Oxford Resource Partners LP (Form: 10-Q, Received: 08/06/2013 16:23:15)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 001-34815

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	77-0695453
(State or Other Jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)	Identification No.)

41 South High Street, Suite 3450, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(614) 643-0337

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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As of August 2, 2013, 10,536,971 common units and 10,280,380 subordinated units were outstanding. The common units trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “OXF.”

	TABLE OF CONTENTS

	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	Page

ITEM 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012	4
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	5
ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	31
ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	31

	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	32
ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	32
ITEM 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	32
ITEM 6.	Exhibits	32

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit data)

As of June 30,

2013

As of December 31, 2012

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents
$ 6,043 $ 3,977

Accounts receivable
26,941 19,792

Inventory
11,849 12,554

Advance royalties
3,453 4,461

Prepaid expenses and other assets
7,015 2,046

Assets held for sale
- 6,106

Total current assets
55,301 48,936

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
155,628 158,483

ADVANCE ROYALTIES, LESS CURRENT PORTION
6,976 4,861

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
1,315 1,442

OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS
29,060 7,177

Total assets
$ 248,280 $ 220,899

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Accounts payable
$ 24,891 $ 26,893

Current portion of long-term debt
11,688 102,970

Current portion of reclamation and mine closure costs
6,292 3,869

Accrued taxes other than income taxes
1,278 1,213

Accrued payroll and related expenses
1,941 1,629

Other liabilities
1,625 2,491

Total current liabilities
47,715 139,065

LONG-TERM DEBT
156,292 41,557

RECLAMATION AND MINE CLOSURE COSTS
28,870 25,144

WARRANTS
10,028 -

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
3,782 3,806

Total liabilities
246,687 209,572

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PARTNERS’ CAPITAL:

Limited partners (20,817,351 and 20,751,190 units outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively)
(570 ) 9,593

General partner (423,494 units outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012)
(2,231 ) (2,010 )

Total Oxford Resource Partners, LP (deficit) capital
(2,801 ) 7,583

Noncontrolling interest
4,394 3,744

Total partners’ capital
1,593 11,327

Total liabilities and partners’ capital
$ 248,280 $ 220,899

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

REVENUES:

Coal sales
$ 85,691 $ 89,966 $ 170,484 $ 184,779

Other revenue
2,434 1,982 6,367 5,036

Total revenues
88,125 91,948 176,851 189,815

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

Cost of coal sales:

Produced coal
66,556 68,259 133,984 148,205

Purchased coal
5,292 6,644 11,893 9,847

Total cost of coal sales (excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization)
71,848 74,903 145,877 158,052

Cost of other revenue
370 359 773 786

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
12,810 12,227 25,743 25,909

Selling, general and administrative expenses
5,847 3,529 10,005 7,574

Impairment and restructuring expenses
721 5,282 862 13,637

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net
(5,905 ) (5,690 ) (5,487 ) (4,513 )

Total costs and expenses
85,691 90,610 177,773 201,445

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
2,434 1,338 (922 ) (11,630 )

INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSES:

Interest income
1 5 2 6

Interest expense
(4,416 ) (2,792 ) (7,338 ) (5,510 )

Change in fair value of warrants
(2,149 ) - (2,149 ) -

Total interest and other expenses
(6,564 ) (2,787 ) (9,485 ) (5,504 )

NET LOSS
(4,130 ) (1,449 ) (10,407 ) (17,134 )

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(380 ) (6 ) (650 ) (97 )

Net loss attributable to Oxford Resource Partners, LP unitholders
(4,510 ) (1,455 ) (11,057 ) (17,231 )

Net loss allocated to general partner
(89 ) (29 ) (221 ) (344 )

Net loss allocated to limited partners
$ (4,421 ) $ (1,426 ) $ (10,836 ) $ (16,887 )

Net loss per limited partner unit:

Basic
$ (0.21 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.52 ) $ (0.82 )

Diluted
(0.21 ) (0.07 ) (0.52 ) (0.82 )

Weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding:

Basic
21,093,448 20,704,386 20,779,901 20,696,917

Diluted
21,093,448 20,704,386 20,779,901 20,696,917

Distributions paid per unit:

Limited partners:

Common
$ - $ 0.43750 $ - $ 0.87500

Subordinated
- 0.10000 - 0.53750

General partner
- 0.26875 - 0.70625

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013			2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	$	(10,407	)	$	(17,134	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization		25,743			25,909
Impairment and restructuring expenses		862			13,637
Change in fair value of warrants		2,149			–
Interest rate swap and fuel contract adjustment to market		(12	)		69
Non-cash interest expense		347			–
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs		2,114			879
Non-cash equity-based compensation expense		739			476
Accretion of reclamation and mine closure costs		1,058			805
Amortization of below-market coal sales contracts		(60	)		(422	)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net		(5,487	)		(4,513	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(7,149	)		(3,766	)
Inventory		705			(3,100	)
Advance royalties		(1,981	)		361
Other assets		(973	)		(327	)
Accounts payable		(2,002	)		2,083
Reclamation and mine closure costs		(4,138	)		(5,369	)
Accrued taxes other than income taxes		65			(382	)
Accrued payroll and related expenses		312			(1,070	)
Other liabilities		(951	)		(1,851	)
Net cash from operating activities		934			6,285

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		(5,694	)		(9,993	)
Purchase of coal reserves and land		(14	)		(51	)
Mine development costs		(1,940	)		(1,672	)
Proceeds from sale of assets		6,249			7,962
Insurance proceeds		14			–
Change in restricted cash		(6,537	)		(1,889	)
Net cash from investing activities		(7,922	)		(5,643	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings		150,000			–
Payments on borrowings		(45,009	)		(4,039	)
Advances on line of credit		28,888			31,000
Payments on line of credit		(104,000	)		(14,000	)
Debt issuance costs		(9,354	)		(1,086	)
Collateral for reclamation bonds		(11,471	)		–
Capital contributions from partners		–			6
Distributions to partners		–			(14,938	)
Net cash from financing activities		9,054			(3,057	)

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		2,066			(2,415	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		3,977			3,032
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	6,043		$	617

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit data)

Limited Partners

Common

Subordinated

Total

General Partner

Non-

Total

Units

Capital

Units

Deficit

Units

Capital (Deficit)

Units

Deficit
controlling Interest Partners' Capital

Balance at December 31, 2011
10,399,744 $ 121,911 10,280,380 $ (64,751 ) 20,680,124 $ 57,160 422,044 $ (1,032 ) $ 2,989 $ 59,117

Net (loss) income
(8,502 ) (8,385 ) (16,887 ) (344 ) 97 (17,134 )

Partner contributions
493 6 6

Partner distributions
(9,118 ) (5,522 ) (14,640 ) (298 ) - (14,938 )

Equity-based compensation
476 476 476

Issuance of units to LTIP participants
32,057 (147 ) 32,057 (147 ) (147 )

Balance at June 30, 2012
10,431,801 $ 104,620 10,280,380 $ (78,658 ) 20,712,181 $ 25,962 422,537 $ (1,668 ) $ 3,086 $ 27,380

Balance at December 31, 2012
10,470,810 $ 93,930 10,280,380 $ (84,337 ) 20,751,190 $ 9,593 423,494 $ (2,010 ) $ 3,744 $ 11,327

Net (loss) income
(5,482 ) (5,354 ) (10,836 ) (221 ) 650 (10,407 )

Partner contributions
- -

Partner distributions
- - - - - -

Equity-based compensation
739 739 739

Issuance of units to LTIP participants
66,161 (66 ) 66,161 (66 ) (66 )

Balance at June 30, 2013
10,536,971 $ 89,121 10,280,380 $ (89,691 ) 20,817,351 $ (570 ) 423,494 $ (2,231 ) $ 4,394 $ 1,593

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position for such periods. All such adjustments reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements are considered to be of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (the “Annual Report”) and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) .

NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of the Partnership and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Significant Relationships Referenced in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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“We,” “us,” “our,” or the “Partnership” means the business and operations of Oxford Resource Partners, LP, the parent entity, as well as its consolidated subsidiaries.

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“ORLP” means Oxford Resource Partners, LP, individually as the parent entity, and not on a consolidated basis.

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Our “GP” means Oxford Resources GP, LLC, the general partner of Oxford Resource Partners, LP.

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“Oxford” means our predecessor, Oxford Mining Company.

Organization

We are a low-cost producer of high-value steam coal. We focus on acquiring steam coal reserves that we can efficiently mine with large scale equipment. Our reserves and operations are strategically located to serve our primary market area of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. These coal reserves are mined by our subsidiaries, Oxford Mining Company, LLC (“Oxford Mining”), Oxford Mining Company - Kentucky, LLC and Harrison Resources, LLC (“Harrison Resources”).

We are managed by our GP and all executives, officers and employees who provide services to us are employees of our GP. Charles C. Ungurean, the President and Chief Executive Officer of our GP and a member of our GP’s board of directors (“Mr. C. Ungurean”), and Thomas T. Ungurean, the former Senior Vice President, Equipment, Procurement and Maintenance of our GP (“Mr. T. Ungurean”), are the co-owners of one of our limited partners, C&T Coal, Inc. (“C&T Coal”).

As of June 30, 2013, AIM Oxford’s, C&T Coal’s, and our GP’s ownership of the Partnership was 35.42%, 18.02%, and 1.99%, respectively. The remaining 44.57% was held by the general public and participants in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). AIM Oxford and C&T Coal held 65.81% and 33.49%, respectively, of the ownership interests in our GP with the remaining ownership interests therein being a 0.47% ownership interest held by Daniel M. Maher, our Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, and a 0.23% ownership interest held by Jeffrey M. Gutman, our former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION (continued)

We own a 51% interest in Harrison Resources and are therefore deemed to have control for purposes of US GAAP. As a result, we consolidate all of Harrison Resources’ accounts with all material intercompany transactions and balances being eliminated in our condensed consolidated financial statements. The 49% portion of Harrison Resources that we do not own is reflected as “noncontrolling interest” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations.

NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant Accounting Policies

There were no changes to our significant accounting policies from those disclosed in the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Annual Report .

Reclassifications

Payments due on our then outstanding term note of $6 million have been reclassified from “long-term debt” to “current portion of long-term debt” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012.

NOTE 3: IMPAIRMENT AND RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES

In March 2012, we received a termination notice from a customer related to an 0.8 million ton per year coal supply contract fulfilled from our Illinois Basin operations. In response, we idled one Illinois Basin mine and the related wash plant, closed our Illinois Basin lab, reduced operations at two other mines, terminated a significant number of employees, and substituted purchased coal for mined coal on certain sales contracts.

In the second quarter of 2012, we further adjusted our Illinois Basin operations, varying the mines that were idled to best manage strip ratio impacts and other costs. We also resumed operations at the wash plant on a limited basis.

In the third quarter of 2012, we idled one additional mine and resumed production at a second mine for a limited period of time that allowed us to meet our coal supply commitments. The wash plant continued to operate on a limited basis through most of the quarter and then was again idled.

In the fourth quarter of 2012 and the first half of 2013, production continued at two mines. We continue to redeploy certain Illinois Basin equipment to our Northern Appalachia operations and are seeking to sell certain excess mining equipment related to these idled operations.

Impairment Expenses

As a result of the restructuring described above, w e recorded asset impairment expenses of $4.4 million and $11.6 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. No such expenses were recorded in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013. These non-cash expenses related to coal reserves, mine development assets and certain mining equipment (the “Impaired Assets”).

In determining our impairment expenses, we utilized market prices for similar assets and discounted projected future cash flows to determine the fair value of the Impaired Assets. Our discounted projected future cash flows are based on financial forecasts developed internally for planning purposes. These projections incorporate certain assumptions, including future costs and sales trends, estimated costs to sell and our expected net realizable values for those Impaired Assets. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance under US GAAP, those Impaired Assets that we plan to sell, and that are currently ready for sale and are no longer in production, were presented separately as current assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012. Such Impaired Assets are recorded at carrying value, after taking into account the impairment. The Impaired Assets were not depreciated or amortized during the last nine months of 2012 and first three months of 2013. Assets held for sale totaling $6.1 million that were not sold as of March 31, 2013 were reclassified from assets held for sale to machinery and equipment.

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 3: IMPAIRMENT AND RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES (continued)

Restructuring Expenses

Restructuring expenses related to our Illinois Basin operations totaling $0.7 million and $0.9 million during the second quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $0.9 and $2.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were recorded. These expenses included termination costs for approximately 200 employees in 2012, professional and legal fees, and transportation costs associated with moving idled equipment to our Northern Appalachian operations. In addition, we terminated one coal lease and wrote off the related asset in the second quarter of 2013. We expect to incur $0.9 million of additional costs during 2013 as we complete the restructuring. The liabilities related to the restructuring are included in “other current liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Restructuring accrual activity, combined with a reconciliation to “impairment and restructuring expenses” as set forth in our condensed consolidated statements of operations, is summarized as follows:

As of

December 31,

2012

For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 2013

As of

June 30, 2013

Liability

Expense

Payments

Liability

Severance and other termination costs
$ 405 $ 3 $ (408 ) $ –

Professional and legal fees
18 22 (39 ) 1

Equipment relocation costs
20 135 (155 ) –

Coal lease termination costs
– 19 (4 ) 15

Subtotal
$ 443 179 $ (606 ) $ 16

Coal lease termination costs (non-cash)
683

Total restructuring expenses
$ 862

The following table summarizes the total impairment and restructuring expenses incurred to date and those expected to be incurred over the course of the restructuring:

Expenses

For the Six

Months Ended

June 30, 2013

Cumulative

Incurred As of

June 30, 2013

Total Expected

Expenses

Severance and other termination costs
$ 3 $ 1,356 $ 1,902

Professional and legal fees
22 1,017 1,017

Equipment relocation costs
135 684 1,040

Coal lease termination costs
702 702 702

Asset impairment (non-cash)
– 12,753 12,753

Total impairment and restructuring expenses
$ 862 $ 16,512 $ 17,414

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 4: INVENTORY

Inventory consisted of the following:

As of

June 30, 2013

As of

December 31, 2012

Coal
$ 4,782 $ 5,609

Fuel
1,842 1,893

Spare parts and supplies
5,225 5,052

Total
$ 11,849 $ 12,554

NOTE 5: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, consisted of the following:

As of

June 30, 2013

As of

December 31, 2012

Property, plant and equipment, gross

Land
$ 2,961 $ 2,947

Coal reserves
52,839 53,376

Mine development costs
57,616 46,176

Total property
113,416 102,499

Buildings and tipple
1,957 1,957

Machinery and equipment
201,238 195,321

Vehicles
4,388 4,488

Furniture and fixtures
1,586 1,518

Railroad sidings
160 160

Total property, plant and equipment, gross
322,745 305,943

Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization
(167,117 ) (147,460 )

Total property, plant and equipment, net
$ 155,628 $ 158,483

The amounts of depreciation expense related to owned and leased fixed assets, depletion expense related to owned and leased coal reserves, and amortization expense related to mine development costs and intangible assets for the respective periods are as follows:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Depreciation
$ 8,307 $ 8,611 $ 15,524 $ 18,277

Depletion
908 1,492 1,698 2,709

Amortization
3,532 2,043 8,437 4,781

Intangible asset amortization
63 81 84 142

$ 12,810 $ 12,227 $ 25,743 $ 25,909

In June 2013, we sold certain oil and gas rights for $6.1 million, which is recorded in “ (gain) loss on disposal of assets, net” in our consolidated statement of operations. As part of that transaction, we retained royalty rights equivalent to 20% of net revenue once the wells are producing. As of June 30, 2013, none of the wells were producing on the properties for which we sold oil and gas rights in 2012 or 2013.

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 6: RECLAMATION AND MINE CLOSURE COSTS

Our reclamation and mine closure costs arise from the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (“SMCRA”) and similar state statutes, which require that mine property be restored in accordance with specified standards and an approved reclamation plan. The required reclamation activities to be performed are outlined in our mining permits. These activities include reclaiming the pit and support acreage, as well as stream mitigation.

As of June 30, 2013, our liability for reclamation and mine closure costs totaled $35.2 million, including amounts reported as current liabilities. While the precise amount of these future costs cannot be determined with absolute certainty, we estimate that, as of June 30, 2013, the aggregate undiscounted cost of final reclamation and mine closure is approximately $44.0 million.

Activity affecting the liability for reclamation and mine closure costs for the respective periods are as follows:

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2013

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2012

Beginning balance
$ 29,013 $ 21,789

Accretion expense
1,058 1,567

Payments
(4,539 ) (8,966 )

Revisions in estimated cash flows
9,630 14,623

Total reclamation and mine closure costs
35,162 29,013

Less current portion
(6,292 ) (3,869 )

Noncurrent liability
$ 28,870 $ 25,144

In the first half of 2013, the revisions in discounted estimated cash flows resulted in a net increase in the reclamation and mine closure costs of $9.6 million. Of this amount, $3.7 million was related to four new mines and $3.4 million was related to reclamation work in progress at recently closed mines. The remaining $2.5 million relates to updated cost estimates for pond removal and final grading and earth work.

In 2012, the revisions in discounted estimated cash flows resulted in a net increase in the reclamation and mine closure costs of $14.6 million. Of this amount, $5.7 million was related to eight new mines, $3.6 million was related to reclamation work in progress at recently closed mines and $1.5 million was related to estimated closing costs and timing for two mines being closed earlier than anticipated, with the remainder due to revisions to estimates of the expected costs. The accelerated closures are a result of the restructuring plan for our Illinois Basin operations, which we began implementing in the first quarter of 2012 as further discussed in Note 3.

Adjustments to the liability for reclamation and mine closure costs due to such revisions generally result in a corresponding adjustment to the related mine development assets for active and new mines.

NOTE 7: LONG-TERM DEBT

Credit Facilities Generally

In June 2013, we closed on $175 million of credit facilities that replaced our previous term loan and revolving credit facility. The credit facilities are (i) a first lien credit facility consisting of a $75 million term loan and a $25 million revolver under a financing agreement (the “First Lien Financing Agreement”) and (ii) a second lien credit facility consisting of a $75 million term loan (with an option for an additional $10 million term loan if requested by us and approved by the second lien lenders) under a financing agreement (the “Second Lien Financing Agreement,” and collectively with the First Lien Financing Agreement, the “Financing Agreements”).

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 7: LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)

The first lien credit facility matures in September 2015 with an option to extend to June 2016 , and the second lien credit facility matures in December 2015 with an option to extend to September 2016 , if certain conditions are met. As of June 30, 2013, the blended cash interest rate for both credit facilities was 9.53%. The Financing Agreements contain customary financial and other covenants, and also preclude making unitholder distributions during the term of the credit facilities. Borrowings under the credit facilities are secured by substantially all of our assets. The net proceeds of the credit facilities were and are being used to retire our previous revolving credit and term loan credit facility, to cash collateralize certain existing letters of credit, to pay fees and expenses related to the credit facilities, and for general corporate purposes.

Warrants

In conjunction with the Second Lien Financing Agreement, certain lenders and lender affiliates received warrants entitling them to purchase 1,955,666 common units and 1,814,185 subordinated units at $0.01 per unit. The warrants participate in distributions whether or not exercised. During the five-year term for exercise of the warrants, the warrant exercise price and number of units will be adjusted for unit splits or reverse splits, such that the economics of the warrants remain unchanged. These warrants are free standing financial instruments, within the scope of ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity , since they are detachable from the Second Lien Financing Agreement. The warrants, classified as a liability, were recorded at their fair value of $7.9 million at issuance. The warrants are subsequently marked to fair value at the end of each quarter with the change in fair value reported in earnings. The fair value assigned to the warrants at issuance was recorded as a debt discount, reducing the outstanding debt balance. This discount will be amortized through interest expense over the life of the second lien credit facility using the effective interest method. From the date of issuance through June 30, 2013, the fair value of the warrants increased by $2.1 million to $10.0 million. See Note 8 for fair value disclosures.

First Lien Credit Facility

As of June 30, 2013, we had a term loan of $75 million outstanding under the first lien credit facility. We are obligated to make quarterly principal payments of $1.3 million commencing in June 2014, until repayment of the then outstanding balance at maturity. Borrowings on the term loan bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to, at our option, the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) (floor of 1.5%) plus 6.75% or the Reference Rate (as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement) (floor of 3.00%) plus 6.25%. As of June 30, 2013, the first lien credit facility term loan had a cash interest rate of 8.25%, consisting of LIBOR of 1.5% plus 6.75%.

The first lien credit facility also includes a $25 million revolving credit facility under which $16.9 million was outstanding as of June 30, 2013. The revolver bears interest at the same rates as the term loan under the first lien credit facility. As of June 30, 2013, the balance outstanding on the revolver had a weighted average cash interest rate of 8.65%, consisting of either LIBOR of 1.5% plus 6.75% or the Reference Rate of 3.25% plus 6.25%.

Second Lien Credit Facility

A portion of the $75 million of principal associated with the term loan issued under the second lien credit facility was first allocated to the warrants in an amount equal to their fair value, or $7.9 million. The value allocated to the warrants was recorded as a debt discount, with the remaining $67.1 million allocated to the term loan. The debt discount will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the second lien credit facility using the effective interest method. Amortization of the debt discount totaled $52 from the date of issuance through June 30, 2013.

We are obligated to make quarterly principal payments of $0.2 million commencing in June 2014, until repayment of the then outstanding balance at maturity. The term loan under the second lien credit facility bears cash interest at a variable rate per annum equal to, at our option, LIBOR (floor of 1.25%) plus 9.75% or the Reference Rate (as defined in the Second Lien Financing Agreement) (floor of 3.00%) plus 11.75%. As of June 30, 2013, the second lien credit facility term loan had a cash interest rate of 11.00% consisting of LIBOR of 1.25% plus 9.75%.

The second lien credit facility also provides for PIK Interest (paid-in-kind interest as defined in the Second Lien Financing Agreement) at the rate of 5.75%. PIK Interest is added quarterly to the then-outstanding principal amount of the term loan as additional principal obligations. PIK Interest totaled $84 from the date of issuance through June 30, 2013.

As of June 30, 2013, the outstanding balance on the second lien term loan is $67.3 million. This amount represents the principal balance of $75.0 million, plus PIK Interest of $0.1 million, net of the unamortized debt discount of $7.8 million.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 7: LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)

Notes Payable

Notes payable represent installment purchase agreements to buy coal reserves with various terms. Since these notes have no stated interest rate, interest is imputed. Non-cash interest expense includes $0.2 million for accretion of imputed interest on these notes for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Total Borrowings

As of

June 30, 2013

As of

December 31, 2012

First lien debt:

Revolver
$ 16,888 $ 92,000

Term loan
75,000 45,000

Total first lien debt
91,888 137,000

Second lien debt:

Term loan, net of debt discount
67,257 –

Notes payable
8,835 7,527

Total debt
167,980 144,527

Less current portion
(11,688 ) (102,970 )

Long-term debt
$ 156,292 $ 41,557

As of December 31, 2012, we had $8.9 million of letters of credit outstanding under our previous credit facility. As of June 30, 2013, we had $11.5 million of borrowings outstanding under our credit facilities used to cash collateralize existing letters of credit securing reclamation bonds. These borrowings for cash collateral purposes will ultimately be replaced with letters of credit issued under our revolver. As of June 30, 2013, we had $8.0 million of borrowing capacity available on the revolver.

In June 2013, we sold certain oil and gas rights subsequent to closing our credit facilities. The Financing Agreements require mandatory prepayment of principal with proceeds from such events. As of June 30, 2013, “prepaid expenses and other assets” included $4.4 million of restricted cash related to this sale that was used to make the prepayment in July 2013.

Debt Maturities

Debt maturities are as follows:

During the years ending December 31:

2013
$ 9,745

2014
7,760

2015
150,475

Total debt
$ 167,980

Deferred Financing Costs

For the three months ended June 30, 2013, net deferred financing costs totaling $0.8 million related to our previous credit facility were written-off as interest expense and we capitalized $9.4 million of deferred financing costs related to our new credit facilities. These costs, included in “other long-term assets,” represent fees paid to lenders and advisors and for legal services. Deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the related credit facility using the effective interest method. Amortization of deferred financing costs totaled $0.7 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $1.3 million and $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively .

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 included $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of fees paid to advisors and for legal services related to refinancing our credit facility, and $2.4 million of fees paid to lenders and advisors and for legal services related to the attempted refinancing of our previous credit facility, which were all incurred in the three months ended June 30, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 8: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We utilize fair value measurement guidance that, among other things, defines fair value, requires enhanced disclosures about assets and liabilities carried at fair value and establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework based upon the quality of inputs used to measure fair value. We have elected not to measure any additional financial assets or liabilities at fair value, other than those required to be recorded at fair value.

The financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

	Fair Value Measurement as of June 30, 2013
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
Description	(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
Warrants	$	—	$	(10,028	)	$	—

	Fair Value Measurement as of December 31, 2012
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Liabilities		Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
Description	(Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
Interest rate swap agreement	$	—	$	(12	)	$	—

The interest rate swap agreement matured in the first quarter of 2013.

The warrants are fair valued at each balance sheet date using the Black-Scholes model. As of June 30, 2013, the fair value of each warrant is $2.66, based on the following assumptions: spot price of $2.67 per unit, strike price of $0.01 per unit, term of 5 years, volatility of 81%, and a five-year treasury rate of 1.4%.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair values of financial instruments for which the fair value option was not elected:

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable: The carrying amount reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Derivatives: The fair value of derivatives is established using a discounted cash flow analysis using primarily inputs that can be observed within financial markets, such as LIBOR rates.

Fixed rate debt: The fair value of fixed rate debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on current market rates for instruments with similar cash flows. As such, the fair value of fixed rate debt is considered level 2.

Variable rate debt: The fair value of variable rate debt is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on our best estimates of market rate for instruments with similar cash flows. As such, the fair value of variable rate debt is considered level 2.

The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments for which the fair value option was not elected are as follows:

As of June 30, 2013

As of December 31, 2012

Carrying

Amount

Fair Value

Carrying

Amount

Fair Value

Fixed rate debt
$ 8,835 $ 8,404 $ 7,527 $ 7,642

Variable rate debt
159,145 159,145 137,000 137,000

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 9: LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN

Under our LTIP, we recognize equity-based compensation expense over the vesting period of the units. These units are subject to conditions and restrictions as determined by our Compensation Committee, including continued employment or service. Historically, these units generally vested in equal annual increments over four years with accelerated vesting of the first increment in certain cases. Beginning in 2012, some of the units granted to executive officers vest based on specified performance criteria.

We are authorized to distribute up to 2,056,075 units under the LTIP. As of June 30, 2013, 1,113,723 units remain available for issuance in the future assuming that all grants issued and currently outstanding are settled with common units, without reduction for tax withholding, and no future forfeitures occur.

For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, we recognized equity-based compensation expense of $416 and $214, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, we recognized equity-based compensation expense of $739 and $476, respectively. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, $2,777 and $1,843, respectively, of cost remained unamortized. We expect to recognize these costs using the straight-line method over a remaining weighted average period of 1.3 years as of June 30, 2013.

The following table summarizes additional information concerning our unvested LTIP units:

Units

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Unvested balance at December 31, 2012
257,963 $ 11.67

Granted
389,268 4.30

Issued
(66,161 ) 8.93

Surrendered
(21,886 ) 13.59

Unvested balance at June 30, 2013
559,184 6.79

The value of LTIP units vested during the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was $37 and $61, respectively. The value of LTIP units vested during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 was $888 and $557, respectively.

NOTE 10: EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER UNIT

For purposes of our earnings (losses) per unit calculation, we have applied the two class method. The classes are our limited partner units and our general partner units. All outstanding units share pro rata in income allocations and distributions and our general partner has sole voting rights.

Limited Partner Units: Basic earnings (losses) per unit are computed by dividing net income attributable to limited partners by the weighted average units outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings (losses) per unit are computed similar to basic earnings (losses) per unit except that the weighted average units outstanding and net income attributable to limited partners are increased to include outstanding warrants and phantom units that have not yet vested and that will convert to limited partnership units upon vesting. In periods of a loss, the warrants and phantom units are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the earnings (losses) per unit calculation.

General Partner Units: Basic earnings (losses) per unit are computed by dividing net income attributable to our GP by the weighted average units outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings (losses) per unit for our GP are computed similar to basic earnings (losses) per unit except that the net income attributable to the general partner units is adjusted for the dilutive impact of the warrants and phantom units. In periods of a loss, the warrants and phantom units are anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the earnings (losses) per unit calculation.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 10: EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER UNIT (continued)

The computation of basic and diluted earnings (losses) per unit under the two class method for limited partner units and general partner units is presented as follows:

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Limited partner units

Average units outstanding:

Basic
21,093,488 20,704,386 20,779,901 20,696,917

Effect of equity-based compensation
N/A N/A N/A N/A

Diluted
21,093,488 20,704,386 20,779,901 20,696,917

Net loss allocated to limited partners

Basic
$ (4,421 ) $ (1,426 ) $ (10,836 ) $ (16,886 )

Diluted
(4,421 ) (1,426 ) (10,836 ) (16,886 )

Net loss per limited partner unit

Basic
$ (0.21 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.52 ) $ (0.82 )

Diluted
(0.21 ) (0.07 ) (0.52 ) (0.82 )

General partner units

Average units outstanding:

Basic
423,512 422,497 423,494 422,352

Diluted
423,512 422,497 423,494 422,352

Net loss allocated to general partner

Basic
$ (89 ) $ (29 ) $ (221 ) $ (345 )

Diluted
(89 ) (29 ) (221 ) (345 )

Net loss per general partner unit

Basic
$ (0.21 ) $ (0.07 ) $ (0.52 ) $ (0.82 )

Diluted
(0.21 ) (0.07 ) (0.52 ) (0.82 )

Anti-dilutive units ^{(1) (2)}
3,756,892 – 3,758,460 –

Distributions paid per unit:

Limited partners:

Common
$ – $ 0.43750 $ – $ 0.87500

Subordinated
– 0.10000 – 0.53750

General partner
– 0.26875 – 0.70625

⁽¹⁾ Anti-dilutive units are not used in calculating diluted average units due to the net operating loss in the period.

⁽²⁾ Unvested LTIP units are not dilutive units for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

Under the Partnership’s partnership agreement, arrearage amounts resulting from suspension of the common units distribution accumulate, while those related to the subordinated units do not. In the future if and as distributions are made for any quarter, the first priority is to pay the then minimum quarterly distribution to common unitholders (including the holders of common unit warrants). Any additional distribution amounts paid at that time are then paid to common unitholders (including the holders of common unit warrants) until their previously unpaid accumulated arrearage amounts have been paid in full. As of June 30, 2013, the total arrearage amount was $14.1 million. In the first quarter 2013, due to continued weakness in the coal markets, we elected to suspend distributions related to the fourth quarter 2012 and going forward to further preserve liquidity. Distributions are also prohibited by our credit facilities as long as we have outstanding borrowings thereunder.

NOTE 11: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Coal Sales Contracts

We are committed under long-term contracts to sell coal that meets certain quality requirements at specified prices. Many of these prices are subject to cost pass through or cost adjustment provisions that mitigate some risk from rising costs. Quantities sold under some of these contracts may vary from year to year within certain limits at the option of the customer or us. As of June 30, 2013, the remaining terms of our long-term contracts ranged from one to two years.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 11: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)

We received a contract termination notice in March 2012 from a customer of our Illinois Basin operations. This contract required us to supply the customer with 0.8 million tons of coal per year. Absent any termination thereof, the term of the contract continued until December 31, 2015. We believe that this customer’s action was taken in bad faith, motivated by the combination of the price increase that had recently gone into effect and current coal market conditions. We are aggressively pursuing compensation for our damages through all appropriate legal measures.

Purchase Commitments

From time to time, we purchase coal from third parties in order to meet quality or delivery requirements under our customer contracts. We buy coal on the spot market, and the cost of that coal is dependent upon the market price and quality of the coal. We previously had a long-term purchase contract for 0.4 million tons of coal per year with a separate supplier who had asserted that the contract had terminated by its terms. We entered into a settlement agreement with the supplier on February 12, 2013 under which the parties agreed to terminate the contract with the supplier making a one-time payment of $2.1 million to us.

Transportation

We depend upon barge, rail and truck transportation systems to deliver coal to our customers. We have a long-term rail transportation contract that has been amended and extended through March 31, 2014.

401(k) Plan

As of June 30, 2013, we had an obligation to pay our GP for the purpose of funding our GP’s commitment to our 401(k) plan in the amount of $1.9 million related to plan year 2012, which is expected to be paid by September 2013.

Surety and Performance Bonds

As of June 30, 2013, we had $35.7 million in surety bonds outstanding to secure certain reclamation obligations which were collateralized by cash of $11.5 million. Such cash bonds are included in “other long-term assets” on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We are currently working to replace the cash collateral with letters of credit. Additionally, we had road bonds totaling $0.6 million and performance bonds totaling $2.1 million outstanding to secure contractual performance. We believe these bonds and letters of credit will expire without any claims or payments thereon and therefore will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or operations.

Legal

From time to time, we are involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While the ultimate resolution of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or operations.

Guarantees

Our GP and the Partnership guarantee certain obligations of our subsidiaries. We believe that these guarantees will expire without any liability to the guarantors, and therefore will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or operations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (continued)

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except for unit and per unit data)

NOTE 12: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In connection with our formation in August 2007, the Partnership and Oxford Mining entered into an administrative and operational services agreement (“Services Agreement”) with our GP. The Services Agreement is terminable by either party upon thirty days’ written notice. Under the terms of the Services Agreement, our GP provides services through its employees to us and is reimbursed for all related costs incurred on our behalf. Our GP provides us with services such as general administrative and management, human resources, legal, information technology, finance and accounting, corporate development, real property, marketing, engineering, operations (including mining operations), geological, risk management and insurance services. Pursuant to the Services Agreement, the primary reimbursements to our GP were for costs related to payroll. Reimbursable costs under the Services Agreement totaling $5,044 and $3,442 were included in accounts payable as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

We sell clay and small quantities of coal to Tunnell Hill Reclamation, LLC (“Tunnell Hill”), a company that is indirectly owned by Mr. C. Ungurean, Mr. T. Ungurean, and affiliates of AIM Oxford. The amount of these sales was de minimis for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Accounts receivable from Tunnell Hill were de minimis as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

From time to time for business purposes, we charter the use of an airplane from Zanesville Aviation located in Zanesville, Ohio. C&T Coal owns an airplane that it leases to Zanesville Aviation and that Zanesville Aviation uses in providing chartering services to its customers including us. We incurred a de minimis amount of expense for charter services in the three months ended June 30, 2013 and $43 during the three months ended June 30, 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, we paid Zanesville Aviation an aggregate of $31 and $114, respectively.

NOTE 13: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental cash flow information:

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

Cash paid for:

Interest
$ 5,156 $ 4,691

Non-cash activities:

Coal reserves acquired with debt
0 344

Property and equipment acquired with debt 1,000 –

Reclamation and mine closure costs capitalized in mine development
9,554 4,728

Value of debt assigned to warrants 7,879 –

Market value of common units vested in LTIP
255 471

NOTE 14: SEGMENT INFORMATION

We operate in one business segment. We operate surface coal mines in Northern Appalachia and the Illinois Basin and sell high-value steam coal to utilities, industrial customers, municipalities and other coal-related entities, primarily in the eastern United States. Our operating and executive management reviews and bases its decisions upon consolidated reports. All three of our operating subsidiaries extract coal utilizing surface mining techniques and prepare it for sale to their customers. The operating companies share customers and a particular customer may receive coal from any one of the operating companies.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (our “Annual Report”) and filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements or as a result of certain factors such as those set forth below under “Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements.”

Cautionary Statement About Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We have used the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this report to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by these forward-looking statements. The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements:

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our ability to pay our quarterly distributions which substantially depends upon our future operating performance (which may be affected by prevailing economic conditions in the coal industry), debt covenants, and financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control;

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market demand for coal and energy, including changes in consumption patterns by utilities away from the use of coal;

●

availability of qualified workers;

●

future economic or capital market conditions;

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weather conditions or catastrophic weather-related damage;

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our production capabilities;

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consummation of financing, acquisition or disposition transactions and the effect thereof on our business;

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our plans and objectives for future operations and expansion or consolidation;

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our relationships with, and other conditions affecting, our customers;

●

availability and costs of credit, surety bonds and letters of credit;

●

our liquidity, including our ability to adhere to financial covenants related to our borrowing arrangements;

●

availability and costs of key supplies or commodities, such as diesel fuel, steel, explosives and tires;

●

availability and costs of capital equipment;

●

prices of fuels which compete with or impact coal usage, such as oil and natural gas;

●

timing of reductions or increases in customer coal inventories;

●

long-term coal supply arrangements;

●

reductions and/or deferrals of purchases by major customers;

●

risks in or related to coal mining operations, including risks relating to third-party suppliers and carriers operating at our mines or complexes;

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unexpected maintenance and equipment failure;

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environmental, safety and other laws and regulations, including those directly affecting our coal mining and production, and those affecting our customers' coal usage;

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ability to obtain and maintain all necessary governmental permits and authorizations;

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competition among coal and other energy producers in the United States and internationally;

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railroad, barge, trucking and other transportation availability, performance and costs;

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employee benefits costs and labor relations issues;

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replacement of our reserves;

●

our assumptions concerning economically recoverable coal reserve estimates;

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title defects or loss of leasehold interests in our properties, which could result in unanticipated costs or inability to mine these properties;

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future legislation and changes in regulations or governmental policies or changes in interpretations or enforcement thereof, including with respect to safety enhancements and environmental initiatives relating to global warming and climate change;

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limitations in the cash distributions we receive from our majority-owned subsidiary, Harrison Resources, LLC ("Harrison Resources"), and the ability of Harrison Resources to acquire additional reserves on economical terms from CONSOL Energy in the future;

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adequacy and sufficiency of our internal controls;

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legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations and claims, including those related to citations and orders issued by regulatory authorities, and the availability of related insurance coverage; and

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the need to recognize additional impairment and/or restructuring expenses associated with our operations, as well as any changes to previously identified impairment or restructuring expense estimates, including additional impairment and restructuring expenses associated with our Illinois Basin operations.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statements made by us in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or elsewhere speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us or anticipated results. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q might not occur. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other SEC filings, including the more detailed discussion of these factors, as well as other factors that could affect our results, contained in the “Risks Relating to Our Business” section of Item 1A of our Annual Report.

Debt Refinancing

For additional information regarding the new credit facilities and warrants, refer to “Part I. – Financial Information – Item 1. – Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) – Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 7 – Long-Term Debt.”

Overview

We are a low-cost producer and marketer of high-value steam coal to United States utilities and industrial users, and we are the largest producer of surface mined coal in Ohio. We focus on acquiring steam coal reserves that we can efficiently mine with our large-scale equipment. Our reserves and operations are strategically located to serve our primary market area of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We operate in a single business segment and have three operating subsidiaries, Oxford Mining Company, LLC ("Oxford Mining"), Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC and Harrison Resources. All of our operating subsidiaries participate primarily in the business of utilizing surface mining techniques to mine domestic coal and prepare it for sale to our customers. All three subsidiaries share common customers, assets and employees.

We currently have 19 active surface mines and we manage these mines as eight mining complexes. Our operations also include two river terminals, strategically located in eastern Ohio and western Kentucky. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we produced 1.6 and 3.1 million tons of coal, respectively, and sold 1.7 and 3.3 million tons of coal, respectively, including 0.1 and 0.2 million tons of purchased coal, respectively.

As previously disclosed in our public filings, in the first quarter of 2012 we received a termination notice from a customer related to a 0.8 million tons per year coal supply contract fulfilled from our Illinois Basin operations. In response, we idled one Illinois Basin mine and the related wash plant, closed our Illinois Basin lab, reduced operations at two other mines, terminated a significant number of employees and substituted purchased coal for mined and washed coal on certain sales contracts. As of June 30, 2013, production continued at two mines. We have redeployed certain Illinois Basin equipment to our Northern Appalachia operations and are seeking to sell certain remaining excess mining equipment related to these idled operations.

Based on current market conditions, we intend to idle all production activity in the Illinois Basin by the end of 2013. We anticipate that the remaining restructuring related to our Illinois Basin operations will be completed by the end of 2013 and cost an additional $0.9 million.

Evaluating Our Results of Operations

We evaluate our results of operations based on several key measures:

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our coal production, sales volume and sales prices, which drive our coal sales revenue;

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our cost of coal sales including cost of purchased coal;

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our net loss; and

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our Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure.

We evaluate the revenue we receive for our coal and the cost we incur to extract coal on a per ton basis. Coal sales revenue per ton represents our coal sales revenue divided by total tons of coal sold. Cash cost of coal sales per ton represents our cost of coal sales divided by tons of coal sold. The following table provides operational data including data with respect to tons of coal produced, purchased, and sold, as well as coal sales revenue, cash cost of coal sales and cash margin on a per ton basis, for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012
% Change
2013

2012
% Change

(tons in thousands, unaudited)

(tons in thousands, unaudited)

Produced tons
1,566 1,650 (5.1% ) 3,102 3,509 (11.6% )

Purchased tons
108 149 (27.5% ) 245 220 11.4 %

Tons of coal sold
1,674 1,799 (6.9% ) 3,347 3,729 (10.2% )

Tons sold under long-term contracts
96.7 % 92.5 % n/a 95.0 % 93.6 % n/a

Coal sales revenue per ton
$ 51.21 $ 50.00 2.4 % $ 50.94 $ 49.55 2.8 %

Amortization of below-market coal sales contracts per ton
0 (0.11 ) (100.0% ) (0.02 ) (0.11 ) (81.8% )

Cash coal sales revenue per ton
51.21 49.89 2.6 % 50.92 49.44 3.0 %

Cash cost of coal sales per ton
(42.93 ) (41.63 ) 3.1 % (43.59 ) (42.38 ) 2.9 %

Cash margin per ton
$ 8.28 $ 8.26 (0.2% ) $ 7.33 $ 7.06 3.8 %

Number of operating days
64.0 66.3 (3.5% ) 128.3 135.6 (5.4% )

Coal Production, Sales Volume and Sales Prices

We evaluate our operations based on the volume of coal we produce, the volume of coal we sell, and the prices we receive for our coal. The volume of coal we sell is a function of the productive capacity of our mining complexes, the amount of coal we purchase, changes in inventory levels, and market demand. We sell substantially all of our coal under long-term coal sales contracts, and thus sales prices are dependent upon the terms of those contracts. Please read “— Cost of Coal Sales” for more information regarding our purchased coal.

Our long-term coal sales contracts typically provide for a fixed price, or a schedule of prices that are either fixed or contain market-based adjustments, over the contract term. In addition, many of our long-term coal sales contracts have full or partial cost pass through or cost adjustment provisions. Cost pass through provisions increase or decrease the coal sales price for all or a specified percentage of changes in the costs for items such as fuel and inflation. Cost adjustment provisions adjust the initial contract price over the term of the contract either by a specific percentage or a percentage determined by reference to various cost-related indices, including cost-related indices for fuel and cost-of-living generally.

Cost of Coal Sales

We evaluate, on a cost per ton sold basis, our cost of coal sales, which excludes non-cash costs such as depreciation, depletion, and amortization (“DD&A”), gain or loss on asset disposals, impairment and restructuring expenses, and indirect costs such as selling, general and administrative expenses. Our cost of coal sales includes costs for labor, fuel, oil, explosives, royalties, equipment lease expense, repairs and maintenance, and other costs directly related to our mining operations.

We purchase coal from third parties to fulfill a portion of our obligations under our long-term coal sales contracts and, in certain cases, to meet customer coal quality specifications. These costs are included in the cost of purchased coal amount within cost of coal sales.

In connection with our Illinois Basin operations, we had a long-term coal purchase contract with a third-party supplier that had favorable pricing terms relative to our production costs. Under this contract, the third-party supplier was obligated to deliver and we were obligated to purchase 0.4 million tons of coal per year. In 2011, the supplier asserted that the contract had terminated by its terms, which we disputed. In February 2013, we entered into a settlement agreement with the supplier and received a one-time payment of $2.1 million to settle the matter.

In March 2012, we entered into another long-term coal purchase contract with a separate supplier for our Illinois Basin operations for delivery of 0.4 million tons of coal in each of 2012 and 2013. A majority of the tons purchased for the year ended December 31, 2012 and the six months ended June 30, 2013 were under this contract.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management to gauge operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income or loss before deducting interest, income taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, change in fair value of warrants, impairment and restructuring expenses, gain or loss on disposal of assets, amortization of below-market coal sales contracts, non-cash equity-based compensation expense, non-cash changes in mine reclamation obligations, and certain non-recurring items. Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, we believe it is useful to management and others, such as investors and lenders, in evaluating our financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure or income taxes; our ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest on our indebtedness, make distributions and fund capital expenditures; and our compliance with certain credit facility financial covenants. Because not all companies calculate Adjusted EBITDA the same way, our calculation may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

For a reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, see “ Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Results of Operations - Summary .”

Long-term Coal Supply Contracts

As is customary in the coal industry, we enter into long-term supply contracts (one year or greater in duration) with substantially all of our customers. These contracts allow customers to secure a supply for their future needs and provide us with greater predictability of sales volumes and prices. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, approximately 95.0% of our coal tons sold were sold under long-term supply contracts. We sell the remainder of our coal through short-term contracts and on the spot market. We have also entered into brokered transactions to purchase coal to meet our 2013 sales commitments.

The terms of our coal supply contracts result from competitive bidding and extensive negotiations with each customer. Consequently, the terms can vary significantly by contract, and can cover such matters as price adjustment features, price reopener terms, coal quality requirements, quantity adjustment mechanisms, permitted sources of supply, future regulatory changes, extension options, force majeure provisions and termination and assignment provisions. Some long-term contracts provide for a pre-determined adjustment to the stipulated base price at specified times or periodic intervals to account for changes due to inflation or deflation in prevailing market prices.

As of June 30, 2013, 99% of our projected sales for the balance of 2013 were committed and priced. For 2014, 2015 and 2016, we have committed tons under the terms of supply contracts for 5.3 million, 4.5 million and 2.5 million tons of coal, respectively, to be delivered to customers. Contracts relating to 2.1 million, 4.2 million, and 2.5 million tons of coal in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively, have sales price adjustment provisions, subject to certain limitations, based on a variety of factors and indices.

Factors That Impact Our Business

Our results of operations in the near term could be impacted by a number of factors, including (1) adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, (2) poor mining conditions resulting from geological conditions or the effects of prior mining, (3) equipment problems, (4) the availability of qualified workers, (5) the availability of transportation for coal shipments and/or (6) the availability and costs of key supplies and commodities such as steel, diesel fuel and explosives.

On a long-term basis, our results of operations could be impacted by, among other factors, (1) changes in governmental regulation, (2) the availability and prices of competing electricity-generation fuels, (3) our ability to secure or acquire high-quality coal reserves and (4) our ability to find buyers for coal under favorable supply contracts.

Results of Operations

Factors Affecting the Comparability of Our Results of Operations

The comparability of our results of operations was impacted by impairment and restructuring expenses resulting from the actions taken with respect to our Illinois Basin operations as described above under “Overview.” For additional information regarding these impairment and restructuring charges, refer to “Part I. – Financial Information – Item 1. – Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) – Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 3 – Impairment and Restructuring Expenses.”

Summary

The following table presents historical condensed consolidated financial data for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

(in thousands, unaudited)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:

REVENUE:

Coal sales
$ 85,691 $ 89,966 $ 170,484 $ 184,779

Other revenues
2,434 1,982 6,367 5,036

Total revenues
88,125 91,948 176,851 189,815

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

Cost of coal sales:

Produced coal
66,556 68,259 133,984 148,205

Purchased coal
5,292 6,644 11,893 9,847

Total cost of coal sales (excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization)
71,848 74,903 145,877 158,052

Cost of other revenue
370 359 773 786

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
12,810 12,227 25,743 25,909

Selling, general and administrative expenses
5,847 3,529 10,005 7,574

Impairment and restructuring expenses
721 5,282 862 13,637

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net
(5,905 ) (5,690 ) (5,487 ) (4,513 )

Total costs and expenses
85,691 90,610 177,773 201,445

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS:
2,434 1,338 (922 ) (11,630 )

INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Interest income
1 5 2 6

Interest expense
(4,416 ) (2,792 ) (7,338 ) (5,510 )

Change in fair value of warrants
(2,149 ) – (2,149 ) –

NET LOSS
(4,130 ) (1,449 ) (10,407 ) (17,134 )

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(380 ) (6 ) (650 ) (97 )

Net loss attributable to Oxford Resource Partners, LP unitholders
$ (4,510 ) $ (1,455 ) $ (11,057 ) $ (17,231 )

The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

Reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

(in thousands, unaudited)

Net loss
$ (4,130 ) $ (1,449 ) $ (10,407 ) $ (17,134 )

Adjustments:

Interest expense, net of interest income
4,415 2,787 7,336 5,504

Depreciation, depletion and amortization
12,810 12,227 25,743 25,909

Change in fair value of warrants
2,149 – 2,149 –

Impairment and restructuring expenses
721 5,282 862 13,637

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net
(5,905 ) (5,690 ) (5,487 ) (4,513 )

Amortization of below-market coal sales contracts
(8 ) (205 ) (60 ) (422 )

Non-cash equity-based compensation expense
416 214 739 476

Non-cash changes in mine reclamation obligations
550 424 1,058 805

Non-recurring items

Debt refinancing expenses
2,849 – 3,059 –

Other
– 1,141 (2,100 ) 1,465

Adjusted EBITDA
$ 13,867 $ 14,731 $ 22,892 $ 25,727

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2012

Overview

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2013 was $4.1 million, compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The $2.7 million increase in net loss is attributed primarily to cost associated with refinancing of our credit facility, including $2.8 million in debt refinancing expenses, $2.1 million representing the change in fair value of warrants, and an $0.8 million write-off of deferred financing costs related to our previous credit facility. These amounts were offset by a decrease in impairment and restructuring expenses of $4.6 million. Total revenue was $88.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $3.8 million, or 4.1%, from $91.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. Adjusted EBITDA was $13.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $0.8 million from $14.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. Cash margin per ton was $8.28 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $0.02 per ton, or 0.2%, from $8.26 per ton for the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Coal Sales Revenue

Coal sales revenue was $85.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $4.3 million, or 4.8%, from $90.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 5.6% reduction in tons sold with a value of $6.3 million that was a result of the lower sales volume from the Illinois Basin operations, partially offset by a $1.21 per ton, or an aggregate $2.0 million, increase in coal sales revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

Other Revenue

Royalty income and other revenue, primarily from limestone sales, was $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $0.4 million, or 20.0%, from $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. There was no royalty income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 due to a temporary cessation of production at an underground mine leased to a third party, as compared to royalty income of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. This decrease was more than offset by a one-time payment of $1.1 million for lost coal in connection with a third-party right-of-way access through a small portion of a mine complex. Additionally, limestone sales were $1.2 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012.

Cost of Coal Sales (Excluding DD&A)

Cost of coal sales (excluding DD&A) was $71.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $3.2 million, or 4.2%, from $75.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 6.9% reduction in tons sold with a cost of $5.2 million, partially offset by an increase in cost to produce coal of $1.30 per ton, or an aggregate $2.1 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Cost of coal sales per ton was $42.93 for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $1.30, or 5.6%, per ton from $41.63 per ton for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The $1.30 per ton increase is primarily attributable to a $1.8 million increase in transportation expense and $1.0 million increase in tire expense, partially offset by a decrease in diesel fuel expense of $0.7 million. Transportation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2013, increased $1.09 per ton sold, or $1.8 million, due to longer haul routes for coal delivery. Diesel fuel expense decreased $0.43 per ton sold due to lower spot prices in 2013 resulting in $0.7 million in diesel fuel expense savings for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

DD&A expense was $12.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $0.6 million, or 4.9%, from $12.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease in depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2013, was primarily attributable to the restructuring related to our Illinois Basin operations. Depletion expense was $0.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a $0.6 million decrease from $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012, as a result of the production of 0.1 million fewer tons of coal for the three months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2012. Amortization expense increased $1.6 million, or 76.2%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, from $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The $1.6 million increase in amortization expense was primarily attributable to an increase in the cost of reclamation work.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $5.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $2.3 million, or 65.7%, from $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The increase includes $2.8 million of fees, primarily for advisor and legal services, related to the refinancing of our credit facility.

Impairment and Restructuring Expenses

Impairment and restructuring expenses were $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $4.6 million, or 86.8%, from $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. Such expenses consisted of equipment transportation costs and coal lease termination costs associated with the restructuring relating to our Illinois Basin operations.

(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets, Net

The net gain on the disposal of assets of $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 represents an increase of $0.2 million from a net gain of $5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The asset disposals for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 related to sales of certain oil and gas rights resulting in net gains of $6.1 million and $6.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, offset by net losses generated from the disposal of equipment in the normal course of business of $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest relates to the 49% interest in Harrison Resources owned by a subsidiary of CONSOL Energy. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $0.4 million from approximately breakeven for the three months ended June 30, 2012. This increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was primarily due to lower costs associated with an improved strip ratio at the Harrison mine.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

Overview

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $10.4 million, compared to $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The $6.7 million decrease in net loss is attributed to a decrease in impairment and restructuring expenses of $12.7 million, offset by the cost associated with refinancing of our credit facility, including $3.1 million in debt refinancing expense, $2.1 million representing the change in the fair value of warrants, and an $0.8 million write-off of deferred financing costs related to our previous credit facility. Total revenue was $176.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $12.9 million, or 6.8%, from $189.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Adjusted EBITDA was $22.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $2.8 million from $25.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Cash margin per ton was $7.33 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $0.27 per ton, or 3.8%, from $7.06 per ton for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Coal Sales Revenue

Coal sales revenue was $170.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $14.2 million, or 7.7%, from $184.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 10.8% reduction in sales tons with a value of $18.9 million that was a result of the lower sales volume from the Illinois Basin operations, partially offset by a $1.39 per ton, or an aggregate $4.7 million, increase in coal sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2013.

Other Revenue

Royalty income and other revenue, primarily from limestone sales, was $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $1.4 million, or 28.0%, from $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Non-coal revenue increased $2.9 million to $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, due primarily to a one-time payment of $1.1 million for lost coal in connection with a third-party right-of-way access through a small portion of a mine complex and a $2.1 million settlement payment from a former coal supplier supporting sales from our Illinois Basin operations made pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into in February 2013. The $2.9 million increase in non-coal revenue was offset by $1.0 million and $0.5 million decreases in royalty income and limestone sales, respectively. There was no royalty income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 due to a temporary cessation of production at an underground mine leased to a third party, as compared to royalty income of $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Limestone sales were $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 14.7%, from $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Cost of Coal Sales (Excluding DD&A)

Cost of coal sales (excluding DD&A) was $145.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $12.3 million, or 7.8%, from $158.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction of 0.4 million in tons sold, which corresponds to a $16.3 million decrease in cost of coal sales, partially offset by an increase in cost to produce coal of $1.21 per ton, or an aggregate $4.0 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Cost of coal sales per ton was $43.59 for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $1.21, or 2.9%, per ton from $42.38 per ton for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The $1.21 per ton increase was primarily attributable to a $3.1 million increase in the cost of purchased coal and a $2.7 million increase in transportation expense, partially offset by a $2.5 million decrease in diesel fuel expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, 245,000 tons of coal were purchased at an average price of $48.54 per ton, which represent increases of 23,000 tons and $4.18 per ton compared to 222,000 tons of coal purchased at an average price of $44.36 per ton for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Transportation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013 increased $0.79 per ton sold, or $2.7 million, due to longer haul routes for coal delivery. Diesel fuel expense decreased $0.75 per ton sold due to lower spot prices in 2013 resulting in $2.5 million in diesel fuel expense savings for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

DD&A expense was $25.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 0.8%, from $25.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Depreciation expense decreased $2.7 million, or 14.8%, to $15.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, from $18.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, which decrease was primarily attributable to the restructuring related to our Illinois Basin operations. Depletion expense was $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a $1.0 million decrease from $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, which decrease was primarily attributable to producing 0.4 million fewer tons of coal for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2012. These decreases in depreciation and depletion expense were mostly offset by a $3.5 million increase in amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Amortization expense was $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a $3.5 million increase from $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily attributable to an increase in the cost of reclamation work.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $2.4 million, or 31.6%, from $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase includes $3.1 million of fees, primarily for advisor and legal services, related to the refinancing of our credit facility.

