, replacements, supplements, amendments, modifications and extensions thereof, or (b) make certain of Tenant’s rights and interests in this Lease superior thereto; and Tenant will execute and deliver such agreement or agreements promptly, as may be reasonably approved by Tenant, Landlord or such Mortgagee, or such Ground Landlord, as the case may be. Any Mortgage to which this Lease is now or

 

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hereafter subordinate shall provide, in effect, that during the time this Lease is in force all insurance proceeds and condemnation awards shall be permitted to be used for restoration in accordance with the provisions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, as a condition to subordinating its rights and interests under this Lease to any such Mortgagee or such Ground Landlord, as the case may be, so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing, Tenant’s rights and interests under this Lease shall remain enforceable and undisturbed and Mortgagee or such Ground Landlord, as the case may be, shall enter into a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement with Tenant, which agreement shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E , or in such other form as may be reasonably approved by Tenant, Landlord, such Mortgagee or such Ground Landlord.

17.02 Liability of Mortgagee; Attornment . It is further agreed that (a) if any Mortgage shall be foreclosed, or if any Ground Lease shall be terminated, (i) the Mortgagee (or its grantees) or purchaser at any foreclosure sale (or grantee in a deed in lieu of foreclosure), or Ground Landlord, as the case may be, or their respective successors and assigns shall not be (1) liable for any act or omission of any prior landlord (including Landlord), subject to any defenses, offsets or counterclaims which Tenant may have against a prior landlord (including Landlord) as long as the same are not continuing, (2) bound by any obligation to perform any work or to make improvements to the applicable Property Location, or any portion thereof, or (3) bound by any prepayment of Base Rent or other Rent which Tenant may have made in excess of the amounts then due for the next succeeding month (other than any reserves paid under this Lease), (ii) the liability of the Mortgagee hereunder or purchaser at such foreclosure sale or the liability of a subsequent owner designated as Landlord under this Lease shall exist only so long as such Mortgagee, Ground Landlord, purchaser or owner, as applicable, is the owner of the applicable Building or Parcel and such liability shall not continue or survive after further transfer of ownership; and (iii) upon request of the Mortgagee if the Mortgage is foreclosed, or of the Ground Landlord if the Ground Lease is terminated, and provided that Tenant’s rights and interests under this Lease shall remain enforceable and undisturbed, Tenant will attorn, as Tenant under this Lease, to the purchaser at any foreclosure sale under any Mortgage, and Tenant will attorn as the tenant under this Lease to the Ground Landlord, and Tenant will execute such instruments as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to evidence such attornment; and (b) this Lease may not be modified or amended so as to reduce Rent or shorten the Term provided hereunder, or so as to affect adversely in any other respect or to any material extent the rights of Landlord, and this Lease shall not be cancelled or surrendered, without the prior written consent, in each instance, of the Mortgagee or of the Ground Landlord, as the case may be, other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of this Lease.

17.03 Tenant Leasehold Mortgage .

(a) Provided that, at the time Tenant proposes to grant any Leasehold Mortgage (as defined in Section  17.03(c)(i) ), no Default exists, Tenant shall have the right to grant a Leasehold Mortgage on Tenant’s leasehold interest in the Premises with respect to all but not less than all of the entire Premises. Any Tenant’s Mortgagee (as defined in Section  31.13 ) or permitted Leasehold Mortgagee (as defined in Section  17.03(c)(ii) ) shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement granted to Tenant hereunder, but (i) any such Leasehold Mortgage otherwise shall be in all respects subject and subordinate to Landlord’s interest in this Lease and to any Mortgage or Ground Lease

 

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granted by Landlord, and to any renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions of any such Mortgage or Ground Lease, whether such Mortgage or Ground Lease, or any renewal, modification, consolidation, replacement or extension thereof, is granted by Landlord prior or subsequent to any Leasehold Mortgage granted by Tenant; and (ii) the Leasehold Mortgage shall attach to and be a lien on Tenant’s leasehold interest in the Premises only, shall convey no interest or rights in and to Landlord’s interest in the Lease or the Premises which are greater than Tenant’s interest or rights in the Lease or the Premises, and shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and Tenant.

(b) If Tenant shall grant a Leasehold Mortgage in compliance with the provisions of this Section  17.03 , and if Tenant or the Leasehold Mortgagee shall, within thirty (30) days after the execution of such Leasehold Mortgage, send to Landlord a true copy thereof, together with written notice specifying the name and address of the Leasehold Mortgagee thereunder and the pertinent recording data with respect to such Leasehold Mortgage, then, so long as such Leasehold Mortgage shall remain unsatisfied of record, the following provisions shall apply:

(i) Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to give the Leasehold Mortgagee, at the address for the Leasehold Mortgagee given to Landlord as provided above, a copy of any notice of default hereunder that relates to the portions of the Premises applicable to the Leasehold Mortgage at the approximate time and in a similar manner of giving such notice or communication to Tenant; provided, however, that the failure to deliver such notice shall not constitute a default by Landlord hereunder. Landlord will not exercise any right, power or remedy with respect to any Default hereunder that relates to the portions of the Premises applicable to the Leasehold Mortgage, and no notice to Tenant of any such Default shall be effective, until Landlord shall have so given to the Leasehold Mortgagee written notice or a copy of its notice to Tenant of such Default. Landlord acknowledges that the Leasehold Mortgagee shall have the right to approve any amendment that changes the permitted use, term, rent or any other payment obligation set forth herein, or that otherwise materially increases Tenant’s obligations or decreases Tenant’s rights under this Lease.

(ii) Any Leasehold Mortgagee, in case Tenant shall be in default hereunder, shall, within the period herein provided, have the right to remedy such default, or cause the same to be remedied, and Landlord shall accept such performance by or at the instance of such Leasehold Mortgagee as if the same had been made by Tenant, provided such remedy has been performed in the time frame and in the same manner as permitted by Tenant under this Lease. If a receiver cures any default, Landlord shall accept such cure as though performed by the Leasehold Mortgagee.

(iii) It is understood and agreed that any Leasehold Mortgagee, or its designee, or any purchaser in foreclosure proceedings, any grantee pursuant to an assignment in lieu of foreclosure, or any other party taking by, through or under a Leasehold Mortgage or its designee, may become the legal Tenant under this Lease with respect to the entire Premises through foreclosure proceedings, by assignment of this Lease in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise; provided, however, that any such designee, purchaser in foreclosure, grantee pursuant to an assignment in lieu of foreclosure or other party shall, in all events, (A) take subject to the terms of this Lease, (B) may only become Tenant under this Lease in whole, but not in part, may only

 

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foreclose or take assignment of this Lease in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise realize on Tenant’s leasehold interest in all, but not fewer than all, of the Property Locations, and (C) shall satisfy the requirements for a Leasehold Mortgagee set forth in Section 17.03(c)(ii), provided, however, that such designee, purchaser in foreclosure, grantee pursuant to an assignment in lieu of foreclosure or other party may satisfy such requirements by providing, or causing to be provided, a guaranty agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and approved by Landlord, in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, which guaranty shall be from an entity that meets the requirements for a Leasehold Mortgagee set forth in Section 17.03(c)(ii).

(iv) Upon any rejection of this Lease by any trustee of the Tenant in any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement or similar proceeding which would, if it were not for this Article  17 , cause this Lease to terminate, without any action or consent by Landlord, Tenant or any Leasehold Mortgagee, the transfer of Tenant’s interest hereunder to such Leasehold Mortgagee shall automatically occur. Such Leasehold Mortgagee may terminate this Lease upon any such transfer by giving notice thereof to Landlord no later than thirty (30) days after notice of such transfer. Upon any such termination, such Leasehold Mortgagee shall have no further obligations hereunder, including any obligations which may have accrued prior to such termination, except for any obligations previously undertaken by the Leasehold Mortgagee pursuant to Section  17.03(b)(iii) or caused by Leasehold Mortgagee’s acts while in physical possession of the Premises or by a court appointed receiver acting as agent for Leasehold Mortgagee.

(v) Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to give the Leasehold Mortgagee notice of any condemnation proceedings affecting the applicable Property Location (the failure of which shall not constitute a default by Landlord hereunder), and such Leasehold Mortgagee shall have the right to intervene and be made a party to any such condemnation proceedings to the extent of Tenant’s right to do so under this Lease.

(vi) If a Leasehold Mortgagee shall acquire title to Tenant’s interest in the Premises, by foreclosure of a Leasehold Mortgage thereon, by assignment in lieu of foreclosure, by an assignment for a nominee or wholly-owned subsidiary of such Leasehold Mortgagee, or otherwise, such Leasehold Mortgagee may assign this Lease or sublet or underlet the Premises only in compliance with Article  12 . Upon any assignment made in compliance with Article  12 of this Lease in favor of any owner of the leasehold estate pursuant to this Lease whose interest shall have been acquired by, through or under any Leasehold Mortgagee or from any other holder thereof, the assignor shall be relieved of any further liability which may accrue under this Lease from and after the date of such assignment, provided that the assignee shall execute and deliver to Landlord a recordable instrument of assumption wherein such assignee shall assume and agree to perform and observe the covenants and conditions in this Lease contained on Tenant’s part to be performed and observed, it being the intention that once the Leasehold Mortgagee shall succeed to Tenant’s interest under this Lease, any and all subsequent assignments (whether by such Leasehold Mortgagee, any purchaser at a foreclosure sale or any other transferee or assignee) shall, subject to the provisions of Article  12 , effect a release of the assignor’s liability under this Lease from and after such assignment.

 

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(vii) There shall be no merger of this Lease nor of the leasehold estate created by this Lease with the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof by reason of the fact that the same person, firm, corporation or other entity may acquire or own or hold, directly or indirectly, (1) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease or any interest in this Lease or in any such leasehold estate, and (2) the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof or any interest in such fee estate, and no such merger shall occur unless and until all corporations, firms and other entities, including any Leasehold Mortgagee, having any interest in (A) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease and (B) the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof or any interest in such fee estate shall join in a written instrument effecting such merger and shall duly record the same.

(viii) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the provisions of this Article  17 shall inure only to the benefit of a Leasehold Mortgage which is a first lien on Tenant’s interest in the Premises. Landlord shall, upon request, execute, acknowledge and deliver to such Leasehold Mortgagee after its request an agreement prepared at the sole cost and expense of Tenant, in form reasonably satisfactory to such Leasehold Mortgagee and Landlord, among Landlord, Tenant and such Leasehold Mortgagee, agreeing to all of the provisions of this Section  17.03 .

(c) Definition of Terms.

(i) For purposes of this Lease, “ Leasehold Mortgage ” shall mean a mortgage upon Tenant’s leasehold estate and other rights of Tenant created pursuant to this Lease, and Tenant’s rights under any subleases.

(ii) For purposes of this Lease, “ Leasehold Mortgagee ” shall mean any mortgagee, trustee, or secured party under a Leasehold Mortgage. The Leasehold Mortgagee shall be an insurance company, savings bank, commercial bank (acting as a trustee, agent or otherwise), or other institutional lending source having a capital and surplus or net assets of at least Two Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000).

ARTICLE 18.

MORTGAGEE PROTECTION

Tenant agrees to give the Mortgagee or Ground Landlord, as the case may be, by overnight courier service or by registered or certified mail, a copy of any notice or claim of default served upon Landlord by Tenant, provided that prior to such notice, Tenant has been notified in writing, by way of service on Tenant of a copy of an assignment of Landlord’s interests in leases, or otherwise, of the address of such Mortgagee or Ground Landlord, as the case may be. Tenant further agrees that such Mortgagee or Ground Landlord, as the case may be, shall have the right to cure such default within the time period provided for hereunder for Landlord to cure any Landlord Default.

ARTICLE 19.

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

Tenant and Landlord agree, from time to time and upon not less than ten (10) days’ prior request by either of them to the other, to deliver to the requesting party a statement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit  C certifying to any mortgagee, purchaser or assignee, as the case may be, of such party (or proposed mortgagee, purchaser or assignee, as the case may be, of such

 

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party’s interest) (a) that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that this Lease, as modified, is in full force and effect and identifying the modifications); (b) the date upon which Tenant began paying Rent and the dates to which Rent and other charges have been paid; (c) that the requesting party is not in default under any provision of this Lease, or, if in default, the nature thereof in detail; (d) that the Tenant is in occupancy of each Property Location and paying Rent on a current basis with no rental offsets or claims; (e) that there has been no prepayment of Rent other than that provided for in this Lease; (f) that there are no actions, whether voluntary or otherwise, pending against the other party under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or any state thereof; and (g) such other matters as may be reasonably requested to the knowledge of the party providing the estoppel.

ARTICLE 20.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF TENANT

The representations and warranties of Tenant contained in this Article  20 were made as of the date of the 2006 Lease to induce Landlord to enter into the 2006 Lease and Landlord has relied upon such representations and warranties. Tenant represented and warranted to Landlord as of the date of the 2006 Lease as follows:

20.01 Organization, Authority and Status of Tenant . Tenant has been duly organized or formed, is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of formation and is qualified as a limited liability company to do business in any jurisdiction where such qualification is required except where the failure to be so qualified would not have a Material Adverse Effect. All necessary company action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by Tenant of this Lease and of the other documents, instruments and agreements provided for herein. Tenant is not a “foreign limited liability company,” “foreign corporation,” “foreign partnership,” “foreign trust” or “foreign estate,” as those terms are defined in the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The individual who has executed this Lease on behalf of Tenant is duly authorized to do so.

20.02 Enforceability . Assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by Landlord, this Lease constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Tenant, enforceable against Tenant in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and the availability of injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

20.03 Property Condition . Tenant has physically inspected all of the Premises and has examined title to the Premises, and has found all of the same satisfactory in all respects for all of Tenant’s purposes.

20.04 Litigation . There are no suits, actions, proceedings or investigations pending, or to the best of its knowledge, threatened against or involving Tenant or the Premises before any arbitrator or governmental authority which could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect in the operations of Tenant or the Premises.

 

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20.05 Compliance With OFAC Laws . Neither Tenant nor any direct member of Tenant is an individual or entity whose property or interests are subject to being blocked under Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States and all regulations promulgated thereunder (the “ OFAC Laws ”) or is otherwise in violation of any of the OFAC Laws; provided however, that the representation contained in this sentence shall not apply to any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other form of entity (“ Person ”) to the extent such Person’s interest is in or through an entity whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange or quoted on an automated quotation system in the United States or a wholly-owned subsidiary of such entity.

20.06 Ownership . The interests in SKO Group Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company that indirectly owns all of the shares of Tenant, are directly owned by the persons identified on the letter from Tenant to Landlord of even date herewith.

20.07 Absence of Breaches or Defaults . Tenant is not in default under any document, instrument or agreement to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant or the Premises is subject or bound, which has had, or could reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect against Tenant or the Premises. The authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Lease and the documents, instruments and agreements provided for herein will not result in any breach of or default under any document, instrument or agreement to which Tenant is a party or by which Tenant or the Premises is subject or bound, which has had, or could reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect against Tenant or the Premises.

20.08 Solvency . There is no contemplated, pending or threatened Insolvency Event or similar proceedings, whether voluntary or involuntary, against Tenant. The term “ Insolvency Event ” shall mean (a) a failure to generally pay debts as such debts become due, admitting in writing an inability to pay debts generally or making a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (b) any proceeding being instituted by or against Tenant (i) seeking to adjudicate it bankrupt or insolvent; (ii) seeking liquidation, winding up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief, or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization or relief of debtors; or (iii) seeking the entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its property, and in the case of any such proceeding instituted against, either such proceeding shall remain undismissed for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days or any of the actions sought in such proceeding shall occur; or (c) the taking of any corporate or company action to authorize any of the actions set forth above in this definition.

20.09 Licenses and Permits . Tenant has obtained or has the use of all required licenses and permits, both governmental and private, to use and operate the Premises as currently used except where the failure to have such licenses and permits would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

ARTICLE 21.

NONWAIVER

No waiver of any condition expressed in this Lease shall be implied by any neglect of Landlord or Tenant to enforce any remedy on account of the violation of such condition whether or not such violation is continued or repeated subsequently, and no express waiver shall affect any condition other than the one specified in such waiver and that one only for the time and in

 

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the manner specifically stated. Without limiting any of Landlord’s rights under this Lease, it is agreed that no receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the expiration or early termination in any way of the Term or of Tenant’s right of possession hereunder or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Term or affect any notice given to Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies. It is also agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any monies due, and the payment of said monies shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

ARTICLE 22.

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

ARTICLE 23.

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Each party represents to the other that it has not dealt with any broker, agent, or finder in connection with this Lease and agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from all damages, liability and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from any claims or demands of any broker, agent or finder for any commission alleged to be due such broker, agent or finder in connection with its having introduced that party to the Premises or having participated in the negotiation of the sale and lease-back of the Premises.

ARTICLE 24.

NOTICES

All notices, demands, designations, certificates, requests, offers, consents, approvals, appointments and other instruments given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and given by any one of the following: (a) hand delivery; (b) express overnight delivery service; (c) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (d) facsimile or E-Mail transmission and shall be deemed to have been delivered upon (i) receipt, if hand delivered; (ii) the next Business Day, if delivered by a reputable express overnight delivery service; (iii) the third Business Day following the day of deposit of such notice with the United States Postal Service, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (iv) transmission, if delivered by facsimile or E-Mail transmission, provided that delivery is also made by one of the other delivery methods described herein within two (2) Business Days after such transmission. Notices shall be provided to the parties and addresses (or electronic mail addresses) specified below:

 

If to Tenant:   

Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC

700 Pilgrim Way

Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

Attention: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel

Facsimile: (920) 429-7401 and (920) 429-7560

Email: Peter.Vandenhouten@shopko.com

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And a copy to:   

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

1835 Market Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Attention: Bradley A. Krouse, Esq.

Facsimile: (215) 568-6603

Email: bkrouse@klehr.com

If to Landlord:   

Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC and

Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2, LLC

c/o Spirit SPE Manager, LLC

16767 North Perimeter Drive, Suite #210

Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1042

Attention: Portfolio Servicing

Facsimile: (800) 973-0850

Email: portfolioservicing@spiritrealty.com

or to such other address or such other person as either party may from time to time hereafter specify to the other party in a notice delivered in the manner provided above.

ARTICLE 25.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

25.01 Defined Terms .

(a) “ Claim ” shall mean and include any demand, cause of action, proceeding, or suit for any one or more of the following: (i) actual or punitive damages, losses, injuries to Person or property, damages to natural resources, fines, penalties, interest, contribution or settlement, (ii) seeking a Response (as defined in Section  25.01(f) ), (iii) the costs and expenses of site investigations, feasibility studies, information requests, health or risk assessments, or Response actions, and (iv) the costs and expenses of enforcing insurance, contribution or indemnification agreements.

(b) “ Environmental Laws ” shall mean and include all federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect and as amended from time to time relating to environmental quality, health, safety, contamination and cleanup, including, without limitation, the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., and the Water Quality Act of 1987; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (“ FIFRA ”), 7 U.S.C. Section 136 et seq.; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1401 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 4321 et seq.; the Noise Control Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 4901 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“ RCRA ”), 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq., as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq.; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“ CERCLA ”), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq., as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and the Radon Gas and Indoor Air Quality Research Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act (“ TSCA ”), 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 2011 et seq., and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, 42 U.S.C. Section 10101 et seq., and state and local superlien and

 

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environmental statutes and ordinances, with implementing regulations, rules and guidelines, as any of the foregoing may be amended from time to time. Environmental Laws shall also include all state, regional, county, municipal, and other local laws, regulations, and ordinances insofar as they are equivalent or similar to the federal laws recited above or purport to regulate Hazardous Materials.

(c) “ Hazardous Materials ” shall mean and include the following, including mixtures thereof: any hazardous substance, mold, pollutant, contaminant, waste, by-product or constituent regulated under CERCLA; oil and petroleum products and natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas and synthetic gas usable for fuel; pesticides regulated under FIFRA; asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, PCBs, and other substances regulated under TSCA; source material, special nuclear material, by-product material and any other radioactive materials or radioactive wastes, however produced, regulated under the Atomic Energy Act or the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; chemicals subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200 et seq.; and industrial process and pollution control wastes whether or not hazardous within the meaning of RCRA, and any other hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant regulated under any other Environmental Law.

(d) “ Manage ” or “ Management ” means to generate, manufacture, process, treat, store, use, re-use, refine, recycle, reclaim, blend or burn for energy recovery, incinerate, accumulate speculatively, transport, transfer, dispose of or abandon Hazardous Materials.

(e) “ Release ” or “ Released ” shall mean any actual or threatened spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing of Hazardous Materials into the environment, as “environment” is defined in CERCLA.

(f) “ Response ” or “ Respond ” shall mean action taken to correct, remove, remediate, clean up, prevent, mitigate, monitor, evaluate, investigate, assess or abate the Release of a Hazardous Material.

25.02 Tenant’s Obligations with Respect to Environmental Matters . During the Term with respect to each Property Location, (a) Tenant shall comply, at its sole cost and expense, with all Environmental Laws; (b) Tenant shall not, except as utilized in the ordinary course of business and not in violation of any Environmental Laws, Manage or authorize the Management of, any Hazardous Materials on any Property Location, including installation of any underground storage tanks, without prior written disclosure to and prior written reasonable approval by Landlord, except in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws; (c) Tenant shall not take any action that would subject any Property Location to the permit requirements under RCRA or any analogous state law, for storage, treatment or disposal of Hazardous Materials; and (d) Tenant shall arrange at its sole cost and expense, for the lawful transportation and off-site disposal at permitted landfills or other permitted disposal facilities and otherwise in accordance with all applicable Environmental Laws, of all Hazardous Materials that it generates.

 

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25.03 Copies of Notices . During the Term with respect to each Property Location, Tenant shall provide Landlord promptly with copies of all summons, citations, directives, information inquiries or requests, notices of potential responsibility, notices of violation or deficiency, orders or decrees, Claims, complaints, investigations, judgments, letters, notices of environmental liens or Response actions in progress, and other communications, written or oral, actual or threatened, from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency for the state in which such Property Location is located, or other federal, state, or local agency or authority, or any other entity or individual, concerning (a) any actual or alleged Release of a Hazardous Materials on, to or from any Property Location; (b) the imposition of any lien on any Property Location; (c) any actual or alleged violation of, or responsibility under, any Environmental Laws; or (d) any actual or alleged liability under any theory of common law tort or toxic tort, including without limitation, negligence, trespass, nuisance, strict liability, or ultrahazardous activity (each a “ Notice ”).

25.04 Landlord’s Right to Inspect . Upon the receipt of a Notice, or in the event that Landlord makes a good faith determination that such inspection is necessary, Landlord and Landlord’s employees, agents and representatives shall have the right to enter the applicable Property Location and, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, conduct appropriate inspections or tests for the purpose of determining Tenant’s compliance with Environmental Laws, and determine the type, kind and quantity of all products, materials and substances brought onto the Premises, or made or produced thereon. Landlord and its agents and representatives shall have the right to take samples in quantities sufficient for analysis of all products, materials and substances present on the applicable Property Location including, but not limited to, samples, products, materials or substances brought onto or made or produced on the applicable Property Location by Tenant or its agents, employees, contractors or invitees. Tenant agrees to cooperate with such investigations by providing any relevant information reasonably requested by Landlord. Tenant may not perform any sampling, testing, or drilling to locate Hazardous Materials in the applicable Property Location without Landlord’s prior written consent.

25.05 Tests and Reports . With respect to any applicable Property Location and upon the receipt of a Notice (or in the event that Landlord makes a good faith determination that the same is necessary), Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform any environmental site assessment or other investigation of environmental conditions in connection with the Premises as may be reasonably requested by Landlord (including but not limited to sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas). Tenant shall provide Landlord with (a) copies of all environmental reports and tests obtained by Tenant; (b) copies of transportation and disposal contracts (and related manifests, schedules, reports, and other information) entered into or obtained by Tenant with respect to any Hazardous Materials; (c) copies of any permits issued to Tenant under Environmental Laws with respect to the applicable Property Location; (d) copies of any and all reports, notifications, and other filings made by Tenant to any federal, state, or local environmental authorities or agencies; and (e) any other applicable documents and information with respect to environmental matters relating to the applicable Property Location. Tenant shall provide Landlord with the results of appropriate reports and tests, with transportation and disposal contracts for Hazardous Materials, with any permits issued under Environmental Laws, and with any other documents necessary to demonstrate that Tenant complies with all Environmental Laws relating to the applicable Property Location, including, without limitation, payment of penalties or interest related thereto.

 

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25.06 Tenant’s Obligation to Respond . If Tenant’s Management of Hazardous Materials at any Property Location (a) gives rise to liability or to a Claim under any Environmental Law, or any common law theory of tort or otherwise; (b) causes a threat to, or endangers, the public health; or (c) creates a nuisance or trespass, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly take all necessary action in response so as to comply with all applicable Environmental Laws and eliminate or avoid any liability claim with respect thereto. Additionally, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, and without limiting any other provision of this Lease, effectuate any Response required by any governmental authority of any condition (including, but not limited to, a Release) in, on, under or from the Premises and take any other reasonable action deemed necessary by any governmental authority for protection of human health or the environment. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant shall have the right to challenge and not comply with any requirement of a governmental authority without being in breach of this Lease so long as Tenant (i) pursues such challenge diligently and in good faith and (ii) complies with any requirement that results upon completion of such challenge.

25.07 Landlord’s Right to Act . In the event that Tenant shall fail to comply with any of its obligations under this Article  25 as and when required hereunder, after thirty (30) days written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to commence to cure such failure (unless any Property Location or any Person is in imminent danger of harm, in which case notice that is feasible under the circumstances shall be given to Tenant), Landlord shall have the right (but not the obligation) to take such action as is required to be taken by Tenant hereunder and in such event, Tenant shall be liable and responsible to Landlord for all costs, expenses, liabilities, claims and other obligations paid, suffered, or incurred by Landlord in connection with such matters. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord immediately upon demand for all such amounts for which Tenant is liable with interest accruing at the Default Interest rate.

25.08 Indemnification . Except as otherwise required under applicable Laws or to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in any Property Location or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), Tenant shall, immediately upon demand by Landlord, indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Claims, Response costs, liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, losses, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, loss of rental income, loss due to business interruption, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, which may be imposed upon or incurred during or after (but attributable to a period of time falling within) the Term arising out of or in any way connected with any or all of the following occurring:

(a) any Hazardous Materials which are, or have been at any time, Managed, Released or otherwise located on or at any Property Location during the Term (regardless of the location at which such Hazardous Materials may in the future be located or disposed of), including but not limited to, any and all (i) liabilities under any common law theory of tort, nuisance, strict liability, ultrahazardous activity, negligence or otherwise based upon, resulting from or in connection with any such Hazardous Materials; and (ii) obligations to take Response, cleanup or corrective action pursuant to any investigation or remediation in connection with the decontamination, removal, transportation, incineration, or disposal of any of the foregoing;

 

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(b) any actual or alleged illness, disability, injury, or death of any individual in any manner arising out of or allegedly arising out of exposure to Hazardous Materials or other substances or conditions introduced to any Property Location during the Term;

(c) any actual or alleged failure of Tenant or prior occupant or owner to comply with all applicable Environmental Laws during the Term; and

(d) any failure by Tenant to comply with its obligations under this Article  25 .

In the event any Claims or other assertion of liability shall be made against Landlord for which Landlord is entitled to indemnity hereunder, Landlord shall notify Tenant of such Claim or assertion of liability and thereupon Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, assume the defense of such Claim or assertion of liability (with counsel reasonably acceptable to Landlord) and continue such defense at all times thereafter until completion. The obligations of Tenant under this Article  25 shall survive for a period of five (5) years from the termination or expiration of this Lease.

ARTICLE 26.

TITLE AND COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

26.01 Title and Covenant Against Liens . Landlord’s title in the Premises is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant and nothing contained in this Lease shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord. Tenant covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any lien of mechanics or materialmen to be placed upon or against the Premises, the Buildings or the Parcels and, in case of any such lien attaching, to pay and remove or insure over same promptly. Except as provided in this Section  26.01 below and Section  9.04 above, Tenant has no authority or power to cause or permit any lien or encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, whether created by act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, to attach to or to be placed upon the Premises, the Buildings or the Parcels, and any and all liens and encumbrances created by Tenant shall attach only to Tenant’s interest in the Premises. If any such liens so attach and Tenant fails to pay and remove or bond the same within thirty (30) days, Landlord, at its election, may pay and satisfy the same, and in such event, the sums so paid by Landlord, with interest accruing from the date of Landlord’s payment at the Default Interest rate shall be deemed to be Rent due and payable by Tenant at once without notice or demand. Except as permitted pursuant to Section  9.04 and Article  17 of this Lease, Landlord covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any covenants, restrictions, reservations, encumbrances, liens, conditions, encroachments, easements and other matters of title that would affect one or more of the Property Locations without Tenant’s prior written consent.

Landlord hereby grants a limited power of attorney to Tenant to acknowledge, deliver and execute on Landlord’s behalf any proposed agreement affecting the Property Location(s) if such agreement is in the nature of an easement and (a) is specifically stated to encumber the Property Location(s) only while Tenant is in possession of the Property Location(s) or (b) shall, by the terms of the agreement, end with the termination of this Lease. Upon the execution of any such agreement, Tenant shall deliver, within twenty (20) days thereof, a copy of such agreement to Landlord.

 

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ARTICLE 27.

EXCULPATORY PROVISIONS

It is understood and agreed expressly by and between the parties hereto, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, that each and all of the representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings and agreements made herein on the part of Landlord, while in form purporting to be the representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings and agreements of Landlord, are nevertheless each and every one of them made and intended, not as personal representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings and agreements by Landlord or for the purpose or with the intention of binding Landlord personally, but are made and intended for the purpose only of subjecting Landlord’s interest in each Property Location to the terms of this Lease and for no other purpose whatsoever, and in case of default hereunder by Landlord, Tenant shall look solely to the interests of Landlord in each Property Location; that Landlord shall have no personal liability to pay any indebtedness accruing hereunder or to perform any covenant, either express or implied, contained herein; and that no personal liability or personal responsibility of any sort is assumed by, nor at any time shall be asserted or enforceable against, said Landlord, individually.

ARTICLE 28.

QUIET USE AND ENJOYMENT

If and as long as Tenant shall faithfully perform the agreements, terms, covenants and conditions hereof, Tenant shall and may (subject, however, to the provisions, reservations, terms and conditions of this Lease, including without limitation, Sections  17.01 and 17.02 ) peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises for the Term hereby granted, including extensions, without molestation or disturbance by or from Landlord or any Person or entity claiming by, through or under Landlord and free of any encumbrance created or suffered by Landlord, except from encumbrances created, suffered or consented to by Tenant. This covenant shall be construed as running with the land to and against subsequent owners and successors in interest and is not, nor shall it operate or be construed as, a personal covenant of Landlord, except to the extent of Landlord’s interest in the Premises and only so long as such interest shall continue, and thereafter this covenant shall be binding upon such subsequent owners and successors in interest of Landlord’s interest under this Lease, to the extent of their respective interests, as and when they shall acquire the same, and only so long as they shall retain such interest.

ARTICLE 29.

CHARACTERIZATION OF LEASE

The following expressions of intent, representations, warranties, covenants, agreements, stipulations and waivers are a material inducement to Landlord and Tenant entering into this lease:

 

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29.01 Unseverable Lease; No Joint Venture .

(a) Landlord and Tenant agree that this Lease constitutes a single and indivisible lease as to all of the Property Locations collectively and shall not be subject to severance or division except as expressly set forth herein. In furtherance of the foregoing, Landlord and Tenant each (i) waives any claim or defense based upon the characterization of this Lease as anything other than a master lease of all the Property Locations and irrevocably waives any claim or defense that asserts that this Lease is anything other than a master lease, (ii) covenants and agrees that it will not assert that this Lease is anything but a unitary, unseverable instrument pertaining to the lease of all, but not less than all, of the Property Locations, (iii) stipulates and agrees not to challenge the validity, enforceability or characterization of this Lease of the Property Locations as a unitary, unseverable instrument pertaining to the lease of all, but not less than all, of the Property Locations, and (d) shall support the intent of the parties that this Lease is a unitary, unseverable instrument pertaining to the lease of all, but not less than all, of the Property Locations, if, and to the extent that, any challenge occurs. Without limitation, Landlord and Tenant agree that Base Rent Allocations shall not be used or construed, directly or indirectly, to vary the intent of Landlord and Tenant that this Lease constitutes a single and indivisible lease of all the Property Locations collectively and is not an aggregation of separate leases. For the purposes of any assumption, rejection or assignment of this Lease under 11 U.S.C. Section 365 or any amendment or successor section thereof, this is one indivisible and non-severable lease dealing with and covering one legal and economic unit that must be assumed, rejected or assigned as a whole with respect to all (and only all) of the Property Locations.

(b) The business relationship created by this Lease and any related documents is solely that of a long-term commercial lease between Landlord and Tenant, the Lease has been entered into by both parties in reliance upon the economic and legal bargains contained herein, and none of the agreements contained herein is intended, nor shall the same be deemed or construed, to create a partnership ( de facto or de jure ) between Landlord and Tenant, to make them joint venturers, to make Tenant an agent, legal representative, partner, subsidiary or employee of Landlord, nor to make Landlord in any way responsible for the debts, obligations or losses of Tenant.

29.02 True Lease Waiver . Landlord and Tenant intend that this Lease is a “true lease,” is not a financing lease, capital lease, mortgage, equitable mortgage, deed of trust, trust agreement, security agreement or other financing or trust arrangement, and the economic realities of this Lease are those of a true lease. Tenant and Landlord each waive any claim or defense based upon the characterization of this Lease as anything other than as a “true lease.” Tenant and Landlord each stipulate and agree that (a) except as may be required by Laws or a governmental authority (it being understood that Tenant and Landlord each agree that under current U.S. federal income tax law, this Lease is a “true lease”), not to assert or take, or omit to take, any action if such omission would be inconsistent with the agreements and understandings set forth in this Article  29 , and (b) that, in the event that its separate existence from another Person is disregarded for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it shall not permit such Person to assert or take any action, or omit to take any action if such omission would be, inconsistent with the agreements and understandings set forth in this Article  29 (determined as though such Person had been a party hereto).

 

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ARTICLE 30.

RESERVES

30.01 Reserves . Upon the occurrence of a Reserve Event (as defined below), Landlord may require Tenant to pay to Landlord on the day that Monthly Base Rent is next due during the Term an amount equal to the Impositions (the “ Impositions Reserve ”), premiums for insurance required under Article  6 (the “ Insurance Reserve ”), fixed and basic rents (the “ Overlease Rents ”) to be made pursuant to the Overleases (the “ Overlease Reserve ”) and/or maintenance expenses (“ Maintenance Expenses ”) for the Premises (in an amount equal to $0.20 per net rentable square foot of the Premises) (the “ Maintenance Reserve ”; the Impositions Reserve, the Insurance Reserve, the Overlease Reserve and/or the Maintenance Reserve are each a “ Reserve ” and collectively, the “ Reserves ”) that Landlord reasonably estimates will be necessary in order to accumulate with Landlord sufficient funds to pay such Impositions, insurance premiums, Overlease Rents and Maintenance Expenses as applicable for the earlier of (a) the ensuing twelve (12) months, or (b) at least thirty (30) days prior to their respective due dates. Landlord shall hold or cause the Mortgagee to hold the amount for each Reserve required hereunder in an interest-bearing account which interest thereon shall accrue for the benefit of Tenant (which may be a book entry subaccount) (each, a “ Reserve Subaccount Account ”, and collectively, the “ Reserve Subaccounts ”). Landlord shall have the right to collect Reserves on an annual basis until the occurrence of a Reserve Reversal Event (subject to the terms of Section 30.04).

30.02 Satisfaction of Tenant’s Obligations . Any Reserve payments made by Tenant pursuant to Section  30.01 for Impositions, Maintenance Expenses, Overlease Rents and insurance premiums shall satisfy Tenant’s obligations to pay Impositions, Overlease Rents and Maintenance Expenses and to pay for and maintain insurance under this Lease for the applicable twelve (12) month period. Landlord shall timely pay or cause to be paid such Impositions, Overlease Rents and insurance premiums or make such Reserves available to Tenant to timely pay such Impositions, Overlease Rents and insurance premiums.

30.03 Reserve Period; Maintenance Expenses . During a Reserve Period (as defined below), Landlord shall disburse or cause the Mortgagee to disburse funds held in the Reserve Subaccount for Maintenance Expenses to Tenant within fifteen (15) days after the delivery by Tenant to Landlord of a request therefor, in an amount greater than Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) (or a lesser amount if the total amount in the Maintenance Reserve is less than Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), in which case only one such disbursement as to that particular Maintenance Expense shall be made), provided that the request for disbursement is accompanied by: (a) a certificate signed by an officer of Tenant: (i) stating that the maintenance which is the subject of the requested disbursement has been completed, (ii) identifying each Person that supplied materials or labor in connection with such maintenance or any portion thereof, and (iii) stating that each such Person supplying materials or labor has been or, upon receipt of the requested disbursement, will be paid in full with respect to the portion of the maintenance which is the subject of the requested disbursement; (b) copies of appropriate lien waivers, to the extent applicable, or other evidence of payment reasonably satisfactory to Landlord; and (c) if requested by Landlord’s Mortgagee, a title search for such Property Location indicating that such Property Location is free from all liens, claims and other encumbrances not previously approved by Landlord.

 

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30.04 Reserve Reversal Event . Upon a Reserve Reversal Event, no further Reserves shall be required hereunder regarding the applicable Reserve Period and any Reserves and/or Letter of Credit (as defined in Section 30.06(d) below) held by Landlord or Mortgagee shall be immediately released and/or returned, as the case may be, to Tenant; provided, however, that Reserves and/or Letter of Credit shall again be required as provided herein in connection with any subsequent Reserve Period.

30.05 Letter of Credit . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article  30 , at Tenant’s option, in lieu of the requirements set forth herein with respect to Tenant’s obligation to make deposits into one or more Reserve Subaccounts, Tenant may deliver a Letter of Credit or Letters of Credit, to Landlord in an amount or amounts equal to the aggregate amount which Tenant would otherwise be required to deposit for Impositions, insurance premiums, Overlease Rents and/or Maintenance Expenses, over the ensuing twelve (12) month period, whereupon Landlord shall remit or cause Mortgagee to remit the Reserves then on deposit, if any, in the applicable Reserve Subaccount to Tenant. In the event that Tenant delivers a Letter of Credit or Letters of Credit for Impositions, insurance premiums, the Overlease Rents, Maintenance Expenses, Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of such item and Landlord shall not be responsible therefor. Tenant shall provide Landlord with notice of any increases (or decreases) in the aggregate payments over the ensuing twelve (12) month period for Impositions, insurance premiums, Overlease Rents and/or Maintenance Expenses, as the case may be, not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the date any such increase (or decrease) is first due and payable, and the applicable Letter of Credit shall be increased (or decreased) by an amount equal to such increased (or decreased) amount at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such increase (or decrease) is first due and payable. Landlord shall allow a reduction in the Letter of Credit or Letters of Credit relating to the Reserve Subaccount for Maintenance Expenses upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent for disbursement set forth in Section  30.03 , which reduction shall be in an amount equal to the amount that would have been disbursed to Tenant had the Reserve Account for Maintenance Expenses contained cash. Upon any non-payment of Impositions, insurance premiums, Overlease Rents, Maintenance Expenses, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to draw on such applicable Letter of Credit and to apply all or any part thereof to the payment of the item for which such Letter of Credit was established.

30.06 Defined Terms .

(a) “ EBITDAR ” shall mean, with respect to any Person, for any period, an amount equal to (without duplication): (i) the consolidated net income of such Person for such period, plus (ii) depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges (including, but not limited to, imputed interest, deferred compensation and charges associated with impairment of goodwill pursuant to FASB 142) for such period (to the extent deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), all in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, consistently applied from period to period (“ GAAP ”), plus (iii) interest expense for such period (to the extent deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), plus (iv) the provision for taxes for such period (to the extent deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), plus (v) any rental amounts (excluding reimbursable expenses including but not limited to taxes, maintenance and insurance) payable by such Person under any leases then in effect to which the Person is a

 

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party, utilizing the rental amounts (excluding reimbursable expenses including but not limited to taxes, maintenance and insurance) in effect at the time of the EBITDAR calculation (collectively, “ EBITDAR Rent ”) (to the extent such EBITDAR Rent was deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), plus (vi) non-recurring items and unusual items. In calculating the EBITDAR Ratio as of February 7, 2012 and all applicable periods thereafter, the Tenant may use the consolidated financial statements of Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Specialty Retail ”) but only for so long as (i) Tenant remains indirectly wholly owned by Specialty Retail and included in the consolidated financial statements of Specialty Retail and (ii) the Guaranty is in full force and effect.

(b) “ EBITDAR Event ” shall mean Tenant’s failure to maintain an EBITDAR Ratio (as defined below) of 1.15 to 1 or higher (tested quarterly on a twelve (12) month trailing basis).

(c) “ EBITDAR Ratio ” shall be the ratio of EBITDAR to interest and operating lease expenses.

(d) “ Letter of Credit ” means an evergreen, irrevocable, unconditional, transferable, clean sight draft letter of credit, in form and substance acceptable to Landlord in its reasonable discretion, in favor of Landlord and issued by a bank or financial institution reasonably acceptable to Landlord.

(e) “ Reserve Event ” shall mean the occurrence of (i) a monetary Default or (ii) an EBITDAR Event.

(f) “ Reserve Period ” shall mean the period time commencing on the date that (i) a monetary Default shall have occurred or (ii) an EBIDTAR Event shall have occurred and, with respect to clause (a) or (b), ending upon the occurrence of a Reserve Reversal Event.

(g) “ Reserve Reversal Event shall mean Tenant (i) remaining free from monetary Default and (ii) maintaining an EBITDAR Ratio of 1.15 to 1 or higher (on a twelve (12) month trailing basis) for a period of not less than four (4) consecutive quarters.

ARTICLE 31.

MISCELLANEOUS

31.01 Successors and Assigns . Each provision of this Lease and other agreements executed contemporaneously with this Lease shall extend to and shall bind and inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and Tenant, but also of their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, but this provision shall not operate to permit any transfer, assignment, mortgage, encumbrance, lien, charge or subletting contrary to the provisions of this Lease.

31.02 Modifications in Writing . No modification, waiver or amendment of this Lease or of any of its conditions or provisions shall be binding upon either party unless in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant.

 

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31.03 Definition of Tenant . The word “ Tenant ” whenever used herein shall be construed to mean Tenant or any one or more of them in all cases where there is more than one Tenant; and the necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations, limited liability companies or other organizations, partnerships or other entities, or individuals, shall be assumed in all cases as though fully expressed in each case. In all cases where there is more than one Tenant, the liability of each shall be joint and several. Landlord shall have the right, at its discretion, to enforce Landlord’s rights under this Lease against each entity signing this Lease as Tenant, individually, or against all of such Persons collectively, so that any one of the entities signing this Lease as Tenant shall be bound to the provisions of this Lease and shall be required to pay all of the Rent and other amounts from time to time owed by Tenant under this Lease.

31.04 Definition of Landlord . The term “ Landlord ” as used in this Lease means only the owner or owners at the time being of each Property Location so that in the event of any assignment, conveyance or sale, once or successively, of said Property Location, or any assignment of this Lease by Landlord, said Landlord making such sale, conveyance or assignment shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder, if any, accruing after such sale, conveyance or assignment, and Tenant agrees to look solely to such purchaser, grantee or assignee with respect thereto. This Lease shall not be affected by any such assignment, conveyance or sale, and Tenant agrees to attorn to the purchaser, grantee or assignee.

31.05 Headings . The headings of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and do not limit, expand or construe the contents of the Articles or Sections.

31.06 Time of Essence . Time is of the essence of this Lease and of all provisions hereof.

31.07 Default Rate of Interest . All amounts, including, without limitation, all Rent, owed by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to any provision of this Lease shall bear interest from the date due until paid at the lesser of: (a) the greater of (i) five percent (5%) in excess of the rate of interest announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (or its successors and assigns), as its prime, reference or corporate base rate (“ Prime ”), changing as and when said Prime rate changes, or (ii) ten percent (10%) per annum; or (b) the maximum rate permissible by law (“ Default Interest ”).

31.08 Severability . The invalidity of any provision of this Lease shall not impair or affect in any manner the validity, enforceability or effect of the rest of this Lease.

31.09 Entire Agreement . All understandings and agreements, oral or written, heretofore made between the parties hereto are merged in this Lease, which, together with that certain Side

Letter Agreement between Landlord and Tenant dated May 31, 2006 (the “ Side Letter Agreement ”) and other agreements executed contemporaneously with this Lease fully and completely express the agreement between Landlord (and its beneficiaries, if any, and their agents) and Tenant with respect to the lease of the Property Locations. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, upon the execution and delivery of this Lease by Landlord and Tenant, (a) this Lease and the Side-Letter Agreement and other agreements executed contemporaneously with this Lease shall supersede any previous discussions, agreements and/or term or commitment letters relating to this Lease and the Side-Letter Agreement or the

 

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Transaction, (b) the terms and conditions of this Lease and the Side-Letter Agreement and other agreements executed contemporaneously with this Lease shall control notwithstanding that such terms are inconsistent with or vary from those set forth in any of the foregoing agreements, and (c) this Lease and the Side-Letter Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement executed by Landlord and Tenant. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

31.10 Force Majeure . If either party fails to perform timely any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on such party’s part to be performed and such failure is due in whole or in part to any strike, lockout, civil disorder, inability to procure materials at commercially reasonable rates, prolonged failure of power, riots, insurrections, war, fuel shortages, accidents, casualties, acts of God, acts caused directly or indirectly by the other party (or such other party’s agents, employees, contractors, licensees or invitees) or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of such party (expressly excluding, however, the obligations imposed upon Tenant with respect to Base Rent and any other Rent to be paid hereunder) (“ Force Majeure ”), then such party shall not be deemed in default under this Lease as a result of such failure and any time for performance by such party provided for herein shall be extended by the period of delay resulting from such cause.

31.11 Memorandum of Lease . This Lease shall not be recorded. However, a memorandum of this Lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit  G shall be executed, in recordable form, by both parties concurrently herewith and may be recorded by Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, with the official charged with recordation duties for any of the counties in which a Property Location is located, with directions that it be returned to Tenant. If, and when, an original memorandum of Lease is returned to Tenant following recording, Tenant shall furnish a copy of same to Landlord.

31.12 No Construction Against Preparer . This Lease has been prepared by Tenant and its professional advisors and reviewed by Landlord and its professional advisors. Landlord, Tenant and their separate advisors believe that this Lease is the product of their joint efforts, that it expresses their agreement, and that it should not be interpreted in favor of either Landlord or Tenant or against either Landlord or Tenant merely because of their efforts in its preparation.

31.13 Waiver of Landlord’s Lien . Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Landlord hereby waives any statutory liens and any rights of distress with respect to Tenant’s Personalty. This Lease does not grant a contractual lien or any other security interest to Landlord or in favor of Landlord with respect to Tenant’s Personalty. Respecting any mortgagee or other lender of Tenant having a security interest in Tenant’s Personalty (“ Tenant’s Mortgagee ”), Landlord agrees as follows: (a) to provide Tenant’s Mortgagee, upon written request of Tenant (accompanied by the name and address of Tenant’s Mortgagee), with a copy of any default notice (s) given to Tenant under this Lease; provided, however, that (i) Landlord acknowledges and agrees that with respect to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, as Tenant’s Mortgagee, such Tenant request shall be deemed to have been made as of the Effective Date, and (ii) the failure to deliver such notice shall not constitute a default by Landlord hereunder, and (b) to allow Tenant’s Mortgagee, prior to any termination of this Lease or repossession of the applicable Property Location by Landlord, the same notice rights and period of time to cure such default as is allowed Tenant under this Lease, and (c) to permit

 

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Tenant’s Mortgagee to go upon the applicable Property Location for the purpose of removing Tenant’s Personalty any time within ninety (90) days after the effective date of any termination of this Lease or any repossession of the Premises or any part thereof by Landlord. Landlord further agrees to execute and deliver the form of written waiver reasonably requested by Tenant’s Mortgagee from time to time to evidence or effect the aforesaid waiver and agreements of Landlord or substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit  F (“Landlord Agreement”).

31.14 Investment Tax Credits . Landlord expressly waives and relinquishes in favor of Tenant any rights to claim the benefit of or to use any federal or state investment tax credits that are currently, or may become, available during the Term as a result of any installation of any equipment, furniture or fixtures installed by Tenant in or on the Premises whether or not such items become a part of the realty and agrees, without cost or liability to Landlord, to execute and deliver to Tenant any election form reasonably required to evidence Tenant’s right to claim investment tax credits.

31.15 Signage . Tenant shall be entitled to place signs upon each Property Location subject to any applicable Laws or any applicable REAs or Overleases.

31.16 Definition of CPI . “ CPI ” means the Consumer Price Index which is designated for the applicable month of determination as the United States City Average for All Urban Consumers, All Items, Not Seasonally Adjusted, with a based period equaling 100 in 1982–1984, as published by the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics or any successor agency. In the event that the Consumer Price Index ceases to be published, its successor index as published by the same governmental authority which published the Consumer Price Index shall be substituted and any necessary reasonable adjustments shall be made by Landlord and Tenant in order to carry out the intent of this Lease. In the event there is no successor index, Landlord shall reasonably select an alternative price index that will constitute a reasonable substitute for the Consumer Price Index. “ CPI Increase ” shall mean the percentage change in the CPI from the month that is two months prior to the immediately preceding Adjustment Date to the CPI for the month that is two months prior to the applicable Adjustment Date.

31.17 Financial Statements .

(a) Tenant shall cause Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. (“ SRSHC ”) to deliver to Landlord the following financial statements:

(i) within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of Tenant (provided, however, that Tenant shall not be in Default under this Lease for failure to deliver the following items unless such failure to deliver same continues and is not cured within an additional fifteen (15) days after the aforesaid forty-five (45) day period), the (A) consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows and all other related schedules for the fiscal period then ended of SRSHC (the “ SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials ”); (B) such other financial information reasonably requested by Landlord to the extent required for Landlord to satisfy its filing obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC; and (C) income and expense statements for the business at each of the Property Locations in the form attached hereto as Exhibit J (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions set forth in Section  31.17(c) ); and

 

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(ii) within seventy-five (75) days after the end of each fiscal year of Tenant (provided, however, that so long as Tenant delivers to Landlord “draft” statements within the aforesaid seventy-five (75) day period, Tenant shall not be in Default under this Lease for failure to deliver the following items unless such failure to deliver same continues and is not cured within an additional ten (10) days after the aforesaid seventy-five (75) day period), the (A) consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows and all other related schedules for the fiscal period then ended of SRSHC (the “ SRSHC Audited Reporting Financials ” and together with the SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials, the “ SRSHC Reporting Financials ”); (B) such other financial information reasonably requested by Landlord to the extent required for Landlord to satisfy its filing obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC; and (C) income and expense statements for the business at each of the Property Locations (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions set forth in Section  31.17(c) ).

(b) All financial statements to be provided hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(c) Landlord agrees to treat as confidential, and to not disclose without Tenant’s written consent, all income and expense statements for the business at each Property Location and any other information specific to a Property Location including, but not limited to, the reports generated by Tenant under Section  31.17(f) (collectively, the “ Confidential Information ”), provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include information which (i) is already known to Landlord prior to receipt as evidenced by prior documentation thereof or has been independently developed by Landlord on a non-confidential basis; (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of an improper disclosure by Landlord or its representatives; (iii) becomes available to Landlord on a non-confidential basis from a source other than Tenant or any of its representatives, provided that such source is not, to Landlord’s knowledge, bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to Tenant with respect to such information; or (iv) is disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a court, administrative agency or other regulatory or governmental body or is disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule or regulation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord may, without the written consent of Tenant, disclose any Confidential Information to any potential buyer, assignee, or other counterparty of Landlord, or Landlord’s actual or potential financing sources, in each case in connection with any transaction contemplated by Section 12.04 (collectively, “ Landlord Counterparties ”) or a Mortgagee or trustee in connection with a securitization or a rating agency involved with respect to such securitization (“ Securitization Parties ”, collectively with Landlord Counterparties, the “ Disclosure Parties ”) and the Securitization Parties may further disclose the Confidential Information solely to B-piece buyers in connection with the securitization or an institutional investor that typically invests in securitizations of this type and size (“ Other Parties ”) to the extent the Securitization Parties customarily disclose the same to the Other Parties in connection with the securitization and to the extent requested by the Other Parties; provided that (A) the Securitization Parties and the Other Parties are advised that the Confidential Information is confidential, and (B) the Confidential Information may not be placed in any prospectus, or other

 

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securities offering material or other written materials by Landlord, or any Mortgagee, trustee or rating agency or any Affiliated Party. In addition, any Disclosure Parties and the Other Parties (other than the rating agencies and potential financing sources which are not required to execute a Confidentiality Agreement but may only disclose information to parties that have executed a Confidentiality Agreement) shall execute a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule  31.17(c) , or such other form as reasonably agreed upon by Tenant, Landlord, the Disclosure Parties, and/or the Other Parties (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”) in connection with the disclosure of Confidential Information hereunder; provided, however, that any Landlord Counterparty may disclose such Confidential Information to its actual or potential financing sources that are informed by such Landlord Counterparty of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and that agree to be bound by the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, (a) in no event shall any Confidential Information be disclosed to any retailers, and (b) Landlord and Tenant understand and agree that the Disclosure Parties may disclose aggregate, portfolio level financial information regarding Tenant and the Properties as a whole.

(d) All financial statements to be provided hereunder shall be certified by the chief financial officer or administrative member of Tenant (or other party delivering such financials), which certification shall be in the form of Schedule  31.17(d) attached hereto and shall state that such financial statements (i) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, (ii) fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition of Tenant (or other party delivering such financials) as of the date of such reports, and (iii) satisfy the requirements set forth in Section  31.17 . If Tenant (or other party delivering financial statements) discovers that financial statements delivered to Landlord hereunder contain a misstatement or an omission in any material respect, it shall promptly notify Landlord of same and take such actions as are reasonably necessary to correct, or cause to be corrected, such financial statements; provided, however, in no event shall Tenant (or other party delivering such financials) willfully and intentionally misstate its financial statements. In no event shall Tenant have any liability to Landlord or its affiliates in respect of any breach of the foregoing certification caused by Tenant’s negligence or gross negligence or, except as set forth in Section  16.01 and Section  16.02 , for failure to perform its obligations under this Section  31.17 . Landlord’s sole rights and remedies for a breach of this Section  31.17 shall be limited to those remedies that are available to Landlord as set forth in Section  16.02 of t his Lease.

(e) Tenant agrees that the SRSHC Audited Reporting Financials shall be audited by, and the Holding Unaudited Reporting Financials and the SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials shall be reviewed by, a nationally recognized accounting firm. Furthermore, Tenant shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its accountants to deliver their consent in a timely manner to the inclusion of their audit opinion in any regulatory reports filed as part of Spirit’s SEC reporting obligation; provided, however, that such accountants’ failure or refusal to consent shall not be a Default under this Lease.

(f) Tenant agrees, as an accommodation to Landlord and for strictly informational purposes, to prepare and deliver to Landlord a report of each Property Location detailing the (i) sales per square foot at each individual Property Location, (ii) occupancy costs of each Property Location, and (iii) capital expenditures of each Property Location, within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter and ninety (90) days after the close of each

 

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fiscal year of Tenant, as applicable (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions set forth in Section 31.17(c)); provided, however, that (1) the inaccuracy of any reports described in this Section  31.17(f) , (2) Tenant’s failure to timely deliver such reports described in this Section  31.17(f) , and/or (3) any deficiency in such reports described in this Section  31.17(f) or any other failure to comply with this Section, shall not constitute a Default under this Lease.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Section 31.17, from and after the earlier of (i) the date when the Guaranty is no longer in full force or effect, and (ii) the date that the SEC first requires the inclusion of Tenant’s financial statements (rather than the consolidated financial statements of SRSHC) in the SEC reports of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., Tenant shall be obligated to deliver financial statements (of the type and having the characteristics described herein) of Tenant, in lieu of causing SRSHC to deliver such financial statements of SRSHC.

31.18 State-Specific-Provisions . The provisions and/or remedies which are set forth on the attached Exhibit  H shall be deemed a part of and included within the terms and conditions of this Lease.

31.19 Counterparts . This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

31.20 Mortgagee Consent . With respect to any and all provisions of this Lease requiring Landlord’s consent, the refusal or failure of Landlord’s Mortgagee to grant consent (to the extent required and applicable) shall be a reasonable basis for Landlord to withhold its consent.

31.21 Waiver of Jury Trial and Certain Damages . Landlord and Tenant hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive the right either may have to a trial by jury with respect to any and all issues presented in any action, proceeding, claim or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other or its successors with respect to any matter arising out of or in connection with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises or any Property Location, and/or any claim for injury or damage, or any emergency or statutory remedy. This waiver by the parties hereto of any right either may have to a trial by jury has been negotiated and is an essential aspect of their bargain. Furthermore, Tenant and Landlord hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive the right each may have to seek punitive, consequential, special and indirect damages from the other or any of its successors and assigns with respect to any and all issues presented in any action, proceeding, claim or counterclaim brought with respect to any matter arising out of or in connection with this Lease or any document contemplated herein or related hereto. The waiver by Tenant and Landlord of any right each may have to seek punitive, consequential, special and indirect damages has been negotiated by the parties hereto and is an essential aspect of their bargain.

 

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31.22 Forum Selection; Jurisdiction; Venue; Choice of Law .

(a) This Lease shall be construed in accordance with, and this Lease and all matters arising out of or relating to this Lease (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) shall be governed by, the law of the State of New York without regard to conflicts of law principles; provided, however, that any forcible entry and detainer action or similar proceeding shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the applicable Property Location is located. If any provision of this Lease or the application thereof shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.

(b) TENANT AND LANDLORD EACH HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK, AND EACH IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LEASE SHALL BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS (EXCEPT FOR FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER ACTIONS, OR SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS, WHICH SHALL BE LITIGATED IN COURTS LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY AND STATE IN WHICH THE APPLICABLE PROPERTY LOCATION IS LOCATED). TENANT AND LANDLORD EACH ACCEPTS, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS (EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN THIS SECTION 31.22(b)), AND WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS.

(c) TENANT AND LANDLORD EACH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 31.22 ARE A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE OTHER PARTY’S ENTERING INTO THIS LEASE.

31.23 No Merger . There shall be no merger of this Lease nor of the leasehold estate created by this Lease with the fee estate in or ownership of any of the Premises by reason of the fact that the same person, corporation, firm or other entity may acquire or hold or own, directly or indirectly, (a) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease or any interest in this Lease or in such leasehold estate, and (b) the fee estate or ownership of any of the Premises or any interest in such fee estate or ownership. No such merger shall occur unless and until all persons, corporations, firms and other entities having any interest in (i) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease, and (ii) the fee estate in or ownership of the Premises or any part thereof sought to be merged shall join in a written instrument effecting such merger and shall duly record the same.

31.24 Intentionally Omitted .

31.25 Guaranty . Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Guarantor ”) shall continue to at all times unconditionally guarantee this Lease pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Unconditional Guaranty of Payment and Performance dated as of December 15, 2014 for the benefit of Landlord (“ Guaranty ”).

 

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ARTICLE 32.

OVERLEASES

32.01 Overleases . This Article  32 applies specifically to each Property Location that is a Leasehold Property, and shall apply, regardless of the identity of the Overlandlord. Because this Lease is a sublease as to each of the Leasehold Properties, this Article  32 inclusive shall be applicable only to a Leasehold Property. The following provisions are in addition to the other provisions of this Lease which apply to all of the Property Locations, including the Leasehold Properties, and these following provisions shall not substitute for or replace the other provisions in this Lease, except to the extent the following provisions conflict with the other provisions in this Lease, in which case these following provisions shall govern as to a Leasehold Property:

(a) No Leasehold Property shall be used or occupied, or permitted or suffered to be used or occupied, by Landlord or Tenant or any party claiming by or through Landlord or Tenant for any use, purpose or activity which is not permitted by the Overlease for such Leasehold Property.

(b) Tenant, insofar as applicable to the Premises, shall at its sole expense, (i) comply with the Overleases, and with all applicable Legal Requirements pursuant to the Overleases, and (ii) notwithstanding the requirements of Article  6 , comply pursuant to the Overleases with the requirements of all policies of insurance of whatsoever nature which are required to be maintained pursuant to the Overleases.

(c) Tenant acknowledges that this Lease, and Tenant’s occupancy of a Leasehold Property, are subject to and subordinate to the applicable Overlease. Tenant agrees that the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overleases applying to Landlord as the tenant thereunder shall apply directly to Tenant, and Tenant hereby does and shall assume and perform fully all the duties, obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Landlord as the tenant under each and all of the Overleases, including as Rent under this Lease, payment of all the fixed, basic rents and additional rents and any and all other payments to be made pursuant to the Overleases, whether arising before, on or after the Effective Date. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of any such Overlease and the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of this Lease as the same applies to the Premises or common areas on a Leasehold Property, in that the Overlease imposes an obligation or liability on the tenant thereunder (and therefore on Tenant under this Lease by virtue of Tenant’s assumption thereof) which is stricter or broader or more onerous or not covered by this Lease, then, even though the subject matter may be one which is the same in both the Overlease and this Lease, the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overlease with respect to such obligation or liability shall control and be complied with by Tenant. Tenant and Landlord each agrees that it will not do, or cause or suffer to be done, any act (whether of commission or omission) which would result in a breach of or default under any term, covenant, provision or condition of any Overlease. A default under an Overlease not caused by Tenant shall not constitute a default under this Lease.

(d) Landlord shall have no responsibility or liability to provide any services to Tenant with respect to either the Premises, or for performing any of the duties, obligations, liabilities or undertakings of any landlord or tenant under any Overlease as it applies to the Premises or to a Property Location. Landlord agrees, however, that in cases where Landlord’s cooperation is necessary to enforce rights of the tenant under any of the Overleases, Landlord will use its reasonable efforts to cause the Overlandlords to perform their duties, obligations,

 

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liabilities and undertakings thereunder, provided Tenant agrees to and does bear the expense and reimburse Landlord (immediately upon demand) for any and all expenses including reasonable experts and attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord in connection therewith. To the extent that to do so does not prejudice or impair the rights and remedies intended to be enjoyed by Landlord under this Lease and does not in any manner or to any degree impose (with respect to any Overlease) or increase (with respect to this Lease) the duties, obligations, liabilities or undertakings of Landlord and does not modify or terminate an Overlease, Landlord agrees to otherwise cooperate with Tenant so that all of the rights and benefits of the Overleases intended to be enjoyed by the prime tenants thereunder shall be available to Tenant, except Tenant shall not have or enjoy any options to cancel or terminate an Overlease, or surrender the premises covered by an Overlease, or to renew or to extend an Overlease (except as provided for in Section  32.01(q) ), or to purchase the fee title, or to exercise rights of first refusal, or have any rights to encumber, assign or sublet the interest of the tenant under the Overleases (except as provided for in Article  12 ), or rights to build additional buildings or improvements (except as provided for in Articles  11 , 14 and 15) . At Tenant’s full cost and expense and without expense to Landlord, Tenant may obtain from each Overlandlord a non-disturbance agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Tenant.

(e) In addition to other indemnification provisions by Tenant in this Lease, and not in limitation thereof, Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses (including experts’ and attorney’s fees) imposed upon or incurred by the Landlord Indemnified Parties, that may be based on or asserted or alleged to be based on any breach by Tenant of any term, covenant, provision or condition of any Overlease arising before or during the Term of this Lease.

(f) In the event of any Casualty Event, or in the event of any Condemnation of all or part of any Leasehold Property, the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overlease for such Leasehold Property shall not be the controlling instrument as between Landlord and Tenant, but the provisions of this Lease relating to such event shall control exclusively between Landlord and Tenant.

(g) Landlord shall not amend or modify any Overlease without Tenant’s consent, which consent may be withheld, delayed or conditioned at Tenant’s sole discretion, for any reason or for no reason. Landlord shall not voluntarily terminate or consent to any termination of such Overlease for any reason without Tenant’s written consent, which consent may be withheld, delayed or conditioned at Tenant’s sole discretion, for any reason or for no reason. If either Tenant defaults under an Overlease or Landlord acts or fails to act in a manner which results in a default under an Overlease, then the other party (upon reasonable advance written notice to the defaulting party, unless the Overlease is in imminent danger of termination, in which case notice that is feasible under the circumstances shall be given to the defaulting party) may cure such default (but shall have no obligation to do so) if after the notice the defaulting party fails to take steps to effect such cure.

(h) Subject to Section  32.01(d) , the performance by Overlandlord of Overlandlord’s obligations in accordance with any of the Overleases, shall, for all purposes, be accepted by Tenant, and shall be deemed to be the performance of such obligations by Landlord

 

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under the provisions of such Overlease and also under this Lease to the extent the obligations are the same, and in such case Tenant shall neither look to Landlord for performance of such obligations nor seek to hold Landlord liable for performance of such obligations or for the manner of performance of such obligations or for any default in performance or nonperformance of such obligations.

(i) Whenever, by reason of Tenant’s assumption of all the obligations contained in an Overlease as provided in this Article  32 or otherwise, any provision of the Overlease requires the tenant thereunder to make any payment of any money, including the fixed, base rent payable thereunder, or requires such tenant to take any action within a certain period of time (whether with or without notice), then, notwithstanding that a provision in this Lease calls for such payment to be made or action to be taken at a different time, Tenant shall make such payment to the Overlandlord, Landlord or other appropriate third party or take such action, as the case may be, within the shorter of the time specified in this Lease or the time specified in the Overlease; and if such payment or other action is required to be paid or taken within a specified time period after notice or receipt of an invoice, then upon such notice or upon receipt of such invoice, Tenant shall make such payment or take such other action, as the case may be, no later than five (5) business days prior to the last day of such time period (excluding, however, installments of fixed or base rent or other payments due under the Overleases which shall be paid by Tenant directly to the Overlandlord pursuant to the Overlease).

(j) Whenever any provision of an Overlease requires the Overlandlord to give notice or submit an invoice to the tenant thereunder and Landlord has received such notice or invoice but the Overlandlord has not given Tenant such notice or invoice directly, then Landlord shall notify Tenant by sending Tenant a copy of said notice or invoice. Such notification by Landlord to Tenant of said Overlandlord’s notice or invoice shall for all purposes hereunder be deemed timely given if sent to Tenant within five (5) business days after receipt by Landlord of the notice from Overlandlord.

(k) Whenever any provision of an Overlease requires the tenant under the Overlease to obtain the Overlandlord’s consent for any purpose, including obtaining consent prior to the undertaking of an act or proposed act, and Tenant desires such consent, such provision shall for all purposes hereunder be deemed to require the prior written consent of both Overlandlord and Landlord; provided, however, if Landlord is willing to consent, Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, shall cooperate to a reasonable extent with Tenant to obtain the Overlandlord’s consent provided Tenant pays all Landlord’s expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in Landlord’s extending such cooperation.

(l) If Tenant contends that Overlandlord is not observing, complying with or performing its obligations under the Overlease, Tenant shall have the right to notify Landlord of a default of the Overlandlord which notice shall specify the nature of such default. Within five (5) business days after its receipt of such notice, Landlord shall give written notice to Overlandlord (in the manner required by the Overlease), which notice shall specify the nature of such claimed default in the same manner as was specified in Tenant’s notice to Landlord. Landlord further agrees to extend assistance to and cooperate with Tenant in order to effectuate a cure of any alleged default, provided that all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in connection therewith are borne by Tenant. If (i) Tenant shall have given written notice to

 

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Landlord of such default by the Overlandlord, as aforesaid, (ii) the Overlease allows withholding of such payments from the Overlandlord and (iii) Landlord consents in writing, Tenant also shall have the right to withhold payments of that portion of the Overlease rent payable to the Overlandlord which is payable by Landlord (as tenant) at that time under the Overlease in accordance with the applicable provision, if any, of the Overlease allowing such withholding of rent. Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses arising from or related to any matter described in this Section  32.01(l) .

(m) Whenever in this Lease rights or privileges are granted to Landlord or Tenant with respect to any matter or thing, such rights or privileges shall be exercisable by Landlord insofar as the same are not inconsistent with, or in violation of, the terms, covenants and conditions of the Overlease with respect to the same matter or thing and the terms, rights and privileges granted to Landlord and Tenant herein, but where the rights and privileges granted by the Overlease to the tenant thereunder exceed the rights and privileges granted in this Lease to Landlord or Tenant, then Landlord or Tenant shall exercise such rights and privileges only to the extent expressly permitted herein if the result of exercising the greater rights or privileges in the Overlease would be detrimental to the other party hereto.

(n) Subject to the other provisions of this Article  32 , if an Overlease would need to be extended by Landlord exercising an extension option in that Overlease in order to match Tenant’s exercise of an Extension Option under this Lease, then, as a condition for Tenant’s Extension Option to be validly exercised under this Lease, Tenant must give Landlord notice of Tenant’s exercise of the Extension Option under this Lease at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline set forth in the Overlease for validly exercising the extension option under the Overlease, time being of the essence.

(o) As to each Leasehold Property, upon Tenant’s written notice, Landlord, subject to the proviso in this sentence and subject also to the other provisions and conditions in this Article  32 , shall from time to time exercise Landlord’s rights to the extent necessary and to the extent available to Landlord, in order to extend the term of the Overlease applicable to that Leasehold Property until at least the Expiration Date applicable to such Leasehold Property; provided, however Landlord need not (i) exercise its extension rights if on the date Landlord’s notice of extension of the Overlease is to be given to the landlord under an Overlease (each, an “ Overlandlord ” and collectively, the “ Overlandlords ”), a Default on the part of Tenant then exists under this Lease, and (ii) exercise the extension of an Overlease until the one hundred eightieth (180th) day prior to the deadline for exercising such Overlease extension pursuant to its terms (or until the first (1st) day that such Overlease extension option may be exercised by Landlord if such date would occur less than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of Tenant’s notice advising Landlord to exercise the extension option), and Landlord simultaneously provides Tenant with written confirmation of same. In the event Landlord fails to timely exercise the extension option, as provided above, Landlord hereby grants Tenant the right to exercise such extension option on Landlord’s behalf and, in furtherance thereof, grants Tenant a limited power of attorney to acknowledge, deliver and execute, on Landlord’s behalf, such documentation as is required to effectuate the exercise of the extension option. Tenant shall provide Landlord with copies of any documentation relating to Tenant’s exercise of an extension option made on Landlord’s behalf. To the extent that the term of any Overlease, as extended,

 

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extends beyond the Expiration Date for any Property Location, Landlord, at its sole cost and expense, bears the obligation to pay any rent applicable to such period under the Overlease. If Tenant does not request that Landlord (or Landlord is not required due to Tenant’s Default as described above) to exercise any option available to Landlord to extend the term of an Overlease and Landlord does not, in fact, exercise such extension option, then (i) this Lease shall terminate as to the Leasehold Property, (ii) Landlord and Tenant shall modify this Lease to remove such Leasehold Property that is subject to the Overlease as to which Landlord did not exercise the extension option effective as of the date of expiration of the subject Overlease, without reduction in Base Rent, (iii) following such removal, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the remaining Property Locations, (iv) Tenant shall surrender to Landlord that portion of the Premises upon which the Leasehold Property is located, and (v) Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to such removed Leasehold Property, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may relate to such removed Leasehold Property.

(p) As to any period before the end of the initial Term of this Lease with respect to any Leasehold Property, Tenant shall have the right to notify Landlord by sending Landlord a written notice stating expressly that Tenant desires Landlord not to exercise an extension option under an Overlease and that Tenant desires the Overlease to expire. The notice must be received by Landlord not less than one hundred twenty (120) days before the last day on which Landlord is required to exercise its extension option under the Overlease, time being of the essence. If Landlord receives such notice, Landlord may either intentionally fail to exercise the Overlease extension option and permit the Overlease to expire, or Landlord may exercise its extension option for Landlord’s own account. In either case, (i) this Lease shall terminate as to such Leasehold Property, (ii) Landlord and Tenant shall modify this Lease to remove such Leasehold Property that is subject to the Overlease effective as of the date of expiration of the subject Overlease or the date the extension period of the Overlease commences, as applicable, without reduction in Base Rent, (iii) following such removal, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the remaining Property Locations, (iv) Tenant shall surrender to Landlord that portion of the Premises upon which the Leasehold Property is located, and (v) Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to such removed Leasehold Property, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may relate to such removed Leasehold Property.

(q) When Landlord sends a notice to an Overlandlord extending the term of the Overlease, Landlord will send a copy of that notice to Tenant. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by Landlord of a notice from Tenant extending this Lease in accordance with and subject to the provisions and conditions in Sections  32.01(n) , (o) and (p) , Landlord will send its own extension notice to the Overlandlord (when extension is necessary) extending the Overlease. If Tenant does not receive from Landlord the copy of Landlord’s extension notice to the Overlandlord by the thirtieth (30th) day after the date Tenant had sent its own valid notice to Landlord and also has not received a notice from Landlord disputing Landlord’s duty to exercise an option to extend the Overlease, then, in such case, Tenant itself may exercise the extension option under the Overlease, on Landlord’s behalf and acting in place and stead of Landlord, by notice to the Overlandlord.

 

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(r) If any Overlease does not contain sufficient extension options for Landlord (as tenant thereunder) to be able to keep granting Tenant extensions thereof as to any Leasehold Property to match the term of this Lease with respect to any Leasehold Property or Tenant’s exercise of an extension option in accordance with this Lease with respect to any Leasehold Property, and the leasehold estate of that Leasehold Property shall therefore expire before the then current term of this Lease with respect to such Leasehold Property will have expired, then in each such case (i) that particular Leasehold Property shall no longer be part of the Premises under this Lease, (ii) without liability to Landlord, this Lease shall terminate as to such Leasehold Property, (iii) Landlord and Tenant shall modify this Lease to remove such Leasehold Property that is subject to the expired Overlease effective as of the date of expiration of the subject Overlease, without reduction in Base Rent, (iv) following such removal, this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as to the remaining Property Locations, (v) Tenant shall surrender to Landlord that portion of the Premises upon which such Leasehold Property is located, and (vi) Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to such removed Leasehold Property, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may relate to such removed Leasehold Property.

(s) Landlord hereby agrees to indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold Tenant harmless from and against any and all actual damages and out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including experts’ and attorneys’ fees) imposed upon or incurred by Tenant as a result of any default under an Overlease on behalf of the tenant thereunder that is directly the result of the actions of Landlord or omissions of Landlord including, but not limited to, (i) a transfer or assignment in breach of an Overlease, or (ii) the failure of Landlord to pay rents and/or other amounts due under an Overlease where an Overlease Reserve has been established for such amounts; provided, however, Landlord hereby agrees to indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold Tenant harmless from and against any and all Losses resulting from the occurrence of an event described in clauses (i) and/or (ii) above.

(t) Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge that Tenant converted Store 141, Burlington, IA, from an Overlease to a Fee Property as of April 1, 2007.

ARTICLE 33.

PROPERTY REMOVALS

On January 2, 2015 with respect to the Property Location, Store No. 34 located at 2602 ShopKo Drive Madison, Wisconsin, and on April 15, 2015 with respect to all the Property Locations described on Exhibit A-8 attached hereto, such Property Locations shall be removed from this Lease (“ Removal Properties ”) in which event such Removal Properties shall no longer be Property Locations hereunder and Base Rent shall be reduced by the aggregate Base Rent Allocation for such Removal Properties. Landlord or Tenant may require, in its discretion, a written amendment to this Lease, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the other, further evidencing any such removal, and the other agrees to execute and deliver any such requested amendment within three (3) Business Days following request therefor. Effective as of the removal of any Removal Property from this Lease, Tenant shall have no further obligations or liabilities under this Lease with respect to such Removal Property, except those obligations and liabilities that expressly survive as provided in this Lease (including, without limitation, as set forth in Section 7.01 and Section 13.03).

[SIGNATURES CONTAINED ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

LANDLORD:         TENANT:

SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-1, LLC, a

Delaware limited liability company

       

SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC, a

Delaware limited liability company

By:  

/s/ Mark Manheimer

        By:   

/s/ Russ Steinhorst

Name:   Mark Manheimer         Name:    Russ Steinhorst
Its:   Executive Vice President         Its:    SVP, Chief Finacial Officer
LANDLORD:           

SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-2, LLC, a

Delaware limited liability company

          
By:  

/s/ Mark Manheimer

          
Name:   Mark Manheimer           
Its:   Executive Vice President           

SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LEASE

Exhibit 10.10

AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED

MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT (this “ Amendment ”) is made and entered into as of January 16, 2018 (the “ Effective Date ”) by and among SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-1, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company and SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (collectively, “ Landlord ”), and SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC , a Delaware limited liability company (“ Tenant ”).

WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into that certain Amended and Restated Master Lease dated as of December 15, 2014 (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, collectively, the “ Lease ”), with respect to the real property and improvements more particularly described in the Lease. Terms not defined in this Amendment have the meanings given to them in the Lease.

WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant desire to modify the Lease to reflect their agreement regarding the Tenant’s financial reporting and financial disclosure covenants, assignment and subletting provisions and certain other provisions, each pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:

1. Assignment .

(a) The first sentence of Section  12.01(a) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Subject to Section  12.07 below, (i) Tenant shall have the right to assign or transfer this Lease, in whole but not in part, or any interest hereunder, without Landlord’s consent or approval and (ii) Tenant shall have the right to assign or transfer this Lease, in part, upon the express written consent of Landlord, to be given in its sole discretion, so long as, with respect to any assignment under clause (i) and (ii), Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease and any separate lease entered into by and between Landlord and Tenant in connection with any such assignment or transfer.”

(b) Section 12.01(b) of the Lease is hereby modified by deleting the phrase “as to that Property Location assigned” and replacing it with “as to any assignment or transfer of this Lease in whole”.

2. Subletting and Non-Disturbance . Section  12.03 of the Lease is hereby modified to delete the word “and” at the end of subsection (e) thereof and to add the following new subsections after subsection (f) thereof:


“(g) the sublease is for not less than 30,000 rentable square feet of Building space, (h) regardless of the size of the subleased space, portions of the remaining Premises have free and unrestricted access to common areas and facilities, such as loading docks, trash/recycling facilities, restrooms and proportionate storefront visibility and (i) any such sublease does not cause a violation of any applicable Laws, Legal Requirements, REAs or Overleases or cause a violation of any restrictive covenants affecting the Premises”

3. Assignment by Landlord; SpinCo Transaction . The following shall be added as a new Section  12.04(c) :

“As a material inducement to Landlord’s willingness to complete Transaction, in connection with the spin-off by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. or any successor entity of certain of its or their assets to its or their stockholders, including potentially Landlord, the Premises, any Property Location or Landlord’s right, title and interest in the Lease and any related rights, in whole or in part (the “ SpinCo Transaction ”), Tenant hereby agrees that Landlord may, from time to time and at any time and without the consent of Tenant, engage in all or any combination of the following, or enter into agreements in connection with any of the following or in accordance with requirements that may be imposed by applicable securities, tax or other Laws: the sale, assignment, grant, conveyance, transfer, financing, refinancing, purchase or re-acquisition in whole or in part, of Landlord, the Premises, any Property Location, or this Lease, Landlord’s right, title and interest in this Lease, the servicing rights with respect to any of the foregoing, or participations in any of the foregoing. In the event of any such SpinCo Transaction, Tenant shall attorn to such transferee, purchaser or assignee without any further action on the part of Landlord or any such transferee. Transferee, purchaser or assignee, and Tenant hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees to any such SpinCo Transaction. At the request of Landlord, Tenant will execute such documents confirming any such SpinCo Transaction and such other agreements as Landlord may reasonably request, and provided that the same do not increase the liabilities and obligations, or decrease the rights, of Tenant hereunder, Landlord shall not be obligated to reimburse Tenant for Tenant’s costs and expenses incurred by Tenant related to the execution and delivery of documents in connection with any such SpinCo Transaction contemplated by this Section  12.04(c) . To the extent Landlord transfers, conveys or assigns its interest in the Lease, Landlord shall be relieved, from and after the date of such transfer, conveyance or assignment, of liability for the performance of any obligation of Landlord contained herein, except for any obligations or liabilities accrued prior to the date of such transfer, conveyance or assignment.”

4. Financial Statements . The following modifications shall be made to Section  31.17 of the Lease:

(a) Section  31.17(a) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Tenant shall deliver, or subject to Section  31.17(g) , cause Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. (“ SRSHC ”) to deliver to Landlord the following financial statements:

(i) (A) within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of Tenant if Landlord and its affiliates are not and will not be an accelerated filer or a large accelerated filer as of the relevant filing date of Landlord or its affiliates or (B) within forty (40) days after the end of each fiscal


quarter of Tenant at any time the time Landlord or its affiliates is or will be an accelerated filer or a large accelerated filer as of the relevant filing date of Landlord or its affiliates (but not earlier than March 31, 2019), the interim unaudited (x) consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows and all other related schedules and notes for the fiscal period then ended of Tenant or, subject to Section  31.17(g) , SRSHC (the “ Tenant or SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials ”); (y) such other financial information reasonably requested by Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) to the extent required for Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) to satisfy its or their filing obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC; and (z) income and expense statements for the business at each of the Property Locations in the form attached hereto as Exhibit J (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions set forth in Section  31.17(c) ); and

(ii) (A) within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year end of Tenant if Landlord and its affiliates are not and will not be an accelerated filer or a large accelerated filer as of the relevant filing date of Landlord or its affiliates, (B) within seventy-five (75) days after the end of each fiscal year end of Tenant at any time the time Landlord or its affiliates is or will be an accelerated filer as of the relevant filing date of Landlord or its affiliates (but not earlier than December 31, 2018) or (C) within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year end of Tenant at any time the time Landlord or its affiliates is or will be a large accelerated filer as of the relevant filing date of Landlord or its affiliates (but not earlier than December 31, 2018), the (x) consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows and all other related schedules and notes for the fiscal period then ended of Tenant or, subject to Section  31.17(g) , SRSHC (the “ Tenant or SRSHC Audited Reporting Financials ” and together with the Tenant or SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials, the “ Tenant or SRSHC Reporting Financials ”); (y) such other financial information reasonably requested by Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) to the extent required for Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) to satisfy its or their filing obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC; and (z) income and expense statements for the business at each of the Property Locations in the form attached hereto as Exhibit J (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions set forth in Section  31.17(c) ); and

(iii) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, within the time periods set forth in the preceding clauses (i) or (ii), as notified by written request from Landlord to Tenant, such other financial information reasonably requested by Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) to the extent required for Landlord or an affiliate (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) to satisfy its or their filing obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC, including but not limited to one-time or ongoing SEC reporting obligations resulting from the disposition, distribution or divestiture by Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) of all or any Property Location into a separate entity whereby such entity is required to produce SEC complaint financial reports.”


(b) Section  31.17(b) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“All financial statements to be provided hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP and with Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”). In the event of changes after the Effective Date in the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to Tenant’s obligations hereunder, Landlord will reasonably cooperate with Tenant to the extent Tenant wishes to appeal or otherwise seek exemptive relief from such requirements from the SEC, subject to Landlord’s obligation to timely file the applicable financial information.”

(c) Section  31.17(c) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Landlord agrees to treat as confidential, and to not disclose without Tenant’s written consent, all income and expense statements for the business at each specific Property Location and any other information specific to a Property Location including, but not limited to, the reports generated by Tenant under Section  31.17(f) (collectively, the “ Confidential Information ”), provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include information which (i) is already known to Landlord prior to receipt as evidenced by prior documentation thereof or has been independently developed by Landlord on a non-confidential basis; (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of an improper disclosure by Landlord or its representatives; (iii) becomes available to Landlord on a non-confidential basis from a source other than Tenant or any of its representatives, provided that such source is not, to Landlord’s knowledge, bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to Tenant with respect to such information; (iv) is disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a court, administrative agency or other regulatory or governmental body or is disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule or regulation, or (v) is required to be disclosed by Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) pursuant to its or their SEC reporting obligations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord may, without the written consent of Tenant, disclose any Confidential Information to any potential buyer, assignee, or other counterparty of Landlord, or Landlord’s actual or potential financing sources, in each case in connection with any transaction contemplated by Section  12.04 (collectively, “ Landlord Counterparties ”) or a Mortgagee or trustee in connection with a securitization or a rating agency involved with respect to such securitization (“ Securitization Parties ”, collectively with Landlord Counterparties, the “ Disclosure Parties ”) and the Securitization Parties may further disclose the Confidential Information solely to B-piece buyers in connection with the securitization or an institutional investor that typically invests in securitizations of this type and size (“ Other Parties ”) to the extent the Securitization Parties customarily disclose the same to the Other Parties in connection with the securitization and to the extent requested by the Other Parties; provided that (A) the Securitization Parties and the Other Parties are advised that the Confidential Information is confidential, and (B) the Confidential Information may not be placed in any prospectus, or other securities offering material or other written materials by Landlord, or any Mortgagee, trustee or


rating agency or any Affiliated Party. In addition, any Disclosure Parties and the Other Parties (other than the rating agencies and potential financing sources which are not required to execute a Confidentiality Agreement but may only disclose information to parties that have executed a Confidentiality Agreement) shall execute a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule 31.17(c) , or such other form as reasonably agreed upon by Tenant, Landlord, the Disclosure Parties, and/or the Other Parties (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”) in connection with the disclosure of Confidential Information hereunder; provided, however, that any Landlord Counterparty may disclose such Confidential Information to its actual or potential financing sources that are informed by such Landlord Counterparty of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and that agree to be bound by the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, (a) in no event shall any Confidential Information be disclosed to any retailers, and (b) Landlord and Tenant understand and agree that the Disclosure Parties may disclose aggregate, portfolio level financial information regarding Tenant and the Properties as a whole. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease or other agreement, Landlord and its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) may disclose all financial statements provided under this Lease, including, without limitation, the Confidential Information (i) to Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and to each of Landlord’s and Spirit Realty Capital Inc.’s affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, partners, members, officers, employees, agents, lenders, consultants, attorneys, auditors, accountants and other advisors, (ii) where such disclosure is required by a requirement of a court, administrative agency or other regulatory or governmental body or pursuant to an applicable law, rule or regulation and (iii) to any potential buyer, assignee, or other counterparty of Landlord, or Landlord’s actual or potential financing sources.”

(d) Section  31.17(e) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Tenant agrees that the Tenant or SRSHC Audited Reporting Financials shall be audited by, and the Tenant or SRSHC Unaudited Reporting Financials shall be reviewed by, a nationally recognized accounting firm. Furthermore, Tenant shall use reasonable best efforts to cause its or SRSHC’s accountants to deliver their consent in a timely manner to the inclusion of their audit opinion or other reports in any regulatory reports filed as part of Landlord’s or its affiliates’ (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc’s. or in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity’s) SEC reporting obligations. Tenant shall also use reasonable best efforts to cause its or SRSHC’s accountants to provide so-called “comfort letters” when reasonably requested by Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant’s or SRSHC’s accountants’ failure or refusal to so consent or to provide so-called “comfort letters” shall not in and of itself constitute a Default under this Lease. Tenant shall (and shall cause SRSHC to) cooperate with their respective Landlord and shall provide any reasonably required management representation letters or other information to their respective accountants.”


(e) Section  31.17(g) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

“Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Section  31.17 , from and after the earlier of (i) the date when the Guaranty is no longer in full force or effect, and (ii) the date that the SEC first requires the inclusion of Tenant’s financial statements (rather than the consolidated financial statements of SRSHC) in the SEC reports of Landlord or its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity), Tenant shall be obligated to deliver financial statements (of the type and having the characteristics described herein) of Tenant, in lieu of causing SRSHC to deliver such financial statements of SRSHC.”

(f) The following shall be added as new Section  31.17(h) of the Lease:

“Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Landlord and its affiliates (including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity) shall be permitted to (1) include any and all information provided by Tenant hereunder as part of its or their filings and reporting obligations under the rules and regulations of the SEC to the extent required to comply with its or their SEC reporting obligations and (2) shall be permitted to share any and all information provided by Tenant hereunder with Landlord’s affiliates (including, without limitation, Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity), members, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, beneficiaries, trustees, agents, representatives, attorneys, lenders, and accountants.”

5. Sale Restriction . The following modifications shall be made in connection with Section 12.04 of the Lease:

(a) Section  12.04(b) of the Lease is hereby modified by deleting the sentence:

“Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Landlord agrees that it shall not (y) effectuate any Landlord Assignment Transaction (or such other sale, assignment, transfer or otherwise of any Property Location or portion thereof by Landlord) hereunder prior to June 1, 2021 that would cause as of the date of the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction (or such other sale, assignment, or transfer) Base Rent under this Lease to be reduced below $20,000,000, or (z) assign, sell, or otherwise transfer any Property Location that contains any outlots as set forth on Schedule 12.04(b) ”.

(b) Schedule 12.04(b) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety.

6. Rent Payment Date . Section  2.01 is hereby modified by deleting the phrase “on the first (1st) day of each calendar month” and replacing it with “on the fifteenth (15th) day of each calendar month”.

7. Rent Deferral . The following shall be added as a new Article 34 of the Lease:

“34.01 Provided the below listed conditions are satisfied, Tenant shall, at its option, have the one time right, upon at least sixty (60) days written notice to Landlord (the “ Deferral Notice ”), to defer payment of the Monthly Base Rent (the “ Deferred Rent ”) for up to three (3) individual


months; provided, however, that if Tenant shall defer Monthly Base Rent for more than one (1) month, such months shall not be consecutive. Interest at the rate of eleven percent (11%) per annum shall accrue on the Deferred Rent from and after the commencement of the rent deferral period, and such interest, together with the Deferred Rent, shall be due and payable on the date which immediately precedes the first anniversary of the commencement of the rent deferral period. The repayment of the Deferred Rent, together with the interest as stated above, shall be secured by a second priority lien (subject to liens, claims or encumbrances permitted by Section 9.8 of the ABL Facility (as in effect on the date hereof) on the interests of Tenant in its assets, which are subject to a first priority liens for a loan made by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, and lenders (collectively, “ Tenant’s Lenders ”), pursuant to an asset based credit facility, dated as of February 7, 2012, as amended, supplemented, modified, renewed or extended from time to time) made by and between Tenant and Tenant’s Lenders (the “ ABL Facility ”). The Deferral Notice shall contain the following: (i) the date on which such deferral will commence and (ii) a list of the months, with a maximum of three (3) individual months, that Tenant will defer paying Monthly Base Rent. Tenant shall have the right to defer Monthly Base Rent as set forth above provided the following conditions are satisfied:

(a) Tenant shall have granted to Landlord a perfected second priority security interest in the Collateral (as defined in the ABL Facility), which security interest shall not be junior to any other liens, claims or encumbrances except (1) the first priority security interest in favor of ABL Facility and (2) liens, claims or encumbrances permitted by Section 9.8 of the ABL Facility (as in effect on the date hereof);

(b) The execution and delivery of a security agreement and an intercreditor agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, no other security or collateral documents), in each case, shall be, in form and substance, reasonably satisfactory to Landlord,; and

(c) Tenant shall not have, or be subject to, any contractual restrictions or limitations which prevent its ability to repay the Deferred Rent in accordance with this Article 34 .

8. Form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement . Exhibit K of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Exhibit A attached hereto.

9. Ratification . Except as expressly stated herein, the Lease shall remain in full force and effect. If there is a conflict between the Lease and the terms of this Amendment, the terms of this Amendment shall control.

10. Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. The delivery of an executed copy of this Amendment by facsimile or electronic mail transmissions shall have the same force and effect as the delivery of the original, signed copy of this Amendment.

[Signatures appear on following page(s)]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

LANDLORD:

SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-1, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company, its Manager

  By:  

/s/ Jay Young

    Name:   Jay Young
    Title:   Manager

SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO 2006-2, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:  

Spirit SPE Manager, LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company, its Manager

  By:  

/s/ Jay Young

    Name:   Jay Young
    Title:   Manager

[Signatures Continue On Following Page]


TENANT:

SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

By:  

/s/ Russell Steinhorst

  Name: Russell Steinhorst
  Title: CEO

[Signature Page to Amendment to Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement (Shopko)]


LEASE 1

between

[                     ],

Landlord,

and

SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC,

Tenant,

Dated: [                    ], 20[    

 

 

1   Intended for use for lease of one property. If breakout lease is converted to a master lease then add alternate provisions in accordance with footnotes herein.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE 1. GRANT AND TERM

     1  

1.01

  Grant of Lease      1  

1.02

  Term of Lease      1  

1.03

  Extension Options      2  

1.04

  Intentionally Omitted      2  

1.05

  Lease Year Defined      2  

ARTICLE 2. RENT

     2  

2.01

  Base Rent      2  

2.02

  Manner of Payment      3  

2.03

  Net Lease      3  

ARTICLE 3. IMPOSITIONS

     3  

3.01

  Tenant to Pay Impositions      3  

3.02

  Receipt of Payment      4  

3.03

  Exclusions      5  

3.04

  Contest      5  

3.05

  Reduction of Assessed Valuation      6  

3.06

  Joinder of Landlord      6  

ARTICLE 4. USE; COMPLIANCE

     6  

4.01

  Use      6  

4.02

  Compliance      6  

ARTICLE 5. UTILITIES

     8  

5.01

  Payment for Utilities      8  

5.02

  Utilities      8  

ARTICLE 6. INSURANCE

     8  

6.01

  Tenant’s Insurance      8  

6.02

  Blanket Policy      13  

ARTICLE 7. RETURN OF PREMISES

     13  

7.01

  Surrender of Possession      13  

7.02

  Trade Fixtures and Personal Property      13  

7.03

  Survival      14  

ARTICLE 8. HOLDING OVER

     14  

ARTICLE 9. CONDITION AND CARE OF PREMISES

     14  

9.01

  As-Is Condition      14  

 

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9.02

  Tenant’s Obligations      14  

9.03

  Landlord Not Obligated      15  

9.04

  Compliance with REA(s)      15  

9.05

  Intentionally Omitted      16  

9.06

  Warranties      16  

ARTICLE 10. RIGHTS RESERVED TO LANDLORD

     17  

ARTICLE 11. ALTERATIONS

     17  

11.01

  Alterations      17  

ARTICLE 12. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

     18  

12.01

  Assignment      18  

12.02

  Change of Control      19  

12.03

  Subletting and Non-Disturbance      20  

12.04

  Assignment by Landlord      21  

12.05

  Intentionally Omitted      24  

12.06

  Concessionaires      24  

12.07

  [Limits on Assignment, Subletting and Substitution      24  

ARTICLE 13. WAIVER OF CERTAIN CLAIMS; INDEMNITY BY TENANT

     25  

13.01

  Waiver of Certain Claims      25  

13.02

  Tenant Responsible for Personal Property      25  

13.03

  Indemnification      26  

ARTICLE 14. USE OF CASUALTY INSURANCE PROCEEDS

     27  

14.01

  Tenant’s Obligation to Restore      27  

14.02

  No Abatement of Rent      28  

14.03

  Right to Terminate      29  

14.04

  Intentionally Omitted      29  

ARTICLE 15. EMINENT DOMAIN

     29  

15.01

  Taking: Lease to Terminate      29  

15.02

  Taking: Lease to Continue      29  

15.03

  No Abatement of Rent      31  

15.04

  Tenant’s Claim for Reimbursement      31  

ARTICLE 16. DEFAULT

     31  

16.01

  Events of Default      31  

16.02

  Rights and Remedies of Landlord      32  

16.03

  Final Damages      35  

16.04

  Removal of Personal Property      35  

16.05

  Landlord’s Default      35  

16.06

  Attorneys’ Fees      35  

16.07

  Tenant Waiver      36  

 

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ARTICLE 17. SUBORDINATION; LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE

     36  

17.01

  Subordination      36  

17.02

  Liability of Mortgagee; Attornment      36  

17.03

  Tenant Leasehold Mortgage      37  

ARTICLE 18. MORTGAGEE PROTECTION

     40  

ARTICLE 19. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

     40  

ARTICLE 20. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF TENANT

     41  

20.01

  Organization, Authority and Status of Tenant      41  

20.02

  Enforceability      41  

20.03

  Intentionally Omitted   

20.04

  Intentionally Omitted   

20.05

  Compliance With OFAC Laws      41  

20.06

  Intentionally Omitted      41  

20.07

  Absence of Breaches or Defaults   

20.08

  Intentionally Omitted   

20.09

  Intentionally Omitted   

ARTICLE 21. NONWAIVER

     42  

ARTICLE 22. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

     42  

ARTICLE 23. REAL ESTATE BROKERS

     42  

ARTICLE 24. NOTICES

     42  

ARTICLE 25. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

     43  

25.01

  Defined Terms      43  

25.02

  Tenant’s Obligations with Respect to Environmental Matters      44  

25.03

  Copies of Notices      45  

25.04

  Landlord’s Right to Inspect      45  

25.05

  Tests and Reports      45  

25.06

  Tenant’s Obligation to Respond      46  

25.07

  Landlord’s Right to Act      46  

25.08

  Indemnification      46  

ARTICLE 26. TITLE AND COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

     47  

26.01

  Title and Covenant Against Liens      47  

ARTICLE 27. EXCULPATORY PROVISIONS

     48  

ARTICLE 28. QUIET USE AND ENJOYMENT

     48  

ARTICLE 29. CHARACTERIZATION OF LEASE

     48  

29.01

  [Unseverable Lease;]No Joint Venture      48  

29.02

  True Lease Waiver      49  

ARTICLE 30. RESERVES

     50  

30.01

  Reserves      50  

 

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30.02

  Satisfaction of Tenant’s Obligations      50  

30.03

  Reserve Period; Maintenance Expenses      50  

30.04

  Reserve Reversal Event      51  

30.05

  Letter of Credit      51  

30.06

  Defined Terms      51  

ARTICLE 31. MISCELLANEOUS

     52  

31.01

  Successors and Assigns      52  

31.02

  Modifications in Writing      53  

31.03

  Definition of Tenant      53  

31.04

  Definition of Landlord      53  

31.05

  Headings      53  

31.06

  Time of Essence      53  

31.07

  Default Rate of Interest      53  

31.08

  Severability      53  

31.09

  Entire Agreement      53  

31.10

  Force Majeure      54  

31.11

  Memorandum of Lease      54  

31.12

  No Construction Against Preparer      54  

31.13

  Waiver of Landlord’s Lien      54  

31.14

  Investment Tax Credits      55  

31.15

  Signage      55  

31.16

  Definition of CPI      55  

31.17

  Financial Statements      55  

31.18

  State-Specific-Provisions      57  

31.19

  Counterparts      57  

31.20

  Mortgagee Consent      57  

31.21

  Waiver of Jury Trial and Certain Damages      58  

31.22

  Forum Selection; Jurisdiction; Venue; Choice of Law      58  

31.23

  No Merger      58  

31.24

  Intentionally Omitted      59  

31.25

  Guaranty      59  

ARTICLE 32. [OVERLEASES

     59  

32.01

  Overleases      59  

 

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Exhibits :

 

Exhibit A   Legal Description
Exhibit B   Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit C   Form of Estoppel Letter
Exhibit D   Form of Sublease Non-Disturbance Agreements
Exhibit E   Form of Mortgagee Non-Disturbance Agreement
Exhibit F   Form of Landlord Agreement
Exhibit G   Form of Memorandum of Lease
Exhibit H   Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit I   Intentionally Omitted
Exhibit J   Form Income and Expense Statement
Exhibit K   [Form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement]
Exhibit L   [Form of Landlord Assignment Guaranty Agreement]
Exhibit M   Intentionally Omitted
Schedules :  
Schedule 2.02   Landlord ACH Payment Instructions
Schedule 12.01   Officer’s Certificate (Assignment)
Schedule 12.03   Officer’s Certificate (Subletting)
Schedule 31.17(c)   Form of Confidentiality Agreement
Schedule 31.17(d)       Officer’s Certificate (Financial Reports)

 

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LEASE 2

THIS LEASE (hereinafter, this “ Lease ”) is made and entered into as of the [                    ] day of [                        ], 20[                        ] (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between [                        ], a [                    ] (hereinafter, “ Landlord ”), and SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (hereinafter, “ Tenant ”).

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease from Landlord, and Landlord desires to lease to Tenant, the Premises (as defined herein) in accordance with and subject to the terms, conditions and restrictions of this Lease.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the lease of the Premises and the rents, covenants and conditions herein set forth, and with reference to the definitions of various terms used herein, Landlord and Tenant do hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1.

GRANT AND TERM

1.01 Grant of Lease . Landlord, for and in consideration of the rents reserved herein and of the covenants and agreements contained herein on the part of Tenant to be performed, hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, [that certain parcel of land owned by Landlord in fee] [that certain parcel of land held by Landlord as the tenant under that certain [DESCRIBE LEASE (the “ Overlease ”)]] and described on Exhibit A (the “ Parcel ”) attached hereto and made a part hereof and all of the buildings located on the Parcel (each, a “ Building ” and collectively the “ Buildings ”) and other improvements erected or situated on the Parcel, including, but not limited to, to the extent they exist, parking areas; access roads; entrances and driveways; lighting facilities; grass, shrubs, trees and landscaping; retaining walls; passageways, sidewalks and curbs; culverts; retention basins and drainage facilities; directional and shopping center pylons or monuments; sewer and sewage disposal systems; water supply, electric lines; gas lines and other service and utility lines, pipes and installations of every kind (the Parcel, together with the Buildings and the other improvements located thereon, the “ Premises ”), together with all easements (including any rights under applicable construction, operating and/or reciprocal easements agreements) over adjoining real property, rights of way, hereditaments, interests in or to adjacent streets or alleys or other real property and all the benefits thereunto belonging and appertaining to any portion of the Premises.

1.02 Term of Lease . The term hereof (the “ Term ”) shall commence on the Effective Date (the “ Commencement Date ”), and shall expire at 11:59 PM EST on [December 31, 2031][ December 31, 2035] (the “ Expiration Date ”). The Term shall be subject to earlier termination of this Lease and extension of this Lease as provided herein.

 

2   If the breakout lease is a master lease, the provisions hereof will be conformed for multiple properties to include specific lease terms regarding Term, Base Rent Allocations, Property Locations, and other relevant provisions from the Amended and Restated Master Lease relating to such specific Lease terms. All insertions of alternative provisions shall include insertions of the definitions of any terms used therein and any cross-referenced provisions (if not already in the document)

 

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1.03 Extension Options . Landlord agrees that Tenant shall have, and it is hereby granted, two (2) successive options (the “ Extension Options ”) to extend the Term, in Tenant’s sole discretion, for a period of ten (10) years each (individually, an “Extension Period”, and collectively, the “Extension Periods”), each such Extension Period to begin respectively upon the expiration of the initial Term or the prior Extension Period. All of the terms, covenants and provisions of this Lease shall apply to each Extension Period, except that Base Rent (as defined in Section  2.01 below) for each of the Extension Periods shall continue to be adjusted pursuant to the terms of Section  2.01 below, payable in equal monthly installments as Monthly Base Rent (as defined in Section  2.01 ). In order to exercise the Extension Options, Tenant shall give Landlord notice of such exercise no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the end of the initial Term of this Lease or the prior Extension Period; provided, however, that if Tenant shall fail to give the notice within the aforesaid time limit, Tenant’s right to exercise its option shall nevertheless continue during said one hundred twenty (120) day period until thirty (30) days after Landlord shall have given Tenant notice of Landlord’s election to terminate such option (“ Landlord’s Notice ”), and Tenant may exercise such option at any time until the expiration of said thirty (30) day period. It is the intention of the parties to avoid forfeiture of Tenant’s rights to extend the Term under any of the options set forth in this Lease through inadvertent failure to give the extension notice within the time limits prescribed. Accordingly, if Tenant shall fail to give an extension notice to Landlord for any of the Extension Periods, and if Landlord shall fail to give Landlord’s Notice to Tenant, then until the expiration of thirty (30) days following Landlord’s Notice, or until Tenant either exercises its option to extend or notifies Landlord that it does not intend to exercise said option to extend, the Term shall be extended automatically from month to month upon all the terms and conditions then in effect, except that Monthly Base Rent shall be increased in accordance with Article 8 , and in no event shall the Term extend beyond the last date of the last Extension Period. Upon the failure of Tenant to exercise one or any of the options herein following Landlord’s Notice, and, in any event, upon expiration of the last of such Extension Periods, Tenant shall have no further or additional right to renew or extend this Lease.

1.04 Intentionally Omitted .

1.05 Lease Year Defined . As used in this Lease, the term “ Lease Year ” shall mean (a) if the Commencement Date is the first (1st) day of a calendar month, the twelve (12) month period commencing on the Commencement Date or (b) if the Commencement Date is not the first (1st) day of a calendar month, the period commencing on the Commencement Date and ending on the last day of the twelfth (12th) full calendar month of the Term, and in either case, each succeeding twelve (12) month period thereafter which falls in whole or in part during the Term.

ARTICLE 2.

RENT

2.01 Base Rent . Throughout the Term, Tenant shall pay to Landlord an annual base rent for the Premises (the “ Base Rent ”), without notice or demand. The Base Rent for the Premises is $[        ]. On each Adjustment Date (defined below), the Base Rent shall increase by the lesser of (i) 1.25 multiplied by the product of (A) the Base Rent in effect immediately prior to the applicable Adjustment Date and (B) the CPI Increase or (ii) 1.95% of the Base Rent in effect immediately prior to the applicable Adjustment Date. The term “Adjustment Date”

 

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shall mean each January 1 during the Term, including any Extension Period, as applicable. Base Rent shall be payable in equal monthly installments (hereinafter referred to as “ Monthly Base Rent ”), in advance, on the first (1st) day of the Term and on the first (1st) day of each calendar month thereafter of the Term. If the Term ends on any day except the last day of a calendar month, the Monthly Base Rent shall be prorated by multiplying the Monthly Base Rent by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days remaining in the month through the last day of the Term and the denominator of which is the total number of days in such month.

2.02 Manner of Payment . Attached hereto as Schedule 2.02 is Landlord’s account information allowing Tenant to establish arrangements whereby payments of Base Rent and all other amounts becoming due from Tenant to Landlord hereunder are transferred by Automated Clearing House Debit initiated by Tenant from an account established by Tenant at a United States bank or other financial institution to such account as Landlord has designated in Schedule 2.02 . Tenant shall continue to pay all Base Rent by Automated Clearing House Debit unless otherwise designated from time to time by written notice from Landlord to Tenant.

2.03 Net Lease . It is the intention of the parties hereto that the obligations of Tenant hereunder shall be separate and independent covenants and agreements, that any Base Rent, Impositions and all other sums payable by Tenant hereunder (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ Rent ”) shall continue to be payable in all events, and that the obligations of Tenant hereunder shall continue unaffected, unless the requirement to pay or perform the same shall have been terminated or reduced pursuant to an express provision of this Lease or by operation of law. This is a net lease and Base Rent, Impositions, and all other items of Rent and all other sums payable hereunder by Tenant shall be paid without notice or demand, and without setoff, counterclaim, abatement, deferment, or deduction, except as otherwise specifically set forth herein or provided by Laws (as defined in Section  4.02 ), and Tenant shall enforce any rights against Landlord in an independent action; provided, however, in no event shall Tenant be liable for any interest, principal, late fees or other expenses relating to any debt incurred by Landlord or other costs incurred by Landlord in financing or refinancing the Premises. Except as provided under a bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other proceeding of Landlord, Tenant agrees that, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, it shall not take any action to terminate, rescind or avoid this Lease notwithstanding (a) the exercise of any remedy, including foreclosure, under any Mortgage (as defined in Section  17.01 below), (b) any action with respect to this Lease (including the disaffirmance hereof) which may be taken by Landlord under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or otherwise, (c) a Condemnation of the Premises or any portion thereof (except as expressly provided herein), (d) the prohibition or restriction of Tenant’s use of the Premises under any Laws (as defined in Section  4.02 below), or (e) a Casualty Event affecting the Premises or any portion thereof (except as expressly provided herein).

ARTICLE 3.

IMPOSITIONS

3.01 Tenant to Pay Impositions . Tenant shall pay or cause to be paid, directly to the applicable taxing authority (except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Section  3.01 and in Section  30.01 hereof) in a timely manner and as hereinafter provided, all of the following items, if any, to the extent that such items arise out of the use, ownership or operation of the Premises that accrue during the Term with respect thereto, whether such items were imposed or assessed

 

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prior to the commencement of the Term with respect thereto or on or subsequent to the commencement of the Term with respect thereto (each, an “ Imposition ” and collectively, the “ Impositions ”): (a) real property taxes and assessments; (b) taxes on personal property, trade fixtures and improvements located on or relating to the Premises, whether belonging to Landlord or Tenant; (c) occupancy and rent taxes; (d) levies; (e) gross receipts, gross income, excise or similar taxes (i.e., taxes customarily based upon gross income or receipts which fail to take into account deductions relating to the Premises) imposed or levied upon, assessed against or measured by Base Rent or any portion thereof or other Rent payable hereunder, but only to the extent that such taxes would be payable if such Premises was the only property of Landlord; (f) all excise, franchise, privilege, license, sales, value added, use and similar taxes imposed upon any Rent or other monies owed hereunder, or upon the leasehold estate of either party (other than, transfers, sales or similar taxes imposed in connection with a direct or indirect transfer of Landlord’s leasehold estate); (g) all transfer, documentary, excise, stamp, recording conveyance or similar taxes with respect to Tenant’s assignment or transfer of this Lease, or Tenant’s sublet of any portion of the Premises; (h) payments in lieu of each of the foregoing, whether or not expressly so designated; (i) fines, penalties and other similar or like governmental charges applicable to any of the foregoing and any interest or costs with respect thereto solely attributable to the acts of Tenant; and (j) any and all other federal, state, county and municipal governmental and quasi-governmental levies, assessments or taxes and charges, general and special, ordinary and extraordinary, foreseen and unforeseen, of every kind and nature whatsoever, and any interest or costs with respect thereto, which are due and payable or accrue at any time during the Term. Each such Imposition, or installment thereof, during the Term shall be paid before the last day the same may be paid without fine, penalty, interest or additional cost; provided, however, that if, in accordance with Laws, any Imposition may, at the option of the taxpayer, be paid in installments (whether or not interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of such Imposition) (“ Installments ”), Tenant may exercise the option to pay the same in such Installments and shall be responsible for the payment of such Installments only, provided that all such Installment payments relating to periods prior to the expiration of the Term are required to be made prior to the Expiration Date or early termination of this Lease, and provided further that, if such installments extend beyond the Term, Landlord shall have the option to pay all remaining installments relating to periods following the expiration of the Term. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section  3.01 to the contrary, (i) “Impositions” shall include all real property taxes and assessments which were assessed, levied or imposed or which accrued prior to the Term if payable during the Term, and Tenant shall promptly pay such items as and when they become due and payable, and (ii) any real property taxes and assessments which accrue during the Term but become payable after the Term shall continue to be Tenant’s obligation or responsibility to pay. If Tenant is not permitted by applicable laws to pay any Imposition directly to the taxing authority, Tenant shall pay or cause such Imposition to be paid to Landlord together with its payments of Base Rent and any other Rent payable hereunder.

3.02 Receipt of Payment . After a written request therefor by Landlord, Tenant shall furnish to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after each Imposition is due, evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord evidencing the timely payment of an Imposition. If Tenant fails to pay the appropriate taxing authority all Impositions when due hereunder, then Tenant shall, without limiting any other remedies available to Landlord, reimburse Landlord for any and all penalties or interest, or portion thereof, incurred by Landlord as a result of such nonpayment or late

 

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payment by Tenant. Landlord and Tenant shall cooperate to notify the appropriate governmental authorities to deliver bills or invoices for Impositions directly to Tenant. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, if Landlord and Tenant are unable, after having made commercially reasonable efforts to do so, to cause direct billing of Impositions to Tenant’s address, and Landlord fails to promptly (but in any event within ten (10) business days after receipt thereof), deliver to Tenant any bill or invoice with respect to any Impositions that Landlord may receive and Tenant’s payment of such Impositions within twenty (20) business days after receipt of the bill or invoice results in the imposition of interest, penalties and/or late fees, then Landlord shall be responsible for such interest, penalties and/or late fees, provided, that the Landlord’s failure to timely deliver any such bill or invoice shall not limit Tenant’s obligation to pay such Imposition.

3.03 Exclusions .

(a) Except as provided in Section  3.03(b) herein below, nothing contained in this Article 3 shall require Tenant to pay foreign, state, local or federal income, inheritance, estate, succession, capital levy, capital stock, stamp, transfer, excess profit, revenue, gift or similar taxes of Landlord. For the purposes of this Lease, income taxes shall include (i) taxes, however labeled, determined by reference to income, and (ii) any tax, however labeled, imposed on one or more alternative bases, where one or more of such alternative bases is based on income and the tax is in fact imposed on the income base; provided, however, that the maximum additional amount of Impositions with respect to a calendar year that Tenant may be responsible for hereunder as a result of the inclusion of “and the tax is in fact imposed on the income base” may not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Where a tax may be imposed on one or more alternative bases, one or more of which is based on income, and it is not in fact imposed on the income base, the tax actually imposed will be treated as an income tax hereunder to the extent of the amount that would have been imposed had the tax been imposed on an income base.

(b) If, at any time during the Term, a tax or excise on Base Rent or any portion thereof or other Rent or the right to receive rents or other tax, however described, is levied or assessed against Landlord as a substitute in whole or in part for any Impositions theretofore payable by Tenant, Tenant shall pay and discharge such tax or excise on Base Rent or portion thereof or other Rent or other tax before interest or penalties accrue, and the same shall be deemed to be an Imposition levied against the Premises.

3.04 Contest . Tenant shall have the right to contest (in the case of any item involving more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), after written notice to Landlord) the amount or validity, in whole or in part, of any Imposition by appropriate legal proceedings diligently conducted in good faith, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, provided that (a) no Default by Tenant has occurred and is continuing; (b) such proceeding shall be permitted under and be conducted in accordance with the provisions of any other instrument to which Tenant is bound as a direct party and any REAs (as defined in Section  9.04 below) [and the Overlease] and shall not constitute a default thereunder and such proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable Laws; (c) neither the Premises nor any part thereof or interest therein will be in danger of being sold, forfeited, terminated, cancelled or lost as a result of such proceedings; (d) such proceeding shall suspend the collection of such contested Imposition; and (e) Tenant shall furnish such security as may be required by the appropriate governmental authorities in

 

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connection with the proceeding. Upon the termination of such proceedings, it shall be the obligation of Tenant to pay the amount of such Imposition or part thereof as finally determined in such proceedings, the payment of which may have been deferred during the prosecution of such proceedings, together with any costs, fees (including attorneys’ fees and disbursements), interest, penalties or other liabilities in connection therewith.

3.05 Reduction of Assessed Valuation . Subject to the provisions of Section  3.04 , Tenant shall have the right to seek a reduction in the assessed valuation of the Premises for real property tax purposes and to prosecute any action or proceeding in connection therewith.

3.06 Joinder of Landlord . Landlord shall join and reasonably cooperate in any proceedings referred to in Sections 3.04 and 3.05 or permit the same to be brought in its name but shall not be liable for the payment of any costs or expenses in connection with any such proceedings, and Tenant shall reimburse (as incurred) and indemnify Landlord (promptly upon demand) for any and all costs or expenses which Landlord may sustain or incur in connection with any such proceedings.

ARTICLE 4.

USE; COMPLIANCE

4.01 Use . Tenant shall have the right to use and occupy the Premises for any retail purpose or for any other use or purpose permitted by the applicable zoning authority and otherwise by Laws and, as applicable or any REAs [or the Overlease]. Tenant shall have the right to cease operations for business (“ go dark ”) at the Premises or any portion thereof. Tenant shall provide Landlord with written notice of going “dark” (provided, however, that Tenant’s failure to deliver such notice to Landlord shall not constitute a default under this Lease). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms and provisions of this Lease and Tenant’s obligations hereunder (including without limitation, the payment of Base Rent and other Rent without reduction except as set forth in Articles 14 and 15 , the maintenance of insurance as required under Article 6 and Tenant’s maintenance obligations under Section  9.02 ) shall remain in full force and effect with respect to the Premises or any portion thereof that has gone “dark”.

4.02 Compliance . Tenant’s use and occupation of the Premises, and the condition thereof, shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, comply fully with all Legal Requirements, and all restrictions, covenants and encumbrances of record (including any owner obligations under such Legal Requirements), with respect to the Premises, in either event, the failure with which to comply could have a Material Adverse Effect. Without in any way limiting the foregoing provisions, Tenant shall comply with all Legal Requirements relating to money laundering, anti-terrorism, trade embargos, economic sanctions, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as such act may be amended from time to time, and all regulations promulgated thereunder, as they affect the Premises now or hereafter in effect. Tenant shall comply with all Legal Requirements and directives of governmental authorities and, upon receipt thereof, shall provide to Landlord copies of all notices, reports and other communications exchanged with, or received from, governmental authorities relating to any actual or alleged noncompliance event, the failure of which to comply could have a Material Adverse Effect. Tenant shall also reimburse Landlord for all Costs incurred by Landlord in evaluating the effect of such an event on the Premises and this Lease (to the extent Tenant is not using reasonable efforts to comply with such an event and

 

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Landlord makes a reasonable and good faith determination that such evaluation is necessary), in obtaining any necessary licenses from governmental authorities as may be necessary for Landlord to enforce its rights hereunder, and in complying with all Legal Requirements applicable to Landlord as the result of the existence of such an event, and for any penalties or fines imposed upon Landlord as a result thereof Tenant will use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent any act or condition to exist on or about the Premises which will materially increase any insurance rate thereon except when such acts are required in the normal course of its business, and in any event, Tenant shall pay for such increase; provided, however, the foregoing provision shall not in any way prevent Tenant from having the right to use and occupy the Premises in accordance with Section  4.01 above. Except to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” used in this Section shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section  13.03(a) ) solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in the Premises or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses (defined below) caused by, incurred or resulting from Tenant’s failure to comply with its obligations under this Section.

For purposes hereof:

Costs ” means all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by a Person (defined in Section  20.05 below), including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, court costs, expert witness fees, costs of tests and analyses, travel and accommodation expenses, deposition and trial transcripts, copies and other similar costs and fees, and appraisal fees, as the circumstances require.

Laws ” means any constitution, statute, rule of law, code, ordinance, order, judgment, decree, injunction, rule, regulation, policy, requirement or administrative or judicial determination, even if unforeseen or extraordinary, of every duly constituted governmental authority, court or agency, now or hereafter enacted or in effect.

Legal Requirements ” means the requirements of all present and future Laws (including, without limitation, Environmental Laws (defined in Section  25.01(b) below) and Laws relating to accessibility to, usability by, and discrimination against, disabled individuals), all judicial and administrative interpretations thereof, including any judicial order, consent, decree or judgment, and all covenants, restrictions and conditions now or hereafter of record which may be applicable to the Premises, or to the use, manner of use, occupancy, possession, operation, maintenance, alteration, repair or restoration of the Premises, even if compliance therewith necessitates structural changes or improvements or results in interference with the use or enjoyment of the Premises.

Losses ” means any and all claims, suits, liabilities (including, without limitation, strict liabilities), actions, proceedings, obligations, debts, damages, losses, Costs, fines, taxes, penalties, interest, charges, fees, judgments, awards, amounts paid in settlement and damages of whatever kind or nature, inclusive of bodily injury and property damage to third parties (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and other Costs of defense).

 

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Material Adverse Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (a) the Premises, including, without limitation, the operation of the Premises and/or the value of the Premises; (b) Tenant’s ability to perform its obligations under this Lease; or (c) Landlord’s interests in the Premises or this Lease.

ARTICLE 5.

UTILITIES

5.01 Payment for Utilities . Tenant will pay, when due, all such charges which accrue during the Term of every nature, kind or description for utilities furnished to the Premises or chargeable against the Premises, including all charges for water, sewage, heat, gas, light, garbage, electricity, telephone, steam, power, or other public or private utility services. Prior to commencement of the Term, Tenant was obligated to pay for all utilities or services at the Premises used by it or its affiliates, agents, employees or contractors.

5.02 Utilities . Tenant shall have the right to choose and shall be responsible for contracting directly with all suppliers of utility services. In the event that any charge or fee is required by the state in which the Premises is located or by any agency, subdivision or instrumentality thereof, or by any utility company or other entity furnishing services or utilities to the Premises, as a condition precedent to furnishing or continuing to furnish utilities or services to the Premises, such charge or fee shall be deemed to be a utility charge payable by Tenant. The provisions of this Article 5 shall include, but shall not be limited to, any charges or fees for present or future water or sewer capacity to serve the Premises, any charges for the underground installation of gas or other utilities or services, and other charges relating to the extension of or change in the facilities necessary to provide the Premises with adequate utility services. Tenant may elect to cause the separate metering of utilities to various portions of any Building. If Tenant makes such an election, the costs of such separate metering shall be at the sole and exclusive cost of Tenant. In the event Tenant fails to pay any such charge or fee contemplated by this Section  5.02 , Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to pay such charges or fees on Tenant’s behalf and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for such utility charge upon Landlord’s demand therefor with interest accruing at the Default Interest rate provided in Section  31.07 . The inability of Tenant to obtain, or any stoppage of, the utility services referred to in this Article 5 resulting from any cause (other than Landlord’s gross negligence or willful wrongful acts) shall not make Landlord liable in any respect for damages of any kind to any Person, property or business, or entitle Tenant to any abatement of Rent or other relief from any of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease.

ARTICLE 6.