Impairment and Restructuring Expenses

Impairment and restructuring expenses were $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, a decrease of $12.7 million, or 93.4%, from $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Such expenses consisted of equipment transportation costs and coal lease termination costs associated with the restructuring relating to our Illinois Basin operations.

(Gain) Loss on Disposal of Assets, Net

The net gain on disposal of assets of $5.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 represents an increase of $1.0 million from a net gain of $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The asset disposals for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 relate to sales of certain oil and gas rights resulting in net gains of $6.1 million and $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, offset by net losses generated from the disposal of equipment in the normal course of business of $0.6 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest relates to the 49% interest in Harrison Resources owned by a subsidiary of CONSOL Energy. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, an increase of $0.6 million from $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. This increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was primarily due to lower costs associated with an improved strip ratio at the Harrison mine.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our business is capital intensive and requires substantial capital expenditures for, among other things, purchasing, maintaining and upgrading equipment used in mining our coal, and acquiring reserves. Our principal liquidity needs are to finance current operations, fund capital expenditures, including acquisitions from time to time, and service our debt. Liquidity has also been used in the past to pay cash distributions to our unitholders. Our primary sources of liquidity to meet these needs are cash generated by our operations and borrowings under the Financing Agreements . Also, if we are able to effect any asset sales associated with our Illinois Basin restructuring at acceptable values, our liquidity will be enhanced by those amounts.

Our ability to satisfy our working capital requirements and debt service obligations, fund planned capital expenditures, and pay quarterly distributions to the unitholders substantially depends upon our future operating performance, which may be affected by prevailing economic conditions in the coal industry. To the extent our future operating cash flow or access to financing sources and the costs thereof are materially different than expected, our future liquidity may be adversely affected.

At June 30, 2013, our available liquidity was $14.0 million, which consisted of $6.0 million in cash on hand and $8.0 million of borrowing availability under the Financing Agreements . For the six months ended June 30, 2013. we enhanced liquidity through the following:

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the receipt of a settlement payment of $2.1 million from a purchase coal supplier to settle a contract dispute;

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sales of certain oil and gas rights resulting in a $6.1 million increase in liquidity; and

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the receipt of a one-time payment of $1.1 million for lost coal in connection with a third-party right-of-way access through a small portion of a mine complex.

Additionally, we continue to pursue the sale of excess Illinois Basin equipment which had a net book value of $3.9 million at June 30, 2013.

Please read “— Capital Expenditures” for a further discussion of the impact of capital expenditures on liquidity.

Cash Flows

Cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

(in thousands, unaudited)

Net cash from:

Operating activities
$ 934 $ 6,285

Investing activities
(7,922 ) (5,643 )

Financing activities
9,054 (3,057 )

Total
$ 2,066 $ (2,415 )

Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 compared to $6.3 million in cash flows provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012, a decrease of $5.4 million. We experienced a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2013 of $10.4 million, a decrease of $6.7 million, or 39.2%, compared to a net loss of $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The decrease in the loss was primarily attributable to a $12.7 million decrease in impairment and restructuring expenses related to our Illinois Basin operations and a $1.0 million increase in the gain on sale of assets, offset by $2.8 million of expenses related to our debt refinancing, a $2.1 million change in fair value of warrants, and a $1.2 million increase in amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs. These differences, combined with $2.6 million in unfavorable changes in working capital, are the primary drivers of the decrease in cash provided by operating activities. The unfavorable change in working capital was primarily attributable to a $3.3 million increase in accounts receivable and $4.1 million in accounts payable, combined with a favorable change of $3.8 million in inventory. The inventory change was primarily due to lower coal stockpile levels at June 30, 2013 compared to June 30, 2012.

Net cash used in investing activities was $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, compared to $5.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, an increase of $2.3 million. The increase was attributed to a $4.6 million increase in restricted cash and a $1.8 million reduction in proceeds from the sale of assets, offset by a favorable change of $4.3 million in the purchase of property and equipment. The $4.6 million unfavorable change in restricted cash is primarily the result of a requirement in the Financing Agreements that the proceeds from the sale of certain assets be used to make prepayments on our credit facilities. The $4.3 million favorable change in the purchase of property and equipment, results from the ability to satisfy mining equipment requirements in Northern Appalachia with existing mining equipment transferred from our Illinois Basin operations.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, up $12.2 million from net cash used by financing activities of $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The favorable change of $12.2 million was primarily attributable to a $8.6 million increase in borrowings net of payments and financing fees, combined with a $14.9 million reduction in distributions to partners, partially offset by $11.5 million of borrowings outstanding under the Financing Agreements used to temporarily cash collateralize existing letters of credit securing reclamation bonds.

Capital Expenditures

Our mining operations require investments to maintain, expand, and upgrade existing operations and to meet environmental and safety regulations. We have funded and expect to continue funding capital expenditures primarily from cash generated by our operations, borrowings under the Financing Agreements , and proceeds from asset sales.

The following table summarizes our capital expenditures by type for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

(in thousands, unaudited)

Coal reserves and land
$ – $ – $ 14 $ 51

Mine development
886 775 1,940 1,600

Property and equipment, including components
3,792 5,379 6,680 11,320

Total
$ 4,678 $ 6,154 $ 8,634 $ 12,971

Financing Agreements

The first lien credit facility matures in September 2015, with an option to extend to June 2016, and the second lien credit facility matures in December 2015, with an option to extend to September 2016, if certain conditions are met. As of June 30, 2013, the blended cash interest rate for both credit facilities was 9.53%. The Financing Agreements contain customary financial and other covenants, and also preclude making unitholder distributions during the term of the credit facilities. Borrowings under the credit facilities are secured by substantially all of our assets. The net proceeds of the credit facilities were and are being used to retire our previous revolving credit and term loan credit facility, to cash collateralize certain existing letters of credit, to pay fees and expenses related to the credit facilities, and for general corporate purposes.

Warrants

First Lien Credit Facility Borrowings

Second Lien Credit Facility Borrowings

A portion of the principal of $75 million associated with the term loan issued under the second lien credit facility was first allocated to the warrants in an amount equal to their fair value, or $7.9 million. The value allocated to the warrants was recorded as a debt discount, with the remaining $67.1 million allocated to the term loan. This discount will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the second lien credit facility using the effective interest method. Amortization of the debt discount totaled $52 from the date of issuance through June 30, 2013.

We are obligated to make quarterly principal payments of $0.2 million commencing in June 2014, until repayment of the then outstanding balance at maturity. The term loan under the second lien credit facility bears cash interest at a variable rate per annum equal to, at our option, LIBOR (floor of 1.25%) plus 9.75% or the Reference Rate (as defined in the Second Lien Financing Agreement) (floor of 3.00%) plus 11.75%. As of June 30, 2013, the second lien term loan had a cash interest rate of 11.00%, consisting of LIBOR of 1.25% plus 9.75%.

As of June 30, 2013, the outstanding balance on the second lien credit facility term loan is $67.3 million. This amount represents the principal balance of $75.0 million, plus PIK Interest of $0.1 million, net of the unamortized debt discount of $7.8 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

In the normal course of business, we are a party to certain off-balance sheet arrangements. These arrangements include guarantees and financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, such as letters of credit and surety, performance, and road bonds. No liabilities related to these arrangements are reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, and we do not expect any material adverse effects on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows to result from these arrangements.

Federal and state laws require us to secure certain long-term obligations, such as reclamation and mine closure costs, and contractual performance. Typically, we secure these obligations with surety bonds supported by letters of credit. If surety bonds became unavailable, we would seek to secure our reclamation obligations with letters of credit, cash deposits or other suitable forms of collateral.

As of June 30, 2013, we had $35.7 million of surety bonds outstanding and de minimis cash bonds to secure certain reclamation obligations. Additionally, as of June 30, 2013, we had $11.5 million of borrowings outstanding under the Financing Agreements used to cash collateralize existing letters of credit securing reclamation bonds. Further, as of June 30, 2013, we had $0.6 million of road bonds and $2.1 million of performance bonds outstanding that required no security. We believe these bonds and letters of credit will generally expire without any claims or payments thereon, and accordingly we do not expect any material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or operations therefrom.

New Accounting Standards Adopted

There were various other updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries. We do not believe that the adoption of the guidance provided by these updates will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. These estimates and assumptions are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements. Accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than at year-end. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for the full year. Please refer to the section entitled “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” of Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market price risk in the normal course of mining and selling coal. We manage this risk through the use of long-term coal supply contracts, rather than through the use of derivative instruments. Committed, but unpriced, sales are subject to future market price volatility. As of June 30, 2013, 99% of our projected sales for the balance of 2013 are committed and priced.

We are also exposed to market price risk related to diesel fuel pricing. To reduce this risk in part, we enter into forward purchase agreements. As of June 30, 2013, we had such price protection with respect to approximately 75% of our expected diesel fuel purchases for the remainder of 2013. Additionally we are further protected by diesel fuel escalation provisions contained in certain of our coal supply contracts for a change in the price per coal ton sold in the event of changes in diesel fuel pricing.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) was performed as of June 30, 2013. This evaluation was performed by our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2013 to ensure that the Partnership is able to collect, process and disclose the information it is required to disclose in the reports it files with the SEC within the required time periods. During the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013, there have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified in connection with this evaluation that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) are filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2. The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 are furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are involved, from time to time, in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While the ultimate results of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, our management believes these claims will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, careful consideration should be given to the risk factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report. There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Our mining operations are subject to regulation by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index are incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

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

Date: August 6, 2013

	OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP

	By:	OXFORD RESOURCES GP, LLC, its general partner

	By:	/s/ CHARLES C. UNGUREAN
		Charles C. Ungurean
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

	By:	/s/ BRADLEY W. HARRIS
		Bradley W. Harris
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

Exhibit Description

3.1

Certificate of Limited Partnership of Oxford Resource Partners, LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Commission File No. 333-165662) filed on March 24, 2010)

3.2

Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Oxford Resource Partners, LP dated July 19, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission File No. 001-34815) filed on July 19, 2010)

3.2A

First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Oxford Resource Partners, LP dated June 24, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission File No. 001-34815) filed on June 25, 2013)

3.3

Certificate of Formation of Oxford Resources GP, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Commission File No. 333-165662) filed on April 21, 2010)

3.4

Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Oxford Resources GP, LLC dated January 1, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission File No. 001-34815) filed on January 4, 2011)

3.4A

First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Oxford Resources GP, LLC dated June 24, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission File No. 001-34815) filed on June 25, 2013)

10.1E* ^†

Forbearance Agreement dated May 14, 2013

10.1F*

Supplement to Forbearance Agreement dated June 18, 2013

10.2A*

Amendment to Investors’ Rights Agreement dated June 24, 2013 by and among Oxford Resource Partners, LP, Oxford Resources GP, LLC, AIM Oxford Holdings, LLC, C&T Coal, Inc., Charles C. Ungurean and Thomas T. Ungurean

10.6D*#

Employment Agreement between Oxford Resources GP, LLC and Charles C. Ungurean, which Employment Agreement was effective on June 24, 2013

10.16O*

Amendment No. 2013-5 to Coal Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated June 26, 2013

10.24*

Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013, by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, as borrower, Oxford Resource Partners, LP, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, as collateral agent and administrative agent for such lenders

10.25*

Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013, by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, as borrower, Oxford Resource Partners, LP, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., as collateral agent and administrative agent for such lenders

10.26*

Intercreditor Agreement dated June 24, 2013

10.27*

Warrant Issuance Agreement dated June 24, 2013

10.28*

Form of Warrant (to purchase common units of Oxford Resource Partners, LP) issued pursuant to the Warrant Issuance Agreement dated June 24, 2013

10.29*

Form of Warrant (to purchase subordinated units of Oxford Resource Partners, LP) issued pursuant to the Warrant Issuance Agreement dated June 24, 2013

10.30*

Form of Warrant (to purchase Class B Units of Oxford Resources GP, LLC) issued pursuant to the Warrant Issuance Agreement dated June 24, 2013

10.31*

Investors’ Rights Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013, by and among Oxford Resource Partners, LP, Oxford Resources GP, LLC, AIM Oxford Holdings, LLC, and the lenders party to the Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013, by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, as borrower, Oxford Resource Partners, LP, as a guarantor, the other guarantors party thereto, such lenders, and Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., as collateral agent and administrative agent for such lenders

31.1*

Certification of Charles C. Ungurean, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oxford Resources GP, LLC, the general partner of Oxford Resource Partners, LP, for the June 30, 2013 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2*

Certification of Bradley W. Harris, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Oxford Resources GP, LLC, the general partner of Oxford Resource Partners, LP, for the June 30, 2013 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1*

Certification of Charles C. Ungurean, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oxford Resources GP, LLC, the general partner of Oxford Resource Partners, LP, for the June 30, 2013 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2*

Certification of Bradley W. Harris, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Oxford Resources GP, LLC, the general partner of Oxford Resource Partners, LP, for the June 30, 2013 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

95*

Mine Safety Disclosures

101*

Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012; (ii) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012; (iii) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012; (iv) our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Capital for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012; and (v) the notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. This information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

* Filed herewith (or furnished, in the case of Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2).

# Compensatory plan or arrangement.

^† Certain portions have been omitted pursuant to a confidential treatment request. Omitted information has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Exhibit 10.1E

[*] Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions.

EXECUTION VERSION

FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT

FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, dated as of May 14, 2013 (this “ Agreement ”), relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of July 6, 2010 (as amended or otherwise modified, the “ Credit Agreement ”) among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the “ Borrower ”), the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders party thereto (together with their respective successors and assigns, the “ Lenders ”), Fifth Third Bank, as the Initial Issuing Bank, Citibank, N.A., as the Swing Line Bank, and Citicorp USA, Inc., as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “ Administrative Agent ”), and guaranteed by Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ MLP ”), and each of the Subsidiary Guarantors, each listed on Schedule I hereto (collectively, the “ Guarantors ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Borrower has advised the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that, as of May 15, 2013 and thereafter, it will fail to comply with the financial covenants in Sections 5.04(a) and 5.04(b) of the Credit Agreement calculated as of the end of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2013, which failures constitute immediate Events of Default under the Credit Agreement (the “ Specified Defaults ”);

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Guarantors, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent have been in ongoing negotiations regarding a restructuring of the Credit Agreement (the “ Restructuring ”) on the terms summarized in Schedule II hereto (the “ Restructuring Terms ”);

WHEREAS, in order to allow time for the Borrower, the Guarantors, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent to complete the negotiation of and implement the Restructuring, the Borrower and the Guarantors have advised the Lenders that they are in agreement with the Restructuring Terms and have asked the Lenders to forbear from exercising default-related remedies against the Borrower and the Guarantors on account of the Specified Defaults for a limited period of time and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Lenders party hereto (the “ Participant Lenders ”), who constitute the Required Lenders, are willing, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, to so forbear for the limited period described below;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the covenants and conditions contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

Section 1 . Defined Terms . Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, each term used herein that is defined in the Credit Agreement has the meaning assigned to such term in the Credit Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified below:

“ Early Termination Event ” means the occurrence of any of the following:

(i) the Borrower or any Guarantor shall increase the collateral provided, or provide new or additional collateral, to any insurance company or other issuer of a surety bond or similar instrument as credit support for a Person’s reimbursement obligations to such insurance company or other institution acting as issuer of such surety bond or similar instrument, including any Surety Bond Support Letters of Credit;

(ii) any Debt of the Borrower or any Guarantor, other than the Advances, in excess of $250,000 is accelerated or the holder of such other Debt exercises any remedies on account of any failure to pay or other default; or

(iii) the Borrower or any Guarantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement and such failure continues for more than three Business Days after notice thereof from the Administrative Agent.

“ Forbearance Effective Date ” has the meaning given it in .

“ Forbearance Period ” means the period beginning on the Forbearance Effective Date and ending on the earliest of (any such occurrence being a “ Termination Event ”):

(i) June 15, 2013;

(ii) the occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section 6.01(f) of the Credit Agreement;

(iii) the occurrence of any other Event of Default (other than (x) the Specified Defaults or (y) an Event of Default described in clause (f) of Section 6.01 of the Credit Agreement), and while such Event of Default is continuing, the Administrative Agent delivers a notice to the Borrower terminating the Forbearance Period, such termination to be effective immediately; and

(iv) the occurrence of an Early Termination Event if the Administrative Agent, while such Early Termination Event is continuing, delivers a notice to the Borrower terminating the Forbearance Period, which termination shall be effective immediately upon delivery of such notice.

Section 2. Acknowledgments and Undertakings.

(a) The Borrower acknowledges that, as of May 15, 2013 and thereafter, it will fail to comply with the financial covenants in Sections 5.04(a) and 5.04(b) of the Credit Agreement calculated as of the end of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2013, and that, as a result, Events of Default will exist as of May 15, 2013 whether or not it has not yet delivered the Compliance Certificate with respect to such fiscal quarter.

(b) The Borrower shall furnish to the Administrative Agent prompt notice of the occurrence of any Early Termination Event.

(c) The Borrower and each Guarantor confirms and agrees that, without limiting the generality of Section 8.05 of the Credit Agreement, they are obligated to reimburse the reasonable fees and expenses of (i) Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, special counsel to the Administrative Agent, and (ii) Zolfo Cooper, LLC, financial advisor to the Administrative Agent. As provided in Section 8.05 of the Credit Agreement, amounts billed by each firm shall be payable upon demand.

(d) The Borrower and the MLP each covenants that it will not make any Restricted Payment during the Forbearance Period.

(e) The Borrower and the MLP each covenants that it will undertake to negotiate with the Lenders in good faith the documentation necessary to effectuate the Restructuring Terms (with such additional terms as they and the Lenders may agree).

Section 3 . Forbearance.

(a) The Participant Lenders agree that, during the Forbearance Period, the Participant Lenders will forbear (subject to the terms hereof) from the exercise of their default-related remedies under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents or otherwise, against the Borrower and the Guarantors, solely to the extent the availability of such remedies arises exclusively from the Specified Defaults; provided that the Borrower and the Guarantors shall comply (except as otherwise expressly waived or modified under this Agreement) in all respects during the Forbearance Period with all provisions, limitations, restrictions or prohibitions that would otherwise be effective or applicable under any of the Loan Documents during the continuance of any Default or Event of Default; provided further that the agreement of the Participant Lenders temporarily to forbear shall not apply to nor preclude any remedy available to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders in connection with any proceeding commenced under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, including, without limitation, to any relief in respect of adequate protection or relief from any stay imposed under such law. The Borrower and the Guarantors acknowledge and agree that, if any Default or Event of Default other than the Specified Defaults occurs during the Forbearance Period, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders have reserved the right to, and may, exercise, at any time and from time to time, any and all rights and remedies under the Loan Documents and applicable law in connection therewith.

(b) Upon the occurrence of a Termination Event, the agreement of the Participant Lenders hereunder to forbear from exercising their default-related remedies shall immediately terminate without the requirement of any further demand, presentment, protest or notice of any kind, all of which the Borrower and the Guarantors hereby waive to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. The Borrower and the Guarantors agree that the Administrative Agent and the Lenders may at any time thereafter proceed to exercise any and all of their rights and remedies under any or all of the Loan Documents and applicable law, including, without limitation, their rights and remedies in connection with the Specified Defaults or any or all other Defaults or Events of Default. The Borrower and the Guarantors acknowledge and agree that all of the agreements and undertakings set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and binding on them notwithstanding the occurrence of a Termination Event.

(c) The Borrower and the Guarantors understand and accept the temporary nature of the forbearance provided hereby and that the Participant Lenders have given no assurances that they will extend such forbearance or provide waivers or amendments to the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(d) Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a legal obligation to participate in the Restructuring or to execute any related documents and no such legal obligation shall arise except pursuant to mutually agreeable executed definitive documentation.

(e) Execution of this Agreement constitutes a direction by the Participant Lenders that the Administrative Agent act or forbear from acting in accordance with its terms. Each Participant Lender agrees that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Credit Agreement, the Administrative Agent shall not be required to act if directed against the Borrower or the Guarantors if such action is contrary to the terms of this Agreement.

(f) For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein limits the rights of the Administrative Agent or the Lenders, including during the Forbearance Period, to take any action to preserve or exercise rights or remedies against parties other than the Borrower and the Guarantors (“ Third Party Rights ”). For purposes of the foregoing, the Borrower and the Guarantors acknowledge and agree that execution and delivery of this Agreement shall constitute the making of any necessary demand or the giving of any necessary notice for purposes of preserving or permitting the exercise of any such Third Party Rights of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders.

(g) The Borrower and the Guarantors acknowledge and agree that the agreement of the Participant Lenders hereunder to forbear from exercising their default-related remedies with respect to the Specified Defaults shall not constitute a waiver of such Specified Defaults and that, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Lenders expressly reserve all rights and remedies that the Administrative Agent and the Lenders now or may in the future have under any or all of the Loan Documents and applicable law in connection with all Defaults (including, without limitation, the Specified Defaults) or Events of Default.

Section 4 . Reference to and Effect upon the Credit Agreement .

(a) Except as expressly set forth herein, all terms, conditions, covenants, representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and all rights of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and all obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors thereunder, shall remain in full force and effect. The Borrower and the Guarantors hereby confirm that the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are in full force and effect. As of the Forbearance Effective Date, any reference to the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document shall mean such Loan Document as supplemented hereby.

(b) Except as expressly provided herein, nothing contained in this Agreement and no action by, or inaction on the part of, any Lender or the Administrative Agent shall, or shall be deemed to, directly or indirectly (i) constitute a consent to or waiver of any past, present or future violations of any provisions of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) amend, modify or operate as a waiver of any provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document or of any right, power or remedy of the Administrative Agent or any Lender thereunder or (iii) constitute a course of dealing or other basis for altering any obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents or any other contract or instrument.

(c) This Agreement shall constitute a Loan Document for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

Section 5. Representations and Warranties . To induce the Administrative Agent and the Participant Lenders to execute and deliver this Agreement, the Borrower and the Guarantors represent and warrant that:

(a) The execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower and the Guarantors of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership, as applicable, action. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors, enforceable against the Borrower and the Guarantors in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

(b) No approval, consent, exemption, authorization, or other action by, or notice to, or filing with, any governmental authority, agency, department, commission, board or instrumentality of any foreign country, the United States, any state of the United States, or any political subdivision thereof is necessary or required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by, or enforcement against, the Borrower or the Guarantors of this Agreement.

(d) All information (other than projections or forecasts) heretofore furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders for purposes of or in connection with this Agreement does not, and all such information hereafter furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders will not, taken as a whole, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were or will be made, not materially misleading, and all projections and forecasts included in any such information have been and will be based upon good faith estimates and assumptions believed by the Borrower’s senior management to be reasonable at the time delivered, and at the time delivered represent senior management’s reasonable judgment of the future performance of the operations of the Borrower and the Guarantors.

Section 6 . Release of Lender Liability.

(a) In consideration of, among other things, the forbearance provided for herein, each of the Borrower and each Guarantor, on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries and its and their successors and assigns (the “ Company Parties ”), jointly and severally releases, acquits and forever discharges the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank, the Swing Line Bank and each Lender (collectively, the “ Lender Parties ”), and their respective subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, partners, successors and assigns, both present and former (collectively, the “ Lenders’ Affiliates ”), from any and all manner of actions, causes of action, suits, debts, controversies, damages, judgments, executions, claims (including, without limitation, crossclaims, counterclaims and rights of set-off and recoupment) and demands whatsoever, whether known or unknown, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether asserted or unasserted, in contract, tort, law or equity, which the Borrower or any other Company Party has or may have against any of the Lender Parties and/or the Lenders’ Affiliates by reason of any action, failure to act, matter or thing whatsoever arising from or based on facts occurring prior to the date hereof, including, without limitation, any claim or defense that relates to, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, (i) the making or administration of the Advances, including, without limitation, any such claims and defenses based on fraud, mistake, duress, usury or misrepresentation, or any other claim based on so-called “lender liability theories,” (ii) any covenants, agreements, duties or obligations set forth in the Loan Documents, (iii) any actions or omissions of any of the Lender Parties and/or the Lenders’ Affiliates in connection with the initiation or continuing exercise of any right or remedy contained in the Loan Documents or at law or in equity, (iv) lost profits, (v) loss of business opportunity, (vi) increased financing costs, (vii) increased legal or other administrative fees, or (viii) damages to business reputation.

(b) In entering into this Agreement, the Borrower and the Guarantors have consulted with and been represented by counsel and expressly disclaim any reliance on any representations, acts or omissions by any of the Lender Parties or Lenders’ Affiliates and hereby acknowledge and agree that the validity and effectiveness of the releases set forth above do not depend in any way on any such representations, acts and/or omissions or the accuracy, completeness or validity thereof. The provisions of this shall survive the termination of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents and payment in full of all amounts owing thereunder.

Section 7 . Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to any conflicts of law provisions that would make the laws of any other jurisdiction applicable.

Section 8 . Counterparts . This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures were upon the same instrument.

Section 9. Severability . The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision in or obligation under this Agreement in any jurisdiction shall not affect or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations under this Agreement or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction.

Section 10. Further Assurances. The Borrower and the Guarantors agree to take all further actions and execute all further documents as the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, as applicable, may from time to time reasonably request to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 11 . Notices. All notices, requests and demands to or upon the respective parties hereto shall be given in accordance with Section 8.02 of the Credit Agreement; provided that notices to the Administrative Agent shall be given as set forth on the signature pages hereof.

Section 12 . Effectiveness . This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereof on the date (the “ Forbearance Effective Date ”) when the following conditions are satisfied:

(a) the Administrative Agent shall have received from the Borrower, the Guarantors and the Required Lenders a counterpart hereof signed by such party or facsimile or other written confirmation (in form satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) that such party has signed a counterpart hereof;

(b) the Administrative Agent shall have received certificates of the chief financial officer of the Borrower and the Guarantors certifying that, to the best of his knowledge, the representations and warranties made by the Borrower and the Guarantors pursuant to of this Agreement are true and correct on and as of the Forbearance Effective Date.

Section 13. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.

Section 14. No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Borrower, the Guarantors, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and their respective successors and assigns. No Person other than the parties hereto and any other Lender and their successors and assigns shall have any rights hereunder or be entitled to rely on this Agreement, and all third-party beneficiary rights (other than the rights of any other Lender and its successors and assigns) are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Section 15. Limitations on Assignments; Required Lenders. In addition to, and without limiting the requirements set forth in, Section 8.08 of the Credit Agreement, each Participant Lender agrees that, during the Forbearance Period, it will not assign or participate all, or any ratable part, of its Advances, Commitments or other rights or obligations under the Loan Documents to any Person (other than a Participant Lender) unless such Person shall have agreed to be bound by this Agreement (including the forbearance granted hereunder) and any such assignment or participation shall be void in the absence of such agreement; provided , however , that the foregoing shall not be binding on the trading desk of any Participant Lender. Each Participant Lender agrees that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Credit Agreement, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to withhold its consent to, and shall not be required to give effect to, any purported assignment of such Participant Lender’s Advances, Commitments or other rights or obligations under the Loan Documents if the conditions set forth in the previous sentence are not satisfied.

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

BORROWER :	OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
	an Ohio limited liability company


	By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris
	Name: Bradley W. Harris
	Title: SeniorVice President & CFO

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GUARANTORS :

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP, a

Delaware limited partnership

By:     Oxford Resources GP, LLC, a Delaware

limited liability company, its general partner

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

OXFORD MINING COMPANY – KENTUCKY, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradlye W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

DAROL COAL COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Vice President & Treasurer

OXFORD RESOURCE FINANCE CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

OXFORD CONESVILLE, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

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CITICORP USA, INC., as Administrative Agent

By:	/s/ Alfred W. Griffin
	Name:	Alfred W. Griffin
	Title:	Vice President

Address for Notices:

Citicorp USA, Inc.

1615 Brett Road OPS3

New Castle, Delaware 19720

Attention: Suzanna Gallagher

Email: Suzanna.Gallagher@citi.com

With a copy to:

Citicorp USA, Inc.

388 Greenwich Street

New York, New York 10013

Attention: Alfred Griffin

Email: Alfred.W.Griffin@citi.com

With a copy to:

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

450 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

Attention: Damian S. Schaible

Email: Damian. schaible@davispolk.com

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Citibank, N.A. , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Alfred W. Griffin
	Name:	Alfred W. Griffin
	Title:	Vice President

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Fifth Third Bank , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Lucas J. Barnett
	Name:	Lucas J. Barnett
	Title:	Vice President

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SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, as a Lender


By:	/s/ Emmanuel Chesneau
	Name:	Emmanuel Chesneau
	Title:	Managing Director

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Barclays Bank PLC, as a Lender


By:	/s/ Sreedhar R. Kona
	Name:	Sreedhar R. Kona
	Title:	Vice President

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The Huntington National Bank, as a Lender


By:	/s/ John S. Brian
	Name:	John S. Brian
	Title:	Vice President

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Wells Fargo , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Jeffrey Faunce
	Name:	Jeffrey Faunce
	Title:	Assistant Vice President

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Raymond James Bank, N.A., as a Lender


By:	/s/ H. Fred Coble, Jr.
	Name:	H. Fred Coble, Jr.
	Title:	Senior Vice President

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CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, as a Lender


By:	/s/ Didier Siffer
	Name:	Didier Siffer
	Title:	Authorized Signatory

By:	/s/ Megan Kane
	Name:	Megan Kane
	Title:	Authorized Signatory

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SCHEDULE I

GUARANTORS

Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company

Daron Coal Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

Oxford Resource Finance Corporation, a Delaware corporation

Oxford Conesville, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

SCHEDULE II

RESTRUCTURING TERMS

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Exhibit 10.1F

SUPPLEMENT TO
FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT

This SUPPLEMENT TO FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, dated as of June 18, 2013 (this “ Supplement ”), is a supplement to the Forbearance Agreement, dated as of May 14, 2013 (the “ Forbearance Agreement ”), relating to the Credit Agreement dated as of July 6, 2010 (as amended or otherwise modified, the “ Credit Agreement ”) among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the “ Borrower ”), the banks, financial institutions and other institutional lenders party thereto (together with their respective successors and assigns, the “ Lenders ”), Fifth Third Bank, as the Initial Issuing Bank, Citibank, N.A., as the Swing Line Bank, and Citicorp USA, Inc., as administrative agent for the Lenders (the “ Administrative Agent ”), and guaranteed by Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ MLP ”), and each of the Subsidiary Guarantors, each listed on Schedule I hereto (collectively, the “ Guarantors ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Guarantors and certain of the Lenders entered into the Forbearance Agreement, pursuant to which, inter alia , such Lenders agreed to forbear from exercising default-related remedies available under the Credit Agreement against the Borrower and the Guarantors on account of the Specified Defaults for a limited period of time and upon the terms and conditions set forth therein;

WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Lenders party hereto (the “ Participant Lenders ”) extend the “Forbearance Period” contemplated by the Forbearance Agreement to pursue a refinancing of the Obligations; and

WHEREAS, except as otherwise expressly modified hereby, the terms of the Forbearance Agreement are and will remain in full force and effect;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1 . Defined Terms; References . Unless otherwise specifi cally defined herein, each term used herein that is defined in the Credit Agreement and is not defined in the Forbearance Agreement shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Credit Agreement. Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, each term used herein that is defined in the Forbearance Agreement shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the Forbearance Agreement. Each reference to “hereof”, “hereunder”, “herein” and “hereby” and each other similar reference and each reference to “this Agreement” and each other similar reference contained in the Forbearance Agreement shall, after this Supplement becomes effective, refer to the Forbearance Agreement as modified hereby.

SECTION 2 . Extension. Clause (i) of the definition of “Forbearance Period” in Section 1 of the Forbearance Agreement is amended by changing the reference to “June 15, 2013” to “July 1, 2013” .

SECTION 3 . Acknowledgments and Undertakings.

The Borrower and the Guarantors acknowledge and agree that:

(a) The Loan Parties under the Loan Documents, without defense, counterclaim or offset of any kind, are jointly and severally indebted and liable to the Lenders in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $147,500,000 in respect of Advances made by the Lenders and in the aggregate face amount of $10,925,000 in respect of Letters of Credit issued by the Issuing Bank, plus interest thereupon and fees, expenses (including any attorneys’ and financial advisors’ fees that are chargeable or reimbursable under the Loan Documents), charges and other obligations incurred in connection therewith as provided in the Loan Documents (collectively, the “ Outstanding Indebtedness ”), which Outstanding Indebtedness is secured by valid, perfected and enforceable liens on and security interests in certain real and personal property of the Loan Parties.

(b) As contemplated by Section 2(c) of the Forbearance Agreement, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has been engaged to act as special counsel to the Administrative Agent and Zolfo Cooper, LLC has been engaged to act as financial advisor to the Administrative Agent. Without limiting the generality of Section 8.05 of the Credit Agreement, the Borrower and the Guarantors are obligated to reimburse the reasonable fees and expenses of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Zolfo Cooper, LLC.

(c) This Supplement shall constitute a Loan Document for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

SECTION 4. Representations and Warranties . To induce the Administrative Agent and the Participant Lenders to execute and deliver this Supplement, the Borrower and the Guarantors represent and warrant that:

(a) The execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower and the Guarantors of this Supplement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, limited liability company or limited partnership, as applicable, action. This Supplement and the Forbearance Agreement as supplemented hereby constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors, enforceable against the Borrower and the Guarantors in accordance with their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

(d) All information (other than projections or forecasts) heretofore furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders for purposes of or in connection with this Supplement and the Forbearance Agreement does not, and all such information hereafter furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders will not, taken as a whole, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were or will be made, not materially misleading, and all projections and forecasts included in any such information have been and will be based upon good faith estimates and assumptions believed by the Borrower’s senior management to be reasonable at the time delivered, and at the time delivered represent senior management’s reasonable judgment of the future performance of the operations of the Borrower and the Guarantors.

SECTION 5 . Release of Lender Liability.

(a) In consideration of, among other things, the extension of forbearance provided for herein, each of the Borrower and each Guarantor, on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries and its and their successors and assigns (the “ Company Parties ”), jointly and severally releases, acquits and forever discharges the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank, the Swing Line Bank and each Lender (collectively, the “ Lender Parties ”), and their respective subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, partners, successors and assigns, both present and former (collectively, the “ Lenders’ Affiliates ”), from any and all manner of actions, causes of action, suits, debts, controversies, damages, judgments, executions, claims (including, without limitation, crossclaims, counterclaims and rights of set-off and recoupment) and demands whatsoever, whether known or unknown, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether asserted or unasserted, in contract, tort, law or equity, which the Borrower or any other Company Party has or may have against any of the Lender Parties and/or the Lenders’ Affiliates by reason of any action, failure to act, matter or thing whatsoever arising from or based on facts occurring prior to the date hereof, including, without limitation, any claim or defense that relates to, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, (i) the making or administration of the Advances, including , without limitation, any such claims and defenses based on fraud, mistake, duress, usury or misrepresentation, or any other claim based on so-called “lender liability theories,” (ii) any covenants, agreements, duties or obligations set forth in the Loan Documents, (iii) any actions or omissions of any of the Lender Parties and/or the Lenders’ Affiliates in connection with the initiation or continuing exercise of any right or remedy contained in the Loan Documents or at law or in equity, (iv) lost profits, (v) loss of business opportunity, (vi) increased financing costs, (vii) increased legal or other administrative fees, or (viii) damages to business reputation.

(b) In entering into this Supplement, the Borrower and the Guarantors have consulted with and been represented by counsel and expressly disclaim any reliance on any representations, acts or omissions by any of the Lender Parties or Lenders’ Affiliates and hereby acknowledge and agree that the validity and effectiveness of the releases set forth above do not depend in any way on any such representations, acts and/or omissions or the accuracy, completeness or validity thereof. The provisions of this Section 5 shall survive the termination of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents and payment in full of all amounts owing thereunder.

SECTION 6 . Governing Law . This Supplement shal l be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to any conflicts of law provisions that would make the laws of any other jurisdiction applicable.

SECTION 7 . Counterparts . This Supplement may be signed in any numb er of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures were upon the same instrument.

SECTION 8. Severability . The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision in or obligation under this Supplement in any jurisdiction shall not affect or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations under this Supplement or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction.

SECTION 9 . Effectiveness. This Supplement shall become effective as of the date hereof on the date (the “ Supplemental Forbearance Effective Date ”) when the following conditions are satisfied:

(b) the Administrative Agent shall have received certificates of the chief financial officer of the Borrower and the Guarantors certifying that, to the best of his knowledge, the representations and warranties made by the Borrower and the Guarantors pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement are true and correct on and as of the Supplemental Forbearance Effective Date.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

BORROWER :

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC,

an Ohio limited liability company

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: SeniorVice President & CFO

GUARANTORS : OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP, a Delaware limited partnership

By: Oxford Resources GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

OXFORD MINING COMPANY – KENTUCKY, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

DARON COAL COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Vice President & Assistant Treasurer

OXFORD RESOURCE FINANCE CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

OXFORD CONESVILLE, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President & CFO

CITICORP USA, INC., as Administrative Agent


By:	/s/ Alfred W. Griffin
	Name:	Alfred W. Griffin
	Title:	Vice President

Address for Notices:

Citicorp USA, Inc.

1615 Brett Road OPS3

New Castle, Delaware 19720

Attention: Suzanna Gallagher

Email: Suzanna.Gallagher@citi.com

With a copy to:

Citicorp USA, Inc.

388 Greenwich Street

New York, New York 10013

Attention: Alfred Griffin

Email: Alfred.W.Griffin@citi.com

With a copy to:

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

450 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

Attention: Damian S. Schaible

Email: Damian. schaible@davispolk.com

Citibank, N.A. , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Alfred W. Griffin
	Name:	Alfred W. Griffin
	Title:	Vice President

Fifth Third Bank , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Lucas J. Barnett
	Name:	Lucas J. Barnett
	Title:	Vice President

Barclays Bank PLC, as a Lender


By:	/s/ Robert Silverman
	Name:	Robert Silverman
	Title:	Director

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Timothy Logan
	Name:	Timothy Logan
	Title:	Global Portfolio Manager - Mining

Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as a Lender


By:	/s/ Didier Siffer
	Name:	Didier Siffer
	Title:	Authorized Signatory

By:	/s/ Megan Kane
	Name:	Megan Kane
	Title:	Authorized Signatory

The Huntington National Bank, as a Lender


By:	/s/ John S. Brian
	Name:	John S. Brian
	Title:	Vice President

Raymond James Bank, N.A., as a Lender


By:	/s/ H. Fred Coble, Jr.
	Name:	H. Fred Coble, Jr.
	Title:	Senior Vice President

SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, as a Lender


By:	/s/ Daniel Ota
	Name:	Daniel Ota
	Title:	Director

Wells Fargo , as a Lender


By:	/s/ Jeffrey Faunce
	Name:	Jeffrey Faunce
	Title:	Assistant Vice President

SCHEDULE I

GUARANTORS

Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company

Daron Coal Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

Oxford Resource Finance Corporation, a Delaware corporation

Oxford Conesville, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company

Exhibit 10.2A

AMENDMENT

INVESTORS’ RIGHTS AGREEMENT

This Amendment to Investors’ Rights Agreement (this “ Amendment ”) is entered into as of June 24, 2013 by and among Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Partnership ”), Oxford Resources GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ GP ”), AIM Oxford Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ AIM ”), C&T Coal, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“ C&T Coal ”), Charles C. Ungurean and Thomas T. Ungurean, for the purpose of amending the Investors’ Rights Agreement dated as of August 24, 2007 by and among the parties hereto (the “ IR Agreement ”). Unless otherwise specified, capitalized terms used but not defined herein are used as defined in the IR Agreement.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Financing Agreement (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ Financing Agreement ”) dated of even date herewith by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, the Partnership, each subsidiary of the Partnership listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “ Lenders ”), Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., a California corporation (“ Obsidian ”), as collateral agent for the Lenders, and Obsidian, as administrative agent for the Lenders, the Required Lenders (as such term is defined in the Financing Agreement) are to have the right to designate a director for election to the Board (the “ Director Designation Right ”) in the event they elect to exercise such Director Designation Right;

WHEREAS, the parties hereto seek to amend the IR Agreement to clarify the respective rights and obligations of each party thereto in light of the Director Designation Rights; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 10(a) of the IR Agreement, the IR Agreement may be amended by written agreement of the Partnership, GP, AIM and a Majority of Investors;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each party hereto, the IR Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

Section 1. Amendments .

(a) Section 2(a) of the IR Agreement is hereby amended by restating it in its entirety to read as follows:

(a) Designation and Election of Board Members . For the C&T Coal Designation Period, C&T Coal will have the right to designate that number of natural Persons as is equal to the C&T Coal Designee Number to serve as members of the Board. For the Lenders’ Designation Period, the Required Lenders will have the right (which may or may not be exercised by the Required Lenders from time to time) to designate the Lenders’ Designated Director to serve as a member of the Board. AIM will have the right to designate the remaining members of the Board. In order to effect these rights, each of AIM and the Investors (or their respective Affiliates that own Membership Interests) shall vote the Membership Interests in GP owned by such party in a manner so as to cause and maintain the election of the Persons so designated.

(b) Section 1.1 of Exhibit A to the IR Agreement is hereby amended by restating in their entirety the following definitions:

“ Agreement ” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble, and shall include any amendments thereto from time to time including without limitation that certain Amendment to Investors’ Rights Agreement dated June 24, 2013.

“ C&T Coal Designee Number ” shall mean that number as is equal to the percentage share of the total outstanding Membership Interests owned by C&T Coal and its Affiliates at the relevant time of determination multiplied by the total number of members of the Board at such time, with any fractional number being eliminated by rounding down to the next whole number, provided that (a) the C&T Coal Designee Number will be reduced if necessary such that the C&T Coal Designee Number, the number of members of the Board that are Independent Directors (as defined in the Partnership Agreement) and the member of the Board that is a Lenders’ Designated Director (if one has been designated) are in total less than fifty percent (50%) of the members of the Board and (b) the C&T Coal Designee Number shall in no event be less than one (1).

(c) Section 1.1 of Exhibit A to the IR Agreement is hereby further amended by adding thereto in the appropriate place alphabetically the following definitions, with the clause numbers for each definition in said Section 1.1 of Exhibit A being modified as applicable to have the definitions numbered consecutively with the first definition being clause (1) and so on:

“ C&T Coal Designation Period ” shall mean the period of time from the date hereof until such time as the Investors cease to own in the aggregate at least fifteen percent (15%) of the outstanding Class A Units (as such term is defined in the Limited Liability Company Agreement).

“ Financing Agreement ” shall mean the Financing Agreement dated as of June 24, 2013 by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, the Partnership, each subsidiary of the Partnership listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto, the Lenders, Obsidian, as collateral agent for the Lenders, and Obsidian, as administrative agent for the Lenders, as such Financing Agreement is amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

“ Lenders ” shall mean the “Lenders” (as such term is defined in the Financing Agreement).

“ Lenders’ Designated Director ” shall mean the Person (if any) designated by the Required Lenders from time to time to be a member of the Board, provided that such Person shall be subject to the approval of AIM (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) and a Majority of Investors (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), it being understood and agreed that any senior management employee of an Agent (as such term is defined in the Financing Agreement) is hereby automatically deemed approved by AIM and a Majority of Investors.

“ Lenders’ Designation Period ” shall mean the period of time during which the Required Lenders have the right to designate a Lenders’ Designated Director pursuant to the Financing Agreement.

“ Obsidian ” shall mean Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., a California corporation.

“ Required Lenders ” shall mean the “Required Lenders” (as such term is defined in the Financing Agreement).

(d) Section 10(a) of the IR Agreement is hereby amended by restating it in its entirety to read as follows:

(a) Amendment and Modification . Subject to applicable law, this Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by written agreement of the Partnership, GP, AIM and a Majority of Investors, provided that this Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented by written agreement of AIM and a Majority of Investors only if such amendment, modification or supplement does not affect the rights of either the Partnership or GP, and provided, further, that none of the provisions herein relating to the rights of the Required Lenders to designate a Lenders’ Designated Director or any other provisions of this Agreement that have application thereto may be amended, modified or supplemented without the express written consent of the Required Lenders.

(e) Section 10(c) of the IR Agreement is hereby amended by adding thereto at the end thereof the following:

If to any of the Lenders, to:

Obsidian Agency Services, Inc.,
as Agent for the Lenders
c/o Tennenbaum Capital Partners

2951 28 ^th Street, Suite 1000
Santa Monica, California 90405
Attention: Asher Finci
Telephone: (310) 566-1000
Telecopier: (310) 899-4950

with a copy to:

Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
919 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Frederic L. Ragucci, Esq.
Telephone: (212) 756-2000
Telecopier: (212) 593-5955

(f) Section 10 of the IR Agreement is hereby additionally amended by adding thereto a new Section 10(j) which shall read as follows:

(j) Compensation and Expenses of Lenders’ Designated Director . The Lenders’ Designated Director shall not receive any compensation for serving as a member of the Board, but the GP or the Partnership shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Lenders’ Designated Director in connection with attendance at any meetings of the Board (including the meetings of any committees or sub-committees thereof).

(g) Section 10 of the IR Agreement is hereby further amended by adding thereto a new Section 10(k) which shall read as follows:

(k) Status of Lenders . The Lenders shall be considered to be parties hereto and not a third party for purposes of the provisions herein relating to the rights of the Required Lenders to designate a Lenders’ Designated Director and any other provisions of this Agreement that have application thereto.

Section 2. Status of IR Agreement . Except as expressly modified and amended herein, all of the terms and conditions of the IR Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the IR Agreement has not been amended prior to this Amendment.

Section 3. Governing Law . This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware (regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of law of the State of Delaware) as to all matters, including matters of validity, construction, effect, performance and remedies.

Section 4. Facsimiles; Counterparts . This Amendment may be executed by facsimile signatures by any party and such signature shall be deemed binding for all purposes hereof, without delivery of an original signature being thereafter required. This Amendment may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which, when executed, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same document.

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

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP

By:      Oxford Resources GP, LLC, its general partner

By: /s/ Daniel M. Maher
Name: Daniel M. Maher

Title: Senior Vice President

OXFORD RESOURCES GP, LLC

By: /s/ Daniel M. Maher
Name: Daniel M. Maher

Title: Senior Vice President

AIM OXFORD HOLDINGS, LLC

By:     AIM Coal, LLC, its Manager

By:     AIM Coal Management LLC, its Manager

By: /s/ Matthew P. Carbone
Name: Matthew P. Carbone

Title: Member

C&T COAL, INC.

By: /s/ Charles C. Ungurean
Name: Charles C. Ungurean

Title: President

/s/ Charles C. Ungurean
Charles C. Ungurean

/s/ Thomas T. Ungurean
Thomas T. Ungurean

Signature Page to Amendment to Investors' Rights Agreement

Exhibit 10.6D

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of June 24, 2013 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Oxford Resources GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Company”), and Charles C. Ungurean (“Executive”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS , Executive is currently employed with Company, which is the general partner of Oxford Resource Partners, LP (“Oxford LP”), pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement effective as of March 29, 2013 (the “Existing Agreement”); and

WHEREAS , effective as of the Effective Date, Company and Executive desire to amend the Existing Agreement in certain respects and, for such purpose, the parties are entering into this Agreement to replace and supersede the Existing Agreement in its entirety;

NOW, THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and obligations contained herein, Company and Executive agree as follows, effective as of the Effective Date :

ARTICLE 1

EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES

1.1 Employment; Effective Date . Effective as of the Effective Date, and continuing for the period of time set forth in Article 2 of this Agreement, Executive’s employment with Company shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

1.2 Positions . Company shall employ Executive in the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer of Company reporting to the Board of Directors of Company (the “Board”), or in such other positions as the parties mutually may agree. The parties also acknowledge that Executive currently serves as a member of the Board and will continue to serve as a member of the Board for so long as he is elected pursuant to any separate agreements relating thereto or otherwise and willing to so serve.

1.3 Duties and Services . Executive agrees to serve in the positions referred to in paragraph 1.2 and to perform diligently and to the best of his abilities the duties and services appertaining to such offices, as well as such additional duties and services appropriate to such offices which the parties mutually may agree upon from time to time. Executive’s employment shall also be subject to the policies maintained and established by Company that are of general applicability to Company’s executive employees, as such policies may be amended from time to time, provided that in the event of any inconsistency between such policies and any terms of this Agreement the terms of this Agreement shall control.

1.4 Other Interests . Executive agrees, during the period of his employment by Company, to devote substantially all of his primary business time, energy and best efforts to the business and affairs of Company and its affiliates and not to engage, directly or indirectly, in any other business or businesses, whether or not similar to that of Company, except with the consent of the Board. The foregoing notwithstanding, the parties recognize and agree that Executive may engage in charitable and civic pursuits, and also may maintain his current ownership in (i) C&T Coal, Inc., which is a member of Company and a limited partner of Oxford LP, (ii) T & C Holdco LLC, which is a limited partner in Tunnel Hill Partners, LP, the parent company of Tunnell Hill Reclamation LLC, an entity that owns land on which a landfill is located, and (iii) Deep Resources, LLC, an entity that owns an oil company run by Thomas T. Ungurean, without the consent of the Board, as long as Executive is not actively involved in the operation of such businesses and such pursuits do not conflict with the business and affairs of Company or its affiliates or interfere with Executive’s performance of his duties hereunder, which shall be in the sole determination of the Board.

1.5 Duty of Loyalty . Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive owes a fiduciary duty of loyalty to act at all times in the best interests of Company. In keeping with such duty, Executive shall make full disclosure to Company of all business opportunities pertaining to Company’s business and shall not appropriate for Executive’s own benefit business opportunities concerning Company’s business.

ARTICLE 2

TERM AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

2.1 Term . Unless sooner terminated pursuant to other provisions hereof, Company and Executive agree to the continued employment of Executive for the period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the initial expiration date (the “Initial Expiration Date”) which is the later of (i) December 31, 2016 and (ii) the date of repayment of the obligations in full under both of the Financing Agreements (as defined below) and the termination of the Financing Agreements; provided, however, that, beginning on the Initial Expiration Date, and on each anniversary of the Initial Expiration Date thereafter, if this Agreement has not been terminated pursuant to paragraph 2.2 or 2.3, then this Agreement shall automatically be extended for an additional one-year period, unless on or before the date that is 90 days prior to the first day of any such extension period either party shall give written notice (an “Expiration Notice”) to the other that no such automatic extension shall occur. For purposes hereof, the term “Financing Agreements” shall mean that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date, by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC and certain of its affiliates (the “Oxford Loan Parties”), the lenders party thereto, and Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, as in effect on the Effective Date and as hereafter amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced, and that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date, by and among the Oxford Loan Parties, the lenders party thereto, and Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., as in effect on the Effective Date and as hereafter amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced.

2.2 Company’s Right to Terminate . Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2.1, Company shall have the right to terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement for any of the following reasons:

(i) upon Executive’s death;

(ii) upon Executive’s disability, which shall mean Executive’s becoming incapacitated by accident, sickness, or other circumstances which renders him mentally or physically incapable of performing the duties and services required of him hereunder for 90 or more days (whether or not consecutive) out of any consecutive 180-day period;

(iii) for “Cause,” which shall mean Executive has (a) engaged in gross negligence, gross incompetence or willful misconduct in the performance of the duties required of him hereunder; (b) refused without proper reason to perform the duties and responsibilities required of him hereunder; (c) willfully engaged in conduct that is materially injurious to Company or its affiliates (monetarily or otherwise); (d) committed an act of fraud, embezzlement or willful breach of fiduciary duty to Company or an affiliate (including the unauthorized disclosure of confidential or proprietary material information of Company or an affiliate); or (e) been convicted of (or pleaded no contest to) a crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude or any felony; or

(iv) at any time for any other reason, or for no reason whatsoever, in the sole discretion of the Board.

2.3 Executive’s Right to Terminate for Good Reason . Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2.1, Executive shall have the right to terminate his employment under this Agreement for “Good Reason,” which shall mean, in connection with or based upon (a) a material diminution in Executive’s responsibilities, duties or authority; (b) a material diminution in Executive’s base compensation; or (c) a material breach by Company of any material provision of this Agreement.

2.4 Notice of Termination . If Company desires to terminate Executive’s employment hereunder at any time prior to expiration of the term of employment as provided in paragraph 2.1, it shall do so by giving a 30-day written notice to Executive that it has elected to terminate Executive’s employment hereunder and stating the effective date and reason for such termination, provided that no such action shall alter or amend any other provisions hereof or rights arising hereunder. If Executive desires to terminate his employment hereunder at any time prior to expiration of the term of employment as provided in paragraph 2.1, he shall do so by giving a 30-day written notice to Company that he has elected to terminate his employment hereunder and stating the effective date and reason for such termination, provided that no such action shall alter or amend any other provisions hereof or rights arising hereunder. In the case of any notice by Executive of his intent to terminate his employment hereunder for Good Reason, Executive shall provide Company with notice of the existence of the condition(s) constituting the Good Reason within 60 days after the initial existence of such condition(s) and Company shall have 30 days following Executive’s provision of such notice to remedy such condition(s). If Company remedies the condition(s) constituting the Good Reason within such 30 day period, then Executive’s employment hereunder or as a post-term employment continuation described in paragraph 4.1, as applicable, shall continue and his notice of termination shall become void and of no further effect. If Company does not remedy the condition(s) constituting the Good Reason within such 30 day period, Executive’s employment with Company shall terminate on the date that is 31 days following the date of Executive’s notice of termination and Executive shall be entitled to receive the payments and benefits described in paragraph 4.1 or 4.3, as applicable. The notice, remedy rights and termination timing provisions applicable under this paragraph 2.4 in the case of Executive’s election to terminate his employment for Good Reason are referred to collectively as the “Good Reason Termination Procedure.”

2.5 Deemed Resignations . Any termination of Executive’s employment shall constitute an automatic resignation of Executive as an officer of Company and each affiliate of Company, an automatic resignation of Executive from the Board (except where Executive is serving and continues to have the right to serve on the Board pursuant to the currently effective investor rights agreement or any other agreement) and from the board of directors or similar governing body of any affiliate of Company, and an automatic resignation from the board of directors or similar governing body of any corporation, limited liability company or other entity in which Company or any affiliate holds an equity interest and with respect to which board or similar governing body Executive serves as Company’s or such affiliate’s designee or other representative.

ARTICLE 3

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

3.1 Base Salary . During the period of this Agreement, Executive shall receive a minimum annual base salary of $500,000. Executive’s annual base salary shall be reviewed by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) on an annual basis, and, in the sole discretion of the directors of the Board who are not employees of Company (the “Non-employee Directors”) based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, such annual base salary may be increased, but not decreased (except for a decrease that is consistent with reductions taken generally by other executives of Company), effective as of any date determined by the Non-employee Directors based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee. Executive’s annual base salary shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with Company’s standard policy regarding payment of compensation to executives but no less frequently than monthly.

3.2 Bonuses and Incentive Compensation .

(i) Annual Bonus – For the calendar year in which falls the Effective Date, and thereafter during the period of this Agreement, Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual incentive performance bonus in an amount equal to up to 125% of his annual base salary (or such greater percentage, if any, as shall be approved by the Non-employee Directors based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee). The amount of Executive’s annual incentive bonus for any calendar year shall be determined by the Non-employee Directors based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee and such criteria as the Non-employee Directors establish in their discretion, and shall be pro-rated for any period of employment by Company during a calendar year of less than 12 months. The Compensation Committee’s recommendation may take into account such criteria as it establishes in its discretion.

(ii) LTIP Awards – Executive shall be eligible to receive awards under the LTIP, as determined by the Board based upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee. For purposes hereof, “LTIP” means Company’s Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan, effective on June 18, 2010, and if hereafter further amended by Company then as hereafter so further amended.

(iii) Change of Control Acceleration – In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the LTIP in its form as in effect on the Effective Date), and notwithstanding any applicable vesting schedule, all awards granted to Executive under the LTIP shall immediately vest.

3.3 Other Perquisites . During his employment hereunder, Executive shall be afforded the following benefits as incidences of his employment (all of such benefits hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Other Benefits”):

(i) Business and Entertainment Expenses - Subject to Company’s standard policies and procedures with respect to expense reimbursement as applied to its executive employees generally, Company shall reimburse Executive for, or pay on behalf of Executive, reasonable and appropriate expenses incurred by Executive for business related purposes, including dues and fees to industry and professional organizations and costs of entertainment and business development.

(ii) Vacation - For the calendar year during which the Effective Date falls, and thereafter for each calendar year during the period of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to four weeks of paid vacation (pro-rated for any period of employment by Company during such calendar year of less than 12 months) and to all holidays provided to executives of Company generally.

(iii) Other Company Benefits – Except as provided in paragraph 3.2, Executive and, to the extent applicable, Executive’s spouse, dependents and beneficiaries, shall be allowed to participate in all benefits, plans and programs, including improvements or modifications of the same, which are now, or may hereafter be, available to other executive employees of Company. Such benefits, plans and programs shall include, without limitation, any profit sharing plan, thrift plan, health insurance or health care plan, life insurance, disability insurance, pension plan, supplemental retirement plan, vacation and sick leave plan, and the like which may be maintained by Company. Company shall not, however, by reason of this subparagraph be obligated to institute, maintain, or refrain from changing, amending, or discontinuing any such benefit plan or program, so long as such changes are similarly applicable to executive employees generally.

ARTICLE 4

EFFECT OF TERMINATION ON COMPENSATION

4.1 Termination by Expiration . If Executive’s employment hereunder shall be terminated by expiration of the term as provided in paragraph 2.1 (including any extensions of the term of this Agreement thereunder) because either party has provided an Expiration Notice, Executive’s employment with Company shall nonetheless continue until such employment is actually terminated by either Company or Executive upon such expiration or at any time thereafter, with such actual termination and the effective date thereof to be stated in a written notice to the other party which is provided in accordance with paragraph 8.1, and, in the case of a termination following such expiration by Executive for Good Reason (as described below), such notice shall be provided in accordance with paragraph 2.4 and the Good Reason Termination Procedure shall apply to any such termination. In the event an Expiration Notice is provided by either party, all compensation and all benefits to Executive hereunder shall continue to be provided until the expiration of such term, and thereafter Executive shall receive such compensation and benefits as are determined by Company (it being understood that determinations by Company in this regard could provide Executive with Good Reason for purposes of the immediately following sentence) until his employment with Company is actually so terminated. Upon such actual termination of Executive’s employment with Company all compensation and benefits shall terminate contemporaneously with termination of his employment with Company, except as otherwise provided in the following sentence or under any other agreement or plan of Company that provides post-termination benefits. Upon any such actual termination of Executive’s employment with Company which is upon or following the expiration of the term as described in paragraph 2.1 where the Expiration Notice was given by Company, and subject to paragraph 4.4, if Executive’s employment with Company has been terminated (a) by Company and such termination is for any reason other than a reason encompassed by paragraph 2.2(i), 2.2(ii), or 2.2(iii) or (b) by Executive for Good Reason (assuming for purposes of these clauses (a) and (b) only that this Agreement were still in effect continually until and also at the time of any such termination), then Company shall provide Executive with a lump sum cash termination payment in an amount equal to two times Executive’s annual base salary at the highest rate in effect at any time upon or following expiration of the term as provided in paragraph 2.1. Subject to paragraph 4.4, any lump sum cash termination payment due to Executive pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be paid to Executive on the 60 ^th day after the date of Executive’s actual termination of employment with Company. For purposes of clarity, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder by expiration of the term as provided in paragraph 2.1 is the only circumstance where Executive’s employment with Company may continue following a termination of employment hereunder, so that a termination of Executive’s employment hereunder under any other provisions of this Agreement automatically also results in an actual termination of Executive’s employment with Company.

4.2 Termination by Company . If Executive’s employment hereunder shall be terminated by Company prior to expiration of the term provided in paragraph 2.1, then, upon such termination, except as hereinafter provided, all compensation and benefits to Executive hereunder shall terminate contemporaneously with the termination of such employment (except as otherwise provided under any other agreement or plan of Company that provides post-termination benefits); provided, however, that, subject to paragraph 4.4 below, if such termination shall be for any reason other than the expiration of the term as described in paragraph 2.1 or any reason other than a reason encompassed by paragraph 2.2(i), 2.2(ii), or 2.2(iii), then Company shall provide Executive with a lump sum cash payment equal to two times Executive’s annual base salary at the rate in effect under paragraph 3.1 on the date of such termination; and provided, further, that if such termination shall be for a reason encompassed by paragraph 2.2(i), 2.2(ii), or 2.2(iv), then the participation of Executive and/or his dependents, as applicable, in the fully-insured Company employee benefit plans and insurance arrangements providing medical and dental benefits in which they are enrolled at the time of such termination shall continue through the remainder of the term provided in paragraph 2.1 to the extent that such continuation is permitted at the time of such termination under the terms of such Company employee benefit plans and insurance arrangements. Subject to paragraph 4.4, any lump sum cash payment due to Executive pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be paid to Executive on the 60 ^th day after the date of Executive’s termination of employment with Company.

4.3 Termination by Executive . If Executive’s employment hereunder shall be terminated by Executive prior to expiration of the term provided in paragraph 2.1, then, upon such termination, except as hereinafter provided, all compensation and benefits to Executive hereunder shall terminate contemporaneously with the termination of such employment (except as otherwise provided under any other agreement or plan of Company that provides post-termination benefits); provided, however, that, subject to paragraph 4.4, if such termination occurs for Good Reason, then Company shall provide Executive with a lump sum cash payment equal to two times Executive’s annual base salary at the rate in effect under paragraph 3.1 on the date of such termination and the participation of Executive and his dependents, as applicable, in the fully-insured Company employee benefit plans and insurance arrangements providing medical and dental benefits in which they are enrolled at the time of such termination shall continue through the remainder of the term provided in paragraph 2.1 to the extent that such continuation is permitted at the time of such termination under the terms of such Company employee benefit plans and insurance arrangements. Subject to paragraph 4.4, any lump sum cash payment due to Executive pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid to Executive on the 60 ^th day after the date of Executive’s termination of employment with Company.

4.4 Release and Full Settlement . Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, as a condition to the receipt of the termination payments and benefits under paragraph 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3, as applicable, Executive shall first execute a release, in the form established by the Board, releasing the Board, Company, and Company’s parent corporation, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective equityholders, partners, officers, directors, employees, attorneys and agents from any and all claims and from any and all causes of action of any kind or character including, without limitation, all claims or causes of action arising out of Executive’s employment with Company or its affiliates or the termination of such employment, but excluding all claims to vested benefits and payments Executive may have under any compensation or benefit plan, program or arrangement, including this Agreement. Executive shall provide such release no later than 50 days after the date of his termination of employment with Company and, as a condition to Company’s obligation to provide termination payments and benefits in accordance with paragraphs 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, Executive shall not revoke such release. The performance of Company’s obligations hereunder and the receipt of any termination payments and benefits provided under paragraphs 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 shall constitute full settlement of all such claims and causes of action.

4.5 No Duty to Mitigate Losses . Executive shall have no duty to find new employment following the termination of his employment under circumstances which require Company to pay any amount to Executive pursuant to this Article 4. Any salary or remuneration received by Executive from a third party for the providing of personal services (whether by employment or by functioning as an independent contractor) following the termination of his employment under circumstances pursuant to which this Article 4 apply shall not reduce Company’s obligation to make a payment to Executive (or the amount of such payment) pursuant to the terms of this Article 4.

4.6 Liquidated Damages . In light of the difficulties in estimating the damages for an early termination of Executive’s employment under this Agreement, Company and Executive hereby agree that the payments and benefits, if any, to be received by Executive pursuant to this Article 4 shall be received by Executive as liquidated damages.

4.7 Section 409A Matters . Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if Executive is a specified employee (within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and applicable administrative guidance thereunder and determined in accordance with any method selected by Company that is permitted under the regulations issued under Section 409A of the Code), and the payment of any amount or benefit under this Agreement to or on behalf of Executive would be subject to additional taxes and interest under Section 409A of the Code because the timing of such payment is not delayed as provided in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code and the regulations thereunder, then any such payment or benefit that Executive would otherwise be entitled to during the first six months following the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Code and applicable administrative guidance thereunder) shall be accumulated and paid or provided, as applicable, on the date that is six months after Executive’s separation from service (or if such date does not fall on a business day of Company, the next following business day of Company), or such earlier date upon which such amount can be paid or provided under Section 409A of the Code without being subject to such additional taxes and interest; provided, however, that Executive shall be entitled to receive the maximum amount permissible under Section 409A of the Code and the applicable administrative guidance thereunder during the six-month period following his separation from service that will not result in the imposition of any additional tax or penalties on such amount. For all purposes of this Agreement, Executive shall be considered to have terminated employment with Company when Executive incurs a “separation from service” with Company within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Code and the applicable administrative guidance issued thereunder. To the extent that Section 409A of the Code is applicable to this Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted as necessary to comply with such section and the applicable administrative guidance issued thereunder.

Other Benefits . This Agreement governs the rights and obligations of Executive and Company with respect to Executive’s base salary and certain perquisites of employment. Except as expressly provided herein, Executive’s rights and obligations both during the term of his employment and thereafter with respect to his direct and indirect ownership rights in Company and Oxford LP, and Other Benefits under the plans and programs maintained by Company, shall be governed by the separate agreements, plans and the other documents and instruments governing such matters. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in connection with any termination of employment of Executive, in the case of any Other Benefit to which Executive may be entitled that is governed by the terms of any written plan, policy or agreement of Company, Executive’s entitlement to such benefit and the timing of any payment thereof shall be determined under the applicable provisions of such plan, policy or agreement.

ARTICLE 5

PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

5.1 Disclosure to and Property of Company . All information, designs, ideas, concepts, improvements, product developments, discoveries and inventions, whether patentable or not, that are conceived, made, developed or acquired by Executive, individually or in conjunction with others, during the period of Executive’s employment with Company (whether during business hours or otherwise and whether on Company’s premises or otherwise) that relate to Company’s (or any of its affiliates’) business, trade secrets, products or services (including, without limitation, all such information relating to corporate opportunities, product specification, compositions, manufacturing and distribution methods and processes, research, financial and sales data, pricing terms, evaluations, opinions, interpretations, acquisitions prospects, the identity of customers or their requirements, the identity of key contacts within the customers’ organizations or within the organization of acquisition prospects, marketing and merchandising techniques, business plans, computer software or programs, computer software and database technologies, prospective names and marks) (collectively, “Confidential Information”) shall be disclosed to Company and are and shall be the sole and exclusive property of Company (or its affiliates). Moreover, all documents, videotapes, written presentations, brochures, drawings, memoranda, notes, records, files, correspondence, manuals, models, specifications, computer programs, E-mail, voice mail, electronic databases, maps, drawings, architectural renditions, models and other writings or materials of any type embodying any of such information, ideas, concepts, improvements, discoveries, inventions and other similar forms of expression (collectively, “Work Product”) are and shall be the sole and exclusive property of Company (or its affiliates). Upon Executive’s termination of employment with Company, for any reason, Executive promptly shall deliver such Confidential Information and Work Product, and all copies thereof, to Company.

5.2 Disclosure to Executive . Company has disclosed and will disclose to Executive, or place Executive in a position to have access to or develop, Confidential Information and Work Product of Company (or its affiliates); and/or has entrusted and will entrust Executive with business opportunities of Company (or its affiliates); and/or has placed and will place Executive in a position to develop business good will on behalf of Company (or its affiliates). Executive agrees to preserve and protect the confidentiality of all Confidential Information and Work Product of Company (or its affiliates).

5.3 No Unauthorized Use or Disclosure . Executive agrees that he shall not, at any time during or after Executive’s employment with Company, make any unauthorized disclosure of, and shall prevent the removal from Company premises of, Confidential Information or Work Product of Company (or its affiliates), or make any use thereof, except in the carrying out of Executive’s responsibilities during the course of Executive’s employment with Company. Executive shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all persons or entities to whom any Confidential Information shall be disclosed by him hereunder to observe the terms and conditions set forth herein as though each such person or entity was bound hereby. Executive shall have no obligation hereunder to keep confidential any Confidential Information if and to the extent disclosure thereof is specifically required by law; provided, however, that, in the event disclosure is required by applicable law, Executive shall provide Company with prompt notice of such requirement prior to making any such disclosure, so that Company may seek an appropriate protective order or otherwise contest such disclosure. At the request of Company at any time, Executive agrees to deliver to Company all Confidential Information that he may possess or control. Executive agrees that all Confidential Information of Company (whether now or hereafter existing) conceived, discovered or made by him during the period of Executive’s employment with Company exclusively belongs to Company (and not to Executive), and Executive shall promptly disclose such Confidential Information to Company and perform all actions reasonably requested by Company to establish and confirm such exclusive ownership. Affiliates of Company shall be third party beneficiaries of Executive’s obligations under this Article 5. As a result of Executive’s employment with Company, Executive may also from time to time have access to, or knowledge of, Confidential Information or Work Product of third parties, such as customers, suppliers, partners, joint venturers, and the like, of Company and its affiliates. Executive also agrees to preserve and protect the confidentiality of such third party Confidential Information and Work Product to the same extent, and on the same basis, as Company’s Confidential Information and Work Product.

5.4 Ownership by Company . If, during Executive’s employment with Company, Executive creates any work of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression that is the subject matter of copyright (such as videotapes, written presentations, or acquisitions, computer programs, E-mail, voice mail, electronic databases, drawings, maps, architectural renditions, models, manuals, brochures, or the like) relating to Company’s business, products, or services, whether such work is created solely by Executive or jointly with others (whether during business hours or otherwise and whether on Company’s premises or otherwise), including any Work Product, Company shall be deemed the author of such work if the work is prepared by Executive in the scope of Executive’s employment; or, if the work is not prepared by Executive within the scope of Executive’s employment but is specially ordered by Company as a contribution to a collective work, as a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a supplementary work, as a compilation, or as an instructional text, then the work shall be considered to be work made for hire and Company shall be the author of the work. If such work is neither prepared by Executive within the scope of Executive’s employment nor a work specially ordered that is deemed to be a work made for hire, then Executive hereby agrees to assign, and by these presents does assign, to Company all of Executive’s worldwide right, title, and interest in and to such work and all rights of copyright therein.

5.5 Assistance by Executive . During the period of Executive’s employment with Company and thereafter, Executive shall assist Company and its nominee, at any time, in the protection of Company’s (or its affiliates’) worldwide right, title and interest in and to Work Product and the execution of all formal assignment documents requested by Company or its nominee and the execution of all lawful oaths and applications for patents and registration of copyright in the United States and foreign countries.

5.6 Remedies . Executive acknowledges that money damages would not be sufficient remedy for any breach of this Article 5 by Executive, and Company or its affiliates shall be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Article 5 by terminating payments then owing to Executive under this Agreement or otherwise and to specific performance and injunctive relief as remedies for such breach or any threatened breach. Such remedies shall not be deemed the exclusive remedies for a breach of this Article 5 but shall be in addition to all remedies available at law or in equity, including the recovery of damages from Executive and his agents.

ARTICLE 6

NON-COMPETITION OBLIGATIONS

6.1 Non-competition Obligations . As part of the consideration for the compensation and benefits to be paid to Executive hereunder; to protect the trade secrets and confidential information of Company and its affiliates that have been or will in the future be disclosed or entrusted to Executive, the business good will of Company and its affiliates that has been and will in the future be developed in Executive, or the business opportunities that have been and will in the future be disclosed or entrusted to Executive by Company and its affiliates; and as an additional incentive for Company to enter into this Agreement, Company and Executive agree to the provisions of this Article 6. Executive agrees that during the period of Executive’s non-competition obligations hereunder, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly for Executive or for others, in any geographic area or market where Company is conducting any business as of the date of termination of the employment relationship:

(i) engage in any business that is competitive with the business conducted by Company;

(ii) render any advice or services to, or otherwise assist, any other person, association, or entity who is engaged, directly or indirectly, with any business that is competitive with the business conducted by Company;

(iii) induce any employee of Company or its affiliates to terminate his or her employment with Company or its affiliates, or hire or assist in the hiring of any such employee by any person, association, or entity not affiliated with Company; or

(iv) request or cause any customer of Company or its affiliates to terminate any business relationship with Company or its affiliates.

The non-competition obligations under this Agreement shall apply during the period that Executive is employed by Company and shall continue for 24 months after the date of the termination of Executive’s employment with Company for any reason. Executive understands that the foregoing restrictions may limit Executive’s ability to engage in certain businesses anywhere in the world during the period provided for above, but acknowledges that Executive will receive sufficiently high remuneration and other benefits under this Agreement to justify such restrictions.

6.2 Enforcement and Remedies . Executive acknowledges that money damages would not be sufficient remedy for any breach of this Article 6 by Executive, and Company shall be entitled to enforce the provisions of this Article 6 by terminating any payments then owing to Executive under this Agreement and/or to specific performance and injunctive relief as remedies for such breach or any threatened breach. Such remedies shall not be deemed the exclusive remedies for a breach of this Article 6, but shall be in addition to all remedies available at law or in equity to Company, including, without limitation, the recovery of damages from Executive and Executive’s agents involved in such breach and remedies available to Company pursuant to other agreements with Executive.

6.3 Reformation . It is expressly understood and agreed that Company and Executive consider the restrictions contained in this Article 6 to be reasonable and necessary to protect the proprietary information of Company and its affiliates. Nevertheless, if any of the aforesaid restrictions are found by a court having jurisdiction to be unreasonable, or overly broad as to geographic area or time, or otherwise unenforceable, the parties intend for the restrictions therein set forth to be modified by such courts so as to be reasonable and enforceable and, as so modified by the court, to be fully enforced.

ARTICLE 7

NONDISPARAGEMENT

Executive shall refrain, both during the employment relationship and after the employment relationship terminates, from publishing any oral or written statements about Company, its affiliates, or any of such entities’ officers, employees, agents or representatives that (i) are slanderous, libelous, or defamatory; (ii) disclose private or confidential information about Company, its affiliates, or any of such entities’ business affairs, officers, employees, agents, or representatives; (iii) constitute an intrusion into the seclusion or private lives of the officers, employees, agents, or representatives of Company or its affiliates; (iv) give rise to unreasonable publicity about the private lives of the officers, employees, agents, or representatives of Company or its affiliates; (v) place Company, its affiliates, or any of such entities’ officers, employees, agents, or representatives in a false light before the public; or (vi) constitute a misappropriation of the name or likeness of Company, its affiliates, or any of such entities’ officers, employees, agents, or representatives. A violation or threatened violation of this prohibition may be enjoined by the courts. The rights afforded Company and its affiliates under this provision are in addition to any and all rights and remedies otherwise afforded by law.

Company agrees that, both during Executive’s employment relationship and after the employment relationship terminates, Company, its affiliates, and such entities’ officers, employees, agents or representatives shall refrain from publishing any oral or written statements about Executive that (i) are slanderous, libelous, or defamatory; (ii) disclose private or confidential information about Executive; (iii) constitute an intrusion into the seclusion or private life of Executive; (iv) give rise to unreasonable publicity about the private life of Executive; (v) place Executive in a false light before the public; or (vi) constitute a misappropriation of the name or likeness of Executive. A violation or threatened violation of this prohibition may be enjoined by the courts. The rights afforded Executive under this provision are in addition to any and all rights and remedies otherwise afforded by law.

The nondisparagement obligations of this Article 7 shall not apply to communications with law enforcement or required testimony under law or court process.

ARTICLE 8

MISCELLANEOUS

8.1 Notices . For purposes of this Agreement, notices and all other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

If to Company to: Oxford Resources GP, LLC

41 South High Street

Suite 3450

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Attention: Chairman of the Board

with a copy to: AIM Infrastructure MLP Fund, L.P.

950 Tower Lane

Suite 800

Foster City, California 94404

Attention: Brian D. Barlow and Matthew P. Carbone

If to Executive to: Charles C. Ungurean

8400 Dunsinane Drive

Dublin, Ohio 43017

or to such other address as either party may furnish to the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices or changes of address shall be effective only upon receipt.

8.2 Applicable Law . This Agreement is entered into under, and shall be governed for all purposes by, the laws of the State of Ohio.

8.3 No Waiver . No failure by either party hereto at any time to give notice of any breach by the other party of, or to require compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time.

8.4 Severability . If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, then the invalidity or unenforceability of that provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

8.5 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement.

8.6 Withholding of Taxes and Other Employee Deductions . Company may withhold from any benefits and payments made pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise all federal, state, city and other taxes as may be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling and all other normal employee deductions made with respect to Company’s employees generally.

8.7 Headings . The paragraph headings have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes.

8.8 Gender and Plurals . Wherever the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine or neuter, and the singular number includes the plural and conversely.

8.9 Affiliate . As used in this Agreement, the term “affiliate” shall mean any entity which owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, Company.

8.10 Assignment . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Company and any successor of Company, by merger or otherwise. This Agreement shall also be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Executive and his heirs. Except as provided in the preceding provisions of this paragraph, this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, are personal and neither this Agreement, nor any right, benefit, or obligation of either party, shall be subject to voluntary or involuntary assignment, alienation or transfer, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other party.

8.11 Term . This Agreement has a term co-extensive with the term of employment provided for in Article 2. Termination shall not affect any right or obligation of any party which is accrued or vested prior to such termination. The provisions of paragraphs 2.4, 2.5, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.8 and Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

8.12 Entire Agreement . Except as provided in the Excepted Plans/Agreements (as defined below), as of the Effective Date this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof, and shall contain all the covenants, promises, representations, warranties and agreements between the parties with respect to employment of Executive with Company. Without limiting the scope of the preceding sentence, all understandings and agreements preceding the Effective Date and relating to the subject matter hereof (other than the Excepted Plans/Agreements), including without limitation the Existing Agreement, are as of the Effective Date superseded by this Agreement and null and void and of no further force and effect. Any modification of this Agreement shall be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the party to be charged. For purposes hereof, the “Excepted Plans/Agreements” are (i) the written benefit plans and programs referenced in paragraphs 3.3(iii) and 4.8 (and any agreements between Company and Executive that have been executed under such plans and programs), (ii) any signed written agreement contemporaneously or hereafter executed by Company and Executive, (iii) any exceptions provided for in the terms of this Agreement and (iv) the agreements forming and/or operating Company and Oxford LP or any investor rights agreement related thereto.

8.13 Legal Expenses . If Executive incurs legal costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) in any contest relating to rights under this Agreement and prevails in such contest, Company shall reimburse Executive for his reasonable legal costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred with respect to such contest.

8.14 Liability Insurance . Company shall maintain a directors’ and officers’ insurance liability policy throughout the term of this Agreement and shall provide Executive with coverage under such policy on terms not less favorable than provided to other Company directors and officers.

8.15 Arbitration .

(i) Company and Executive agree to submit to final and binding arbitration any and all disputes or disagreements concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement, the termination of this Agreement, or any other aspect of the Executive’s employment relationship with Company or the termination thereof. Any such dispute or disagreement shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association before a single arbitrator. Arbitration shall take place in Columbus, Ohio, unless the parties mutually agree to a different location. Company and Executive agree that the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties. Any court having jurisdiction may enter a judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator. The costs of the proceedings shall be borne equally by the parties unless the arbitrator orders otherwise.

(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 8.15(i), (a) Company may, if it so chooses, bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for temporary or preliminary injunctive relief to enforce Executive’s obligations under Article 5, 6 or 7, pending a decision by the arbitrator in accordance with paragraph 8.15(i), and (b) Executive may, if he so chooses, bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for temporary or preliminary injunctive relief to enforce Company’s obligations under Article 7, pending a decision by the arbitrator in accordance with paragraph 8.15(i). In any such action by Company, Executive may raise in such court any objections that he may have with regard to the enforceability of his obligations under Article 5, 6 or 7.

[Signature page follows.]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Company and Executive have executed this Agreement effective as of the Effective Date.

	Oxford Resources GP, LLC


	By:	/s/ Daniel M. Maher
		Name: Daniel M. Maher
		Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer


		“COMPANY”

		/s/ Charles C. Ungurean
		Charles C. Ungurean


		“EXECUTIVE”

Exhibit 10.16O

June 26, 2013

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Attn: Ms. Angela Ashcraft

544 Chestnut Street

Coshocton, OH 43812

Re:	Coal Purchase and Sale Agreement No. 10-62-04-900, dated

May 21, 2004, as amended, between Ohio Power Company

(f/k/a Columbus Southern Power Company) (“Buyer”) and Oxford

Mining Company, LLC (formerly Oxford Mining Company, Inc.) (“Seller”)

SUBJECT: AMENDMENT 2013-5

Reference is made to the above-referenced Coal Purchase and Sale Agreement, as amended (the “Agreement”), under which Seller is supplying coal to Buyer.

Effective July 1, 2013, ARTICLE I, Term and Delivery Period , Section 1.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following in lieu thereof:

Section 1.1 . The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2015, unless said Term is terminated earlier as provided elsewhere in this Agreement.

Provided this Agreement is still in effect, Buyer shall have the option to extend the Term of this Agreement (“Option Term Extension”) for an additional three (3) year period beginning January 1, 2016, and extending through December 31, 2018. Buyer shall provide Seller with notice of Buyer exercising its election of the Option Term Extension to extend the Term of the Agreement by October 1, 2014.

Except as amended herein, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If you are in agreement with the foregoing, kindly indicate your acceptance thereof and agreement thereto by signing in the space below and returning one original to the attention of Buyer’s Fuel Contract Administration at the address provided in the Agreement.

	Accepted and agreed :

/s/James D. Henry	OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
James D. Henry
Vice President
Fuel, Emissions & Logistics	/s/ Charles C. Ungurean
On behalf of AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER	Signature
SERVICE CORPORATION, as agent for
Ohio Power Company
	Charles C. Ungurean
	Name

	President and Chief Executive Officer
	Title

Exhibit 10.24

FINANCING AGREEMENT

Dated as of June 24, 2013

by and among

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
and
ANY OTHER PARTIES HEREINAFTER JOINED IN SUCH CAPACITY,
as Borrowers,

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP AND EACH OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
LISTED AS A GUARANTOR ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO,
as Guarantors,

THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO,
as Lenders,

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC,
as Collateral Agent,

and

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC
as Administrative Agent

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS; CERTAIN TERMS
1

Section 1.01.
Definitions 1

Section 1.02.
Terms Generally 41

Section 1.03.
Certain Matters of Construction 41

Section 1.04.
Accounting and Other Terms. 42

Section 1.05.
Time References 42

ARTICLE II. THE LOANS
43

Section 2.01.
Commitments 43

Section 2.02.
Making the Loans 43

Section 2.03.
Repayment of Loans; Evidence of Debt 47

Section 2.04.
Interest. 48

Section 2.05.
Reduction of Commitments; Prepayment of Loans 49

Section 2.06.
Fees. 54

Section 2.07.
LIBOR Option. 55

Section 2.08.
Funding Losses 56

Section 2.09.
Taxes 57

Section 2.10.
Increased Costs and Reduced Return 59

Section 2.11.
Changes in Law; Impracticability or Illegality 60

Section 2.12.
Mitigation Obligations 61

ARTICLE III. LETTERS OF CREDIT
62

Section 3.01.
Letter of Credit Guaranty 62

Section 3.02.
Participations. 64

Section 3.03.
Letters of Credit. 65

ARTICLE IV. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS; DEFAULTING LENDERS; JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF BORROWERS
66

Section 4.01.
Payments; Computations and Statements 66

Section 4.02. Sharing of Payments 67

Section 4.03.
Apportionment of Payments 68

Section 4.04. Defaulting Lenders 70

Section 4.05. Administrative Borrower; Joint and Several Liability of Borrowers. 71

ARTICLE V. CONDITIONS TO LOANS 73

Section 5.01. Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness 73

Section 5.02. Conditions Precedent to All Loans and Letters of Credit 78

Section 5.03.
Conditions Subsequent to Effectiveness 80

ARTICLE VI. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 81

Section 6.01.
Representations and Warranties 81

ARTICLE VII. COVENANTS OF THE LOAN PARTIES 94

Section 7.01.
Affirmative Covenants 94

Section 7.02. Negative Covenants 107

Section 7.03. Financial Covenants 115

ARTICLE VIII. MANAGEMENT, COLLECTION AND STATUS OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER COLLATERAL 118

Section 8.01. Collection of Accounts Receivable; Management of Collateral 118

Section 8.02. Accounts Receivable Documentation 121

Section 8.03.
Status of Accounts Receivable and Other Collateral 121

Section 8.04. Collateral Custodian 122

ARTICLE IX. EVENTS OF DEFAULT 122

Section 9.01. Events of Default 122

ARTICLE X. AGENTS 127

Section 10.01. Appointment 127

Section 10.02. Nature of Duties; Delegation 128

Section 10.03. Rights, Exculpation, Etc 129

Section 10.04.
Reliance 130

Section 10.05. Indemnification 130

Section 10.06. Agents Individually 130

Section 10.07. Successor Agent 130

Section 10.08. Collateral Matters. 131

Section 10.09. Agency for Perfection 133

Section 10.10. No Reliance on any Agent's Customer Identification Program 133

Section 10.11. No Third Party Beneficiaries 134

Section 10.12. No Fiduciary Relationship 134

Section 10.13. Reports; Confidentiality; Disclaimers 134

Section 10.14. Intercreditor Agreement 135

Section 10.15. Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim 135

ARTICLE XI. GUARANTY 135

Section 11.01. Guaranty 136

Section 11.02. Guaranty Absolute 136

Section 11.03.
Waiver 137

Section 11.04.
Continuing Guaranty; Assignments 138

Section 11.05.
Subrogation 138

ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS 139

Section 12.01.
Notices, Etc. 139

Section 12.02.
Amendments, Etc 141

Section 12.03.
No Waiver; Remedies, Etc 142

Section 12.04. Expenses; Taxes; Counsel Fees 143

Section 12.05.
Right of Set-off 144

Section 12.06.
Severability 144

Section 12.07.
Assignments and Participations. 144

Section 12.08. Counterparts 148

Section 12.09.
GOVERNING LAW 149

Section 12.10.
CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS AND VENUE 149

Section 12.11.
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL, ETC 150

Section 12.12.
Consent by Agents and Lenders 150

Section 12.13.
No Party Deemed Drafter 150

Section 12.14. Reinstatement; Certain Payments 150

Section 12.15.
Indemnification; Limitation of Liability for Certain Damages. 151

Section 12.16. Records 152

Section 12.17. Binding Effect 153

Section 12.18. Interest 153

Section 12.19. Confidentiality 154

Section 12.20. Public Disclosure 155

Section 12.21. Integration 155

Section 12.22. USA PATRIOT Act 155

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SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS

Schedule 1.01(A)	Kentucky Equipment

Schedule 1.01(B)	Lenders and Lenders' Commitments

Schedule 1.01(C)	Significant Subsidiaries

Schedule 1.01(D)	Impairment and Restructuring Expenses

Schedule 5.01(d)(xxiii)	Landlord Waivers or Agreements

Schedule 6.01(e)	Capitalization; Subsidiaries

Schedule 6.01(f)	Litigation; Commercial Tort Claims

Schedule 6.01(i)	ERISA

Schedule 6.01(l)	Nature of Business

Schedule 6.01(o)	Real Property

Schedule 6.01(q)(i)	Operating Lease Obligations

Schedule 6.01(q)(ii)	Coal Lease Obligations

Schedule 6.01(r)	Environmental Matters

Schedule 6.01(s)	Insurance

Schedule 6.01(v)	Bank Accounts

Schedule 6.01(w)	Intellectual Property

Schedule 6.01(x)	Material Contracts

Schedule 6.01(aa)	Customers and Suppliers

Schedule 6.01(dd)	Name; Jurisdiction of Organization; Organizational ID Number; Chief Place of Business; Chief Executive Office; FEIN

Schedule 6.01(ee)	Collateral Locations

Schedule 6.01(jj)	Brokers, Etc.

Schedule 7.02(a)	Existing Liens

Schedule 7.02(b)	Existing Indebtedness

Schedule 7.02(e)	Existing Investments

Schedule 7.02(k)	Limitations on Dividends and Other Payment Restrictions

Schedule 8.01	Cash Management Accounts

Exhibit A	Form of Joinder Agreement

Exhibit B	Form of Security Agreement

Exhibit C	Form of Notice of Borrowing

Exhibit D	Form of LIBOR Notice

Exhibit E	Form of Borrowing Base Certificate

Exhibit F	Form of Letter of Credit Application

Exhibit G	Form of Assignment and Acceptance

Exhibit H	Form of Intercreditor Agreement

Exhibit I	Form of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Equipment Reports

Exhibit J	Form of Coal Sales and Coal Production Reports

FINANCING AGREEMENT

This Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013, is entered into by and among Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company ("Oxford Mining"; and together with each other Person that executes a joinder agreement in the form of Exhibit A and becomes a "Borrower" hereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages hereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" hereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as hereinafter defined), each a "Guarantor" and collectively, the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party hereto (each a "Lender" and collectively, the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent," and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively, the "Agents").

RECITALS

The Borrowers have asked the Lenders to extend credit to the Borrowers consisting of (a) a term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 and (b) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 at any time outstanding, which revolving credit facility will include a subfacility for the issuance of letters of credit. The proceeds of the term loan and the loans made under the revolving credit facility shall be used to refinance a portion of the existing indebtedness of Oxford Mining, to cash collateralize certain existing letters of credit, for general working capital purposes of the Borrowers and to pay fees and expenses related to this Agreement and the refinancing of the existing indebtedness of Oxford Mining. The letters of credit will be used for general working capital purposes. The Lenders are severally, and not jointly, willing to extend such credit to the Borrowers subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

In consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS; CERTAIN TERMS

Section 1.01. Definitions . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the respective meanings indicated below, such meanings to be applicable equally to both the singular and plural forms of such terms:

"Account Debtor" means each debtor, customer or obligor in any way obligated on or in connection with any Account Receivable.

"Account Receivable" means, with respect to any Person, any and all rights of such Person to payment for goods sold and/or services rendered, including accounts, general intangibles and any and all such rights evidenced by chattel paper, instruments or documents, whether due or to become due and whether or not earned by performance, and whether now or hereafter acquired or arising in the future, and any proceeds arising therefrom or relating thereto.

"Action" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.12.

"Additional Amount" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(a).

"Administrative and Operational Services Agreement" means the Administrative and Operational Services Agreement by and among Parent, Oxford Mining and the General Partner dated August 24, 2007, pursuant to which the General Partner (a) provides certain services to the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries, including general administrative and management services, human resources, information technology, finance and accounting, corporate development, real property, marketing, engineering, operations (including mining operations), geological services, risk management, insurance services, tax and audit services and investor relations, but (b) receives no fees other than reimbursement for all direct and indirect out-of-pocket expenses it incurs or payments it makes on behalf of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries thereunder.

"Administrative Agent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Administrative Agent's Account" means an account at a bank designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time as the account into which the Loan Parties shall make all payments to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

"Administrative Borrower" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 4.05.

"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person. For purposes of this definition, "control" of a Person means the power, directly or indirectly, either to (a) vote 10% or more of the Equity Interests having ordinary voting power for the election of members of the Board of Directors of such Person or (b) direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person whether by contract or otherwise. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall any Agent or any Lender be considered an "Affiliate" of any Loan Party.

"Agent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Aggregate ECF Reduction Amount" means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the difference between (i) an amount equal to the sum of the ECF Reduction Amount for all Fiscal Years prior to such date and (ii) the aggregate amount of prepayments made pursuant to clause (B) of Section 2.05(c)(iv) prior to such date.

"Agreement" means this Financing Agreement, including all amendments, modifications and supplements thereto, and any exhibits or schedules to any of the foregoing, and shall refer to the same as they may be in effect at the time such reference is operative.

"Annual Production Account" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(r).

"Anti-Terrorism Laws" means any laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including, without limitation, (a) the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 (i.e., 18 U.S.C. §§ 1956 and 1957), (b) the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act, (c) the laws, regulations and Executive Orders administered by OFAC, (d) the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and implementing regulations by the United States Department of the Treasury, (e) any law prohibiting or directed against terrorist activities or the financing of terrorist activities (e.g., 18 U.S.C. §§ 2339A and 2339B), or (f) any similar laws enacted in the United States or any other jurisdictions in which the parties to this Agreement operate, as any of the foregoing laws may from time to time be amended, renewed, extended, or replaced, and all other present and future legal requirements of any Governmental Authority governing, addressing, relating to, or attempting to eliminate terrorist acts and acts of war and any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

"Applicable Liquidity Threshold" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.05(d).

"Applicable Margin" means, as of any date of determination, with respect to the interest rate of a Loan or any portion thereof, (a) 6.25% for a Reference Rate Loan and (b) 6.75% for a LIBOR Rate Loan.

"Applicable Prepayment Premium" means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (a) during the period of time from and after the Effective Date up to and including the date that is the first anniversary of the Effective Date, an amount equal to 3.00% times the sum of (i) the amount of the reduction of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment on such date plus (ii) the principal amount of any prepayment of the Term Loan on such date, (b) during the period of time after the date that is the first anniversary of the Effective Date up to and including the date that is the second anniversary of the Effective Date, an amount equal to 2.00% times the sum of (i) the amount of the reduction of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment on such date plus (ii) the principal amount of any prepayment of the Term Loan on such date, and (c) during all periods of time after the date that is the second anniversary of the Effective Date, zero.

"Assignment and Acceptance" means an assignment and acceptance entered into by an assigning Lender and an assignee, and accepted by the Collateral Agent, in accordance with Section 12.07, which assignment and acceptance is substantially in the form of Exhibit G or such other form acceptable to the Collateral Agent.

"Authorized Officer" means, with respect to any Person, each of the chief executive officer, president, chief financial officer, chief legal officer, senior vice president, treasurer and secretary of such Person.

"Availability" means, at any time, the difference between (a) the lesser of (i) the Borrowing Base and (ii) the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and (b) the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans and (ii) all Letter of Credit Obligations.

"Average Liquidity" means, with respect to any period, the sum of the aggregate amount of Liquidity for each Business Day in such period (calculated as of the end of each respective Business Day) divided by the number of Business Days in such period.

"Bank" means JPMorgan Chase Bank, its successors or any other bank designated by the Administrative Agent to the Administrative Borrower from time to time.

"Bankruptcy Code" means the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 101, et seq.), as amended, and any successor statute.

"Blocked Person" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.01(ii)(ii).

"Board" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States, or any successor thereto.

"Board of Directors" means, (a) with respect to any corporation, the board of directors of the corporation or any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such board, (b) with respect to a partnership, the board of directors of the general partner of the partnership, (c) with respect to a limited liability company, the managing member or members or any controlling committee or board of directors of such company or the sole member or the managing member thereof, and (d) with respect to any other Person, the board or committee of such Person serving a similar function.

"Book Value" means, with respect to any Inventory of any Person, the lower of (a) cost (as reflected in the general ledger of such Person before customary (but not extraordinary) reserves established by such Person in good faith and in accordance with GAAP) and (b) market value, in each case, determined in accordance with GAAP calculated on a first-in first-out basis.

"Borrower" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Borrowing Base" means, at any time, the difference between (a) the sum of (i) 85% of the value of the Net Amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable at such time, less the amount, if any, of the Dilution Reserve, plus (ii) 60% of the Book Value of the Eligible Inventory at such time, and (b) such reserves as the Administrative Agent may deem appropriate in the exercise of its business judgment based upon the lending practices of the Administrative Agent; provided that the amount of any such reserve established by the Administrative Agent shall have a reasonable relationship to the event, condition, other circumstance, or fact that is the basis for such reserve and shall not be duplicative of any other reserve established and currently maintained by the Administrative Agent.

"Borrowing Base Certificate" means a certificate signed by an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower and setting forth the calculation of the Borrowing Base in compliance with Section 7.01(a)(vi), which certificate is substantially in the form of Exhibit E.

"Business Day" means (a) any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York City are authorized or required to close, and (b) with respect to the borrowing, payment or continuation of, or determination of interest rate on, LIBOR Rate Loans, any day that is a Business Day described in clause (a) above and on which dealings in Dollars may be carried on in the interbank eurodollar markets in New York City and London.

"Capital Expenditures" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the sum of (a) the aggregate amount of all expenditures by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period that in accordance with GAAP are or should be included in "property, plant and equipment" or in a similar fixed asset account on its balance sheet, whether such expenditures are paid in cash or financed and including all Capitalized Lease Obligations paid or payable during such period, and (b) to the extent not covered by clause (a) above, the aggregate amount of all expenditures by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period to acquire by purchase or otherwise the business or fixed assets of, or the Equity Interests of, any other Person. For the avoidance of doubt, "Capital Expenditures" shall include all expenditures made, directly or indirectly, by such Person or any of its Subsidiaries during such period for mine development.

"Capitalized Lease" means, with respect to any Person, any lease of real or personal property by such Person as lessee which is (a) required under GAAP to be capitalized on the balance sheet of such Person or (b) a transaction of a type commonly known as a "synthetic lease" (i.e., a lease transaction that is treated as an operating lease for accounting purposes but with respect to which payments of rent are intended to be treated as payments of principal and interest on a loan for Federal income tax purposes).

"Capitalized Lease Obligations" means, with respect to any Person as of any time of determination, obligations of such Person and its Subsidiaries under Capitalized Leases as of such time, and, for purposes hereof, the amount of any such obligation shall be the capitalized amount thereof at such time determined in accordance with GAAP.

"Cash Equivalents" means (a) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States Government or issued by any agency thereof and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case, maturing within six months from the date of acquisition thereof; (b) commercial paper, maturing not more than 270 days after the date of issue and rated P 1 by Moody's or A 1 by Standard & Poor's; (c) certificates of deposit maturing not more than 270 days after the date of issue, issued by commercial banking institutions and money market or demand deposit accounts maintained at commercial banking institutions, each of which is a member of the Federal Reserve System and has a combined capital and surplus and undivided profits of not less than $500,000,000; (d) repurchase agreements having maturities of not more than 90 days from the date of acquisition which are entered into with major money center 1banks included in the commercial banking institutions described in clause (c) above and which are secured by readily marketable direct obligations of the United States Government or any agency thereof; (e) money market accounts maintained with mutual funds having assets in excess of $2,500,000,000; and (f) marketable tax exempt securities rated A or higher by Moody's or A+ or higher by Standard & Poor's, in each case, maturing within six months from the date of acquisition thereof.

"Cash Management Accounts" means the bank accounts of each Loan Party (other than accounts specifically and exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for the benefit of any Loan Party's employees) maintained at one or more Cash Management Banks set forth on Schedule 8.01.

"Cash Management Agreement" means a deposit account control agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agents, by and among a Loan Party, the Collateral Agent, the Second Lien Agent, if applicable, and a Cash Management Bank with respect to each Cash Management Account.

"Cash Management Bank" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 8.01(a).

"Cerberus" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Change in Law" means the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following: (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty, (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation, implementation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority or (c) the making or issuance of any request, rule, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority; provided that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities, in each case, pursuant to Basel III, shall, in each case, be deemed to be a "Change in Law", regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued.

"Change of Control" means each occurrence of any of the following:

(a) the Ungureans cease beneficially and of record to own and control, directly or indirectly, at least 15% on a fully diluted basis of the aggregate outstanding voting and economic power of the Equity Interests of the General Partner;

(b) the Permitted Holders cease beneficially and of record to own and control, directly or indirectly, at least 50.1% on a fully diluted basis of the aggregate outstanding voting and economic power of the Equity Interests of the General Partner;

(c) the General Partner ceases to be the sole general partner of the Parent with the power to manage and control the Parent;

(d) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the Board of Directors of the General Partner (together with any new directors whose election by such Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by the members of the General Partner (or its direct or indirect ultimate parent holding company) was approved by a vote of at least a majority the directors of the General Partner (or its direct or indirect ultimate parent holding company) then still in office who were either directors at the beginning of such period, or whose election or nomination for election was previously approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the General Partner (or its direct or indirect ultimate parent holding company);

(e) the Parent ceases to directly own and control 100% of the Equity Interests of Oxford Mining;

(f) the Parent ceases to have beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of 100% of the aggregate voting or economic power of the Equity Interests of each other Loan Party (other than in connection with any transaction permitted pursuant to Section 7.02(c)), free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens);

(g) (i) any Loan Party consolidates or amalgamates with or merges into another entity or conveys, transfers or leases all or substantially all of its property and assets to another Person (other than in connection with any transaction permitted pursuant to Section 7.02(c)), or (ii) any entity consolidates or amalgamates with or merges into any Loan Party in a transaction pursuant to which the outstanding voting Equity Interests of such Loan Party is reclassified or changed into or exchanged for cash, securities or other property, other than any such transaction described in this clause (ii) in which either (A) in the case of any such transaction involving the Parent (or its direct or indirect ultimate parent holding company), no Person or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), other than the General Partner or a Permitted Holder, has, directly or indirectly, acquired beneficial ownership of more than 33% of the aggregate outstanding voting or economic power of the Equity Interests of the Parent (or its direct or indirect ultimate parent holding company) or (B) in the case of any such transaction involving a Loan Party other than the Parent, the Parent has beneficial ownership of 100% of the aggregate voting and economic power of all Equity Interests of the resulting, surviving or transferee entity;

(h) unless a replacement reasonably satisfactory to the Agents has been appointed within 90 days thereof, Charles C. Ungurean ceases to be the chief executive officer of the Parent; or

(i) a "Change of Control" (or any comparable term or provision) occurs under any terms or provisions applicable with respect to any of the Equity Interests, the Second Lien Indebtedness or the Subordinated Indebtedness of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries.

"CIP Regulations" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 10.10.

"Coal Business" means the business of the mining, producing, processing, transporting, marketing, selling and/or purchasing coal.

"Coal Lease Obligations" means, with respect to any Fiscal Year, the aggregate amount of minimum guaranteed royalty payments payable under Coal Leases in such Fiscal Year.

"Coal Leases" means leases and license agreements providing for the acquisition, leasing and/or licensing of rights relating to coal reserves and the mining thereof.

"Coal Reserve Base" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(r).

"Collateral" means all of the property and assets and all interests therein and proceeds thereof now owned or hereafter acquired by any Person upon which a Lien is granted or purported to be granted by such Person as security for all or any part of the Obligations.

"Collateral Agent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Collateral Agent Advances" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 10.08(a).

"Collateral Records" means, to the extent relating to Accounts Receivable, Inventory, the other Revolver Priority Collateral or any Account Debtor or other Person obligated on or in connection with any of the Accounts Receivable, all of the Borrowers' and all of each other Loan Party's present and future books of account of every kind or nature, purchase and sale agreements, invoices, ledger cards, bills of lading and other shipping evidence, statements, correspondence, memoranda, credit files and other data, together with the tapes, disks, diskettes and other data and software storage media and devices, file cabinets or containers in or on which the foregoing are stored (including any rights of the Borrowers and the other Loan Parties with respect to the foregoing maintained with or by any other Person).

"Collections" means all cash, checks, notes, instruments, and other items of payment (including insurance proceeds, proceeds of cash sales, rental proceeds, and tax refunds).

"Commitments" means, with respect to each Lender, such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment and Term Loan Commitment.

"Compliance Audit" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(j)(v).

"Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person for any period, (a) the Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period; plus (b) without duplication, the sum of each of the following amounts of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period to the extent each of such following amounts is included in determining the Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period: (i) Consolidated Net Interest Expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) depreciation expense, (iv) depletion expense, (v) amortization expense, (vi) impairment expenses, (vii) restructuring expenses related to the restructuring of the operations of the Loan Parties in Kentucky, with respect to each such expense, up to an aggregate amount not to exceed (A) the amount set forth on Schedule 1.01(D) for each such expense through March 31, 2013 and (B) 110% of the amount set forth on Schedule 1.01(D) for each such expense after March 31, 2013, (viii) non-cash equity-based compensation expense, (ix) accretion of mine reclamation and closure obligations, (x) non-recurring items to the extent identified in the financial reporting of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) and approved by Collateral Agent, and (xi) Refinancing Fees/Expenses up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $9,000,000; plus or minus, as indicated, (c) without duplication, the sum of each of the following amounts of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period to the extent each of such following amounts is included in determining the Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period: (i) plus net losses and minus net gains from any extraordinary or non-recurring disposal of assets including Dispositions and (ii) plus amortization for above-market coal sales contracts and minus amortization for below-market coal sales contracts; and minus (d) without duplication, the sum of the following amounts of such Person and such Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period to the extent paid in such period: (i) restructuring expenses related to the restructuring of the operations of the Loan Parties in Kentucky described in clause (b)(vii) above, and (ii) Refinancing Fees/Expenses described in clause (b)(xi) above.

"Consolidated Net Income" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the net income (loss) of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period, determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP.

"Consolidated Net Interest Expense" means, with respect to any Person for any period, (a) gross interest expense of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP (including, without limitation, interest expense paid to Affiliates of such Person), less (b) the sum of (i) interest income for such period and (ii) gains for such period on Hedging Agreements (to the extent not included in interest income above and to the extent not deducted in the calculation of gross interest expense), plus (c) the sum of (i) losses for such period on Hedging Agreements (to the extent not included in gross interest expense) and (ii) the upfront costs or fees for such period associated with Hedging Agreements (to the extent not included in gross interest expense), in each case, determined on a consolidated basis and in accordance with GAAP.

"Consolidated Venture" means any Subsidiary of Parent, of which the Parent does not, directly or indirectly, own and control 100% of the Equity Interests of such Subsidiary. For the avoidance of doubt, as of the Effective Date, Harrison is a Consolidated Venture.

"Consolidated Venture Percentage Share" means the percentage of the Equity Interests of a Consolidated Venture that is, directly or indirectly, owned and controlled by the Parent. For this purpose, as of the Effective Date, the Consolidated Venture Percentage Share of Harrison is 51%.

"Contingent Obligation" means, with respect to any Person, any obligation of such Person guaranteeing or intended to guarantee any Indebtedness, leases, dividends or other obligations ("primary obligations") of any other Person (the "primary obligor") in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including, without limitation, (a) the direct or indirect guaranty, endorsement (other than for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business), co-making, discounting with recourse or sale with recourse by such Person of the obligation of a primary obligor, (b) the obligation to make take-or-pay or similar payments, if required, regardless of nonperformance by any other party or parties to an agreement, (c) any obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (ii) to advance or supply funds (A) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation or (B) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iii) to purchase property, assets, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation or (iv) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof; provided, however, that the term "Contingent Obligation" shall not include any product warranties extended in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation with respect to which such Contingent Obligation is made (or, if less, the maximum amount of such primary obligation for which such Person may be liable pursuant to the terms of the instrument evidencing such Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability with respect thereto (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder), as determined by such Person in good faith.

"Contractual Obligation" means, as to any Person, any provision of any security issued by such Person or of any agreement, instrument or other undertaking to which such Person is a party or by which it or any of its property is bound.

"Contribution Agreement" means the Contribution Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among the Loan Parties, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent.

"Current Value" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(o).

"Debtor Relief Law" means the Bankruptcy Code and any other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief law of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction from time to time in effect.

"Default" means an event which, with the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

"Defaulting Lender" means any Lender that (a) has failed to (i) fund all or any portion of its Loans within 2 Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be funded hereunder unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Borrower in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender's determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each of which conditions precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, or (ii) pay to the Administrative Agent, any L/C Issuer or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder (including in respect of its participation in Letters of Credit) within 2 Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified the Administrative Borrower, the Administrative Agent or any L/C Issuer in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender's obligation to fund a Loan hereunder and states that such position is based on such Lender's determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, within 3 Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent or the Administrative Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by such Lender given to the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Borrower), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, or (ii) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any Equity Interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under clauses (a) through (d) above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender upon delivery of written notice by the Administrative Agent of such determination to the Administrative Borrower, each L/C Issuer and each Lender.

"Dilution" means, as of any date of determination, a percentage, based upon the experience of the immediately prior 90 consecutive days, that is the result of dividing the Dollar amount of (a) bad debt write-downs, discounts, advertising allowances, credits (excluding corrections processed to correct billing errors), or other dilutive items with respect to the Accounts Receivable of the Loan Parties during such period, by (b) the billings of the Loan Parties during such 90-day period, including the Dollar amount set forth in clause (a) above.

"Dilution Reserve" means, as of any date of determination, an amount sufficient to reduce the advance rate against the Net Amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable by one percentage point for each percentage point by which Dilution is in excess of 5.0%, subject to, and without duplication of, the deductions in the definition of "Net Amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable."

"Disposition" means any transaction, or series of related transactions, pursuant to which any Person or any of its Subsidiaries sells, assigns, transfers or otherwise disposes of any property or assets (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) to any other Person, in each case, whether or not the consideration therefor consists of cash, securities or other assets owned by the acquiring Person, excluding any sales of Inventory in the ordinary course of business on ordinary business terms.

"Disqualified Equity Interests" means any Equity Interest that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security or other Equity Interest into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable), or upon the happening of any event or condition, (a) matures or is mandatorily redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, or is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof, in whole or in part, on or prior to the date which is 91 days after the Final Maturity Date, (b) is convertible into or exchangeable for (i) debt securities or (ii) any Equity Interests referred to in clause (a) above, in each case at any time prior to the date which is 91 days after the Final Maturity Date, (c) contains any repurchase obligation that may come into effect either (i) prior to payment in full of all Obligations or (ii) prior to the date that is 91 days after the Final Maturity Date or (d) provides for scheduled payments or the payment of cash dividends or distributions prior to the date that is 91 days after the Final Maturity Date.

"Dollar," "Dollars" and the symbol "$" each means lawful money of the United States of America.

"Effective Date" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 5.01.

"Eligible Accounts Receivable" means the Accounts Receivable of a Loan Party which are, and at all times continue to be, acceptable to the Administrative Agent in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment. In general, an Account Receivable shall, in the reasonable discretion of the Administrative Agent, be deemed to be eligible if: (a) delivery of the merchandise or the rendition of the services has been completed with respect to such Account Receivable; (b) no return, rejection, repossession or dispute has occurred with respect to such Account Receivable, the Account Debtor has not asserted any setoff, defense or counterclaim with respect to such Account Receivable, and there has not occurred any extension of the time for payment with respect to such Account Receivable without the consent of the Administrative Agent, provided that, in the case of any dispute, setoff, defense or counterclaim with respect to an Account Receivable, the portion of such Account Receivable not subject to such dispute, setoff, defense or counterclaim will not be ineligible solely by reason of this clause (b); (c) such Account Receivable is lawfully owned by a Loan Party free and clear of any Lien other than Permitted Liens and otherwise continues to be in full conformity with all representations and warranties made by a Loan Party to the Agents and the Lenders with respect thereto in the Loan Documents; (d) such Account Receivable is unconditionally payable in Dollars within 90 days from the invoice date and is not evidenced by a promissory note, chattel paper or any other instrument or other document; (e) no more than 60 days have elapsed from the invoice due date and no more than 90 days have elapsed from the invoice date with respect to such Account Receivable; (f) such Account Receivable is not due from an Affiliate of a Loan Party; (g) such Account Receivable does not constitute an obligation of the United States or any other Governmental Authority (unless all steps required by the Administrative Agent in connection therewith, including notice to the United States Government under the Federal Assignment of Claims Act or any action under any state statute comparable to the Federal Assignment of Claims Act, have been duly taken in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent); (h) the Account Debtor (or the applicable office of the Account Debtor) with respect to such Account Receivable is located in the continental United States, unless such Account Receivable is supported by a letter of credit or other similar obligation satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; (i) the Account Debtor with respect to such Account Receivable is not also a supplier to or creditor of a Loan Party, unless such Account Debtor has executed a no-offset letter satisfactory to the Administrative Agent; (j) not more than 50% of the aggregate amount of all Accounts Receivable of the Account Debtor with respect to such Account Receivable have remained unpaid 60 days past the invoice due date or 90 days past the invoice date; (k) the Account Debtor with respect to such Account Receivable (i) has not filed a petition for bankruptcy or any other relief under any Debtor Relief Law, (ii) has not suspended business operations, become insolvent or called a meeting of its creditors for the purpose of obtaining any financial concession or accommodation, (iii) has not had or suffered to be appointed a receiver or a trustee for all or a significant portion of its assets or affairs or (iv) in the case of an Account Debtor who is an individual, is not an employee of a Loan Party or any of its Affiliates and has not died or been declared incompetent; and (l) the Administrative Agent is, and continues to be, reasonably satisfied with the credit standing of the Account Debtor in relation to the amount of credit extended and the Administrative Agent believes, in its reasonable discretion, that the prospect of collection of such Account Receivable is not impaired for any reason.