INSURANCE

6.01 Tenant s Insurance .

(a) Tenant shall obtain and maintain the following coverages at its sole cost and expense:

 

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(i) “All Risk” or “Special Form” Property Insurance with a Twenty- Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) per occurrence limit, with no aggregate for the peril of windstorm, tornado and hail, on the Buildings and Tenant’s Personalty (as defined in Section  7.02 ) located on the Premises, (1) in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement cost, (2) containing an agreed amount endorsement waiving all coinsurance provisions; and (3) providing [for no deductible in excess of (a) One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) or (b) in the event that the Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit (defined below) is in full force and effect, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000); and (4) providing ]3 coverage for contingent liability from Operation of Building Laws, Demolition Costs and Increased Cost of Construction under an “Ordinance or Law Coverage” or “Enforcement” endorsement if any of the improvements or the use of the Premises shall at any time constitute legal non-conforming structures or uses. The full replacement cost shall be redetermined from time to time (but not more frequently than once in any twenty-four (24) calendar months) at the request of Landlord by an appraiser or contractor designated and paid by Tenant and approved by Landlord, or by an engineer or appraiser in the regular employ of the insurer and at the expense of Tenant. After the first appraisal, additional appraisals may be based on construction cost indices customarily employed in the trade. [For purposes of this Section 6.01(a)(i), the term “Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit” shall mean a letter of credit, combined for ShopKo Stores Operating Co., LLC (“ShopKo”) and Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC (“Pamida”) so long as they jointly procure insurance, in an amount equal to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00), naming Landlord or, at Landlord’s option, its Mortgagee (as defined in Section 17.01 below) as the sole beneficiary thereof, which letter of credit shall (A) be a transferable, clean, irrevocable, unconditional, standby letter of credit in form, substance and amount reasonably satisfactory to Landlord in its reasonable discretion, issued or confirmed by a commercial bank with a long term debt obligation rating of “AA” or better (or a comparable long term debt obligation rating) as assigned nationally-recognized statistical rating agency, (B) be payable upon presentation of a sight draft only to the order of Landlord or its Mortgagee at a New York City bank, (C) have an initial expiration date of not less than one (1) year and shall be automatically renewed for successive twelve (12) month periods for the Term, (D) provide for multiple draws, and (E) be transferable by Landlord or its Mortgagee, and its successors and assigns at a New York City bank.]4

(ii) Commercial General Liability insurance (“ Liability Insurance ”) against liability for bodily injury and death, property damage, personal and advertising injury, liquor (to the extent liquor is sold or manufactured on the Premises), optometrist and druggist professional liability (to the extent optometric and pharmacy operations exist on the Premises) on the Premises, such Liability Insurance (1) to be on an “occurrence” form with a combined single limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate and to continue at not less than the aforesaid limit until required to be changed by Landlord in writing by reason of changed economic conditions making such protection inadequate; and (2) to provide coverage for premises and operations, products and

 

3   Bracketed deductible language and the definition of “Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit” will only be included for buyers of ten or more properties (whether or not pursuant to a master lease) or $50,000,000 or more in purchase price)
4   Bracketed deductible language and the definition of “Insurance Deductible Letter of Credit” will only be included for buyers of ten or more properties (whether or not pursuant to a master lease) or $50,000,000 or more in purchase price)

 

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completed operations on an “if any” basis, independent contractors, blanket contractual liability for all written and oral contracts and contractual liability covering the indemnities contained in this agreement. The deductible for Liability Insurance coverage shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000); provided, however, the deductible for Liability Insurance coverage related to optometrist and druggist professional liability (to the extent optometric and pharmacy operations exist on the Premises) on the Premises shall not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000);

(iii) Workers’ Compensation insurance providing statutory benefits and Employers Liability insurance with a limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for all Persons employed by Tenant at or in connection with the Premises;

(iv) Business Interruption/Loss of Rents insurance (1) covering all risks required to be covered by the insurance provided for in subsection ( i )  above; (2) in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the projected gross income from the Premises (on an actual loss sustained basis) for a period continuing until the restoration of the Premises is completed; the amount of such business interruption/loss of rents insurance shall be determined prior to the signing of this Lease and at least once each year thereafter based on Tenant’s reasonable estimate of the gross earnings including one hundred percent (100%) of rent payables for the succeeding twenty-four (24) month period, and (3) containing an extended period of indemnity endorsement which provides that after the physical loss to the Buildings, improvements or Tenant’s Personalty has been repaired, the continued loss or income will be insured until such income either returns to the same level it was at prior to the loss, or the expiration of six (6) months from the date that the Premises is repaired or replaced and operations are resumed, whichever first occurs, and notwithstanding that the policy may expire prior to the end of such period;

(v) Comprehensive Boiler and Machinery insurance, if applicable, in an amount equal to the greater of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) or full replacement cost of the Buildings, improvements and Tenant’s Personalty on terms consistent with the “All Risk” Property insurance required under subsection ( i )  above;

(vi) Flood insurance, if any portion of a Building is located in an area identified by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or any successor thereto as an area having special flood hazard pursuant to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 or the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, as each may be amended, or any successor law (the “ Flood Insurance Acts ”), of the following types and in the following amounts (1) coverage under policies issued pursuant to the Flood Insurance Acts (the “ Flood Insurance Policies ”) in an amount equal to the maximum limit of coverage available for the Premises under the Flood Insurance Acts, subject only to customary deductibles under such policies and (2) Excess Flood Insurance in an amount equal to the greater of (x) one hundred percent (100%) of replacement cost of the Buildings (including the improvements) located in the Premises, or (y) Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) if the Premises is located outside Flood Zone A or V;

 

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(vii) Earthquake insurance for locations with Probable Maximum Loss percentages of 20 (PML 20%) or greater, and sinkhole and mine subsidence insurance in amounts equal to one times (1x) the probable maximum loss of the Premises as determined by Landlord in its sole discretion and in form and substance satisfactory to Landlord, provided that with the exceptions for limits and deductibles the Earthquake insurance shall be on terms consistent with the “All Risk” Property insurance under subsection (i)  above;

(viii) Umbrella Liability insurance in an amount not less than Seventy- Five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) per occurrence on the forms of Primary Commercial General Liability, Employers Liability, Optometrist Professional Liability and Druggist Professional Liability;

(ix) At all times during which structural construction, repairs or alterations (including Capital Improvements) are being made with respect to the Buildings and the other improvements (1) Owner’s Contingent or Protective Liability insurance covering claims not covered by or under the terms or provisions of the insurance provided in subsection (ii)  above; and (2) Builders Risk insurance on a completed value form covering against “all risks” insured against pursuant to subsection ( i )  above shall include permission to occupy the Premises, and shall contain an agreed amount endorsement waiving coinsurance provisions;

(x) Insurance against terrorism, terrorist acts or similar acts of sabotage (“ Terrorism Insurance ”) with coverage amounts of not less than Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) (the “ Terrorism Insurance Required Amount ”);

(xi) With respect to the Premises, if Tenant maintains a tank for the storage of Hazardous Materials, storage tank liability insurance that provides for corrective action, third party liability coverage, clean-up costs and defense costs at all times during the Term in an amount not less than those limits required to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements as determined by Title 40 the Code of Federal Regulations, but in no event less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) in the aggregate (“ Tank Insurance ”); and

(xii) Such other insurance and in such amounts from time to time that Landlord or its Mortgagee may reasonably request against such other insurable hazards which at the time are commonly insured against for property similar to the Premises in or around the region in which the Premises is located.

(b) Landlord shall be named as an “additional insured” for Liability Insurance, as an “additional named insured” and as a “loss payee” for Property Insurance, as an “additional insured” for Tank Insurance, and as a “loss payee” for rental value or business interruption insurance. If the Premises shall be subject to any Mortgage (as defined in Section  17.01 ), the applicable Liability Insurance shall, if required by such Mortgage, name the Mortgagee (as defined in Section  17.01 ) as an additional insured and the Property, Business Interruption/Loss of Rents, Boiler and Machinery, Flood, Earthquake and Terrorism insurance shall name the Mortgagee as a “loss payee” under a standard “noncontributory mortgagee” endorsement or its equivalent. In the case of Property, Boiler and Machinery, and Flood insurance, each policy shall contain a so-called New York standard non-contributing mortgagee clause in favor of any Mortgagee providing that the loss thereunder shall be payable to Landlord and Mortgagee, as their interests may appear.

 

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(c) All of Tenant’s insurance policies required hereunder shall be in such form and shall be issued by such responsible companies permitted to do business in the state where the Premises is located. All such companies shall have a rating of “A” or better for financial strength claims paying ability assigned by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (if Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. provides a rating for the insurer) and a rating of “A” or better assigned by Standard & Poor’s Rating Group (“ S&P ”), provided that if any insurance required is provided by a syndicate of insurers, the insurers with respect to such insurance shall be acceptable if (1) the first layer of coverage under such insurance shall be provided by carriers with a minimum financial strength rating from S&P of “A” or better; (2) sixty percent (60%) (seventy-five percent (75%) if there are four or fewer members in the syndicate) of the aggregate limits under such policies must be provided by carriers with a minimum financial strength rating from S&P of “A” or better; and (3) the financial strength rating from S&P for each carrier in the syndicate shall have a financial strength rating from S&P of at least “BBB”. All policies referred to in this Lease shall be procured, or caused to be procured, by Tenant, at no expense to Landlord, and for periods of not less than one (1) year. Evidence of insurance (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Landlord) shall be delivered to Landlord on or before the Commencement Date and renewal evidence of insurance not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of expiration of the policies. Subject to the terms of Section  30 below, if Tenant fails to obtain and maintain insurance coverages in accordance with this Article 6 , then Landlord, at Landlord’s sole option, upon fifteen (15) days prior written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to cure within said period, may, but shall not be obligated to, procure such insurance on behalf of, and at the expense of, Tenant, and if Landlord exercises such right and expends any funds to obtain such insurance, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for such amounts upon demand with interest accruing at the Default Interest rate provided in Section  31.07 , from the time of payment by Landlord until fully paid by Tenant immediately upon written demand therefor by Landlord. It is understood that any such sums for which Tenant is required to reimburse Landlord shall constitute Rent under this Lease.

(d) Tenant shall not carry separate insurance concurrent in form or contributing in the event of loss with that required by this Lease to be furnished by Tenant, unless Landlord and each Mortgagee is included therein as additional named insureds with any loss payable as provided in this Lease. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of the carrying of any such separate insurance and shall cause evidence of the same to be delivered as required in this Lease.

(e) Tenant shall not violate or permit to be violated any of the conditions or provisions of any of Tenant’s insurance policies required hereunder, and Tenant shall so perform and satisfy or cause to be performed and satisfied the requirements of the companies writing such policies so that at all times companies of good standing shall be willing to write and continue such insurance.

 

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(f) Each of Tenant’s insurance policies shall contain an agreement by the insurer that such policy shall not be cancelled or modified without at least ten (10) days’ prior written notice to Landlord and each Mortgagee, and contain clauses or endorsements to the effect that no act or negligence of Tenant, or anyone acting for Tenant, or failure to comply with the provisions of any policy which might otherwise result in a forfeiture of the insurance or any part thereof, shall in any way affect the validity or enforceability of the insurance insofar as Landlord is concerned. The Property Insurance shall contain a waiver of subrogation by the insurer of any right to recover the amount of any loss resulting from the acts or negligence of Landlord or its agents, employees or licensees.

(g) Each of Landlord and Tenant hereby waives any and every claim for recovery from the other for any and all loss or damage to the Premises or to the contents thereof, whether such loss or damage is due to the negligence of Landlord or Tenant or their respective agents or employees, which loss or damage is insured pursuant to this Lease; provided, however, that the foregoing waiver shall not be operative in any case where the effect thereof is to invalidate any insurance coverage of the waiving party or increase the cost of such insurance coverage. Each of Landlord and Tenant hereby waive all rights of subrogation that they may have against each other.

(h) It is expressly understood and agreed that (1) if any insurance required hereunder, or any part thereof, shall expire, be withdrawn, become void by breach of any condition thereof by Tenant, or become void or in jeopardy by reason of the failure or impairment of the capital of any insurer, Tenant shall immediately obtain new or additional insurance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and its Mortgagee; (2) the minimum limits of insurance coverage set forth in this Section  6.01 shall not limit the liability of Tenant for its acts or omissions as provided in this Lease; (3) Tenant shall procure policies for all insurance for periods of not less than one year and shall provide to Landlord and any servicer or Mortgagee of Landlord certificates of insurance or, upon Landlord’s request, duplicate originals of insurance policies evidencing that insurance satisfying the requirements of this Lease is in effect at all times; and (4) Tenant shall pay as they become due all premiums for the insurance required by this Section  6.01 .

6.02 Blanket Policy . Property Insurance, at the option of Tenant, may be effected by blanket policies issued to Tenant covering the entire the Premises (or any portion thereof) and other properties owned or leased by Tenant, provided that the policies otherwise comply with the provisions of this Lease.

ARTICLE 7.

RETURN OF PREMISES

7.01 Surrender of Possession . At the expiration or early termination of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord and deliver all keys to each Building to Landlord and make known to Landlord the combination of all locks of vaults then remaining in each Building, and, subject to the following paragraph, shall return the Premises and all equipment and fixtures of Landlord therein to Landlord in good working condition (subject to Tenant’s rights contained in Article 11 and Section  9.02 ), reasonable wear and tear, casualty and condemnation excepted.

 

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7.02 Trade Fixtures and Personal Property . Tenant’s merchandise, furniture, machinery, trade fixtures, non-trade fixtures, inventory and other items of personal property of every kind and description (collectively, “Tenant’s Personalty”), shall belong to Tenant throughout the Term, and Tenant shall have the right to remove Tenant’s Personalty from the Premises and the obligation to restore any damage to the Premises caused thereby, such removal and restoration to be performed prior to the end of the Term with respect to the Premises or within twenty (20) days following termination of this Lease or Tenant’s right of possession with respect to the Premises, whichever is earlier. If Tenant fails to remove such items, Landlord may do so and thereupon the provisions of Section 16.04 shall apply.

7.03 Survival . All obligations of Tenant under this Article 7 shall survive the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 8.

HOLDING OVER

If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after the expiration of the Term, Tenant, at Landlord’s option and within Landlord’s sole discretion, may be deemed a tenant on a month-to-month basis and shall continue to pay Rent, except that Tenant shall pay Landlord one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the Base Rent then applicable to the final Lease Year of the Term for the period Tenant remains in possession of the Premises. The foregoing provisions shall not serve as permission for Tenant to holdover, nor serve to extend the Term (although Tenant shall remain bound to comply with all provisions of this Lease until Tenant vacates the Premises, and shall be subject to the provisions of Article 7 ).

ARTICLE 9.

CONDITION AND CARE OF PREMISES

9.01 As-Is Condition . Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant accepts the Premises in “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” condition and agrees that Landlord makes no representation or warranty as to the condition thereof. Tenant further acknowledges and agrees that, prior to the Commencement Date, Tenant was in sole and exclusive possession and control of the Premises.

9.02 Tenant s Obligations . Subject to Tenant’s rights set forth in Article 11 below and this Section  9.02 , Tenant shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, in good working order the Premises, including the Buildings and any other improvements located thereon, the equipment serving the Buildings, and the other improvements located thereon, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, roofs, foundations and appurtenances to the Buildings, all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems located in or otherwise serving such Buildings, and all water, sewer and gas connections, pipes and mains which service such Buildings which neither any public utility company nor a public authority is obligated to repair and maintain, and shall put, keep and maintain each Building, and the other improvements on such Parcel in good working order and make all repairs therein and thereon, interior and exterior, structural and nonstructural, necessary to keep the same in good working order and to comply with all applicable Laws, howsoever the necessity or desirability therefor may occur. When used in this Lease, the term “repairs” shall include all alterations, installations, replacements, removals, renewals and restorations, and the phrase “good working order” or “good working condition” means good working order or good working condition, reasonable wear and tear, casualty and condemnation excepted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) Tenant

 

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also shall perform common area maintenance and repairs and other duties with respect to the Premises or any adjoining property to the extent that Landlord is required to do so under any REAs (whereupon Tenant shall be entitled to reimbursement from any third party pursuant to any such REAs), and (b) so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing and subject to Tenant’s obligation to maintain the Premises in good working order as set forth above, Tenant shall not be required to make any structural or capital repairs or improvements to the Premises during the last two (2) years of the Term. For purposes of this Section  9.02 , “the last two (2) years of the Term” refers to the final years of the Term, as extended, and Tenant’s obligations to repair and maintain the Premises will continue during the last two (2) years of the initial Term with respect thereto or any Extension Period with respect thereto for which Tenant has exercised its Extension Option.

9.03 Landlord Not Obligated . Landlord shall not be required to furnish any services, utilities or facilities whatsoever to the Premises, nor shall Landlord have any duty or obligation to make any alteration, change, improvement, replacement, restoration or repair to, or to demolish, the Buildings or any other improvements presently or hereafter located on the Parcel. Tenant assumes the full and sole responsibility for the condition, operation, repair, alteration, improvement, replacement, maintenance and management of the Premises, including any Building or any other improvements.

9.04 Compliance with REA(s) . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, it is expressly understood and agreed by and between Landlord and Tenant that the Premises may be subject to construction, operating, development, cross easement and reciprocal easement agreements or other declarations, covenants, restrictions or easement agreements in effect as of the Effective Date, or subsequently entered into as provided in this Section  9.04 or Article 26 , in favor of an owner of adjoining property or to which Landlord is a party or that are binding on Landlord or the Premises or that are a matter of public record affecting the Premises or any portion thereof, or any similar agreements, as may be amended from time to time (hereinafter each referred individually as an “ REA ” and collectively as the “ REAs ”), and Tenant, for itself and any permitted assignee or subtenant, hereby covenants and agrees to comply with, perform all obligations (whether those of Tenant or Landlord) under and not violate any provision of the REAs. Tenant shall pay or cause to be paid, in a timely manner, all charges, costs and other obligations imposed on or with respect to the Premises or Landlord pursuant to any REAs. Neither Landlord nor Tenant shall grant or agree to any new REA affecting the Premises or to any consents, approvals, waivers, modifications, amendments or terminations of any REA in existence as of the Effective Date (collectively, an “ REA Change ”) without the prior written consent of the other party in each instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; provided, however, with respect to the development of previously subdivided outlots owned by Tenant that are not part of the Premises, Tenant shall have the right to consent to such outlot development on behalf of Landlord under any REA (or Landlord shall execute a consent, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, upon the reasonable request of Tenant) so long as Tenant represents to Landlord that such development does not materially and adversely affect the use or operation of or access to or from the Premises and the development will not (a) cause any portion of the Premises to be in violation of any Legal Requirements, (b) create any liens on the Premises, or (c) violate the terms of any document or instrument of record encumbering the Premises, including without limitation,

 

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any REA. In any instance in which a party requests the consent of the other party to an REA Change, the other party shall respond to such request within twenty (20) days; provided, that if there is no response within said twenty (20) day period, consent shall be deemed to have been given upon the expiration of said twenty (20) day period. Landlord agrees that Tenant shall enjoy the access, parking, easement and right to receive services and benefits that inure to Landlord under all REAs, concerning such access, parking, easement rights or the right to receive services thereunder. Landlord hereby grants unto Tenant the rights of enforcement and audit with respect to all of the REAs on Landlord’s behalf, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. If Tenant cures a default or enforces performance by the other owner or other party to an REA in accordance with an REA and in doing so spends money, or if at the time in question Tenant is performing the common area maintenance under that REA and the adjacent owner or other party fails to pay its share of expenses, Landlord grants Tenant, to the extent granted under the REA, the right to collect reimbursement from the adjacent owner or the other party to said REA, provided that Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant with respect to any amounts paid or costs incurred by Tenant. Landlord agrees that, upon Tenant’s request and at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, Landlord will enforce the terms of any REAs for the benefit of Tenant. Except to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” used in this Section shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in the Premises or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses arising from or related to a default by Tenant under the REAs, that continues beyond applicable notice and cure periods, and any enforcement actions described in this Section. Promptly after the request of Tenant, Landlord shall execute such documents as may be reasonably requested by Tenant in connection with any REA so that to the extent permitted by such REA, (i) Tenant is entitled to directly receive any notices under the REA (with a required copy to Landlord), (ii) Tenant, together with Landlord, is named as a co insured under any insurance policies required to be maintained by any other party under the REA, (iii) Tenant, together with Landlord, is afforded the benefit of all rights, easements, licenses and benefits afforded to the Premises under the REA, and (iv) Tenant is able to directly enforce and audit the REA and to directly exercise all rights and remedies in connection with any breach of the REA by any other party.

9.05 Intentionally Omitted .

9.06 Warranties . Landlord hereby assigns, without recourse or warranty whatsoever, to Tenant (to the extent assignable), (a) all claims against third parties for damages to the Premises to the extent that such damages are Tenant’s responsibility to repair pursuant to the provisions of this Lease, and (b) all warranties, guaranties and indemnities, express or implied, and similar rights which Landlord may have against any manufacturer, seller, engineer, contractor or builder in respect of the Premises, including, but not limited to, any rights and remedies existing under contract or pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code (collectively, the “ Warranties ”). Tenant shall take all commercially reasonable action necessary to preserve the rights under the Warranties assigned hereunder. Upon the occurrence of a Default and the Landlord’s exercise of its remedies under Section  16.02 hereof or the expiration or sooner termination of this Lease, the Warranties shall automatically revert to Landlord. The foregoing provision of reversion shall be self-operative and no further instrument of reassignment shall be required.

 

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ARTICLE 10.

RIGHTS RESERVED TO LANDLORD

Landlord reserves the right, exercisable without notice and without liability to Tenant for damage or injury to property, Person or business and without effecting an eviction or disturbance of Tenant’s use or possession or giving rise to any claim for setoff or abatement of rent or affecting any of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, (a) at any time during the one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the Term, to exhibit the Premises at reasonable hours upon prior notice to Tenant and giving Tenant the opportunity to have its representative accompany the group performing such exhibition, and (b) to decorate, remodel, repair, alter or otherwise prepare the Premises for re-occupancy at any time after a Default by Tenant under this Lease and Tenant surrenders the Premises to Landlord.

ARTICLE 11.

ALTERATIONS

11.01 Alterations . Tenant shall have the sole and complete right and authority, without Landlord’s consent or approval but subject to the provisions contained in any REAs [and the Overlease] relating to alterations, to alter or change the Premises in any way, including, without limitation, dividing the Premises (excluding any subdivision of any land) and adding additional signage; provided that (i) Tenant gives Landlord prior written notice of any material alterations, and (ii) at any one time Tenant may not make any proposed structural alterations to the Premises in excess of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000) per Lease Year, increased annually based on increases in the CPI (the “ Alteration Cap ”), without Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed, it being understood, however, that the refusal or failure of Landlord’s Mortgagee to grant consent (to the extent required and applicable) to the alterations shall be a reasonable basis for Landlord to withhold its consent. For the purposes of this Lease, the term “structural” shall mean the roof, foundation or load-bearing walls of any Building. In addition, Tenant shall not demolish, replace or materially alter any structural or non-structural portions of any Building or any other improvements located on the Premises, or any part thereof, or make any addition thereto, whether voluntary or in connection with a repair or Restoration (as defined in Section  14.01 ) required by this Lease (collectively, the “ Capital Improvement ”), unless Tenant shall comply with the following requirements:

(a) Each Capital Improvement, when completed, shall be of such a character as not to materially reduce the value of the Premises below its value immediately before construction of such Capital Improvement was commenced;

(b) Each Capital Improvement shall be made with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure) and in a good and workmanlike manner and in compliance with all applicable permits and authorizations and, as applicable, any of the REAs [and the Overlease]. No Capital Improvement shall impair the safety or structural integrity of the applicable Building;

 

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(c) In connection with the construction of any Capital Improvement, the Premises and the assets of Landlord shall (subject to the provisions of Article 26 ) at all times be free of liens for work, services, labor and materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to the Premises;

(d) No structural Capital Improvement shall be undertaken without obtaining the insurance required by Section  6.01 hereof, and “all risk” builder’s risk property insurance for the full replacement cost of the subject Capital Improvement on a completed value basis;

(e) No Capital Improvement shall be undertaken until Tenant shall have procured and paid for, insofar as the same may be required from time to time, all permits and authorizations of all governmental authorities for such Capital Improvement. Landlord shall join in the application for such permit or authorization and cooperate with Tenant and execute any additional documents as may be necessary to allow Tenant to complete the alterations and changes, provided it is made without cost, liability, obligation or expense to Landlord. Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses arising from or related to construction of any Capital Improvements and any failure to comply with the requirements in connection with a Capital Improvement as described in this Section; and

(f) All Capital Improvements shall be deemed a part of the Premises and, except as set forth in Section  7.02 , belong to Landlord at the expiration or early termination of the Term, and Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord such instruments as Landlord may require to evidence the ownership by Landlord of such Capital Improvements.

Upon completion of the Capital Improvements, Tenant shall promptly provide Landlord with (1) an architect’s certificate certifying that the Capital Improvements have been completed in conformity with the plans and specifications therefor (if the alterations are of such a nature as would customarily require the issuance of such certificate from an architect), (2) a certificate of occupancy (if the alterations are of such a nature as would require the issuance of a certificate of occupancy under applicable Laws), and (3) any other documents or information reasonably requested by Landlord.

ARTICLE 12.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING5

12.01 Assignment . (a) [Subject to Section  12.07 below,] (i) Tenant shall have the right to assign or transfer this Lease, in whole but not in part, or any interest hereunder, without Landlord’s consent or approval and (ii) Tenant shall have the right to assign or transfer this Lease, in part, upon the express written consent of Landlord, to be given in its sole discretion, so long as, with respect to any assignment under clause (i) and (ii), Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease and any separate lease entered into by and between Landlord and Tenant in connection with any such assignment or transfer.. Upon the occurrence of any assignment of the Premises by Tenant: (1) Tenant shall provide to Landlord notice thereof, along with a copy of such assignment and, if applicable, an officer’s certificate of Tenant, in the form attached hereto

 

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as Schedule 12.01 , certifying that the conditions set forth in Section  12.01(b) below have been satisfied; and (2) Landlord shall enter into a separate lease with assignee as to the Premises upon substantially the same terms and conditions as this Lease, including, without limitation, (A) the base rent is equal to or greater than the Base Rent under this Lease, (B) the lease term for such assignment is at least equal to the then remaining Term, and (C) the use of the Premises will not violate any Laws or REAs [or the Overlease].

(b)    Notwithstanding any provision contained in Section  12.01(a) , [but subject to Section  12.07 below,] as to any assignment or transfer of this Lease in whole, Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall terminate entirely and, except for any liabilities of Tenant which accrued prior to the date of assignment, Tenant shall be released of any liability under this Lease so long as the following requirements are met: (i) the assignee has an investment rating of “BBB” or better from Standard and Poor’s (or an equivalent rating or shadow rating from another nationally recognized statistical rating service), or (ii) at the time of the proposed assignment, the assignee (1) has a tangible net worth as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (“ Tangible Net Worth ”) of at least Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000), and (2) meets or exceeds an EBITDAR Ratio (calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test) (as defined in Section  30.06(c) ) of 1.60 to 1, and (3) has an annual revenue of at least Six Hundred Million Dollars ($600,000,000), or (iii) the assignee has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Two Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000); provided, however, that Tenant may satisfy any one of the foregoing conditions of assignee by providing, or causing to be provided, a guaranty agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and approved by Landlord, in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, which guaranty shall be from an entity that meets the requirements of (i), (ii) or (iii) set forth above in this Section  12.01(b) .

12.02 Change of Control . The following transactions, transfers or changes in control or ownership of Tenant shall not constitute an assignment under the terms of this Lease: (a) a transfer of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease to any entity in connection with intercompany corporate transfers whose ownership is controlled by Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent; (b) a transfer of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease to any entity which has the power to direct Tenant’s management and operation, or any entity whose management and operation is controlled by Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent or is under common control with Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent; (c) a transfer of Tenant’s entire interest in this Lease to any entity, a majority of whose voting rights are owned by Tenant or Tenant’s parent or ultimate parent; (d) a transfer to any entity into which or with which Tenant, its successors or assigns, is merged or consolidated, in accordance with applicable statutory provisions of merger or consolidation of entities, so long as the liabilities of the entities participating in such merger or consolidation are assumed by the entity surviving such merger or created by such consolidation; (e) a sale of substantially all of the stock of Tenant; (f) a sale of substantially all of the assets of Tenant to a single entity that expressly assumes this Lease; (g) a similar intercompany transaction to those described in (a), (b) or (c) above; or (h) a similar corporate transaction to those described in (d), (e) and (f) above. With respect to each of the transactions described in items (a), (b), (c) and (g) above of this Section, Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease. With respect to each of the transactions described in items (d), (e), (f) and (h) above of this Section, Tenant’s obligations under this Lease shall terminate entirely and Tenant shall be released of any liability under this Lease, except for any liabilities of Tenant which accrued prior to the date of such transaction.

 

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12.03 Subletting and Non-Disturbance . [Subject to Section  12.07 below, ]Tenant shall have the right to sublet the Premises or any portion thereof, without Landlord’s consent or approval, so long as Tenant shall remain liable under this Lease and Tenant delivers notice thereof to Landlord along with a copy of any such sublease. Upon the request of Tenant from time to time, if (a) the terms of a sublease were negotiated on an arm’s length basis with a third party not affiliated with Tenant; (b) the base minimum rent per square foot of the Premises or portion thereof sublet for the term of such sublease is equal to or greater than the Base Rent per square foot of the Premises under this Lease; (c) the terms of the sublease shall have substantially the same terms and conditions as this Lease, including, without limitation, the same lease term, rent escalations, covenants, escrows and reserves and financial reporting requirements; (d) the tenant under the sublease at the time of the sublease (i) has an investment rating of “BBB” or better from Standard and Poor’s (or an equivalent rating or shadow rating from another nationally recognized statistical rating service) or (ii) at the time of the proposed sublease, is a reputable, creditworthy tenant and meets or exceeds an EBITDAR Ratio (calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test) of 1.25 to 1; or (iii) at the time of the proposed sublease, has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000), (provided, however, that Tenant may satisfy any one of the foregoing conditions of tenant under the sublease set forth in (d)(i), (ii) or (iii) above by providing, or causing to be provided, a guaranty (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and approved by Landlord in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) from an entity that meets any of the foregoing requirements); (e) the sublease contains no other material provisions that (i) benefit the subtenant and are unusual for a “market” sublease of the type in question and (ii) are materially adverse to a landlord; (f) Tenant provides Landlord with an officer’s certificate of Tenant certifying compliance with the criteria in subsections (a)  through (e) , and attaching a schedule of rent calculations and other details supporting the certifications, in the form attached hereto as Schedule 12.03 , (g) the sublease is for not less than 30,000 rentable square feet of Building space, (h) regardless of the size of the subleased space, portions of the remaining Premises have free and unrestricted access to common areas and facilities, such as loading docks, trash/recycling facilities, restrooms and proportionate storefront visibility and (i) any such sublease does not cause a violation of any applicable Laws, Legal Requirements, REAs [or Overleases] or cause a violation of any restrictive covenants affecting the Premises, then Landlord shall execute and deliver to such subtenant a written agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (an “ NDA ”), to the effect that, notwithstanding the termination of this Lease or Tenant’s possessory and other rights and obligations under this Lease by Landlord, so long as such subtenant shall continue to observe and perform all of its obligations under a sublease, such subtenant and the rights of subtenant under any sublease shall not be disturbed by Landlord but shall continue in full force and effect, Landlord shall assume the obligations of the landlord under the sublease and no Default under this Lease shall apply to any such sublease. For avoidance of doubt, the payment by Tenant to a subtenant of a tenant allowance at the execution of the sublease shall not be considered unusual. In the event of a termination of this Lease, any sublease for which a NDA has been executed and delivered by Landlord shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between Landlord and subtenant, subject to the terms of such NDA. Landlord agrees to execute, and to use commercially

 

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reasonable efforts to cause its Mortgagee to execute, such documentation as may be reasonably required to effectuate the non-disturbance contemplated herein, including, without limitation, estoppel letters, recognition agreements and a non disturbance agreement, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D .

12.04 Assignment by Landlord .

(a) As a material inducement to Landlord’s willingness to complete the transactions contemplated by this Lease (the “ Transaction ”), Tenant hereby agrees that Landlord may, from time to time and at any time and without the consent of Tenant, engage in all or any combination of the following, or enter into agreements in connection with any of the following or in accordance with requirements that may be imposed by applicable securities, tax or other Laws: the sale, assignment, grant, conveyance, transfer, financing, refinancing, purchase or re-acquisition in whole or in part, of the Premises or this Lease, Landlord’s right, title and interest in this Lease, the servicing rights with respect to any of the foregoing, or participations in any of the foregoing, provided, however, in no event may Landlord disclose or permit the disclosure of the financial information described in Section  31.17(c) (except as otherwise provided therein) to any potential purchaser, assignee, transferee or lender that owns or can direct the management, directly or indirectly, of five (5) or more commonly managed retail locations. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree that Landlord, in its sole discretion, may assign this Lease or any interest herein to another Person (including without limitation, a taxable REIT subsidiary) in order to maintain Landlord’s or any of its affiliates’ status as a REIT (if applicable). In the event of any such sale or assignment other than a security assignment, Tenant shall attorn to such purchaser or assignee (so long as Landlord and such purchaser or assignee notify Tenant in writing of such transfer and such purchaser or assignee expressly assumes in writing the obligations of Landlord hereunder). At the request of Landlord, Tenant will execute such documents confirming the sale, assignment or other transfer and such other agreements as Landlord may reasonably request, provided that the same do not increase the liabilities and obligations, or decrease the rights, of Tenant hereunder in any manner whatsoever, and Landlord shall reimburse the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Tenant related to the execution and delivery of such documents, provided that such costs and expenses are in excess of the costs and expenses Tenant may incur in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Lease. Landlord shall be relieved, from and after the date of such transfer or conveyance, of liability for the performance of any obligation of Landlord contained herein, except for any obligations or liabilities accrued prior to the date of such assignment or sale.

(b) [In connection with any sale by Landlord of the Premises and assignment of this Lease to the buyer in connection with such sale, Tenant shall execute, deliver and notarize, where applicable (or cause to be executed, delivered and notarized, as applicable) to Landlord each of the following documents (collectively, the “ Landlord Assignment Documents ”) within (7) Business Days after written request from Landlord (A) a new guaranty, in favor of Landlord’s assignee substantially in the form of the Guaranty, (B) a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement that may be requested by Landlord’s assignee’s lenders, substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E , (C) an estoppel letter that may be requested by Landlord’s assignee or its lenders, or both, substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit C , and (D) a memorandum of lease substantially in the form of Exhibit G

 

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between Landlord’s assignee and Tenant. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant agrees to cooperate reasonably with Landlord in connection with any such assignment at Landlord’s sole cost and expense. Without limiting Section  31.04 , from and after the effective date of any such Landlord assignment, Landlord shall be automatically released (without need for any further agreement or other document) from any liability thereafter arising with respect to the Premises covered thereby but shall not be released for liabilities that arose or existed prior with respect thereto (unless Landlord’s assignee fully assumes all such liabilities). Landlord agrees to deliver to Tenant fully-executed (and, where applicable, notarized) copies of each of the Landlord Assignment Documents within seven (7) Business Days after the consummation of any sale of the Premises.]

[In the event that from time to time Landlord desires to assign partially its interest in this Lease with respect to one or more Property Locations (including without limitation to one or more Control Affiliates of Landlord) (a “ Landlord Assignment Transaction ”), then, subject to the terms of this Section 12.04(b), (i) Landlord shall prepare a landlord assignment lease agreement (or landlord assignment lease agreements, in Landlord’s discretion) in the form of Exhibit K attached hereto with respect to any such Property Locations (each, a “ Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement ”); (ii) upon the assignment by Landlord, this Lease shall be amended to exclude any such Property Locations from this Lease, and the Base Rent hereunder shall be reduced by aggregate of the Base Rent Allocations for such Property Locations; and (iii) the initial base rent payable under any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement shall equal the aggregate of the Base Rent Allocations of the Property Locations demised under such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement. In such event, Tenant shall deliver two (2) counterpart executed originals of any such new Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement within seven (7) Business Days after delivery by Landlord to Tenant of a complete and accurate execution version of such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement (the “ Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement Return Date ”). In addition, Landlord shall deliver and Tenant shall execute, deliver and notarize, where applicable (or cause to be executed, delivered and notarized, as applicable) to Landlord two (2) originals of each of the following documents (collectively, the “ Additional Landlord Assignment Documents ”) within (7) Business Days after written request from Landlord (the “ Additional Landlord Assignment Documents Return Date ”) with respect to such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement: (A) a new guaranty substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit L for the benefit of Landlord’s assignee, (B) a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement that may be requested by Tenant or Landlord’s assignee’s lenders, substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (the “ Assignment SNDA ”), (C) a Landlord Agreement that may be requested by Tenant or its lenders, substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (“ Assignment Landlord Agreement ) , (D) an estoppel letter that may be requested by Landlord’s assignee or its lenders, or both, substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit C , (E) a memorandum of lease substantially and materially in the form of Exhibit G regarding the Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, (F) an amendment to this Lease removing the applicable Property Locations and reducing Base Rent hereunder as provided herein substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit O , and (G) a termination of any memorandum of lease regarding this Lease that encumbers any of the applicable Property Locations substantially and materially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit P . Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant agrees to cooperate reasonably with Landlord in connection with any such assignment at Landlord’s sole cost and expense. Without limiting

 

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Section  31.04 , from and after the effective date of any such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, Landlord shall be automatically released (without need for any further agreement or other document) from any liability thereafter arising with respect to the Property Locations covered thereby but shall not be released for liabilities that arose or existed prior with respect thereto (unless Landlord’s assignee fully assumes all such liabilities). In no event shall Landlord have any liability under any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement. Tenant agrees that any Landlord Assignment Agreement may be, in Landlord’s sole discretion, a “master lease” agreement covering multiple Property Locations, which Landlord Assignment Lease agreement may include, in Landlord’s sole discretion alternative provisions as described in notes to the form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit K . In addition, any Landlord assignee that is a Landlord’s Control Affiliate may, in its sole discretion, elect to conform the terms of such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement (other than base rent thereunder) covering five (5) or more Property Locations to this Lease, rather than to the form of Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit K . . (As used herein, “ Control Affiliate ” means, in relation to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, the first Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” (including with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession directly or indirectly of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise). In addition, if Tenant reasonably determines that any initial base rent to be paid under any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or the remaining Base Rent to be paid under this Lease would result in such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or this Lease being treated as a capital lease under GAAP as of the date of the consummation of the applicable Landlord Assignment Transaction (and such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or this Lease, as applicable, would not otherwise be treated as a capital lease under GAAP) (“ Capital Lease Treatment ”), Tenant may notify Landlord of same prior to the earlier of (u) five (5) Business Days following delivery by Landlord to Tenant of any complete and accurate execution version of any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, or (v) five (5) Business Days following any written request from Landlord to Tenant for Tenant’s reasonable determination whether or not any initial base rent described in such request under any proposed Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement described in such request would result in Capital Lease Treatment for such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or this Lease. After receiving any such notice from Tenant, Landlord may elect, in its sole discretion, to either (AA) reasonably negotiate with Tenant a reduced initial base rent amount that will not directly result in Capital Lease Treatment for such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or this Lease, in which event such reduction in initial base rent shall be reflected in the applicable Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, and the Base Rent and Base Rent Allocations hereunder shall also be adjusted hereunder as Landlord and Tenant may reasonably determine (and evidenced by a written amendment hereto by and between Landlord and Tenant), including without limitation such that at the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction the Base Rent hereunder plus the amount of such initial base rent under such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement plus the initial base rents any other Landlord Assignment Lease Agreements that are a part of such Landlord Assignment Transaction equals the Base Rent hereunder immediately preceding such Landlord Assignment Transaction, or (BB) modify, in a manner reasonably acceptable to Tenant, the Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, such that it expressly evidences an assignment of a portion of this Lease as of the date of the consummation

 

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of such Landlord Assignment Transaction, rather than a new and separate lease commencing as of the date of the consummation of such Landlord Assignment Transaction (either such adjusted or modified Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement referenced in clause (AA) or (BB) to be hereinafter referred to as a “ Replacement Landlord Lease Assignment Agreement ”). Without limiting any other obligation herein (including without limitation Tenant’s obligation under clause (v) in this subsection (b) above or clause (AA) or (BB) in this subsection (b) above), Landlord agrees that if Tenant notifies Landlord of Tenant’s reasonable determination of Capital Lease Treatment for any Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or this Lease within five (5) Business Days after Landlord has delivered to Tenant a complete and accurate execution version thereof, Tenant shall not have any obligation, and shall not be required, to execute and deliver such Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement or the related Additional Landlord Assignment Documents to Landlord (provided, however, that the foregoing shall not limit Tenant’s obligation to deliver to Landlord two (2) executed counterparts of any complete and accurate execution version of any Replacement Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement delivered by Landlord to Tenant hereunder, or any other related Additional Landlord Assignment Documents, in connection with a Landlord’s election described in clause (AA) or (BB) above, within seven (7) Business Days after delivery of such documents by Landlord to Tenant (which seventh (7th) Business Day shall be the Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement Return Date or Additional Landlord Assignment Documents Return Date, respectively, for such documents). Landlord agrees to obtain and deliver to Tenant within one (1) Business Day after the consummation of any Landlord Assignment Transaction fully-executed (and, where applicable, notarized) versions of any Assignment SNDA and Assignment Landlord Agreement (each as applicable) as a condition to the effectiveness of such Landlord Assignment Transaction. Landlord will provide to Tenant copies of each Landlord Assignment Lease Agreement, and other Additional Landlord Assignment Documents each within seven (7) Business Days after the consummation of the applicable Landlord Assignment Transaction]6

12.05 Intentionally Omitted . 7

12.06 Concessionaires . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Tenant shall have the right, without Landlord’s consent or approval, to sublease or license any portion of the Premises to concessionaires consistent with Tenant’s typical store operations; provided that the term of such sublease or license shall not extend beyond the period that ends one day before the expiration of the Term. In addition, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord from time to time a true, correct and complete list of any such subleases or licenses encumbering the Premises within ten (10) days’ after written request therefor from Landlord.

12.07 [ Limits on Assignment, Subletting and Substitution . 8 Tenant shall not have the right to assign, sublet, or license, or grant any similar right regarding all or any portion of any Property Location unless Tenant shall have provided to Landlord, immediately prior to the effective date of such assignment, sublease, license, or similar agreement, an officer’s certificate (the “ Assignment or Sublease Officer s Certificate ”) signed by an officer of the assignee,

 

6   Use bracketed version as alternative provision for master leases covering five or more properties
7   If the breakout lease is a master lease of five (5) or more properties, reinsert 12.05 from the Amended and Restated Master Lease
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sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, as the case may be, certifying that none of the parties identified by Landlord as a ten percent (10%) or more shareholder of Landlord (on a written list certified by Landlord and to be provided to Tenant following the request of Tenant in connection with any proposed assignment, sublease, license or similar agreement) owns, directly or, to the assignee’s, sublessee’s, licensee’s or similar occupant’s actual knowledge after such assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant has made inquiry of its officer or similar person that is responsible for maintaining records regarding the direct ownership of such assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, indirectly, (1) ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of voting capital stock of the assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, as the case may be, or (2) ten percent (10%) or more of the total value of all classes of capital stock of the assignee, sublessee, licensee or similar occupant, as the case may be. Landlord shall provide the written list described in the preceding sentence within five (5) business days of written request therefor by Tenant and, in the absence of timely provision of such list, such officer’s certificate shall be based on the latest written list delivered by Landlord to Tenant.]

ARTICLE 13.

WAIVER OF CERTAIN CLAIMS; INDEMNITY BY TENANT

13.01 Waiver of Certain Claims . Except as otherwise required under applicable law or to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” used throughout this Article 13 shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in the Premises or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), but in all events, subject to the waiver of claims and subrogation set forth in this Lease, the Landlord Indemnified Parties shall not in any event whatsoever (a) be liable for any injury or damage to Tenant or any third party happening in, on or about the Premises, nor for any injury or damage to the Premises or to any property belonging to Tenant (including Tenant’s Personalty) or any third party which may be caused by any fire, breakage or other Casualty Event, or by any other cause whatsoever or by the use, misuse or abuse of any of the Buildings or any other improvements at the Premises or which may arise from any other cause whatsoever; nor (b) be liable to Tenant or any third party for any failure of water supply, gas, telephone or electric current, nor for any injury or damage to any property of Tenant (including Tenant’s Personalty) or to the Premises caused by or resulting from gasoline, oil, steam, gas or electricity or hurricane, tornado, flood, wind or similar storms or disturbances, or water, rain, sleet, ice or snow which may leak or flow from the street, sewer, gas mains or subsurface area or from any part of the Premises, or leakage of gasoline or oil from pipes, storage tanks, appliances, sewers or plumbing works therein, or from any other place or from any other cause, nor for interference with light or other incorporeal hereditaments by anybody, or caused by any public or quasi-public work.

13.02 Tenant Responsible for Personal Property . All Tenant’s Personalty and other personal property belonging to any occupant of the Premises that is in the applicable Building or the remainder of the Premises shall be there at the risk of Tenant or other Person only, and Landlord shall not be liable for damage thereto or theft or misappropriation thereof.

 

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13.03 Indemnification .

(a) Tenant agrees to use and occupy the Premises at its own risk and hereby releases the Landlord Indemnified Parties from all claims for any damage to the full extent permitted by law. Except to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence and without in any way limiting Tenant’s other indemnification obligations under this Lease (including without limitation, those set forth in Sections 9.04 , 11.01(e) , 25.08 and 32.01 ), Tenant shall (promptly as incurred or upon demand by any Landlord Indemnified Party) indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless Landlord and any agent, beneficiary, representative, contractor, manager, member, director, employee, Mortgagee, officer, director, parent, partner, shareholder, trustee, affiliate, subsidiary, participant, successors and assigns of Landlord (collectively, with Landlord, the “ Landlord Indemnified Parties ”, and each, a “ Landlord Indemnified Party ”) from and against any and all liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable engineers’, architects’ and attorneys’ fees, court costs and disbursements, which may be imposed upon or incurred by any Landlord Indemnified Party during or after (but attributable to a period of time falling within) the Term caused by, incurred or resulting from Tenant’s operations or Tenant’s use and occupancy of the Premises, whether relating to its original design or construction, latent defects, alteration, maintenance, use by Tenant or any Person thereon.

(b) Landlord shall indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless Tenant and any agent, beneficiary, representative, contractor, manager, member, director, employee, Leasehold Mortgagee, officer, director, parent, partner, shareholder, trustee, affiliate, subsidiary, participant, successors and assigns of Tenant (collectively the “ Tenant Indemnified Parties ” and each, a “ Tenant Indemnified Party ”; the Tenant Indemnified Party and the Landlord Indemnified Party shall be collectively called the “ Indemnified Party ”) harmless from and against any and all liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable engineers’, architects’ and attorneys’ fees, court costs and disbursements, which may be imposed upon or incurred by or asserted against any Tenant Indemnified Party by reason of any willful wrongful act or gross negligence by Landlord pursuant to or in connection with this Lease or Landlord’s repossession of the Premises.

(c) The obligations of Tenant and Landlord under this Article 13 shall not be affected in any way by the absence in any case of covering insurance or by the failure or refusal of any insurance carrier to perform any obligation on its part under insurance policies affecting the Premises or any part thereof.

(d) If any claim, action or proceeding is made or brought against any Indemnified Party against which it is indemnified pursuant to this Section  13.03 , then, upon demand by any Indemnified Party, the other party shall resist or defend such claim, action or proceedings in the Indemnified Party’s name, if necessary, by the attorneys for the insurance carrier (if such claim, action or proceeding is covered by insurance), otherwise by such attorneys as the Indemnified Party shall approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

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(e) Any indemnity payments due to Landlord from Tenant hereunder that are attributable to liabilities, fixed or contingent, known or unknown (i) that existed as of the Effective Date, or relate to periods prior to and including the Effective Date, or (ii) to which the Premises were subject as of the Effective Date, or that existed prior the date hereof and ran with the Premises and became a liability of the Landlord as the transferee or assignee of the previous owner of the Premises, shall not be treated as additional rent or other gross income of the Landlord for federal income tax purposes but as an adjustment to the Landlord’s adjusted basis in the Premises, which adjusted basis shall, prior to the receipt by Landlord of such indemnity payments, be deemed to include the amount of such liabilities. Tenant agrees that it will take no position inconsistent herewith for federal income tax purposes.

(f) The provisions of this Section  13.03 shall survive for a period of five (5) years after the Expiration Date or earlier termination of this Lease.

ARTICLE 14.

USE OF CASUALTY INSURANCE PROCEEDS

14.01 Tenant s Obligation to Restore .

If all or any part of the improvements on the Premises shall be destroyed or damaged in whole or in part by fire or other casualty (whether or not insured) of any kind or nature, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen (a “ Casualty Event ”), Tenant shall give Landlord prompt written notice thereof, and Tenant, with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure and Section  14.03 below), shall repair, alter, restore, replace and rebuild (collectively, “ Restore ” or “ Restoration ”) the same, as nearly as practicable to the character of the improvements on the Premises existing immediately prior to such Casualty Event, and in no event shall Landlord be called upon to Restore the improvements on the Premises, as now or hereafter existing, or any portion thereof or to pay any of the costs or expenses thereof. If Tenant is required to but shall fail or neglect to Restore with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure and Section  14.03 below) the improvements on the Premises or the portion thereof damaged or destroyed, or, having so commenced such Restoration, shall fail to complete the same with reasonable diligence (subject to Force Majeure) in accordance with the terms of this Lease, Landlord may (but shall not be obligated to), after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to commence or re-commence such Restoration, complete such Restoration at Tenant’s expense, the costs for which Tenant shall be obligated to reimburse Landlord and until paid shall accrue Default Interest.

In the event the insurance proceeds after deduction of reasonable costs and expenses, if any, incurred by Tenant, Landlord or a Mortgagee in collecting the same (collectively, “ Net Insurance Proceeds ”) of any Casualty Event are less than One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000), increased annually based on increases in the CPI (the “ Restoration Threshold ”), Landlord shall disburse, or cause to be disbursed, to Tenant such Net Insurance Proceeds. In the event the Net Insurance Proceeds are greater than the Restoration Threshold, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to disburse or cause Mortgagee to disburse such Net Insurance Proceeds within ten (10) days upon Landlord being furnished with (a) evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of the estimated cost of completion of the Restoration, (b) such architect’s certificates, waivers of lien, contractor’s sworn statements, mortgagee’s title insurance endorsements, bonds, plats of survey, permits, approvals, licenses and such other documents and items as Landlord may reasonably require and approve in

 

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Landlord’s reasonable discretion, and (c) all plans and specifications for such Restoration, such plans and specifications to be approved by Landlord prior to commencement of any work, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to diligently provide or cause Mortgagee to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following Landlord’s receipt of such plans and specifications. Landlord may, at Tenant’s reasonable expense, retain a consultant to review and approve all requests for disbursements, which approval shall also be a condition precedent to any disbursement, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the consultant to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following such consultant’s and/or Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s request for disbursement. No payment made prior to the final completion of the Restoration shall exceed ninety percent (90%) of the value of the work performed; funds other than the Net Insurance Proceeds shall be disbursed prior to disbursement of such Net Insurance Proceeds; and at all times, the undisbursed balance of such Net Insurance Proceeds then held by Landlord, together with funds deposited for that purpose or irrevocably committed to the reasonable satisfaction of Landlord by or on behalf of Tenant for that purpose, shall be at least sufficient in the reasonable judgment of Landlord to pay for the cost of completion of the Restoration, free and clear of all liens or claims for a lien. Prior to the disbursement of any portion of the Net Insurance Proceeds, Tenant shall provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to Landlord of the payment of Restoration expenses by Tenant up to the amount of the insurance deductible applicable to such Casualty Event. Landlord shall be entitled to keep any portion of the Net Insurance Proceeds which may be in excess of the cost of Restoration, and Tenant shall bear all additional costs and expense of such Restoration in excess of the Net Insurance Proceeds. Notwithstanding anything in this Section  14.01 to the contrary, if, at the time of a Casualty Event, Tenant fails to meet an EBITDAR Ratio of 1.15 to 1 calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test, then Landlord shall have the right after the Casualty Event to withhold the applicable insurance proceeds for the Restoration if, at Mortgagee’s election, Mortgagee desires to apply the insurance proceeds relating to such Casualty Event to the payment of Landlord’s Mortgage (a “ Casualty Withholding Event ”). Promptly upon Landlord’s receipt of notice from Mortgagee of a Casualty Withholding Event (provided that Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Mortgagee to notify it as soon as possible of a decision), Landlord shall provide written notice thereof to Tenant.

14.02 No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise provided in Sections 14.03 below, this Lease shall not terminate, be forfeited or be affected in any manner, nor shall there be any reduction or abatement of the Rent payable hereunder, by reason of damage to or total, substantial or partial destruction of any Building or any part thereof or the improvements on the Premises or any part thereof, or by reason of the untenantability of the same or any part thereof, for or due to any reason or cause whatsoever, and Tenant, notwithstanding any law or statute present or future, waives any and all rights to quit or surrender the Premises or any part thereof; and Tenant’s obligations hereunder, including without limitation, the payment of Rent hereunder, shall continue as though the improvements on the Premises had not been damaged or destroyed and without abatement, suspension, diminution or reduction of any kind.

 

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14.03 Right to Terminate . Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in this Article 14 , in the event that, as a result of such a Casualty Event, (a) Tenant shall reasonably estimate in the exercise of good faith business judgment that (i) the Premises cannot be used for the same purpose and substantially with the same utility as before such Casualty Event, or (ii) it will be unable to use the Premises for the customary operation of Tenant’s business for more than (1) one (1) year, or (2) one hundred twenty (120) days if such Casualty Event has occurred in the last two (2) years of the Term or any extension of the Term, or (b) Landlord elects not to provide the insurance proceeds from any Casualty Event to Tenant in accordance with a Casualty Withholding Event under Section  14.01 , then, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, Tenant shall have the right, exercisable by written notice given to Landlord no later than thirty (30) days following such Casualty Event, to cause Landlord to terminate this Lease and, following such termination, Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to the Premises, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may survive by their terms. Such termination shall not be effective, and Tenant’s obligation to pay Rent hereunder shall continue, until and unless (A) Tenant has complied with all obligations pursuant to Article 6 hereof, (B) Tenant has paid to Landlord all Rent and other amounts payable with respect to the Premises through the date of the Casualty Event, and (C) Tenant has paid or has caused to be paid to Landlord as its interests may appear all insurance deductibles, and all insurance proceeds which shall have been paid to Tenant with respect to the destruction or damage of the Premises and not utilized towards the Restoration; provided, however, that Tenant shall retain those insurance proceeds in which Landlord does not have an interest including, but not limited to, Tenant’s Personalty, and ordinary payroll insurance proceeds.

14.04 Intentionally Omitted .

ARTICLE 15.

EMINENT DOMAIN

15.01 Taking: Lease to Terminate . If a substantial portion of a Building or the Premises shall be lawfully taken as a result of the exercise of the power of eminent domain or condemned for a public or quasi-public use or purpose by any competent authority or sold to the condemning authority under threat of condemnation (collectively, a “ Condemnation ”), and (a) Tenant reasonably estimates in the exercise of good faith business judgment that, as a result thereof, the Premises cannot be used for the same purpose and substantially with the same utility as before such taking or conveyance or (b) Landlord elects not to provide the Condemnation proceeds from any Condemnation to Tenant in accordance with a Condemnation Withholding Event under Section  15.02 below, Tenant shall have the right to cause Landlord to terminate this Lease. If this Lease is so terminated pursuant to this Section  15.01 , then, upon the date of such taking of possession, Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to the Premises except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which survive by their terms. Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire Condemnation award relating to the land and improvements with respect to such taking.

 

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15.02 Taking: Lease to Continue . In the event that only a part of the Premises shall be taken as a result of a Condemnation, and Tenant reasonably estimates in the exercise of good faith business judgment that, as a result thereof, the remainder of the Premises can be used for the same purpose and with substantially the same utility as before such Condemnation, this Lease shall not be modified and Tenant shall promptly repair and restore the remainder of the Premises, subject to Force Majeure. In the event the proceeds of the Condemnation after deduction of any reasonable costs and expenses, if any, incurred by Tenant, Landlord or a Mortgagee in collecting the same (collectively, “ Net Condemnation Proceeds ”) are less than the Restoration Threshold, Landlord shall disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the Net Condemnation Proceeds to Tenant. In the event the Net Condemnation Proceeds are greater than the Restoration Threshold, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to disburse and/or cause Mortgagee to expeditiously disburse such Net Condemnation Proceeds upon Landlord being furnished with (a) evidence satisfactory to Landlord of the estimated cost of completion of the repair or restoration, (b) such architect’s certificates, waivers of lien, contractor’s sworn statements, mortgagee’s title insurance endorsements, bonds, plats of survey, permits, approvals, licenses and such other documents and items as Landlord may reasonably require and approve in Landlord’s reasonable discretion, and (c) all plans and specifications for such repair or restoration, such plans and specifications to be approved by Landlord prior to commencement of any work, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to diligently provide or cause Mortgagee to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following Landlord’s receipt of such plans and specifications. Landlord may, at Tenant’s reasonable expense, retain a consultant to review and approve all requests for disbursements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, that, in any event, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the consultant to diligently provide its written approval or disapproval (with reasons of sufficient specificity to allow Tenant to correct the reasonable objection) following such consultant’s and/or Landlord’s receipt of Tenant’s request for disbursement. No payment made prior to the final completion of the repair or restoration shall exceed ninety percent (90%) of the value of the work performed; funds other than the Net Condemnation Proceeds shall be disbursed prior to disbursement of such Net Condemnation Proceeds; and at all times, the undisbursed balance of such Net Condemnation Proceeds then held by Landlord, together with funds deposited for that purpose or irrevocably committed to the reasonable satisfaction of Landlord by or on behalf of Tenant for that purpose, shall be at least sufficient in the reasonable judgment of Landlord to pay for the cost of completion of the repair or restoration, free and clear of all liens or claims for a lien. Landlord shall be entitled to keep any portion of the net proceeds from Condemnation which may be in excess of the cost of the repair or restoration, and Tenant shall bear all additional costs and expense of such repair or restoration in excess of the net proceeds from Condemnation. [Notwithstanding anything in this Section 15.02 to the contrary, if, at the time of a Condemnation, Tenant fails to meet an EBITDAR Ratio of 1.15 to 1 calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test, then Landlord shall have the right after the Condemnation to withhold the Net Condemnation Proceeds for the restoration and repair if, at Mortgagee’s election, Mortgagee desires to apply the Net Condemnation Proceeds relating to such Condemnation to the payment of Landlord’s Mortgage (a “ Condemnation Withholding Event ”). Promptly upon Landlord’s receipt of notice from Mortgagee of a Condemnation Withholding Event (but not later than thirty (30) days after the Condemnation), Landlord shall provide written notice thereof to Tenant.] 9

 

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15.03 No Abatement of Rent . Except as otherwise provided in Section  15.01 , this Lease shall not terminate, be forfeited or be affected in any manner, nor shall there be any reduction or abatement of the Rent payable hereunder, by reason of any Condemnation of the Premises or any part thereof, or by reason of the untenantability of the same or any part thereof, for or due to any reason or cause whatsoever.

15.04 Tenant s Claim for Reimbursement . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article 15 , to the extent permitted by law, (a) Tenant shall be allowed, at its sole cost and expense, to pursue a claim against the condemning authority that shall be independent of and wholly separate from any action, suit or proceeding relating to any award to Landlord for reimbursement of Tenant’s leasehold interest, relocation expenses or for Tenant’s Personalty; and (b) Tenant and any Tenant Mortgagee shall have the right to participate, at their sole cost and expense, in any Condemnation proceeding affecting the Premises or any Buildings thereon; provided that such claim, award or participation does not adversely affect or interfere with the prosecution of Landlord’s claim for the Condemnation or otherwise reduce the amount recoverable by Landlord for the Condemnation.

ARTICLE 16.

DEFAULT

16.01 Events of Default . The occurrence of any one or more of the following matters constitutes a default (each, a “ Default ”) by Tenant under this Lease:

(a) Failure by Tenant to pay any Rent within two (2) business days after written notice of failure to pay the same on the due date; provided, however, that Landlord shall only be obligated to provide such written notice and the two (2) business day cure period shall only be available twice every twelve (12) month period;

(b) (1) Failure by Tenant to pay, within five (5) business days after written notice (i) of demand by Landlord therefor to the extent such monies are due and payable; or (ii) of Tenant’s failure to pay the same on the due date, of any other monies required to be paid by Tenant under this Lease, including without limitation, the failure by Tenant to pay, prior to delinquency, any Impositions, the failure of which to pay could result in the imposition of a lien against the Premises.

(c) Failure by Tenant to observe or to perform any other material covenant, agreement, condition or provision of this Lease, if such failure continues for thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant or such longer time as may be reasonably required to cure because of the nature of the default (provided Tenant shall have undertaken procedures to cure the default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursue such effort to completion), provided, however, that the foregoing notice obligation and cure period shall not be applicable where Tenant’s failure to observe or to perform any other material covenant agreement, condition or provision of this Lease relates to (i) Tenant’s payment of Rent or any other monetary obligation hereunder, or (ii) a condition that would place the Premises in immediate physical jeopardy or in immediate jeopardy of being forfeited or lost;

 

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(d) Intentionally omitted;

(e) The levy upon, under writ of execution or the attachment by legal process of, the leasehold interest of Tenant or the Premises, or the filing or creation of a lien with respect to such leasehold interest or the Premises, which lien shall not be released or discharged within ninety (90) days from the date of Landlord’s written request to release or discharge such filing;

(f) The insolvency of Tenant or Guarantor or Tenant’s or Guarantor’s admission in writing of its inability to pay its debts as they mature, or Tenant’s or Guarantor’s making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or applying for or consenting to the appointment of a trustee or receiver for Tenant or for the major part of its property;

(g) The appointment of a trustee or receiver for Tenant or Guarantor or for the major part of any of their property which is not discharged within one hundred fifty (150) days after such appointment;

(h) The institution of any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency or liquidation proceedings, or other proceedings for relief under any bankruptcy law, or similar law for the relief of debtors (i) by Tenant or Guarantor or (ii) against Tenant or Guarantor and which are allowed against it or are consented to by it or are not dismissed within one hundred fifty (150) days after such institution;

(i) A final, nonappealable judgment is rendered by a court against Tenant or Guarantor which would render Tenant or Guarantor insolvent and is not discharged or provision made for such discharge by the earlier of (i) one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of entry thereof, or (ii) execution or levy thereon;

(j) Intentionally Deleted;

(k) [A default under or a breach of the terms and provisions of the Overlease with respect to the tenant thereunder (after expiration of all applicable cure periods) caused by Tenant]; or

(l) The failure by Tenant to observe or perform any obligation set forth in Section  31.17 if such failure continues for ten (10) Business Days after written notice thereof from Landlord to Tenant.

16.02 Rights and Remedies of Landlord . If a Default occurs, Landlord shall have the rights and remedies hereinafter set forth, which shall be distinct, separate and cumulative and which shall not operate to exclude or deprive Landlord of any other right or remedy allowed it by law or equity:

(a) Landlord, upon ten (10) days additional prior notice to Tenant (during which time Tenant may cure the Default) with respect to any Default set forth in Sections 16.01(b) through (k) (expressly excluding Sections 16.01(a) for which no additional notice shall be required), may terminate this Lease by giving to Tenant notice of Landlord’s election to do so, in which event the Term shall end, and all rights, title and interest of Tenant hereunder shall expire, on the date stated in such notice; provided, however, that Landlord shall only be obligated to provide such additional written notice and the ten (10) day cure period shall be available only twice every twelve (12) months;

 

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(b) Landlord, upon ten (10) days additional prior notice to Tenant (during which time Tenant may cure the Default) with respect to any Default set forth in Sections 16.01(b) through (k) (expressly excluding Sections 16.01(a) for which no additional notice shall be required), may terminate the right of Tenant to possession with respect to the Premises without terminating this Lease by giving notice to Tenant that Tenant’s right of possession shall end on the date stated in such notice, whereupon the right of Tenant to possession of the Premises or any part thereof shall cease on the date stated in such notice; provided, however that Landlord shall only be obligated to provide such additional written notice and the ten (10) day cure period shall be available only twice every twelve (12) months;

(c) Landlord may, to the extent not prohibited by applicable Laws and subject to Section  31.13 , (i) re-enter and take possession of the Premises (or any part thereof), any or all of Tenant’s Personalty upon the Premises and, to the extent permissible, all permits and other rights or privileges of Tenant pertaining to the general use and operation of the Premises, but excluding any permits or other rights and privileges that are specific to the use and operation of Tenant’s business upon the Premises, and (ii) expel Tenant and those claiming under or through Tenant, without being deemed guilty in any manner of trespass or becoming liable for any loss or damage resulting therefrom, without resort to legal or judicial process, procedure or action. No notice from Landlord hereunder or under a forcible entry and detainer statute or similar law shall constitute an election by Landlord to terminate this Lease unless such notice specifically so states. If Tenant shall, after default, voluntarily gives up possession of the Premises to Landlord, deliver to Landlord or its agents the keys to the Premises, or both, such actions shall be deemed to be in compliance with Landlord’s rights and the acceptance thereof by Landlord or its agents, and shall not be deemed to constitute a termination of this Lease. Landlord reserves the right following any re-entry and/or reletting to exercise its right to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant written notice thereof, in which event this Lease will terminate;

(d) Except for a Default pursuant to Section  16.01(l) , Landlord may bring an action against Tenant for any damages sustained by Landlord or any equitable relief available to Landlord in connection with enforcing its rights under this Article 16 ;

(e) Landlord may relet the Premises or any part thereof for such term or terms (including a term which extends beyond the original Lease Term), at such rentals and upon such other terms as Landlord, in its reasonable discretion, may determine, with all proceeds received from such reletting being applied to the Rent due from Tenant in such order as Landlord may, in its sole discretion, determine, which may include, without limitation, all repossession costs, brokerage commissions, attorneys’ fees and expenses, alteration, remodeling and repair costs and expenses of preparing for such reletting, all of which costs shall be reasonable and customary. Landlord reserves the right following any re-entry and/or reletting to exercise its right to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant written notice thereof, in which event this Lease will terminate as specified in said notice. Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate any damages resulting from a Default of Tenant; provided, however, that Landlord’s obligation to so mitigate shall be satisfied in full and deemed reasonable if Landlord undertakes to lease the Premises to another tenant (a “ Replacement Tenant ”) in accordance with the following criteria:

 

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(i) Landlord shall not be obligated to lease the Premises to a Replacement Tenant under terms or conditions that are unacceptable to Landlord under Landlord’s then current leasing policies for comparable space in the same market area as the Premises, if any;

(ii) Landlord shall not be obligated to enter into a lease with any proposed Replacement Tenant which does not have, in Landlord’s reasonable opinion, sufficient financial resources or operating experience to operate the Premises; and

(iii) Landlord shall not be required to expend any amount of money to alter, remodel or otherwise make the Premises suitable for use by a proposed substitute Tenant unless: (1) Tenant pays any such sum to Landlord in advance of Landlord’s execution of a substitute lease with such tenant (which payment shall not be in lieu of Rent or any damages or other sums to which Landlord may be entitled as a result of Tenant’s Default under this Lease); and (2) Landlord, in Landlord’s sole discretion, determines that any such expenditure is financially justified in connection with entering into any such substitute lease.

(f) Except for a Default pursuant to Section  16.01(l) , Landlord may recover from Tenant all reasonable actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses paid or incurred by Landlord as a result of such Default, regardless of whether or not legal proceedings are actually commenced;

(g) Except for a Default pursuant to Section  16.01(l) , Landlord may immediately or at any time thereafter, upon written notice to Tenant (except in the event of an emergency, in which event no notice shall be necessary), at Landlord’s sole option but without any obligation to do so, correct such Default and charge Tenant all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Landlord therein. Any sum or sums so paid by Landlord, together with any accrued Default Interest, shall be deemed to be Rent hereunder and shall be immediately due from Tenant to Landlord. Any such acts by Landlord in correcting Tenant’s Defaults hereunder shall not be deemed to cure said Defaults or constitute any waiver of Landlord’s right to exercise any or all remedies set forth herein;

(h) Landlord may immediately or at any time thereafter, and with or without notice, except as required herein, set off any money of Tenant held by Landlord under this Lease against any sum owing by Tenant hereunder; provided that, subject to a Mortgagee’s right to credit the balance of any reserves held by the Mortgagee against future payments on the applicable debt, any Impositions Reserve or Insurance Reserve (as such terms are defined in Section  30.01 ) held by Landlord shall be applied and disbursed in accordance with Article 30 ; and/or

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16.03 Final Damages . If this Lease is terminated by Landlord as provided in Section  16.02(a) , in addition to Landlord’s rights set forth in Section  16.02 , Landlord shall be entitled to recover from Tenant all Rent accrued and unpaid for the period up to and including such termination date, as well as all other additional sums payable by Tenant, or for which Tenant is liable or in respect of which Tenant has agreed to indemnify Landlord under any of the provisions of this Lease, which may be then owing and unpaid, and all costs and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord in the enforcement of its rights and remedies hereunder.

16.04 Removal of Personal Property . All of Tenant’s Personalty removed from the Premises by Landlord pursuant to any provisions of this Lease or any Laws may be handled, removed or stored by Landlord at the sole cost and expense of Tenant, and Landlord, in no event, shall be responsible for the value, preservation or safekeeping thereof. Tenant shall pay Landlord for all expenses incurred by Landlord in such removal and storage charges against such property as long as the same is in Landlord’s possession or under Landlord’s control. Subject to Section  31.13 , all of Tenant’s Personalty not removed from the Premises or retaken from storage by Tenant within twenty (20) days after the end of the Term, however terminated, at Landlord’s option, shall be conclusively deemed to have been conveyed by Tenant to Landlord as by bill of sale without further payment or credit by Landlord to Tenant.

16.05 Landlord s Default . If Landlord shall violate, neglect or fail to perform or observe any of the representations, covenants, provisions, or conditions contained in this Lease on its part to be performed or observed, which default continues for a period of more than thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from Tenant specifying such default (provided, however, such period shall be limited to two (2) business days with respect to a default under Section  31.17(c) ), or if such default is of a nature to require more than thirty (30) days for remedy and continues beyond the time reasonably necessary to cure (provided Landlord must have undertaken procedures to cure the default within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently pursues such efforts to cure to completion, provided that Landlord shall not have such additional period to cure with respect to default under Section  31.17(c) ), Tenant, at its option (in addition to all other rights and remedies provided Tenant at law, in equity or hereunder), upon further written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s intention to exercise any remedy hereunder, which shall provide Landlord with an additional ten (10) days cure period thereafter (provided that Landlord shall not have such additional period to cure with respect to default under Section  31.17(c) ), may either terminate this Lease upon written notice thereof given to Landlord, or incur any reasonable expense necessary to perform the obligation of Landlord specified in such notice and bill Landlord for the costs thereof. If Landlord fails to reimburse Tenant for such reasonable costs within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s receipt of such bill, Tenant may deduct such costs from the next due installments of Monthly Base Rent, until such costs are recouped by Tenant.

16.06 Attorneys Fees . If any party to this Lease shall bring any action or proceeding for any relief against the other, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Lease, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party a reasonable sum for attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in bringing or defending such action or proceeding and/or enforcing any judgment granted therein, all of which shall be deemed to have accrued upon the commencement of such action or proceeding and shall be paid whether or not such action or proceeding is prosecuted to final judgment.

 

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16.07 Tenant Waiver . Tenant hereby expressly waives, for itself and all Persons claiming by, through and under Tenant, including creditors of all kinds, (a) any right and privilege which Tenant has under any present or future Legal Requirements to redeem the Premises, or any part thereof, or to have a continuance of this Lease for the Term after termination of Tenant’s right of occupancy by order or judgment of any court or by any legal process or writ, or under the terms of this Lease; (b) the benefits of any present or future Legal Requirements that exempt property from liability for debt or for distress for rent; (c) any present or future Legal Requirements relating to notice or delay in levy of execution in case of eviction of a tenant for nonpayment of rent; and (d) any benefits and lien rights which may arise pursuant to any present or future Legal Requirements.

ARTICLE 17.

SUBORDINATION; LEASEHOLD MORTGAGE

17.01 Subordination . Landlord has executed and delivered and may execute and deliver hereafter from time to time a mortgage or trust deed in the nature of a mortgage, both being hereinafter referred to as a “ Mortgage ,” against the Premises or any interest therein. Landlord also may, subject to the approval of any Mortgagee (which approval Mortgagee, in its sole discretion, may withhold), hereafter sell and lease back the Premises, or any part thereof, such lease of the underlying land herein called a “ Ground Lease ,” and the landlord under any such lease is herein called a “ Ground Landlord .” If requested by the mortgagee or trustee under any Mortgage (both being hereinafter referred to as a “ Mortgagee ”) or by any Ground Landlord, Tenant will either (a) subordinate its interest in this Lease to said Mortgage or said Ground Lease, as the case may be, and to any and all advances made thereunder and to the interest thereon, and to all renewals, replacements, supplements, amendments, modifications and extensions thereof, or (b) make certain of Tenant’s rights and interests in this Lease superior thereto; and Tenant will execute and deliver such agreement or agreements promptly, as may be reasonably approved by Tenant, Landlord or such Mortgagee, or such Ground Landlord, as the case may be. Any Mortgage to which this Lease is now or hereafter subordinate shall provide, in effect, that during the time this Lease is in force all insurance proceeds and condemnation awards shall be permitted to be used for restoration in accordance with the provisions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, as a condition to subordinating its rights and interests under this Lease to any such Mortgagee or such Ground Landlord, as the case may be, so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing, Tenant’s rights and interests under this Lease shall remain enforceable and undisturbed and Mortgagee or such Ground Landlord, as the case may be, shall enter into a subordination, non disturbance and attornment agreement with Tenant, which agreement shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E , or in such other form as may be reasonably approved by Tenant, Landlord, such Mortgagee or such Ground Landlord.

17.02 Liability of Mortgagee; Attornment . It is further agreed that (a) if any Mortgage shall be foreclosed, or if any Ground Lease shall be terminated, (i) the Mortgagee (or its grantees) or purchaser at any foreclosure sale (or grantee in a deed in lieu of foreclosure), or Ground Landlord, as the case may be, or their respective successors and assigns shall not be

 

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(1) liable for any act or omission of any prior landlord (including Landlord), subject to any defenses, offsets or counterclaims which Tenant may have against a prior landlord (including Landlord) as long as the same are not continuing, (2) bound by any obligation to perform any work or to make improvements to the Premises or any portion thereof, or (3) bound by any prepayment of Base Rent or other Rent which Tenant may have made in excess of the amounts then due for the next succeeding month (other than any reserves paid under this Lease), (ii) the liability of the Mortgagee hereunder or purchaser at such foreclosure sale or the liability of a subsequent owner designated as Landlord under this Lease shall exist only so long as such Mortgagee, Ground Landlord, purchaser or owner, as applicable, is the owner of the applicable Building or Parcel and such liability shall not continue or survive after further transfer of ownership; and (iii) upon request of the Mortgagee if the Mortgage is foreclosed, or of the Ground Landlord if the Ground Lease is terminated, and provided that Tenant’s rights and interests under this Lease shall remain enforceable and undisturbed, Tenant will attorn, as Tenant under this Lease, to the purchaser at any foreclosure sale under any Mortgage, and Tenant will attorn as the tenant under this Lease to the Ground Landlord, and Tenant will execute such instruments as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to evidence such attornment; and (b) this Lease may not be modified or amended so as to reduce Rent or shorten the Term provided hereunder, or so as to affect adversely in any other respect or to any material extent the rights of Landlord, and this Lease shall not be cancelled or surrendered, without the prior written consent, in each instance, of the Mortgagee or of the Ground Landlord, as the case may be, other than as expressly permitted pursuant to the terms of this Lease.

17.03 Tenant Leasehold Mortgage .

(a) Provided that, at the time Tenant proposes to grant any Leasehold Mortgage (as defined in Section  17.03(c)( i ) ), no Default exists, Tenant shall have the right to grant a Leasehold Mortgage on Tenant’s leasehold interest in the Premises with respect to all but not less than all of the entire Premises. Any Tenant’s Mortgagee (as defined in Section  31.13 ) or permitted Leasehold Mortgagee (as defined in Section  17.03(c)(ii) ) shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement granted to Tenant hereunder, but (i) any such Leasehold Mortgage otherwise shall be in all respects subject and subordinate to Landlord’s interest in this Lease and to any Mortgage or Ground Lease granted by Landlord, and to any renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and extensions of any such Mortgage or Ground Lease, whether such Mortgage or Ground Lease, or any renewal, modification, consolidation, replacement or extension thereof, is granted by Landlord prior or subsequent to any Leasehold Mortgage granted by Tenant; and (ii) the Leasehold Mortgage shall attach to and be a lien on Tenant’s leasehold interest in the Premises only, shall convey no interest or rights in and to Landlord’s interest in the Lease or the Premises which are greater than Tenant’s interest or rights in the Lease or the Premises, and shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and Tenant.

(b) If Tenant shall grant a Leasehold Mortgage in compliance with the provisions of this Section  17.03 , and if Tenant or the Leasehold Mortgagee shall, within thirty (30) days after the execution of such Leasehold Mortgage, send to Landlord a true copy thereof, together with written notice specifying the name and address of the Leasehold Mortgagee thereunder and the pertinent recording data with respect to such Leasehold Mortgage, then, so long as such Leasehold Mortgage shall remain unsatisfied of record, the following provisions shall apply:

 

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(i) Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to give the Leasehold Mortgagee, at the address for the Leasehold Mortgagee given to Landlord as provided above, a copy of any notice of default hereunder that relates to the portions of the Premises applicable to the Leasehold Mortgage at the approximate time and in a similar manner of giving such notice or communication to Tenant; provided, however, that the failure to deliver such notice shall not constitute a default by Landlord hereunder. Landlord will not exercise any right, power or remedy with respect to any Default hereunder that relates to the portions of the Premises applicable to the Leasehold Mortgage, and no notice to Tenant of any such Default shall be effective, until Landlord shall have so given to the Leasehold Mortgagee written notice or a copy of its notice to Tenant of such Default. Landlord acknowledges that the Leasehold Mortgagee shall have the right to approve any amendment that changes the permitted use, term, rent or any other payment obligation set forth herein, or that otherwise materially increases Tenant’s obligations or decreases Tenant’s rights under this Lease.

(ii) Any Leasehold Mortgagee, in case Tenant shall be in default hereunder, shall, within the period herein provided, have the right to remedy such default, or cause the same to be remedied, and Landlord shall accept such performance by or at the instance of such Leasehold Mortgagee as if the same had been made by Tenant, provided such remedy has been performed in the time frame and in the same manner as permitted by Tenant under this Lease. If a receiver cures any default, Landlord shall accept such cure as though performed by the Leasehold Mortgagee.

(iii) It is understood and agreed that any Leasehold Mortgagee, or its designee, or any purchaser in foreclosure proceedings, any grantee pursuant to an assignment in lieu of foreclosure, or any other party taking by, through or under a Leasehold Mortgage or its designee, may become the legal Tenant under this Lease with respect to the entire Premises through foreclosure proceedings, by assignment of this Lease in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise; provided, however, that any such designee, purchaser in foreclosure, grantee pursuant to an assignment in lieu of foreclosure or other party shall, in all events, (A) take subject to the terms of this Lease, (B) may only become Tenant under this Lease in whole, but not in part, may only foreclose or take assignment of this Lease in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise realize on Tenant’s leasehold interest in the Premises, and (C) shall satisfy the requirements for a Leasehold Mortgagee set forth in Section  17.03(c)(ii) , provided, however, that such designee, purchaser in foreclosure, grantee pursuant to an assignment in lieu of foreclosure or other party may satisfy such requirements by providing, or causing to be provided, a guaranty agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to and approved by Landlord, in writing, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, which guaranty shall be from an entity that meets the requirements for a Leasehold Mortgagee set forth in Section  17.03(c)(ii) .

(iv) Upon any rejection of this Lease by any trustee of the Tenant in any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement or similar proceeding which would, if it were not for this Article 17 , cause this Lease to terminate, without any action or consent by Landlord, Tenant or any Leasehold Mortgagee, the transfer of Tenant’s interest hereunder to such Leasehold Mortgagee shall automatically occur. Such Leasehold Mortgagee may terminate this

 

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Lease upon any such transfer by giving notice thereof to Landlord no later than thirty (30) days after notice of such transfer. Upon any such termination, such Leasehold Mortgagee shall have no further obligations hereunder, including any obligations which may have accrued prior to such termination, except for any obligations previously undertaken by the Leasehold Mortgagee pursuant to Section  17.03(b)(iii) or caused by Leasehold Mortgagee’s acts while in physical possession of the Premises or by a court appointed receiver acting as agent for Leasehold Mortgagee.

(v) Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to give the Leasehold Mortgagee notice of any condemnation proceedings affecting the Premises (the failure of which shall not constitute a default by Landlord hereunder), and such Leasehold Mortgagee shall have the right to intervene and be made a party to any such condemnation proceedings to the extent of Tenant’s right to do so under this Lease.

(vi) If a Leasehold Mortgagee shall acquire title to Tenant’s interest in the Premises, by foreclosure of a Leasehold Mortgage thereon, by assignment in lieu of foreclosure, by an assignment for a nominee or wholly-owned subsidiary of such Leasehold Mortgagee, or otherwise, such Leasehold Mortgagee may assign this Lease or sublet or underlet the Premises only in compliance with Article 12 . Upon any assignment made in compliance with Article 12 of this Lease in favor of any owner of the leasehold estate pursuant to this Lease whose interest shall have been acquired by, through or under any Leasehold Mortgagee or from any other holder thereof, the assignor shall be relieved of any further liability which may accrue under this Lease from and after the date of such assignment, provided that the assignee shall execute and deliver to Landlord a recordable instrument of assumption wherein such assignee shall assume and agree to perform and observe the covenants and conditions in this Lease contained on Tenant’s part to be performed and observed, it being the intention that once the Leasehold Mortgagee shall succeed to Tenant’s interest under this Lease, any and all subsequent assignments (whether by such Leasehold Mortgagee, any purchaser at a foreclosure sale or any other transferee or assignee) shall, subject to the provisions of Article 12 , effect a release of the assignor’s liability under this Lease from and after such assignment.

(vii) There shall be no merger of this Lease nor of the leasehold estate created by this Lease with the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof by reason of the fact that the same person, firm, corporation or other entity may acquire or own or hold, directly or indirectly, (1) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease or any interest in this Lease or in any such leasehold estate, and (2) the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof or any interest in such fee estate, and no such merger shall occur unless and until all corporations, firms and other entities, including any Leasehold Mortgagee, having any interest in (A) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease and (B) the fee estate in the Premises or any part thereof or any interest in such fee estate shall join in a written instrument effecting such merger and shall duly record the same.

(viii) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the provisions of this Article 17 shall inure only to the benefit of a Leasehold Mortgage which is a first lien on Tenant’s interest in the Premises. Landlord shall, upon request, execute, acknowledge and deliver to such Leasehold Mortgagee after its request an agreement prepared at the sole cost and expense of Tenant, in form reasonably satisfactory to such Leasehold Mortgagee and Landlord, among Landlord, Tenant and such Leasehold Mortgagee, agreeing to all of the provisions of this Section 17.03 .

 

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(c) Definition of Terms.

(i) For purposes of this Lease, “ Leasehold Mortgage ” shall mean a mortgage upon Tenant’s leasehold estate and other rights of Tenant created pursuant to this Lease, and Tenant’s rights under any subleases.

(ii) For purposes of this Lease, “ Leasehold Mortgagee ” shall mean any mortgagee, trustee, or secured party under a Leasehold Mortgage. The Leasehold Mortgagee shall be an insurance company, savings bank, commercial bank (acting as a trustee, agent or otherwise), or other institutional lending source having a capital and surplus or net assets of at least Two Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000).

ARTICLE 18.

MORTGAGEE PROTECTION

Tenant agrees to give the Mortgagee or Ground Landlord, as the case may be, by overnight courier service or by registered or certified mail, a copy of any notice or claim of default served upon Landlord by Tenant, provided that prior to such notice, Tenant has been notified in writing, by way of service on Tenant of a copy of an assignment of Landlord’s interests in leases, or otherwise, of the address of such Mortgagee or Ground Landlord, as the case may be. Tenant further agrees that such Mortgagee or Ground Landlord, as the case may be, shall have the right to cure such default within the time period provided for hereunder for Landlord to cure any Landlord Default.

ARTICLE 19.

ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE

Tenant and Landlord agree, from time to time and upon not less than ten (10) days’ prior request by either of them to the other, to deliver to the requesting party a statement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C certifying to any mortgagee, purchaser or assignee, as the case may be, of such party (or proposed mortgagee, purchaser or assignee, as the case may be, of such party’s interest) (a) that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that this Lease, as modified, is in full force and effect and identifying the modifications); (b) the date upon which Tenant began paying Rent and the dates to which Rent and other charges have been paid; (c) that the requesting party is not in default under any provision of this Lease, or, if in default, the nature thereof in detail; (d) that the Tenant is in occupancy of the Premises and paying Rent on a current basis with no rental offsets or claims; (e) that there has been no prepayment of Rent other than that provided for in this Lease; (f) that there are no actions, whether voluntary or otherwise, pending against the other party under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or any state thereof; and (g) such other matters as may be reasonably requested to the knowledge of the party providing the estoppel.

 

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ARTICLE 20.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF TENANT

Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord as of the date hereof as follows:

20.01 Organization, Authority and Status of Tenant . Tenant has been duly organized or formed, is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of formation and is qualified as a limited liability company to do business in any jurisdiction where such qualification is required except where the failure to be so qualified would not have a Material Adverse Effect. All necessary company action has been taken to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by Tenant of this Lease and of the other documents, instruments and agreements provided for herein. Tenant is not a “foreign limited liability company,” “foreign corporation,” “foreign partnership,” “foreign trust” or “foreign estate,” as those terms are defined in the United States Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The individual who has executed this Lease on behalf of Tenant is duly authorized to do so.

20.02 Enforceability . Assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery hereof by Landlord, this Lease constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Tenant, enforceable against Tenant in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and the availability of injunctive relief and other equitable remedies.

20.03 Intentionally Omitted .

20.04 Intentionally Omitted .

20.05 Compliance With OFAC Laws . Neither Tenant nor any direct member of Tenant is an individual or entity whose property or interests are subject to being blocked under Executive Order 13224 issued by the President of the United States and all regulations promulgated thereunder (the “ OFAC Laws ”) or is otherwise in violation of any of the OFAC Laws; provided however, that the representation contained in this sentence shall not apply to any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other form of entity (“ Person ”) to the extent such Person’s interest is in or through an entity whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange or quoted on an automated quotation system in the United States or a wholly-owned subsidiary of such entity.

20.06 Intentionally Omitted .

20.07 Intentionally Omitted .

20.08 Intentionally Omitted .

20.09 Intentionally Omitted .

 

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ARTICLE 21.

NONWAIVER

No waiver of any condition expressed in this Lease shall be implied by any neglect of Landlord or Tenant to enforce any remedy on account of the violation of such condition whether or not such violation is continued or repeated subsequently, and no express waiver shall affect any condition other than the one specified in such waiver and that one only for the time and in the manner specifically stated. Without limiting any of Landlord’s rights under this Lease, it is agreed that no receipt of monies by Landlord from Tenant after the expiration or early termination in any way of the Term or of Tenant’s right of possession hereunder or after the giving of any notice shall reinstate, continue or extend the Term or affect any notice given to Tenant prior to the receipt of such monies. It is also agreed that after the service of notice or the commencement of a suit or after final judgment for possession of the Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any monies due, and the payment of said monies shall not waive or affect said notice, suit or judgment.

ARTICLE 22.

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

ARTICLE 23.

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

Each party represents to the other that it has not dealt with any broker, agent, or finder in connection with this Lease and agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from all damages, liability and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from any claims or demands of any broker, agent or finder for any commission alleged to be due such broker, agent or finder in connection with its having introduced that party to the Premises.

ARTICLE 24.

NOTICES

All notices, demands, designations, certificates, requests, offers, consents, approvals, appointments and other instruments given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and given by any one of the following: (a) hand delivery; (b) express overnight delivery service; (c) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (d) facsimile or E-Mail transmission, and shall be deemed to have been delivered upon (i) receipt, if hand delivered; (ii) the next Business Day, if delivered by a reputable express overnight delivery service; (iii) the third Business Day following the day of deposit of such notice with the United States Postal Service, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (iv) transmission, if delivered by facsimile or E-Mail transmission, provided that delivery is also made by one of the other delivery methods described herein within two (2) Business Days after such transmission. Notices shall be provided to the parties and addresses (or electronic mail addresses) specified below:

 

If to Tenant:

  

Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC

700 Pilgrim Way

   Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304
   Attention: Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel

 

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   Facsimile: (920) 429-7401 and (920) 429-7560
  

Email: Peter.Vandenhouten@shopko.com

           Russ.Steinhorst@shopko.com

And a copy to:

  

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

1835 Market Street

  

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Attention: Bradley A. Krouse, Esq.

Facsimile: (215) 568-6603

   Email: bkrouse@klehr.com

If to Landlord:

   [                     ]
   [                     ]
   [                     ]
   Attention: [                     ]
   Facsimile: [                     ]
   Email: [                     ]

or to such other address or such other person as either party may from time to time hereafter specify to the other party in a notice delivered in the manner provided above.

ARTICLE 25.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

25.01 Defined Terms .

(a) “ Claim ” shall mean and include any demand, cause of action, proceeding, or suit for any one or more of the following: (i) actual or punitive damages, losses, injuries to Person or property, damages to natural resources, fines, penalties, interest, contribution or settlement, (ii) seeking a Response (as defined in Section  25.01(f) ), (iii) the costs and expenses of site investigations, feasibility studies, information requests, health or risk assessments, or Response actions, and (iv) the costs and expenses of enforcing insurance, contribution or indemnification agreements.

(b) “ Environmental Laws ” shall mean and include all federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect and as amended from time to time relating to environmental quality, health, safety, contamination and cleanup, including, without limitation, the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251 et seq., and the Water Quality Act of 1987; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (“ FIFRA ”), 7 U.S.C. Section 136 et seq.; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1401 et seq.; the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 4321 et seq.; the Noise Control Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 4901 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“ RCRA ”), 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq., as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 300f et seq.; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“ CERCLA ”), 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 et seq., as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization

 

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Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and the Radon Gas and Indoor Air Quality Research Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act (“ TSCA ”), 15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.; the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 2011 et seq., and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, 42 U.S.C. Section 10101 et seq., and state and local superlien and environmental statutes and ordinances, with implementing regulations, rules and guidelines, as any of the foregoing may be amended from time to time. Environmental Laws shall also include all state, regional, county, municipal, and other local laws, regulations, and ordinances insofar as they are equivalent or similar to the federal laws recited above or purport to regulate Hazardous Materials.

(c) “ Hazardous Materials ” shall mean and include the following, including mixtures thereof: any hazardous substance, mold, pollutant, contaminant, waste, by-product or constituent regulated under CERCLA; oil and petroleum products and natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas and synthetic gas usable for fuel; pesticides regulated under FIFRA; asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, PCBs, and other substances regulated under TSCA; source material, special nuclear material, by-product material and any other radioactive materials or radioactive wastes, however produced, regulated under the Atomic Energy Act or the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; chemicals subject to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 C.F.R.

§ 1910.1200 et seq.; and industrial process and pollution control wastes whether or not hazardous within the meaning of RCRA, and any other hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant regulated under any other Environmental Law.

(d) “ Manage ” or “ Management ” means to generate, manufacture, process, treat, store, use, re-use, refine, recycle, reclaim, blend or burn for energy recovery, incinerate, accumulate speculatively, transport, transfer, dispose of or abandon Hazardous Materials.

(e) “ Release ” or “ Released ” shall mean any actual or threatened spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or disposing of Hazardous Materials into the environment, as “environment” is defined in CERCLA.

(f) “ Response ” or “ Respond ” shall mean action taken to correct, remove, remediate, clean up, prevent, mitigate, monitor, evaluate, investigate, assess or abate the Release of a Hazardous Material.

25.02 Tenant s Obligations with Respect to Environmental Matters . During the Term with respect to the Premises, (a) Tenant shall comply, at its sole cost and expense, with all Environmental Laws; (b) Tenant shall not, except as utilized in the ordinary course of business and not in violation of any Environmental Laws, Manage or authorize the Management of, any Hazardous Materials on the Premises, including installation of any underground storage tanks, without prior written disclosure to and prior written reasonable approval by Landlord, except in accordance with applicable Environmental Laws; (c) Tenant shall not take any action that would subject the Premises to the permit requirements under RCRA or any analogous state law, for storage, treatment or disposal of Hazardous Materials; and (d) Tenant shall arrange at its sole cost and expense, for the lawful transportation and off-site disposal at permitted landfills or other permitted disposal facilities and otherwise in accordance with all applicable Environmental Laws, of all Hazardous Materials that it generates.

 

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25.03 Copies of Notices . During the Term with respect to the Premises, Tenant shall provide Landlord promptly with copies of all summons, citations, directives, information inquiries or requests, notices of potential responsibility, notices of violation or deficiency, orders or decrees, Claims, complaints, investigations, judgments, letters, notices of environmental liens or Response actions in progress, and other communications, written or oral, actual or threatened, from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency for the state in which the Premises is located, or other federal, state, or local agency or authority, or any other entity or individual, concerning (a) any actual or alleged Release of a Hazardous Materials on, to or from the Premises; (b) the imposition of any lien on the Premises; (c) any actual or alleged violation of, or responsibility under, any Environmental Laws; or (d) any actual or alleged liability under any theory of common law tort or toxic tort, including without limitation, negligence, trespass, nuisance, strict liability, or ultrahazardous activity (each a “ Notice ”).

25.04 Landlord s Right to Inspect . Upon the receipt of a Notice, or in the event that Landlord makes a good faith determination that such inspection is necessary, Landlord and Landlord’s employees, agents and representatives shall have the right to enter the Premises and, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, conduct appropriate inspections or tests for the purpose of determining Tenant’s compliance with Environmental Laws, and determine the type, kind and quantity of all products, materials and substances brought onto the Premises, or made or produced thereon. Landlord and its agents and representatives shall have the right to take samples in quantities sufficient for analysis of all products, materials and substances present on the Premises including, but not limited to, samples, products, materials or substances brought onto or made or produced on the Premises by Tenant or its agents, employees, contractors or invitees. Tenant agrees to cooperate with such investigations by providing any relevant information reasonably requested by Landlord. Tenant may not perform any sampling, testing, or drilling to locate Hazardous Materials in the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent.

25.05 Tests and Reports . With respect to the Premises and upon the receipt of a Notice (or in the event that Landlord makes a good faith determination that the same is necessary), Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, perform any environmental site assessment or other investigation of environmental conditions in connection with the Premises as may be reasonably requested by Landlord (including but not limited to sampling, testing and analysis of soil, water, air, building materials and other materials and substances whether solid, liquid or gas). Tenant shall provide Landlord with (a) copies of all environmental reports and tests obtained by Tenant; (b) copies of transportation and disposal contracts (and related manifests, schedules, reports, and other information) entered into or obtained by Tenant with respect to any Hazardous Materials; (c) copies of any permits issued to Tenant under Environmental Laws with respect to the Premises; (d) copies of any and all reports, notifications, and other filings made by Tenant to any federal, state, or local environmental authorities or agencies; and (e) any other applicable documents and information with respect to environmental matters relating to the Premises. Tenant shall provide Landlord with the results of appropriate reports and tests, with transportation and disposal contracts for Hazardous Materials, with any permits issued under Environmental Laws, and with any other documents necessary to demonstrate that Tenant complies with all Environmental Laws relating to the Premises, including, without limitation, payment of penalties or interest related thereto.

 

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25.06 Tenant s Obligation to Respond . If Tenant’s Management of Hazardous Materials at the Premises (a) gives rise to liability or to a Claim under any Environmental Law, or any common law theory of tort or otherwise; (b) causes a threat to, or endangers, the public health; or (c) creates a nuisance or trespass, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, promptly take all necessary action in response so as to comply with all applicable Environmental Laws and eliminate or avoid any liability claim with respect thereto. Additionally, Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, and without limiting any other provision of this Lease, effectuate any Response required by any governmental authority of any condition (including, but not limited to, a Release) in, on, under or from the Premises and take any other reasonable action deemed necessary by any governmental authority for protection of human health or the environment. Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary, Tenant shall have the right to challenge and not comply with any requirement of a governmental authority without being in breach of this Lease so long as Tenant (i) pursues such challenge diligently and in good faith and (ii) complies with any requirement that results upon completion of such challenge.

25.07 Landlord s Right to Act . In the event that Tenant shall fail to comply with any of its obligations under this Article 25 as and when required hereunder, after thirty (30) days written notice to Tenant and Tenant’s failure to commence to cure such failure (unless the Premises or any Person is in imminent danger of harm, in which case notice that is feasible under the circumstances shall be given to Tenant), Landlord shall have the right (but not the obligation) to take such action as is required to be taken by Tenant hereunder and in such event, Tenant shall be liable and responsible to Landlord for all costs, expenses, liabilities, claims and other obligations paid, suffered, or incurred by Landlord in connection with such matters. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord immediately upon demand for all such amounts for which Tenant is liable with interest accruing at the Default Interest rate.

25.08 Indemnification . Except as otherwise required under applicable Laws or to the extent of Landlord’s willful wrongful acts or gross negligence (provided that the term “gross negligence” shall not include gross negligence imputed as a matter of law to any of the Landlord Indemnified Parties solely by reason of Landlord’s interest in the Premises or Tenant’s failure to act in respect of matters which are or were the obligation of Tenant under this Lease), Tenant shall, immediately upon demand by Landlord, indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Claims, Response costs, liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, losses, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, loss of rental income, loss due to business interruption, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, which may be imposed upon or incurred during or after (but attributable to a period of time falling within) the Term arising out of or in any way connected with any or all of the following occurring:

(a) any Hazardous Materials which are, or have been at any time, Managed, Released or otherwise located on or at the Premises during the Term (regardless of the location at which such Hazardous Materials may in the future be located or disposed of), including but not limited to, any and all (i) liabilities under any common law theory of tort, nuisance, strict liability, ultrahazardous activity, negligence or otherwise based upon, resulting from or in connection with any such Hazardous Materials; and (ii) obligations to take Response, cleanup or corrective action pursuant to any investigation or remediation in connection with the decontamination, removal, transportation, incineration, or disposal of any of the foregoing;

 

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(b) any actual or alleged illness, disability, injury, or death of any individual in any manner arising out of or allegedly arising out of exposure to Hazardous Materials or other substances or conditions introduced to the Premises during the Term;

(c) any actual or alleged failure of Tenant or prior occupant or owner to comply with all applicable Environmental Laws during the Term; and

(d) any failure by Tenant to comply with its obligations under this Article 25 .

In the event any Claims or other assertion of liability shall be made against Landlord for which Landlord is entitled to indemnity hereunder, Landlord shall notify Tenant of such Claim or assertion of liability and thereupon Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, assume the defense of such Claim or assertion of liability (with counsel reasonably acceptable to Landlord) and continue such defense at all times thereafter until completion. The obligations of Tenant under this Article 25 shall survive for a period of five (5) years from the termination or expiration of this Lease.

ARTICLE 26.

TITLE AND COVENANT AGAINST LIENS

26.01 Title and Covenant Against Liens . Landlord’s title in the Premises is and always shall be paramount to the title of Tenant and nothing contained in this Lease shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of Landlord. Tenant covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any lien of mechanics or materialmen to be placed upon or against the Premises, the Buildings or the Parcel and, in case of any such lien attaching, to pay and remove or insure over same promptly. Except as provided in this Section  26.01 below and Section  9.04 above, Tenant has no authority or power to cause or permit any lien or encumbrance of any kind whatsoever, whether created by act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, to attach to or to be placed upon the Premises, the Buildings or the Parcel, and any and all liens and encumbrances created by Tenant shall attach only to Tenant’s interest in the Premises. If any such liens so attach and Tenant fails to pay and remove or bond the same within thirty (30) days, Landlord, at its election, may pay and satisfy the same, and in such event, the sums so paid by Landlord, with interest accruing from the date of Landlord’s payment at the Default Interest rate shall be deemed to be Rent due and payable by Tenant at once without notice or demand. Except as permitted pursuant to Section  9.04 and Article 17 of this Lease, Landlord covenants and agrees not to suffer or permit any covenants, restrictions, reservations, encumbrances, liens, conditions, encroachments, easements and other matters of title that would affect the Premises without Tenant’s prior written consent.

Landlord hereby grants a limited power of attorney to Tenant to acknowledge, deliver and execute on Landlord’s behalf any proposed agreement affecting the Premises if such agreement is in the nature of an easement and (a) is specifically stated to encumber the Premises only while Tenant is in possession of the Premises or (b) shall, by the terms of the agreement, end with the termination of this Lease. Upon the execution of any such agreement, Tenant shall deliver, within twenty (20) days thereof, a copy of such agreement to Landlord.

 

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ARTICLE 27.

EXCULPATORY PROVISIONS

It is understood and agreed expressly by and between the parties hereto, anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, that each and all of the representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings and agreements made herein on the part of Landlord, while in form purporting to be the representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings and agreements of Landlord, are nevertheless each and every one of them made and intended, not as personal representations, warranties, covenants, undertakings and agreements by Landlord or for the purpose or with the intention of binding Landlord personally, but are made and intended for the purpose only of subjecting Landlord’s interest in the Premises to the terms of this Lease and for no other purpose whatsoever, and in case of default hereunder by Landlord, Tenant shall look solely to the interests of Landlord in the Premises; that Landlord shall have no personal liability to pay any indebtedness accruing hereunder or to perform any covenant, either express or implied, contained herein; and that no personal liability or personal responsibility of any sort is assumed by, nor at any time shall be asserted or enforceable against, said Landlord, individually.

ARTICLE 28.

QUIET USE AND ENJOYMENT

If and as long as Tenant shall faithfully perform the agreements, terms, covenants and conditions hereof, Tenant shall and may (subject, however, to the provisions, reservations, terms and conditions of this Lease, including without limitation, Sections 17.01 and 17.02 ) peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Premises for the Term hereby granted, including extensions, without molestation or disturbance by or from Landlord or any Person or entity claiming by, through or under Landlord and free of any encumbrance created or suffered by Landlord, except from encumbrances created, suffered or consented to by Tenant. This covenant shall be construed as running with the land to and against subsequent owners and successors in interest and is not, nor shall it operate or be construed as, a personal covenant of Landlord, except to the extent of Landlord’s interest in the Premises and only so long as such interest shall continue, and thereafter this covenant shall be binding upon such subsequent owners and successors in interest of Landlord’s interest under this Lease, to the extent of their respective interests, as and when they shall acquire the same, and only so long as they shall retain such interest.

 

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ARTICLE 29.

CHARACTERIZATION OF LEASE

The following expressions of intent, representations, warranties, covenants, agreements, stipulations and waivers are a material inducement to Landlord and Tenant entering into this lease:

29.01 [Unseverable Lease;]No Joint Venture .

(a) [Landlord and Tenant agree that this Lease constitutes a single and indivisible lease as to all of the Property Locations collectively and shall not be subject to severance or division except as expressly set forth herein. In furtherance of the foregoing, Landlord and Tenant each (i) waives any claim or defense based upon the characterization of this Lease as anything other than a master lease of all the Property Locations and irrevocably waives any claim or defense that asserts that this Lease is anything other than a master lease, (ii) covenants and agrees that it will not assert that this Lease is anything but a unitary, unseverable instrument pertaining to the lease of all, but not less than all, of the Property Locations, (iii) stipulates and agrees not to challenge the validity, enforceability or characterization of this Lease of the Property Locations as a unitary, unseverable instrument pertaining to the lease of all, but not less than all, of the Property Locations, and (d) shall support the intent of the parties that this Lease is a unitary, unseverable instrument pertaining to the lease of all, but not less than all, of the Property Locations, if, and to the extent that, any challenge occurs. Without limitation, Landlord and Tenant agree that Base Rent Allocations shall not be used or construed, directly or indirectly, to vary the intent of Landlord and Tenant that this Lease constitutes a single and indivisible lease of all the Property Locations collectively and is not an aggregation of separate leases. For the purposes of any assumption, rejection or assignment of this Lease under 11 U.S.C. Section 365 or any amendment or successor section thereof, this is one indivisible and non-severable lease dealing with and covering one legal and economic unit that must be assumed, rejected or assigned as a whole with respect to all (and only all) of the Property Locations.]10

(b) The business relationship created by this Lease and any related documents is solely that of a long term commercial lease between Landlord and Tenant, the Lease has been entered into by both parties in reliance upon the economic and legal bargains contained herein, and none of the agreements contained herein is intended, nor shall the same be deemed or construed, to create a partnership ( de facto or de jure ) between Landlord and Tenant, to make them joint venturers, to make Tenant an agent, legal representative, partner, subsidiary or employee of Landlord, nor to make Landlord in any way responsible for the debts, obligations or losses of Tenant.

29.02 True Lease Waiver . Landlord and Tenant intend that this Lease is a “true lease,” is not a financing lease, capital lease, mortgage, equitable mortgage, deed of trust, trust agreement, security agreement or other financing or trust arrangement, and the economic realities of this Lease are those of a true lease. Tenant and Landlord each waive any claim or defense based upon the characterization of this Lease as anything other than as a “true lease.” Tenant and Landlord each stipulate and agree that (a) except as may be required by Laws or a governmental authority (it being understood that Tenant and Landlord each agree that under current U.S. federal income tax law, this Lease is a “true lease”), not to assert or take, or omit to take, any action if such omission would be inconsistent with the agreements and understandings set forth in this Article 29 , and (b) that, in the event that its separate existence from another Person is disregarded for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it shall not permit such Person to assert or take any action, or omit to take any action if such omission would be, inconsistent with the agreements and understandings set forth in this Article 29 (determined as though such Person had been a party hereto).

 

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ARTICLE 30.

RESERVES 11

30.01 Reserves . Upon the occurrence of a Reserve Event (as defined below), Landlord may require Tenant to pay to Landlord on the day that Monthly Base Rent is next due during the Term an amount equal to the Impositions (the “ Impositions Reserve ”), premiums for insurance required under Article 6 (the “ Insurance Reserve ”)[, fixed and basic rents (the “ Overlease Rents ”) to be made pursuant to the Overlease (the “ Overlease Reserve ”)] and/or maintenance expenses (“ Maintenance Expenses ”) for the Premises (in an amount equal to $0.20 per net rentable square foot of the Premises) (the “ Maintenance Reserve ”; the Impositions Reserve, the Insurance Reserve, [the Overlease Reserve] and/or the Maintenance Reserve are each a “ Reserve ” and collectively, the “ Reserves ”) that Landlord reasonably estimates will be necessary in order to accumulate with Landlord sufficient funds to pay such Impositions, insurance premiums[, Overlease Rents] and Maintenance Expenses as applicable for the earlier of (a) the ensuing twelve (12) months, or (b) at least thirty (30) days prior to their respective due dates. Landlord shall hold or cause the Mortgagee to hold the amount for each Reserve required hereunder in an interest-bearing account which interest thereon shall accrue for the benefit of Tenant (which may be a book entry subaccount) (each, a “ Reserve Subaccount Account ”, and collectively, the “ Reserve Subaccounts ”). Landlord shall have the right to collect Reserves on an annual basis until the occurrence of a Reserve Reversal Event (subject to the terms of Section  30.04 ).

30.02 Satisfaction of Tenant s Obligations . Any Reserve payments made by Tenant pursuant to Section  30.01 for Impositions, Maintenance Expenses[, Overlease Rents] and insurance premiums shall satisfy Tenant’s obligations to pay Impositions[, Overlease Rents] and Maintenance Expenses and to pay for and maintain insurance under this Lease for the applicable twelve (12) month period. Landlord shall timely pay or cause to be paid such Impositions[, Overlease Rents] and insurance premiums or make such Reserves available to Tenant to timely pay such Impositions[, Overlease Rents] and insurance premiums.

30.03 Reserve Period; Maintenance Expenses . During a Reserve Period (as defined below), Landlord shall disburse or cause the Mortgagee to disburse funds held in the Reserve Subaccount for Maintenance Expenses to Tenant within fifteen (15) days after the delivery by Tenant to Landlord of a request therefor, in an amount greater than Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) (or a lesser amount if the total amount in the Maintenance Reserve is less than Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), in which case only one such disbursement as to that particular Maintenance Expense shall be made), provided that the request for disbursement is accompanied by: (a) a certificate signed by an officer of Tenant: (i) stating that the maintenance which is the subject of the requested disbursement has been completed, (ii) identifying each Person that supplied materials or labor in connection with such maintenance or any portion thereof, and (iii) stating that each such Person supplying materials or labor has been or, upon

 

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receipt of the requested disbursement, will be paid in full with respect to the portion of the maintenance which is the subject of the requested disbursement; (b) copies of appropriate lien waivers, to the extent applicable, or other evidence of payment reasonably satisfactory to Landlord; and (c) if requested by Landlord’s Mortgagee, a title search for the Premises indicating that the Premises is free from all liens, claims and other encumbrances not previously approved by Landlord.

30.04 Reserve Reversal Event . Upon a Reserve Reversal Event, no further Reserves shall be required hereunder regarding the applicable Reserve Period and any Reserves and/or Letter of Credit (as defined in Section  30.06(d) below) held by Landlord or Mortgagee shall be immediately released and/or returned, as the case may be, to Tenant; provided, however, that Reserves and/or Letter of Credit shall again be required as provided herein in connection with any subsequent Reserve Period.

30.05 Letter of Credit . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 30 , at Tenant’s option, in lieu of the requirements set forth herein with respect to Tenant’s obligation to make deposits into one or more Reserve Subaccounts, Tenant may deliver a Letter of Credit or Letters of Credit, to Landlord in an amount or amounts equal to the aggregate amount which Tenant would otherwise be required to deposit for Impositions, insurance premiums[, Overlease Rents] and/or Maintenance Expenses, over the ensuing twelve (12) month period, whereupon Landlord shall remit or cause Mortgagee to remit the Reserves then on deposit, if any, in the applicable Reserve Subaccount to Tenant. In the event that Tenant delivers a Letter of Credit or Letters of Credit for Impositions, insurance premiums[, the Overlease Rents], Maintenance Expenses, Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of such item and Landlord shall not be responsible therefor. Tenant shall provide Landlord with notice of any increases (or decreases) in the aggregate payments over the ensuing twelve (12) month period for Impositions, insurance premiums[, Overlease Rents] and/or Maintenance Expenses, as the case may be, not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the date any such increase (or decrease) is first due and payable, and the applicable Letter of Credit shall be increased (or decreased) by an amount equal to such increased (or decreased) amount at least thirty (30) days prior to the date such increase (or decrease) is first due and payable. Landlord shall allow a reduction in the Letter of Credit or Letters of Credit relating to the Reserve Subaccount for Maintenance Expenses upon satisfaction of the conditions precedent for disbursement set forth in Section  30.03 , which reduction shall be in an amount equal to the amount that would have been disbursed to Tenant had the Reserve Account for Maintenance Expenses contained cash. Upon any non-payment of Impositions, insurance premiums, Overlease Rents, Maintenance Expenses, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall have the right, but not the obligation, to draw on such applicable Letter of Credit and to apply all or any part thereof to the payment of the item for which such Letter of Credit was established.]

30.06 Defined Terms.

(a) “ EBITDAR ” means, with respect to any Person, for any period, an amount equal to (without duplication): (i) the consolidated net income of such Person for such period, plus (ii) depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges (including, but not limited to, imputed interest, deferred compensation and charges associated with impairment of goodwill pursuant to FASB 142) for such period (to the extent deducted in the computation of

 

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consolidated net income of such Person), all in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, consistently applied from period to period (“ GAAP ”), plus (iii) interest expense for such period (to the extent deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), plus (iv) the provision for taxes for such period (to the extent deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), plus (v) any rental amounts (excluding reimbursable expenses including but not limited to taxes, maintenance and insurance) payable by such Person under any leases then in effect to which the Person is a party, utilizing the rental amounts (excluding reimbursable expenses including but not limited to taxes, maintenance and insurance) in effect at the time of the EBITDAR calculation (collectively, “ EBITDAR Rent ”) (to the extent such EBITDAR Rent was deducted in the computation of consolidated net income of such Person), plus (vi) non-recurring items and unusual items. Tenant may use the consolidated financial statements of Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (“ Specialty Retail ”) but only for so long as (i) Tenant remains indirectly wholly owned by Specialty Retail and included in the consolidated financial statements of Specialty Retail and (ii) the Guaranty is in full force and effect.

(b) “ EBITDAR Event ” means Tenant’s failure to maintain an EBITDAR Ratio (as defined below) of 1.15 to 1 or higher (tested quarterly on a twelve (12) month trailing basis).

(c) “ EBITDAR Ratio ” is the ratio of EBITDAR to interest and operating lease expenses.

(d) “ Letter of Credit ” means an evergreen, irrevocable, unconditional, transferable, clean sight draft letter of credit, in form and substance acceptable to Landlord in its reasonable discretion, in favor of Landlord and issued by a bank or financial institution reasonably acceptable to Landlord.

(e) “ Reserve Event ” means the occurrence of (i) a monetary Default or (ii) an EBITDAR Event.

(f) “ Reserve Period ” means the period of time commencing on the date that

(i) a monetary Default shall have occurred or (ii) an EBIDTAR Event shall have occurred and, with respect to clause (a) or (b), ending upon the occurrence of a Reserve Reversal Event.

(g) “ Reserve Reversal Event ” means Tenant (i) remains free from monetary Default and (ii) maintains an EBITDAR Ratio of 1.15 to 1 or higher (on a twelve (12) month trailing basis) for a period of not less than four (4) consecutive quarters.

ARTICLE 31.

MISCELLANEOUS

31.01 Successors and Assigns . Each provision of this Lease and other agreements executed contemporaneously with this Lease shall extend to and shall bind and inure to the benefit not only of Landlord and Tenant, but also of their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, but this provision shall not operate to permit any transfer, assignment, mortgage, encumbrance, lien, charge or subletting contrary to the provisions of this Lease.

 

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31.02 Modifications in Writing . No modification, waiver or amendment of this Lease or of any of its conditions or provisions shall be binding upon either party unless in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant.

31.03 Definition of Tenant . The word “ Tenant ” whenever used herein shall be construed to mean Tenant or any one or more of them in all cases where there is more than one Tenant; and the necessary grammatical changes required to make the provisions hereof apply either to corporations, limited liability companies or other organizations, partnerships or other entities, or individuals, shall be assumed in all cases as though fully expressed in each case. In all cases where there is more than one Tenant, the liability of each shall be joint and several. Landlord shall have the right, at its discretion, to enforce Landlord’s rights under this Lease against each entity signing this Lease as Tenant, individually, or against all of such Persons collectively, so that any one of the entities signing this Lease as Tenant shall be bound to the provisions of this Lease and shall be required to pay all of the Rent and other amounts from time to time owed by Tenant under this Lease.

31.04 Definition of Landlord . The term “ Landlord ” as used in this Lease means only the owner or owners at the time being of the Premises so that in the event of any assignment, conveyance or sale, once or successively, of the Premises, or any assignment of this Lease by Landlord, said Landlord making such sale, conveyance or assignment shall be and hereby is entirely freed and relieved of all covenants and obligations of Landlord hereunder, if any, accruing after such sale, conveyance or assignment, and Tenant agrees to look solely to such purchaser, grantee or assignee with respect thereto. This Lease shall not be affected by any such assignment, conveyance or sale, and Tenant agrees to attorn to the purchaser, grantee or assignee.

31.05 Headings . The headings of Articles and Sections are for convenience only and do not limit, expand or construe the contents of the Articles or Sections.

31.06 Time of Essence . Time is of the essence of this Lease and of all provisions hereof.

31.07 Default Rate of Interest . All amounts, including, without limitation, all Rent, owed by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to any provision of this Lease shall bear interest from the date due until paid at the lesser of: (a) the greater of (i) five percent (5%) in excess of the rate of interest announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (or its successors and assigns), as its prime, reference or corporate base rate (“ Prime ”), changing as and when said Prime rate changes, or (ii) ten percent (10%) per annum; or (b) the maximum rate permissible by law (“ Default Interest ”).

31.08 Severability . The invalidity of any provision of this Lease shall not impair or affect in any manner the validity, enforceability or effect of the rest of this Lease.

31.09 Entire Agreement . All understandings and agreements, oral or written, heretofore made between the parties hereto are merged in this Lease which fully and completely expresses the agreement between Landlord (and its beneficiaries, if any, and their agents) and Tenant with respect to the lease of the Premises. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to

 

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the contrary, upon the execution and delivery of this Lease by Landlord and Tenant, (a) this Lease shall supersede any previous discussions, agreements and/or term or commitment letters relating to this Lease, (b) the terms and conditions of this Lease shall control notwithstanding that such terms are inconsistent with or vary from those set forth in any of the foregoing agreements, and (c) this Lease may only be amended by a written agreement executed by Landlord and Tenant. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

31.10 Force Majeure . If either party fails to perform timely any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease on such party’s part to be performed and such failure is due in whole or in part to any strike, lockout, civil disorder, inability to procure materials at commercially reasonable rates, prolonged failure of power, riots, insurrections, war, fuel shortages, accidents, casualties, acts of God, acts caused directly or indirectly by the other party (or such other party’s agents, employees, contractors, licensees or invitees) or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of such party (expressly excluding, however, the obligations imposed upon Tenant with respect to Base Rent and any other Rent to be paid hereunder) (“ Force Majeure ”), then such party shall not be deemed in default under this Lease as a result of such failure and any time for performance by such party provided for herein shall be extended by the period of delay resulting from such cause.

31.11 Memorandum of Lease . This Lease shall not be recorded. However, a memorandum of this Lease in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G shall be executed, in recordable form, by both parties concurrently herewith and may be recorded by Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, with the official charged with recordation duties for the county in which the Premises is located, with directions that it be returned to Tenant. If, and when, an original memorandum of Lease is returned to Tenant following recording, Tenant shall furnish a copy of same to Landlord.

31.12 No Construction Against Preparer . This Lease has been prepared by Tenant and its professional advisors and reviewed by Landlord and its professional advisors. Landlord, Tenant and their separate advisors believe that this Lease is the product of their joint efforts, that it expresses their agreement, and that it should not be interpreted in favor of either Landlord or Tenant or against either Landlord or Tenant merely because of their efforts in its preparation.

31.13 Waiver of Landlord s Lien . Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Landlord hereby waives any statutory liens and any rights of distress with respect to Tenant’s Personalty. This Lease does not grant a contractual lien or any other security interest to Landlord or in favor of Landlord with respect to Tenant’s Personalty. Respecting any mortgagee or other lender of Tenant having a security interest in Tenant’s Personalty (“ Tenant s Mortgagee ”), Landlord agrees as follows: (a) to provide Tenant’s Mortgagee, upon written request of Tenant (accompanied by the name and address of Tenant’s Mortgagee), with a copy of any default notice(s) given to Tenant under this Lease; provided, however, that (i) Landlord acknowledges and agrees that with respect to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent, as Tenant’s Mortgagee, such Tenant request shall be deemed to have been made as of the Effective Date and (ii) the failure to deliver such notice shall not constitute a default by Landlord hereunder, and (b) to allow Tenant’s Mortgagee, prior to any termination of this Lease or repossession of the Premises by Landlord, the same notice rights and period of time to cure such

 

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default as is allowed Tenant under this Lease, and (c) to permit Tenant’s Mortgagee to go upon the Premises for the purpose of removing Tenant’s Personalty any time within ninety (90) days after the effective date of any termination of this Lease or any repossession of the Premises or any part thereof by Landlord. Landlord further agrees to execute and deliver the form of written waiver reasonably requested by Tenant’s Mortgagee from time to time to evidence or effect the aforesaid waiver and agreements of Landlord or substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F .

31.14 Investment Tax Credits . Landlord expressly waives and relinquishes in favor of Tenant any rights to claim the benefit of or to use any federal or state investment tax credits that are currently, or may become, available during the Term as a result of any installation of any equipment, furniture or fixtures installed by Tenant in or on the Premises whether or not such items become a part of the realty and agrees, without cost or liability to Landlord, to execute and deliver to Tenant any election form reasonably required to evidence Tenant’s right to claim investment tax credits.

31.15 Signage . Tenant shall be entitled to place signs upon the Premises subject to any applicable Laws or any applicable REAs[ or Overleases].

31.16 Definition of CPI . “ CPI ” means the Consumer Price Index which is designated for the applicable month of determination as the United States City Average for All Urban Consumers, All Items, Not Seasonally Adjusted, with a based period equaling 100 in 1982–1984, as published by the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics or any successor agency. In the event that the Consumer Price Index ceases to be published, its successor index as published by the same governmental authority which published the Consumer Price Index shall be substituted and any necessary reasonable adjustments shall be made by Landlord and Tenant in order to carry out the intent of this Lease. In the event there is no successor index, Landlord shall reasonably select an alternative price index that will constitute a reasonable substitute for the Consumer Price Index. “ CPI Increase ” shall mean the percentage change in the CPI from the month that is two months prior to the immediately preceding Adjustment Date to the CPI for the month that is two months prior to the applicable Adjustment Date. For purposes of calculating the CPI Increase for the January 1, 2017 Adjustment Date, the immediately preceding Adjustment Date shall be considered to be January 1, 2016.

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(a) Tenant shall cause Guarantor to deliver to Landlord the following financial statements within thirty (30) days after Landlord’s request, not more than once per year:

 

12   For breakout lease(s) to Landlords of five or more Property Locations, whether by individual leases or one or more master lease, all of the provisions of Section 31.17 of the Amended and Restated Master Lease (as amended, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time) will be inserted in lieu of the provisions of this Section 31.17 of this breakout lease form. All such insertions of Section 31.17 of the Amended and Restated Master Lease shall not include references to “(including Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., or, in conjunction with a SpinCo Transaction or following a SpinCo Transaction, such to-be-spun-off or spun-off entity)”.

 

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(i) The most recent income and expense statements for the business at the Premises in the form of the statement attached hereto as Exhibit J (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions set forth in Section  31.17(c) ); and

(ii) The most recent audited corporate, consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows and all other related schedules for the fiscal period then ended of Guarantor, in each case audited by a nationally recognized accounting firm (such information to be subject to the confidentiality and non disclosure provisions set forth in Section  31.17(c) ).

(b) All financial statements to be provided hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(c) Landlord agrees to treat as confidential, and to not disclose without Tenant’s written consent, all income and expense statements for the business at the Premises and any other information specific to the Premises (collectively, the “ Confidential Information ”), provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include information which (i) is already known to Landlord prior to receipt as evidenced by prior documentation thereof or has been independently developed by Landlord on a non-confidential basis; (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of an improper disclosure by Landlord or its representatives; (iii) becomes available to Landlord on a non-confidential basis from a source other than Tenant or any of its representatives, provided that such source is not, to Landlord’s knowledge, bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to Tenant with respect to such information; or (iv) is disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a court, administrative agency or other regulatory or governmental body or is disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule or regulation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord may, without the written consent of Tenant, disclose any Confidential Information to any potential buyer, assignee, or other counterparty of Landlord, or Landlord’s actual or potential financing sources, in each case in connection with any transaction contemplated by Section  12.04 (collectively, “ Landlord Counterparties ”) or a Mortgagee or trustee in connection with a securitization or a rating agency involved with respect to such securitization (“ Securitization Parties ”, collectively with Landlord Counterparties, the “ Disclosure Parties ”) and the Securitization Parties may further disclose the Confidential Information solely to B-piece buyers in connection with the securitization or an institutional investor that typically invests in securitizations of this type and size (“ Other Parties ”) to the extent the Securitization Parties customarily disclose the same to the Other Parties in connection with the securitization and to the extent requested by the Other Parties; provided that (A) the Securitization Parties and the Other Parties are advised that the Confidential Information is confidential, and (B) the Confidential Information may not be placed in any prospectus, or other securities offering material or other written materials by Landlord, or any Mortgagee, trustee or rating agency or any Affiliated Party. In addition, any Disclosure Parties and the Other Parties (other than the rating agencies and potential financing sources which are not required to execute a Confidentiality Agreement but may only disclose information to parties that have executed a Confidentiality Agreement) shall execute a confidentiality agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule 31.17(c) , or such other form as reasonably agreed upon by Tenant, Landlord, the Disclosure Parties, and/or the Other Parties (the “ Confidentiality Agreement ”) in

 

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connection with the disclosure of Confidential Information hereunder; provided, however, that any Landlord Counterparty may disclose such Confidential Information to its actual or potential financing sources that are informed by such Landlord Counterparty of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and that agree to be bound by the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section, in no event shall any Confidential Information be disclosed to any retailers.