"Eligible Inventory" means all Inventory of a Loan Party consisting of as-extracted minerals that meet all of the following specifications: (a) such Inventory is lawfully owned by a Loan Party free and clear of any existing Lien other than Permitted Liens and otherwise continues to be in full conformity with all representations and warranties made by a Loan Party to the Agents and the Lenders with respect thereto in the Loan Documents; (b) such Inventory is not held on consignment and may be lawfully sold; (c) a Loan Party has the right to grant Liens on such Inventory; (d) such Inventory arose or was acquired in the ordinary course of the business of a Loan Party and does not represent damaged, obsolete or unsalable goods; (e) no Account Receivable or document of title has been created or issued with respect to such Inventory; (f) such Inventory is located in one of the locations in the continental United States listed on Schedule 6.01(ee) or such other locations in the continental United States as the Collateral Agent may approve in writing from time to time (or in-transit from one such location to another such location); (g) if such Inventory consists of finished goods Inventory sold under a licensed trademark or if such Inventory contains or uses a medium subject to a copyright, (i) the Collateral Agent shall have entered into a waiver letter, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, with the licensor with respect to the rights of the Collateral Agent to use the licensed trademark or copyright to sell or otherwise dispose of such Inventory or (ii) the Collateral Agent shall otherwise be satisfied, in its sole discretion, that the Collateral Agent has rights to sell or dispose of such Inventory; (h) the Inventory is not work-in-process, supplies or packaging; and (i) such Inventory is and at all times shall continue to be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

"Employee Plan" means an employee benefit plan (other than a Multiemployer Plan) covered by Title IV of ERISA and maintained (or that was maintained at any time during the six (6) calendar years preceding the date of any borrowing hereunder) for employees of any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates.

"Environmental Actions" means any complaint, summons, citation, notice, directive, order, claim, litigation, investigation, judicial or administrative proceeding, judgment or other written communication from any Person or Governmental Authority involving violations of Environmental Laws including, without limitation, Releases of Hazardous Materials (a) from any assets, properties or businesses owned or operated by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible; (b) from adjoining properties or businesses; or (c) onto any facilities which received Hazardous Materials generated by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible.

"Environmental Laws" means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.), the Federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.), the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.), as such laws may be amended or otherwise modified from time to time, and any other present or future federal, state, local or foreign statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, judgment, decree, permit, license or other binding determination of any Governmental Authority imposing liability or establishing standards of conduct for protection of the environment or other government restrictions relating to the protection of the environment or the Release, deposit or migration of any Hazardous Materials into the environment.

"Environmental Liabilities and Costs" means all liabilities, monetary obligations, Remedial Actions, losses, damages, punitive damages, consequential damages, treble damages, costs and expenses (including all reasonable fees, disbursements and expenses of counsel, experts and consultants and costs of investigations and feasibility studies), fines, penalties, sanctions and interest incurred by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries as a result of any claim or demand by any Governmental Authority or any third party, and which relate to any environmental condition or a Release of Hazardous Materials from or onto (a) any property presently or formerly owned by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or (b) any facility which received Hazardous Materials generated by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries.

"Environmental Lien" means any Lien in favor of any Governmental Authority for Environmental Liabilities and Costs.

"Equipment" means equipment (as that term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code), and includes machinery, machine tools, motors, furniture, furnishings, vehicles (including motor vehicles), computer hardware, tools, parts, and goods (other than consumer goods, farm products, Inventory or fixtures), wherever located, including all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing.

"Equity Interest" means (a) with respect to any Person that is a corporation, any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated and whether or not voting) of corporate stock, and (b) with respect to any Person that is not a corporation, any and all partnership, membership or other equity interests of such Person.

"Equity Issuance" means either (a) the sale or issuance by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any of its Equity Interests or (b) the receipt by Parent of any cash capital contributions.

"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and any successor statute of similar import, and regulations thereunder, in each case as in effect from time to time. References to sections of ERISA shall be construed also to refer to any successor sections of ERISA.

"ERISA Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) which is a member of a group of which such Person is a member and which would be deemed to be a "controlled group" within the meaning of Sections 414(b), (c), (m) and (o) of the Internal Revenue Code.

"Event of Default" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 9.01.

"Excess Cash Flow" means, with respect to any Person for any period, (a) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, less (b) the sum of (i) all scheduled cash principal payments (excluding any principal payments made pursuant to Section 2.05(c)(iv)) on the Loans and the Second Lien Loans made during such period (but, in the case of the Revolving Loans, only to the extent that the Total Revolving Credit Commitment is permanently reduced by the amount of such payments), and all cash principal payments on other Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries during such period to the extent such other Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred, and such payments are permitted to be made, under this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement and/or the subordination agreement for any Subordinated Indebtedness, (ii) all Consolidated Net Interest Expense to the extent paid or payable in cash during such period, (iii) the cash portion of Capital Expenditures made by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period to the extent permitted to be made under this Agreement (excluding Capital Expenditures to the extent financed through the incurrence of Indebtedness or through an Equity Issuance), (iv) all scheduled loan servicing fees and other similar fees in respect of Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries paid in cash during such period, to the extent such Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred, and such payments are permitted to be made, under this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement and/or the subordination agreement for any Subordinated Indebtedness, (v) income taxes paid in cash by such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period and (vi) the excess, if any, of Working Investment at the end of such period over Working Investment at the beginning of such period (or minus the excess, if any, of Working Investment at the beginning of such period over Working Investment at the end of such period).

"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

"Executive Order No. 13224" means the Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing, effective September 24, 2001, as the same has been, or shall hereafter be, renewed, extended, amended or replaced.

"Existing Credit Agreement" means that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of July 6, 2010, among Oxford Mining, the Existing Lenders and Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, as heretofore amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified.

"Existing Credit Facility" means, collectively, the Existing Credit Agreement and the other "Loan Documents" (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement).

"Existing Lenders" means the lenders party to the Existing Credit Facility.

"Existing Letters of Credit" means the outstanding letters of credit issued by Fifth Third Bank, N.A. for the benefit of Oxford Mining that remain outstanding on the Effective Date.

"Extraordinary Receipts" means any cash received by the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries not in the ordinary course of business (and not consisting of proceeds described in Section 2.05(c)(v) or (vi)), including, without limitation, (a) foreign, United States, state or local tax refunds to the extent not included in Consolidated Net Income of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, (b) pension plan reversions, (c) proceeds of insurance (including, without limitation, proceeds of Key-Man Life Insurance Policies), (d) judgments, proceeds of settlements or other consideration of any kind in connection with any cause of action, (e) condemnation awards (and payments in lieu thereof), (f) indemnity payments (other than to the extent such indemnity payments are (i) immediately payable to a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries or (ii) received by the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries as reimbursement for any payment previously made to such Person) and (g) any purchase price adjustment received in connection with any purchase agreement other than in the ordinary course of business.

"Facility" means any real property, including, without limitation, all buildings and other improvements, the land on which such buildings and other improvements are located, and all fixtures located at or used in connection therewith, all whether now or hereafter existing, owned, leased, operated or used by any Loan Party, including any New Facility.

"FASB ASC" means the Accounting Standards Codification of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

"Federal Funds Rate" means, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal to, for each day during such period, the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers, as published on the next succeeding Business Day by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day which is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day on such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by it.

"Fee Letter" means the fee letter, dated as of the date hereof, among the Borrowers and the Agents.

"Field Survey and Audit" means a field survey and audit of the Loan Parties and an appraisal of the Collateral performed by auditors, examiners and/or appraisers selected by the Collateral Agent, at the sole cost and expense of the Borrowers.

"Final Maturity Date" means the earliest of (a) the Scheduled Maturity Date, (b) 90 days prior to the earliest date of termination under the Second Lien Financing Agreement, (c) the date on which all of the Loans shall become due and payable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and (d) the date of payment in full of all Obligations and the termination of all Commitments.

"Financial Statements" means (a) the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2012, and the related audited consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and partners’ equity for the Fiscal Year then ended, and (b) the unaudited consolidated balance sheet of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and the related unaudited consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and partners’ equity for the three months then ended.

"Fiscal Year" means the fiscal year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries ending on December 31 of each year.

"Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, to (b) the sum of (i) all principal of Indebtedness of such Person and its Subsidiaries scheduled to be paid or prepaid during such period to the extent there is an equivalent permanent reduction in the commitments thereunder, plus (ii) cash Consolidated Net Interest Expense of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, plus (iii) income taxes paid or payable by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period, plus (iv) cash dividends or distributions paid, or the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value (including in connection with any merger or consolidation), by such Person or any of its Subsidiaries, in respect of the Equity Interests of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries (other than dividends or distributions paid by a Loan Party to any other Loan Party) during such period, plus (v) all management, consulting, monitoring, and advisory fees paid by such Person or any of its Subsidiaries to any of its Affiliates during such period (excluding payments to the General Partner under the Administrative and Operational Services Agreement as in effect on the Effective Date), plus (vi) Capital Expenditures made by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period, plus (vii) mine reclamation obligations paid in cash by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period.

"Funding Losses" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09.

"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time in the United States, applied on a consistent basis, provided that for the purpose of Section 7.03 and the definitions used therein, "GAAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in effect on the date hereof and consistent with those used in the preparation of the Financial Statements, provided, further, that, if there occurs after the date hereof any change in GAAP that affects in any respect the calculation of any covenant contained in Section 7.03, the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Borrower shall negotiate in good faith amendments to the provisions of this Agreement that relate to the calculation of such covenant with the intent of having the respective positions of the Lenders and the Borrowers after such change in GAAP conform as nearly as possible to their respective positions as of the date hereof and, until any such amendments have been agreed upon, the covenants in Section 7.03 shall be calculated as if no such change in GAAP has occurred.

"General Partner" means Oxford Resources GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company that is the general partner of the Parent.

"Governing Documents" means, (a) with respect to any corporation, the certificate or articles of incorporation and the bylaws (or equivalent or comparable constitutive documents with respect to any non-U.S. jurisdiction); (b) with respect to any limited liability company, the certificate or articles of formation or organization, and the limited liability company or operating agreement; (c) with respect to any partnership, joint venture, trust or other form of business entity, the partnership agreement, joint venture agreement, declaration or other applicable agreement or documentation evidencing or otherwise relating to its formation or organization; and (d) with respect to any of the entities described above, any other agreement, instrument, filing or notice with respect thereto filed in connection with its formation or organization with the applicable Governmental Authority in the jurisdiction of its formation or organization.

"Governmental Authority" means any nation or government, any Federal, state, city, town, municipality, county, local or other political subdivision thereof or thereto and any department, commission, board, bureau, instrumentality, agency or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

"Guaranteed Obligations" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 11.01.

"Guarantor" means (a) the Parent and each Subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages hereto and (b) each other Person that guarantees, pursuant to Section 7.01(b) or otherwise, all or any part of the Obligations.

"Guaranty" means (a) the guaranty of each Guarantor party hereto contained in ARTICLE XI and (b) each other guaranty, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, made by any other Guarantor in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders guaranteeing all or part of the Obligations.

"Harrison" means Harrison Resources, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company and a Subsidiary of the Borrower in which the Borrower has, as of the Effective Date, a 51% membership interest.

"Hazardous Material" means (a) any element, compound, mineral, or chemical that is defined, listed or otherwise classified as a contaminant, pollutant, toxic pollutant, toxic or hazardous substance, extremely hazardous substance or chemical, hazardous waste, special waste, or solid waste under Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, any pollutant, contaminant, waste, hazardous waste, toxic substance or dangerous good which is defined or identified in any Environmental Law and which is present in the environment in such quantity or state that it contravenes any Environmental Law; (b) petroleum and its refined products; (c) polychlorinated biphenyls; (d) any substance exhibiting a hazardous characteristic of corrosivity, ignitability, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, "EP toxicity" or reactivity as well as any radioactive or explosive materials; and (e) any raw materials, building components (including, without limitation, asbestos-containing materials) and manufactured products containing hazardous substances listed or classified as such under Environmental Laws.

"Hedging Agreement" means any interest rate, foreign currency, commodity or equity swap, collar, cap, floor or forward rate agreement, or other agreement or arrangement designed to protect against fluctuations in interest rates or currency, commodity or equity values (including, without limitation, any option with respect to any of the foregoing and any combination of the foregoing agreements or arrangements), and any confirmation executed in connection with any such agreement or arrangement.

"Highest Lawful Rate" means, with respect to any Agent or any Lender, the maximum non-usurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the Obligations under laws applicable to such Agent or such Lender which are currently in effect or, to the extent allowed by law, under such applicable laws which may hereafter be in effect and which allow a higher maximum non-usurious interest rate than applicable laws now allow.

"Holdout Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.02(b).

"Indebtedness" means, with respect to any Person, without duplication, (a) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money; (b) all obligations of such Person for the deferred purchase price of property or services (other than trade payables or other accounts payable incurred in the ordinary course of such Person's business and not outstanding for more than 90 days after the date such payable was created); (c) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments or upon which interest payments are customarily made; (d) all reimbursement, payment or other obligations and liabilities of such Person created or arising under any conditional sales or other title retention agreement with respect to property used and/or acquired by such Person, even though the rights and remedies of the lessor, seller and/or lender thereunder may be limited to repossession or sale of such property; (e) all Capitalized Lease Obligations of such Person; (f) all obligations and liabilities, contingent or otherwise, of such Person in respect of letters of credit, acceptances and similar facilities; (g) all obligations and liabilities, calculated on a basis reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and in accordance with accepted practice, of such Person under Hedging Agreements other than Operating Hedging Agreements; (h) all monetary obligations under any receivables factoring, receivables sales or similar transactions and all monetary obligations under any synthetic lease, tax ownership/operating lease, off-balance sheet financing or similar financing; (i) all Contingent Obligations; (j) liabilities other than for employer contributions incurred under Title IV of ERISA with respect to any plan (other than a Multiemployer Plan) covered by Title IV of ERISA and maintained for employees of such Person or any of its ERISA Affiliates; (k) withdrawal liability incurred under ERISA by such Person or any of its ERISA Affiliates with respect to any Multiemployer Plan; (l) all Disqualified Equity Interests; and (m) all obligations referred to in clauses (a) through (l) above of another Person secured by (or for which the holder of such Indebtedness has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) a Lien upon property owned by such Person, even though such Person has not assumed or become liable for the payment of such Indebtedness. The Indebtedness of any Person shall include the Indebtedness of any partnership of or joint venture in which such Person is a general partner or a joint venturer, including the Indebtedness of each Consolidated Venture; provided that, for purposes of Section 7.03, the Indebtedness of any Consolidated Venture of a Person shall not be included as Indebtedness of such Person.

"Indemnified Matters" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.15.

"Indemnitees" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.15.

"Insolvency Proceeding" means any proceeding commenced by or against any Person under any provision of any Debtor Relief Law.

"Intercompany Subordination Agreement" means an Intercompany Subordination Agreement made by the Loan Parties in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent.

"Intercreditor Agreement" means the Intercreditor Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit H, by and between the Administrative Agent and the Second Lien Agent, and acknowledged by the Loan Parties, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.

"Interest Period" means, with respect to each LIBOR Rate Loan, a period commencing on the date of the making of such LIBOR Rate Loan (or the continuation of a LIBOR Rate Loan or the conversion of a Reference Rate Loan to a LIBOR Rate Loan) and ending 1, 2, or 3 months thereafter; provided, however, that (a) if any Interest Period would end on a day that is not a Business Day, such Interest Period shall be extended (subject to clauses (c)-(e) below) to the next succeeding Business Day, (b) interest shall accrue at the applicable rate based upon the LIBOR Rate from and including the first day of each Interest Period to, but excluding, the day on which any Interest Period expires, (c) any Interest Period that would end on a day that is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls in another calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, (d) with respect to an Interest Period that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period), the Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of the calendar month that is 1, 2 or 3 months after the date on which the Interest Period began, as applicable, and (e) the Borrowers may not elect an Interest Period which will end after the Final Maturity Date.

"Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or any successor statute thereto), and the regulations thereunder.

"Inventory" means, with respect to any Person, all goods and merchandise of such Person, including, without limitation, all raw materials, as-extracted minerals, work-in-process, packaging, supplies, materials and finished goods of every nature used or usable in connection with the shipping, storing, advertising or sale of such goods and merchandise, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and all such other property the sale or other disposition of which would give rise to an Account Receivable or cash.

"Investment" means, with respect to any Person, (a) any investment by such Person in any other Person (including Affiliates) in the form of loans, guarantees, advances or other extensions of credit (excluding Accounts Receivable arising in the ordinary course of business), capital contributions or acquisitions of Indebtedness (including any bonds, notes, debentures or other debt securities), Equity Interests, or all or substantially all of the assets of such other Person (or of any division or business line of such other Person), (b) the purchase or ownership of any futures contract or liability for the purchase or sale of currency or other commodities at a future date in the nature of a futures contract, or (c) any investment in any other items that are or would be classified as investments on a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP.

"Joinder Agreement" means a Joinder Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, duly executed by a Person made a party hereto as a Borrower or by a Subsidiary of a Loan Party made a party hereto as a Guarantor pursuant to Section 7.01(b).

"Kentucky Equipment" means the Equipment set forth on Schedule 1.01(A).

"Key-Man Life Insurance Policies" means life insurance policies in form and substance, and issued by Pruco Life Insurance Company (a stock company subsidiary of The Prudential Insurance Company of America) or another insurance company, reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent with respect to Charles C. Ungurean having a stated death benefit in an amount not less than $5,000,000.

"L/C Issuer" means the Bank or such other bank as the Administrative Agent may select in its sole and absolute discretion.

"L/C Subfacility" means that portion of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment equal to (a) $0 prior to the L/C Subfacility Effective Date and (b) $20,000,000 on and after the L/C Facility Effective Date.

"L/C Subfacility Effective Date" means the date on or after the Revolving Credit Facility Sell Down Date on which one or more Lenders agree to become the L/C Issuer.

"Lease" means any lease of real property to which any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is a party as lessor or lessee.

"Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Letter of Credit" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3.01(a).

"Letter of Credit Application" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3.01(a).

"Letter of Credit Collateral Account" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3.01(b).

"Letter of Credit Fee" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3.03(b)(i).

"Letter of Credit Guaranty" means one or more guaranties by the Administrative Agent in favor of the L/C Issuer guaranteeing or relating to the Borrowers' obligations to the L/C Issuer under a reimbursement agreement, Letter of Credit Application or other like document in respect of any Letter of Credit.

"Letter of Credit Obligations" means, at any time and without duplication, the sum of (a) the Reimbursement Obligations at such time, plus (b) the aggregate maximum amount available for drawing under the Letters of Credit outstanding at such time, plus (c) all amounts for which the Administrative Agent may be liable to the L/C Issuer pursuant to any Letter of Credit Guaranty.

"LIBOR" means, with respect to each day during each Interest Period pertaining to a LIBOR Rate Loan, the greater of (a) 1.50% per annum and (b) the rate of interest published in The Wall Street Journal, Eastern Edition, 2 Business Days prior to such Interest Period as the "London Interbank Offered Rate" applicable to such Interest Period; provided that, in the event that The Wall Street Journal, Eastern Edition is not published or such rate does not appear in The Wall Street Journal, Eastern Edition, LIBOR determined pursuant to this clause (b) shall be the rate determined by the Administrative Agent to be the rate at which deposits in Dollars are offered to major banks in the London interbank market, 2 Business Days prior to the beginning of such Interest Period, in an amount approximately equal to the principal amount of the LIBOR Rate Loan to which such Interest Period is to apply and for a period of time comparable to such Interest Period, which determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

"LIBOR Deadline" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.07(a).

"LIBOR Notice" means a written notice substantially in the form of Exhibit D.

"LIBOR Option" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.07(a).

"LIBOR Rate" means, for each Interest Period for each LIBOR Rate Loan, the rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/100%) by dividing (a) LIBOR for such Interest Period by (b) 100% minus the Reserve Percentage. The LIBOR Rate shall be adjusted on and as of the effective day of any change in the Reserve Percentage.

"LIBOR Rate Loan" means each portion of a Loan that bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the LIBOR Rate.

"Lien" means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, lien (statutory or otherwise), security interest, charge or other encumbrance or security or preferential arrangement of any nature, including, without limitation, any conditional sale or title retention arrangement, any Capitalized Lease and any assignment, deposit arrangement or financing lease intended as, or having the effect of, security.

“Liquidity” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (a) the Qualified Cash as of such date and (b) the amount of the Availability as of such date.

"Loan" means the Term Loan or any Revolving Loan made by an Agent or a Lender to the Borrowers pursuant to ARTICLE II.

"Loan Account" means an account maintained hereunder by the Administrative Agent on its books of account at the Payment Office, and with respect to the Borrowers, in which the Borrowers will be charged with all Loans made to, and all other Obligations incurred by, the Borrowers.

"Loan Documents" means this Agreement, the Contribution Agreement, the Fee Letter, any Guaranty, the Intercompany Subordination Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement, any Joinder Agreement, any Letter of Credit Application, any Mortgage, any Security Agreement, any UCC Filing Authorization Letter, and any other agreement, instrument, certificate, report and other document executed and delivered pursuant hereto or thereto or otherwise evidencing or securing any Loan, any Letter of Credit Obligation or any other Obligation.

"Loan Party" means any Borrower and any Guarantor.

"London" means London, England.

"Material Adverse Effect" means a material adverse effect on any of (a) the operations, business, assets, properties, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of any Borrower or of the Loan Parties taken as a whole, (b) the ability of any Loan Party to perform any of its obligations under any Loan Document to which it is a party, (c) the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (d) the rights and remedies of any Agent or any Lender under any Loan Document, or (e) the validity, perfection or priority of a Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders on any of the Collateral.

"Material Contract" means, with respect to any Person, (a) each contract or agreement to which such Person or any of its Subsidiaries is a party involving aggregate consideration payable to or by such Person or such Subsidiary of $50,000 or more in any Fiscal Year (other than purchase orders in the ordinary course of the business of such Person or such Subsidiary and other than contracts that by their terms may be terminated by such Person or such Subsidiary in the ordinary course of its business upon less than 60 days' notice without penalty or premium) and (b) all other contracts or agreements material to the business, operations, condition (financial or otherwise), performance, prospects or properties of such Person or such Subsidiary.

"Moody's" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and any successor thereto.

"Mortgage" means a mortgage (including, without limitation, a leasehold mortgage), deed of trust or deed to secure debt, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, made by a Loan Party in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, securing the Obligations and delivered to the Collateral Agent.

"Multiemployer Plan" means a "multiemployer plan" as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA to which any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates has contributed, or has been obligated to contribute, at any time during the preceding 6 years.

"Net Amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable" means the aggregate unpaid invoice amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable of the Loan Parties less, without duplication, sales, excise or similar taxes, returns, discounts, chargebacks, claims, advance payments, credits and allowances of any nature at any time issued, owing, granted, outstanding, available or claimed with respect to such Eligible Accounts Receivable.

"Net Cash Proceeds" means, (a) with respect to any Disposition by any Person or any of its Subsidiaries, the aggregate amount of cash received (directly or indirectly) from time to time (whether as initial consideration or through the payment or disposition of deferred consideration) by or on behalf of such Person or such Subsidiary in connection therewith after deducting therefrom only (i) the amount of any Indebtedness secured by any Permitted Lien on any asset (other than Indebtedness assumed by the purchaser of such asset) which is required to be, and is, repaid in connection with such Disposition (other than Indebtedness under this Agreement), (ii) reasonable expenses related thereto incurred by such Person or such Subsidiary in connection therewith, (iii) transfer taxes paid to any taxing authorities by such Person or such Subsidiary in connection therewith, and (iv) net income taxes to be paid in connection with such Disposition (after taking into account any tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements), and (b) with respect to the issuance or incurrence of any Indebtedness by any Person or any of its Subsidiaries, or an Equity Issuance, the aggregate amount of cash received (directly or indirectly) from time to time (whether as initial consideration or through the payment or disposition of deferred consideration) by or on behalf of such Person or such Subsidiary in connection therewith, after deducting therefrom only (i) reasonable expenses related thereto incurred by such Person or such Subsidiary in connection therewith, (ii) transfer taxes paid by such Person or such Subsidiary in connection therewith and (iii) net income taxes to be paid in connection therewith (after taking into account any tax credits or deductions and any tax sharing arrangements); in each case of clauses (a) and (b) to the extent, but only to the extent, that the amounts so deducted are (x) actually paid to a Person that, except in the case of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, is not an Affiliate of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries and (y) properly attributable to such transaction or to the asset that is the subject thereof.

"New Facility" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(o).

"New Lending Office" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(d).

"New York City" means New York, New York.

"Non-U.S. Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(d).

"Notice of Borrowing" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.02(a).

"Obligations" means all present and future indebtedness, obligations, and liabilities of each Loan Party to the Agents and the Lenders arising under or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, whether or not the right of payment in respect of such claim is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured or unsecured, and whether or not such claim is discharged, stayed or otherwise affected by any proceeding referred to in Section 9.01. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Obligations of each Loan Party under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation (irrespective of whether a claim therefor is allowed in an Insolvency Proceeding) of such Loan Party to pay principal, interest, charges, expenses, fees, counsel fees and disbursements, indemnities and other amounts payable by such Person under the Loan Documents and (b) the obligation of such Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing that any Agent or any Lender (in its sole discretion) may elect to pay or advance on behalf of such Person.

"OFAC" means the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

"OFAC Sanctions Programs" means the laws, regulations and Executive Orders administered by OFAC, including but not limited to, Executive Order No. 13224 and the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by OFAC, as such list may be amended from time to time.

"Operating Hedging Agreement" means any Hedging Agreement that is entered into by a Loan Party for the bona fide purpose of hedging the interest rate, commodity, or foreign currency risks associated with such Loan Party's operations and not for speculative purposes.

"Operating Lease Obligations" means all obligations, other than Capitalized Lease Obligations and obligations under Coal Leases, for the payment of rent for any real or personal property under leases or agreements to lease.

"Other Taxes" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(b).

"Oxford Mining" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Parent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Participant Register" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(g).

"Payment Office" means the Administrative Agent's office located at 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022, or at such other office or offices of the Administrative Agent as may be designated in writing from time to time by the Administrative Agent to the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Borrower.

"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or any successor thereto.

"Perfection Certificate" means a certificate in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent providing information with respect to the property of each Loan Party.

"Permitted Holders" means, collectively, (a) the Ungureans and (b) American Infrastructure MLP Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its Related Funds.

"Permitted Indebtedness" means:

(a) any Indebtedness owing to any Agent or any Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

(b) Indebtedness existing on the Effective Date and listed on Schedule 7.02(b), and the extension of maturity, refinancing or modification of the terms thereof; provided, however, that (i) such extension, refinancing or modification is pursuant to terms that are not less favorable to the Loan Parties and the Lenders than the terms of the Indebtedness being extended, refinanced or modified and (ii) after giving effect to such extension, refinancing or modification, the amount of such Indebtedness is not greater than the amount of Indebtedness outstanding immediately prior to such extension, refinancing or modification;

(c) Indebtedness evidenced by Capitalized Lease Obligations entered into in order to finance Capital Expenditures made by the Loan Parties in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.02(g), which Indebtedness, when aggregated with the principal amount of all Indebtedness incurred under this clause (c) and clause (d) below, does not exceed $5,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(d) Indebtedness permitted by clause (e) of the definition of "Permitted Liens";

(e) Indebtedness permitted under Section 7.02(e);

(f) Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business under performance, surety, statutory, restoration and appeal bonds;

(g) Indebtedness owed to any Person providing property, casualty, liability, or other insurance to the Loan Parties, so long as the amount of such Indebtedness is not in excess of the amount of the unpaid cost of, and shall be incurred only to defer the cost of, such insurance for the year in which such Indebtedness is incurred and such Indebtedness is outstanding only during such year;

(h) Indebtedness incurred in respect of credit cards, credit card processing services, debit cards, stored value cards, purchase cards (including so-called "procurement cards" or "P-cards") or other similar cash management services, in each case, incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(i) prior to the L/C Subfacility Effective Date, Indebtedness of any Loan Party incurred in connection with the issuance of letters of credit on behalf of such Loan Party incurred in the ordinary course of business, provided that (i) the aggregate amount of such letters of credit shall not exceed $20,000,000 at any time and (ii) such letters of credit must be cash collateralized;

(j) the Second Lien Indebtedness permitted under, and subject to, the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement; and

(k) Subordinated Indebtedness in an aggregate amount not exceeding $2,000,000 at any time outstanding.

"Permitted Intercompany Loans" means loans made by (a) a Loan Party to another Loan Party (other than the Parent), (b) a non-Loan Party to another non-Loan Party, (c) a non-Loan Party to a Loan Party, so long as the parties thereto are party to the Intercompany Subordination Agreement, and (d) a Loan Party to a non-Loan Party so long as (i) the aggregate amount of all such loans made by the Loan Parties does not exceed $50,000 at any time outstanding, (ii) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing either before or after giving effect to such loan, and (iii) the Borrowers have Availability of not less than $1,000,000 after giving effect to such loan.

"Permitted Investments" means:

(a) Investments in cash and Cash Equivalents;

(b) Investments in negotiable instruments deposited or to be deposited for collection in the ordinary course of business;

(d) Investments received in settlement of amounts due to any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries effected in the ordinary course of business or owing to any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries as a result of Insolvency Proceedings involving an Account Debtor or upon the foreclosure or enforcement of any Lien in favor of a Loan Party or its Subsidiaries;

(e) Investments existing on the date hereof, as set forth on Schedule 7.02(e), but not any increase in the amount thereof as set forth in Schedule 7.02(e) or any other modification of the terms thereof;

(f) Investments in any additional coal reserves, provided that, immediately after giving effect thereto, the Borrowers shall have complied with Section 7.01(o), if applicable, and the Parent and its Subsidiaries shall be in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Section 7.03 on a pro forma basis after giving effect to any such Investment;

(g) Permitted Intercompany Loans; and

(h) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom, any other Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 at any time outstanding.

"Permitted Liens" means:

(a) Liens securing the Obligations;

(b) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges the payment of which is not required under Section 7.01(c);

(c) Liens imposed by law, such as carriers', warehousemen's, mechanics', materialmen's and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations (other than Indebtedness for borrowed money) that are not overdue by more than 30 days or are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings promptly initiated and diligently conducted, and a reserve or other appropriate provision, if any, as shall be required by GAAP shall have been made therefor;

(d) Liens existing on the Effective Date and described on Schedule 7.02(a), provided that (i) no such Lien shall at any time be extended to cover any additional property not subject thereto on the Effective Date and (ii) the principal amount of the Indebtedness secured by such Liens shall not be extended, renewed, refunded or refinanced other than in accordance with clause (b) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness;

(e) (i) purchase money Liens on equipment acquired or held by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of its business to secure the purchase price of such equipment or Indebtedness incurred solely for the purpose of financing the acquisition of such equipment or (ii) Liens existing on such equipment at the time of its acquisition; provided, however, that (I) no such Lien shall extend to or cover any other property of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, (II) the principal amount of the Indebtedness secured by any such Lien shall not exceed the lesser of 80% of the fair market value or the cost of the property so held or acquired and (III) the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness secured by any or all such Liens shall not exceed at any one time outstanding $5,000,000;

(f) Liens arising under the Second Lien Debt Documents securing the Second Lien Indebtedness, solely to the extent such Liens are permitted under, and are subject to the terms of, the Intercreditor Agreement;

(g) deposits and pledges of cash securing (i) obligations incurred in respect of workers' compensation, unemployment insurance or other forms of governmental insurance or benefits, (ii) the performance of bids, tenders, leases, contracts (other than for the payment of money) and statutory obligations or (iii) obligations on surety, restoration or appeal bonds, but only to the extent such deposits or pledges are made or otherwise arise in the ordinary course of business and secure obligations not past due;

(h) easements, zoning restrictions and similar encumbrances on real property and irregularities in the title thereto that do not (i) secure obligations for the payment of money or (ii) materially impair the value of such property or its use by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries in the normal conduct of such Person's business;

(i) Liens of landlords and mortgagees of landlords (i) arising by statute or under any lease or related Contractual Obligation entered into in the ordinary course of business, (ii) on fixtures and movable tangible property located on the real property leased or subleased from such landlord, (iii) for amounts not yet due or that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and (iv) for which adequate reserves or other appropriate provisions are maintained on the books of such Person in accordance with GAAP;

(j) Liens on real property or equipment securing Indebtedness permitted by clause (c) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness;

(k) the title and interest of a lessor or sublessor in and to personal property leased or subleased (other than through a Capital Lease), in each case extending only to such personal property;

(l) non-exclusive licenses of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights in the ordinary course of business;

(m) judgment liens (other than for the payment of taxes, assessments or other governmental charges) securing judgments and other proceedings not constituting an Event of Default under Section 9.01(k);

(n) rights of setoff or bankers' liens upon deposits of cash in favor of banks or other depository institutions, solely to the extent incurred in connection with the maintenance of such deposit accounts in the ordinary course of business;

(o) Liens granted in the ordinary course of business on the unearned portion of insurance premiums securing the financing of insurance premiums to the extent the financing is permitted under the definition of Permitted Indebtedness; and

(p) Liens on cash collateral securing Indebtedness permitted by subsection (i) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness.

"Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, joint venture or other enterprise or entity or Governmental Authority.

"Plan" means any Employee Plan or Multiemployer Plan.

"Post-Default Rate" means a rate of interest per annum equal to the rate of interest otherwise in effect from time to time pursuant to the terms of this Agreement plus 2.00%, or, if a rate of interest is not otherwise in effect, interest at the highest rate specified herein for any Loan then outstanding prior to an Event of Default plus 2.00%.

"Pro Rata Share" means:

(a) with respect to a Lender's obligation to make Revolving Loans and receive payments of interest, fees, and principal with respect thereto, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment by (ii) the Total Revolving Credit Commitment, provided that, if the Total Revolving Credit Commitment has been reduced to zero, (I) the numerator shall be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Lender's Revolving Loans (including Collateral Agent Advances) and its interest in the Letter of Credit Obligations and (II) the denominator shall be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Revolving Loans (including Collateral Agent Advances) and Letter of Credit Obligations;

(b) with respect to a Lender's obligation to make the Term Loan and receive payments of interest, fees, and principal with respect thereto, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) such Lender's Term Loan Commitment by (ii) the Total Term Loan Commitment, provided that, if the Total Term Loan Commitment has been reduced to zero, (I) the numerator shall be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Lender's portion of the Term Loan and (II) the denominator shall be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan; and

(c) with respect to all other matters (including, without limitation, the indemnification obligations arising under Section 10.05), the percentage obtained by dividing (i) the sum of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment and the unpaid principal amount of such Lender's portion of the Term Loan by (ii) the sum of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan, provided that, if such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment shall have been reduced to zero, such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment shall be deemed to be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Lender's Revolving Loans (including Collateral Agent Advances) and its interest in the Letter of Credit Obligations and, if the Total Revolving Credit Commitment shall have been reduced to zero, the Total Revolving Credit Commitment shall be deemed to be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Revolving Loans (including Collateral Agent Advances) and Letter of Credit Obligations.

"Proceeds" means (a) all "proceeds" (as defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code) with respect to the Collateral and (b) whatever is recoverable or recovered when any Collateral is sold, exchanged, collected, or disposed of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

"Qualified Cash" means, as of any date of determination, the amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Loan Parties that is in Deposit Accounts or in Securities Accounts, or any combination thereof, and which such Deposit Account or Securities Account is the subject of a Cash Management Agreement and is maintained by a branch office of the bank or securities intermediary located within the United States.

"Qualified Equity Interests" means, with respect to any Person, all Equity Interests of such Person that are not Disqualified Equity Interests.

"Qualified Reserve Report" means, with respect to any Fiscal Year, an appraisal and re-determination of the mineral reserves, as of the end of such Fiscal Year, consisting of coal in which the Loan Parties have the exclusive work interest and right to mine and sell (a) which is or was conducted by John T. Boyd Company or another qualified independent appraiser approved by the Agents; (b) which will be or was conducted in such a manner (including the use of engineering practices and the use of basis pricing) and of such a scope as is acceptable to the Agents; and (c) the results of which are reasonably satisfactory to the Agents.

"Real Property Deliverables" means each of the following agreements, instruments and other documents in respect of each Facility:

(a) each Mortgage duly executed by the applicable Loan Party,

(b) evidence of the recording of each Mortgage in such office or offices as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, desirable to perfect the Lien purported to be created thereby or to otherwise protect the rights of the Collateral Agent and the Lenders thereunder;

(c) an opinion of counsel, satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, in the state where such Facility is located with respect to the enforceability of the Mortgage to be recorded and such other matters as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request; and

(d) such other agreements, instruments and other documents (including consents of lessors, title certifications, title opinions, guarantees and opinions of counsel) as the Collateral Agent may reasonably require.

"Reclamation Laws" means all laws relating to mining reclamation or reclamation liabilities, including, without limitation, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, as amended, and all applicable state laws.

"Reclamation Order" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(r)(ii).

"Reference Bank" means JPMorgan Chase Bank, its successors or any other commercial bank designated by the Administrative Agent to the Administrative Borrower from time to time.

"Reference Rate" means the greatest of (a) 3.00% per annum, (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% per annum, (c) the LIBOR Rate (which rate shall be calculated based upon an Interest Period of 3 months and shall be determined on a daily basis) plus 1.00% per annum, and (d) the rate of interest publicly announced by the Reference Bank in New York, New York from time to time as its reference rate, base rate or prime rate (it being understood and agreed that (i) the reference rate, base rate or prime rate is determined from time to time by the Reference Bank as a means of pricing some loans to its borrowers and neither is tied to any external rate of interest or index nor necessarily reflects the lowest rate of interest actually charged by the Reference Bank to any particular class or category of customers and (ii) each change in the Reference Rate shall be effective from and including the date such change is publicly announced as being effective).

"Reference Rate Loan" means each portion of a Loan that bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the Reference Rate.

"Refinancing Fees/Expenses" means fees and expenses incurred by the Loan Parties through June 24, 2013 (or, solely with respect to such expenses incurred by the Loan Parties in connection with (i) compliance with Section 5.03 and (ii) environmental audits conducted in accordance with this Agreement, September 24, 2013) in connection with the refinancing of the Existing Credit Facility, including fees and expenses incurred by the Loan Parties in connection with (a) the efforts of the Loan Parties to deal with the maturing revolving loan facility under the Existing Credit Facility, potential defaults/defaults under the Existing Credit Agreement and possible amendment and extension of the Existing Credit Facility and (b) securing and consummating credit facilities alternatives to the Existing Credit Facility up to and including consummation of the credit facilities under this Agreement and the Second Lien Debt Documents.

"Register" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(d).

"Registered Loans" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(d).

"Regulation T", "Regulation U" and "Regulation X" mean, respectively, Regulations T, U and X of the Board or any successor, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

"Reimbursement Obligations" means the obligations of each Borrower to reimburse the Administrative Agent or any Lender for amounts payable by the Administrative Agent or any Lender under a Letter of Credit Guaranty in respect of any drawing made under any Letter of Credit, together with interest thereon as provided in Section 2.04.

"Related Fund" means, with respect to any Person, an Affiliate of such Person, or a fund or account managed by such Person or an Affiliate of such Person.

"Related Party Assignment" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(b).

"Related Party Register" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(d).

"Release" means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, seeping, migrating, dumping or disposing of any Hazardous Material (including the abandonment or discarding of barrels, containers and other closed receptacles containing any Hazardous Material) into the indoor or outdoor environment, including, without limitation, the movement of Hazardous Materials through or in the ambient air, soil, surface or ground water, or property.

"Remedial Action" means any action taken to (a) clean up, remove, remediate, contain, treat, monitor, assess, evaluate or in any other way address Hazardous Materials in the indoor or outdoor environment; (b) prevent or minimize a Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Materials so they do not migrate or endanger or threaten to endanger public health or welfare or the indoor or outdoor environment; (c) perform pre-remedial studies and investigations and post-remedial operation and maintenance activities; or (d) perform any other actions authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 9601.

"Replacement Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.02(b).

"Report" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 10.13.

"Reportable Event" means an event described in Section 4043 of ERISA (other than an event not subject to the provision for 30-day notice to the PBGC under the regulations promulgated under such Section).

"Required Lenders" means Lenders whose Pro Rata Shares (calculated in accordance with clause (c) of the definition thereof) aggregate at least 50.1%; provided that the Pro Rata Shares of any Defaulting Lender shall be disregarded in the determination of Required Lenders.

"Requirements of Law" means, with respect to any Person, collectively the common law and all federal, state, provincial, local, foreign, multinational or international laws, statutes, codes, treaties, standards, rules and regulations, guidelines, ordinances, orders, judgments, writs, injunctions, decrees (including administrative or judicial precedents or authorities), and the interpretation or administration thereof by, and other determinations, directives, requirements or requests of, any Governmental Authority, in each case that are applicable to or binding upon such Person or any of its property or to which such Person or any of its property is subject.

"Reserve Percentage" means, on any day for any Lender, the maximum percentage prescribed by the Board (or any successor Governmental Authority) for determining the reserve requirements (including any basic, supplemental, marginal, or emergency reserves) that are in effect on such date with respect to eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as "eurocurrency liabilities") of that Lender, but so long as such Lender is not required or directed under applicable regulations to maintain such reserves the Reserve Percentage shall be zero.

"Revolver Priority Collateral" means (a) Inventory (including rights in all returned or repossessed Inventory) of each Loan Party, (b) Accounts Receivable of each Loan Party that arise from the sale, leasing, assignment or other disposition of Inventory or the rendition of services, (c) Collateral Records, (d) deposit accounts (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) and all amounts therein (other than amounts therein constituting identifiable Proceeds of Term Priority Collateral) of any Loan Party, (e) to the extent evidencing or relating to any of the foregoing, supporting obligations, letter of credit rights, payment intangibles and documents (as each such term is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code), and (f) all Proceeds and products (whether tangible or intangible) of the foregoing, including Proceeds of insurance covering any or all of the foregoing, in each case to the extent they relate to clauses (a) through (e) above. For the avoidance of doubt, Revolver Priority Collateral shall not include (i) Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, other Intellectual Property or any other asset acquired with cash proceeds thereof except to the extent such asset acquired is described in clauses (a) through (e) above, (ii) during the continuance of an Event of Default, proceeds of business interruption insurance and (iii) Proceeds of Revolving Loans (other than such Proceeds constituting Collateral described in clauses (a) through (e) above).

"Revolver Priority Collateral Proceeds" means the Proceeds of Revolver Priority Collateral.

"Revolving Credit Commitment" means, with respect to each Lender, the commitment of such Lender to make Revolving Loans to the Borrowers in the amount set forth opposite such Lender's name in Schedule 1.01(B), as such amount may be terminated or reduced from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

"Revolving Credit Facility Sell Down Date" means the first date on which neither Cerberus nor any of its Affiliates or Related Funds holds any Revolving Credit Commitment or any Revolving Loans as a result of assigning the Revolving Credit Commitments and Revolving Loans to one or more third parties; provided that Cerberus, its Affiliates and Related Funds shall not be under any obligation to assign any such Revolving Credit Commitments or Revolving Loans.

"Revolving Loan" means a loan made by a Lender to the Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.01(a)(i).

"Revolving Loan Lender" means a Lender with a Revolving Credit Commitment.

"Revolving Loan Obligations" means any Obligations with respect to the Revolving Loans (including, without limitation, the principal thereof, the interest thereon, and the fees and expenses specifically related thereto).

"Scheduled Maturity Date" means September 24, 2015; provided that, at the election of the Administrative Borrower, (i) upon the receipt by the Administrative Agent of written notice from the Administrative Borrower of such election not later than August 24, 2015, (ii) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom, (iii) so long as the representations and warranties contained in ARTICLE VI and in each other Loan Document, certificate or other writing delivered to any Agent or any Lender pursuant hereto or thereto are true and correct on and as of such date as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), (iv) so long as the Loan Parties are in pro forma compliance, as at the end of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which internally prepared financial statements are available, with all covenants set forth in Section 7.03 after giving effect to such extension, as certified by the chief financial officer of the Parent, and (v) so long as Liquidity exceeds $10,000,000 both before and after giving effect to such extension, the Scheduled Maturity Date shall be extended to June 24, 2016.

"SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other similar or successor agency of the Federal government administering the Securities Act.

"Second Lien Agent" means Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., or any successor thereto, in its capacity as administrative agent and/or collateral agent under and pursuant to the Second Lien Credit Agreement.

"Second Lien Debt Documents" means collectively (a) the Second Lien Financing Agreement and (b) all other agreements, documents and instruments at any time executed and/or delivered by the Loan Parties or any other Person to, with or in favor of the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders in connection with the Second Lien Indebtedness or related thereto, as all of the foregoing now exist or may hereafter be amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced, in each case subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

"Second Lien Financing Agreement" means that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among one or more of the Loan Parties, the Second Lien Agent, and the Second Lien Lenders, as all of the foregoing exist as of the date hereof or may hereafter be amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced, in each case subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

"Second Lien Indebtedness" means the secured Indebtedness owing by the Loan Parties to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders pursuant to the Second Lien Debt Documents in an original principal amount of $85,000,000, and all interest, fees, reimbursement obligations, expenses, indemnification and other obligations with respect thereto, which Indebtedness, together with the liens and security interest granted by the Loan Parties to the Second Lien Agent, are subordinated to the liens and security interests in the Collateral granted by the Loan Parties to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders on the terms and conditions set forth in the Intercreditor Agreement.

"Second Lien Lenders" means the lenders party to the Second Lien Financing Agreement.

"Second Lien Term Loan" means the "Term Loan" as defined in the Second Lien Financing Agreement as in effect on the Effective Date or as amended, restated, modified, refinanced, replaced or otherwise supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and permitted by the Intercreditor Agreement.

"Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any similar Federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect from time to time.

"Securitization" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(j).

"Security Agreement" means a Pledge and Security Agreement made by a Loan Party in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, substantially in the form of Exhibit B, securing the Obligations and delivered to the Collateral Agent.

"Senior Leverage Ratio" means, with respect to any Person and its Subsidiaries (other than Consolidated Ventures) for any period, the ratio of (a) the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans plus (ii) all Letter of Credit Obligations plus (iii) the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, in each case, as of such date of determination, to (b) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and such Subsidiaries for such period.

"Settlement Period" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.02(d)(i).

"Significant Permit Areas" means, as of any date of determination, the permit areas owned, leased or used by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party within which the coal produced accounts for 66% or more of the aggregate total coal production of all of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries during the preceding twelve month period.

"Significant Subsidiary" means Harrison and each other Subsidiary of the Parent that:

(a) is designated with an asterisk on Schedule 1.01(C);

(b) accounted for at least 5% of consolidated revenues of the Parent and its Subsidiaries or 5% of consolidated earnings of the Parent and its Subsidiaries before interest and taxes, in each case for the 4 fiscal quarters of the Parent ending on the last day of the last fiscal quarter of the Parent immediately preceding the date as of which any such determination is made; or

(c) has assets which represent at least 5% of the consolidated assets of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as of the last day of the last fiscal quarter of the Parent immediately preceding the date as of which any such determination is made.

"Solvent" means, with respect to any Person on a particular date, that on such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person is not less than the total amount of the liabilities of such Person, (b) the present fair salable value of the assets of such Person is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person on its existing debts as they become absolute and matured, (c) such Person is able to realize upon its assets and pay its debts and other liabilities, contingent obligations and other commitments as they mature in the normal course of business, (d) such Person does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person's ability to pay as such debts and liabilities mature, and (e) such Person is not engaged in business or a transaction, and is not about to engage in business or a transaction, for which such Person's property would constitute unreasonably small capital.

"Specified Liquidity" means, as of any date of determination, the difference (to the extent positive) between (i) $10,000,000 and (ii) the greater of (A) the amount of Liquidity, on the date of any required prepayment pursuant to Section 2.05(c)(iv), after giving effect to such prepayment, and (B) the amount of Average Liquidity, during the period of thirty (30) consecutive days immediately preceding the date of any required prepayment pursuant to Section 2.05(c)(iv) and ending on the date of such prepayment.

"Standard & Poor's" means Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc., and any successor thereto.

"Subordinated Indebtedness" means Indebtedness (excluding the Second Lien Indebtedness) of any Loan Party the terms of which are satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders which has been expressly subordinated in right of payment to all Indebtedness of such Loan Party under the Loan Documents (a) by the execution and delivery of a subordination agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders, or (b) otherwise on terms and conditions (including, without limitation, subordination provisions, payment terms, interest rates, covenants, remedies, defaults and other material terms) satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and the Required Lenders.

"Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person at any date, any corporation, limited or general partnership, limited liability company, trust, estate, association, joint venture or other business entity (a) the accounts of which would be consolidated with those of such Person in such Person's consolidated financial statements if such financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP or (b) of which more than 50% of (i) the outstanding Equity Interests having (in the absence of contingencies) ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the Board of Directors of such Person, (ii) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, the interest in the capital or profits of such partnership or limited liability company, or (iii) in the case of a trust, estate, association, joint venture or other entity, the beneficial interest in such trust, estate, association or other entity business is, at the time of determination, owned or controlled directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, by such Person.

"Taxes" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(a).

"Termination Event" means (a) a Reportable Event with respect to any Employee Plan, (b) any event that causes any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates to incur liability under Section 409, 502(i), 502(l), 515, 4062, 4063, 4064, 4069, 4201, 4204 or 4212 of ERISA or Section 4971 or 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code, (c) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate an Employee Plan or the treatment of an Employee Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 of ERISA, (d) the institution of proceedings by the PBGC to terminate an Employee Plan, or (e) any other event or condition which might constitute grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Employee Plan.

"Term Loan" means, collectively, the loans made by the Term Loan Lenders to the Borrowers on the Effective Date pursuant to Section 2.01(a)(ii).

"Term Loan Commitment" means, with respect to each Lender, the commitment of such Lender to make the Term Loan to the Borrowers in the amount set forth in Schedule 1.01(B), as the same may be terminated or reduced from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

"Term Loan Lender" means a Lender with a Term Loan Commitment.

"Term Loan Obligations" means any Obligations with respect to the Term Loan (including, without limitation, the principal thereof, the interest thereon, and the fees and expenses specifically related thereto).

"Term Priority Collateral" means all Collateral other than Revolver Priority Collateral.

"Term Priority Collateral Proceeds" means the Proceeds of the Term Priority Collateral.

"Total Commitment" means the sum of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and the Total Term Loan Commitment.

"Total Leverage Ratio" means, with respect to any Person and its Subsidiaries (other than Consolidated Ventures) for any period, the ratio of (a) the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans, plus (ii) all Letter of Credit Obligations plus (iii) the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, plus (iv) the outstanding principal balance of the Second Lien Term Loan, plus (v) the aggregate outstanding principal of all Capitalized Lease Obligations, in each case, as of such date of determination, to (b) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and such Subsidiaries for such period.

"Total Revolving Credit Commitment" means the sum of the amounts of the Lenders' Revolving Credit Commitments.

"Total Term Loan Commitment" means the sum of the amounts of the Lenders' Term Loan Commitments.

"Transferee" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(a).

"UCC Filing Authorization Letter" means a letter duly executed by each Loan Party authorizing the Collateral Agent to file appropriate financing statements on Form UCC-1 without the signature of such Loan Party in such office or offices as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, desirable to perfect the security interests purported to be created by each Security Agreement and each Mortgage.

"Ungureans" means, collectively, Charles C. Ungurean, Thomas T. Ungurean and their respective heirs.

"Uniform Commercial Code" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 1.04(b).

"Unused Line Fee" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.06(a).

"USA PATRIOT Act" means the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (PATRIOT) Act of 2001 (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56, Oct. 26, 2001).

"WARN" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 6.01(z).

"Working Investment" means, at any date of determination thereof, (a) the sum, for any Person and its Subsidiaries, of (i) the unpaid face amount of all Accounts Receivable of such Person and its Subsidiaries as at such date of determination, plus (ii) the aggregate amount of prepaid expenses and other current assets of such Person and its Subsidiaries as at such date of determination (other than cash and Cash Equivalents and any Indebtedness owing to such Person or any of its Subsidiaries by Affiliates of such Person), minus (b) the sum, for such Person and its Subsidiaries, of (i) the unpaid amount of all accounts payable of such Person and its Subsidiaries as at such date of determination, plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all accrued expenses of such Person and its Subsidiaries as at such date of determination (but, excluding from accounts payable and accrued expenses, the current portion of long-term debt and all accrued interest and taxes).

Section 1.02. Terms Generally . The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words "include", "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation". The word "will" shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word "shall". Unless the context requires otherwise, (a) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (b) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person's successors and assigns, (c) the words "herein", "hereof" and "hereunder", and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (d) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules, unless otherwise indicated, shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement and (e) the words "asset" and "property" shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any right or interest in or to assets and properties of any kind whatsoever, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible.

Section 1.03. Certain Matters of Construction . References in this Agreement to "determination" by any Agent mean good faith estimates by such Agent (in the case of quantitative determinations) and good faith beliefs by such Agent (in the case of qualitative determinations). A Default or Event of Default shall be deemed to exist at all times during the period commencing on the date that such Default or Event of Default occurs to the date on which such Default or Event of Default is waived in writing pursuant to this Agreement or, in the case of a Default, is cured within any period of cure expressly provided for in this Agreement; and an Event of Default shall "continue" or be "continuing" unless and until such Event of Default has been waived in writing by the Required Lenders. Any Lien referred to in this Agreement or any other Loan Document as having been created in favor of any Agent, any agreement entered into by any Agent pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, any payment made by or to or funds received by any Agent pursuant to or as contemplated by this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or any act taken or omitted to be taken by any Agent shall, unless otherwise expressly provided, be created, entered into, made or received, or taken or omitted, for the benefit or account of the Agents and the Lenders. Wherever the phrase "to the knowledge of any Loan Party" or words of similar import relating to the knowledge or the awareness of any Loan Party are used in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, such phrase shall mean and refer to (i) the actual knowledge of an Authorized Officer of any Loan Party or (ii) the knowledge that an Authorized Officer would have obtained if such Authorized Officer had engaged in good faith and diligent performance of such Authorized Officer's duties, including the making of such reasonably specific inquiries as may be necessary of the employees or agents of such Loan Party and a good faith attempt to ascertain the existence or accuracy of the matter to which such phrase relates. All covenants hereunder shall be given independent effect so that if a particular action or condition is not permitted by any of such covenants, the fact that it would be permitted by an exception to, or otherwise within the limitations of, another covenant shall not avoid the occurrence of a default if such action is taken or condition exists. In addition, all representations and warranties hereunder shall be given independent effect so that, if a particular representation or warranty proves to be incorrect or is breached, the fact that another representation or warranty concerning the same or similar subject matter is correct or is not breached will not affect the incorrectness or a breach of such representation or warranty hereunder.

Section 1.04. Accounting and Other Terms .

(a) Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, each accounting term used herein shall have the meaning given it under GAAP applied on a basis consistent with those used in preparing the Financial Statements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of determining compliance with any covenant (including the computation of any financial covenant) contained herein, Indebtedness of the Parent and its Subsidiaries shall be deemed to be carried at 100% of the outstanding principal amount thereof, and the effects of FASB ASC 825 and FASB ASC 470-20 on financial liabilities shall be disregarded.

(b) All terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Article 8 or Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect from time to time in the State of New York (the "Uniform Commercial Code") and which are not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings herein as set forth therein, provided that terms used herein which are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of New York on the date hereof shall continue to have the same meanings notwithstanding any replacement or amendment of such statute except as any Agent may otherwise determine.

Section 1.05. Time References . Unless otherwise indicated herein, all references to time of day refer to Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time, as in effect in New York City on such day. For purposes of the computation of a period of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word "from" means "from and including" and the words "to" and "until" each means "to but excluding"; provided, however, that with respect to a computation of fees or interest payable to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer, such period shall in any event consist of at least one full day.