(d) All financial statements to be provided hereunder shall be certified by the chief financial officer or administrative member of Tenant (or other party delivering such financials), which certification shall be in the form of Schedule 31.17(d) attached hereto and shall state that such financial statements (i) are true, complete and correct in all material respects, (ii) fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition of Tenant (or other party delivering such financials) as of the date of such reports, and (iii) satisfy the requirements set forth in Section  31.17 . If Tenant (or other party delivering financial statements) discovers that financial statements delivered to Landlord hereunder contain a misstatement or an omission in any material respect, it shall promptly notify Landlord of same and take such actions as are reasonably necessary to correct, or cause to be corrected, such financial statements; provided, however, in no event shall Tenant (or other party delivering such financials) willfully and intentionally misstate its financial statements. In no event shall Tenant have any liability to Landlord or its affiliates in respect of any breach of the foregoing certification caused by Tenant’s negligence or gross negligence or, except as set forth in Section  16.01 and Section  16.02 , for failure to perform its obligations under this Section  31.17 . Landlord’s sole rights and remedies for a breach of this Section  31.17 shall be limited to those remedies that are available to Landlord as set forth in Section  16.02 of this Lease.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Section  31.17 , from and after the date when the Guaranty is no longer in full force or effect, Tenant shall be obligated to deliver financial statements (of the type and having the characteristics described herein) of Tenant, in lieu of causing Guarantor to deliver such financial statements of Guarantor.

(f) Intentionally Omitted.

(g) Intentionally Omitted.

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31.19 Counterparts . This Lease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

31.20 Mortgagee Consent . With respect to any and all provisions of this Lease requiring Landlord’s consent, the refusal or failure of Landlord’s Mortgagee to grant consent (to the extent required and applicable) shall be a reasonable basis for Landlord to withhold its consent.

 

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31.21 Waiver of Jury Trial and Certain Damages . Landlord and Tenant hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive the right either may have to a trial by jury with respect to any and all issues presented in any action, proceeding, claim or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other or its successors with respect to any matter arising out of or in connection with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises, and/or any claim for injury or damage, or any emergency or statutory remedy. This waiver by the parties hereto of any right either may have to a trial by jury has been negotiated and is an essential aspect of their bargain. Furthermore, Tenant and Landlord hereby knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waive the right each may have to seek punitive, consequential, special and indirect damages from the other or any of its successors and assigns with respect to any and all issues presented in any action, proceeding, claim or counterclaim brought with respect to any matter arising out of or in connection with this Lease or any document contemplated herein or related hereto. The waiver by Tenant and Landlord of any right each may have to seek punitive, consequential, special and indirect damages has been negotiated by the parties hereto and is an essential aspect of their bargain.

31.22 Forum Selection; Jurisdiction; Venue; Choice of Law 14

(a) This Lease shall be construed in accordance with, and this Lease and all matters arising out of or relating to this Lease (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) shall be governed by, the law of the state where the Premises is located without regard to conflicts of law principles. If any provision of this Lease or the application thereof shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Laws.

(b) TENANT AND LANDLORD EACH HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY WHERE THE PREMISES IS LOCATED, AND EACH IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS LEASE SHALL BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. TENANT AND LANDLORD EACH ACCEPTS, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS, AND WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS.

(c) TENANT AND LANDLORD EACH ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 31.22 ARE A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE OTHER PARTY’S ENTERING INTO THIS LEASE.

31.23 No Merger . There shall be no merger of this Lease nor of the leasehold estate created by this Lease with the fee estate in or ownership of the Premises by reason of the fact that the same person, corporation, firm or other entity may acquire or hold or own, directly or indirectly, (a) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease or any interest in this Lease or in such leasehold estate, and (b) the fee estate or ownership of the Premises or any interest in

 

14   Section 31.22 of the Amended and Restated Master Lease will be inserted in lieu of this provision if the breakout lease is a master lease.

 

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such fee estate or ownership. No such merger shall occur unless and until all persons, corporations, firms and other entities having any interest in (i) this Lease or the leasehold estate created by this Lease, and (ii) the fee estate in or ownership of the Premises or any part thereof sought to be merged shall join in a written instrument effecting such merger and shall duly record the same.

31.24 Intentionally Omitted .

31.25 Guaranty . Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (sometimes referred to “ SRSHC ” or “ Guarantor ”) shall at all times unconditionally guarantee this Lease pursuant to that certain Unconditional Guaranty of Payment and Performance dated as of the Effective Date for the benefit of Landlord (“ Guaranty ”).

ARTICLE 32.

[OVERLEASES

32.01 Overleases . This Article 32 shall apply regardless of the identity of the Overlandlord. The following provisions shall not substitute for or replace the other provisions in this Lease, except to the extent the following provisions conflict with the other provisions in this Lease, in which case these following provisions shall govern as to the Premises:

(a) The Premises shall not be used or occupied, or permitted or suffered to be used or occupied, by Landlord or Tenant or any party claiming by or through Landlord or Tenant for any use, purpose or activity which is not permitted by the Overlease for the Premises.

(b) Tenant shall at its sole expense, (i) comply with the Overlease, and with all applicable Legal Requirements pursuant to the Overlease, and (ii) notwithstanding the requirements of Article 6 , comply pursuant to the Overlease with the requirements of all policies of insurance of whatsoever nature which are required to be maintained pursuant to the Overlease.

(c) Tenant acknowledges that this Lease, and Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises, are subject to and subordinate to the Overlease. Tenant agrees that the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overlease applying to Landlord as the tenant thereunder shall apply directly to Tenant, and Tenant hereby does and shall assume and perform fully all the duties, obligations, liabilities and undertakings of Landlord as the tenant under the Overlease, including as Rent under this Lease, payment of all the fixed, basic rents and additional rents and any and all other payments to be made pursuant to the Overlease, whether arising before, on or after the Effective Date. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overlease and the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of this Lease as the same applies to the Premises or common areas on the Premises, in that the Overlease imposes an obligation or liability on the tenant thereunder (and therefore on Tenant under this Lease by virtue of Tenant’s assumption thereof) which is stricter or broader or more onerous or not covered by this Lease, then, even though the subject matter may be one which is the same in both the Overlease and this Lease, the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overlease with respect to such obligation or liability shall control and be complied with by Tenant. Tenant and Landlord each agrees that it will not do, or cause or suffer to be done, any act (whether of commission or omission) which would result in a breach of or default under any term, covenant, provision or condition of the Overlease. A default under the Overlease not caused by Tenant shall not constitute a default under this Lease.

 

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(d) Landlord shall have no responsibility or liability to provide any services to Tenant with respect to the Premises, or for performing any of the duties, obligations, liabilities or undertakings of any landlord or tenant under the Overlease as it applies to the Premises. Landlord agrees, however, that in cases where Landlord’s cooperation is necessary to enforce rights of the tenant under the Overlease, Landlord will use its reasonable efforts to cause the Overlandlord to perform their duties, obligations, liabilities and undertakings thereunder, provided Tenant agrees to and does bear the expense and reimburse Landlord (immediately upon demand) for any and all expenses including reasonable experts and attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord in connection therewith. To the extent that to do so does not prejudice or impair the rights and remedies intended to be enjoyed by Landlord under this Lease and does not in any manner or to any degree impose (with respect to the Overlease) or increase (with respect to this Lease) the duties, obligations, liabilities or undertakings of Landlord and does not modify or terminate the Overlease, Landlord agrees to otherwise cooperate with Tenant so that all of the rights and benefits of the Overlease intended to be enjoyed by the prime tenant thereunder shall be available to Tenant, except Tenant shall not have or enjoy any options to cancel or terminate the Overlease, or surrender the premises covered by the Overlease, or to renew or to extend the Overlease (except as provided for in Section  32.01(q) ), or to purchase the fee title, or to exercise rights of first refusal, or have any rights to encumber, assign or sublet the interest of the tenant under the Overlease (except as provided for in Article 12 ), or rights to build additional buildings or improvements (except as provided for in Articles 11 , 14 and 15 ). At Tenant’s full cost and expense and without expense to Landlord, Tenant may obtain from Overlandlord a non-disturbance agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Tenant.

(e) In addition to other indemnification provisions by Tenant in this Lease, and not in limitation thereof, Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all liabilities, suits, obligations, fines, damages, penalties, claims, costs, charges and expenses (including experts’ and attorney’s fees) imposed upon or incurred by the Landlord Indemnified Parties, that may be based on or asserted or alleged to be based on any breach by Tenant of any term, covenant, provision or condition of the Overlease arising before or during the Term of this Lease.

(f) In the event of any Casualty Event, or in the event of any Condemnation of all or part of the Premises, the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions of the Overlease for the Premises shall not be the controlling instrument as between Landlord and Tenant, but the provisions of this Lease relating to such event shall control exclusively between Landlord and Tenant.

(g) Landlord shall not amend or modify the Overlease without Tenant’s consent, which consent may be withheld, delayed or conditioned at Tenant’s sole discretion, for any reason or for no reason. Landlord shall not voluntarily terminate or consent to any termination of the Overlease for any reason without Tenant’s written consent, which consent may be withheld, delayed or conditioned at Tenant’s sole discretion, for any reason or for no reason. If either Tenant defaults under the Overlease or Landlord acts or fails to act in a manner which results in a default under the Overlease, then the other party (upon reasonable advance

 

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written notice to the defaulting party, unless the Overlease is in imminent danger of termination, in which case notice that is feasible under the circumstances shall be given to the defaulting party) may cure such default (but shall have no obligation to do so) if after the notice the defaulting party fails to take steps to effect such cure.

(h) Subject to Section  32.01(d) , the performance by Overlandlord of Overlandlord’s obligations in accordance with the Overlease, shall, for all purposes, be accepted by Tenant, and shall be deemed to be the performance of such obligations by Landlord under the provisions of the Overlease and also under this Lease to the extent the obligations are the same, and in such case Tenant shall neither look to Landlord for performance of such obligations nor seek to hold Landlord liable for performance of such obligations or for the manner of performance of such obligations or for any default in performance or nonperformance of such obligations.

(i) Whenever, by reason of Tenant’s assumption of all the obligations contained in the Overlease as provided in this Article 32 or otherwise, any provision of the Overlease requires the tenant thereunder to make any payment of any money, including the fixed, base rent payable thereunder, or requires such tenant to take any action within a certain period of time (whether with or without notice), then, notwithstanding that a provision in this Lease calls for such payment to be made or action to be taken at a different time, Tenant shall make such payment to the Overlandlord, Landlord or other appropriate third party or take such action, as the case may be, within the shorter of the time specified in this Lease or the time specified in the Overlease; and if such payment or other action is required to be paid or taken within a specified time period after notice or receipt of an invoice, then upon such notice or upon receipt of such invoice, Tenant shall make such payment or take such other action, as the case may be, no later than five (5) business days prior to the last day of such time period (excluding, however, installments of fixed or base rent or other payments due under the Overlease which shall be paid by Tenant directly to the Overlandlord pursuant to the Overlease).

(j) Whenever any provision of the Overlease requires the Overlandlord to give notice or submit an invoice to the tenant thereunder and Landlord has received such notice or invoice but the Overlandlord has not given Tenant such notice or invoice directly, then Landlord shall notify Tenant by sending Tenant a copy of said notice or invoice. Such notification by Landlord to Tenant of said Overlandlord’s notice or invoice shall for all purposes hereunder be deemed timely given if sent to Tenant within five (5) business days after receipt by Landlord of the notice from Overlandlord.

(k) Whenever any provision of the Overlease requires the tenant under the Overlease to obtain the Overlandlord’s consent for any purpose, including obtaining consent prior to the undertaking of an act or proposed act, and Tenant desires such consent, such provision shall for all purposes hereunder be deemed to require the prior written consent of both Overlandlord and Landlord; provided, however, if Landlord is willing to consent, Landlord, at Tenant’s expense, shall cooperate to a reasonable extent with Tenant to obtain the Overlandlord’s consent provided Tenant pays all Landlord’s expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in Landlord’s extending such cooperation.

 

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(l) If Tenant contends that Overlandlord is not observing, complying with or performing its obligations under the Overlease, Tenant shall have the right to notify Landlord of a default of the Overlandlord which notice shall specify the nature of such default. Within five (5) business days after its receipt of such notice, Landlord shall give written notice to Overlandlord (in the manner required by the Overlease), which notice shall specify the nature of such claimed default in the same manner as was specified in Tenant’s notice to Landlord. Landlord further agrees to extend assistance to and cooperate with Tenant in order to effectuate a cure of any alleged default, provided that all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in connection therewith are borne by Tenant. If (i) Tenant shall have given written notice to Landlord of such default by the Overlandlord, as aforesaid, (ii) the Overlease allows withholding of such payments from the Overlandlord and (iii) Landlord consents in writing, Tenant also shall have the right to withhold payments of that portion of the Overlease rent payable to the Overlandlord which is payable by Landlord (as tenant) at that time under the Overlease in accordance with the applicable provision, if any, of the Overlease allowing such withholding of rent. Tenant agrees that it will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses arising from or related to any matter described in this Section  32.01(l) .

(m) Whenever in this Lease rights or privileges are granted to Landlord or Tenant with respect to any matter or thing, such rights or privileges shall be exercisable by Landlord insofar as the same are not inconsistent with, or in violation of, the terms, covenants and conditions of the Overlease with respect to the same matter or thing and the terms, rights and privileges granted to Landlord and Tenant herein, but where the rights and privileges granted by the Overlease to the tenant thereunder exceed the rights and privileges granted in this Lease to Landlord or Tenant, then Landlord or Tenant shall exercise such rights and privileges only to the extent expressly permitted herein if the result of exercising the greater rights or privileges in the Overlease would be detrimental to the other party hereto.

(n) Subject to the other provisions of this Article 32 , if the Overlease would need to be extended by Landlord exercising an extension option in the Overlease in order to match Tenant’s exercise of an Extension Option under this Lease, then, as a condition for Tenant’s Extension Option to be validly exercised under this Lease, Tenant must give Landlord notice of Tenant’s exercise of the Extension Option under this Lease at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline set forth in the Overlease for validly exercising the extension option under the Overlease, time being of the essence.

(o) Upon Tenant’s written notice, Landlord, subject to the proviso in this sentence and subject also to the other provisions and conditions in this Article 32 , shall from time to time exercise Landlord’s rights to the extent necessary and to the extent available to Landlord, in order to extend the term of the Overlease until at least the Expiration Date applicable to the Premises; provided, however Landlord need not (i) exercise its extension rights if on the date Landlord’s notice of extension of the Overlease is to be given to the landlord under the Overlease (“ Overlandlord ”), a Default on the part of Tenant then exists under this Lease, and (ii) exercise the extension of the Overlease until the one hundred eightieth (180th) day prior to the deadline for exercising the Overlease extension pursuant to its terms (or until the first (1st) day that the Overlease extension option may be exercised by Landlord if such date would

 

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occur less than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of Tenant’s notice advising Landlord to exercise the extension option), and Landlord simultaneously provides Tenant with written confirmation of same. In the event Landlord fails to timely exercise the extension option, as provided above, Landlord hereby grants Tenant the right to exercise such extension option on Landlord’s behalf and, in furtherance thereof, grants Tenant a limited power of attorney to acknowledge, deliver and execute, on Landlord’s behalf, such documentation as is required to effectuate the exercise of the extension option. Tenant shall provide Landlord with copies of any documentation relating to Tenant’s exercise of an extension option made on Landlord’s behalf. To the extent that the term of the Overlease, as extended, extends beyond the Expiration Date for the Premises, Landlord, at its sole cost and expense, bears the obligation to pay any rent applicable to such period under the Overlease. If Tenant does not request that Landlord (or Landlord is not required due to Tenant’s Default as described above) to exercise any option available to Landlord to extend the term of the Overlease and Landlord does not, in fact, exercise such extension option, then (i) this Lease shall terminate, (ii) Tenant shall surrender to Landlord the Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to the Premises, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may survive by their terms.

(p) As to any period before the end of the initial Term of this Lease with respect to the Premises, Tenant shall have the right to notify Landlord by sending Landlord a written notice stating expressly that Tenant desires Landlord not to exercise an extension option under the Overlease and that Tenant desires the Overlease to expire. The notice must be received by Landlord not less than one hundred twenty (120) days before the last day on which Landlord is required to exercise its extension option under the Overlease, time being of the essence. If Landlord receives such notice, Landlord may either intentionally fail to exercise the Overlease extension option and permit the Overlease to expire, or Landlord may exercise its extension option for Landlord’s own account. In either case, (i) this Lease shall terminate, (ii) Tenant shall surrender to Landlord the Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to the Premises, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may survive by their terms.

(q) When Landlord sends a notice to the Overlandlord extending the term of the Overlease, Landlord will send a copy of that notice to Tenant. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by Landlord of a notice from Tenant extending this Lease in accordance with and subject to the provisions and conditions in Sections 32.01(n) , (o) and (p) , Landlord will send its own extension notice to the Overlandlord (when extension is necessary) extending the Overlease. If Tenant does not receive from Landlord the copy of Landlord’s extension notice to the Overlandlord by the thirtieth (30th) day after the date Tenant had sent its own valid notice to Landlord and also has not received a notice from Landlord disputing Landlord’s duty to exercise an option to extend the Overlease, then, in such case, Tenant itself may exercise the extension option under the Overlease, on Landlord’s behalf and acting in place and stead of Landlord, by notice to the Overlandlord.

(r) If the Overlease does not contain sufficient extension options for Landlord (as tenant thereunder) to be able to keep granting Tenant extensions thereof as to the Premises to match the term of this Lease or Tenant’s exercise of an extension option in accordance with this

 

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Lease with respect to the Premises, and the leasehold estate of the Premises shall therefore expire before the then current term of this Lease will have expired, then in each such case (i) this Lease shall terminate, (ii) Tenant shall surrender to Landlord the Premises, and (iii) Tenant shall have no further responsibility to Landlord with respect to the Premises, except for such indemnity or other provisions of this Lease which may survive by their terms.

(s) Landlord hereby agrees to indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold Tenant harmless from and against any and all actual damages and out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including experts’ and attorneys’ fees) imposed upon or incurred by Tenant as a result of any default under the Overlease on behalf of the tenant thereunder that is directly the result of the actions of Landlord or omissions of Landlord including, but not limited to, (i) a transfer or assignment in breach of the Overlease, or (ii) the failure of Landlord to pay rents and/or other amounts due under the Overlease where an Overlease Reserve has been established for such amounts; provided, however, Landlord hereby agrees to indemnify, save, protect, defend and hold Tenant harmless from and against any and all Losses resulting from the occurrence of an event described in clauses (i) and/or (ii) above.]

[SIGNATURES CONTAINED ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Lease to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

LANDLORD:    

TENANT:

[                    ],    

SHOPKO STORES OPERATING CO., LLC,

a Delaware limited liability company

a [                    ]      
        By:  

 

        Name:  

 

By:    

 

    Its:  

 

Name:

Its:

         

 

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EXHIBIT A

Legal Description


EXHIBIT B

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED


EXHIBIT C

FORM OF ESTOPPEL LETTER

TO:

Re: Leasehold interest in property located at                     (the “ Property ”) pursuant to a Lease dated                         (the “ Lease ”) between                     (“ Landlord ”) and                         (“ Tenant ”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The following statements are made for your benefit and the benefit of your Mortgagees, successors, and assigns (the “ Beneficiaries ”). The undersigned hereby certifies to the Beneficiaries that the following statements are true, correct and complete as of the date hereof:

1. The Lease is unmodified and is presently in full force and effect and represents the entire agreement between Tenant and Landlord with respect to the Property.

2. Tenant began paying rent under the Lease on                    . Tenant is currently paying $                     per month as rent and $                     for other charges under the Lease.

3. Neither Landlord nor Tenant is in default under the Lease. To the knowledge of the undersigned, no event has occurred that with the giving of notice, the passage of time, or both, would constitute a default under the Lease.

4. The leased premises have been completed in accordance with the terms of the Lease and Tenant is in occupancy, open for business and paying rent on a current basis with no rental offsets or claims.

5. Tenant has not prepaid rent other than as provided for in the Lease or as stated above.

6. There are no actions, whether voluntary or otherwise, pending against the undersigned under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or any State thereof.

7. The Lease has not been assigned nor has the Property been sublet.

8. Tenant has no existing defenses, offsets, liens, claims or credits against the payment obligations under the Lease.

9. The expiration date of the Lease is                         (the “ Expiration Date ”). Tenant has not been granted any options or rights to terminate the Lease earlier than the Expiration Date.


10. Tenant is currently not a party to any lease or sublease affecting the Property, other than the Lease.

EXECUTED as of the         day of                     .

 

        [                    ]
        By:                                                                                   
        Name:                                                                              
        Title:                                                                                


EXHIBIT D

FORM OF SUBLEASE NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT

SUBLEASE RECOGNITION AGREEMENT

THIS SUBLEASE RECOGNITION AGREEMENT (“ Agreement ”), made as of                         , 20    , by and between                                  , a                                  (“ Landlord ”) and                             , a                                (“ Subtenant ”).

R E C I T A L S :

A. Landlord and                         (“ Tenant ”) have entered into a certain [amended and restated] lease (the “ Lease ”) dated as of                         , 20[     ], [a memorandum of which has been recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office in and for                     County,                                  ,] which demises certain real property located at (the “ Property Location ”), which Property Location is more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof.

B. Pursuant to a Sublease dated as of                             , 20     (the “ Sublease ”), Tenant has leased to Subtenant                                 of the Property Location (the “ Subleased Property Location ”), and which Subleased Property Location is more particularly described in the Sublease.

C. The parties hereto desire to effectuate the provisions of Section 12.03 of the Lease with respect to the Sublease and the Subleased Property Location.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

1. Landlord warrants and represents as follows:

a. that it is the fee owner of the Property Location;

b. that the Lease is unmodified (except as may be otherwise set forth in Exhibit B annexed hereto, if any) and is in full force and effect;

c. that the term of the Lease expires on                             , but is subject to                         extension periods of             (         ) years each; and

d. that Tenant is not in default under the Lease nor has any event occurred which would after notice to Tenant and the passage of time become a default of Tenant under the Lease.

2. Landlord hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Sublease, and agrees the exercise by Subtenant of any of its rights, remedies and options contained therein shall not constitute a default under the Lease.


3. Landlord shall not, in the exercise of any of the rights arising or which may arise out of the Lease or of any instrument modifying or amending the same or entered into in substitution or replacement thereof (whether as a result of Tenant’s default or otherwise), disturb or deprive Subtenant in or of its possession or its rights to possession of the Subleased Property Location or of any right or privilege granted to or inuring to the benefit of Subtenant under the Sublease, provided that Subtenant is not in default under the Sublease beyond the expiration of any applicable notice and cure period.

4. In the event of the termination of the Lease by reentry, notice, conditional limitation, surrender, summary proceeding or other action or proceeding, or otherwise, or, if the Lease shall terminate or expire for any reason before any of the dates provided in the Sublease for the termination of the initial or renewal terms of the Sublease and if immediately prior to such surrender, termination or expiration the Sublease shall be in full force and effect, Subtenant shall not be made a party in any removal or eviction action or proceeding nor shall Subtenant be evicted or removed of its possession or its right of possession of the Subleased Property Location be disturbed or in any way interfered with, and the Sublease shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between Landlord and Subtenant.

5. Landlord hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights or remedies against Subtenant, pursuant to any lien, statutory or otherwise, that it may have against the property, goods or chattels of Subtenant in or on the Subleased Property Location.

6. All notices, demands, designations, certificates, requests, offers, consents, approvals, appointments and other instruments given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and given by any one of the following: (a) hand delivery; (b) express overnight delivery service; (c) certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (d) facsimile or E-Mail transmission, and shall be deemed to have been delivered upon (i) receipt, if hand delivered;

(ii) the next Business Day, if delivered by a reputable express overnight delivery service; (iii) the third Business Day following the day of deposit of such notice with the United States Postal Service, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (iv) transmission, if delivered by facsimile or E-Mail transmission. Notices shall be provided to the parties and addresses (or electronic mail addresses) specified below:

If to the Landlord, at:

 

                                                 

                                                 

                                                 

Attention:                                  

If to the Subtenant, at:

 

                                                 

                                                 

Attention:                                  


If to the Tenant:

 

                                                 

                                                 

Attention:                                  

with a copy to:

 

                                                 

                                                 

Attention:                                  

or to such other address or such other person as either party may from time to time hereafter specify to the other party in a notice delivered in the manner provided above.

7. No modification, amendment, waiver or release of any provision of this Agreement or of any right, obligation, claim or cause of action arising hereunder shall be valid or binding for any purpose whatsoever unless in writing and duly executed by the party against whom the same is sought to be asserted.

8. This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, assigns and sublessees.

[THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed under seal the date first above written.

WITNESS/ATTEST:

 

    LANDLORD:
                                                                                  ,a                         
   

 

   

 

 

    By:                                                                                                     
    Name:
    Title:
    SUBTENANT :
                                                                                  ,a                         
   

 

   

 

 

    By:  

 

    Name:
    Title:

TENANT’S CONSENT

Tenant consents and agrees to the foregoing Agreement, which was entered into at Tenant’s request. The foregoing Agreement shall not alter, waive or diminish any of Tenant’s obligations under the Lease or Sublease. Tenant is not a party to the above Agreement.

 

    TENANT :
                                                                                  ,a                         
   

 

   

 

 

   

By:

 

                                                                                                  

   

Name:

   

Title:

LIST OF EXHIBITS

If any exhibit is not attached hereto at the time of execution of this Agreement, it may thereafter be attached by written agreement of the parties, evidenced by initialing said exhibit.

Exhibit “A”—Legal Description of the Property Location


LANDLORD’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF     :

                        : SS

COUNTY OF :

On this, the      day of                                 , 20     , before me a Notary Public in and for the State and County noted above, the undersigned officer, personally appeared                         , who acknowledged that he/she is the                         of                                  , a                                  , and that he/she, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing the name of the company by himself/herself as such officer.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

 

                                                                          [Seal]
Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

                                     , 200    


SUBTENANT’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF     :

                        : SS

COUNTY OF :

On this, the      day of                                 , 20     , before me a Notary Public in and for the State and County noted above, the undersigned officer, personally appeared                         , who acknowledged that he/she is the                         of                                  , a                                  , and that he/she, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing the name of the company by himself/herself as such officer.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

 

                                                                          [Seal]
Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

                                     , 200    

 


EXHIBIT E

FORM OF MORTGAGEE NON-DISTURBANCE AGREEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

(Lender)

- and -

 

(Tenant)

 

 

SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE AND

ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

 

 

                                                         Dated:                      As of                                            

                                                         PREPARED BY AND UPON

                                                         RECORDATION RETURN TO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THIS SUBORDINATION, NON-DISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made as of the     day of                        , 20[        ], by and between                                    , a                                    , having its principal place of business at                                (together with its successors and/or assigns, “ Lender ”) and                                    , a                             having an address at                                                          “ Tenant ”).

RECITALS:

A. Lender has advanced a loan to                                                           , a                                                                (“ Borrower ”) in the principal sum of                                      DOLLARS ($                                      ) (the “ Loan ”) advanced pursuant to that certain Loan Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (together with all extensions, renewals, modifications, substitutions and amendments thereof, the “ Loan Agreement ”).

B. The Loan is secured by, among other things, the Security Instrument (as defined in the Loan Agreement) which grants Lender a first lien on the Properties (as defined in the Loan Agreement) encumbered thereby and is further evidenced by the Note (as defined in the Loan Agreement).

C. Borrower has entered into a certain Lease Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “ Lease ”) with Tenant, which Lease relates to the Properties.

D. Tenant has agreed to confirm the subordination of the Lease to the Security Instrument and to the liens thereof on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

AGREEMENT:

For good and valuable consideration, Tenant and Lender agree as follows:

1. Subordination . The Lease is and shall at all times be subject and subordinate in all respects to the terms, covenants and provisions of the Security Instrument and to the liens thereof, including without limitation, all renewals, increases, modifications, spreaders, consolidations, replacements and extensions thereof and to all sums secured thereby and advances made thereunder with the same force and effect as if the Security Instrument had been executed, delivered and recorded prior to the execution and delivery of the Lease.

2. Non-Disturbance and Attornment . If Lender or any other subsequent purchaser of the Properties shall become the owner of the Properties by reason of the foreclosure of the Security Instrument or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of foreclosure or by reason of any other enforcement of the Security Instrument (Lender or such other purchaser being hereinafter referred to as “ Purchaser ”), provided no event of default exists under the Lease, (a) Purchaser shall not (i) disturb Tenant’s possession of the Properties nor (ii) name Tenant as a party to any foreclosure or other proceeding to enforce the Willis of the Security Instrument and (b) any sale or other transfer of the Properties or of Borrower’s interest in the Lease, pursuant to foreclosure of the Security Instrument or the acceptance of a deed or assignment in lieu of

 

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foreclosure or by reason of any other enforcement of the Security Instrument, will be subject and subordinate to Tenant’s possession and rights under the Lease; and (c) the Lease shall not be terminated or affected thereby but shall continue in full force and effect as a direct lease between Purchaser and Tenant upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in the Lease and in that event, Tenant agrees to attorn to Purchaser and Purchaser by virtue of such acquisition of the Properties shall be deemed to have agreed to accept such attornment, provided, however, that Purchaser shall not be (i) liable for the failure of any prior landlord (any such prior landlord, including Borrower and any successor landlord, being hereinafter referred to as a “ Prior Landlord ”) to perform any of its obligations under the Lease which have accrued prior to the date on which Purchaser shall become the owner of the Properties; (ii) subject to any offsets, defenses, abatements or counterclaims which shall have accrued in favor of Tenant against any Prior Landlord prior to the date upon which Purchaser shall become the owner of the Properties; (iii) liable for the return of rental security deposits, if any, paid by Tenant to any Prior Landlord in accordance with the Lease unless such sums are actually received by Purchaser; (iv) bound by any payment of rents, additional rents or other sums which Tenant may have paid more than one (1) month in advance to any Prior Landlord unless such sums are actually received by Purchaser; (v) bound by any modification or amendment of the Lease, or any waiver of the terms of the Lease, made without Lender’s written consent; or (vi) bound by any consensual or negotiated surrender, cancellation, or termination of the Lease, in whole or in part, agreed upon between Borrower and Tenant, unless effected unilaterally by Tenant pursuant to the express terms of the Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the case of clauses (i) and (ii) herein, the foregoing shall not limit either (1) Tenant’s right to exercise any offsets, defenses, claims, reductions, deductions or abatements otherwise available to Tenant because of events occurring before or after the date of attornment to the extent Lender has received notice thereof and the opportunity to cure within the time periods set forth in this Agreement (it being further agreed that offsets, reductions, deductions or abatements under the Lease that were deducted by Tenant prior to the date upon which Purchaser succeeds to the interest of Prior Landlord shall not be subject to challenge), or (2) Purchaser’s liability for any defaults that continue after the date of attornment that violate Purchaser’s obligations as landlord under the Lease. In the event that any liability of Purchaser does arise pursuant to this Agreement, such liability shall be limited and restricted to Purchaser’s interest in the Properties and shall in no event exceed such interest.

3. Notices . All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given and become effective as provided in the Loan Agreement. Notices to the Tenant shall be addressed as follows:

 

 

 

 

Attention:                                                                       
Facsimile No.:                                                               

and

 

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Attention:                                                                       
Facsimile No.:                                                               

4. Lender’s Right of Access . Tenant agrees that Lender shall have the rights of access to the Properties for the purpose of curing a default under the Lease as granted to Borrower pursuant to the terms of the Lease and Lender agrees not to disturb the normal business operations of Tenant at such Properties in connection therewith.

5. Notice to Lender . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Lease or this Agreement, before exercising any offset right or termination right, Tenant agrees that it shall deliver to Lender a copy of any written notice of the breach or default by Borrower giving rise to same (the “ Default Notice ”), and, thereafter, the opportunity to cure such breach or default as provided for below.

6. Cure . After Lender receives a Default Notice, Lender shall have a period of thirty (30) days beyond the time available to Landlord under the Lease in which to cure the breach or default by Borrower. Lender shall have no obligation to cure (and shall have no liability or obligation for not curing) any breach or default by Borrower, except to the extent that Lender agrees or undertakes otherwise in writing. In addition, as to any breach or default by Lender the cure of which requires possession and control of a Property, provided that Lender undertakes by written notice to Tenant to exercise reasonable efforts to cure or cause to be cured by a receiver such breach or default within the period permitted by this paragraph, Lender’s cure period shall continue for such additional time (the “ Extended Cure Period ”) as Lender may reasonably require to either: (a) obtain possession and control of the applicable Property with due diligence and thereafter cure the breach or default with reasonable diligence and continuity; or (b) obtain the appointment of a receiver and give such receiver a reasonable period of time in which to cure the default.

7. Proceeds and Awards . Provided that Tenant is not in default under the terms of the Lease (beyond any applicable cure periods), Lender agrees that, notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, the terms of the Lease shall continue to govern with respect to the disposition of any insurance proceeds or eminent domain awards.

8. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Lender, Tenant and Purchaser and their respective successors and assigns.

9. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract entered into pursuant to the laws of the State of                                                           and shall in all respects be governed, construed, applied and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of                                  .

 

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10. Miscellaneous . This Agreement may not be modified in any manner or terminated except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto. If any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, this Agreement shall be construed without such provision. This Agreement may be executed in any number of duplicate originals and each duplicate original shall be deemed to be an original. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which counterparts shall be deemed an original instrument and all of which together shall constitute a single Agreement. The failure of any party hereto to execute this Agreement, or any counterpart hereof, shall not relieve the other signatories from their obligations hereunder. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural and vice versa.

[NO FURTHER TEXT ON THIS PAGE]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lender and Tenant have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

[INSERT LENDER SIGNATURE BLOCK]
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
[INSERT TENANT SIGNATURE BOCK]
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

 

THE UNDERSIGNED ACCEPTS AND AGREES

TO THE PROVISIONS HEREOF:

[INSERT LANDLORD SIGNATURE BLOCK]
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

(To Be Attached)

 

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EXHIBIT F

FORM OF LANDLORD AGREEMENT

LANDLORD AGREEMENT

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in its capacity as agent pursuant to the Loan Agreement (as defined below) acting for and on behalf of the parties thereto as lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, “Agent”) and the parties to the Loan Agreement as lenders (collectively, together with their respective successors and assigns, “Lenders”) have entered or are about to enter into financing arrangements with                     (“Debtor”) pursuant to which Agent has been granted a security interest in all of Debtor’s and certain of its affiliates’ inventory and other personal property (hereinafter “Personal Property”). For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Personal Property” does not include plumbing and electrical fixtures, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, wall and floor coverings, walls or ceilings and other fixtures not constituting trade fixtures. Some of the Personal Property has or may from time to time become affixed to or be located on, wholly or in part, the real property leased by Debtor or its affiliates located at the address listed on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Premises”).                     (“Landlord”) is the owner or lessor of the Premises. The term “Loan Agreement” as used herein shall mean the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and among Debtor, certain of its affiliates, Agent and Lenders, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced.

In order for Agent and Lenders to consider making loans or providing other financial accommodations to Debtor or its affiliates in reliance upon the Personal Property as collateral, the undersigned agree as follows:

1. Landlord waives and relinquishes any landlord’s lien, rights of levy or distraint, claim, security interest or other interest Landlord may now or hereafter have in or with respect to any of the Personal Property, whether for rent or otherwise.

2. Except as otherwise provided in the lease relating to the Premises between Landlord and Debtor as in effect on the date hereof (the “Lease”), the Personal Property may be installed in or located on the Premises and is not and shall not be deemed a fixture or part of the real property but shall at all times be considered personal property.

3. Agent, at its option, for itself and for the benefit of Lenders, may enter and use the Premises for the purpose of repossessing, removing, selling or otherwise dealing with any of the Personal Property, and such license shall be irrevocable and shall commence on the date (the “Access Commencement Date”) which is the earlier of (w) five (5) business days following Landlord’s receipt of written notice from Agent that Agent intends to enter the Premises pursuant to the rights granted to Agent hereunder or (x) five (5) business days following Agent’s receipt of written notice from Landlord that the Lease has terminated in accordance with Section 4 hereof, and such license shall expire on the date (the “Access Termination Date”) that is ninety (90) days after the Access Commencement Date; provided , that , (a) for each day from the Access Commencement Date through the earlier of the Access Termination Date or the date on which

 

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Agent notifies Landlord in writing that Agent will not be or will no longer be using the Premises pursuant to the rights granted to it hereunder, Agent shall (i) maintain or cause to be maintained such insurance as is required by the Debtor to be maintained as provided under the Lease, (ii) unless Landlord has otherwise been paid rent in respect of any such period, Agent shall pay the regularly scheduled rent (prorated on a per diem basis to be determined on a thirty (30) day month) without thereby assuming the Lease or incurring any other Obligations of Debtor and, (iii) without duplication of the payments under clause (ii) above, pay or cause to be paid all utilities costs attributable to the Premises in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Lease, without thereby assuming the Lease or incurring any other obligations of Debtor, (b) any damage to the Premises caused by Agent or its representatives will be repaired by Agent at the sole expense of Lenders, (c) Agent agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all damages, losses, claims, judgments, liabilities, costs and expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) resulting or arising from the activities of Agent on the Premises, except for those damages, losses, claims, judgments, liabilities, costs and expense caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord, and (d) Landlord shall be entitled to inspect the Premises and to show the Premises to prospective tenants and purchasers from time to time.

4. Landlord agrees to send notice in writing of any termination of, or default under, or abandonment or surrender under (which constitute a default under the Lease) the Lease to:

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Agent

Wells Fargo Capital Finance

One Boston Place, 19 th Floor

Boston, MA 02108

Attention: Michael Watson, Director

Telephone: (617) 854-7276

Fax: (866) 210-8898

Agent shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any default by Debtor under the Lease in the manner and time period provided in the Lease. Any payment made or act done by Agent to cure any such default shall not constitute an assumption of the Lease or any obligations of Debtor. Any notice required to be to Agent hereunder shall be directed to Agent at the address set forth above in this Section 4 or such other address as Agent notifies Landlord in writing.

5. This Agreement may not be changed or terminated orally or by course of conduct. Landlord shall notify any purchaser of the Premises or of its business of this Agreement and its terms. This Agreement is binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, Landlord, Debtor and Agent and their respective successors and assigns.

6. Any notice required to be given to Landlord hereunder shall be directed to Landlord at the address set forth under Landlord’s signature below or such other address as Landlord notifies Agent in writing.

7. Entry by Agent or its agents or representatives upon the Premises shall not be deemed an eviction or a disturbance of Debtor’s use and possession of the Premises or any part

 

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thereof, or render Landlord liable to Debtor for damages or abatement of rent or relieve Debtor from the responsibility of performing any of Debtor’s obligations under the Lease, and Debtor shall have no right or claim against Landlord for or by reason of any such entry or inspection or removal or attempted removal of the Personal Property by Agent or its agents or representatives.

8. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the States where the Premises are located.

Dated this     day of , 20[     ].

 

[NAME OF LANDLORD]

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

Agreed:

 

[NAME OF DEBTOR]

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as  Agent

By:

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

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Exhibit A

Premises

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE MADE BY LANDLORD

(INDIVIDUAL)

STATE OF

ss:

COUNTY OF:

I,                     , a Notary Public within and for said County, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and acting, do hereby certify that on this                     day of                    , 20[     ], personally appeared before me                     , the Landlord named in the foregoing Landlord Agreement, to me personally known to be the person who signed said Landlord Agreement, who, being by me duly sworn and being informed of the contents of said Landlord Agreement, stated and acknowledged under oath that he signed, executed, sealed and delivered same as his free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses, purposes and considerations therein mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public the day and year in this certificate above written.

 

                             

Notary Public

 

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LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGMENT

(PARTNERSHIP)

STATE OF

ss:

COUNTY OF:

I                    , a Notary Public within and for said County, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and acting, do hereby certify that on this                    , day of                     , 20[     ], personally appeared before me                      and,                     ,the Landlord named in the foregoing Landlord Agreement, to me personally known to be the person who signed said Landlord Agreement, stated and acknowledged under oath that they are Partners of                     the Partnership named in and which executed the said Landlord Agreement, and that they signed, executed, sealed and delivered same individually and on behalf of the said Partnership, with authority, as their and its free and voluntary act and deed for the uses, purposes and considerations therein mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public the day and year in this certificate above written.

 

                                 

Notary Public

 

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LANDLORD ACKNOWLEDGMENT

(CORPORATION)

STATE OF

ss:

COUNTY OF:

I,                    a Notary Public within and for said County, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and acting, do hereby certify that on this                      day of                      , 20[    ], personally appeared before me                     (Name of Signer for Landlord) to me personally known to be the person who signed the foregoing Landlord Agreement, and who, being by me duly sworn and being informed of the contents of said Landlord Agreement, stated and acknowledged to me under oath that he is                      (Title) of                  the Corporation named in and which executed the said Landlord Agreement, and that same was signed, sealed, executed and delivered by him in the name of and on behalf of the said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and that the execution of said Landlord Agreement was his free and voluntary act and deed in his said capacity and acknowledged to me that said Corporation executed the same as its voluntary and was by him voluntarily executed, on behalf of said Corporation for the uses, purposes and consideration therein mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public the day and year in this certificate above written.

 

                             

Notary Public

 

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DEBTOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT

(CORPORATION)

STATE OF

ss:

COUNTY OF:

I,                    a Notary Public within and for said County, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and acting, do hereby certify that on this                     day of                     , 20[    ], personally appeared before me                     (Name of Signer for Landlord) to me personally known to be the person who signed the foregoing Landlord Agreement, and who, being by me duly sworn and being informed of the contents of said Landlord Agreement, stated and acknowledged to me under oath that he is                      (Title) of                      the Corporation named in and which executed the said Landlord Agreement, and that same was signed, sealed, executed and delivered by him in the name of and on behalf of the said Corporation by authority of its Board of Directors and that the execution of said Landlord Agreement was his free and voluntary act and deed in his said capacity and acknowledged to me that said Corporation executed the same as its voluntary and was by him voluntarily executed, on behalf of said Corporation for the uses, purposes and consideration therein mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public the day and year in this certificate above written.

 

                             

Notary Public

 

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AGENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF

ss:

COUNTY OF:

I,                    , a Notary Public within and for said County, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and acting, do hereby certify that on this day of 20[ ], personally appeared before me                     (Name of Signer for Agent) to me personally known to be the person who signed the foregoing Landlord Agreement, and who, being by me duly sworn and being informed of the contents of said Landlord Agreement, stated and acknowledged to me under oath that he is                      (Title) of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the national association named in and which executed the said Landlord Agreement, and that same was signed, sealed, executed and delivered by him in the name of and on behalf of the said national association by authority of its Board of Directors and that the execution of said Landlord Agreement was his free and voluntary act and deed in his said capacity and acknowledged to me that said national association executed the same as its voluntary and was by him voluntarily executed, on behalf of said national association for the uses, purposes and consideration therein mentioned and set forth.

WITNESS my hand and seal as such Notary Public the day and year in this certificate above written.

 

                         

Notary Public

 

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EXHIBIT G

FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

This Instrument Prepared By and Upon

Recordation return to:

Attention:

MEMORANDUM OF LEASE

THIS MEMORANDUM OF LEASE (“Memorandum”) made as of the day of ,                    20[     ], by and between                    (“Tenant”), and                 , a(n)                    (“Landlord”).

WITNESSETH:

1. Premises . Landlord and Tenant have entered into an amended and restated lease (“Lease”) dated                    , 20     , for that certain real property lying, being and situate in the County of                     , City of                     , State of                    , more particularly described on EXHIBIT A attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with the buildings and improvements located thereon (the “Premises”).

2. Term and Renewal Options . The Lease has an initial term with respect to the premises    that    expires on [                    ], subject to extension (at Tenant’s option) as provided therein for two (2) successive additional periods of ten (10) years each.

3. Incorporation of Lease . This Memorandum is for informational purposes only and nothing contained herein shall be deemed to in any way modify or otherwise affect any of the terms and conditions of the Lease, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. This instrument is merely a memorandum of the Lease and is subject to all of the terms, provisions and conditions of the Lease. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the Lease and this instrument, the terms of the Lease shall prevail.

4. Binding Effect . The rights and obligations set forth herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

[Signatures follow on next page]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Memorandum of Lease as of the day and year first above written.

 

Witnesses or Attest (as to Landlord):    

LANDLORD:

                                                                                  , a                     
   

 

   

 

 

    By:                                                                                                                      
    Print Name:                                                                                                      

 

    Print Title:                                                                                                        
    Date:                      , 20     
Witnesses or Attest (as to Landlord):     TENANT:
                                                                                  , a                     
   

 

   

 

 

    By:                                                                                                                      
    Print Name:                                                                                                      

 

    Print Title:                                                                                                        
    Date:                      , 20     

 

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STATE OF    )   
   )    SS:
COUNTY OF    )   

I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County in said State, hereby certify that                    , whose name as                         of                      , a                    , is signed to the foregoing instrument, who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the instrument, he, as such officer and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of said                                .

Given under my hand and official seal this         day of                    , 20    

 

 

Notary Public

 
State of                                        
My Commission expires:      

 

STATE OF    )   
  

)

   SS:
COUNTY OF    )   

I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day before me, an officer duly authorized in the state and county named above to take acknowledgments, personally appeared                     as                     of                     , a                     , to me known to be the person who signed the foregoing instrument as such officer and he/she acknowledged that the execution thereof was his/her free act and deed as such officer for the use and purposes therein expressed and that the instrument is the act and deed of said                    .

WITNESS my hand and official seal this        day of                        , 20    .

 

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EXHIBIT H

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

 

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EXHIBIT I

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

 

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EXHIBIT J

FORM INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT

 

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                                 Dollar
Variance
     Basis PT
Varian
 
FY 2014      FY 2013           FY13 VS FY12      FY13 VS FY12  

ACTUALS

     % SLS      ACTUALS      % SLS           ACTUALS      ACTUALS  
  1,611,883        6.59        1,512,188         NET SALES      99,695     
  1,206,932        74.88        1,112,483        73.57      COST OF SALES      (94,449      (131

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  404,950        25.12        399,705        26.43      SKU GROSS MARGIN      5,246        (131
  3,518        0.22        3,105        0.21      PURCHASE DISCOUNTS      412        (1
  61,560        3.82        57,239        3.79      ALLOWANCES      4,321        3  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  470,028        29.16        460,049        30.42      MERCHANT MARGIN      9,979        (126
  (3,480)        (0.22      (3,390      (0.22    ESTIMATED SHRINK EXPENSE      (91      —    
  (7)        0.00        (87      (0.01    PHYSICAL INVENTORY ADJUST.      80        1  
  (38,237)        (2.37      (31,195      (2.06    OTHER GM COMPONENTS      (7,042      (31

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  (41, 724)        (2.59      (34,672      (2.29    FINANCE MARGIN      (7,052      (30

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  428,304        26.57        425,337        28.13      ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN      2,927        (156

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  2,597        0.16        2,743        0.18      RENTAL INCOME      (146      (2
  5,062        0.31        4,613        0.31      MISCELLANEOUS INCOME      449        —    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  7,659        0.48        7,355        0.49      TOTAL OTHER INCOME      303        (1
  —          —          —          —        LOSS PREVENTION PAYROLL      —          —    
  76,799        4.76        71,045        4.70      PAYROLL—EXEMPT      (5,754      (6
  78,689        4.88        82,451        5.45      PAYROLL—NONEXEMPT      3,762        57  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  155,488        9.65        153,496        10.15      TOTAL PAYROLL      (1,992      50  
  1,959        0.12        4,282        0.28      MANAGER’S PIP      2,322        16  
  13,347        0.83        13,050        0.86      BENEFITS & INSURANCE      (297      3  
  14,001        0.87        13,716        0.91      PAYROLL TAXES      (285      4  
  6,826        0.42        5,115        0.34      WRAPPING & SUPPLIES      (1,711      (8
  10,253        0.64        9,976        0.66      BANK INTERCHANGE FEES      (277      2  
  646        0.04        500        0.03      FREIGHT EXPENSE—STORES      (145      (1
  10,666        0.66        6,633        0.44      MISCELLANEOUS—STORES      (4,033      (22
  450        0.03        745        0.05      NET CASH SHORT/BAD DEBT      295        2  
  8,513        0.53        10,439        0.69      M&R STORE CONTROLLED      1,927        16  
  1,536        0.10        1,879        0.12      TELEPHONE      343        2  
  13,916        0.86        13,289        0.88      ELECTRIC, WATER & FUEL      (627      2  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  237,602        14.74        233,121        15.42      TOTAL STORE CONTROLLED EXPENSES      (4,481      68  
  6,584        0.41        6,980        0.46      M&R ISD CONTROLLED      396        5  
  —          —          —          —        WAREHOUSE EXPENSES      —          —    
  36,197        2.25        36,197        2.39      RENT EXPENSE      —          14  
  2,388        0.15        2,428        0.16      INSURANCE-PROP/WC/GL      40        1  
  10,078        0.63        11,212        0.74      PROPERTY TAXES      1,134        11  
  16,820        1.04        18,918        1.25      ADVERTISING, PROMO & SIGNING      2,097        21  
  3,389        0.21        189        0.01      PRE-OPENING      (3,200      (20
  —          —          (1,187      (0.08    EXTRANEOUS      (1,187      (8
  17,465        1.08        19,825        1.31      DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION      2,360        23  
  —          —          —          —        P & A ALLOWANCES      —          —    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  330,522        20.51        327,681        21.67      TOTAL STORE AND DEPRECIATION EXPENSE      (2,840      116  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  122,906        7.63        124,877        8.26      STORE EBITDA      (1,970      (63

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 
  12,985        0.81        13,713        0.91      LSALES         10  
  1,153,030        71.53        1,056,443        69.86      NET INVENTORY         (167
  590,854        36.66        585,236        38.70      TOTAL PROP. & EQUIP. AT COST         204  

 

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[EXHIBIT K

[FORM OF LANDLORD ASSIGNMENT LEASE AGREEMENT] 15

 

 

15   To be utilized only if breakout lease is a master lease covering five or more properties.

 

K-1


[EXHIBIT L

FORM OF LANDLORD ASSIGNMENT GUARANTY AGREEMENT] 16

 

 

16   To be utilized only if breakout lease is a master lease.

 

L-1


EXHIBIT M

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

 

M-1


SCHEDULE 2.02

LANDLORD ACH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

 

Schedule 2.02


SCHEDULE 12.01

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE

(ASSIGNMENT)

Pursuant to Section 12.01(a)(1) of that certain Lease Agreement dated [                    ] (the “ Lease ”) between [                            ], as Landlord thereunder, and [                     ], as Tenant thereunder (capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease), Tenant hereby certifies to Landlord as follows:

1. The undersigned is the [                    ] of Tenant.

2. Tenant has assigned its interest in this Lease to [                    ] (“ Assignee ”), effective as of [                    ] (“ Assignment Effective Date ”), and a true and correct copy of the instrument of assignment is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A (the “ Assignment ”).

3. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is an original officer’s certificate (the “ Assignment Officer’s Certificate ”) signed by an officer of Assignee certifying that none of the parties identified by Landlord as a 10% or more shareholder of Landlord (on the most recent written list provided and certified by Landlord) owns, directly or, to Assignee’s actual knowledge after Assignee has made inquiry of its officer or similar person that is responsible for maintaining records regarding the direct ownership of Assignee, indirectly, (a) ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of voting capital stock of Assignee, or (b) ten percent (10%) or more of the total value of all classes of capital stock of Assignee.

4. As to that portion of the Premises which is subject to the Assignment, Tenant is entitled to (a) termination of its obligations under the Lease, and (b) except for any liabilities of Tenant which accrued prior to the Assignment Effective Date, to release of any liability under the Lease, due to satisfaction of the following conditions: [(i) Assignee has an investment rating of BBB or better from Standard and Poor’s (or an equivalent rating or shadow rating from another nationally recognized statistical rating service), or (ii) at the time of the proposed assignment, Assignee (1) has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Fifty Million Dollars ($50,000,000), and (2) meets or exceeds an EBITDAR Ratio (calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test) of 1.60 to 1, and (3) has an annual revenue of at least Six Hundred Million Dollars ($600,000,000), or (iii) Assignee has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Two Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000)] OR [Tenant has provided to Landlord a guaranty agreement approved by Landlord from an entity that meets the requirements of Section 12.01(b)(i), (ii) or (iii) of the Lease].

 

Schedule 12.01-2


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name.

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Dated:  

 

 

Schedule 12.01-3


SCHEDULE 12.03

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE

(SUBLET)

Pursuant to Section 12.03(f) of that certain Lease Agreement dated [                    ] (the “ Lease ”) between [                    ], as Landlord thereunder, and [                    ], as Tenant thereunder (capitalized terns used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease), Tenant hereby certifies to Landlord as follows:

1. The undersigned is the [                    ] of Tenant.

2. Tenant has sublet a portion of the Premises to [                    ] (“ Sublessee ”), effective as of [                    ] (“ Sublet Effective Date ”), and a true and correct copy of the sublease is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A (the “ Sublease ”).

3. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is an original officer’s certificate (the “ Sublease Officer’s Certificate ”) signed by an officer of Sublessee certifying that none of the parties identified by Landlord as a 10% or more shareholder of Landlord (on the most recent written list provided and certified by Landlord) owns, directly or, to Sublessee’s actual knowledge after Sublessee has made inquiry of its officer or similar person that is responsible for maintaining records regarding the direct ownership of Sublessee, indirectly, (a) ten percent (10%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of voting capital stock of Sublessee, or (b) ten percent (10%) or more of the total value of all classes of capital stock of Sublessee.

4. As to that portion of the Premises which is subject to the Sublease, Sublessee is entitled to an NDA due to satisfaction of the following conditions: (a) the terms of the Sublease were negotiated on an arm’s length basis with a third party not affiliated with Tenant; (b) the base minimum rent per square foot of the portion of the Premises sublet for the term of the Sublease is equal to or greater than the Base Rent with respect to the Premises as determined in accordance with the Lease; (c) the terms of the Sublease have substantially the same terms and conditions as the Lease, including, without limitation, the same lease term with respect to the applicable Property Location, rent escalations, covenants, escrows and reserves and financial reporting requirements (except for such provisions which by their terms are not applicable to the Premises subject to the Sublease); (d) [as of the Sublease Effective Date, the Sublessee (i) has an investment rating of BBB or better from Standard and Poor’s (or an equivalent rating or shadow rating from another nationally recognized statistical rating service), or (ii) is a reputable, creditworthy tenant and meets or exceeds an EBITDAR Ratio (calculated on a trailing twelve (12) month basis at the time of such test) of 1.25 to 1, or (iii) has a Tangible Net Worth of at least Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000)] OR [Tenant has provided a guaranty approved by Landlord from an entity that meets the requirements set forth in Section 12.03(d)(i), (ii) or (iii) of the Lease], and the Sublease contains no other material provisions that (i) benefit the Sublessee and are unusual for a “market” sublease of the type in question and (ii) are materially adverse to a landlord.

 

Schedule 12.03-1


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name.

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Dated:  

 

 

Schedule 12.03-2


SCHEDULE 31.17(c)

FORM OF CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

[Date]

[Tenant]

[Tenant Address]

 

Re: Confidentiality Agreement

[Describe the Lease] (the “Lease”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Section 31.17(c) of [Describe the Lease],                    (“ Disclosing Party ”) may disclose to                    (“ Receiving Party ”) income and expense statements for the business at the Premises (as defined in the Lease) and any other information specific to the Premises (collectively, “ Confidential Information ”).

In consideration of the Receiving Party being furnished with the Confidential Information, we agree as follows:

1. The Confidential Information (and all Confidential Information derived therefrom, including, without limitation, summaries, analyses, extracts, digests, notes and other documents and computer files reflecting the Confidential Information, or any conversations with management or other representatives of the Tenant describing or relating to the Confidential Information) shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed by us or our directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, accountants, attorneys or other advisors (collectively, the “ Representatives ”), in any manner whatsoever, in whole or in part. The Disclosing Party shall give the Confidential Information only to those Representatives who are informed by us of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and who agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement.

2. The term “Confidential Information” shall not include information which (a) is already known to Landlord (defined in the Lease), Disclosing Party or Receiving Party on a non confidential basis prior to receipt as evidenced by prior documentation thereof or has been independently developed by Landlord, Disclosing Party or other party, (b) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of an improper disclosure by Landlord, Disclosing Party or Receiving Party or its Representatives, (c) becomes available to Landlord, Disclosing Party or Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a source other than Tenant or any of its Representatives, provided that such source is not, to the knowledge of Landlord, Disclosing Party or Receiving Party, bound by a confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to Tenant with respect to such information or (d) is disclosed pursuant to a requirement of a court, administrative agency or other regulatory or governmental body or is disclosed pursuant to applicable law, rule or regulation.

 

SCHEDULE 31.17(c) - 1


3. Neither we nor our Representatives shall disclose to any other party the existence or terms of this agreement, or the fact that the Confidential Information has been made available.

4. All communications regarding the Confidential Information, or requests for additional Confidential Information, must be directed only to the person Tenant may designate in writing for such purpose.

5. If we or anyone to whom we transmit the Confidential Information pursuant to this agreement is requested or becomes legally compelled (by depositions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoenas, civil investigative demands or similar process) to disclose any of the Confidential Information, then, prior to disclosing any Confidential Information, we shall, to the extent permitted by such request, provide Tenant with prompt written notice so that Tenant may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with the provisions of this agreement. In the event that such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or that Tenant waives compliance with the provisions of this agreement, we shall furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information which is legally required or we have been advised by our legal counsel is advisable.

6. In addition to all other remedies available to Tenant at law or in equity in the event of any breach of the provisions of this agreement, Tenant shall be entitled to injunctive relief preventing further disclosures or use of the Confidential Information without the necessity of posting a bond or other security, and to specific performance. No failure or delay by Tenant in exercising any right, power or privilege under this agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder.

7. If any unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential Information comes to our attention we shall promptly notify Tenant of any such unauthorized use, including, without limitation, any unauthorized use by us or our Representatives. Upon Tenant’s request, we shall cooperate in assisting Tenant in terminating or preventing any third parties from disseminating or using the Confidential Information.

8. This agreement (a) shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws, (b) shall bind us and our successors and assigns and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Tenant and its successors and assigns and (c) may not be modified or waived except by a writing signed by Tenant, Disclosing Party and Receiving Party. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provisions of this agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

 

SCHEDULE 31.17(c) - 2


Please execute this letter and the enclosed copy in the space provided below and return one copy to the undersigned, which will then constitute our agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof

Very truly yours,

 

DISCLOSING PARTY
By:  

 

Print Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Agreed  
RECEIVING PARTY
By:  

 

Print Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Agreed  
TENANT  
By:  

 

Print Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

SCHEDULE 31.17(c) -3


SCHEDULE 31.17(d)

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE

(Financial Reports)

Pursuant to Section 31.17(d) of that certain Lease Agreement dated                    , 20[        ] (the “Lease”) between                     , as Landlord thereunder, and                     , as Tenant thereunder (capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Lease), [Tenant][SRSHC] hereby certifies to Landlord as follows:

1. The undersigned is [the [chief financial officer] [administrative member] of [Tenant][an officer of SRSHC.].

2. Attached hereto as Exhibit A are the below-described financial statements of [Tenant] [SRSHC]:                                                  

 

 

 

(collectively, the “Financial Statements”).

3. The Financial Statements are true, complete and correct in all material respects.

4. The Financial Statements fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition of [Tenant][SRSHC] as of the date of such Financial Statements.

5. The Financial Statements satisfy all of the requirements set forth in Section 31.17 of the Lease.

6. The EBITDAR Ratio (as defined in Section 30.06 of the Lease) for [Tenant][ SRSHC] on twelve (12) month trailing basis is                    [, respectively].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name.

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Dated:  

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

Dear Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. Stockholder:

We are pleased to inform you that on                     , 2018, the board of directors of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (“Spirit”) declared the distribution of 100% of the common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, or common shares, of Spirit MTA REIT (“SMTA”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, to Spirit’s common stockholders. SMTA holds or will hold prior to the distribution, directly or indirectly, the assets that collateralize Master Trust 2014, part of Spirit’s asset-backed securitization program, almost all of the properties that Spirit leases to Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. and certain of its affiliates, as well as certain other assets.

Upon the distribution, Spirit common stockholders will own 100% of the common shares of SMTA. The board of directors of Spirit has determined upon careful review and consideration that creating SMTA is in the best interests of Spirit and its stockholders.

The distribution of the common shares of SMTA will occur on                     , 2018 by way of a taxable pro rata special distribution to Spirit’s common stockholders of record on the record date of the distribution. Each holder of Spirit common stock will be entitled to receive             common share(s) of SMTA for each              share(s) of Spirit common stock held by such stockholder at the close of business on                     , 2018, the record date of the distribution. The SMTA common shares will be issued in book-entry form only, which means that no physical share certificates will be issued.

Stockholder approval of the distribution is not required, and you are not required to take any action to receive your SMTA common shares.

Following the distribution, you will own shares in both Spirit and SMTA. The number of Spirit shares you own will not change as a result of this distribution. Spirit’s common stock will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SRC.” SMTA intends to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SMTA.”

The information statement, which is being mailed to all holders of Spirit common stock on the record date for the distribution, describes the distribution in detail and contains important information about SMTA, its business, financial condition and operations. We urge you to read the information statement carefully.

We want to thank you for your continued support of Spirit and we look forward to your future support of SMTA.

Sincerely,

Jackson Hsieh

Chief Executive Officer and President


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Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A registration statement on Form 10 relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED APRIL 13, 2018

INFORMATION STATEMENT

Common Shares

Spirit MTA REIT

 

 

This information statement is being furnished in connection with the taxable distribution by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (“Spirit”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), to its stockholders of outstanding common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, or common shares, of Spirit MTA REIT (“SMTA,” “we,” “us” or “our”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit. We hold, or will hold, directly or indirectly, investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties. To implement the distribution, Spirit will distribute 100% of our outstanding common shares on a pro rata basis to existing holders of Spirit’s common stock. References herein to Spirit’s stockholders are intended to refer only to holders of Spirit’s common stock, unless context otherwise requires.

For every             share(s) of common stock of Spirit held of record by you as of the close of business on                     ,             (the “distribution record date”), you will receive              of our common shares. We expect our common shares will be distributed by Spirit to you on or about                     (the “distribution date”).

No vote of Spirit’s stockholders is required in connection with the spin-off. Therefore, you are not being asked for a proxy, and you are requested not to send us a proxy, in connection with the spin-off from Spirit. You will not be required to pay any consideration or to exchange or surrender your existing shares of common stock of Spirit or take any other action to receive our common shares to which you are entitled on the distribution date.

There is no current trading market for our common shares, although we expect that a limited market, commonly known as a “when-issued” trading market, will develop on or shortly before the distribution record date, and we expect “regular-way” trading of our common shares to begin on the first trading day following the completion of the distribution. We intend to apply to list our common shares on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “SMTA.”

We intend to elect to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2018. We believe we will be organized and intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to qualify for taxation as a REIT commencing with such taxable year. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements related to the nature of our income and assets and the amount of our distributions, among others. See “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined under the federal securities laws and, as such, may elect to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements.

 

 

In reviewing this information statement, you should carefully consider the matters described under the caption “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page 29.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this information statement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This information statement was first mailed to Spirit’s stockholders on or about             ,         .

                    ,


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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     ii  

CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS

     iii  

SUMMARY

     1  

RISK FACTORS

     29  

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     60  

OUR SPIN-OFF FROM SPIRIT

     62  

DISTRIBUTION POLICY

     74  

SELECTED PRO FORMA AND HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA

     78  

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     80  

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     89  

BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES

     111  

OUR MANAGER AND ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

     127  

MANAGEMENT

     136  

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

     143  

THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP AND THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

     152  

PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

     155  

DESCRIPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS

     156  

DESCRIPTION OF SHARES

     169  

CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MARYLAND LAW AND OUR DECLARATION OF TRUST AND BYLAWS

     179  

MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

     187  

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

     209  

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     F-1  

 

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, the information included in this information statement about Spirit MTA REIT, a Maryland real estate investment trust (“SMTA”), assumes the completion of all of the transactions referred to in this information statement in connection with the spin-off by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (“Spirit”) and the combination of the legal entities to be contributed by Spirit to SMTA.

Upon completion of the spin-off, we expect to own investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties, consisting of 897 owned properties and mortgage loans receivable secured by six properties. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this information statement to “our company,” “the company,” “us,” “our,” and “we” refer to SMTA following the spin-off.

 

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CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS

 

2017 Tax Legislation

  Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

ABS

  Asset Backed Securities

ACM

  Asbestos-Containing Materials

ADA

  Americans with Disabilities Act

AFFO

 

Adjusted Funds From Operations. See definition in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures”

ASC

  Accounting Standards Codification

Asset Management Agreement

  Asset Management Agreement between Spirit Realty, L.P. and Spirit MTA REIT

ASU

  Accounting Standards Update

CMBS

  Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities

Code

  Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended

Contractual Rent

  Monthly contractual cash rent, excluding percentage rents, from properties owned fee-simple or ground leased, recognized during the final month of the reporting period, adjusted to exclude amounts received from properties sold during that period and adjusted to include a full month of contractual rent for properties acquired during that period

CPI

  Consumer Price Index

EBITDA

  Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization

EDF

  Expected Default Frequency

Exchange Act

  Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

FASB

  Financial Accounting Standards Board

FCCR

  Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. See definition in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures”

FFO

  Funds From Operations. See definition in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures”

Financing JV

  SMTA Financing JV, LLC

GAAP

  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States

IASB

  International Accounting Standards Board

IFRS

  International Financial Reporting Standards

IRS

  Internal Revenue Service

JOBS Act

  Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act

Liquidity Reserve

  Cash held on deposit until there is a cashflow shortfall as defined in the Master Trust 2014 agreements or a liquidation of Master Trust 2014 occurs

Manager

  Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit

Master Trust 2014

  The asset-backed securitization trust established in 2005, and amended and restated in 2014, which issues non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans from time to time

 

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Master Trust 2014 Release

   Proceeds from the sale of assets securing Master Trust 2014 held in a restricted account until a qualifying substitution is made

MGCL

   Maryland General Corporation Law

Moody’s

   Moody’s Investor Services

NAREIT

   National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts

NYSE

   New York Stock Exchange

Occupancy

   The number of economically yielding owned properties divided by total owned properties

Operating Partnership

   Spirit MTA REIT, L.P.

OP Holdings

   Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC

PIK

   Payment-in-kind

Porter’s Five Forces

   An analytical framework used to examine the attractiveness of an industry and potential for disruption in that industry based on: threats of new entrants, threats of substitutes, the bargaining power of customers, the bargaining power of suppliers and industry rivalry

Post-ARD

   Post anticipated repayment date

Predecessor Entities

   The legal entities comprised of Master Trust 2014, the Shopko Entities, the Sporting Goods Entities and two additional legal entities

Properties

   Owned properties and mortgage loans receivable secured by properties

Property Management and Servicing Agreement

   Second amended and restated agreement governing the management services and special services provided to Master Trust 2014 by Spirit Realty, L.P., dated as of May 20, 2014, as amended, supplemented, amended and restated or otherwise modified

QSR

   Quick service restaurants

Real Estate Investment Value

   The gross acquisition cost, including capitalized transaction costs, plus improvements and less impairments, if any

REIT

   Real Estate Investment Trust

S&P

   Standard & Poor’s Rating Services

Separation and Distribution Agreement

   Separation and Distribution Agreement between Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and Spirit MTA REIT

SEC

   Securities and Exchange Commission

Securities Act

   Securities Act of 1933, as amended

Series A preferred shares

   10% series A preferred shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, of Spirit MTA REIT initially issued to Spirit with an aggregate liquidation preference of $150.0 million

Shopko

   Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. and certain of its affiliates

Shopko Assets

   Owned properties leased to Shopko

Shopko Entities

   Three legal entities which own properties primarily leased to Shopko

SMTA

   Spirit MTA REIT

Spirit

   Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

 

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Spirit Heat Map

   An analysis of industries across Porter’s Five Forces and potential causes of technological disruption to identify tenant industries which Spirit believes to have good fundamentals for future performance

Spirit Property Ranking Model

   A proprietary model used annually to rank properties across twelve factors and weightings consisting of both real estate quality scores and credit underwriting criteria, in order to benchmark property quality, identify asset recycling opportunities and to enhance acquisition or disposition decisions

Sporting Goods Entities

   One legal entity which owns a single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant and its general partner entity

SubREIT

  

Spirit MTA SubREIT, Inc., a corporation that will be our subsidiary and intends to elect to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes

SubREIT preferred shares

   18% series A preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Spirit MTA SubREIT with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.0 million

TRS

   Taxable REIT subsidiary

TSR

   Total Shareholder Return

U.S.

   United States of America

Vacant

   Owned properties that are not economically yielding

 

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights some of the information in this information statement relating to our company, our spin-off from Spirit and the distribution of our common shares by Spirit to its stockholders. For a more complete understanding of our business and the spin-off, you should read carefully the more detailed information set forth under the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Our Spin-Off from Spirit” and the other information included in this information statement. Except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, (i) references in this information statement to “our company,” “the company,” “us,” “our,” and “we” refer to SMTA following the spin-off and (ii) operating and financial data disclosed herein give effect to the spin-off and related transactions and the other adjustments described under the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information.”

 

 

Overview

We are a newly formed, externally-managed REIT with a portfolio of primarily single-tenant properties throughout the U.S. Upon completion of the spin-off, we expect to own investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties, approximately 57.8% of which are operated under master leases. At December 31, 2017, our properties had an Occupancy of 99.1%, and their leases had a weighted average non-cancelable remaining lease term (based on Contractual Rent) of approximately 10.6 years. These leases are generally long-term, with non-cancelable initial terms of 15 to 20 years and tenant renewal options for additional terms. As of December 31, 2017, approximately 96.0% of our single-tenant leases (based on Contractual Rent) provided for increases in future annual base rent.

The assets comprising Master Trust 2014 will be the largest component of SMTA. Master Trust 2014 is an investment-grade rated long-term ABS platform through which we are able to raise capital on an ongoing basis by issuing non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans receivable. Additionally, we will own one distribution center property encumbered with CMBS debt, an unencumbered portfolio of properties primarily leased to Shopko, a Midwest retailer operating in the general merchandise industry, and 14 other unencumbered properties.

We will be externally managed by Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, a self-administered and self-managed REIT with in-house capabilities, including acquisition, portfolio management, asset management, credit research, real estate research, legal, finance and accounting and capital markets. Spirit primarily invests in single-tenant, operationally essential real estate throughout the U.S. that is generally acquired through strategic sale-leaseback transactions and subsequently leased on a long-term, triple-net basis to high-quality tenants with business operations within predominantly retail and, to a lesser extent, office and industrial property types. We will not have any employees. All of the services typically provided by employees will be provided to us by our Manager pursuant to an Asset Management Agreement. We believe that our Manager is well-positioned to optimize the operating and financial performance of our portfolio and that the experience, extensive industry relationships and asset management expertise of its senior management team will enable us to compete effectively for acquisitions and help generate attractive returns for our shareholders.

We intend to elect to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, and we intend to conduct our business and own substantially all of our assets through the Operating Partnership.

Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit.



 

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Our Mission Statement

Our mission will be to grow and reinforce our asset base through a) our Manager’s active and experienced management of our portfolio, b) pursuing monetization and capital recycling of our Shopko Assets, c) redeveloping select Shopko Assets, and d) developing select outparcels of Shopko Assets into quick service restaurants and casual dining restaurants. We intend to utilize Master Trust 2014 to provide long-term financing for redeployed proceeds from dispositions of our Shopko Assets. We plan to redeploy Shopko proceeds into new assets consistent with the Spirit Heat Map and Spirit Property Ranking Model. We will generally focus on entering into new leases with small and medium sized tenants using master lease structures, with contractual rent escalators and requirements to provide unit level financial reporting.

Reasons for the Spin-Off

Upon careful review and consideration in accordance with the applicable standard of review under Maryland law, Spirit’s board of directors determined that the spin-off is in the best interest of Spirit and its stockholders. The spin-off will enable potential investors and the financial community to evaluate the performance of each company separately, which may result in a higher aggregate market value than the value of the combined company. Spirit’s board of directors’ determination was based on a number of factors and goals, including those set forth below:

 

    Optimize Capital Structure for Both Companies . Upon completion of the spin-off, we believe each company will have a clear capital structure tailored to its needs, and each may be able to attain more favorable financing terms separately. Our capital structure will utilize Master Trust 2014 to access the secured ABS market to fund future growth, while the removal of Master Trust 2014 from Spirit’s capital structure will result in Spirit having meaningfully less secured debt, which we believe will further facilitate Spirit’s access to capital and investment-grade credit markets.

 

    Seek Optimal Long-Term Solution for Shopko Portfolio. The transfer of the unencumbered Shopko Assets to SMTA will allow us to pursue longer term value creation alternatives for them, including sales, out parcel development and redevelopment opportunities. Proceeds from dispositions of Shopko Assets can then be utilized to fund new acquisitions that will serve as collateral for future issuances under Master Trust 2014.

Our Competitive Strengths

 

    Strong Master Trust 2014 Platform . Master Trust 2014 will be the cornerstone of SMTA. Master Trust 2014 has a long and stable history as one of the first issuers of triple-net ABS notes in the early 2000s and was investment-grade rated as of December 31, 2017. Since its creation, Master Trust 2014 has issued several series of notes as additional properties have been acquired and added as collateral, including our most recent issuance of approximately $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of notes in December 2017. As of December 31, 2017, Master Trust 2014’s diversified portfolio accounted for 73.2% of our Contractual Rent and consisted of 787 owned properties and mortgage loans receivable secured by an additional six properties, with approximately 196 tenants operating in 44 states across 23 industries, including restaurants—quick service, restaurants—casual dining, movie theaters and medical / other office. We believe it would be difficult for a new competitor to replicate such a diversified portfolio on a comparable scale. The diversity of the Master Trust 2014 portfolio reduces the risks associated with adverse events affecting a particular tenant or an economic decline in any particular industry. Additionally, the scale of this portfolio allows us to make acquisitions without introducing additional concentration risks.


 

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    Unencumbered Portfolio to Provide Capital . Master Trust 2014 allows us to issue additional notes as additional properties are acquired and added as collateral, as evidenced by our issuances of several series of notes, including our most recent issuance of approximately $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of notes in December 2017 at a loan-to-value ratio of 75%. We plan to be an active issuer of notes under Master Trust 2014 by aggressively monetizing our Shopko Assets and 14 unencumbered properties and reinvesting the proceeds in properties that will be added to the collateral pool.

 

    Attractive In-Place Long-Term Indebtedness and Liquidity to Support Business . We seek to select funding sources designed to lock in long-term investment spreads and limit interest rate sensitivity. We also seek to balance the use of debt (which includes Master Trust 2014, CMBS and bank borrowings) and equity financing (including possible preferred share issuances). As of December 31, 2017, we had $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, with a weighted average maturity of 5.6 years and a weighted average interest rate of 5.0%. Our long-term leases and in-place indebtedness allow us to deliver attractive levered cash-on-cash returns to our shareholders. There are principal amortization payments of $477.8 million due under our debt instruments prior to January 1, 2021, and 86.3% of the principal balance of our indebtedness at December 31, 2017 is fully or partially amortizing, providing for an ongoing reduction in principal prior to maturity.

 

    Long-Term, Triple-Net Leases . Our properties had a 99.1% Occupancy as of December 31, 2017, with a weighted average non-cancelable remaining lease term (based on Contractual Rent) of approximately 10.6 years. Due to the triple-net structure of approximately 94.4% of our leases (based on Contractual Rent) as of December 31, 2017, we do not expect to incur significant capital expenditures. The potential impact of inflation on our operating expenses is also minimal because approximately 96.0% of our leases (based on Contractual Rent) as of December 31, 2017 provided for increases in future contractual base rent.

 

    Experienced Manager with In-House Capabilities Across Asset Management, Investment, Credit and Research Functions . The senior management of our Manager has significant experience in the real estate industry and in managing public companies, including asset management, investment, credit, research, finance, IT and accounting functions. Our Manager’s President and Chief Executive Officer and our trustee, Jackson Hsieh, has been active in the real estate industry for over 25 years, holding numerous leadership positions in real estate investment banking and public real estate companies. Our Manager’s Head of Asset Management, Ken Heimlich, has over 25 years of industry experience.

 

    Operational Continuity . Our Manager has intimate knowledge of our portfolio from providing asset management, property management, investment, credit and research functions for these assets historically, as well as becoming the direct servicer of Master Trust 2014 collateral in the second quarter of 2017. We will benefit from this knowledge base as we transition into a separate public entity. Our Manager has established internal processes for accounting, finance and IT to allow for the effective management of our assets.

We intend to have our Manager continue to use the Spirit Heat Map and the proprietary Spirit Property Ranking Model to identify asset recycling opportunities and enhance our acquisition and disposition decisions. Further, we will utilize our Manager’s knowledge of our portfolio and our Manager’s network and infrastructure to manage our properties, source deals, underwrite credit and assist with back office support, including accounting and information technology.

 

   

Investment Strategy and Portfolio Rankings . Our Manager’s underwriting and risk management expertise enhances our ability to identify and structure investments that we believe provide superior risk-adjusted returns due to specific investment risks that can be identified and mitigated through intensive credit underwriting and real estate analysis, tailored lease structures (such as master leases) and ongoing tenant monitoring. Spirit has instituted a proprietary Spirit Property Ranking Model that our Manager will also apply to our portfolio. The Spirit Property Ranking Model is used annually to



 

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rank all properties in our and Spirit’s portfolio, across twelve factors and weightings consisting of both real estate quality scores and credit underwriting criteria, in order to benchmark property quality, identify asset recycling opportunities and to enhance acquisition and disposition decisions. Spirit also updates the Spirit Heat Map that will be used for us and Spirit, which analyzes tenant industries across Porter’s Five Forces and potential causes of technological disruption to identify tenant industries that Spirit believes to have good fundamentals for future performance. Porter’s Five Forces – threats of new entrants, threats of substitutes, the bargaining power of customers, the bargaining power of suppliers and industry rivalry – is an analytical framework used to examine the attractiveness of an industry and potential for disruption in that industry. We believe that our Manager’s approach to underwriting and risk management provides us with a unique competitive advantage that translates into the potential for attractive levered cash-on-cash returns to our shareholders.

SPIRIT PROPERTY RANKING MODEL 1

 

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  (1)   Represents properties as of December 31, 2017 of Spirit and the Predecessor Entities that will be contributed to SMTA.


 

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SPIRIT HEAT MAP—PORTFOLIO / INVESTMENT METHODOLOGY

 

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    Highly Incentivized Management Structure . We have structured the Asset Management Agreement to incentivize our Manager to drive our growth and total shareholder return. Under the Asset Management Agreement, in addition to an annual $20.0 million flat fee, our Manager will be entitled to receive a promote payment based on meeting certain shareholder return thresholds. The promote payment, due upon the earliest of (i) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by us without cause, (ii) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by our Manager for cause (including upon a Change in Control), and (iii) the date that is 42 full calendar months after the distribution date, provides our Manager with additional compensation based on the total shareholder return on our common shares during the relevant period. See “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement” for a more detailed description of the promote payment. In addition, under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement for Master Trust 2014, our Manager will receive property management fees, which accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of Master Trust 2014 collateral pool, less any specially serviced assets and special servicing fees, which accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced. We believe the relatively stable nature of the asset management and property management fees will allow us to increase our asset base without proportional increases in our general and administrative expenses due to economies of scale.


 

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    Attractive Corporate Governance . We will have a governance structure designed to promote the long-term interests of our shareholders. Some of the significant features of our corporate governance structure include:

 

    our Manager is a public company;

 

    our board of trustees is not classified, each of our trustees is subject to re-election annually and we cannot classify our board in the future without the prior approval of our shareholders;

 

    we provide for majority shareholder voting in uncontested trustee elections;

 

    shareholders may alter or repeal any provision of our bylaws or adopt new bylaws with the affirmative vote of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter by shareholders;

 

    of the six trustees who will serve on our board of trustees immediately after the completion of the spin-off, we expect our board to determine that four of our trustees satisfy the listing standards for independence of the NYSE and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act, with all four of these trustees having no prior affiliations with Spirit;

 

    at least one of our trustees will qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC;

 

    we have opted out of the Maryland business combination and control share acquisition statutes, and we cannot opt back in without prior shareholder approval;

 

    we do not have a shareholders rights plan, and we will not adopt a shareholders rights plan in the future without (i) the approval of our shareholders or (ii) seeking ratification from our shareholders within 12 months of adoption of the plan if the board of trustees determines, in the exercise of its duties under applicable law, that it is in our best interest to adopt a rights plan without the delay of seeking prior shareholder approval;

 

    we will not include a “group,” as that term is used for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b) or Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, in the definition of “person” for purposes of the “ownership limits” set forth in our declaration of trust;

 

    our chief executive officer will exclusively dedicate his/her services to us; and

 

    our corporate governance policy will establish a comprehensive framework to address conflicts.

Business and Growth Strategies

We will seek to maximize shareholder value through:

 

    Focus on Diversified Assets in Target Industries . Our investment strategy will be to continue to increase our exposure to industries that we determine are attractive based on Spirit’s proprietary Spirit Heat Map and where we believe we are underweight, including health and fitness, distribution centers, auto service, restaurants—quick service and entertainment assets. On the disposition side, we intend to reduce our Shopko concentration, as well as potentially reduce industry concentration based on the Spirit Heat Map and where we believe we are overweight, including restaurants—casual dining and movie theaters.

We monitor and manage the diversification of our real estate investment portfolio in order to reduce the risks associated with adverse developments affecting a particular tenant, property, industry or region. Our strategy emphasizes a portfolio that (i) derives no more than 7%, excluding Shopko, of Contractual Rent from any single tenant or more than 7% of Contractual Rent from any single property, (ii) is leased to tenants operating in various industries and (iii) is geographically diversified. While we consider the foregoing when making investments, we may make opportunistic investments that do not



 

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meet one or more of these criteria if we believe the opportunity is sufficiently attractive. As of December 31, 2017, Shopko contributed 19.7% of our Contractual Rent and represented 15.3% of total assets. As of December 31, 2017, no other tenant contributed more than 7% of our Contractual Rent or represented more than 7% of our total assets, and no one single property contributed more than 7% of our Contractual Rent.

 

    Focus on Small and Middle Market Companies . We will primarily focus on investing in properties that we net lease to small and middle market companies with attractive credit characteristics and stable operating histories, but that may not carry a credit rating from a rating agency. This strategy offers us the opportunity to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns when coupled with our intensive credit and real estate analysis, lease structuring and ongoing portfolio management. Small and middle market companies are often willing to enter into leases with structures and terms we consider attractive (such as master leases, leases with rental escalations and leases that require ongoing tenant financial reporting) and that we believe increase the security of rental payments. We may also selectively acquire properties leased to large companies where we believe that we can achieve superior risk-adjusted returns, subject to our investment guidelines and conflicts of interest policy.

 

    Portfolio Management through Proactive Asset Management . Our focus will be on maximizing the value of our assets through proactive asset management, including: seller financing to expedite sales of Shopko Assets, effective asset recycling, and new master lease terms, including increased landlord rights, financial controls and performance-based provisions. Additionally, our Manager has robust tenant surveillance and other established processes. We plan to selectively make acquisitions that contribute to our portfolio’s tenant, industry and geographic diversification through proactive recycling of assets. Given the volume of transactions in the single-tenant market, we believe there will be ample opportunities fitting our acquisition and disposition criteria.

 

    Selling Down Shopko Exposure to Pursue Selective Growth through Acquisitions . Our Shopko Assets represented 19.7% of Contractual Rent at December 31, 2017, and Shopko is subject to risks that could adversely affect its performance and, thus, its ability to pay us rent. Therefore, we plan to aggressively monetize our Shopko Assets through dispositions, select redevelopments and select outparcel restaurant—quick service and casual dining developments. We intend to proactively engage with Shopko to enhance the value of our assets, and have identified 72 outparcels for potential new development, including 64 in the Midwest and eight in the Pacific Northwest. We will use the proceeds from our dispositions of Shopko Assets to pursue growth opportunities to further strengthen and diversify our portfolio. Our Manager has a long relationship with Shopko and has been effective in reducing its exposure to Shopko over the last several years.

 

    Active Issuer Under Master Trust 2014 . We intend to utilize Master Trust 2014 to lever proceeds from dispositions of Shopko Assets to purchase additional assets that we will add to the collateral pool of Master Trust 2014. We will seek to enter into lease structures that we consider attractive, such as master leases, leases with contractual rent escalators and leases that require ongoing tenant financial reporting, which are attractive features that would allow us to further optimize our borrowing capacity under the Master Trust 2014. Master Trust 2014 provides us access to incremental leverage capacity and liquidity to fund our growth and achieve our asset recycling goals. Additionally, we believe that capital recycling will help drive growth, as well as provide our investors attractive cash-on-cash returns and improve portfolio diversification. In December 2017, we completed an issuance of approximately $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of Master Trust 2014 notes and contributed 10 additional real estate properties to the collateral pool with a total appraised value of $282.4 million.


 

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Our Structure and Formation

Spirit MTA REIT was formed as a Maryland real estate investment trust on November 15, 2017 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit. Prior to or concurrently with the completion of the spin-off, we have engaged or will engage in certain reorganization transactions that are designed to consolidate Master Trust 2014, the Shopko Entities, the Sporting Goods Entities, two additional legal entities and ten additional properties, all currently owned directly or indirectly by Spirit, into our Operating Partnership, provide for external management, facilitate the spin-off, provide us with our initial capital, and enable us to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2018.

The significant elements of the reorganization transactions include:

 

    Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC was formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMTA.

 

    Spirit MTA REIT, L.P. was formed as a subsidiary of SMTA and Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC.

 

    SMTA TN Property Holdings, LLC, Spirit Realty AM Corporation and SMTA Financing JV, LLC (“Financing JV”) were formed as wholly-owned subsidiaries of Spirit Realty, L.P.

 

    Certain properties were contributed by Spirit Realty, L.P. and Spirit Realty AM Corporation to Financing JV in exchange for ownership interests in Financing JV.

 

    SMTA Shopko Portfolio I, LLC will be formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit Realty, L.P.

 

    Spirit Master Funding XI, LLC will be formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMTA Financing JV, LLC.

 

    Spirit MTA SubREIT, Inc. (“SubREIT”) will be formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit Realty, L.P.

 

    Spirit Realty, L.P. will contribute certain properties to each of SMTA Shopko Portfolio I, LLC and SMTA TN Property Holdings, LLC.

 

    Spirit Realty, L.P. will enter into a binding commitment to sell $5 million in SubREIT preferred shares to third parties.

 

    Spirit Realty, L.P. will contribute the Shopko Entities, SMTA TN Property Holdings, LLC, certain properties and entities and the $35 million B-1 Term Loan with Shopko to SMTA, which will then contribute these entities and assets to Spirit MTA REIT, L.P.

 

    Spirit Realty, L.P. will contribute SMTA Shopko Portfolio I, LLC and the entities holding the assets that serve as collateral under Master Trust 2014 to Financing JV (but will retain the $33.7 million of notes issued under Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 required by risk retention rules).

 

    Spirit Realty, L.P. will contribute its interest in Financing JV and its interest in the Sporting Goods Entities to SubREIT in exchange for additional common shares and $5 million in SubREIT preferred shares.

 

    Spirit Realty, L.P. will contribute its common shares of SubREIT to SMTA, which will contribute such common shares to Spirit MTA REIT, L.P., in exchange for $142.2 million of Series A preferred shares.

 

    Spirit Realty AM Corporation will contribute its interest in Financing JV to SMTA, which will contribute such interest to Spirit MTA REIT, L.P., in exchange for $7.8 million of Series A preferred shares.

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Upon completion of the spin-off, we expect to own investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties consisting of 897 owned properties and mortgage loans receivable secured by six properties. As of December 31, 2017, 787 of the 897 owned properties were held through Master Trust 2014, with a Real Estate Investment Value of $2.1 billion. Master Trust 2014 had $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding as of December 31, 2017, including the $674.4 million aggregate principal of notes issued in December 2017. Subsequent to December 31, 2017, $84 million in CMBS debt was raised on one property with a Real Estate Investment Value of $123.3 million. All proceeds from these issuances were distributed to Spirit. The remaining 109 owned properties as of December 31, 2017, with a Real Estate Investment Value of $649.0 million, were unencumbered, predominately consisting of 95 properties leased to Shopko.

The following diagram depicts our ownership structure upon completion of the spin-off and the expected post spin-off contribution of the Shopko Entities:

 

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Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement

Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we will enter into the Asset Management Agreement with our Manager. Pursuant to the terms of the Asset Management Agreement, our Manager will provide a management team that will be responsible for implementing our business strategy and performing certain services for us, subject to oversight by our board of trustees. We will not have any employees. Our officers and the other individuals who execute our business strategy will be employees of our Manager or its affiliates. Our Manager’s duties, subject to the supervision of our board of trustees, will include: (1) performing all of our day-to-day functions, (2) sourcing, analyzing and executing on investments and dispositions, (3) determining investment criteria, (4) performing liability management duties, including financing and hedging, and (5) performing financial and accounting management. For its services, our Manager will be entitled to an annual management fee and incentive compensation, as well as a termination fee and a promoted interest under certain circumstances, as further described below. Certain terms of the Asset Management Agreement are summarized below and



 

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described in more detail under “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement” elsewhere in this information statement.

 

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Management Fee

  

$20.0 million per year, payable in equal monthly installments, in arrears; provided, however, that (i) in the event of a Management Fee PIK Event arising under clause (i) of the definition thereof, the portion of the monthly installment of the management fee that is necessary for us to have sufficient funds to declare and pay dividends in cash required to be paid in cash in order for us to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code and to avoid incurring income or excise taxes will, during the occurrence and continuation of any such Management Fee PIK Event, be payable in a number of Series A preferred shares determined by dividing such portion of the management fee by the liquidation preference of the Series A preferred shares rounded down to the nearest whole share and (ii) in the event of a Management Fee PIK Event arising under clause (ii) of the definition thereof, the entire monthly installment of the management fee will, during the occurrence and continuation of any such Management Fee PIK Event, be payable in a number of Series A preferred shares determined by dividing the management fee by the liquidation preference of the Series A preferred shares rounded down to the nearest whole share.

 

A Management Fee PIK Event means (i) the good faith determination by our board of trustees that forgoing the payment of all or any portion of the monthly installment of the management fee is necessary for us to have sufficient funds to declare and pay dividends in cash required to be paid in cash in order for us to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code and to avoid incurring income or excise taxes, or (ii) the occurrence and continuation of an “Early Amortization Event,” “Event of Default” or “Sweep Period,” in each case, as defined pursuant under the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., as amended and supplemented from time to time.

Term

   Our Asset Management Agreement has an initial three-year term and will be automatically renewed for one-year terms thereafter unless terminated either by us or by our Manager.

Termination

  

Termination without cause :

 

•   Termination by the Company . We may terminate the Asset Management Agreement at any time upon 180-day written notice to our Manager informing it of our intention to terminate the Asset Management Agreement. Effective on the termination date of the Asset Management Agreement by us without cause, we and our Manager will enter into a transition services agreement, upon mutually acceptable terms, that will be in effect until the date that is eight months after the date of the termination of the Asset Management Agreement. For its services under the transition



 

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services agreement, we will pay our Manager the management fee, pro rated for the eights-month term of the transition services agreement.

 

•   Termination by our Manager . Our Manager may terminate our Asset Management Agreement upon 180-day notice prior to the expiration of the original term or any renewal term.

 

Termination for cause :

 

•   Termination by the Company . We may terminate our Asset Management Agreement upon 30-day notice to our Manager if (i) there is a commencement of any proceeding relating to our Manager’s bankruptcy or insolvency, (ii) our Manager dissolves as an entity or (iii) our Manager commits fraud against us, misappropriates or embezzles our funds or acts in a manner constituting bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence in the performance of its duties under our Asset Management Agreement (unless such actions or omissions are caused by an employee of our Manager and our Manager takes appropriate action against such person and cures the damage caused by such actions or omissions within 30 days of our Manager’s actual knowledge of their actions or omissions).

 

•   Termination by our Manager . Our Manager may terminate our Asset Management Agreement upon 60-day prior notice in the event that we are in default in the performance or observance of any material term, condition or covenant contained in our Asset Management Agreement and such default continues for a period of 30 days after such notice specifying such default and requesting that the same be remedied within 30 days. Our Manager may also terminate the Asset Management Agreement in its sole discretion effective immediately concurrently with or within 90 days following a Change in Control or a non-cause termination of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, in each case upon 30-days’ prior notice to us.

Termination Fee

   In the event that our Asset Management Agreement is terminated (a) by us without cause or (b) by our Manager for cause (including upon a Change in Control), we will pay to our Manager, on the effective termination date or as promptly thereafter as practicable, a termination fee equal to 1.75 times the sum of (x) the management fee for the 12 full calendar months preceding the effective termination date, plus (y) the aggregate property management fees, or the property management fees, due to the Manager under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement (“Property Management Fees”) for the 12 full calendar months preceding the effective termination date.

Promote

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Description

  

of the relevant termination or other event or as promptly thereafter as practicable, a cash promote payment, calculated as follows:

 

(i) to the extent that the Company TSR Percentage exceeds 10% during the Measurement Period, the Promote will equal the product of:

 

(x) the weighted-average number of our common shares outstanding during the Measurement Period (calculated on a fully-diluted basis in accordance with GAAP), multiplied by

 

(y) the product of (A) 10%, multiplied by (B) the difference of (I) the Company TSR Amount not to exceed a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 12.5%, less (II) a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 10%;

 

(ii) to the extent that the Company TSR Percentage exceeds 12.5% during the Measurement Period, the Promote will equal the sum of:

 

(x) the amount under (i) above, plus

 

(y) the product of:

 

(A) the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding during the Measurement Period (calculated on a fully-diluted basis in accordance with GAAP), multiplied by

 

(B) the product of (I) 15%, multiplied by (II) the difference of (1) the Company TSR Amount not to exceed a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 15%, less (2) a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 12.5%; and

 

(iii) to the extent that the Company TSR Percentage exceeds 15% during the Measurement Period, the Promote will equal the sum of:

 

(x) the amount under (ii) above, plus

 

(y) the product of:

 

(A) the weighted-average number of our common shares outstanding during the Measurement Period (calculated on a fully-diluted basis in accordance with GAAP), multiplied by

 

(B) the product of (I) 20%, multiplied by (II) the difference of (1) the Company TSR Amount, less (2) a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 15%.

 

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Reimbursement of Expenses

  

Our Manager is responsible for certain enumerated expenses incurred in connection with the performance of its duties under the Asset Management Agreement: (i) employment expenses of the personnel employed by our Manager, including the base salary, cash incentive compensation and other employment expenses of our dedicated chief executive officer and dedicated chief financial officer (excluding any equity compensation granted by us); (ii) fees and travel and other expenses of officers and employees of our Manager, except fees and travel and other expenses of such persons who are our trustees or officers incurred in their capacities as such; (iii) rent, telephone, utilities, office furniture, equipment and machinery (including computers, to the extent utilized) and other office expenses of our Manager, except to the extent such expenses relate solely to an office maintained by us separate from the office of our Manager; and (iv) miscellaneous administrative expenses relating to the performance by our Manager of its obligations.

 

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Summary Risk Factors

You should carefully read and consider the risk factors set forth under the “Risk Factors” section of this information statement, as well as all other information contained in this information statement. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected, and the trading price of our common shares could decline.

 

    Our tenants may fail to successfully operate their businesses, which could adversely affect us.

 

    A substantial number of our properties are leased to one tenant, Shopko, which represented 19.7% of Contractual Rent at December 31, 2017. As such, any default, breach or delay in the payment of rent by Shopko may materially and adversely affect us. Shopko is subject to certain risks that could adversely affect its performance and thus its ability to pay us rent and we continue to be concerned about Shopko’s ongoing ability to meet its obligations to us under its leases.

 

    Our ongoing business strategy involves the selling down of real estate assets leased to Shopko; however, we may be unable to sell such assets at acceptable terms and conditions or to control the timing of such sales, and our sales must be consistent with our qualification and taxation as a REIT.

 

    A substantial portion of our properties are leased to unrated tenants and the tools we use to measure the credit quality of such tenants may not be accurate.

 

    Decrease in demand for traditional retail and restaurant space may materially and adversely affect us.

 

    We may be unable to identify and complete acquisitions of suitable properties, which may impede our growth, or our future acquisitions may not yield the returns we expect.

 

    We face significant competition for tenants, which may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental rates of our properties, and competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of acquisitions we are able to complete and increase the costs of these acquisitions.

 

    Our growth depends on external sources of capital that are outside of our control and may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

 

    We depend on our Manager to conduct our business and any material adverse change in its financial condition or our relationship with our Manager could have a material adverse effect on our business and ability to achieve our investment objectives.

 

    There are conflicts of interest in our relationship with our Manager.

 

    Certain terms of our Asset Management Agreement with our Manager could make it difficult and costly to terminate our Manager and could delay or prevent a change of control transaction.

 

    We must pay a base management fee to our Manager regardless of our performance.

 

    We have no history operating as an independent company, and our historical and pro forma financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

 

    We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from our spin-off from Spirit.

 

    Certain of our agreements with Spirit may not reflect terms that would have resulted from arm’s-length negotiations among unaffiliated third parties.

 

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    There is currently no public market for our common shares and a trading market that will provide you with adequate liquidity may not develop for our common shares. In addition, once our common shares begin trading, the market price of our shares may fluctuate widely.

 

    We have not established a minimum distribution payment level and we cannot assure you of our ability to pay distributions in the future.

 

    Your percentage ownership in us may be diluted in the future.

 

    Our board of trustees may change our investment and financing policies without shareholder approval and we may become more highly leveraged, which may increase our risk of default under our debt obligations.

 

    Conflicts of interest could arise in the future between the interests of our shareholders and the interests of holders of partnership interests in the Operating Partnership, which may impede business decisions that could benefit our shareholders.

 

    Upon completion of the spin-off, we will have approximately $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which may expose us to the risk of default under our debt obligations, limit our ability to obtain additional financing or affect the market price of our common shares or debt securities.

 

    Current market conditions could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing indebtedness or obtain additional financing for growth on acceptable terms or at all.

 

    Failure to maintain our qualification as a REIT would have significant adverse consequences to us and the value of our common shares.

Our Financing Strategy

We intend to use Master Trust 2014 to periodically raise capital through the issuance of non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans receivable. We also may raise capital by issuing registered debt or equity securities or obtaining asset level financing, when we deem prudent. We expect to fund our operating expenses and other short-term liquidity requirements, including property acquisitions, payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, property improvements, re-leasing costs and cash distributions to common shareholders primarily through cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from dispositions of our Shopko Assets and potential future bank borrowings. The form of our indebtedness may vary and could be long-term or short-term, secured or unsecured, or fixed-rate or floating rate. We will not enter into interest rate swaps or caps, or similar hedging transactions or derivative arrangements for speculative purposes, but may do so in order to manage or mitigate our interest rate risks on variable rate debt. For additional information regarding our existing debt, please refer to “Description of Indebtedness.”

Distribution Policy

We anticipate making regular quarterly distributions to holders of our common shares. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its REIT taxable income. We generally intend over time to make quarterly distributions in an amount at least equal to our REIT taxable income.

Any distributions we make to our shareholders will be at the discretion of our board of trustees and will depend upon, among other things, our actual and anticipated results of operations and liquidity, which will be affected by various factors, including the income from our portfolio, our operating expenses and any other expenditures. For more information, see “Distribution Policy.”



 

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Our Tax Status

We intend to elect to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2018. We believe we will be organized and intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to qualify for taxation as a REIT commencing with such taxable year. To qualify as a REIT, we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements related to the nature of our income and assets and the amount of our distributions, among others. See “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer of Our Common Shares

Our declaration of trust contains restrictions on the ownership and transfer of our common shares that are intended to assist us in complying with the Code’s requirements and continuing to qualify as a REIT. The relevant sections of our declaration of trust provide that no person or entity may actually or beneficially own, or be deemed to own by virtue of the applicable constructive ownership provisions of the Code, more than 9.8% in value of the aggregate of our outstanding shares of all classes and series, or more than 9.8% in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of our outstanding common shares or any class or series of our outstanding preferred shares, in each case excluding any of our shares that are not treated as outstanding for federal income tax purposes. Our declaration of trust, however, permits exceptions to be made for shareholders provided that our board of trustees determines such exceptions will not jeopardize our tax status as a REIT. In connection with the spin-off, our board of trustees intends to grant an excepted holder limit to Spirit that will allow Spirit to own up to $150.0 million of the perpetual preferred shares, together with any perpetual preferred shares acquired by Spirit as a result of a Management Fee PIK Event pursuant to our Asset Management Agreement.

JOBS Act

As a company with less than $1.07 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. Thus, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. However, we are choosing to “opt out” of such extended transition period, and as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that our decision to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

An emerging growth company may also take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies. These provisions include, but are not limited to:

 

    not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended;

 

    reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports, proxy statements and registration statements; and

 

    exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

We may take advantage of these provisions until we cease to be an emerging growth company. We will, in general, qualify as an emerging growth company until the earliest of (i) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of our spin-off from Spirit; (ii) the last day of our fiscal year in which we have an annual gross revenue of $1.07 billion or more; (iii) the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt; and (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a



 

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“large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur at such time as we (1) have an aggregate worldwide market value of common equity securities held by non-affiliates of $700 million or more as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, (2) have been required to file annual and quarterly reports under the Exchange Act for a period of at least 12 months and (3) have filed at least one annual report pursuant to the Exchange Act.

As a result of our status as an emerging growth company, the information that we provide to our stockholders may be different than you might receive from other public reporting companies in which you hold equity interests.

Our Principal Office

Our principal executive offices are located at 2727 N. Harwood Street, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75201. Our telephone number is (972) 476-1900. Our web site is www.             .com. Information contained in or that can be accessed through our web site is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this information statement. The foregoing information about us is only a general summary and is not intended to be comprehensive. For additional information about us, you should refer to the information under “Where You Can Find More Information” in this information statement.



 

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Questions and Answers about Us and the Spin-Off

 

Why is the spin-off structured as a distribution?

Spirit believes that a distribution of our shares is an efficient way to separate our assets from the rest of Spirit’s portfolio and that the spin-off will create benefits and value for us and Spirit. For more information on the reasons for the spin-off, see “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Reasons for the Spin-Off.”

 

Why am I receiving this document?

Spirit is delivering this document to you because you are a holder of Spirit common stock. If you are a holder of Spirit common stock as of the close of business on             ,             , you are entitled to receive             common share(s) of SMTA for every             share(s) of Spirit common stock that you held at the close of business on such date. The number of shares of Spirit common stock you own will not change as a result of the distribution. This document will help you understand how the spin-off will affect your investment in Spirit and your investment in SMTA following the spin-off.

 

How will the spin-off work?

At the time of the spin-off, SMTA will own, through its subsidiaries, investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties. Spirit will distribute 100% of the outstanding common shares of SMTA to Spirit’s stockholders on a pro rata basis. Following the spin-off, we will be a separate public company and intend to apply to list our shares on the NYSE.

 

When will the spin-off occur?

We expect that Spirit will distribute our common shares on                 , to holders of record of shares of Spirit common stock as of the close of business on             ,             , subject to certain conditions described under “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Conditions to the Distribution.” No assurance can be provided as to the timing of the spin-off or that all conditions to the spin-off will be met.

 

What do stockholders of Spirit need to do to participate in the spin-off?

Nothing, but we urge you to read this entire information statement carefully. Holders of shares of Spirit common stock as of the distribution record date will not be required to take any action to receive SMTA common shares on the distribution date. No stockholder approval of the spin-off is required or sought. We are not asking you for a proxy, and you are requested not to send us a proxy. You will not be required to make any payment, or to surrender or exchange your shares of Spirit common stock or take any other action to receive your SMTA common shares on the distribution date. If you own shares of Spirit common stock as of the close of business on the distribution record date, Spirit, with the assistance of American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the distribution agent, will electronically issue our common shares to you or to your brokerage firm on your behalf by way of direct registration in book-entry form. The distribution agent will mail you a book-entry account statement that reflects your SMTA common shares, or your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for the shares. If you sell shares of Spirit common stock in the “regular-way” market on or prior to the



 

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distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive our common shares in the distribution even if you were the record holder of those shares on             ,             , the distribution record date. Following the distribution, shareholders whose shares are held in book-entry form may request that their common shares held in book-entry form be transferred to a brokerage or other account at any time, without charge.

 

Will I be taxed on the common shares of SMTA that I receive in the distribution?

Yes. The distribution will be in the form of a taxable distribution to Spirit stockholders. In the case of a U.S. holder (as defined in “Our Spin-Off From Spirit—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution”), an amount equal to the fair market value of our common shares received by you will be treated as a taxable dividend to the extent of your ratable share of any current or accumulated earnings and profits of Spirit allocable to the distribution, with the excess treated as a nontaxable return of capital to the extent of your tax basis in your shares of Spirit common stock and any remaining excess treated as capital gain. Spirit or other applicable withholding agents may be required to withhold on all or a portion of the distribution payable to non-U.S. stockholders. For a more detailed discussion, see “Our Spin-Off From Spirit—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution” and “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.” You should consult your tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences of the distribution to you, including the applicability of any U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax laws.

 

Can Spirit decide to cancel the spin-off of our common shares even if all the conditions have been met?

Yes. The distribution is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions. See “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Conditions to the Spin-Off.” Even if all conditions to the spin-off are satisfied, Spirit may terminate and abandon the spin-off at any time prior to the effectiveness of the spin-off in its sole discretion.

 

Do we plan to pay dividends?

We anticipate making regular quarterly distributions to our common shareholders. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its REIT taxable income. We generally intend over time to make quarterly distributions in an amount at least equal to our REIT taxable income.

 

  Any distributions we make to our shareholders will be at the discretion of our board of trustees and will depend upon, among other things, our actual and anticipated results of operations and liquidity, which will be affected by various factors, including the income from our portfolio, our operating expenses and any other expenditures. For more information, see “Distribution Policy.”

 

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Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources” and “Description of Indebtedness”.

 

What will the spin-off cost?

Spirit intends to incur pre-tax spin-off costs of approximately $31.0 million to $37.0 million. These costs primarily consist of fees paid to our financial advisers and legal adviser, and also include fees paid to our external auditor and other consultants. Spirit will be responsible for all fees and expenses associated with the spin-off.

 

How will the spin-off affect my tax basis and holding period in shares of Spirit common stock?

Your tax basis in shares of Spirit common stock held at the time of the distribution will be reduced (but not below zero) to the extent the fair market value of our shares distributed to you by Spirit in the distribution exceeds Spirit’s current and accumulated earnings and profits allocable to your shares in the distribution. Your holding period for such Spirit shares will not be affected by the distribution. See “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution.” You should consult your tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences of the distribution to you, including the applicability of any U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax laws.

 

What will my tax basis and holding period be for common shares of SMTA that I receive in the distribution?

Your tax basis in our common shares received will equal the fair market value of such shares on the distribution date. Your holding period for such shares will begin the day after the distribution date. See “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution.” You should consult your tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences of the distribution to you, including the applicability of any U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax laws.

 

What will be the relationships between Spirit and us following the spin-off?

We have entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement to effect the spin-off and provide a framework for our relationships with Spirit after the spin-off. This agreement will govern the relationships between us and Spirit subsequent to the completion of the spin-off and provide for the allocation between us and Spirit of Spirit’s assets, liabilities and obligations attributable to periods prior to the spin-off. We cannot assure you that this agreement is on terms as favorable to us as agreements with independent third parties. We will also enter into a Tax Matters Agreement that will govern the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of Spirit and us after the spin-off with respect to various tax matters, an Insurance Sharing Agreement that will provide for us to be added as a named insurer under certain of Spirit’s existing insurance policies, and a Registration Rights Agreement that will grant Spirit Realty L.P. the right to require us to file a registration statement with the SEC with respect to our Series A preferred shares that will be issued to it in connection with the spin-off. Additionally, we will also enter into an Asset Management Agreement with a subsidiary of Spirit in connection with the spin-off, and our Manager will continue to provide services under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”


 

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What does Spirit intend to do with any of our preferred shares it retains?

Spirit will decide what actions to take with respect to any of our preferred shares it retains, including whether to dispose of or continue to retain such shares, based on what it believes to be in the best interest of Spirit.

 

Will I receive physical certificates representing common shares of SMTA following the spin-off?

No. Following the spin-off, neither Spirit nor we will be issuing physical certificates representing our common shares. Instead, Spirit, with the assistance of American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the distribution agent, will electronically issue our common shares to you or to your bank or brokerage firm on your behalf by way of direct registration in book-entry form. The distribution agent will mail you a book-entry account statement that reflects your common shares of SMTA, or your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for the shares. A benefit of issuing stock electronically in book-entry form is that there will be none of the physical handling and safekeeping responsibilities that are inherent in owning shares represented by physical share certificates.

 

Will I receive a fractional number of SMTA common shares?

No. A fractional number of our common shares will not be issued in the spin-off. If you would be entitled to receive a fractional share in the spin-off, then you will instead receive a cash payment in lieu of the fractional share, which cash payment may be taxable to you. See “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—General—Treatment of Fractional Shares.”

 

What if I want to sell my shares of Spirit common stock or my SMTA common shares?

You should consult with your financial advisors, such as your stockbroker, bank or tax advisor. Neither Spirit nor we make any recommendations on the purchase, retention or sale of shares of Spirit common stock or common shares of SMTA to be distributed.

 

  If you decide to sell any shares of common stock before the spin-off, you should make sure your stockbroker, bank or other nominee understands whether you want to sell your shares of Spirit common stock or our common shares that you will receive in the spin-off, or both.

 

Will I be able to trade common shares of SMTA on a public market?

There is not currently a public market for our common shares. We intend to apply to list our common shares on the NYSE under the symbol “SMTA.” We anticipate that trading in our common shares will begin on a “when-issued” basis on or shortly before the distribution record date and will continue through the distribution date and that a “regular-way” trading in our common shares will begin on the first trading day following the distribution date. If trading begins on a “when-issued” basis, you may purchase or sell our common shares up to and including through the distribution date, but your transaction will not settle until after the distribution date. We cannot predict the trading prices for our common shares before, on or after the distribution date.

 

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What will happen to the listing of shares of Spirit common stock?

Nothing. Shares of Spirit common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE under the symbol “SRC.”

 

Will the spin-off affect the market price of my Spirit shares?

Yes. As a result of the spin-off, we expect the trading price of shares of Spirit common stock immediately following the spin-off to be lower than immediately prior to the spin-off because their market price will no longer reflect the value of our assets. Furthermore, until the market has fully analyzed the value of Spirit without our assets, the market price of Spirit common stock may fluctuate significantly. Although Spirit believes that over time following the spin-off, the common stock of the separated companies should have a higher aggregate market value, on a fully distributed basis and assuming the same market conditions, than if Spirit were to remain under its current configuration, there can be no assurance of this, and thus the combined market prices of Spirit common stock and our common shares after the spin-off may be equal to or less than the market price of Spirit common stock before the spin-off.

 

What will happen to the manner in which I receive dividends from Spirit or that I will receive from SMTA?

You should contact American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the transfer agent for both Spirit and SMTA, with any questions regarding how you receive dividends.

 

Are there risks to owning our common shares?

Yes. Our business is subject to various risks including risks relating to the spin-off. These risks are described in the “Risk Factors” section of this information statement beginning on page 29. We encourage you to read that section carefully.

 

Where can Spirit stockholders get more information?

Before the spin-off, if you have any questions relating to the spin-off, you should contact:

 

  Spirit Realty Capital

2727 North Harwood Street, Suite 300

Dallas, TX 75201

Toll Free: 866-557-7474

Phone: 972-476-1900

Fax: 800-973-0850

 

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The Spin-Off

 

Distributing company

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

 

Distributed company

Spirit MTA REIT

 

  We are a Maryland real estate investment trust and, prior to the spin-off, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit. After the spin-off, we will be a separate, publicly traded company and intend to conduct our business as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

Distribution ratio

Each holder of shares of Spirit common stock will receive             of our common shares for every             share(s) of Spirit common stock held on                 ,                 . If you would be entitled to a fractional number of our common shares, you will instead receive a cash payment in lieu of the fractional share. See “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—General—Treatment of Fractional Shares.”

 

Distributed securities

Spirit will distribute 100% of our outstanding common shares immediately before the distribution. Based on the approximately             shares of Spirit common stock outstanding as of             ,                 , assuming distribution of 100% of our outstanding common shares and applying the distribution ratio (without accounting for cash to be issued in lieu of fractional shares), we expect that approximately             million of our common shares will be distributed to Spirit stockholders.

 

Record date

The record date is the close of business on             ,             .

 

Distribution date

The distribution date is on or about             ,             .

 

Distribution

On the distribution date, Spirit, with the assistance of American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the distribution agent, will electronically issue our common shares to you or to your bank or brokerage firm on your behalf by way of direct registration in book-entry form. You will not be required to make any payment or surrender or exchange your shares of Spirit common stock or take any other action to receive our common shares on the distribution date to which you are entitled. If you sell shares of Spirit common stock in the “regular-way” market on or prior to the distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive our common shares in the distribution, even if you were the record holder on the record date. Registered stockholders will receive additional information from the distribution agent shortly after the distribution date. Following the distribution, stockholders whose shares of Spirit common stock are held in book-entry form may request that their common shares of SMTA be transferred to a brokerage or other account at any time, without charge. Beneficial stockholders that hold shares through brokerage firms will receive additional information from their brokerage firms shortly after the distribution date.


 

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Conditions to the spin-off

The spin-off of our common shares by Spirit is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

 

    the SEC shall have declared effective our registration statement on Form 10, of which this information statement is a part, under the Exchange Act, and no stop order relating to the registration statement shall be in effect;

 

    SMTA’s common shares will have been authorized for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance;

 

    no order, injunction or decree issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing completion of the spin-off or any of the transactions related thereto, including the transfers of assets and liability contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement, shall be in effect; and

 

    the Separation and Distribution Agreement will not have been terminated.

 

  Even if all conditions to the spin-off are satisfied, Spirit may terminate and abandon the spin-off at any time prior to the effectiveness of the spin-off.

 

Stock exchange listing

We intend to apply to list our common shares on the NYSE under the symbol “SMTA.”

 

Distribution agent

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC.

 

Tax considerations

The distribution will be in the form of a taxable distribution to Spirit stockholders. For a discussion of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution, see “Our Spin-Off From Spirit—Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution” and “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.” You should consult your tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences of the distribution to you, including the applicability of any U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax laws.

 

Relationship between Spirit and SMTA following the spin-off

We will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement to effect the spin-off and provide a framework for certain aspects of our relationship with Spirit after the spin-off. This agreement will govern certain aspects of the relationship between us and Spirit subsequent to the completion of the spin-off and provide for the allocation between us and Spirit of Spirit’s assets, liabilities and obligations attributable to periods prior to the spin-off from Spirit. We will also enter into a Tax Matters Agreement that will govern the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of Spirit and us after the spin-off with respect to various tax matters, an Insurance Sharing Agreement that will provide for us to be added as a named insured under certain of Spirit’s existing insurance policies, and a Registration Rights



 

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Agreement that will grant Spirit Realty L.P. the right to require us to file a registration statement with the SEC with respect to our Series A preferred shares that will be issued to it in connection with the spin-off. Additionally, we will also enter into an Asset Management Agreement with a subsidiary of Spirit in connection with the spin-off, and our Manager will continue to provide services under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement.”



 

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Summary Selected Pro Forma and Historical Combined Financial and Other Data

You should read the following summary selected pro forma and historical combined financial and other data together with “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business and Properties” and the combined financial statements, and related notes thereto, of the Predecessor Entities included elsewhere in this information statement.

The following tables set forth summary selected unaudited pro forma combined financial and other data of SMTA after giving effect to the spin-off and related transactions. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet data gives effect to the spin-off and related transactions as if they had occurred on December 31, 2017. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations gives effect to the spin-off and related transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2017. The summary selected unaudited pro forma combined financial data set forth below is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the combined operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the spin-off and related transactions had been consummated on the dates and in accordance with the assumptions described in the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements, including the notes thereto, which are included elsewhere in this information statement, nor is it necessarily indicative of our future operating results or financial position.

The following tables also set forth summary selected historical combined financial and other data of SMTA’s Predecessor Entities as of the dates and for the periods presented. We have not presented historical information of SMTA because it has not had any operating activity since its formation on November 15, 2017, other than its initial capitalization. The summary selected historical combined financial data as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 as set forth below was derived from the Predecessor Entities’ audited combined financial statements, including the notes thereto, which are included elsewhere in this information statement. The historical results set forth below are not necessarily indicative of our operating results expected for any future periods. We believe that the assumptions and estimates used in preparation of the underlying historical results are reasonable.



 

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     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
    Historical
Years Ended December 31,
 
       2017     2016     2015  
    

(Unaudited)

    (In Thousands)        

Operating Data:

      

Revenues:

        

Rentals

   $ 243,368     $ 224,312     $ 234,671     $ 249,036  

Interest income on loans receivable

     4,500       768       2,207       3,685  

Tenant reimbursement income

     2,362       2,274       2,130       2,048  

Other income

     5,711       4,448       6,295       6,394  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     255,941       231,802       245,303       261,163  

Expenses:

        

General and administrative

     6,692       23,857       18,956       20,790  

Related party fees

     26,960       5,500       5,427       5,506  

Restructuring charges

     —         —         2,465       3,036  

Transaction costs

     —         4,354       —         —    

Property costs (including reimbursable)

     8,416       9,130       5,258       5,043  

Interest

     111,784       76,733       77,895       83,719  

Depreciation and amortization

     86,493       80,386       85,761       93,692  

Impairments

     25,896       33,548       26,565       19,935  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     266,241       233,508       222,327       231,721  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before other expense and income tax (expense) benefit

     (10,300     (1,706     22,976       29,442  

Other expense:

        

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (2,223     (2,223     (1,372     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (2,223     (2,223     (1,372     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax (expense) benefit

     (12,523     (3,929     21,604       28,655  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (348     (179     (181     33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (12,871     (4,108     21,423       28,688  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

        

Income from discontinued operations

     —       —       —       98  

Gain on disposition of assets

     —       —       —       590  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

     —       —       —       688  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before gain on disposition of assets

     (12,871     (4,108     21,423       29,376  

Gain on disposition of assets

     —         22,393       26,499       84,111  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (12,871   $ 18,285     $ 47,922     $ 113,487  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


 

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     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
    Historical
Years Ended December 31,
       
       2017     2016        
     (Unaudited)     (In Thousands)        

Balance Sheet Data (end of period):

        

Gross investments, including related lease intangibles

   $ 2,934,858     $ 2,870,592     $ 2,817,732    

Net investments

     2,282,997       2,212,488       2,226,235    

Cash and cash equivalents

     16       6       1,268    

Total assets

     2,441,836       2,357,660       2,325,538    

Mortgages and notes payable, net

     2,018,057       1,926,835       1,339,614    

Total liabilities

     2,058,310       1,966,742       1,380,681    

Total parent company equity

     383,526       390,918       944,857    

Other Data:

        

FFO (1)

   $ 83,618     $ 109,826     $ 133,749    

AFFO (1)

   $ 89,907     $ 126,765     $ 143,560    

Adjusted Debt (2)

   $ 1,986,496     $ 1,914,656     $ 1,354,467    

Adjusted Debt + Preferred  (2)

   $ 2,141,496     $ 1,914,656     $ 1,354,467    

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

   $ 213,873     $ 193,315     $ 217,079    

Leverage (Adjusted Debt / Adjusted EBITDA) (1)(2)

     9.3x       9.9x       6.2x    

Leverage (Adjusted Debt + Preferred / Adjusted EBITDA) (1)(2)

     10.0x       9.9x       6.2x    

FCCR (Adjusted EBITDA / Fixed Charges) (1)

     1.8x       2.7x       3.0x    

Number of properties in investment portfolio

     903       918       982    

Occupancy at period end

     99     99     98  

 

(1)   Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for our reconciliation to Net Income and definition.
(2)   Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for our reconciliation to total mortgages and notes payable and definition.


 

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RISK FACTORS

Owning our common shares involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully the following risk factors and all other information contained in this information statement. If any of the following risks, as well as additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial, occur, our business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the market price of our common shares could decline significantly, and you could lose all or a part of the value of your ownership in our common shares. Some statements in this information statement, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements. Please refer to the section in this information statement entitled “Forward-Looking Statements.”

Risks Related to Our Business

Risks related to commercial real estate ownership could reduce the value of our properties.

Our core business is the ownership of real estate that is leased to retail and service companies on a triple-net basis. Accordingly, our performance is subject to risks inherent to the ownership of commercial real estate, including:

 

    inability to collect rent from tenants due to financial hardship, including bankruptcy;

 

    changes in local real estate markets resulting in the lack of availability or demand for single-tenant retail space;

 

    changes in consumer trends and preferences that reduce the demand for products/services of our tenants;

 

    inability to lease or sell properties upon expiration or termination of existing leases;

 

    environmental risks related to the presence of hazardous or toxic substances or materials on our properties;

 

    subjectivity of real estate valuations and changes in such valuations over time;

 

    illiquid nature of real estate compared to most other financial assets;

 

    changes in laws and regulations, including those governing real estate usage and zoning;

 

    changes in interest rates and the availability of financing; and

 

    changes in the general economic and business climate.

The occurrence of any of the risks described above may cause the value of our real estate to decline, which could materially and adversely affect us.

Credit and capital market conditions may adversely affect our access to and/or the cost of capital.

Periods of volatility in the credit and capital markets negatively affect the amounts, sources and cost of capital available to us. Though we plan to primarily use proceeds from dispositions of the real estate leased to Shopko to fund acquisitions and to refinance indebtedness as it matures, we will also use external debt or equity financing, in particular our Master Trust 2014, for such purposes. If sufficient sources of external financing are not available to us on cost effective terms, we could be forced to limit our acquisition activity and/or to take other actions to fund our business activities and repayment of debt, such as selling assets. To the extent that we access capital at a higher cost (reflected in higher interest rates for debt financing or lower share price for equity financing), our acquisition yields, earnings per share and cash flow could be adversely affected.

 

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Our tenants may fail to successfully operate their businesses, which could adversely affect us.

The success of our investments is materially dependent on the financial stability of our tenants’ financial condition and leasing practices. Adverse economic conditions such as high unemployment levels, interest rates, tax rates and fuel and energy costs may have an impact on the results of operations and financial condition of our tenants and result in a decline in rent or an increased incidence of default under existing leases. Such adverse economic conditions may also reduce overall demand for rental space, which could adversely affect our ability to maintain our current tenants and attract new tenants.

At any given time, our tenants may experience a downturn in their business that may weaken the operating results and financial condition of individual properties or of their business as whole. As a result, a tenant may delay lease commencement, decline to extend a lease upon its expiration, fail to make rental payments when due, become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. We depend on our tenants to operate the properties we own in a manner which generates revenues sufficient to allow them to meet their obligations to us, including their obligations to pay rent, maintain certain insurance coverage and pay real estate taxes and maintain the properties in a manner so as not to jeopardize their operating licenses or regulatory status. The ability of our tenants to fulfill their obligations under our leases may depend, in part, upon the overall profitability of their operations. Cash flow generated by certain tenant businesses may not be sufficient for a tenant to meet its obligations to us. Although our occupied properties are generally operationally essential to our tenants, meaning the property is essential to the tenant’s generation of sales and profits, this does not guarantee that a tenant’s operations at a particular property will be successful or that the tenant will be able to meet all of its obligations to us. Our tenants’ failure to successfully operate their businesses could materially and adversely affect us.

Single-tenant leases involve particular and significant risks related to tenant default.