ARTICLE II.
THE LOANS

Section 2.01. Commitments .

(a) Subject to the terms and conditions and relying upon the representations and warranties herein set forth:

(i) each Revolving Loan Lender severally agrees to make Revolving Loans to the Borrowers at any time and from time to time from the Effective Date to the Final Maturity Date, or until the earlier reduction of its Revolving Credit Commitment to zero in accordance with the terms hereof, in an aggregate principal amount of Revolving Loans at any time outstanding not to exceed the amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Commitment; provided that Borrowers shall have no right to request or receive Revolving Loans on the Effective Date in an aggregate principal amount in excess of $16,888,368.86, and the Revolving Loan Lenders shall have no obligation to make Revolving Loans on the Effective Date in an aggregate principal amount in excess of such amount; and

(ii) each Term Loan Lender severally agrees to make the Term Loan to the Borrowers on the Effective Date in an aggregate principal amount equal to the amount of such Lender's Term Loan Commitment.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(i) The aggregate principal amount of Revolving Loans outstanding at any time to the Borrowers shall not exceed the lesser of (A) the difference between (I) the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and (II) the aggregate Letter of Credit Obligations and (B) the difference between (I) the then current Borrowing Base and (II) the aggregate Letter of Credit Obligations. The Revolving Credit Commitment of each Lender shall automatically and permanently be reduced to zero on the Final Maturity Date. Within the foregoing limits, the Borrowers may borrow, repay and reborrow Revolving Loans, on or after the Effective Date and prior to the Final Maturity Date, subject to the terms, provisions and limitations set forth herein.

(ii) The aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan made on the Effective Date shall equal the Total Term Loan Commitment. Any principal amount of the Term Loan which is repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.

Section 2.02. Making the Loans .

(a) The Administrative Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent prior telephonic notice, immediately confirmed in writing in substantially the form of Exhibit C (a "Notice of Borrowing"), not later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the date which is 3 Business Days prior to the date of the proposed Loan (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent is willing to accommodate from time to time, but in no event later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the date of borrowing of the proposed Loan). Such Notice of Borrowing shall be irrevocable and shall specify (i) the principal amount of the proposed Loan, (ii) in the case of Loans requested on the Effective Date, whether such Loan is requested to be a Revolving Loan or the Term Loan, (iii) whether the Loan is requested to be a Reference Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan and, in the case of a LIBOR Rate Loan, the initial Interest Period with respect thereto, (iv) the use of the proceeds of such proposed Loan, and (v) the proposed date of borrowing (which date of borrowing must be a Business Day, and, with respect to the Term Loan, must be the Effective Date). The Administrative Agent and the Lenders may act without liability upon the basis of written, telecopied or telephonic notice believed by the Administrative Agent in good faith to be from the Administrative Borrower (or from any Authorized Officer thereof designated in writing purporting to be from the Administrative Borrower to the Administrative Agent). Each Borrower hereby waives the right to dispute the Administrative Agent's record of the terms of any such telephonic Notice of Borrowing. The Administrative Agent and each Lender shall be entitled to rely conclusively on any Authorized Officer's authority to request a Loan on behalf of the Borrowers until the Administrative Agent receives written notice to the contrary. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have no duty to verify the authenticity of the signature appearing on any written Notice of Borrowing.

(b) Each Notice of Borrowing pursuant to this Section 2.02 shall be irrevocable and the Borrowers shall be bound to make a borrowing in accordance therewith. Each Revolving Loan shall be made in a minimum amount of $500,000 and shall be in integral multiples of $100,000 in excess thereof.

(c) (i) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 2.02(c), all Loans under this Agreement shall be made by the Lenders simultaneously and proportionately to their Pro Rata Shares of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and the Total Term Loan Commitment, as the case may be, it being understood that no Lender shall be responsible for any default by any other Lender in that other Lender's obligation to make a Loan requested hereunder, nor shall the Commitment of any Lender be increased or decreased as a result of the default by any other Lender in that other Lender's obligation to make a Loan requested hereunder, and each Lender shall be obligated to make the Loans required to be made by it under the terms of this Agreement regardless of the failure by any other Lender.

(ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, and in order to reduce the number of fund transfers among the Borrowers, the Agents and the Lenders, the Borrowers, the Agents and the Lenders agree that the Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to), and the Borrowers and the Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize the Administrative Agent to, fund, on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders, Revolving Loans pursuant to Section 2.01, subject to the procedures for settlement set forth in Section 2.02(d); provided, however, that (a) the Administrative Agent shall in no event fund any such Revolving Loans if the Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders on the Business Day prior to the date of the proposed Revolving Loan that one or more of the conditions precedent contained in Section 5.02 will not be satisfied at the time of the proposed Revolving Loan and (b) the Administrative Agent shall not otherwise be required to determine that, or take notice whether, the conditions precedent in Section 5.02 have been satisfied. If the Administrative Borrower gives a Notice of Borrowing requesting a Revolving Loan and the Administrative Agent elects not to fund such Revolving Loan on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders, then, promptly after receipt of the Notice of Borrowing requesting such Revolving Loan, the Administrative Agent shall notify each Revolving Loan Lender of the specifics of the requested Revolving Loan and that it will not fund the requested Revolving Loan on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders. If the Administrative Agent notifies the Revolving Loan Lenders that it will not fund a requested Revolving Loan on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders, each Revolving Loan Lender shall make its Pro Rata Share of the Revolving Loan available to the Administrative Agent, in immediately available funds, in the Administrative Agent's Account no later than 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) (provided that the Administrative Agent requests payment from such Revolving Loan Lender not later than 1:00 p.m. (New York City time)) on the date of the proposed Revolving Loan. The Administrative Agent will make the proceeds of such Revolving Loans available to the Borrowers on the day of the proposed Revolving Loan by causing an amount, in immediately available funds, equal to the proceeds of all such Revolving Loans received by the Administrative Agent in the Administrative Agent's Account and/or the amount funded by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders, to be deposited in an account designated by the Administrative Borrower.

(iii) If the Administrative Agent has notified the Revolving Loan Lenders that the Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders, will not fund a particular Revolving Loan pursuant to Section 2.02(c)(ii), the Administrative Agent may assume that each such Revolving Loan Lender has made such amount available to the Administrative Agent on such day and the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, may, but shall not be obligated to, cause a corresponding amount to be made available to the Borrowers on such day. If the Administrative Agent makes such corresponding amount available to the Borrowers and such corresponding amount is not in fact made available to the Administrative Agent by any such Revolving Loan Lender, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to recover such corresponding amount on demand from such Revolving Loan Lender together with interest thereon, for each day from the date such payment was due until the date such amount is paid to the Administrative Agent, at the Federal Funds Rate for 3 Business Days and thereafter at the Reference Rate. During the period in which such Revolving Loan Lender has not paid such corresponding amount to the Administrative Agent, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, the amount so advanced by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers shall, for all purposes hereof, be a Revolving Loan made by the Administrative Agent for its own account. Upon any such failure by a Revolving Loan Lender to pay the Administrative Agent, the Administrative Agent may promptly thereafter notify the Administrative Borrower of such failure and the Borrowers shall immediately pay such corresponding amount to the Administrative Agent for its own account.

(iv) Nothing in this Section 2.02(c) shall be deemed to relieve any Revolving Loan Lender from its obligation to fulfill its Revolving Credit Commitment hereunder or to prejudice any rights that the Administrative Agent or the Borrowers may have against any Revolving Loan Lender as a result of any default by such Revolving Loan Lender hereunder.

(d) (i) With respect to all periods for which the Administrative Agent has funded Revolving Loans pursuant to Section 2.02(c), on Friday of each week, or if the applicable Friday is not a Business Day, then on the following Business Day, or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent may from time to time select (any such week or shorter period being herein called a "Settlement Period"), the Administrative Agent shall notify each Revolving Loan Lender of the unpaid principal amount of the Revolving Loans outstanding as of the last day of each such Settlement Period. In the event that such amount is greater than the unpaid principal amount of the Revolving Loans outstanding on the last day of the Settlement Period immediately preceding such Settlement Period (or, if there has been no preceding Settlement Period, the amount of the Revolving Loans made on the date of such Revolving Loan Lender's initial funding), each Revolving Loan Lender shall promptly (and in any event not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time) if the Administrative Agent requests payment from such Lender not later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) on such day) make available to the Administrative Agent its Pro Rata Share of the difference in immediately available funds. In the event that such amount is less than such unpaid principal amount, the Administrative Agent shall promptly pay over to each Revolving Loan Lender its Pro Rata Share of the difference in immediately available funds. In addition, if the Administrative Agent shall so request at any time when a Default or an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, or any other event shall have occurred as a result of which the Administrative Agent shall determine that it is desirable to present claims against the Borrowers for repayment, each Revolving Loan Lender shall promptly remit to the Administrative Agent or, as the case may be, the Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to each Revolving Loan Lender, sufficient funds to adjust the interests of the Revolving Loan Lenders in the then outstanding Revolving Loans to such an extent that, after giving effect to such adjustment, each such Revolving Loan Lender's interest in the then outstanding Revolving Loans will be equal to its Pro Rata Share thereof. The obligations of the Administrative Agent and each Revolving Loan Lender under this Section 2.02(d) shall be absolute and unconditional. Each Revolving Loan Lender shall only be entitled to receive interest on its Pro Rata Share of the Revolving Loans which have been funded by such Revolving Loan Lender.

(ii) In the event that any Revolving Loan Lender fails to make any payment required to be made by it pursuant to Section 2.02(d)(i), the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to recover such corresponding amount on demand from such Revolving Loan Lender together with interest thereon, for each day from the date such payment was due until the date such amount is paid to the Administrative Agent, at the Federal Funds Rate for 3 Business Days and thereafter at the Reference Rate. During the period in which such Revolving Loan Lender has not paid such corresponding amount to the Administrative Agent, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, the amount so advanced by the Administrative Agent to the Borrowers shall, for all purposes hereof, be a Revolving Loan made by the Administrative Agent for its own account. Upon any such failure by a Revolving Loan Lender to pay the Administrative Agent, the Administrative Agent shall promptly thereafter notify the Administrative Borrower of such failure and the Borrowers shall immediately pay such corresponding amount to the Administrative Agent for its own account. Nothing in this Section 2.02(d)(ii) shall be deemed to relieve any Revolving Loan Lender from its obligation to fulfill its Revolving Credit Commitment hereunder or to prejudice any rights that the Administrative Agent or the Borrowers may have against any Revolving Loan Lender as a result of any default by such Revolving Loan Lender hereunder.

Section 2.03. Repayment of Loans; Evidence of Debt .

(a) The outstanding principal of all Revolving Loans shall be due and payable on the Final Maturity Date.

(b) The outstanding principal of the Term Loan shall be repayable in quarterly installments equal to $1,250,000 per quarter, with each such installment to be due and payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December commencing on June 30, 2014 until the Final Maturity Date. The remaining outstanding unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, shall be due and payable on the earliest of (i) the termination of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment, (ii) the date of the acceleration of the Term Loan in accordance with the terms hereof and (iii) the Final Maturity Date.

(c) Each Lender shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice an account or accounts evidencing the Indebtedness of the Borrowers to such Lender resulting from each Loan made by such Lender, including the amounts of principal and interest payable and paid to such Lender from time to time hereunder.

(d) The Administrative Agent shall maintain accounts in which it shall record (i) the amount of each Loan made hereunder, (ii) the amount of any principal or interest due and payable or to become due and payable from the Borrowers to each Lender hereunder and (iii) the amount of any sum received by the Administrative Agent hereunder for the account of the Lenders and each Lender's share thereof.

(e) The entries made in the accounts maintained pursuant to Section 2.03(c) and Section 2.03(d) shall be prima facie evidence of the existence and amounts of the obligations recorded therein; provided that the failure of any Lender or the Administrative Agent to maintain such accounts or any error therein shall not in any manner affect the obligation of the Borrowers to repay the Loans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(f) Any Lender may request that the Loans made by it be evidenced by one or more promissory notes. In such event, the Borrowers shall execute and deliver to such Lender such promissory note(s) payable to the order of such Lender (or, if requested by such Lender, to such Lender and its registered assigns) in such form(s) as are furnished by the Collateral Agent and reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Borrower. Thereafter, the Loans evidenced by such promissory note(s) and interest thereon shall at all times (including after assignment pursuant to Section 12.07) be represented by one or more promissory notes in such form payable to the order of the payee named therein (or, if any such promissory note is a registered note, to such payee and its registered assigns with respect to such registered note).

Section 2.04. Interest .

(a) Revolving Loans . Subject to the terms of this Agreement, at the option of the Administrative Borrower, each Revolving Loan shall be either a Reference Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan. Each Revolving Loan that is a Reference Rate Loan shall bear interest on the principal amount thereof from time to time outstanding, from the date of such Revolving Loan until repaid, at a rate per annum equal to the Reference Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Each Revolving Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan shall bear interest on the principal amount thereof from time to time outstanding, from the date of such Revolving Loan until repaid, at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Rate for the Interest Period in effect for such Revolving Loan plus the Applicable Margin.

(b) Term Loan . Subject to the terms of this Agreement, at the option of the Administrative Borrower, the Term Loan or any portion thereof shall be either a Reference Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan. Each portion of the Term Loan that is a Reference Rate Loan shall bear interest on the principal amount thereof from time to time outstanding, from the date of the Term Loan until repaid, at a rate per annum equal to the Reference Rate plus the Applicable Margin. Each portion of the Term Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan shall bear interest on the principal amount thereof from time to time outstanding, from the date of the Term Loan until repaid, at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR Rate for the Interest Period in effect for the Term Loan (or such portion thereof) plus the Applicable Margin.

(c) Default Interest . To the extent permitted by law and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 2.04, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, at the election of the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders (or, automatically with respect to an Event of Default under Section 9.01(f) or 9.01(g)), (i) the principal of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all Loans, fees, indemnities, outstanding Reimbursement Obligations or other Obligations of the Loan Parties under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall bear interest, from the date such Event of Default occurred until the date such Event of Default is cured or waived in writing in accordance herewith, at a rate per annum equal at all times to the Post-Default Rate, and (ii) the Letter of Credit Fees shall be increased by 2.00% above the per annum rate otherwise applicable hereunder.

(d) Interest Payment . Interest on each Loan shall be payable monthly, in arrears, on the first day of each month, commencing on the first day of the month following the month in which such Loan is made and at maturity (whether upon demand, by acceleration or otherwise). Interest at the Post-Default Rate shall be payable on demand at the election of the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders. Each Borrower hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to, and the Administrative Agent may, from time to time, charge the Loan Account pursuant to Section 4.01 with the amount of any interest payment due hereunder.

(e) General . All interest shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days for the actual number of days, including the first day but excluding the last day, elapsed.

Section 2.05. Reduction of Commitments; Prepayment of Loans .

(a) Reduction of Commitments .

(i) Revolving Credit Commitment . The Total Revolving Credit Commitment shall terminate on the Final Maturity Date. The Borrowers may, without premium or penalty other than the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, reduce the Total Revolving Credit Commitment to an amount (which may be zero) not less than the sum of (A) the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Revolving Loans then outstanding, (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans not yet made as to which a Notice of Borrowing has been given by the Administrative Borrower under Section 2.02, (C) the Letter of Credit Obligations at such time and (D) the stated amount of all Letters of Credit not yet issued as to which a request has been made and not withdrawn. Each such reduction (W) shall be in an amount which is an integral multiple of $1,000,000 (unless the Total Revolving Credit Commitment in effect immediately prior to such reduction is less than $1,000,000), (X) shall be made by providing not less than 5 Business Days' prior written notice to the Administrative Agent, (Y) shall be irrevocable and (Z) shall be accompanied by the payment of the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, payable in connection with such reduction of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment. Once reduced, the Total Revolving Credit Commitment may not be increased. Each such reduction of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment shall reduce the Revolving Credit Commitment of each Lender proportionately in accordance with its Pro Rata Share thereof.

(ii) Term Loan . The Total Term Loan Commitment shall terminate at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the Effective Date following the funding in full of the Term Loan in accordance with the terms hereof.

(b) Optional Prepayment .

(i) Revolving Loans . The Borrowers may, at any time and from time to time, prepay the principal of any Revolving Loan, in whole or in part. Each prepayment made pursuant to this Section 2.05(b)(i) made in connection with a reduction of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment pursuant to Section 2.01(a)(i) shall be accompanied by the payment of the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, payable in connection with such reduction of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment.

(ii) Term Loan . The Borrowers may, at any time and from time to time, upon at least 5 Business Days' prior written notice to the Administrative Agent, prepay the principal of the Term Loan, in whole or in part. Each prepayment made pursuant to this Section 2.05(b)(ii) shall be accompanied by the payment of (A) accrued interest to the date of such payment on the amount prepaid and (B) the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, payable in connection with such prepayment of the Term Loan. Each such prepayment shall be applied against the remaining installments of principal due on the Term Loan in the inverse order of maturity.

(iii) Termination of Agreement . The Borrowers may, upon at least 15 days prior written notice to the Administrative Agent, terminate this Agreement by paying to the Administrative Agent, in cash, the Obligations (including with respect to outstanding Letters of Credit either (A) providing cash collateral to be held by the Administrative Agent in an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit or (B) causing the original Letters of Credit to be returned to the Administrative Agent), in full, plus the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, payable in connection with such termination of this Agreement. If the Administrative Borrower has sent a notice of termination pursuant to this Section 2.05(b)(iii), then the Lenders' obligations to extend credit hereunder shall terminate and the Borrowers shall be obligated to repay the Obligations (including with respect to outstanding Letters of Credit either (X) providing cash collateral to be held by the Administrative Agent in an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit or (Y) causing the original Letters of Credit to be returned to the Administrative Agent), in full, plus the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, payable in connection with such termination of this Agreement on the date set forth as the date of termination of this Agreement in such notice.

(i) The Borrowers shall immediately prepay the Revolving Loans at any time when the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans plus the outstanding amount of all Letter of Credit Obligations exceeds the lesser of (A) the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and (B) the then current Borrowing Base, which prepayment shall be in an amount equal to the full amount of any such excess. If, at any time after the Borrowers have complied with the first sentence of this Section 2.05(c)(i), either (X) the aggregate Letter of Credit Obligations is greater than the Total Revolving Credit Commitment or (Y) the aggregate Letter of Credit Obligations is greater than the then current Borrowing Base, the Borrowers shall provide cash collateral to the Administrative Agent in an amount equal to 110% of such excess, which cash collateral shall be deposited in the Letter of Credit Collateral Account, and, provided that no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, returned to the Borrowers at such time as the aggregate Letter of Credit Obligations plus the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Revolving Loans no longer exceeds the lesser of the then Total Revolving Credit Commitment or the then current Borrowing Base.

(ii) The Borrowers shall immediately prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan in the event that the Total Revolving Credit Commitment is terminated for any reason.

(iii) [ Intentionally Omitted ]

(iv) (A) Commencing with the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2013, within 10 days of delivery to the Agents and the Lenders of audited annual financial statements pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(iii), or, if such financial statements are not delivered to the Agents and the Lenders on the date such statements are required to be delivered pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(iii), within 10 days after the date such statements are required to be delivered to the Agents and the Lenders pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(iii), the Borrowers shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Loans in accordance with Section 2.05(d) in an amount equal to the result (to the extent positive) of (1) 50% of the Excess Cash Flow of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for such Fiscal Year (or, in the case of the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2013, the Excess Cash Flow generated during the period from the Effective Date through the end of such Fiscal Year) minus (2) the Specified Liquidity (the amount of clause (A)(2), to the extent the payment above is less than the amount of clause (A)(1), the "ECF Reduction Amount"), and (B) on the last day of each fiscal quarter, the Borrowers shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Loans in accordance with Section 2.05(d) in an amount equal to (1) the Aggregate ECF Reduction Amount at such time, minus (2) the Specified Liquidity at such time.

(v) Immediately upon any Disposition by any Loan Party or its Subsidiaries pursuant to Section 7.02(c)(ii), the Borrowers shall prepay the outstanding principal amount of the Loans in accordance with Section 2.05(d) in an amount equal to 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds received by such Person in connection with such Disposition. Nothing contained in this Section 2.05(c)(v) shall permit any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries to make a Disposition of any property other than in accordance with Section 7.02(c)(ii).

(vi) Upon the issuance or incurrence by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness referred to in clauses (a) through (j) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness), or upon an Equity Issuance, the Borrowers shall prepay the outstanding amount of the Loans in accordance with Section 2.05(d) in an amount equal to 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds received by such Person in connection therewith. The provisions of this Section 2.05(c)(vi) shall not be deemed to be implied consent to any such issuance, incurrence or sale otherwise prohibited by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(vii) Upon the receipt by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any Extraordinary Receipts, the Borrowers shall prepay the outstanding principal of the Loans in accordance with Section 2.05(d) an amount equal to 100% of such Extraordinary Receipts, net of any reasonable expenses incurred in collecting such Extraordinary Receipts.

(viii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Net Cash Proceeds received by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with a Disposition or the receipt of Extraordinary Receipts consisting of insurance proceeds or condemnation awards that are required to be used to prepay the Obligations pursuant to Section 2.05(c)(v) or Section 2.05(c)(vii), as the case may be, up to (x) $5,000,000 in the aggregate during the term of this Agreement of Net Cash Proceeds from all such Dispositions and (y) up to $5,000,000 in the aggregate in any Fiscal Year of all such Extraordinary Receipts, in each case, shall not be required to be so used to prepay the Obligations to the extent that such Net Cash Proceeds and Extraordinary Receipts are used to replace, repair or restore properties or capital assets used in such Person's business, provided that (A) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date such Person receives such Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts, (B) the Administrative Borrower delivers a certificate to the Administrative Agent within 30 days after such Disposition or loss, destruction or taking, as the case may be, stating that such Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts shall be used to replace, repair or restore properties or capital assets used in such Person's business within a period specified in such certificate not to exceed 120 days after the date of receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts (which certificate shall set forth estimates of the Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts to be so expended), (C) such Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts are deposited in an account subject to the dominion and control of the Collateral Agent, (D) with respect to the amount of such Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts in excess of $1,000,000, such amount is applied to the Revolving Loans and a corresponding reserve against the Borrowing Base is instituted in such amount until such reinvestment or prepayment is consummated in accordance with this Section 2.05(c)(viii), and (E) upon the earlier of (I) the expiration of the period specified in the relevant certificate furnished to the Administrative Agent pursuant to clause (B) above or (II) the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default, such Net Cash Proceeds or Extraordinary Receipts, if not theretofore so used, shall be used to prepay the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.05(c)(v) or Section 2.05(c)(vii), as applicable.

(d) Application of Payments . Each prepayment pursuant to Sections 2.05(c)(iv), (c)(v), (c)(vi) and (c)(vii) shall be applied (i) first to the Term Loan and (ii) second to the Revolving Loans; provided that, if such payment results from the Disposition of, or insurance proceeds with respect to, assets that constitute a part of the Borrowing Base, such payment shall be applied (I) first to the Revolving Loans in an amount equal to the reduction in the Borrowing Base as a result of such Disposition or casualty event, together with, at the election of the Agents, a concurrent permanent reduction to the Revolving Credit Commitment, and (II) second to the Term Loan; provided further that, notwithstanding the foregoing, at the election of the Administrative Borrower, subject to the receipt by the Administrative Agent of written notice from the Administrative Borrower of such election not later than thirty (30) days prior to such prepayment and subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, the prepayments pursuant to Sections 2.05(c)(iv), (c)(v), (c)(vi) and (c)(vii) may be applied to prepay the Second Lien Indebtedness so long as (A) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (B) the Senior Leverage Ratio of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to any such prepayment of the Second Lien Indebtedness, for the 12 consecutive fiscal months of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as of the last day of each of the immediately preceding 3 fiscal months, is less than 1.00 to 1.00, (C) Liquidity, as of the end of the date of such prepayment, after giving effect to such prepayment, exceeds $30,000,000 (the "Applicable Liquidity Threshold"), and (D) Average Liquidity, during the immediately preceding period of thirty (30) consecutive days ending as of the end of the date of such prepayment, exceeds the Applicable Liquidity Threshold. Each such prepayment of the Term Loan shall be applied against the remaining installments of principal of the Term Loan in the inverse order of maturity.

(e) Interest and Fees . Any prepayment made pursuant to this Section 2.05 (other than prepayments made pursuant to Section 2.05(c)(i)) shall be accompanied by (i) accrued interest on the principal amount being prepaid to the date of prepayment, (ii) any Funding Losses payable pursuant to Section 2.09, (iii) the Applicable Prepayment Premium, if any, payable in connection with such prepayment of the Loans and (iv) if such prepayment would reduce the amount of the outstanding Loans to zero at a time when the Total Revolving Credit Commitment has been terminated, such prepayment shall be accompanied by the payment of all fees accrued to such date pursuant to Section 2.06.

(f) Cumulative Prepayments . Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Section 2.05, payments with respect to any provision of this Section 2.05 are in addition to payments made or required to be made under any other provision of this Section 2.05.

Section 2.06. Fees .

(a) Unused Line Fee . From and after the Effective Date and until the Final Maturity Date, the Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders, in accordance with a written agreement among such Lenders, an unused line fee (the "Unused Line Fee"), which shall accrue at the rate per annum of 0.375% on the excess, if any, of the Total Revolving Credit Commitment over the sum of the average principal amount of all Revolving Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations outstanding from time to time and shall be payable monthly in arrears on the first day of each month commencing July 1, 2013.

(b) Applicable Prepayment Premium . In the event of the termination of this Agreement and repayment of the Obligations at any time prior to the Final Maturity Date, for any reason, including (i) termination upon the election of the Required Lenders to terminate after the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default (or, in the case of the occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section 9.01(f) or 9.01(g) with respect to any Loan Party, automatically upon the occurrence thereof), (ii) foreclosure and sale of the Collateral, (iii) sale of the Collateral in any Insolvency Proceeding, or (iv) restructure, reorganization, or compromise of the Obligations by the confirmation of a plan of reorganization or any other plan of compromise, restructure, or arrangement in any Insolvency Proceeding, then, in view of the impracticability and extreme difficulty of ascertaining the actual amount of damages to the Agents and the Lenders or profits lost by the Agents and the Lenders as a result of such early termination, and by mutual agreement of the parties as to a reasonable estimation and calculation of the lost profits or damages of the Agents and the Lenders, the Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Lenders in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Shares, the Applicable Prepayment Premium, measured as of the date of such termination.

(c) Audit and Collateral Monitoring Fees . The Borrowers acknowledge that, pursuant to Section 7.01(f), representatives of the Agents may visit any or all of the Loan Parties and/or conduct audits, inspections, appraisals, valuations and/or field examinations of any or all of the Loan Parties at any time and from time to time in a manner so as to not unduly disrupt the business of the Loan Parties. The Borrowers agree to pay (i) $1,000 per day per examiner plus the examiner's out-of-pocket costs and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with all such visits, audits, inspections, appraisals, valuations and field examinations and (ii) the cost of all visits, audits, inspections, appraisals, valuations and field examinations conducted by a third party on behalf of the Agents; provided that, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrowers shall not be obligated to reimburse the Agents for more than four (4) such visits, audits, inspections, appraisals, valuations or field examinations in any calendar year.

(d) Fee Letter . As and when due and payable under the terms of the Fee Letter, the Borrowers shall pay the fees set forth in the Fee Letter.

Section 2.07. LIBOR Option .

(a) The Borrowers may, at any time and from time to time, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, elect to have interest on all or a portion of the Loans be charged at a rate of interest based upon the LIBOR Rate (the "LIBOR Option") by notifying the Administrative Agent prior to 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) at least 3 Business Days prior to (i) the commencement of the proposed Interest Period or (ii) in the case of the conversion of a LIBOR Rate Loan into a Reference Rate Loan, the last day of the then current Interest Period (the "LIBOR Deadline"). Notice of the Borrowers' election of the LIBOR Option for a permitted portion of the Loans and an Interest Period pursuant to this Section 2.07(a) shall be made by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a LIBOR Notice received by the Administrative Agent before the LIBOR Deadline, or by telephonic notice received by the Administrative Agent before the LIBOR Deadline (to be confirmed by delivery to the Administrative Agent of a LIBOR Notice received by the Administrative Agent prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the same day). Promptly upon its receipt of each such LIBOR Notice, the Administrative Agent shall provide a copy thereof to each of the Lenders. Each LIBOR Notice shall be irrevocable and binding on the Borrowers.

(b) Interest on LIBOR Rate Loans shall be payable in accordance with Section 2.04(d). On the last day of each applicable Interest Period, unless the Borrowers properly have exercised the LIBOR Option with respect thereto, the interest rate applicable to such LIBOR Rate Loans automatically shall convert to the rate of interest then applicable to Reference Rate Loans of the same type hereunder. At any time that a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrowers no longer shall have the option to request that any portion of the Loans bear interest at a rate based on the LIBOR Rate and the Administrative Agent shall have the right to convert the interest rate on all outstanding LIBOR Rate Loans to the rate of interest then applicable to Reference Rate Loans of the same type hereunder.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Borrowers (i) shall have not more than four (4) LIBOR Rate Loans in effect at any given time and (ii) only may exercise the LIBOR Option for LIBOR Rate Loans of at least $500,000 and integral multiples of $100,000 in excess thereof.

(d) The Borrowers may prepay LIBOR Rate Loans at any time; provided, however, that, in the event that LIBOR Rate Loans are prepaid on any date that is not the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto, including as a result of any mandatory prepayment pursuant to Section 2.05(c) or any application of payments or proceeds of the Collateral in accordance with Section 4.03 or Section 4.04 or for any other reason, including early termination of the term of this Agreement or acceleration of all or any portion of the Obligations pursuant to the terms hereof, the Borrowers shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Agents and the Lenders and their participants against any and all Funding Losses in accordance with Section 2.09.

(e) Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, neither any Agent nor any Lender, nor any of their participants, is required actually to acquire eurodollar deposits to fund or otherwise match fund any Obligation as to which interest accrues at a rate based on the LIBOR Rate. The provisions of this ARTICLE II shall apply as if each Lender or its participants had match funded any Obligation as to which interest is accruing at a rate based on the LIBOR Rate by acquiring eurodollar deposits for each Interest Period in the amount of the LIBOR Rate Loans.

Section 2.08. Funding Losses . In connection with each LIBOR Rate Loan, the Borrowers shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Agents and the Lenders against any loss, cost, or expense incurred by any Agent or any Lender as a result of (a) the payment of any principal of any LIBOR Rate Loan other than on the last day of an Interest Period applicable thereto (including as a result of a Default or an Event of Default), (b) the conversion of any LIBOR Rate Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto (including as a result of a Default or an Event of Default), or (c) the failure to borrow, convert, continue or prepay any LIBOR Rate Loan on the date specified in any LIBOR Notice delivered pursuant hereto (such losses, costs, and expenses, collectively, "Funding Losses"). Funding Losses shall, with respect to any Agent or any Lender, be deemed to equal the amount reasonably determined by such Agent or such Lender to be the excess, if any, of (x) the amount of interest that would have accrued on the principal amount of such LIBOR Rate Loan had such event not occurred, at a rate based on the LIBOR Rate that would have been applicable thereto, for the period from the date of such event to the last day of the then current Interest Period therefor (or, in the case of a failure to borrow, convert or continue, for the period that would have been the Interest Period therefor), minus (y) the amount of interest that would accrue on such principal amount for such period at the interest rate which such Agent or such Lender would be offered were it to be offered, at the commencement of such period, Dollar deposits of a comparable amount and period in the London interbank market. A certificate of an Agent or a Lender delivered to the Administrative Borrower setting forth any amount or amounts that such Agent or such Lender is entitled to receive pursuant to this Section 2.08 shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

Section 2.09. Taxes .

(a) Any and all payments by any Loan Party hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for any and all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, charges or withholdings, and all liabilities with respect thereto, excluding taxes imposed on the net income of any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer (or any transferee or assignee thereof, including a participation holder (any such transferee or assignee, including a participation holder, a "Transferee")) by the jurisdiction in which such Person is organized or has its principal lending office (all such nonexcluded taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, charges withholdings and liabilities, collectively or individually, "Taxes"). If any Loan Party shall be required to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer (or any Transferee), (i) the sum payable shall be increased by the amount (an "Additional Amount") necessary so that, after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 2.09), such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer (or such Transferee) shall receive an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (ii) such Loan Party shall make such deductions and (iii) such Loan Party shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law.

(b) In addition, each Loan Party agrees to pay to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law any present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies that arise from any payment made hereunder or from the execution, delivery or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document ("Other Taxes"). Each Loan Party shall deliver to each Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer (and any Transferee) official receipts in respect of any Taxes or Other Taxes payable hereunder promptly after payment of such Taxes or Other Taxes.

(c) The Loan Parties hereby jointly and severally indemnify and agree to hold harmless each Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer (and any Transferee) from and against Taxes and Other Taxes (including, without limitation, Taxes and Other Taxes imposed on any amounts payable under this Section 2.09) paid by such Person, whether or not such Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally asserted. Such indemnification shall be paid within 10 days from the date on which any such Person makes written demand therefor specifying in reasonable detail the nature and amount of such Taxes or Other Taxes.

(d) Each Lender (or Transferee) that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction outside of the United States (a "Non-U.S. Lender") agrees that it shall, no later than the Effective Date (or, in the case of a Lender that becomes a party hereto pursuant to Section 12.07 after the Effective Date, promptly after the date upon which such Lender becomes a party hereto) deliver to the Agents (or, in the case of an assignee of a Lender which (i) is an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender and (ii) does not deliver an Assignment and Acceptance to the Administrative Agent pursuant to the last sentence of Section 12.07(b) for recordation pursuant to Section 12.07(c), to the assigning Lender only, and in the case of a participant, to the Lender granting the participation only), one properly completed and duly executed copy of any of U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN, W-8ECI or W-8IMY or any subsequent versions thereof or successors thereto, in each case claiming complete exemption from, or reduced rate of, U.S. Federal withholding tax and payments of interest hereunder. In addition, in the case of a Non-U.S. Lender claiming exemption from U.S. Federal withholding tax under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, such Non-U.S. Lender hereby represents to the Agents and the Borrowers that such Non-U.S. Lender is not a bank for purposes of Section 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, is not a 10-percent holder of an Equity Interest of the Parent (within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code) and is not a controlled foreign corporation related to the Parent (within the meaning of Section 864(d)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code), and such Non-U.S. Lender agrees that it shall promptly notify the Agents and the Borrowers in the event any such representation is no longer accurate. Such forms shall be delivered by each Non-U.S. Lender on or before the date it becomes a party to this Agreement (or, in the case of a Transferee that is a participation holder, on or before the date such participation holder becomes a Transferee hereunder) and on or before the date, if any, such Non-U.S. Lender changes its applicable lending office by designating a different lending office (a "New Lending Office"). In addition, such Non-U.S. Lender shall deliver such forms within 20 days after receipt of a written request therefor from any Agent, the assigning Lender or the Lender granting a participation, as applicable. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 2.09, a Non-U.S. Lender shall not be required to deliver any form pursuant to this Section 2.09(d) that such Non-U.S. Lender is not legally able to deliver.

(e) The Loan Parties shall not be required to indemnify any Non-U.S. Lender, or pay any Additional Amounts to any Non-U.S. Lender, in respect of United States Federal withholding tax pursuant to this Section 2.09 to the extent that (i) the obligation to withhold amounts with respect to United States Federal withholding tax existed on the date such Non-U.S. Lender became a party to this Agreement (or, in the case of a Transferee that is a participation holder, on the date such participation holder became a Transferee hereunder) or, with respect to payments to a New Lending Office, the date such Non-U.S. Lender designated such New Lending Office with respect to a Loan; provided, however, that this clause (i) shall not apply to the extent the indemnity payment or Additional Amounts any Transferee, or Lender (or Transferee) through a New Lending Office, would be entitled to receive (without regard to this clause (i)) do not exceed the indemnity payment or Additional Amounts that the Person making the assignment, participation or transfer to such Transferee, or Lender (or Transferee) making the designation of such New Lending Office, would have been entitled to receive in the absence of such assignment, participation, transfer or designation, or (ii) the obligation to pay such Additional Amounts would not have arisen but for a failure by such Non-U.S. Lender to comply with the provisions of Section 2.09(d).

(f) Any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer (or Transferee) claiming any indemnity payment or additional payment amounts payable pursuant to this Section 2.09 shall use reasonable efforts (consistent with legal and regulatory restrictions) to file any certificate or document reasonably requested in writing by the Administrative Borrower or to change the jurisdiction of its applicable lending office if the making of such a filing or change would avoid the need for or reduce the amount of any such indemnity payment or additional amount that may thereafter accrue, would not require such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer (or Transferee) to disclose any information such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer (or Transferee) deems confidential and would not, in the reasonable determination of such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer (or Transferee), be otherwise disadvantageous to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer (or Transferee).

(g) The obligations of the Loan Parties under this Section 2.09 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Loans and all other amounts payable hereunder.

Section 2.10. Increased Costs and Reduced Return .

(a) If any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer shall have determined that any Change in Law shall (i) subject such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, to any tax, duty or other charge with respect to this Agreement or any Loan made by such Agent or such Lender or any Letter of Credit issued by the L/C Issuer, or change the basis of taxation of payments to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, of any amounts payable hereunder (except for taxes on the overall net income of such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer), (ii) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit or similar requirement against any Loan, any Letter of Credit or any assets of or held by, or deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by, such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or (iii) impose on such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, any other condition regarding this Agreement or any Loan or Letter of Credit, and the result of any event referred to in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) above shall be to increase the cost to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer of making any Loan, issuing, guaranteeing or participating in any Letter of Credit, or agreeing to make any Loan or issue, guaranty or participate in any Letter of Credit, or to reduce any amount received or receivable by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer hereunder, then, upon demand by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, the Borrowers shall pay to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer such additional amounts as will compensate such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, for such increased costs or reductions in amount.

(b) If any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer shall have determined that any Change in Law either (i) affects or would affect the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, or any Person controlling such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, and such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer determines that the amount of such capital is increased as a direct or indirect consequence of any Loans made or maintained, Letters of Credit issued or any guaranty or participation with respect thereto, such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's or such controlling Person's other obligations hereunder, or (ii) has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's or such controlling Person's capital to a level below that which such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer or such controlling Person could have achieved but for such circumstances as a consequence of any Loans made or maintained, Letters of Credit issued, or any guaranty or participation with respect thereto or any agreement to make Loans, to issue Letters of Credit or such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's or such controlling Person's other obligations hereunder (in each case, taking into consideration such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's or such controlling Person's policies with respect to capital adequacy), then, upon demand by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer, the Borrowers shall pay to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer from time to time such additional amounts as will compensate such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer or such controlling Person for such cost of maintaining such increased capital or such reduction in the rate of return on such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's or such controlling Person's capital.

(c) All amounts payable under this Section 2.10 shall bear interest at the Reference Rate from the date that is ten (10) days after the date of demand by any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer until payment in full to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer. A certificate of such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer claiming compensation under this Section 2.10, specifying the event described above and the nature of such event, shall be submitted by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer to the Administrative Borrower, setting forth the additional amount due and an explanation of the calculation thereof, and such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's reasons for invoking the provisions of this Section 2.10, and shall be final and conclusive absent manifest error.

(d) Failure or delay on the part of any Lender to demand compensation pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.10 shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender's right to demand such compensation; provided that the Borrowers shall not be required to compensate a Lender pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.10 for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than nine months prior to the date that such Lender notifies the Administrative Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender's intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine-month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).

(e) The obligations of the Loan Parties under this Section 2.10 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Loans and all other amounts payable hereunder.

Section 2.11. Changes in Law; Impracticability or Illegality .

(a) The LIBOR Rate may be adjusted by the Administrative Agent with respect to any Lender on a prospective basis to take into account any additional or increased costs to such Lender of maintaining or obtaining any eurodollar deposits or increased costs (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any similar costs passed on to the Lenders from their own funding sources) due to changes in applicable law occurring subsequent to the commencement of the then applicable Interest Period, including changes in tax laws (except changes of general applicability in corporate income tax laws) and changes in the reserve requirements imposed by the Board, excluding the Reserve Percentage, which additional or increased costs would increase the cost of funding loans bearing interest at a rate based on the LIBOR Rate. In any such event, the affected Lender shall give the Administrative Borrower and the Administrative Agent notice of such a determination and adjustment and the Administrative Agent promptly shall transmit the notice to each other Lender and, upon its receipt of the notice from the affected Lender, the Administrative Borrower may, by notice to such affected Lender (i) require such Lender to furnish to the Administrative Borrower a statement setting forth the basis for adjusting such LIBOR Rate and the method for determining the amount of such adjustment, or (ii) repay the LIBOR Rate Loans with respect to which such adjustment is made (together with any amounts due under Section 2.09).

(b) In the event that any change in market conditions or any law, regulation, treaty, or directive, or any change therein or in the interpretation of application thereof, shall at any time after the date hereof, in the reasonable opinion of any Lender, make it unlawful or impractical for such Lender to fund or maintain LIBOR Rate Loans or to continue such funding or maintaining, or to determine or charge interest rates based on the LIBOR Rate, such Lender shall give notice of such changed circumstances to the Administrative Borrower and the Administrative Agent, and the Administrative Agent promptly shall transmit the notice to each other Lender, and (i) in the case of any LIBOR Rate Loans of such Lender that are outstanding, the date specified in such Lender's notice shall be deemed to be the last day of the Interest Period of such LIBOR Rate Loans, and interest upon the LIBOR Rate Loans of such Lender thereafter shall accrue interest at the rate then applicable to Reference Rate Loans of the same type hereunder, and (ii) the Borrowers shall not be entitled to elect the LIBOR Option until such Lender determines that it would no longer be unlawful or impractical to do so.

(c) The obligations of the Loan Parties under this Section 2.11 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Loans and all other amounts payable hereunder.

Section 2.12. Mitigation Obligations . If any Lender requires the Borrowers to pay any additional amounts under Section 2.09 or requests compensation under Section 2.10, then such Lender shall (at the request of the Administrative Borrower) use reasonable efforts to designate a different lending office for funding or booking its Loans hereunder or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to such Section 2.09 or 2.10 in the future, and (ii) would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrowers hereby agree to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

ARTICLE III.
LETTERS OF CREDIT

Section 3.01. Letter of Credit Guaranty .

(a) In order to assist the Borrowers in establishing or opening standby letters of credit, which shall not have expiration dates that exceed one year from the date of issuance (each, a "Letter of Credit"), with the L/C Issuer, the Borrowers have requested the Administrative Agent to join in the applications for such Letters of Credit, and/or guarantee payment or performance of such Letters of Credit and any drafts thereunder through the issuance of a Letter of Credit Guaranty, thereby lending the Administrative Agent's credit to that of the Borrowers, and the Administrative Agent has agreed to do so. These arrangements shall be coordinated by the Administrative Agent, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. The Administrative Agent shall not be required to be the issuer of any Letter of Credit. The Borrowers shall be the account parties for the application for each Letter of Credit, which shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit F or on a computer transmission system approved by the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer, or such other written form or computer transmission system as may from time to time be approved by the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer, and shall be duly completed in a manner and at a time reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, together with such other certificates, agreements, documents and other papers and information as the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer may reasonably request (the "Letter of Credit Application"). In the event of any conflict between the terms of any Letter of Credit Application and this Agreement, for purposes of this Agreement the terms of this Agreement shall control.

(b) The aggregate Letter of Credit Obligations shall not exceed the lowest of (i) the difference between (A) the Total Revolving Credit Commitment and (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans then outstanding, (ii) the difference between (A) the Borrowing Base and (B) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans then outstanding, and (iii) the L/C Subfacility. In addition, the terms and conditions of all Letters of Credit and all changes or modifications thereof by the Borrowers and/or the L/C Issuer shall in all respects be subject to the prior approval of the Administrative Agent in the reasonable exercise of its sole and absolute discretion; provided, however, that (I) the expiry date of all Letters of Credit shall be no later than fifteen days prior to the Final Maturity Date unless, on or prior to fifteen days prior to the Final Maturity Date, either (A) such Letters of Credit shall be cash collateralized in an amount equal to 110% of the face amount of such Letters of Credit by deposit of cash in such amount in an account under the sole and exclusive control of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and/or the L/C Issuer (the "Letter of Credit Collateral Account") or (B) the Borrowers shall provide the Administrative Agent and the Revolving Loan Lenders with an indemnification, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, from a commercial bank or other financial institution acceptable to the Agents for any Letter of Credit Obligations with respect to such Letters of Credit, and (II) the Letters of Credit and all documentation in connection therewith shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the L/C Issuer.

(c) The Administrative Agent shall have the right, without notice to the Borrowers, to charge the Loan Account with the amount of any and all Indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of any kind (including indemnification for breakage costs, capital adequacy and reserve requirement charges) incurred by the Agents or the Revolving Loan Lenders under the Letter of Credit Guaranty or incurred by the L/C Issuer with respect to a Letter of Credit at the earlier of (i) payment by the Administrative Agent or the Revolving Loan Lenders under the Letter of Credit Guaranty or (ii) the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default. Any amount charged to the Loan Account shall be deemed a Revolving Loan hereunder made by the Revolving Loan Lenders to the Borrowers, funded by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders and subject to Section 2.02 of this Agreement. Any charges, fees, commissions, costs and expenses charged to the Administrative Agent for the Borrowers' account by the L/C Issuer in connection with or arising out of Letters of Credit or transactions relating thereto shall be charged to the Loan Account in full when charged to or paid by the Administrative Agent and, when charged, shall be conclusive on the Borrowers absent manifest error. Each of the Revolving Loan Lenders and the Borrowers agrees that the Administrative Agent shall have the right to make such charges regardless of whether any Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or whether any of the conditions precedent in Section 5.02 have been satisfied.

(d) The Borrowers agree to jointly and severally unconditionally indemnify each Agent and each Lender and hold harmless each Agent and each Lender from any and all loss, claim or liability incurred by any Agent or any Lender arising from any transactions or occurrences relating to Letters of Credit, any drafts or acceptances thereunder, the Collateral relating thereto, and all Obligations in respect thereof, including any such loss or claim due to any action taken by the L/C Issuer, other than for any such loss, claim or liability arising out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the L/C Issuer, any Agent or any Lender as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. The Borrowers further agree to jointly and severally hold harmless each Agent and each Lender from any error or omission, negligence or misconduct by the L/C Issuer. The Borrowers' unconditional obligations to each Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer with respect to Letters of Credit hereunder shall not be modified or diminished for any reason or in any manner whatsoever, other than as a result of such Agent's, such Lender's or the L/C Issuer's gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. The Borrowers agree that any charges incurred by the Administrative Agent or the L/C Issuer for the Borrowers' account hereunder may be charged to the Loan Account.

(e) Upon any payments made to the L/C Issuer under the Letter of Credit Guaranty, the Agents or the Revolving Loan Lenders, as the case may be, shall, without prejudice to their rights under this Agreement (including that such unreimbursed amounts shall constitute Loans hereunder), acquire by subrogation any rights, remedies, duties or obligations granted or undertaken by the Borrowers in favor of the L/C Issuer in any application for Letters of Credit, any standing agreement relating to Letters of Credit or otherwise, all of which shall be deemed to have been granted to the Agents and the Revolving Loan Lenders and apply in all respects to the Agents and the Revolving Loan Lenders and shall be in addition to any rights, remedies, duties or obligations contained herein.

Section 3.02. Participations .

(a) Purchase of Participations . Immediately upon issuance by the L/C Issuer of any Letter of Credit pursuant to this Agreement, each Revolving Loan Lender shall be deemed to have irrevocably and unconditionally purchased and received from the Administrative Agent, without recourse or warranty, an undivided interest and participation, to the extent of such Revolving Loan Lender's Pro Rata Share, in all obligations of the Administrative Agent in such Letter of Credit (including, without limitation, all Reimbursement Obligations of the Borrowers with respect thereto pursuant to the Letter of Credit Guaranty or otherwise).

(b) Sharing of Payments . In the event that the Administrative Agent makes any payment in respect of the Letter of Credit Guaranty and the Borrowers shall not have repaid such amount to the Administrative Agent, the Administrative Agent shall charge the Loan Account in the amount of the Reimbursement Obligation in accordance with Sections 3.01(c) and 4.01.

(c) Obligations Irrevocable . The obligations of a Revolving Loan Lender to make payments to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Agents, the Revolving Loan Lenders or the L/C Issuer with respect to a Letter of Credit shall be irrevocable, without any qualification or exception whatsoever, and shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement under all circumstances, including, without limitation, any of the following circumstances:

(i) any lack of validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents;

(ii) the existence of any claim, setoff, defense or other right which the Borrowers may have at any time against a beneficiary named in such Letter of Credit or any transferee of such Letter of Credit (or any Person for whom any such transferee may be acting), any Agent, any Lender, or any other Person, whether in connection with this Agreement, such Letter of Credit, the transactions contemplated herein or any unrelated transactions (including any underlying transactions between the Borrowers or any other party and the beneficiary named in such Letter of Credit);

(iii) any draft, certificate or other document presented under such Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect;

(iv) the surrender or impairment of any security for the performance or observance of any of the terms of any of the Loan Documents;

(v) any failure by any Agent to provide any notices required pursuant to this Agreement relating to such Letter of Credit;

(vi) any payment by the L/C Issuer under such Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or certificate which does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit; or

(vii) the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default.

Section 3.03. Letters of Credit .

(a) Request for Issuance . The Administrative Borrower may, upon notice not later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) at least 2 Business Days in advance of the issuance thereof, request the Administrative Agent to assist the Borrowers in establishing or opening a Letter of Credit by delivering to the Administrative Agent, with a copy to the L/C Issuer, a Letter of Credit Application, together with any necessary related documents. The Administrative Agent shall not provide support, pursuant to the Letter of Credit Guaranty, if the Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders on the Business Day immediately preceding the proposed issuance date for such Letter of Credit that one or more of the conditions precedent in Section 5.02 will not have been satisfied on such date, and the Administrative Agent shall not otherwise be required to determine that, or take notice whether, the conditions precedent set forth in Section 5.02 have been satisfied.

(b) Letter of Credit Fees .

(i) The Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Revolving Loan Lenders, in accordance with the Revolving Loan Lenders' Pro Rata Shares (x) for any Letter of Credit issued hereunder, a non-refundable fee equal to 3% per annum of the stated amount of such Letter of Credit, payable on the date such Letter of Credit is issued and (y) for any amendment to an existing Letter of Credit that increases the stated amount of such Letter of Credit, a non-refundable fee equal to 3% per annum of the increase in the stated amount of such Letter of Credit, payable on the date of such increase (the "Letter of Credit Fees").

(ii) L/C Issuer Charges . The Borrowers shall pay to the Administrative Agent the standard charges assessed by the L/C Issuer in connection with the issuance, administration, amendment, payment or cancellation of Letters of Credit.

(iii) Charges to the Loan Account . The Borrowers hereby authorize the Administrative Agent to, and the Administrative Agent may, from time to time, charge the Loan Account pursuant to Section 3.01(c) and Section 4.01 of this Agreement with the amount of any Letter of Credit fees or charges due under this Section 3.03.

ARTICLE IV.
APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS; DEFAULTING LENDERS;
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF BORROWERS

Section 4.01. Payments; Computations and Statements .

(a) The Borrowers will make each payment under this Agreement not later than 12:00 noon (New York City time) on the day when due, in lawful money of the United States of America and in immediately available funds, to the Administrative Agent's Account. All payments received by the Administrative Agent after 12:00 noon (New York City time) on any Business Day will be credited to the Loan Account on the next succeeding Business Day. All payments shall be made by the Borrowers without set-off, counterclaim, recoupment, deduction or other defense to the Agents and the Lenders. Except as provided in Section 2.02, after receipt thereof the Administrative Agent shall promptly thereafter cause to be distributed like funds relating to the payment of principal ratably to the Lenders in accordance with their Pro Rata Shares and like funds relating to the payment of any other amount payable to any Lender to such Lender, in each case to be applied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, provided that the Administrative Agent shall cause to be distributed all interest and fees received from or for the account of the Borrowers not less than once each month and in any event promptly after receipt thereof. The Lenders and the Borrowers hereby authorize the Administrative Agent to, and the Administrative Agent may, from time to time, charge the Loan Account of the Borrowers with any amount due and payable by the Borrowers under any Loan Document. Each of the Lenders and the Borrowers agrees that the Administrative Agent shall have the right to make such charges whether or not any Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or whether any of the conditions precedent in Section 5.02 have been satisfied. Any amount charged to the Loan Account of the Borrowers shall be deemed a Revolving Loan hereunder made by the Revolving Loan Lenders to the Borrowers, funded by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Revolving Loan Lenders and subject to Section 2.02 of this Agreement. The Lenders and the Borrowers confirm that any charges which the Administrative Agent may so make to the Loan Account of the Borrowers as herein provided shall be made as an accommodation to the Borrowers and solely at the Administrative Agent's discretion, provided that the Administrative Agent shall from time to time, upon the request of the Collateral Agent, charge the Loan Account of the Borrowers with any amount due and payable under any Loan Document. Whenever any payment to be made under any such Loan Document shall be stated to be due on a day other than a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall in such case be included in the computation of interest or fees, as the case may be. All computations of fees shall be made by the Administrative Agent on the basis of a year of 360 days for the actual number of days (including the first day but excluding the last day) occurring in the period for which such fees are payable. Each determination by the Administrative Agent of an interest rate or fees hereunder shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes in the absence of manifest error.

(b) The Administrative Agent shall provide to the Administrative Borrower, promptly after the end of each calendar month, a summary statement (in the form from time to time used by the Administrative Agent) of the opening and closing daily balances in the Loan Account of the Borrowers during such month, the amounts and dates of all Loans made to the Borrowers during such month, the amounts and dates of all payments on account of the Loans to the Borrowers during such month and the Loans to which such payments were applied, the amount of interest accrued on the Loans to the Borrowers during such month, any Letters of Credit issued by the L/C Issuer for the account of the Borrowers during such month specifying the face amount thereof, the amount of charges to the Loan Account and/or the Loans made to the Borrowers during such month to reimburse the Revolving Loan Lenders for drawings made under Letters of Credit, and the amount and nature of any charges to the Loan Account made during such month on account of fees, commissions, expenses and other Obligations. All entries on any such summary statement shall be presumed to be correct, and, thirty (30) days after the same is sent, shall be final and conclusive absent manifest error.

Section 4.02. Sharing of Payments . Except as provided in Section 2.02, if any Lender shall obtain any payment (whether voluntary, involuntary, through the exercise of any right of set-off, or otherwise) on account of any Obligation in excess of its ratable share of payments on account of similar obligations obtained by all the Lenders, such Lender shall forthwith purchase from the other Lenders such participations in such similar obligations held by them as shall be necessary to cause such purchasing Lender to share the excess payment ratably with each of them; provided, however, that (a) if all or any portion of such excess payment is thereafter recovered from such purchasing Lender, such purchase from each Lender shall be rescinded and such Lender shall repay to the purchasing Lender the purchase price to the extent of such recovery together with an amount equal to such Lender's ratable share (according to the proportion of (i) the amount of such Lender's required repayment to (ii) the total amount so recovered from the purchasing Lender of any interest or other amount paid by the purchasing Lender in respect of the total amount so recovered) and (b) the provisions of this Section 4.02 shall not be construed to apply to (i) any payment made by the Borrowers pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement (including the application of funds arising from the existence of a Defaulting Lender) or (ii) any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans or participations in Letters of Credit to any assignee or participant, other than to any Loan Party or any Subsidiary thereof (as to which the provisions of this Section 4.02 shall apply). The Borrowers agree that any Lender so purchasing a participation from another Lender pursuant to this Section 4.02 may, to the fullest extent permitted by law, exercise all of its rights (including the Lender's right of set-off) with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were the direct creditor of the Borrowers in the amount of such participation.