Our strategy focuses primarily on investing in single-tenant triple-net leased properties throughout the U.S. The financial failure of, or default in payment by, a single tenant under its lease is likely to cause a significant reduction in, or elimination of, our rental revenue from that property and a reduction in the value of the property. We may also experience difficulty or a significant delay in re-leasing or selling such property. This risk is magnified in situations where we lease multiple properties to a single tenant under a master lease, such as our three master leases with Shopko. The failure or default of a tenant under a master lease could reduce or eliminate rental revenue from multiple properties and reduce the value of such properties. Although the master lease structure may be beneficial to us because it restricts the ability of tenants to individually remove underperforming properties from the portfolio of properties leased from us, there is no guarantee that a tenant will not default in its obligations to us or decline to renew its master lease upon expiration. The default of a tenant that leases multiple properties from us could materially and adversely affect us.

A substantial number of our properties are leased to one tenant, Shopko, which may result in increased risk due to tenant and industry concentration.

As of December 31, 2017, we leased 99 properties to Shopko, primarily pursuant to three master leases (relating to 59, 34 and 4 properties, respectively) and two single site leases, under which we received approximately $3.9 million in contractual rent per month. The Shopko leases are guaranteed by Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., the parent company of Shopko. Additionally, in January 2018, Spirit Realty, L.P., our Manager, extended a senior secured term loan to Shopko in the amount of $35.0 million, and this loan was contributed by our Manager to us. The term loan matures in June 2020, bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and requires repayment in consecutive quarterly installments of $583,625 commencing in November 2018. Revenues generated from Shopko represented 19.7% of our Contractual Rent for the month ended December 31, 2017. Furthermore, a significant portion of our estimated cash available for distribution for the year ending December 31, 2018 is derived from rental revenues received from Shopko and reflected in our unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017. Shopko accounted for approximately $47.7 million, or 18.6%, of our revenues and $1.1 million, or 13.0%, of our property costs

 

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(including reimbursables) on a pro forma basis for the year ended December 31, 2017. Because a significant portion of our revenues are derived from rental revenues received from Shopko, any default, breach or delay in the payment of rent by Shopko may materially and adversely affect us and could limit or eliminate our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders.

As a result of the significant number of properties leased to Shopko, our results of operations and financial condition are significantly impacted by Shopko’s performance under its leases. Shopko operates as a multi-department general merchandise retailer and retail health services provider primarily in mid-size and large communities in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, North Central and Western Mountain states. Shopko is subject to the following risks, as well as other risks that we are not currently aware of, that could adversely affect its performance and thus its ability to pay rent to us:

 

    The retail industry in which Shopko operates is highly competitive, which could impair its operations and liquidity, limit its growth opportunities and reduce profitability. Shopko competes with other discount retail merchants as well as mass merchants, catalog merchants, internet retailers and other general merchandise, apparel and household merchandise retailers. It faces strong competition from large national discount retailers, such as Walmart, Kmart and Target, and mid-tier merchants such as Kohl’s and J.C. Penney.

 

    Shopko stores are geographically concentrated in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, North Central and Western Mountain states. As a result, adverse economic conditions in these regions may materially and adversely affect its results of operations and retail sales.

 

    The seasonality in retail operations may cause fluctuations in Shopko’s quarterly performance and results of operations and could adversely affect its cash flows.

 

    Shopko stores are dependent on the efficient functioning of its distribution networks. Problems that cause delays or interruptions in the distribution networks could materially and adversely affect its results of operations.

 

    Shopko stores depend on attracting and retaining quality employees. Many employees are entry-level or part-time with historically high rates of turnover.

Based on our monitoring of Shopko’s financial information and recent liquidity events and other challenges, including bankruptcies, impacting the retail industry generally relative to recent years, we continue to be concerned about Shopko’s ongoing ability to meet its obligations to us under its leases. As of December 31, 2017, our pro forma Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 9.3x, our pro forma Adjusted Debt + Preferred to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 10.0x and our pro forma Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio was 1.8x. Our pro forma Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio does not reflect the impact of our amortizing debt principal payments. Were Shopko to completely default on its lease payments, our pro forma Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio as of December 31, 2017 would have been 12.0x, our pro forma Adjusted Debt + Preferred to Adjusted EBITDA ratio would have been 12.9x and our pro forma Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio would have been 1.4x. Although Shopko is current on all of its obligations to us under its lease arrangements with us as of March 5, 2018, we can give you no assurance that this will continue to be the case, particularly if Shopko (not just the stores subject to leases with us) experiences a further decline in its business, financial condition and results of operations or loses access to liquidity. If such events were to occur, Shopko may request discounts or deferrals on the rents it pays to us, seek to terminate its master leases with us or close certain of its stores or file for bankruptcy, all of which could significantly decrease the amount of revenue we receive from it and could reduce cash flow available for distribution on our common shares and Series A preferred shares and could affect our ability to pay the asset management fee due under the Asset Management Agreement.

While we seek to reduce the tenant concentration of Shopko, we may have difficulty in selling or leasing to other tenants the properties currently leased to Shopko. Our ongoing business strategy involves the selling down of real estate leased to Shopko. As we look to sell these assets, general economic conditions, market conditions, the illiquidity of real estate investments and asset-specific issues may negatively affect the value of such assets and may reduce our return on the investment or prevent us from selling such assets on acceptable terms and conditions, or at all.

 

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Furthermore, we can provide no assurance that we will deploy the proceeds from the disposition of any Shopko properties in a manner that would produce comparable or better yields.

A substantial portion of our properties are leased to unrated tenants and the tools we use to measure the credit quality of such tenants may not be accurate.

A substantial portion of our properties are leased to unrated tenants whom we determine, through our internal underwriting and credit analysis, to be creditworthy. Many of our tenants are required to provide financial information, which includes balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement data, on a quarterly and/or annual basis, and approximately 97.3% of our lease investment portfolio requires the tenant to provide property-level performance information, which includes income statement data on a quarterly and/or annual basis. To assist in our determination of a tenant’s credit quality, we license a product from Moody’s Analytics that provides an EDF and a “shadow rating,” and we evaluate a lease’s property-level rent coverage ratio. An EDF is only an estimate of default probability based, in part, on assumptions incorporated into the product. A shadow rating does not constitute a published credit rating and lacks the extensive company participation that is typically involved when a rating agency publishes a rating; accordingly, a shadow rating may not be as indicative of creditworthiness as a rating published by Moody’s, S&P, or another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Our calculations of EDFs, shadow ratings and rent coverage ratios are based on financial information provided to us by our tenants and prospective tenants without independent verification on our part, and we must assume the appropriateness of estimates and judgments that were made by the party preparing the financial information. If our measurement of credit quality proves to be inaccurate, we may be subject to defaults, and investors may view our cash flows as less stable.

Decrease in demand for traditional retail and restaurant space may materially and adversely affect us.

As of December 31, 2017, leases representing approximately 39.4% and 20.5% of our Contractual Rent were with tenants in the traditional retail and restaurant industries, respectively, and we may acquire additional traditional retail and restaurant properties in the future. Accordingly, decreases in the demand for traditional retail and/or restaurant spaces adversely impact us. The market for retail and restaurant space has previously been, and could continue to be, adversely affected by weakness in the national, regional and local economies, the adverse financial condition of some large retail and restaurant companies, the ongoing consolidation in the retail and restaurant industries, the excess amount of retail and restaurant space in a number of markets and, in the case of the retail industry, increasing consumer purchases through catalogs or over the Internet. In recent years a number of companies in the retail industry, including some of our tenants, have declared bankruptcy, have gone out of business or have significantly reduced the number of their retail stores. In particular, we have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, challenges with some of our general merchandise retailers through increased credit losses.

To the extent that the adverse conditions listed above continue, they are likely to negatively affect market rents for retail and restaurant space, thereby reducing rents payable to us, and they may lead to increased vacancy rates at our properties and diminish our ability to attract and retain retail and restaurant tenants.

High geographic concentration of our properties could magnify the effects of adverse economic or regulatory developments in such geographic areas on our operations and financial condition.

As of December 31, 2017, 12.0% of our portfolio (as a percentage of Contractual Rent) was located in Texas, representing the highest concentration of our assets. Geographic concentration exposes us to greater economic or regulatory risks than if we owned a more geographically diverse portfolio. We are susceptible to adverse developments in the economic or regulatory environments of the geographic areas in which we concentrate (or in which we may develop a substantial concentration of assets in the future), such as business layoffs or downsizing, industry slowdowns, relocations of businesses, increases in real estate and other taxes or costs of complying with governmental regulations.

 

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We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire on favorable terms or at all.

Our results of operations depend on our ability to strategically lease space in our properties (by renewing or re-leasing expiring leases and leasing vacant space), optimize our tenant mix or lease properties on more economically favorable terms. As of December 31, 2017, leases representing approximately 1.6% of our Contractual Revenue will expire during 2018. As of December 31, 2017, 8 of our properties, representing approximately 0.9% of our total number of owned properties, were Vacant. Current tenants may decline, or may not have the financial resources available, to renew current leases and we cannot guarantee that leases that are renewed will have terms that are as economically favorable to us as the expiring lease terms. If tenants do not renew the leases as they expire, we will have to find new tenants to lease our properties and there is no guarantee that we will be able to find new tenants or that our properties will be re-leased at rental rates equal to or above the current average rental rates or that substantial rent abatements, tenant improvement allowances, early termination rights, below-market renewal options or other lease incentive payments will not be offered to attract new tenants. We may experience significant costs in connection with renewing, leasing or re-leasing a significant number of our properties, which could materially and adversely affect us.

Our ability to realize future rent increases will vary depending on changes in the CPI.

Most of our leases contain rent escalators, or provisions that periodically increase the base rent payable by the tenant under the lease. Although some of our rent escalators increase rent at a fixed amount on fixed dates, as of December 31, 2017, 60.9% of our rent escalators increase rent by the lesser of (a) a multiple of any increase in the CPI over a specified period, (b) a fixed percentage or (c) a fixed schedule. If the product of any increase in the CPI multiplied by the applicable factor is less than the fixed percentage, the increased rent we are entitled to receive will be less than what we otherwise would have been entitled to receive if the rent escalator was based solely on a fixed percentage. Therefore, during periods of low inflation or deflation, small increases or decreases in the CPI will subject us to the risk of receiving lower rental revenue than we otherwise would have been entitled to receive if our rent escalators were based solely on fixed percentages or amounts. Conversely, if the product of any increase in the CPI multiplied by the applicable factor is more than the fixed percentage, the increased rent we are entitled to receive will be less than what we otherwise would have been entitled to receive if the rent escalator was based solely on an increase in CPI. Therefore, periods of high inflation will subject us to the risk of receiving lower rental revenue than we otherwise would have been entitled to receive if our rent escalators were based solely on CPI increases.

The bankruptcy or insolvency of any of our tenants could result in the termination of such tenant’s lease and material losses to us.

The occurrence of a tenant bankruptcy or insolvency could diminish the income we receive from that tenant’s lease or leases. In particular, the traditional retail industry is facing reductions in sales revenues and increased bankruptcies throughout the United States, and revenues generated from traditional retail tenants represented 39.4% of our Contractual Rent for the month ended December 31, 2017. If a tenant becomes bankrupt or insolvent, federal law may prohibit us from evicting such tenant based solely upon such bankruptcy or insolvency. In addition, a bankrupt or insolvent tenant may be authorized to reject and terminate its lease or leases with us. Any claims against such bankrupt tenant for unpaid future rent would be subject to statutory limitations that would likely result in our receipt of rental revenues that are substantially less than the contractually specified rent we are owed under the lease or leases. In addition, any claim we have for unpaid past rent, if any, may not be paid in full. We may also be unable to re-lease a terminated or rejected space or to re-lease it on comparable or more favorable terms.

Moreover, tenants who are considering filing for bankruptcy protection may request that we agree to amendments of their master leases to remove certain of the properties they lease from us under such master leases. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to sell or re-lease such properties or that lease termination fees,

 

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if any, received in exchange for such releases will be sufficient to make up for the rental revenues lost as a result of such lease amendments. As a result, tenant bankruptcies may materially and adversely affect us.

Property vacancies could result in significant capital expenditures and illiquidity.

The loss of a tenant, either through lease expiration or tenant bankruptcy or insolvency, may require us to spend significant amounts of capital to renovate the property before it is suitable for a new tenant. Many of the leases we enter into or acquire are for properties that are specially suited to the particular business of our tenants. Because these properties have been designed or physically modified for a particular tenant, if the current lease is terminated or not renewed, we may be required to renovate the property at substantial costs, decrease the rent we charge or provide other concessions in order to lease the property to another tenant. In the event we are required to sell the property, we may have difficulty selling it to a party other than the tenant due to the special purpose for which the property may have been designed or modified. This potential illiquidity may limit our ability to quickly modify our portfolio in response to changes in economic or other conditions, including tenant demand. These limitations may materially and adversely affect us.

We may be unable to identify and complete acquisitions of suitable properties, which may impede our growth, or our future acquisitions may not yield the returns we expect.

Our ability to expand through acquisitions requires us to identify and complete acquisitions or investment opportunities that are compatible with our growth strategy and to successfully integrate newly acquired properties into our portfolio. We continually evaluate investment opportunities and may acquire properties when strategic opportunities exist. Our ability to acquire properties on favorable terms and successfully operate them may be constrained by the following significant risks:

 

    we face competition from other real estate investors with significant capital, including REITs and institutional investment funds, which may be able to accept more risk than we can prudently manage, including risks associated with paying higher acquisition prices;

 

    we face competition from other potential acquirers which may significantly increase the purchase price for a property we acquire, which could reduce our growth prospects;

 

    we may incur significant costs and divert management attention in connection with evaluating and negotiating potential acquisitions, including ones that we are subsequently unable to complete;

 

    we may acquire properties that are not accretive to our results upon acquisition, and we may be unsuccessful in managing and leasing such properties in accordance with our expectations;

 

    our cash flow from an acquired property may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments with respect to debt used to finance the acquisition of such property;

 

    we may discover unexpected items, such as unknown liabilities, during our due diligence investigation of a potential acquisition or other customary closing conditions may not be satisfied, causing us to abandon an acquisition opportunity after incurring expenses related thereto;

 

    we may fail to obtain financing for an acquisition on favorable terms or at all;

 

    we may spend more than budgeted amounts to make necessary improvements or renovations to acquired properties;

 

    market conditions may result in higher than expected vacancy rates and lower than expected rental rates; or

 

    we may acquire properties subject to liabilities and without any recourse, or with only limited recourse, with respect to unknown liabilities such as liabilities for clean-up of undisclosed environmental contamination, claims by tenants, vendors or other persons dealing with the former owners of the properties, liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business and claims for indemnification by general partners, trustees, officers and others indemnified by the former owners of the properties.

 

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If any of these risks are realized, we may be materially and adversely affected.

Operational risks may disrupt our businesses, result in losses or limit our growth.

We are completely dependent on our Manager’s financial, accounting, communications and other data processing systems. Such systems may fail to operate properly or become disabled as a result of tampering or a breach of the network security systems or otherwise. In addition, such systems are from time to time subject to cyberattacks. Breaches of our Manager’s network security systems could involve attacks that are intended to obtain unauthorized access to our proprietary information or personal identifying information of our shareholders, destroy data or disable, degrade or sabotage our systems, often through the introduction of computer viruses, cyberattacks and other means, and could originate from a wide variety of sources, including unknown third parties. Although our Manager takes various measures to ensure the integrity of such systems, there can be no assurance that these measures will provide adequate protection. If such systems are compromised, do not operate properly or are disabled, we could suffer financial loss, a disruption of our businesses, liability to investors, regulatory intervention or reputational damage.

Finally, our Manager relies on third-party service providers for certain aspects of our business, including for certain information systems, technology and administration. Any interruption or deterioration in the performance of these third parties or failures of their information systems and technology could impair the quality of our operations and could affect our reputation and hence adversely affect our business.

Illiquidity of real estate investments could significantly impede our ability to pursue our ongoing business strategy to sell certain of our assets or respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties and harm our financial condition.

The real estate investments made, and expected to be made, by us are relatively difficult to sell quickly. As a result, our ability to promptly sell one or more properties in our portfolio pursuant to our ongoing business strategy or in response to changing economic, financial or investment conditions is limited. Return of capital and realization of gains, if any, from an investment generally will occur upon disposition or refinancing of the underlying property. We may be unable to realize our investment objective by sale, other disposition or refinancing at attractive prices within any given period of time or may otherwise be unable to complete any exit strategy. In particular, these risks could arise from weakness in or even the lack of an established market for a property, changes in the financial condition or prospects of prospective purchasers, changes in national or international economic conditions and changes in laws, regulations or fiscal policies of the jurisdiction in which a property is located.

In addition, the Code imposes restrictions on a REIT’s ability to dispose of properties that are not applicable to other types of real estate companies. In particular, the tax laws applicable to REITs effectively require that we hold our properties for investment, rather than primarily for sale in the ordinary course of business, which may cause us to forgo or defer sales of properties that otherwise would be in our best interest. Therefore, we may not be able to vary our portfolio in response to economic or other conditions promptly or on favorable terms, which may materially and adversely affect us.

We face significant competition for tenants, which may decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental rates of our properties, and competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of acquisitions we are able to complete and increase the costs of these acquisitions.

We compete with numerous developers, owners and operators of properties, many of which own properties similar to ours in the same markets in which our properties are located. If our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates or below the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, we may lose existing or potential tenants and we may be pressured to reduce our rental rates or to offer more substantial rent abatements, tenant improvements, early termination rights, below-market renewal options or other lease

 

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incentive payments in order to retain tenants when our leases expire. Competition for tenants could decrease or prevent increases of the occupancy and rental rates of our properties, which could materially and adversely affect us.

We also face competition for acquisitions of real property from investors, including traded and non-traded public REITs, private equity investors and institutional investment funds, some of which have greater financial resources than we do, a greater ability to borrow funds to acquire properties and the ability to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. This competition may increase the demand for the types of properties in which we typically invest and, therefore, reduce the number of suitable acquisition opportunities available to us and increase the prices paid for such acquisition properties. This competition will increase if investments in real estate become more attractive relative to other types of investment. Accordingly, competition for the acquisition of real property could materially and adversely affect us.

The loss of a borrower or the failure of a borrower to make loan payments on a timely basis will reduce our revenues, which could lead to losses on our investments and reduced returns to our shareholders.

We have and may originate or acquire long-term, commercial mortgage and other loans. The success of our loan investments will be materially dependent on the financial stability of our borrowers. The success of our borrowers will be dependent on each of their individual businesses and their industries, which could be affected by economic conditions in general, changes in consumer trends and preferences and other factors over which neither they nor we have control. A default of a borrower on its loan payments to us that would prevent us from earning interest or receiving a return of the principal of our loan could materially and adversely affect us. In the event of a default, we may also experience delays in enforcing our rights as lender and may incur substantial costs in collecting the amounts owed to us and in liquidating any collateral.

Foreclosure and other similar proceedings used to enforce payment of real estate loans are generally subject to principles of equity, which are designed to relieve the indebted party from the legal effect of that party’s default. Foreclosure and other similar laws may limit our right to obtain a deficiency judgment against the defaulting party after a foreclosure or sale. The application of any of these principles may lead to a loss or delay in the payment on loans we hold, which in turn could reduce the amounts we have available to make distributions. Further, in the event we have to foreclose on a property, the amount we receive from the foreclosure sale of the property may be inadequate to fully pay the amounts owed to us by the borrower and our costs incurred to foreclose, repossess and sell the property which could materially and adversely affect us.

Inflation may materially and adversely affect us and our tenants.

Increased inflation could have a negative impact on variable-rate debt we currently have or that we may incur in the future. Our leases typically contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our results of operations. Because tenants are typically required to pay all property operating expenses, increases in property-level expenses at our leased properties generally do not affect us. However, increased operating expenses at vacant properties and the limited number of properties that are not subject to full triple-net leases could cause us to incur additional operating expenses, which could increase our exposure to inflation. Additionally, the increases in rent provided by many of our leases may not keep up with the rate of inflation. Increased costs may also have an adverse impact on our tenants if increases in their operating expenses exceed increases in revenue, which may adversely affect the tenants’ ability to pay rent owed to us.

If we fail to implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately and timely report our financial results.

Effective internal controls over financial reporting are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports, effectively prevent fraud and operate successfully as a public company. After the spin-off, we will be subject to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules of the SEC, which generally require our

 

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management and independent registered public accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Beginning with the second annual report that we will be required to file with the SEC, Section 404 requires an annual management assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. However, for so long as we remain an emerging growth company as defined in the JOBS Act, we intend to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404. Once we are no longer an emerging growth company or, if prior to such date, we opt to no longer take advantage of the applicable exemption, we will be required to include an opinion from our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.

We do not have any employees, and we are completely dependent on our Manager’s financial reporting systems. We cannot assure you that our Manager will be successful in implementing or maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Furthermore, as we grow our business, our internal controls needs will become more complex, and we may require significantly more resources to ensure our internal controls remain effective. In addition, the existence of a material weakness or significant deficiency in our Manager’s internal controls over financial reporting, or any failure to maintain effective controls or timely effect any necessary improvement of internal controls over financial reporting could harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, which could affect the listing of our common shares on the NYSE. Ineffective internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which would likely have a negative effect on the per share trading price of our common shares.

Our growth depends on external sources of capital that are outside of our control and may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required under the Code to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gain. In addition, we will be subject to regular U.S. federal corporate income tax to the extent that we distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and including any net capital gain. Because of these distribution requirements, we may not be able to fund future capital needs, including any necessary acquisition financing, from operating cash flow. Consequently, we may rely on third-party sources to fund our capital needs. We may not be able to obtain the financing on favorable terms or at all. Any additional debt we incur will increase our leverage and likelihood of default. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends, in part, on:

 

    general market conditions;

 

    the market’s perception of our growth potential;

 

    our current debt levels;

 

    our current and expected future earnings;

 

    our cash flow and cash distributions; and

 

    the market price per share of our common shares.

If we cannot obtain capital from third-party sources, we may not be able to acquire properties when strategic opportunities exist, meet the capital and operating needs of our existing properties, satisfy our debt service obligations or make the cash distributions to our shareholders necessary to maintain our qualification as a REIT.

Historically, we have raised a significant amount of debt capital through our Master Trust 2014. We have generally used the proceeds from this program to repay debt and fund real estate acquisitions. As of December 31, 2017, we had issued notes under our Master Trust 2014 in seven different series over five separate

 

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issuances with $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding. The Master Trust 2014 notes have a weighted average maturity of 5.4 years as of December 31, 2017. Our obligations under this program are generally secured by liens on certain of our properties. Subject to certain conditions, we may substitute real estate collateral within our securitization trust from time to time. Moreover, we view our ability to substitute collateral under our Master Trust 2014 favorably, and no assurance can be given that financing facilities offering similar flexibility will be available to us in the future.

Dispositions of real estate assets could change the holding period assumption in our valuation analyses, which could result in material impairment losses and adversely affect our financial results.

We evaluate real estate assets for impairment based on the projected cash flow of the asset over our anticipated holding period. If we change our intended holding period due to our intention to sell or otherwise dispose of an asset, we must reevaluate whether that asset is impaired under GAAP. Depending on the carrying value of the property at the time we change our intention and the amount that we estimate we would receive on disposal, we may record an impairment loss that would adversely affect our financial results. This loss could be material to our assets in the period that it is recognized.

We may become subject to litigation, which could materially and adversely affect us.

In the ordinary course of business, we may become subject to litigation, including claims relating to our operations, security offerings and otherwise. Some of these claims may result in significant defense costs and potentially significant judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, insured against. We generally intend to vigorously defend ourselves. However, we cannot be certain of the ultimate outcomes of any claims that may arise in the future. Resolution of these types of matters against us may result in our having to pay significant fines, judgments, or settlements, which, if uninsured, or if the fines, judgments, and settlements exceed insured levels, could adversely impact our earnings and cash flows, thereby materially and adversely affecting us. Certain litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could materially and adversely impact us, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, and materially and adversely impact our ability to attract trustees and officers.

Costs of compliance with, or liabilities related to, environmental laws may materially and adversely affect us.

The properties we own or have owned in the past may subject us to known and unknown environmental liabilities. Under various federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the environment, as a current or former owner or operator of real property, we may be liable for costs and damages resulting from the presence or discharge of hazardous or toxic substances, waste or petroleum products at, on, in, under or migrating from such property, including costs to investigate, clean up such contamination and liability for harm to natural resources. We may face liability regardless of:

 

    our knowledge of the contamination;

 

    the timing of the contamination;

 

    the cause of the contamination; or

 

    the party responsible for the contamination of the property.

There may be environmental liabilities associated with our properties of which we are unaware. We obtain Phase I environmental site assessments on all properties we finance or acquire. The Phase I environmental site assessments are limited in scope and therefore may not reveal all environmental conditions affecting a property. Therefore, there could be undiscovered environmental liabilities on the properties we own. Some of our properties use, or may have used in the past, underground tanks for the storage of petroleum-based products or

 

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waste products that could create a potential for release of hazardous substances or penalties if tanks do not comply with legal standards. If environmental contamination exists on our properties, we could be subject to strict, joint and/or several liability for the contamination by virtue of our ownership interest. Some of our properties may contain ACM. Strict environmental laws govern the presence, maintenance and removal of ACM and such laws may impose fines and penalties for failure to comply with these requirements or expose us to third-party liability (e.g., liability for personal injury associated with exposure to asbestos). Strict environmental laws also apply to other activities that can occur on a property, such as air emissions and water discharges, and such laws may impose fines and penalties for violations.

The presence of hazardous substances on a property may adversely affect our ability to sell, lease or improve the property or to borrow using the property as collateral. In addition, environmental laws may create liens on contaminated properties in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs to address such contamination. Moreover, if contamination is discovered on our properties, environmental laws may impose restrictions on the manner in which they may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require substantial expenditures.

In addition, although our leases generally require our tenants to operate in compliance with all applicable laws and to indemnify us against any environmental liabilities arising from a tenant’s activities on the property, we could be subject to strict liability by virtue of our ownership interest. We cannot be sure that our tenants will, or will be able to, satisfy their indemnification obligations, if any, under our leases. Furthermore, the discovery of environmental liabilities on any of our properties could lead to significant remediation costs or to other liabilities or obligations attributable to the tenant of that property, which may affect such tenant’s ability to make payments to us, including rental payments and, where applicable, indemnification payments.

Our environmental liabilities may include property damage, personal injury, investigation and clean-up costs. These costs could be substantial. Although we may obtain insurance for environmental liability for certain properties that are deemed to warrant coverage, our insurance may be insufficient to address any particular environmental situation and we may be unable to continue to obtain insurance for environmental matters, at a reasonable cost or at all, in the future. If our environmental liability insurance is inadequate, we may become subject to material losses for environmental liabilities. Our ability to receive the benefits of any environmental liability insurance policy will depend on the financial stability of our insurance company and the position it takes with respect to our insurance policies. If we were to become subject to significant environmental liabilities, we could be materially and adversely affected.

Most of the environmental risks discussed above refer to properties that we own or may acquire in the future. However, each of the risks identified also applies to the owners (and potentially, the lessees) of the properties that secure each of the loans we have made and any loans we may acquire or make in the future. Therefore, the existence of environmental conditions could diminish the value of each of the loans and the abilities of the borrowers to repay the loans and could materially and adversely affect us.

Our properties may contain or develop harmful mold, which could lead to liability for adverse health effects and costs of remediation.

When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Concern about indoor exposure to mold has been increasing, as exposure to mold may cause a variety of adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. As a result, should our tenants or their employees or customers be exposed to mold at any of our properties we could be required to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold from the affected property. In addition, exposure to mold by our tenants or others could subject us to liability if property damage or health concerns arise. If we were to become subject to significant mold-related liabilities, we could be materially and adversely affected.

 

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Insurance on our properties may not adequately cover all losses, which could materially and adversely affect us.

Our tenants are required to maintain liability and property insurance coverage for the properties they lease from us pursuant to triple-net leases. Pursuant to such leases, our tenants are generally required to name us (and any of our lenders that have a mortgage on the property leased by the tenant) as additional insureds on their liability policies and additional insured and/or loss payee (or mortgagee, in the case of our lenders) on their property policies. All tenants are required to maintain casualty coverage and most carry limits at 100% of replacement cost. Depending on the location of the property, losses of a catastrophic nature, such as those caused by earthquakes and floods, may be covered by insurance policies that are held by our tenant with limitations such as large deductibles or co-payments that a tenant may not be able to meet. In addition, losses of a catastrophic nature, such as those caused by wind/hail, hurricanes, terrorism or acts of war, may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. In the event there is damage to our properties that is not covered by insurance and such properties are subject to recourse indebtedness, we will continue to be liable for the indebtedness, even if these properties are irreparably damaged.

Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations, and other factors, including terrorism or acts of war, may make any insurance proceeds we receive insufficient to repair or replace a property if it is damaged or destroyed. In that situation, the insurance proceeds received may not be adequate to restore our economic position with respect to the affected real property. Furthermore, in the event we experience a substantial or comprehensive loss of one of our properties, we may not be able to rebuild such property to its existing specifications without significant capital expenditures which may exceed any amounts received pursuant to insurance policies, as reconstruction or improvement of such a property would likely require significant upgrades to meet zoning and building code requirements. The loss of our capital investment in or anticipated future returns from our properties due to material uninsured losses could materially and adversely affect us.

Compliance with the ADA and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unanticipated expenditures that materially and adversely affect us.

Our properties are subject to the ADA. Under the ADA, all public accommodations must meet federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers and non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. While our tenants are obligated by law to comply with the ADA and typically obligated under our leases and financing agreements to cover costs associated with compliance, if required changes involve greater expenditures than anticipated or if the changes must be made on a more accelerated basis than anticipated, our tenants’ ability to cover the costs could be adversely affected. We may be required to expend our own funds to comply with the provisions of the ADA, which could materially and adversely affect us.

In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to our properties. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements and may be required to obtain approvals from various authorities with respect to our properties, including prior to acquiring a property or when undertaking renovations of any of our existing properties. There can be no assurance that existing laws and regulatory policies will not adversely affect us or the timing or cost of any future acquisitions or renovations, or that additional regulations will not be adopted that increase such delays or result in additional costs. Additionally, failure to comply with any of these requirements could result in the imposition of fines by governmental authorities or awards of damages to private litigants. While we intend to only acquire properties that we believe are currently in substantial compliance with all regulatory requirements, these requirements may change and new requirements may be imposed which would require significant unanticipated expenditures by us and could materially and adversely affect us.

 

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As a result of acquiring C corporations in carry-over basis transactions, we may inherit material tax liabilities and other tax attributes from such acquired corporations, and we may be required to distribute earnings and profits.

From time to time, we may acquire C corporations in transactions in which the basis of the corporations’ assets in our hands is determined by reference to the basis of the assets in the hands of the acquired corporations, or carry-over basis transactions.

If we acquire any asset from a corporation that is or has been a C corporation in a carry-over basis transaction, and we subsequently recognize gain on the disposition of the asset during the five-year period beginning on the date on which we acquired the asset, then we will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on this gain to the extent of the excess of (1) the fair market value of the asset over (2) our adjusted basis in the asset, in each case determined as of the date on which we acquired the asset. Any taxes we pay as a result of such gain would reduce the amount available for distribution to our shareholders. The imposition of such tax may require us to forgo an otherwise attractive disposition of any assets we acquire from a C corporation in a carry-over basis transaction, and as a result may reduce the liquidity of our portfolio of investments. In addition, in such a carry-over basis transaction, we will succeed to any tax liabilities and earnings and profits of the acquired C corporation. To qualify as a REIT, we must distribute any non-REIT earnings and profits by the close of the taxable year in which such transaction occurs. Any adjustments to the acquired corporation’s income for taxable years ending on or before the date of the transaction, including as a result of an examination of the corporation’s tax returns by the IRS, could affect the calculation of the corporation’s earnings and profits. If the IRS were to determine that we acquired non-REIT earnings and profits from a corporation that we failed to distribute prior to the end of the taxable year in which the carry-over basis transaction occurred, we could avoid disqualification as a REIT by paying a “deficiency dividend.” Under these procedures, we generally would be required to distribute any such non-REIT earnings and profits to our shareholders within 90 days of the determination and pay a statutory interest charge at a specified rate to the IRS. Such a distribution would be in addition to the distribution of REIT taxable income necessary to satisfy the REIT distribution requirement and may require that we borrow funds to make the distribution even if the then-prevailing market conditions are not favorable for borrowings. In addition, payment of the statutory interest charge could materially and adversely affect us.

Changes in accounting standards may materially and adversely affect us.

From time to time the FASB, and the SEC, who create and interpret appropriate accounting standards, may change the financial accounting and reporting standards or their interpretation and application of these standards that will govern the preparation of our financial statements. These changes could materially and adversely affect our reported financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, we could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively, resulting in restating prior period financial statements. Similarly, these changes could materially and adversely affect our tenants’ reported financial condition or results of operations and affect their preferences regarding leasing real estate.

The SEC is currently considering whether issuers in the U.S. should be required to prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS instead of GAAP. IFRS is a comprehensive set of accounting standards promulgated by the IASB which are rapidly gaining worldwide acceptance. The SEC currently has not finalized the timeframe it expects that U.S. issuers would first report under the new standards. If IFRS is adopted, the potential issues associated with lease accounting, along with other potential changes associated with the adoption or convergence with IFRS, may materially and adversely affect us.

Additionally, the FASB is considering various changes to GAAP, some of which may be significant, as part of a joint effort with the IASB to converge accounting standards. In particular, FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires companies to capitalize all leases on their balance sheets by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations. For public companies, this new standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after

 

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December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Many companies that account for certain leases on an “off balance sheet” basis would be required to account for such leases “on balance sheet” upon adoption of this rule. This change removes many of the differences in the way companies account for owned property and leased property, and could have a material effect on various aspects of our tenants’ businesses, including their credit quality and the factors they consider in deciding whether to own or lease properties. Additionally, it could cause companies that lease properties to prefer shorter lease terms in an effort to reduce the leasing liability required to be recorded on the balance sheet. This new standard could also make lease renewal options less attractive, because, under certain circumstances, the rule would require a tenant to assume that a renewal right will be exercised and accrue a liability relating to the longer lease term.

In the future, we may choose to acquire properties or portfolios of properties through tax deferred contribution transactions, which could result in shareholder dilution and limit our ability to sell such assets.

In the future we may acquire properties or portfolios of properties through tax deferred contribution transactions in exchange for partnership interests in the Operating Partnership, which may result in shareholder dilution. This acquisition structure may have the effect of, among other things, reducing the amount of tax depreciation we could deduct over the tax life of the acquired properties, and may require that we agree to protect the contributors’ ability to defer recognition of taxable gain through restrictions on our ability to dispose of the acquired properties and/or the allocation of partnership debt to the contributors to maintain their tax bases. These restrictions could limit our ability to sell an asset at a time, or on terms, that would be favorable absent such restrictions.

Our status as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act may make it more difficult to raise capital as and when we need it.

Because of the exemptions from various reporting requirements provided to us as an “emerging growth company” and because we will have an extended transition period for complying with accounting standards newly issued or revised after April 5, 2012, we may be less attractive to investors and it may be difficult for us to raise additional capital as and when we need it. Investors may be unable to compare our business with other companies in our industry if they believe that our financial accounting is not as transparent as other companies in our industry. If we are unable to raise additional capital as and when we need it, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

Risks Related to Our Relationship with Our Manager

We depend on our Manager to conduct our business and any material adverse change in its financial condition or our relationship with our Manager could have a material adverse effect on our business and ability to achieve our investment objectives.

We have no employees. We are completely reliant on our Manager for the effective operation of our business, which has discretion regarding the implementation of our operating policies and strategies, subject to the supervision of our board of trustees. Our officers and other individuals who perform services for us are employees of our Manager, including certain key employees of our Manager whose continued service is not guaranteed. Our Manager may suffer or become distracted by adverse financial or operational problems in connection with our Manager’s business and activities unrelated to us and over which we have no control. Should our Manager fail to allocate sufficient resources to perform its responsibilities to us for any reason, we may be unable to achieve our investment objectives or to pay distributions to our shareholders.

Lastly, we are subject to the risk that our Manager may terminate the Asset Management Agreement and that we will not be able to find a suitable replacement for our Manager in a timely manner, at a reasonable cost or at all. Our Manager may terminate our Asset Management Agreement without cause upon 180-day notice prior to the expiration of the original term or any renewal term. Our Manager may terminate our Asset Management Agreement for cause in the event that we are in default in the performance or observance of any material term,

 

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condition or covenant contained in our Asset Management Agreement and such default continues for a period of 30 days after such notice specifying such default and requesting that the same be remedied within 30 days, or effective immediately concurrently with or within 90 days following a Change in Control or a non-cause termination of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, in each case upon 30-days’ notice to us. Furthermore, if the Asset Management Agreement is terminated for without cause, our Manager may resign as property manager and special servicer of Master Trust 2014, subject to certain conditions, which could adversely our results of operations and financial condition.

There are conflicts of interest in our relationship with our Manager.

There are conflicts of interest in our relationship with our Manager insofar as our Manager and its parent, Spirit, have investment objectives that overlap with our investment objectives. Spirit has instituted a proprietary Spirit Property Ranking Model that our Manager will also apply to our portfolio. The Spirit Property Ranking Model is used annually to rank all properties across twelve factors and weightings, consisting of both real estate quality scores and credit underwriting criteria, in order to benchmark property quality, identify asset recycling opportunities and to enhance acquisition or disposition decisions. Spirit also updates the Spirit Heat Map that will be used for us and Spirit, which analyzes tenant industries across Porter’s Five Forces and potential causes of technological disruption to identify tenant industries which Spirit believes to have good fundamentals for future performance. Our Manager will use an “every other” rotation system when considering potential acquisitions by Spirit and us, subject to available liquidity and certain other criteria. As a result, we may not be presented with certain investment opportunities that may be appropriate for us. Additionally, we own real estate assets in the same geographic regions as Spirit and may compete with it for tenants. This competition may affect our ability to attract and retain tenants and may reduce the rent we are able to charge.

The ability of our Manager and its officers and employees to engage in other business activities, subject to the terms of our Asset Management Agreement with our Manager, may reduce the amount of time our Manager, its officers or other employees spend managing us. In addition, we may engage (subject to our investment manual and conflicts of interest policy) in material transactions with our Manager or Spirit, which may present an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest. In order to avoid any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest with our Manager or Spirit, we intend to adopt a conflicts of interest policy to address specifically some of the conflicts relating to our activities. However, there is no assurance that this policy will be adequate to address all of the conflicts of interest that may arise or to address such conflicts in a manner that is favorable to us.

It is possible that actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest could give rise to investor dissatisfaction, litigation or regulatory enforcement actions. Appropriately dealing with conflicts of interest is complex and difficult, and our reputation could be damaged if we fail, or appear to fail, to deal appropriately with one or more potential, actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Regulatory scrutiny of, or litigation in connection with, conflicts of interest could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, which could materially adversely affect our business in a number of ways, including difficulty in raising additional funds, a reluctance of counterparties to do business with us, a decrease in the prices of our equity securities and a resulting risk of litigation and regulatory enforcement actions.

Certain terms of our Asset Management Agreement could make it difficult and costly to terminate our Manager and could delay or prevent a change of control transaction.

The initial term of our Asset Management Agreement will be three years from its effective date, with automatic one-year renewal terms on each anniversary date thereof, unless previously terminated by us or by our Manager. In the event of a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by us without cause or a termination for cause by our Manager for cause (including upon a Change in Control, as defined), our Manager will be entitled to a termination fee equal to 1.75 times the sum of (x) the management fee for the 12 full calendar months preceding the effective termination date, plus (y) the aggregate property management fees, or the

 

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property management fees, due to the Manager under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement for the 12 full calendar months preceding the effective termination date. Additionally, our Manager will receive a promoted interest pursuant to our Asset Management Agreement based on our performance and our ability to generate total shareholder return, due upon the earlier of (i) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by us without cause, (ii) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by our Manager for cause (including upon a Change in Control), and (iii) the date that is 42 full calendar months after the distribution date. If a Change in Control of us occurs on or within the first 18 months after the distribution date, the promoted interest will be reduced so that the sum of the termination fee and promoted interest does not exceed $100.0 million. The termination fee and promoted interest will increase the cost to us of terminating our Asset Management Agreement and may make termination more difficult. Additionally, the termination fee and promoted interest could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a Change in Control that would otherwise be economically attractive to us.

The offer to purchase feature of the Series A preferred shares owned by our Manager could affect change of control transactions.

Our Manager owns Series A preferred shares, which may give it different incentives from our common shareholders in a change of control transaction. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined), we must offer to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by our Manager at the liquidation preference, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but not including, the payment date. As such, our Manager might be incentivized to facilitate a Change of Control even if such Change of Control might not otherwise prove beneficial to our common shareholders. At the same time, the offer to purchase feature of the Series A preferred shares held by our Manager may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal for our company or of delaying, deferring or preventing a Change of Control if we do not have sufficient cash to complete such offer to purchase, under circumstances that otherwise could provide our common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-current market price or that our common shareholders may otherwise believe is in their best interests.

We must pay a base management fee to our Manager regardless of our performance.

Our Manager is entitled to a substantial base management fee from us for the first three years, regardless of the performance of our portfolio. Our Manager’s entitlement to a base fee, which is not based upon performance metrics or goals, might reduce its incentive to devote its time and effort to seeking investments that maximize total returns to our shareholders. This in turn could negatively impact both our ability to make distributions to our shareholders and the market price of our common shares.

We do not own the Spirit name, but we may use it as part of our corporate name pursuant to our Asset Management Agreement. Use of the name by other parties or the termination of our Asset Management Agreement may harm our business.

Under our Asset Management Agreement, we and our affiliates have a royalty-free, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use the name “Spirit”. Pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement, we have a right to use this name for so long as Spirit Realty, L.P. (or an affiliate thereof) serves as our Manager. Spirit Realty, L.P. and its affiliates retain the right to continue using the “Spirit” name. We will be unable to preclude Spirit Realty, L.P. or its affiliates from licensing or transferring the ownership of the “Spirit” name to third parties, some of whom may compete with us. Consequently, we will be unable to prevent any damage to goodwill that may occur as a result of the activities of Spirit Realty, L.P. or others. Furthermore, in the event that our Asset Management Agreement is terminated, we and our affiliates will be required to, among other things, change our name. Any of these events could disrupt our recognition in the market place, damage any goodwill we may have generated and otherwise harm our business.

 

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Risks Related to the Spin-Off

We have no history operating as an independent company, and our historical and pro forma financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

We have no experience operating as an independent company. The historical and pro forma financial information we have included in this information statement has been derived from Spirit’s consolidated financial statements and accounting records and does not necessarily reflect what our financial position, results of operation or cash flows would have been had we been a separate, stand-alone company during the periods presented, or those that we will achieve in the future. Factors which could cause our results to differ from those reflected in such historical and pro forma financial information and which may adversely impact our ability to receive similar results in the future may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

    the financial results in this information statement do not reflect all of the expenses we will incur as a public company; and

 

    our cost structure, management, financing and business operations are significantly different as a result of operating as an independent, externally-managed public company. These changes result in increased costs, including, but not limited to, fees paid to our Manager, legal, accounting, compliance and other costs associated with being a public company with equity securities traded on the NYSE.

Other significant changes may occur in our cost structure, management, financing and business operations as a result of operating as an independent, externally-managed public company. For additional information about the past financial performance of our business and the basis of presentation of the historical combined financial statements and the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements of our business, please see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Selected Pro Forma and Historical Combined Financial and Other Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information” and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this information statement.

We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from our spin-off from Spirit.

We may not be able to achieve the full strategic and financial benefits that we expect will result from our spin-off from Spirit or such benefits may be delayed or may not occur at all. For example, there can be no assurances that investors will place a greater value on our company as a stand-alone REIT than on our business being a part of Spirit. Additionally, we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations and other adverse events than we would have been if we were still a part of Spirit. Following our spin-off from Spirit, we will be a smaller and less diversified company than Spirit.

Certain of our agreements with Spirit may not reflect terms that would have resulted from arm’s-length negotiations among unaffiliated third parties.

Certain of the agreements related to the spin-off, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement, were negotiated in the context of the spin-off while we were still part of Spirit and, accordingly, may not reflect terms that would have resulted from arm’s-length negotiations among unaffiliated third parties. The terms of the agreements we negotiated in the context of our spin-off related to, among other things, allocation of assets, liabilities, rights, indemnifications and other obligations among Spirit and us. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”

The ownership by our executive officers and some of our trustees of shares of common stock, options, or other equity awards of Spirit may create, or may create the appearance of, conflicts of interest.

Because some of our trustees, officers and other employees of our Manager also currently hold positions with Spirit, they own Spirit common stock, options to purchase Spirit common stock or other equity awards.

 

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Ownership by some of our trustees and officers, after our spin-off, of common stock or options to purchase common stock of Spirit, or any other equity awards, creates, or, may create the appearance of, conflicts of interest when these trustees and officers are faced with decisions that could have different implications for Spirit than they do for us.

The distribution of our common shares will not qualify for tax-free treatment and may be taxable to you as a dividend.

The distribution of our common shares will not qualify for tax-deferred treatment, and an amount equal to the fair market value of our common shares received by you on the distribution date will be treated as a taxable dividend to the extent of your ratable share of any current or accumulated earnings and profits of Spirit. As cash will only be paid in the distribution in lieu of fractional shares, you will need to have alternative sources from which to pay your resulting U.S. federal income tax liability. The amount in excess of earnings and profits will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of your tax basis in shares of Spirit common stock and any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain. Your tax basis in shares of Spirit common stock held at the time of the distribution will be reduced (but not below zero) to the extent the fair market value of our common shares distributed by Spirit in the distribution exceeds Spirit’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Your holding period for such shares of Spirit common stock will not be affected by the distribution. Your holding period for our common shares will begin the day following the distribution of our common shares, and your basis in our common shares will equal the fair market value of our common shares received by you on the distribution date. Spirit will not be able to advise stockholders of the amount of earnings and profits of Spirit until after the end of the 2018 calendar year. Spirit or other applicable withholding agents may be required or permitted to withhold at the applicable rate on all or a portion of the distribution payable to non-U.S. stockholders, and any such withholding would be satisfied by Spirit or such agent by withholding and selling a portion of our common shares otherwise distributable to non-U.S. stockholders. For a more detailed discussion, see “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution” and “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

Although Spirit will be ascribing a value to our common shares in the distribution for tax purposes, and will report that value to stockholders and the IRS, this valuation is not binding on the IRS or any other tax authority. These taxing authorities could ascribe a higher valuation to our common shares, particularly if our common shares trade at prices significantly above the value ascribed to our shares by Spirit in the period following the distribution. Such a higher valuation may cause you to recognize additional dividend or capital gain income or may cause a larger reduction in the tax basis of your shares of Spirit common stock. You should consult your tax advisor as to the particular tax consequences of the distribution to you.

Risks Related to Ownership of our Common Shares and Our Organizational Structure

There is currently no public market for our common shares and a trading market that will provide you with adequate liquidity may not develop for our common shares. In addition, once our common shares begin trading, the market price of our shares may fluctuate widely.

There has not been any public market for our common shares prior to the spin-off. We intend to apply to have our common shares listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “SMTA.” However, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common shares will develop as a result of the spin-off or be sustained in the future.

We cannot predict the prices at which our common shares may trade after the spin-off, and the market price of our shares may be more volatile than the market price of Spirit common stock. Some of the factors that could negatively affect our share price or result in fluctuations in the market price or trading volume of our common shares include:

 

    actual or anticipated variations in our operating results or distributions or those of our competitors;

 

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    increases in prevailing interest rates that lead purchasers of our common shares to demand a higher yield;

 

    adverse market reaction to any additional indebtedness we incur or equity securities we or our Operating Partnership issue in the future;

 

    additions or departures of our Manager’s key personnel;

 

    changes in credit ratings assigned to us or notes issued by affiliates under our asset-backed securities platform;

 

    the financial condition, performance and prospects of our tenants;

 

    the failure of securities analysts to cover our common shares;

 

    actual or perceived conflicts of interest with our Manager or Spirit; and

 

    general market and economic conditions, including the current state of the credit and capital markets.

Stock markets in general have experienced volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of a particular company. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common shares.

Changes in market interest rates may adversely impact the value of our common shares.

The market price of our common shares will generally be influenced by the dividend yield on our common shares (as a percentage of the price of our common shares) relative to market interest rates. An increase in market interest rates, which are currently at low levels relative to historical rates, may lead prospective purchasers of our common shares to expect a higher dividend yield. However, higher market interest rates would likely increase our borrowing costs and potentially decrease funds available for distribution. Thus, higher market interest rates could cause the market price of our common shares to decrease.

Broad market fluctuations could negatively impact the market price of our common shares.

The stock market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected the market price of the common equity of many companies in industries similar or related to ours and that have been unrelated to these companies’ operating performances. These broad market fluctuations could reduce the market price of our common shares. Furthermore, our operating results and prospects may be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors or may be lower than those of companies with comparable market capitalizations. Either of these factors could lead to a material decline in the per share trading price of our common shares.

We have not established a minimum distribution payment level and we cannot assure you of our ability to pay distributions in the future.

We intend to make quarterly distributions of an amount at least equal to all or substantially all of our REIT taxable income to holders of our common shares out of assets legally available therefore. We have not established a minimum distribution payment level and our ability to pay distributions may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including the risk factors described in this information statement. Distributions will be authorized by our board of trustees and declared by us based upon a number of factors, including actual results of operations, restrictions under Delaware law or any applicable debt covenants, our financial condition, our taxable income, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code, our operating expenses and other factors our board of trustees deems relevant. We cannot assure you that we will achieve investment results that will allow us to make a specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions in the future.

 

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Furthermore, while we are required to make distributions in order to maintain our REIT status (as described below under “Risks Related to Taxes and Our Status as a REIT”), we may elect not to maintain our REIT status, subject to the requirements of the Tax Matters Agreement, in which case we would no longer be required to make such distributions. Moreover, even if we do elect to maintain our REIT status, we may elect to comply with the applicable requirements by, after completing various procedural steps, distributing, under certain circumstances, a portion of the required amount in the form of our common shares in lieu of cash. If we elect not to maintain our REIT status or to satisfy any required distributions in shares of common shares in lieu of cash, such action could negatively affect our business and financial condition as well as the price of our common shares. No assurance can be given that we will pay any dividends on our common shares in the future.

Our common shares are ranked junior to our Series A preferred shares.

Our common shares are ranked junior to our Series A preferred shares. Our outstanding Series A preferred shares also have or will have a preference upon our dissolution, liquidation or winding up in respect of assets available for distribution to our common shareholders.

Future offerings of additional debt securities, which would be senior to our common shares upon liquidation, and/or preferred equity securities that may be senior to our common shares for purposes of distributions or upon liquidation, may materially and adversely affect the market price of our common shares.

In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by making offerings of preferred equity securities or additional debt securities (or causing our Operating Partnership to issue debt securities). Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities and preferred shares and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive distributions of our available assets prior to our common shareholders. Additionally, any additional convertible or exchangeable securities that we issue in the future may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of our common shares and may result in dilution to owners of our common shares. Our common shareholders are not entitled to preemptive rights or other protections against dilution. Our preferred shares, if issued, could have a preference on liquidating distributions or a preference on distribution payments that could limit our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders. Because our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Our common shareholders bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the per share trading price of our common shares.

Your percentage ownership in us may be diluted in the future.

Your percentage ownership in us may be diluted in the future because of equity awards that we expect to be granted to our Manager, to the directors, officers and employees of our Manager who perform services for us, and to our trustees and officers, as well as other equity instruments such as debt and equity financing. We expect our board of trustees will approve an equity incentive plan providing for the grant of equity-based awards, and we expect to reserve                of our common shares for issuance under that plan.

We are an “emerging growth company” and we cannot be certain if the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies will make our common stock less attractive to investors.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we may choose to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and shareholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We may choose to take advantage of these reporting exemptions until we are no longer an emerging

 

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growth company. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

We will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years, although we may lose that status sooner. We would cease to qualify as an emerging growth company on the earliest of (i) the last day of any fiscal year in which we have more than $1.07 billion of revenue, (ii) the last day of any fiscal year in which we have more than $700.0 million in market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates as of June 30 of such fiscal year and (iii) the date on which we issue more than $1.07 billion of non-convertible debt over a rolling three-year period.

Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply to private companies. We may choose to elect to avail ourselves of this exemption from new or revised accounting standards and, if we do, we would be subject to the different new or revised accounting standards than public companies that are not emerging growth companies.

To the extent that we rely on any of the exemptions available to emerging growth companies, you will receive less information about our executive compensation and internal control over financial reporting than issuers that are not emerging growth companies. If some investors find our common stock to be less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

Our declaration of trust and bylaws and Maryland law contain provisions that may delay, defer or prevent a change of control transaction, even if such a change in control may be in the interest of our shareholders.

Our declaration of trust contains certain restrictions on ownership and transfer of our common shares. Our declaration of trust contains various provisions that are intended to preserve our qualification as a REIT and, subject to certain exceptions, authorize our trustees to take such actions as are necessary or appropriate to preserve our qualification as a REIT. For example, our declaration of trust prohibits the actual, beneficial or constructive ownership by any person of more than 9.8% in value of the aggregate of our outstanding shares of all classes and series, or more than 9.8% in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of our outstanding common shares or any class or series of our outstanding preferred shares. Our board of trustees, in its sole and absolute discretion, may exempt a person, prospectively or retroactively, from these ownership limits if certain conditions are satisfied. The restrictions on ownership and transfer of our common shares may:

 

    discourage a tender offer or other transactions or a change in management or of control that might involve a premium price for our common shares or that our shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interests; or

 

    result in the transfer of shares acquired in excess of the restrictions to a trust for the benefit of a charitable beneficiary and, as a result, the forfeiture by the acquirer of the benefits of owning the additional shares.

We could increase the number of authorized common shares of beneficial interest, classify and reclassify unissued shares of beneficial interest and issue shares of beneficial interest without shareholder approval. Our board of trustees, without shareholder approval, has the power under our declaration of trust to amend our declaration of trust to increase the aggregate number of shares of beneficial interest or the number of shares of beneficial interest of any class or series that we are authorized to issue, to authorize us to issue authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares and to classify or reclassify any unissued common shares or preferred shares into one or more classes or series of shares of beneficial interest and to set the terms of such newly classified or reclassified shares. As a result, we may issue one or more series or classes of common shares or preferred shares with preferences, dividends, powers and rights, voting or otherwise, that are senior to, or otherwise conflict with, the rights of our common shareholders. Although our board of trustees has no such

 

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intention at the present time, it could establish a class or series of common shares or preferred shares that could, depending on the terms of such series, delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our common shares or otherwise be in the best interest of our shareholders.

Certain provisions of Maryland law could inhibit changes in control, which may discourage third parties from conducting a tender offer or seeking other change of control transactions that could involve a premium price for our common shares or that our shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interest. For more information regarding these provisions, see “Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws.” Such provisions include the following:

 

    “business combination” provisions that, subject to certain limitations, prohibit certain business combinations between us and an “interested stockholder” (defined generally as any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of our shares or of an affiliate of ours or an affiliate or associate of ours who was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the voting power of our then outstanding voting shares at any time within a two-year period immediately prior to the date in question) or any affiliate of an interested stockholder for five years after the most recent date on which the shareholder becomes an interested stockholder, and thereafter impose fair price and/or supermajority and shareholder voting requirements on these combinations; and

 

    “control share” provisions that provide that a holder of “control shares” of our Company (defined as shares that, when aggregated with other shares controlled by the shareholder, entitle the shareholder to exercise one of three increasing ranges of voting power in electing trustees) acquired in a “control share acquisition” (defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of ownership or control of outstanding “control shares”) has no voting rights with respect to those shares except to the extent approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding all interested shares.

As permitted by Maryland law, we have elected, pursuant to provisions in our declaration of trust, to opt out of the Maryland Business Combination Act and to exempt any acquisition of our common shares from the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act. Any amendment to or repeal of either of these provisions of our declaration of trust must be approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. In the event that either of these provisions of our declaration of trust are amended or revoked by our shareholders, we would be subject to the Maryland Business Combination Act and/or the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act, as the case may be.

Certain provisions of Maryland law permit our board of trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our declaration of trust or bylaws, to implement certain corporate governance provisions, some of which (for example, a classified board) are not currently applicable to us. These provisions may have the effect of limiting or precluding a third party from making an unsolicited acquisition proposal for us or of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us under circumstances that otherwise could be in the best interests of our shareholders. Our declaration of trust contains a provision whereby we elect, at such time as we become eligible to do so, to be subject to the provisions of Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL, or Subtitle 8, relating to the filling of vacancies on our board of trustees. However, we have opted out of the provision of Subtitle 8 that would have permitted our board of trustees to unilaterally divide itself into classes with staggered terms of three years each (also referred to as a classified board) without shareholder approval, and we are prohibited from electing to be subject to such provision of Subtitle 8 unless such election is first approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. We do not currently have a classified board.

Our board of trustees may change our investment and financing policies without shareholder approval and we may become more highly leveraged, which may increase our risk of default under our debt obligations.

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percentage of indebtedness, funded or otherwise, that we may incur. Our board of trustees may alter or eliminate our current policy on borrowing at any time without shareholder approval. If this policy changed, we could become more highly leveraged, which could result in an increase in our debt service. Higher leverage also increases the risk of default on our obligations. In addition, a change in our investment policies, including the manner in which we allocate our resources across our portfolio or the types of assets in which we seek to invest, may increase our exposure to interest rate risk, real estate market fluctuations and liquidity risk. Changes to our policies with regards to the foregoing could materially and adversely affect us.

Our rights and the rights of our shareholders to take action against our trustees and officers are limited.

As permitted by Maryland law, our declaration of trust limits the liability of our trustees and officers to us and our shareholders for money damages, except for liability resulting from:

 

    actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services; or

 

    active and deliberate dishonesty by the trustee or officer that was established by a final judgment as being material to the cause of action adjudicated.

As a result, we and our shareholders have rights against our trustees and officers that are more limited than might otherwise exist. Accordingly, in the event that actions taken in good faith by any of our trustees or officers impede the performance of our company, our shareholders’ and our ability to recover damages from such trustee or officer will be limited. In addition, our declaration of trust authorizes us to obligate our company, and our bylaws require us, to indemnify our trustees and officers (and, with the approval of our board of trustees, any employee or agent of ours) for actions taken by them in those and certain other capacities to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law.

We are a holding company with no direct operations and will rely on funds received from the Operating Partnership to pay liabilities.

We are a holding company and conduct substantially all of our operations through the Operating Partnership. We do not have, apart from an interest in the Operating Partnership, any independent operations. As a result, we rely on distributions from the Operating Partnership to pay any dividends we might declare on our common shares. We also rely on distributions from the Operating Partnership to meet any of our obligations, including any tax liability on taxable income allocated to us from the Operating Partnership. In addition, because we are a holding company, shareholder claims will be structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities and obligations (whether or not for borrowed money) of the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries. Therefore, in the event of our bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization, our assets and those of the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries will be able to satisfy the claims of our shareholders only after all of our and the Operating Partnership’s and its subsidiaries’ liabilities and obligations have been paid in full.

We own directly or indirectly 100% of the interests in the Operating Partnership. However, in connection with our future acquisition of properties or otherwise, we may issue partnership interests of the Operating Partnership to third parties. Such issuances would reduce our ownership in the Operating Partnership. Because our shareholders will not directly own partnership interests of the Operating Partnership, they will not have any voting rights with respect to any such issuances or other partnership level activities of the Operating Partnership.

Conflicts of interest could arise in the future between the interests of our shareholders and the interests of holders of partnership interests in the Operating Partnership, which may impede business decisions that could benefit our shareholders.

Conflicts of interest could arise in the future as a result of the relationships between us and our affiliates, on the one hand, and the Operating Partnership or any future partner thereof, on the other. Our trustees and officers have duties to our company under applicable Maryland law in connection with the management of our company. At the

 

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same time, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, OP Holdings, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, has fiduciary duties and obligations to the Operating Partnership and its future limited partners under Delaware law and the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership in connection with the management of the Operating Partnership. The fiduciary duties and obligations of OP Holdings, as general partner of the Operating Partnership, and its future partners may come into conflict with the duties of the trustees and officers of our company.

Under the terms of the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership, if there is a conflict between the interests of our shareholders on one hand and any future limited partners on the other, we will endeavor in good faith to resolve the conflict in a manner not adverse to either our shareholders or any future limited partners; provided, however, that for so long as we own a controlling interest in the Operating Partnership, any conflict that cannot be resolved in a manner not adverse to either our shareholders or any future limited partners shall be resolved in favor of our shareholders.

The partnership agreement also provides that the general partner will not be liable to the Operating Partnership, its partners or any other person bound by the partnership agreement for monetary damages for losses sustained, liabilities incurred or benefits not derived by the Operating Partnership or any future limited partner, except for liability for the general partner’s intentional harm or gross negligence. Moreover, the partnership agreement provides that the Operating Partnership is required to indemnify the general partner and its members, managers, managing members, officers, employees, agents and designees from and against any and all claims that relate to the operations of the Operating Partnership, except (1) if the act or omission of the person was material to the matter giving rise to the action and either was committed in bad faith or was the result of active or deliberate dishonesty, (2) for any transaction for which the indemnified party received an improper personal benefit, in money, property or services or otherwise in violation or breach of any provision of the partnership agreement or (3) in the case of a criminal proceeding, if the indemnified person had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness

Upon completion of the spin-off, we will have approximately $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which may expose us to the risk of default under our debt obligations, limit our ability to obtain additional financing or affect the market price of our common shares or debt securities.

Upon completion of the spin-off, we will have approximately $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, all of which incurs interest at a fixed rate. We may also incur significant additional debt to finance future investment activities. As of December 31, 2017, our pro forma Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 9.3x, our pro forma Adjusted Debt + Preferred to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 10.0x and our pro forma Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio was 1.8x. Our pro forma Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio does not reflect the impact of our amortizing debt principal payments. Were Shopko, our largest tenant, to completely default on its lease payments, our pro forma Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio as of December 31, 2017 would have been 12.0x, our pro forma Adjusted Debt + Preferred to Adjusted EBITDA ratio would have been 12.9x and our pro forma Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio would have been 1.4x. Payments of principal and interest on borrowings may leave us with insufficient cash resources to meet our cash needs or make the distributions to our shareholders necessary to maintain our REIT qualification. Our level of debt and the limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements could have significant adverse consequences, including the following:

 

    our cash flow may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments;

 

    cash interest expense and financial covenants relating to our indebtedness may limit or eliminate our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders and the holders of our Series A preferred shares and may adversely affect our ability to pay the asset management fee due under the Asset Management Agreement;

 

    we may be unable to borrow additional funds as needed or on favorable terms, which could, among other things, adversely affect our ability to capitalize upon acquisition opportunities or meet operational needs;

 

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    we may be unable to refinance our indebtedness at maturity or the refinancing terms may be less favorable than the terms of our original indebtedness;

 

    we may be unable to hedge floating rate debt, counterparties may fail to honor their obligations under any hedge agreements we enter into, such agreements may not effectively hedge interest rate fluctuation risk, and, upon the expiration of any hedge agreements we enter into, we would be exposed to then-existing market rates of interest and future interest rate volatility;

 

    we may be forced to dispose of properties, possibly on unfavorable terms or in violation of certain covenants to which we may be subject;

 

    we may default on our obligations and the lenders or mortgagees may foreclose on our properties or our interests in the entities that own the properties that secure their loans and receive an assignment of rents and leases;

 

    we may be restricted from accessing some of our excess cash flow after debt service if certain of our tenants fail to meet certain financial performance metric thresholds;

 

    we may violate restrictive covenants in our loan documents, which would entitle the lenders to accelerate our debt obligations; and

 

    our default under any loan with cross-default provisions could result in a default on other indebtedness.

Changes in our leverage ratios may also negatively impact the market price of our equity or debt securities. Furthermore, foreclosures could create taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, which could hinder our ability to meet the REIT distribution requirements imposed by the Code.

Current market conditions could adversely affect our ability to refinance existing indebtedness or obtain additional financing for growth on acceptable terms or at all.

Over the last few years, the credit markets have experienced significant price volatility, displacement and liquidity disruptions, including the bankruptcy, insolvency or restructuring of certain financial institutions. These circumstances have materially impacted liquidity in the financial markets, making financing terms for borrowers less attractive, and in certain cases, have resulted in the unavailability of various types of debt financing. As a result, we may be unable to obtain debt financing on favorable terms or at all or fully refinance maturing indebtedness with new indebtedness. Reductions in our available borrowing capacity or inability to obtain credit when required or when business conditions warrant could materially and adversely affect us.

Furthermore, if prevailing interest rates or other factors at the time of refinancing result in higher interest rates upon refinancing, then the interest expense relating to that refinanced indebtedness would increase. Higher interest rates on newly incurred debt may negatively impact us as well. If interest rates increase, our interest costs and overall costs of capital will increase, which could materially and adversely affect us. Total debt service, including scheduled principal maturities and interest, for 2018 and 2019 is $136.0 million and $137.0 million, respectively.

Our financing arrangements involve balloon payment obligations.

Our financings require us to make a lump-sum or “balloon” payment at maturity. In addition, there are principal amortization payments of $477.8 million due under our debt instruments prior to January 1, 2021. Our ability to make any balloon payment is uncertain and may depend on our ability to obtain additional financing or our ability to sell our properties. At the time the balloon payment is due, we may or may not be able to refinance the balloon payment on terms as favorable as the original loan or sell our properties at a price sufficient to make the balloon payment, if at all. If the balloon payment is refinanced at a higher rate, it will reduce or eliminate any income from our properties. Our inability to meet a balloon payment obligation, through refinancing or sale proceeds, or refinancing on less attractive terms could materially and adversely affect us.

 

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The agreements governing our indebtedness contain restrictions and covenants which may limit our ability to enter into or obtain funding for certain transactions, operate our business or make distributions to our common shareholders.

The agreements governing our indebtedness contain restrictions and covenants that limit or will limit our ability to operate our business. These covenants, as well as any additional covenants to which we may be subject in the future because of additional indebtedness, could cause us to forgo investment opportunities, reduce or eliminate distributions to our common shareholders or obtain financing that is more expensive than financing we could obtain if we were not subject to the covenants. In addition, the agreements may have cross default provisions, which provide that a default under one of our financing agreements would lead to a default on some or all of our debt financing agreements.

If an event of default occurs under our current or future CMBS loans, if the master tenants at the properties that secure such CMBS loans fail to maintain certain EBITDAR ratios, or if an uncured monetary default exists under the master leases, then a portion of or all of the cash which would otherwise be distributed to us may be restricted by the lenders and unavailable to us until the terms are cured or the debt refinanced. If the financial performance of the collateral for our indebtedness under our Master Trust 2014 fails to achieve certain financial performance criteria, cash from such collateral may be unavailable to us until the terms are cured or the debt refinanced. Such cash sweep triggering events have occurred previously and may be ongoing from time to time. The occurrence of these events limit the amount of cash available to us for use in our business and could limit or eliminate our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders.

The covenants and other restrictions under our debt agreements affect, among other things, our ability to:

 

    sell or substitute assets;

 

    modify certain terms of our leases;

 

    prepay debt with higher interest rates;

 

    manage our cash flows; and

 

    make distributions to equity holders.

Additionally, we must comply with certain covenants in order to incur additional leverage under our Master Trust 2014. All of these restrictions may adversely affect our operating and financial flexibility and may limit our ability to respond to changes in our business or competitive environment, all of which may materially and adversely affect us.

Risks Related to Our Taxes and Our Status as a REIT

Failure to qualify as a REIT would materially and adversely affect us and the value of our common shares.

We will elect to be taxed as a REIT and believe we will be organized and operate in a manner that will allow us to qualify and to remain qualified as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2018. We have not requested and do not plan to request a ruling from the IRS that we qualify as a REIT and the statements in this information statement are not binding on the IRS or any court. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that we will qualify as a REIT or that we will remain qualified as such in the future. If we fail to qualify as a REIT or lose our REIT status, we will face significant tax consequences that would substantially reduce our cash available for distribution to our shareholders for each of the years involved because:

 

    we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing our taxable income and would be subject to regular U.S. federal corporate income tax;

 

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    unless we are entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, we could not elect to be taxed as a REIT for four taxable years following the year during which we were disqualified.

Any such corporate tax liability could be substantial and would reduce our cash available for, among other things, our operations and distributions to shareholders. In addition, if we fail to qualify as a REIT, we will not be required to make distributions to our shareholders. As a result of all these factors, our failure to qualify as a REIT also could impair our ability to expand our business and raise capital, and could materially and adversely affect the trading price of our common shares.

Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial and administrative interpretations. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control may affect our ability to qualify as a REIT. In order to qualify as a REIT, we must satisfy a number of requirements, including requirements regarding the ownership of our common shares, requirements regarding the composition of our assets and a requirement that at least 95% of our gross income in any year must be derived from qualifying sources, such as “rents from real property.” Also, we must make distributions to shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may materially and adversely affect our investors, our ability to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes or the desirability of an investment in a REIT relative to other investments.

We own and may acquire direct or indirect interests in one or more entities that have elected or will elect to be taxed as REITs under the Code (each, a “Subsidiary REIT”). A Subsidiary REIT is subject to the various REIT qualification requirements and other limitations described herein that are applicable to us. If a Subsidiary REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) that Subsidiary REIT would become subject to federal income tax, (ii) shares in such Subsidiary REIT would cease to be qualifying assets for purposes of the asset tests applicable to REITs, and (iii) it is possible that we would fail certain of the asset tests applicable to REITs, in which event we would fail to qualify as a REIT unless we could avail ourselves of certain relief provisions.

Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may be subject to some federal, state and local income, property and excise taxes on our income or property and, in certain cases, a 100% penalty tax, in the event we sell property as a dealer. In addition, our TRSs will be subject to income tax as regular corporations in the jurisdictions in which they operate.

If Spirit failed to qualify as a REIT during certain periods prior to the spin-off, we would be prevented from electing to qualify as a REIT.

Under applicable Treasury Regulations, if Spirit failed, or fails, to qualify as a REIT during certain periods prior to the spin-off, unless Spirit’s failure were subject to relief under U.S. federal income tax laws, we would be prevented from electing to qualify as a REIT prior to the fifth calendar year following the year in which Spirit failed to qualify.

If certain of our subsidiaries, including the Operating Partnership, fail to qualify as partnerships or disregarded entities for federal income tax purposes, we would cease to qualify as a REIT and suffer other adverse consequences.

One or more of our subsidiaries may be treated as a partnership or disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes and, therefore, will not be subject to federal income tax on its income. Instead, each of its partners or its owner, as applicable, which may include us, will be allocated, and may be required to pay tax with respect to, such partner’s or owner’s share of its income. We cannot assure you that the IRS will not challenge the status of any subsidiary partnership or limited liability company in which we own an interest as a disregarded entity or partnership for federal income tax purposes, or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. If the IRS were

 

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successful in treating any subsidiary partnership or limited liability company as an entity taxable as a corporation for federal income tax purposes, we could fail to meet the gross income tests and certain of the asset tests applicable to REITs and, accordingly, we would likely cease to qualify as a REIT. Also, the failure of any subsidiary partnerships or limited liability company to qualify as a disregarded entity or partnership for applicable income tax purposes could cause it to become subject to federal and state corporate income tax, which would reduce significantly the amount of cash available for debt service and for distribution to its partners or members, including us.

Our ownership of TRSs is subject to certain restrictions, and we will be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on certain income or deductions if our transactions with our TRSs are not conducted on arm’s-length terms.

From time to time we may own interests in one or more TRSs. A TRS is a corporation, other than a REIT, in which a REIT directly or indirectly holds stock and that has made a joint election with such REIT to be treated as a TRS. If a TRS owns more than 35% of the total voting power or value of the outstanding securities of another corporation, such other corporation will also be treated as a TRS. Other than some activities relating to lodging and health care facilities, a TRS may generally engage in any business, including the provision of customary or non-customary services to tenants of its parent REIT. A TRS is subject to federal income tax as a regular C corporation. In addition, a 100% excise tax will be imposed on certain transactions between a TRS and its parent REIT that are not conducted on an arm’s-length basis.

A REIT’s ownership of securities of a TRS is not subject to the 5% or 10% asset tests applicable to REITs. Not more than 25% of the value of our total assets may be represented by securities (including securities of TRSs), other than those securities includable in the 75% asset test, and not more than 20% of the value of our total assets may be represented by securities of TRSs. We anticipate that the aggregate value of the stock and securities of any TRS and other nonqualifying assets that we own will be less than 20% of the value of our total assets, and we will monitor the value of these investments to ensure compliance with applicable ownership limitations. In addition, we intend to structure our transactions with any TRSs that we own to ensure that they are entered into on arm’s-length terms to avoid incurring the 100% excise tax described above. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to comply with the above limitations or to avoid application of the 100% excise tax discussed above.

We may be forced to borrow funds to maintain our REIT status, and the unavailability of such capital on favorable terms at the desired times, or at all, may cause us to curtail our investment activities and/or to dispose of assets at inopportune times, which could materially and adversely affect us.

To qualify as a REIT, we generally must distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income each year, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains, and we will be subject to regular corporate income taxes on our undistributed taxable income to the extent that we distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and including any net capital gains, each year. In addition, we will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which distributions paid by us in any calendar year are less than the sum of 85% of our ordinary income, 95% of our capital gain net income and 100% of our undistributed income from prior years. We could have a potential distribution shortfall as a result of, among other things, differences in timing between the actual receipt of cash and recognition of income for federal income tax purposes, or the effect of non-deductible capital expenditures, the creation of reserves or required debt or amortization payments. Also, the ability of Master Trust 2014 to make cash distributions is limited and, in some cases, could be eliminated entirely. In addition, as discussed in this information statement, our tenants may experience a downturn in their business, and as a result may delay lease commencement, decline to extend a lease upon its expiration, fail to make rental payments when due, become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. In order to maintain REIT status and avoid the payment of income and excise taxes, we may need to borrow funds to meet the REIT distribution requirements. Our ability to borrow funds, however, may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access

 

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to third-party sources of capital depends on a number of factors, including the market’s perception of our growth potential, our current debt levels, the market price of our common shares, and our current and potential future earnings. We cannot assure you that we will have access to such capital on favorable terms at the desired times, or at all, which may cause us to curtail our investment activities and/or to dispose of assets at inopportune times, and could materially and adversely affect us. Alternatively, we may make taxable in-kind distributions of our own shares, which may cause our shareholders to be required to pay income taxes with respect to such distributions in excess of any cash they receive, or we may be required to withhold taxes with respect to such distributions in excess of any cash our shareholders receive.

The IRS may treat sale-leaseback transactions as loans, which could jeopardize our REIT status or require us to make an unexpected distribution.

The IRS may take the position that specific sale-leaseback transactions that we treat as leases are not true leases for federal income tax purposes but are, instead, financing arrangements or loans. If a sale-leaseback transaction were so re-characterized, we might fail to satisfy the REIT asset tests, the income tests or distribution requirements and consequently lose our REIT status effective with the year of re-characterization unless we elect to make an additional distribution to maintain our REIT status. The primary risk relates to our loss of previously incurred depreciation expenses, which could affect the calculation of our REIT taxable income and could cause us to fail the REIT distribution test that requires a REIT to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gain. In this circumstance, we may elect to distribute an additional dividend of the increased taxable income so as not to fail the REIT distribution test. This distribution would be paid to all shareholders at the time of declaration rather than the shareholders existing in the taxable year affected by the re-characterization.

Dividends payable by REITs generally do not qualify for the reduced tax rates available for some dividends, which may negatively affect the value of our shares.

Income from “qualified dividends” payable to U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts and estates are generally subject to tax at preferential rates, currently at a maximum federal rate of 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the preferential tax rates applicable to qualified dividend income. Under the recently enacted 2017 Tax Legislation, however, U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts and estates generally may deduct up to 20% of the ordinary dividends (e.g., dividends not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) received from a REIT for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. Although this deduction reduces the effective tax rate applicable to certain dividends paid by REITs (generally to 29.6% assuming the shareholder is subject to the 37% maximum rate), such tax rate is still higher than the tax rate applicable to corporate dividends that constitute qualified dividend income. Accordingly, investors who are individuals, trusts and estates may perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could materially and adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of our common shares.

The tax imposed on REITs engaging in “prohibited transactions” may limit our ability to engage in transactions which would be treated as sales for federal income tax purposes.

A REIT’s net income from prohibited transactions is subject to a 100% penalty tax. In general, prohibited transactions are sales or other dispositions of property, other than foreclosure property, held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. Although we do not intend to hold any properties that would be characterized as held for sale to customers in the ordinary course of our business, unless a sale or disposition qualifies under certain statutory safe harbors, such characterization is a factual determination and no guarantee can be given that the IRS would agree with our characterization of our properties or that we will always be able to make use of the available safe harbors. Accordingly, these rules could limit our ability to execute sales of the Shopko assets or assets that collateralize Master Trust 2014 in accordance with our business strategy outlined herein.

 

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Complying with REIT requirements may affect our profitability and may force us to liquidate or forgo otherwise attractive investments.

To qualify as a REIT, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the nature and diversification of our assets, the sources of our income and the amounts we distribute to our shareholders. We may be required to liquidate or forgo otherwise attractive investments in order to satisfy the asset and income tests or to qualify under certain statutory relief provisions. We also may be required to make distributions to shareholders at disadvantageous times or when we do not have funds readily available for distribution. As a result, having to comply with the distribution requirement could cause us to: (1) sell assets in adverse market conditions; (2) borrow on unfavorable terms; or (3) distribute amounts that would otherwise be invested in future acquisitions, capital expenditures or repayment of debt. Accordingly, satisfying the REIT requirements could materially and adversely affect us. Moreover, if we are compelled to liquidate our investments to meet any of these asset, income or distribution tests, or to repay obligations to our lenders, we may be unable to comply with one or more of the requirements applicable to REITs or may be subject to a 100% tax on any resulting gain if such sales constitute prohibited transactions.

Legislative or other actions affecting REITs could have a negative effect on us.

The rules dealing with federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Changes to the tax laws, with or without retroactive application, could materially and adversely affect our investors or us. We cannot predict how changes in the tax laws might affect our investors or us. New legislation, Treasury Regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly and negatively affect our ability to qualify as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of such qualification, or the federal income tax consequences of an investment in us. Also, the law relating to the tax treatment of other entities, or an investment in other entities, could change, making an investment in such other entities more attractive relative to an investment in a REIT.

The 2017 Tax Legislation has significantly changed the U.S. federal income taxation of U.S. businesses and their owners, including REITs and their stockholders. Changes made by the 2017 Tax Legislation that could affect us and our shareholders include:

 

    temporarily reducing individual U.S. federal income tax rates on ordinary income; the highest individual U.S. federal income tax rate has been reduced from 39.6% to 37% for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026;

 

    permanently eliminating the progressive corporate tax rate structure, which previously imposed a maximum corporate tax rate of 35%, and replacing it with a flat corporate tax rate of 21%;

 

    permitting a deduction for certain pass-through business income, including dividends received by our shareholders from us that are not designated by us as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income, which will allow individuals, trusts, and estates to deduct up to 20% of such amounts for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026;

 

    reducing the highest rate of withholding with respect to our distributions to non-U.S. shareholders that are treated as attributable to gains from the sale or exchange of U.S. real property interests from 35% to 21%;

 

    limiting our deduction for net operating losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 to 80% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction);

 

    generally limiting the deduction for net business interest expense in excess of 30% of a business’s “adjusted taxable income,” except for taxpayers that engage in certain real estate businesses (including most equity REITs) and elect out of this rule (provided that such electing taxpayers must use an alternative depreciation system with longer depreciation periods); and

 

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Many of these changes that are applicable to us are effective with our 2018 taxable year, without any transition periods or grandfathering for existing transactions. The legislation is unclear in many respects and could be subject to potential amendments and technical corrections, as well as interpretations and implementing regulations by the Treasury and IRS, any of which could lessen or increase the impact of the legislation. In addition, it is unclear how these U.S. federal income tax changes will affect state and local taxation, which often uses federal taxable income as a starting point for computing state and local tax liabilities.

While some of the changes made by the tax legislation may adversely affect us in one or more reporting periods and prospectively, other changes may be beneficial on a going forward basis. We continue to work with our tax advisors and auditors to determine the full impact that the 2017 Tax Legislation as a whole will have on us.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This information statement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In particular, statements pertaining to our business and growth strategies, investment, financing and leasing activities and trends in our business, including trends in the market for long-term, triple-net leases of freestanding, single-tenant properties, contain forward-looking statements. When used in this information statement, the words “estimate,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seek,” “approximately” or “plan,” or the negative of these words or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions of management.

Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods which may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all).

The following risks and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:

 

    industry and economic conditions;

 

    volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets, including potential fluctuations in the consumer price index;

 

    our success in implementing our business strategy and our ability to identify, underwrite, finance, consummate, integrate and manage diversifying acquisitions or investments;

 

    the financial performance of our retail tenants and the demand for retail space, particularly with respect to challenges being experienced by general merchandise retailers;

 

    our ability to diversify our tenant base and reduce the concentration of our significant tenant;

 

    the nature and extent of future competition;

 

    increases in our costs of borrowing as a result of changes in interest rates and other factors;

 

    our ability to access debt and equity capital markets;

 

    our ability to pay down, refinance, restructure and/or extend our indebtedness as it becomes due;

 

    our ability and willingness to renew our leases upon expiration and to reposition our properties on the same or better terms upon expiration in the event such properties are not renewed by tenants or we exercise our rights to replace existing tenants upon default;

 

    the impact of any financial, accounting, legal or regulatory issues or litigation that may affect us or our major tenants;

 

    our ability to manage our expanded operations;

 

    our ability and willingness to maintain our qualification as a REIT;

 

    our relationship with our Manager and its ability to retain qualified personnel;

 

    potential conflicts of interest with our Manager or Spirit;

 

    our ability to achieve the intended benefits from our spin-off from Spirit;

 

    other risks inherent in the real estate business, including tenant defaults, potential liability relating to environmental matters, illiquidity of real estate investments and potential damages from natural disasters.

 

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The factors included in this information statement are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. For a discussion of additional risk factors, see the factors set forth under “Risk Factors.” All forward-looking statements are based on information that was available, and speak only, as of the date on which they were made. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes, except as required by law.

 

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OUR SPIN-OFF FROM SPIRIT

General

The board of directors of Spirit determined upon careful review and consideration that the spin-off of our assets and liabilities from the rest of Spirit and our establishment as a separate, publicly-traded company was in the best interests of Spirit and its stockholders.

In furtherance of this plan, Spirit will distribute 100% of our common shares held by Spirit to holders of Spirit common stock, subject to certain conditions. The distribution of our common shares is expected to take place on                ,                . On the distribution date, each holder of Spirit common stock will receive                 of our common shares for every                share(s) of Spirit common stock held at the close of business on the distribution record date, as described below. You will not be required to make any payment, surrender or exchange your shares of Spirit common stock or take any other action to receive your SMTA common shares to which you are entitled on the distribution date.

The spin-off of our common shares as described in this information statement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions. We cannot provide any assurances that the spin-off will be completed. For a more detailed description of these conditions, see the section entitled “Conditions to the Spin-Off.”

The Number of Shares You Will Receive

For every                share(s) of Spirit common stock that you owned at the close of business on                , the distribution record date, you will receive                of our common shares on the distribution date.

Transferability of Shares You Receive

The SMTA common shares distributed to Spirit stockholders will be freely transferable, subject to the restrictions on ownership and transfer set forth in our declaration of trust, except for shares received by persons who may be deemed to be our “affiliates” under the Securities Act. Persons who may be deemed to be our affiliates after the spin-off generally include individuals or entities that control, are controlled by or are under common control with us and may include trustees and certain officers or principal shareholders of us. Our affiliates will be permitted to sell their SMTA common shares only pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, such as the exemptions afforded by Rule 144.

When and How You Will Receive the Distributed Shares

Spirit will distribute our common shares on                ,                , the distribution date. American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC will serve as distribution agent and registrar for our common shares and as distribution agent in connection with the distribution.

If you own Spirit common stock as of the close of business on the distribution record date, the SMTA common shares that you are entitled to receive in the distribution will be issued electronically, as of the distribution date, to you or to your bank or brokerage firm on your behalf by way of direct registration in book-entry form. Registration in book-entry form refers to a method of recording share ownership when no physical share certificates are issued to shareholders, as is the case in the distribution. Unless specifically requested by a shareholder, no physical share certificates of ours will be issued.

If you sell shares of Spirit common stock in the “regular-way” market prior to the distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive our common shares in the distribution. For more information, see the section entitled “—Market for Common Shares—Trading Between the Distribution Record Date and Distribution Date”.

 

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Commencing on or shortly after the distribution date, if you hold physical stock certificates that represent your shares of Spirit common stock, or if you hold your shares in book-entry form, and you are the registered holder of such shares, the distribution agent will mail to you an account statement that indicates the number of our common shares that have been registered in book-entry form in your name.

Most Spirit stockholders hold their shares of Spirit common stock through a bank or brokerage firm. In such cases, the bank or brokerage firm would be said to hold the stock in “street name” and ownership would be recorded on the bank’s or brokerage firm’s books. If you hold your Spirit common stock through a bank or brokerage firm, your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for our common shares that you are entitled to receive in the distribution. If you have any questions concerning the mechanics of having our common shares held in “street name,” we encourage you to contact your bank or brokerage firm.

Treatment of Fractional Shares

The distribution agent will not deliver any fractional shares in connection with the delivery of our common shares pursuant to the spin-off. Instead, the distribution agent will aggregate all fractional shares and sell them on behalf of those stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares. These sales will occur as soon as practicable after the distribution date. Those stockholders will then receive a cash payment, in the form of a check, in an amount equal to their pro rata share of the total proceeds of those sales. Any applicable expenses, including brokerage fees, will be paid by us.

We expect that all fractional shares held in street name will be aggregated and sold by brokers or other nominees according to their standard procedures, and that brokers or other nominees may request the distribution agent to sell the fractional shares on their behalf. You should contact your broker or other nominee for additional details. None of Spirit, us, or our distribution agent will guarantee any minimum sale price for fractional shares or pay any interest on the proceeds from the sale of fractional shares. The receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares will generally be taxable to the recipient stockholder. See “Our Spin-Off from Spirit—Certain Material Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off.”

Results of the Spin-Off

After the spin-off, we will be a separate, publicly traded company. Immediately following the spin-off, we expect to have approximately                shareholders of record, based on the number of registered stockholders of Spirit common stock on                ,                , and                of our common shares outstanding. The actual number of shares to be distributed will be determined on the distribution record date and will reflect any changes in the number of shares of Spirit common stock between                ,                and the distribution record date.

We will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement to effect the spin-off and provide a framework for our relationship with Spirit after the spin-off. This agreement will govern the relationship between us and Spirit subsequent to the completion of the spin-off and provide for the allocation between us and Spirit of Spirit’s assets, liabilities and obligations attributable to periods prior to the spin-off from Spirit. We will also enter into a Tax Matters Agreement that will govern the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of Spirit and us after the spin-off with respect to various tax matters, an Insurance Sharing Agreement that will provide for us to be added as a named insurer under certain of Spirit’s existing insurance policies and authorize our Manager to procure joint blanket insurance policies for us and Spirit thereafter, and a Registration Rights Agreement that will grant Spirit Realty L.P. the right to require us to file a registration statement with the SEC with respect to our Series A preferred shares that will be issued to it in connection with the spin-off. Additionally, we will also enter into an Asset Management Agreement with a subsidiary of Spirit in connection with the spin-off, and our Manager will continue to provide services under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. For a more detailed description of these agreements, see “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement.”

 

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The spin-off will not affect the number of outstanding shares of Spirit common stock or any rights of Spirit stockholders.

Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Distribution

The following discussion is a summary of certain U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution, but does not purport to be a complete analysis of all potential tax effects. The effects of other U.S. federal tax laws, such as estate and gift tax laws, and any applicable state, local or non-U.S. tax laws are not discussed. For purposes of this discussion, references to “we,” “our” and “us” mean only SMTA and do not include any of its subsidiaries, except as otherwise indicated; and references to “Spirit” include only Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. and not its subsidiaries, except as otherwise indicated. This discussion is based on the Code, Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, judicial decisions, and published rulings and administrative pronouncements of the IRS, in each case in effect as of the date hereof. These authorities may change or be subject to differing interpretations. Any such change or differing interpretation may be applied retroactively in a manner that could adversely affect a holder of Spirit’s common stock. We have not sought and will not seek any rulings from the IRS regarding the matters discussed below. There can be no assurance the IRS or a court will not take a contrary position to that discussed below regarding the tax consequences of the distribution.

This discussion is limited to holders who hold Spirit’s common stock as a “capital asset” within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This discussion does not address all U.S. federal income tax consequences relevant to a holder’s particular circumstances. In addition, except where specifically noted, it does not address consequences relevant to holders subject to special rules, including, without limitation:

 

    U.S. expatriates and former citizens or long-term residents of the United States;

 

    persons subject to the alternative minimum tax;

 

    U.S. holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar;

 

    persons holding Spirit’s common stock as part of a hedge, straddle or other risk reduction strategy or as part of a conversion transaction or other integrated investment;

 

    banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions;

 

    REITs or regulated investment companies;

 

    brokers, dealers or traders in securities;

 

    “controlled foreign corporations,” “passive foreign investment companies,” and corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax;

 

    S corporations, partnerships or other entities or arrangements treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes (and investors therein);

 

    tax-exempt organizations or governmental organizations;

 

    persons subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of any item of gross income with respect to Spirit’s common stock being taken into account in an applicable financial statement;

 

    persons deemed to sell Spirit’s common stock under the constructive sale provisions of the Code; and

 

    persons who hold or receive Spirit’s common stock pursuant to the exercise of any employee stock option or otherwise as compensation.

This discussion does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences of owning and disposing of SMTA common shares received in the distribution. For a discussion of the tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the SMTA common shares, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to Holders of Our Common Shares.”

 

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THIS DISCUSSION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS TAX ADVICE. INVESTORS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS AS WELL AS ANY TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION ARISING UNDER OTHER U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS (INCLUDING ESTATE AND GIFT TAX LAWS), UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR NON-U.S. TAXING JURISDICTION OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE TAX TREATY.

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. holder” is a beneficial owner of Spirit’s common stock that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is or is treated as:

 

    an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

    a corporation created or organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia;

 

    an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or

 

    a trust that (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and the control of one or more “United States persons” (within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) or (2) has a valid election in effect to be treated as a United States person for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

For purposes of this discussion, a “non-U.S. holder” is any beneficial owner of Spirit’s common stock that is neither a U.S. holder nor an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

If an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds Spirit’s common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will depend on the status of the partner, the activities of the partnership and certain determinations made at the partner level. Accordingly, partnerships holding Spirit’s common stock and the partners in such partnerships should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to them.

Treatment of the Distribution

The distribution will be treated as a taxable distribution to Spirit stockholders. Accordingly, each Spirit stockholder will be treated as receiving an amount equal to the fair market value of the SMTA common shares received by such stockholder (including any fractional shares deemed received by the stockholder, as described below), determined as of the date of the distribution. We refer to such amount as the “distribution amount.”

The distribution will also be a taxable transaction for Spirit in which Spirit will recognize gain, but not loss, based on the difference between its tax basis in the SMTA common shares and its fair market value as of the distribution. Certain transactions entered into in connection with the spin-off are also expected to be taxable to Spirit. To the extent Spirit recognizes gain in connection with the spin-off, such gain generally should constitute qualifying income for purposes of the REIT gross income tests. In addition, Spirit’s earnings and profits will be increased, which may increase the portion of the distribution amount treated as dividend income to Spirit’s stockholders, as described below.

Although Spirit will ascribe a value to the SMTA common shares distributed in the distribution, this valuation is not binding on the IRS or any other tax authority. These taxing authorities could ascribe a higher valuation to the distributed SMTA common shares, particularly if, following the distribution, those common shares trade at prices significantly above the value ascribed to those shares by Spirit. Such a higher valuation may affect the distribution amount and thus the tax consequences of the distribution to Spirit’s stockholders.

Any cash received by a Spirit stockholder in lieu of a fractional SMTA common share will be treated as if such fractional share had been (i) received by the stockholder as part of the spin-off and then (ii) sold by such stockholder, via the distribution agent, for the amount of cash received. As described below, the basis of the

 

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fractional share deemed received by a Spirit stockholder will equal the fair market value of such share on the date of the distribution, and the amount paid in lieu of a fractional share will be net of the distribution agent’s brokerage fees.

Tax Basis and Holding Period of SMTA Common Shares Received by Holders of Spirit Common Stock

A Spirit stockholder’s tax basis in SMTA common shares received in the distribution generally will equal the fair market value of such shares on the date of the distribution, and the holding period for such shares will begin the day after the date of the distribution.

Tax Treatment of the Distribution to U.S. Holders of Spirit’s Common Stock

Generally . The portion of the distribution amount that is payable out of Spirit’s current or accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a dividend and, other than with respect to capital gain dividends and certain amounts which have previously been subject to corporate level tax, as discussed below, will be taxable to Spirit’s taxable U.S. holders as ordinary income when actually or constructively received. See “—Tax Rates” below. As long as Spirit qualifies as a REIT, this portion of the distribution will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction in the case of U.S. holders that are corporations or, except to the extent described in “—Tax Rates” below, the preferential rates on qualified dividend income applicable to non-corporate U.S. holders, including individuals. For purposes of determining whether distributions to holders of Spirit’s capital stock are out of Spirit’s current or accumulated earnings and profits, Spirit’s earnings and profits will be allocated first to its outstanding preferred stock, if any, and then to Spirit’s outstanding common stock.

To the extent that the distribution amount is in excess of Spirit’s allocable current and accumulated earnings and profits, it will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital to a U.S. holder to the extent of the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in its shares of Spirit’s common stock. This treatment will reduce the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in its shares of Spirit’s common stock by such amount, but not below zero. Distributions in excess of Spirit’s allocable current and accumulated earnings and profits and in excess of a U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in its shares will be taxable as capital gain. Such gain will be taxable as long-term capital gain if the shares have been held for more than one year. U.S. holders may not include in their own income tax returns any of Spirit’s net operating losses or capital losses.

Capital Gain Dividends . Dividends that Spirit properly designates as capital gain dividends will be taxable to Spirit’s taxable U.S. holders as a gain from the sale or disposition of a capital asset held for more than one year, to the extent that such gain does not exceed Spirit’s actual net capital gain for the taxable year and may not exceed Spirit’s dividends paid for the taxable year, including dividends paid the following year that are treated as paid in the current year. Spirit anticipates that it will recognize capital gains as a result of the spin-off and that it will designate a portion of its dividends with respect to the taxable year that includes the spin-off as capital gain dividends. U.S. holders that are corporations may, however, be required to treat up to 20% of certain capital gain dividends as ordinary income. If Spirit properly designates any portion of a dividend as a capital gain dividend, then, except as otherwise required by law, Spirit presently intends to allocate a portion of the total capital gain dividends paid or made available to holders of all classes of Spirit’s capital stock for the year to the holders of each class of Spirit’s capital stock in proportion to the amount that Spirit’s total dividends, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, paid or made available to the holders of each such class of Spirit’s capital stock for the year bears to the total dividends, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, paid or made available to holders of all classes of Spirit’s capital stock for the year.

Passive Activity Losses and Investment Interest Limitations . Distributions Spirit makes will not be treated as passive activity income. As a result, U.S. holders generally will not be able to apply any “passive losses” against this income. A U.S. holder generally may elect to treat capital gain dividends and income designated as qualified dividend income, as described in “—Tax Rates” below, as investment income for purposes of computing the investment interest limitation, but in such case, the holder will be taxed at ordinary income rates on such amount.

 

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Other distributions made by Spirit, to the extent they do not constitute a return of capital, generally will be treated as investment income for purposes of computing the investment interest limitation.

Tax Rates . The maximum tax rate for non-corporate taxpayers for (1) long-term capital gains, including certain “capital gain dividends,” generally is 20% (although depending on the characteristics of the assets which produced these gains and on designations which Spirit may make, certain capital gain dividends may be taxed at a 25% rate) and (2) “qualified dividend income” generally is 20%. In general, dividends payable by REITs are not eligible for the reduced tax rate on qualified dividend income, except to the extent that certain holding period requirements have been met and the REIT’s dividends are attributable to dividends received from taxable corporations (such as its TRSs) or to income that was subject to tax at the corporate/REIT level (for example, if the REIT distributed taxable income that it retained and paid tax on in the prior taxable year). Capital gain dividends will only be eligible for the rates described above to the extent that they are properly designated by the REIT as “capital gain dividends.” U.S. holders that are corporations may be required to treat up to 20% of some capital gain dividends as ordinary income. In addition, non-corporate U.S. holders, including individuals, generally may deduct up to 20% of dividends from a REIT, other than capital gain dividends and dividends treated as qualified dividend income, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026.

Tax Treatment of the Distribution to Tax-Exempt Holders of Spirit’s Common Stock

Dividend income from Spirit and gain arising upon the distribution to the extent it is treated as a sale of shares of Spirit common stock generally should not be unrelated business taxable income, or UBTI, to a tax-exempt holder, except to the extent a tax-exempt holder holds its shares as “debt-financed property” within the meaning of the Code. Generally, “debt-financed property” is property the acquisition or holding of which was financed through a borrowing by the tax-exempt holder.

For tax-exempt holders that are social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations, supplemental unemployment benefit trusts, or qualified group legal services plans exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under Sections 501(c)(7), (c)(9), (c)(17) or (c)(20) of the Code, respectively, income from an investment in Spirit’s shares will constitute UBTI unless the organization is able to properly claim a deduction for amounts set aside or placed in reserve for specific purposes so as to offset the income generated by its investment in Spirit’s shares. These holders should consult their tax advisors concerning these “set aside” and reserve requirements.

Notwithstanding the above, however, a portion of the dividends paid by a “pension-held REIT” may be treated as UBTI as to certain trusts that hold more than 10%, by value, of the interests in the REIT. A REIT will not be a “pension-held REIT” if it is able to satisfy the “not closely held” requirement without relying on the “look-through” exception with respect to certain trusts or if such REIT is not “predominantly held” by “qualified trusts.” As a result of restrictions on ownership and transfer of Spirit’s stock contained in Spirit’s charter, Spirit does not expect to be classified as a “pension-held REIT,” and as a result, the tax treatment described above should be inapplicable to Spirit’s holders. However, because Spirit’s common stock is (and, Spirit anticipates, will continue to be) publicly traded, Spirit cannot guarantee that this will always be the case.

Tax Treatment of the Distribution to Non-U.S. Holders of Spirit’s Common Stock

The following discussion addresses the rules governing U.S. federal income taxation of the distribution to non-U.S. holders. These rules are complex, and no attempt is made herein to provide more than a brief summary of such rules. Accordingly, the discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation and does not address other federal, state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences that may be relevant to a non-U.S. holder in light of its particular circumstances. We urge non-U.S. holders to consult their tax advisors to determine the impact of U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income and other tax laws and any applicable tax treaty on the distribution, including any reporting requirements.

 

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Generally . The portion of the distribution amount that is neither attributable to gains from sales or exchanges by Spirit of United States real property interests, or USRPIs, nor designated by Spirit as a capital gain dividend (except as described below) will be treated as a dividend of ordinary income to the extent it is made out of Spirit’s allocable current or accumulated earnings and profits. This portion of the distribution amount ordinarily will be subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty, unless the distribution is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the non-U.S. holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such dividend is attributable). Under certain treaties, however, lower withholding rates generally applicable to dividends do not apply to dividends from a REIT. Certain certification and disclosure requirements must be satisfied for a non-U.S. holder to be exempt from withholding under the effectively connected income exemption. Dividends that are treated as effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business generally will not be subject to withholding but will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net basis at the regular graduated rates, in the same manner as dividends paid to U.S. holders are subject to U.S. federal income tax. Any such dividends received by a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may also be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate (applicable after deducting U.S. federal income taxes paid on such effectively connected income) or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.

Except as otherwise provided below, Spirit expects to withhold U.S. federal income tax at the rate of 30% on the distribution made to a non-U.S. holder unless:

 

  (1) a lower treaty rate applies and the non-U.S. holder furnishes an IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (or other applicable documentation) evidencing eligibility for that reduced treaty rate; or

 

  (2) the non-U.S. holder furnishes an IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable documentation) claiming that the distribution is income effectively connected with the non-U.S. holder’s trade or business.

To the extent the distribution amount is in excess of Spirit’s allocable current and accumulated earnings and profits, it will not be taxable to a non-U.S. holder to the extent that such distributions do not exceed the adjusted tax basis of the holder’s common stock, but rather will reduce the adjusted tax basis of such stock. To the extent that the distribution amount exceeds the non-U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in such common stock, it generally will give rise to gain from the sale or exchange of such stock, the tax treatment of which is described below. However, such excess distributions may be treated as dividend income for certain non-U.S. holders. For withholding purposes, Spirit expects to treat all distributions as made out of its current or accumulated earnings and profits. However, amounts withheld may be refundable if it is subsequently determined that the distribution was, in fact, in excess of Spirit’s allocable current and accumulated earnings and profits, provided that certain conditions are met.

Capital Gain Dividends and Distributions Attributable to a Sale or Exchange of United States Real Property Interests . Distributions to a non-U.S. holder that Spirit properly designates as capital gain dividends, other than those arising from the disposition of a USRPI, generally should not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation, unless:

 

  (1) the investment in Spirit’s common stock is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the non-U.S. holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such dividends are attributable), in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to the same treatment as U.S. holders with respect to such gain, except that a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may also be subject to a branch profits tax of up to 30%, as discussed above; or

 

  (2) the non-U.S. holder is a nonresident alien individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year and certain other conditions are met, in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% on the non-U.S. holder’s capital gains (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty), which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses of such non-U.S. holder (even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States), provided the non-U.S. holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses.

 

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Pursuant to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, which is referred to as “FIRPTA,” distributions to a non-U.S. holder that are attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by Spirit of USRPIs (including gain realized in the spin-off), whether or not designated as capital gain dividends, will cause the non-U.S. holder to be treated as recognizing such gain as income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. Non-U.S. holders generally would be taxed at the regular graduated rates applicable to U.S. holders, subject to any applicable alternative minimum tax and a special alternative minimum tax in the case of nonresident alien individuals. Spirit also will be required to withhold and to remit to the IRS 21% of any distribution to non-U.S. holders attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by Spirit of USRPIs. Distributions subject to FIRPTA may also be subject to a 30% branch profits tax in the hands of a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation. The amount withheld is creditable against the non-U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability. However, any distribution with respect to any class of stock that is “regularly traded,” as defined by applicable Treasury Regulations, on an established securities market located in the United States is not subject to FIRPTA, and therefore, not subject to the 21% U.S. withholding tax described above, if the non-U.S. holder did not own more than 10% of such class of stock at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the distribution. Instead, such distributions generally will be treated as ordinary dividend distributions and subject to withholding in the manner described above with respect to ordinary dividends. In addition, distributions to certain non-U.S. publicly traded shareholders that meet certain record-keeping and other requirements (“qualified shareholders”) are exempt from FIRPTA, except to the extent owners of such qualified shareholders that are not also qualified shareholders own, actually or constructively, more than 10% of Spirit’s capital stock. Furthermore, distributions to “qualified foreign pension funds” or entities all of the interests of which are held by “qualified foreign pension funds” are exempt from FIRPTA. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these rules.

Sale of Spirit’s Common Stock . To the extent the distribution is treated as a sale of Spirit’s common stock, gain realized by a non-U.S. holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless such stock constitutes a USRPI. In general, stock of a domestic corporation that constitutes a “United States real property holding corporation,” or USRPHC, will constitute a USRPI. Spirit believes that it is a USRPHC. Spirit’s common stock will not, however, constitute a USRPI so long as Spirit is a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity.” A “domestically controlled qualified investment entity” includes a REIT in which at all times during a five-year testing period less than 50% in value of its stock is held directly or indirectly by non-United States persons, subject to certain rules. For purposes of determining whether a REIT is a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity,” a person who at all applicable times holds less than 5% of a class of stock that is “regularly traded” is treated as a United States person unless the REIT has actual knowledge that such person is not a United States person. Spirit believes, but cannot guarantee, that it is a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity.” Because Spirit’s common stock is (and, Spirit anticipates, will continue to be) publicly traded, no assurance can be given that Spirit will continue to be a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity.”

Even if Spirit does not qualify as a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity” at the time a non-U.S. holder is treated as selling Spirit’s common stock, gain realized from the sale by a non-U.S. holder of such common stock would not be subject to U.S. federal income tax under FIRPTA as a sale of a USRPI if:

 

  (1) Spirit’s common stock is “regularly traded,” as defined by applicable Treasury Regulations, on an established securities market such as the NYSE; and

 

  (2) such non-U.S. holder owned, actually and constructively, 10% or less of Spirit’s common stock throughout the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of the sale or other taxable disposition or the non-U.S. holder’s holding period.

In addition, sales of Spirit’s common stock by qualified shareholders are exempt from FIRPTA, except to the extent owners of such qualified shareholders that are not also qualified shareholders own, actually or constructively, more than 10% of Spirit’s capital stock. Furthermore, dispositions of Spirit’s common stock by “qualified foreign pension funds” or entities all of the interests of which are held by “qualified foreign pension funds” are exempt from FIRPTA. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these rules.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, gain from the distribution to the extent it is treated as a sale of Spirit’s common stock not otherwise subject to FIRPTA will be taxable to a non-U.S. holder if either (a) the investment in Spirit’s common stock is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the non-U.S. holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such gain is attributable), in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to the same treatment as U.S. holders with respect to such gain, except that a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may also be subject to the 30% branch profits tax (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on such gain, as adjusted for certain items, or (b) the non-U.S. holder is a nonresident alien individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year and certain other conditions are met, in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to a 30% tax on the non-U.S. holder’s capital gains (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty), which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses of the non-U.S. holder (even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States), provided the non-U.S. holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses. In addition, even if Spirit is a domestically controlled qualified investment entity, upon disposition of Spirit’s common stock, a non-U.S. holder may be treated as having gain from the sale or other taxable disposition of a USRPI if the non-U.S. holder (1) disposes of such stock within a 30-day period preceding the ex-dividend date of a distribution, any portion of which, but for the disposition, would have been treated as gain from the sale or exchange of a USRPI and (2) acquires, or enters into a contract or option to acquire, or is deemed to acquire, other shares of that stock during the 61-day period beginning with the first day of the 30-day period described in clause (1), unless such stock is “regularly traded” and the non-U.S. holder did not own more than 10% of the stock at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the distribution described in clause (1).

To the extent the distribution is treated as a sale of Spirit’s common stock and gain were subject to taxation under FIRPTA, the non-U.S. holder would be required to file a U.S. federal income tax return and would be subject to regular U.S. federal income tax with respect to such gain in the same manner as a taxable U.S. holder (subject to any applicable alternative minimum tax and a special alternative minimum tax in the case of nonresident alien individuals).

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

U.S. Holders . A U.S. holder may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding when such holder receives the distribution. Certain U.S. holders are exempt from backup withholding, including corporations and certain tax-exempt organizations. A U.S. holder will be subject to backup withholding if such holder is not otherwise exempt and:

 

    the holder fails to furnish the holder’s taxpayer identification number, which for an individual is ordinarily his or her social security number;

 

    the holder furnishes an incorrect taxpayer identification number;

 

    the applicable withholding agent is notified by the IRS that the holder previously failed to properly report payments of interest or dividends; or

 

    the holder fails to certify under penalties of perjury that the holder has furnished a correct taxpayer identification number and that the IRS has not notified the holder that the holder is subject to backup withholding.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding their qualification for an exemption from backup withholding and the procedures for obtaining such an exemption.

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holder is a United States person and the holder either certifies its non-U.S. status, such as by furnishing a valid IRS Form W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E or W-8ECI, or otherwise establishes an exemption. However, information returns are required to be filed with the IRS in connection with any dividends on Spirit’s common stock paid to the non-U.S. holder, regardless of whether any tax was actually withheld. In addition, proceeds of a sale of such stock within the United States or conducted through certain U.S.-related brokers generally will not be subject to backup withholding or information reporting, if the applicable withholding agent receives the certification described above and does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that such holder is a United States person, or the holder otherwise establishes an exemption. Proceeds of a sale of such stock conducted through a non-U.S. office of a non-U.S. broker generally will not be subject to backup withholding or information reporting.

Copies of information returns that are filed with the IRS may also be made available under the provisions of an applicable treaty or agreement to the tax authorities of the country in which the non-U.S. holder resides or is established.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against a non-U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

Medicare Contribution Tax on Unearned Income

Certain U.S. holders that are individuals, estates or trusts are required to pay an additional 3.8% tax on, among other things, dividends on stock and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of stock. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of these rules on the distribution.

Additional Withholding Tax on Payments Made to Foreign Accounts

Withholding taxes may be imposed under Sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code (such sections commonly referred to as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA) on certain types of payments made to non-U.S. financial institutions and certain other non-U.S. entities. Specifically, a 30% withholding tax may be imposed on dividends on Spirit’s common stock paid to a “foreign financial institution” or a “non-financial foreign entity” (each as defined in the Code), unless (1) the foreign financial institution undertakes certain diligence and reporting obligations, (2) the non-financial foreign entity either certifies it does not have any “substantial United States owners” (as defined in the Code) or furnishes identifying information regarding each substantial United States owner, or (3) the foreign financial institution or non-financial foreign entity otherwise qualifies for an exemption from these rules. If the payee is a foreign financial institution and is subject to the diligence and reporting requirements in clause (1) above, it must enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury requiring, among other things, that it undertake to identify accounts held by certain “specified United States persons” or “United States owned foreign entities” (each as defined in the Code), annually report certain information about such accounts, and withhold 30% on certain payments to non-compliant foreign financial institutions and certain other account holders. Foreign financial institutions located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the United States governing FATCA may be subject to different rules.

Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the potential application of withholding under FATCA to the distribution.

Time for Determination of the Tax Consequences of the Distribution

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distribution and the extent to which Spirit recognizes gain on the sales of USRPIs or other capital assets. Thus, a definitive calculation of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution will not be possible until after the end of the 2018 calendar year. Spirit will provide its stockholders with tax information on an IRS Form 1099-DIV, informing them of the character of distributions made during the taxable year, including the distribution.

Market for Common Shares

There is currently no public market for our common shares. A condition to the spin-off is the listing on the NYSE of our common shares. We intend to apply to list our common shares on the NYSE under the symbol “SMTA.”

Trading Between the Distribution Record Date and Distribution Date

Beginning shortly before the distribution record date and continuing up to and through the distribution date, we expect that there will be two markets in Spirit common stock: a “regular-way” market and an “ex-distribution” market. Shares of Spirit common stock that trade on the regular way market will trade with an entitlement to our common shares distributed pursuant to the distribution. Shares that trade on the ex-distribution market will trade without an entitlement to our common shares distributed pursuant to the distribution. Therefore, if you sell shares of Spirit common stock in the “regular-way” market through the distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive our common shares in the distribution. If you own shares of Spirit common stock at the close of business on the distribution record date and sell those shares on the “ex-distribution” market through the distribution date, you will still receive our common shares that you would be entitled to receive pursuant to your ownership of the shares of Spirit common stock on the distribution record date.

Furthermore, beginning on or shortly before the distribution record date and continuing up to and through the distribution date, we expect that there will be a “when-issued” market in our common shares. “When-issued” trading refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally because the security has been authorized but not yet issued. The “when-issued” trading market will be a market for our common shares that will be distributed to Spirit stockholders on the distribution date. If you owned shares of Spirit common stock at the close of business on the distribution record date, you would be entitled to our common shares distributed pursuant to the distribution. You may trade this entitlement to our common shares, without trading the shares of Spirit common stock you own, on the “when-issued” market. On the first trading day following the distribution date, “when-issued” trading with respect to our common shares will end and “regular-way” trading will begin.

Conditions to the Spin-Off

The spin-off of our common shares by Spirit is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

 

    the SEC shall have declared effective our registration statement on Form 10, of which this information statement is a part, under the Exchange Act, and no stop order relating to the registration statement shall be in effect;

 

    SMTA’s common shares will have been authorized for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance;

 

    no order, injunction or decree issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing completion of the spin-off or any of the transactions related thereto, including the transfers of assets and liability contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement, shall be in effect; and

 

    the Separation and Distribution Agreement will not have been terminated.

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Reasons for the Spin-Off

Upon careful review and consideration in accordance with the applicable standard of review under Maryland law, Spirit’s board of directors determined that the spin-off is in the best interest of Spirit and its stockholders. The spin-off will enable potential investors and the financial community to evaluate the performance of each company separately, which may result in a higher aggregate market value than the value of the combined company. Spirit’s board of directors’ determination was based on a number of factors and goals, including those set forth below:

 

    Optimize Capital Structure for Both Companies . Upon completion of the spin-off, we believe each company will have a clear capital structure tailored to its needs, and each may be able to attain more favorable financing terms separately. Our capital structure will utilize Master Trust 2014 to access the secured ABS market to fund future growth, while the removal of Master Trust 2014 from Spirit’s capital structure will result in Spirit having meaningfully less secured debt, which we believe will further facilitate Spirit’s access to capital and investment-grade credit markets.

 

    Seek Optimal Long-Term Solution for Shopko Portfolio. The transfer of the unencumbered Shopko Assets to SMTA will allow us to pursue longer term value creation alternatives for them, including sales, out parcel development and redevelopment opportunities. Proceeds from dispositions of Shopko Assets can then be utilized to fund new acquisitions that will serve as collateral for future issuances under Master Trust 2014.

The anticipated benefits of the spin-off are based on a number of assumptions, and there can be no assurance that such benefits will materialize to the extent anticipated, or at all. In the event that the spin-off does not result in such benefits, the costs associated with the spin-off, including an expected increase in general and administrative expenses, could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, liquidity and results of operations of each company individually and in the aggregate. For more information about the risks associated with the spin-off, see “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Spin-Off.”

Reasons for Furnishing this Information Statement

This information statement is being furnished solely to provide information to Spirit stockholders who are entitled to receive our common shares in the spin-off. The information statement is not, and is not to be construed as, an inducement or encouragement to buy, hold or sell any of our securities or securities of Spirit. We believe that the information in this information statement is accurate as of the date set forth on the cover. Changes may occur after that date and neither Spirit nor we undertake any obligation to update such information.

 

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DISTRIBUTION POLICY

We anticipate making regular quarterly distributions to our common shareholders. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its REIT taxable income. We generally intend over time to make quarterly distributions in an amount at least equal to our REIT taxable income, which may not equal our cash available for distribution during any particular period. However, in determining whether we will make a cash distribution to our common shareholders, our board of trustees will consider various factors, including our cash available for distribution to our common shareholders for the applicable period. In estimating our cash available for distribution to our common shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2018, we have made certain assumptions as reflected in the table and footnotes below.

Our estimate of cash available for distribution to our common shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2018 is based on our unaudited pro forma combined financial data for the year ended December 31, 2017 and does not take into account our business and growth strategies, nor does it take into account any unanticipated expenditures we may have to make or any financings to fund such expenditures. Our estimate also does not include the effect of any changes in our working capital resulting from changes in our working capital accounts, the amount of cash estimated to be used for investing activities for acquisition and other similar activities (except as specifically noted below) or the amount of cash estimated to be used for financing activities (except as specifically noted below). Any such activities may materially and adversely affect our estimate of cash available for distribution to our common shareholders. Because we have made the assumptions set forth above in estimating cash available for distribution to our common shareholders, we do not intend this estimate to be a projection or forecast of our actual results of operations, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, FFO, AFFO, liquidity or financial condition. Our estimate of cash available for distribution to our common shareholders should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities (computed in accordance with GAAP) or as an indicator of our liquidity or our ability to pay distributions. In addition, the methodology upon which we made the adjustments described below is not necessarily intended to be a basis for determining future dividends or other distributions.

If the financial performance of the collateral for our indebtedness under our Master Trust 2014 fails to achieve certain financial performance criteria, cash from such collateral may be unavailable to us until the terms are cured or the debt refinanced. In addition, if an event of default occurs under our current or future CMBS loans, if the tenants at the properties that secure our current or future CMBS loans fail to maintain certain EBITDAR ratios or if an uncured monetary default exists under the relevant leases, a portion of or all of the cash that would otherwise be distributed to us may be restricted by the lenders and unavailable to us until the terms are cured or the debt refinanced. Such cash sweep triggering events have occurred previously with respect to CMBS loans and may be ongoing from time to time. The occurrence of these events would limit the amount of cash available to us for use in our business and could limit or eliminate our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Indebtedness—The agreements governing our indebtedness contain restrictions and covenants which may limit our ability to enter into or obtain funding for certain transactions, operate our business or make distributions to our common shareholders.”

Furthermore, a significant portion of our estimated cash available for distribution for the year ending December 31, 2018 is derived from rental revenues received from Shopko and reflected in our unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017. Shopko accounted for approximately $47.7 million, or 18.6%, of our revenues and $1.1 million, or 13.0%, of our property costs (including reimbursables) on a pro forma basis for the year ended December 31, 2017. Although Shopko is current on all of its obligations to us under its lease arrangements with us as of March 5, 2018, we can give you no assurance that this will continue to be the case, particularly if Shopko (not just the stores subject to leases with us) experiences a further decline in its business, financial condition and results of operations or loses access to liquidity. If such events were to occur, Shopko may request discounts or deferrals on the rents it pays to us, seek

 

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to terminate its master leases with us or close certain of its stores or file for bankruptcy, all of which could significantly decrease the amount of rental revenue we receive from it without a proportionate or any decrease in the amount of Shopko-related property costs we incur. The occurrence of these events would limit the amount of cash available to us for use in our business and could limit or eliminate our ability to make distributions to our common shareholders. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business—A substantial number of our properties are leased to one tenant, Shopko, which may result in increased risk due to tenant and industry concentration.”

No assurance can be given that our estimated cash available for distribution to our common shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2018 will be accurate or that our actual cash available for distribution to our common shareholders will be sufficient to pay distributions to them at any expected level or at any particular yield, in an amount sufficient for us to continue to qualify as a REIT or to reduce or eliminate U.S. federal income taxes or at all. Accordingly, we may need to borrow or rely on other third-party capital to make distributions to our common shareholders, and such third-party capital may not be available to us on favorable terms, or at all. As a result, we may not be able to pay distributions to our common shareholders in the future. In addition, our series A preferred shares initially issued to Spirit and the SubREIT preferred shares issued by SubREIT to Spirit Realty, L.P. (which will have a binding commitment to sell such shares to third parties) will have a preference on distribution payments. All distributions will be made at the discretion of our board of trustees and will depend on our historical and projected results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, our REIT qualification, our cash available for distribution to our common shareholders, our debt service requirements, operating expenses and capital expenditures, prohibitions and other restrictions under financing arrangements and applicable law and other factors as our board of trustees may deem relevant from time to time. If we borrow to fund distributions, our future interest costs would increase, thereby reducing our earnings and cash available for distribution to our common shareholders from what they otherwise would have been.

U.S. federal income tax law requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding net capital gain) and that it pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax to the extent that it distributes annually less than 100% of its taxable income (including capital gain). For more information, please see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences—Taxation of Our Company—Annual Distribution Requirements.”

The following table sets forth calculations relating to the estimated cash available for distribution to our common shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2018 based on unaudited pro forma combined financial data for the year ended December 31, 2017 and is provided solely for the purpose of illustrating the estimated cash available for distribution to our common shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2018 and is not intended to be a basis for actually determining future distributions. All dollar amounts are in thousands.

 

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Pro forma net loss for the year ended December 31, 2017

   $ (12,871

Add: Real estate depreciation and amortization

     86,493  

Less: Net effect of non-cash rental revenue (1)

     (7,000

Add: Other amortization and non-cash charges (2)

     938  

Add: Non-cash interest expense (3)

     9,900  

Less: Incremental general and administrative expenses (4)

     (1,308

Add: Non-cash impairment charges (5)

     25,896  

Add: Loss on extinguishment of debt

     2,223  

Add: Net reduction to interest expense associated with the amortization of indebtedness (6)

     361  

Less: Net decreases in contractual rent due to lease expirations, assuming renewals consistent with historical data (7)

     (6,862

Add: Non-cash compensation expense (8)

     228  
  

 

 

 

Estimated cash flow from operating activities for the year ending December 31, 2018

   $ 97,998  

Less: Estimated cash disbursement obligations for property and tenant improvements (9)

     (1,041

Less: Scheduled principal payments on indebtedness (10)

     (34,502
  

 

 

 

Estimated cash available for distribution for the year ending December 31, 2018

   $ 62,455  
  

 

 

 

Dividends to preferred noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries (11)

   $ (900

Dividends to holders of series A preferred shares (12)

   $ (15,000

Our common shareholder’s share of estimated cash available for distribution

   $ 46,555  

 

 

(1)   Represents the elimination of non-cash rental revenues associated with the straight-line adjustment to rental revenue, net of bad debt expense, for the year ended December 31, 2017.
(2)   Represents the elimination of pro forma amortization associated with above and below-market lease intangibles and other identified tangible and intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2017.
(3)   Represents the elimination of pro forma non-cash interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2017, including the amortization of deferred finance costs and debt discount.
(4)   Represents estimated incremental general and administrative expenses not reflected in our pro forma net loss for the year ended December 31, 2017 using the mid-point of our estimated range of total general and administrative expense of $7.5 million to $8.5 million as discussed in Note II to our unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations included elsewhere in this information statement.
(5)   Represents the elimination of non-cash impairment charges recognized on real estate investments during the year ended December 31, 2017.
(6)   Represents net reductions in contractual interest expense for the year ending December 31, 2018 due to reductions in outstanding principal amount of indebtedness arising from principal amortization payments on our indebtedness described in footnote 10 below.
(7)   Represents (i) the full-year impact of leases that expired or were terminated during the year ended December 31, 2017 or the period January 1, 2018 through April 6, 2018, in each case that were not renewed or re-leased as of April 6, 2018, and (ii) estimated net decreases in contractual rent during the year ending December 31, 2018 due to lease expirations at 26 properties, assuming a renewal rate of 81.5% based on expiring Contractual Rent, which was our weighted average lease renewal rate for the eight quarters ended December 31, 2017 (weighted by Contractual Rent and without giving effect to incremental Contractual Rent under new leases) and rental rates on renewed leases equal to the in-place rates for such leases at expiration. This adjustment gives effect only to expirations net of estimated renewals and does not take into account incremental new leasing (dollars in thousands).
(8)   Represents the elimination of pro forma non-cash compensation expense related to equity-based awards for the year ended December 31, 2017.
(9)   Represents the expected cash disbursements associated with all known property and tenant improvement obligations projected to be completed during the year ending December 31, 2018.
(10)   Represents scheduled principal amortization during the year ending December 31, 2018 for indebtedness outstanding at December 31, 2017, as well as additional indebtedness incurred through April 6, 2018.

 

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(11)   Represents dividends at a rate of 18% per annum on the 5,000 SubREIT preferred shares issued by SubREIT to Spirit Realty, L.P. (which will have a binding commitment to sell such shares to third parties) with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.0 million, assuming such dividends are paid entirely in cash.
(12)   Represents dividends at a rate of 10% per annum on the Series A preferred shares initially issued to Spirit with an aggregate liquidation preference of $150.0 million, assuming such dividends are paid entirely in cash.

 

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SELECTED PRO FORMA AND HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA

You should read the following selected pro forma and historical combined financial and other data together with “Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business and Properties” and the combined financial statements, and related notes thereto, of the Predecessor Entities included elsewhere in this information statement.

The following tables set forth selected unaudited pro forma combined financial and other data of SMTA after giving effect to the spin-off and related transactions. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet data gives effect to the spin-off and related transactions as if they had occurred on December 31, 2017. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations gives effect to the spin-off and related transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2017. The selected unaudited pro forma combined financial data set forth below is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the combined operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the spin-off and related transactions had been consummated on the dates and in accordance with the assumptions described in the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements, including the notes thereto, which are included elsewhere in this information statement, nor is it necessarily indicative of our future operating results or financial position.

The following tables also set forth selected historical combined financial and other data of SMTA’s Predecessor Entities as of the dates and for the periods presented. We have not presented historical information of SMTA because it has not had any operating activity since its formation on November 15, 2017, other than its initial capitalization. The selected historical combined financial data as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 as set forth below was derived from the Predecessor Entities’ audited combined financial statements, including the notes thereto, which are included elsewhere in this information statement. The historical results set forth below are not necessarily indicative of our operating results expected for any future periods. We believe that the assumptions and estimates used in preparation of the underlying historical results are reasonable.

 

     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
     Historical
Years Ended December 31,
 
        2017      2016      2015  
     (Unaudited)      (In Thousands)         

Operating Data:

           

Revenues:

           

Rentals

   $ 243,368      $ 224,312      $ 234,671      $ 249,036  

Interest income on loans receivable

     4,500        768        2,207        3,685  

Tenant reimbursement income

     2,362        2,274        2,130        2,048  

Other income

     5,711        4,448        6,295        6,394  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     255,941        231,802        245,303        261,163  

Expenses:

           

General and administrative

     6,692        23,857        18,956        20,790  

Related party fees

     26,960        5,500        5,427        5,506  

Restructuring charges

     —          —          2,465        3,036  

Transaction costs

     —          4,354        —          —    

Property costs (including reimbursable)

     8,416        9,130        5,258        5,043  

Interest

     111,784        76,733        77,895        83,719  

Depreciation and amortization

     86,493        80,386        85,761        93,692  

Impairments

     25,896        33,548        26,565        19,935  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     266,241        233,508        222,327        231,721  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
    Historical
Years Ended December 31,
 
       2017     2016     2015  
     (Unaudited)     (In Thousands)        

(Loss) income from continuing operations before other expense and income tax (expense) benefit

     (10,300     (1,706     22,976       29,442  

Other expense:

        

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (2,223     (2,223     (1,372     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (2,223     (2,223     (1,372     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax (expense) benefit

     (12,523     (3,929     21,604       28,655  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (348     (179     (181     33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (12,871 )       (4,108 )       21,423       28,688  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

        

Income from discontinued operations

     —         —         —         98  

Gain on disposition of assets

     —         —         —         590  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

     —         —         —         688  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before gain on disposition of assets

     (12,871 )       (4,108 )       21,423       29,376  

Gain on disposition of assets

     —         22,393       26,499       84,111  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (12,871   $ 18,285     $ 47,922     $ 113,487  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
    Historical Years Ended
December 31,
 
       2017     2016  
     (Unaudited)     (In Thousands)  

Balance Sheet Data (end of period):

      

Gross investments, including related lease intangibles

   $ 2,934,858     $ 2,870,592     $ 2,817,732  

Net investments

     2,282,997       2,212,488       2,226,235  

Cash and cash equivalents

     16       6       1,268  

Total assets

     2,441,836       2,357,660       2,325,538  

Mortgages and notes payable, net

     2,018,057       1,926,835       1,339,614  

Total liabilities

     2,058,310       1,966,742       1,380,681  

Total parent company equity

     383,526       390,918       944,857  

Other Data:

      

FFO (1)

   $ 83,618     $ 109,826     $ 133,749  

AFFO (1)

   $ 89,907     $ 126,765     $ 143,560  

Adjusted Debt (2)

   $ 1,986,496     $ 1,914,656     $ 1,354,467  

Adjusted Debt + Preferred  (2)

   $ 2,141,496     $ 1,914,656     $ 1,354,467  

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

   $ 213,873     $ 193,315     $ 217,079  

Leverage (Adjusted Debt / Adjusted EBITDA) (1)(2)

     9.3x       9.9x       6.2x  

Leverage (Adjusted Debt + Preferred / Adjusted EBITDA)  (1)(2)

     10.0x       9.9x       6.2x  

FCCR (Adjusted EBITDA / Fixed Charges) (1)

     1.8x       2.7x       3.0x  

Number of properties in investment portfolio

     903       918       982  

Occupancy at period end

     99     99     98

 

(1)   Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for our reconciliation to Net Income and definition.
(2)   Please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for our reconciliation to total mortgages and notes payable and definition.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The accompanying unaudited pro forma combined financial statements presented below have been prepared to reflect the effect of certain pro forma adjustments to the historical financial statements of SMTA and the historical financial statements of the Predecessor Entities. All significant pro forma adjustments and their underlying assumptions are described more fully in the notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements, which you should read in conjunction with such unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements give effect to the spin-off and the related transactions, including:

 

    the creation of a Maryland real estate investment trust, SMTA, which was formed on November 15, 2017 and capitalized on November 17, 2017;

 

    the transfer from Spirit to SMTA of the Predecessor Entities, which include (i) Master Trust 2014, an asset-backed securitization trust comprised of six legal entities that has issued non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans receivable, (ii) three legal entities that own 98 properties primarily leased to Shopko, (iii) one legal entity that owns a single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant and its general partner entity and (iv) two legal entities that own four unencumbered properties;

 

    the contribution by Spirit to SMTA of a $35.0 million B-1 Term Loan made by Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, as part of a syndicated loan and security agreement with Shopko as borrower and several banks as lenders entered into on January 16, 2018;

 

    the incurrence by the Predecessor Entities of $758.4 million of new indebtedness, consisting of the issuance of (i) $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of new Master Trust 2014 notes comprised of $542.4 million aggregate principal amount of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2017-1, Class A Notes, and $132.0 million aggregate principal amount of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2017-1, Class B Notes, on December 14, 2017 and (ii) $84.0 million aggregate principal amount of new CMBS loan on a single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant on January 22, 2018, the proceeds of which, in each case, were distributed to Spirit;

 

    the repayment by the Predecessor Entities of $43.1 million aggregate principal amount of existing Master Trust 2014 notes comprised of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2014-1, Class A-1 Notes, on November 20, 2017;

 

    the issuance of (i) 10% Series A preferred shares by SMTA to Spirit with an aggregate liquidation preference of $150.0 million, (ii) 18% SubREIT preferred shares by SubREIT to Spirit Realty, L.P. (which will have a binding commitment to sell such shares to third parties) with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.0 million;

 

    the entry into the Asset Management Agreement between SMTA and Spirit Realty, L.P.; and

 

    the distribution of                SMTA common shares by Spirit to Spirit stockholders, based on the distribution ratio of            common shares of SMTA for every            share(s) of Spirit common stock held at the close of business on the record date.

As of December 31, 2017, the Predecessor Entities consisted of 907 owned properties with a 99.3% Occupancy. The owned properties were leased to 201 tenants across 45 states and 24 industries. In addition, Master Trust 2014 included mortgage loans receivable secured by an additional 11 properties. The spin-off and the related transactions also include, and the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements reflect, the impact of the following property contribution, acquisition, distribution and disposition transactions that have

 

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occurred or are expected to occur in preparation for the spin-off during the period of January 1, 2017 through record date of the spin-off to reflect the real estate assets that will comprise SMTA at the time of the spin-off:

 

    the contribution by Spirit to SMTA or its subsidiaries of ten properties and the acquisition by the Predecessor Entities from a third party of three properties in preparation for the spin-off subsequent to December 31, 2017;

 

    the distribution by the Predecessor Entities to Spirit of three properties and the disposition by the Predecessor Entities to third parties of 25 properties in preparation for the spin-off subsequent to December 31, 2017;

 

    the addition by Spirit to the collateral of Master Trust 2014 of 10 properties on December 14, 2017 in connection with the issuance of $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-1 notes described above;

 

    the acquisition by the Predecessor Entities from a third party of one property and the contribution by Spirit to the Predecessor Entities of one property in the normal course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017; and

 

    the disposition by Predecessor Entities to third parties of 76 properties in the normal course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017.

Upon completion of the spin-off, we expect to own investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties, consisting of 897 owned properties and mortgage loans receivable secured by six properties. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet assumes the spin-off and the related transactions occurring subsequent to December 31, 2017 had occurred as of that date. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations assumes the spin-off and the related transactions occurred on January 1, 2017. The pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and assumptions we believe are reasonable, factually supportable, directly attributable to the spin-off and the related transactions and, for purposes of the statements of operations, are expected to have a continuing impact on our business.

The following unaudited pro forma combined financial statements were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, using the assumptions set forth in the notes to the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to reflect the results we may achieve in future periods or the historical results that would have been obtained had the above transactions been completed as of December 31, 2017 in the case of the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet or on January 1, 2017 in the case of the unaudited pro forma statements of operations.

The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are derived from and should be read in conjunction with the historical balance sheet and accompanying notes of SMTA and the historical combined financial statements and accompanying notes of the Predecessor Entities included elsewhere in this information statement.

 

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SMTA

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2017

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

    SMTA
Historical
(A)
    Predecessor
Entities

Historical
(B)
    2018
Contributions
(C)
    2018
Distributions and
Dispositions

(D)
    Other
Adjustments
          Pro Forma
Combined
Total
 

Assets

             

Investments:

             

Real estate investments:

             

Land and improvements

  $      —       $ 973,231     $ 20,200     $ (15,655   $  —         $ 977,776  

Buildings and improvements

    —         1,658,023       47,125       (12,229     —           1,692,919  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total real estate investments

    —         2,631,254       67,325       (27,884     —           2,670,695  

Less: accumulated depreciation

    —         (557,948     (9,733     6,753     —           (560,928
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 
    —         2,073,306       57,592       (21,131     —           2,109,767  

Loans receivable, net

    —         32,307       —         (1,501     35,551     (E     66,357  

Intangible lease assets, net

    —         102,262       1,411       (1,172     —           102,501  

Real estate assets held for sale, net

    —         28,460       —         —         —           28,460  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investments

    —         2,236,335       59,003       (23,804     35,551         2,307,085  

Cash and cash equivalents

    10     6       —         —         —           16  

Deferred costs and other assets, net

    —         107,770       (5,116     18,532     —           121,186  

Goodwill

    —         13,549       —         —         —           13,549  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

  $ 10     $ 2,357,660     $ 53,887     $ (5,272   $ 35,551       $ 2,441,836  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity

             

Liabilities:

             

Mortgages and notes payable, net

  $  —       $ 1,926,835     $  —       $  —       $

 

8,216

83,006

 

 

   

(F

(G

)

  $ 2,018,057  

Intangible lease liabilities, net

    —         23,847       884       (643     —           24,088  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    —         16,060       900       (795     —           16,165  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    —         1,966,742       1,784       (1,438     91,222         2,058,310  

Mezzanine equity:

             

Series A preferred shares, $0.01 par value, $25.00 per share liquidation preference, authorized: 0 shares issued and outstanding, SMTA historical, and 6,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, pro forma combined total

    —         —         —         —         150,000       (H     150,000  

Preferred noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

    —         —         —         —         5,000       (J     5,000  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total mezzanine equity

    —         —         —         —         155,000         155,000  

 

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     SMTA
Historical
(A)
     Predecessor
Entities

Historical
(B)
     2018
Contributions
(C)
     2018
Distributions and
Dispositions

(D)
    Other
Adjustments
          Pro Forma
Combined
Total
 

Equity:

                 

Net parent investment

     —          390,918        52,103        (3,834 )    

35,551

(8,216

(83,006

(150,000

(5,000

(228,516

 

   

(E

(F

(G

(H

(J

(I


    —    

Common shares, $0.01 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized:            shares issued and outstanding, SMTA historical, and            shares issued and outstanding, pro forma combined total

     —          —          —          —           (I  

Capital in excess of par value

     10        —          —          —           (I  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total equity

     10      390,918        52,103        (3,834 )     (210,671       228,526  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity

   $ 10      $ 2,357,660      $ 53,887      $ (5,272   $ 35,551       $ 2,441,836  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

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SMTA

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2017

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

 

     SMTA
Historical
(AA)
     Predecessor
Entities
(BB)
    2018
Contributions

(CC)
    2018
Distributions
and
Dispositions
(DD)
    Master
Trust
2014

Additions
(EE)
     2017
Acquisitions
and
Contributions

(FF)
     2017
Dispositions
(GG)
    Other
Adjustments
          Pro Forma
Combined
Total
       

Revenues:

                         

Rentals

   $  —      $ 224,312     $ 5,977     $ (2,584   $ 19,323      $ 622    $ (4,282   $  —     $ 243,368    

Interest income on loans receivable

          768         (173 )                 (20     3,925       (HH     4,500    

Tenant reimbursement income

          2,274     168       (34 )                 (54     8       (NN     2,362    

Other income

          4,448     1,300           100             (137           5,711    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total revenues

            231,802       7,445       (2,791 )     19,423        622      (4,493     3,933         255,941    

Expenses:

                         

General and administrative

          23,857       375       (10 )     3             (1,356     (16,177     (II     6,692    

Related party fees

          5,500                                   20,000       (JJ     26,960    
                      1,460       (KK    

Transaction costs

          4,354                                   (4,354     (LL        

Property costs (including reimbursable)

            9,130       2,162       (432     20               (2,472     8       (NN     8,416    

Interest

            76,733                                       35,051       (MM     111,784    

Depreciation and amortization

            80,386       2,268       (777     6,174        318        (1,876           86,493    

Impairments

            33,548       7,184       (389                   (14,447           25,896    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total expenses

            233,508       11,989       (1,608     6,197        318        (20,151     35,988         266,241    
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

(Loss) income before other expense and income tax expense

            (1,706     (4,544     (1,183     13,226      304      15,658       (32,055       (10,300  

Other expense:

                         

Loss on debt extinguishment

            (2,223                                     (2,223  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total other expense

            (2,223                                     (2,223  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

(Loss) income before income tax expense

          (3,929     (4,544     (1,183     13,226      304      15,658     (32,055       (12,523  

Income tax expense

          (179                               (169 ) (NN)        (348  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

(Loss) income before gain on disposition of assets

          (4,108     (4,544     (1,183     13,226      304      15,658     (32,224       (12,871  

Gain on disposition of assets

          22,393             15                 (22,408            
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

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     SMTA
Historical
(AA)
     Predecessor
Entities
(BB)
    2018
Contributions

(CC)
    2018
Distributions
and
Dispositions
(DD)
    Master
Trust
2014

Additions
(EE)
     2017
Acquisitions
and
Contributions

(FF)
     2017
Dispositions
(GG)
    Other
Adjustments
          Pro Forma
Combined
Total
       

Net income (loss)

   $      $ 18,285     $ (4,544   $ (1,168   $ 13,226      $ 304      $ (6,750   $ (32,224     $ (12,871  

Net income attributable to preferred noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

                      900       (OO     900    

Preferred dividends

                      15,000       (PP     15,000    

Net income per share attributable to common shareholders:

   $      $ 18,285     $ (4,544   $ (1,168   $ 13,226      $ 304      $ (6,750   $ (48,124     $ (28,771  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

Basic

                        $       (QQ
                       

 

 

   

Diluted

                        $       (QQ
                       

 

 

   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

                         

Basic

                            (QQ
                       

 

 

   

Diluted

                            (QQ
                       

 

 

   

See accompanying notes.

 

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SMTA

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

 

1. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet

 

(A) Reflects the historical balance sheet of SMTA as of December 31, 2017.

 

(B) Reflects the historical combined balance sheet of the Predecessor Entities as of December 31, 2017. The transfer from Spirit to SMTA of the Predecessor Entities are transactions between entities under common control. As a result, the Predecessor Entities’ assets and liabilities are reflected at their historical cost basis.

 

(C) Reflects ten properties contributed by Spirit to SMTA or its subsidiaries and the acquisition by the Predecessor Entities from a third party of three properties in preparation for the spin-off subsequent to December 31, 2017 with an aggregate net book value of $58.1 million as of December 31, 2017.

 

(D) Reflects three properties distributed by the Predecessor Entities to Spirit subsequent to December 31, 2017 and 25 properties disposed of by the Predecessor Entities to third parties in preparation for the spin-off subsequent to December 31, 2017 with an aggregate net book value of $23.2 million as of December 31, 2017.

 

(E) Reflects the contribution to SMTA of a $35.0 million B-1 Term Loan made by Spirit Realty, L.P. as part of a syndicated loan and security agreement with Shopko as borrower and several banks as lenders, resulting in a $35.5 million increase in net parent investment, which is reclassified to shareholder’s equity as discussed in Note I. The B-1 Term Loan is secured by Shopko’s assets in its $784 million asset-backed lending facility and is subordinate to an existing Term B Loan. The B-1 Term Loan matures on June 19, 2020 and bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum.

 

(F) The Series 2017-1 Class B Notes issued by Master Trust 2014 were repriced on January 23, 2018 pursuant to a private offering that decreased the interest rate on the Class B Notes from 6.35% to 5.49% per annum. The Series 2017-1 Class A Notes issued by Master Trust 2014 were also repriced on the same date, with no change to their terms. In connection with the repricing, the Predecessor Entities received $8.2 million in additional proceeds that reduced the debt discount. The additional proceeds were distributed to Spirit, resulting in a $8.2 million reduction in net parent investment, which is reclassified to shareholder’s equity as discussed in Note I.

 

(G) Reflects the incurrence of approximately $84.0 million of new indebtedness, net of deferred financing fees of $1.0 million, through issuance of new CMBS loan on a single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant. The CMBS loan matures on February 1, 2028 and has a stated interest rate of 5.14%. The proceeds of the CMBS loan issuance were distributed to Spirit, resulting in a $83.0 million reduction in net parent investment, which is reclassified to shareholder’s equity as discussed in Note I.

 

(H) Reflects the issuance of 10% Series A preferred shares by SMTA to Spirit with an aggregate liquidation preference of $150.0 million. The Series A preferred shares will be classified as mezzanine equity in the unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet in accordance with ASC 480-10-S99, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (which requires mezzanine equity classification for preferred equity issuances with redemption features that are outside of the control of the issuer) because, for so long as any Series A preferred shares are held by Spirit (together with one or more of its affiliates), upon the occurrence of (i) a Change of Control (as defined) or (ii) the merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the assets (which for the avoidance of doubt shall include a sale of the assets comprising Master Trust A) or other similar transaction of us (including through our subsidiaries) with or into any other person in conjunction with which or within 12 months following the closing of which the Asset Management Agreement is terminated, we must offer to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by Spirit (together with one or more of its affiliates) at a purchase price equal to $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but not including, the payment date.

 

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(I) Reflects the reclassification of the net parent investment attributable to the Predecessor Entities to par value and capital in excess of par value in connection with the distribution of              of our common shares to Spirit.

 

(J) Reflects the issuance of 18% SubREIT preferred shares by SubREIT to Spirit Realty, L.P. (which will have a binding commitment to sell such shares to third parties) with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.0 million. The SubREIT preferred shares will also require mezzanine equity classification.

 

2. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Statement of Operations

 

(AA) Represents the historical statement of operations of SMTA for the year ended December 31, 2017. SMTA has had no operating activity since its formation on November 15, 2017, other than the issuance of 10,000 common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $10,000 in connection with the initial capitalization of SMTA.

 

(BB) Reflects the historical combined statement of operations of the Predecessor Entities for the year ended December 31, 2017. As discussed in Note B, the transfer from Spirit to SMTA of the Predecessor Entities are transactions between entities under common control. As a result, expenses such as depreciation and amortization to be recognized by us are based on the Predecessor Entities’ historical cost basis of the related assets and liabilities.

 

(CC) Reflects the revenue and expenses from ten properties contributed by Spirit to SMTA or its subsidiaries and the acquisition by the Predecessor Entities from a third party of three properties in preparation for the spin-off subsequent to December 31, 2017 as though the contributions were made on January 1, 2017.

 

(DD) Reflects the revenue and expenses from three properties distributed by the Predecessor Entities to Spirit and 25 properties disposed of by the Predecessor Entities to third parties subsequent to December 31, 2017 as though the distributions and dispositions were made on January 1, 2017.

 

(EE) Reflects the revenue and expenses from 10 properties added to the collateral of Master Trust 2014 by Spirit on December 14, 2017 in connection with the issuance of $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-1 notes as though the additions were made on January 1, 2017.

 

(FF) Reflects the revenue and expenses from one property acquired by Predecessor Entities from a third party and one property contributed by Spirit to the Predecessor Entities in the normal course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017 as though the acquisition and contribution were made on January 1, 2017.

 

(GG) Reflects the revenue and expenses from 76 properties disposed of by Predecessor Entities to third parties in the normal course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017 as though the dispositions were made on January 1, 2017.

 

(HH) Reflects interest income related to the $35.0 million B-1 Term Loan made to Shopko as though the loan was made on January 1, 2017, with an interest rate of 12% per annum described in Note E.

 

(II) Reflects (i) the elimination of general and administrative expenses of $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, as these costs will be incurred by our Manager under the Management Agreement as discussed in Note JJ, partially offset by (ii) equity-based compensation expense associated with grants of an aggregate of                 restricted shares that we expect to make to our independent trustees. These grants are expected to vest over a one-year period. The remaining general and administrative expenses reflect the historical bad debt expense of the Predecessor Entities for the year ended December 31, 2017 and certain other expenses that are expected to be recurring.

We estimate recurring general and administrative expenses of approximately $7.5 million to $8.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 as a result of being a public company. As we have not yet entered into contracts with third parties to provide the services included within this estimate (other than our expected equity-based compensation expense), approximately $0.8 million to $1.8 million of these estimated expenses do not appear in the unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations.

 

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(JJ) Reflects fees associated with the Management Agreement with Spirit of $20 million per year pursuant to which Spirit will provide various services subject to the supervision of our board of trustees, including, but not limited to: (i) performing all of our day-to-day functions, (ii) sourcing, analyzing and executing on investments and dispositions, (iii) determining investment criteria, (iv) performing investment and liability management duties, including financing and hedging, and (v) performing financial and accounting management.

 

(KK) Reflects an increase in fees paid to Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, as property manager and special servicer of Master Trust 2014 as a result of the additional collateral added to Master Trust 2014 in conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 notes.

 

(LL) Reflects the elimination of transaction costs that are directly attributable to the spin-off that will not have a continuing impact on our results of operations.

 

(MM) Reflects an increase in interest expense of $35.4 million related to the incurrence of approximately $758.4 million of new indebtedness with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.8% per annum (including the impact of the repricing of the Series 2017-1 Class B notes as described in Note F), net of a reduction in interest expense of $0.3 million related to the repayment of $43.1 million of existing indebtedness with an interest rate of 5.1% per annum. The adjustments include interest expense paid to a related party of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. The adjustment also reflects non-cash interest expense for the amortization of the fees paid to lenders of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Interest expense was calculated assuming constant debt levels throughout the periods presented, as though the debt was incurred on January 1, 2017. Interest expense may be higher or lower if our amount of debt outstanding changes. A 0.125% change to the annual interest rate would change interest expense by approximately $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

(NN) Reflects income tax expense associated with our contemplated structure, in connection with the spin-off and related transactions. The portion of these taxes that we can pass through to our tenants under our leases is reflected as tenant reimbursement income and property costs (including reimbursable).

 

(OO) Reflects the allocation of net income to preferred noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries attributable to the SubREIT preferred shares issued by SubREIT described in Note J.

 

(PP) Represents dividends at a rate of 10% per annum on the Series A preferred shares with an aggregate liquidation preference of $150.0 million described in Note H.

 

(QQ) Our pro forma earnings per share are based upon the distribution of all of the outstanding SMTA common shares owned by Spirit on the basis of            common shares of SMTA for every            share(s) of Spirit common stock held as of the close of business on the record date, or            shares.

The number of our common shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2017 is based on the number of our common shares assumed to be outstanding on the distribution date, based on the number of shares of Spirit common stock outstanding on            , 2018, assuming a distribution ratio of            common shares of SMTA for every            share(s) of Spirit common stock outstanding and the shares that were issued and outstanding at the time of our initial capitalization.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

The following is a discussion and analysis of the financial condition of SMTA immediately following the spin-off, as well as the historical results of SMTA’s Predecessor Entities. You should read this discussion in conjunction with the audited historical combined financial information and accompanying notes and the unaudited pro forma combined financial information and accompanying notes, both of which are included elsewhere in this information statement. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected, forecasted or expected in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those which are discussed below and elsewhere in this information statement, including “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements.” Our financial statements may not necessarily reflect our future financial condition and results of operations, or what they would have been had we been a separate, stand-alone company during the periods presented.

On August 3, 2017, Spirit announced a plan to spin-off its interests in (i) Master Trust 2014, an asset-backed securitization trust comprised of six legal entities, which has issued non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans receivable, (ii) three legal entities which own properties primarily leased to Shopko, (iii) the Sporting Goods Entities, and (iv) two legal entities which own unencumbered properties. As of December 31, 2017, the Predecessor Entities consisted of 907 owned properties, with a 99.3% Occupancy. The owned properties were leased to 201 tenants across 45 states and 24 industries. In addition, Master Trust 2014 included mortgage loans receivable secured by an additional 11 real estate properties.

The spin-off will be effectuated by means of a pro rata distribution by Spirit to its common shareholders of all outstanding SMTA common shares. SMTA was formed for the purpose of receiving, via contribution from Spirit, the legal entities which comprise the Predecessor Entities. To date, SMTA has not conducted any business as a separate company and has no material assets and liabilities.

The accompanying combined financial statements of the Predecessor Entities have been prepared on a carve-out basis in accordance with GAAP. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The historical financial results for the carved-out Predecessor Entities reflect expenses for certain corporate costs which we believe are reasonable. These expenses were based on either actual cost incurred or a proportion of costs estimated to be allocable to SMTA based on the relative property count of the Predecessor Entities to those owned by Spirit as a whole. Such costs do not necessarily reflect what the actual costs would have been if SMTA had been operating as a separate standalone public company. These expenses are discussed further in footnote 5 of the accompanying combined financial statements.

Prior to the spin-off, we raised $674.4 million in new debt through issuance of new Series 2017-1 notes under Master Trust 2014 in December 2017 and an additional $84.0 million of new CMBS debt on the single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant in January 2018. All cash from the proceeds of these debt issuances has been distributed to Spirit prior to the transfer of the Predecessor Entities described above. In January 2018, we also re-priced a private offering of the Series 2017-1 Class B notes with $132.0 million aggregate principal, reducing the interest rate on such notes from 6.35% to 5.49%, and Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, funded a $35.0 million term loan as part of a syndicated loan and security agreement with Shopko as borrower and several banks as lenders that will be contributed to us in connection with the spin-off. In connection with the spin-off, SMTA will issue $150.0 million of Series A preferred shares to Spirit in exchange for the contribution of certain legal entities. SubREIT will issue common shares and SubREIT preferred shares with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.0 million to Spirit Realty, L.P. in exchange for the contribution of certain assets, including an interest in Financing JV. Spirit Realty, L.P. will then sell the preferred shares of SubREIT to third parties.

 

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SMTA will enter into an Asset Management Agreement with Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, under which Spirit Realty, L.P. will provide various services including, but not limited to: active portfolio management (including underwriting and risk management), financial reporting, and SEC compliance. The fees for these services will be a flat rate of $20 million annually. Additionally, subsequent to the spin-off, Spirit Realty, L.P. will continue as the property manager and special servicer of Master Trust 2014, under which Spirit Realty, L.P. receives property management fees which accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of the Master Trust 2014 collateral pool less any specially serviced assets and special servicing fees which accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced per the terms of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. SMTA and Spirit will also enter into an Insurance Sharing Agreement, a Tax Matters Agreement, and a Registration Rights Agreement in connection with the spin-off.

Subsequent to the transfer of entities to SMTA and the distribution of SMTA’s common shares to Spirit’s shareholders, SMTA expects to operate in a manner intended to enable it to qualify as a REIT under the applicable provisions of the Code. To maintain REIT status, SMTA must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annually to shareholders at least 90% of SMTA’s REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. Since the Predecessor Entities are disregarded entities for Federal income tax purposes, no provision for Federal income tax has been made in the accompanying combined financial statements. The Predecessor Entities are subject to certain other taxes, including state taxes, which are shown as income tax (expense) benefit in the combined statements of operations.

Presentation of earnings per share information is not applicable in these combined financial statements, since these assets are wholly owned by Spirit.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our accounting policies are determined in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that are subjective in nature and, as a result, our actual results could differ materially from our estimates. Estimates and assumptions include, among other things, subjective judgments regarding the fair values and useful lives of our properties for depreciation and lease classification purposes, the collectability of receivables and asset impairment analysis. Set forth below are the more critical accounting policies that require management judgment and estimates in the preparation of our combined financial statements.

Real Estate Investments

Purchase Accounting and Acquisition of Real Estate; Lease Intangibles

We use a number of sources to estimate fair value of real estate acquisitions, including building age, building location, building condition, rent comparables from similar properties, and terms of in-place leases, if any. Lease intangibles, if any, acquired in conjunction with the purchase of real estate represent the value of in-place leases and above or below-market leases. In-place lease intangibles are valued based on our estimates of costs related to tenant acquisition and the carrying costs that would be incurred during the time it would take to locate a tenant if the property were vacant, considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases at the time of the acquisition. We then allocate the purchase price (including acquisition and closing costs) to land, building, improvements and equipment based on their relative fair values. For properties acquired with in-place leases, we allocate the purchase price of real estate to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on their estimated fair values. Above and below-market lease intangibles are recorded based on the present value of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases at the time of acquisition of the real estate and our estimate of current market lease rates for the property, measured over a period equal to the remaining initial term of the lease.

 

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Impairment

We review our real estate investments and related lease intangibles quarterly for indicators of impairment, which include the asset being held for sale, tenant bankruptcy, leases expiring in less than 12 months and property vacancy. For assets with indicators of impairment, we then evaluate if its carrying value exceeds its estimated undiscounted cash flows, in which case the asset is considered impaired. Estimating future cash flows and fair values are highly subjective and such estimates could differ materially from actual results. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows and fair values include, but are not limited to, revenue growth rates, interest rates, discount rates, capitalization rates, lease renewal probabilities, tenant vacancy rates and other factors.

Impairment is then calculated as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value. The fair values are estimated by using the following information, depending on availability, in order of preference: signed purchase and sale agreements or letters of intent; recently quoted bid or ask prices, or market prices for comparable properties; estimates of cash flow, which consider, among other things, contractual and forecasted rental revenues, leasing assumptions, and expenses based upon market conditions; and expectations for the use of the real estate.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We review our rent receivables for collectability on a regular basis, taking into consideration factors such as the tenant’s payment history, the financial condition of the tenant, business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates and economic conditions in the area in which the property is located. If the collectability of a receivable with respect to any tenant is in doubt, a provision for uncollectible amounts will be established or a write-off of the specific receivable will be made. Uncollected accounts receivable are written off against the allowance when all possible means of collection have been exhausted. For deferred rental revenues related to the straight-line method of reporting rental revenue, we establish a provision for losses based on our estimate of uncollectible receivables and our assessment of the risks inherent in our portfolio, giving consideration to historical experience.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

The following discussion includes the results of our continuing operations as summarized in the table below:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)        

Revenues:

          

Rentals

   $ 224,312      $ 234,671      $ (10,359     (4.4 )% 

Interest income on loans receivable

     768        2,207        (1,439     (65.2 )% 

Tenant reimbursement income

     2,274        2,130        144       6.8

Other income

     4,448        6,295        (1,847     (29.3 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenues

     231,802        245,303        (13,501     (5.5 )% 

Expenses:

          

General and administrative

     23,857        18,956        4,901       25.9

Related party fees

     5,500        5,427        73       1.3

Restructuring charges

            2,465        (2,465     (100.0 )% 

Transaction costs

     4,354               4,354       100.0

Property costs (including reimbursable)

     9,130        5,258        3,872       73.6

Interest

     76,733        77,895        (1,162     (1.5 )% 

Depreciation and amortization

     80,386        85,761        (5,375     (6.3 )% 

Impairment

     33,548        26,565        6,983       26.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total expenses

     233,508        222,327        11,181       5.0

 

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     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017     2016     Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)        

(Loss) income from continuing operations before other expense and income tax expense

     (1,706     22,976       (24,682     NM  

Other expense:

        

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (2,223     (1,372     (851     62.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total other expense

     (2,223     (1,372     (851     62.0

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax expense

     (3,929     21,604       (25,533     NM  

Income tax expense

     (179     (181     2       (1.1 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

   $ (4,108   $ 21,423     $ (25,531     NM  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gain on disposition of assets

   $ 22,393     $ 26,499     $ (4,106     (15.5 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

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Revenues

Rentals

For the year ended December 31, 2017, approximately 96.8% of our total revenues were generated from long-term leases of our owned properties. The year-over-year decrease in rental revenue was due primarily to a decrease in contractual rental revenue resulting from the timing of real estate transactions subsequent to December 31, 2016. While the Predecessor Entities increased total Real Estate Investment value by $265.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 through the acquisition of two properties and Spirit’s contribution of 10 properties in conjunction with the Master Trust 2014 issuance, the 10 properties were not contributed until December 2017. During the same period, the Predecessor Entities disposed of 76 properties with a Real Estate Investment Value of $145.7 million. As of December 31, 2017, our properties had a 99.3% Occupancy. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, 6 and 18 of our properties were Vacant, representing approximately 0.7% and 1.8% of our owned properties. Of the six Vacant properties, none were held for sale as of December 31, 2017.

During the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, non-cash rentals were $5.2 million and $4.1 million, respectively, representing approximately 2.3% and 1.7%, respectively, of total rental revenue from continuing operations.

Interest income on loans receivable

The decrease in interest income on loans receivable year over year primarily relates to the timing of change in outstanding loans during the year ended December 31, 2016, where mortgage loans receivable decreased from 79 loans collateralized by 81 properties at the beginning of 2016 to 9 loans collateralized by 11 properties at December 31, 2016. Mortgage loans receivable then remained flat, with 9 loans collateralized by 11 properties still outstanding at December 31, 2017.

Tenant reimbursement income

We have a number of leases that require our tenants to reimburse us for certain property costs we incur, which we record on a gross basis. As such, tenant reimbursement income is driven by the tenant reimbursable property costs described below, less an allowance for reimbursable expenses determined to be uncollectable from our tenants.

 

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Other income

Year-over-year other income decreased primarily due to a decrease in lease termination fees received. For the year ended December 31, 2017, other income is primarily attributable to $3.6 million in lease termination fees received from one property with a tenant in the medical office industry and nine properties with tenants in the restaurant – casual dining industry. For the year ended December 31, 2016, other income is primarily attributable to $5.4 million in lease termination fees received from three properties with a tenant in the education industry.

Expenses

General and administrative, Restructuring charges and Transaction costs

General and administrative expenses of $4.0 million and $1.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, were specifically identified based on direct usage or benefit. The change in specifically identified expenses is a result of an increase in bad debt expense as a result of certain tenants in the education, sporting goods, specialty retail, medical office and restaurant—casual dining industries for which the straight-line rent has been determined to be uncollectible for the year ended December 31, 2017, whereas there was no bad debt expense recorded for the year ended December 31, 2016. Transaction costs are the expenses associated with the spin-off, and there were no transaction costs incurred for the year ended 2016. For the transaction costs incurred during the year ended December 31, 2017, $3.2 million were specifically identified based on direct usage or benefit.

The remaining general and administrative expenses, restructuring charges and transaction costs have been allocated from Spirit’s financial statements, based on the Predecessor Entities’ property count relative to Spirit’s property count. The Predecessor Entities’ property count decreased from 982 properties at December 31, 2016 to 918 properties at December 31, 2017. Spirit’s property count also decreased from 2,615 properties to 2,480 for the same period. As such, the allocation percentage year over year remained relatively flat. Therefore, the increase in general and administrative expenses is a direct result of Spirit’s increased expenses year-over-year. The relocation of Spirit’s headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas was completed in 2016 and therefore there were no restructuring charges at recognized at Spirit for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Related party fees

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, is the property manager and special servicer of Master Trust 2014, under which Spirit Realty, L.P. receives property management fees which accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of the Master Trust 2014 collateral pool less any specially serviced assets and special servicing fees which accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced per the terms of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. Collateral value remained relatively flat from $2.0 billion at December 31, 2016 to $1.9 billion at November 31, 2017. In conjunction with the issuance completed in December 2017, collateral value increased to $2.6 billion at December 31, 2017. However, due to the timing of the issuance, the increase in collateral value had little impact on the related party fees for the year ended December 31, 2017, resulting in relatively flat related party fees year-over-year.

Property costs

For the year ended December 31, 2017, property costs were $9.1 million (including $2.8 million of tenant reimbursable expenses) compared to $5.3 million (including $2.0 million of tenant reimbursable expenses) for the same period in 2016. The increase was driven primarily by an increase in non-reimbursable property taxes on operating properties of $2.4 million, which relates primarily to the timing of dispositions of vacant properties during 2017, as well as an increase in tenant credit issues year-over-year.

 

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Interest

Interest expense decreased slightly year-over year, primarily due to the timing of debt extinguishment in both 2016 and 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2016, $119.3 million of CMBS debt was extinguished with a weighted average interest rate of 6.0%, however most of the debt was extinguished in the first half of 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2017, $43.1 million of Master Trust 2014 debt was extinguished with an interest rate of 5.1%, however it was not extinguished until November 2017.

The following table summarizes our interest expense on related borrowings from continuing operations:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016  
     (in thousands)  

Interest expense—Master Trust 2014

   $ 70,664      $ 70,223  

Interest expense—CMBS

     —          2,833  

Non-cash interest expense:

     

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,480        1,285  

Amortization of debt discount, net

     4,589        3,554  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ 76,733      $ 77,895  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense relates to the commercial buildings and improvements we own and to amortization of the related lease intangibles. The year-over-year decrease is primarily due to the disposition of 76 properties with a depreciable basis of $145.7 million, during the year ended December 31, 2017. The decrease was partially offset by acquisitions of 12 properties during 2017 with a depreciable basis of $265.5 million, however 10 of these properties were contributed to the Predecessor Entities in conjunction with the Master Trust 2014 issuance in December 2017 and therefore did not contribute significantly to depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ended 2017. The decline in depreciable basis was furthered by impairment charges recorded in 2017 on properties that remain in our portfolio.

The following table summarizes our depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
           2017                   2016        
     (in thousands)  

Depreciation of real estate assets

   $ 69,909      $ 73,866  

Amortization of lease intangibles

     10,477        11,895  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total depreciation and amortization

   $ 80,386      $ 85,761  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Impairment

During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded impairment losses from continuing operations of $33.5 million. These charges included $25.2 million of impairment on 27 vacant properties, of which $21.4 million relates to vacant properties held and used and $3.8 million relates to vacant properties held for sale. $8.0 million of impairment was recorded on underperforming properties, including $6.4 million of impairment on 3 underperforming properties within the education industry classified as held for sale. The remaining $0.3 million of impairment charges related to unrecoverable amounts from loans receivable.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded impairment losses from continuing operations of $26.6 million. These charges included $11.4 million of impairment on 13 properties that were held for sale, including $2.9 million of impairment on vacant held for sale properties. The remaining $15.2 million was recorded on properties held and used, including $6.4 million on 15 vacant held and used properties and $8.8 million on 28 underperforming properties within the general merchandise, restaurants—casual dining, and movie theater industries.

Loss on debt extinguishment

During the year ended December 31, 2017, we extinguished the full outstanding balance of Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-1 Class A1 note of $43.1 million. The loss on the extinguishment was primarily attributable to the $1.6 million pre-payment premium paid in conjunction with this voluntary pre-payment. During the same period in 2016, we extinguished $119.3 million of CMBS debt and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $1.4 million. The CMBS debt related to three fixed rate loans collateralized by 56 properties with a weighted average interest rate of 6.0%.

Gain on disposition of assets

During the year ended December 31, 2017, we disposed of 76 properties and recorded gains totaling $22.4 million from continuing operations. Included in these amounts is a $15.0 million gain from the sales of 24 Shopko and former Shopko properties, $2.5 million gain on the sale of 8 properties within the restaurant—quick service industry, $2.4 million gain for the sale of one manufacturing property, and $1.7 million gain on the sale of 4 properties within the restaurant—casual dining industry. During 2016, we disposed of 48 properties and recorded gains totaling $26.5 million from continuing operations. Included in these amounts is a $14.3 million gain from the sales of 14 Shopko and former Shopko properties, $6.1 million gain for the sale of 12 restaurant—casual dining properties, and $4.1 million gain on the sale of 10 properties within the restaurant—quick service industry.

Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

The following discussion includes the results of our continuing operations as summarized in the table below:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2016     2015     Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)        

Revenues:

        

Rentals

   $ 234,671     $ 249,036     $ (14,365     (5.8 )% 

Interest income on loans receivable

     2,207       3,685       (1,478     (40.1 )% 

Tenant reimbursement income

     2,130       2,048       82       4.0

Other income

     6,295       6,394       (99     (1.5 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     245,303       261,163       (15,860     (6.1 )% 

Expenses:

        

General and administrative

     18,956       20,790       (1,834     (8.8 )% 

Related party fees

     5,427       5,506       (79     (1.4 )% 

Restructuring charges

     2,465       3,036       (571     (18.8 )% 

Property costs (including reimbursable)

     5,258       5,043       215       4.3

Interest

     77,895       83,719       (5,824     (7.0 )% 

Depreciation and amortization

     85,761       93,692       (7,931     (8.5 )% 

Impairment

     26,565       19,935       6,630       33.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     222,327       231,721       (9,394     (4.1 )% 

Income from continuing operations before other expense and income tax (expense) benefit

     22,976       29,442       (6,466     (22.0 )% 

Other expense:

        

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (1,372     (787     (585     (74.3 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (1,372     (787     (585     (74.3 )% 

 

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     Years Ended December 31,  
     2016     2015      Change     % Change  
     (in thousands)        

Income from continuing operations before income tax (expense) benefit

     21,604       28,655        (7,051     (24.6 )% 

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (181     33        (214     NM  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

   $ 21,423     $ 28,688      $ (7,265     (25.3 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gain on disposition of assets

   $ 26,499     $ 84,111      $ (57,612     (68.5 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Revenues

Rentals

For the year ended December 31, 2016, approximately 95.7% of our total revenues were generated from long-term leases of our owned properties. The year-over-year decrease in rental revenue was due primarily to a decrease in contractual rental revenue resulting from net dispositions of real estate subsequent to December 31, 2015. The Predecessor Entities acquired 17 properties during the year ended December 31, 2016, with a Real Estate Investment Value of $93.9 million, however the Predecessor Entities disposed of 48 properties during the same period, with a Real Estate Investment Value of $145.7 million. As of December 31, 2016, our properties had a 98.2% Occupancy. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, 18 and 13 of our properties were Vacant, representing approximately 1.8% and 1.3% of our owned properties. Of the 18 Vacant properties, four were held for sale as of December 31, 2016.

During the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, non-cash rentals were $4.1 million and $4.4 million, respectively, representing approximately 1.7% and 1.8%, respectively, of total rental revenue from continuing operations.

Interest income on loans receivable

Mortgage loans receivable held by the company decreased from 79 loans collateralized by 81 properties at December 31, 2015 to 9 loans collateralized by 11 properties at December 31, 2016, resulting in a decrease of 46.2% in loans receivable balances for the comparative period, and therefore a decrease in interest income on loans receivable.

Tenant reimbursement income

We have a number of leases that require our tenants to reimburse us for certain property costs we incur, which we record on a gross basis. As such, tenant reimbursement income is driven by the tenant reimbursable property costs described below, less an allowance for reimbursable expenses determined to be uncollectable from our tenants.

Other income

Year-over-year other income remained relatively flat. For the year ended December 31, 2016, other income is primarily attributable to $5.4 million in lease termination fees received from three properties with a tenant in the education industry. For the year ended December 31, 2015, other income was primarily a result of $5.8 million in lease termination fees on 15 properties with tenants in the education, convenience store and general merchandise industries.

 

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Expenses

General and administrative and Restructuring charges

General and administrative expenses of $1.4 million and $1.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were specifically identified based on direct usage or benefit. The remaining general and administrative expenses and restructuring charges have been allocated from Spirit’s financial statements, based on the Predecessor Entities’ property count relative to Spirit’s property count. The Predecessor Entities’ property count decreased from 1,083 properties at December 31, 2015 to 982 properties at December 31, 2016. Spirit’s property count remained relatively flat from 2,629 properties to 2,615 for the same period. Therefore, while general and administrative expenses of Spirit increased year-over-year, the amount allocated to the Predecessor Entities decreased as a result of the change in the Predecessor Entities’ relative property count. Restructuring charges at Spirit decreased over the same period, which in conjunction with the Predecessor Entities’ decrease in relative property count, resulted in a decreased allocation to the Predecessor Entities.

Related party fees

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, is the property manager and special servicer of Master Trust 2014, under which Spirit Realty, L.P. receives property management fees which accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of the Master Trust 2014 collateral pool less any specially serviced assets and special servicing fees which accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced per the terms of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. Collateral value decreased slightly from $2.1 billion at December 31, 2015 to $2.0 billion at December 31, 2016, resulting in a slight decline in related party fees for the years then ended. This decrease in collateral value was due to timing of redeployment of restricted cash from the Master Trust 2014 Release.

Property costs

For the year ended December 31, 2016, property costs were $5.3 million (including $2.0 million of tenant reimbursable expenses) compared to $5.0 million (including $1.9 million of tenant reimbursable expenses) for the same period in 2015. The increase was driven primarily by an increase in non-reimbursable property taxes on non-operating properties of $0.5 million, which relates primarily to the increase in Vacant properties from 13 to 18 from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016.

Interest

Year-over-year decrease in interest expense is primarily due to the extinguishment of $119.3 million of CMBS debt with a weighted average interest rate of 6.0% during the year ended December 31, 2016. Additionally, one of the Predecessor Entities had access to a line of credit which expired on March 27, 2016.

The following table summarizes our interest expense on related borrowings from continuing operations:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2016        2015  
     (in thousands)  

Interest expense—Master Trust 2014

   $ 70,223        $ 70,995  

Interest expense—CMBS

     2,833          8,296  

Interest expense—Line of Credit

     —            171  

Non-cash interest expense:

       

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,285          1,266  

Amortization of debt discount, net

     3,554          2,991  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ 77,895        $ 83,719  
  

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense relates to the commercial buildings and improvements we own and to amortization of the related lease intangibles. The year-over-year decrease is primarily due to the disposition of 48 properties with a depreciable basis of $145.7 million, during the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease was partially offset by acquisitions of 17 properties during 2016 with a depreciable basis of $93.9 million.

The decline in depreciable basis was furthered by impairment charges recorded in 2016 on properties that remain in our portfolio and a higher real estate value of properties held for sale compared to 2015. Properties held for sale are no longer depreciated.

The following table summarizes our depreciation and amortization expense from continuing operations:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2016      2015  
     (in thousands)  

Depreciation of real estate assets

   $ 73,866      $ 80,213  

Amortization of lease intangibles

     11,895        13,479  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total depreciation and amortization

   $ 85,761      $ 93,692  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Impairment

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded impairment losses from continuing operations of $26.6 million. These charges included $11.4 million of impairment on 13 properties that were held for sale, including $2.9 million of impairment on vacant held for sale properties. The remaining $15.2 million was recorded on properties held and used, including $6.4 million on 15 vacant held and used properties and $8.8 million on 28 underperforming properties within the general merchandise, restaurants—casual dining, and movie theater industries.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, we incurred impairment losses from continuing operations of $19.9 million. These charges included $10.2 million of impairment on 20 properties that were held for sale, including $3.5 million of impairment on vacant held for sale properties. The remaining $9.7 million was recorded on properties held and used, including $8.4 million on 7 underperforming properties in the restaurants—casual dining industry.

Loss on debt extinguishment

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we extinguished $119.3 million of CMBS debt and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $1.4 million. The CMBS debt related to three fixed rate loans collateralized by 56 properties with a weighted average interest rate of 6.0%. During the same period in 2015, we partially retired the debt of one CMBS fixed rate loan, extinguishing $19.1 million in principal with a stated interest rate of 6.6%. This resulted in a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.7 million.

Gain on disposition of assets

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we disposed of 48 properties and recorded gains totaling $26.5 million from continuing operations. Included in these amounts is a $14.3 million gain from the sales of 14 Shopko and former Shopko properties, $6.1 million gain for the sale of 12 restaurant—casual dining properties, and $4.1 million gain on the sale of 10 properties within the restaurant—quick service industry. During 2015, we disposed of 76 properties and recorded gains totaling $84.1 million from continuing operations. These gains are primarily attributable to a $76.9 million gain from the sale of 32 Shopko properties, $4.1 million gain on the sale of seven properties within the restaurant—quick service industry, and $2.6 million gain on the sale of one automotive dealer property.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Short-term Liquidity and Capital Resources

On a short-term basis, our principal demands for funds will be for operating expenses, including financing of acquisitions, distributions to shareholders and interest and principal on current and any future debt financings. We expect to fund our operating expenses and other short-term liquidity requirements, capital expenditures, payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, property improvements, re-leasing costs and cash distributions to common shareholders, primarily through cash provided by operating activities, continued dispositions of our Shopko assets and potential future bank borrowings.

As of December 31, 2017, we had approximately $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, all of which incurs interest at a fixed rate. Subsequent to December 31, 2017, we issued an additional $84.0 million aggregate principal of debt, which incurs interest at a variable rate. If we incur additional debt, the risks associated with our leverage, including our ability to service our debt, would increase.

As discussed under “Risk Factors” in this information statement, a substantial number of our properties are leased to one tenant, Shopko. Although Shopko is current on all obligations to us under its lease arrangements with us as of March 5, 2018, we can give you no assurance that this will continue to be the case, particularly if Shopko (not just the stores subject to leases with us) experiences a further decline in its business, financial condition and results of operations or loses access to liquidity. If such events were to occur, Shopko may request discounts or deferrals on the rents it pays to us, seek to terminate its master leases with us or close certain of its stores or file for bankruptcy, all of which could significantly decrease the amount of revenue we receive from it. As a result, in order to make the distributions to our common shareholders necessary to maintain our REIT qualification and to meet our short-term liquidity needs, we may be required to dispose of assets sooner than anticipated or on potentially disadvantageous terms and/or reduce the amount of our dividends to shareholders. To mitigate these factors, we may borrow to pay dividends or issue stock dividends in order to maintain our status as a REIT.

Long-term Liquidity and Capital Resources

We plan to meet our long-term capital needs, including long-term financing of property acquisitions, by issuing registered debt or equity securities, obtaining asset level financing and occasionally by issuing fixed rate secured or unsecured notes and bonds using the Master Trust 2014 program discussed below. We may issue common shares when we believe that our share price is at a level that allows for the proceeds of any offering to be accretively invested into additional properties.

We will continually evaluate alternative financing and believe that we can obtain financing on reasonable terms. However, we cannot assure you that we will have access to the capital markets at times and on terms that are acceptable to us. We expect that our primary uses of capital will be for property and other asset acquisitions and the payment of tenant improvements, operating expenses, including debt service payments on any outstanding indebtedness, and distributions to our shareholders.

Description of Certain Debt

Master Trust 2014

Master Trust 2014 is an asset-backed securitization platform in which we raise capital through the issuance of non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans receivable. Master Trust 2014 allows us to issue notes that are secured by the assets of the special purpose entity note issuers that are pledged to the indenture trustee for the benefit of the noteholders and managed by Spirit as property manager. This collateral pool consists of commercial real estate properties, the issuers’ rights in the leases of such properties and commercial mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties. In

 

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general, monthly rental and mortgage receipts with respect to the leases and mortgage loans receivable are deposited with the indenture trustee who will first utilize these funds to satisfy the debt service requirements on the notes and any fees and costs associated with the administration of Master Trust 2014. The remaining funds are remitted to the issuers monthly on the note payment date.

In addition, upon satisfaction of certain conditions, the issuers may, from time to time, sell or exchange real estate properties or mortgage loans receivable from the collateral pool. Proceeds from these transactions are held on deposit by the indenture trustee in the Master Trust 2014 Release until a qualifying substitution is made or the amounts are distributed as an early repayment of principal. At December 31, 2017, $66.5 million was held on deposit and classified as restricted cash within deferred costs and other assets, net in our audited historical combined balance sheet included in this information statement.

Master Trust 2014 has multiple bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities as issuers. Each issuer is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ours. All outstanding series of Master Trust 2014 were investment-grade rated by S&P as of December 31, 2017.

The Master Trust 2014 notes are summarized below:

 

     2017
Effective
Rates (1)
    2017
Stated
Rates  (1)
    2017
Maturity
     December 31,
2017
    December 31,
2016
 
                 (in Years)      (in Thousands)  

Series 2014-1 Class A1

     —         —         —        $ —       $ 53,919  

Series 2014-1 Class A2

     6.2     5.4     2.5        252,437       253,300  

Series 2014-2

     6.3     5.8     3.2        234,329       238,117  

Series 2014-3

     6.2     5.7     4.2        311,336       311,820  

Series 2014-4 Class A1

     4.0     3.5     2.1        150,000       150,000  

Series 2014-4 Class A2

     4.9     4.6     12.1        358,664       360,000  

Series 2017-1 Class A

     3.6     4.4     5.0        542,400       —    

Series 2017-1 Class B

     4.4     6.4     5.0        132,000       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Master Trust 2014 notes

     5.0     5.0     5.4        1,981,166       1,367,156  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt discount, net

            (36,342     (18,985

Deferred financing costs, net

            (17,989     (8,557
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Master Trust 2014, net

          $ 1,926,835     $ 1,339,614  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   Represents the individual series effective and stated interest rates as of December 31, 2017 and the weighted average effective and stated rate of the total Master Trust 2014 notes, based on the collective series outstanding principal balances as of December 31, 2017.

As of December 31, 2016, the Master Trust 2014 notes were secured by 815 owned and financed properties. The notes issued under Master Trust 2014 are cross-collateralized by the assets of all issuers within this trust.

On November 20, 2017, the Company made a voluntary pre-payment of the full outstanding principal balance of Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-1 Class A1 notes of $43.1 million, as well as paid a pre-payment premium of $1.6 million.

On December 14, 2017, the Company completed the issuance of $674.4 million of notes in Master Trust 2014 comprised of $542.4 million aggregate principal amount of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2017-1, Class A Notes, and $132.0 million aggregate principal amount of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2017-1, Class B Notes. Both Class A Notes and Class B Notes have an anticipated repayment date in December 2022 and a legal final payment date in December 2047. The Class A Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.36% and the Class B Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.35%. In conjunction with this issuance, Spirit contributed 10 additional real estate properties

 

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to the collateral pool with total appraised value of $282.4 million. All proceeds from this issuance were distributed to Spirit. The revisions to Master Trust 2014, in connection with the issuance of the new notes, generally provide Spirit more administrative flexibility as property manager and special servicer, specifically in expanding the definition of qualifying substitutions to allow Spirit to better redeploy proceeds held on deposit by the indenture trustee.

On January 23, 2018, we re-priced a private offering of the Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 notes with $674.4 million aggregate principal amount. As a result, the interest rate on the Class B Notes will be reduced from 6.35% to 5.49%, while the other terms of the Class B Notes will remain unchanged. The terms of the Class A Notes were unaffected by the repricing. In connection with the repricing, we received $8.2 million in additional proceeds that reduced the debt discount. The additional proceeds were distributed to Spirit.

CMBS

We may use long-term, fixed-rate debt to finance our properties on a “match-funded” basis. In such events, we generally seek to use asset level financing that bears annual interest less than the annual rent on the related lease(s) and that matures prior to the expiration of such lease(s). In general, the obligor of our asset level debt is a special purpose entity that holds the real estate and other collateral securing the indebtedness. Each special purpose entity is a bankruptcy remote separate legal entity, and is the sole owner of its assets and solely responsible for its liabilities other than typical non-recurring covenants. As of December 31, 2017, we had no outstanding CMBS loans.

On January 22, 2018, we completed an issuance of CMBS debt on the single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant, with proceeds of approximately $84.0 million. The loan has a term of 10 years to maturity and a stated interest rate of 5.14%. The proceeds were distributed to Spirit.

Debt Maturities

Future principal payments due on our various types of debt outstanding as of December 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Total      2017      2018      2019      2020      2021      Thereafter  

Master Trust 2014

   $ 1,981,166      $ 33,535      $ 35,321      $ 405,526      $ 243,084      $ 996,244      $ 267,456  

Contractual Obligations

The following table provides information with respect to our commitments (not including any available debt extensions) as well as potential acquisitions under contract as of December 31, 2017 (in thousands):

 

     Payment due by period  

Contractual Obligations

   Total      Less than 1
Year (2018)
     1-3 years
(2019-2020)
     3-5 years
(2021-2022)
     More than
5 years
(after 2021)
 

Debt—Principal

   $ 1,981,166      $ 33,535      $ 440,847      $ 1,239,328      $ 267,456  

Debt—Interest (1)

     448,905        97,908        179,322        111,815        59,860  

Capital Improvements

     3,566        1,041        2,525        —        —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,433,637      $ 132,484      $ 622,694      $ 1,351,143      $ 327,316  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)   Debt—Interest has been calculated based on outstanding balances as of December 31, 2017 through their respective maturity dates and excludes unamortized non-cash deferred financing costs of $18.0 million and unamortized debt discount of $36.3 million.

 

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The following table provides information with respect to our commitments (not including any available debt extensions) as well as potential acquisitions under contract as of December 31, 2017 on a pro forma basis for the CMBS debt we incurred on January 22, 2018 (in thousands):

 

     Payment due by period  

Contractual Obligations

   Total      Less than 1
Year (2018)
     1-3 years
(2019-2020)
     3-5 years
(2021-2022)
     More than
5 years
(after 2021)
 

Debt—Principal

   $ 2,065,166      $ 34,502      $ 443,296      $ 1,242,058      $ 345,310  

Debt—Interest (1)

     489,246        101,523        187,869        120,081        79,773  

Capital Improvements

     3,566        1,041        2,525        —        —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,557,978      $ 137,066      $ 633,690      $ 1,362,139      $ 425,083  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)   Debt—Interest has been calculated based on outstanding balances as of December 31, 2017 through their respective maturity dates and excludes unamortized non-cash deferred financing costs of $19.0 million and unamortized debt discount of $28.1 million.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

FFO and AFFO

We calculate FFO in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. FFO represents net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding real estate-related depreciation and amortization, impairment charges and net (gains) losses from property dispositions. FFO is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure. We use FFO as a supplemental performance measure because we believe that FFO is beneficial to investors as a starting point in measuring our operational performance. Specifically, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions and impairment charges, which do not relate to or are not indicative of operating performance, FFO provides a performance measure that, when compared year-over-year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of equity REITs, FFO will be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other equity REITs. However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and does not capture the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. In addition, other equity REITs may not calculate FFO as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other equity REITs’ FFO. Accordingly, FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders as a measure of our performance.

AFFO is a non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance used by many companies in the REIT industry. Accordingly, AFFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders as a measure of our performance. We adjust FFO to eliminate the impact of certain items that we believe are not indicative of our core operating performance, including restructuring costs, other general and administrative costs associated with relocation of our headquarters, transaction costs associated with our proposed spin-off, default interest on non-recourse mortgage indebtedness, debt extinguishment gains (losses), transaction costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of real estate investments subject to existing leases and certain non-cash items. These certain non-cash items include non-cash revenues (comprised of straight-line rents, amortization of above and below market rent on our leases, amortization of lease incentives, amortization of net premium (discount) on loans receivable and amortization of capitalized lease transaction costs), non-cash interest expense (comprised of amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of net debt discount/premium) and non-cash compensation expense (share-based compensation expense). In addition, other equity REITs may not calculate AFFO as we do, and, accordingly, our AFFO may not be comparable to such other REITs’ AFFO. AFFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP, is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered as an

 

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alternative to net income determined in accordance with GAAP as a performance measure. A reconciliation of our FFO and AFFO to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) is included below.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA modified to include other adjustments to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders for restructuring charges, transaction costs associated with the spin-off, real estate acquisition costs, impairment losses, gains/losses from the sale of real estate and debt transactions and other items that we do not consider to be indicative of our on-going operating performance. We focus our business plans to enable us to sustain increasing shareholder value. Accordingly, we believe that excluding these items, which are not key drivers of our investment decisions and may cause short-term fluctuations in net income, provides a useful supplemental measure to investors and analysts in assessing the net earnings contribution of our real estate portfolio. Because these measures do not represent net income (loss) that is computed in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of financial performance. A reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is included below.

Adjusted Debt

Adjusted Debt represents interest bearing debt (reported in accordance with GAAP) adjusted to exclude unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, as further reduced by cash and cash equivalents and cash reserves on deposit with lenders as additional security. By excluding unamortized debt discount/premium and deferred financing costs, cash and cash equivalents, and cash reserves on deposit with lenders as additional security, the result provides an estimate of the contractual amount of borrowed capital to be repaid, net of cash available to repay it. We believe this calculation constitutes a beneficial supplemental non-GAAP financial disclosure to investors in understanding our financial condition.

Adjusted Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure we use to evaluate the level of borrowed capital being used to increase the potential return of our real estate investments, and a proxy for a measure we believe is used by many lenders and ratings agencies to evaluate our ability to repay and service our debt obligations over time. We believe the ratio is a beneficial disclosure to investors as a supplemental means of evaluating our ability to meet obligations senior to those of our equity holders. Our computation of this ratio may differ from the methodology used by other equity REITs, and, therefore, may not be comparable to such other REITs. A reconciliation of interest bearing debt (reported in accordance with GAAP) to Adjusted Debt is included below.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (FCCR)

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to Fixed Charges, a ratio derived from non-GAAP measures that we use to evaluate our liquidity and ability to obtain financing. Fixed Charges consist of interest expense and preferred stock dividends, reported in accordance with GAAP, less non-cash interest expense.

 

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FFO and AFFO

 

     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,

2017
       
       Historical Year Ended December 31,  
       2017     2016     2015  
    

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders

   $ (28,771   $ 18,285     $ 47,922     $ 113,487  

Add/(less):

        

Portfolio depreciation and amortization

     86,493       80,386       85,761       93,692  

Portfolio impairments

        

Continuing operations

     25,896       33,548       26,565       19,935  

Discontinued operations

     —         —         —         34  

Gain on sales of real estate

     —         (22,393     (26,499     (84,701
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments to net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders

     112,389       91,541       85,827       28,960  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FFO

   $ 83,618     $ 109,826     $ 133,749     $ 142,447  

Add/(less):

        

Loss on debt extinguishment

     2,223       2,223       1,372       787  

Restructuring charges (1)

     —         —         2,465       3,036  

Other costs included in general and administrative associated with headquarters relocation (1)

     —         —         1,411       —    

Transaction costs

     —         4,354       —         —    

Deal pursuit costs

     —         —         6       201  

Non-cash interest expense

     9,900       6,069       4,839       4,257  

Straight-line rent, net of related bad debt expense

     (7,000     (2,406     (4,266     (4,439

Other amortization and non-cash charges

     938       568       264       206  

Non-cash compensation expense (1)

     228       6,131       3,720       5,731  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments to FFO

     6,289       16,939       9,811       9,779  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

AFFO

   $ 89,907     $ 126,765     $ 143,560     $ 152,226  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   Amounts for historical years are based on the Predecessor Entities’ allocated portion of Spirit’s expense. For further detail on the allocation, see related party transactions as described in footnote 5 to the audited historical combined financial statements within this information statement.

Adjusted Debt, Adjusted EBITDA and Fixed Charges—Leverage and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

The following provides a calculation of Adjusted Debt and Fixed Charges and a reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA (dollars in thousands):

 

     Pro Forma
December 31,
2017
    Historical
December 31,
 
       2017     2016  
    

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

Master Trust 2014, net

   $ 1,935,051     $ 1,926,835     $ 1,339,614  

CMBS, net

     83,006       —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 2,018,057     $ 1,926,835     $ 1,339,614  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Add/(less):

      

Unamortized debt discount

     28,125       36,342       18,985  

Unamortized deferred financing costs

     18,984       17,989       8,557  

Cash and cash equivalents

     (16     (6     (1,268

 

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     Pro Forma
December 31,
2017
    Historical
December 31,
 
       2017     2016  
     (Unaudited, in thousands)  

Cash reserves on deposit with lenders as additional security classified as other assets

     (78,654     (66,504     (11,421
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     (31,561     (12,179     14,853  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Debt

   $ 1,986,496     $ 1,914,656     $ 1,354,467  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Series A preferred shares

     150,000       —         —    

SubREIT preferred shares

     5,000       —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Debt + Preferred

   $ 2,141,496     $ 1,914,656     $ 1,354,467  

 

     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
    Historical
Year Ended December 31,
 
       2017     2016  
     (Unaudited, in thousands)  

Net (loss) income

   $ (12,871   $ 18,285     $ 47,922  

Add/(less):

      

Interest

     111,784       76,733       77,895  

Depreciation and amortization

     86,493       80,386       85,761  

Income tax expense

     348       179       181  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     198,625       157,298       163,837  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA

   $ 185,754     $ 175,583     $ 211,759  

Add/(less):

      

Restructuring charges (1)

     —         —         2,465  

Other costs in general and administrative associated with headquarters relocation (1)

     —         —         1,411  

Transaction costs

     —         4,354       —    

Deal pursuit costs

     —         —         6  

Portfolio impairments

     25,896       33,548       26,565  

Gain on sales of real estate assets

     —         (22,393     (26,499

Loss on debt extinguishment

     2,223       2,223       1,372  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments to EBITDA

     28,119       17,732       5,320  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 213,873     $ 193,315     $ 217,079  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Pro Forma
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
    Historical
Year Ended December 31,
 
       2017     2016  
     (Unaudited, in thousands)  

Interest expense

   $ 111,784     $ 76,733     $ 77,895  

Preferred dividends

     15,900       —         —    

Less: Non-cash interest

     (9,900     (6,069     (4,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fixed Charges

   $ 117,784     $ 70,664     $ 73,056  

Leverage (Adjusted Debt / Adjusted EBITDA)

     9.3x       9.9x       6.2x  

Leverage (Adjusted Debt + Preferred / Adjusted EBITDA)

     10.0x       9.9x       6.2x  

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (Adjusted EBITDA / Fixed Charges)

     1.8x       2.7x       3.0x  

 

(1)   Amounts for historical years are based on the Predecessor Entities’ allocated portion of Spirit’s expense. For further detail on the allocation, see related party transactions as described in footnote 5 to the audited historical combined financial statements within this information statement.

 

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Related Party Transactions

Related Party Purchases and Sales

The combined financial statements of the Predecessor Entities include purchases of properties from Spirit and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Predecessor Entities purchased one property from Spirit for $16.0 million. Additionally, during 2017, Spirit contributed 10 real estate properties to the collateral pool of Master Trust 2014 with total appraised value of $282.4 million in conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 notes. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Predecessor Entities purchased three properties from Spirit for $12.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Predecessor Entities purchased 18 properties from Spirit for $45.6 million. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Predecessor Entities exchanged $11.3 million in cash and two mortgage loans receivable with outstanding principal receivable of $26.6 million to Spirit for four properties with a net book value of $36.9 million. For all of these transactions, due to all entities being under common control, no gain or loss was recognized by the Predecessor Entities and acquired properties were accounted for by the Predecessor Entities at their historical cost basis to Spirit. Any amounts paid in excess of historical cost basis were recognized as distributions to Spirit.

Related Party Loans Receivable

The Predecessor Entities have four mortgage loans receivable where wholly-owned subsidiaries of Spirit are the borrower, and the loans are secured by six single-tenant commercial properties. In total, these mortgage notes had outstanding principal of $30.8 million and $33.9 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in loans receivable, net on the combined balance sheet, and generated $0.3 million of income in the year ended December 31, 2017 and $0.4 million of income in both the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, which is included in interest income on loans receivable in the combined statements of operations. These mortgage notes have a weighted average stated interest rate of 1.0% and a weighted average maturity of 9.8 years at December 31, 2017.

Related Party Note Payable

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, owns notes issued under Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-2. The principal amounts due under the notes are $11.6 million and $11.8 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in mortgages and notes payable, net on the combined balance sheets. The notes have a stated interest rate of 5.8% with a term of 3.2 years to maturity as of December 31, 2017. Subsequent to December 31, 2017, Spirit Realty, L.P. sold its interests in these notes to an unrelated third party. Also, in conjunction with the Series 2017-1 notes issuance completed in December 2017, Spirit Realty, L.P., as sponsor of the issuance, retained a 5% economic interest in the Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 notes as required by the risk retention rules issued under 17 CFR Part 246. As such, the principal amounts due under the notes was $33.7 million at December 31, 2017 and is included in the mortgages and notes payable, net on the combined balance sheets. The notes have a weighted average stated interest rate of 4.7% with a term of 5.0 years to maturity as of December 31, 2017.

Related Party Service Agreement

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, provides property management services and special services for Master Trust 2014. The property management fees accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of the Master Trust 2014 collateral pool less any specially serviced assets and the special servicing fees accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced per the terms of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated May 20, 2014. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, property management fees of $4.5 million, $4.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively, were incurred. Special servicing fees of $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million were incurred in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The property management fees and special servicing fees are included in related party fees in the combined statements of operations.

 

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Prior to the spin-off, SMTA will enter into an Asset Management Agreement with Spirit Realty, L.P. under which Spirit Realty, L.P. will provide various services including, but not limited to: active portfolio management (including underwriting and risk management), financial reporting, and SEC compliance. The fees for these services will be a flat rate of $20 million annually.

Expense Allocations

General and administrative expenses of $4.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and transaction costs of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 were specifically identified based on direct usage or benefit. The remaining general and administrative expenses, restructuring costs and transaction costs have been allocated to the Predecessor Entities based on relative property count, which the Company believes to be a reasonable methodology. These allocated expenses are centralized corporate costs borne by Spirit for management and other services, including, but not limited to, executive oversight, asset management, property management, treasury, finance, human resources, tax, accounting, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations, as well as costs from Spirit’s relocation of its headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas, which was completed in 2016 and transaction costs incurred in connection with the spin-off. A summary of the amounts allocated is provided below:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      2015  

Corporate expenses (1)

   $ 19,814      $ 17,533      $ 19,057  

Restructuring charges

   $ —        $ 2,465      $ 3,036  

Transaction costs

   $ 1,180      $ —        $ —    

 

(1)   Corporate expenses have been included within general and administrative expenses in the combined statements of operations.

The allocated amounts above do not necessarily reflect what actual costs would have been if the Predecessor Entities were a separate standalone public company and actual costs may be materially different.

Cash Flows

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

The following table presents a summary of our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,        
           2017                 2016           Change  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 130,900     $ 138,175     $ (7,275

Net cash provided by investing activities

     128,071       82,861       45,210  

Net cash used in financing activities

     (205,150     (218,672     13,522  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 53,821     $ 2,364     $ 51,457  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2017, we had $66.5 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as compared to $12.7 million as of December 31, 2016.

Operating Activities

Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily dependent upon the occupancy level of our portfolio, the rental rates specified in our leases, the collectability of rent and the level of our operating expenses and other general and administrative costs.

 

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The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash rental revenue and interest income on loans receivable of $13.0 million, due to the disposition of 76 properties during 2016 with a Real Estate Investment value of $145.7 million and the payoff of one loan receivable with a principal balance of $2.9 million, which was partially offset by the acquisition of two properties during the same period with a Real Estate Investment Value of $25.0 million. Additionally, there was a $2.4 million decrease in cash interest expense as a result of principal repayments of $53.9 million of Master Trust 2014 during the year ended December 31, 2017.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities is generally used to fund property acquisitions, for investments in loans receivable and, to a limited extent, for capital expenditures. Cash provided by investing activities generally relates to the disposition of real estate and other assets.

Net cash provided by investing activities during 2017 included cash proceeds of $146.6 million from the disposition of 76 properties, partially offset by $26.0 million of cash used to fund the acquisition of two properties (of which one was a related party purchase from Spirit as discussed in footnote 5 in the accompanying historical combined financial statements). Net cash provided by investing activities also included collections on loans receivable during the year ended December 31, 2017 of $8.8 million.

During the same period in 2016, net cash provided by investing activities included cash proceeds of $141.3 million from the disposition of 48 properties, partially offset by $62.7 million of cash used to fund the acquisition of 17 properties (of which seven were related party purchases from Spirit as discussed in footnote 5 in the accompanying historical combined financial statements). Net cash provided by investing activities also included collections on loans receivable during the year ended December 31, 2016 of $6.9 million.

Financing Activities

Generally, our net cash used in financing activities is impacted by our contributions/distributions to Spirit and net borrowings under Master Trust 2014 and CMBS.

Net cash used in financing activities during 2017 was primarily attributable to net distributions to Spirit of $749.3 million, repayments under Master Trust 2014 of $61.1 million, and deferred financing costs of $11.2 million. Net cash provided by financing activities also included borrowings under Master Trust 2014 of $618.1 million

For the same period in 2016, net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to net distributions to Spirit of $81.6 million, repayments under Master Trust 2014 of $15.1 million and repayments under CMBS of $119.5 million.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015

The following table presents a summary of our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,        
           2016                 2015           Change  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 138,175     $ 144,100     $ (5,925

Net cash provided by investing activities

     82,861       247,930       (165,069

Net cash used in financing activities

     (218,672     (433,603     214,931  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 2,364     $ (41,573   $ 43,937  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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As of December 31, 2016, we had $12.7 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as compared to $10.3 million as of December 31, 2015.

Operating Activities

Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily dependent upon the occupancy level of our portfolio, the rental rates specified in our leases, the collectability of rent and the level of our operating expenses and other general and administrative costs.

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash rental revenue and interest income on loans receivable of $15.6 million, due to the disposition of 48 properties during 2016 with a Real Estate Investment Value of $145.7 million and the payoff of 70 loans receivable with a principal balance of $33.5 million, which was partially offset by the acquisition of 17 properties during the same period with a Real Estate Investment Value of $93.9 million. Additionally, there was a $6.4 million decrease in cash interest expense as a result of the defeasance of $119.3 million of CMBS during the year ended December 31, 2016.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities is generally used to fund property acquisitions, for investments in loans receivable and, to a limited extent, for capital expenditures. Cash provided by investing activities generally relates to the disposition of real estate and other assets.

Net cash provided by investing activities in 2016 included cash proceeds of $141.3 million from the disposition of 48 properties, partially offset by $62.7 million of cash used to fund the acquisition of 17 properties (of which seven were related party purchases from Spirit as discussed in footnote 5 in the accompanying historical combined financial statements). Net cash provided by investing activities also included collections on loans receivable during the year ended December 31, 2016 of $6.9 million.

During the same period in 2015, net cash provided by investing activities included cash proceeds of $322.3 million from the disposition of 78 properties, partially offset by $79.1 million of cash used to fund the acquisition of 28 properties (of which 18 were related party purchases from Spirit as discussed in footnote 5 in the accompanying historical combined financial statements). Net cash provided by investing activities also included collections on loans receivable during the year ended December 31, 2015 of $9.9 million.

Financing Activities

Generally, our net cash used in financing activities is impacted by our contributions/distributions to Spirit and net borrowings under Master Trust 2014 and CMBS.

Net cash used in financing activities during 2016 was primarily attributable to net distributions to Spirit of $81.6 million, repayments under Master Trust 2014 of $15.1 million and repayments under CMBS of $119.5 million.

For the same period in 2015, net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to net distributions to Spirit of $383.1 million, repayments under Master Trust 2014 of $14.3 million, repayments under a line of credit of $15.2 million, and repayments under CMBS of $20.5 million.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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does inflation. Changes in interest rates do not necessarily correlate with inflation rates or changes in inflation rates. As described above, we generally offer leases that provide for payments of base rent with scheduled increases, based on a fixed amount or the lesser of a multiple of the increase in the CPI over a specified period term or fixed percentage and, to a lesser extent, contingent rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s gross sales to help mitigate the effect of inflation. Because the properties in our portfolio are generally leased to tenants under triple-net leases, where the tenant is responsible for property operating costs and expenses, our exposure to rising property operating costs due to inflation is mitigated.

Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and global economic and political conditions, and other factors which are beyond our control. Our operating results will depend heavily on the difference between the revenue from our assets and the interest expense incurred on our borrowings. We may incur variable rate debt in the future. In addition, decreases in interest rates may lead to additional competition for the acquisition of real estate due to a reduction in desirable alternative income-producing investments. Increased competition for the acquisition of real estate may lead to a decrease in the yields on real estate we have targeted for acquisition. In such circumstances, if we are not able to offset the decrease in yields by obtaining lower interest costs on our borrowings, our results of operations will be adversely affected. Significant increases in interest rates may also have an adverse impact on our earnings if we are unable to acquire real estate with rental rates high enough to offset the increase in interest rates on our borrowings.

In the event interest rates rise significantly or there is an economic downturn, defaults may increase and result in credit losses, which may adversely affect our liquidity and operating results. In a decreasing interest rate environment, borrowers are generally more likely to prepay their loans in order to obtain financing at lower interest rates. Some of our investments in our mortgage loans receivable have significant prepayment protection in the form of yield maintenance provisions, which provide us with yield protection in a decreasing interest rate environment with respect to this portion of our investment portfolio.

The objective of our interest rate risk management policy is to match fund fixed-rate assets with fixed-rate liabilities. As of December 31, 2017, our assets were primarily long-term, fixed-rate leases (though most have scheduled rental increases during the terms of the leases). As of December 31, 2017, all $2.0 billion of our indebtedness consisted of long-term, fixed-rate obligations, consisting of our Master Trust 2014 notes. As of December 31, 2017, the weighted average stated interest rate of the Master Trust 2014 obligations, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts/premiums, was approximately 5.0%. As of December 31, 2017, we had no variable-rate obligations.

The estimated fair value of our Master Trust 2014 notes has been derived based on market quotes for comparable instruments or discounted cash flow analysis using estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, market rates and credit spreads. The following table discloses the fair value as of December 31, 2017 (in thousands):

 

     Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Master Trust 2014, net (1)

   $ 1,926,835      $ 2,030,191  

 

(1)   The carrying value of the debt instruments are net of unamortized deferred financing costs and certain debt discounts/premiums.

 

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BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES

Our Company

We are a newly formed, externally-managed REIT with a portfolio of primarily single-tenant properties throughout the U.S. Upon completion of the spin-off, we expect to own investments in a portfolio of approximately 903 properties, approximately 57.8% of which are operated under master leases. At December 31, 2017, our properties had an Occupancy of 99.1%, and their leases had a weighted average non-cancelable remaining lease term (based on Contractual Rent) of approximately 10.6 years. These leases are generally long-term, with non-cancelable initial terms of 15 to 20 years and tenant renewal options for additional terms. As of December 31, 2017, approximately 96.0% of our single-tenant leases (based on Contractual Rent) provided for increases in future annual base rent.

The assets comprising Master Trust 2014 will be the largest component of SMTA. Master Trust 2014 is an investment-grade rated long-term ABS platform through which we are able to raise capital on an ongoing basis by issuing non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans receivable. Additionally, we will own one distribution center property encumbered with CMBS debt, an unencumbered portfolio of properties primarily leased to Shopko, a Midwest retailer operating in the general merchandise industry, and 14 other unencumbered properties.

We will be externally managed by Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, a self-administered and self-managed REIT with in-house capabilities, including acquisition, portfolio management, asset management, credit research, real estate research, legal, finance and accounting and capital markets. Spirit primarily invests in single-tenant, operationally essential real estate throughout the U.S. that is generally acquired through strategic sale-leaseback transactions and subsequently leased on a long-term, triple-net basis to high-quality tenants with business operations within predominantly retail and, to a lesser extent, office and industrial property types. We will not have any employees. All of the services typically provided by employees will be provided to us by our Manager pursuant to an Asset Management Agreement. We believe that our Manager is well-positioned to optimize the operating and financial performance of our portfolio and that the experience, extensive industry relationships and asset management expertise of its senior management team will enable us to compete effectively for acquisitions and help generate attractive returns for our shareholders.

We intend to elect to be taxed as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, and we intend to conduct our business and own substantially all of our assets through the Operating Partnership.

Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission will be to grow and reinforce our asset base through a) our Manager’s active and experienced management of our portfolio, b) pursuing monetization and capital recycling of our Shopko Assets, c) redeveloping select Shopko Assets, and d) developing select outparcels of Shopko Assets into quick service restaurants and casual dining restaurants. We intend to utilize Master Trust 2014 to provide long-term financing for redeployed proceeds from dispositions of our Shopko Assets. We plan to redeploy Shopko proceeds into new assets consistent with the Spirit Heat Map and Spirit Property Ranking Model. We will generally focus on entering into new leases with small and medium sized tenants using master lease structures, with contractual rent escalators and requirements to provide unit level financial reporting.

Our Competitive Strengths

 

   

Strong Master Trust 2014 Platform . Master Trust 2014 will be the cornerstone of SMTA. Master Trust 2014 has a long and stable history as one of the first issuers of triple-net ABS notes in the early

 

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2000s and was investment-grade rated as of December 31, 2017. Since its creation, Master Trust 2014 has issued several series of notes as additional properties have been acquired and added as collateral, including our most recent issuance of approximately $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of notes in December 2017. As of December 31, 2017, Master Trust 2014’s diversified portfolio accounted for 73.2% of our Contractual Rent and consisted of 787 owned properties and mortgage loans receivable secured by an additional six properties, with approximately 196 tenants operating in 44 states across 23 industries, including restaurants—quick service, restaurants—casual dining, movie theaters and medical / other office. We believe it would be difficult for a new competitor to replicate such a diversified portfolio on a comparable scale. The diversity of the Master Trust 2014 portfolio reduces the risks associated with adverse events affecting a particular tenant or an economic decline in any particular industry. Additionally, the scale of this portfolio allows us to make acquisitions without introducing additional concentration risks.

 

    Unencumbered Portfolio to Provide Capital . Master Trust 2014 allows us to issue additional notes as additional properties are acquired and added as collateral, as evidenced by our issuances of several series of notes, including our most recent issuance of approximately $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of notes in December 2017 at a loan-to-value ratio of 75%. We plan to be an active issuer of notes under Master Trust 2014 by aggressively monetizing our Shopko Assets and 14 unencumbered properties and reinvesting the proceeds in properties that will be added to the collateral pool.

 

    Attractive In-Place Long-Term Indebtedness and Liquidity to Support Business . We seek to select funding sources designed to lock in long-term investment spreads and limit interest rate sensitivity. We also seek to balance the use of debt (which includes Master Trust 2014, CMBS and bank borrowings) and equity financing (including possible preferred share issuances). As of December 31, 2017, we had $2.1 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, with a weighted average maturity of 5.6 years and a weighted average interest rate of 5.0%. Our long-term leases and in-place indebtedness allow us to deliver attractive levered cash-on-cash returns to our shareholders. There are principal amortization payments of $477.8 million due under our debt instruments prior to January 1, 2021, and 86.3% of the principal balance of our indebtedness at December 31, 2017 is fully or partially amortizing, providing for an ongoing reduction in principal prior to maturity.

 

    Long-Term, Triple-Net Leases . Our properties had a 99.1% Occupancy as of December 31, 2017, with a weighted average non-cancelable remaining lease term (based on Contractual Rent) of approximately 10.6 years. Due to the triple-net structure of approximately 94.4% of our leases (based on Contractual Rent) as of December 31, 2017, we do not expect to incur significant capital expenditures. The potential impact of inflation on our operating expenses is also minimal because approximately 96.0% of our leases (based on Contractual Rent) as of December 31, 2017 provided for increases in future contractual base rent.

 

    Experienced Manager with In-House Capabilities Across Asset Management, Investment, Credit and Research Functions . The senior management of our Manager has significant experience in the real estate industry and in managing public companies, including asset management, investment, credit, research, finance, IT and accounting functions. Our Manager’s President and Chief Executive Officer and our trustee, Jackson Hsieh, has been active in the real estate industry for over 25 years, holding numerous leadership positions in real estate investment banking and public real estate companies. Our Manager’s Head of Asset Management, Ken Heimlich, has over 25 years of industry experience.

 

    Operational Continuity . Our Manager has intimate knowledge of our portfolio from providing asset management, property management, investment, credit and research functions for these assets historically, as well as becoming the direct servicer of Master Trust 2014 collateral in the second quarter of 2017. We will benefit from this knowledge base as we transition into a separate public entity. Our Manager has established internal processes for accounting, finance and IT to allow for the effective management of our assets.

 

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We intend to have our Manager continue to use the Spirit Heat Map and the proprietary Spirit Property Ranking Model to identify asset recycling opportunities and enhance our acquisition and disposition decisions. Further, we will utilize our Manager’s knowledge of our portfolio and our Manager’s network and infrastructure to manage our properties, source deals, underwrite credit and assist with back office support, including accounting and information technology.

 

    Investment Strategy and Portfolio Rankings . Our Manager’s underwriting and risk management expertise enhances our ability to identify and structure investments that we believe provide superior risk-adjusted returns due to specific investment risks that can be identified and mitigated through intensive credit underwriting and real estate analysis, tailored lease structures (such as master leases) and ongoing tenant monitoring. Spirit has instituted a proprietary Spirit Property Ranking Model that our Manager will also apply to our portfolio. The Spirit Property Ranking Model is used annually to rank all properties in our and Spirit’s portfolio, across twelve factors and weightings consisting of both real estate quality scores and credit underwriting criteria, in order to benchmark property quality, identify asset recycling opportunities and to enhance acquisition and disposition decisions. Spirit also updates the Spirit Heat Map that will be used for us and Spirit, which analyzes tenant industries across Porter’s Five Forces and potential causes of technological disruption to identify tenant industries that Spirit believes to have good fundamentals for future performance. Porter’s Five Forces – threats of new entrants, threats of substitutes, the bargaining power of customers, the bargaining power of suppliers and industry rivalry – is an analytical framework used to examine the attractiveness of an industry and potential for disruption in that industry. We believe that our Manager’s approach to underwriting and risk management provides us with a unique competitive advantage that translates into the potential for attractive levered cash-on-cash returns to our shareholders.

SPIRIT PROPERTY RANKING MODEL 1

LOGO

 

  (1)   Represents properties as of December 31, 2017 of Spirit and the Predecessor Entities that will be contributed to SMTA.

 

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SPIRIT HEAT MAP—PORTFOLIO / INVESTMENT METHODOLOGY

 

LOGO

 

    Highly Incentivized Management Structure . We have structured the Asset Management Agreement to incentivize our Manager to drive our growth and total shareholder return. Under the Asset Management Agreement, in addition to an annual $20.0 million flat fee, our Manager will be entitled to receive a promote payment based on meeting certain shareholder return thresholds. The promote payment, due upon the earliest of (i) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by us without cause, (ii) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by our Manager for cause (including upon a Change in Control), and (iii) the date that is 42 full calendar months after the distribution date, provides our Manager with additional compensation based on the total shareholder return on our common shares during the relevant period. See “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement” for a more detailed description of the promote payment. In addition, under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement for Master Trust 2014, our Manager will receive property management fees, which accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of Master Trust 2014 collateral pool, less any specially serviced assets and special servicing fees, which accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced. We believe the relatively stable nature of the asset management and property management fees will allow us to increase our asset base without proportional increases in our general and administrative expenses due to economies of scale.

 

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    Attractive Corporate Governance . We will have a governance structure designed to promote the long-term interests of our shareholders. Some of the significant features of our corporate governance structure include:

 

    our Manager is a public company;

 

    our board of trustees is not classified, each of our trustees is subject to re-election annually and we cannot classify our board in the future without the prior approval of our shareholders;

 

    we provide for majority shareholder voting in uncontested trustee elections;

 

    shareholders may alter or repeal any provision of our bylaws or adopt new bylaws with the affirmative vote of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter by shareholders;

 

    of the six trustees who will serve on our board of trustees immediately after the completion of the spin-off, we expect our board to determine that four of our trustees satisfy the listing standards for independence of the NYSE and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act, with all four of these trustees having no prior affiliations with Spirit;

 

    at least one of our trustees will qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the SEC;

 

    we have opted out of the Maryland business combination and control share acquisition statutes, and we cannot opt back in without prior shareholder approval;

 

    we do not have a shareholders rights plan, and we will not adopt a shareholders rights plan in the future without (i) the approval of our shareholders or (ii) seeking ratification from our shareholders within 12 months of adoption of the plan if the board of trustees determines, in the exercise of its duties under applicable law, that it is in our best interest to adopt a rights plan without the delay of seeking prior shareholder approval;

 

    we will not include a “group,” as that term is used for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b) or Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, in the definition of “person” for purposes of the “ownership limits” set forth in our declaration of trust;

 

    our chief executive officer will exclusively dedicate his/her services to us; and

 

    our corporate governance policy will establish a comprehensive framework to address conflicts.

Business and Growth Strategies

We will seek to maximize shareholder value through:

 

    Focus on Diversified Assets in Target Industries . Our investment strategy will be to continue to increase our exposure to industries that we determine are attractive based on Spirit’s proprietary Spirit Heat Map and where we believe we are underweight, including health and fitness, distribution centers, auto service, restaurants—quick service and entertainment assets. On the disposition side, we intend to reduce our Shopko concentration, as well as potentially reduce industry concentration based on the Spirit Heat Map and where we believe we are overweight, including restaurants—casual dining and movie theaters.

We monitor and manage the diversification of our real estate investment portfolio in order to reduce the risks associated with adverse developments affecting a particular tenant, property, industry or region. Our strategy emphasizes a portfolio that (i) derives no more than 7%, excluding Shopko, of Contractual Rent from any single tenant or more than 7% of Contractual Rent from any single property, (ii) is leased to tenants operating in various industries and (iii) is geographically diversified. While we consider the foregoing when making investments, we may make opportunistic investments that do not

 

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meet one or more of these criteria if we believe the opportunity is sufficiently attractive. As of December 31, 2017, Shopko contributed 19.7% of our Contractual Rent and represented 15.3% of total assets. As of December 31, 2017, no other tenant contributed more than 7% of our Contractual Rent or represented more than 7% of our total assets, and no one single property contributed more than 7% of our Contractual Rent.

 

    Focus on Small and Middle Market Companies . We will primarily focus on investing in properties that we net lease to small and middle market companies with attractive credit characteristics and stable operating histories, but that may not carry a credit rating from a rating agency. This strategy offers us the opportunity to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns when coupled with our intensive credit and real estate analysis, lease structuring and ongoing portfolio management. Small and middle market companies are often willing to enter into leases with structures and terms we consider attractive (such as master leases, leases with rental escalations and leases that require ongoing tenant financial reporting) and that we believe increase the security of rental payments. We may also selectively acquire properties leased to large companies where we believe that we can achieve superior risk-adjusted returns, subject to our investment guidelines and conflicts of interest policy.

 

    Portfolio Management through Proactive Asset Management . Our focus will be on maximizing the value of our assets through proactive asset management, including: seller financing to expedite sales of Shopko Assets, effective asset recycling, and new master lease terms, including increased landlord rights, financial controls and performance-based provisions. Additionally, our Manager has robust tenant surveillance and other established processes. We plan to selectively make acquisitions that contribute to our portfolio’s tenant, industry and geographic diversification through proactive recycling of assets. Given the volume of transactions in the single-tenant market, we believe there will be ample opportunities fitting our acquisition and disposition criteria.

 

    Selling Down Shopko Exposure to Pursue Selective Growth through Acquisitions . Our Shopko Assets represented 19.7% of Contractual Rent at December 31, 2017, and Shopko is subject to risks that could adversely affect its performance and, thus, its ability to pay us rent. Therefore, we plan to aggressively monetize our Shopko Assets through dispositions, select redevelopments and select outparcel restaurant—quick service and casual dining developments. We intend to proactively engage with Shopko to enhance the value of our assets, and have identified 72 outparcels for potential new development, including 64 in the Midwest and eight in the Pacific Northwest. We will use the proceeds from our dispositions of Shopko Assets to pursue growth opportunities to further strengthen and diversify our portfolio. Our Manager has a long relationship with Shopko and has been effective in reducing its exposure to Shopko over the last several years.

 

    Active Issuer Under Master Trust 2014 . We intend to utilize Master Trust 2014 to lever proceeds from dispositions of Shopko Assets to purchase additional assets that we will add to the collateral pool of Master Trust 2014. We will seek to enter into lease structures that we consider attractive, such as master leases, leases with contractual rent escalators and leases that require ongoing tenant financial reporting, which are attractive features that would allow us to further optimize our borrowing capacity under the Master Trust 2014. Master Trust 2014 provides us access to incremental leverage capacity and liquidity to fund our growth and achieve our asset recycling goals. Additionally, we believe that capital recycling will help drive growth, as well as provide our investors attractive cash-on-cash returns and improve portfolio diversification. In December 2017, we completed an issuance of approximately $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of Master Trust 2014 notes and contributed 10 additional real estate properties to the collateral pool with a total appraised value of $282.4 million.

 

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Our Portfolio

Property Portfolio Information

Our diverse real estate portfolio will consist of 897 owned properties upon completion of the spin-off. At December 31, 2017, this portfolio was:

 

    leased to 204 tenants;

 

    located in 45 states, with six states contributing 5% or more of our Contractual Rent;

 

    operating in 24 different industries;

 

    with an Occupancy of 99.1%;

 

    with 57.8% of our Contractual Rent from master leases;

 

    with 96.0% of our leases containing contractual rent escalators (based on Contractual Rent); and

 

    with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.6 years.

Property Portfolio Diversification

The following tables present the diversity of our properties owned at December 31, 2017. The portfolio metrics are calculated based on the percentage of Contractual Rent.

Diversification By Tenant

The following table sets forth information regarding the diversification of our owned real estate properties among different tenants as of December 31, 2017 (total square feet in thousands):

 

Tenant  (1)

   Number of
Properties
     Total Square
Feet
     Percent of
Contractual Rent
 

Shopko

     99        6,701        19.7

AMC Entertainment, Inc.

     14        690        4.6  

Academy, LTD.

     2        1,564        4.2  

Universal Pool Co., Inc.

     14        543        3.0  

Crème De La Crème, Inc.

     9        190        2.3  

Goodrich Quality Theaters

     4        245        2.3  

Casual Male Retail Group Inc.

     1        756        2.2  

Buehler Food Markets Inc.

     5        503        2.2  

Carmax, Inc.

     4        201        2.0  

Heartland Dental Holdings, Inc.

     59        234        1.8  

Other

     678        8,285        55.7  

Vacant

     8        297        —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     897        20,209        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)   Tenants represent legal entities ultimately responsible for obligations under the lease agreements or affiliated entities. Other tenants may operate the same or similar business concepts or brands as those set forth above.

 

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Diversification By Industry

The following table sets forth information regarding the diversification of our owned real estate properties among different industries as of December 31, 2017 (total square feet in thousands):

 

Industry

   Number of
Properties
     Total Square
Feet
     Percent of
Contractual Rent
 

General Merchandise

     99        6,701        19.7

Restaurants—Casual Dining

     176        958        11.3  

Movie Theaters

     30        1,545        10.4  

Restaurants—Quick Service

     246        668        9.2  

Medical / Other Office

     82        550        5.9  

Sporting Goods

     4        1,833        5.3  

Specialty Retail

     21        769        4.3  

Education

     18        431        4.3  

Home Furnishings

     17        907        3.8  

Grocery

     19        1,027        3.6  

Automotive Dealers

     13        357        3.6  

Automotive Service

     74        329        3.5  

Entertainment

     6        404        3.3  

Health and Fitness

     14        562        3.3  

Apparel

     2        930        2.3  

Distribution

     4        235        1.1  

Manufacturing

     7        763        1.0  

Professional Services

     1        159        1.0  

Building Materials

     30        539        1.0  

Car Washes

     6        48        1.0  

Drug Stores / Pharmacies

     8        83        *  

Dollar Stores

     6        62        *  

Automotive Parts

     5        33        *  

Home Improvement

     1        19        *  

Vacant

     8        297       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     897        20,209        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Less than 1%

Diversification By Asset Type

The following table sets forth information regarding the diversification of our owned real estate properties among different asset types as of December 31, 2017 (total square feet in thousands):

 

Asset Type

   Number of
Properties
     Total Square
Feet
     Percent of
Contractual Rent
 

Retail

     775        15,658        83.1

Industrial

     41        3,713        9.1  

Office

     81        838        7.8  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     897        20,209        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Diversification By Geography

The following table sets forth information regarding the geographic diversification of our owned real estate properties as of December 31, 2017 (total square feet in thousands):

 

Location

   Number of
Properties
     Total Square
Feet
     Percent of
Contractual Rent
 

Texas

     64        2,698        12.0

Wisconsin

     37        2,841        9.3  

Illinois

     70        1,461        8.3  

Minnesota

     25        1,398        5.5  

Ohio

     40        1,162        5.3  

Georgia

     73        528        5.1  

Michigan

     64        1,184        4.3  

Indiana

     41        637        4.3  

South Carolina

     16        410        2.7  

Missouri

     36        431        2.6  

Florida

     47        387        2.6  

Pennsylvania

     23        405        2.5  

Arizona

     21        301        2.5  

North Carolina

     20        387        2.3  

Massachusetts

     1        756        2.2  

Tennessee

     48        233        1.9  

Oregon

     6        300        1.9  

Nevada

     3        166        1.9  

Alabama

     32        116        1.8  

California

     13        122        1.7  

Kansas

     19        246        1.5  

Oklahoma

     17        201        1.5  

South Dakota

     7        370        1.5  

Iowa

     20        371        1.4  

Colorado

     7        198        1.4  

Arkansas

     20        316        1.3  

New Mexico

     11        99        1.3  

New York

     11        154        1.2  

Washington

     5        348        1.2  

Virginia

     17        208        1.0  

West Virginia

     8        233        1.0  

Montana

     3        254       

Nebraska

     7        227       

Kentucky

     15        95       

Idaho

     4        227       

Mississippi

     11        60       

Wyoming

     7        145       

Maryland

     12        41       

New Jersey

     3        292       

Louisiana

     7        19       

Utah

     2        97       

Rhode Island

     1        22       

Alaska

     1        50       

North Dakota

     1        8       

Maine

     1        5       
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     897        20,209        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Lease Expirations

The following table sets forth a summary schedule of expiration dates for leases in place as of December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2017, the weighted average remaining non-cancelable initial term of our leases (based on Contractual Rent) was 10.6 years. The information set forth in the table assumes that tenants do not exercise renewal options and/or any early termination rights (total square feet and Contractual Rent Annualized in thousands):

 

Leases Expiring In:

   Number of
Properties
     Contractual Rent
Annualized  (1)
     Total Square
Feet
     Percent of
Expiring
Contractual
Rent
 

2018

     25      $ 3,821        240        1.6

2019

     73        11,239        988        4.8  

2020

     37        6,483        453        2.7  

2021

     62        11,776        1,212        5.0  

2022

     77        13,079        1,119        5.5  

2023

     16        3,209        324        1.4  

2024

     31        7,076        322        3.0  

2025

     41        16,778        792        7.1  

2026

     110        19,812        1,931        8.4  

2027

     65        38,877        3,420        16.5  

Thereafter

     352        103,645        9,111        44.0  

Vacant

     8        —          297        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total owned properties

     897      $ 235,795        20,209        100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Shopko Master Leases

We are party to three master leases with Shopko: (i) the Second Amended and Restated Master Lease between Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, and Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC, dated June 1, 2016 (as amended, the “Four Site Master Lease”), (ii) the Amended and Restated Master Lease between Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC and Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2 LLC and Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, dated December 15, 2014 (as amended, the “2014 Master Lease”), and (iii) the Amended and Restated Master Lease between Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-3, LLC, and Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC, dated June 1, 2016 (as amended, the “2016 Master Lease,” and together with the Four Site Master Lease and the 2014 Master Lease, the “Shopko Master Leases”). The following table sets forth certain information regarding the Shopko Master leases as of December 31, 2017.

 

Master Lease

   Number
of
Properties
    Total
Square Feet
    Initial Lease
Expiration Date
    Tenant
Extension Rights
    Contractual
Rent
Annualized (1)
    Percent of
Contractual
Rent
    Percent of
Total Assets (2)
 

Four Site Master Lease

     4       127,900       July 31, 2029       4, 5-year successive options     $ 578,707       0.2     0.3

2014 Master Lease

              

Sub-Portfolio 1

     27       2,587,643       December 31, 2035       2, 10-year successive options       22,711,625       9.6     7.5

Sub-Portfolio 2

     10       927,034       December 31, 2035 (3)       2, 10-year successive options       5,954,267       2.6     2.0

Sub-Portfolio 3

     22       1,866,012       December 31, 2031 (4)       2, 10-year successive options       12,089,774       5.1     4.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2014 Master Lease Total

     59       5,380,689         $ 40,755,666       17.3     13.9

2016 Master Lease

              

Sub-Portfolio 1

     5       175,566       July 31, 2029       2, 10-year successive options     $ 736,163       0.3     0.2

Sub-Portfolio 2

     9       305,666       May 31, 2031       2, 10-year successive options       1,523,005       0.7     0.5

Sub-Portfolio 3

     20       639,345       May 31, 2021       2, 10-year successive options       2,613,315       1.1     0.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2016 Master Lease Total

     34       1,120,577           4,872,483       2.1     1.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     97       6,629,166         $ 46,206,856       19.6     15.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   Contractual Rent multiplied by twelve.
(2)   Represents the net book value of properties leased to Shopko as a percentage of total assets of the Predecessor Entities as of December 31, 2017.
(3)   One site in Sub-Portfolio 2 has an expiration date of November 30, 2029.
(4)   Four sites in Sub-Portfolio 3 have an expiration date of May 31, 2026.

Rent Escalators. Each of the Shopko Master Leases contains contractual rent escalators. Base rent under the Four Site Master Lease increases every three years at the rate of the lesser of (a) 5% and (b) 125% of a metric based on the CPI increase over that period. Base rent under the Four Site Master Lease will be adjusted on January 1, 2020. Base rent under the 2014 Master Lease increases annually at the rate of the lesser of (a) 1.95% and (b) 125% of a metric designed to measure the CPI increase over that period. Base rent under the 2014 Master Lease will be adjusted on January 1, 2019. Base rent under the 2016 Master Lease increases every three years at the rate of the lesser of (a) 6% and (b) 125% of a metric designed to measure the CPI increase over that period. Base rent under the 2016 Master Lease will be adjusted on June 1, 2018.

Rent Deferral. Each of the Shopko Master Leases grant the tenant a one-time right, subject to certain conditions including the payment of 11% interest and a grant to us of a second priority lien on the tenant’s interest in its assets and upon 60 days written notice, to defer payment of the monthly base rent for up to three individual months, provided that if the tenant defers monthly base rent for more than one month, such months shall not be consecutive.

 

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Guarantees. All tenant payment and performance obligations under each of the Shopko Master Leases are unconditionally guaranteed by Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp., the parent company of Shopko.

Financial Reporting. Each of the Shopko Master Leases requires the tenant to cause Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. to provide Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. financial statements (including a consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of stockholders’ equity and statement of cash flows and all other related schedules) and unit level income and expense statements on a quarterly and annual basis.

Events of Default. Each of the Shopko Master Leases contains customary events of default, including defaults in the payment of rent or other monies due and payable, defaults in compliance with other material covenants, conditions or provisions contained in the respective Shopko Master Lease, the levy upon (or imposition of a lien with respect to) the leasehold interest of the tenant or any property under the respective Shopko Master Lease, bankruptcy or other insolvency events related to the tenant or Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. and defaults in compliance with the tenant’s financial reporting obligations.

Assignment and Securitization. Each of the Shopko Master Leases provides that we may assign our interest in the leases in full or in part with respect to one or more property locations. In connection with the most recent amendments of our Shopko Master Leases, we have agreed to pay to Shopko (i) $82,500 in connection with each such assigned property under the 2014 Master Lease and (ii) $20,000 in connection with each such assigned property under the Four Site Master Lease and the 2016 Master Lease. All Shopko Master Leases contain covenants requiring the tenant and guarantor to execute documentation in connection with such assignments. The Shopko Master Leases also allow us to securitize our interest in the properties subject to such leases.

Competition

We face competition for acquisitions from investors, including traded and non-traded public REITs, and private equity and institutional investment funds, some of which have greater financial resources than we do, a greater ability to borrow funds to acquire properties and the ability to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. This competition may increase the demand for the types of properties in which we typically invest and, therefore, reduce the number of suitable acquisition opportunities available to us and increase the prices paid for such. This competition will increase if investments in real estate become more attractive relative to other forms of investment.

As a landlord, we compete in the multi-billion dollar commercial real estate market with numerous developers and owners of properties, many of which own properties similar to ours in the same markets in which our properties are located. In operating and managing our portfolio, we compete for tenants based on a number of factors, including location, rental rates and flexibility. Some of our competitors have greater economies of scale, have lower cost of capital, have access to more resources and have greater name recognition than we do. If our competitors offer space at rental rates below current market rates or below the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, we may lose our tenants or prospective tenants and we may be pressured to reduce our rental rates or to offer substantial rent abatements, tenant improvement allowances, early termination rights or below-market renewal options in order to retain tenants when our leases expire.

Our Financing Strategy

We intend to use Master Trust 2014 to periodically raise capital through the issuance of non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans. We also may raise capital by issuing registered debt or equity securities or obtaining asset level financing, when we deem prudent. We expect to fund our operating expenses and other short-term liquidity requirements, including property acquisitions, payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness, property improvements, re-leasing costs and cash distributions to common shareholders primarily through cash provided by operating activities, proceeds from dispositions of our Shopko Assets and potential future bank borrowings. The form of

 

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our indebtedness may vary and could be long-term or short-term, secured or unsecured, or fixed-rate or floating rate. We will not enter into interest rate swaps or caps, or similar hedging transactions or derivative arrangements for speculative purposes, but may do so in order to manage or mitigate our interest rate risks on variable rate debt. For additional information regarding our existing debt, please refer to “Description of Indebtedness.”

Investment Guidelines

Our board of trustees will adopt a broad set of investment guidelines to be used by our Manager to evaluate specific investments. Our general investment guidelines prohibit any investment that would cause us to fail to qualify as a REIT. These investment guidelines may be changed by our board of trustees without the approval of our shareholders. For information regarding our policy with respect to approving transactions with affiliates, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

Policies with Respect to Certain Other Activities

Subject to the approval of our board of trustees, we have the authority to offer our common shares or other equity or debt securities in exchange for property and to repurchase or otherwise reacquire our common shares or any other securities and may engage in such activities in the future. We also may make loans to, or provide guarantees of certain obligations of, our subsidiaries. Subject to the percentage ownership and gross income and asset tests necessary for REIT qualification, we may invest in securities of other REITs, other entities engaged in real estate activities or securities of other issuers, including for the purpose of exercising control over such entities. We may engage in the purchase and sale of investments. Our officers and trustees may change any of these policies and our investment guidelines without a vote of our shareholders. In the event that we determine to raise additional equity capital, our board of trustees has the authority, without shareholder approval (subject to certain NYSE requirements), to issue additional common shares or preferred shares in any manner and on such terms and for such consideration it deems appropriate, including in exchange for property. Decisions regarding the form and other characteristics of the financing for our investments are made by our Manager, subject to the general investment guidelines adopted by our board of trustees.

Conflicts of Interest Policy

Although we will establish certain policies and procedures designed to mitigate conflicts of interest, there can be no assurances that these policies and procedures will be effective in doing so. It is possible that actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest could give rise to investor dissatisfaction, litigation or regulatory enforcement action. See “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement” and “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Relationship with Spirit, Our Manager” for further discussion.

Regulation

General

Our properties are subject to various covenants, laws, ordinances and regulations, including regulations relating to common areas and fire and safety requirements. We believe that each of our properties has the necessary permits and approvals.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Pursuant to the ADA, our properties are required to meet federal requirements related to access and use by persons with disabilities. Compliance with the ADA, as well as a number of additional federal, state and local laws and regulations, may require modifications to properties we currently own and any properties we purchase, or may restrict renovations of those properties. Noncompliance with these laws or regulations could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants, as well as the incurrence of the costs of making

 

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modifications to attain compliance, and future legislation could impose additional financial obligations or restrictions on our properties. Although our tenants are generally responsible for all maintenance and repair costs pursuant to triple-net leases, including compliance with the ADA and other similar laws or regulations, we could be held liable as the owner of the property for a failure of one of our tenants to comply with such laws or regulations.

Environmental Matters

Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations regulate, and impose liability for, releases of hazardous or toxic substances into the environment. Under various of these laws and regulations, a current or previous owner, operator or tenant of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances, hazardous wastes or petroleum product releases or threats of releases at the property, and may be held liable to a government entity or to third parties for property damage and for investigation, clean-up and monitoring costs incurred by those parties in connection with actual or threatened contamination. These laws typically impose clean-up responsibility and liability without regard to fault, or whether or not the owner, operator or tenant knew of or caused the presence of the contamination. The liability under these laws may be joint and several for the full amount of the investigation, clean-up and monitoring costs incurred or to be incurred or actions to be undertaken, although a party held jointly and severally liable may seek contributions from other identified, solvent, responsible parties for their fair share toward these costs. These costs may be substantial, and can exceed the value of the property. The presence of contamination, or the failure to properly remediate contamination, on a property may adversely affect the ability of the owner, operator or tenant to sell or rent that property or to borrow using the property as collateral and may adversely impact our investment in that property.

Some of our properties contain, have contained, or are adjacent to or near other properties that have contained or currently contain storage tanks for the storage of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances. Similarly, some of our properties are or were used for commercial or industrial purposes that involve or involved the use of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances, or are adjacent to or near properties that have been or are used for similar commercial or industrial purposes. These operations create a potential for the release of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances, and we could potentially be required to pay to clean up any contamination. In addition, strict environmental laws regulate a variety of activities that can occur on a property, including the storage of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances, air emissions and water discharges. Such laws may impose fines or penalties for violations. As a result of the foregoing, we could be materially and adversely affected.

Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance and removal of ACM. Federal regulations require building owners and those exercising control over a building’s management to identify and warn, through signs and labels, of potential hazards posed by workplace exposure to installed ACM in their building. The regulations also have employee training, record keeping and due diligence requirements pertaining to ACM. Significant fines can be assessed for violation of these regulations. As a result of these regulations, building owners and those exercising control over a building’s management may be subject to an increased risk of personal injury lawsuits by workers and others exposed to ACM. The regulations may affect the value of a building containing ACM in which we have invested. Federal, state and local laws and regulations also govern the removal, encapsulation, disturbance, handling and/or disposal of ACM when those materials are in poor condition or in the event of construction, remodeling, renovation or demolition of a building. These laws may impose liability for improper handling or a release into the environment of ACM and may provide for fines to, and for third parties to seek recovery from, owners or operators of real properties for personal injury or improper work exposure associated with ACM.

When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Indoor air quality issues can also stem from inadequate ventilation, chemical contamination from indoor or outdoor sources, and other biological contaminants such as pollen,

 

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viruses and bacteria. Indoor exposure to airborne toxins or irritants above certain levels can be alleged to cause a variety of adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. As a result, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants at any of our properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold or other airborne contaminants from the affected property or increase indoor ventilation. In addition, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants could expose us to liability from our tenants, employees of our tenants or others if property damage or personal injury occurs. We are not presently aware of any material adverse indoor air quality issues at our properties that have not been previously addressed or remediated by us.

Before completing any property acquisition, we obtain environmental assessments in order to identify potential environmental concerns at the property. These assessments are carried out in accordance with the Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM Practice E 1527-05) as set by ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, and generally include a physical site inspection, a review of relevant federal, state and local environmental and health agency database records, one or more interviews with appropriate site-related personnel, review of the property’s chain of title and review of historical aerial photographs and other information on past uses of the property. These assessments are limited in scope, however, if recommended in the initial assessments, we may undertake additional assessments such as soil and/or groundwater samplings or other limited subsurface investigations and ACM or mold surveys to test for substances of concern. A prior owner or operator of a property or historic operations at our properties may have created a material environmental condition that is not known to us or the independent consultants preparing the site assessments. Material environmental conditions may have arisen after the review was completed or may arise in the future, and future laws, ordinances or regulations may impose material additional environmental liability. If environmental concerns are not satisfactorily resolved in any initial or additional assessments, we may obtain environment insurance policies to insure against potential environmental risk or loss depending on the type of property, the availability and cost of the insurance and various other factors we deem relevant (i.e., an environmental occurrence affects one of our properties where our lessee may not have the financial capability to honor its indemnification obligations to us).

Generally, our leases provide that the lessee will indemnify us for any loss or expense we incur as a result of the presence, use or release of hazardous materials on our property. However, our ultimate liability for environmental conditions may exceed the policy limits on any environmental insurance policies we obtain, if any. If we are unable to enforce the indemnification obligations of our lessees or if the amount of environmental insurance we carry is inadequate, our results of operations would be adversely affected.

Insurance

Our tenants are generally required to maintain liability and property insurance coverage for the properties they lease from us pursuant to triple-net leases. Under such leases, our tenants are generally required to name us (and any of our lenders that have a mortgage on the property leased by the tenant) as additional insureds on their liability policies and additional insured and/or loss payee (or mortgagee, in the case of our lenders) on their property policies. Tenants are required to maintain casualty coverage and most carry limits at 100% of replacement cost. Depending on the location of the property, losses of a catastrophic nature, such as those caused by earthquakes and floods, may be covered by insurance policies that are held by our tenant with limitations such as large deductibles or co-payments that a tenant may not be able to meet. In addition, losses of a catastrophic nature, such as those caused by wind/hail, hurricanes, terrorism or acts of war, may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. In the event there is damage to our properties that is not covered by insurance and such properties are subject to recourse indebtedness, we will continue to be liable for the indebtedness, even if these properties are irreparably damaged. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to our Business and Properties— Insurance on our properties may not adequately cover all losses and uninsured losses could materially and adversely affect us.

 

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In addition to being generally named as additional insureds on our tenants’ liability policies, we separately maintain commercial general liability coverage with limits of $1.0 million for each occurrence and $2.0 million general aggregate. We also maintain primary property coverage on (i) all unleased properties, (ii) all properties for which such coverage is not required to be carried by a tenant and (iii) all properties for which we obtain such coverage but the costs of which are reimbursed by tenants. In addition, we maintain excess property coverage on all remaining properties and other property coverage as may be required by our lenders. We intend to enter into an Insurance Sharing Agreement with Spirit and our Manager. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”

Employees

We are managed by our Manager pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement between our Manager and us. All of our officers are employees of our Manager or an affiliate of our Manager. We do not have any employees.

Legal Proceedings

From time-to-time, we may be subject to certain claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of business, the outcome of which cannot be determined at this time. In the opinion of management, any liability we might incur upon the resolution of these claims and lawsuits will not, in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our combined financial position or results of operations.

 

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OUR MANAGER AND ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

We will be externally managed by Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, which we refer to as our Manager, pursuant to the terms of the Asset Management Agreement that we will enter into prior to the completion of the spin-off. Under the Asset Management Agreement, our Manager will provide a management team that will be responsible for implementing our business strategy and performing certain services for us, subject to oversight by our board of trustees. We will not have any employees. Our officers and the other individuals who execute our business strategy will be employees of our Manager or its affiliates. These individuals, other than our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, will not be required to exclusively dedicate their services to us and may provide services for other entities affiliated with our Manager, including Spirit. The Asset Management Agreement will become effective upon completion of the spin-off.

Manager Duties

Our Manager, subject to the supervision, direction and management of our board of trustees, will be responsible for managing our assets and day-to-day operations and will perform (or cause to be performed) such services and activities relating to our assets and operations as it determines may be appropriate, including, without limitation:

 

  (i) sourcing, investigating and evaluating prospective investments and dispositions of investments, subject to and consistent with the investment manual, and making recommendations with respect thereto to our board of trustees, where applicable;

 

  (ii) subject to and consistent with the investment manual, conducting negotiations with brokers, sellers and purchasers, and their respective agents and representatives, investment bankers and owners of privately and publicly held real estate or related assets, regarding the purchase, sale, exchange or other disposition of any investments;

 

  (iii) managing and monitoring the operating performance of investments and providing periodic reports to our board of trustees, including comparative information with respect to such operating performance and budgeted or projected operating results;

 

  (iv) assisting us in developing criteria that are specifically tailored to our investment objectives and making available to us our Manager’s knowledge and experience with respect to our target assets;

 

  (v) engaging and supervising independent contractors that provide services relating to us or our investments, including, but not limited to, investment banking, legal or regulatory advisory, tax advisory, accounting advisory, securities brokerage, property management/operations, property condition, real estate and leasing advisory and brokerage, and other financial and consulting services reasonably necessary for our Manager to perform its duties (it being understood that our board of trustees and its audit committee will retain authority to determine our independent public accountant and that our independent trustees and any committee of our board of trustees will retain the authority to hire its or their own attorneys or other advisors);

 

  (vi) negotiating, on our behalf, the terms of loan documents for our financings;

 

  (vii) enforcing, monitoring and managing compliance with loan documents to which we are a party on our behalf;

 

  (viii) coordinating and managing operations of any joint venture or co-investment interests held by us and conducting all matters with our joint venture or co-investment partners;

 

  (ix) coordinating and supervising all property managers, tenant operators, leasing agents and developers for the administration, leasing, management and/or development of any of our investments;

 

  (x) providing executive and administrative personnel, office space and office services required in rendering services to us;

 

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  (xi) administering bookkeeping and accounting functions as are required for our management and operation, contracting for audits and preparing or causing to be prepared such periodic reports and filings as may be required by any governmental authority in connection with the ordinary conduct of our business, and otherwise advising and assisting us with compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, without limitation, periodic reports, returns or statements required under the Exchange Act, the Code and any regulations or rulings thereunder, the securities and tax statutes of any jurisdiction in which we are obligated to file such reports, or the rules and regulations promulgated under any of the foregoing;

 

  (xii) advising and assisting in the preparation and filing of all offering documents, registration statements, prospectuses, proxies, and other forms or documents filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act or any state securities regulators (it being understood that we are responsible for the content of any and all of its offering documents, SEC filings or state regulatory filings and that our Manager will not be held liable for any costs or liabilities arising out of any misstatements or omissions in our offering documents, SEC filings, state regulatory filings or other filings referred to in this subparagraph, whether or not material (except by reason of acts constituting bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence of our Manager’s duties under our Asset Management Agreement);

 

  (xiii) causing us to retain qualified accountants and legal counsel, as applicable, to assist in developing appropriate accounting procedures, compliance procedures and testing systems with respect to financial reporting obligations and compliance with the provisions of the Code applicable to REITs (it being understood that our board of trustees and its audit committee will retain authority to determine our independent public accountant and that our independent trustees and any committee of our board of trustees will retain the authority to hire its or their own attorneys or other advisors);

 

  (xiv) taking all necessary actions to enable us to make required tax filings and reports, including soliciting shareholders for required information to the extent required by the provisions of the Code applicable to REITs;

 

  (xv) counseling us regarding the maintenance of our status as a REIT and monitoring compliance with the various REIT qualification tests and other rules set out in the Code and Treasury Regulations thereunder;

 

  (xvi) counseling us regarding the maintenance of our exemption from the Investment Company Act and monitoring compliance with the requirements for maintaining an exemption from the Investment Company Act;

 

  (xvii) counseling us in connection with policy decisions to be made by our board of trustees;

 

  (xviii) evaluating and recommending to our board of trustees modifications to any hedging strategies in effect on the date hereof and engaging in hedging activities;

 

  (xix) communicating with our investors and analysts as required to satisfy reporting or other requirements of any governing body or exchange on which our securities are traded and to maintain effective relations with such investors;

 

  (xx) investing and re-investing our moneys and securities (including investing in short-term investments, payment of fees, costs and expenses, or payments of dividends or distributions to our shareholders and partners) and advising us as to our capital structure and capital raising;

 

  (xxi) causing us to qualify to do business in all applicable jurisdictions and to obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses;

 

  (xxii) handling and resolving all claims, disputes or controversies (including all litigation, arbitration, settlement or other proceedings or negotiations) in which we may be involved or to which we may be subject arising out of our day-to-day operations, subject to such limitations or parameters as may be imposed from time to time by our board of trustees;

 

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  (xxiii) using commercially reasonable efforts to cause expenses incurred by or on our behalf to be within any expense guidelines set by our board of trustees from time to time;

 

  (xxiv) performing such other services as may be required from time to time for management and other activities relating to our assets as our board of trustees and our Manager will agree from time to time; and

 

  (xxv) using commercially reasonable efforts to cause us to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in all material respects, subject to us providing appropriate, necessary and timely funding of capital.

We specifically reserve to a simple majority of our independent trustees the following powers:

 

  (i) the authority to determine or change the strategic direction of the company at any time and in the sole discretion of our board of trustees;

 

  (ii) the approval of prospective investments, to the extent required by the investment manual, or the conflicts of interest policy, which may not be amended in a manner that is detrimental to us without approval by a majority of our independent trustees; it being understood that our board of trustees will have the power to reject prospective investments, even if such investments comply with the criteria outlined in the investment manual;

 

  (iii) the approval or disapproval of prospective dispositions of investments, to the extent required by the investment manual, as it may be amended by our board of trustees from time to time;

 

  (iv) the approval of the terms of loan documents for our financings;

 

  (v) the approval of our annual budget (which shall address in reasonable detail, among other matters, financing plans and capital planning; it being understood that our Manager will submit such budget in advance to our board of trustees for review and approval and will provide quarterly updates of performance against the annual budget to our board of trustees);

 

  (vi) the approval of the retention of our registered public accountants;

 

  (vii) the approval of any material transaction between us and our Manager and its affiliates, other than transactions pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement, the property management agreement and other transactions in effect as of the distribution date;

 

  (viii) the issuance of equity or debt securities by us;

 

  (ix) the grant of equity incentive awards by us;

 

  (x) the entry into joint venture agreements by us or our subsidiaries;

 

  (xi) the approval of entry into any transaction that would constitute a change in control (as defined in the Asset Management Agreement); and

 

  (xii) such other matters as may be determined by our board of trustees from time to time.

Our board of trustees has dispositive power in the event of any conflict between our board of trustees and our Manager with respect to the functions and authority delegated to our Manager.

Management Team

Pursuant to the terms of the Asset Management Agreement, our Manager will provide us with a management team, including a dedicated chief executive officer. The members of our management team will devote such of their time to the management of our Company as is reasonably necessary and appropriate, commensurate with our level of activity from time to time.

 

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Management Fee

We will pay our Manager a management fee equal to $20.0 million per year, payable in equal monthly installments, in arrears; provided, however, that (i) in the event of a Management Fee PIK Event arising under clause (i) of the definition thereof, the portion of the monthly installment of the management fee that is necessary for us to have sufficient funds to declare and pay dividends in cash required to be paid in cash in order for us to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code and to avoid incurring income or excise taxes will, during the occurrence and continuation of any such Management Fee PIK Event, be payable in a number of Series A preferred shares determined by dividing such portion of the management fee by the liquidation preference of the Series A preferred shares rounded down to the nearest whole share and (ii) in the event of a Management Fee PIK Event arising under clause (ii) of the definition thereof, the entire monthly installment of the management fee will, during the occurrence and continuation of any such Management Fee PIK Event, be payable in a number of Series A preferred shares determined by dividing the management fee by the liquidation preference of the Series A preferred shares rounded down to the nearest whole share.