Section 4.03. Apportionment of Payments . Subject to Section 2.02 and to any written agreement among the Agents and/or the Lenders:

(a) All payments of principal and interest in respect of outstanding Loans, all payments in respect of the Reimbursement Obligations, all payments of fees (other than (i) to the extent set forth in any such written agreement among the Agents and/or the Lenders and (ii) fees with respect to Letters of Credit provided for in Section 3.03(b)(ii)) and all other payments in respect of any other Obligations, shall be allocated by the Administrative Agent among such of the Lenders as are entitled thereto, in proportion to their respective Pro Rata Shares or otherwise as provided herein, or, in respect of payments not made on account of Loans or Letter of Credit Obligations, as designated by the Person making payment when the payment is made.

(i) except to the extent provided in clause (iii) below, with respect to Revolver Priority Collateral Proceeds and payments made using Revolver Priority Collateral Proceeds; (A) first, ratably to pay the Obligations in respect of any fees, expense reimbursements, indemnities and other amounts then due and payable to the Agents or the L/C Issuer until paid in full; (B) second, ratably to pay the Obligations in respect of any fees (other than any Applicable Prepayment Premium) and indemnities then due and payable to the Revolving Loan Lenders until paid in full; (C) third, ratably to pay interest then due and payable in respect of the Revolving Loans, the Collateral Agent Advances and the Reimbursement Obligations until paid in full; (D) fourth, ratably to pay principal of the Revolving Loans, the Collateral Agent Advances and the Letter of Credit Obligations (or, to the extent such Obligations are contingent, to provide cash collateral in respect of such Obligations) until paid in full; (E) fifth, ratably to pay the Obligations in respect of any fees (other than any Applicable Prepayment Premium) and indemnities then due and payable to the Term Loan Lenders until paid in full; (F) sixth, ratably to pay interest then due and payable in respect of the Term Loan until paid in full; (G) seventh, ratably to pay principal of the Term Loan until paid in full; (H) eighth, ratably to pay any Applicable Prepayment Premium then due and payable in respect of the Revolving Credit Commitment constituting Obligations until paid in full; (I) ninth, ratably to pay any Applicable Prepayment Premium then due and payable in respect of the Term Loan until paid in full; and (J) tenth, ratably to the payment of all other Obligations then due and payable;

(ii) except to the extent provided in clause (iii) below, with respect to Term Priority Collateral Proceeds and payments made using Term Priority Collateral Proceeds; (A) first, ratably to pay the Obligations in respect of any fees, expense reimbursements, indemnities and other amounts then due and payable to the Agents until paid in full; (B) second, ratably to pay the Obligations in respect of any fees (other than any Applicable Prepayment Premium) and indemnities then due and payable to the Term Loan Lenders until paid in full; (C) third, ratably to pay interest then due and payable in respect of the Term Loan until paid in full; (D) fourth, ratably to pay principal of the Term Loan until paid in full; (E) fifth, ratably to pay the Obligations in respect of any fees (other than any Applicable Prepayment Premium) and indemnities then due and payable to the Revolving Loan Lenders until paid in full; (F) sixth, ratably to pay interest then due and payable in respect of the Revolving Loans, the Collateral Agent Advances and the Reimbursement Obligations until paid in full; (G) seventh, ratably to pay principal of the Revolving Loans, the Collateral Agent Advances and the Letter of Credit Obligations (or, to the extent such Obligations are contingent, to provide cash collateral in respect of such Obligations) until paid in full; (H) eighth, ratably to pay any Applicable Prepayment Premium then due and payable in respect of the Term Loan until paid in full; (I) ninth, ratably to pay any Applicable Prepayment Premium then due and payable in respect of the Revolving Credit Commitment constituting Obligations until paid in full; and (J) tenth, ratably to the payment of all other Obligations then due and payable; and

(iii) with respect to the Proceeds of any Disposition of all or substantially all of the assets or Equity Interests of any Person or any insurance which Disposition or proceeds of insurance includes both (x) Revolver Priority Collateral and (y) Term Priority Collateral, such Proceeds and payments using such Proceeds shall be applied in a manner mutually determined by the Agents acting reasonably and in good faith.

(c) In each instance, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Section 4.03(b) shall not be deemed to apply to any payment by the Borrowers specified by the Administrative Borrower to the Administrative Agent to be for the payment of Term Loan Obligations then due and payable under any provision of this Agreement or the prepayment of all or part of the principal of the Term Loan in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 2.05.

(d) For purposes of Section 4.03(b), (i) with respect to all clauses other than clause (ix) thereof, "paid in full" means payment in cash of all amounts owing under the Loan Documents according to the terms thereof, including loan fees, service fees, professional fees, interest (and specifically including interest accrued after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding), default interest, interest on interest, and expense reimbursements, whether or not the same would be or is allowed or disallowed in whole or in part in any Insolvency Proceeding, except to the extent that default or overdue interest (but not any other interest) and loan fees, each arising from or related to a default, are disallowed in any Insolvency Proceeding, and (ii) with respect to clause (ix) thereof, "paid in full" means payment in cash of all amounts owing under the Loan Documents according to the terms thereof, including loan fees, service fees, professional fees, interest (and specifically including interest accrued after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding), default interest, interest on interest, and expense reimbursements, whether or not the same would be or is allowed or disallowed in whole or in part in any Insolvency Proceeding.

(e) In the event of a direct conflict between the priority provisions of this Section 4.03 and other provisions contained in any other Loan Document, it is the intention of the parties hereto that both such priority provisions in such documents shall be read together and construed, to the fullest extent possible, to be in concert with each other. In the event of any actual, irreconcilable conflict that cannot be resolved as aforesaid, the terms and provisions of this Section 4.03 shall control and govern.

Section 4.04. Defaulting Lenders . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then, until such time as such Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law:

(a) Such Defaulting Lender's right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in the definition of Required Lenders.

(b) The Administrative Agent shall not be obligated to transfer to such Defaulting Lender any payments made by any Borrower to the Administrative Agent for such Defaulting Lender's benefit, and, in the absence of such transfer to such Defaulting Lender, the Administrative Agent shall transfer any such payments to each other non-Defaulting Lender ratably in accordance with their Pro Rata Shares (without giving effect to the Pro Rata Shares of such Defaulting Lender) (but only to the extent that such Defaulting Lender's Loans were funded by the other Lenders) or, if so directed by the Administrative Borrower and if no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing (and to the extent such Defaulting Lender's Loans were not funded by the other Lenders), retain the same to be re-advanced to the Borrowers as if such Defaulting Lender had made such Loans to the Borrowers. Subject to the foregoing, the Administrative Agent may hold and, in its discretion, re-lend to the Borrowers for the account of such Defaulting Lender the amount of all such payments received and retained by the Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting Lender.

(c) Any such failure to fund by any Defaulting Lender shall constitute a material breach by such Defaulting Lender of this Agreement and shall entitle (but not obligate) the Borrowers to replace the Defaulting Lender with one or more substitute Lenders, and the Defaulting Lender shall have no right to refuse to be replaced hereunder. Such notice to replace the Defaulting Lender shall specify an effective date for such replacement, which date shall not be later than 15 Business Days after the date such notice is given. Prior to the effective date of such replacement, the Defaulting Lender shall execute and deliver an Assignment and Acceptance, subject only to the Defaulting Lender being repaid its share of the outstanding Obligations without any premium or penalty of any kind whatsoever. If the Defaulting Lender shall refuse or fail to execute and deliver any such Assignment and Acceptance prior to the effective date of such replacement, the Defaulting Lender shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment and Acceptance. The replacement of any Defaulting Lender shall be made in accordance with the terms of Section 12.07.

(d) The operation of this Section 4.04 shall not be construed to increase or otherwise affect the Commitments of any Lender, to relieve or excuse the performance by a Defaulting Lender or any other Lender of its duties and obligations hereunder, or to relieve or excuse the performance by any Borrower of its duties and obligations hereunder to the Administrative Agent or to the Lenders other than such Defaulting Lender.

(e) This Section 4.04 shall remain effective with respect to any Defaulting Lenders until either (i) the Obligations under this Agreement shall have been declared or shall have become immediately due and payable or (ii) the non-Defaulting Lenders, the Agents, and the Borrowers shall have waived such Defaulting Lender's default in writing, and the Defaulting Lender makes its Pro Rata Share of the applicable defaulted Loans and pays to the Agents all amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender in respect thereof; provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrowers while such Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and provided, further, that, except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from such Lender having been a Defaulting Lender.

Section 4.05. Administrative Borrower; Joint and Several Liability of Borrowers .

(a) Each Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Oxford Mining as the borrowing agent and attorney-in-fact for the Borrowers (the "Administrative Borrower"), which appointment shall remain in full force and effect unless and until the Agents shall have received prior written notice signed by all of the Borrowers that such appointment has been revoked and that another Borrower has been appointed the Administrative Borrower. Each Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Borrower (i) to provide to the Agents and receive from the Agents all notices with respect to Loans obtained for the benefit of such Borrower and all other notices and instructions under this Agreement and (ii) to take such action as the Administrative Borrower deems appropriate on behalf of such Borrower to obtain Loans and to exercise such other powers as are reasonably incidental thereto to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. It is understood that the handling of the Loan Account and the Collateral in a combined fashion, as more fully set forth herein, is done solely as an accommodation to the Borrowers in order to utilize the collective borrowing powers of the Borrowers in the most efficient and economical manner and at their request, and that neither the Agents nor the Lenders shall incur liability to the Borrowers as a result hereof. Each of the Borrowers expects to derive benefit, directly or indirectly, from the handling of the Loan Account and the Collateral in a combined fashion since the successful operation of each Borrower is dependent on the continued successful performance of the integrated group.

(b) Each of the Borrowers hereby accepts joint and several liability hereunder and under the other Loan Documents for the Obligations, in consideration of the financial accommodations to be provided by the Agents and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents for the mutual benefit, directly and indirectly, of each of the Borrowers and in consideration of the undertakings of the other Borrowers to accept joint and several liability for the Obligations. Each of the Borrowers, jointly and severally, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally accepts, not merely as a surety but also as a co-debtor, joint and several liability with the other Borrowers, with respect to the payment and performance of all of the Obligations (including, without limitation, any Obligations arising under this Section 4.05), it being the intention of the parties hereto that all of the Obligations shall be the joint and several obligations of each of the Borrowers without preferences or distinction among them. If and to the extent that any of the Borrowers shall fail to make any payment with respect to any of the Obligations as and when due or to perform any of the Obligations in accordance with the terms thereof, then, in each such event, the other Borrowers will make such payment with respect to, or perform, such Obligation. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Obligations of each of the Borrowers under the provisions of this Section 4.05 constitute the absolute and unconditional, full recourse Obligations of each of the Borrowers, enforceable against each of the Borrowers to the full extent of its properties and assets, irrespective of the validity, regularity or enforceability of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or any other circumstances whatsoever.

(c) The provisions of this Section 4.05 are made for the benefit of the Agents, the Lenders and their successors and assigns, and may be enforced by them from time to time against any or all of the Borrowers as often as occasion therefor may arise and without requirement on the part of the Agents, the Lenders or such successors or assigns first to marshal any of its or their claims or to exercise any of its or their rights against any of the other Borrowers or to exhaust any remedies available to it or them against any of the other Borrowers or to resort to any other source or means of obtaining payment of any of the Obligations or to elect any other remedy. The provisions of this Section 4.05 shall remain in effect until all of the Obligations shall have been paid in full or otherwise fully satisfied.

(d) Each of the Borrowers hereby agrees that it will not enforce any of its rights of contribution or subrogation against the other Borrowers with respect to any liability incurred by it hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents, any payments made by it to the Agents or the Lenders with respect to any of the Obligations or any Collateral until such time as all of the Obligations have been paid in full in cash. Any claim which any Borrower may have against any other Borrower with respect to any payments to the Agents or the Lenders hereunder or under any other Loan Documents are hereby expressly made subordinate and junior in right of payment, without limitation as to any increases in the Obligations arising hereunder or thereunder, to the prior payment in full in cash of the Obligations.

ARTICLE V.
CONDITIONS TO LOANS

Section 5.01. Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness . This Agreement shall become effective as of the Business Day (the "Effective Date") when each of the following conditions precedent shall have been satisfied (or expressly waived) in a manner satisfactory to the Agents:

(a) Payment of Fees, Etc . The Borrowers shall have paid on or before the Effective Date all fees, costs, expenses and taxes then payable pursuant to Sections 2.06 and 12.04.

(b) Representations and Warranties; No Event of Default . The following statements shall be true and correct: (i) the representations and warranties contained in ARTICLE VI and in each other Loan Document, certificate or other writing delivered to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer pursuant hereto or thereto on or prior to the Effective Date are true and correct on and as of the Effective Date as though made on and as of the Effective Date, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date) and (ii) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the Effective Date or would result from this Agreement or the other Loan Documents becoming effective in accordance with its or their respective terms.

(c) Legality . The making of the initial Loans or the issuance of any Letters of Credit shall not contravene any law, rule or regulation applicable to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer.

(d) Delivery of Documents . The Collateral Agent shall have received on or before the Effective Date the following, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and, unless indicated otherwise, dated the Effective Date:

(i) a Security Agreement, duly executed by each Loan Party, together with, to the extent certificated, the original stock certificates or other certificates representing all of the Equity Interests and all promissory notes required to be pledged thereunder, accompanied by undated stock powers executed in blank and other proper instruments of transfer;

(ii) a UCC Filing Authorization Letter, duly executed by each Loan Party, together with appropriate financing statements on Form UCC-1 to be duly filed in such office or offices as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, desirable to perfect the security interests purported to be created by each Security Agreement and each Mortgage;

(iii) certified copies of request for copies of information on Form UCC 11, listing all effective financing statements which name as debtor any Loan Party and which are filed in the offices referred to in paragraph (ii) above, together with copies of such financing statements, none of which, except as otherwise agreed in writing by the Collateral Agent, shall cover any of the Collateral and the results of searches for any tax Lien and judgment Lien filed against such Person or its property, which results, except as otherwise agreed to in writing by the Collateral Agent, shall not show any such Liens;

(iv) a Perfection Certificate, duly executed by each Loan Party and completed in a manner satisfactory to the Collateral Agent;

(v) the Fee Letter, duly executed by the Borrowers;

(vi) the Intercompany Subordination Agreement, duly executed by each Loan Party;

(vii) the Intercreditor Agreement;

(viii) with respect to each Facility, each of the Real Estate Deliverables;

(ix) the Contribution Agreement, duly executed by each Loan Party;

(x) a copy of the resolutions of each Loan Party, certified as of the Effective Date by an Authorized Officer thereof, authorizing (A) the borrowings hereunder and the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is or will be a party and (B) the execution, delivery and performance by such Loan Party of each Loan Document to which such Loan Party is or will be a party and the execution and delivery of the other documents to be delivered by such Person in connection herewith and therewith;

(xi) a certificate of an Authorized Officer of each Loan Party, certifying the names and true signatures of the representatives of such Loan Party authorized to sign each Loan Document to which such Loan Party is or will be a party and the other documents to be executed and delivered by such Loan Party in connection herewith and therewith, together with evidence of the incumbency of such Authorized Officers;

(xii) a certificate of the appropriate official(s) of the jurisdiction of organization and each jurisdiction of foreign qualification of each Loan Party certifying as of a recent date not more than 30 days prior to the Effective Date as to the subsistence in good standing of, and the payment of taxes by, such Loan Party in such jurisdictions;

(xiii) a true and complete copy of the charter, certificate of formation, articles of organization, certificate of limited partnership or other publicly filed organizational document of each Loan Party certified as of a recent date not more than 30 days prior to the Effective Date by an appropriate official of the jurisdiction of organization of such Loan Party which shall set forth the same complete name of such Loan Party as is set forth herein and the organizational number of such Loan Party, if an organizational number is issued in such jurisdiction;

(xiv) a copy of the Governing Documents of each Loan Party, together with all amendments thereto, certified as of the Effective Date by an Authorized Officer of such Loan Party;

(xv) an opinion of Squire Sanders (US) LLP, counsel to the Loan Parties, and each local counsel reasonably required by the Administrative Agent, in each case as to such matters as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request;

(xvi) a certificate of an Authorized Officer of each Loan Party, certifying as to the matters set forth in Section 5.01(b);

(xvii) a copy of (A) the Financial Statements and (B) the financial projections described in Section 6.01(g)(ii), certified as of the Effective Date by an Authorized Officer of the Parent as complying with the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6.01(g)(ii);

(xviii) a certificate of the chief financial officer of the Parent, setting forth in reasonable detail the calculations required to establish compliance as of the Effective Date, on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the Loans, with each of the financial covenants contained in Section 7.03;

(xix) a certificate of the chief financial officer of each Loan Party, certifying as to the solvency of such Loan Party, which certificate shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Collateral Agent;

(xx) a certificate of the chief financial officer of the Parent certifying that all tax returns required to be filed by the Loan Parties have been filed and all taxes upon the Loan Parties or their properties, assets, and income (including real property taxes and payroll taxes) have been paid;

(xxi) evidence of the insurance coverage required by Section 7.01 (including, without limitation, Section 7.01(u)) and the terms of each Security Agreement and each Mortgage and such other insurance coverage with respect to the business and operations of the Loan Parties as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, in each case, where requested by the Collateral Agent, with such endorsements as to the named insureds or loss payees thereunder as the Collateral Agent may request and providing that such insurance coverage may be terminated or canceled (by the insurer or the insured thereunder) only upon 30 days' prior written notice to the Collateral Agent and each such named insured or loss payee, together with evidence of the payment of all premiums due in respect thereof for such period as the Collateral Agent may request;

(xxii) a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower, certifying the names and true signatures of the persons that are authorized to provide Notices of Borrowing, LIBOR Notices, Letter of Credit Applications and all other notices under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

(xxiii) a landlord waiver or agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and which may be included as a provision contained in the relevant Lease, executed by each landlord with respect to each of the Leases set forth on Schedule 5.01(d)(xxiii);

(xxiv) a collateral access agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, executed by each Person who possesses Inventory of any Loan Party;

(xxv) copies of the Second Lien Debt Documents, certified as true and correct copies thereof by an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower, together with a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower stating that the Second Lien Loan Documents remain in full force and effect and that none of the Loan Parties has breached or defaulted in any of its obligations thereunder;

(xxvi) a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower stating that copies of all of the Materials Contracts as in effect on the Effective Date have been made available to the Collateral Agent, that all such Material Contracts remain in full force and effect and that none of the Loan Parties has breached or defaulted in any of its obligations under such Material Contracts;

(xxvii) provision for the payment in full of all Indebtedness under the Existing Credit Facility in a manner satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, together with (A) a termination and release agreement with respect to the Existing Credit Facility and all related documents, duly executed by the Loan Parties and the Existing Lenders, (B) a satisfaction of mortgage for each mortgage filed by the Existing Lender on the Facility, (C) a termination of security interest in intellectual property for each assignment for security recorded by the Existing Lenders at the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office and covering any intellectual property of the Loan Parties, and (D) UCC 3 termination statements for all UCC-1 financing statements filed by the Existing Lenders and covering any portion of the Collateral;

(xxviii) such depository account, blocked account, lockbox account and similar agreements and other documents, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents, as the Agents may request with respect to the Borrowers' cash management system; and

(xxix) such other agreements, instruments, approvals, opinions and other documents, each satisfactory to the Collateral Agent in form and substance, as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request.

(e) Material Adverse Effect . The Collateral Agent shall have determined, in its sole judgment, that no event or development shall have occurred since December 31, 2012 which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(f) Second Lien Indebtedness . Concurrently with the funding of the Loans to be made on the Effective Date and the Letters of Credit to be issued on the Effective Date, the Borrowers shall have received cash proceeds in an amount not less than $75,000,000 from the incurrence of the Second Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the Second Lien Debt Documents, less any fees, expenses and other such amounts payable with respect thereto.

(g) Approvals . All consents, authorizations and approvals of, all filings and registrations with, and all other actions in respect of any Governmental Authority or other Person required in connection with the making of the Loans or the conduct of the business of the Loan Parties shall have been obtained and shall be in full force and effect.

(h) Proceedings; Receipt of Documents . All proceedings in connection with the making of the initial Loans or the issuance of the initial Letters of Credit and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and all documents incidental hereto and thereto, shall be satisfactory to the Collateral Agent and its counsel, and the Collateral Agent and such counsel shall have received all such information and such counterpart originals or certified or other copies of such documents as the Collateral Agent or such counsel may reasonably request.

(i) Management Reference Checks . The Collateral Agent shall have received satisfactory reference checks for key management of each Loan Party.

(j) Due Diligence . The Agents shall have completed their business, legal and collateral due diligence with respect to each Loan Party and the results thereof shall be acceptable to the Agents, in their sole and absolute discretion.

(k) Total Leverage Ratio . The Total Leverage Ratio as of May 31, 2013 (calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to all Loans to be made on the Effective Date, the Letters of Credit to be issued on the Effective Date and the initial fundings on the Effective Date under Second Lien Debt Documents (and, in each case, the application of the proceeds thereof) and the payment of fees and expenses in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall not exceed 4.50 to 1.00. The Administrative Borrower shall deliver to the Collateral Agent a certificate of the chief financial officer or other Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower certifying as to the matters set forth in this Section 5.01(k) and containing the calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio.

(l) Liquidity. After giving effect to all Loans to be made on the Effective Date, the Letters of Credit to be issued on the Effective Date and the initial fundings on the Effective Date under Second Lien Debt Documents, (i) the Liquidity shall not be less than $13,000,000 and (ii) all liabilities of the Loan Parties shall be current. The Administrative Borrower shall deliver to the Collateral Agent a certificate of the chief financial officer of the Administrative Borrower certifying as to the matters set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) above and containing the calculation of Liquidity.

(m) Key-Man Life Insurance Policies . The Agents shall have received evidence satisfactory to the Agents that the Loan Parties have obtained the Key-Man Life Insurance Policies and that the same are in full force and effect and have been collaterally assigned to the Collateral Agent for the ratable benefit of the Agents and the Lenders.

(n) Information . The Administrative Agent shall not have become aware of any new or inconsistent information or other matter not previously disclosed to the Administrative Agent relating to the Loan Parties or the Loans which the Administrative Agent, in its reasonable judgment, deems material and adverse relative to the information or other matters disclosed to the Administrative Agent prior to the Effective Date.

(o) Other Information . The Administrative Agent shall have received copies of all reports, audits or certifications as it may reasonably request.

(p) Employment Agreement . The Administrative Agent shall have received an employment agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, for Charles C. Ungurean, the chief executive officer of the Loan Parties, having a term that extends through the later of (i) December 31, 2016 and (ii) the repayment of the Obligations in full and the termination of this Agreement.

Section 5.02. Conditions Precedent to All Loans and Letters of Credit . The obligation of any Agent or any Lender to make any Loan or of the Administrative Agent to assist the Borrowers in establishing or opening any Letter of Credit after the Effective Date is subject to the fulfillment, in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, of each of the following conditions precedent:

(a) Payment of Fees, Etc . The Borrowers shall have paid all fees, costs, expenses and taxes then payable by the Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including, without limitation, Sections 2.06 and 12.04.

(b) Representations and Warranties; No Event of Default . The following statements shall be true and correct, and the submission by the Administrative Borrower to the Administrative Agent of a Notice of Borrowing with respect to each such Loan, and the Borrowers' acceptance of the proceeds of such Loan, or the submission by the Borrowers of a Letter of Credit Application with respect to a Letter of Credit, and the issuance of such Letter of Credit, shall each be deemed to be a representation and warranty by each Loan Party on the date of such Loan or the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit that: (i) the representations and warranties contained in ARTICLE VI and in each other Loan Document, certificate or other writing delivered to any Agent or any Lender pursuant hereto or thereto on or prior to the date of such Loan or such Letter of Credit are true and correct in all material respects (except that such materiality qualifier shall not be applicable to any representations or warranties that already are qualified or modified as to "materiality" or "Material Adverse Effect" in the text thereof, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects subject to such qualification) on and as of such date as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), (ii) at the time of and after giving effect to the making of such Loan and the application of the proceeds thereof or at the time of issuance of such Letter of Credit, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from the making of the Loan to be made, or the issuance of such Letter of Credit to be issued, on such date, and (iii) the conditions set forth in this Section 5.02 have been satisfied as of the date of such request.

(c) Legality. The making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit shall not contravene any law, rule or regulation applicable to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer.

(d) Notices . The Administrative Agent shall have received (i) a Notice of Borrowing pursuant to Section 2.02 and (ii) a Letter of Credit Application pursuant to Section 3.03, if applicable.

(e) Delivery of Documents . The Agents shall have received such other agreements, instruments, approvals, opinions and other documents, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents, as any Agent may reasonably request.

(f) Proceedings; Receipt of Documents . All proceedings in connection with the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and all documents incidental hereto and thereto, shall be satisfactory to the Agents and their counsel, and the Agents and such counsel shall have received all such information and such counterpart originals or certified or other copies of such documents, in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents, as the Agents or such counsel may reasonably request.

(g) L/C Subfacility Effective Date . In the case of any request to assist the Borrowers in establishing or opening any Letter of Credit, the L/C Subfacility Effective Date shall have occurred.

Section 5.03. Conditions Subsequent to Effectiveness . As an accommodation to the Loan Parties, the Agent and the Lenders have agreed to execute this Agreement and to make the Loans on the Effective Date notwithstanding the failure by the Loan Parties to satisfy the conditions set forth below on or before the Effective Date. In consideration of such accommodation, the Loan Parties agree that, in addition to all other terms, conditions and provisions set forth in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including, without limitation, those conditions set forth in Section 5.01, the Loan Parties shall satisfy each of the conditions subsequent set forth below on or before the date applicable thereto (or such later date as is hereafter agreed to in writing by the Administrative Agent), it being understood that (i) the failure by the Loan Parties to perform or cause to be performed any such condition subsequent on or before the date by which such condition subsequent is required to be fulfilled pursuant to this Section 5.03 shall constitute an Event of Default and (ii) to the extent that the existence of any such condition subsequent would otherwise cause any representation, warranty or covenant in this Agreement or any other Loan Document to be breached, the Required Lenders hereby waive such breach for the period from the Effective Date through the date by which such condition subsequent is required to be fulfilled pursuant to this Section 5.03:

(a) Within ten (10) Business Days following the Effective Date, the Administrative Borrower shall deliver to the Collateral Agent, in form and substance satisfactory to Collateral Agent, (i) issued loss payable endorsements in favor of the Collateral Agent with respect to the Loan Parties' property insurance and (ii) issued additional insured endorsements in favor of the Collateral Agent with respect to the Loan Parties' liability insurance.

(b) Within thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, the Administrative Borrower shall deliver to the Collateral Agent each Mortgage duly executed by the applicable Loan Party, together with such Real Property Deliverables requested by the Collateral Agent (which shall include, for the avoidance of doubt, title insurance and, to the extent requested by the Collateral Agent, acceptable surveys), in each case in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, with respect to the following Facilities: (i) 544 Chestnut Street, Coshocton, OH 43812 (office building, land and parking area); (ii) 14561 Township Road 263, Conesville, OH 43811 (coal preparation plant); (iii) 1855 Kemper Court, Zanesville, OH 43701 (warehouse); and (iv) Island Dock, 9453 Hwy 85 E, Island, KY 42350 (coal loading dock facility).

(c) The Administrative Borrower shall use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to the Collateral Agent, within thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, a landlord consent, waiver or agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, executed by each landlord with respect to each of the Leases set forth on Schedule 5.01(d)(xxiii) to the extent the same has not been obtained (or attempted with commercially reasonable efforts to be obtained) on or before the Effective Date.

(d) The Administrative Borrower shall use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to the Collateral Agent, within thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, unless waived by the Collateral Agent, collateral access agreements, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, with respect to any leased real property of a Loan Party where Collateral with a book value in excess of $100,000 (when aggregated with all other Collateral at the same location) is located.

(e) Within thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, the Administrative Borrower shall deliver a certificate as to the subsistence in good standing of, and the payment of taxes by, the Administrative Borrower in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

(f) Within thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, the Administrative Borrower shall deliver to the Collateral Agent certificates of title with the Collateral Agent's Lien noted thereon with respect to any Titled Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement) with an individual fair market value in excess of $25,000.

ARTICLE VI.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 6.01. Representations and Warranties . Each Loan Party hereby represents and warrants to the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer as follows:

(a) Organization, Good Standing, Etc . Each of the Loan Parties and their respective Subsidiaries (i) is a corporation, limited liability company or limited partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state or jurisdiction of its organization, (ii) has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business as now conducted and as presently contemplated, to execute and deliver each Loan Document to which it is a party, to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby and, in the case of the Borrowers, to make the borrowings hereunder, and (iii) is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the character of the properties owned or leased by it or in which the transaction of its business makes such qualification necessary, except, in the case of this clause (iii), where failure to be so qualified could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(b) Authorization, Etc . The execution, delivery and performance by each of the Loan Parties and each of its respective Subsidiaries of each Loan Document to which it is or will be a party (i) have been duly authorized by all necessary action, (ii) do not and will not contravene any of its Governing Documents or any applicable Requirement of Law or any Contractual Obligation binding on or otherwise affecting it or any of its properties, (iii) do not and will not result in or require the creation of any Lien (other than pursuant to any Loan Document) upon or with respect to any of its properties, and (iv) do not and will not result in any default, noncompliance, suspension, revocation, impairment, forfeiture or nonrenewal of any permit, license, authorization or approval applicable to its operations or any of its properties.

(c) Governmental Approvals . No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required in connection with the due execution, delivery and performance by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any Loan Document to which it is or will be a party.

(d) Enforceability of Loan Documents . This Agreement is, and each other Loan Document to which any of the Loan Parties or any of its respective Subsidiaries is or will be a party, when delivered hereunder, will be, a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Person, enforceable against such Person in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally.

(e) Capitalization; Subsidiaries .

(i) On the Effective Date, after giving effect to the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Second Lien Debt Documents to occur on the Effective Date, the authorized Equity Interests of the Parent and the General Partner and the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Parent and the General Partner are as set forth on Schedule 6.01(e). All of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Parent and the General Partner have been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, and the holders thereof are not entitled to any preemptive, first refusal or other similar rights except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(e). Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(e), as of the Effective Date there are no outstanding debt or equity securities of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries and no outstanding obligations of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries convertible into or exchangeable for, or warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or acquisition from the Parent of, or other obligations of the Parent to issue, directly or indirectly, any, Equity Interests of the Parent.

(ii) Schedule 6.01(e) is a complete and correct description of the name, jurisdiction of incorporation and ownership of the outstanding Equity Interests of the Subsidiaries of the Parent in existence as of the Effective Date. All of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of such Subsidiaries have been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, and the holders thereof are not entitled to any preemptive, first refusal or other similar rights. Except as indicated on Schedule 6.01(e), all such Equity Interests are owned by the Parent or one or more of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries, free and clear of all Liens. There are no outstanding debt or equity securities of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries and no outstanding obligations of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries convertible into or exchangeable for, or warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or acquisition from the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries of, or other obligations of any Subsidiary to issue, directly or indirectly, any, Equity Interests in any Subsidiary of the Parent.

(f) Litigation; Commercial Tort Claims . Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(f), (i) there is no pending or, to the best knowledge of any Loan Party, threatened action, suit or proceeding affecting any Loan Party or any of its properties before any court or other Governmental Authority or any arbitrator that (A) if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or (B) relates to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby and (ii) as of the Effective Date, none of the Loan Parties holds any commercial tort claims in respect of which a claim has been filed in a court of law or a written notice by an attorney has been given to a potential defendant.

(g) Financial Condition .

(i) The Financial Statements, copies of which have been delivered to each Agent and each Lender, fairly present the consolidated financial condition of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as at the respective dates thereof and the consolidated results of operations of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the fiscal periods ended on such respective dates, all in accordance with GAAP, subject to year-end audit adjustments and excluding footnotes in the case of the Financial Statements for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2013. All material indebtedness and other liabilities (including, without limitation, Indebtedness, liabilities for taxes, long-term leases and other unusual forward or long-term commitments), direct or contingent, of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013 are set forth in the Financial Statements as of such dates and for the periods then ended. Since December 31, 2012, no event or development has occurred that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(ii) The Parent has heretofore furnished to each Agent and each Lender (A) projected monthly balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the period from the Effective Date through December 31, 2013, and (B) projected annual balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the Fiscal Years ending in 2013, 2014 and 2015 which projected financial statements shall be updated from time to time pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(vii). Such projections, as so updated, shall be believed by the Parent at the time furnished to be reasonable, shall have been prepared on a reasonable basis and in good faith by the Parent, and shall have been based on assumptions believed by the Parent to be reasonable at the time made and upon the best information then reasonably available to the Parent, and the Parent shall not be aware of any facts or information that would lead it to believe that such projections, as so updated, are incorrect or misleading in any material respect.

(h) Compliance with Law, Etc . None of the Loan Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries is in violation of (i) (A) any of its Governing Documents, (B) any material provision of any domestic or foreign Requirement of Law, including, without limitation, any statute, legislation or treaty, any guideline, directive, rule, standard, requirement, policy, order, judgment, injunction, award or decree of any Governmental Authority, in each case applicable to it or any of its property or assets, or any provision of any such Requirement of Law which violation could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, or (C) any material term of any Contractual Obligation (including, without limitation, any Material Contract) binding on or otherwise affecting it or any of its properties, which violation could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

(i) ERISA. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(i), (i) each Employee Plan is in substantial compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, (ii) no Termination Event has occurred nor is reasonably expected to occur with respect to any Employee Plan, (iii) the most recent annual report (Form 5500 Series) with respect to each Employee Plan, including any required Schedule B (Actuarial Information) thereto, copies of which have been filed with the Internal Revenue Service and delivered to the Agents, is complete and correct and fairly presents the funding status of such Employee Plan, and since the date of such report there has been no material adverse change in such funding status, (iv) copies of each agreement entered into with the PBGC, the U.S. Department of Labor or the Internal Revenue Service with respect to any Employee Plan have been delivered to the Agents, (v) no Employee Plan had an accumulated or waived funding deficiency or permitted decrease which would create a deficiency in its funding standard account or has applied for an extension of any amortization period within the meaning of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code at any time during the previous 60 months, and (vi) no Lien imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or ERISA exists or is likely to arise on account of any Employee Plan within the meaning of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(i), no Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates has incurred any withdrawal liability under ERISA with respect to any Multiemployer Plan, or is aware of any facts indicating that it or any of its ERISA Affiliates may in the future incur any such withdrawal liability. No Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates nor any fiduciary of any Employee Plan has (i) engaged in a nonexempt prohibited transaction described in Sections 406 of ERISA or 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code, (ii) failed to pay any required installment or other payment required under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code on or before the due date for such required installment or payment, (iii) engaged in a transaction within the meaning of Section 4069 of ERISA or (iv) incurred any liability to the PBGC which remains outstanding other than the payment of premiums, and there are no premium payments which have become due which are unpaid. There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of any Loan Party, threatened claims, actions, proceedings or lawsuits (other than claims for benefits in the normal course) asserted or instituted against (i) any Employee Plan or its assets, (ii) any fiduciary with respect to any Employee Plan, or (iii) any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates with respect to any Employee Plan. No Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates contributes to, sponsors, maintains or has an obligation to contribute to or maintain any Multiemployer Plan or any defined benefit plan, or has at any time prior to the date hereof established, sponsored or maintained, been a party to, or contributed or been obligated to contribute to or maintain any Multiemployer Plan or any defined benefit plan. Except as required by Section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code, and, except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(i), no Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates maintains an employee welfare benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) which provides health or welfare benefits (through the purchase of insurance or otherwise) for any retired or former employee of any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates or coverage after a participant's termination of employment.

(j) Taxes, Etc . All Federal, state and local tax returns and other reports required by applicable Requirements of Law to be filed by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries have been filed, or extensions have been obtained, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges imposed upon any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or any property of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries and which have become due and payable on or prior to the date hereof have been paid, except to the extent contested in good faith by proper proceedings which stay the imposition of any penalty, fine or Lien resulting from the non-payment thereof and with respect to which adequate reserves have been set aside for the payment thereof on the Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.

(k) Regulations T, U and X. No Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is or will be engaged in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation T, U or X), and no proceeds of any Loan will be used to purchase or carry any margin stock or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin stock or for any purpose that violates, or is inconsistent with, the provisions of Regulation T, U and X.

(l) Nature of Business .

(i) No Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is engaged in any business other than as set forth on Schedule 6.01(l).

(ii) The Parent is a holding company and does not have any material liabilities (other than liabilities arising under the Loan Documents and the Second Lien Debt Documents and guarantees of obligations of its Subsidiaries), own any material assets (other than the Equity Interests in its Subsidiaries) or engage in any operations or business (other than the ownership of its Subsidiaries).

(m) Adverse Agreements, Etc . No Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any Contractual Obligation or subject to any restriction or limitation in any Governing Document or any judgment, order, regulation, ruling or other requirement of a court or other Governmental Authority, which (either individually or in the aggregate) has, or in the future could reasonably be expected (either individually or in the aggregate) to have, a Material Adverse Effect.

(n) Permits, Etc . Each Loan Party has, and is in compliance with, all permits, licenses, authorizations, approvals, entitlements and accreditations required for such Person lawfully to own, lease, manage or operate, or to acquire, each business currently owned, leased, managed or operated, or to be acquired, by such Person. No condition exists or event has occurred which, in itself or with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, would result in the suspension, revocation, impairment, forfeiture or non-renewal of any such permit, license, authorization, approval, entitlement or accreditation, and there is no claim that any thereof is not in full force and effect.

(o) Properties .

(i) Each Loan Party owns (with good and marketable title in the case of real property, subject only to the matters permitted by the following sentence), or has valid leasehold interests in or valid licenses to use, all properties and assets material to its business, including, without limitation, coal and any other compound or mineral, free and clear of all Liens except Permitted Liens. All such properties and assets are free and clear of all Liens except Permitted Liens. The real and personal properties of each Loan Party are generally in good operating order, condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

(ii) Schedule 6.01(o) sets forth a complete and accurate list, with such information and in a form acceptable to the Agents, of all of the real property owned or leased by the Loan Parties as of the Effective Date. As of the Effective Date, each Loan Party has valid leasehold interests in the Leases described on Schedule 6.01(o) to which it is a party. True, complete and correct copies of each such Lease have been made available to the Agents prior to the Effective Date. Each such Lease is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms in all material respects and is in full force and effect. No consent or approval of any landlord or other third party in connection with any such Lease is necessary for any Loan Party to enter into and execute the Loan Documents to which it is a party, except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(o). Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(o), to the best knowledge of any Loan Party, no other party to any such Lease is in default of its obligations thereunder, and no Loan Party (or any other party to any such Lease) has at any time delivered or received any notice of default which remains uncured under any such Lease and, as of the Effective Date, no event has occurred which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, would constitute a default under any such Lease. No Person has made, and no Person is entitled to make, any adverse claims against any properties or assets material to any Loan Party's business, including (without limitation) the Leases and any Loan Party's rights thereunder. Each Loan Party has made all payments required to be made under each Lease to which it is a party or under applicable law, including (without limitation) all advance royalty payments material to any Loan Party's business.

(p) Full Disclosure . Each Loan Party has made available to the Agents all agreements, instruments and corporate or other restrictions to which it or any of its Subsidiaries is subject, and all other matters known to it, that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. None of the other reports, financial statements, certificates or other information furnished by or on behalf of any Loan Party to the Agents in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement or delivered hereunder (as modified or supplemented by other information so furnished) contains any material misstatement of fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which it was made, not misleading; provided that, with respect to projected financial information, each Loan Party represents only that such information was prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time prepared.

(q) Lease Obligations . On the Effective Date, none of the Loan Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries has (i) any Operating Lease Obligations other than the Operating Lease Obligations set forth on Schedule 6.01(q)(i) or (ii) any Coal Lease Obligations other than the Coal Lease Obligations set forth on Schedule 6.01(q)(ii).

(r) Environmental Matters . Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(r), (i) the operations of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries are in material compliance with all Environmental Laws; (ii) there has been no Release at any of the properties owned or operated by any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, a predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible, or , to the knowledge of any Loan Party, at any disposal or treatment facility which received Hazardous Materials generated by any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (iii) no Environmental Action has been asserted against any Loan Party and its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible in the last 7 years or that remains unresolved nor does any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries have knowledge or notice of any threatened or pending Environmental Action against any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (iv) to the knowledge of any Loan Party, no Environmental Actions have been asserted against any facilities that may have received Hazardous Materials generated by any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (v) no property now or formerly owned or operated by a Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries has been used as a treatment or disposal site for any Hazardous Material; (vi) no Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries has failed to report to the proper Governmental Authority any Release which is required to be so reported by any Environmental Laws which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (vii) each Loan Party and each of its Subsidiaries holds all licenses, permits and approvals required under any Environmental Laws in connection with the operation of the business carried on by it, except for such licenses, permits and approvals as to which a Loan Party's of such Subsidiary's failure to maintain or comply with could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (viii) no Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries has received any notification pursuant to any Environmental Laws that (A) any work, repairs, construction or Capital Expenditures are required to be made as a condition of continued compliance with any Environmental Laws, or any license, permit or approval issued pursuant thereto or (B) any license, permit or approval referred to above is about to be reviewed, made subject to limitations or conditions, revoked, withdrawn or terminated, in each case, except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(s) Insurance . Each Loan Party keeps its property adequately insured and maintains (i) insurance to such extent and against such risks, including fire, as is customary with companies in the same or similar businesses, (ii) workers' compensation coverage as required by applicable law, (iii) public liability insurance, which shall include product liability insurance, in the amount customary with companies in the same or similar business against claims for personal injury or death on properties owned, occupied or controlled by it, (iv) the Key-Man Life Insurance Policies and (v) such other insurance as may be required by law or as may be reasonably required by the Collateral Agent (including, without limitation, against larceny, embezzlement or other criminal misappropriation). Schedule 6.01(s) sets forth a list of all insurance maintained by each Loan Party on the Effective Date.

(t) Use of Proceeds . (i) On the Effective Date, the proceeds of (A) the Revolving Loans shall be used only to cash collateralize the Existing Letters of Credit and (B) the Term Loans shall be used to (I) refinance a portion of the existing indebtedness of the Borrowers in the principal amount of up to $77,329,664.52 and (II) pay Refinancing Fees and Expenses; and (ii) after the Effective Date, the Loans shall be used to fund working capital of the Borrowers.

(u) No Fraudulent Transfer . After giving effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and before and after giving effect to each Loan and Letter of Credit, each Loan Party is, and the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis are, Solvent. No transfer of property is being made by any Loan Party and no obligation is being incurred by any Loan Party in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud either present or future creditors of such Loan Party.

(v) Location of Bank Accounts . Schedule 6.01(v) sets forth a complete and accurate list as of the Effective Date of all deposit, checking and other bank accounts, all securities and other accounts maintained with any broker dealer and all other similar accounts maintained by each Loan Party, together with a description thereof (i.e., the bank or broker dealer at which such deposit or other account is maintained and the account number and the purpose thereof).

(w) Intellectual Property . Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(w), each Loan Party owns or licenses or otherwise has the right to use all licenses, permits, patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, tradenames, copyrights, copyright applications, franchises, authorizations, non-governmental licenses and permits and other intellectual property rights that are necessary for the operation of its business, without infringement upon or conflict with the rights of any other Person with respect thereto, except for such infringements and conflicts which, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Set forth on Schedule 6.01(w) is a complete and accurate list as of the Effective Date of all such material licenses, permits, patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, tradenames, copyrights, copyright applications, franchises, authorizations, non-governmental licenses and permits and other intellectual property rights of each Loan Party. No slogan or other advertising device, product, process, method, substance, part or other material now employed, or now contemplated to be employed, by any Loan Party infringes upon or conflicts with any rights owned by any other Person, and no claim or litigation regarding any of the foregoing is pending or threatened, except for such infringements and conflicts which could not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of each Loan Party, no patent, invention, device, application, principle or statute, law, rule, regulation, standard or code is pending or proposed, which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(x) Material Contracts . Set forth on Schedule 6.01(x) is a complete and accurate list as of the Effective Date of all Material Contracts of each Loan Party, showing the parties and subject matter thereof and amendments and modifications thereto. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(x), each such Material Contract (i) is in full force and effect and is binding upon and enforceable against each Loan Party that is a party thereto and, to the knowledge of such Loan Party, all other parties thereto in accordance with its terms, (ii) has not been otherwise amended or modified, and (iii) is not in default due to the action of any Loan Party or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any other party thereto.

(y) Investment Company Act. None of the Loan Parties is (i) an "investment company" or an "affiliated person" or "promoter" of, or "principal underwriter" of or for, an "investment company", as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or (ii) subject to regulation under any Requirement of Law that limits in any respect its ability to incur Indebtedness or which may otherwise render all or a portion of the Obligations unenforceable.

(z) Employee and Labor Matters . There is (i) no unfair labor practice complaint pending or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party, threatened against any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party before any Governmental Authority and no grievance or arbitration proceeding pending or threatened against any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party which arises out of or under any collective bargaining agreement, (ii) no strike, labor dispute, slowdown, stoppage or similar action or grievance pending or threatened against any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party or (iii) to the knowledge of each Loan Party and each Subsidiary of a Loan Party, no union representation question existing with respect to the employees of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party and no union organizing activity taking place with respect to any of the employees of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party. No Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates has incurred any liability or obligation under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act ("WARN") or similar state law, which remains unpaid or unsatisfied. The hours worked and payments made to employees of any Loan Party have not been in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act or any other applicable legal requirements, except to the extent such violations could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. All material payments due from any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party on account of wages and employee health and welfare insurance and other benefits have been paid or accrued as a liability on the books of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary, except where the failure to do so could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(aa) Customers and Suppliers . Except as set forth on Schedule 6.01(aa), there exists no actual or threatened termination, cancellation or limitation of, or modification to or change in, the business relationship between (i) any Loan Party, on the one hand, and any customer or any group thereof, on the other hand, whose agreements with any Loan Party are individually or in the aggregate material to the business or operations of such Loan Party, or (ii) any Loan Party, on the one hand, and any supplier or any group thereof, on the other hand, whose agreements with any Loan Party are individually or in the aggregate material to the business or operations of such Loan Party; and there exists no present state of facts or circumstances that could give rise to or result in any such termination, cancellation, limitation, modification or change.

(bb) No Bankruptcy Filing . No Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party is contemplating either an Insolvency Proceeding or the liquidation of all or a major portion of such Loan Party's or such Subsidiary's assets or property, and no Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party has any knowledge of any Person contemplating an Insolvency Proceeding against it.

(cc) Interrelated Business . The Loan Parties make up a related organization of various entities constituting a single economic and business enterprise so that the Loan Parties share an identity of interests such that any benefit received by any one of them benefits the others. From time to time each Loan Party may render services to or for the benefit of the other Loan Parties, purchase or sell and supply goods to or from or for the benefit of the others, make loans, advances and provide other financial accommodations to or for the benefit of the other Loan Parties (including, inter alia, the payment by such Loan Party of creditors of the other Loan Parties and guarantees by such Loan Party of indebtedness of the other Loan Parties). The Loan Parties have the same chief executive office, centralized accounting and legal services, and certain common officers and directors and do not prepare or provide to creditors consolidating financial statements.

(dd) Name; Jurisdiction of Organization; Organizational ID Number; Chief Place of Business; Chief Executive Office; FEIN . Section 6.01(dd) sets forth a complete and accurate list as of the date hereof of (i) the exact legal name of each Loan Party, (ii) the jurisdiction of organization of each Loan Party, (iii) the organizational identification number of each Loan Party (or indicates that such Loan Party has no organizational identification number), (iv) each place of business of each Loan Party, (v) the chief executive office of each Loan Party and (vi) the federal employer identification number of each Loan Party.

(ee) Locations of Collateral . There is no location at which any Loan Party has any Collateral (except for Inventory in transit) other than (i) those locations listed on Schedule 6.01(ee), (ii) those locations consisting of the real property set forth on Section 6.01(o) and (iii) any other locations in the continental United States for which such Loan Party has provided notice to the Agent in accordance with Section 7.01(l) and, if necessary, a written subordination or waiver or collateral access agreement in accordance with Section 7.01(m). Schedule 6.01(ee) contains a true, correct and complete list, as of the Effective Date, of the legal names and addresses of each warehouse at which Collateral having a book value of at least $100,000 is stored. None of the receipts received by any Loan Party from any warehouse states that the goods covered thereby are to be delivered to bearer or to the order of a named Person or to a named Person and such named Person's assigns.

(ff) Security Interests . Each Security Agreement creates in favor of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, a legal, valid and enforceable security interest in the Collateral secured thereby. Upon the filing of the UCC-1 financing statements described in Section 5.01(d) and the recording of the Collateral Assignments for Security referred to in each Security Agreement in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office, as applicable, such security interests in and Liens on the Collateral granted thereby shall be perfected, first priority security interests (with such priority on the Effective Date subject to the release on the Effective Date of all Liens granted under the Existing Credit Facility concurrent with the effectiveness of this Agreement), and no further recordings or filings are or will be required in connection with the creation, perfection or enforcement of such security interests and Liens, other than (i) the filing of continuation statements in accordance with applicable law, (ii) the recording of the Collateral Assignments for Security pursuant to each Security Agreement in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office, as applicable, with respect to after-acquired U.S. patent and trademark applications and registrations and U.S. copyrights and (iii) the recordation of appropriate evidence of the security interest in the appropriate foreign registry with respect to all foreign intellectual property.

(gg) Second Lien Indebtedness, Etc . Each of the Loan Parties has the power and authority to incur the Second Lien Indebtedness provided for under the Second Lien Debt Documents and has duly authorized, executed and delivered the Second Lien Debt Documents. The Second Lien Debt Documents constitute the legal, valid and binding obligation of each Loan Party a party thereto, enforceable against each such Loan Party in accordance with their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally. To the knowledge of the Loan Parties, the terms and provisions, including, without limitation, the subordination provisions, of the Intercreditor Agreement are and will be enforceable against the holders of the Second Lien Indebtedness by the applicable Agents which have not effectively waived the benefits thereof. All Obligations, including, without limitation, those to pay principal of and interest (including post-petition interest) on the Loans and fees and expenses in connection therewith, constitute First Lien Indebtedness (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement), and to the knowledge of the Loan Parties all such Obligations are entitled to the benefits of the subordination created by the Intercreditor Agreement. The Loan Parties acknowledge that the Agents and the Lenders are entering into this Agreement, and extending their Commitments, in reliance upon the terms and provisions, including, without limitation, the subordination provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement and this Section 6.01(gg). No Default or Event of Default exists or has occurred and is continuing under and as defined in the Second Lien Debt Documents. The Agents and the Lenders have received true, correct and complete copies of all of the Second Lien Debt Documents in effect as of the Effective Date.

(hh) Schedules . All of the information that is required to be scheduled to this Agreement is set forth on the Schedules hereto, is correct and accurate and does not omit to state any information material thereto.

(ii) Anti-Terrorism Laws .

(i) General . None of the Loan Parties nor any Affiliates of any of the Loan Parties is in violation of any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws or engages in or conspires to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the Anti-Terrorism Laws.

(ii) None of the Loan Parties or any Affiliates of any of the Loan Parties, or their respective agents acting or benefiting in any capacity in connection with the Loans, Letters of Credit or other transactions hereunder, is any of the following (each a "Blocked Person"):

(A) a Person that is prohibited pursuant to any of the OFAC Sanctions Programs, including a Person named on OFAC's list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons;

(B) a Person that is owned or controlled by, or that owns or controls, or that is acting for or on behalf of, any Person described in clause (A) above;

(C) a Person with which any Lender is prohibited from dealing or otherwise engaging in any transaction by any Anti-Terrorism Law; or

(D) a Person that is affiliated or associated with a Person described in clauses (A) through (C) above.

(iii) None of the Loan Parties, nor any of their agents acting in any capacity in connection with the Loans, Letters of Credit or other transactions hereunder (A) conducts any business or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any Blocked Person, or (B) deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to any of the OFAC Sanctions Programs.

(iv) The Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries maintain adequate reserves for future costs associated with any lung disease claim alleging pneumoconiosis or silicosis or arising out of exposure or alleged exposure to coal dust or the coal mining environment, and such reserves are not less than those required by GAAP.

(jj) Brokers, Etc . No agent, broker, investment banker, finder, financial advisor or other Person is or will be entitled to any broker's or finder’s fee or any other commission or similar fee from any Loan Party with respect to this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, except as provided in Schedule 6.01(jj), and the Borrowers hereby indemnify the Lenders and the Agents against, and agree that they will hold the Lenders and the Agents harmless from, any claim, demand or liability for any such broker’s or finder’s fees alleged to have been incurred in connection herewith or therewith and any expenses (including reasonable fees, expenses and disbursements of counsel) arising in connection with any such claim, demand or liability.

(kk) Affiliate Loans . There are no outstanding loans made by the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to any of its officers, directors or shareholders (directly or indirectly) or any of such Person's Affiliates.

(ll) Accounts and Notes Receivable ; Accounts and Notes Payable. All of the accounts receivable of and notes receivable owing to the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries as of the date hereof constitute valid and enforceable claims arising from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice, and there are no known or asserted claims, refusals to pay or other rights of set-off against any thereof. All of the accounts payable of and notes payable by the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to third parties as of the date hereof arise from bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practice, and there is no such account payable or note payable delinquent in its payment, except those contested in good faith.

(mm) Audit Controls . The Parent and its Subsidiaries maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting. Such internal control over financial reporting provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

(nn) Lung Disease Claims . The Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries maintain adequate reserves for future costs associated with any lung disease claim alleging pneumoconiosis or silicosis or arising out of exposure or alleged exposure to coal dust or the coal mining environment, and such reserves are not less than those required by GAAP.