A Management Fee PIK Event means (i) the good faith determination by our board of trustees that forgoing the payment of all or any portion of the monthly installment of the management fee is necessary for us to have sufficient funds to declare and pay dividends in cash required to be paid in cash in order for us to maintain our status as a REIT under the Code and to avoid incurring income or excise taxes, or (ii) the occurrence and continuance of an “Early Amortization Event,” “Event of Default” or “Sweep Period,” in each case, as defined pursuant under the Second Amended and Restated Master Indenture, dated as of May 20, 2014, among Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC and Citibank, N.A., as amended and supplemented from time to time.

Incentive Compensation

To incentivize employees, officers, consultants, affiliates or representatives of our Manager and our dedicated chief executive officer, chief financial officer and non-employee trustees to achieve our goals and business objectives as established by our board of trustees, in addition to the management fee, our board of trustees will have the authority to make recommendations of annual equity awards to our Manager or directly to employees, officers, consultants, affiliates or representatives of our Manager and to our dedicated chief executive officer, chief financial officer and non-employee trustees, based on the achievement by us of certain financial or other objectives established by our board of trustees; provided that, no equity awards by us to employees or officers of our Manager (including our dedicated chief executive officer and chief financial officer) shall be made without our Manager’s prior consent. We may, at our option, choose to issue such compensation in the form of equity awards in our securities or those of our operating partnership, unless and to the extent that receipt of such equity awards would adversely affect our status as a REIT, in which case, the equity awards will be limited to equity awards in our operating partnership, unless and to the extent that receipt of such equity awards would adversely affect our operating partnership’s status as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes or ourstatus as a REIT, in which case, the grant of equity awards shall not be made.

Term

Our Asset Management Agreement has an initial three-year term and will be automatically renewed for one-year terms thereafter unless terminated either by us or by our Manager.

Termination

Termination without Cause

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our Manager will enter into a transition services agreement, upon mutually acceptable terms, that will be in effect until the date that is eight months after the date of the termination of the Asset Management Agreement. For its services under the transition services agreement, we will pay our Manager the management fee, pro rated for the eights-month term of the transition services agreement.

(b) Termination by our Manager . Our Manager may terminate our Asset Management Agreement upon 180-day notice prior to the expiration of the original term or any renewal term.

Termination for Cause

(a) Termination by the Company . We may terminate our Asset Management Agreement upon 30-day notice to our Manager if (i) there is a commencement of any proceeding relating to our Manager’s bankruptcy or insolvency, (ii) our Manager dissolves as an entity, or (iii) our Manager commits fraud against us, misappropriates or embezzles our funds, or acts in a manner constituting bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence in the performance of its duties under our Asset Management Agreement (unless such actions or omissions are cause by an employee of our Manager and our Manager takes appropriate action against such person and cures the damage caused by such actions or omissions within 30 days of our Manager’s actual knowledge of their actions or omissions).

(b) Termination by our Manager . Our Manager may terminate our Asset Management Agreement upon 60-day prior notice in the event that we are in default in the performance or observance of any material term, condition or covenant contained in our Asset Management Agreement and such default continues for a period of 30 days after such notice specifying such default and requesting that the same be remedied within 30 days. Our Manager may also terminate the Asset Management Agreement in its sole discretion effective immediately concurrently with or within 90 days following a Change in Control or a non-cause termination of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, in each case upon 30-days’ prior notice to us.

“Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i) a transaction or series of transactions whereby any “person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than us or any of our subsidiaries) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of our securities possessing more than 50% of the total combined voting power of our securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; or

(ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who, at the beginning of such period, constitute our board of trustees together with any new trustee(s) (other than a trustee designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with us to effect a transaction described in the preceding clause (i) or the succeeding clause (iii) of this definition) whose election by our board of trustees or nomination for election by our shareholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the trustees then still in office who either were trustees at the beginning of the two-year period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority thereof; or

(iii) the consummation by us (whether directly involving us or indirectly involving us through one or more intermediaries) of (A) a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or business combination, (B) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets in any single transaction or series of related transactions or (C) the acquisition of assets or stock of another entity, in each case, other than a transaction:

(1) which results in our voting securities outstanding immediately before the transaction continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into our voting securities or the person that, as a result of the transaction, controls us, directly or indirectly, or owns, directly or indirectly, all or substantially all of our assets or otherwise succeeds to our business (we or such person, a successor entity) directly or indirectly, at least a majority of the combined voting power of the successor entity’s outstanding voting securities immediately after the transaction, and

 

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(2) after which no person or group beneficially owns voting securities representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the successor entity; provided, however, that no person or group shall be treated for purposes of this clause (iii)(2) as beneficially owning 50% or more of the combined voting power of the successor entity solely as a result of the voting power held our securities prior to the consummation of the transaction.

Termination Fee

In the event that our Asset Management Agreement is terminated (a) by us without cause or (b) by our Manager for cause (including upon a Change in Control), we will pay to our Manager, on the effective termination date or as promptly thereafter as practicable, a termination fee equal to 1.75 times the sum of (x) the management fee for the 12 full calendar months preceding the effective termination date, plus (y) the aggregate property management fees, or the property management fees, due to the Manager under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement (“Property Management Fees”) for the 12 full calendar months preceding the effective termination date.

Promote

Upon the earlier of (a) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by us without cause, (b) a termination of our Asset Management Agreement by our Manager for cause, and (c) the date that is 42 full calendar months after the distribution date, we are obligated to pay to our Manager, on the date of the relevant termination or other event or as promptly thereafter as practicable, a cash promote payment, calculated as follows:

(i) to the extent that the Company TSR Percentage exceeds 10% during the Measurement Period, the Promote will equal the product of:

(x) the weighted-average number of our common shares outstanding during the Measurement Period (calculated on a fully-diluted basis in accordance with GAAP), multiplied by

(y) the product of (A) 10%, multiplied by (B) the difference of (I) the Company TSR Amount not to exceed a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 12.5%, less (II) a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 10%;

(ii) to the extent that the Company TSR Percentage exceeds 12.5% during the Measurement Period, the Promote will equal the sum of:

(x) the amount under (i) above, plus

(y) the product of:

(A) the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding during the Measurement Period (calculated on a fully-diluted basis in accordance with GAAP), multiplied by

(B) the product of (I) 15%, multiplied by (II) the difference of (1) the Company TSR Amount not to exceed a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 15%, less (2) a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 12.5%; and

(iii) to the extent that the Company TSR Percentage exceeds 15% during the Measurement Period, the Promote will equal the sum of:

(x) the amount under (ii) above, plus

(y) the product of:

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(B) the product of (I) 20%, multiplied by (II) the difference of (1) the Company TSR Amount, less (2) a Hurdle TSR Amount implied by a Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period of 15%.

In the event a Change in Control occurs on or within the first 18 months after the distribution date, the promote will be reduced as required, so that the sum of the termination fee and the promote does not exceed $100.0 million.

Company TSR Percentage means the XIRR, expressed as a percentage (rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent (0.1%)), during the Measurement Period due to the appreciation in the price per common share, plus dividends declared during the Measurement Period, assuming dividends are reinvested in common shares on the date that they were paid (at a price equal to the closing price per common share on the applicable dividend payment date); provided, however, that for purposes of calculating the Company TSR Percentage, the initial share price will equal the Initial Price Per Share and the final share price as of any given date will equal the Share Value.

Company TSR Amount means the sum of the price per common share on the last day of the Measurement Period, plus the sum of all dividends declared during the Measurement Period, assuming dividends are reinvested in common shares on the date that they were paid (at a price equal to the closing price per common share on the applicable dividend payment date); provided, however, that for purposes of calculating the Company TSR Amount, the initial share price will equal the Initial Price Per Share and the final share price as of any given date will equal the Share Value.

Hurdle TSR Amount means an indicative price per common share on the last day of the Measurement Period calculated assuming appreciation in the price per common share based on a specified Company TSR Percentage during the Measurement Period; provided, however, that for purposes of calculating the Hurdle TSR Amount, the initial share price will equal the Initial Price Per Share.

Initial Price Per Share means the VWAP per common share for the 30 consecutive trading days on the principal exchange on which such shares are then traded immediately following the distribution date.

Measurement Period means the period commencing on the distribution date and ending upon the earlier of (i) the effective termination date of the Asset Management Agreement and (ii) the date that is 42 full calendar months after the distribution date.

Share Value , as of any given date, means the VWAP per common share for the 10 consecutive trading days on the principal exchange on which such shares are then traded immediately preceding such date; provided, however, that if a Change in Control causes the end of the Measurement Period, Share Value will mean the price per common share paid by the acquiror in the Change in Control transaction or, to the extent that the consideration in the Change in Control transaction is paid in stock of the acquiror or its affiliates, the Share Value will mean the value of the consideration paid per common share based on the VWAP per share of such acquiror stock for the 10 consecutive trading days on the principal exchange on which such shares are then traded immediately preceding the date on which a Change in Control occurs.

VWAP means the volume weighted average price.

XIRR means the Extended Internal Rate of Return as calculated by using the “=XIRR” function in Microsoft Excel.

 

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Reimbursement of Expenses

Except as otherwise approved by a majority vote of our independent trustees, our Manager is responsible for the following expenses incurred in connection with the performance of its duties under the Asset Management Agreement:

 

  (i) base salary, cash incentive compensation and other employment expenses (excluding equity awards granted by us) of our dedicated chief executive officer and dedicated chief financial officer;

 

  (ii) employment expenses of other personnel employed by our Manager, including, but not limited to, salaries, wages, payroll taxes and the cost of employee benefit plans;

 

  (iii) fees and travel and other expenses of officers and employees of our Manager, except fees and travel and other expenses of such persons who are our trustees or officers incurred in their capacities as such;

 

  (iv) rent, telephone, utilities, office furniture, equipment and machinery (including computers, to the extent utilized) and other office expenses of our Manager, except to the extent such expenses relate solely to an office maintained by us separate from the office of our Manager; and

 

  (v) miscellaneous administrative expenses relating to the performance by our Manager of its obligations.

We are generally responsible for paying all of our expenses, including the following:

 

  (i) the cost of borrowed money;

 

  (ii) taxes on income and taxes and assessments on real and personal property, if any, and all other taxes applicable to us or our subsidiaries;

 

  (iii) legal, auditing, accounting, underwriting, brokerage, listing, reporting, registration and other fees, and printing, engraving and other expenses and taxes incurred in connection with the issuance, distribution, transfer, trading, registration and listing of our or our subsidiaries’ securities on the stock exchange, including transfer agent’s, registrar’s and indenture trustee’s fees and charges;

 

  (iv) expenses related to our or our subsidiaries’ organization, restructuring, reorganization or liquidation, or expenses of revising, amending, converting or modifying our or such subsidiaries’ organizational documents;

 

  (v) fees and travel and other expenses of members of our board of trustees and our officers or those of individuals in similar positions with any of our subsidiaries in their capacities as such (but not in their capacities as officers or employees of our Manager) and fees and travel and other expenses paid to advisors, contractors, mortgage servicers, consultants, and other agents and independent contractors employed by or on our or our subsidiaries’ behalf;

 

  (vi) expenses directly connected with the investigation, acquisition, disposition or ownership of real estate interests or other property (including third-party property diligence costs, appraisal reporting, the costs of foreclosure, insurance premiums, legal services, brokerage and sales commissions, maintenance, repair, improvement and local management of property), other than expenses with respect thereto of employees of our Manager, to the extent that our Manager is responsible for such expenses;

 

  (vii) all insurance costs that we or our subsidiaries incur (including officer and trustee liability insurance) or in connection with any officer and trustee indemnity agreement to which we or our subsidiaries are a party;

 

  (viii) expenses connected with payments of dividends or interest or contributions in cash or any other form made or caused to be made by our trustees to holders of our securities or those of our subsidiaries;

 

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  (ix) all expenses connected with communications to holders of our securities or those of our subsidiaries and other bookkeeping and clerical work necessary to maintaining relations with holders of securities, including the cost of any transfer agent, the cost of preparing, printing, posting, distributing and mailing certificates for securities and proxy solicitation materials and reports to holders of our securities or those of our subsidiaries;

 

  (x) any other legal, accounting and auditing fees and expenses, in addition to those described in subsection (iii) above;

 

  (xi) filing and recording fees for regulatory or governmental filings, approvals and notices;

 

  (xii) expenses relating to any office or office facilities maintained by us or by our subsidiaries separate from the office of our Manager; and

 

  (xiii) the costs and expenses of all equity award or compensation plans or arrangements established by us or by any of our subsidiaries, including the value of awards made by us or by any of our subsidiaries to our Manager or its employees, if any, and payment of any employment or withholding taxes in connection therewith; and

 

  (xiv) all of our or our subsidiaries’ costs and expenses, other than those to be specifically borne by our Manager pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement.

Indemnification

Pursuant to the Asset Management Agreement, our Manager assumes no responsibility other than to render its services called in good faith and is not responsible for any action of our board of trustees in following or declining to follow any of its advice or recommendations. Our Manager, its members, managers, officers and employees are not liable to us or any of our subsidiaries, to our board of trustees, or our or any of our subsidiaries shareholders or partners for any acts or omissions by our Manager, its affiliates, members, managers, officers or employees, pursuant to or in accordance with the Asset Management Agreement, except by reason of acts constituting bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence. We will, to the full extent lawful, reimburse, indemnify and hold our Manager, its affiliates, members, managers, officers and employees, sub-advisers and each other person, if any, controlling our Manager, harmless of and from any and all expenses, losses, damages, liabilities, demands, charges and claims of any nature whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees) in respect of or arising from any acts or omissions of such indemnified party made in good faith in the performance of our Manager’s duties under the Asset Management Agreement and not constituting such indemnified party’s bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Our Manager will, to the full extent lawful, reimburse, indemnify and hold us, our shareholders, trustees, officers and employees and each other person, if any, controlling us, harmless of and from any and all expenses, losses, damages, liabilities, demands, charges and claims of any nature whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees) in respect of or arising from any acts or omissions of our Manager constituting bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence.

Assignment

Our Asset Management Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of an assignment, in whole or in part, by our Manager, unless such assignment is made with the consent of a majority of our independent trustees. No consent is required in the case of an assignment by our Manager to an entity whose business and operations are managed or supervised by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. Our Manager will continue to be liable to us for all errors or omissions of any assignee that is managed or supervised by Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. but will not be liable for errors or omissions of any other successor manager.

We may not assign the Asset Management Agreement without the prior written consent of our Manager, except in the case of assignment to another REIT or other organization that is our successor (by merger, consolidation or purchase of assets).

 

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MANAGEMENT

Our Trustees and Executive Officers

Currently Jackson Hsieh is our only trustee. Upon completion of the spin-off, our board of trustees is expected to be comprised of five members, one of whom, Mr. Hsieh, will be an executive of our Manager’s parent, Spirit. We expect to expand our board to six members once a permanent chief executive officer has been identified and to have such individual serve as an additional trustee. Each of our trustees will serve until the first annual meeting of our shareholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies. Thereafter, each of our trustees will be elected by our common shareholders to serve until the next annual meeting of our shareholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies. We expect our board of trustees to determine that each of the four trustee nominees listed in the table below satisfy the listing standards for independence of the NYSE. Our bylaws provide that a majority of the entire board of trustees may at any time increase or decrease the number of trustees. However, the number of trustees may never be less than the minimum number required by Maryland law nor, unless our bylaws are amended, more than        .

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our executive officers and trustees and those persons who have agreed to become trustees immediately after completion of the spin-off:

 

Name

   Age   

Position

Jackson Hsieh

   57    Chairman of the Board

Ricardo Rodriguez

   41    Interim Chief Executive Officer, Interim President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
      Trustee Nominee
      Trustee Nominee
      Trustee Nominee
      Trustee Nominee

Biographical Information for Executive Officers

The following is the biographical summary of the experience of Mr. Rodriguez, who will serve upon the completion of the spin-off as our Chief Financial Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer.

Ricardo Rodriguez , 41, will serve as our Interim Chief Executive Officer, Interim President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer upon completion of the spin-off. Mr. Rodriguez joined us from Morgan Stanley, where he served as Executive Director since 2011 and spent over 17 years in a variety of roles, most recently responsible for the term ABS banking and origination business within Global Capital Markets. During his tenure at Morgan Stanley, Mr. Rodriguez managed and executed over $70 billion in public and private capital markets transactions across the capital structure using a variety of products in all major geographic regions within all key industry groups in which Morgan Stanley participates. During this time, he also helped Morgan Stanley in investing in, managing and disposing of a diverse set of real estate, infrastructure and energy assets. Mr. Rodriguez graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland where he received Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and in Weapons & Systems Engineering.

Biographical Information for Non-Employee Trustees and Trustee Nominees

The following is the biographical summary of the experience of Mr. Hsieh, our Chairman of the Board. We expect that prior to the spin-off, the Company will have one or more additional non-employee trustees.

Jackson Hsieh , 57, has served as a trustee since our formation in November 2017. Mr. Hsieh has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. since May 8, 2017, and first joined Spirit as President and Chief Operating Officer on September 7, 2016. Mr. Hsieh joined Spirit from Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), where he served as Managing Director and a Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, primarily

 

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focusing on the firm’s real estate clients. Prior to this, Mr. Hsieh was Vice Chairman and Sole/Co-Global Head of UBS’s Real Estate Investment Banking Group, managing a team of over 70 professionals in six offices worldwide. During his career, including a prior period at Morgan Stanley and tenures at Bankers Trust Company and Salomon Brothers, Inc., he served as senior lead banker on over $285 billion of real estate and lodging transactions. Mr. Hsieh is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (1983), and earned a master’s degree in Architecture from Harvard University (1987). Mr. Hsieh was selected to serve as a director based on his extensive experience in the real estate industry, including his current service as Chief Executive Officer and President of Spirit, and his strong familiarity with our portfolio.

Corporate Governance—Board of Trustees and Committees

Our business is managed by our Manager, subject to the supervision and oversight of our board of trustees, which has established investment guidelines for our Manager to follow in its day to day management of our business. Upon completion of the spin-off, a majority of our board of trustees will be “independent,” with independence being defined in the manner established by our board of trustees and in a manner consistent with listing standards established by the NYSE.

Upon completion of the spin-off, our board will establish an audit committee, compensation committee and a nominating and corporate governance committee and adopt charters for each of these committees. Each of these committees will be composed exclusively of independent trustees, as defined by the listing standards of the NYSE. Moreover, the compensation committee will be comprised exclusively of individuals intended to be, to the extent provided by Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, non-employee trustees and will, at such times as we are subject to Section 162(m) of the Code, qualify as outside trustees for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code.

Audit Committee

Our audit committee will be composed of three independent trustees,            ,            , and             .              will serve as the chairperson of the audit committee. We expect that            will be designated as our audit committee financial expert, as that term is defined by the SEC. Each of the audit committee members will be “financially literate” under the rules of the NYSE. The audit committee assists the board in overseeing:

 

    our financial reporting, auditing and internal control activities, including the integrity of our financial statements;

 

    our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;

 

    the independent registered public accounting firm’s qualifications and independence; and

 

    the performance of our internal audit function and independent registered public accounting firm.

The audit committee is also responsible for engaging our independent registered public accounting firm, reviewing with the independent registered public accounting firm the plans and results of the audit engagement, approving professional services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm, reviewing the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm, considering the range of audit and non-audit fees and reviewing the adequacy of our internal accounting controls.

Compensation Committee

Our compensation committee will be composed of three independent trustees,            ,            , and                . will serve as the chairperson of the compensation committee.

The principal functions of the compensation committee will be to:

 

    evaluate the performance of our officers;

 

    review and approve the officer compensation plans;

 

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    review the compensation and fees payable to our Manager under the Asset Management Agreement;

 

    prepare compensation committee reports; and

 

    oversee the equity incentive plan.

The compensation committee has the authority to retain and terminate any compensation consultant to be used to assist in the evaluation of officer compensation.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Our nominating and corporate governance committee will be composed of three independent trustees,             ,             , and             . will serve as the chairperson of the nominating and corporate governance committee.

The nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for seeking, considering and recommending to the board qualified candidates for election as trustees and recommending a slate of nominees for election as trustees at the annual meeting. The nominating and corporate governance committee will also periodically prepare and submit to the board for adoption the committee’s selection criteria for trustee nominees. It will review and make recommendations on matters involving the general operation of the board and our corporate governance and will annually recommend to the board nominees for each committee of the board. In addition, the committee annually facilitates the assessment of the board of trustees’ performance as a whole and of the individual trustees and reports thereon to the board. The committee has the sole authority to retain and terminate any search firm to be used to identify trustee candidates.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

The members of the compensation committee of the board of trustees will be independent trustees. Upon completion of the spin-off, none of these trustees, or any of our executive officers, will serve as a member of a board of directors or board of trustees or any compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of our board.

Trustee Compensation

Prior to the distribution, we did not compensate our trustees for service in their capacity as our trustees; however, in connection with the distribution, we expect to adopt a compensation program (the “Trustee Compensation Program”) for our trustees who are not employees of SMTA or Spirit, or any of our respective affiliates (our “Non-Employee Trustees”) which enables us to attract and retain individuals of the highest quality to serve as our trustees, while also aligning trustee interests with the long-term interests of our stockholders. Accordingly, the Trustee Compensation Program will consist of a combination of cash annual retainer fees and long-term equity-based compensation. Each of these components, as currently contemplated, is described below. We also expect to reimburse each Non-Employee Trustee for travel and other expenses associated with attending board and committee meetings and other board-related activities. We expect the Trustee Compensation Program will be effective upon the completion of the distribution. The terms set forth below are not final and are subject to change.

Cash Compensation

Under the Trustee Compensation Program, each Non-Employee Trustee is expected to receive an annual cash retainer of $            . Annual retainers generally will be paid in four equal quarterly cash payments; each payment will at the end of the applicable calendar quarter, but the final calendar quarter payment made prior to the end of the fiscal year. In addition to the annual cash retainer, after the occurrence of six trustee meetings, each Non-Employee Trustee will be paid $             for each meeting of our board of trustees attended in person or telephonically. We do not currently expect to pay any supplemental retainers to the chair of our board of trustees, nor to any individual trustee for service on any committee of our board of trustees.

 

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Equity Compensation

Under the Trustee Compensation Program, we expect to grant each Non-Employee Trustee who is initially elected or appointed to serve on our Board restricted shares of our common stock with a dollar-denominated value of approximately $             (the “Initial Restricted Stock Award”). Each Initial Restricted Stock Award will be granted on the later of (i) date of the applicable Non-Employee Trustee’s initial election or appointment or (ii) the date of the distribution, and will vest             , subject to continued service.

Each Non-Employee Trustee serving on our board of trustees as of the date of each annual shareholder meeting automatically will receive a grant of a number of restricted shares of our common stock with a dollar-denominated value of approximately $             (the “Annual Restricted Stock Grant”) on the date of the applicable annual shareholder meeting. Each Annual Restricted Stock Grant will vest             , subject to continued service.

Executive Compensation

We are externally managed by our Manager and currently have no employees. Our Manager will provide us with a dedicated chief executive officer, who will be an employee of our Manager. Our other executive officers are also employees of our Manager, and, in such capacity, devote a portion of their time to our affairs as is required pursuant to our Asset Management Agreement. We currently do not pay our executive officers any cash or other compensation, and we have no compensation agreements with our executive officers. Additionally, we do not determine compensation amounts payable to our executive officers. Instead, our Manager or its affiliates have discretion to determine the form and level of compensation paid to and earned by our executive officers. We, in turn, pay our Manager the management fee described in “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement.”

The Asset Management Agreement does not require that our executive officers, other than our chief executive officer, dedicate a specific amount of time to fulfilling our Manager’s obligations to us under the Asset Management Agreement and does not require a specified amount or percentage of the management fee we pay to our Manager to be allocated to our executive officers. Instead, members of our management team are required to devote such amount of their time to our management as reasonably necessary and appropriate.

Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we intend to adopt an incentive plan as described below, under which we may award equity-based and cash-based awards to our and our subsidiaries’ trustees, directors, officers, employees, consultants and directors, consultants and employees of our Manager and its affiliates that are providing services to us and our subsidiaries. In addition, we expect that the plan will permit us to grant awards to our Manager, which may in turn grant awards to employees, consultants or directors of it and its affiliates. As described below under “—Incentive Award Plan,” these awards are designed to align the interests of such individuals with those of our shareholders and enable our Manager and its affiliates that provide services to us and our subsidiaries to attract, motivate and retain talented individuals.

Incentive Award Plan

Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we intend to adopt the Spirit MTA REIT 2018 Incentive Award Plan (the “Plan”), under which we may grant cash and equity incentive awards to eligible service providers in order to attract, motivate and retain such service providers. The material terms of the Plan, as they are currently contemplated, are summarized below. We are still in the process of developing, approving and implementing the Plan and accordingly, this summary is subject to change.

Eligibility and  Administration.   Trustees, directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company, the Manager and our respective affiliates will be eligible to receive awards under the Plan; in addition, we expect that our Manager and its affiliates will be eligible to receive awards under the Plan and in turn issue such awards to their employees, consultants or directors.

 

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Upon completion of the spin-off, the Plan will be administered by our board of trustees with respect to awards to non-employee trustees, but will be administered by our compensation committee with respect to other participants, each of which may delegate its duties and responsibilities to committees of our trustees and/or officers (referred to collectively as the “plan administrator”), subject to certain limitations that may be imposed under Section 16 of the Exchange Act and/or stock exchange rules, as applicable. The plan administrator has the authority to administer the Plan, including the authority to select award recipients, determine the nature and amount of each award, and determine the terms and conditions of each award. The plan administrator also has the authority to make all determinations and interpretations under, prescribe all forms for use with, and adopt rules for the administration of, the Plan, subject to its express terms and conditions.

Size of Share  Reserve; Limitations  on Awards . The total number of shares reserved for issuance pursuant to awards under the Plan is                . The maximum number of common shares that may be issued in connection with awards of incentive stock options (“ISOs”) under the Plan is                . The maximum aggregate cash compensation and grant-date fair value of all equity-based awards granted during any calendar year to a non-employee trustee for services as a trustee is $                .

If an award under the Plan is forfeited, expires, or is settled for cash, any shares subject to such award may, to the extent of such forfeiture, expiration or cash settlement, be used again for new grants under the Plan. However, the following shares will not be used again for grant under the Plan: (1) shares tendered or withheld to satisfy grant or exercise price or tax withholding obligations associated with an award; (2) shares subject to a stock appreciation right (“SAR”) that are not issued in connection with the stock settlement of the SAR on its exercise; and (3) shares purchased on the open market with the cash proceeds from the exercise of options.

To the extent permitted under Section 422 of the Code or applicable securities exchange rules without shareholder approval, awards granted under the Plan in connection with the assumption, replacement, conversion or adjustment of outstanding equity awards in the context of a corporate acquisition or merger will not reduce the shares authorized for grant under the Plan, but will reduce the shares authorized for issuance in connection with ISOs.

Awards. We expect that the Plan will provide for the grant of stock options, including ISOs and nonqualified stock options (“NSOs”), restricted stock, performance awards dividend equivalents, stock payments, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance shares, long-term incentive plan units (“LTIP units”) other incentive awards and SARs. All awards under the Plan will be set forth in award agreements, which will detail all terms and conditions of the awards, including any applicable vesting and payment terms and post-termination exercise limitations. Awards other than cash awards will generally be settled in shares of our common stock, but the plan administrator may provide for cash settlement of any award. A brief description of each award type follows.

 

    Stock Options . Stock options provide for the purchase of common shares in the future at an exercise price set on the grant date. The exercise price of a stock option may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the underlying share on the date of grant (or 110% in the case of ISOs granted to certain significant shareholders), except with respect to certain substitute options granted in connection with a corporate transaction. The term of a stock option may not be longer than ten years (or five years in the case of ISOs granted to certain significant shareholders). Vesting conditions determined by the plan administrator may apply to stock options and may include continued service, performance and/or other conditions.

 

    Stock Appreciation Rights . SARs entitle their holder, upon exercise, to receive an amount equal to the appreciation of the shares subject to the award between the grant date and the exercise date. The exercise price of a SAR may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the underlying share on the date of grant (except with respect to certain substitute SARs granted in connection with a corporate transaction) and the term of a SAR may not be longer than ten years. Vesting conditions determined by the plan administrator may apply to SARs and may include continued service, performance and/or other conditions.

 

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    Restricted Stock, RSUs and Performance Shares . Restricted stock is an award of nontransferable common shares that remain forfeitable unless and until specified conditions are met, and that may be subject to a purchase price. RSUs are contractual promises to deliver common shares in the future, which may also remain forfeitable unless and until specified conditions are met. Delivery of the shares underlying RSUs may be deferred under the terms of the award or at the election of the participant, if the plan administrator permits such a deferral. Performance shares are contractual rights to receive a range of common shares in the future based on the attainment of specified performance goals, in addition to other conditions that may apply to these awards. Conditions applicable to restricted stock, RSUs and performance shares may be based on continuing service, the attainment of performance goals and/or such other conditions as the plan administrator may determine

 

    Stock Payments Other Incentive Awards and LTIP Units. Stock payments are awards of fully vested common shares that may, but need not, be made in lieu of base salary, bonus, fees or other cash compensation otherwise payable to any individual who is eligible to receive awards. Other incentive awards are awards other than those enumerated in this summary that are denominated in, linked to or derived from common shares or value metrics related to common shares, and may remain forfeitable unless and until specified conditions are met. LTIP units are awards of units of the Operating Partnership intended to constitute “profits interests” within the meaning of the relevant Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedure guidance, which may be convertible into shares of our common stock pursuant to our partnership agreement.

 

    Dividend Equivalents . Dividend equivalents represent the right to receive the equivalent value of dividends paid on common shares and may be granted alone or in tandem with awards other than stock options or SARs. Dividend equivalents are credited as of dividend payments dates during the period between a specified date (or such other date as may be determined by the administrator) and the date such award terminates or expires, as determined by the plan administrator.

 

    Performance Awards . Performance awards are cash bonus awards that are granted subject to vesting and/or payment based on the attainment of specified performance goals.

Certain Transactions .   The plan administrator will have broad discretion to take action under the Plan, as well as make adjustments to the terms and conditions of existing and future awards, to prevent the dilution or enlargement of intended benefits and facilitate necessary or desirable changes in the event of certain transactions and events affecting our common shares, such as stock dividends, stock splits, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and other corporate transactions. In addition, in the event of certain non-reciprocal transactions with our shareholders known as “equity restructurings,” the plan administrator will make equitable adjustments to the Plan and outstanding awards. In the event of a “change in control” of our company (as defined in the Plan), to the extent that the surviving entity declines to continue, convert, assume or replace outstanding awards then all such awards will become fully vested and exercisable in connection with the transaction.

Foreign Participants, Claw-Back Provisions, Transferability, and Participant Payments . The plan administrator may modify award terms, establish subplans and/or adjust other terms and conditions of awards, subject to the share limits described above, in order to facilitate grants of awards subject to the laws and/or stock exchange rules of countries outside of the United States. All awards will be subject to the provisions of any claw-back policy implemented by our company to the extent set forth in such claw-back policy and/or in the applicable award agreement (whether such claw-back policy is implemented prior to or after the grant of the applicable award). With limited exceptions for estate planning, domestic relations orders, certain beneficiary designations and the laws of descent and distribution and transfers from the Manager and/or its affiliates to their employees, consultants and directors, awards under the Plan generally will be non-transferable prior to vesting, and are exercisable only by the participant, unless otherwise provided by the plan administrator. Subject to certain restrictions, awards granted to the Manager or its affiliates may be transferred to an employee, consultant or director or any of its affiliates. The transfer of any award is subject to the terms and conditions of the Asset Management Agreement and our partnership agreement. With regard to tax withholding, exercise price and

 

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purchase price obligations arising in connection with awards under the Plan, the plan administrator may, in its discretion, accept cash or check, common shares that meet specified conditions, a “market sell order” or such other consideration as it deems suitable.

Plan Amendment and Termination . Our board of trustees may amend or terminate the Plan at any time; however, except in connection with certain changes in our capital structure, shareholder approval will be required for any amendment that increases the aggregate number of shares available under the Plan, “reprices” any stock option or SAR, or cancels any stock option or SAR in exchange for cash or another award when the option or SAR price per share exceeds the fair market value of the underlying shares. In addition, no amendment, suspension or termination of the Plan may, without the consent of the affected participant, impair any rights or obligations under any previously-granted award, unless the award itself otherwise expressly so provides. No award may be granted under the Plan after the tenth anniversary of the date on which our board of trustees adopts the Plan.

Additional REIT Restrictions . The Plan will provide that no participant will be granted, become vested in the right to receive or acquire or be permitted to acquire, or will have any right to acquire, shares under an award if such acquisition would be prohibited by the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares contained in our declaration of trust or would impair our status as a REIT.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Our code of business conduct and ethics applies to our officers and trustees and to our Manager’s personnel when such individuals are acting for us or on our behalf. Among other matters, our code of business conduct and ethics is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

    honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

 

    full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in our public communications;

 

    compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;

 

    prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to appropriate persons identified in the code; and

 

    accountability for adherence to the code.

Any waiver of the code of business conduct and ethics for our officers or trustees may be made only by our board of trustees or one of the committees of our board of trustees and will be promptly disclosed if and to the extent required by law or stock exchange regulations.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Asset Management Agreement

Prior to the completion of our spin-off, we will enter into an Asset Management Agreement with our Manager pursuant to which our Manager will provide the day-to-day management of our operations. Pursuant to the terms of the Asset Management Agreement, our Manager will provide a management team that will be responsible for implementing our business strategy and performing certain services for us. See “Our Manager and Asset Management Agreement.”

Property Management and Servicing Agreement

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, provides property management services and special services for Master Trust 2014. The property management fees accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of the Master Trust 2014 collateral pool less any specially serviced assets and the special servicing fees accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced per the terms of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, property management fees of $4.5 million, $4.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively, were incurred. Special servicing fees of $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million were incurred in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The property management fees and special servicing fees are included in related party fees in the combined statements of operations.

Separation and Distribution Agreement

We will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement with Spirit that will effectuate the spin-off, provide a framework for the relationship between us and Spirit after the spin-off and provide for the allocation between us and Spirit of Spirit’s assets, liabilities and obligations attributable to the period prior to, at and after our spin-off from Spirit. The Separation and Distribution Agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement on Form 10, of which this information statement is a part, and the summary below is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement, which is incorporated by reference into this information statement.

The Separation and Distribution Agreement sets forth our agreements with Spirit regarding the principal transactions necessary to separate us from Spirit. It also sets forth other agreements that govern certain aspects of our relationship with Spirit after the completion of the separation plan. For purposes of the Separation and Distribution Agreement: (1) the “SMTA Group” means us and our subsidiaries; and (2) the “Spirit Group” means Spirit and its subsidiaries other than us and our subsidiaries.

Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities

The Separation and Distribution Agreement identifies the assets and liabilities to be retained by, transferred to, assumed by, or assigned to, as the case may be, each of us and Spirit as part of the separation of Spirit into two companies, and describes when and how these transfers, assumptions and assignments will occur, although, many of the transfers, assumptions and assignments may have already occurred prior to the parties’ entering into the Separation and Distribution Agreement. In particular, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement immediately prior to the time of effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Spirit and we will take all actions necessary so that the SMTA Group will:

(1) own, to the extent it does not already own, Master Trust 2014, the Shopko Entities, the Sporting Goods Entities, two additional legal entities and ten additional properties; and

(2) assume, to the extent it is not already liable for:

(a) any liabilities relating to or arising out of our initial portfolio of assets described under (1) above whether arising prior to, at the time of, or after, the effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement;

 

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(b) all liabilities recorded on SMTA’s Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017, as included herein, subject to the satisfaction of any liabilities subsequent to the date of such balance sheet, provided that the amounts set forth on such balance sheet with respect to any liabilities shall not be treated as minimum or maximum amounts or limitations on the amount of such liabilities;

(c) any potential liabilities related to Spirit’s Exchange Act reports relating to disclosures about our initial portfolio of assets described under (1) above;

(d) any liabilities arising out of claims by our trustees, officers and affiliates arising after the time of effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement against either Spirit or us to the extent they relate to our initial portfolio of assets described under (1) above as of the date of the Separation and Distribution Agreement; and

(e) any liabilities expressly created by the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary agreements as liabilities to be assumed or retained by SMTA or any member of the SMTA Group, and all agreements, obligations and liabilities of any member of the SMTA Group under the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary agreement.

Except as otherwise provided in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Spirit will retain all other assets and liabilities.

Except as may expressly be set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary agreement, all assets will be transferred on an “as is,” “where is” basis without representation or warranty.

Information in this information statement with respect to the assets and liabilities of the parties following the separation is presented based on the allocation of such assets and liabilities as set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires. Certain of the liabilities and obligations to be assumed by one party or for which one party will have an indemnification obligation under the Separation and Distribution Agreement are, and following the separation may continue to be, the legal or contractual liabilities or obligations of another party. Each such party that continues to be subject to such legal or contractual liability or obligation will rely on the applicable party that assumed the liability or obligation or the applicable party that undertook an indemnification obligation with respect to the liability or obligation, as applicable, under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, to satisfy the performance and payment obligations or indemnification obligations with respect to such legal or contractual liability or obligation.

Further Assurances

Each party will cooperate with the other and use commercially reasonable efforts, prior to, on and after the distribution date, to take promptly, or cause to be taken promptly, all actions to do promptly, or cause to be done promptly, all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable on its part to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by, and the intent and purposes of, the Separation and Distribution Agreement. In addition, neither party will, nor will either party allow its respective subsidiaries to, without the prior consent of the other party, take any action which would reasonably be expected to prevent or materially impede, interfere with or delay the transactions contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement and the ancillary agreements thereto, if any. Both parties will also use commercially reasonable efforts to cause third parties, such as insurers or trustees, to fulfill any obligations they are required to fulfill under the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

The Distribution

The Separation and Distribution Agreement also governs the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the proposed distribution. We have agreed to distribute to Spirit, as a share dividend, (or take such other appropriate actions to ensure that Spirit has the requisite number of our common shares) the number of our common shares distributable in the distribution to effectuate the separation.

 

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In addition, Spirit has agreed to cause its agent to distribute to Spirit stockholders that hold shares of Spirit common stock as of the applicable distribution record date all of our common shares.

Additionally, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that the distribution is subject to several conditions that must be satisfied or waived by Spirit in its sole discretion. For further information regarding the separation, see “Our Separation from Spirit—Conditions to the Spin-Off.”

Termination of Other Arrangements

The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that, other than the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the ancillary agreements to the Separation and Distribution Agreement (if any), the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, certain confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements among any members of the SMTA Group, the Spirit Group or employees of our Manager, all prior agreements and arrangements, whether written or not, between any member of the Spirit Group on the one hand, and any member of the SMTA Group on the other hand (except to the extent any person that is not a member of the SMTA Group or Spirit Group is also a party to such agreements or arrangements), are terminated and will cease to be of further force and effect as of the time of effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. At the time of such termination, all parties will be released from liability under such agreements and arrangements, other than with respect to the settlement of intercompany accounts, which will be satisfied and/or settled in full in cash or otherwise cancelled and terminated or extinguished by the relevant members of the SMTA Group or Spirit Group prior to the time of effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Releases and Indemnification

Subject to certain exceptions, including with respect to liabilities assumed by, or allocated to, us or Spirit, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that we and Spirit will generally agree to release each other from all liabilities existing or arising from acts or events prior to or on the distribution date.

In addition, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that, except as otherwise provided for in other documents related to the separation, we will indemnify Spirit and its affiliates and representatives against losses arising from:

(1) any SMTA liabilities as described under “—Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities” above;

(2) any failure by any member of the SMTA Group or any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any liability listed under (1) above in accordance with their respective terms, whether prior to, at or after the time of effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement;

(3) any breach by any member of the SMTA Group of any provision of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and any agreements ancillary thereto (if any), subject to any limitations of liability provisions and other provisions applicable to any such breach set forth therein;

(4) any liability related to the Master Trust 2014 performance undertaking, as described under “—Performance Undertaking” below;

(5) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, with respect to all information contained in this information statement or the registration statement of which this information statement is a part other than information that relates solely to any assets owned, directly or indirectly by Spirit, excluding the assets that will comprise our initial portfolio

Spirit shall indemnify us and our affiliates and representatives against losses arising from:

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(2) any failure of any member of the Spirit Group or any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any liability listed under (1) above in accordance with their respective terms, whether prior to, at or after the time of effectiveness of the Separation and Distribution Agreement;

(3) any breach by any member of the Spirit Group of any provision of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and any agreements ancillary thereto (if any), subject to any limitations of liability provisions and other provisions applicable to any such breach set forth therein; and

(4) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, with respect to all information contained in this information statement or the registration statement of which this information statement is a part that relates solely to any assets owned, directly or indirectly by Spirit, other than our initial portfolio of assets.

Indemnification obligations shall generally be net of any insurance proceeds actually received by the indemnified person. The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that we and Spirit will waive any right to special, indirect, punitive, exemplary, remote, speculative or similar damages in excess of compensatory damages provided that any such liabilities with respect to third party claims shall be considered direct damages.

Competition

The Separation and Distribution Agreement does not include any non-competition or other similar restrictive arrangements with respect to the range of business activities that may be conducted, or investments that may be made, by either the Spirit Group or the SMTA Group. Each of the parties will agree that nothing set forth in the agreement shall be construed to create any restriction or other limitation on the ability of any of the Spirit Group or SMTA Group to engage in any business or other activity that overlaps or competes with the business of any other party.

Insurance

Prior to the distribution date, Spirit and we shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain separate insurance policies for us on commercially reasonable terms, except for those policies addressed under the Insurance Sharing Agreement described below. We will be responsible for all premiums, costs and fees associated with any new insurance policies placed for our benefit.

Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising out of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the parties, each having designated a representative for such purpose, will negotiate in good faith for 30 days to resolve any disputes between the parties. If the parties are unable to resolve disputes in this manner within 30 days, the disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.

Other Matters Governed by the Separation and Distribution Agreement

Other matters governed by the Separation and Distribution Agreement include, amongst others, access to financial and other information and confidentiality.

Tax Matters Agreement

We will enter into a Tax Matters Agreement with Spirit that will govern the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of Spirit and us after the spin-off with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings, and certain other matters regarding taxes.

 

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Our obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement are not limited in amount or subject to any cap. Further, even if we are not responsible for tax liabilities of Spirit and its subsidiaries under the Tax Matters Agreement, we nonetheless could be liable under applicable law for such liabilities if Spirit were to fail to pay them. If we are required to pay any liabilities under the circumstances set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement or pursuant to applicable tax law, the amounts may be significant.

Under the Tax Matters Agreement and subject to certain exceptions, we generally will be liable for, and will indemnify Spirit against, taxes attributable to the ownership and operation of our assets after the spin-off, and Spirit will generally be liable for, and will indemnify us against, taxes attributable to the ownership and operation of such assets prior to and as a result of the spin-off.

The form of this agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the registration statement on Form 10 of which this information statement is a part.

Insurance Sharing Agreement

Upon completion of the spin-off, we will enter into an Insurance Sharing Agreement with our Manager and Spirit, which will provide for our addition as a named insured under Spirit’s existing insurance policies until their expiration, and will give our Manager the authority to procure joint blanket insurance policies for us and Spirit thereafter. Such blanket insurance policies will include, without limitation, general liability, automobile liability, umbrella liability, property and environmental liability policies. The premiums for the insurance policies will be allocated between us and Spirit in accordance with the methodology set forth in the Insurance Sharing Agreement. Our Manager will not receive any compensation for the services provided under the Insurance Sharing Agreement. The Insurance Sharing Agreement will have an initial three-year term and will be automatically renewed for one-year terms thereafter unless terminated by either us or Spirit. The Insurance Sharing Agreement will be fully assignable by our Manager to one of its affiliates but will not be assignable by any other party without the written consent of all of the other parties thereto. The Insurance Sharing Agreement has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement on Form 10, of which this information statement is a part, and the summary above is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Insurance Sharing Agreement, which is incorporated by reference into this information statement.

Registration Right Agreement

In connection with issuance of the Series A preferred shares to Spirit, we will enter into a registration rights agreement with Spirit, pursuant to which we will provide for customary registration rights with respect to the Series A preferred shares, including the following:

Shelf Registration

We will prepare and file not later than the 14-month anniversary of the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form 10 of which this information statement is a part, a “shelf registration statement” with respect to the resale of all Series A preferred shares held by Spirit (or its permitted assignees or transferees) (collectively, the “holders”) on an appropriate form that we are then eligible to use for an offering to be made on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. Unless the shelf registration statement becomes automatically effective, we will use our reasonable best efforts to cause it to be declared effective as promptly as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof, and, subject to certain limitations, to keep it continuously effective for a period ending when all Series A preferred shares are no longer registrable securities under the registration rights agreement.

Demand Registrations

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effective, the holders may require that we register their Series A preferred shares pursuant to a registration statement on an appropriate form that we are then eligible to use (a “demand registration statement”). We will use our reasonable best efforts to cause the demand registration statement to be declared effective as promptly as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof.

Qualified Offerings

If requested by the holders, we will undertake one or more registered offerings to an underwriter on a firm commitment basis for reoffering and resale to the public, in a “bought deal” with an investment bank or in a block trade with a broker-dealer. Unless consented to by the holders, neither we nor any shareholder of ours (other than the holders) may include securities in such offerings.

Listing

We will use our reasonable best efforts to cause all Series A preferred shares covered by a shelf registration statement or a demand registration statement to be listed on a securities exchange or national quotation system, subject to listing standards of such securities exchange or national quotation system.

Expenses and Indemnification

We will pay all third-party registration expenses related to the registration of Series A preferred shares under the registration rights agreement and the performance of our obligations thereunder (including the fees and disbursements of counsel to the Spirit), other than any underwriting fees, discounts or commissions related to sales Series A preferred shares. We will also indemnify the holders against certain liabilities that may arise under the Securities Act.

Other Related Party Transactions

SubREIT 18% Series A Preferred Shares

In connection with the formation transactions, SubREIT will issue 5,000 18% Series A preferred shares with an aggregate liquidation preference of $5.0 million to our Manager in exchange for the contribution of certain assets, including an interest in Financing JV. Our Manager will then sell the Series A preferred shares to third parties.

The Series A preferred shares will pay cumulative cash dividends at the rate of 18% per annum on the liquidation preference of $1,000.00 per share (equivalent to $180.0 per share on an annual basis). SubREIT may not redeem the Series A preferred shares prior to April 30, 2023, except in limited circumstances to preserve its status as a real estate investment trust and pursuant to the special optional redemption provision described below.

Upon a change of control or a delisting of common securities of Spirit MTA REIT, SubREIT may, at its option, redeem the Series A preferred shares, in whole, on or within 60 days after the date on which the change of control or delisting occurred, for a redemption price equal to (i) $1,000.00 per share, plus , (ii) in the case of a redemption prior to April 30, 2023, the greater of (x) 1.0% of the liquidation preference of the Series A preferred shares, and (y) the present value at such redemption date of the full cumulative dividends on the Series A preferred shares for all future dividend periods through April 30, 2023 (excluding accrued but unpaid dividends to the redemption date), computed using a discount rate equal to the treasury rate as of such redemption date, plus [●] basis points (the “Applicable Premium”) as of the redemption date, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date.

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(i) $1,000.00 per share, plus , (ii) in the case of a redemption prior to April 30, 2023, the Applicable Premium of, but not including, the payment date, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid dividends, if any, to, but not including, the payment date.

The Series A preferred shares have no conversion rights. Holders of Series A preferred shares will generally have no voting rights, except for limited voting rights regarding certain matters affecting the rights and preferences of Series A preferred shares.

Master Trust 2014 Notes Risk Retention

Each issuance of notes under Master Trust 2014 is required to comply with the risk retention rules issued under 17 CFR Part 246, which obligate the sponsor of a securitization to retain a 5% economic interest with respect to the ABS interests issued following the effective date of the risk retention rule. In the case of Master Trust 2014, in consideration of various factors, including SMTA’s discretionary authority to determine which assets will be selected for acquisition by the Master Trust 2014 issuers and whether and on what terms additional notes will be issued, we expect that SMTA will be the sponsor with respect to future issuances of notes by the issuers and will comply with the risk retention rule by holding the membership interests in the issuers through a majority owned affiliate or pursuant to another permissible method of risk retention. However, Spirit will remain the sponsor with respect to the Series 2017-1 notes and has agreed to comply with the risk retention rule with respect to such Series 2017-1 notes by retaining 5% of each class thereof. See “Description of Indebtedness—Master Trust Notes.”

Performance Undertaking

In connection, with the issuance of notes under Master Trust 2014, Spirit has agreed and may be required to continue to agree to act as support provider, undertaking contingent financial and other liability, both relating to asset transfers that occurred in the past and to asset transfers that may occur in the future. Pursuant to the new indenture, the notes issuer is not able to acquire new assets unless they are covered by a performance undertaking from Spirit or an eligible replacement support provider.

Pursuant to this performance undertaking, Spirit will (i) guarantee the payment and performance of the cure, repurchase, exchange and indemnification obligations of the applicable originators under property transfer agreements, (ii) be deemed to have made the same representations each issuer made on each series closing date with respect to the assets that were in the collateral pool as of such date, (iii) be deemed to make the same representations each issuer is required to make with respect to each transfer of assets from time to time and (iv) agree to perform all covenants, agreements, terms, conditions and indemnities to be performed and observed by each issuer pursuant to the applicable environmental indemnity agreement with respect to environmental violations arising or existing on or prior to the date of the transfer of the relevant property to the collateral pool. In the case of a breach of a deemed representation relating to (ii) or (iii) above, or if there is another defect relating to the affected property (e.g., missing documentation) and such breach or defect materially and adversely affects the value of the related property, Spirit is required to cure such defect or repurchase the property. With respect to the obligations described under (iv), the obligation to remedy any environmental violations are direct obligations of Spirit.

Pursuant to the performance undertaking, at any time following the earlier of the second anniversary of the spin-off or the occurrence of certain other events, including a qualified deleveraging event (described under “Description of Indebtedness”) Spirit’s support provider obligations may be transferred to a successor that satisfies certain criteria. Following such transfer, Spirit will be released from all obligations with respect thereto.

Related Party Purchases and Sales

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one property from Spirit for $16.0 million. Additionally, during 2017, Spirit contributed 10 real estate properties to the collateral pool of Master Trust 2014 with total appraised value of $282.4 million in conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 notes. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Predecessor Entities purchased three properties from Spirit for $12.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Predecessor Entities purchased 18 properties from Spirit for $45.6 million. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2016, the Predecessor Entities exchanged $11.3 million in cash and two mortgage loans with outstanding principal receivable of $26.6 million to Spirit for four properties with a net book value of $36.9 million. For all of these transactions, due to all entities being under common control, no gain or loss was recognized by the Predecessor Entities and acquired properties were accounted for by the Predecessor Entities at their historical cost basis to Spirit. Any amounts paid in excess of historical cost basis were recognized as distributions to Spirit.

Related Party Loans Receivable

The Predecessor Entities have four mortgage loans receivable where wholly-owned subsidiaries of Spirit are the borrower, and the loans are secured by six single-tenant commercial properties. In total, these mortgage notes had outstanding principal of $30.8 million and $33.9 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in loans receivable, net on the combined balance sheet, and generated $0.3 million of income in the year ended December 31, 2017 and $0.4 million of income in both the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, which is included in interest income on loans receivable in the combined statements of operations. These mortgage notes have a weighted average stated interest rate of 1.0% and a weighted average maturity of 9.8 years at December 31, 2017.

Related Party Note Payable

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, owns notes issued under Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-2. The principal amounts due under the notes are $11.6 million and $11.8 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in mortgages and notes payable, net on the combined balance sheets. The notes have a stated interest rate of 5.8% with a term of 3.2 years to maturity as of December 31, 2017. Subsequent to December 31, 2017, Spirit Realty, L.P. sold its interests in these notes to an unrelated third party. Also, in conjunction with the Series 2017-1 notes issuance completed in December 2017, Spirit Realty, L.P., as sponsor of the issuance, retained a 5% economic interest in the Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 notes as required by the risk retention rules issued under 17 CFR Part 246. As such, the principal amounts due under the notes was $33.7 million at December 31, 2017 and is included in the mortgages and notes payable, net on the combined balance sheets. The notes have a weighted average stated interest rate of 4.7% with a term of 5.0 years to maturity as of December 31, 2017.

 

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Expense Allocations

General and administrative expenses of $4.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and transaction costs of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 were specifically identified based on direct usage or benefit. The remaining general and administrative expenses, restructuring costs and transaction costs have been allocated to the Predecessor Entities based on relative property count, which the Company believes to be a reasonable methodology. These allocated expenses are centralized corporate costs borne by Spirit for management and other services, including, but not limited to, executive oversight, asset management, property management, treasury, finance, human resources, tax, accounting, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations, as well as costs from Spirit’s relocation of its headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas, which was completed in 2016 and transaction costs incurred in connection with the spin-off. A summary of the amounts allocated is provided below:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      2015  

Corporate expenses (1)

   $ 19,814      $ 17,533      $ 19,057  

Restructuring charges

   $ —        $ 2,465      $ 3,036  

Transaction costs

   $ 1,180      $ —        $ —    

 

(1)   Corporate expenses have been included within general and administrative expenses in the combined statements of operations.

The allocated amounts above do not necessarily reflect what actual costs would have been if the Predecessor Entities were a separate standalone public company and actual costs may be materially different.

Statement of Policy Regarding Transactions with Related Persons

Our board of trustees will adopt a policy regarding the approval of any “related person transaction,” which is any transaction or series of transactions in which we or any of our subsidiaries is or are to be a participant, the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and a “related person” (as defined under SEC rules) has a direct or indirect material interest. Under the policy, a related person would need to promptly disclose to the legal department of our Manager any proposed related person transaction and all material facts about the proposed transaction. The legal department would then assess and promptly communicate that information to our independent trustees. Based on their consideration of all of the relevant facts and circumstances, our independent trustees will decide whether or not to approve such transaction and will generally approve only those transactions that are in, or are not inconsistent with, our best interests, as determined by at least a majority of the independent trustees acting with ordinary care and in good faith. If we become aware of an existing related person transaction that has not been pre-approved under this policy, the transaction will be referred to our independent trustees, who will evaluate all options available, including ratification, revision or termination of such transaction. Our policy requires any trustee who may be interested in a related person transaction to recuse himself or herself from any consideration of such related person transaction.

 

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THE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP AND THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

A summary of the material terms and provisions of the Agreement of Limited Partnership of Spirit MTA REIT, L.P., which we refer to as the “partnership agreement,” is set forth below. This summary is not complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable provisions of Delaware law and the partnership agreement. For more detail, please refer to the partnership agreement itself, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this information statement is a part. For purposes of this section, references to “we,” “our” and “us” refer to SMTA.

General

Upon the completion of the spin-off, substantially all of our assets will be held by, and substantially all of our operations will be conducted through, our Operating Partnership, either directly or through subsidiaries. The provisions of the partnership agreement described below will be in effect from and after the completion of the spin-off. We will be the sole limited partner of our Operating Partnership and own 99% of our Operating Partnership. Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, will be the sole general partner and own 1% of our Operating Partnership.

Although upon the completion of the spin-off, our Operating Partnership will be wholly-owned by us as described above, in the future some of our property acquisitions could be financed by issuing units of our Operating Partnership in exchange for property owned by third parties. Such third parties would then be entitled to share in cash distributions from, and in the profits and losses of, our Operating Partnership in proportion to their respective percentage interests in our Operating Partnership if and to the extent authorized by us. Holders of these Operating Partnership units would have the right to cause our Operating Partnership to redeem such units for cash, subject to our right to acquire such units tendered for redemption in exchange for our common shares. The units in our Operating Partnership will not be listed on any exchange or quoted on any national market system.

Purpose, Business and Management

Our Operating Partnership is formed for the purpose of conducting any business, enterprise or activity permitted by or under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act. Our Operating Partnership may enter into any partnership, joint venture, business or statutory trust arrangement, limited liability company or other similar arrangement and may own interests in any other entity engaged in any business permitted by or under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act. However, our Operating Partnership may not, without the general partner’s specific consent, which it may give or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion, take, or refrain from taking, any action that, in its judgment, in its sole and absolute discretion:

 

    could adversely affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT;

 

    could subject us to any taxes under Code Section 857 or Code Section 4981 or any other related or successor provision under the Code; or

 

    could violate any law or regulation of any governmental body or agency having jurisdiction over us, our securities or our Operating Partnership.

In general, our board of trustees will manage the business and affairs of our Operating Partnership by appointing individuals to serve as members of the board of trustees of our general partner, which shall direct the general partner’s business and affairs. If there is a conflict between the interests of our shareholders on one hand and any future limited partners on the other, we will endeavor in good faith to resolve the conflict in a manner not adverse to either our shareholders or any future limited partners; provided, however, that for so long as we own a controlling interest in our Operating Partnership, any conflict that cannot be resolved in a manner not adverse to either our shareholders or any future limited partners shall be resolved in favor of our shareholders.

 

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The partnership agreement will also provide that the general partner will not be liable to our Operating Partnership, its partners or any other person bound by the partnership agreement for monetary damages for losses sustained, liabilities incurred or benefits not derived by our Operating Partnership or any future limited partner, except for liability for the general partner’s intentional harm or gross negligence. Moreover, the partnership agreement will provide that our Operating Partnership is required to indemnify the general partner and its members, managers, managing members, officers, employees, agents and designees from and against any and all claims that relate to the operations of our Operating Partnership, except (1) if the act or omission of the person was material to the matter giving rise to the action and either was committed in bad faith or was the result of active or deliberate dishonesty, (2) for any transaction for which the indemnified party received an improper personal benefit, in money, property or services or otherwise in violation or breach of any provision of the partnership agreement or (3) in the case of a criminal proceeding, if the indemnified person had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful.

Except as otherwise expressly provided in the partnership agreement and subject to the rights of future holders of any class or series of partnership interest, all management powers over the business and affairs of our Operating Partnership are exclusively vested in Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC, in its capacity as the sole general partner of our operating partnership. No future limited partner, in its capacity as a limited partner, will have any right to participate in or exercise management power over our Operating Partnership’s business, transact any business in our Operating Partnership’s name or sign documents for or otherwise bind our Operating Partnership. Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC may not be removed as the general partner of our Operating Partnership, with or without cause, without its consent, which it may give or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion. In addition to the powers granted to the general partner under applicable law or any provision of the partnership agreement, but subject to certain other provisions of the partnership agreement and the rights of future holders of any class or series of partnership interest, Spirit MTA OP Holdings, LLC, in its capacity as the general partner of our Operating Partnership, has the full and exclusive power and authority to do all things that it deems necessary or desirable to conduct the business and affairs of our Operating Partnership, to exercise or direct the exercise of all of the powers of our Operating Partnership and to effectuate the purposes of our Operating Partnership without the approval or consent of any future limited partner. The general partner may authorize our Operating Partnership to incur debt and enter into credit, guarantee, financing or refinancing arrangements for any purpose, including, without limitation, in connection with any acquisition of properties, on such terms as it determines to be appropriate, and to acquire or dispose of any, all or substantially all of its assets (including goodwill), dissolve, merge, consolidate, reorganize or otherwise combine with another entity, without the approval or consent of any future limited partner. With limited exceptions, the general partner may execute, deliver and perform agreements and transactions on behalf of our Operating Partnership without the approval or consent of any future limited partner.

Additional Limited Partners

We may cause our Operating Partnership to issue additional units or other partnership interests and to admit additional limited partners to our Operating Partnership from time to time, on such terms and conditions and for such capital contributions as we may establish in our sole and absolute discretion, without the approval or consent of any future limited partner, including:

 

    upon the conversion, redemption or exchange of any debt, units or other partnership interests or securities issued by our Operating Partnership;

 

    for less than fair market value; or

 

    in connection with any merger of any other entity into our Operating Partnership.

The net capital contribution need not be equal for all future limited partners. Each person admitted as an additional limited partner must make certain representations to each other partner relating to, among other matters, such person’s ownership of any tenant of us or our Operating Partnership. No person may be admitted as

 

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an additional limited partner without our consent, which we may give or withhold in our sole and absolute discretion, and no approval or consent of any future limited partner will be required in connection with the admission of any additional limited partner.

Our Operating Partnership may issue additional partnership interests in one or more classes, or one or more series of any of such classes, with such designations, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers or rights, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption (including, without limitation, terms that may be senior or otherwise entitled to preference over the units) as we may determine, in our sole and absolute discretion, without the approval of any future limited partner or any other person. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, we may specify, as to any such class or series of partnership interest:

 

    the allocations of items of partnership income, gain, loss, deduction and credit to each such class or series of partnership interest;

 

    the right of each such class or series of partnership interest to share, on a junior, senior or pari passu basis, in distributions;

 

    the rights of each such class or series of partnership interest upon dissolution and liquidation of our Operating Partnership;

 

    the voting rights, if any, of each such class or series of partnership interest; and

 

    the conversion, redemption or exchange rights applicable to each such class or series of partnership interest.

 

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PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS

As of the date hereof, all of our outstanding common shares are owned by Spirit Realty, L.P. Immediately after the spin-off, neither Spirit nor Spirit Realty, L.P. will own any of our common shares.

The following table provides information with respect to the expected beneficial ownership of our common shares immediately after the spin-off by (i) each person who we believe will be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common shares, (ii) each of our expected trustees, trustee nominees and named executive officers, and (iii) all expected trustees and executive officers as a group. We based the share amounts on each person’s beneficial ownership of Spirit common stock as of            ,            , unless we indicate some other basis for the share amounts, and assuming a distribution ratio of            of our common shares for              every              share(s) of Spirit common stock. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

To the extent our trustees and officers own Spirit common stock at the time of the spin-off, they will participate in the spin-off on the same terms as other holders of Spirit common stock.

Except as otherwise noted in the footnotes below, each person or entity identified below has sole voting and investment power with respect to such securities. Following the spin-off, we expect to have outstanding an aggregate of             common shares based upon (i)             shares of Spirit common stock outstanding on            ,             , (ii) distribution by Spirit of 100% of our common shares on the distribution date, and (iii) applying the distribution ratio of             of our common shares for every            share(s) of Spirit common stock held as of the record date.

Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each named person is c/o Spirit MTA REIT,            . No shares beneficially owned by any executive officer, trustee or trustee nominee have been pledged as security.

 

Beneficial Owner

   Number
of Shares
     % of Shares
Outstanding  (1)
 

5% or greater shareholders:

     
     

Trustees and Named Executive Officers:

     

Jackson Hsieh

     

All Executive Officers and Trustees as a Group (            persons)

     

 

(1)   Based on             of our common shares, which is calculated by applying the distribution ratio of            our common shares for every              share(s) of Spirit common stock to the number of shares of Spirit common stock outstanding as of             ,             .

 

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DESCRIPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS

Master Trust 2014

Master Trust 2014 is an asset-backed securitization platform through which SMTA raises capital through the issuance of non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans. Specifically, SMTA owns the beneficial interest in six special purpose limited liability Delaware companies that are structured to be bankruptcy-remote from SMTA that, in turn, own the applicable commercial real estate assets. Master Trust 2014 allows SMTA to issue notes that are secured by the assets of such special purpose entity note issuers that are pledged to the indenture trustee for the benefit of the noteholders. Master Trust 2014 permits the note issuers to issue multiple series of notes, in each case, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, but without the consent of the noteholders of any other series. All series of notes are the joint and several obligations of all of the note issuers and secured by the same collateral on a pro rata basis. From time to time, SMTA may add an additional issuer to Master Trust 2014, which issuer will become jointly and severally liable for all series of notes and whose assets will secure all series of notes on the same pro rata basis as the assets of the other note issuers (each, a “note issuer, and, collectively, the “note issuers”). The notes issued and outstanding under Master Trust 2014 as of December 31, 2017 are summarized below:

 

     Stated
Rates  (1)
    Remaining
Anticipated
Term
     Remaining
Legal
Term
     December 31,
2017
    December 31,
2016
 
                  (in Years)      (in Thousands)  

Series 2014-1 Class A1

     —         —          —        $ —       $ 53,919  

Series 2014-1 Class A2

     5.4     2.5        22.6        252,437       253,300  

Series 2014-2

     5.8     3.2        23.2        234,329       238,117  

Series 2014-3

     5.7     4.2        24.2        311,336       311,820  

Series 2014-4 Class A1

     3.5     2.1        27.1        150,000       150,000  

Series 2014-4 Class A2

     4.6     12.1        27.1        358,664       360,000  

Series 2017-1 Class A

     4.4     5.0        30.0        542,400       —    

Series 2017-1 Class B

     6.4     5.0        30.0        132,000       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Master Trust 2014 notes

     5.0     5.4        26.6        1,981,166       1,367,156  
          

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt discount, net

             (36,342     (18,985

Deferred financing costs, net

             (17,989     (8,557
          

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Master Trust 2014, net

           $ 1,926,835     $ 1,339,614  
          

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   Represents the individual series stated interest rates as of December 31, 2017 and the weighted average stated rate of the total Master Trust 2014 notes, based on the collective series outstanding principal balances as of December 31, 2017.

On November 20, 2017, the Company made a voluntary pre-payment of the full outstanding principal balance of Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-1 Class A1 notes. On December 14, 2017, the Company completed the issuance of $674.4 million of notes in Master Trust 2014 comprised of $542.4 million aggregate principal amount of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2017-1, Class A Notes, and $132.0 million aggregate principal amount of net-lease mortgage notes Series 2017-1, Class B Notes. Both Class A Notes and Class B Notes have an anticipated repayment date in December 2022 and a legal final payment date in December 2047. The proceeds of this issuance were distributed to Spirit. The Class A Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.36% and the Class B Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.35%. On January 23, 2018, we re-priced a private offering of the Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 notes with $674.4 million aggregate principal amount. As a result, the interest rate on the Class B Notes was reduced from 6.35% to 5.49%, while the other terms of the Class B Notes remained unchanged. The terms of the Class A Notes were unaffected by the repricing. In connection with the repricing, we received $8.2 million in additional proceeds that reduced the debt discount. We distributed the additional proceeds to Spirit.

 

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The Series 2017-1 notes are (and each subsequent series of notes issued under Master Trust 2014 will be) required to comply with the risk retention rules issued under 17 CFR Part 246, which obligate the sponsor of a securitization to retain a 5% economic interest with respect to the ABS interests issued following the effective date of the risk retention rule. In the case of Master Trust 2014, in consideration of various factors, including SMTA’s discretionary authority to determine which assets will be selected for acquisition by the MTA issuers and whether and on what terms additional notes will be issued, we expect that SMTA will be the sponsor with respect to future issuances of notes by the issuers and will comply with the risk retention rule by holding the membership interests in the issuers through a majority owned affiliate or pursuant to another permissible method of risk retention. However, Spirit will remain the sponsor with respect to the Series 2017-1 notes and has agreed to comply with the risk retention rule with respect to such Series 2017-1 notes by retaining 5% of each class thereof.

Property Manager and Special Servicer

Spirit provides property management services for the mortgaged properties, services the mortgage loans and leases and specially services the mortgage loans and leases on behalf of the note issuers pursuant to the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, as amended, supplemented, amended and restated or otherwise modified, among the note issuers, Spirit, as “property manager” and as “special servicer,” the indenture trustee, the back-up manager and any co-issuer becoming party as a joining party. Among other responsibilities, the property manager is required to make certain advances in the case of shortfalls in amounts available to pay principal and interest or with respect to customary out-of-pocket expenses in order to protect the mortgaged properties of the note issuers, such as insurance premiums, tenant eviction costs and expenses necessary to preserve the security interest of the indenture trustee; provided that the property manager is not required to make such advances if it determines that such amounts will not be ultimately recoverable from the collateral or collections received by the note issuers.

Following the proposed spin-off, Spirit may elect to be replaced as property manager and special servicer by a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Generally, Spirit (or any applicable affiliate) may be terminated as property manager and special servicer only for cause following the occurrence of a property manager replacement event (described below) and may not resign except in the case of illegality. However, following a qualified deleveraging event (described below) or upon termination of the Asset Management Agreement, Spirit (or the TRS) may resign or be replaced as property manager and special servicer, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.

“Qualified deleveraging event” means either (i) a firm commitment underwritten public offering of the equity interests of SMTA or any direct or indirect parent entity of SMTA pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act, which results in aggregate cash proceeds to SMTA or any direct or indirect parent entity of SMTA of at least $75.0 million (net of underwriting discounts and commissions), (ii) an acquisition (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of greater than 50% of the voting equity interests of SMTA, or any direct or indirect parent of SMTA by any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) or (iii) SMTA or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of SMTA sells or transfers (whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise) all of its interests in the note issuers or the note issuers convey or transfer all or substantially all the collateral pool (described below) in accordance with the applicable restrictions in the indenture (in each case, other than a sale, transfer or other conveyance to a direct or indirect parent or wholly owned subsidiary of SMTA).

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remains unremedied for a specified period; (d) either the property manager or the special servicer fails to comply in any material respect with any other of the covenants or agreements on the part of the property manager or the special servicer, as the case may be, contained in the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, which failure continues unremedied for a specified period; (e) any breach on the part of the property manager or the special servicer of any representation or warranty contained in the Property Management and Servicing agreement that materially and adversely affects the interests of the note issuers or the noteholders and that continues unremedied for a specified period; (f) certain events indicating the insolvency of the property manager or special servicer; (g) either the property manager or special servicer assigns any of its obligations to any third party other than as permitted under the transaction documents and does not remedy such breach within a specified period; (h) either the property manager or the special servicer fails to observe any material reporting requirements under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement, which failure remains unremedied for a specified period; (i) any note issuer or the indenture trustee has received notice in writing from any nationally recognized statistical ratings organization then rating any notes at the request of any note issuer citing servicing concerns and stating that the continuation of the property manager or the special servicer in such capacity would, in and of itself, result in a downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of any of the ratings then assigned by such rating agency or other nationally recognized statistical ratings organization to such notes; (j) the declaration of an event of default (described below); (k) an early amortization event occurs and is continuing that is reasonably determined by the back-up manager or the requisite noteholders to be primarily attributable to acts or omissions of the property manager or the special servicer rather than general market factors; or (l) the property manager or the special servicer has engaged in fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with its performance under the Property Management and Servicing Agreement and such event could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the use, value or operation of the collateral pool (taken as a whole), and remains unremedied for a specified period.

Upon the occurrence of a property manager replacement event of which the indenture trustee has knowledge, the indenture trustee is required to notify the noteholders thereof and the requisite noteholders may direct the removal of the property manager or special servicer.

Support Provider and Performance Undertaking

Spirit has agreed and may be required to continue to agree to act as the “support provider” under Master Trust 2014. Pursuant to a performance undertaking, the support provider is obligated to repurchase commercial real estate assets from the note issuers if certain representations and warranties made with respect to such assets at the time such assets were transferred to or acquired by the note issuers prove to be inaccurate. Specifically, pursuant to the performance undertaking, the support provider, (i) has guaranteed the cure, repurchase, exchange and indemnification obligations of its affiliates that have sold commercial real estate assets to the note issuers pursuant to certain property transfer agreements (including, in the case of any such affiliates which cease to exist for any reason, by accepting primary liability for such obligations), (ii) has comparable obligations to the obligations of the note issuers with respect to certain environmental indemnities provided by them with respect to each mortgaged property (described below), but only to the extent that such obligations arose as a result of events, facts or circumstances which existed as of (1) the applicable series closing date, with respect to any such property added to the collateral (described below) on such series closing date or (2) the date such mortgaged property was acquired by the applicable note issuer, with respect to mortgaged properties contributed to the collateral pool on a date other than a series closing date and (iii) has made certain representations and warranties with respect to the mortgaged properties and related leases and mortgage loans (described below) included in the collateral pool and have repurchase, substitution or cure obligations with respect to breaches of such representations or warranties.

Spirit has the right to transfer its obligations to an eligible successor support provider (described below, which is expected to be SMTA) on or after the date that is two years following the completion of the proposed spin-off or at any time following the occurrence of certain other events, including a qualified deleveraging event (described below). An “eligible successor support provider” means SMTA, an entity which owns, directly or

 

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indirectly, all of the equity interests of SMTA or an operating partnership subsidiary of SMTA; provided that, in each case, such entity has, among other specified requirements, net assets (defined below) of not less than $750.0 million (and covenants with the trustee to maintain net assets of at least such amount at all times), such entity owns directly or indirectly 100% of the limited liability company interests of the note issuers and such entity’s appointment as successor support provider has satisfied the rating condition. “Net assets” means, with respect to any entity, the difference between (i) the fair value of such entity’s assets, but excluding accumulated depreciation, and (ii) such entity’s liabilities determined in accordance with GAAP.

Collateral Pool

The commercial real estate assets of the note issuers consist primarily of:

 

    fee or leasehold title to commercial real estate properties (together with fee or leasehold title to any commercial real estate property acquired by a note issuer and any commercial real estate property or leasehold interest in a commercial real estate property securing a mortgage loan owned by a note issuer, as the context indicates, the “mortgaged properties”) together with the applicable note issuer’s rights in the leases of such mortgaged properties and all payments required thereunder; and

 

    monthly pay, first lien, fixed rate commercial mortgage loans secured by fee title to, or leasehold interest in, commercial real estate properties (together with any similarly secured monthly pay, first lien, fixed- or adjustable-rate mortgage loan acquired by a note issuer, as the context indicates, the “mortgage loans”) and all payments required thereunder.

The assets described in the preceding sentence, together with various other assets of the note issuers, are referred to individually as the “collateral” and collectively as the “collateral pool.” As of December 31, 2017, such assets consist of 804 mortgaged properties and 11 mortgaged loans.

The Mortgaged Properties and Leases

The mortgaged properties are generally single tenant, operationally essential real estate operated in various “business sectors,” including Apparel, Automobile Dealers, Automotive Parts and Service, Building Materials, Car Washes, Convenience Stores, Distribution, Dollar Stores, Drug Stores / Pharmacies, Education, Entertainment, General Merchandise, Grocery, Health and Fitness, Home Furnishings, Multi-Tenant, Manufacturing, Medical / Other Office, Movie Theatres, Other, Restaurant—Casual Dining, Restaurant—Quick Service, Specialty Retail and Sporting Goods. Additional business sectors may be added upon the issuance of a news series of notes under Master Trust 2014. Further, within each business sector, certain sub-sectors may exist. Certain properties in the Restaurants—Casual Dining or Restaurant—Quick Service business sectors may constitute part of a chain of properties that share substantially the same characteristics. We refer to each such chain as a “restaurant concept.”

The Mortgage Loans

Each of the mortgage loans is secured by fee title to, or a ground leasehold interest in, a mortgaged property. Each of the mortgage loans included in the collateral pool is made without recourse to the related borrower, is evidenced by a note made by the related borrower and is secured by a mortgage creating a first lien on the fee simple or leasehold interest of the related borrower in the related mortgaged property. The mortgage loans included in the collateral pool made to the same borrower or borrower group will generally be cross-defaulted and cross-collateralized. The mortgage loans will not be insured or guaranteed by us, the note issuers, Spirit (as property manager, special servicer or support provider), the indenture trustee, the back-up manager, the collateral agent or any governmental entity or private insurer or by any of their respective affiliates. No such party will be required to advance any delinquent payment of principal or interest in respect of the mortgage loans.

 

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Collateral Value

The “collateral value” means, as of any determination date, (i) with respect to each mortgaged property (that does not otherwise secure a mortgage loan) owned by a note issuer, the appraised value of such mortgaged property as of the date such asset was added to the collateral pool; provided that, in the event that the property manager has caused all mortgaged properties to be re-appraised and determined that the collateral values should be revised, then the collateral value of each mortgaged property will be such re-appraised value, or (ii) with respect to each mortgage loan, the lesser of (a) the appraised value of the related property securing such mortgage loan and (b) the outstanding principal balance of such mortgage loan.

Release of Collateral

Subject to certain conditions, any note issuer may obtain the release of mortgaged properties or mortgage loans it owns from the lien of the indenture in connection with (i) the exercise of a third party purchase option, (ii) the purchase or substitution of a delinquent asset or defaulted asset by the special servicer or the property manager or any assignee thereof, (iii) the repurchase or substitution of a mortgaged property or mortgage loan by an applicable cure party due to a collateral defect, (iv) the sale of a mortgaged property or mortgage loan to the support provider or to a special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary of the support provider, to Spirit or to a special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary of Spirit, or to a third party unaffiliated with the support provider or Spirit, (v) the exchange of a mortgaged property or mortgage loan with the support provider, a purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary of the support provider, Spirit, a special purpose, bankruptcy remote subsidiary of Spirit or a third party unaffiliated with the support provider or Spirit or (vi) an early refinancing prepayment (described below). Except in connection with the release of a mortgaged property or mortgage loan in exchange for a qualified substitute mortgage loan or a qualified substitute mortgaged property or a release in connection with an early refinancing prepayment, the applicable note issuer will be required to obtain a specified release price in order to obtain the release of a mortgaged property or mortgage loan. In general, the aggregate collateral value of all released mortgaged properties and mortgage loans sold or exchanged since the last issuance of notes may not exceed a specified percentage of the aggregate collateral value determined as of the date of such last issuance, unless a “rating condition” (described below) is satisfied.

Sale or Exchange of Collateral

Upon satisfaction of certain conditions, the note issuers may, from time to time, sell or exchange mortgaged properties or mortgage loans in return for either a specified release price or a qualifying substitute property. Proceeds from the sale of the mortgaged properties or mortgage loans of the note issuers are held on deposit by the indenture trustee until a qualifying substitution is made or such amounts are distributed as an early repayment of principal together with a make whole payment, as described below. In order to constitute a qualifying substitute property, the applicable mortgaged properties or mortgage loans must satisfy certain criteria, including a minimum value requirement, a fixed charge coverage ratio test and minimum rent test in the case of leased mortgaged property and a minimum interest rate in the case of mortgage loans.

The note issuers may not acquire any mortgage property or mortgage loan unless, after giving effect to the acquisition of such mortgage property or mortgage loan, either no asset concentration will exceed the applicable maximum asset concentration (described below) or, if any asset concentration (described below) on the date of such transfer exceeds the related maximum asset concentration, such asset concentration will be reduced or remain unchanged after giving effect to such substitution.

 

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The “maximum asset concentrations” with respect to any determination date are set forth below:

 

Concentration

   Maximum
Asset
Concentration
    Master Trust 2014
Concentrations as of
December 31, 2017
 

Business Sectors

    

Automotive parts and services

     20.0     4.7

Grocery

     15.0     4.7

Movie theaters

     20.0     11.4

Medical office and specialty medical facilities

     15.0     6.9

Multi-tenant properties

     2.0     0.3

Other business sectors (1)

     10.0     5.4

Single tenant

     10.0     3.6

Five largest tenants

     25.0     15.8

Mortgaged properties on which a gasoline station or gasoline pumping station is located

     20.0     —  

Mortgaged properties located in any particular state (other than in Georgia and Texas)

     15.0     8.4

Mortgaged properties located in Georgia and Texas

     20.0     10.0

Mortgaged properties subject to only percentage rent and leasehold mortgaged properties

     1.0     —  

Mortgaged properties subject to ground leases (excluding any leasehold mortgaged property)

     2.0     0.7

Mortgage loans that bear an adjustable rate

     5.0     —  

Total mortgage loans (2)

     20.0     1.3

 

(1)   Excludes the Restaurants—Casual Dining business sector or the Restaurants—Quick Service business sector, so long as no related restaurant concept exceeds a percentage equal to 10.0%.
(2)   Any mortgage loans with respect to which Spirit or an affiliate thereof is the borrower and that were acquired by any note issuer in lieu of such note issuer acquiring the mortgaged property or mortgaged properties securing such mortgage loan in order to reduce or eliminate any actual or potential liability that such note issuer would have had in the event that such mortgaged property or mortgaged properties were acquired by such note issuer shall not be included for purposes of determining such maximum asset concentration.

The maximum asset concentrations have been modified in the past and will be subject to change in the future in accordance with the provisions regarding amendments and other modifications to the indenture, including in connection with the issuance of a new series of notes under Master Trust 2014. Additional business sectors may be added at any time subject to a 10% maximum asset concentration with no requirement to obtain consent from noteholders, provided the rating condition is satisfied. In addition, any maximum asset concentration percentage may be increased by up to 15.0% at the direction of any note issuer, without an amendment to the indenture or the consent of the noteholders, provided that a rating condition (described below) is satisfied with respect to such increase.

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(including affiliates of any tenant), (iv) mortgaged properties located in any particular state, (v) mortgaged properties which are subject to leases pursuant to which tenants only pay percentage rent and mortgaged properties that are leasehold mortgaged properties, (vi) mortgaged properties that are subject to ground leases, (vii) mortgage loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (viii) mortgage loans, and are calculated as of each determination date, by dividing the aggregate collateral value of the mortgage loans and the mortgaged properties (that do not otherwise secure a mortgage loan) in the collateral pool, as applicable, with respect to all (a) mortgaged properties operated in any single business sector (or applicable group of business sectors), (b) mortgaged properties on which a gasoline station or other gasoline pumping facility is located, (c) leases to any single tenant (including affiliates of such tenant), (d) mortgaged properties located within any state, (e) mortgaged properties which are subject to leases pursuant to which tenants only pay percentage rent and mortgaged properties that are leasehold mortgaged properties, (f) mortgaged properties which are subject to ground leases, (g) mortgage loans that bear interest at an adjustable rate and (h) mortgage loans, in each case, by the sum of (i) the aggregate collateral value and (ii) the amounts on deposit in the release account that are available to notes issuer to purchase or otherwise acquire qualified substitute mortgaged properties or qualified substitute mortgage loans.

A “rating condition” will be satisfied with respect to any action or event or proposed action or event (i) upon the provision by the rating agency (if then rating any notes at the request of the note issuers) and each other rating agency then rating any notes at the request of the note issuers of confirmation in writing that such action or event, or proposed action or event will not result in the downgrade, qualification or withdrawal of its then current ratings of any notes, in either case, that it is then rating at the request of the note issuers, as applicable, or (ii) with respect to any series, if 100% of the noteholders of such series or 100% of the holders of the related series notes of such series, as applicable, consent to or approve the action or proposed action or event or proposed event.

Allocation of Available Amount

In general, monthly rental and mortgage receipts with respect to the leases and mortgage loans constituting the “available amount” are deposited with the indenture trustee who will first utilize these funds to satisfy the debt service requirements on the notes and any fees and costs associated with the administration of Master Trust 2014. The remaining available amount is remitted to the note issuers monthly on the note payment date. If the available amount from the commercial real estate assets of the note issuers fall short of a specified level, the available amounts otherwise payable to the note issuers may be trapped in an account for the benefit of the noteholders unless the relevant cash flow ratio is subsequently satisfied as further described below. In certain circumstances, if the available amount declines significantly, an early amortization of the notes may result and all available proceeds of the collateral (together with any cash trapped as a result of any prior failure of a cash flow trigger), will be paid to the noteholders to reduce the outstanding principal amount of the notes as further described below.

In general, the available amount on any payment date will be applied first to pay the expenses of the note issuers related to the notes. The available amount remaining for any payment date after payment of such expenses will be allocated among each series of notes under Master Trust 2014 in the following manner:

 

    pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series of notes with respect to the Class A notes of such series, the aggregate interest due on such Class A notes of such series for such payment date plus unpaid note interest in respect of such notes from any prior payment date (together with interest thereon at the applicable note interest rate), in each case, plus or minus, as applicable, any net payment due or proceeds received (excluding any termination payments due from a note issuer as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty) in respect of such payment date pursuant to any hedge agreement related to the Class A notes of any series;

 

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    pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series of notes with respect to the Class B notes of such series, the aggregate interest due on such Class B notes of such series for such payment date plus unpaid note interest in respect of such notes from any prior payment date (together with interest thereon at the applicable note interest rate), in each case, plus or minus, as applicable, any net payment due or proceeds received (excluding any termination payments due from a note issuer as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty) in respect of such payment date pursuant to any hedge agreement related to the Class B notes of any series;

 

    so long as no early amortization event (described below) has occurred and is continuing: first, (a) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, the applicable scheduled senior principal payment due on the Class A notes of such series for such payment date (and any unpaid scheduled principal payments that were due on any prior payment dates); and second, (b) to each series, its senior pro rata share (described below) (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (a) above) of the amount of the unscheduled principal payments for such payment date, if any;

 

    so long as no early amortization event (described below) has occurred and is continuing: first, (a) pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, the applicable scheduled junior principal payment due on the Class B notes of such series for such payment date (and any unpaid scheduled principal payments that were due on any prior payment dates); and second, (b) to each series, its junior pro rata share (described below) (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in clause (a) above) of the amount of the unscheduled principal payments for such payment date, if any;

 

    during the continuance of an early amortization event, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, in reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the Class A notes of such series until reduced to zero;

 

    during the continuance of an early amortization event, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, (i) in reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the Class B notes of such series until reduced to zero and (ii) in payment of deferred interest on the Class B notes of such series plus unpaid deferred interest on such Class B notes from any prior payment date;

 

    (i) if a sweep period (described below) is in effect (but the average cashflow coverage ratio (described below) equals or exceeds the early amortization threshold) and no early amortization event has otherwise occurred and is continuing, to the cashflow coverage reserve account (described below), the sum of (a) the amount that would be required to be added to the cashflow coverage ratio numerator (described below) in respect of the applicable determination date to achieve a cashflow coverage ratio equal to the sweep period threshold (described below) on such determination date plus (b) the aggregate shortfalls, if any, of the amount that would have been deposited into the cashflow coverage reserve account on any prior payment date but for there being insufficient available amounts in respect of such payment date; or (ii) if the average cashflow coverage ratio is below the early amortization threshold and the requisite noteholders waive the related early amortization event, (x) first, to each series, its senior pro rata share, in reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the Class A notes of each series until reduced to zero (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in the third bullet above)) of an amount equal to the sum of (a) all amounts on deposit in the cashflow coverage reserve account as of such payment date (immediately prior to any release of amounts from such cashflow coverage reserve account in respect of such payment date) plus (b) the aggregate shortfalls, if any, of the amount that would have been deposited into the cashflow coverage reserve account on any prior payment date but for there being insufficient available amounts in respect of such payment date (the “cashflow coverage amounts”) and (y) second, to each series, its junior pro rata share, in reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the Class B notes of each series until reduced to zero (calculated after giving effect to the application of the allocations described in the third bullet above)) of an amount equal to any remaining cashflow coverage amounts;

 

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    to any hedge counterparty for the notes, any and all amounts (including any termination payments due from a note issuer as a result of the default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty) due on such payment date to such hedge counterparty for the notes not paid pursuant to the allocation described in first bullet above, pro rata, based on such amounts due to such hedge counterparties pursuant to this bullet;

 

    pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, the make whole payments (described below), if any, due on the Class A notes of such series in respect of such payment date plus any unpaid make whole payments in respect of such Class A notes from any prior payment date;

 

    pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, the make whole payments (described below), if any, due on the Class B notes of such series in respect of such payment date plus any unpaid make whole payments in respect of such Class B notes from any prior payment date;

 

    to each series, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, the aggregate unpaid post-ARD additional interest (described below) and deferred post-ARD additional interest (described below), if any, accrued on the Class A notes of such series as of such payment date; and

 

    to each series, pro rata, based on amounts owing to each series, the aggregate unpaid post-ARD additional interest and deferred post-ARD additional interest, if any, accrued on the Class B notes of such series as of such payment date.

The available amount remaining on any payment date after the allocations described above will be applied, first, to the payment of the junior qualified intermediary fee, second, to the payment of any note issuer expenses and extraordinary expenses not paid from the available amount in accordance with the foregoing allocations and, third, to the note issuers (such amounts to be released from the lien of the indenture) or, at the option of the applicable notes issuer, to the release account.

“Cashflow coverage reserve account” means the segregated account established in the name of the indenture trustee under the indenture to reserve payments during any sweep period. If on any determination date, the indenture trustee has determined that the available amount for the related payment date is not sufficient to make, in full, the payments set forth in in the first two bullets under “—Allocation of Available Amounts” (any such insufficiency, the “cashflow shortfall amount”) for the related payment date, the indenture trustee will transfer an amount equal to the lesser of (x) such cashflow shortfall amount and (y) the amount then on deposit in the cashflow coverage reserve account to the payment account, to be applied as part of the available amounts in respect of such payment date.

“Early amortization threshold” means an amount equal to 1.10, provided that the note issuers may in their sole discretion increase such amount, provide the rating agency notification condition (described below) is satisfied with respect to such increase.

“Senior pro rata share” means, with respect to any series and any amount, the product of (i) such amount and (ii) the result of (x) the note principal balance of the Class A notes of such series divided by (y) the aggregate series senior principal balance.

“Junior pro rata share” means, with respect to any series and any amount, the product of (i) such amount and (ii) the result of (x) the note principal balance of the Class B notes of such series divided by (y) the aggregate series junior principal balance.

“Aggregate series senior principal balance” on any date of determination is the aggregate principal balances of the Class A notes of all series, as of such date of determination after giving effect to all payments of principal on such date.

“Aggregate series junior principal balance” on any date of determination is the aggregate principal balances of the Class B notes of all series, as of such date of determination after giving effect to all payments of principal on such date.

 

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A “rating agency notification condition” will be satisfied with respect to any action or event, or proposed action or event, if (i) written notice is provided to each rating agency then rating any notes at the request of any note issuer prior to such action or event, or such proposed action or event, and (ii) each such rating agency, within fifteen business days of such notification, has not responded to such notification with a written statement (including in the form of electronic mail or a press release) indicating that the occurrence of such action or event would result in the downgrade, withdrawal or qualification of the then-current rating assigned to any class of notes then rated by such rating agency at the request of a notes issuer.

“Sweep period” means any period (a) commencing on the determination date, if any, on which the current cashflow coverage ratio is less than or equal to the sweep period threshold but greater than the early amortization threshold and (b) continuing until the current cashflow coverage ratio is greater than the sweep period threshold for each of three consecutive determination dates, at which time all of the funds on deposit in the cashflow coverage reserve account will be transferred to the payment account and treated as available amount in respect of the payment date relating to such third consecutive determination date.

“Sweep period threshold” means an amount equal to 1.25; provided that the note issuers may in their sole discretion increase such amount subject to satisfaction of the rating agency notification condition with respect to such increase.

Interest

The “note interest” for any class of notes on any payment date will equal interest accrued during the related accrual period at the applicable note rate, applied to the principal balance of such class of notes on such payment date before giving effect to any payments of principal on such payment date; provided that if the Class A notes are not repaid in full by a certain period of time following their anticipated repayment date, note interest on the Class B notes will be deferred.

“Post-ARD additional interest” will begin to accrue on any class of notes on the applicable anticipated repayment date for such class of notes and continue to accrue on any payment date following such anticipated repayment date and will be an amount equal to (X) the class principal balance of such class of notes on such payment date before giving effect to any payments of principal on such payment date multiplied by (Y) a per annum rate (each, a “post-ARD additional interest rate”) equal to the rate determined by the property manager to be the greater of (i) 5.0% and (ii) the amount, if any, by which the sum of the following exceeds the note rate for such class of notes: (A) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a “mortgage equivalent basis” pursuant to the standards and practices of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) on such anticipated repayment date of the United States Treasury Security having a term closest to the anticipated repayment date for such class of notes, plus (B) specified spread for such class of notes, plus (C) the post-ARD spread for such class of notes. Accrued post-ARD additional interest (and any accrued deferred post-ARD additional interest) will not be due or payable on any payment date until all scheduled principal payments on the notes, accrued note interest, in each case for such payment date (and any such amounts that were not paid on any previous payment date) have been paid in full. Prior to such time, the post-ARD additional interest accruing on any class of notes will be deferred and added to any post-ARD additional interest previously deferred and remaining unpaid on such class (“deferred post-ARD additional interest”). Deferred post-ARD additional interest will not bear interest.

Early Amortization Event

An “early amortization event” will occur with respect to the notes: (A) as of any determination date, if the average cashflow coverage ratio for such determination date is less than the early amortization threshold; provided that, following the occurrence of any such early amortization event, if as of any date of determination, the cashflow coverage ratio as of the three most recent determination dates (including any determination date occurring on such date of determination) equaled or exceeded the early amortization threshold as of such date of determination, then such early amortization event will be deemed to be cured for all purposes and no longer continuing as of such date of determination; (B) if an event of default under the indenture shall have occurred

 

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and shall not have been cured or waived in accordance with the indenture; (C) if the notes issuers do not repay the class principal balance of any class of notes in full on or prior to the applicable anticipated repayment date for such class of notes; provided that, if the class principal balance of each class of notes for which the anticipated repayment date has occurred is subsequently repaid, then such early amortization event will be deemed to have been cured for all purposes and no longer continuing; or (D) if any other “early amortization event” occurs as may be set forth in a series supplement relating to a series of notes. An early amortization event under clause (A) of the definition above may be cured no more than five times in total (after which such early amortization event may no longer be cured).

With respect to any determination date and the collateral pool, the “cashflow coverage ratio” is the ratio, expressed as a fraction, the numerator (the “cashflow coverage ratio numerator”) of which is the sum of (i) the monthly loan payments and the monthly lease payments received during the collection period ending on such determination date, plus (ii) any income earned from the investment of funds on deposit in the collection account and the release account during the collection period ending on such determination date, plus (iii) any liquidity reserve amounts, plus (iv) any net payments received by the note issuers under any applicable hedge agreements related to the notes and the denominator of which is the total debt service for such determination date. The cashflow coverage ratio numerator and cashflow coverage ratio were $18.9 million and 1.81 as of January 8, 2018, respectively.

With respect to any determination date, the “total debt service” is the sum of (a) the aggregate scheduled principal payment and note interest with respect to each class of notes, in each case due on the payment date relating to such determination date (but excluding any principal payment due on the applicable anticipated repayment date with respect to any such notes), (b)(i) the property management fee, (ii) the special servicing fee, if any, (iii) the back-up fee and (iv) the indenture trustee fee, each as accrued during the collection period ending on such determination date and (c) any net payment due from the note issuers to any hedge counterparty under any applicable hedge agreements related to the notes for the related payment date (other than termination payments due as a result of a default or termination event with respect to any hedge counterparty). Class B deferred interest, post-ARD additional interest and deferred post-ARD additional interest are not included in the calculation of total debt service. The total debt service was $10.4 million as of January 8, 2018.

For any determination date, the “average cashflow coverage ratio” is the average of the cashflow coverage ratios for such determination date and each of the two immediately preceding determination dates. On any date of determination, the “current cashflow coverage ratio” is the cashflow coverage ratio for the determination date for the collection period most recently ended. The average cashflow coverage ratio was 1.69 as of January 9, 2018.

Make Whole Payments

For any class of notes, on any business day occurring prior to the end make whole payment date for such class of notes on which a voluntary prepayment is made on such class of notes (other than an early refinancing prepayment and provided that no early amortization event has occurred and is continuing as of such payment date), a “make whole payment” will be due to the holders of such class of notes being redeemed, in an amount equal to:

 

    using the reinvestment yield (described below), the sum of the present values of the scheduled payments of principal and interest remaining on such class of notes until the end make whole payment date for such class of notes (assuming for such purpose that the entire principal amount of such class of notes remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and payable on such end make whole payment date), calculated prior to the application of such voluntary prepayment to such class of notes, minus

 

   

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remaining after such scheduled payments of principal is due and payable on such end make whole payment date), calculated after the application of such voluntary prepayment to such class of notes, and (ii) the amount of the voluntary prepayment that will be allocated on such payment date to such class of notes.

“End make whole payment date” generally means, with respect to any class of notes, the payment date that is 12 months prior to the anticipated repayment date for such class.

“Reinvestment yield” means, with respect to any class of notes, the yield on United States Treasury Securities having the closest maturity (month and year) to the end make whole payment date for such class of notes (prior to the application of any voluntary prepayment with respect thereto) plus a specified spread for such class of notes. Should more than one United States Treasury Security be quoted as maturing on such date, then the yield of the United States Treasury Security quoted closest to par will be used in such calculation. In the event that a voluntary prepayment is made with respect to any class of notes (x) on or after the end make whole payment for such class of notes or (y) while an early amortization event is continuing, the make whole payment for such class of notes shall be zero.

“Voluntary prepayment” means any (i) voluntary redemption of any class of notes, in whole or in part, in accordance with the indenture (including an early refinancing prepayment) or (ii) payment actually made in respect of principal on any class of notes on any payment date in connection with the application of any unscheduled principal payment (using amounts described in clause (a) of the definition thereof), other than any portion thereof consisting of insurance proceeds, condemnation proceeds and amounts received in respect of a specially serviced asset, a repurchase due to a collateral defect or the application of any Post-Closing Unscheduled Principal Amount. Each class of notes is subject to voluntary redemption, in whole or in part, on any business day prior to the applicable legal final payment date.

“Early refinancing prepayment” is a voluntary prepayment of the Series 2017-1 notes (i) that occurs on a business day that is greater than 36 months after the closing date of the Series 2017-1 notes, (ii) made with funds obtained from a qualified deleveraging event (as described above), (iii) where the note issuers have provided no less than 30 days’ notice to the indenture trustee (such date, the “early refinancing notice date”) and (iv) where such voluntary prepayment occurs no later than 12 months following the early refinancing notice date; provided, however, that the maximum amount of an early refinancing prepayment that can be made on any business day is an amount equal to (A) 35% of the aggregate initial class principal balance of the Series 2017-1 notes, minus (B) the aggregate principal balance of the notes repaid with the proceeds of release amounts and early refinancing prepayments since the closing date of the Series 2017-1 notes. No make whole payment will be payable in connection with an early refinancing prepayment.

Events of Default

The indenture provides that each of the following will constitute an “event of default”: (a) a default in the payment of any interest on any c lass of notes of any series on any applicable payment date (not including any post-ARD additional interest, deferred post-ARD additional interest or Class B deferred interest); (b) a failure to pay the principal balance of any c lass of notes of any series and any Class B deferred interest in full on the applicable legal final payment date; (c) any material default in the observance or performance of any material covenant or agreement of the note issuers made in the indenture or any related mortgage (other than a covenant or agreement, a default in the observance or performance of which is elsewhere in this paragraph specifically dealt with), which default shall continue unremedied for a specified period; (d) the impairment of the validity or effectiveness of the i ndenture or the lien of the indenture or any mortgages, the subordination of the lien of any mortgage, the creation of any lien or other encumbrance on any part of the collateral pool in addition to the lien of any such mortgage or the failure of the lien of any such mortgage to constitute a valid first priority security interest in the collateral, in each case subject to liens expressly permitted under the terms of the transaction documents and the related mortgages which impairments, subordinations, creations or failures, shall, individually

 

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or in the aggregate, simultaneously apply to collateral with an aggregate value in excess of $1.0 million; provided, that, if susceptible of cure, no event of default shall arise until the continuation of any such impairments, subordinations, creations or failures for a specified period; (e) a breach of the representations and warranties of the note issuers with respect to certain matters, and such breach has a material adverse effect on the noteholders; (f) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization or similar proceedings with respect to the note issuers or the member of a note issuer; or (g) the mortgaged properties are transferred or encumbered other than as provided in the transaction documents.

If an event of default should occur and be continuing, the indenture trustee shall, at the written direction of the requisite noteholders, declare all of the notes to be immediately due and payable. If the notes are not paid in full following such acceleration, the trustee may, among other things, liquidate all or any portion of the collateral among other remedies available to the trustee.

CMBS

On January 22, 2018, we completed an issuance of CMBS debt on the single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant, with proceeds of approximately $84 million. The loan has a term of 10 years to maturity and a stated interest rate of 5.14%. We distributed all of the proceeds to Spirit.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SHARES

The following is a summary of the material terms of the shares of beneficial interest of our Company. For a complete description, you are urged to review in their entirety our declaration of trust and our bylaws, which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this information statement is a part, and applicable Maryland law. See “Where You Can Find More Information .”

General

Our declaration of trust authorizes us to issue 750,000,000 common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, which are referred to in this information statement as “common shares” and 20,000,000 preferred shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, which are referred to in this information statement as our “preferred shares.” Our board of trustees has the power, without shareholder approval, to amend our declaration of trust to increase or decrease the aggregate number of common shares or the number of common shares of any class or series we are authorized to issue. Upon completion of the spin-off, we expect to have              of our common shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis. 6,000,000 of our preferred shares will be outstanding upon the completion of the spin-off.

Under Maryland law and our declaration of trust, our shareholders generally are not liable for our debts or obligations solely as a result of their status as shareholders.

Our declaration of trust provides that, subject to the provisions of any class or series of shares then outstanding, our shareholders are entitled to vote only on the following matters: (i) election and removal of trustees; (ii) amendment of the declaration of trust (other than an amendment to increase or decrease the number of authorized shares or the number of shares of any class or series or to qualify as a REIT under the Code or as a real estate investment trust under Maryland law) or amendment of our bylaws to the extent provided therein; (iii) our termination; (iv) a merger or consolidation of us, or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets; and (v) such other matters with respect to which our board of trustees has adopted a resolution declaring that a proposed action is advisable and directing that the matter be submitted to the shareholders for approval or ratification. Except with respect to these matters, no action taken by our shareholders at any meeting will bind our board of trustees.

Common Shares

All of our common shares covered by this information statement will be duly authorized, fully paid and nonassessable. Shareholders are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if authorized by our board of trustees and declared by us out of assets legally available for the payment of dividends. Shareholders are also entitled to share ratably in our assets legally available for distribution to our shareholders in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, after payment of, or adequate provision for, all of our known debts and liabilities. These rights are subject to the preferential rights of any other class or series of our shares and to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares.

Subject to our declaration of trust restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares, each of our outstanding common shares entitles the holder thereof to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders, including the election of trustees. Except as provided with respect to any other class or series of shares, our common shareholders will possess exclusive voting power. Cumulative voting in the election of trustees is not permitted. Our bylaws provide for the election of trustees, in uncontested elections, by a majority of the votes cast. In contested elections, the election of trustees shall be by a plurality of the votes cast. This means that the holders of a majority of our outstanding common shares can effectively elect all of the trustees then standing for election, and the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any trustees.

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shareholders generally have no appraisal rights unless our board of trustees determines prospectively that appraisal rights will apply to one or more transactions in which our common shareholders would otherwise be entitled to exercise such rights. Subject to our declaration of trust restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares, holders of our common shares will initially have equal dividend, liquidation and other rights.

Under Maryland law, a Maryland real estate investment trust generally cannot dissolve, amend its declaration of trust, merge, sell all or substantially all of its assets, engage in a statutory share exchange or engage in similar transactions unless declared advisable by the board of trustees and approved by the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast at least two-thirds of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter unless a lesser percentage (but not less than a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter) is set forth in the corporation’s declaration of trust. Our declaration of trust provides for approval of these matters by the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on such matter, except that the affirmative vote of shareholders holding at least two-thirds of the shares entitled to vote on such matter is required to amend the provisions of our declaration of trust relating to the removal of trustees, which also requires two-thirds of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter, and to amend the provisions of our declaration of trust relating to the vote required to amend the removal provisions. In addition, because our operating assets may be held by our operating partnership or its wholly-owned subsidiaries, these subsidiaries may be able to merge or transfer all or substantially all of their assets without the approval of our shareholders.

Our declaration of trust authorizes our board of trustees to reclassify any of our unissued common shares into other classes or series of shares, to establish the designation and number of shares of each such class or series and to set, subject to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares, the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption of each such class or series. Thus, our board of trustees could authorize the issuance of common shares or preferred shares with terms and conditions which could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for our common shares or that our common shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interests.

Preferred Shares

Under the terms of our declaration of trust, our board of trustees is authorized to classify any of our unissued preferred shares and to reclassify any previously classified but unissued preferred shares into other classes or series of shares. Before the issuance of shares of each class or series, our board of trustees is required by Maryland law and by our declaration of trust to set, subject to our declaration of trust restrictions on ownership and transfer of shares, the terms, preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption for each class or series.

General

Prior to the completion of the spin-off, we expect that our board of trustees will authorize and designate 6,000,000 of our preferred shares as the 10% series A preferred shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share. When issued, the Series A preferred shares will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. All of the Series A preferred shares will be issued to Spirit, and such shares will not be listed on the NYSE.

Ranking

The Series A preferred shares will rank, with respect to dividend rights and rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up:

 

    senior to all classes or series of our common shares and to any other class or series of our share capital expressly designated as ranking junior to the Series A preferred shares;

 

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    junior to any other class or series of our share capital expressly designated as ranking senior to the Series A preferred shares.

“Share capital” does not include convertible or exchangeable debt securities, which, prior to conversion or exchange, rank senior in right of payment to the Series A preferred shares. The Series A preferred shares will also rank junior in right of payment to our other existing and future debt obligations.

Dividend Rate and Payment Date

Holders will be entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends on the Series A preferred shares from and including the date of original issue, payable quarterly in arrears on or about the last calendar day of March, June, September and December of each year, beginning on         , 2018, at a rate of 10% per annum of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to an annual amount of $2.50 per share). Dividends on the Series A preferred shares will accrue whether or not we have earnings, whether or not there are funds legally available for payment of such dividends and whether or not such dividends are authorized or declared.

Liquidation Preference

If we liquidate, dissolve or wind up, holders of the Series A preferred shares will have the right to receive $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not earned or declared) up to but excluding the date of payment, before any payment is made to holders of our common shares and any other class or series of shares ranking junior to the Series A preferred shares with respect to liquidation rights. The rights of holders of the Series A preferred shares to receive their liquidation preference will be subject to the proportionate rights of any other class or series of our shares ranking on parity with the Series A preferred shares as to liquidation. We may only issue equity securities ranking senior to the Series A preferred shares with respect to liquidation rights if we obtain the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series A preferred shares together with each other class or series of preferred shares ranking on parity with the Series A preferred shares as to liquidation.

Optional Redemption

We may not redeem the Series A preferred shares prior to     , 2023, except to preserve our status as a REIT and pursuant to the special optional redemption rights described below. On and after     , 2023, the Series A preferred shares will be redeemable at our option, in whole or in part any time or from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not authorized or declared) up to but excluding the redemption date. However, unless full cumulative dividends on the Series A preferred shares for all past dividend periods have been, or contemporaneously are, paid or an amount in cash sufficient for the payment thereof is set apart by us, no Series A preferred shares may be redeemed unless all outstanding shares of Series A preferred shares are simultaneously redeemed; provided, that the foregoing restriction does not prevent us from taking action necessary to preserve our status as a REIT. Any partial redemption will be on a pro rata basis.

Special Optional Redemption

Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined below), we may, at our option, redeem the Series A preferred shares, in whole or in part on or within 120 days after the first date on which such Change of Control occurred, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but not including, the date of redemption. If, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date (as defined below), we exercise any of our redemption rights relating to the Series A preferred shares (whether our optional redemption right or our special optional redemption right), the holders of Series A preferred shares will not have the conversion right described below with respect to the shares called for redemption.

 

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A “Change of Control” is when, after the original issuance of the Series A preferred shares, the following have occurred and are continuing:

 

    acquisition by any person, including any syndicate or group deemed to be a “person” under Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act of beneficial ownership, directly or indirectly, through a purchase, merger or other acquisition transaction or series of purchases, mergers or other acquisition transactions of our shares entitling that person to exercise more than 50% of the total voting power of all SMTA shares entitled to vote generally in the election of its trustees (except that such person will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such person has the right to acquire, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition); and

 

    following the closing of any transaction referred to in the bullet point above, neither we nor the acquiring or surviving entity has a class of common securities (or ADRs representing such securities) listed on the NYSE, the NYSE American or NASDAQ or listed or quoted on an exchange or quotation system that is a successor to the NYSE, the NYSE American or NASDAQ.

The “Change of Control Conversion Date” is the date the Series A preferred shares are converted, which will be a business day that is no fewer than 20 days nor more than 35 days after the date on which we provide notice to the holders of Series A preferred shares.

Offer to Purchase

For so long as any Series A preferred shares are held by the Specified Holder (as defined below), upon the occurrence of (i) a Change of Control or (ii) the merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the assets (which for the avoidance of doubt shall include a sale of the assets comprising Master Trust A) or other similar transaction of us (including through our subsidiaries) with or into any other person in conjunction with which or within 12 months following the closing of which the Asset Management Agreement is terminated (collectively, an “Offer to Purchase Event”), we must offer to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by the Specified Holder, on or within 30 days after the first date on which such Offer to Purchase Event occurred, at a purchase price equal to $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but not including, the payment date. If, prior to the Offer to Purchase Date (as defined below), we exercise any of our redemption rights relating to the Series A preferred shares (whether our optional redemption right or our special optional redemption right), we will not have the obligation to make the offer to purchase described above with respect to the shares called for redemption.

We will not be required to make an offer to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by the Specified Holder upon an Offer to Purchase Event if a related person of ours within the meaning of Section 351(g)(2) of the Code makes an offer to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by the Specified Holder in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in the articles supplementary applicable to an offer to purchase made by us and purchases all the Series A preferred shares tendered for purchase by the Specified Holder.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above, an offer to purchase may be made in advance of an Offer to Purchase Event and conditioned upon the completion of such Offer to Purchase Event, if a definitive agreement is in place for the Offer to Purchase Event at the time the offer to purchase is made.

If the terms of any of our indebtedness prohibit us from making an offer to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by the Specified Holder or from purchasing the Series A preferred shares tendered for purchase pursuant thereto, within 60 days following any Offer to Purchase Event, we covenant to:

 

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    obtain the requisite consent under such indebtedness to permit the purchase of the Series A preferred shares held by the Specified Holder as described above.

We must first comply with the covenant described above before we will be required to purchase the Series A preferred shares held by the Specified Holder in the event of an Offer to Purchase Event.

Our obligation to make the offer to purchase described above may be waived, in whole or in part, by the Specified Holder in the Specified Holder’s sole and absolute discretion.

The “Specified Holder” is Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (or one or more of its subsidiaries or affiliates).

The “Offer to Purchase Date” is the date the Series A preferred shares are tendered to us for purchase, which will be a business day that is no fewer than     days nor more than     days after the date on which we provide notice to the Specified Holder of its offer to purchase.

No Maturity, Sinking Fund or Mandatory Redemption

The Series A preferred shares have no stated maturity date and we are not required to redeem the Series A preferred shares at any time. Accordingly, the Series A preferred shares will remain outstanding indefinitely, unless we decide, at our option, to exercise our redemption right or, under the limited circumstances where we have an obligation to make an offer to purchase to the Specified Holder, such holder decides to tender the Series A preferred share for purchase, or, under the circumstances where the holder of the Series A preferred shares have a conversion right, such holders decide to convert the Series A preferred shares into our common shares. The Series A preferred shares are not subject to any sinking fund.

Voting Rights

Holders of Series A preferred shares generally have no voting rights. However, if we are in arrears on dividends on the Series A preferred shares for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive, holders of the Series A preferred shares (voting together as a class with the holders of all other classes or series of parity preferred shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable) will be entitled to vote at a special meeting called upon the written request of at least 10% of such holders or at our next annual meeting and each subsequent annual meeting of shareholders for the election of two additional trustees to serve on our board of trustees until all unpaid dividends with respect to the Series A preferred shares and any other class or series of parity preferred shares have been paid or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof set aside for payment. In addition, we may not make certain material and adverse changes to the terms of the Series A preferred shares or authorize or issue any class or series of shares ranking senior to the Series A preferred shares without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series A preferred shares and all other shares of any class or series ranking on parity with the Series A preferred shares that are entitled to similar voting rights (voting as a single class).

Conversion

From and after a transfer of Series A preferred shares to a party that is not the Specified Holder, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each such holder of Series A preferred shares (other than the Specified Holder) will have the right (unless, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem the Series A preferred shares) to convert some or all of the Series A preferred shares held by such holder on the date the Series A preferred shares are to be converted, which we refer to as the Change of Control Conversion Date, into a number of our common shares per Series A preferred share to be converted equal to the lesser of:

 

   

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the Change of Control Conversion Date is after a record date for a Series A preferred share dividend payment and prior to the corresponding Series A preferred share dividend payment date, in which case no additional amount for such accrued and unpaid dividends will be included in this sum) by (ii) the Common Share Price (as defined below); and

 

                (i.e., the Share Cap), subject to certain adjustments;

subject, in each case, to provisions for the receipt of alternative consideration as described in the articles supplementary relating to the Series A preferred shares. The Specified Holder will not have any such conversion right.

The “Common Share Price” will be (i) if the consideration to be received in the Change of Control by the holders of our common shares is solely cash, the amount of cash consideration per common share or (ii) if the consideration to be received in the Change of Control by holders of our common shares is other than solely cash (x) the average of the closing sale prices per SMTA common share (or, if no closing sale price is reported, the average of the closing bid and ask prices or, if more than one in either case, the average of the average closing bid and the average closing ask prices) for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the effective date of the Change of Control as reported on the principal U.S. securities exchange on which our common shares are then traded, or (y) the average of the last quoted bid prices for our common shares in the over-the-counter market as reported by Pink Sheets LLC or a similar organization for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the effective date of the Change of Control, if our common shares are not then listed for trading on a U.S. securities exchange.

If, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide a redemption notice, whether pursuant to our special optional redemption right in connection with a Change of Control or our optional redemption right, holders of Series A preferred shares will not have any right to convert the Series A preferred shares into our common shares in connection with the Change of Control and any of the Series A preferred shares selected for redemption that have been tendered for conversion will be redeemed on the related date of redemption instead of converted on the Change of Control Conversion Date.

Except as provided above in connection with a Change of Control, the Series A preferred shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other securities or property.

Power to Issue Additional Shares of Common Shares and Preferred Shares

We believe that the power to issue additional common shares or preferred shares and to classify or reclassify unissued common shares or preferred shares and to issue the classified or reclassified shares provides us with increased flexibility in structuring possible future financings and acquisitions and in meeting other needs which might arise. These actions can be taken without action by our shareholders, unless shareholder approval is required by applicable law or the rules of any stock exchange or automated quotation system on which our shares may be listed or traded. Although we have no present intention of doing so, we could issue a class or series of shares that could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control of our Company that might involve a premium price for our common shares or that our common shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interest. In addition, our issuance of additional shares in the future could dilute the voting and other rights of your shares. See “Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws—Anti-takeover Effect of Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and of Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws.”

Meetings and Special Voting Requirements

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with the year 2018. Special meetings of shareholders may be called by our board of trustees, the chairman of our board of trustees, our president or our chief executive officer. Additionally, subject to the provisions of our bylaws, special meetings of the shareholders must be called by our secretary upon the written request of shareholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting who have requested the special meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in, and provided the information and certifications required by, our bylaws. The presence at a meeting, either in person or by proxy, of shareholders entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting of shareholders will constitute a quorum. Generally, the affirmative vote of a majority of all votes cast is necessary to take shareholder action, except that a plurality of the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present is sufficient to elect a trustee in a contested election and a majority of the votes entitled to be cast is required to approve certain extraordinary matters such as mergers, certain amendments to our declaration of trust or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets. Cumulative voting of shares is not permitted.

Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer

In order for us to qualify as a REIT under the Code, our shares must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year. Also, not more than 50% of the value of the outstanding shares (taking into account certain options to acquire shares) may be owned, directly or through certain constructive ownership rules by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Code to include certain entities such as private foundations) at any time during the last half of a taxable year.

Our declaration of trust contains restrictions on the ownership and transfer of our shares that are intended to assist us in complying with these requirements and continuing to qualify as a REIT. The relevant sections of our declaration of trust provide that, subject to the exceptions described below, no person or entity may actually or beneficially own, or be deemed to own by virtue of the applicable constructive ownership provisions of the Code, more than 9.8% in value of the aggregate of our outstanding shares of all classes and series, or more than 9.8% in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of our outstanding common shares or any class or series of our outstanding preferred shares, in each case excluding any of our shares that are not treated as outstanding for federal income tax purposes. We refer to each of these restrictions as an “ownership limit” and collectively as the “ownership limits.” A person or entity that would have acquired actual, beneficial or constructive ownership of our shares but for the application of the ownership limits or any of the other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares discussed below is referred to as a “prohibited owner.” For purposes of this provision, we will not include a “group” as that term is used for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b) or Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act in the definition of “person.”

The constructive ownership rules under the Code are complex and may cause shares owned actually or constructively by a group of related individuals and/or entities to be owned constructively by one individual or entity. As a result, the acquisition of less than 9.8% of our common shares or preferred shares (or the acquisition of an interest in an entity that owns, actually or constructively, our common shares or preferred shares) by an individual or entity could, nevertheless, cause that individual or entity, or another individual or entity, to own constructively in excess of 9.8% (in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of our outstanding common shares or preferred shares and thereby violate the applicable ownership limit.

Our declaration of trust provides that our board of trustees, subject to certain limits including the trustees’ duties under applicable law, may exempt (prospectively or retroactively) a person from either or both of the ownership limits and, if necessary, establish a different limit on ownership for such person if it determines that such exemption could not cause or permit:

 

    five or fewer individuals to actually or beneficially own more than 49% in value of the outstanding shares of all classes or series of our shares; or

 

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As a condition of the exception, our board of trustees may require an opinion of counsel or a ruling from the IRS, in either case in form and substance satisfactory to our board of trustees, in its sole and absolute discretion, in order to determine or ensure our status as a REIT and such representations, covenants and/or undertakings as are necessary or prudent to make the determinations above. Notwithstanding the receipt of any ruling or opinion, our board of trustees may impose such conditions or restrictions as it deems appropriate in connection with such an exception.

In connection with a waiver of an ownership limit or at any other time, our board of trustees may, in its sole and absolute discretion, increase or decrease one or both of the ownership limits for one or more persons, except that a decreased ownership limit will not be effective for any person whose actual, beneficial or constructive ownership of our shares exceeds the decreased ownership limit at the time of the decrease until the person’s actual, beneficial or constructive ownership of our shares equals or falls below the decreased ownership limit, although any further acquisition of our shares will violate the decreased ownership limit. Our board of trustees may not increase or decrease any ownership limit if the new ownership limit would allow five or fewer persons to actually or beneficially own more than 49% in value of our outstanding shares or could cause us (or any direct or indirect subsidiary of ours that intends to qualify as a REIT) to be “closely held” under Section 856(h) of the Code (without regard to whether the ownership interest is held during the last half of a taxable year) or otherwise cause us (or any such subsidiary) to fail to qualify as a REIT. In connection with the spin-off, our board of trustees intends to grant an excepted holder limit to Spirit that will allow Spirit to own up to     % of our common shares and $     million of the perpetual preferred shares.

Our declaration of trust further prohibits:

 

    any person from actually, beneficially or constructively owning our shares that could result in us (or any direct or indirect subsidiary of ours that intends to qualify as a REIT) being “closely held” under Section 856(h) of the Code (without regard to whether the ownership interest is held during the last half of a taxable year) or otherwise cause us (or any such subsidiary) to fail to qualify as a REIT (including, but not limited to, actual, beneficial or constructive ownership of our shares that could result in us owning (actually or constructively) an interest in a tenant that is described in Section 856(d)(2)(B) of the Code if the income we derive from such tenant, taking into account our other income that would not qualify under the gross income requirements of Section 856(c) of the Code, would cause us to fail to satisfy any the gross income requirements imposed on REITs); and

 

    any person from transferring our shares if such transfer would result in our shares being beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons (determined without reference to any rules of attribution).

Any person who acquires or attempts or intends to acquire actual, beneficial or constructive ownership of our shares that will or may violate the ownership limits or any of the other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares described above must give written notice immediately to us or, in the case of a proposed or attempted transaction, provide us at least 15 days prior written notice, and provide us with such other information as we may request in order to determine the effect of such transfer on our status as a REIT.

The ownership limits and other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares described above will not apply if our board of trustees determines that it is no longer in our best interests to continue to qualify as a REIT or that compliance is no longer required in order for us to qualify as a REIT.

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will have no rights in our shares held by the trustee. The automatic transfer will be effective as of the close of business on the business day prior to the date of the violative transfer or other event that results in the transfer to the trust. Any dividend or other distribution paid to the prohibited owner, prior to our discovery that the shares had been automatically transferred to a trust as described above, must be repaid to the trustee upon demand. If the transfer to the trust as described above is not automatically effective, for any reason, to prevent violation of the applicable restriction on ownership and transfer of our shares, then the transfer of the number of shares that otherwise would cause any person to violate the above restrictions will be void and of no force or effect and the intended transferee will acquire no rights in the shares. Pursuant to our declaration of trust, if any transfer of our shares would result in our shares being beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons (determined without reference to any rules of attribution), then any such purported transfer will be void and of no force or effect and the intended transferee will acquire no rights in the shares.

Our declaration of trust provides that our shares transferred to the trustee are deemed offered for sale to us, or our designee, at a price per share equal to the lesser of (1) the price per share in the transaction that resulted in the transfer of the shares to the trust (or, in the event of a gift, devise or other such transaction, the last sale price reported on the NYSE on the day of the transfer or other event that resulted in the transfer of such shares to the trust) and (2) the last sale price reported on the NYSE on the date we accept, or our designee accepts, such offer. We must reduce the amount payable to the prohibited owner by the amount of dividends and distributions paid to the prohibited owner and owed by the prohibited owner to the trustee and pay the amount of such reduction to the trustee for the benefit of the charitable beneficiary. We have the right to accept such offer until the trustee has sold our shares held in the trust. Upon a sale to us, the interest of the charitable beneficiary in the shares sold terminates and the trustee must distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the prohibited owner and any dividends or other distributions held by the trustee with respect to such shares will be paid to the charitable beneficiary.

If we do not buy the shares, the trustee must, within 20 days of receiving notice from us of the transfer of shares to the trust, sell the shares to a person or persons designated by the trustee who could own the shares without violating the ownership limits or other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares. Upon such sale, the trustee must distribute to the prohibited owner an amount equal to the lesser of (1) the price paid by the prohibited owner for the shares (or, if the prohibited owner did not give value in connection with the transfer or other event that resulted in the transfer to the trust (e.g., a gift, devise or other such transaction), the last sale price reported on the NYSE on the day of the transfer or other event that resulted in the transfer of such shares to the trust) and (2) the sales proceeds (net of commissions and other expenses of sale) received by the trustee for the shares. The trustee must reduce the amount payable to the prohibited owner by the amount of dividends and other distributions paid to the prohibited owner and owed by the prohibited owner to the trustee. Any net sales proceeds in excess of the amount payable to the prohibited owner will be immediately paid to the charitable beneficiary, together with any dividends or other distributions thereon. In addition, if prior to discovery by us that our shares have been transferred to the trustee, such shares are sold by a prohibited owner, then our declaration of trust provides that such shares shall be deemed to have been sold on behalf of the trust and, to the extent that the prohibited owner received an amount for or in respect of such shares that exceeds the amount that such prohibited owner was entitled to receive, such excess amount shall be paid to the trustee upon demand.

The trustee will be designated by us and will be unaffiliated with us and with any prohibited owner. Our declaration of trust provides that prior to the sale of any shares by the trust, the trustee will receive, in trust for the beneficiary, all dividends and other distributions paid by us with respect to such shares, and may exercise all voting rights with respect to such shares for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiary.

Subject to Maryland law, effective as of the date that the shares have been transferred to the trust, the trustee may, at the trustee’s sole discretion:

 

    rescind as void any vote cast by a prohibited owner prior to our discovery that the shares have been transferred to the trust; and

 

    recast the vote in accordance with the desires of the trustee acting for the benefit of the beneficiary of the trust.

 

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However, if we have already taken irreversible corporate action, then the trustee may not rescind and recast the vote.

If our board of trustees determines in good faith that a proposed transfer or other event has taken place that violates the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares set forth in our declaration of trust, our board of trustees may take such action as it deems advisable in its sole discretion to refuse to give effect to or to prevent such transfer, including, but not limited to, causing us to redeem shares, refusing to give effect to the transfer on our books or instituting proceedings to enjoin the transfer.