ARTICLE VII.
COVENANTS OF THE LOAN PARTIES

Section 7.01. Affirmative Covenants . So long as any principal of or interest on any Loan, Reimbursement Obligation, Letter of Credit Obligation or any other Obligation (whether or not due) shall remain unpaid or any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, each Loan Party will, unless the Required Lenders shall otherwise consent in writing:

(a) Reporting Requirements . Furnish to each Agent and each Lender:

(i) as soon as available, and in any event within 30 days after the end of each fiscal month of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (other than a fiscal month ending on the last day of a fiscal quarter) commencing with the first such fiscal month of the Parent and its Subsidiaries ending after the Effective Date, internally prepared consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations as at the end of such fiscal month, and for the period commencing at the end of the immediately preceding Fiscal Year and ending with the end of such fiscal month, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding date or period set forth in (A) the financial statements for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year, and (B) the projections delivered pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(vii), all in reasonable detail and certified by an Authorized Officer of the Parent as fairly presenting, in all material respects, the financial position of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal month and the results of operations of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal month, in accordance with GAAP applied in a manner consistent with that of the most recent audited financial statements furnished to the Agents and the Lenders, subject to the absence of footnotes and normal year-end adjustments;

(ii) as soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (or, solely in the case of each fiscal quarter ending on December 31 of each Fiscal Year, within 60 days after the end of such fiscal quarter) commencing with the first fiscal quarter of the Parent and its Subsidiaries ending after the Effective Date, consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of partners' equity of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such quarter, and for the period commencing at the end of the immediately preceding Fiscal Year and ending with the end of such quarter, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding date or period set forth in (A) the financial statements for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year and (B) the projections delivered pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(vii), all in reasonable detail and certified by an Authorized Officer of the Parent as fairly presenting, in all material respects, the financial position of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as of the end of such quarter and the results of operations and cash flows of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for such quarter, in accordance with GAAP applied in a manner consistent with that of the most recent audited financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries furnished to the Agents and the Lenders, subject to the absence of footnotes and normal year-end adjustments;

(iii) as soon as available, and in any event within 90 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of partners' equity of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such Fiscal Year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the corresponding date or period set forth in (A) the financial statements for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year, and (B) the projections delivered pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(vii), all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with GAAP, and accompanied by a report and an unqualified opinion, prepared in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, of independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by the Parent and satisfactory to the Agents (which opinion shall be without (I) a "going concern" or like qualification or exception, (II) any qualification or exception as to the scope of such audit, or (III) any qualification which relates to the treatment or classification of any item and which, as a condition to the removal of such qualification, would require an adjustment to such item, the effect of which would be to cause any noncompliance with the provisions of Section 7.03), together with a written statement of such accountants (X) to the effect that, in making the examination necessary for their certification of such financial statements, they have not obtained any knowledge of the existence of an Event of Default or a Default under Section 7.03 and (Y) if such accountants shall have obtained any knowledge of the existence of an Event of Default or such Default, describing the nature thereof;

(iv) simultaneously with the delivery of the financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries required by clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of this Section 7.01(a), a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Parent (A) stating that such Authorized Officer has reviewed the provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and has made or caused to be made under his or her supervision a review of the condition and operations of the Parent and its Subsidiaries during the period covered by such financial statements with a view to determining whether the Parent and its Subsidiaries were in compliance with all of the provisions of this Agreement and such Loan Documents at the times such compliance is required hereby and thereby, and that such review has not disclosed, and such Authorized Officer has no knowledge of, the existence during such period of an Event of Default or Default or, if an Event of Default or Default existed, describing the nature and period of existence thereof and the action which the Parent and its Subsidiaries propose to take or have taken with respect thereto, (B) in the case of the delivery of the financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries required by clauses (ii) and (iii) of this Section 7.01(a), (I) attaching a schedule showing the calculation of the financial covenants specified in Section 7.03 and (II) including a discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the portion of the Fiscal Year then elapsed and discussing the reasons for any significant variations from the financial projections for such period and the figures for the corresponding period in the previous Fiscal Year, and (C) in the case of the delivery of the financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries required by Section 7.01(a)(iii), a summary of all material insurance coverage maintained as of the date thereof by any Loan Party and all material insurance coverage planned to be maintained by any Loan Party, together with such other related documents and information as the Administrative Agent may reasonably require;

(v) as soon as available and in any event within 15 days after the end of each fiscal month of the Parent and its Subsidiaries commencing with the first fiscal month of the Parent and its Subsidiaries ending after the Effective Date, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Equipment reports as of the end of the immediately preceding fiscal month, which reports shall be substantially similar in form and scope to Exhibit I or in such other form and scope as is acceptable to the Collateral Agent;

(vi) (A) as soon as available and in any event (1) within 5 Business Days after the last day of each fiscal month (or, if the Administrative Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a Notice of Borrowing requesting a Revolving Loan during such 5 Business Day period, concurrent with the delivery of such Notice of Borrower), commencing with the first fiscal month ending after the Effective Date, a Borrowing Base Certificate, current as of the close of business on the last day of such fiscal month and (2) within 5 Business Days after the 15th day of each fiscal month (or, if the Administrative Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a Notice of Borrowing requesting a Revolving Loan during such 5 Business Day period, concurrent with the delivery of such Notice of Borrowing), commencing with the first fiscal month ending after the Effective Date, a Borrowing Base Certificate, current (x) with respect to the Eligible Accounts Receivable component of the Borrowing Base, as of the close of business on the 15th day of such fiscal month and (y) with respect to the Eligible Inventory component of the Borrowing Base (i) if available, as of the close of business on the 15th day of such fiscal month or (ii) otherwise, as of the close of business on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal month, supported, in the case of each of clauses (1) and (2), by schedules showing the derivation thereof and containing such detail and other information as any Agent may request from time to time, and (B) by email to those Persons designated by the Agents, as soon as available and concurrently with distribution to management of the Loan Parties, and in any event generally by the end of each Business Day, monthly coal sales and coal production reports through the Business Day immediately preceding the date of distribution thereof, which reports shall be substantially similar in form and scope to Exhibit J or in such other form and scope as is acceptable to the Collateral Agent;

(vii) as soon as available and in any event not later than 30 days after the end of each Fiscal Year, financial projections for the Parent and its Subsidiaries, supplementing and superseding the financial projections referred to in Section 6.01(g)(ii)(A), prepared on a monthly basis and otherwise in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents, for the immediately succeeding Fiscal Year for the Parent and its Subsidiaries, such financial projections to be reasonable, to be prepared on a reasonable basis and in good faith, and to be based on assumptions believed by the Parent to be reasonable at the time made and from the best information then available to the Parent;

(viii) as soon as available and in any event within 30 days after the end of each Fiscal Year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries commencing with the first Fiscal Year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries ending after the Effective Date, a Qualified Reserve Report;

(ix) as soon as available and in any event within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Parent and its Subsidiaries commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2013, a roll-forward, in a format satisfactory to the Agents, of the Qualified Reserve Report most recently delivered tied to the beginning and ending of such fiscal quarter;

(x) as soon as available and in any event within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Parent and its Subsidiaries commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2013, summary data for such fiscal quarter in reasonable detail and certified by an Authorized Officer of the Parent as demonstrating compliance by each Loan Party with its permitting requirements with respect to any "exceedances" under its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System;

(xi) as soon as available and in any event within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter of the Parent and its Subsidiaries commencing on June 30, 2013, a mine inspection report, in form, substance and detail satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and consistent with past credit facility reporting practices, from a mine inspection firm satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, setting forth a statement of the costs and expenses of conducting the reclamation activities, if any, at each permit area required by all applicable Reclamation Laws, together with the face amount of the surety, reclamation or similar bonds securing the obligations of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries with respect to each such permit area;

(xii) at the time of the delivery of the financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries required by Section 7.01(a)(iii), a certificate, certified by an Authorized Officer of the Parent, confirming that there have been no changes to the information contained in each of the Perfection Certificates delivered on the Effective Date or the date of the most recently updated Perfection Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 7.01(a)(xii) and/or attaching an updated Perfection Certificate identifying any such changes to the information contained therein;

(xiii) promptly after submission to any Governmental Authority, all documents and information furnished to such Governmental Authority in connection with any investigation of any Loan Party other than routine inquiries by such Governmental Authority;

(xiv) as soon as possible, and in any event within 3 Business Days after the occurrence of an Event of Default or Default or the occurrence of any event or development that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, the written statement of an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower setting forth the details of such Event of Default or Default or other event or development having a Material Adverse Effect and the action which the affected Loan Party proposes to take with respect thereto;

(xv) (A) as soon as possible and in any event within 10 days after any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof knows or has reason to know that (I) any Reportable Event with respect to any Employee Plan has occurred, (II) any other Termination Event with respect to any Employee Plan has occurred, or (III) an accumulated funding deficiency has been incurred or an application has been made to the Secretary of the Treasury for a waiver or modification of the minimum funding standard (including installment payments) or an extension of any amortization period under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to an Employee Plan, a statement of an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower setting forth the details of such occurrence and the action, if any, which such Loan Party or such ERISA Affiliate proposes to take with respect thereto, (B) promptly and in any event within 3 Business Days after receipt thereof by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof from the PBGC, copies of each notice received by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof of the PBGC's intention to terminate any Plan or to have a trustee appointed to administer any Plan, (C) promptly and in any event within 10 days after the filing thereof with the Internal Revenue Service, if requested by any Agent, copies of each Schedule B (Actuarial Information) to the annual report (Form 5500 Series) with respect to each Employee Plan and Multiemployer Plan, (D) promptly and in any event within 10 days after any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof knows or has reason to know, notice that a required installment within the meaning of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code has not been made when due with respect to an Employee Plan, (E) promptly and in any event within 3 Business Days after receipt thereof by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof from a sponsor of a Multiemployer Plan or from the PBGC, a copy of each notice received by any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof concerning the imposition or amount of withdrawal liability under Section 4202 of ERISA or indicating that such Multiemployer Plan may enter reorganization status under Section 4241 of ERISA, and (F) promptly and in any event within 10 days after any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate thereof sends notice of a plant closing or mass layoff (as defined in WARN) to employees, copies of each such notice sent by such Loan Party or such ERISA Affiliate thereof;

(xvi) promptly after the commencement thereof but in any event not later than 5 Business Days after service of process with respect thereto on, or the obtaining of knowledge thereof by, any Loan Party, notice of each action, suit or proceeding before any court or other Governmental Authority or other regulatory body or any arbitrator which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(xvii) as soon as possible and in any event within 5 Business Days after execution, receipt or delivery thereof, copies of any material notices that any Loan Party executes or receives in connection with any Material Contract;

(xviii) as soon as possible and in any event within 5 Business Days after execution, receipt or delivery thereof, copies of any material notices that any Loan Party executes or receives in connection with the sale or other Disposition of the Equity Interests of, or all or substantially all of the assets of, any Loan Party;

(xix) as soon as possible and in any event within 5 Business Days after the delivery thereof to the Parent's or the Borrower's Board of Directors, copies of any board reports so delivered;

(xx) promptly after the sending or filing thereof, copies of all statements, reports and other information that any Loan Party sends to any holders of its Indebtedness or its securities or files with the SEC or any national (domestic or foreign) securities exchange;

(xxi) promptly upon receipt thereof, copies of all financial reports (including, without limitation, management letters), if any, submitted to any Loan Party by its auditors in connection with any annual or interim audit of the books thereof;

(xxii) promptly after the occurrence thereof, written notice of any change in the Board of Directors of the General Partner;

(xxiii) concurrently with the sending thereof, copies of all notices, reports and other information required to be sent by any Loan Party to the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender under the Second Lien Debt Documents (provided that any such reports or other information also provided hereunder need not be provided an additional time under this clause (xxiii));

(xxiv) promptly after the occurrence thereof, notice of any material change other than in the ordinary course of business to any material coal sales agreement or material contract, material contract mining agreement or material coal purchase agreement to which the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries is a party;

(xxv) at least every six (6) months (or more frequently if reasonably requested by any Agent), an updated schedule of all leases of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, which schedule shall indicate (1) current coal production and coal production projections for the next three (3) years and (2) whether any such lease is not encumbered by a Mortgage and/or if lessor consent to a Mortgage has not been obtained;

(xxvi) promptly after the occurrence thereof, notice of any material change, other than in the ordinary course of business, to any material coal sales agreement or material contract, material contract mining agreement or material coal purchase agreement to which any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party is a party; and

(xxvii) promptly upon request, such other information concerning the condition or operations, financial or otherwise, of any Loan Party as any Agent may from time to time reasonably request.

(b) Additional Guaranties and Collateral Security. Cause :

(i) each Subsidiary of any Loan Party not in existence on the Effective Date to execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent, promptly and in any event within 5 Business Days after the formation, acquisition or change in status thereof, (A) a Joinder Agreement, pursuant to which such Subsidiary shall be made a party to this Agreement as a Guarantor, (B) a supplement to the Security Agreement, together with (I) certificates evidencing all of the Equity Interests of any Person owned by such Subsidiary, (II) undated stock powers executed in blank with signature guaranteed, where applicable, and (III) such opinions of counsel as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, (C) one or more Mortgages creating on the real property of such Subsidiary a perfected, first priority Lien on such real property and such other Real Property Deliverables as may be required by the Collateral Agent, and (D) such other agreements, instruments, approvals or other documents reasonably requested by the Collateral Agent in order to create, perfect, establish the first priority of or otherwise protect any Lien purported to be covered by any such Security Agreement or Mortgage or otherwise to effect the intent that such Subsidiary shall become bound by all of the terms, covenants and agreements contained in the Loan Documents and that all property and assets of such Subsidiary shall become Collateral for the Obligations; and

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(ii) each owner of the Equity Interests of any such Subsidiary to execute and deliver promptly and in any event within 5 Business Days after the formation or acquisition of such Subsidiary a Pledge Amendment (as defined in the Security Agreement), together with (A) certificates evidencing all of the Equity Interests of such Subsidiary, (B) undated stock powers or other appropriate instruments of assignment executed in blank with signature guaranteed, where applicable, (C) such opinions of counsel as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, and (D) such other agreements, instruments, approvals or other documents requested by the Collateral Agent.

(c) Compliance with Laws, Etc . Comply, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to comply, with all Requirements of Law, judgments and awards (including any settlement of any claim that, if breached, could give rise to any of the foregoing), such compliance to include, without limitation, (i) paying before the same become delinquent all taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies imposed upon it or upon its income or profits or upon any of its properties, and (ii) paying all lawful claims which if unpaid might become a Lien or charge upon any of its properties, except to the extent contested in good faith by proper proceedings which stay the imposition of any penalty, fine or Lien resulting from the non-payment thereof and with respect to which adequate reserves have been set aside for the payment thereof in accordance with GAAP.

(d) Preservation of Existence, Etc . Maintain and preserve, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain and preserve, its existence, rights and privileges, and become or remain, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to become or remain, duly qualified and in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the character of the properties owned or leased by it or in which the transaction of its business makes such qualification necessary.

(e) Keeping of Records and Books of Account . Keep, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to keep, adequate records and books of account, with complete entries made to permit the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

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(f) Inspection Rights . Permit, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to permit, the agents and representatives of any Agent at any time and from time to time during normal business hours, at the expense of the Borrowers, to examine and make copies of and abstracts from its records and books of account, to visit and inspect its properties, to verify materials, leases, notes, Accounts Receivable, deposit accounts and other assets, to conduct audits, physical counts, valuations, appraisals, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (and, if requested by the Collateral Agent based upon the results of any such Phase I Environmental Site Assessment that identified a recognized environmental condition and recommended environmental sampling, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) or examinations and to discuss its affairs, finances and accounts with any of its directors, officers, managerial employees, independent accountants or other representatives. In furtherance of the foregoing, each Loan Party hereby authorizes its independent accountants, and the independent accountants of each of its Subsidiaries, to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of such Person (independently or together with representatives of such Person) with the agents and representatives of any Agent in accordance with this Section 7.01(f).

(g) Maintenance of Properties, Etc . Maintain and preserve, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain and preserve, all of its properties which are necessary or useful in the proper conduct of its business in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and comply, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to comply, at all times with the provisions of all leases to which it is a party as lessee or under which it occupies property, so as to prevent any loss or forfeiture thereof or thereunder.

(h) Maintenance of Insurance . Maintain, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to maintain, insurance with responsible and reputable insurance companies or associations (including, without limitation, comprehensive general liability, hazard, rent, key-man and business interruption insurance) with respect to its properties (including all real properties leased or owned by it) and business, in such amounts and covering such risks as is required by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto or as is carried generally in accordance with sound business practice by companies in similar businesses similarly situated and in any event in amount, adequacy and scope reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent. All policies covering the Collateral are to be made payable to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, as their interests may appear, in case of loss, under a standard non contributory "lender" or "secured party" clause and are to contain such other provisions as the Collateral Agent may require to fully protect the Lenders' interest in the Collateral and to any payments to be made under such policies. All certificates of insurance are to be delivered to the Collateral Agent and the policies are to be premium prepaid, with the loss payable and additional insured endorsement in favor of the Collateral Agent and such other Persons as the Collateral Agent may designate from time to time, and shall provide for not less than 30 days' prior written notice to the Collateral Agent of the exercise of any right of cancellation. If any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries fails to maintain such insurance, the Collateral Agent may arrange for such insurance, but at the Borrowers' expense and without any responsibility on the Collateral Agent's part for obtaining the insurance, the solvency of the insurance companies, the adequacy of the coverage, or the collection of claims. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Collateral Agent shall have the sole right, in the name of the Lenders, any Loan Party and its Subsidiaries, to file claims under any insurance policies, to receive, receipt and give acquittance for any payments that may be payable thereunder, and to execute any and all endorsements, receipts, releases, assignments, reassignments or other documents that may be necessary to effect the collection, compromise or settlement of any claims under any such insurance policies.

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(i) Obtaining of Permits, Etc . Obtain, maintain and preserve, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to obtain, maintain and preserve, and take all necessary action to timely renew, all permits, licenses, authorizations, approvals, entitlements and accreditations which are necessary or useful in the proper conduct of its business.

(j) Environmental . (i) Keep any property either owned or operated by it or any of its Subsidiaries free of any Environmental Liens; (ii) materially comply, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to materially comply, with all Environmental Laws and provide to the Collateral Agent any documentation of such compliance required to be maintained pursuant to Environmental Laws which the Collateral Agent may reasonably request; (iii) provide the Agents written notice within five (5) days of any Release of a Hazardous Material in excess of any reportable quantity from or onto property at any time owned or operated by it or any of its Subsidiaries which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and take any Remedial Actions required under Environmental Laws to abate said Release; (iv) provide the Agents with written notice within 10 days of the receipt of any of the following: (A) notice that an Environmental Lien has been filed against any property of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries; (B) commencement of any Environmental Action or notice that an Environmental Action will be filed against any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries; and (C) notice of a violation, citation or other administrative order which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (v) engage a third party, acceptable to the Collateral Agent, to audit, on or within 10 days prior to each of September 24, 2013 and the second anniversary of the Effective Date, each applicable Loan Party's established compliance programs at the Significant Permit Areas as of such date (each such audit, a "Compliance Audit"); provided that each Compliance Audit shall (A) be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, (B) include recommended and reasonably appropriate best management practices to sustain compliance with Environmental Laws and an implementation schedule for such compliance and (C) be furnished to each Agent and each Lender within 5 days after the completion of such Compliance Audit; and provided, further, that, unless otherwise agreed to by the Collateral Agent, on or around the dates that are 3 months after the completion of each Compliance Audit and 6 months after the completion of each Compliance Audit, the Collateral Agent shall have received evidence, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, that each applicable Loan Party has adopted any such recommended and reasonably appropriate best management practices in accordance with the implementation schedule recommended in such Compliance Audit.

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(k) Further Assurances . Take such action and execute, acknowledge and deliver, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to take such action and execute, acknowledge and deliver, at its sole cost and expense, such agreements, instruments or other documents as any Agent may require from time to time in order (i) to carry out more effectively the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (ii) to subject to valid and perfected first priority Liens any of the Collateral or any other property of any Loan Party and its Subsidiaries, (iii) to establish and maintain the validity and effectiveness of any of the Loan Documents and the validity, perfection and priority of the Liens intended to be created thereby, and (iv) to better assure, convey, grant, assign, transfer and confirm unto each Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer the rights now or hereafter intended to be granted to it under this Agreement or any other Loan Document. In furtherance of the foregoing, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each Loan Party (I) authorizes each Agent to execute any such agreements, instruments or other documents in such Loan Party's name and to file such agreements, instruments or other documents in any appropriate filing office, (II) authorizes each Agent to file any financing statement required hereunder or under any other Loan Document, and any continuation statement or amendment with respect thereto, in any appropriate filing office without the signature of such Loan Party, and (III) ratifies the filing of any financing statement, and any continuation statement or amendment with respect thereto, filed without the signature of such Loan Party prior to the date hereof.

(l) Change in Collateral; Collateral Records . (i) Give the Collateral Agent not less than 30 days' prior written notice of any change in the location of any Collateral having a book value of at least $50,000, other than to (A) locations set forth on Schedule 6.01(ee) and with respect to which the Collateral Agent has filed financing statements and otherwise fully perfected its Liens thereon and (B) repair shop locations to which any Collateral is temporarily moved for repair purposes, (ii) advise the Collateral Agent promptly, in sufficient detail, of any material adverse change relating to the type, quantity or quality of the Collateral or the Lien granted thereon and (iii) execute and deliver, and cause each of its Subsidiaries to execute and deliver, to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders from time to time, solely for the Collateral Agent's convenience in maintaining a record of the Collateral, such written statements and schedules as the Collateral Agent may reasonably require, designating, identifying or describing the Collateral.

(m) Landlord Waivers; Collateral Access Agreements .

(i) At any time any Collateral with a book value in excess of $100,000 (when aggregated with all other Collateral at the same location) is located on any real property of a Loan Party (whether such real property is now existing or acquired after the Effective Date) which is not owned by a Loan Party, obtain, unless waived by the Administrative Agent, written subordinations or waivers, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, of all present and future Liens to which the owner or lessor of such premises may be entitled to assert against the Collateral; provided, that in the event the Loan Parties are unable to obtain any such written subordination or waiver the Administrative Agent may, in its reasonable discretion, establish such reserves as it deems necessary with respect to any such Collateral; and

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(ii) At any time any Collateral with a book value in excess of $100,000 (when aggregated with all other Collateral at the same location) is stored on the premises of a bailee, warehouseman, or similar party, obtain, unless waived by the Administrative Agent, written access agreements, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, providing for access to the Collateral located on such premises in order to remove such Collateral from such premises during an Event of Default; provided that in the event the Loan Parties are unable to obtain any such written access agreements, the Administrative Agent may, in its reasonable discretion, establish such reserves as it deems necessary with respect to any such Collateral.

(n) Subordination . Cause all Indebtedness and other obligations, now or hereafter owed by it to any of its Affiliates, to be subordinated in right of payment and security to the Indebtedness and other Obligations owing to the Agents and the Lenders in accordance with a subordination agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents.

(o) After Acquired Real Property . Upon the acquisition by it or any of its Subsidiaries after the date hereof of any interest (whether fee or leasehold) in any real property (wherever located) (each such interest being a "New Facility") (i) with a Current Value (as defined below) in excess of $100,000 in the case of a fee interest, (ii) requiring the payment of annual rent or annual guaranteed royalties exceeding in the aggregate $50,000 or advance royalties exceeding in the aggregate $100,000 in the case of a leasehold interest, or (iii) that is projected to produce at least 100,000 tons of coal over the next three (3) years, immediately so notify the Collateral Agent, setting forth with specificity a description of the interest acquired, the location of the real property, the value of any elements, compounds or minerals within, or accessable from, such real property, any structures or improvements thereon and either an appraisal or such Loan Party's good-faith estimate of the current value of such real property (for purposes of this Section 7.01(o), the "Current Value"). Upon such acquisition, the Person that has acquired such New Facility (x) meeting such criteria shall promptly (but in any event within 30 days of such acquisition) furnish to the Collateral Agent each of the applicable Real Property Deliverables and (y) that fails to meet such criteria shall promptly (but in any event within 90 days of such acquisition) furnish to the Collateral Agent each of the applicable Real Property Deliverables; provided that, in each case, the consent of the applicable lessor with respect to the grant of a Mortgage shall be obtained on or before the execution of any lease after the Effective Date. The Borrowers shall pay all fees and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees and expenses, and all title insurance charges and premiums, if any, in connection with each Loan Party's obligations under this Section 7.01(o).

(p) Fiscal Year . Cause the Fiscal Year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries to end on December 31 of each calendar year unless the Agents consent to a change in such Fiscal Year (and appropriate related changes to this Agreement).

(q) Borrowing Base . Maintain all Revolving Loans and Letter of Credit Obligations in compliance with the then current Borrowing Base.

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(r) Compliance with Reclamation Laws .

(i) Conduct all reclamation activities at each permit area owned, leased or used by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party in accordance with all applicable Reclamation Laws, except to the extent that the failure to conduct any such reclamation activities at such permit area in accordance with all applicable Reclamation Laws could not be reasonably expected to have either individually or in the aggregate a Material Adverse Effect;

(ii) Have in effect any surety, reclamation or similar bonds or acceptable form of financial assurance securing the obligations of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary with respect to reclamation activities in the amount and form required by applicable Reclamation Laws;

(iii) Within five (5) Business Days of the receipt thereof, the Administrative Borrower shall give notice to the Administrative Agent of the receipt by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party of any show cause order or chief's order (or similar notice from a Governmental Entity) (each, a "Reclamation Order") under any applicable Reclamation Laws with respect to any failure to fully and properly initiate, perform or complete reclamation contemporaneous with mining or any failure to provide or maintain required reclamation bond, performance security or other acceptable form of financial assurance, or any failure to obtain or denial of any requested release of any reclamation bond, performance security or other similar financial assurance, at any permit area owned, leased or used by the Loan Parties or any of their Subsidiaries;

(iv) Upon receipt by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party of any Reclamation Order, the Administrative Agent, its officers, employees and agents shall have the right to, and the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries shall permit any such Person to, subject to applicable safety rules and regulations, (A) visit and inspect each permit area owned, leased or used by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party to which such Reclamation Order applies, and (B) prepare or caused to be prepared an environmental report, in form, substance and detail satisfactory to the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion, with respect to each such permit area, which report shall set forth, inter alia, the costs and expenses of conducting any reclamation activities on such permit area in accordance with applicable Reclamation Laws, together with the face amount of the surety, reclamation or similar bonds or acceptable financial assurance securing the obligations of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries with respect to each such permit area, and upon receipt by the Administrative Agent of such environmental report, the Administrative Agent shall provide a copy to the Administrative Borrower; and

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(v) In the event that the environmental report referred to in Section 7.01(r)(iv) above indicates that the costs and expenses of conducting any reclamation activities on any permit area owned, leased or used by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party in accordance with applicable Reclamation Laws exceeds the face amount of the surety, reclamation or similar bonds or acceptable financial assurance securing the obligations of such Loan Party or such Subsidiary with respect to each such permit area, then (A) within thirty (30) days after the Administrative Borrower's receipt thereof, the Administrative Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent a plan, in form, substance and detail satisfactory to the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion, setting forth the actions that the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries shall take to address the issues set forth in such environmental report and which gave rise to the applicable Reclamation Order, and (B) the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries shall take all such actions as set forth in such plan.

(s) Maintenance of Coal Reserve Base . Maintain an aggregate tonnage of coal reserves controlled by the Parent and its Subsidiaries (excluding any Consolidated Ventures) (the "Coal Reserve Base") that, as of the end of each Fiscal Year, is equal to or greater than five (5) times the aggregate tons of coal produced by the Parent and its Subsidiaries (excluding any Consolidated Ventures) during such Fiscal Year (the "Annual Production Amount"); provided that any such coal reserves leased or subleased to third parties by the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries shall be excluded from the Coal Reserve Base and coal produced from such leased or subleased coal reserves shall be excluded from the Annual Production Amount.

Section 7.02. Negative Covenants . So long as any principal of or interest on any Loan, Reimbursement Obligation, Letter of Credit Obligation or any Obligation (whether or not due) shall remain unpaid or any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, each Loan Party shall not, unless the Required Lenders shall otherwise consent in writing:

(a) Liens, Etc . Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to create, incur, assume or suffer to exist, any Lien upon or with respect to any of its properties, whether now owned or hereafter acquired; file or suffer to exist under the Uniform Commercial Code or any Requirement of Law of any jurisdiction, a financing statement (or the equivalent thereof) that names it or any of its Subsidiaries as debtor; sign or suffer to exist any security agreement authorizing any secured party thereunder to file such financing statement (or the equivalent thereof); sell any of its property or assets subject to an understanding or agreement, contingent or otherwise, to repurchase such property or assets (including sales of Accounts Receivable) with recourse to it or any of its Subsidiaries or assign or otherwise transfer, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to assign or otherwise transfer, any account or other right to receive income, other than, as to all of the above, Permitted Liens; provided that no Liens shall be permitted on any assets included in the Borrowing Base other than the Liens of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders and the Liens of the Second Lien Agent for the benefit of the Second Lien Lenders to the extent such Liens are permitted to exist pursuant to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

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(b) Indebtedness . Create, incur, assume, guarantee or suffer to exist or otherwise become or remain liable with respect to, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to create, incur, assume, guarantee or suffer to exist or otherwise become or remain liable with respect to, any Indebtedness other than Permitted Indebtedness.

(c) Fundamental Changes; Dispositions . Wind-up, liquidate or dissolve, or merge, consolidate or amalgamate with any Person, or convey, sell, lease or sublease, transfer or otherwise dispose of, whether in one transaction or a series of related transactions, all or any part of its business, property or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired (or agree to do any of the foregoing), or purchase or otherwise acquire, whether in one transaction or a series of related transactions, all or substantially all of the assets of any Person (or any division thereof) (or agree to do any of the foregoing), or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do any of the foregoing; provided, however, that:

(i) any wholly-owned Subsidiary of any Loan Party (other than a Borrower) may be merged into such Loan Party or another wholly-owned Subsidiary of such Loan Party, or may consolidate with another wholly-owned Subsidiary of such Loan Party, so long as (A) no other provision of this Agreement would be violated thereby, (B) such Loan Party gives the Agents at least 30 days' prior written notice of such merger or consolidation, (C) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing either before or after giving effect to such transaction, (D) the Lenders' rights in any Collateral, including, without limitation, the existence, perfection and priority of any Lien thereon, are not adversely affected by such merger or consolidation, and (E) the surviving Subsidiary, if any, is joined as a Loan Party hereunder pursuant to a Joinder Agreement and is a party to a Security Agreement and the Equity Interests of such Subsidiary are the subject of a Security Agreement, in each case which is in full force and effect on the date of and immediately after giving effect to such merger or consolidation; and

(ii) any Loan Party and its Subsidiaries may (A) sell Inventory in the ordinary course of business, (B) sell the Kentucky Equipment for cash, (C) assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of real property interests so long as (1) such real property interests are not being used for, and are not useful in, the conduct of the Coal Business and (2) such assignment, transfer or other disposition will not reduce the Coal Reserve Base, (D) dispose of obsolete, worn-out or no longer useful equipment in the ordinary course of business, and (E) sell or otherwise dispose of other property or assets for cash in an aggregate amount not less than the fair market value of such property or assets, provided that the Net Cash Proceeds of such Dispositions (1) in the case of clauses (D) and (E) above, do not exceed $2,000,000 in the aggregate in any Fiscal Year and (2) in all cases, are paid to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders pursuant to and to the extent required by the terms of Section 2.05(c)(v).

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(d) Change in Nature of Business .

(i) Make, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to make, any change in the nature of its business as described in Section 6.01(l).

(ii) Permit the Parent to have any material liabilities (other than liabilities arising under the Loan Documents, the Second Lien Debt Documents and guarantees of the liabilities of its Subsidiaries), own any material assets (other than the Equity Interests in its Subsidiaries) or engage in any operations or business (other than the ownership of its Subsidiaries).

(e) Loans, Advances, Investments, Etc. Make or commit or agree to make or permit any of its Subsidiaries make or commit or agree to make, any Investment in any other Person except for Permitted Investments.

(f) Lease Obligations . Create, incur or suffer to exist, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to create, incur or suffer to exist, any obligations as lessee or licensee (i) for the payment of rent for any real or personal property in connection with any sale and leaseback transaction, or (ii) for the payment of rent or royalties for any real or personal property under leases or licenses or agreements to lease or license other than (A) Capitalized Lease Obligations which would not cause the aggregate amount of all obligations under Capitalized Leases entered into after the Effective Date owing by all Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries in any Fiscal Year to exceed the amounts set forth in Section 7.02(g), (B) Operating Lease Obligations which would not cause the aggregate amount of all Operating Lease Obligations owing by all Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries in any Fiscal Year to exceed $15,000,000, or (C) unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Collateral Agent, Coal Leases which would not cause the aggregate amount of all Coal Lease Obligations owing by all Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries in any Fiscal Year to exceed $11,000,000.

(g) Capital Expenditures . Make or commit or agree to make, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to make or commit or agree to make, any Capital Expenditure (by purchase or Capitalized Lease) that would cause the aggregate amount of all Capital Expenditures made by the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries (other than Consolidated Ventures) in any Fiscal Year to exceed an amount equal to the Capital Expenditures amount set forth in the table below for such Fiscal Year multiplied by the available percentage thereof, where the available percentage thereof shall be the lesser of (i) 100% and (ii) the percentage obtained by dividing (A) the sum of (I)(a) the contracted sales volume in tons for such Fiscal Year (calculated initially as of the beginning of such Fiscal Year and recalculated as of the end of the March 31 and June 30 fiscal quarters of such Fiscal Year to account for any changes to date in the contracted sales volume in tons for such Fiscal Year), minus (b) the commitments to purchase coal during such Fiscal Year (calculated initially as of the beginning of such Fiscal Year and recalculated as of the end of the March 31 and June 30 fiscal quarters of such Fiscal Year to account for any changes to date in the contracted sales volume in tons for such Fiscal Year) in excess of the budgeted amount for purchased coal for such Fiscal Year (587,400 tons for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2013 and 120,000 tons for each Fiscal Year thereafter), and (II) the amount of any coal purchased during such Fiscal Year in excess of the aggregate budgeted and excess purchased coal taken into account under clause (I)(b) above, by (B) the amount of the "Budgeted Sales Volume in Tons" set forth in the table below for such Fiscal Year:

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Fiscal Year Ending December 31	Capital Expenditures	Budgeted Sales Volume in Tons
2013	$26,000,000	6,648,000
2014	$34,500,000	6,542,000
2015	$51,000,000	7,353,000
2016 and each year thereafter	$44,750,000	8,027,000

provided , however, that the amount of Capital Expenditures permitted to be made in any Fiscal Year as provided above may be increased as follows: if the amount of Capital Expenditures permitted to be made in any Fiscal Year as provided above is greater than the amount of Capital Expenditures actually made in such Fiscal Year (the amount by which such permitted Capital Expenditures for such Fiscal Year exceeds the actual amount of Capital Expenditures for such Fiscal Year, the "Excess Amount"), then the Excess Amount (such amount, the "Carry-Over Amount") may be carried forward to the next succeeding Fiscal Year (the "Succeeding Fiscal Year"); provided, further, that the Carry-Over Amount applicable to a particular Succeeding Fiscal Year may not be carried forward to another Fiscal Year. Capital Expenditures made by the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries (other than Consolidated Ventures) in any Fiscal Year shall be deemed to reduce (x) first, the amount provided for above for such Fiscal Year, and (y) then, the Carry-Over Amount.

(h) Restricted Payments . (i) Declare or pay any dividend or other distribution, direct or indirect, on account of any Equity Interests of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, now or hereafter outstanding, (ii) make any repurchase, redemption, retirement, defeasance, sinking fund or similar payment, purchase or other acquisition for value, direct or indirect, of any Equity Interests of any Loan Party or any direct or indirect parent of any Loan Party, now or hereafter outstanding, (iii) make any payment to retire, or to obtain the surrender of, any outstanding warrants, options or other rights for the purchase or acquisition of any class of Equity Interests of any Loan Party, now or hereafter outstanding, (iv) return any Equity Interests to any equityholders of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, or make any other distribution of property, assets, shares of Equity Interests, warrants, rights, options, obligations or securities thereto as such or (v) pay any management fees or any other fees or expenses (including the reimbursement thereof by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries) pursuant to any management, consulting or other services agreement to any of the equityholders of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates, or to any other Subsidiaries or Affiliates of any Loan Party; provided, however, that: (I) any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries may make reimbursement payments to the General Partner for all direct out-of-pocket expenses it incurs or payments it makes on behalf of the Loan Parties and their Subsidiaries under the Administrative and Operational Services Agreement, as in effect on Effective Date, (II) any Subsidiary of a Loan Party (other than the Parent) may pay dividends or make distributions to such Loan Party, (III) any Consolidated Venture may pay dividends or distributions to its equityholders pro rata in proportion to their equity interests in the Consolidated Venture, and (IV) the Parent may pay dividends in the form of limited partner Equity Interests.

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(i) Federal Reserve Regulations . Permit any Loan or the proceeds of any Loan under this Agreement to be used for any purpose that would cause such Loan to be a margin loan under the provisions of Regulation T, U or X of the Board.

(j) Transactions with Affiliates . Enter into, renew, extend or be a party to, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to enter into, renew, extend or be a party to, any transaction or series of related transactions (including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, lease, transfer or exchange of property or assets of any kind or the rendering of services of any kind) with any Affiliate, except (i) in the ordinary course of business in a manner and to an extent consistent with past practice and necessary or desirable for the prudent operation of its business, for fair consideration and on terms no less favorable to it or its Subsidiaries than would be obtainable in a comparable arm's length transaction with a Person that is not an Affiliate thereof, including, without limitation, the Administrative and Operational Services Agreement, as in effect on the Effective Date, (ii) transactions with another Loan Party, (iii) transactions permitted by Section 7.02(e) and Section 7.02(h) and (iv) issuances and sales of Qualified Equity Interests of the Parent to Affiliates of the Parent not otherwise prohibited by the Loan Documents and the granting of registration and other customary rights in connection therewith.

(k) Limitations on Dividends and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries . Create or otherwise cause, incur, assume, suffer or permit to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction of any kind on the ability of any Subsidiary of any Loan Party (i) to pay dividends or to make any other distribution on any Equity Interests of such Subsidiary owned by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) to pay or prepay or to subordinate any Indebtedness owed to any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, (iii) to make loans or advances to any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or (iv) to transfer any of its property or assets to any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do any of the foregoing; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 7.02(k)(i) through (iv) shall prohibit or restrict compliance with:

(A) this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

(B) the Second Lien Debt Documents as in effect on the date hereof and as amended as permitted in the Intercreditor Agreement;

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(D) any applicable law, rule or regulation (including, without limitation, applicable currency control laws and applicable state corporate statutes restricting the payment of dividends in certain circumstances);

(E) in the case of Section 7.02(k)(iv), any agreement setting forth customary restrictions on the subletting, assignment or transfer of any property or asset that is a lease, license, conveyance or contract of similar property or assets; or

(F) in the case of Section 7.02(k)(iv), any agreement, instrument or other document evidencing a Permitted Lien (or the Indebtedness secured thereby) that restricts on customary terms the transfer of any property or assets subject thereto.

(l) Limitation on Issuance of Equity Interests . Issue or sell or enter into any agreement or arrangement for the issuance and sale of, or permit any of its Subsidiaries to issue or sell or enter into any agreement or arrangement for the issuance and sale of, any Equity Interests, any securities convertible into or exchangeable for its Equity Interests or any warrants to acquire its Equity Interests; provided that the Parent may issue Qualified Equity Interests so long as no Change of Control would result therefrom.

(m) Modifications of Indebtedness, Organizational Documents and Certain Other Agreements; Etc .

(i) Amend, modify or otherwise change (or permit the amendment, modification or other change in any manner of) any of the provisions of (A) the Second Lien Debt Documents unless permitted pursuant to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement or (B) any of its or its Subsidiaries' Indebtedness (other than the Second Lien Indebtedness) or of any instrument or agreement (including, without limitation, any purchase agreement, indenture, loan agreement or security agreement) relating to any such Indebtedness if such amendment, modification or change would shorten the final maturity or average life to maturity of, or require any payment to be made earlier than the date originally scheduled on, such Indebtedness, would increase the interest rate applicable to such Indebtedness, would change the subordination provision, if any, of such Indebtedness, or would otherwise be adverse to the Lenders or the issuer of such Indebtedness in any respect;

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(ii) except (A) for the Obligations and (B) with respect to the Second Lien Indebtedness, make any voluntary or optional payment (including, without limitation, any payment of interest in cash that, at the option of the issuer, may be paid in cash or in kind), prepayment, redemption, defeasance, sinking fund payment or other acquisition for value of any of its or its Subsidiaries' Indebtedness (including, without limitation, by way of depositing money or securities with the trustee therefor before the date required for the purpose of paying any portion of such Indebtedness when due), or refund, refinance, replace or exchange any other Indebtedness for any such Indebtedness (except to the extent such Indebtedness is otherwise expressly permitted by the definition of "Permitted Indebtedness"), make any payment, prepayment, redemption, defeasance, sinking fund payment or repurchase of any Subordinated Indebtedness in violation of the subordination provisions thereof or any subordination agreement with respect thereto, or make any payment, prepayment, redemption, defeasance, sinking fund payment or repurchase of any Indebtedness as a result of any asset sale, change of control, issuance and sale of debt or equity securities or similar event, or give any notice with respect to any of the foregoing;

(iii) with respect to the Second Lien Indebtedness, (A) make any voluntary or optional payment (including, without limitation, any payment of interest in cash that, at the option of the issuer, may be paid in cash or in kind), prepayment, redemption, defeasance, sinking fund payment or other acquisition for value of any of such Indebtedness (including, without limitation, by way of depositing money or securities with the trustee therefor before the date required for the purpose of paying any portion of such Indebtedness when due), or (B) except to the extent permitted pursuant to the Intercreditor Agreement, refund, refinance, replace or exchange any other Indebtedness for any such Indebtedness (except to the extent such Indebtedness is otherwise expressly permitted by the definition of "Permitted Indebtedness");

(iv) amend, modify or otherwise change its name, jurisdiction of organization, organizational identification number or FEIN, except that a Loan Party may (A) change its name, jurisdiction of organization, organizational identification number or FEIN in connection with a transaction permitted by Section 7.02(c) and (B) change its name upon at least 30 days' prior written notice by the Administrative Borrower to the Collateral Agent of such change and so long as, at the time of such written notification, such Person provides any financing statements or fixture filings necessary to perfect and continue perfected the Liens of the Collateral Agent;

(v) amend, modify or otherwise change any of its Governing Documents, including, without limitation, by the filing or modification of any certificate of designation, or any agreement or arrangement entered into by it, with respect to any of its Equity Interests (including any shareholders' agreement), or enter into any new agreement with respect to any of its Equity Interests, except any such amendments, modifications or changes or any such new agreements or arrangements pursuant to this Section 7.02(l)(iv) that either individually or in the aggregate could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or

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(vi) agree to any amendment, modification or other change to or waiver of any of its rights under any Material Contract if such amendment, modification, change or waiver would be adverse in any material respect to any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or the Agent and the Lenders.

(n) Investment Company Act of 1940 . Engage in any business, enter into any transaction, use any securities or take any other action or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do any of the foregoing if the same would cause it or any of its Subsidiaries to become subject to the registration requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, by virtue of being an "investment company" or a company "controlled" by an "investment company" not entitled to an exemption within the meaning of such Act.

(o) Compromise of Accounts Receivable . Compromise or adjust any Accounts Receivable (or extend the time of payment thereof) or grant any discounts, allowances or credits or permit any of its Subsidiaries to do so other than in the ordinary course of its business.

(p) Properties. Permit any property to become a fixture with respect to real property or to become an accession with respect to other personal property with respect to which real or personal property the Collateral Agent does not have a valid and perfected first priority Lien or has not received a written subordination or waiver if required in accordance with Section 7.01(m)(i).

(q) ERISA . (i) Engage, or permit any ERISA Affiliate to engage, in any transaction described in Section 4069 of ERISA; (ii) engage, or permit any ERISA Affiliate to engage, in any prohibited transaction described in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code for which a statutory or class exemption is not available or a private exemption has not previously been obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor; (iii) adopt or permit any ERISA Affiliate to adopt any employee welfare benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA which provides benefits to employees after termination of employment other than as required by Section 601 of ERISA or applicable law; (iv) fail to make any contribution or payment to any Multiemployer Plan which it or any ERISA Affiliate may be required to make under any agreement relating to such Multiemployer Plan, or any law pertaining thereto; (v) fail, or permit any ERISA Affiliate to fail, to pay any required installment or any other payment required under Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code on or before the due date for such installment or other payment; (vi) establish, sponsor, maintain, become a party to or contribute to or become obligated to sponsor, maintain or contribute to any Multiemployer Plan or any defined benefit plan (or permit any of its ERISA Affiliates to do any of the foregoing); or (vii) adopt or permit any ERISA Affiliate to adopt any employee welfare benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(1) of ERISA which provides benefits to employees after termination of employment other than as required by Section 601 of ERISA or applicable law.

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(r) Environmental . Permit the use, handling, generation, storage, treatment, Release or disposal of Hazardous Materials at any property owned or leased by it or any of its Subsidiaries, except in compliance with Environmental Laws.

(s) Limitations on Negative Pledges . Enter into, incur or permit to exist, or permit any Subsidiary to enter into, incur or permit to exist, directly or indirectly, any agreement, instrument, deed, lease or other arrangement that prohibits, restricts or imposes any condition upon the ability of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party to create, incur or permit to exist any Lien upon any of its property or revenues, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or that requires the grant of any security for an obligation if security is granted for another obligation, except the following: (i) this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, (ii) the Second Lien Debt Documents, (iii) restrictions or conditions imposed by any agreement relating to secured Indebtedness permitted by Section 7.02(b) if such restrictions or conditions apply only to the property or assets securing such Indebtedness, (iv) any customary restrictions and conditions contained in agreements relating to the sale or other disposition of assets or of a Subsidiary pending such sale or other disposition (provided that such restrictions and conditions apply only to the assets or Subsidiary to be sold or disposed of and such sale or disposition is permitted hereunder); and (v) customary provisions in leases restricting the assignment or sublet thereof.

(t) Anti-Terrorism Laws . None of the Loan Parties, nor any of their Affiliates or agents, shall:

(i) conduct any business or engage in any transaction or dealing with any Blocked Person, including the making or receiving of any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any Blocked Person;

(ii) deal in, or otherwise engage in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to the OFAC Sanctions Programs; or

(iii) engage in or conspire to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in the OFAC Sanctions Programs, the USA PATRIOT Act or any other Anti-Terrorism Law.

The Borrowers shall deliver to the Lenders any certification or other evidence requested from time to time by any Lender in its sole discretion, confirming compliance by the Borrowers' with this Section 7.02(t).

Section 7.03. Financial Covenants . So long as any principal of or interest on any Loan, Reimbursement Obligation, Letter of Credit Obligation or other Obligation (whether or not due) shall remain unpaid or any Lender shall have any Commitment hereunder, each Loan Party shall not, unless the Required Lenders shall otherwise consent in writing:

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(a) Senior Leverage Ratio . Permit the Senior Leverage Ratio of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for any period of 12 consecutive fiscal months of the Parent and such Subsidiaries for which the last month ends on a date set forth below to be greater than the ratio set forth opposite such date:

	Fiscal Month End		Senior Leverage Ratio
	June 30, 2013		4.20:1.00
	September 30, 2013		4.70:1.00
	December 31, 2013		4.05:1.00
	March 31, 2014		3.75:1.00
	June 30, 2014		3.25:1.00
	September 30, 2014		3.00:1.00
	December 31, 2014		2.55:1.00
	March 31, 2015		2.45:1.00
	June 30, 2015		2.30:1.00
	September 30, 2015		1.85:1.00
	December 31, 2015		1.50:1.00
	March 31, 2016		1.25:1.00
	June 30, 2016 and each September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 thereafter		1.00:1.00

(b) Total Leverage Ratio . Permit the Total Leverage Ratio of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for any period of 12 consecutive fiscal months of the Parent and such Subsidiaries for which the last month ends on a date set forth below to be greater than the ratio set forth opposite such date:

	Fiscal Month End		Total Leverage Ratio
	June 30, 2013		5.55:1.00
	September 30, 2013		6.30:1.00
	December 31, 2013		5.95:1.00
	March 31, 2014		5.65:1.00
	June 30, 2014		4.95:1.00
	September 30, 2014		4.65:1.00
	December 31, 2014		4.45:1.00
	March 31, 2015		4.15:1.00
	June 30, 2015		3.75:1.00
	September 30, 2015		3.25:1.00
	December 31, 2015		2.70:1.00
	March 31, 2016		2.40:1.00
	June 30, 2016 and each September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 thereafter		2.15:1.00

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(c) Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio . Permit the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for any period of 12 consecutive fiscal months of the Parent and such Subsidiaries for which the last month ends on a date set forth below to be less than the ratio set forth opposite such date:

	Fiscal Month End		Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
	June 30, 2013		0.85:1.00
	September 30, 2013		0.65:1.00
	December 31, 2013		0.65:1.00
	March 31, 2014		0.65:1.00
	June 30, 2014		0.65:1.00
	September 30, 2014		0.65:1.00
	December 31, 2014		0.65:1.00
	March 31, 2015		0.65:1.00
	June 30, 2015		0.70:1.00
	September 30, 2015		0.70:1.00
	December 31, 2015		0.80:1.00
	March 31, 2016		0.90:1.00
	June 30, 2016 and each September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 thereafter		0.95:1.00

(d) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA . Permit Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for any period of 12 consecutive fiscal months of the Parent and such Subsidiaries for which the last fiscal month ends on a date set forth below to be less than the amount set forth opposite such date:

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	Fiscal Month End		Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
	June 30, 2013		$31,000,000
	September 30, 2013		$27,250,000
	December 31, 2013		$29,250,000
	March 31, 2014		$31,500,000
	June 30, 2014		$36,500,000
	September 30, 2014		$38,250,000
	December 31, 2014		$40,750,000
	March 31, 2015		$44,000,000
	June 30, 2015		$49,500,000
	September 30, 2015		$57,250,000
	December 31, 2015		$66,000,000
	March 31, 2016		$74,000,000
	June 30, 2016 and each September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30 thereafter		$78,250,000

ARTICLE VIII.
MANAGEMENT, COLLECTION AND STATUS OF
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER COLLATERAL

Section 8.01. Collection of Accounts Receivable; Management of Collateral .

(a) The Loan Parties shall (i) establish and maintain cash management services of a type and on terms reasonably satisfactory to the Agents at one or more of the banks set forth on Schedule 8.01 (each a "Cash Management Bank") and (ii) except as otherwise provided under Section 8.01(b), deposit or cause to be deposited promptly, and in any event no later than the next Business Day after the date of receipt thereof, all proceeds in respect of any Collateral, all Collections (of a nature susceptible to a deposit in a bank account) and all other amounts received by any Loan Party (including payments made by Account Debtors directly to any Loan Party) into a Cash Management Account.

(b) On or prior to the Effective Date, the Loan Parties shall, with respect to each Cash Management Account, deliver to the Collateral Agent a Cash Management Agreement with respect to such Cash Management Account. Thereafter, the Loan Parties shall not maintain, and shall not permit any of their Subsidiaries to maintain, cash, Cash Equivalents or other amounts in any Deposit Account or Securities Account, unless the Collateral Agent shall have received a Cash Management Agreement in respect of each such Deposit Account or Securities Account (other than (i) Cash Management Accounts that do not contain deposits at any time in an aggregate amount in excess of $10,000 for any one account and $50,000 in the aggregate for all such accounts and (ii) accounts specifically and exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for the benefit of the employees of any Loan Party or the General Partner).

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(c) Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in a Cash Management Agreement with respect to a Cash Management Account, all amounts received in such Cash Management Account shall at the Administrative Agent's direction be wired each Business Day into the Administrative Agent's Account, except that, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Administrative Agent will not direct the Cash Management Bank to transfer funds in such Cash Management Account to the Administrative Agent's Account.

(d) So long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Borrowers may amend Schedule 8.01 to add or replace a Cash Management Bank or Cash Management Account; provided, however, that (i) such prospective Cash Management Bank shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Agents and the Agents shall have consented in writing in advance to the opening of such Cash Management Account with the prospective Cash Management Bank, and (ii) prior to the time of the opening of such Cash Management Account, each Loan Party and such prospective Cash Management Bank shall have executed and delivered to the Agents a Cash Management Agreement. Each Loan Party shall close any of its Cash Management Accounts (and establish replacement cash management accounts in accordance with the foregoing sentence) promptly and in any event within 30 days of notice from either Agent that the creditworthiness of any Cash Management Bank is no longer acceptable in such Agent's reasonable judgment, or that the operating performance, funds transfer, or availability procedures or performance of such Cash Management Bank with respect to Cash Management Accounts or such Agent's liability under any Cash Management Agreement with such Cash Management Bank is no longer acceptable in such Agent's reasonable judgment.

(e) The Cash Management Accounts shall be cash collateral accounts, with all cash, checks and similar items of payment in such accounts securing payment of the Obligations, and in which the Loan Parties are hereby deemed to have granted a Lien to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders. All checks, drafts, notes, money orders, acceptances, cash and other evidences of Indebtedness received directly by any Loan Party from any of its Account Debtors, as proceeds from Accounts Receivable of such Loan Party or as proceeds of any other Collateral, shall be held by such Loan Party in trust for the Agents and the Lenders and, if of a nature susceptible to a deposit in a bank account, upon receipt be deposited by such Loan Party in original form and no later than the next Business Day after receipt thereof into a Cash Management Account or other bank account referenced in the definition of Cash Management Accounts as excluded from the scope thereof; provided, however, all Net Cash Proceeds received directly by such Loan Party pursuant to an event described in Section 2.05(c)(v) or (vii) shall be held by such Loan Party in trust for the Agents and the Lenders and upon receipt be deposited by such Loan Party in original form and no later than the next Business Day after receipt thereof into the Administrative Agent's Account in accordance with, and to the extent required by, Section 2.05(c)(v) or (vii), as applicable. Each Loan Party shall not commingle such collections with the proceeds of any assets not included in the Collateral. No checks, drafts or other instrument received by the Administrative Agent shall constitute final payment to the Administrative Agent unless and until such instruments have actually been collected.

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(f) The Loan Parties shall take all reasonable steps to enforce, collect and receive all amounts owing on the Accounts Receivable of the Loan Parties or any of their Subsidiaries. After the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Collateral Agent may send a notice of assignment and/or notice of the Lenders' security interest to any and all Account Debtors or third parties holding or otherwise concerned with any of the Collateral, and thereafter the Collateral Agent or its designee shall have the sole right to collect the Accounts Receivable and/or take possession of the Collateral and the books and records relating thereto.

(g) Each Loan Party hereby appoints each Agent or its designee on behalf of such Agent as the Loan Parties' attorney-in-fact with power exercisable during the continuance of an Event of Default to endorse any Loan Party's name upon any notes, acceptances, checks, drafts, money orders or other evidences of payment relating to the Accounts Receivable, to sign any Loan Party's name on any invoice or bill of lading relating to any of the Accounts Receivable, drafts against Account Debtors with respect to Accounts Receivable, assignments and verifications of Accounts Receivable and notices to Account Debtors with respect to Accounts Receivable, to send verification of Accounts Receivable, and to notify the Postal Service authorities to change the address for delivery of mail addressed to any Loan Party to such address as such Agent or its designee may designate and to do all other acts and things necessary to carry out this Agreement. All acts of said attorney or designee are hereby ratified and approved, and said attorney or designee shall not be liable for any acts of omission or commission (other than acts of omission or commission constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction), or for any error of judgment or mistake of fact or law; this power being coupled with an interest is irrevocable until all of the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations, Letter of Credit Obligations and other Obligations under the Loan Documents are paid in full and all of the Loan Documents are terminated.

(h) Nothing herein contained shall be construed to constitute any Agent as agent of any Loan Party for any purpose whatsoever, and the Agents shall not be responsible or liable for any shortage, discrepancy, damage, loss or destruction of any part of the Collateral wherever the same may be located and regardless of the cause thereof (other than from acts of omission or commission constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction). The Agents shall not, under any circumstance or in any event whatsoever, have any liability for any error or omission or delay of any kind occurring in the settlement, collection or payment of any of the Accounts Receivable or any instrument received in payment thereof or for any damage resulting therefrom (other than acts of omission or commission constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction). The Agents, by anything herein or in any assignment or otherwise, do not assume any of the obligations under any contract or agreement assigned to any Agent and shall not be responsible in any way for the performance by any Loan Party of any of the terms and conditions thereof.

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(i) If any Account Receivable includes a charge for any tax payable to any Governmental Authority, each Agent is hereby authorized (but in no event obligated) in its discretion to pay the amount thereof to the proper taxing authority for the Loan Parties' account and to charge the Loan Parties therefor. The Loan Parties shall notify the Agents if any Account Receivable includes any taxes due to any such Governmental Authority and, in the absence of such notice, the Agents shall have the right to retain the full proceeds of such Account Receivable and shall not be liable for any taxes that may be due by reason of the sale and delivery creating such Account Receivable.

(j) Notwithstanding any other terms set forth in the Loan Documents, the rights and remedies of the Agents and the Lenders herein provided, and the obligations of the Loan Parties set forth herein, are cumulative of, may be exercised singly or concurrently with, and are not exclusive of, any other rights, remedies or obligations set forth in any other Loan Document or as provided by law.

Section 8.02. Accounts Receivable Documentation . The Loan Parties shall, at such intervals as the Agents may reasonably require during the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default, execute and deliver confirmatory written assignments of the Accounts Receivable to the Agents and furnish such further schedules and/or information as any Agent may require relating to the Accounts Receivable, including, without limitation, sales invoices or the equivalent, credit memos issued, remittance advices, reports and copies of deposit slips and copies of original shipping or delivery receipts for all goods sold. The items to be provided under this Section 8.02 are to be in form reasonably satisfactory to the Agents and are to be executed and delivered to the Agents from time to time solely for their convenience in maintaining records of the Collateral. If the Loan Parties become aware of anything materially detrimental to the credit of any of the Loan Parties' customers, the Loan Parties shall promptly advise the Agents thereof.