Every owner of 5% or more (or such lower percentage as required by the Code or the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder) of our outstanding shares, within 30 days after the end of each taxable year, must give written notice to us stating the name and address of such owner, the number of shares of each class and series of our shares that the owner actually or beneficially owns and a description of the manner in which the shares are held. Each such owner also must provide us with any additional information that we request in order to determine the effect, if any, of the person’s actual or beneficial ownership on our status as a REIT and to ensure compliance with the ownership limits and the other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares set forth in our declaration of trust. In addition, any person that is an actual, beneficial owner or constructive owner of our shares and any person (including the shareholder of record) who is holding our shares for an actual, beneficial owner or constructive owner must, on request, disclose to us in writing such information as we may request in good faith in order to determine our status as a REIT and comply with requirements of any taxing authority or governmental authority or to determine such compliance.

Any certificates representing our shares will bear a legend referring to the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares described above.

These restrictions on ownership and transfer could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium price for our common shares that our shareholders believe to be in their best interest.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent and registrar for our shares of common shares is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC.

Stock Exchange Listing

We intend to apply to list our common shares on the NYSE under the symbol “SMTA”.

 

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CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF MARYLAND LAW AND OUR DECLARATION OF TRUST AND BYLAWS

The following summary of certain provisions of Maryland law and our declaration of trust and bylaws does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to Maryland law and to our declaration of trust and bylaws, copies of which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this information statement is a part. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Duration

Under our declaration of trust, we have a perpetual term of existence and will continue perpetually subject to the authority of our board of trustees to terminate our existence and liquidate our assets and subject to termination pursuant to Maryland law.

Our Board of Trustees

Pursuant to our declaration of trust and bylaws, the number of trustees of our Company may be established, increased or decreased only by a majority of our entire board of trustees but may not be fewer than one, nor, unless our bylaws are amended, more than            . The number of trustees is currently fixed at five. We expect to expand our board to six members once a permanent chief executive officer has been identified and to have such individual serve as an additional trustee. Our declaration of trust provides that, at such time as we have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act and at least three independent trustees (which we expect to have upon the completion of the spin-off), we elect to be subject to a provision of Maryland law requiring that vacancies on our board of trustees may be filled only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining trustees and that any individual elected to fill a vacancy will serve for the remainder of the full term of the trusteeship in which the vacancy occurred and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies.

Each of our trustees will be elected by our common shareholders to serve until the next annual meeting of our shareholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies under Maryland Law. Our bylaws provide for the election of trustees, in uncontested elections, by a majority of the votes cast. In contested elections, the election of trustees shall be by a plurality of the votes cast. Holders of our common shares will have no right to cumulative voting in the election of trustees.

Removal of Trustees

Our declaration of trust provides that, subject to the rights of holders of one or more classes or series of preferred shares to elect or remove one or more trustees, a trustee may be removed only for cause (as defined in our declaration of trust) and only by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast generally in the election of trustees. This provision, when coupled with the exclusive power of our board of trustees to fill vacant trusteeships, precludes shareholders from removing incumbent trustees and filling the vacancies created by such removal with their own nominees.

Business Combinations

Under the Maryland Business Combinations Act, certain “business combinations” (including a merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange or, in certain circumstances specified under the statute, an asset transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities) between a Maryland real estate investment trust and any interested stockholder, or an affiliate of such an interested stockholder, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. Maryland law defines an interested stockholder as:

 

    any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the voting power of the real estate investment trust’s outstanding voting shares; or

 

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    an affiliate or associate of the real estate investment trust who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the then-outstanding voting shares of the real estate investment trust.

A person is not an interested stockholder under the Maryland Business Combination Act if the board of trustees approved in advance the transaction by which the person otherwise would have become an interested stockholder. In approving a transaction, the board of trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of the approval, with any terms and conditions determined by it.

After such five-year period, any such business combination must be recommended by the board of trustees of the real estate investment trust and approved by the affirmative vote of at least:

 

    80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares of the real estate investment trust; and

 

    two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting shares of the real estate investment trust other than shares held by the interested stockholder with whom (or with whose affiliate) the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested stockholder.

These supermajority approval requirements do not apply if, among other conditions, the corporation’s common shareholders receive a minimum price (as defined in the Maryland Business Combinations Act) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested stockholder for its shares.

These provisions of the Maryland Business Combinations Act do not apply, however, to business combinations that are approved or exempted by a real estate investment trust’s board of trustees prior to the time that the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. Our declaration of trust provides that we expressly elect not to be governed by the Maryland Business Combinations Act, in whole or in part, as to any business combination between us and any interested stockholder or any affiliate of an interested stockholder. Any amendment to or repeal of this provision of our declaration of trust must be approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. In the event that this provision of our declaration of trust is amended or revoked by our shareholders, we would be subject to the Maryland Business Combinations Act.

However, an alteration or repeal of this provision of our declaration of trust will not have any effect on any business combinations that have been consummated prior to or upon any agreements existing at the time of such modification or repeal.

Control Share Acquisitions

The Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act provides that a holder of “control shares” of a Maryland real estate investment trust acquired in a “control share acquisition” has no voting rights with respect to those shares except to the extent approved by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by shareholders entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of the voting power in the election of trustees generally but excluding: (1) the person who has made or proposes to make the control share acquisition; (2) any officer of the real estate investment trust; or (3) any employee of the real estate investment trust who is also a trustee of the real estate investment trust. “Control shares” are voting shares of beneficial interest that, if aggregated with all other such shares of beneficial interest previously acquired by the acquirer or in respect of which the acquirer is able to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquirer to exercise voting power in electing trustees within one of the following ranges of:

 

    one-tenth or more but less than one-third;

 

    one-third or more but less than a majority; or

 

    a majority or more of all voting power.

 

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Control shares do not include shares that the acquiring person is then entitled to vote as a result of having previously obtained shareholder approval. A “control share acquisition” means the acquisition, directly or indirectly, of ownership of, or the power to direct the exercise of voting power with respect to, issued and outstanding control shares, subject to certain exceptions.

A person who has made or proposes to make a control share acquisition, upon satisfaction of certain conditions (including an undertaking to pay expenses and making an “acquiring person statement” as described in the Maryland Business Combinations Act), may compel the board of trustees of the real estate investment trust to call a special meeting of shareholders to be held within 50 days of demand to consider the voting rights of the control shares. If no request for a special meeting is made, the real estate investment trust may itself present the question at any shareholders meeting.

If voting rights of control shares are not approved at the meeting or if the acquiring person does not deliver an “acquiring person statement” as required by the statute, then, subject to certain conditions and limitations, the real estate investment trust may redeem any or all of the control shares (except those for which voting rights have previously been approved) for fair value determined, without regard to the absence of voting rights for the control shares, as of the date of the last control share acquisition by the acquirer or of any meeting of shareholders at which the voting rights of such shares are considered and not approved. If voting rights for control shares are approved at a shareholders meeting and the acquirer becomes entitled to vote a majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other shareholders may exercise appraisal rights. The fair value of the shares as determined for purposes of such appraisal rights may not be less than the highest price per share paid by the acquirer in the control share acquisition.

The control share acquisition statute does not apply (1) to shares acquired in a merger, consolidation or statutory share exchange if the real estate investment trust is a party to the transaction or (2) to acquisitions approved or exempted by the declaration of trust or bylaws of the real estate investment trust.

Our declaration of trust provides that the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act will not apply to any acquisition by any person of our shares of beneficial interest. Any amendment to or repeal of this provision of our declaration of trust must be approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. In the event that this provision of our declaration of trust is amended or revoked by our shareholders, we would be subject to the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act.

Unsolicited Takeovers

Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL permits a Maryland real estate investment trust with a class of equity securities registered under the Exchange Act and at least three independent trustees (which we expect to have upon the completion of the spin-off) to elect to be subject, by provision in its declaration of trust or bylaws or a resolution of its board of trustees and notwithstanding any contrary provision in the declaration of trust or bylaws, to any or all of the following five provisions:

 

    a classified board;

 

    a two-thirds vote requirement for removing a trustee;

 

    a requirement that the number of trustees be fixed only by vote of the trustees;

 

    a requirement that a vacancy on the board be filled only by the remaining trustees and for the remainder of the full term of the class of trustees in which the vacancy occurred; or

 

    a majority requirement for the calling of a special meeting of shareholders.

Our declaration of trust provides that, at such time as we become eligible to make a Subtitle 8 election, we elect to be subject to the provisions of Subtitle 8 relating to the filling of vacancies on our board of trustees.

 

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Through provisions in our declaration of trust and bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8, we already (1) require a two-thirds vote for the removal of any trustee from our board of trustees, which removal must be for cause, (2) vest in our board of trustees the exclusive power to fix the number of trusteeships, subject to limitations set forth in our declaration of trust and bylaws, and (3) require, unless called by the chairman of our board of trustees, our president, our chief executive officer or our board of trustees, the request of shareholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on a matter at such meeting to call a special meeting. We have opted out of the provision of Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL that would have permitted our board of trustees to unilaterally divide itself into classes with staggered terms of three years each (also referred to as a classified board) without shareholder approval, and we are prohibited from electing to be subject to such provision of the MGCL unless such election is first approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. We do not currently have a classified board.

Amendments to Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws

Our declaration of trust may be amended by our board of trustees without the consent of the holders of our shares of beneficial interest to qualify as a REIT under the Code or as a real estate investment trust under Maryland law and as otherwise provided in our declaration of trust. Our declaration of trust generally may be amended only if such amendment is declared advisable by our board of trustees and approved by the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, except that amendments to the provisions of our declaration of trust relating to the removal of trustees and the vote required to amend the removal provision may be amended only with the approval of shareholders entitled to cast at least two-thirds of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. Our board of trustees, and our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a majority of votes entitled to be cast on the matter, each have the power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of our bylaws or to make new bylaws.

No Shareholder Rights Plan

We do not have a shareholder rights plan, and will not adopt a shareholder rights plan in the future without (i) the prior approval of our shareholders by the affirmative vote of a simple majority of our shareholders or (ii) seeking ratification from our shareholders within 12 months of adoption of such a rights plan if our board of trustees determines, in the exercise of its duties under applicable law, that it is in our best interest to adopt a rights plan without the delay of seeking prior shareholder approval.

Meetings of Shareholders

Our bylaws provide that an annual meeting of our shareholders for the election of trustees and the transaction of any business within our powers will be held at a convenient location and on proper notice, at such date and time as will be designated by our board of trustees and stated in the notice of the meeting, beginning with the year 2018. Special meetings of shareholders may be called by our board of trustees, the chairman of our board of trustees, our president or our chief executive officer. Additionally, subject to the provisions of our bylaws, special meetings of the shareholders must be called by our secretary upon the written request of shareholders entitled to cast not less than a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting who have requested the special meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in, and provided the information and certifications required by, our bylaws. Only matters set forth in the notice of the special meeting may be considered and acted upon at such a meeting.

Advance Notice of Trustee Nominations and New Business

Our bylaws provide that:

 

    with respect to an annual meeting of shareholders, nominations of individuals for election to our board of trustees and the proposal of business to be considered by shareholders at the annual meeting may be made only:

 

    pursuant to our notice of the meeting;

 

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    by or at the direction of our board of trustees; or

 

    by a shareholder who was a shareholder of record both at the time of giving of the notice of the meeting and at the time of the annual meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has complied with the advance notice procedures set forth in, and provided the information and certifications required by, our bylaws; and

 

    with respect to special meetings of shareholders, only the business specified in our Company’s notice of meeting may be brought before the special meeting of shareholders, and nominations of individuals for election to our board of trustees may be made only:

 

    by or at the direction of our board of trustees; or

 

    provided that the meeting has been called in accordance with our bylaws for the purpose of electing trustees, by a shareholder who is a shareholder of record both at the time of giving of the notice required by our bylaws and at the time of the meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting in the election of each individual so nominated and who has complied with the advance notice provisions set forth in, and provided the information and certifications required by, our bylaws.

The purpose of requiring shareholders to give advance notice of nominations and other proposals is to afford our board of trustees and our shareholders the opportunity to consider the qualifications of the proposed nominees or the advisability of the other proposals and, to the extent considered necessary by our board of trustees, to inform shareholders and make recommendations regarding the nominations or other proposals. Although our bylaws do not give our board of trustees the power to disapprove timely shareholder nominations and proposals, our bylaws may have the effect of precluding a contest for the election of trustees or proposals for other action if the proper procedures are not followed, and of discouraging or deterring a third party from conducting a solicitation of proxies to elect its own slate of trustees to our board of trustees or to approve its own proposal.

Anti-takeover Effect of Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws

The restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares, the supermajority vote required to remove trustees, our election to be subject to the provision of Subtitle 8 vesting in our board of trustees the exclusive power to fill vacancies on our board of trustees and the shareholder-requested special meeting requirements and advance notice provisions of our bylaws could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium price for our common shares or that our common shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interests. Likewise, if our shareholders were to vote to amend our declaration of trust to repeal the prohibition on electing to be subject to the Maryland Business Combination Act, the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act or the provisions of Subtitle 8 to which we are not already subject, such provisions of Maryland law could have similar anti-takeover effects.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Trustees and Officers

Maryland law permits a Maryland real estate investment trust to include in its declaration of trust a provision limiting the liability of its trustees and officers to the real estate investment trust and its shareholders for money damages except for liability resulting from actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services or active and deliberate dishonesty that is established by a final judgment adverse to the trustee or officer and is material to the cause of action. Our declaration of trust contains such a provision that eliminates such liability to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law.

The MGCL requires a Maryland corporation (unless its charter provides otherwise, which our declaration of trust does not) to indemnify a director or officer who has been successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any proceeding to which he or she is made or threatened to be made a party by reason of his or her service in that capacity. The MGCL permits a Maryland corporation to indemnify its present and former directors

 

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and officers, among others, against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually incurred by them in connection with any proceeding to which they may be made or are threatened to be made a party by reason of their service in those or other capacities unless it is established that:

 

    the act or omission of the director or officer was material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and:

 

    was committed in bad faith; or

 

    was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty;

 

    the director or officer actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or services; or

 

    in the case of any criminal proceeding, the director or officer had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful.

However, under the MGCL, a Maryland corporation may not indemnify a director or officer for an adverse judgment in a suit by or in the right of the corporation or if the director or officer was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received, unless in either case a court orders indemnification and then only for expenses. A court may order indemnification if it determines that the director or officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification, even though the director or officer did not meet the prescribed standard of conduct or was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received.

In addition, the MGCL permits a Maryland corporation to advance reasonable expenses to a director or officer upon the corporation’s receipt of:

 

    a written affirmation by the director or officer of his or her good faith belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the corporation; and

 

    a written undertaking, which may be unsecured, by the director or officer or on the director’s or officer’s behalf to repay the amount paid if it shall ultimately be determined that the standard of conduct has not been met.

Our declaration of trust authorizes us to obligate our Company and our bylaws obligate us, to the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from time to time, to indemnify and to pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding without requiring a preliminary determination of the trustee’s or officer’s ultimate entitlement to indemnification to:

 

    any present or former trustee or officer who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity; or

 

    any individual who, while a trustee or officer of our Company and at our request, serves or has served as a director, officer, partner, member, manager, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, real estate investment trust, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or any other enterprise and who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity.

Our declaration of trust and bylaws also permit us, with the approval of our board of trustees, to indemnify and advance expenses to any person who served a predecessor of ours in any of the capacities described above and to any employee or agent of our Company or a predecessor of our Company.

Indemnification Agreements

We have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our trustees and executive officers that obligate us to indemnify them to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law as discussed under “Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws—Limitation of Liability and

 

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Indemnification of Trustees and Officers.” The indemnification agreements provide that, if a trustee or executive officer is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any proceeding by reason of his or her service as a trustee, officer, employee or agent of our Company or as a director, officer, partner, member, manager or trustee of any other foreign or domestic corporation, real estate investment trust, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise that he or she is or was serving in such capacity at our request, we must indemnify the trustee or executive officer for all expenses and liabilities actually and reasonably incurred by him or her, or on his or her behalf, to the maximum extent permitted under Maryland law, including in any proceeding brought by the trustee or executive officer to enforce his or her rights under the indemnification agreement, to the extent provided by the agreement. The indemnification agreements also require us to advance reasonable expenses incurred by the indemnitee within ten days of the receipt by us of a statement from the indemnitee requesting the advance, provided the statement evidences the expenses and is accompanied or preceded by:

 

    a written affirmation of the indemnitee’s good faith belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification; and

 

    a written undertaking, which may be unsecured, by the indemnitee or on his or her behalf to repay the amount paid if it shall ultimately be established that the standard of conduct has not been met.

The indemnification agreements also provide for procedures for the determination of entitlement to indemnification, including requiring such determination be made by independent counsel after a change of control of us.

Our declaration of trust will permit us, and our bylaws obligate us, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law, to indemnify and to pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding to (1) any of our present or former trustees or officers who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity or (2) any individual who, while serving as our trustees or officer and at our request, serves or has served as a director, officer, partner, member, manager, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, real estate investment trust, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or any other enterprise and who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity, as discussed under “Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws—Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Trustees and Officers.”

In addition, our trustees and officers are entitled to indemnification pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement of our Operating Partnership.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to trustees, officers or persons controlling our Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer of our Shares

Our declaration of trust contains restrictions on the ownership and transfer of our shares that are intended to assist us in continuing to qualify as a REIT. Subject to certain exceptions, our declaration of trust provides that no person or entity may beneficially own, or be deemed to own by virtue of the applicable constructive ownership provisions of the Code, more than 9.8% in value of the aggregate of our outstanding shares of all classes and series, or more than 9.8% in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of our outstanding common shares or any class or series of our outstanding preferred shares. For more information regarding these and other restrictions on the ownership and transfer of our shares imposed by our declaration of trust, see “Description of Shares—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer.”

 

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REIT Qualification

Our declaration of trust provides that our board of trustees may revoke or otherwise terminate our REIT election, without approval of our shareholders, if it determines that it is no longer in our best interest to continue to be qualified as a REIT. Our declaration of trust also provides that our board of trustees may determine that compliance with the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares is no longer required for us to qualify as a REIT.

Exclusive Forum

Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of any duty owed by any trustee, officer or other employee of ours to us or our shareholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Maryland REIT Law, the Maryland General Corporation Law, our declaration of trust or our bylaws, or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland or, if that court does not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division, in all cases subject to the court’s having personal jurisdiction over the indispensable parties named as defendants. Our bylaws further provide that any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in our shares of beneficial interest shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the exclusive forum provisions of our bylaws.

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

The following is a general summary of certain material U.S. federal income tax considerations regarding our election to be taxed as a REIT and the ownership or disposition of our common shares. For purposes of this discussion, references to “we,” “our” and “us” mean only SMTA and do not include any of its subsidiaries, except as otherwise indicated. This summary is for general information only and is not tax advice. The information in this summary is based on:

 

    the Code;

 

    current, temporary and proposed Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code;

 

    the legislative history of the Code;

 

    administrative interpretations and practices of the IRS; and

 

    court decisions;

in each case, as of the date of this information statement. In addition, the administrative interpretations and practices of the IRS include its practices and policies as expressed in private letter rulings that are not binding on the IRS except with respect to the particular taxpayers who requested and received those rulings. The sections of the Code and the corresponding Treasury Regulations that relate to qualification and taxation as a REIT are highly technical and complex. The following discussion sets forth certain material aspects of the sections of the Code that govern the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a REIT and its shareholders. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the applicable Code provisions, Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, and administrative and judicial interpretations thereof. Potential tax reforms may result in significant changes to the rules governing U.S. federal income taxation. New legislation, Treasury Regulations, administrative interpretations and practices and/or court decisions may significantly and adversely affect our ability to qualify as a REIT, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of such qualification, or the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in us, including those described in this discussion. Moreover, the law relating to the tax treatment of other entities, or an investment in other entities, could change, making an investment in such other entities more attractive relative to an investment in a REIT. Any such changes could apply retroactively to transactions preceding the date of the change. We have not requested, and do not plan to request, any rulings from the IRS that we qualify as a REIT, and the statements in this information statement are not binding on the IRS or any court. Thus, we can provide no assurance that the tax considerations contained in this discussion will not be challenged by the IRS or will be sustained by a court if challenged by the IRS. This summary does not discuss any state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences, or any tax consequences arising under any U.S. federal tax laws other than U.S. federal income tax laws, associated with the ownership or disposition of our common shares or our election to be taxed as a REIT.

You are encouraged to consult your tax advisor regarding the tax consequences to you of:

 

    the ownership or disposition of our common shares, including the U.S. federal, state, local, non-U.S. and other tax consequences;

 

    our election to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and

 

    potential changes in applicable tax laws.

Taxation of Our Company

General . We intend to elect to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2018. We believe we will be organized and intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to qualify for taxation as a REIT under the Code commencing with such taxable year, and we intend to continue to be organized and operate in this manner. However, qualification and taxation as a

 

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REIT depend upon our ability to meet the various qualification tests imposed under the Code, including through actual operating results, asset composition, distribution levels and diversity of share ownership. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will be organized or operate in a manner so as to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT. See “—Failure to Qualify” for potential tax consequences if we fail to qualify as a REIT.

Latham & Watkins LLP has acted as our tax counsel in connection with this information statement and our intended election to be taxed as a REIT. In connection with the spin-off, Latham & Watkins LLP will render an opinion to us to the effect that, commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2018, we have been organized and have operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code, and our proposed method of operation will enable us to continue to meet the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code. It must be emphasized that this opinion will be based on various assumptions and representations as to factual matters, including representations made by us in a factual certificate provided by one of our officers. In addition, this opinion will be based upon our factual representations set forth in this information statement. Moreover, our qualification and taxation as a REIT depend upon our ability to meet the various qualification tests imposed under the Code, which are discussed below, including through actual operating results, asset composition, distribution levels and diversity of share ownership, the results of which have not been and will not be reviewed by Latham & Watkins LLP. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that our actual results of operation for any particular taxable year will satisfy those requirements. Further, the anticipated U.S. federal income tax treatment described herein may be changed, perhaps retroactively, by legislative, administrative or judicial action at any time. Latham & Watkins LLP has no obligation to update its opinion subsequent to the date of such opinion.

Provided we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we generally will not be required to pay U.S. federal corporate income taxes on our REIT taxable income that is currently distributed to our shareholders. This treatment substantially eliminates the “double taxation” that ordinarily results from investment in a C corporation. A C corporation is a corporation that generally is required to pay tax at the corporate level. Double taxation means taxation once at the corporate level when income is earned and once again at the shareholder level when the income is distributed. We will, however, be required to pay U.S. federal income tax as follows:

 

    First, we will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on any undistributed REIT taxable income, including undistributed capital gain.

 

    Second, if we have (1) net income from the sale or other disposition of “foreclosure property” held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business or (2) other nonqualifying income from foreclosure property, we will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on this income. To the extent that income from foreclosure property is otherwise qualifying income for purposes of the 75% gross income test, this tax is not applicable. Subject to certain other requirements, foreclosure property generally is defined as property we acquired through foreclosure or after a default on a loan secured by the property or a lease of the property.

 

    Third, we will be required to pay a 100% tax on any net income from prohibited transactions. Prohibited transactions are, in general, sales or other taxable dispositions of property, other than foreclosure property, held as inventory or primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business.

 

    Fourth, if we fail to satisfy the 75% gross income test or the 95% gross income test, as described below, but have otherwise maintained our qualification as a REIT because certain other requirements are met, we will be required to pay a tax equal to (1) the greater of (A) the amount by which we fail to satisfy the 75% gross income test and (B) the amount by which we fail to satisfy the 95% gross income test, multiplied by (2) a fraction intended to reflect our profitability.

 

    Fifth, if we fail to satisfy any of the asset tests (other than a de minimis failure of the 5% or 10% asset tests), as described below, due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, and we nonetheless maintain our REIT qualification because of specified cure provisions, we will be required to pay a tax equal to the greater of $50,000 or the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate multiplied by the net income generated by the nonqualifying assets that caused us to fail such test.

 

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    Sixth, if we fail to satisfy any provision of the Code that would result in our failure to qualify as a REIT (other than a violation of the gross income tests or certain violations of the asset tests, as described below) and the violation is due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, we may retain our REIT qualification but we will be required to pay a penalty of $50,000 for each such failure.

 

    Seventh, we will be required to pay a 4% excise tax to the extent we fail to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum of (1) 85% of our ordinary income for the year, (2) 95% of our capital gain net income for the year, and (3) any undistributed taxable income from prior periods.

 

    Eighth, if we acquire any asset from a corporation that is or has been a C corporation in a transaction in which our tax basis in the asset is less than the fair market value of the asset, in each case determined as of the date on which we acquired the asset, and we subsequently recognize gain on the disposition of the asset during the five-year period beginning on the date on which we acquired the asset, then we generally will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on this gain to the extent of the excess of (1) the fair market value of the asset over (2) our adjusted tax basis in the asset, in each case determined as of the date on which we acquired the asset. The results described in this paragraph with respect to the recognition of gain assume that the C corporation will refrain from making an election to receive different treatment under applicable Treasury Regulations on its tax return for the year in which we acquire the asset from the C corporation. Under applicable Treasury Regulations, any gain from the sale of property we acquired in an exchange under Section 1031 (a like-kind exchange) or Section 1033 (an involuntary conversion) of the Code generally is excluded from the application of this built-in gains tax.

 

    Ninth, our subsidiaries that are C corporations, including our TRSs described below, generally will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on their earnings.

 

    Tenth, we will be required to pay a 100% tax on any “redetermined rents,” “redetermined deductions,” “excess interest,” or “redetermined TRS service income,” as described below under “—Penalty Tax.” In general, redetermined rents are rents from real property that are overstated as a result of services furnished to any of our tenants by a TRS of ours. Redetermined deductions and excess interest generally represent amounts that are deducted by a TRS of ours for amounts paid to us that are in excess of the amounts that would have been deducted based on arm’s-length negotiations. Redetermined TRS service income generally represents income of a TRS that is understated as a result of services provided to us or on our behalf.

 

    Eleventh, we may elect to retain and pay income tax on our net capital gain. In that case, a shareholder would include its proportionate share of our undistributed capital gain (to the extent we make a timely designation of such gain to the shareholder) in its income, would be deemed to have paid the tax that we paid on such gain, and would be allowed a credit for its proportionate share of the tax deemed to have been paid, and an adjustment would be made to increase the tax basis of the shareholder in our common shares.

 

    Twelfth, if we fail to comply with the requirement to send annual letters to our shareholders holding at least a certain percentage of our shares, as determined by Treasury Regulations, requesting information regarding the actual ownership of our shares, and the failure is not due to reasonable cause or due to willful neglect, we will be subject to a $25,000 penalty, or if the failure is intentional, a $50,000 penalty.

We and our subsidiaries may be subject to a variety of taxes other than U.S. federal income tax, including payroll taxes and state and local income, property and other taxes on our assets and operations.

Requirements for Qualification as a REIT . The Code defines a REIT as a corporation, trust or association:

 

  (1) that is managed by one or more trustees or directors;

 

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  (3) that would be taxable as a domestic corporation, but for Sections 856 through 860 of the Code;

 

  (4) that is not a financial institution or an insurance company within the meaning of certain provisions of the Code;

 

  (5) that is beneficially owned by 100 or more persons;

 

  (6) not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of which is owned, actually or constructively, by five or fewer individuals, including certain specified entities, during the last half of each taxable year; and

 

  (7) that meets other tests, described below, regarding the nature of its income and assets and the amount of its distributions.

The Code provides that conditions (1) to (4), inclusive, must be met during the entire taxable year and that condition (5) must be met during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months, or during a proportionate part of a taxable year of less than 12 months. Conditions (5) and (6) do not apply until after the first taxable year for which an election is made to be taxed as a REIT. For purposes of condition (6), the term “individual” includes a supplemental unemployment compensation benefit plan, a private foundation or a portion of a trust permanently set aside or used exclusively for charitable purposes, but generally does not include a qualified pension plan or profit sharing trust.

We believe that we will be organized and will operate in a manner that allows us, and will continue to allow us, to satisfy conditions (1) through (7) inclusive, during the relevant time periods. In addition, our declaration of trust provides for restrictions regarding ownership and transfer of our shares that are intended to assist us in continuing to satisfy the share ownership requirements described in conditions (5) and (6) above. A description of the share ownership and transfer restrictions relating to our shares is contained in the discussion in this information statement under the heading “Description of Shares—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer.” These restrictions, however, do not ensure that we will, in all cases, be able to satisfy the share ownership requirements described in conditions (5) and (6) above. If we fail to satisfy these share ownership requirements, except as provided in the next sentence, our status as a REIT will terminate. If, however, we comply with the rules contained in applicable Treasury Regulations that require us to ascertain the actual ownership of our shares and we do not know, or would not have known through the exercise of reasonable diligence, that we failed to meet the requirement described in condition (6) above, we will be treated as having met this requirement. See “—Failure to Qualify.”

In addition, we may not maintain our status as a REIT unless our taxable year is the calendar year. We will have a calendar taxable year.

Ownership of Interests in Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and Qualified REIT Subsidiaries . In the case of a REIT that is a partner in a partnership or a member in a limited liability company treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Treasury Regulations provide that the REIT will be deemed to own its proportionate share of the assets of the partnership or limited liability company, as the case may be, based on its interest in partnership capital, subject to special rules relating to the 10% asset test described below. Also, the REIT will be deemed to be entitled to its proportionate share of the income of that entity. The assets and gross income of the partnership or limited liability company retain the same character in the hands of the REIT for purposes of Section 856 of the Code, including satisfying the gross income tests and the asset tests. Thus, our pro rata share of the assets and items of income of our Operating Partnership, including our Operating Partnership’s share of these items of any partnership or limited liability company treated as a partnership or disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes in which it owns an interest is treated as our assets and items of income for purposes of applying the requirements described in this discussion, including the gross income and asset tests described below. A brief summary of the rules governing the U.S. federal income taxation of partnerships and limited liability companies is set forth below in “—Tax Aspects of Our Operating Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships and the Limited Liability Companies.”

 

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We have control of our Operating Partnership and the subsidiary partnerships and limited liability companies and intend to operate them in a manner consistent with the requirements for our qualification as a REIT. If we become a limited partner or non-managing member in any partnership or limited liability company and such entity takes or expects to take actions that could jeopardize our status as a REIT or require us to pay tax, we may be forced to dispose of our interest in such entity. In addition, it is possible that a partnership or limited liability company could take an action which could cause us to fail a gross income or asset test, and that we would not become aware of such action in time to dispose of our interest in the partnership or limited liability company or take other corrective action on a timely basis. In that case, we could fail to qualify as a REIT unless we were entitled to relief, as described below.

We may from time to time own and operate certain properties through wholly-owned subsidiaries that we intend to be treated as “qualified REIT subsidiaries” under the Code. A corporation will qualify as our qualified REIT subsidiary if we own 100% of the corporation’s outstanding stock and do not elect with the subsidiary to treat it as a TRS, as described below. A qualified REIT subsidiary is not treated as a separate corporation, and all assets, liabilities and items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of a qualified REIT subsidiary are treated as assets, liabilities and items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of the parent REIT for all purposes under the Code, including all REIT qualification tests. Thus, in applying the U.S. federal tax requirements described in this discussion, any qualified REIT subsidiaries we own are ignored, and all assets, liabilities and items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of such corporations are treated as our assets, liabilities and items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit. A qualified REIT subsidiary is not subject to U.S. federal income tax, and our ownership of the stock of a qualified REIT subsidiary will not violate the restrictions on ownership of securities, as described below under “—Asset Tests.”

Ownership of Interests in TRSs . In connection with the spin-off, we and our Operating Partnership may acquire interests in companies that will elect, together with us, to be treated as our TRSs, and we may acquire securities in additional TRSs in the future. A TRS is a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) other than a REIT in which a REIT directly or indirectly holds stock, and that has made a joint election with such REIT to be treated as a TRS. If a TRS owns more than 35% of the total voting power or value of the outstanding securities of another corporation, such other corporation will also be treated as a TRS. Other than some activities relating to lodging and health care facilities, a TRS may generally engage in any business, including the provision of customary or non-customary services to tenants of its parent REIT. A TRS is subject to U.S. federal income tax as a regular C corporation. A REIT’s ownership of securities of a TRS is not subject to the 5% or 10% asset test described below. See “—Asset Tests.” For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, taxpayers are subject to a limitation on their ability to deduct net business interest generally equal to 30% of adjusted taxable income, subject to certain exceptions. See “—Annual Distribution Requirements.” While not certain, this provision may limit the ability of our TRSs to deduct interest, which could increase their taxable income.

Ownership of Interests in Subsidiary REITs . In connection with the spin-off, we will acquire, and in the future may acquire, direct or indirect interests in one or more Subsidiary REITs. A Subsidiary REIT is subject to the various REIT qualification requirements and other limitations described herein that are applicable to us. If a Subsidiary REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) that Subsidiary REIT would become subject to U.S. federal income tax and (ii) the Subsidiary REIT’s failure to qualify could have an adverse effect on our ability to comply with the REIT income and asset tests, and thus could impair our ability to qualify as a REIT unless we could avail ourselves of certain relief provisions.

Income Tests . We must satisfy two gross income requirements annually to maintain our qualification as a REIT. First, in each taxable year we must derive directly or indirectly at least 75% of our gross income (excluding gross income from prohibited transactions, certain hedging transactions and certain foreign currency gains) from investments relating to real property or mortgages on real property, including “rents from real property,” dividends from other REITs and, in certain circumstances, interest, or certain types of temporary investments. Second, in each taxable year we must derive at least 95% of our gross income (excluding gross

 

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income from prohibited transactions, certain hedging transactions and certain foreign currency gains) from the real property investments described above or dividends, interest and gain from the sale or disposition of stock or securities, or from any combination of the foregoing. For these purposes, the term “interest” generally does not include any amount received or accrued, directly or indirectly, if the determination of all or some of the amount depends in any way on the income or profits of any person. However, an amount received or accrued generally will not be excluded from the term “interest” solely by reason of being based on a fixed percentage or percentages of receipts or sales.

Rents we receive from a tenant will qualify as “rents from real property” for the purpose of satisfying the gross income requirements for a REIT described above only if all of the following conditions are met:

 

    The amount of rent is not based in whole or in part on the income or profits of any person. However, an amount we receive or accrue generally will not be excluded from the term “rents from real property” solely because it is based on a fixed percentage or percentages of receipts or sales;

 

    Neither we nor an actual or constructive owner of 10% or more of our shares actually or constructively owns 10% or more of the interests in the assets or net profits of a non-corporate tenant, or, if the tenant is a corporation, 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of stock of the tenant. Rents we receive from such a tenant that is a TRS of ours, however, will not be excluded from the definition of “rents from real property” as a result of this condition if at least 90% of the space at the property to which the rents relate is leased to third parties, and the rents paid by the TRS are substantially comparable to rents paid by our other tenants for comparable space. Whether rents paid by a TRS are substantially comparable to rents paid by other tenants is determined at the time the lease with the TRS is entered into, extended, and modified, if such modification increases the rents due under such lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, if a lease with a “controlled taxable REIT subsidiary” is modified and such modification results in an increase in the rents payable by such TRS, any such increase will not qualify as “rents from real property.” For purposes of this rule, a “controlled taxable REIT subsidiary” is a TRS in which the parent REIT owns stock possessing more than 50% of the voting power or more than 50% of the total value of the outstanding stock of such TRS;

 

    Rent attributable to personal property, leased in connection with a lease of real property, is not greater than 15% of the total rent received under the lease. If this condition is not met, then the portion of the rent attributable to personal property will not qualify as “rents from real property.” To the extent that rent attributable to personal property, leased in connection with a lease of real property, exceeds 15% of the total rent received under the lease, we may transfer a portion of such personal property to a TRS; and

 

    We generally may not operate or manage the property or furnish or render services to our tenants, subject to a 1% de minimis exception and except as provided below. We may, however, perform services that are “usually or customarily rendered” in connection with the rental of space for occupancy only and are not otherwise considered “rendered to the occupant” of the property. Examples of these services include the provision of light, heat, or other utilities, trash removal and general maintenance of common areas. In addition, we may employ an independent contractor from whom we derive no revenue to provide customary services to our tenants, or a TRS (which may be wholly or partially owned by us) to provide both customary and non-customary services to our tenants without causing the rent we receive from those tenants to fail to qualify as “rents from real property.”

We generally do not intend, and, as the sole owner of the general partner of our Operating Partnership, we do not intend to permit our Operating Partnership, to take actions we believe will cause us to fail to satisfy the rental conditions described above. However, we may intentionally fail to satisfy some of these conditions to the extent we determine, based on the advice of our tax counsel, that the failure will not jeopardize our tax status as a REIT. In addition, with respect to the limitation on the rental of personal property, we generally have not obtained appraisals of the real property and personal property leased to tenants. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not disagree with our determinations of value.

 

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From time to time, we may enter into hedging transactions with respect to one or more of our assets or liabilities. Our hedging activities may include entering into interest rate swaps, caps, and floors, options to purchase these items, and futures and forward contracts. Income from a hedging transaction, including gain from the sale or disposition of such a transaction, that is clearly identified as a hedging transaction as specified in the Code will not constitute gross income under, and thus will be exempt from, the 75% and 95% gross income tests. The term “hedging transaction,” as used above, generally means (A) any transaction we enter into in the normal course of our business primarily to manage risk of (1) interest rate changes or fluctuations with respect to borrowings made or to be made by us to acquire or carry real estate assets, or (2) currency fluctuations with respect to an item of qualifying income under the 75% or 95% gross income test or any property which generates such income and (B) new transactions entered into to hedge the income or loss from prior hedging transactions, where the property or indebtedness which was the subject of the prior hedging transaction was extinguished or disposed of. To the extent that we do not properly identify such transactions as hedges or we hedge with other types of financial instruments, the income from those transactions is not likely to be treated as qualifying income for purposes of the gross income tests. We intend to structure any hedging transactions in a manner that does not jeopardize our status as a REIT.

To the extent our TRSs pay dividends or interest, our allocable share of such dividend or interest income will qualify under the 95%, but not the 75%, gross income test (except to the extent the interest is paid on a loan that is adequately secured by real property).

We will monitor the amount of the dividend and other income from our TRSs and will take actions intended to keep this income, and any other nonqualifying income, within the limitations of the gross income tests. Although we expect these actions will be sufficient to prevent a violation of the gross income tests, we cannot guarantee that such actions will in all cases prevent such a violation.

If we fail to satisfy one or both of the 75% or 95% gross income tests for any taxable year, we may nevertheless qualify as a REIT for the year if we are entitled to relief under certain provisions of the Code. We generally may make use of the relief provisions if:

 

    following our identification of the failure to meet the 75% or 95% gross income tests for any taxable year, we file a schedule with the IRS setting forth each item of our gross income for purposes of the 75% or 95% gross income tests for such taxable year in accordance with Treasury Regulations to be issued; and

 

    our failure to meet these tests was due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect.

It is not possible, however, to state whether in all circumstances we would be entitled to the benefit of these relief provisions. For example, if we fail to satisfy the gross income tests because nonqualifying income that we intentionally accrue or receive exceeds the limits on nonqualifying income, the IRS could conclude that our failure to satisfy the tests was not due to reasonable cause. If these relief provisions do not apply to a particular set of circumstances, we will not qualify as a REIT. As discussed above in “—General,” even if these relief provisions apply, and we retain our status as a REIT, a tax would be imposed with respect to our nonqualifying income. We may not always be able to comply with the gross income tests for REIT qualification despite periodic monitoring of our income.

Prohibited Transaction Income . Any gain that we realize on the sale of property held as inventory or otherwise held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business, including our share of any such gain realized by our Operating Partnership, either directly or through its subsidiary partnerships and limited liability companies, will be treated as income from a prohibited transaction that is subject to a 100% penalty tax, unless certain safe harbor exceptions apply. This prohibited transaction income may also adversely affect our ability to satisfy the gross income tests for qualification as a REIT. Under existing law, whether property is held as inventory or primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of a trade or business is a question of fact that depends on all the facts and circumstances surrounding the particular transaction. As the sole owner of the

 

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general partner of our Operating Partnership, we intend to cause our Operating Partnership to hold its properties for investment with a view to long-term appreciation, to engage in the business of acquiring, developing and owning its properties and to make occasional sales of the properties as are consistent with our investment objectives. We do not intend, and do not intend to permit our Operating Partnership or its subsidiary partnerships or limited liability companies, to enter into any sales that are prohibited transactions. However, the IRS may successfully contend that some or all of the sales made by our Operating Partnership or its subsidiary partnerships or limited liability companies are prohibited transactions. We would be required to pay the 100% penalty tax on our allocable share of the gains resulting from any such sales. The 100% penalty tax will not apply to gains from the sale of assets that are held through a TRS, but such income will be subject to regular U.S. federal corporate income tax.

Penalty Tax . Any redetermined rents, redetermined deductions, excess interest or redetermined TRS service income we generate will be subject to a 100% penalty tax. In general, redetermined rents are rents from real property that are overstated as a result of any services furnished to any of our tenants by a TRS of ours, redetermined deductions and excess interest represent any amounts that are deducted by a TRS of ours for amounts paid to us that are in excess of the amounts that would have been deducted based on arm’s-length negotiations, and redetermined TRS service income is income of a TRS that is understated as a result of services provided to us or on our behalf. Rents we receive will not constitute redetermined rents if they qualify for certain safe harbor provisions contained in the Code.

We do not expect to be subject to this penalty tax, although any rental or service arrangements we enter into from time to time may not satisfy the safe-harbor provisions described above. These determinations are inherently factual, and the IRS has broad discretion to assert that amounts paid between related parties should be reallocated to clearly reflect their respective incomes. If the IRS successfully made such an assertion, we would be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on any overstated rents paid to us, or any excess deductions or understated income of our TRSs.

Asset Tests . At the close of each calendar quarter of our taxable year, we must also satisfy certain tests relating to the nature and diversification of our assets. First, at least 75% of the value of our total assets must be represented by real estate assets, cash, cash items and U.S. government securities. For purposes of this test, the term “real estate assets” generally means real property (including interests in real property and interests in mortgages on real property or on both real property and, to a limited extent, personal property), shares (or transferable certificates of beneficial interest) in other REITs, any stock or debt instrument attributable to the investment of the proceeds of a stock offering or a public offering of debt with a term of at least five years (but only for the one-year period beginning on the date the REIT receives such proceeds), debt instruments of publicly offered REITs, and personal property leased in connection with a lease of real property for which the rent attributable to personal property is not greater than 15% of the total rent received under the lease.

Second, not more than 25% of the value of our total assets may be represented by securities (including securities of TRSs), other than those securities includable in the 75% asset test.

Third, of the investments included in the 25% asset class, and except for certain investments in other REITs, our qualified REIT subsidiaries and TRSs, the value of any one issuer’s securities may not exceed 5% of the value of our total assets, and we may not own more than 10% of the total vote or value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer except, in the case of the 10% value test, securities satisfying the “straight debt” safe-harbor or securities issued by a partnership that itself would satisfy the 75% income test if it were a REIT. Certain types of securities we may own are disregarded as securities solely for purposes of the 10% value test, including, but not limited to, any loan to an individual or an estate, any obligation to pay rents from real property and any security issued by a REIT. In addition, solely for purposes of the 10% value test, the determination of our interest in the assets of a partnership or limited liability company in which we own an interest will be based on our proportionate interest in any securities issued by the partnership or limited liability company, excluding for this purpose certain securities described in the Code. From time to time we may own securities (including

 

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debt securities) of issuers that do not qualify as a REIT, a qualified REIT subsidiary or a TRS. We intend that our ownership of any such securities will be structured in a manner that allows us to comply with the asset tests described above.

Fourth, not more than 20% of the value of our total assets may be represented by the securities of one or more TRSs. We and our Operating Partnership may own interests in companies that will elect, together with us, to be treated as our TRSs, and we may acquire securities in additional TRSs in the future. So long as each of these companies qualifies as a TRS of ours, we will not be subject to the 5% asset test, the 10% voting securities limitation or the 10% value limitation with respect to our ownership of the securities of such companies. We believe that the aggregate value of our TRSs will not exceed 20% of the aggregate value of our gross assets. We generally do not obtain independent appraisals to support these conclusions. In addition, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not disagree with our determinations of value.

Fifth, not more than 25% of the value of our total assets may be represented by debt instruments of publicly offered REITs to the extent those debt instruments would not be real estate assets but for the inclusion of debt instruments of publicly offered REITs in the meaning of real estate assets, as described above (e.g., a debt instrument issued by a publicly offered REIT that is not secured by a mortgage on real property).

The asset tests must be satisfied at the close of each calendar quarter of our taxable year in which we (directly or through any partnership, limited liability company or qualified REIT subsidiary) acquire securities in the applicable issuer, and also at the close of each calendar quarter in which we increase our ownership of securities of such issuer (including as a result of an increase in our interest in any partnership or limited liability company that owns such securities). For example, our indirect ownership of securities of each issuer will increase as a result of our capital contributions to our Operating Partnership or as limited partners exercise any redemption/exchange rights. Also, after initially meeting the asset tests at the close of any quarter, we will not lose our status as a REIT for failure to satisfy the asset tests at the end of a later quarter solely by reason of changes in asset values. If we fail to satisfy an asset test because we acquire securities or other property during a quarter (including as a result of an increase in our interest in any partnership or limited liability company), we may cure this failure by disposing of sufficient nonqualifying assets within 30 days after the close of that quarter. We intend to maintain adequate records of the value of our assets to ensure compliance with the asset tests. If we fail to cure any noncompliance with the asset tests within the 30-day cure period, we would cease to qualify as a REIT unless we are eligible for certain relief provisions discussed below.

Certain relief provisions may be available to us if we discover a failure to satisfy the asset tests described above after the 30-day cure period. Under these provisions, we will be deemed to have met the 5% and 10% asset tests if the value of our nonqualifying assets (i) does not exceed the lesser of (a) 1% of the total value of our assets at the end of the applicable quarter or (b) $10,000,000, and (ii) we dispose of the nonqualifying assets or otherwise satisfy such tests within (a) six months after the last day of the quarter in which the failure to satisfy the asset tests is discovered or (b) the period of time prescribed by Treasury Regulations to be issued. For violations of any of the asset tests due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect and that are, in the case of the 5% and 10% asset tests, in excess of the de minimis exception described above, we may avoid disqualification as a REIT after the 30-day cure period by taking steps including (i) the disposition of sufficient nonqualifying assets, or the taking of other actions, which allow us to meet the asset tests within (a) six months after the last day of the quarter in which the failure to satisfy the asset tests is discovered or (b) the period of time prescribed by Treasury Regulations to be issued, (ii) paying a tax equal to the greater of (a) $50,000 or (b) the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate multiplied by the net income generated by the nonqualifying assets, and (iii) disclosing certain information to the IRS.

Although we believe we will satisfy the asset tests described above and plan to take steps to ensure that we satisfy such tests for any quarter with respect to which retesting is to occur, there can be no assurance that we will always be successful, or will not require a reduction in our Operating Partnership’s overall interest in an issuer (including in a TRS). If we fail to cure any noncompliance with the asset tests in a timely manner, and the relief provisions described above are not available, we would cease to qualify as a REIT.

 

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Annual Distribution Requirements . To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute dividends, other than capital gain dividends, to our shareholders in an amount at least equal to the sum of:

 

    90% of our REIT taxable income; and

 

    90% of our after-tax net income, if any, from foreclosure property; minus

 

    the excess of the sum of certain items of non-cash income over 5% of our REIT taxable income.

For these purposes, our REIT taxable income is computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and our net capital gain. In addition, for purposes of this test, non-cash income generally means income attributable to leveled stepped rents, original issue discount, cancellation of indebtedness, or a like-kind exchange that is later determined to be taxable.

In addition, our REIT taxable income will be reduced by any taxes we are required to pay on any gain we recognize from the disposition of any asset we acquired from a corporation that is or has been a C corporation in a transaction in which our tax basis in the asset is less than the fair market value of the asset, in each case determined as of the date on which we acquired the asset, provided such disposition occurs within the five-year period following our acquisition of such asset, as described above under “—General.”

For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and except as provided below, our deduction for net business interest expense will generally be limited to 30% of our taxable income, as adjusted for certain items of income, gain, deduction or loss. Any business interest deduction that is disallowed due to this limitation may be carried forward to future taxable years. If we are subject to this interest expense limitation, our REIT taxable income for a taxable year may be increased. Taxpayers that conduct certain real estate businesses may elect not to have this interest expense limitation apply to them, provided that they use an alternative depreciation system to depreciate certain property. We believe that we will be eligible to make this election. If we make this election, although we would not be subject to the interest expense limitation described above, our depreciation deductions may be reduced and, as a result, our REIT taxable income for a taxable year may be increased.

We generally must pay, or be treated as paying, the distributions described above in the taxable year to which they relate. At our election, a distribution will be treated as paid in a taxable year if it is declared before we timely file our tax return for such year and paid on or before the first regular dividend payment after such declaration, provided such payment is made during the 12-month period following the close of such year. These distributions are treated as received by our shareholders in the year in which they are paid. This is so even though these distributions relate to the prior year for purposes of the 90% distribution requirement. In order to be taken into account for purposes of our distribution requirement, except as provided below, the amount distributed must not be preferential—i.e., every shareholder of the class of shares to which a distribution is made must be treated the same as every other shareholder of that class, and no class of shares may be treated other than according to its dividend rights as a class. This preferential limitation will not apply to distributions made by us, provided we qualify as a “publicly offered REIT.” We believe that, upon completion of the distribution, we will be, and expect we will continue to be, a “publicly offered REIT.” However, Subsidiary REITs we may own from time to time may not be publicly offered REITs. To the extent that we do not distribute all of our net capital gain, or distribute at least 90%, but less than 100%, of our REIT taxable income, as adjusted, we will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on the undistributed amount. We intend to make timely distributions sufficient to satisfy these annual distribution requirements and to minimize our corporate tax obligations. In this regard, the partnership agreement of our Operating Partnership authorizes us, as the sole owner of the general partner of our Operating Partnership, to take such steps as may be necessary to cause our Operating Partnership to distribute to its partners an amount sufficient to permit us to meet these distribution requirements and to minimize our corporate tax obligation.

We expect that our REIT taxable income will be less than our cash flow because of depreciation and other non-cash charges included in computing REIT taxable income. Accordingly, we anticipate that we generally will

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However, from time to time, we may not have sufficient cash or other liquid assets to meet these distribution requirements due to timing differences between the actual receipt of income and actual payment of deductible expenses, and the inclusion of income and deduction of expenses in determining our taxable income. In addition, we may decide to retain our cash, rather than distribute it, in order to repay debt or for other reasons. If these timing differences occur, we may borrow funds to pay dividends or pay dividends in the form of taxable share distributions in order to meet the distribution requirements, while preserving our cash.

From time to time, we may distribute interests in other entities to our shareholders. In such a case, and assuming the distribution does not qualify as a tax-free spinoff under the Code, we would generally recognize taxable income equal to the excess, if any, of the value of such interests over our tax basis in such interests, and we would be treated as making a distribution to shareholders equal to the fair market value of such interests.

Under some circumstances, we may be able to rectify an inadvertent failure to meet the 90% distribution requirement for a year by paying “deficiency dividends” to our shareholders in a later year, which may be included in our deduction for dividends paid for the earlier year. In that case, we may be able to avoid being taxed on amounts distributed as deficiency dividends, subject to the 4% excise tax described below. However, we will be required to pay interest to the IRS based upon the amount of any deduction claimed for deficiency dividends. While the payment of a deficiency dividend will apply to a prior year for purposes of our REIT distribution requirements, it will be treated as an additional distribution to our shareholders in the year such dividend is paid.

Furthermore, we will be required to pay a 4% excise tax to the extent we fail to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum of 85% of our ordinary income for such year, 95% of our capital gain net income for the year and any undistributed taxable income from prior periods. Any ordinary income and net capital gain on which corporate income tax is imposed for any year is treated as an amount distributed during that year for purposes of calculating this excise tax.

For purposes of the 90% distribution requirement and excise tax described above, dividends declared during the last three months of the taxable year, payable to shareholders of record on a specified date during such period and paid during January of the following year, will be treated as paid by us and received by our shareholders on December 31 of the year in which they are declared.

Like-Kind Exchanges . We may dispose of real property that is not held primarily for sale in transactions intended to qualify as like-kind exchanges under the Code. Such like-kind exchanges are intended to result in the deferral of gain for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The failure of any such transaction to qualify as a like-kind exchange could require us to pay U.S. federal income tax, possibly including the 100% prohibited transaction tax, depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding the particular transaction.

Tax Liabilities and Attributes Inherited in Connection with Acquisitions . From time to time, we or our Operating Partnership may acquire other corporations or entities and, in connection with such acquisitions, we may succeed to the historical tax attributes and liabilities of such entities. For example, if we acquire a C corporation and subsequently dispose of its assets within five years of the acquisition, we could be required to pay the built-in gain tax described above under “—General.” In addition, in order to qualify as a REIT, at the end of any taxable year, we must not have any earnings and profits accumulated in a non-REIT year. As a result, if we acquire a C corporation, we must distribute the corporation’s earnings and profits accumulated prior to the acquisition before the end of the taxable year in which we acquire the corporation. We also could be required to pay the acquired entity’s unpaid taxes even though such liabilities arose prior to the time we acquired the entity.

Moreover, we may from time to time acquire other REITs through a merger or acquisition. If any such REIT failed to qualify as a REIT for any of its taxable years, such REIT would be liable for (and we, as the surviving corporation in the merger or acquisition, would be obligated to pay) regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on its taxable income, and if the merger or acquisition is a transaction in which our tax basis in the assets of such

 

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REIT is less than the fair market value of the assets, in each case, determined at the time of the merger or acquisition, we would be subject to tax on the built-in gain on each asset of such REIT as described above if we were to dispose of the asset in a taxable transaction during the five-year period following the merger or acquisition. Moreover, even if such REIT qualified as a REIT at all relevant times, we would similarly be liable for other unpaid taxes (if any) of such REIT (such as the 100% tax on gains from any sales treated as “prohibited transactions” as described above under “—Prohibited Transaction Income”).

Furthermore, after our acquisition of another corporation or entity, the asset and income tests will apply to all of our assets, including the assets we acquire from such corporation or entity, and to all of our income, including the income derived from the assets we acquire from such corporation or entity. As a result, the nature of the assets that we acquire from such corporation or entity and the income we derive from those assets may have an effect on our tax status as a REIT.

Failure to Qualify . If we discover a violation of a provision of the Code that would result in our failure to qualify as a REIT, certain specified cure provisions may be available to us. Except with respect to violations of the gross income tests and asset tests (for which the cure provisions are described above), and provided the violation is due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect, these cure provisions generally impose a $50,000 penalty for each violation in lieu of a loss of REIT status. If we fail to satisfy the requirements for taxation as a REIT in any taxable year, and the relief provisions do not apply, we will be required to pay regular U.S. federal corporate income tax on our taxable income. Distributions to shareholders in any year in which we fail to qualify as a REIT will not be deductible by us. As a result, we anticipate that our failure to qualify as a REIT would reduce the cash available for distribution by us to our shareholders. In addition, if we fail to qualify as a REIT, we will not be required to distribute any amounts to our shareholders and all distributions to shareholders will be taxable as regular corporate dividends to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits. In such event, corporate distributees may be eligible for the dividends-received deduction. In addition, non-corporate shareholders, including individuals, may be eligible for the preferential tax rates on qualified dividend income. Non-corporate shareholders, including individuals, generally may deduct up to 20% of dividends from a REIT, other than capital gain dividends and dividends treated as qualified dividend income, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. If we fail to qualify as a REIT, such shareholders may not claim this deduction with respect to dividends paid by us. Unless entitled to relief under specific statutory provisions, we would also be ineligible to elect to be treated as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year for which we lose our qualification. It is not possible to state whether in all circumstances we would be entitled to this statutory relief.

Tax Aspects of Our Operating Partnership, the Subsidiary Partnerships and the Limited Liability Companies

General . All of our investments are held indirectly through our Operating Partnership. In addition, our Operating Partnership holds certain of its investments indirectly through subsidiary partnerships and limited liability companies that we believe are and will continue to be treated as partnerships or disregarded entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In general, entities that are treated as partnerships or disregarded entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes are “pass-through” entities which are not required to pay U.S. federal income tax. Rather, partners or members of such entities are allocated their shares of the items of income, gain, loss, deduction and credit of the partnership or limited liability company, and are potentially required to pay tax on this income, without regard to whether they receive a distribution from the partnership or limited liability company. We will include in our income our share of these partnership and limited liability company items for purposes of the various gross income tests, the computation of our REIT taxable income, and the REIT distribution requirements. Moreover, for purposes of the asset tests, we will include our pro rata share of assets held by our Operating Partnership, including its share of the assets of its subsidiary partnerships and limited liability companies, based on our capital interests in each such entity. See “—Taxation of Our Company.”

 

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Entity Classification . Our interests in our Operating Partnership and the subsidiary partnerships and limited liability companies involve special tax considerations, including the possibility that the IRS might challenge the status of these entities as partnerships or disregarded entities. For example, an entity that would otherwise be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes may nonetheless be taxable as a corporation if it is a “publicly traded partnership” and certain other requirements are met. A partnership or limited liability company would be treated as a publicly traded partnership if its interests are traded on an established securities market or are readily tradable on a secondary market or a substantial equivalent thereof, within the meaning of applicable Treasury Regulations. We do not anticipate that our Operating Partnership or any subsidiary partnership or limited liability company will be treated as a publicly traded partnership that is taxable as a corporation. However, if any such entity were treated as a corporation, it would be required to pay an entity-level tax on its income. In this situation, the character of our assets and items of gross income would change and could prevent us from satisfying the REIT asset tests and possibly the REIT income tests. See “—Taxation of Our Company—Asset Tests” and “—Income Tests.” This, in turn, could prevent us from qualifying as a REIT. See “—Failure to Qualify” for a discussion of the effect of our failure to meet these tests. In addition, a change in the tax status of our Operating Partnership or a subsidiary partnership or limited liability company to a corporation might be treated as a taxable event. If so, we might incur a tax liability without any related cash payment. We believe our Operating Partnership and each of the subsidiary partnerships and limited liability companies are and will continue to be treated as partnerships or disregarded entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Allocations of Income, Gain, Loss and Deduction . A partnership agreement (or, in the case of a limited liability company treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the limited liability company agreement) generally will determine the allocation of income and loss among partners. These allocations, however, will be disregarded for tax purposes if they do not comply with the provisions of Section 704(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder. Generally, Section 704(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder require that partnership allocations respect the economic arrangement of the partners. If an allocation of partnership income or loss does not comply with the requirements of Section 704(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, the item subject to the allocation will be reallocated in accordance with the partners’ interests in the partnership. This reallocation will be determined by taking into account all of the facts and circumstances relating to the economic arrangement of the partners with respect to such item. The allocations of taxable income and loss of our Operating Partnership and any subsidiaries that are treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes are intended to comply with the requirements of Section 704(b) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.

Tax Allocations With Respect to the Properties . Under Section 704(c) of the Code, income, gain, loss and deduction attributable to appreciated or depreciated property that is contributed to a partnership (including a limited liability company treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) in exchange for an interest in the partnership, must be allocated in a manner so that the contributing partner is charged with the unrealized gain or benefits from the unrealized loss associated with the property at the time of the contribution. The amount of the unrealized gain or unrealized loss generally is equal to the difference between the fair market value or book value and the adjusted tax basis of the contributed property at the time of contribution (this difference is referred to as a book-tax difference), as adjusted from time to time. These allocations are solely for U.S. federal income tax purposes and do not affect the book capital accounts or other economic or legal arrangements among the partners.

Our Operating Partnership may, from time to time, acquire interests in property in exchange for interests in our Operating Partnership. In that case, the tax basis of these property interests generally will carry over to our Operating Partnership, notwithstanding their different book (i.e., fair market) value. The partnership agreement requires that income and loss allocations with respect to these properties be made in a manner consistent with Section 704(c) of the Code. Treasury Regulations issued under Section 704(c) of the Code provide partnerships (including limited liability companies treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes) with a choice of several methods of accounting for book-tax differences. Depending on the method we choose in connection with any particular contribution, the carryover basis of each of the contributed interests in the properties in the

 

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hands of our Operating Partnership (1) could cause us to be allocated lower amounts of depreciation deductions for tax purposes than would be allocated to us if any of the contributed properties were to have a tax basis equal to its respective fair market value at the time of the contribution and (2) could cause us to be allocated taxable gain in the event of a sale of such contributed interests or properties in excess of the economic or book income allocated to us as a result of such sale, with a corresponding benefit to the other partners in our Operating Partnership. An allocation described in clause (2) above might cause us or the other partners to recognize taxable income in excess of cash proceeds in the event of a sale or other disposition of property, which might adversely affect our ability to comply with the REIT distribution requirements. See “—Taxation of Our Company—Requirements for Qualification as a REIT” and “—Annual Distribution Requirements.”

Any property acquired by our Operating Partnership in a taxable transaction will initially have a tax basis equal to its fair market value, and Section 704(c) of the Code generally will not apply.

Partnership Audit Rules . The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 changed the rules applicable to U.S. federal income tax audits of partnerships. Under the new rules (which are generally effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017), among other changes and subject to certain exceptions, any audit adjustment to items of income, gain, loss, deduction, or credit of a partnership (and any partner’s distributive share thereof) is determined, and taxes, interest, or penalties attributable thereto are assessed and collected, at the partnership level. Although it is uncertain how certain aspects of these new rules will be implemented, it is possible that they could result in partnerships in which we directly or indirectly invest, including our Operating Partnership, being required to pay additional taxes, interest and penalties as a result of an audit adjustment, and we, as a direct or indirect partner of these partnerships, could be required to bear the economic burden of those taxes, interest, and penalties even though we, as a REIT, may not otherwise have been required to pay additional corporate-level taxes as a result of the related audit adjustment. The changes created by these new rules are sweeping and in many respects dependent on the promulgation of future regulations or other guidance by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Investors are urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to these changes and their potential impact on their ownership of our common shares.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to Holders of Our Common Shares

The following discussion is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to you of owning and disposing of our common shares. This discussion is limited to holders who hold our common shares as a “capital asset” within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This discussion does not address all U.S. federal income tax consequences relevant to a holder’s particular circumstances. In addition, except where specifically noted, it does not address consequences relevant to holders subject to special rules, including, without limitation:

 

    U.S. expatriates and former citizens or long-term residents of the United States;

 

    persons subject to the alternative minimum tax;

 

    U.S. holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar;

 

    persons holding our common shares as part of a hedge, straddle or other risk reduction strategy or as part of a conversion transaction or other integrated investment;

 

    banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions;

 

    REITs or regulated investment companies;

 

    brokers, dealers or traders in securities;

 

    “controlled foreign corporations,” “passive foreign investment companies,” and corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax;

 

    S corporations, partnerships or other entities or arrangements treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes (and investors therein);

 

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    tax-exempt organizations or governmental organizations;

 

    persons subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of any item of gross income with respect to our common shares being taken into account in an applicable financial statement;

 

    persons deemed to sell our common shares under the constructive sale provisions of the Code; and

 

    persons who hold or receive our common shares pursuant to the exercise of any employee share option or otherwise as compensation.

THIS DISCUSSION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS TAX ADVICE. INVESTORS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR TAX ADVISORS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS TO THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATIONS AS WELL AS ANY TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR COMMON SHARES ARISING UNDER OTHER U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS (INCLUDING ESTATE AND GIFT TAX LAWS), UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR NON-U.S. TAXING JURISDICTION OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE TAX TREATY.

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. holder” is a beneficial owner of our common shares that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is or is treated as:

 

    an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

    a corporation created or organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia;

 

    an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or

 

    a trust that (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a U.S. court and the control of one or more “United States persons” (within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) or (2) has a valid election in effect to be treated as a United States person for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

For purposes of this discussion, a “non-U.S. holder” is any beneficial owner of our common shares that is neither a U.S. holder nor an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

If an entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds our common shares, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will depend on the status of the partner, the activities of the partnership and certain determinations made at the partner level. Accordingly, partnerships holding our common shares and the partners in such partnerships should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to them.

Taxation of Taxable U.S. Holders of Our Common Shares

Distributions Generally . Distributions out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as dividends and, other than with respect to capital gain dividends and certain amounts which have previously been subject to corporate level tax, as discussed below, will be taxable to our taxable U.S. holders as ordinary income when actually or constructively received. See “—Tax Rates” below. As long as we qualify as a REIT, these distributions will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction in the case of U.S. holders that are corporations or, except to the extent described in “—Tax Rates” below, the preferential rates on qualified dividend income applicable to non-corporate U.S. holders, including individuals. For purposes of determining whether distributions to holders of our shares are out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, our earnings and profits will be allocated first to our outstanding preferred shares, if any, and then to our outstanding common shares.

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to a U.S. holder to the extent of the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in such shares. This treatment will reduce the U.S. holder’s adjusted basis in such shares by such amount, but not below zero. Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits and in excess of a U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in its shares will be taxable as capital gain. Such gain will be taxable as long-term capital gain if the shares have been held for more than one year. Dividends we declare in October, November, or December of any year and which are payable to a holder of record on a specified date in any of these months will be treated as both paid by us and received by the holder on December 31 of that year, provided we actually pay the dividend on or before January 31 of the following year. U.S. holders may not include in their own income tax returns any of our net operating losses or capital losses.

U.S. holders that receive taxable share distributions, including distributions partially payable in our common shares and partially payable in cash, would be required to include the full amount of the distribution (i.e., the cash and the share portion) as a dividend (subject to limited exceptions) to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as described above. The amount of any distribution payable in our common shares generally is equal to the amount of cash that could have been received instead of the common shares. Depending on the circumstances of a U.S. holder, the tax on the distribution may exceed the amount of the distribution received in cash, in which case such U.S. holder would have to pay the tax using cash from other sources. If a U.S. holder sells the common shares it received in connection with a taxable share distribution in order to pay this tax and the proceeds of such sale are less than the amount required to be included in income with respect to the share portion of the distribution, such U.S. holder could have a capital loss with respect to the share sale that could not be used to offset such income. A U.S. holder that receives common shares pursuant to such distribution generally has a tax basis in such common shares equal to the amount of cash that could have been received instead of such common shares as described above, and has a holding period in such common shares that begins on the day immediately following the payment date for the distribution.

Capital Gain Dividends . Dividends that we properly designate as capital gain dividends will be taxable to our taxable U.S. holders as a gain from the sale or disposition of a capital asset held for more than one year, to the extent that such gain does not exceed our actual net capital gain for the taxable year and may not exceed our dividends paid for the taxable year, including dividends paid the following year that are treated as paid in the current year. U.S. holders that are corporations may, however, be required to treat up to 20% of certain capital gain dividends as ordinary income. If we properly designate any portion of a dividend as a capital gain dividend, then, except as otherwise required by law, we presently intend to allocate a portion of the total capital gain dividends paid or made available to holders of all classes of our shares for the year to the holders of each class of our shares in proportion to the amount that our total dividends, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, paid or made available to the holders of each such class of our shares for the year bears to the total dividends, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, paid or made available to holders of all classes of our shares for the year. In addition, except as otherwise required by law, we will make a similar allocation with respect to any undistributed long-term capital gains which are to be included in our shareholders’ long-term capital gains, based on the allocation of the capital gain amount which would have resulted if those undistributed long-term capital gains had been distributed as “capital gain dividends” by us to our shareholders.

Retention of Net Capital Gains . We may elect to retain, rather than distribute as a capital gain dividend, all or a portion of our capital gain. If we make this election, we would pay tax on our retained net capital gains. In addition, to the extent we so elect, our earnings and profits (determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) would be adjusted accordingly, and a U.S. holder generally would:

 

    include its pro rata share of our undistributed net capital gains in computing its long-term capital gains in its return for its taxable year in which the last day of our taxable year falls, subject to certain limitations as to the amount that is includable;

 

    be deemed to have paid its share of the capital gains tax imposed on us on the designated amounts included in the U.S. holder’s income as long-term capital gain;

 

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    increase the adjusted tax basis of its common shares by the difference between the amount of includable gains and the tax deemed to have been paid by it; and

 

    in the case of a U.S. holder that is a corporation, appropriately adjust its earnings and profits for the retained capital gains in accordance with Treasury Regulations to be promulgated by the IRS.

Passive Activity Losses and Investment Interest Limitations . Distributions we make and gain arising from the sale or exchange by a U.S. holder of our common shares will not be treated as passive activity income. As a result, U.S. holders generally will not be able to apply any “passive losses” against this income or gain. A U.S. holder generally may elect to treat capital gain dividends, capital gains from the disposition of our common shares and income designated as qualified dividend income, as described in “—Tax Rates” below, as investment income for purposes of computing the investment interest limitation, but in such case, the holder will be taxed at ordinary income rates on such amount. Other distributions made by us, to the extent they do not constitute a return of capital, generally will be treated as investment income for purposes of computing the investment interest limitation.

Dispositions of Our Common Shares . If a U.S. holder sells or disposes of our common shares, it will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash and the fair market value of any property received on the sale or other disposition and the holder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares. This gain or loss, except as provided below, will be long-term capital gain or loss if the holder has held such common shares for more than one year. However, if a U.S. holder recognizes a loss upon the sale or other disposition of common shares that it has held for six months or less, after applying certain holding period rules, the loss recognized will be treated as a long-term capital loss to the extent the U.S. holder received distributions from us which were required to be treated as long-term capital gains.

Tax Rates . The maximum tax rate for non-corporate taxpayers for (1) long-term capital gains, including certain “capital gain dividends,” generally is 20% (although depending on the characteristics of the assets which produced these gains and on designations which we may make, certain capital gain dividends may be taxed at a 25% rate) and (2) “qualified dividend income” generally is 20%. In general, dividends payable by REITs are not eligible for the reduced tax rate on qualified dividend income, except to the extent that certain holding period requirements have been met and the REIT’s dividends are attributable to dividends received from taxable corporations (such as its TRSs) or to income that was subject to tax at the corporate/REIT level (for example, if the REIT distributed taxable income that it retained and paid tax on in the prior taxable year). Capital gain dividends will only be eligible for the rates described above to the extent that they are properly designated by the REIT as “capital gain dividends.” U.S. holders that are corporations may be required to treat up to 20% of some capital gain dividends as ordinary income. In addition, non-corporate U.S. holders, including individuals, generally may deduct up to 20% of dividends from a REIT, other than capital gain dividends and dividends treated as qualified dividend income, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026.

Taxation of Tax-Exempt Holders of Our Common Shares

Dividend income from us and gain arising upon a sale of shares of our common shares generally should not be UBTI to a tax-exempt holder, except as described below. This income or gain will be UBTI, however, to the extent a tax-exempt holder holds its shares as “debt-financed property” within the meaning of the Code. Generally, “debt-financed property” is property the acquisition or holding of which was financed through a borrowing by the tax-exempt holder.

For tax-exempt holders that are social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations, supplemental unemployment benefit trusts, or qualified group legal services plans exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under Sections 501(c)(7), (c)(9), (c)(17) or (c)(20) of the Code, respectively, income from an investment in our shares will constitute UBTI unless the organization is able to properly claim a deduction for amounts set aside or placed in reserve for specific purposes so as to offset the income generated by its investment in our shares. These prospective investors should consult their tax advisors concerning these “set aside” and reserve requirements.

 

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Notwithstanding the above, however, a portion of the dividends paid by a “pension-held REIT” may be treated as UBTI as to certain trusts that hold more than 10%, by value, of the interests in the REIT. A REIT will not be a “pension-held REIT” if it is able to satisfy the “not closely held” requirement without relying on the “look-through” exception with respect to certain trusts or if such REIT is not “predominantly held” by “qualified trusts.” As a result of restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares contained in our declaration of trust, we do not expect to be classified as a “pension-held REIT,” and as a result, the tax treatment described above should be inapplicable to our holders. However, because our common shares will be publicly traded upon completion of the distribution (and, we anticipate, will continue to be publicly traded), we cannot guarantee that this will always be the case.

Taxation of Non-U.S. Holders of Our Common Shares

The following discussion addresses the rules governing U.S. federal income taxation of the ownership and disposition of our common shares by non-U.S. holders. These rules are complex, and no attempt is made herein to provide more than a brief summary of such rules. Accordingly, the discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation and does not address other federal, state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences that may be relevant to a non-U.S. holder in light of its particular circumstances. We urge non-U.S. holders to consult their tax advisors to determine the impact of U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income and other tax laws and any applicable tax treaty on the ownership and disposition of our common shares, including any reporting requirements.

Distributions Generally . Distributions (including any taxable share distributions) that are neither attributable to gains from sales or exchanges by us of USRPIs, nor designated by us as capital gain dividends (except as described below) will be treated as dividends of ordinary income to the extent that they are made out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits. Such distributions ordinarily will be subject to withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty, unless the distributions are treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the non-U.S. holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such dividends are attributable). Under certain treaties, however, lower withholding rates generally applicable to dividends do not apply to dividends from a REIT. Certain certification and disclosure requirements must be satisfied for a non-U.S. holder to be exempt from withholding under the effectively connected income exemption. Dividends that are treated as effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business generally will not be subject to withholding but will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net basis at the regular graduated rates, in the same manner as dividends paid to U.S. holders are subject to U.S. federal income tax. Any such dividends received by a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may also be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate (applicable after deducting U.S. federal income taxes paid on such effectively connected income) or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty.

Except as otherwise provided below, we expect to withhold U.S. federal income tax at the rate of 30% on any distributions made to a non-U.S. holder unless:

(1) a lower treaty rate applies and the non-U.S. holder furnishes an IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E (or other applicable documentation) evidencing eligibility for that reduced treaty rate; or

(2) the non-U.S. holder furnishes an IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable documentation) claiming that the distribution is income effectively connected with the non-U.S. holder’s trade or business.

Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits will not be taxable to a non-U.S. holder to the extent that such distributions do not exceed the adjusted tax basis of the holder’s common shares, but rather will reduce the adjusted tax basis of such shares. To the extent that such distributions exceed the non-U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in such common shares, they generally will give rise to gain from the sale or exchange of such shares, the tax treatment of which is described below. However, such excess distributions may

 

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be treated as dividend income for certain non-U.S. holders. For withholding purposes, we expect to treat all distributions as made out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits. However, amounts withheld may be refundable if it is subsequently determined that the distribution was, in fact, in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, provided that certain conditions are met.

Capital Gain Dividends and Distributions Attributable to a Sale or Exchange of United States Real Property Interests . Distributions to a non-U.S. holder that we properly designate as capital gain dividends, other than those arising from the disposition of a USRPI, generally should not be subject to U.S. federal income taxation, unless:

(1) the investment in our common shares is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the non-U.S. holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such dividends are attributable), in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to the same treatment as U.S. holders with respect to such gain, except that a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may also be subject to a branch profits tax of up to 30%, as discussed above; or

(2) the non-U.S. holder is a nonresident alien individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year and certain other conditions are met, in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% on the non-U.S. holder’s capital gains (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty), which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses of such non-U.S. holder (even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States), provided the non-U.S. holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses.

Pursuant to FIRPTA, distributions to a non-U.S. holder that are attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by us of USRPIs, whether or not designated as capital gain dividends, will cause the non-U.S. holder to be treated as recognizing such gain as income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. Non-U.S. holders generally would be taxed at the regular graduated rates applicable to U.S. holders, subject to any applicable alternative minimum tax and a special alternative minimum tax in the case of nonresident alien individuals. We also will be required to withhold and to remit to the IRS 21% of any distribution to non-U.S. holders attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by us of USRPIs. Distributions subject to FIRPTA may also be subject to a 30% branch profits tax in the hands of a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation. The amount withheld is creditable against the non-U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability. However, any distribution with respect to any class of shares that is “regularly traded,” as defined by applicable Treasury Regulations, on an established securities market located in the United States is not subject to FIRPTA, and therefore, not subject to the 21% U.S. withholding tax described above, if the non-U.S. holder did not own more than 10% of such class of shares at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the distribution. Instead, such distributions generally will be treated as ordinary dividend distributions and subject to withholding in the manner described above with respect to ordinary dividends. In addition, distributions to qualified shareholders are exempt from FIRPTA, except to the extent owners of such qualified shareholders that are not also qualified shareholders own, actually or constructively, more than 10% of our shares. Furthermore, distributions to “qualified foreign pension funds” or entities all of the interests of which are held by “qualified foreign pension funds” are exempt from FIRPTA. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these rules.

Retention of Net Capital Gains . Although the law is not clear on the matter, it appears that amounts we designate as retained net capital gains in respect of our common shares should be treated with respect to non-U.S. holders as actual distributions of capital gain dividends. Under this approach, the non-U.S. holders may be able to offset as a credit against their U.S. federal income tax liability their proportionate share of the tax paid by us on such retained net capital gains and to receive from the IRS a refund to the extent their proportionate share of such tax paid by us exceeds their actual U.S. federal income tax liability. If we were to designate any portion of our net capital gain as retained net capital gain, non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the taxation of such retained net capital gain.

 

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Sale of Our Common Shares . Gain realized by a non-U.S. holder upon the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of our common shares generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless such share constitutes a USRPI. In general, shares of a domestic corporation that constitutes a USRPHC will constitute a USRPI. We believe that we are a USRPHC. Our common shares will not, however, constitute a USRPI so long as we are a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity.” A “domestically controlled qualified investment entity” includes a REIT in which at all times during a five-year testing period less than 50% in value of its shares is held directly or indirectly by non-United States persons, subject to certain rules. For purposes of determining whether a REIT is a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity,” a person who at all applicable times holds less than 5% of a class of shares that is “regularly traded” is treated as a United States person unless the REIT has actual knowledge that such person is not a United States person. We believe, but cannot guarantee, that we are a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity.” Because our common shares will be publicly traded upon completion of the distribution (and, we anticipate, will continue to be publicly traded), no assurance can be given that we will continue to be a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity.”

Even if we do not qualify as a “domestically controlled qualified investment entity” at the time a non-U.S. holder sells our common shares, gain realized from the sale or other taxable disposition by a non-U.S. holder of such common shares would not be subject to U.S. federal income tax under FIRPTA as a sale of a USRPI if:

(1) our common shares are “regularly traded,” as defined by applicable Treasury Regulations, on an established securities market such as the NYSE; and

(2) such non-U.S. holder owned, actually and constructively, 10% or less of our common shares throughout the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of the sale or other taxable disposition or the non-U.S. holder’s holding period.

In addition, dispositions of our common shares by qualified shareholders are exempt from FIRPTA, except to the extent owners of such qualified shareholders that are not also qualified shareholders own, actually or constructively, more than 10% of our shares. Furthermore, dispositions of our common shares by “qualified foreign pension funds” or entities all of the interests of which are held by “qualified foreign pension funds” are exempt from FIRPTA. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these rules.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, gain from the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of our common shares not otherwise subject to FIRPTA will be taxable to a non-U.S. holder if either (a) the investment in our common shares is treated as effectively connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, the non-U.S. holder maintains a permanent establishment in the United States to which such gain is attributable), in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to the same treatment as U.S. holders with respect to such gain, except that a non-U.S. holder that is a corporation may also be subject to the 30% branch profits tax (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on such gain, as adjusted for certain items, or (b) the non-U.S. holder is a nonresident alien individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year and certain other conditions are met, in which case the non-U.S. holder will be subject to a 30% tax on the non-U.S. holder’s capital gains (or such lower rate specified by an applicable income tax treaty), which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses of the non-U.S. holder (even though the individual is not considered a resident of the United States), provided the non-U.S. holder has timely filed U.S. federal income tax returns with respect to such losses. In addition, even if we are a domestically controlled qualified investment entity, upon disposition of our common shares, a non-U.S. holder may be treated as having gain from the sale or other taxable disposition of a USRPI if the non-U.S. holder (1) disposes of such shares within a 30-day period preceding the ex-dividend date of a distribution, any portion of which, but for the disposition, would have been treated as gain from the sale or exchange of a USRPI and (2) acquires, or enters into a contract or option to acquire, or is deemed to acquire, other common shares during the 61-day period beginning with the first day of the 30-day period described in clause (1), unless such shares are “regularly traded” and the non-U.S. holder did not own more than 10% of the shares at any time during the one-year period ending on the date of the distribution described in clause (1).

 

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If gain on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of our common shares were subject to taxation under FIRPTA, the non-U.S. holder would be required to file a U.S. federal income tax return and would be subject to regular U.S. federal income tax with respect to such gain in the same manner as a taxable U.S. holder (subject to any applicable alternative minimum tax and a special alternative minimum tax in the case of nonresident alien individuals). In addition, if the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of our common shares were subject to taxation under FIRPTA, and if our common shares were not “regularly traded” on an established securities market, the purchaser of such common shares generally would be required to withhold and remit to the IRS 15% of the purchase price.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

U.S. Holders . A U.S. holder may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding when such holder receives payments on our common shares or proceeds from the sale or other taxable disposition of such shares. Certain U.S. holders are exempt from backup withholding, including corporations and certain tax-exempt organizations. A U.S. holder will be subject to backup withholding if such holder is not otherwise exempt and:

 

    the holder fails to furnish the holder’s taxpayer identification number, which for an individual is ordinarily his or her social security number;

 

    the holder furnishes an incorrect taxpayer identification number;

 

    the applicable withholding agent is notified by the IRS that the holder previously failed to properly report payments of interest or dividends; or

 

    the holder fails to certify under penalties of perjury that the holder has furnished a correct taxpayer identification number and that the IRS has not notified the holder that the holder is subject to backup withholding.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding their qualification for an exemption from backup withholding and the procedures for obtaining such an exemption.

Non-U.S. Holders . Payments of dividends on our common shares generally will not be subject to backup withholding, provided the applicable withholding agent does not have actual knowledge or reason to know the holder is a United States person and the holder either certifies its non-U.S. status, such as by furnishing a valid IRS Form W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E or W-8ECI, or otherwise establishes an exemption. However, information returns are required to be filed with the IRS in connection with any dividends on our common shares paid to the non-U.S. holder, regardless of whether any tax was actually withheld. In addition, proceeds of the sale or other taxable disposition of such shares within the United States or conducted through certain U.S.-related brokers generally will not be subject to backup withholding or information reporting, if the applicable withholding agent receives the certification described above and does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that such holder is a United States person, or the holder otherwise establishes an exemption. Proceeds of a disposition of such shares conducted through a non-U.S. office of a non-U.S. broker generally will not be subject to backup withholding or information reporting.

Copies of information returns that are filed with the IRS may also be made available under the provisions of an applicable treaty or agreement to the tax authorities of the country in which the non-U.S. holder resides or is established.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against a non-U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

 

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Medicare Contribution Tax on Unearned Income

Certain U.S. holders that are individuals, estates or trusts are required to pay an additional 3.8% tax on, among other things, dividends on shares and capital gains from the sale or other disposition of shares. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of these rules on their ownership and disposition of our common shares.

Additional Withholding Tax on Payments Made to Foreign Accounts

Withholding taxes may be imposed under Sections 1471 to 1474 of the Code (such sections commonly referred to as FATCA) on certain types of payments made to non-U.S. financial institutions and certain other non-U.S. entities. Specifically, a 30% withholding tax may be imposed on dividends on our common shares or gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of our common shares, in each case paid to a “foreign financial institution” or a “non-financial foreign entity” (each as defined in the Code), unless (1) the foreign financial institution undertakes certain diligence and reporting obligations, (2) the non-financial foreign entity either certifies it does not have any “substantial United States owners” (as defined in the Code) or furnishes identifying information regarding each substantial United States owner, or (3) the foreign financial institution or non-financial foreign entity otherwise qualifies for an exemption from these rules. If the payee is a foreign financial institution and is subject to the diligence and reporting requirements in clause (1) above, it must enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury requiring, among other things, that it undertake to identify accounts held by certain “specified United States persons” or “United States owned foreign entities” (each as defined in the Code), annually report certain information about such accounts, and withhold 30% on certain payments to non-compliant foreign financial institutions and certain other account holders. Foreign financial institutions located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental agreement with the United States governing FATCA may be subject to different rules.

Under the applicable Treasury Regulations and administrative guidance, withholding under FATCA generally applies to payments of dividends on our common shares, and will apply to payments of gross proceeds from the sale or other disposition of such shares on or after January 1, 2019.

Prospective investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the potential application of withholding under FATCA to their investment in our common shares.

Other Tax Consequences

State, local and non-U.S. income tax laws may differ substantially from the corresponding U.S. federal income tax laws, and this discussion does not purport to describe any aspect of the tax laws of any state, local or non-U.S. jurisdiction, or any U.S. federal tax other than the income tax. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the effect of state, local and non-U.S. tax laws with respect to our tax treatment as a REIT and on an investment in our common shares.

 

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form 10, including exhibits and schedules filed with the registration statement of which this information statement is a part, under the Exchange Act, with respect to our common shares being distributed as contemplated by this registration statement. This information statement is part of, and does not contain all of the information set forth in, the registration statement and exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and our common shares, please refer to the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules. Statements made in this information statement relating to any contract or other document are not necessarily complete, and you should refer to the exhibits attached to the registration statement for copies of the actual contract or document. You may review a copy of the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules, at the SEC’s public reference room, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 as well as on the Internet website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Information contained on any website referenced in this information statement is not incorporated by reference in this information statement.

As a result of the spin-off, we will become subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with the Exchange Act, we will file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC, which will be available on the Internet website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

We intend to furnish holders of our common shares with annual reports containing financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and audited and reported on, with an opinion expressed, by an independent registered public accounting firm.

You should rely only on the information contained in this information statement or to which we have referred you. We have not authorized any person to provide you with different information or to make any representation not contained in this information statement.

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Spirit MTA REIT

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-2  

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017

     F-3  

Notes to Balance Sheet

     F-4  

Predecessor Entities

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-5  

Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016

     F-6  

Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December  31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

     F-7  

Combined Statements of Changes in Parent Company Equity for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

     F-8  

Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December  31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

     F-9  

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

     F-10  

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Spirit MTA REIT (the Company) as of December 31, 2017 and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statement). In our opinion, the financial statement presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2017 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

This financial statement is the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statement based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statement, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.

Dallas, Texas

March 5, 2018

 

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Spirit MTA REIT

Balance Sheet

 

     December 31,
2017
 

Assets

  

Cash

   $ 10,000  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 10,000  
  

 

 

 

Shareholder’s equity

  

Common shares, $0.01 par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized: 10,000 issued and outstanding

   $ 100  

Capital in excess of par value

     9,900  
  

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

   $ 10,000  
  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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Spirit MTA REIT

Notes to Balance Sheet

December 31, 2017

Note 1. Organization

Spirit MTA REIT (“SMTA”), a Maryland real estate investment trust, was formed and capitalized on November 15, 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (“Spirit”). SMTA was formed for the purpose of receiving, via contribution from Spirit, (i) an asset-backed securitization trust established in 2005 and amended and restated in 2014, comprised of six legal entities, which has issued non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans (“Master Trust 2014”), (ii) three legal entities (“Shopko Entities”) which own properties primarily leased to Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp and its subsidiaries, (iii) one legal entity which owns a single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant and its general partner entity (“Sporting Goods Entities”), and (iv) two legal entities which own four unencumbered properties (collectively with Master Trust 2014, the Shopko Entities, and the Sporting Goods Entities, the “Predecessor Entities”).

Spirit will transfer to SMTA the legal entities that hold the Predecessor Entities’ assets and liabilities. Spirit will effect the spin-off by means of a pro-rata distribution of SMTA common shares to Spirit stockholders of record as of the close of business on the record date (“Spin-Off”). To date, SMTA has not conducted any business as a separate company and SMTA has no material assets or liabilities. Following the Spin-Off, SMTA expects to operate as a real estate investment trust under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Following the Spin-Off, SMTA expects to own approximately 790 assets in Master Trust 2014, 95 assets in the Shopko Entities and 16 other assets, collectively with an approximate net investment of $2.3 billion. SMTA will be managed by Spirit Realty, L.P. through an Asset Management Agreement.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying balance sheet includes all of the accounts of SMTA as of December 31, 2017, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States. The Company has no assets other than cash. Separate statements of operations, changes in shareholder’s equity and cash flows have not been presented because this entity has not commenced operations.

Cash

Cash includes cash on hand or held in banks.

Note 3. Shareholder’s Equity

SMTA has been capitalized with the issuance of 10,000 common shares of beneficial interest ($0.01 par value per share) for a total of $10,000.

Note 4. Preferred Shares

SMTA has 20,000,000 authorized preferred shares ($0.01 par value per share). As of December 31, 2017, there were no preferred shares issued and outstanding.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Predecessor Entities (the Company) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related combined statements of operations, parent company equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the combined financial statements). In our opinion, the combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.

Dallas, Texas

March 5, 2018

 

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Predecessor Entities

Combined Balance Sheets

(In Thousands)

 

     December 31,
2017
    December 31,
2016
 

Assets

    

Investments:

    

Real estate investments:

    

Land and improvements

   $ 973,231     $ 959,430  

Buildings and improvements

     1,658,023       1,581,745  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total real estate investments

     2,631,254       2,541,175  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (557,948     (496,579
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2,073,306       2,044,596  

Loans receivable, net

     32,307       39,640  

Intangible lease assets, net

     102,262       111,303  

Real estate assets held for sale, net

     28,460       59,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investments

     2,236,335       2,255,259  

Cash and cash equivalents

     6       1,268  

Deferred costs and other assets, net

     107,770       55,462  

Goodwill

     13,549       13,549  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,357,660     $ 2,325,538  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and parent company equity

    

Liabilities:

    

Mortgages and notes payable, net

   $ 1,926,835     $ 1,339,614  

Intangible lease liabilities, net

     23,847       29,024  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     16,060       12,043  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,966,742       1,380,681  

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 7)

    

Parent company equity:

    

Net parent investment

     390,918       944,857  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and parent company equity

   $ 2,357,660     $ 2,325,538  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Predecessor Entities

Combined Statements of Operations

(In Thousands)

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017     2016     2015  

Revenues:

      

Rentals

   $ 224,312     $ 234,671     $ 249,036  

Interest income on loans receivable

     768       2,207       3,685  

Tenant reimbursement income

     2,274       2,130       2,048  

Other income

     4,448       6,295       6,394  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     231,802       245,303       261,163  

Expenses:

      

General and administrative

     23,857       18,956       20,790  

Related party fees

     5,500       5,427       5,506  

Restructuring charges

     —         2,465       3,036  

Transaction costs

     4,354       —         —    

Property costs (including reimbursable)

     9,130       5,258       5,043  

Interest

     76,733       77,895       83,719  

Depreciation and amortization

     80,386       85,761       93,692  

Impairments

     33,548       26,565       19,935  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     233,508       222,327       231,721  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before other expense and income tax (expense) benefit

     (1,706     22,976       29,442  

Other expense:

      

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (2,223     (1,372     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (2,223     (1,372     (787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax (expense) benefit

     (3,929     21,604       28,655  

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (179     (181     33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (4,108     21,423       28,688  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Discontinued operations:

      

Income from discontinued operations

     —       —       98  

Gain on disposition of assets

     —       —       590  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

     —       —       688  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before gain on disposition of assets

     (4,108     21,423       29,376  

Gain on disposition of assets

     22,393       26,499       84,111  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 18,285     $ 47,922     $ 113,487  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Predecessor Entities

Combined Statements of Changes in Parent Company Equity

(In Thousands)

 

     Total Equity  

Balance, January 1, 2015

   $ 1,253,943  

Net income

     113,487  

Contributions from parent company

     157,528  

Distributions to parent company

     (550,134
  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

     974,824  

Net income

     47,922  

Contributions from parent company

     266,298  

Distributions to parent company

     (344,187
  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2016

     944,857  

Net income

     18,285  

Contributions from parent company

     405,695  

Distributions to parent company

     (977,919
  

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

   $ 390,918  
  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Predecessor Entities

Combined Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017     2016     2015  

Operating activities

      

Net income

   $ 18,285     $ 47,922     $ 113,487  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     80,386       85,761       93,692  

Impairments

     33,548       26,565       19,935  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,480       1,285       1,266  

Amortization of debt discounts

     4,589       3,554       2,991  

Stock based compensation expense

     6,131       3,720       5,731  

Loss on debt extinguishment, net

     2,223       1,372       787  

Gain on dispositions of real estate and other assets, net

     (22,393     (26,499     (84,701

Non-cash revenue

     (5,204     (4,002     (4,233

Bad debt expense and other

     3,002       17       (1,809

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Deferred costs and other assets, net

     5,264       (1,252     (2,778

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     3,589       (268     (268
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     130,900       138,175       144,100  

Investing activities

      

Acquisitions of real estate

     (26,004     (62,663     (79,147

Capitalized real estate expenditures

     (1,369     (2,689     (1,134

Investments in loans receivable

     —       —       (4,000

Collections of principal on loans receivable

     8,811       6,866       9,948  

Proceeds from dispositions of real estate and other assets

     146,633       141,347       322,263  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     128,071       82,861       247,930  

Financing activities

      

Repayments under CMBS

     —         (119,530     (20,464

Borrowings under Master Trust 2014

     618,117       —         —    

Repayments under Master Trust 2014

     (61,110     (15,132     (14,251

Repayments under line of credit

     —         —         (15,181

Debt extinguishment costs

     (1,604     (2,353     (636

Deferred financing costs

     (11,214     (47     —  

Contributions from parent company

     194,860       235,960       151,797  

Distributions to parent company

     (944,199     (317,570     (534,868
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (205,150     (218,672     (433,603
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     53,821       2,364       (41,573

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year

     12,689       10,325       51,898  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year

   $ 66,510     $ 12,689     $ 10,325  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Predecessor Entities

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

Note 1. Organization

On August 3, 2017, Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (“Spirit”) announced a plan to spin-off (“Spin-Off”) its interests in (i) an asset-backed securitization trust established in 2005 and amended and restated in 2014, comprised of six legal entities, which has issued non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans (“Master Trust 2014”), (ii) three legal entities (“Shopko Entities”) which own properties primarily leased to Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp. and certain of its affiliates, (iii) one legal entity which owns a single distribution center property leased to a sporting goods tenant and its general partner entity (“Sporting Goods Entities”), and (iv) two legal entities which own four unencumbered properties (collectively with Master Trust 2014, the Shopko Entities, and the Sporting Goods Entities, the “Predecessor Entities” or the “Company”) into an independent, publicly traded company Spirit MTA REIT (“SMTA”). The legal entities which comprise the Predecessor Entities are: Spirit Master Funding, LLC, Spirit Master Funding II, LLC, Spirit Master Funding III, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VI, LLC, Spirit Master Funding VIII, LLC, Spirit SPE Property Holdings II, LLC, Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-1, LLC, Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-2, LLC, Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006-3, LLC, Spirit AS Katy TX, LP, Spirit IM Katy TX, LLC, Spirit SPE Portfolio 2012-5, LLC and Spirit SPE Crown 2014-1, LLC.

To accomplish this Spin-Off, Spirit created a new real estate investment trust, SMTA, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spirit. Spirit will transfer to SMTA the legal entities that hold the Predecessor Entities’ assets and liabilities. Spirit will affect the Spin-Off by means of a pro-rata distribution of SMTA common shares to Spirit stockholders of record as of the close of business on the record date. The operations of the Predecessor Entities are presented for all historical periods described and at the carrying value of such assets and liabilities reflected in Spirit’s books and records.

Costs associated with the Spin-Off incurred in the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled $4.4 million, and are reflected as transaction costs on the accompanying combined statements of operations.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared on a stand-alone basis and are derived from Spirit’s consolidated financial statements and underlying accounting records. The combined financial statements reflect the historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the wholly-owned subsidiaries of Spirit which make up the Predecessor Entities and are presented as if the transferred subsidiaries formed SMTA’s business for all historical periods presented. The assets to be contributed and liabilities to be assumed, as presented in the accompanying combined financial statements, reflect Spirit’s historical carrying value of the assets and liabilities as of the financial statement date consistent with the accounting for spin-off transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”). All Predecessor Entities’ intercompany transactions have been eliminated in combination.

The Predecessor Entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Spirit. As a result, the combined net assets of the Predecessor Entities have been reflected in the accompanying combined balance sheets as net parent investment. All transactions between Spirit and the Predecessor Entities are considered effectively settled through equity in the combined financial statements at the time the transaction is recorded other than certain intercompany mortgages as discussed in the Related Party footnote (see Note 5). The settlement of these transactions is reflected as contributions and distributions to parent in the combined statements of changes in parent company equity and contributions and distributions to parent in the combined statements of cash flows as a financing activity.

 

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The combined financial statements include expense allocations related to certain Spirit corporate functions, including executive oversight, asset management, property management, treasury, finance, human resources, tax, accounting, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations. These expenses have been allocated to the Predecessor Entities based on direct usage or benefit where specifically identifiable, with the remainder allocated pro rata based on property count. All the expense allocations were deemed to have been incurred and settled through net parent investment in the period in which the costs were incurred. Following the Spin-Off, SMTA will enter into an Asset Management Agreement with Spirit to provide corporate functions.

Management considers the expense allocation methodology and results to be reasonable. However, the allocations may not be indicative of the actual expense that would have been incurred had the Predecessor Entities operated as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented. Accordingly, the combined financial statements herein do not necessarily reflect what the Predecessor Entities’ financial position, results of operations or cash flows would have been if it had been a standalone company during the periods presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of its future results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

These combined financial statements include the special purpose entities that will be wholly owned by SMTA. Certain of these special purpose entities were formed to acquire and hold real estate encumbered by indebtedness (see Note 4). Each special purpose entity is a separate legal entity and is the sole owner of its assets and responsible for its liabilities. The assets of these special purpose entities are not available to pay, or otherwise satisfy obligations to, the creditors of any affiliate or owner of another entity unless the special purpose entities have expressly agreed and are permitted under their governing documents. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, net assets totaling $1.82 billion and $1.69 billion, respectively, were held and net liabilities totaling $1.96 billion and $1.37 billion, respectively, were owed by these encumbered special purpose entities included in the accompanying combined balance sheets.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes its estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segment Reporting

The Company views its operations as one segment, which consists of net leasing operations. The Company has no other reportable segments.

Real Estate Investments

Carrying Value of Real Estate Investments

The Company’s real estate properties are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining useful lives of the properties, which generally range from 20 to 50 years for buildings and improvements and from 5 to 20 years for land improvements. Portfolio assets classified as “held for sale” are not depreciated. Properties classified as “held for sale” are recorded at the lower of their carrying value or their fair value, less anticipated selling costs.

Purchase Accounting and Acquisition of Real Estate

When acquiring a property, the purchase price (including acquisition and closing costs) is allocated to land, building, improvements and equipment based on their relative fair values. For properties acquired with in-place leases, the purchase price of real estate is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired

 

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based on their estimated fair values. In making estimates of fair values for this purpose, a number of sources are used, including independent appraisals and information obtained about each property as a result of pre-acquisition due diligence and marketing and leasing activities.

Lease Intangibles

Lease intangibles, if any, acquired in conjunction with the purchase of real estate represent the value of in-place leases and above or below-market leases. For real estate acquired subject to existing lease agreements, in-place lease intangibles are valued based on the Company’s estimate of costs related to acquiring a tenant and the carrying costs that would be incurred during the time it would take to locate a tenant if the property were vacant, considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases at the time of the acquisition. Above and below-market lease intangibles are recorded based on the present value of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the leases at the time of acquisition of the real estate and the Company’s estimate of current market lease rates for the property, measured over a period equal to the remaining initial term of the lease.

In-place lease intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining initial term of the related lease and included in depreciation and amortization expense. Above-market lease intangibles are amortized over the remaining initial terms of the respective leases as a decrease in rental revenue. Below market lease intangibles are amortized as an increase to rental revenue over the remaining initial term of the respective leases, but may be amortized over the renewal periods if the Company believes it is likely the tenant will exercise the renewal option. If the Company believes it is likely a lease will terminate early, the unamortized portion of any related lease intangible is immediately recognized in impairment loss in the Company’s combined statements of operations.

Impairment

The Company reviews its real estate investments and related lease intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company considers factors such as expected future undiscounted cash flows, estimated residual value, market trends (such as the effects of leasing demand and competition) and other factors in making this assessment. An asset is considered impaired if its carrying value exceeds its estimated undiscounted cash flows and the impairment is calculated as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value. Estimating future cash flows and fair values are highly subjective and such estimates could differ materially from actual results. Key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows and fair values include, but are not limited to, signed purchase and sale agreements, market prices for comparable properties, revenue growth rates, interest rates, discount rates, capitalization rates, lease renewal probabilities, tenant vacancy rates and other factors.

Revenue Recognition

The Company primarily leases real estate to its tenants under long-term, triple-net leases that are classified as operating leases. Lease origination fees are deferred and amortized over the related lease term as an adjustment to rental revenue. Under a triple-net lease, the tenant is typically responsible for all improvements and is contractually obligated to pay all property operating expenses, such as real estate taxes, insurance premiums and repair and maintenance costs. Under certain leases, tenant reimbursement revenue, which is comprised of additional amounts recoverable from tenants for common area maintenance expenses and certain other recoverable expenses, is recognized as revenue in the period in which the related expenses are incurred. Tenant reimbursements are recorded on a gross basis in instances when our tenants reimburse us for property costs which we incur. Tenant receivables are carried net of the allowances for uncollectible amounts.

The Company’s leases generally provide for rent escalations throughout the lease terms. For leases that provide for specific contractual escalations, rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis to produce a constant

 

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periodic rent over the term of the lease. Accordingly, accrued rental revenue, calculated as the aggregate difference between the rental revenue recognized on a straight-line basis and scheduled rents, represents unbilled rent receivables that the Company will receive only if the tenants make all rent payments required through the expiration of the initial term of the leases. The accrued rental revenue representing this straight-line adjustment is subject to an evaluation for collectability, and the Company records a provision for losses against rental revenues if collectability of these future rents is not reasonably assured. The accrual and related provision, if any, is included in deferred costs and other assets, net on the combined balance sheets. Leases that have contingent rent escalators indexed to future increases in the CPI may adjust over a one-year period or over multiple-year periods. Generally, these escalators increase rent at the lesser of (a) 1 to 2 times CPI over a specified period, (b) a fixed percentage or (c) a fixed schedule. Because of the volatility and uncertainty with respect to future changes in the CPI, the Company’s inability to determine the extent to which any specific future change in the CPI is probable at each rent adjustment date during the entire term of these leases and the Company’s view that the multiplier does not represent a significant leverage factor, rental revenue from leases with this type of escalator are recognized only after the changes in the rental rates have occurred.

Some of the Company’s leases also provide for contingent rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s gross sales. For contingent rentals that are based on a percentage of the tenant’s gross sales, the Company recognizes contingent rental revenue when the change in the factor on which the contingent lease payment is based occurs.

The Company suspends revenue recognition if the collectability of amounts due pursuant to a lease is not reasonably assured or if the tenant’s monthly lease payments become more than 60 days past due, whichever is earlier.

Lease termination fees are included in other income on the Company’s combined statements of operations and are recognized when there is a signed termination agreement and all the conditions of the agreement have been met. The Company recorded lease termination fees of $3.6 million, $5.5 million and $5.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill arises from business combinations and represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the net fair value amounts that were assigned to the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Spirit recorded goodwill as a result of its merger with Cole Credit Property II, Inc. (“Cole”) on July 17, 2013. Goodwill was allocated to the Predecessor Entities based on the fair value of the Cole assets attributable to the Predecessor Entities relative to the total fair value of Cole assets acquired through the merger. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company did not record any impairment on its existing goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business , which narrows the definition of a business. The Predecessor Entities have elected to adopt the guidance effective as of January 1, 2015, as the Predecessor Entities have not previously issued financial statements or made financial statements available for issuance. Under this guidance, acquisitions of a property with an in-place lease generally are not accounted for as an acquisition of a business, but instead as an asset acquisition, meaning the transaction costs of these acquisitions are capitalized instead of expensed. Further, dispositions of properties generally do not qualify as a disposition of a business and therefore will not be allocated goodwill.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

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business conditions in the industry in which the tenant operates, and economic conditions in the area in which the tenant operates. If the collectability of a receivable with respect to any tenant is in doubt, a provision for uncollectible amounts will be established or a direct write-off of the specific receivable will be made. The Company provided for reserves for uncollectible amounts totaling $3.5 million and $0.7 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, against accounts receivable balances of $5.0 million and $6.9 million, respectively. Receivables are recorded within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying combined balance sheets. Receivables are written off against the reserves for uncollectible amounts when all possible means of collection have been exhausted.

For deferred rental revenues related to the straight-line method of reporting rental revenue, the collectability review includes management’s estimates of amounts that will not be realized and an assessment of the risks inherent in the portfolio, considering historical experience. The Company established a reserve for losses of $1.0 million and $2.4 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, against deferred rental revenue receivables of $24.9 million and $21.9 million, respectively. Deferred rental revenue receivables are recorded within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying combined balance sheets.

Loans Receivable

Loans receivable consists of mortgage loans, net of premium, and notes receivables. Interest on loans receivable is recognized using the effective interest rate method.

Impairment and Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company periodically evaluates the collectability of its loans receivable, including accrued interest, by analyzing the underlying property-level economics and trends, collateral value and quality, and other relevant factors in determining the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses. A loan is determined to be impaired when, in management’s judgment based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Specific allowances for loan losses are provided for impaired loans on an individual loan basis in the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral less disposition costs. Delinquent loans receivable are written off against the allowance when all possible means of collection have been exhausted. As of December 31, 2017, there was an allowance for loan losses on loan receivable of $0.4 million, compared to no allowance for loan losses recorded as of December 31, 2016.

A loan is placed on non-accrual status when the loan has become 60 days past due, or earlier if management determines that full recovery of the contractually specified payments of principal and interest is doubtful. While on non-accrual status, interest income is recognized only when received. Five mortgage loans were on non-accrual status with a balance of $1.5 million as of December 31, 2017, compared to none as of December 31, 2016. No notes receivable were on non-accrual status as of both December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investment securities with maturities at acquisition of three months or less. The Company invests cash primarily in money market funds of major financial institutions with fund investments consisting of highly-rated money market instruments and other short-term instruments.

 

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Restricted cash is classified within deferred costs and other assets, net in the accompanying combined balance sheets. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as shown in the combined statements of cash flows consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     December 31,
2017
     December 31,
2016
 

Cash and cash equivalents

     6      1,268  

Restricted cash:

     

Master Trust 2014 Release (1)

     61,001        11,421  

Liquidity Reserve (2)

     5,503        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

   $ 66,510      $ 12,689  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)   Master Trust 2014 Release cash consists of proceeds from the sales of assets pledged as collateral under Master Trust 2014 and is held on deposit until a qualifying substitution is made or the funds are applied as prepayment of principal.
(2)   Liquidity Reserve cash was placed on deposit in conjunction with issuance of additional series of notes under Master Trust 2014 (see footnote 4 for further discussion) and is held until there is a cashflow shortfall as defined in the Master Trust 2014 agreements or a liquidation of Master Trust 2014 occurs.

Income Taxes

The Company applies the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, and computes the provision for income taxes on a separate return basis. The separate return method applies the accounting guidance for income taxes to the stand-alone combined financial statements as if the Predecessor Entities was a separate taxpayer and a stand-alone enterprise for the periods presented.

The Predecessor Entities are directly and indirectly wholly-owned by Spirit Realty, L.P. and are disregarded entities for Federal income tax purposes. Spirit Realty, L.P. is wholly-owned by Spirit through certain direct and indirect ownership interests and is taxed as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes. Spirit has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and as a result will not be subject to Federal income tax as long as it distributes 100% of its taxable income and satisfies certain other requirements. Therefore, no provision for Federal income tax has been made in the accompanying combined financial statements. The Predecessor Entities are subject to certain other taxes, including state taxes, which are shown as income tax (expense) benefit in the combined statements of operations. Franchise taxes are included in general and administrative expenses on the accompanying combined statements of operations.

Earnings Per Share

The Company does not present earnings per share as common shares were not part of the Company’s capital structure for the periods presented.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Topic 606 . This new guidance establishes a principles-based approach for accounting for revenue from contracts with customers and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company plans to adopt the new revenue recognition standard effective January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method, and has elected to apply the standard only to contracts that are not completed as of the date of adoption (i.e. January 1, 2018). In evaluating the impact of this new standard, the Company identified that lease contracts covered by Topic 840,

 

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Leases , are excluded from the scope of this new guidance. As such, after the Company’s evaluation of the new guidance, the Company has concluded that there will be no material impact of this ASU on our revenues, results of operations, financial position or disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) , which supersedes the existing guidance for lease accounting, Leases (Topic 840) . ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize leases on their balance sheets, and leaves lessor accounting largely unchanged. Leases pursuant to which the Company is the lessee consist of ground leases. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is permitted for all entities. ASU 2016-02 requires a modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at, or entered into after, the date of initial application, with an option to elect to use certain transition relief. Upon adoption, the Company will record certain expenses paid directly by its tenants that protect the Company’s interests in its properties, such as insurance and real estate taxes, to property costs and related tenant reimbursement income to revenue, with no impact on net income. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its combined financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which requires more timely recognition of credit losses associated with financial assets. ASU 2016-13 requires financial assets (or a group of financial assets) measured at an amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its combined financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which addresses specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and requires retrospective adoption unless it is impractical to apply, in which case it is to be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company early adopted ASU 2016-15 effective as of January 1, 2015 and determined that this standard will be relevant to its presentation of debt prepayment and debt extinguishment costs, resulting in these amounts being presented in financing activities on the combined statements of cash flows. There was no impact on the statements of cash flows for other types of transactions.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18,  Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash . This guidance requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. The Company early adopted ASU 2016-18 effective as of January 1, 2015 and, as a result, restricted cash is included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the combined statements of cash flows.

Note 3. Investments

Real Estate Investments

As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s gross investment in real estate properties and loans totaled approximately $2.9 billion, representing investments in 918 properties, including 11 properties securing mortgage loans. The gross investment is comprised of land, buildings, lease intangible assets and lease intangible liabilities, as adjusted for any impairment, and the carrying amount of loans receivable and real estate assets held for sale. The portfolio is geographically dispersed throughout 45 states with only one state, Texas, with a real estate investment of 11.9%, accounting for more than 10.0% of the total dollar amount of the Company’s real estate investment portfolio.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had the following real estate and loan activity, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization:

 

     Number of Properties     Dollar Amount of Investments  
     Owned     Financed     Total     Owned     Financed     Total  
                       (In Thousands)  

Gross balance, January 1, 2016

     1,002       81       1,083     $ 2,878,243     $ 73,665     $ 2,951,908  

Acquisitions/improvements

     17       —       17       93,854       —       93,854  

Dispositions of real estate

     (48     —       (48     (145,702     —       (145,702

Principal payments and payoffs

     —       (70     (70     —       (33,484     (33,484

Impairments

     —       —       —       (26,565     —       (26,565

Write-off of gross lease intangibles

     —       —       —       (21,738     —       (21,738

Loan premium amortization and other

     —       —       —       —         (541     (541
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross balance, December 31, 2016

     971       11       982       2,778,092       39,640       2,817,732  

Acquisitions/improvements

     12       —       12       265,549       —       265,549  

Dispositions of real estate

     (76     —       (76     (145,651     (4,020     (149,671

Principal payments and payoffs

     —       —       —       —       (2,921     (2,921

Impairments

     —       —       —       (33,159     (389     (33,548

Write-off of gross lease intangibles

     —       —       —       (29,244     —       (29,244

Loan premium amortization and other

     —       —       —       2,698       (3     2,695  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross balance, December 31, 2017

     907       11       918     $ 2,838,285     $ 32,307     $ 2,870,592  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

           (658,229     —       (658,229

Other non-real estate assets held for sale

           125       —       125  
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net balance, December 31, 2017

         $ 2,180,181     $ 32,307     $ 2,212,488  
        

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Scheduled minimum future contractual rent to be received under the remaining non-cancelable term of the operating leases (including realized rent increases occurring after January 1, 2018) are as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31,
2017
 

2018

   $ 233,742  

2019

     228,815  

2020

     220,657  

2021

     213,424  

2022

     200,381  

Thereafter

     1,466,267  
  

 

 

 

Total future minimum rentals

   $ 2,563,286  
  

 

 

 

Because lease renewal periods are exercisable at the option of the lessee, the preceding table presents future minimum lease payments due during the initial lease term only. In addition, the future minimum rentals do not include any contingent rentals based on a percentage of the lessees’ gross sales or lease escalations based on future changes in the CPI or other stipulated reference rate.

 

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Loans Receivable

The following table details loans receivable, net of premium and allowance for loan losses (in thousands):

 

     December 31,
2017
     December 31,
2016
 

Mortgage loans—principal

   $ 32,665      $ 35,892  

Mortgage loans—premium, net of amortization

     31        37  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Mortgages loans, net

     32,696        35,929  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other note receivables—principal

     —        3,711  

Allowance for loan losses

     (389      —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total loans receivable, net

   $ 32,307      $ 39,640  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of both December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company held a total of nine first-priority mortgage loans (representing loans to three borrowers). These mortgage loans are secured by single-tenant commercial properties and generally have fixed interest rates over the term of the loans. Certain of these loans were with related parties, see footnote 5 for further discussion. There is one other note receivable totaling $3.7 million as of December 31, 2016, secured by tenant assets and stock. There were no other note receivables as of December 31, 2017.

Lease Intangibles, Net

The following table details lease intangible assets and liabilities, net of accumulated amortization (in thousands):

 

     December 31,
2017
     December 31,
2016
 

In-place leases

   $ 191,557      $ 188,419  

Above-market leases

     24,691        21,871  

Less: accumulated amortization

     (113,986      (98,987
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible lease assets, net

   $ 102,262      $ 111,303  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Below-market leases

   $ 39,274      $ 45,444  

Less: accumulated amortization

     (15,427      (16,420
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible lease liabilities, net

   $ 23,847      $ 29,024  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The amounts amortized as a net (decrease) increase to rental revenue for capitalized above and below-market leases was ($0.5) million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The value of in-place leases amortized and included in depreciation and amortization expense was $10.5 million and $11.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The remaining weighted average amortization period for in-place leases, above-market leases, below-market leases and in total was 12.4 years, 8.4 years, 13.9 years and 11.3 years, respectively, as of December 31, 2017. The remaining weighted average amortization period for in-place leases, above-market leases, below-market leases and in total was 13.5 years, 9.0 years, 17.4 years and 11.4 years, respectively, as of December 31, 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company acquired in-place lease intangible assets of $9.7 million, above-market lease intangible assets of $1.4 million, and below-market lease intangible liabilities of $0.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired in-place lease intangible assets of $5.7 million, no above-market lease intangible assets, and below-market lease intangible liabilities of $0.9 million.

 

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Based on the balance of intangible assets and liabilities at December 31, 2017, the net aggregate amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is expected to be as follows (in thousands):

 

2018

   $ 9,425  

2019

     9,150  

2020

     8,116  

2021

     7,144  

2022

     6,452  

Thereafter

     38,128  
  

 

 

 

Total future minimum rentals

   $ 78,415  
  

 

 

 

Real Estate Assets Held for Sale

The Company is continually evaluating the portfolio of real estate assets and may elect to dispose of assets considering criteria including, but not limited to, tenant concentration, tenant credit quality, unit financial performance, local market conditions and lease rates, associated indebtedness, asset location, tenant operation type (e.g., industry, sector, or concept/brand). Real estate assets held for sale are expected to be sold within twelve months. The following table shows the activity in real estate assets held for sale for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     Number of
Properties
     Carrying
Value
 
     (In Thousands)  

Balance, January 1, 2016

     25      $ 45,632  

Transfers from real estate investments

     34        97,911  

Sales

     (34      (64,766

Transfers to real estate investments held and used

     (4      (7,703

Impairments

     —          (11,354
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2016

     21        59,720  

Transfers from real estate investments

     37        86,252  

Sales

     (47      (89,607

Transfers to real estate investments held and used

     (4      (15,703

Impairments

     —          (12,202
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

     7        28,460  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Impairments

The following table summarizes total impairment losses recognized on the accompanying combined statements of operations (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2017      2016  

Real estate and intangible asset impairment

   $ 31,704      $ 25,638  

Write-off of lease intangibles, net

     1,455        927  

Provision for loan losses

     389        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impairment loss

   $ 33,548      $ 26,565  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Impairments for the year ended December 31, 2017 were comprised of $12.2 million on properties classified as held for sale, $20.9 million on properties classified as held and used, and $0.4 million on mortgage notes receivable. Impairments for the year ended December 31, 2016 were comprised of $11.4 million on properties classified as held for sale and $15.2 million on properties classified as held and used.

Note 4. Debt

Master Trust 2014

The Company has access to an asset-backed securitization platform, Master Trust 2014, to raise capital through the issuance of non-recourse net-lease mortgage notes collateralized by commercial real estate, net-leases and mortgage loans. Master Trust 2014 has five bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities as issuers or co-issuers of the notes.

In December 2017, the existing issuers under Master Trust 2014, collectively as co-issuers, completed the issuance of $674.4 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2017-1 net-lease mortgage notes comprised of $542.4 million of 4.36%, Class A, amortizing notes and $132.0 million of 6.35%, Class B, interest only notes, both expected to be repaid in December 2022 and a legal final payment date in December 2047 (refer to footnote 12 regarding the repricing of the Series 2017-1 notes). In conjunction with the issuance, the Company pre-paid one Series 2014-1 Class A1 notes, resulting in a loss on debt extinguishment of approximately $2.2 million primarily related to the pre-payment premium.

The Master Trust 2014 notes are summarized below:

 

     2017
Effective
Rates (1)
    2017
Stated
Rates  (1)
    2017
Maturity
     December 31,
2017
    December 31,
2016
 
                 (in Years)      (in Thousands)  

Series 2014-1 Class A1

     —         —         —        $ —       $ 53,919  

Series 2014-1 Class A2

     6.2     5.4     2.5        252,437       253,300  

Series 2014-2

     6.3     5.8     3.2        234,329       238,117  

Series 2014-3

     6.2     5.7     4.2        311,336       311,820  

Series 2014-4 Class A1

     4.0     3.5     2.1        150,000       150,000  

Series 2014-4 Class A2

     4.9     4.6     12.1        358,664       360,000  

Series 2017-1 Class A

     3.6     4.4     5.0        542,400       —    

Series 2017-1 Class B

     4.4     6.4     5.0        132,000       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Master Trust 2014 notes

     5.0     5.0     5.4        1,981,166       1,367,156  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Debt discount, net

            (36,342     (18,985

Deferred financing costs, net

            (17,989     (8,557
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Master Trust 2014, net

          $ 1,926,835     $ 1,339,614  
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   Represents the individual series effective and stated interest rates as of December 31, 2017 and the weighted average effective and stated rate of the total Master Trust 2014 notes, based on the collective series outstanding principal balances as of December 31, 2017.

As of December 31, 2017, the Master Trust 2014 notes were secured by 815 owned and financed properties. The notes issued under Master Trust 2014 are cross-collateralized by the assets of all issuers within this trust.

CMBS

As of December 31, 2015, three of the Predecessor Entities were borrowers under fixed-rate non-recourse loans, which have been securitized into CMBS and are secured by the borrowers’ respective leased properties and

 

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related assets. As of December 31, 2015, the stated interest rates of the three loans were 6.6%, 5.8% and 5.6% on outstanding principal balances of $40.9 million, $10.2 million and $68.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, these fixed-rate loans were secured by 56 properties. As of December 31, 2015, the net debt premium on these loans was $1.6 million and there were no unamortized deferred financing costs. A partial extinguishment of one of these loans occurred in the year ended December 31, 2015, where Spirit extinguished $19.1 million principal amount of CMBS debt with a contractual interest rate of 6.6%. As a result, the Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment during the year ended December 31, 2015 of approximately $0.7 million, primarily related to defeasance costs and fees paid for the retirement of debt.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, Spirit extinguished the remaining $119.3 million aggregate principal amount of CMBS debt with a weighted average contractual interest rate of 6.0%. As a result, the Company recognized a net loss on debt extinguishment of approximately $1.4 million, primarily related to defeasance costs and fees paid for the retirement of debt.

Line of Credit

One of the Predecessor Entities had access to a $40.0 million secured revolving line of credit which expired on March 27, 2016.

Debt Maturities

As of December 31, 2017, scheduled debt maturities of Master Trust 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Scheduled
Principal
     Balloon
Payment
     Total  

2018

   $ 33,535      $ —      $ 33,535  

2019

     35,321        —        35,321  

2020

     39,623        365,903        405,526  

2021

     22,361        220,723        243,084  

2022

     21,895        974,349        996,244  

Thereafter

     174,983        92,473        267,456  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 327,718      $ 1,653,448      $ 1,981,166  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest Expense

The following table is a summary of the components of interest expense related to the Company’s borrowings (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      2015  

Interest expense

   $ 70,664      $ 73,056      $ 79,462  

Non-cash interest expense:

        

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,480        1,285        1,266  

Amortization of debt discount, net

     4,589        3,554        2,991  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

   $ 76,733      $ 77,895      $ 83,719  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Note 5. Related Party Transactions

Related Party Purchases and Sales

The combined financial statements of the Predecessor Entities include purchases of properties by the Predecessor Entities from Spirit and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These transactions are reflected in the combined statements of cash flows as acquisitions of real estate. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Predecessor Entities purchased one property from Spirit for $16.0 million. Additionally, during 2017, Spirit contributed 10 real estate properties to the collateral pool of Master Trust 2014 with total net book value of $204.7 million in conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2017-1 notes. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Predecessor Entities purchased three properties from Spirit for $12.1 million. Additionally, during 2016, the Predecessor Entities exchanged $11.3 million in cash and two mortgage loans collateralized by a total of 66 properties with outstanding principal receivable of $26.6 million to Spirit for four properties with a net book value of $36.9 million. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the Predecessor Entities purchased 18 properties from Spirit for $45.6 million. For all of these transactions, due to all entities being under common control, no gain or loss was recognized by the Predecessor Entities and acquired properties were accounted for by the Predecessor Entities at their historical cost basis to Spirit. Any amounts paid in excess of historical cost basis were recognized as distributions to parent company.

Related Party Loans Receivable

The Predecessor Entities have four mortgage loans receivable where wholly-owned subsidiaries of Spirit are the borrower, and the loans are secured by six single-tenant commercial properties. In total, these mortgage notes had outstanding principal of $30.8 million and $33.9 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which is included in loans receivable, net on the combined balance sheet, and generated $0.3 million of income in the year ended December 31, 2017 and $0.4 million of income in both the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, which is included in interest income on loans receivable in the combined statements of operations. These mortgage notes have a weighted average stated interest rate of 1.0% and a weighted average maturity of 9.8 years at December 31, 2017. Interest income is recorded based on the stated interest rate of these notes in the periods presented due to the inter-company nature of these notes receivable.

Related Party Note Payable

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, owns notes issued under Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-2. The principal amounts due under the notes are $11.6 million and $11.8 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and is included in mortgages and notes payable, net on the combined balance sheets. The notes have a stated interest rate of 5.8% with a term of 3.2 years to maturity as of December 31, 2017. Also, in conjunction with the Series 2017-1 notes issuance completed in December 2017, Spirit Realty, L.P., as sponsor of the issuance, retained a 5% economic interest in the Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 notes as required by the risk retention rules issued under 17 CFR Part 246. As such, the principal amounts due under the notes was $33.7 million at December 31, 2017 and is included in the mortgages and notes payable, net on the combined balance sheets. The notes have a weighted average stated interest rate of 4.7% with a term of 5.0 years to maturity as of December 31, 2017.

Related Party Service Agreement

Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, provides property management services and special services for Master Trust 2014. The property management fees accrue daily at 0.25% per annum of the collateral value of the Master Trust 2014 collateral pool less any specially serviced assets and the special servicing fees accrue daily at 0.75% per annum of the collateral value of any assets deemed to be specially serviced per the terms of the Property Management and Servicing Agreement dated May 20, 2014. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, property management fees of $4.5 million, $4.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively, were incurred. Special servicing fees of $1.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million were incurred in the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The property management fees and special

 

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servicing fees are included in related party fees in the combined statements of operations. There were no accrued payables at December 31, 2017 or 2016.

Expense Allocations

As described in footnote 2, the accompanying combined financial statements present the operations of the Predecessor Entities as carved out from the financial statements of Spirit. General and administrative expenses of $4.0 million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and transaction costs of $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 were specifically identified based on direct usage or benefit. The remaining general and administrative expenses, restructuring charges and transaction costs have been allocated to the Predecessor Entities based on relative property count, which the Company believes to be a reasonable methodology. These allocated expenses are centralized corporate costs borne by Spirit for management and other services, including, but not limited to, executive oversight, asset management, property management, treasury, finance, human resources, tax, accounting, financial reporting, information technology and investor relations, as well as costs from Spirit’s relocation of its headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona to Dallas, Texas, which was completed in 2016 and transaction costs incurred in connection with the Spin-Off. A summary of the amounts allocated by property count is provided below:

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      2015  

Corporate expenses:

        

Cash compensation and benefits

   $ 8,078      $ 7,647      $ 8,005  

Stock compensation

     6,131        3,720        5,731  

Professional fees

     3,350        3,625        2,799  

Other corporate expenses

     2,255        2,541        2,522  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total corporate expenses

   $ 19,814      $ 17,533      $ 19,057  

Restructuring charges

   $ —        $ 2,465      $ 3,036  

Transaction costs

   $ 1,180      $ —        $ —    

Corporate expenses have been included within general and administrative expenses in the combined statements of operations.

There were no accruals for related party amounts at either December 31, 2017 or 2016.

Note 6. Income Taxes

The Company’s total state income tax expense (benefit) was $0.2 million, $0.2 million and $(0.03) million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The Predecessor Entities’ deferred income tax expense (benefit) and its ending balance in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are recorded within accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying combined balance sheets, were immaterial at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

The Predecessor Entities’ policy is to recognize interest related to any underpayment of income taxes as interest expense and to recognize any penalties as operating expenses. There was no accrual for interest or penalties at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted, reducing the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, among other changes. The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Act for which the accounting under ASC 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) is incomplete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional

 

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estimate in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before enactment of the Act. The Company believes the impact of the Act to its combined financial statements is immaterial; however, the Company is still analyzing certain aspects of the Act. Future regulatory and rulemaking interpretations or other guidance could affect the Company’s analysis and tax position.

Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is periodically subject to claims or litigation in the ordinary course of business, including claims generated from business conducted by tenants on real estate owned by the Company. In these instances, the Company is typically indemnified by the tenant against any losses that might be suffered, and the Company and/or the tenant are insured against such claims.

At December 31, 2017, there were no outstanding claims against the Company that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

At December 31, 2017, the Company had commitments totaling $3.6 million, all of which relates to funding improvements on properties the Company currently owns. $1.1 million is expected to be funded during fiscal year 2018, with the remaining $2.5 million expected to be funded in 2019.

The Company estimates future costs for known environmental remediation requirements when it is probable that the Company has incurred a liability and the related costs can be reasonably estimated. The Company considers various factors when estimating its environmental liabilities, and adjustments are made when additional information becomes available that affects the estimated costs to study or remediate any environmental issues. When only a wide range of estimated amounts can be reasonably established and no other amount within the range is better than another, the low end of the range is recorded in the combined financial statements. As of December 31, 2017, no accruals have been made.

Note 8. Fair Value Measurements

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurement of an asset on a nonrecurring basis occurs when events or changes in circumstances related to an asset indicate that the carrying amount of the asset is no longer recoverable. The fair value measurement framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

 

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  Level 1     Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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  Level 2     Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

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  Level 3     Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement of the assets or liabilities. These types of inputs include the Company’s own assumptions.

 

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The following table sets forth the Company’s assets that were accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Hierarchy Level  

Description

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

December 31, 2017

        

Retail

     —        —        7,357  

Industrial

     —        —        —    

Office

     —        —        3,720  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-lived assets held and used

   $ —      $ —      $ 11,077  

Long-lived assets held for sale

     —        —        30,956  

December 31, 2016

        

Retail

     —        —        16,031  

Industrial

     —        —        —  

Office

     —        —        —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-lived assets held and used

   $ —      $ —      $ 16,031  

Long-lived assets held for sale

     —        —        12,417  

Real estate assets and their related intangible assets are evaluated for impairment based on certain indicators including, but not limited to: the asset being held for sale, vacant, non-operating or the lease on the asset expiring in twelve months or less. The fair values of impaired real estate and intangible assets were determined by using the following information, depending on availability, in order of preference: signed purchase and sale agreements or letters of intent; recently quoted bid or ask prices, or market prices for comparable properties; estimates of cash flow, which consider, among other things, contractual and forecasted rental revenues, leasing assumptions, and expenses based upon market conditions; and expectations for the use of the real estate. Based on these inputs, the Company determined that its valuation of the impaired real estate and intangible assets falls within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we determined that five and 12 long-lived assets held and used, respectively, were impaired.

For four of the held and used properties impaired during the year ended December 31, 2017 and six of the held and used properties impaired during the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company estimated property fair value using price per square foot of comparable properties. The following table provides information about the price per square foot of comparable properties inputs used:

 

    December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016  
    Range     Weighted
Average
    Square
Footage
    Range     Weighted
Average
    Square
Footage
 

Long-lived assets held and used asset type

           

Retail

  $ 18.40 - $285.98     $ 72.04       68,871     $ 18.99 - $152.15     $ 31.34       170,505  

Office

  $ 81.61 - $244.86     $ 149.49       19,821     $ —     $ —       —  

 

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For the one remaining held and used properties impaired during the year ended December 31, 2017 and six held and used properties impaired during the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company estimated property fair value using price per square foot of the listing price or a broker opinion of value. The following table provides information about the price per square foot of listing price and broker opinion of value inputs used:

 

    December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016  
    Range     Weighted
Average
    Square
Footage
    Range     Weighted
Average
    Square
Footage
 

Long-lived assets held and used asset type

       

Retail

  $ 88.89     $ 88.89       22,500     $ 15.40 - $170.02     $ 48.58       189,622  

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we determined that six and five held for sale assets, respectively, were impaired. The Company estimated property fair value of held for sale properties using price per square foot from the signed purchase and sale agreements. The following table provides information about the price per square foot from signed purchase and sale agreements used:

 

    December 31, 2017     December 31, 2016  
    Range     Weighted
Average
    Square
Footage
    Range     Weighted
Average
    Square
Footage
 

Long-lived assets held for sale asset type

           

Retail

  $ 55.30 - $346.23     $ 299.89       87,248     $ 49.73 - $174.20     $ 84.69       152,252  

Industrial

    $54.21   $ 54.21     96,845   $ —       $ —         —    

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities for which the carrying values approximate their fair values include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and escrow deposits, and accounts receivable and payable. Generally, these assets and liabilities are short-term in duration and are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value, on the accompanying combined balance sheets.

In addition to the disclosures for assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value at the balance sheet date, companies are required to disclose the estimated fair values of all financial instruments, even if they are not carried at their fair values. The fair values of financial instruments are estimates based upon market conditions and perceived risks at December 31, 2017 and 2016. These estimates require management’s judgment and may not be indicative of the future fair values of the assets and liabilities.

The estimated fair values of the loans receivable and the fixed-rate mortgages and notes payable have been derived based on market quotes for comparable instruments or discounted cash flow analyses using estimates of the amount and timing of future cash flows, market rates and credit spreads. The loans receivable and the mortgages and notes payable were measured using a market approach from nationally recognized financial institutions with market observable inputs such as interest rates and credit analytics. These measurements are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The following table discloses fair value information for these financial instruments (in thousands):

 

     December 31, 2017      December 31, 2016  
     Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Value
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Loans receivable, net

   $ 32,307      $ 29,076      $ 39,640      $ 36,735  

Mortgages and notes payable, net (1)

     1,926,835        2,030,191        1,339,614        1,415,897  

 

(1)   The carrying value of the debt instruments are net of unamortized deferred financing costs and certain debt discounts/premiums.

 

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Note 9. Significant Credit and Revenue Concentration

As of December 31, 2017, the Predecessor Entities’ real estate investments were operated by 201 tenants, that operate within retail, office and industrial property types across various industries throughout the U.S. Shopko operates in the general merchandise industry and is the Predecessor Entities’ largest tenant. Total rental revenues from properties leased to Shopko for the year ended December 31, 2017 contributed 21.8% of the rental revenue shown in the accompanying combined statements of operations. No other tenant contributed 5% or more of the rental revenue during any of the periods presented. As of December 31, 2017, the Predecessor Entities’ net investment in Shopko properties represents approximately 15.8% of the Predecessor Entities’ total assets.

Note 10. Discontinued Operations

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company adopted ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity , under which only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations of the Predecessor Entities and that have (or will have) a major effect on the Predecessor Entities’ operations and financial results are to be presented as discontinued operations. Properties that were reported as held for sale as of December 31, 2013, are presented in discontinued operations until the properties’ disposal. As a result, net gains or losses from the disposition of these properties, as well as the prior period operations, are reclassified to discontinued operations. The following sets forth the results of discontinued operations (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended
December 31,
 
     2017      2016      2015  

Revenues:

        

Rent

   $ —      $ —      $ 447  

Other

     —        —        17  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     —        —        464  

Expenses:

        

General and administrative

     —        —        4  

Property costs

     —        —        328  

Impairments

     —        —        34  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     —        —        366  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gain from discontinued operations before other income

     —        —        98  

Other income:

     —        —        —  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

     —        —        98  

Gain on disposition of assets

     —        —        590  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total discontinued operations

   $ —      $ —      $ 688  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Number of properties disposed of during period

     —        —        2  

Note 11. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table presents the supplemental cash flow disclosures (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2017      2016      2015  

Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

        

Net investment distribution to parent

   $ 33,720      $ 26,618      $ 15,265  

Net investment contribution from parent

     204,704        26,618        —  

Financing provided in connection with the disposal of assets

     —          —        4,057  

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:

        

Interest paid

   $ 69,408      $ 73,653      $ 79,689  

Taxes paid

   $ 269      $ 308      $ 337  

 

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Note 12. Subsequent Events

Shopko Term Loan

On January 16, 2018, Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, funded a $35.0 million B-1 Term Loan as part of syndicated loan and security agreement with Shopko as borrower and several banks as lenders. The B-1 Term Loan is subordinate to an existing $72.5 million Term B Loan. The B-1 Term Loan matures on June 19, 2020 and bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum. Interest will be paid monthly, while principal will be repaid in quarterly installments of $0.6 million commencing on November 1, 2018. The loan is secured by Shopko’s assets in its $784 million asset-backed lending facility. Spirit plans to contribute the loan to the Company in conjunction with the Spin-Off.

Amendment to Shopko Master Lease

On January 16, 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to its master leases with Shopko. The amendment requires Shopko to provide annual and quarterly financial statements to the Company that are compliant with SEC rules. Further, the amendment modifies certain other provisions of the master leases, including assignment by Shopko, subletting by Shopko, sale by the Company and rent payment date. Each of the Shopko master leases provides that the Company may assign its interest in the leases in full or in part with respect to one or more property locations. The Company has agreed to pay to Shopko (i) $82,500 in connection with each such assigned property under the 59 property master lease and (ii) $20,000 in connection with each such assigned property under the four property master lease and the 34 property master lease. All Shopko master leases contain covenants requiring the tenant and guarantor to execute documentation in connection with such assignments.

Subject to certain conditions, Shopko will have a one-time right, upon 60 days written notice, to defer payment of the monthly base rent for a period of up to three months, provided that such months are not consecutive. The deferred rent is subject to interest at the rate of 11% per annum, and is secured by a second priority lien on Shopko’s interests in its assets.

CMBS Debt Issuance

On January 22, 2018, the Company entered into a new non-recourse loan agreement with Société Générale and Barclays Bank PLC as lenders, which is collateralized by a single distribution center property located in Katy, Texas. The loan has a term of 10 years to maturity with a stated interest rate of 5.14%. As a result of the issuance, the Company received approximately $84 million in proceeds. The Company expects to distribute all of the proceeds to Spirit prior to the Spin-Off.

Master Trust 2014 Notes Re-Pricing

On January 23, 2018, the Company re-priced a private offering of the Master Trust 2014 Series 2017-1 notes with $674.4 million aggregate principal amount. As a result, the interest rate on the Class B Notes will be reduced from 6.35% to 5.49%, while the other terms of the Class B Notes will remain unchanged. The terms of the Class A Notes were unaffected by the repricing. In connection with the repricing, the Company received $8.2 million in additional proceeds that reduced the debt discount. The additional proceeds were distributed to Spirit.

Related Party Note Payable

On February 2, 2018, Spirit Realty, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Spirit, sold its holding of Master Trust 2014 Series 2014-2 notes with a principal balance of $11.6 million to a third-party. This transaction had no impact on the Company’s mortgages and notes payable, net balance as shown in the combined balance sheet.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final Accum     Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
10 Box   Rogers, AR   (a)     1,028       1,685       —         —         1,028       1,685       2,713       (351   1994   3/31/2014     6 to 20 Years  
ABRA   Suwanee, GA   (a)     480       1,350       —         —         480       1,350       1,830       (239   1986   10/21/2013     13 to 30 Years  
Academy Sports   Greenville, TX   (a)     2,236       5,259       —         37       2,236       5,296       7,532       (234   2016   12/7/2016     14 to 40 Years  
Academy Sports   Katy, TX   (b)     13,144       96,194       —         —         13,144       96,194       109,338       (14,219   1976   7/17/2013     8 to 34 Years  
Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics   Vernon Hills, IL   (a)     992       5,020       —         —         992       5,020       6,012       (702   1991   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Advance Auto Parts   Greenfield, IN   (a)     458       996       —         —         458       996       1,454       (146   2003   7/17/2013     7 to 47 Years  
Advance Auto Parts   Trenton, OH   (a)     324       842       —         —         324       842       1,166       (134   2003   7/17/2013     7 to 47 Years  
Affordable Care, Inc.   Bellevue, NE   (a)     565       450       —         —         565       450       1,015       (60   2008   8/7/2015     5 to 40 Years  
Affordable Care, Inc.   Lincoln, NE   (a)     725       842       —         —         725       842       1,567       (91   2010   8/7/2015     8 to 40 Years  
Aggregate Industries   Annapolis Junction, MD   (a)     2,245       1,105       (1,535     (547     710       558       1,268       (254   1930   9/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
AMC Theatres   Phoenix, AZ   (a)     2,652       11,495       —         —         2,652       11,495       14,147       (3,228   1997   7/1/2005     12 to 40 Years  
AMC Theatres   Surprise, AZ   (a)     2,923       7,133       —         —         2,923       7,133       10,056       (567   2008   11/10/2015     13 to 40 Years  
AMC Theatres   South Bend, IN   (a)     4,352       9,411       —         21       4,352       9,432       13,784       (1,099   1997   1/4/2016     6 to 30 Years  
American Lubefast   Wetumpka, AL   (a)     185       332       —         —         185       332       517       (48   1995   6/24/2014     12 to 30 Years  
American Lubefast   Waycross, GA   (a)     380       142       —         —         380       142       522       (54   1998   12/10/2013     15 to 30 Years  
America’s Auto Auction   Jacksonville, FL   (a)     3,170       938       —         —         3,170       938       4,108       (649   1989   12/28/2005     15 to 30 Years  
America’s Auto Auction   Tulsa, OK   (a)     1,225       373       —         —         1,225       373       1,598       (745   1999   12/28/2005     15 to 20 Years  
America’s Auto Auction   Greenville, SC   (a)     2,561       1,526       —         —         2,561       1,526       4,087       (1,443   1999   12/28/2005     15 to 30 Years  
America’s Auto Auction   Conroe, TX   (a)     4,338       448       955       145       5,293       593       5,886       (1,849   2005   9/1/2009     12 to 47 Years  
America’s Auto Auction   Irving, TX   (a)     7,348       970       —         —         7,348       970       8,318       (2,513   1960   9/1/2009     12 to 27 Years  
America’s Auto Auction   Irving, TX   (a)     931       268       —         —         931       268       1,199       (190   1965   9/1/2009     12 to 17 Years  
America’s Service Station   Dacula, GA   (a)     1,067       976       —         —         1,067       976       2,043       (130   2000   3/28/2014     15 to 40 Years  
America’s Service Station   Farragut, TN   (a)     986       1,148       —         —         986       1,148       2,134       (166   2011   3/28/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Anixter   Fort Myers, FL   (a)     641       1,069       —         —         641       1,069       1,710       (603   1999   7/1/2005     14 to 30 Years  
Anixter   Mattoon, IL   (a)     233       263       —         —         233       263       496       (224   1984   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Applebee’s   Chicago, IL   (a)     1,675       1,112       —         —         1,675       1,112       2,787       (520   1999   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Applebee’s   DeKalb, IL   (a)     1,423       1,552       —         —         1,423       1,552       2,975       (783   1996   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Applebee’s   Joliet, IL   (a)     1,994       1,207       —         —         1,994       1,207       3,201       (694   1996   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Sun City, AZ   (a)     771       372       —         250       771       622       1,393       (284   1986   12/29/2006     10 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Eustis, FL   (a)     451       377       —         —         451       377       828       (440   1969   12/30/2004     10 to 15 Years  
Arby’s   Jacksonville, FL   (a)     480       631       —         —         480       631       1,111       (325   1998   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Jacksonville, FL   (a)     872       509       —         —         872       509       1,381       (366   1984   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Jacksonville, FL   (a)     487       871       —         —         487       871       1,358       (509   1985   12/30/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Orlando, FL   (a)     642       178       —         —         642       178       820       (254   1967   12/30/2004     10 to 15 Years  
Arby’s   Winter Springs, FL   (a)     523       446       —         —         523       446       969       (345   1988   12/30/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Brunswick, GA   (a)     774       614       —         —         774       614       1,388       (410   1999   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Cumming, GA   (a)     967       844       —         —         967       844       1,811       (452   1986   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   McDonough, GA   (a)     938       697       —         —         938       697       1,635       (393   1985   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Statesboro, GA   (a)     779       777       —         —         779       777       1,556       (453   1985   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Arby’s   Crawfordsville, IN   (a)     557       624       —         —         557       624       1,181       (324   1998   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Indianapolis, IN   (a)     460       587       —         —         460       587       1,047       (278   1998   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Mooresville, IN   (a)     560       549       —         —         560       549       1,109       (411   1998   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Nappanee, IN   (a)     301       413       —         —         301       413       714       (310   2005   12/21/2007     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Lexington, KY   (a)     636       362       —         —         636       362       998       (422   1978   12/30/2004     10 to 15 Years  
Arby’s   Lexington, KY   (a)     713       451       —         —         713       451       1,164       (529   1976   1/26/2005     10 to 15 Years  
Arby’s   Madisonville, KY   (a)     1,198       819       (95     —         1,103       819       1,922       (414   1990   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Mount Pleasant, MI   (a)     485       642       —         —         485       642       1,127       (309   1997   12/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Sterling Heights, MI   (a)     866       960       —         —         866       960       1,826       (449   2000   12/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   North Canton, OH   (a)     484       497       (14     —         470       497       967       (339   1989   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Moncks Corner, SC   (a)     573       466       —         —         573       466       1,039       (368   1998   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Rock Hill, SC   (a)     373       722       —         —         373       722       1,095       (458   1978   12/29/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Amarillo, TX   (a)     539       616       —         —         539       616       1,155       (65   1985   12/29/2015     15 to 30 Years  
Arby’s   Tooele, UT   (a)     552       624       —         —         552       624       1,176       (476   1988   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Arby’s   Martinsburg, WV   (a)     887       992       —         —         887       992       1,879       (489   1999   12/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Ashley Furniture   Abilene, TX   (a)     1,316       2,649       —         —         1,316       2,649       3,965       (1,019   2000   5/19/2005     15 to 40 Years  
Ashley Furniture   El Paso, TX   (a)     1,536       3,852       —         —         1,536       3,852       5,388       (1,717   1973   7/1/2005     14 to 30 Years  
At Home   Lubbock, TX   (a)     4,596       4,608       —         35       4,596       4,643       9,239       (426   1985   11/15/2016     6 to 20 Years  
Austin’s Park N Pizza Experience   Pflugerville, TX   (a)     6,182       1,320       —         29       6,182       1,349       7,531       (366   2003   8/29/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Axel’s   Chanhassen, MN   (a)     1,439       784       —         —         1,439       784       2,223       (191   1953   5/22/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Axel’s   Mendota, MN   (a)     536       963       —         —         536       963       1,499       (146   1995   5/22/2014     15 to 30 Years  
B&B Theatres   Overland Park, KS   (a)     4,935       12,281       —         —         4,935       12,281       17,216       (3,234   2004   8/1/2009     10 to 57 Years  
B&B Theatres   Kansas City, MO   (a)     2,543       7,943       —         —         2,543       7,943       10,486       (2,401   2003   7/1/2005     14 to 50 Years  
B&B Theatres   Lees Summit, MO   (a)     3,517       9,735       —         —         3,517       9,735       13,252       (3,527   1999   7/1/2005     14 to 40 Years  
B&B Theatres   Bixby, OK   (a)     5,585       10,101       —         —         5,585       10,101       15,686       (4,845   1998   7/1/2005     14 to 30 Years  
Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern   Berkley, MI   (a)     390       540       —         —         390       540       930       (85   1927   10/31/2014     14 to 30 Years  
Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern   Grand Rapids, MI   (a)     986       524       —         —         986       524       1,510       (108   1985   10/31/2014     14 to 30 Years  
Big Al’s   Beaverton, OR   (a)     5,608       8,733       —         —         5,608       8,733       14,341       (986   2010   6/30/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Big Al’s   Vancouver, WA   (a)     2,077       9,395       —         —         2,077       9,395       11,472       (928   2006   6/30/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   Ashland, KY   (a)     775       2,037       —         —         775       2,037       2,812       (851   1990   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   Ashland, KY   (a)     629       754       —         —         629       754       1,383       (364   1993   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   Chillicothe, OH   (a)     499       2,296       —         —         499       2,296       2,795       (953   1995   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   Portsmouth, OH   (a)     561       1,563       —         —         561       1,563       2,124       (680   1988   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   South Point, OH   (a)     848       2,948       —         —         848       2,948       3,796       (1,207   1990   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   Hurricane, WV   (a)     727       3,005       —         —         727       3,005       3,732       (1,202   1998   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Big Sandy Furniture   Parkersburg, WV   (a)     1,800       3,183       —         —         1,800       3,183       4,983       (1,480   1976   8/27/2009     12 to 27 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Black Angus Steakhouse   Glendale, AZ   (a)     1,480       1,329       —         —         1,480       1,329       2,809       (585   1996   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Blue Rhino   Riverside, CA   (a)     1,203       6,254       —         —         1,203       6,254       7,457       (1,884   2004   7/1/2005     14 to 40 Years  
Blue Rhino   Tavares, FL   (a)     1,075       5,098       —         —         1,075       5,098       6,173       (1,809   2004   7/1/2005     14 to 40 Years  
Bojangle’s   Hickory, NC   (a)     1,105       851       —         —         1,105       851       1,956       (720   1995   12/29/2006     13 to 28 Years  
Bondcote   Dublin, VA   (a)     491       1,401       —         —         491       1,401       1,892       (929   1985   12/11/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Bondcote   Pulaski, VA   (a)     333       1,536       —         —         333       1,536       1,869       (961   1967   12/11/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Bonfire   Eagen, MN   (a)     724       1,230       —         —         724       1,230       1,954       (187   1996   5/22/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Bonfire   Woodbury, MN   (a)     3,165       1,707       —         —         3,165       1,707       4,872       (334   1995   5/22/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Boozman-Hof   Rogers, AR   (a)     2,014       2,313       —         —         2,014       2,313       4,327       (466   1988   11/14/2013     13 to 30 Years  
Boscovs   Voorhees, NJ   (a)     2,027       6,776       —         —         2,027       6,776       8,803       (2,313   1970   7/17/2013     5 to 20 Years  
Bricktown Brewery   Oklahoma City, OK   (a)     479       1,877       —         177       479       2,054       2,533       (388   1904   12/2/2013     16 to 20 Years  
Bricktown Brewery   Shawnee, OK   (a)     —         —         621       1,399       621       1,399       2,020       (226   1984   7/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Bridgestone Tire   Atlanta, GA   (a)     1,830       363       —         —         1,830       363       2,193       (144   1998   7/17/2013     5 to 24 Years  
Brookshire Brothers   Alto, TX   (a)     204       464       —         —         204       464       668       (119   1996   3/31/2014     7 to 20 Years  
Brookshire Brothers   Buffalo, TX   (a)     522       987       —         —         522       987       1,509       (177   1990   3/31/2014     7 to 30 Years  
Brookshire Brothers   Groveton, TX   (a)     264       540       —         —         264       540       804       (107   1996   3/31/2014     7 to 30 Years  
Brookshire Brothers   Lorena, TX   (a)     657       751       —         —         657       751       1,408       (179   1999   3/31/2014     7 to 20 Years  
Brookshire Brothers   McGregor, TX   (a)     748       795       —         —         748       795       1,543       (207   1999   3/31/2014     7 to 20 Years  
Bru Burger   Lexington, KY   (a)     1,267       944       —         —         1,267       944       2,211       (656   1996   2/26/2007     14 to 30 Years  
Buck’s Sports Grill   Rawlins, WY   (a)     25       406       —         —         25       406       431       (240   1958   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Buehler’s Fresh Foods   Ashland, OH   (a)     2,596       8,087       —         112       2,596       8,199       10,795       (656   2000   10/14/2015     15 to 40 Years  
Buehler’s Fresh Foods   Dover, OH   (a)     2,596       8,087       —         —         2,596       8,087       10,683       (771   1990   10/14/2015     15 to 30 Years  
Buehler’s Fresh Foods   Medina, OH   (a)     4,892       10,983       —         —         4,892       10,983       15,875       (1,108   1990   10/14/2015     15 to 30 Years  
Buehler’s Fresh Foods   Wadsworth, OH   (a)     2,197       9,285       —         —         2,197       9,285       11,482       (816   1985   10/14/2015     15 to 30 Years  
Buehler’s Fresh Foods   Wooster, OH   (a)     3,694       8,087       —         —         3,694       8,087       11,781       (786   1980   10/14/2015     30 to 30 Years  
Buffalo Wild Wings   Hammond, IN   (a)     976       1,080       —         —         976       1,080       2,056       (223   2014   12/24/2014     14 to 30 Years  
Buffalo Wild Wings   Gaylord, MI   (a)     1,003       1,478       —         —         1,003       1,478       2,481       (270   2014   11/5/2014     14 to 30 Years  
Buffet City   Orange City, FL   (a)     409       694       —         —         409       694       1,103       (473   1984   9/24/2004     11 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Apopka, FL   (a)     1,038       482       —         —         1,038       482       1,520       (623   1977   6/25/2004     10 to 15 Years  
Burger King   Orlando, FL   (a)     1,249       729       —         —         1,249       729       1,978       (551   1985   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Quincy, FL   (a)     1,015       416       —         —         1,015       416       1,431       (472   1989   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Saint Cloud, FL   (a)     1,193       557       —         —         1,193       557       1,750       (395   1983   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Aurora, IL   (a)     286       726       —         —         286       726       1,012       (381   1998   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Burger King   Decatur, IL   (a)     940       126       —         —         940       126       1,066       (381   1992   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Effingham, IL   (a)     539       575       —         —         539       575       1,114       (310   1985   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Burger King   Gilman, IL   (a)     219       414       —         —         219       414       633       (313   1998   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Lincoln, IL   (a)     203       616       —         —         203       616       819       (398   1990   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Burger King   Romeoville, IL   (a)     789       713       (62     —         727       713       1,440       (448   1999   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Burger King

 

Springfield, IL

  (a)     1,072       642       —         —         1,072       642       1,714       (538   1988   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Burger King

 

Springfield, IL

  (a)     571       630       —         —         571       630       1,201       (353   1997   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Carrollton, KY

  (a)     229       730       —         —         229       730       959       (325   1990   6/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  

Burger King

 

Louisville, KY

  (a)     1,010       577       —         —         1,010       577       1,587       (305   1994   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Louisville, KY

  (a)     854       514       —         —         854       514       1,368       (276   1994   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Detroit, MI

  (a)     614       688       —         —         614       688       1,302       (468   1987   2/13/2009     13 to 18 Years  

Burger King

 

Escanaba, MI

  (a)     772       767       —         300       772       1,067       1,839       (716   1984   12/29/2005     3 to 20 Years  

Burger King

 

Saint Ann, MO

  (a)     588       613       —         —         588       613       1,201       (471   1985   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Burger King

 

Fayetteville, NC

  (a)     470       629       —         —         470       629       1,099       (312   1999   9/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Fayetteville, NC

  (a)     489       612       —         —         489       612       1,101       (287   1987   9/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Hickory, NC

  (a)     292       818       —         —         292       818       1,110       (318   2000   9/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Burger King

 

Hope Mills, NC

  (a)     408       930       —         —         408       930       1,338       (408   1990   9/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Hudson, NC

  (a)     794       616       —         —         794       616       1,410       (308   1998   9/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Burger King

 

Lillington, NC

  (a)     419       687       —         —         419       687       1,106       (275   1992   9/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Burger King

 

Artesia, NM

  (a)     435       1,106       —         —         435       1,106       1,541       (191   1984   4/16/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Buffalo, NY

  (a)     737       629       —         —         737       629       1,366       (270   1993   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Buffalo, NY

  (a)     821       694       —         —         821       694       1,515       (302   1976   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Cheektowaga, NY

  (a)     561       549       —         —         561       549       1,110       (256   1985   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Jamestown, NY

  (a)     508       573       —         —         508       573       1,081       (375   1988   11/10/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Burger King

 

Niagara Falls, NY

  (a)     1,359       551       —         —         1,359       551       1,910       (305   1979   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Springville, NY

  (a)     678       586       —         —         678       586       1,264       (290   1988   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Burger King

 

Parma Heights, OH

  (a)     598       535       —         —         598       535       1,133       (235   2004   8/27/2009     13 to 38 Years  

Burger King

 

Sandusky, OH

  (a)     922       406       (314     (89     608       317       925       (148   1987   8/27/2009     14 to 29 Years  

Burger King

 

Seven Hills, OH

  (a)     496       488       —         —         496       488       984       (234   1977   8/27/2009     13 to 28 Years  

Burger King

 

Sweetwater, TN

  (a)     602       550       —         250       602       800       1,402       (278   1999   12/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Burger King

 

Winchester, TN

  (a)     400       291       —         250       400       541       941       (225   1993   12/29/2006     10 to 20 Years  

Burger King

 

Oshkosh, WI

  (a)     765       829       (40     300       725       1,129       1,854       (643   1984   12/29/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Camping World

 

Saukville, WI

  (a)     2,061       4,794       —         —         2,061       4,794       6,855       (687   2014   9/30/2014     15 to 40 Years  

CarMax

 

Jacksonville, FL

  (a)     6,155       10,957       —         —         6,155       10,957       17,112       (2,980   2005   6/30/2005     15 to 40 Years  

CarMax

 

Kennesaw, GA

  (a)     3,931       5,334       —         —         3,931       5,334       9,265       (1,612   1995   2/16/2012     15 to 30 Years  

CarMax

 

Raleigh, NC

  (a)     4,163       4,017       —         —         4,163       4,017       8,180       (1,555   1994   7/17/2013     4 to 25 Years  

CarMax

 

Greenville, SC

  (a)     9,731       11,625       —         —         9,731       11,625       21,356       (2,287   1999   7/17/2013     3 to 40 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Colorado Springs, CO

  (a)     1,892       1,732       —         —         1,892       1,732       3,624       (1,036   1995   9/30/2005     14 to 30 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Cedar Rapids, IA

  (a)     2,521       5,461       —         —         2,521       5,461       7,982       (1,987   1998   7/1/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Chubbuck, ID

  (a)     1,845       2,691       —         —         1,845       2,691       4,536       (350   2004   12/23/2014     10 to 30 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Fort Wayne, IN

  (a)     2,696       9,849       682       —         3,378       9,849       13,227       (3,533   2005   11/30/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Durham, NC

  (a)     1,630       2,685       —         —         1,630       2,685       4,315       (1,477   1994   9/30/2005     13 to 30 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Greensboro, NC

  (a)     2,359       2,431       —         —         2,359       2,431       4,790       (1,149   1996   9/30/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Carmike Cinemas

 

Raleigh, NC

  (a)     3,636       8,833       —         —         3,636       8,833       12,469       (3,792   1988   6/10/2010     9 to 27 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total    

Final

Accum

    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Carmike Cinemas   Wilmington, NC   (a)     1,552       2,934       —         —         1,552       2,934       4,486       (1,325   1997   9/30/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Carmike Cinemas   Winston-Salem, NC   (a)     1,567       2,140       —         —         1,567       2,140       3,707       (1,184   1993   10/28/2005     13 to 30 Years  
Carmike Cinemas   Columbia, SC   (a)     2,115       2,091       —         —         2,115       2,091       4,206       (953   1996   9/30/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Carmike Cinemas   Longview, TX   (a)     1,432       2,946       —         —         1,432       2,946       4,378       (1,380   1995   9/30/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Carrington College   Phoenix, AZ   (a)     1,840       3,582       266       22       2,106       3,604       5,710       (1,433   1975   7/1/2005     3 to 40 Years  
Casual Male   Canton, MA   (a)     28,694       27,802       12       33       28,706       27,835       56,541       (10,426   1962   2/1/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Cermak Fresh Market   Aurora, IL   (a)     2,450       7,567       —         343       2,450       7,910       10,360       (317   1989   1/9/2017     10 to 30 Years  
Chapala   Boise, ID   (a)     809       601       (400     (259     409       342       751       (242   1998   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Charleston’s Restaurant   Norman, OK   (a)     1,466       2,294       —         —         1,466       2,294       3,760       (1,164   1992   7/2/2007     14 to 30 Years  
Charleston’s Restaurant   Tulsa, OK   (a)     1,540       1,997       —         —         1,540       1,997       3,537       (803   2002   7/2/2007     14 to 40 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Chicago, IL   (a)     313       275       —         —         313       275       588       (170   1982   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Chicago, IL   (a)     340       220       —         —         340       220       560       (159   1975   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Chicago, IL   (a)     242       244       —         —         242       244       486       (174   1970   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Chicago, IL   (a)     242       256       —         —         242       256       498       (167   1974   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Chicago, IL   (a)     532       279       —         —         532       279       811       (184   1982   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Chicago, IL   (a)     289       260       —         —         289       260       549       (166   1982   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   East St. Louis, IL   (a)     117       334       —         —         117       334       451       (158   1990   5/25/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Harvey, IL   (a)     361       269       (80     —         281       269       550       (364   1978   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Joliet, IL   (a)     245       193       —         —         245       193       438       (155   1985   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Peoria, IL   (a)     154       320       —         —         154       320       474       (217   1976   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Washington Park, IL   (a)     119       324       —         —         119       324       443       (208   1980   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Gary, IN   (a)     109       410       —         —         109       410       519       (250   1980   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Gary, IN   (a)     210       318       —         —         210       318       528       (240   1979   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Gary, IN   (a)     161       493       —         —         161       493       654       (316   1973   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Indianapolis, IN   (a)     258       262       —         —         258       262       520       (204   1970   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Indianapolis, IN   (a)     266       310       —         —         266       310       576       (218   1971   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Indianapolis, IN   (a)     170       749       —         —         170       749       919       (427   1983   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Indianapolis, IN   (a)     449       153       —         —         449       153       602       (155   1968   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Indianapolis, IN   (a)     370       150       —         —         370       150       520       (138   1970   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     425       200       —         —         425       200       625       (153   1977   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     351       209       —         —         351       209       560       (155   1977   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     426       223       —         —         426       223       649       (171   1979   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     413       235       —         —         413       235       648       (174   1977   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     301       219       —         —         301       219       520       (156   1972   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     270       305       —         —         270       305       575       (189   1976   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     271       157       —         —         271       157       428       (119   1978   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     385       258       —         —         385       258       643       (195   1979   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Detroit, MI   (a)     428       189       —         —         428       189       617       (144   1979   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Church’s Chicken   Flint, MI   (a)     340       258       —         —         340       258       598       (193   1979   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Church’s Chicken

 

Warren, MI

  (a)     488       215       —         —         488       215       703       (162   1979   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Ferguson, MO

  (a)     293       212       —         —         293       212       505       (164   1974   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Maplewood, MO

  (a)     180       225       —         —         180       225       405       (153   1980   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Normandy, MO

  (a)     265       329       (6     —         259       329       588       (224   1978   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Overland, MO

  (a)     278       494       —         —         278       494       772       (305   1972   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     290       211       —         —         290       211       501       (168   1973   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     231       337       —         —         231       337       568       (216   1972   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     189       227       —         —         189       227       416       (161   1972   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     464       218       —         —         464       218       682       (192   1978   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Akron, OH

  (a)     247       198       —         —         247       198       445       (152   1971   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Akron, OH

  (a)     218       273       —         —         218       273       491       (182   1976   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Akron, OH

  (a)     310       394       —         —         310       394       704       (257   1982   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Canton, OH

  (a)     215       483       —         —         215       483       698       (277   1974   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Columbus, OH

  (a)     268       354       —         —         268       354       622       (240   1975   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Columbus, OH

  (a)     294       262       —         —         294       262       556       (195   1976   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Church’s Chicken

 

Mansfield, OH

  (a)     225       327       —         —         225       327       552       (204   1972   5/25/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Columbus Arts & Tech Academy

 

Columbus, OH

  (a)     417       5,100       —         849       417       5,949       6,366       (2,489   1980   3/17/2006     13 to 30 Years  

Columbus Preparatory Academy

 

Columbus, OH

  (a)     1,069       3,363       330       1,340       1,399       4,703       6,102       (2,875   2004   3/17/2006     13 to 20 Years  

ConForm Automotive

 

Sidney, OH

  (a)     921       4,177       —         —         921       4,177       5,098       (2,525   1987   12/22/2005     12 to 20 Years  

Courthouse Athletic Club

 

Keizer, OR

  (a)     1,208       4,089       —         —         1,208       4,089       5,297       (1,361   1988   12/1/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Courthouse Athletic Club

 

Salem, OR

  (a)     941       2,620       1,018       5,042       1,959       7,662       9,621       (2,483   1996   12/1/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Courthouse Athletic Club

 

Salem, OR

  (a)     1,509       5,635       —         —         1,509       5,635       7,144       (1,864   2001   12/1/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Courthouse Athletic Club

 

Salem, OR

  (a)     1,214       4,911       —         —         1,214       4,911       6,125       (1,652   1980   12/1/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Courthouse Athletic Club

 

Salem, OR

  (a)     1,589       3,834       —         —         1,589       3,834       5,423       (1,721   1977   12/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Lone Tree, CO

  (a)     2,020       3,748       —         —         2,020       3,748       5,768       (1,697   1999   9/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Duluth, GA

  (a)     2,289       4,274       —         —         2,289       4,274       6,563       (1,889   2007   12/23/2008     13 to 48 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Barrington, IL

  (a)     1,180       5,939       —         —         1,180       5,939       7,119       (620   2008   5/30/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Chicago, IL

  (a)     5,057       5,939       —         —         5,057       5,939       10,996       (577   2009   5/30/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Romeoville, IL

  (a)     1,684       5,676       —         —         1,684       5,676       7,360       (1,449   2008   11/7/2008     14 to 49 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Warrenville, IL

  (a)     2,542       3,813       —         —         2,542       3,813       6,355       (1,881   1999   9/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Westmont, IL

  (a)     1,375       5,087       —         —         1,375       5,087       6,462       (1,584   2003   12/28/2005     15 to 40 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Leawood, KS

  (a)     1,854       3,914       —         —         1,854       3,914       5,768       (1,846   1999   9/29/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Crème de la Crème

 

Mount Laurel, NJ

  (a)     1,404       5,655       —         —         1,404       5,655       7,059       (1,566   2007   5/1/2009     13 to 48 Years  

Crown Distributing LLC

 

Arlington, WA

  (b)     1,860       10,402       —         —         1,860       10,402       12,262       (967   2002   11/21/2014     7 to 40 Years  

Dark

 

Canton, MI

  (a)     2,071       1,224       —         —         2,071       1,224       3,295       (747   1996   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Dave & Buster’s

 

Marietta, GA

  (a)     3,908       8,630       (74     —         3,834       8,630       12,464       (3,732   1992   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Denny’s

 

Fountain Hills, AZ

  (a)     825       561       —         —         825       561       1,386       (360   1995   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Diagnostic Health Centers of Texas

 

Beaumont, TX

  (a)     438       1,976       —         —         438       1,976       2,414       (303   1985   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Diagnostic Health Centers of Texas

 

Port Arthur, TX

  (a)     468       2,057       —         —         468       2,057       2,525       (313   1997   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Dillon Tire

 

Lincoln, NE

  (a)     1,318       1,604       —         —         1,318       1,604       2,922       (864   1972   4/29/2011     11 to 26 Years  

Dollar General

 

Oppelo, AR

  (a)     367       573       —         —         367       573       940       (72   2015   7/14/2015     14 to 40 Years  

Dollar General

 

Laurel, MS

  (a)     433       707       —         —         433       707       1,140       (80   2012   6/22/2015     11 to 40 Years  

Dollar General

 

Red Oak, OK

  (a)     248       683       —         —         248       683       931       (63   2015   7/14/2015     14 to 40 Years  

Eddie Merlot’s

 

Burr Ridge, IL

  (a)     759       977       16       1,584       775       2,561       3,336       (1,186   1997   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Eddie Merlot’s

 

Fort Wayne, IN

  (a)     989       2,057       —         —         989       2,057       3,046       (820   2001   11/10/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Eddie Merlot’s

 

Indianapolis, IN

  (a)     1,971       2,295       —         —         1,971       2,295       4,266       (714   2003   11/10/2005     15 to 40 Years  

El Chico

 

Little Rock, AR

  (a)     699       1,700       (457     (1,302     242       398       640       (130   1972   2/26/2007     14 to 20 Years  

El Chico

 

Ardmore, OK

  (a)     1,332       1,466       (941     (1,094     391       372       763       (93   1986   2/26/2007     14 to 30 Years  

El Chico

 

Muskogee, OK

  (a)     968       1,259       (707     (926     261       333       594       (91   1984   2/26/2007     14 to 30 Years  

El Chico

 

Sherman, TX

  (a)     1,013       1,286       (727     (908     286       378       664       (105   1994   2/26/2007     14 to 30 Years  

Emerus Urgent Care

 

Schertz, TX

  (a)     2,596       9,944       —         —         2,596       9,944       12,540       (1,067   2013   5/16/2014     13 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Alabaster, AL

  (a)     631       1,010       —         —         631       1,010       1,641       (263   1995   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Auburn, AL

  (a)     354       1,182       30       78       384       1,260       1,644       (456   1987   12/22/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Bessemer, AL

  (a)     358       1,197       —         —         358       1,197       1,555       (312   1988   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     417       1,237       —         —         417       1,237       1,654       (322   1970   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     300       839       —         —         300       839       1,139       (175   1998   12/22/2006     50 to 50 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     607       1,379       —         —         607       1,379       1,986       (359   1988   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     343       901       —         —         343       901       1,244       (235   1989   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     334       1,119       —         —         334       1,119       1,453       (291   1989   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     372       1,073       —         —         372       1,073       1,445       (373   1965   12/22/2006     30 to 30 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Birmingham, AL

  (a)     339       858       —         —         339       858       1,197       (223   1990   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Decatur, AL

  (a)     187       1,174       —         98       187       1,272       1,459       (286   2000   12/22/2006     19 to 50 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Decatur, AL

  (a)     84       803       —         —         84       803       887       (167   2001   12/22/2006     50 to 50 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Florence, AL

  (a)     130       1,128       —         —         130       1,128       1,258       (235   1999   12/22/2006     50 to 50 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Gardendale, AL

  (a)     586       1,274       —         —         586       1,274       1,860       (332   1989   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Huntsville, AL

  (a)     195       1,649       —         —         195       1,649       1,844       (429   1993   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Huntsville, AL

  (a)     295       893       —         —         295       893       1,188       (233   1994   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Huntsville, AL

  (a)     374       1,295       —         109       374       1,404       1,778       (384   1997   12/22/2006     19 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Huntsville, AL

  (a)     252       917       —         —         252       917       1,169       (318   1965   12/22/2006     30 to 30 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Huntsville, AL

  (a)     184       1,037       —         —         184       1,037       1,221       (216   2001   12/22/2006     50 to 50 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Madison, AL

  (a)     359       1,505       40       456       399       1,961       2,360       (418   1995   12/22/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Madison, AL

  (a)     211       1,401       —         —         211       1,401       1,612       (365   1997   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Oxford, AL

  (a)     120       1,224       —         —         120       1,224       1,344       (319   1990   12/22/2006     40 to 40 Years  

Express Oil Change

 

Pinson, AL

  (a)     320       916       —         —         320       916       1,236       (191   2001   12/22/2006     50 to 50 Years  

Family Dollar Stores

 

Texarkana, AR

  (a)     303       201       —         —         303       201       504       (59   1988   3/31/2014     4 to 20 Years  

Famous Dave’s

 

Apple Valley, MN

  (a)     1,119       1,055       —         —         1,119       1,055       2,174       (518   1999   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Famous Dave’s

 

Maple Grove, MN

  (a)     1,852       1,096       —         —         1,852       1,096       2,948       (620   1997   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Fazoli’s

 

Fort Wayne, IN

  (a)     660       204       —         —         660       204       864       (305   1982   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Fazoli’s   Rochester, MN   (a)     561       83       66       (83     627       —         627       —       (d)   9/23/2005(d)  
Fazoli’s   Lees Summit, MO   (a)     590       69       55       (69     645       —         645       —       (d)   9/23/2005(d)  
Flying Star Café   Albuquerque, NM   (a)     120       1,336       —         —         120       1,336       1,456       (464   1999   7/1/2005     30 to 30 Years  
Flying Star Café   Albuquerque, NM   (a)     1,036       1,655       —         —         1,036       1,655       2,691       (812   1994   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Focus Child Development Center   Dalton, GA   (a)     396       1,396       —         —         396       1,396       1,792       (70   1996   6/29/2016     10 to 40 Years  
Focus Child Development Center   Riverdale, GA   (a)     663       1,336       —         32       663       1,368       2,031       (80   1998   6/29/2016     10 to 40 Years  
Focus Child Development Center   Riverdale, GA   (a)     436       525       —         —         436       525       961       (32   1965   6/29/2016     10 to 30 Years  
Fred’s Super Dollar   Cabot, AR   (a)     132       404       —         —         132       404       536       (157   1970   3/31/2014     1 to 15 Years  
Fuddruckers   Glendale, AZ   (a)     1,236       272       —         —         1,236       272       1,508       (270   1995   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Fuddruckers   Mesa, AZ   (a)     1,318       234       —         —         1,318       234       1,552       (261   1995   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  
Fuddruckers   Houston, TX   (a)     1,098       439       —         —         1,098       439       1,537       (382   1995   6/25/2004     15 to 40 Years  
Fuddruckers   Houston, TX   (a)     1,156       352       (22     —         1,134       352       1,486       (317   1995   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Fuddruckers   Kingwood, TX   (a)     936       387       —         (387     936       —         936       (198   1994   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
General Motors   Caldwell, TX   (a)     1,775       1,725       —         —         1,775       1,725       3,500       (1,061   2000   4/29/2011     11 to 36 Years  
Gerber Collision & Glass   Clayton, NC   (a)     684       1,254       —         —         684       1,254       1,938       (200   2001   3/31/2014     7 to 30 Years  
Gerber Collision & Glass   Greensboro, NC   (a)     721       1,179       —         —         721       1,179       1,900       (208   2002   3/31/2014     7 to 30 Years  
Golden Corral   Fort Smith, AR   (a)     1,503       1,323       —         —         1,503       1,323       2,826       (967   1993   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Golden Corral   North Little Rock, AR   (a)     1,398       1,289       —         —         1,398       1,289       2,687       (884   1993   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Golden Corral   Branson, MO   (a)     1,497       1,684       —         —         1,497       1,684       3,181       (888   1994   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Golden Corral   Springfield, MO   (a)     1,655       1,467       —         —         1,655       1,467       3,122       (855   1993   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Golden Corral   Lexington, NC   (a)     910       1,059       —         —         910       1,059       1,969       (224   1998   10/25/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Golden Corral   Gallipolis, OH   (a)     375       1,295       —         —         375       1,295       1,670       (233   1996   10/25/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Golden Corral   Colonial Heights, VA   (a)     1,948       500       37       1,463       1,985       1,963       3,948       (180   1989   10/25/2013     15 to 40 Years  
Golden Corral   Danville, VA   (a)     963       2,829       —         —         963       2,829       3,792       (391   2009   8/21/2013     15 to 40 Years  
Golden Corral   Lynchburg, VA   (a)     2,044       2,025       —         —         2,044       2,025       4,069       (403   2000   8/21/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Golden Corral   Roanoke, VA   (a)     1,370       1,846       —         —         1,370       1,846       3,216       (312   2000   8/21/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Gold’s Gym   Clifton, CO   (a)     1,280       6,950       —         26       1,280       6,976       8,256       (641   1983   6/30/2015     15 to 30 Years  
Gold’s Gym   Grand Junction, CO   (a)     1,825       10,478       —         —         1,825       10,478       12,303       (653   2007   11/5/2015     15 to 40 Years  
Gold’s Gym   Pawtucket, RI   (a)     946       3,093       —         28       946       3,121       4,067       (230   1980   6/28/2016     5 to 30 Years  
Goodrich Quality Theaters   Batavia, IL   (a)     4,705       7,561       —         —         4,705       7,561       12,266       (2,916   1995   6/30/2009     11 to 38 Years  
Goodrich Quality Theaters   Noblesville, IN   (a)     1,760       —         2,338       10,172       4,098       10,172       14,270       (3,831   2008   6/30/2009     14 to 39 Years  
Goodrich Quality Theaters   Portage, IN   (a)     4,621       8,300       —         —         4,621       8,300       12,921       (3,562   2007   6/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
Goodrich Quality Theaters   Siginaw, MI   (a)     2,538       8,359       —         —         2,538       8,359       10,897       (1,044   2013   12/2/2013     15 to 50 Years  
Grand Sport Restaurant   Tulsa, OK   (a)     983       1,232       (716     (924     267       308       575       (81   1976   2/26/2007     14 to 30 Years  
Hajoca Corporation   Sebring, FL   (a)     318       291       —         —         318       291       609       (216   1982   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Hajoca Corporation   D’Iberville, MS   (a)     250       339       —         —         250       339       589       (218   1984   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Hajoca Corporation   Statesville, NC   (a)     614       355       —         —         614       355       969       (432   1976   5/1/2005     9 to 15 Years  
Hajoca Corporation   Aiken, SC   (a)     108       265       —         —         108       265       373       (154   1985   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Hajoca Corporation   Greenville, SC   (a)     344       210       —         —         344       210       554       (272   1981   5/1/2005     9 to 15 Years  
Hajoca Corporation   West Columbia, SC   (a)     262       598       —         —         262       598       860       (375   1984   5/1/2005     9 to 20 Years  
Hardee’s   Graceville, FL   (a)     279       1,036       —         —         279       1,036       1,315       (186   1985   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Adairsville, GA   (a)     557       318       —         —         557       318       875       (195   1986   9/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Hardee’s   Atlanta, GA   (a)     309       867       —         —         309       867       1,176       (147   1994   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Commerce, GA   (a)     219       797       —         —         219       797       1,016       (138   1990   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Cumming, GA   (a)     408       827       —         —         408       827       1,235       (150   1988   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   East Ellijay, GA   (a)     562       354       —         —         562       354       916       (270   1984   12/29/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Hardee’s   Forsyth, GA   (a)     249       936       —         —         249       936       1,185       (162   1983   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Griffin, GA   (a)     249       877       —         —         249       877       1,126       (146   1979   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Hawkinsville, GA   (a)     169       946       —         —         169       946       1,115       (158   1986   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   McDonough, GA   (a)     179       807       —         1       179       808       987       (134   1989   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   McDonough, GA   (a)     418       847       —         —         418       847       1,265       (158   1995   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Monroe, GA   (a)     618       787       —         —         618       787       1,405       (150   1977   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Moultrie, GA   (a)     359       827       —         —         359       827       1,186       (139   1997   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Pearson, GA   (a)     159       817       —         —         159       817       976       (141   1994   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Quitman, GA   (a)     259       936       —         —         259       936       1,195       (157   1985   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Thomasville, GA   (a)     408       837       —         —         408       837       1,245       (143   1985   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Warner Robins, GA   (a)     229       887       —         —         229       887       1,116       (161   1978   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Paxton, IL   (a)     324       658       —         —         324       658       982       (505   1986   12/29/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Hardee’s   Emporia, KS   (a)     508       1,175       —         —         508       1,175       1,683       (205   1969   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Kansas City, KS   (a)     289       1,066       —         —         289       1,066       1,355       (179   1980   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Mayfield, KY   (a)     316       603       —         —         316       603       919       (335   1986   12/8/2009     12 to 27 Years  
Hardee’s   Columbia, MO   (a)     339       1,126       —         —         339       1,126       1,465       (182   1985   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years
Hardee’s   Harrisonville, MO   (a)     369       1,195       —         —         369       1,195       1,564       (202   1981   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Independence, MO   (a)     279       936       —         —         279       936       1,215       (157   1979   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Kansas City, MO   (a)     538       936       —         —         538       936       1,474       (167   1979   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Lees Summit, MO   (a)     319       906       —         —         319       906       1,225       (158   1985   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Rolla, MO   (a)     229       857       —         —         229       857       1,086       (146   1978   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Trenton, MO   (a)     309       1,175       —         —         309       1,175       1,484       (197   1976   12/24/2013     15 to 30 Years  
Hardee’s   Watertown, WI   (a)     267       338       —         —         267       338       605       (205   1986   6/30/2009     13 to 18 Years  
Hardee’s   Parkersburg, WV   (a)     416       658       —         75       416       733       1,149       (486   1986   3/7/2007     4 to 20 Years  
Harp’s Marketplace   Fort Smith, AR   (a)     837       1,831       —         —         837       1,831       2,668       (395   1994   4/30/2014     3 to 20 Years  
Havana Farm and Home Supply   Havana, IL   (b)     526       813       —         —         526       813       1,339       (445   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  
HD Supply   Tontitown, AR   (a)     230       92       —         —         230       92       322       (91   1987   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
HD Supply   Jacksonville, FL   (a)     339       226       —         —         339       226       565       (207   1987   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
HD Supply   Jacksonville, FL   (a)     963       1,007       —         —         963       1,007       1,970       (1,008   2001   7/1/2005     9 to 20 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

HD Supply

 

Pompano Beach, FL

  (a)     1,144       337       —         —         1,144       337       1,481       (252   1990   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

HD Supply

 

Riviera Beach, FL

  (a)     500       170       —         —         500       170       670       (156   1987   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

HD Supply

 

Lawrenceville, GA

  (a)     500       237       —         —         500       237       737       (211   1996   5/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

HD Supply

 

Indianapolis, IN

  (a)     607       520       —         —         607       520       1,127       (380   1990   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

HD Supply

 

Hickory, NC

  (a)     199       262       —         —         199       262       461       (210   1989   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

HD Supply

 

Wilmington, NC

  (a)     370       122       —         —         370       122       492       (110   1987   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

HD Supply

 

Florence, SC

  (a)     221       174       —         —         221       174       395       (226   1974   5/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  

HD Supply

 

Greer, SC

  (a)     268       236       —         —         268       236       504       (176   1993   5/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

HD Supply

 

West Columbia, SC

  (a)     324       108       —         —         324       108       432       (88   1989   5/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

HD Supply

 

Knoxville, TN

  (a)     259       111       —         —         259       111       370       (185   1981   5/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  

HD Supply

 

Conroe, TX

  (a)     492       723       —         —         492       723       1,215       (363   1999   7/1/2005     14 to 30 Years  

HD Supply

 

Roanoke, VA

  (a)     333       124       —         —         333       124       457       (184   1975   5/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  

HD Supply

 

Spokane, WA

  (a)     518       193       —         —         518       193       711       (186   1998   5/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

HD Supply

 

Martinsburg, WV

  (a)     173       20       —         —         173       20       193       (50   1972   5/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Bullhead City, AZ

  (a)     57       946       —         —         57       946       1,003       (94   2005   4/8/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Glendale, AZ

  (a)     371       491       —         —         371       491       862       (71   1988   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Brandon, FL

  (a)     110       671       —         —         110       671       781       (86   1999   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Debary, FL

  (a)     100       641       —         —         100       641       741       (90   1989   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Gainesville, FL

  (a)     180       711       —         —         180       711       891       (94   1941   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Jacksonville, FL

  (a)     57       365       —         —         57       365       422       (48   1986   4/8/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Largo, FL

  (a)     150       311       —         —         150       311       461       (44   1962   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Melbourne, FL

  (a)     321       651       —         —         321       651       972       (89   1987   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

New Port Richey, FL

  (a)     274       1,162       —         —         274       1,162       1,436       (160   2004   4/8/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

New Port Richey, FL

  (a)     456       1,151       —         —         456       1,151       1,607       (178   2004   4/8/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Ocala, FL

  (a)     23       547       —         —         23       547       570       (68   1984   4/8/2014     30 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Okeechobee, FL

  (a)     190       521       —         —         190       521       711       (73   1990   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Orlando, FL

  (a)     291       230       —         —         291       230       521       (36   1979   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Vero Beach, FL

  (a)     220       731       —         —         220       731       951       (101   1974   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Clayton, GA

  (a)     70       311       —         —         70       311       381       (49   1963   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Columbus, GA

  (a)     190       531       —         —         190       531       721       (89   1993   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Eastman, GA

  (a)     130       551       —         —         130       551       681       (89   1988   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Monroe, GA

  (a)     110       631       —         —         110       631       741       (94   2001   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Belleville, IL

  (a)     140       431       —         —         140       431       571       (91   1979   3/31/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Crystal Lake, IL

  (a)     200       631       —         —         200       631       831       (96   2001   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

East Alton, IL

  (a)     170       80       —         —         170       80       250       (28   1960   3/31/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Litchfield, IL

  (a)     210       311       —         —         210       311       521       (73   1962   3/31/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Litchfield, IL

  (a)     110       120       —         —         110       120       230       (25   1962   3/31/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Maryville, IL

  (a)     301       401       —         —         301       401       702       (70   1995   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Springfield, IL

  (a)     451       1,162       —         —         451       1,162       1,613       (180   1992   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Heartland Dental

 

Anderson, IN

  (a)     411       1,673       —         —         411       1,673       2,084       (182   1981   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Elkhart, IN

  (a)     90       341       —         —         90       341       431       (48   1969   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Evansville, IN

  (a)     130       391       —         —         130       391       521       (61   1986   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Fort Wayne, IN

  (a)     150       1,022       —         —         150       1,022       1,172       (111   1965   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Logansport, IN

  (a)     30       421       —         —         30       421       451       (55   1920   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Marion, IN

  (a)     140       321       —         —         140       321       461       (58   1988   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Marion, IN

  (a)     130       421       —         —         130       421       551       (70   1974   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Osceola, IN

  (a)     291       671       —         —         291       671       962       (108   1996   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

South Bend, IN

  (a)     341       321       —         —         341       321       662       (78   1955   3/31/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Westfield, IN

  (a)     361       751       —         —         361       751       1,112       (106   1992   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Columbia, MO

  (a)     1,012       7,054       —         —         1,012       7,054       8,066       (724   2004   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Raytown, MO

  (a)     80       631       —         —         80       631       711       (91   1989   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Springfield, MO

  (a)     561       631       —         —         561       631       1,192       (104   1996   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Brandon, MS

  (a)     200       281       —         —         200       281       481       (58   1986   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Vicksburg, MS

  (a)     150       351       —         —         150       351       501       (61   1984   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Rio Rancho, NM

  (a)     301       461       —         —         301       461       762       (75   1992   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Defiance, OH

  (a)     130       491       —         —         130       491       621       (76   1959   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Gahanna, OH

  (a)     411       982       —         —         411       982       1,393       (152   1998   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Pataskala, OH

  (a)     261       782       —         —         261       782       1,043       (93   1995   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Camp Hill, PA

  (a)     180       581       —         —         180       581       761       (85   1991   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Camp Hill, PA

  (a)     140       641       —         —         140       641       781       (90   1990   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Mechanicsburg, PA

  (a)     230       1,032       152       —         382       1,032       1,414       (147   1990   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Waynesboro, PA

  (a)     100       601       —         —         100       601       701       (66   1957   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

York, PA

  (a)     100       481       —         —         100       481       581       (68   1984   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Hartsville, SC

  (a)     90       180       —         —         90       180       270       (24   1973   3/31/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

North Myrtle Beach, SC

  (a)     581       601       —         —         581       601       1,182       (115   2004   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Spartanburg, SC

  (a)     150       401       —         —         150       401       551       (60   1992   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Clarksville, TN

  (a)     281       531       —         —         281       531       812       (76   1997   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Germantown, TN

  (a)     91       171       —         —         91       171       262       (19   1984   4/8/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Memphis, TN

  (a)     91       490       —         —         91       490       581       (67   1987   4/8/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Devine, TX

  (a)     240       481       —         —         240       481       721       (83   2002   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Longview, TX

  (a)     200       601       —         —         200       601       801       (98   2003   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Wylie, TX

  (a)     210       912       —         —         210       912       1,122       (132   1986   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Heartland Dental

 

Wittenberg, WI

  (a)     41       210       —         —         41       210       251       (29   1982   3/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  

HHI-Formtech

 

Royal Oak, MI

  (a)     3,426       7,071       —         —         3,426       7,071       10,497       (2,850   1952   3/10/2006     15 to 30 Years  

HHI-Formtech

 

Troy, MI

  (a)     1,128       947       —         —         1,128       947       2,075       (388   1952   3/10/2006     15 to 30 Years  

HOM Furniture

 

Hermantown, MN

  (a)     1,881       7,761       —         —         1,881       7,761       9,642       (2,539   2003   4/8/2005     15 to 40 Years  

HOM Furniture

 

Eau Claire, WI

  (a)     1,597       6,964       —         —         1,597       6,964       8,561       (3,060   2004   4/8/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Hooters

 

Midlothian, VA

  (a)     823       1,151       —         246       823       1,397       2,220       (572   1994   11/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Hooters

 

Richmond, VA

  (a)     1,253       1,410       —         29       1,253       1,439       2,692       (586   1977   11/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Hughes

 

Bowling Green, KY

  (a)     136       228       —         —         136       228       364       (112   1993   5/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Humperdinks

 

Arlington, TX

  (a)     2,064       2,043       —         —         2,064       2,043       4,107       (888   1995   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Jack in the Box

 

Auburn, CA

  (a)     579       299       —         —         579       299       878       (155   1992   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Jack Stack Barbeque

 

Overland Park, KS

  (a)     2,549       3,219       —         —         2,549       3,219       5,768       (480   1983   5/15/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Joe’s Crab Shack

 

Colorado Springs, CO

  (a)     674       519       —         —         674       519       1,193       (146   1989   11/19/2012     5 to 30 Years  

Joe’s Crab Shack

 

Beaumont, TX

  (a)     1,435       1,541       —         —         1,435       1,541       2,976       (758   1997   6/29/2007     15 to 40 Years  

Joe’s Crab Shack

 

Plano, TX

  (a)     2,418       1,529       —         —         2,418       1,529       3,947       (672   1998   6/29/2007     15 to 40 Years  

Kansas Bar and Grill

 

Colby, KS

  (a)     269       567       —         —         269       567       836       (101   1987   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Bar and Grill

 

Dodge City, KS

  (a)     249       587       —         —         249       587       836       (87   1985   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Bar and Grill

 

Emporia, KS

  (a)     657       219       —         —         657       219       876       (43   1997   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Bar and Grill

 

Newton, KS

  (a)     175       661       —         —         175       661       836       (106   1987   6/30/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Bar and Grill

 

Winfield, KS

  (a)     239       866       —         —         239       866       1,105       (144   1995   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Buffet Company

 

Arkansas city, KS

  (a)     239       975       —         —         239       975       1,214       (154   1987   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Buffet Company

 

Hutchinson, KS

  (a)     895       856       —         —         895       856       1,751       (150   1987   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Buffet Company

 

Ottawa, KS

  (a)     348       816       —         —         348       816       1,164       (126   1987   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Buffet Company

 

Topeka, KS

  (a)     1,224       905       —         —         1,224       905       2,129       (187   1988   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kansas Buffet Company

 

Stillwater, OK

  (a)     647       687       —         —         647       687       1,334       (118   1987   6/4/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Kerry’s Car Care

 

Phoenix, AZ

  (a)     956       1,485       —         —         956       1,485       2,441       (125   2015   6/24/2016     4 to 40 Years  

KFC

 

Atlanta, GA

  (a)     513       483       —         —         513       483       996       (122   2002   2/2/2012     15 to 30 Years  

KFC

 

Roswell, GA

  (a)     513       559       —         —         513       559       1,072       (111   2006   2/2/2012     15 to 40 Years  

KFC

 

Kansas City, KS

  (a)     —         —         349       425       349       425       774       (114   1977   10/3/2011     14 to 29 Years  

Krispy Kreme

 

Bentonville, AR

  (a)     635       900       —         —         635       900       1,535       (438   2004   7/7/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Krispy Kreme

 

Little Rock, AR

  (a)     917       847       —         —         917       847       1,764       (430   2004   7/7/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Krispy Kreme  

Lone Tree, CO

  (a)     1,717       1,117       —         —         1,717       1,117       2,834       (658   2000   12/23/2008     13 to 38 Years  
Krispy Kreme  

Lubbock, TX

  (a)     687       856       —         —         687       856       1,543       (432   2003   7/7/2005     15 to 30 Years  
LA Fitness  

Clinton Township, MI

  (a)     5,430       7,254       (2,799     (1,160     2,631       6,094       8,725       (1,003   1999   1/9/2007     15 to 30 Years  
Lerner and Rowe  

Bullhead City, AZ

  (a)     147       489       —         —         147       489       636       (64   1970   9/30/2013     15 to 50 Years  
Lerner and Rowe  

Mesa, AZ

  (a)     372       1,398       —         —         372       1,398       1,770       (144   2003   9/30/2013     15 to 50 Years  
Lerner and Rowe  

Phoenix, AZ

  (a)     352       2,435       —         —         352       2,435       2,787       (224   1973   9/30/2013     15 to 50 Years  
Lerner and Rowe  

Chicago, IL

  (a)     186       1,780       —         —         186       1,780       1,966       (151   2007   9/30/2013     50 to 50 Years  
Lerner and Rowe  

Las Vegas, NV

  (a)     430       3,589       —         —         430       3,589       4,019       (347   2002   9/30/2013     15 to 50 Years  
Long John Silver’s  

Crossville, TN

  (a)     353       382       —         —         353       382       735       (129   1977   9/1/2005     15 to 40 Years  
Long John Silver’s  

Greenville, TN

  (a)     289       311       —         —         289       311       600       (341   1972   9/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  
Long John Silver’s  

Harriman, TN

  (a)     387       502       —         —         387       502       889       (291   1976   9/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Long John Silver’s  

Knoxville, TN

  (a)     332       185       —         —         332       185       517       (132   1977   9/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Long John Silver’s  

Morristown, TN

  (a)     588       781       —         —         588       781       1,369       (336   1987   9/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Long John Silver’s  

Oak Ridge, TN

  (a)     669       548       —         —         669       548       1,217       (228   1976   9/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Marcus Theaters  

Arnold, MO

  (a)     3,275       3,014       —         —         3,275       3,014       6,289       (1,222   1999   7/17/2013     5 to 21 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Martin’s  

Austell, GA

  (a)     838       216       —         —         838       216       1,054       (241   1962   2/28/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Martin’s  

Carrollton, GA

  (a)     508       603       —         —         508       603       1,111       (258   2000   2/28/2006     15 to 40 Years  
Martin’s  

Cartersville, GA

  (a)     581       730       —         —         581       730       1,311       (380   1997   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Cartersville, GA

  (a)     439       451       —         —         439       451       890       (279   1990   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Douglasville, GA

  (a)     712       669       —         —         712       669       1,381       (275   2003   2/28/2006     15 to 40 Years  
Martin’s  

Douglasville, GA

  (a)     764       941       —         —         764       941       1,705       (428   1990   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Douglasville, GA

  (a)     127       —         —         210       127       210       337       —       (d)   11/14/2014(d)  
Martin’s  

Floyd, GA

  (a)     973       415       —         —         973       415       1,388       (198   1993   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Hiram, GA

  (a)     1,006       1,142       —         —         1,006       1,142       2,148       (586   1987   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Kennesaw, GA

  (a)     907       499       —         —         907       499       1,406       (267   2001   2/28/2006     15 to 40 Years  
Martin’s  

Mableton, GA

  (a)     454       826       —         —         454       826       1,280       (341   1987   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Mableton, GA

  (a)     634       578       —         —         634       578       1,212       (264   1981   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Marietta, GA

  (a)     797       428       —         —         797       428       1,225       (273   1990   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Morrow, GA

  (a)     652       450       —         —         652       450       1,102       (235   1995   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Martin’s  

Norcross, GA

  (a)     678       402       —         —         678       402       1,080       (266   1982   2/28/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Martin’s  

Villa Rica, GA

  (a)     807       629       —         —         807       629       1,436       (351   1999   2/28/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Max & Erma’s  

Hilliard, OH

  (a)     1,149       1,291       —         —         1,149       1,291       2,440       (668   1997   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Max & Erma’s  

Mars, PA

  (a)     946       2,221       —         —         946       2,221       3,167       (1,005   1990   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Max & Erma’s  

Pittsburgh, PA

  (a)     1,289       1,871       —         —         1,289       1,871       3,160       (831   1992   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Mealey’s Furniture  

Bensalem, PA

  (a)     1,653       3,085       —         —         1,653       3,085       4,738       (1,371   1987   1/3/2007     15 to 30 Years  
Mealey’s Furniture  

Fairless Hills, PA

  (a)     3,655       5,271       —         —         3,655       5,271       8,926       (2,475   1994   1/3/2007     15 to 30 Years  
Mealey’s Furniture  

Morrisville, PA

  (a)     1,345       8,288       —         —         1,345       8,288       9,633       (3,049   2004   1/3/2007     15 to 40 Years  
Meineke Car Care Center  

Acworth, GA

  (a)     823       976       —         —         823       976       1,799       (127   1999   3/28/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Meineke Car Care Center  

Kennesaw, GA

  (a)     874       1,270       —         —         874       1,270       2,144       (165   1999   3/28/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Meineke Car Care Center  

Lawrenceville, GA

  (a)     722       976       —         —         722       976       1,698       (130   2000   3/28/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Meineke Car Care Center  

Woodstock, GA

  (a)     1,108       1,281       —         —         1,108       1,281       2,389       (178   1999   3/28/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Memphis Contract Packaging  

Somerville, TN

  (b)     345       537       —         —         345       537       882       (328   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Metaldyne BSM  

Fremont, IN

  (a)     427       2,176       —         —         427       2,176       2,603       (912   1960   2/21/2007     14 to 30 Years  

Mills Fleet Farm

 

Waite Park, MN

  (a)     4,919       25,384       —         54       4,919       25,438       30,357       (1,878   1979   6/9/2016     4 to 40 Years  

Milo’s

 

Homewood, AL

  (a)     583       839       —         —         583       839       1,422       (157   2002   12/5/2013     15 to 30 Years  

Mister Car Wash

 

Albuquerque, NM

  (a)     2,472       2,117       —         —         2,472       2,117       4,589       (474   2005   5/13/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Mister Car Wash

 

Albuquerque, NM

  (a)     2,657       3,225       —         —         2,657       3,225       5,882       (738   1960   5/13/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Mister Car Wash

 

Albuquerque, NM

  (a)     1,151       1,677       —         —         1,151       1,677       2,828       (326   1976   5/13/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Mister Car Wash

 

Albuquerque, NM

  (a)     1,563       2,700       —         —         1,563       2,700       4,263       (431   1994   5/13/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Mister Car Wash

 

Albuquerque, NM

  (a)     2,586       2,742       —         —         2,586       2,742       5,328       (516   2002   5/13/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Mister Car Wash

 

Houston, TX

  (a)     1,703       1,221       —         —         1,703       1,221       2,924       (303   1996   6/18/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Monterey’s Tex Mex

 

Alvin, TX

  (a)     256       585       —         —         256       585       841       (628   1997   12/30/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Monterey’s Tex Mex

 

Bryan, TX

  (a)     739       700       —         —         739       700       1,439       (485   1988   12/30/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Monterey’s Tex Mex

 

Houston, TX

  (a)     585       561       —         —         585       561       1,146       (628   1979   12/30/2004     10 to 15 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Mountainside Fitness

 

Chandler, AZ

  (a)     1,028       5,318       —         —         1,028       5,318       6,346       (726   2002   7/17/2013     8 to 40 Years  

Multi-Tenant

 

Bald Knob, AR

  (a)     328       327       —         —         328       327       655       (138   1971   3/31/2014     1 to 15 Years  

Multi-Tenant

 

Bethany, MO

  (b)     648       379       —         —         648       379       1,027       (353   1974   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Multi-Tenant

 

Oxford, MS

  (a)     1,416       4,451       —         —         1,416       4,451       5,867       (499   2001   5/15/2014     15 to 40 Years  

NAPA

 

North Little Rock, AR

  (a)     244       311       —         —         244       311       555       (56   2001   3/31/2014     2 to 30 Years  

National Paintball Supply

 

Sewell, NJ

  (a)     858       8,613       (680     (5,733     178       2,880       3,058       1,987     2000   11/17/2006     5 to 40 Years  

Norms

 

Bellflower, CA

  (a)     1,284       1,636       —         —         1,284       1,636       2,920       (209   1970   12/19/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Norms

 

Bellflower, CA

  (a)     1,273       1,501       —         —         1,273       1,501       2,774       (138   1981   12/19/2014     15 to 50 Years  

Norms

 

Claremont, CA

  (a)     2,764       2,919       —         —         2,764       2,919       5,683       (360   2011   12/19/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Norms

 

Downey, CA

  (a)     2,329       2,526       —         —         2,329       2,526       4,855       (278   1993   12/19/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Norms

 

Huntington Park, CA

  (a)     1,822       1,211       —         —         1,822       1,211       3,033       (179   1957   12/19/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Norms

 

Pico Rivera, CA

  (a)     2,785       3,126       —         —         2,785       3,126       5,911       (346   2014   12/19/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Norms

 

Riverside, CA

  (a)     1,988       1,211       —         —         1,988       1,211       3,199       (204   2002   12/19/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Norms

 

Santa Ana, CA

  (a)     2,112       1,501       —         —         2,112       1,501       3,613       (206   1976   12/19/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Norms

 

Torrance, CA

  (a)     3,509       2,754       —         —         3,509       2,754       6,263       (308   1998   12/19/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Norms

 

Whittier, CA

  (a)     1,439       1,874       —         —         1,439       1,874       3,313       (199   1991   12/19/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Ojos Locos Sports Cantina

 

San Antonio, TX

  (a)     1,204       519       —         —         1,204       519       1,723       (65   1993   9/26/2013     30 to 30 Years  

Old Mexico Cantina

 

Gadsden, AL

  (a)     626       1,439       (229     (506     397       933       1,330       (324   2007   12/21/2007     10 to 50 Years  

Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

 

Gilbert, AZ

  (a)     —         —         643       1,669       643       1,669       2,312       (363   2006   10/28/2011     14 to 39 Years  

Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

 

Mesa, AZ

  (a)     —         —         676       911       676       911       1,587       (241   1978   10/28/2011     14 to 39 Years  

Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

 

Phoenix, AZ

  (a)     —         —         787       663       787       663       1,450       (236   1964   10/28/2011     14 to 29 Years  

O’Reilly Auto Parts

 

Pea Ridge, AR

  (a)     217       —         —         —         217       —         217       —       (d)   3/31/2014     (d

O’Reilly Auto Parts

 

Warren, AR

  (a)     217       375       —         —         217       375       592       (76   2006   3/31/2014     13 to 30 Years  

Orscheln Farm and Home

 

Mountain Home, AR

  (a)     944       690       —         —         944       690       1,634       (309   1977   3/31/2014     6 to 15 Years  

Orscheln Farm and Home

 

Pocahontas, AR

  (a)     361       471       —         —         361       471       832       (150   1986   3/31/2014     7 to 20 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Olean, NY

  (a)     355       663       —         —         355       663       1,018       (333   1977   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Ashtabula, OH

  (a)     865       244       —         —         865       244       1,109       (177   1975   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Austintown, OH

  (a)     1,106       450       —         —         1,106       450       1,556       (254   1991   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Canfield, OH

  (a)     449       644       92       —         541       644       1,185       (321   1973   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Canton, OH

  (a)     1,325       781       —         —         1,325       781       2,106       (378   1989   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Middleburg Heights, OH

  (a)     1,456       793       —         —         1,456       793       2,249       (386   1987   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Warren, OH

  (a)     973       640       —         —         973       640       1,613       (324   1999   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Youngstown, OH

  (a)     1,560       557       —         —         1,560       557       2,117       (296   1985   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Bradford, PA

  (a)     368       255       —         —         368       255       623       (167   1977   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Clarion, PA

  (a)     426       653       —         —         426       653       1,079       (337   1976   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Corry, PA

  (a)     411       279       —         —         411       279       690       (202   1977   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Edinboro, PA

  (a)     384       350       —         —         384       350       734       (224   1973   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Erie, PA

  (a)     575       740       —         —         575       740       1,315       (350   1974   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Erie, PA

  (a)     463       565       —         —         463       565       1,028       (287   1973   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Erie, PA

  (a)     855       147       —         —         855       147       1,002       (153   1973   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Grove City, PA

  (a)     531       495       —         —         531       495       1,026       (272   1976   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Indiana, PA

  (a)     331       323       —         —         331       323       654       (199   1982   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Meadville, PA

  (a)     981       1,056       —         —         981       1,056       2,037       (481   1983   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Titusville, PA

  (a)     247       438       —         —         247       438       685       (226   1976   4/29/2011     11 to 26 Years  

Perkins Family Restaurant

 

Warren, PA

  (a)     383       427       —         —         383       427       810       (260   1970   2/6/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pier1 Imports

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     785       1,023       —         —         785       1,023       1,808       (148   1996   8/30/2013     15 to 40 Years  

Pike Nursery

 

Alpharetta, GA

  (a)     2,497       2,160       —         —         2,497       2,160       4,657       (1,255   1994   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pike Nursery

 

Alpharetta, GA

  (a)     4,079       1,948       —         —         4,079       1,948       6,027       (1,583   1983   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Pike Nursery

 

Atlanta, GA

  (a)     4,863       815       —         —         4,863       815       5,678       (785   1970   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Pike Nursery

 

Marietta, GA

  (a)     4,675       854       —         —         4,675       854       5,529       (816   1996   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pike Nursery

 

Marietta, GA

  (a)     2,610       865       —         —         2,610       865       3,475       (785   1977   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Pine Creek Medical Center

 

Dallas, TX

  (a)     1,633       21,835       —         2,019       1,633       23,854       25,487       (5,631   2005   8/29/2005     15 to 50 Years  

Pine Creek Medical Center

 

Dallas, TX

  (a)     1,915       6,360       —         2,790       1,915       9,150       11,065       (1,807   2006   3/28/2013     11 to 50 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Geneva, AL

  (a)     522       570       —         —         522       570       1,092       (664   1990   6/25/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Blakely, GA

  (a)     288       744       —         —         288       744       1,032       (520   1987   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Chatsworth, GA

  (a)     213       558       —         —         213       558       771       (258   1979   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

LaFayette, GA

  (a)     246       434       —         176       246       610       856       (292   1991   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Ringgold, GA

  (a)     387       374       —         —         387       374       761       (196   1990   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Trenton, GA

  (a)     300       227       —         —         300       227       527       (157   1991   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Burlington, IA

  (a)     304       588       —         —         304       588       892       (314   1996   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Burlington, IA

  (a)     318       484       —         —         318       484       802       (265   2006   12/4/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Creston, IA

  (a)     103       180       —         —         103       180       283       (214   1974   12/15/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

De Witt, IA

  (a)     248       333       —         —         248       333       581       (264   1984   9/23/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Decorah, IA

  (a)     207       91       —         —         207       91       298       (120   1985   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Dubuque, IA

  (a)     479       298       —         —         479       298       777       (393   1970   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Dyersville, IA

  (a)     267       513       —         —         267       513       780       (394   1983   9/23/2005     14 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Independence, IA

  (a)     223       473       —         —         223       473       696       (554   1976   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Manchester, IA

  (a)     351       495       —         —         351       495       846       (578   1977   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Maquoketa, IA

  (a)     184       90       —         —         184       90       274       (149   1973   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Tipton, IA

  (a)     240       408       —         —         240       408       648       (520   1991   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Vinton, IA

  (a)     121       114       —         —         121       114       235       (181   1978   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Charleston, IL

  (a)     272       220       —         —         272       220       492       (248   1986   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Effingham, IL

  (a)     357       228       —         —         357       228       585       (299   1973   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Rock Falls, IL

  (a)     314       631       —         —         314       631       945       (324   1995   9/23/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Salem, IL

  (a)     271       218       —         —         271       218       489       (125   2000   7/28/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Taylorville, IL

  (a)     154       352       —         —         154       352       506       (380   1980   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Vandalia, IL

  (a)     409       202       —         —         409       202       611       (358   1977   9/23/2005     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Evansville, IN

  (a)     270       231       —         —         270       231       501       (80   2000   6/25/2004     30 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Pizza Hut

 

Mayfield, KY

  (a)     307       596       —         —         307       596       903       (372   1997   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Owensboro, KY

  (a)     250       502       —         —         250       502       752       (174   1991   6/25/2004     30 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Bowie, MD

  (a)     333       173       —         200       333       373       706       (257   1983   11/27/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Clinton, MD

  (a)     300       193       —         200       300       393       693       (208   1980   11/27/2006     13 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Emmitsburg, MD

  (a)     141       182       —         —         141       182       323       (115   1981   11/27/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Frederick, MD

  (a)     440       236       —         5       440       241       681       (153   1977   11/27/2006     11 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Hagerstown, MD

  (a)     546       342       —         68       546       410       956       (246   1975   11/27/2006     11 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Hyattsville, MD

  (a)     702       245       —         —         702       245       947       (184   1985   11/27/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Lanham, MD

  (a)     302       193       —         200       302       393       695       (211   1980   11/27/2006     13 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Silver Spring, MD

  (a)     1,008       251       —         —         1,008       251       1,259       (202   1983   11/27/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Thurmont, MD

  (a)     857       307       —         68       857       375       1,232       (245   1985   11/27/2006     11 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Upper Marlboro, MD

  (a)     290       172       —         —         290       172       462       (151   1983   11/27/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Walkersville, MD

  (a)     381       238       —         68       381       306       687       (182   1985   11/27/2006     11 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Duluth, MN

  (a)     74       423       —         —         74       423       497       (148   1915   5/24/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Lakeville, MN

  (a)     342       439       —         80       342       519       861       (196   1988   5/24/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Woodbury, MN

  (a)     555       411       (180     (121     375       290       665       (23   1987   5/24/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Madill, OK

  (a)     352       648       —         —         352       648       1,000       (785   1972   6/25/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Ephrata, PA

  (a)     685       231       —         —         685       231       916       (210   1978   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Harrisburg, PA

  (a)     762       241       —         176       762       417       1,179       (336   1977   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Harrisburg, PA

  (a)     611       239       —         —         611       239       850       (283   1978   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Harrisburg, PA

  (a)     423       307       —         —         423       307       730       (189   1973   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Lancaster, PA

  (a)     308       161       —         —         308       161       469       (127   1977   7/25/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Lebanon, PA

  (a)     616       316       —         176       616       492       1,108       (348   1980   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Mechanicsburg, PA

  (a)     801       481       —         —         801       481       1,282       (363   1995   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

New Cumberland, PA

  (a)     634       278       —         176       634       454       1,088       (336   1990   1/30/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Alcoa, TN

  (a)     228       219       —         —         228       219       447       (125   1982   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Alcoa, TN

  (a)     483       318       —         —         483       318       801       (188   1978   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Athens, TN

  (a)     197       341       —         176       197       517       714       (262   1977   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Chattanooga, TN

  (a)     352       246       —         —         352       246       598       (198   1984   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Clinton, TN

  (a)     417       293       —         —         417       293       710       (190   1994   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Crossville, TN

  (a)     220       288       —         176       220       464       684       (245   1978   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Dayton, TN

  (a)     308       291       —         176       308       467       775       (244   1979   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Harriman, TN

  (a)     314       143       —         176       314       319       633       (194   1979   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Kimball, TN

  (a)     367       283       —         176       367       459       826       (247   1987   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Knoxville, TN

  (a)     296       343       —         176       296       519       815       (253   1978   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Knoxville, TN

  (a)     172       700       —         —         172       700       872       (278   1991   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Powell, TN

  (a)     252       377       —         176       252       553       805       (278   1982   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Soddy Daisy, TN

  (a)     316       405       —         —         316       405       721       (214   1989   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Sweetwater, TN

  (a)     231       307       —         —         231       307       538       (171   1979   11/2/2007     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Pizza Hut

 

Alexandria, VA

  (a)     1,024       202       —         12       1,024       214       1,238       (164   1979   12/19/2006     11 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Culpeper, VA

  (a)     367       169       —         —         367       169       536       (128   1977   12/19/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Reston, VA

  (a)     1,033       193       —         —         1,033       193       1,226       (154   1977   11/27/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Pizza Hut

 

Warrenton, VA

  (a)     378       254       —         —         378       254       632       (188   1985   12/19/2006     14 to 20 Years  

Planet Fitness

 

Chicago, IL

  (a)     1,009       2,965       —         —         1,009       2,965       3,974       (397   2007   12/9/2013     14 to 40 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Tempe, AZ

  (a)     480       361       —         —         480       361       841       (211   2003   9/25/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Deerfield Beach, FL

  (a)     668       295       —         —         668       295       963       (178   1970   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Fort Lauderdale, FL

  (a)     601       121       —         —         601       121       722       (218   1984   9/24/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Fort Pierce, FL

  (a)     667       184       —         —         667       184       851       (153   1999   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

  (a)     411       346       —         —         411       346       757       (165   1998   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Miami, FL

  (a)     602       14       —         —         602       14       616       (202   1978   9/24/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Miami, FL

  (a)     596       105       —         —         596       105       701       (165   1978   9/24/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Pensacola, FL

  (a)     860       291       —         —         860       291       1,151       (422   1977   7/28/2004     10 to 15 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Baton Rouge, LA

  (a)     565       286       —         —         565       286       851       (251   1991   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Baton Rouge, LA

  (a)     —         —         594       417       594       417       1,011       (331   1979   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Baton Rouge, LA

  (a)     —         —         472       642       472       642       1,114       (319   1987   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Lafayette, LA

  (a)     300       779       —         —         300       779       1,079       (128   1972   10/30/2013     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Opelousas, LA

  (a)     419       659       —         —         419       659       1,078       (119   1968   10/30/2013     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Port Allen, LA

  (a)     —         —         521       575       521       575       1,096       (344   1997   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     503       651       —         —         503       651       1,154       (427   1976   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

St. Louis, MO

  (a)     828       351       —         —         828       351       1,179       (332   1986   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Holly Springs, MS

  (a)     116       —         —         —         116       —         116       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Horn Lake, MS

  (a)     231       —         —         —         231       —         231       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Bartlett, TN

  (a)     411       —         —         —         411       —         411       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Collierville, TN

  (a)     539       —         —         —         539       —         539       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Memphis, TN

  (a)     320       —         —         —         320       —         320       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Nashville, TN

  (a)     264       —         —         —         264       —         264       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Nashville, TN

  (a)     538       —         —         —         538       —         538       —       (d)   10/30/2013     (d

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

Houston, TX

  (a)     592       302       —         —         592       302       894       (197   1979   9/28/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

San Antonio, TX

  (a)     517       373       —         —         517       373       890       (221   2002   9/25/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

San Antonio, TX

  (a)     349       429       —         —         349       429       778       (289   1983   9/25/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

San Antonio, TX

  (a)     428       339       —         —         428       339       767       (205   2001   9/25/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Popeye’s Chicken & Biscuits

 

San Antonio, TX

  (a)     539       300       —         —         539       300       839       (221   2001   9/25/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Primanti Bros.

 

Avon, IN

  (a)     899       615       —         188       899       803       1,702       (123   2014   10/31/2014     14 to 30 Years  

Primanti Bros.

 

Indianapolis, IN

  (a)     590       633       —         —         590       633       1,223       (125   2014   10/31/2014     14 to 30 Years  

Rainbow Kids Clinic

 

Clarksville, TN

  (a)     978       2,718       —         —         978       2,718       3,696       (262   2011   12/4/2014     15 to 40 Years  

Rally’s

 

Marion, IN

  (a)     503       153       —         —         503       153       656       (147   1990   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Rally’s

 

New Albany, IN

  (a)     497       278       —         —         497       278       775       (190   1992   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

Rally’s

 

Florence, KY

  (a)     524       209       —         —         524       209       733       (184   1992   9/24/2004     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Rally’s

 

Louisville, KY

  (a)     334       251       —         —         334       251       585       (159   1991   9/24/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture

 

Horseheads, NY

  (a)     1,389       12,631       —         —         1,389       12,631       14,020       (615   2005   10/6/2015     15 to 50 Years  

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture

 

Johnson City, NY

  (a)     1,477       10,564       —         —         1,477       10,564       12,041       (658   1978   10/6/2015     15 to 40 Years  

RBG Eye Associates

 

Sherman, TX

  (a)     1,249       4,697       —         17       1,249       4,714       5,963       (362   2013   6/30/2015     15 to 40 Years  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

 

Gurnee, IL

  (a)     586       619       —         —         586       619       1,205       (424   1995   6/25/2004     15 to 20 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Fenton, MO

  (a)     2,792       5,982       —         —         2,792       5,982       8,774       (833   2008   9/29/2014     13 to 40 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Massillon, OH

  (a)     1,767       2,667       —         1,600       1,767       4,267       6,034       (582   2005   9/29/2014     13 to 30 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Dickson City, PA

  (a)     4,198       5,269       —         —         4,198       5,269       9,467       (1,111   2010   9/29/2014     13 to 30 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Lebanon, PA

  (a)     747       4,295       —         —         747       4,295       5,042       (527   2006   9/29/2014     13 to 30 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Simpsonville, SC

  (a)     1,862       5,453       —         —         1,862       5,453       7,315       (775   2010   9/29/2014     13 to 40 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Martinsburg, WV

  (a)     2,450       3,528       —         —         2,450       3,528       5,978       (1,794   1998   9/30/2005     12 to 30 Years  

Regal Cinemas

 

Nitro, WV

  (a)     1,816       3,068       —         —         1,816       3,068       4,884       (573   2005   9/29/2014     13 to 30 Years  

Renn Kirby Chevrolet Buick

 

Gettysburg, PA

  (a)     1,385       3,259       —         —         1,385       3,259       4,644       (1,575   2005   2/16/2007     5 to 30 Years  

Repair One

 

Port Orange, FL

  (a)     599       967       —         35       599       1,002       1,601       (67   1997   6/24/2016     13 to 30 Years  

Rick Johnson Auto & Tire

 

Estero, FL

  (a)     334       571       —         —         334       571       905       (116   2009   10/28/2013     9 to 30 Years  

Rick Johnson Auto & Tire

 

Estero, FL

  (a)     394       399       —         —         394       399       793       (94   2004   10/28/2013     9 to 30 Years  

Rick Johnson Auto & Tire

 

Naples, FL

  (a)     249       265       —         —         249       265       514       (65   1966   10/28/2013     9 to 20 Years  

Rick Johnson Auto & Tire

 

Naples, FL

  (a)     425       424       —         —         425       424       849       (95   2006   10/28/2013     9 to 30 Years  

Rite Aid

 

St. Clair Shores, MI

  (a)     1,169       761       —         —         1,169       761       1,930       (319   1991   5/2/2005     15 to 30 Years  

Rite Aid

 

Buffalo, NY

  (a)     681       925       —         —         681       925       1,606       (288   1993   7/1/2005     19 to 40 Years  

Rite Aid

 

Oneida, NY

  (a)     1,315       1,411       —         —         1,315       1,411       2,726       (443   1999   7/1/2005     19 to 40 Years  

Rite Aid

 

Uhrichsville, OH

  (a)     617       2,345       —         —         617       2,345       2,962       (683   2000   7/1/2005     19 to 40 Years  

Rite Aid

 

Philadelphia, PA

  (a)     733       1,087       —         —         733       1,087       1,820       (337   1993   7/1/2005     19 to 40 Years  

Rite Aid

 

Philadelphia, PA

  (a)     1,613       1,880       —         —         1,613       1,880       3,493       (574   1999   7/1/2005     19 to 40 Years  

Rite Aid

 

Moundsville, WV

  (a)     706       1,002       —         —         706       1,002       1,708       (316   1993   7/1/2005     19 to 40 Years  

Sanford’s Grub & Pub

 

Dickinson, ND

  (a)     616       1,301       —         —         616       1,301       1,917       (464   2003   12/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Sanford’s Grub & Pub

 

Cheyenne, WY

  (a)     277       2,041       —         —         277       2,041       2,318       (1,122   1928   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Service King

 

Clarksville, TN

  (a)     658       1,243       —         —         658       1,243       1,901       (195   2000   3/31/2014     14 to 30 Years  

Service King

 

Madison, TN

  (a)     662       1,567       —         —         662       1,567       2,229       (197   2000   3/31/2014     14 to 40 Years  

Service King

 

Nashville, TN

  (a)     828       1,405       —         —         828       1,405       2,233       (239   2000   3/31/2014     14 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Clarion, IA

  (b)     365       812       —         —         365       812       1,177       (415   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Dyersville, IA

  (b)     381       1,082       —         —         381       1,082       1,463       (515   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Mason City, IA

  (b)     2,186       3,888       —         —         2,186       3,888       6,074       (2,340   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Mount Ayr, IA

  (b)     228       666       —         —         228       666       894       (311   1995   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Perry, IA

  (b)     651       1,015       —         —         651       1,015       1,666       (564   1998   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Waukon, IA

  (b)     604       971       —         —         604       971       1,575       (523   1998   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Lewiston, ID

  (b)     409       2,999       —         —         409       2,999       3,408       (1,848   1987   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Twin Falls, ID

  (b)     2,037       3,696       —         —         2,037       3,696       5,733       (2,274   1986   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Belvidere, IL

  (b)     3,061       3,609       —         —         3,061       3,609       6,670       (1,729   1995   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Shopko

 

Dixon, IL

  (b)     1,502       2,810       —         —         1,502       2,810       4,312       (1,327   1993   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Freeport, IL

  (b)     1,941       2,431       —         —         1,941       2,431       4,372       (1,317   1994   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Jacksonville, IL

  (b)     3,603       3,569       —         —         3,603       3,569       7,172       (2,153   1996   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Monmouth, IL

  (b)     2,037       1,166       —         —         2,037       1,166       3,203       (1,003   1971   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Monticello, IL

  (b)     641       1,172       —         —         641       1,172       1,813       (603   1999   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Mount Carmel, IL

  (b)     972       1,602       —         —         972       1,602       2,574       (1,077   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Quincy, IL

  (b)     3,510       4,916       —         —         3,510       4,916       8,426       (2,954   1986   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Tuscola, IL

  (b)     724       897       —         —         724       897       1,621       (543   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Attica, IN

  (b)     550       1,116       —         —         550       1,116       1,666       (580   1999   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Rockville, IN

  (b)     628       939       —         —         628       939       1,567       (526   1999   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Burlington, KS

  (b)     371       565       —         —         371       565       936       (402   1990   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Allegan, MI

  (b)     741       1,198       —         —         741       1,198       1,939       (612   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Clare, MI

  (b)     1,219       760       —         —         1,219       760       1,979       (617   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Dowagiac, MI

  (b)     762       984       —         —         762       984       1,746       (546   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Escanaba, MI

  (b)     3,030       3,321       —         —         3,030       3,321       6,351       (2,008   1971   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Hart, MI

  (b)     565       1,377       —         —         565       1,377       1,942       (634   1999   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Houghton, MI

  (b)     1,963       4,025       —         —         1,963       4,025       5,988       (1,980   1994   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Kingsford, MI

  (b)     3,736       3,570       —         —         3,736       3,570       7,306       (2,212   1970   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Manistique, MI

  (b)     659       1,223       —         —         659       1,223       1,882       (625   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Marquette, MI

  (b)     4,423       5,774       —         —         4,423       5,774       10,197       (3,460   1969   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Newaygo, MI

  (b)     633       1,155       —         —         633       1,155       1,788       (587   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Albert Lea, MN

  (b)     2,526       3,141       —         —         2,526       3,141       5,667       (1,993   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Austin, MN

  (b)     4,246       4,444       —         —         4,246       4,444       8,690       (2,081   1983   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Duluth, MN

  (b)     4,722       6,955       —         —         4,722       6,955       11,677       (2,972   1993   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Fergus Falls, MN

  (b)     738       1,175       —         —         738       1,175       1,913       (722   1986   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Glenwood, MN

  (b)     775       1,404       —         —         775       1,404       2,179       (582   1996   5/31/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Shopko

 

Hutchinson, MN

  (b)     2,793       4,108       —         —         2,793       4,108       6,901       (1,847   1991   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Mankato, MN

  (b)     6,167       4,861       —         —         6,167       4,861       11,028       (2,896   1971   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Marshall, MN

  (b)     4,152       2,872       —         —         4,152       2,872       7,024       (1,943   1972   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Rochester, MN

  (b)     6,466       4,232       —         —         6,466       4,232       10,698       (2,678   1981   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Rochester, MN

  (b)     6,189       4,511       —         —         6,189       4,511       10,700       (2,792   1981   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

St. Cloud, MN

  (b)     3,749       4,884       —         —         3,749       4,884       8,633       (2,957   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

St. Cloud, MN

  (b)     5,033       6,589       —         —         5,033       6,589       11,622       (2,863   1991   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Worthington, MN

  (b)     2,861       3,767       —         —         2,861       3,767       6,628       (1,721   1984   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Albany, MO

  (b)     66       410       —         —         66       410       476       (171   1990   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Carrollton, MO

  (b)     352       345       —         —         352       345       697       (289   1994   7/21/2011     9 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Gallatin, MO

  (b)     57       405       —         —         57       405       462       (175   1990   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Memphis, MO

  (b)     448       313       —         —         448       313       761       (270   1983   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Glasgow, MT

  (b)     772       1,623       —         —         772       1,623       2,395       (814   1998   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Shopko

 

Helena, MT

  (b)     3,176       5,583       (724     —         2,452       5,583       8,035       (2,381   1992   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Missoula, MT

  (b)     4,123       5,253       —         —         4,123       5,253       9,376       (3,038   1987   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Ainsworth, NE

  (a)     360       1,829       —         —         360       1,829       2,189       (497   2007   12/8/2009     12 to 47 Years  

Shopko

 

Gothenburg, NE

  (a)     391       1,798       —         —         391       1,798       2,189       (490   2007   12/8/2009     12 to 47 Years  

Shopko

 

Norfolk, NE

  (b)     2,701       2,912       —         —         2,701       2,912       5,613       (1,617   1984   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

O’Neill, NE

  (a)     400       1,752       —         —         400       1,752       2,152       (530   1972   12/8/2009     12 to 47 Years  

Shopko

 

Minerva, OH

  (b)     1,103       902       —         —         1,103       902       2,005       (647   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Woodsfield, OH

  (b)     691       1,009       —         —         691       1,009       1,700       (574   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Aberdeen, SD

  (b)     3,857       3,348       —         —         3,857       3,348       7,205       (1,658   1984   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Madison, SD

  (b)     1,060       1,015       —         —         1,060       1,015       2,075       (756   1975   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Mitchell, SD

  (b)     3,918       3,126       —         —         3,918       3,126       7,044       (1,961   1973   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Sioux Falls, SD

  (b)     4,907       4,023       —         —         4,907       4,023       8,930       (2,492   1987   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Sturgis, SD

  (b)     402       717       —         —         402       717       1,119       (471   1984   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Watertown, SD

  (b)     3,064       3,519       —         —         3,064       3,519       6,583       (1,596   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Logan, UT

  (b)     454       3,453       —         —         454       3,453       3,907       (2,130   1989   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Shopko

 

Spokane, WA

  (b)     1,014       3,005       —         —         1,014       3,005       4,019       (1,562   1987   5/31/2006     15 to 29 Years  

Shopko

 

Union Gap, WA

  (b)     481       4,079       —         —         481       4,079       4,560       (2,447   1991   5/31/2006     15 to 29 Years  

Shopko

 

Appleton, WI

  (b)     4,898       5,804       —         —         4,898       5,804       10,702       (2,432   1971   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Arcadia, WI

  (b)     673       983       —         —         673       983       1,656       (616   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Beloit, WI

  (b)     3,191       4,414       —         —         3,191       4,414       7,605       (2,782   1978   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Clintonville, WI

  (b)     495       1,089       —         —         495       1,089       1,584       (690   1978   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

De Pere, WI

  (b)     264       1,681       —         —         264       1,681       1,945       (665   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Fond du Lac, WI

  (b)     4,110       5,210       —         —         4,110       5,210       9,320       (2,186   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Grafton, WI

  (b)     2,952       4,206       —         —         2,952       4,206       7,158       (1,977   1989   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Green Bay, WI

  (b)     6,155       6,298       —         —         6,155       6,298       12,453       (2,640   1979   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Green Bay, WI

  (b)     8,698       12,160       —         —         8,698       12,160       20,858       (6,782   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Green Bay, WI

  (b)     4,788       4,605       —         —         4,788       4,605       9,393       (2,834   1966   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Janesville, WI

  (b)     3,166       4,808       —         —         3,166       4,808       7,974       (2,862   1980   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Kenosha, WI

  (b)     3,079       4,259       —         —         3,079       4,259       7,338       (2,676   1980   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Kewaunee, WI

  (b)     872       758       —         —         872       758       1,630       (567   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Kimberly, WI

  (b)     3,550       4,749       —         —         3,550       4,749       8,299       (2,755   1979   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

La Crosse, WI

  (b)     2,896       3,810       —         —         2,896       3,810       6,706       (2,315   1978   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  

Shopko

 

Lake Hallie, WI

  (b)     2,627       3,965       —         —         2,627       3,965       6,592       (2,125   1982   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Lancaster, WI

  (b)     581       1,018       —         —         581       1,018       1,599       (534   1999   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Marshfield, WI

  (b)     3,272       4,406       —         —         3,272       4,406       7,678       (2,561   1968   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  

Shopko

 

Monroe, WI

  (b)     1,526       4,027       —         —         1,526       4,027       5,553       (1,783   1994   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Oconto, WI

  (b)     496       1,176       —         —         496       1,176       1,672       (611   2000   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Onalaska, WI

  (b)     2,468       4,392       —         —         2,468       4,392       6,860       (1,947   1989   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Shopko

 

Oshkosh, WI

  (b)     3,594       4,384       —         —         3,594       4,384       7,978       (1,934   1984   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Shopko   Racine, WI   (b)     3,076       5,305       —         —         3,076       5,305       8,381       (3,001   1979   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  
Shopko   River Falls, WI   (b)     1,787       4,283       —         —         1,787       4,283       6,070       (1,920   1994   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Shopko   Rothschild, WI   (b)     2,685       4,231       —         —         2,685       4,231       6,916       (2,607   1977   5/31/2006     15 to 29 Years  
Shopko   Sheboygan, WI   (b)     2,973       4,340       —         —         2,973       4,340       7,313       (2,167   1993   5/31/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Shopko   Stevens Point, WI   (b)     1,383       5,401       —         —         1,383       5,401       6,784       (2,881   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  
Shopko   Watertown, WI   (b)     3,124       4,436       —         —         3,124       4,436       7,560       (2,646   1972   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  
Shopko   Wisconsin Rapids, WI   (b)     3,689       4,806       —         —         3,689       4,806       8,495       (2,845   1969   5/31/2006     15 to 28 Years  
Shopko   Lander, WY   (b)     289       589       —         —         289       589       878       (394   1974   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Shopko   Powell, WY   (b)     1,264       859       —         —         1,264       859       2,123       (621   1985   5/31/2006     15 to 25 Years  
Shopko   Rawlins, WY   (b)     430       581       —         —         430       581       1,011       (433   1971   5/31/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Shopko   Thermopolis, WY   (a)     589       1,600       —         —         589       1,600       2,189       (446   2007   12/8/2009     12 to 47 Years  
Skyline Chili   Fairborn, OH   (a)     923       468       —         —         923       468       1,391       (297   1998   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Skyline Chili   Lewis Center, OH   (a)     626       560       —         —         626       560       1,186       (303   1998   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Slim Chickens   Fayetteville, AR   (a)     1,019       1,150       —         —         1,019       1,150       2,169       (167   2014   6/23/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Slim Chickens   Texarkana, TX   (a)     265       747       —         —         265       747       1,012       (134   2013   11/4/2013     14 to 30 Years  
Solea Mexican Grill   Appleton, WI   (a)     727       1,329       —         9       727       1,338       2,065       (677   1993   12/29/2006     7 to 30 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Bay Minette, AL   (a)     583       754       —         —         583       754       1,337       (130   2000   9/22/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   D’Iberville, MS   (a)     597       995       —         —         597       995       1,592       (150   2005   7/14/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Flowood, MS   (a)     338       806       —         42       338       848       1,186       (119   1994   7/31/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Hattiesburg, MS   (a)     845       995       —         —         845       995       1,840       (151   2010   7/14/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Laurel, MS   (a)     543       754       —         —         543       754       1,297       (127   1993   9/22/2014     15 to 30 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Bristol, TN   (a)     484       134       —         —         484       134       618       (247   1991   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Elizabethton, TN   (a)     655       129       —         —         655       129       784       (250   1993   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Kingsport, TN   (a)     592       200       —         —         592       200       792       (358   1992   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Knoxville, TN   (a)     635       227       —         —         635       227       862       (316   1995   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Knoxville, TN   (a)     547       230       —         —         547       230       777       (387   1987   7/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Maryville, TN   (a)     810       306       —         —         810       306       1,116       (298   1993   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Christiansburg, VA   (a)     666       168       —         —         666       168       834       (308   1994   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Pulaski, VA   (a)     444       236       —         —         444       236       680       (326   1994   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Radford, VA   (a)     499       248       —         —         499       248       747       (384   1995   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Sonic Drive-In   Wytheville, VA   (a)     446       172       —         —         446       172       618       (233   1995   7/1/2005     15 to 20 Years  
Southwest Stainless   Lakeland, FL   (a)     1,098       1,281       —         —         1,098       1,281       2,379       (969   1984   7/1/2005     14 to 20 Years  
Sportsman’s Warehouse   Soldotna, AK   (a)     1,177       2,245       —         —         1,177       2,245       3,422       (251   1983   5/22/2014     15 to 40 Years  
SRS Distribution   Port Richey, FL   (a)     741       660       —         —         741       660       1,401       (766   1975   7/1/2005     10 to 15 Years  
Starbucks   Altus, OK   (a)     103       237       —         —         103       237       340       (64   2007   7/17/2013     4 to 28 Years  
Starbucks   Oklahoma City, OK   (a)     541       843       (398     (614     143       229       372       (72   2007   7/17/2013     4 to 33 Years  
Station Casinos   Las Vegas, NV   (a)     3,225       30,483       —         —         3,225       30,483       33,708       (3,238   2007   7/17/2013     13 to 55 Years  
Taco Bell   Danville, IL   (a)     619       672       —         —         619       672       1,291       (386   1995   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bell   Mount Pleasant, MI   (a)     657       854       —         —         657       854       1,511       (379   2010   2/13/2009     13 to 38 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 
Taco Bell   Sedalia, MO   (a)     751       662       —         —         751       662       1,413       (389   1983   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bell   Springfield, MO   (a)     439       719       —         —         439       719       1,158       (371   2004   12/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  
Taco Bell   Boone, NC   (a)     750       379       —         —         750       379       1,129       (235   2006   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bell   Bellefontaine, OH   (a)     388       778       (12     —         376       778       1,154       (480   1989   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Taco Bell   Dayton, OH   (a)     526       598       —         —         526       598       1,124       (398   1982   12/8/2009     12 to 17 Years  
Taco Bell   Tipp City, OH   (a)     789       332       —         —         789       332       1,121       (278   1991   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  
Taco Bell   Chattanooga, TN   (a)     482       682       —         —         482       682       1,164       (362   1997   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bell   Chattanooga, TN   (a)     600       389       —         —         600       389       989       (195   1995   9/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bell   Cleveland, TN   (a)     501       459       —         —         501       459       960       (204   2004   12/29/2006     15 to 40 Years  
Taco Bell   Red Bank, TN   (a)     610       557       —         —         610       557       1,167       (386   1997   6/25/2004     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bueno   Yukon, OK   (a)     555       373       —         —         555       373       928       (261   2003   7/1/2005     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bueno   Cedar Hill, TX   (a)     620       501       —         —         620       501       1,121       (303   2005   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Taco Bueno   Mansfield, TX   (a)     472       760       —         —         472       760       1,232       (428   1991   12/29/2006     15 to 30 Years  
Ted’s Cafe Escondido   Broken Arrow, OK   (a)     1,636       1,620       —         —         1,636       1,620       3,256       (279   2006   7/21/2014     14 to 30 Years  
Ted’s Cafe Escondido   Tulsa, OK   (a)     1,465       1,728       —         —         1,465       1,728       3,193       (280   2013   7/21/2014     14 to 30 Years  
Texas Roadhouse   Hiram, GA   (a)     1,255       1,766       —         —         1,255       1,766       3,021       (572   2003   1/16/2015     9 to 15 Years  
Texas Roadhouse   Marietta, GA   (a)     1,221       1,533       —         —         1,221       1,533       2,754       (491   2003   1/16/2015     9 to 15 Years  
Texas Roadhouse   Memphis, TN   (a)     817       1,637       —         —         817       1,637       2,454       (530   2005   1/16/2015     9 to 15 Years  
The Atlanta Center for Foot & Ankle Surgery   Sandy Springs, GA   (a)     455       1,147       —         —         455       1,147       1,602       (227   1963   4/17/2014     14 to 20 Years  
The Forge Bar and Grill   Lander, WY   (a)     57       1,010       —         —         57       1,010       1,067       (564   1883   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  
The Great Escape   Davenport, IA   (a)     2,823       4,475       —         —         2,823       4,475       7,298       (1,716   2007   4/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
The Great Escape   Algonquin, IL   (a)     4,171       5,613       —         —         4,171       5,613       9,784       (1,943   2007   4/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
The Great Escape   Aurora, IL   (a)     1,979       4,111       —         —         1,979       4,111       6,090       (1,672   1989   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Batavia, IL   (a)     1,857       3,441       —         —         1,857       3,441       5,298       (1,487   2001   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Downers Grove, IL   (a)     1,772       2,227       —         —         1,772       2,227       3,999       (1,044   1994   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Gurnee, IL   (a)     767       1,632       —         —         767       1,632       2,399       (774   1999   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Joliet, IL   (a)     1,700       5,698       —         —         1,700       5,698       7,398       (1,830   2004   4/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
The Great Escape   Loves Park, IL   (a)     1,551       6,447       —         —         1,551       6,447       7,998       (1,990   2004   4/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
The Great Escape   Mundelein, IL   (a)     1,991       4,308       —         —         1,991       4,308       6,299       (1,822   2002   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Peoria, IL   (a)     2,497       4,401       —         —         2,497       4,401       6,898       (1,631   2004   4/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
The Great Escape   Schaumburg, IL   (a)     2,067       2,632       —         —         2,067       2,632       4,699       (1,160   2002   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Tinley Park, IL   (a)     1,108       2,091       —         —         1,108       2,091       3,199       (864   1990   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Merrillville, IN   (a)     1,324       3,975       —         —         1,324       3,975       5,299       (1,737   1986   4/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
The Great Escape   Avon, OH   (a)     1,550       2,749       —         —         1,550       2,749       4,299       (993   2007   4/30/2009     13 to 38 Years  
Tire Warehouse   Portland, ME   (a)     650       566       —         —         650       566       1,216       (312   1993   6/30/2009     13 to 28 Years  
Touchstone Imaging   Waco, TX   (a)     232       1,510       —         —         232       1,510       1,742       (149   1992   6/20/2014     15 to 40 Years  
Tractor Supply   Clovis, NM   (a)     1,704       1,342       —         —         1,704       1,342       3,046       (467   2007   7/17/2013     9 to 33 Years  
Twin Peaks   Little Rock, AR   (a)     886       —         —         —         886       —         886       —       (d)   6/26/2014     (d

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total     Final
Accum
    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Ann Arbor, MI

  (a)     684       413       —         —         684       413       1,097       (93   1989   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Battle Creek, MI

  (a)     211       419       —         —         211       419       630       (90   1981   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Battle Creek, MI

  (a)     302       262       —         —         302       262       564       (62   1987   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Battle Creek, MI

  (a)     594       262       —         —         594       262       856       (107   1998   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Bloomfield, MI

  (a)     554       332       —         —         554       332       886       (82   1987   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Chesterfield Township, MI

  (a)     181       302       —         —         181       302       483       (72   1990   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Clawson, MI

  (a)     262       242       —         —         262       242       504       (56   1984   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Clinton Township, MI

  (a)     141       282       —         —         141       282       423       (63   1987   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Farmington Hills, MI

  (a)     382       282       —         —         382       282       664       (73   1987   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     247       333       —         —         247       333       580       (69   1982   7/30/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     201       362       —         —         201       362       563       (77   1987   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     312       262       —         —         312       262       574       (62   1984   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     60       211       —         —         60       211       271       (44   1986   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     171       332       —         —         171       332       503       (82   1979   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     352       262       —         —         352       262       614       (74   1987   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     503       342       —         —         503       342       845       (130   1989   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Kalamazoo, MI

  (a)     141       141       —         —         141       141       282       (39   1959   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Livonia, MI

  (a)     252       262       —         —         252       262       514       (62   1986   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Macomb Township, MI

  (a)     181       262       —         —         181       262       443       (60   1986   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Madison Heights, MI

  (a)     352       493       —         —         352       493       845       (110   1984   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Portage, MI

  (a)     423       262       —         —         423       262       685       (65   1985   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Shelby Township, MI

  (a)     387       355       —         —         387       355       742       (85   1989   7/30/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

St Clair Shores, MI

  (a)     242       272       —         —         242       272       514       (64   1985   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Troy, MI

  (a)     322       392       —         —         322       392       714       (85   1984   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Troy, MI

  (a)     281       267       —         —         281       267       548       (39   1989   12/3/2014     15 to 30 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Warren, MI

  (a)     409       344       —         —         409       344       753       (76   1986   7/30/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Waterford, MI

  (a)     292       362       —         —         292       362       654       (87   1989   6/23/2014     15 to 20 Years  

Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe

 

Ypsilanti, MI

  (a)     1,107       745       —         —         1,107       745       1,852       (153   1999   6/23/2014     15 to 30 Years  

United Supermarkets

 

Abilene, TX

  (a)     1,586       2,230       —         —         1,586       2,230       3,816       (695   1979   3/27/2013     6 to 20 Years  

United Supermarkets

 

Amarillo, TX

  (a)     1,574       1,389       —         —         1,574       1,389       2,963       (559   1989   5/23/2005     9 to 30 Years  

United Supermarkets

 

Burkburnett, TX

  (a)     2,030       2,706       —         —         2,030       2,706       4,736       (846   1997   5/23/2005     11 to 40 Years  

United Supermarkets

 

Lubbock, TX

  (a)     1,782       2,055       —         —         1,782       2,055       3,837       (642   1997   5/23/2005     11 to 40 Years  

United Supermarkets

 

Perryton, TX

  (a)     1,029       597       —         —         1,029       597       1,626       (225   1997   5/23/2005     7 to 40 Years  

United Supermarkets

 

Vernon, TX

  (a)     1,791       2,550       —         —         1,791       2,550       4,341       (797   1997   5/23/2005     11 to 40 Years  

Vacant

 

Leeds, AL

  (a)     907       926       —         31       907       957       1,864       (791   2003   9/26/2006     9 to 40 Years  

Vacant

 

Independence, MO

  (a)     1,450       1,967       (843     (1,259     607       708       1,315       (9   2002   6/29/2007     4 to 29 Years  

Vacant

 

Roswell, NM

  (a)     1,002       3,177       (479     (1,700     523       1,477       2,000       —       2004   7/1/2005     14 to 50 Years  

Vacant

 

New Hartford, NY

  (a)     2,168       4,851       (1,549     (3,332     619       1,519       2,138       (24   2004   7/1/2005     1 to 29 Years  

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

            Initial Cost to Company    

Cost Capitalized Subsequent

to Acquisition including
impairment

    Gross Amount at December 31, 2017 (c)                      
Concept   City, State   Encumbrances   Land and
Improvements
   

Buildings,

Improvements

   

Improvements

/Land

   

Improvements

/Building

    Land and
Improvements
    Buildings,
Improvements
    Total    

Final

Accum

    Date of
Construction
  Date Acquired   Life in which depreciation
in latest Statement of
Operations is computed
 

Vacant

 

Rapid City, SD

  (a)     878       1,657       (176     (1,010     702       647       1,349       —       1902   12/29/2006     15 to 20 Years  

Vacant

 

Arlington, TX

  (a)     1,301       1,032       —         —         1,301       1,032       2,333       (794   1978   2/26/2007     14 to 20 Years  

Vacant

 

Lewisville, TX

  (a)     1,766       8,087       (1,213     (5,677     553       2,410       2,963       (20   2002   3/31/2014     4 to 36 Years  

Vacant

 

Kenosha, WI

  (a)     3,421       7,407       —         —         3,421       7,407       10,828       (2,689   2004   7/1/2005     14 to 40 Years  

Walgreens

 

Saginaw, MI

  (a)     1,064       3,906       —         —         1,064       3,906       4,970       (527   2000   7/17/2013     7 to 41 Years  

Wendy’s

 

Forsyth, GA

  (a)     495       1,007       —         —         495       1,007       1,502       (467   1984   1/12/2006     15 to 30 Years  

Wendy’s

 

Madison, GA

  (a)     892       739       —         —         892       739       1,631       (364   1989   1/12/2006     15 to 40 Years  

Wendy’s

 

Pineville, LA

  (a)     558       1,044       —         —         558       1,044       1,602       (485   1996   6/25/2004     11 to 30 Years  

Wendy’s

 

Greenville, TX

  (a)     223       304       —         —         223       304       527       (188   1985   12/29/2005     15 to 20 Years  

Yard House

 

Cincinnati, OH

  (a)     1,614       4,134       —         —         1,614       4,134       5,748       (504   2013   1/15/2014     9 to 40 Years  

YouFit

 

Chandler, AZ

  (a)     1,329       2,689       —         —         1,329       2,689       4,018       (161   2007   9/30/2016     10 to 30 Years  

YouFit

 

Phoenix, AZ

  (a)     1,403       2,901       —         —         1,403       2,901       4,304       (178   2008   9/30/2016     10 to 30 Years  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       
      $ 977,951     $ 1,645,259     $ (4,720   $ 12,765     $ 973,231     $ 1,658,023     $ 2,631,254     $ (557,948      
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

(a) Represents properties collateralized with Master Trust 2014 debt of $1,981,166.
(b) Represents unencumbered properties.
(c) The aggregate cost of properties for federal income tax purposes is approximately $1.93 billion at December 31, 2017.
(d) Represents land only properties with no depreciation and therefore date of construction and estimated life for depreciation not applicable.

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule III Real Estate and

Accumulated Depreciation

(Amounts in thousands)

 

 

Land, buildings, and improvements

   2017     2016     2015  

Balance at the beginning of the year

     2,541,175       2,646,146       2,906,921  

Additions:

      

Acquisitions, capital expeditures, and reclassifications from held for sale and deferred financing leases

     261,875       98,119       78,054  

Deductions:

      

Dispositions of land, buildings, and improvements and other adjustments

     (101,168     (112,750    
(274,330

Reclassifications to held for sale

     (27,342     (48,672     (41,400

Impairments

     (43,286     (41,668    
(23,099

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Real Estate Balance at close of the year

     2,631,254       2,541,175       2,646,146  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

                  

Balance at the beginning of the year

    
(496,579

   
(469,344

    (475,239

Additions:

      

Depreciation expense and reclassifications from held for sale

     (95,328     (73,858     (80,196

Deductions:

      

Dispositions of land, buildings, and improvements and other adjustments

     39,852       49,985       81,644  

Reclassifications to held for sale

     (5,893     (3,362     4,447  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at close of the year

     (557,948    
(496,579

    (469,344
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Real Estate Investment

     2,073,306       2,044,596       2,176,802  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.

Schedule IV

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

As of December 31, 2017

(In thousands)

 

Description

   Properties     

Location(s)

   Stated
Interest
Rate
    Final Maturity Date (1)     

Periodic

Payment Terms

   Prior
Liens
     Face
Amount
     Carrying
Amount of
Mortgages (2)
     Principal
Amount of
Loans

Subject to
Delinquent
Principal or

Interest (3)
 
Restaurants <3%      5      OH (3), PA (2)      9.55     5/1/2026 - 7/1/2028     

Principal &

Interest

   $ —          2,635        1,501        1,469  
Convenience Stores      3      FL, IN, KY      1.00     3/1/2028      Principal & Interest    $ —          38,200        28,553        —    
Restaurants - Quick Service <3%      3      NC      1.00     10/1/2025 - 11/1/2025      Principal & Interest    $ —          3,650        2,253        —    
                

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

                 $ —        $ 44,485      $ 32,307      $ 1,469  
                

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Reflects current maturity of the investment and does not consider any options to extend beyond the current maturity
(2) The aggregate tax basis of the mortgage loans outstanding on December 31, 2017 was $32.7 million.
(3) One borrower associated with two properties filed for bankruptcy November 11, 2017, the remaining balance of the mortgage notes and related accrued interest have been fully reserved, totaling $360.0 thousand. Delinquent balances in the amount of $29.0 thousand have been reserved related to one borrower associated with three properties.

 

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Schedule IV

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

As of December 31, 2017

(In thousands)

 

     2017     2016     2015  

Reconciliation of Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

      

Balance January 1,

   $ 35,929     $ 69,743     $ 75,700  

Additions during period

      

New mortgage loans

     —         —         —    

Deductions during period

      

Collections of principal (inclusive of loans receivable exchanged for real estate acquired)

     (3,227     (33,277     (5,815

Amortization of premium

     (6     (537     (142

Amortization of capitalized loan origination costs

     —         —      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mortgage loans receivable December 31,

     32,696       35,929       69,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mortgage loan loss provisions

     (389     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     32,307       35,929       69,743  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equipment and other loans receivable

       3,711       3,922  

Provision for other loan loss

     —        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     —         3,711       3,922  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total loans receivable

   $ 32,307     $ 39,640     $ 73,665  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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