Section 8.03. Status of Accounts Receivable and Other Collateral . With respect to the Collateral of any Loan Party at the time the Collateral becomes subject to the Collateral Agent's Lien, each Loan Party covenants, represents and warrants: (a) such Loan Party shall be the sole owner, free and clear of all Liens (except for Permitted Liens), and shall be fully authorized to sell, transfer, pledge and/or grant a security interest in each and every item of said Collateral; (b) each Account Receivable shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed bona fide indebtedness incurred or an amount indisputably owed by the Account Debtor therein named, for a fixed sum as set forth in the invoice relating thereto with respect to an absolute sale and delivery upon the specified terms of goods sold or services rendered by such Loan Party; (c) no Account Receivable shall be subject to any defense, offset, counterclaim, discount or allowance except as may be stated in the invoice relating thereto, discounts and allowances as may be customary in such Loan Party's business and as otherwise disclosed to the Agents, and each Account Receivable shall be paid when due; (d) none of the transactions underlying or giving rise to any Account Receivable shall violate any applicable state or federal laws or regulations, and all documents relating thereto shall be legally sufficient under such laws or regulations and shall be legally enforceable in accordance with their terms; (e) no agreement under which any deduction or offset of any kind, other than normal trade discounts, may be granted or shall have been made by such Loan Party at or before the time such Account Receivable is created; (f) all agreements, instruments and other documents relating to any Account Receivable shall be true and correct and in all material respects what they purport to be; (g) all signatures and endorsements that appear on all material agreements, instruments and other documents relating to any Account Receivable shall be genuine and all signatories and endorsers shall have full capacity to contract; (h) such Loan Party shall maintain books and records pertaining to said Collateral in such detail, form and scope as the Agents shall reasonably require; (i) such Loan Party shall immediately notify the Agents if any Account Receivable in excess of $2,000,000 arises out of contracts with any Governmental Authority, and will execute any instruments and take any steps required by the Agents in order that all monies due or to become due under any such contract shall be assigned to the Collateral Agent and notice thereof given to such Governmental Authority under the Federal Assignment of Claims Act or any similar state or local law; (j) such Loan Party shall, immediately upon learning thereof, report to the Agents any material loss or destruction of, or substantial damage to, any of the Collateral, and any other matters affecting the value, enforceability or collectability of any of the Collateral in excess of $100,000; (k) if any amount payable under or in connection with any Account Receivable in excess of $100,000 is evidenced by a promissory note or other instrument, such promissory note or instrument shall be immediately pledged, endorsed, assigned and delivered to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders as additional Collateral; (l) such Loan Party shall not re-date any invoice or sale or make sales on extended dating beyond that which is customary in the ordinary course of its business and in the industry; (m) such Loan Party shall conduct a physical count of its Inventory at such intervals as any Agent may request and such Loan Party shall promptly supply the Agents with a copy of such count accompanied by a report of the value (based on the lower of cost (on a first-in first-out basis) and market value) of such Inventory; and (n) such Loan Party is not and shall not be entitled to pledge any Agent's or any Lender's credit on any purchases or for any purpose whatsoever.

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Section 8.04. Collateral Custodian . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Default or Event of Default, the Collateral Agent or its designee may at any time and from time to time employ and maintain on the premises of any Loan Party a custodian selected by the Collateral Agent or its designee who shall have full authority to do all acts necessary to protect the Agents' and the Lenders' interests. Each Loan Party hereby agrees to, and to cause its Subsidiaries to, cooperate with any such custodian and to do whatever the Collateral Agent or its designee may reasonably request to preserve the Collateral. All costs and expenses incurred by the Collateral Agent or its designee by reason of the employment of the custodian shall be the responsibility of the Borrowers and charged to the Loan Account.

ARTICLE IX.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT

Section 9.01. Events of Default . If any of the following events (each an "Event of Default") shall occur and be continuing:

(a) any Borrower shall fail to pay any principal of or interest on any Loan, any Collateral Agent Advance, any Reimbursement Obligation or any fee, indemnity or other amount payable under this Agreement or any other Loan Document when due (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand or otherwise);

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(b) any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of any Loan Party or by any Authorized Officer thereof under or in connection with any Loan Document or under or in connection with any report, certificate or other document delivered to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer pursuant to any Loan Document, which representation or warranty is subject to a materiality or a Material Adverse Effect qualification, shall have been incorrect in any respect when made or deemed made; or any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of any Loan Party or by any Authorized Officer thereof under or in connection with any Loan Document or under or in connection with any report, certificate or other document delivered to any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer pursuant to any Loan Document, which representation or warranty is not subject to a materiality or a Material Adverse Effect qualification, shall have been incorrect in any material respect when made or deemed made;

(c) any Loan Party shall fail to perform or comply with any covenant or agreement contained in ARTICLE VII or ARTICLE VIII, or any Loan Party shall fail to perform or comply with any covenant or agreement contained in any Security Agreement to which it is a party or any Mortgage to which it is a party (and such failure shall continue after the applicable grace period, if any, specified in such Security Agreement or Mortgage);

(d) any Loan Party shall fail to perform or comply with any other term, covenant or agreement contained in any Loan Document to be performed or observed by it and, except as set forth in Sections 9.01(a), (b) and (c), such failure, if capable of being remedied, shall remain unremedied for 30 days after the earlier of the date an Authorized Officer of any Loan Party becomes aware of such failure and the date written notice of such default shall have been given by any Agent to such Loan Party;

(e) the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries shall fail to pay any of its Indebtedness (excluding Indebtedness evidenced by this Agreement) in excess of $100,000, or any payment of principal, interest or premium thereon, when due (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand or otherwise), and such failure shall continue after the applicable grace period, if any, specified in the agreement or instrument relating to such Indebtedness, or any other default under any agreement or instrument relating to any such Indebtedness, or any other event, shall occur and shall continue after the applicable grace period, if any, specified in such agreement or instrument, if the effect of such default or event is to accelerate, or to permit the acceleration of, the maturity of such Indebtedness; or any such Indebtedness shall be declared to be due and payable, or required to be prepaid (other than by a regularly scheduled required prepayment), redeemed, purchased or defeased or an offer to prepay, redeem, purchase or defease such Indebtedness shall be required to be made, in each case prior to the stated maturity thereof;

(f) the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries (i) shall institute any proceeding or voluntary case seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking dissolution, liquidation, winding up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors, or seeking the entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for any such Person or for any substantial part of its property, (ii) shall be generally not paying its debts as such debts become due or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally, (iii) shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (iv) shall take any action to authorize or effect any of the actions set forth above in this Section 9.01(f);

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(g) any proceeding shall be instituted against the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking dissolution, liquidation, winding up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief of debtors, or seeking the entry of an order for relief or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for any such Person or for any substantial part of its property, and either such proceeding shall remain undismissed or unstayed for a period of 60 days or any of the actions sought in such proceeding (including, without limitation, the entry of an order for relief against any such Person or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official for it or for any substantial part of its property) shall occur;

(h) any provision of any Loan Document shall at any time for any reason (other than pursuant to the express terms thereof) cease to be valid and binding on or enforceable against any Loan Party intended to be a party thereto, or the validity or enforceability thereof shall be contested by any party thereto, or a proceeding shall be commenced by any Loan Party or any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over any of them, seeking to establish the invalidity or unenforceability thereof, or any Loan Party shall deny in writing that it has any liability or obligation purported to be created under any Loan Document;

(i) any Security Agreement, any Mortgage or any other security document, after delivery thereof pursuant hereto, shall for any reason fail or cease to create a valid and perfected and, except to the extent permitted by the terms hereof or thereof, first priority Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders on any Collateral purported to be covered thereby;

(j) any Cash Management Bank at which any Cash Management Account of any Loan Party is maintained shall fail to comply with any of the terms of any Cash Management Agreement to which such bank is a party or any securities intermediary, commodity intermediary or other financial institution at any time in custody, control or possession of any investment property of any Loan Party shall fail to comply with any of the terms of any investment property control agreement to which such Person is a party;

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(k) one or more judgments, orders or awards (or any settlement of any claim that, if breached, could result in a judgment, order or award) for the payment of money exceeding $100,000 in the aggregate shall be rendered against the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries and remain unsatisfied and (i) enforcement proceedings shall have been commenced by any creditor upon any such judgment, order, award or settlement, (ii) there shall be a period of 20 consecutive days after entry thereof during which a stay of enforcement of any such judgment, order, award or settlement, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, shall not be in effect, or (iii) at any time during which a stay of enforcement of any such judgment, order, award or settlement, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, is in effect, such judgment, order, award or settlement is not bonded in the full amount of such judgment, order, award or settlement; provided, however, that any such judgment, order, award or settlement shall not give rise to an Event of Default under this Section 9.01(k) if and for so long as (I) the amount of such judgment, order, award or settlement is covered by a valid and binding policy of insurance between the defendant and the insurer covering full payment thereof and (II) such insurer has been notified, and has not disputed the claim made for payment, of the amount of such judgment, order, award or settlement;

(l) the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries is enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by the order of any court or any Governmental Authority from conducting all or any material part of its business for more than fifteen (15) days;

(m) any material damage to, or loss, theft or destruction of, any Collateral, whether or not insured, or any strike, lockout, labor dispute, embargo, condemnation, act of God or public enemy, or other casualty which causes, for more than 15 consecutive days, the cessation or substantial curtailment of revenue producing activities at any facility of any Loan Party, if any such damage, loss, theft or destruction could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(n) any cessation of a substantial part of the business of the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries for a period which materially and adversely affects the ability of such Person to continue its business on a profitable basis;

(o) the loss, suspension or revocation of, or failure to renew, any license or permit now held or hereafter acquired by the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries, if such loss, suspension, revocation or failure to renew could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(p) the indictment, or the threatened indictment, of the Parent or any of its Significant Subsidiaries or the General Partner under any criminal statute, or commencement or threatened commencement of criminal or civil proceedings against any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or the General Partner, pursuant to which statute or proceedings the penalties or remedies sought or available include forfeiture to any Governmental Authority of any material portion of the property of such Person;

(q) any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates shall have made a complete or partial withdrawal from a Multiemployer Plan, and, as a result of such complete or partial withdrawal, any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates incurs a withdrawal liability in an annual amount exceeding $10,000; or a Multiemployer Plan enters reorganization status under Section 4241 of ERISA, and as a result thereof any Loan Party's or any of its ERISA Affiliates' annual contribution requirements with respect to such Multiemployer Plan increases in an annual amount exceeding $10,000;

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(r) any Termination Event with respect to any Employee Plan shall have occurred, and, 30 days after notice thereof shall have been given to any Loan Party by any Agent, (i) such Termination Event (if correctable) shall not have been corrected, and (ii) the then current value of such Employee Plan's vested benefits exceeds the then current value of assets allocable to such benefits in such Employee Plan by more than $10,000 (or, in the case of a Termination Event involving liability under Section 409, 502(i), 502(l), 515, 4062, 4063, 4064, 4069, 4201, 4204 or 4212 of ERISA or Section 4971 or 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code, the liability is in excess of such amount);

(s) (i) there shall occur and be continuing any "Event of Default" (or any comparable term) under, and as defined in, the Second Lien Debt Documents or any documents evidencing or governing any Subordinated Indebtedness, (ii) any of the Obligations for any reason shall cease to be "First Lien Indebtedness", "Senior Indebtedness" or "Designated Senior Indebtedness" (or any comparable terms) under, and as defined in, the Second Lien Debt Documents or any documents evidencing or governing any Subordinated Indebtedness, (iii) any Indebtedness other than the Obligations shall constitute "First Lien Indebtedness", "Senior Indebtedness" or "Designated Senior Indebtedness" (or any comparable term) under, and as defined in, the Second Lien Debt Documents or any documents evidencing or governing any Subordinated Indebtedness, (iv) any holder of Second Lien Indebtedness or Subordinated Indebtedness shall fail to perform or comply with the Intercreditor Agreement or any of the subordination provisions of any document evidencing or governing such Subordinated Indebtedness, or (v) the Intercreditor Agreement or the subordination provisions of any document evidencing or governing any Subordinated Indebtedness shall, in whole or in part, terminate, cease to be effective or cease to be legally valid, binding and enforceable against any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness or Subordinated Indebtedness, as applicable;

(t) a Change of Control shall have occurred; or

(u) an event or development occurs which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

then, and in any such event, the Collateral Agent may, and shall at the request of the Required Lenders, by notice to the Administrative Borrower, (i) reduce or terminate all Commitments, whereupon all Commitments shall immediately be so reduced or terminated, (ii) declare all or any portion of the Loans and Reimbursement Obligations then outstanding to be due and payable, whereupon all or such portion of the aggregate principal of all Loans and Reimbursement Obligations, all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, all fees and all other amounts payable under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall become due and payable immediately, together with the payment of the Applicable Prepayment Premium (if any) with respect to the Commitments so terminated and the Loans so repaid, without presentment, demand, protest or further notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by each Loan Party, and (iii) exercise any and all of its other rights and remedies under applicable law, hereunder and under the other Loan Documents; provided, however, that, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section 9.01(f) or (g) with respect to any Loan Party, without any notice to any Loan Party or any other Person or any act by any Agent or any Lender, all Commitments shall automatically terminate and all Loans and Reimbursement Obligations then outstanding, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, all fees and all other amounts due under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall become due and payable automatically and immediately, without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, all of which are expressly waived by each Loan Party. Subject to Section 4.03(b), the Administrative Agent may, after the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default, require the Borrowers to deposit with the Administrative Agent with respect to each Letter of Credit then outstanding cash in an amount equal to 105% of the greatest amount for which such Letter of Credit may be drawn. Any such deposit shall be held by the Administrative Agent in the Letter of Credit Collateral Account as security for, and to provide for the payment of, the Letter of Credit Obligations.

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ARTICLE X.
AGENTS

Section 10.01. Appointment . Each Lender (and each subsequent maker of any Loan by its making thereof) hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent to perform the duties of each such Agent as set forth in this Agreement including: (a) to receive on behalf of each Lender any payment of principal of or interest on the Loans outstanding hereunder and all other amounts accrued hereunder for the account of the Lenders and paid to such Agent, and, subject to Section 2.02, to distribute promptly to each Lender its Pro Rata Share of all payments so received; (b) to distribute to each Lender copies of all material notices and agreements received by such Agent and not required to be delivered to each Lender pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, provided that the Agents shall not have any liability to the Lenders for any Agent's inadvertent failure to distribute any such notices or agreements to the Lenders; (c) to maintain, in accordance with its customary business practices, ledgers and records reflecting the status of the Obligations, the Loans, and related matters and to maintain, in accordance with its customary business practices, ledgers and records reflecting the status of the Collateral and related matters; (d) to execute or file any and all financing or similar statements or notices, amendments, renewals, supplements, documents, instruments, proofs of claim, notices and other written agreements with respect to this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (e) to make the Loans and the Collateral Agent Advances for such Agent or on behalf of the applicable Lenders as provided in this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (f) to perform, exercise, and enforce any and all other rights and remedies of the Lenders with respect to the Loan Parties or the Obligations, or otherwise related to any of same to the extent reasonably incidental to the exercise by such Agent of the rights and remedies specifically authorized to be exercised by such Agent by the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document; (g) to incur and pay such fees necessary or appropriate for the performance and fulfillment of its functions and powers pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document; and (h) subject to Section 10.03, to take such action as such Agent deems appropriate on its behalf to administer the Loans and the Loan Documents and to exercise such other powers delegated to such Agent by the terms hereof or the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the power to give or to refuse to give notices, waivers, consents, approvals and instructions and the power to make or to refuse to make determinations and calculations) together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto to carry out the purposes hereof and thereof. As to any matters not expressly provided for by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, enforcement or collection of the Loans), the Agents shall not be required to exercise any discretion or take any action, but shall be required to act or to refrain from acting (and shall be fully protected in so acting or refraining from acting) upon the instructions of the Required Lenders, and such instructions of the Required Lenders shall be binding upon all Lenders and all makers of Loans; provided, however, that the L/C Issuer shall not be required to refuse to honor a drawing under any Letter of Credit and the Agents shall not be required to take any action which, in the reasonable opinion of any Agent, exposes such Agent to liability or which is contrary to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or applicable law.

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Section 10.02. Nature of Duties; Delegation .

(a) The Agents shall have no duties or responsibilities except those expressly set forth in this Agreement or in the other Loan Documents. The duties of the Agents shall be mechanical and administrative in nature. The Agents shall not have by reason of this Agreement or any other Loan Document a fiduciary relationship in respect of any Lender. Nothing in this Agreement or any other Loan Document, express or implied, is intended to or shall be construed to impose upon the Agents any obligations in respect of this Agreement or any other Loan Document except as expressly set forth herein or therein. Each Lender shall make its own independent investigation of the financial condition and affairs of the Loan Parties in connection with the making and the continuance of the Loans hereunder and shall make its own appraisal of the creditworthiness of the Loan Parties and the value of the Collateral, and the Agents shall have no duty or responsibility, either initially or on a continuing basis, to provide any Lender with any credit or other information with respect thereto, whether coming into their possession before the initial Loan hereunder or at any time or times thereafter, provided that, upon the reasonable request of a Lender, each Agent shall provide to such Lender any documents or reports delivered to such Agent by the Loan Parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other Loan Document. If any Agent seeks the consent or approval of the Required Lenders to the taking or refraining from taking any action hereunder, such Agent shall send notice thereof to each Lender. Each Agent shall promptly notify each Lender, at any time where the same has occurred, that the Required Lenders have instructed such Agent to act or refrain from acting pursuant hereto.

(b) Each Agent may, upon any term or condition it specifies, delegate or exercise any of its rights, powers and remedies under, and delegate or perform any of its duties or any other action with respect to, any Loan Document by or through any trustee, co-agent, employee, attorney-in-fact and other Person (including any Lender). Any such Person shall benefit from this ARTICLE X to the extent provided by the applicable Agent.

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Section 10.03. Rights, Exculpation, Etc . The Agents and their directors, officers, agents or employees shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by them under or in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, except for their own gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Agents (a) may treat the payee of any Loan as the owner thereof until the Collateral Agent receives written notice of the assignment or transfer thereof, pursuant to Section 12.07, signed by such payee and in form satisfactory to the Collateral Agent; (b) may consult with legal counsel (including, without limitation, counsel to any Agent or counsel to the Loan Parties), independent public accountants, and other experts selected by any of them and shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken in good faith by any of them in accordance with the advice of such counsel or experts; (c) make no warranty or representation to any Lender and shall not be responsible to any Lender for any statements, certificates, warranties or representations made in or in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; (d) shall not have any duty to ascertain or to inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents on the part of any Person, the existence or possible existence of any Default or Event of Default, or to inspect the Collateral or other property (including, without limitation, the books and records) of any Person; (e) shall not be responsible to any Lender for the due execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant hereto or thereto; and (f) shall not be deemed to have made any representation or warranty regarding the existence, value or collectability of the Collateral, the existence, priority or perfection of the Collateral Agent's Lien thereon, or any certificate prepared by any Loan Party in connection therewith, nor shall the Agents be responsible or liable to the Lenders for any failure to monitor or maintain any portion of the Collateral. The Agents shall not be liable for any apportionment or distribution of payments made in good faith pursuant to Section 4.03, and if any such apportionment or distribution is subsequently determined to have been made in error the sole recourse of any Lender to whom payment was due but not made, shall be to recover from other Lenders any payment in excess of the amount to which it is determined to be entitled. The Agents may at any time request instructions from the Lenders with respect to any actions or approvals which by the terms of this Agreement or of any of the other Loan Documents the Agents are permitted or required to take or to grant, and if such instructions are promptly requested, the Agents shall be absolutely entitled to refrain from taking any action or to withhold any approval under any of the Loan Documents until they shall have received such instructions from the Required Lenders. Without limiting the foregoing, no Lender shall have any right of action whatsoever against any Agent as a result of such Agent acting or refraining from acting under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents in accordance with the instructions of the Required Lenders.

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Section 10.04. Reliance . Each Agent shall be entitled to rely upon any written notices, statements, certificates, orders or other documents or any telephone message believed by it in good faith to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person, and with respect to all matters pertaining to this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents and its duties hereunder or thereunder, upon advice of counsel selected by it.

Section 10.05. Indemnification . To the extent that any Agent or the L/C Issuer is not reimbursed and indemnified by any Loan Party, and whether or not such Agent or the L/C Issuer has made demand on any Loan Party for the same, the Lenders shall, within 5 days of written demand by such Agent or the L/C Issuer, reimburse and indemnify such Agent and the L/C Issuer from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses (including, without limitation, client charges and expenses of counsel or any other advisor to such Agent or the L/C Issuer), advances or disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against such Agent or the L/C Issuer in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or any action taken or omitted by such Agent or the L/C Issuer under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, in proportion to each Lender's Pro Rata Share, including, without limitation, advances and disbursements made pursuant to Section 10.08; provided, however, that no Lender shall be liable for any portion of such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses, advances or disbursements for which there has been a final non-appealable judicial determination that such liability resulted from such Agent's or the L/C Issuer's gross negligence or willful misconduct. The obligations of the Lenders under this Section 10.05 shall survive the payment in full of the Loans and the termination of this Agreement.

Section 10.06. Agents Individually . With respect to its Pro Rata Share of the Total Commitment hereunder and the Loans made by it as a Lender, each Agent shall have and may exercise the same rights and powers hereunder and is subject to the same obligations and liabilities as and to the extent set forth herein for any other Lender or maker of a Loan. The terms "Lenders" or "Required Lenders" or any similar terms shall, unless the context clearly otherwise indicates, include each Agent in its individual capacity as a Lender or one of the Required Lenders. Each Agent and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, and generally engage in any kind of banking, trust or other business with any Borrower as if it were not acting as an Agent pursuant hereto without any duty to account to the other Lenders.

Section 10.07. Successor Agent .

(a) Any Agent may at any time give at least 30 days' prior written notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Borrower. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor Agent, which right shall be exercised in consultation with the Administrative Borrower unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. If no such successor Agent shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the resigned Agent gives notice of its resignation (or such earlier day as shall be agreed upon by the Required Lenders) (the "Resignation Effective Date"), then the resigned Agent may (but shall not be obligated to), on behalf of the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, appoint a successor Agent. Whether or not a successor Agent has been appointed, such resignation shall become effective in accordance with such notice on the Resignation Effective Date.

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(b) With effect from the Resignation Effective Date, (i) the retiring Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that, in the case of any collateral security held by such Agent on behalf of the Lenders or the L/C Issuer under any of the Loan Documents, the retiring Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security until such time as a successor Agent is appointed) and (ii) all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through such retiring Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and L/C Issuer directly, until such time, if any, as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Agent as provided for above. Upon the acceptance of a successor Agent's appointment as Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the resigned Agent, and the resigned Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents. After the resigned Agent's resignation hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this ARTICLE X, Section 12.04 and Section 12.15 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such resigned Agent in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while such resigned Agent was acting as an Agent.

Section 10.08. Collateral Matters .

(a) The Collateral Agent may from time to time make such disbursements and advances (the "Collateral Agent Advances") which the Collateral Agent, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or desirable to preserve, protect, prepare for sale or lease or dispose of the Collateral or any portion thereof, to enhance the likelihood or maximize the amount of repayment by the Borrowers of the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations, Letter of Credit Obligations and other Obligations or to pay any other amount chargeable to the Borrowers pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including, without limitation, costs, fees and expenses as described in Section 12.04. The Collateral Agent Advances shall be repayable on demand and be secured by the Collateral and shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the rate then applicable to Revolving Loans that are Reference Rate Loans. The Collateral Agent Advances shall constitute Obligations hereunder which may be charged to the Loan Account in accordance with Section 4.01. The Collateral Agent shall notify each Lender and the Administrative Borrower in writing of each such Collateral Agent Advance, which notice shall include a description of the purpose of such Collateral Agent Advance. Without limitation to its obligations pursuant to Section 10.05, each Lender agrees that it shall make available to the Collateral Agent, upon the Collateral Agent's demand, in Dollars in immediately available funds, the amount equal to such Lender's Pro Rata Share of each such Collateral Agent Advance. If such funds are not made available to the Collateral Agent by such Lender, the Collateral Agent shall be entitled to recover such funds on demand from such Lender, together with interest thereon for each day from the date such payment was due until the date such amount is paid to the Collateral Agent, at the Federal Funds Rate for 3 Business Days and thereafter at the Reference Rate.

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(b) The Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize the Collateral Agent, at its option and in its discretion, to release any Lien granted to or held by the Collateral Agent upon any Collateral upon termination of the Total Commitment and payment and satisfaction of all Loans, Reimbursement Obligations, Letter of Credit Obligations, and other Obligations in accordance with the terms hereof; or constituting property being sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of any Loan Party's business or otherwise in compliance with the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; or constituting property in which the Loan Parties owned no interest at the time the Lien was granted or at any time thereafter; or if approved, authorized or ratified in writing by the Lenders. Upon request by the Collateral Agent at any time, the Lenders will confirm in writing the Collateral Agent's authority to release particular types or items of Collateral pursuant to this Section 10.08(b).

(c) Without in any manner limiting the Collateral Agent's authority to act without any specific or further authorization or consent by the Lenders (as set forth in Section 10.08(b)), each Lender agrees to confirm in writing, upon request by the Collateral Agent, the authority to release Collateral conferred upon the Collateral Agent under Section 10.08(b). Upon receipt by the Collateral Agent of confirmation from the Lenders of its authority to release any particular item or types of Collateral, and upon prior written request by any Loan Party, the Collateral Agent shall (and is hereby irrevocably authorized by the Lenders to) execute such documents as may be necessary to evidence the release of the Liens granted to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders upon such Collateral; provided, however, that (i) the Collateral Agent shall not be required to execute any such document on terms which, in the Collateral Agent's opinion, would expose the Collateral Agent to liability or create any obligations or entail any consequence other than the release of such Liens without recourse or warranty, and (ii) such release shall not in any manner discharge, affect or impair the Obligations or any Lien upon (or obligations of any Loan Party in respect of) all interests in the Collateral retained by any Loan Party.

(d) Anything contained in any of the Loan Documents to the contrary notwithstanding, the Loan Parties, each Agent and each Lender hereby agree that (i) no Lender shall have any right individually to realize upon any of the Collateral under any Loan Document or to enforce any Guaranty, it being understood and agreed that all powers, rights and remedies under the Loan Documents may be exercised solely by the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Lenders in accordance with the terms thereof, (ii) in the event of a foreclosure by the Collateral Agent on any of the Collateral pursuant to a public or private sale, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender may be the purchaser of any or all of such Collateral at any such sale, and (iii) the Collateral Agent, as agent for and representative of the Agents and the Lenders (but not any other Agent or any Lender or Lenders in its or their respective individual capacities unless the Required Lenders shall otherwise agree in writing) shall be entitled (either directly or through one or more acquisition vehicles) for the purpose of bidding and making settlement or payment of the purchase price for all or any portion of the Collateral to be sold (A) at any public or private sale, (B) at any sale conducted by the Collateral Agent under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (including pursuant to Sections 9-610 or 9-620 of the Uniform Commercial Code), (C) at any sale or foreclosure conducted by the Collateral Agent (whether by judicial action or otherwise) in accordance with applicable law, or (D) at any sale conducted pursuant to the provisions of any Debtor Relief Law (including Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code), while using and applying all or any of the Obligations as a credit on account of the purchase price for any Collateral payable by the Collateral Agent at such sale.

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(e) The Collateral Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to any Lender to assure that the Collateral exists or is owned by the Loan Parties or is cared for, protected or insured or has been encumbered or that the Lien granted to the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document has been properly or sufficiently or lawfully created, perfected, protected or enforced or is entitled to any particular priority, or to exercise at all or in any particular manner or under any duty of care, disclosure or fidelity, or to continue exercising, any of the rights, authorities and powers granted or available to the Collateral Agent in this Section 10.08 or in any other Loan Document, it being understood and agreed that in respect of the Collateral, or any act, omission or event related thereto, the Collateral Agent may act in any manner it may deem appropriate, in its sole discretion, given the Collateral Agent's own interest in the Collateral as one of the Lenders, and that the Collateral Agent shall have no duty or liability whatsoever to any other Lender except as otherwise provided herein.

Section 10.09. Agency for Perfection . Each Agent and each Lender hereby appoints each other Agent and each other Lender as agent and bailee for the purpose of perfecting the security interests in and liens upon the Collateral in assets which, in accordance with Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, can be perfected only by possession or control (or where the security interest of a secured party with possession or control has priority over the security interest of another secured party) and each Agent and each Lender hereby acknowledges that it holds possession of or otherwise controls any such Collateral for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders as secured party. Should the Administrative Agent or any Lender obtain possession or control of any such Collateral, the Administrative Agent or such Lender shall notify the Collateral Agent thereof, and, promptly upon the Collateral Agent's request therefor, shall deliver such Collateral to the Collateral Agent or in accordance with the Collateral Agent's instructions. In addition, the Collateral Agent shall also have the power and authority hereunder to appoint such other sub-agents as may be necessary or required under applicable state law or otherwise to perform its duties and enforce its rights with respect to the Collateral and under the Loan Documents. Each Loan Party by its execution and delivery of this Agreement hereby consents to the foregoing.

Section 10.10. No Reliance on any Agent's Customer Identification Program . Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that neither such Lender, nor any of its Affiliates, participants or assignees, may rely on any Agent to carry out such Lender's, Affiliate's, participant's or assignee's customer identification program, or other requirements imposed by the USA PATRIOT Act or the regulations issued thereunder, including the regulations set forth in 31 CFR § 103.121, as hereafter amended or replaced ("CIP Regulations"), or any other Anti-Terrorism Laws, including any programs involving any of the following items relating to or in connection with any of the Loan Parties, their Affiliates or their agents, the Loan Documents or the transactions hereunder or contemplated hereby: (a) any identity verification procedures, (b) any recordkeeping, (c) comparisons with government lists, (d) customer notices or (e) other procedures required under the CIP Regulations or other regulations issued under the USA PATRIOT Act. Each Lender, Affiliate, participant or assignee subject to Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act shall perform the measures necessary to satisfy its own responsibilities under the CIP Regulations.

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Section 10.11. No Third Party Beneficiaries . The provisions of this ARTICLE X are solely for the benefit of the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, and no Loan Party shall have rights as a third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions.

Section 10.12. No Fiduciary Relationship . It is understood and agreed that the use of the term "agent" herein or in any other Loan Document (or any other similar term) with reference to any Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead such term is used as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between contracting parties.

Section 10.13. Reports; Confidentiality; Disclaimers . By becoming a party to this Agreement, each Lender:

(a) is deemed to have requested that each Agent furnish such Lender, promptly after it becomes available, a copy of each field audit or examination report with respect to the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries (each, a "Report") prepared by or at the request of such Agent, and each Agent shall so furnish each Lender with each such Report;

(b) expressly agrees and acknowledges that the Agents (i) do not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy of any Reports and (ii) shall not be liable for any information contained in any Reports;

(c) expressly agrees and acknowledges that the Reports are not comprehensive audits or examinations, that any Agent or other party performing any audit or examination will inspect only specific information regarding the Parent and its Subsidiaries and will rely significantly upon the Parent's and its Subsidiaries' books and records, as well as on representations of their personnel;

(d) agrees to keep all Reports and other material, non-public information regarding the Parent and its Subsidiaries and their operations, assets, and existing and contemplated business plans in a confidential manner in accordance with Section 12.19; and

(e) without limiting the generality of any other indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, agrees: (i) to hold any Agent and any other Lender preparing a Report harmless from any action the indemnifying Lender may take or fail to take or any conclusion the indemnifying Lender may reach or draw from any Report in connection with any loans or other credit accommodations that the indemnifying Lender has made or may make to the Borrowers, or the indemnifying Lender's participation in, or the indemnifying Lender's purchase of, a loan or loans of the Borrowers, and (ii) to pay and protect, and indemnify, defend and hold harmless any Agent and any other Lender preparing a Report from and against, the claims, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and other amounts (including counsel fees and expenses) incurred by any such Agent and any such other Lender preparing a Report as the direct or indirect result of any third parties who might obtain all or part of any Report through the indemnifying Lender.

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Section 10.14. Intercreditor Agreement . Each Lender hereby grants to the Administrative Agent all requisite authority to enter into or otherwise become bound by the Intercreditor Agreement and to bind the Lenders thereto by the Collateral Agent's entering into or otherwise becoming bound thereby, and no further consent or approval on the part of any Lender is or shall be required in connection with the performance by the Collateral Agent of the Intercreditor Agreement.

Section 10.15. Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim . In case of the pendency of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or any other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or Reimbursement Obligation shall then be due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent shall have made any demand on the Borrowers) shall be entitled and empowered (but not obligated) by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

(a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, Reimbursement Obligations and other Obligations that are owing and unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer (including any claim for the compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer hereunder and under the other Loan Documents) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and

(b) to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer to make such payments to the Administrative Agent and, in the event that the Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer, to pay to the Administrative Agent any amount due for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Administrative Agent and its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents.

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ARTICLE XI.
GUARANTY

Section 11.01. Guaranty . Each Guarantor hereby jointly and severally and unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the punctual payment when due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of all Obligations now or hereafter existing under any Loan Document, whether for principal, interest (including, without limitation, all interest that accrues after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding of any Borrower, whether or not a claim for post-filing interest is allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding), Letter of Credit Obligations, fees, commissions, expense reimbursements, indemnifications or otherwise (such obligations, to the extent not paid, being the "Guaranteed Obligations"), and agrees to pay any and all expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer in enforcing any rights under the guaranty set forth in this ARTICLE XI. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor's liability shall extend to all amounts that constitute part of the Guaranteed Obligations and would be owed to the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer under any Loan Document but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of an Insolvency Proceeding. In no event shall the obligation of any Guarantor hereunder exceed the maximum amount such Guarantor could guarantee under any Debtor Relief Law.

Section 11.02. Guaranty Absolute . Each Guarantor jointly and severally guarantees that the Guaranteed Obligations will be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, regardless of any law, regulation or order now or hereafter in effect in any jurisdiction affecting any of such terms or the rights of the Agents, the Lenders or the L/C Issuer with respect thereto. Each Guarantor agrees that this ARTICLE XI constitutes a guaranty of payment when due and not of collection and waives any right to require that any resort be made by any Agent or any Lender to any Collateral. The obligations of each Guarantor under this ARTICLE XI are independent of the Guaranteed Obligations, and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against each Guarantor to enforce such obligations, irrespective of whether any action is brought against any Loan Party or whether any Loan Party is joined in any such action or actions. The liability of each Guarantor under this ARTICLE XI shall be irrevocable, absolute and unconditional irrespective of, and each Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any defenses it may now or hereafter have in any way relating to, any or all of the following:

(a) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Loan Document or any agreement or instrument relating thereto;

(b) any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term of, all or any of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any amendment or waiver of or any consent to departure from any Loan Document, including, without limitation, any increase in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from the extension of additional credit to any Loan Party or otherwise;

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(c) any taking, exchange, release or non-perfection of any Collateral, or any taking, release or amendment or waiver of or consent to departure from any other guaranty, for all or any of the Guaranteed Obligations;

(d) the existence of any claim, set-off, defense or other right that any Guarantor may have at any time against any Person, including, without limitation, any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer;

(e) any change, restructuring or termination of the corporate, limited liability company or partnership structure or existence of any Loan Party; or

(f) any other circumstance (including, without limitation, any statute of limitations) or any existence of or reliance on any representation by the Agents, the Lenders or the L/C Issuer that might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, any Loan Party or any other guarantor or surety.

This ARTICLE XI shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by the Agents, the Lenders, the L/C Issuer or any other Person upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any Person or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.

Section 11.03. Waiver . Each Guarantor hereby waives (a) promptness and diligence, (b) notice of acceptance and any other notice with respect to any of the Guaranteed Obligations and this ARTICLE XI and any requirement that the Agents, the Lenders or the L/C Issuer exhaust any right or take any action against any Loan Party or any other Person or any Collateral, (c) any right to compel or direct any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer to seek payment or recovery of any amounts owed under this ARTICLE XI from any one particular fund or source or to exhaust any right or take any action against any other Loan Party, any other Person or any Collateral, (d) any requirement that any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer protect, secure, perfect or insure any security interest or Lien on any property subject thereto or exhaust any right to take any action against any Loan Party, any other Person or any Collateral, and (e) any other defense available to any Guarantor. Each Guarantor agrees that the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer shall have no obligation to marshal any assets in favor of any Guarantor or against, or in payment of, any or all of the Obligations. Each Guarantor acknowledges that it will receive direct and indirect benefits from the financing arrangements contemplated herein and that the waiver set forth in this Section 11.03 is knowingly made in contemplation of such benefits. Each Guarantor hereby waives any right to revoke this ARTICLE XI, and acknowledges that this ARTICLE XI is continuing in nature and applies to all Guaranteed Obligations, whether existing now or in the future.

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Section 11.04. Continuing Guaranty; Assignments . This ARTICLE XI is a continuing guaranty and shall (a) remain in full force and effect until the later of the cash payment in full of the Guaranteed Obligations (other than indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been made) and all other amounts payable under this ARTICLE XI and the Final Maturity Date, (b) be binding upon each Guarantor, its successors and assigns and (c) inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer and their successors, pledgees, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing clause (c), any Lender may pledge, assign or otherwise transfer all or any portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, all or any portion of its Commitments, its Loans, the Reimbursement Obligations and the Letter of Credit Obligations owing to it) to any other Person, and such other Person shall thereupon become vested with all the benefits in respect thereof granted such Lender herein or otherwise, in each case as provided in Section 12.07.

Section 11.05. Subrogation . No Guarantor shall exercise any rights that it may now or hereafter acquire against any Loan Party or any other guarantor that arise from the existence, payment, performance or enforcement of such Guarantor's obligations under this ARTICLE XI, including, without limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification and any right to participate in any claim or remedy of the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer against any Loan Party or any other guarantor or any Collateral, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from any Loan Party or any other guarantor, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security solely on account of such claim, remedy or right, unless and until all of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this ARTICLE XI shall have been paid in full in cash and the Final Maturity Date shall have occurred. If any amount shall be paid to any Guarantor in violation of the immediately preceding sentence at any time prior to the later of the payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this ARTICLE XI and the Final Maturity Date, such amount shall be held in trust for the benefit of the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer and shall forthwith be paid to the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer to be credited and applied to the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this ARTICLE XI, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, or to be held as Collateral for any Guaranteed Obligations or other amounts payable under this ARTICLE XI thereafter arising. If (a) any Guarantor shall make payment to the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, (b) all of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this ARTICLE XI shall be paid in full in cash and (c) the Final Maturity Date shall have occurred, the Agents, the Lenders and the L/C Issuer shall, at such Guarantor's request and expense, execute and deliver to such Guarantor appropriate documents, without recourse and without representation or warranty, necessary to evidence the transfer by subrogation to such Guarantor of an interest in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from such payment by such Guarantor.

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ARTICLE XII.
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.01. Notices, Etc.

(a) Notices Generally . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed (certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested), telecopied or delivered by hand, Federal Express or other reputable overnight courier, to the following address:

if to any Loan Party, to:

Oxford Mining Company, LLC
41 South High Street, Suite 3450
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attention: Chief Financial Officer
Telephone: (614) 643-0321
Telecopier: (614) 754-7100

with a copy to:

Oxford Mining Company, LLC
41 South High Street, Suite 3450
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attention: Chief Legal Officer
Telephone: (614) 643-0332
Telecopier: (614) 754-7100

if to the Administrative Agent, to:

Cerberus Business Finance, LLC,
as Administrative Agent
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention:Eric Miller
Telephone: (646) 885-3874
Telecopier: (646) 885-3875

if to the Collateral Agent, to:

Cerberus Business Finance, LLC,
as Collateral Agent
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Eric Miller
Telephone: (646) 885-3874
Telecopier: (646) 885-3875

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in each case for an Agent, with a copy to:

Goldberg Kohn Ltd.
55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 3300
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Attention: Seth H. Good, Esq.
Telephone: 312-863-7138
Telecopier: 212-863-7838

or, as to each party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties complying as to delivery with the terms of this Section 12.01. All such notices and other communications shall be effective (i) if mailed (certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested), when received or 3 days after deposited in the mails, whichever occurs first, (ii) if telecopied, when transmitted and confirmation received, or (iii) if delivered by hand, Federal Express or other reputable overnight courier, upon delivery, except that notices to any Agent or the L/C Issuer pursuant to ARTICLE II and ARTICLE III shall not be effective until received by such Agent or the L/C Issuer, as the case may be.

(b) Electronic Communications .

(i) Each Agent and the Administrative Borrower may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications. Notices and other communications to the Lenders and the L/C Issuer hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Agents, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or the L/C Issuer pursuant to ARTICLE II and ARTICLE III if such Lender or the L/C Issuer, as applicable, has notified the Agents that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication.

(ii) Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (A) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender's receipt of an acknowledgment from the intended recipient (such as by the "return receipt requested" function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgment), and (B) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient, at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing clause (A), of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor; provided that, for both clauses (A) and (B) above, if such notice, e-mail or other communication is not sent during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been sent at the opening of business on the next business day for the recipient.

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Section 12.02. Amendments, Etc . (a) No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, and no consent to any departure by any Loan Party therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed (i) in the case of an amendment, consent or waiver to cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency or granting a new Lien for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders or extending an existing Lien over additional property by the Agents and the Borrowers (or by the Administrative Borrower on behalf of the Borrowers), (ii) in the case of any other waiver or consent, by the Required Lenders (or by the Collateral Agent with the consent of the Required Lenders) and (iii) in the case of any other amendment, by the Required Lenders (or by the Collateral Agent with the consent of the Required Lenders) and the Borrowers (or by the Administrative Borrower on behalf of the Borrowers), and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided, however, that no amendment, waiver or consent shall:

(I) increase the Commitment of any Lender, reduce the principal of, or interest on, the Loans or the Reimbursement Obligations payable to any Lender, reduce the amount of any fee payable for the account of any Lender, or postpone or extend any scheduled date fixed for any payment of principal of, or interest or fees on, the Loans or Letter of Credit Obligations payable to any Lender, in each case without the written consent of such Lender;

(II) increase the Total Commitment without the written consent of each Lender;

(III) change the percentage of the Commitments or of the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Loans that is required for the Lenders or any of them to take any action hereunder without the written consent of each Lender;

(IV) amend the definition of "Required Lenders" or "Pro Rata Share" without the written consent of each Lender;

(V) release all or a substantial portion of the Collateral (except as otherwise provided in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents), subordinate any Lien granted in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, or release any Borrower or any Guarantor, in each case without the written consent of each Lender;

(VI) amend, modify or waive Section 4.03 or this Section 12.02 without the written consent of each Lender; or

(VII) amend the definition of "Book Value," "Borrowing Base," "Eligible Accounts Receivable," "Eligible Equipment," "Eligible Inventory," or "Net Amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable," in each case without the written consent of each Lender.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, (A) no amendment, waiver or consent shall, unless in writing and signed by an Agent, affect the rights or duties of such Agent (but not in its capacity as a Lender) under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, (B) any amendment, waiver or consent to any provision of this Agreement (including Sections 4.01 and 4.02) that permits any Loan Party, any Permitted Holder or any of their respective Affiliates to purchase Loans on a non-pro rata basis, become an eligible assignee pursuant to Section 12.07 and/or make offers to make optional prepayments on a non-pro rata basis shall require the prior written consent of the Required Lenders rather than the prior written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby and (C) the consent of the Borrowers shall not be required to change any order of priority set forth in Sections 2.05(d) and 4.03. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no Defaulting Lender, Loan Party, Permitted Holder or any of their respective Affiliates that is a Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent under the Loan Documents and any Loans held by such Person for purposes hereof shall be automatically deemed to be voted pro rata according to the Loans of all other Lenders in the aggregate (other than such Defaulting Lender, Loan Party, Permitted Holder or Affiliate).

(b) If any action to be taken by the Lenders hereunder requires the consent, authorization, or agreement of all of the Lenders or any Lender affected thereby, and a Lender other than the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Agent (the "Holdout Lender") fails to give its consent, authorization, or agreement, then the Collateral Agent, upon at least 5 Business Days prior irrevocable notice to the Holdout Lender, may permanently replace the Holdout Lender with one or more substitute lenders (each, a "Replacement Lender"), and the Holdout Lender shall have no right to refuse to be replaced hereunder. Such notice to replace the Holdout Lender shall specify an effective date for such replacement, which date shall not be later than 15 Business Days after the date such notice is given. Prior to the effective date of such replacement, the Holdout Lender and each Replacement Lender shall execute and deliver an Assignment and Acceptance, subject only to the Holdout Lender being repaid its share of the outstanding Obligations without any premium or penalty of any kind whatsoever. If the Holdout Lender shall refuse or fail to execute and deliver any such Assignment and Acceptance prior to the effective date of such replacement, the Holdout Lender shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment and Acceptance. The replacement of any Holdout Lender shall be made in accordance with the terms of Section 12.07(b). Until such time as the Replacement Lenders shall have acquired all of the Obligations, the Commitments, and the other rights and obligations of the Holdout Lender hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the Holdout Lender shall remain obligated to make its Pro Rata Share of Loans.

Section 12.03. No Waiver; Remedies, Etc . No failure on the part of any Agent or any Lender to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right under any Loan Document preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The rights and remedies of the Agents and the Lenders provided herein and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies provided by law. The rights of the Agents and the Lenders under any Loan Document against any party thereto are not conditional or contingent on any attempt by the Agents and the Lenders to exercise any of their rights under any other Loan Document against such party or against any other Person.

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Section 12.04. Expenses; Taxes; Counsel Fees . The Borrowers will pay, on demand, all costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of each Agent (and, in the case of clauses (b) through (o) below, each Lender), regardless of whether the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, including, without limitation, reasonable fees, costs, client charges and expenses of counsel (including reasonable allocated costs of internal counsel) for each Agent (and, in the case of clauses (b) through (o) below, each Lender), accounting, due diligence, periodic field audits, physical counts, valuations, investigations, searches and filings, monitoring of assets, appraisals of Collateral, the rating of the Loans, title searches and reviewing environmental assessments, miscellaneous disbursements, examination, travel, lodging and meals, arising from or relating to: (a) the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery, performance and administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the preparation of any additional Loan Documents pursuant to Section 7.01(b) or the review of any of the agreements, instruments and documents referred to in Section 7.01(f)), (b) any requested amendments, waivers or consents to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents whether or not such documents become effective or are given, (c) the preservation and protection of the Agents' or any of the Lenders' rights under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, (d) the defense of any claim or action asserted or brought against any Agent or any Lender by any Person that arises from or relates to this Agreement, any other Loan Document, the Agents' or the Lenders' claims against any Loan Party, or any and all matters in connection therewith, (e) the commencement or defense of, or intervention in, any court proceeding arising from or related to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (f) the filing of any petition, complaint, answer, motion or other pleading by any Agent or any Lender, or the taking of any action in respect of the Collateral or other security, in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (g) the protection, collection, lease, sale, taking possession of or liquidation of any Collateral or other security in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (h) any attempt to enforce any Lien or security interest in any Collateral or other security in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (i) any attempt to collect from any Loan Party, (j) all liabilities and costs arising from or in connection with the past, present or future operations of any Loan Party involving any damage to real or personal property or natural resources or harm or injury alleged to have resulted from any Release of Hazardous Materials on, upon or into such property, (k) any Environmental Liabilities and Costs incurred in connection with the investigation, removal, cleanup and/or remediation of any Hazardous Materials present or arising out of the operations of any facility of any Loan Party, (l) any Environmental Liabilities and Costs incurred in connection with any Environmental Lien, (m) the rating of the Loans by one or more rating agencies in connection with any Lender's Securitization, (n) the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance by each Lender of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents on or prior to the Effective Date, or (o) the receipt by any Agent or any Lender of any advice from professionals with respect to any of the foregoing. Without limitation of the foregoing or any other provision of any Loan Document: (x) the Borrowers agree to pay all stamp, document, transfer, recording or filing taxes or fees and similar impositions now or hereafter determined by any Agent or any Lender to be payable in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, and the Borrowers agree to save harmless each Agent and each Lender from and against any and all present or future claims, liabilities or losses with respect to or resulting from any omission to pay or delay in paying any such taxes, fees or impositions, (y) the Borrowers agree to pay all broker fees that may become due in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and (z) if the Borrowers fail to perform any covenant or agreement contained herein or in any other Loan Document, any Agent may itself perform or cause performance of such covenant or agreement, and the expenses of such Agent incurred in connection therewith shall be reimbursed on demand by the Borrowers. The obligations of the Borrowers under this Section 12.04 shall survive the repayment of the Obligations and discharge of any Liens granted under the Loan Documents.

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Section 12.05. Right of Set-off . Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, any Agent or any Lender may, and is hereby authorized to, at any time and from time to time, without notice to any Loan Party (any such notice being expressly waived by the Loan Parties) and to the fullest extent permitted by law, set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held and other Indebtedness at any time owing by such Agent or such Lender to or for the credit or the account of any Loan Party against any and all obligations of the Loan Parties either now or hereafter existing under any Loan Document, irrespective of whether or not such Agent or such Lender shall have made any demand hereunder or thereunder and although such obligations may be contingent or unmatured; provided that, in the event that any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (a) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to the Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.04 and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of the Agents and the Lenders, and (b) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to the Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. Each Agent and each Lender agrees to notify such Loan Party promptly after any such set-off and application made by such Agent or such Lender provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such set-off and application. The rights of the Agents and the Lenders under this Section 12.05 are in addition to the other rights and remedies (including other rights of set-off) which the Agents and the Lenders may have under this Agreement or any other Loan Documents at law or otherwise.

Section 12.06. Severability . Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining portions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

Section 12.07. Assignments and Participations .

(a) This Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each Loan Party and each Agent and each Lender and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that none of the Loan Parties may assign or transfer any of its rights hereunder or under the other Loan Documents without the prior written consent of each Lender and any such assignment without the Lenders' prior written consent shall be null and void.

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(b) Each Lender may (i) with the written consent of the Collateral Agent, assign to one or more other lenders or other entities all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to all or a portion of its Term Loan Commitment and any Term Loan made by it, and (ii) with the written consent of each Agent, assign to one or more other lenders or other entities all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to all or a portion of its Revolving Credit Commitment and the Revolving Loans made by it; provided, however, that (I) such assignment is in an amount which is at least $5,000,000 or a multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof (or the remainder of such Lender's Commitment) (except such minimum amount shall not apply to an assignment by a Lender to (A) a Lender, an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender or (B) a group of new Lenders, each of whom is an Affiliate or Related Fund of each other to the extent the aggregate amount to be assigned to all such new Lenders is at least $5,000,000 or a multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof), (II) except as provided in the last sentence of this Section 12.07(b), the parties to each such assignment shall execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent (and the Administrative Agent, if applicable), for its acceptance, an Assignment and Acceptance, together with any promissory note subject to such assignment, and such parties shall deliver to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, a processing and recordation fee of $5,000 (except the payment of such fee shall not be required in connection with an assignment by a Lender to a Lender, an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender), (III) no written consent of the Collateral Agent or the Administrative Agent shall be required (A) in connection with any assignment by a Lender to a Lender, an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender or (B) if such assignment is in connection with any merger, consolidation, sale, transfer, or other disposition of all or any substantial portion of the business or loan portfolio of such Lender and (IV) no such assignment shall be made to (A) any Loan Party, any Permitted Holder or any of their respective Affiliates or (B) any Defaulting Lender or any of its Affiliates, or any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute any of the foregoing Persons described in this clause (B). Upon such execution, delivery and acceptance, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Acceptance and recordation on the Register, which effective date shall be at least 3 Business Days after the delivery thereof to the Collateral Agent (or such shorter period as shall be agreed to by the Collateral Agent and the parties to such assignment), (X) the assignee thereunder shall become a "Lender" hereunder and, in addition to the rights and obligations hereunder held by it immediately prior to such effective date, have the rights and obligations hereunder that have been assigned to it pursuant to such Assignment and Acceptance and (Y) the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned by it pursuant to such Assignment and Acceptance, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Acceptance covering all or the remaining portion of an assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 12.07(b), a Lender may assign any or all of its rights under the Loan Documents to an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender without delivering an Assignment and Acceptance to the Agents or to any other Person (a "Related Party Assignment"); provided, however, that (I) the Borrowers and the Administrative Agent may continue to deal solely and directly with such assigning Lender until an Assignment and Acceptance has been delivered to the Administrative Agent for recordation on the Register, (II) the Collateral Agent may continue to deal solely and directly with such assigning Lender until receipt by the Collateral Agent of a copy of the fully executed Assignment and Acceptance pursuant to Section 12.07(e), (III) the failure of such assigning Lender to deliver an Assignment and Acceptance to the Agents shall not affect the legality, validity, or binding effect of such assignment, and (IV) an Assignment and Acceptance between the assigning Lender and an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender shall be effective as of the date specified in such Assignment and Acceptance and recordation on the Related Party Register referred to in the last sentence of Section 12.07(d).

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(c) By executing and delivering an Assignment and Acceptance, the assigning Lender and the assignee thereunder confirm to and agree with each other and the other parties hereto as follows: (i) other than as provided in such Assignment and Acceptance, the assigning Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of this Agreement or any other Loan Document furnished pursuant hereto; (ii) the assigning Lender makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries or the performance or observance by any Loan Party of any of its obligations under this Agreement or any other Loan Document furnished pursuant hereto; (iii) such assignee confirms that it has received a copy of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with such other documents and information it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into such Assignment and Acceptance; (iv) such assignee shall, independently and without reliance upon the assigning Lender, any Agent or any Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (v) such assignee appoints and authorizes the Agents to take such action as agents on its behalf and to exercise such powers under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents as are delegated to the Agents by the terms hereof and thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental hereto and thereto; and (vi) such assignee agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

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(d) The Administrative Agent shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrowers, maintain, or cause to be maintained at the Payment Office, a copy of each Assignment and Acceptance delivered to and accepted by it and a register (the "Register") for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders and the Commitments of, and the principal amount of the Loans (and stated interest thereon) (the "Registered Loans") and Letter of Credit Obligations owing to each Lender from time to time. Subject to the last sentence of this Section 12.07(d), the entries in the Register shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error, and the Borrowers, the Agents and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Administrative Borrower and any Lender at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice. In the case of an assignment pursuant to the last sentence of Section 12.07(b) as to which an Assignment and Acceptance is not delivered to the Administrative Agent, the assigning Lender shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrowers, maintain, or cause to be maintained, a register (the "Related Party Register") comparable to the Register on behalf of the Borrowers. The Related Party Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrowers and any Lender at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

(e) Upon receipt by the Administrative Agent of a completed Assignment and Acceptance, and subject to any consent required from the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 12.07(b) (which consent of the Collateral Agent must be evidenced by the Collateral Agent's execution of an acceptance to such Assignment and Acceptance), the Administrative Agent shall accept such assignment, record the information contained therein in the Register and provide to the Collateral Agent a copy of the fully executed Assignment and Acceptance.

(f) A Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be assigned or sold in whole or in part only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register or the Related Party Register (and each registered note shall expressly so provide). Any assignment or sale of all or part of such Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be effected only by registration of such assignment or sale on the Register or the Related Party Register, together with the surrender of the registered note, if any, evidencing the same duly endorsed by (or accompanied by a written instrument of assignment or sale duly executed by) the holder of such registered note, whereupon, at the request of the designated assignee(s) or transferee(s), one or more new registered notes in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issued to the designated assignee(s) or transferee(s). Prior to the registration of assignment or sale of any Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same), the Agents shall treat the Person in whose name such Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) is registered on the Register as the owner thereof for the purpose of receiving all payments thereon, notwithstanding notice to the contrary.

(g) In the event that any Lender sells participations in a Registered Loan, such Lender shall, acting for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent on behalf of the Borrowers, maintain, or cause to be maintained, a register, on which it enters the name of all participants in the Registered Loans held by it and the principal amount (and stated interest thereon) of the portion of the Registered Loan that is the subject of the participation (the "Participant Register"). A Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be participated in whole or in part only by registration of such participation on the Participant Register (and each registered note shall expressly so provide). Any participation of such Registered Loan (and the registered note, if any, evidencing the same) may be effected only by the registration of such participation on the Participant Register. The Participant Register shall be available for inspection by the Administrative Borrower and any Lender at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

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(h) Any Non-U.S. Lender who purchases or is assigned or participates in any portion of such Registered Loan shall comply with Section 2.09(d).

(i) Each Lender may sell participations to one or more banks or other entities in or to all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, all or a portion of its Commitments, the Loans made by it and its Pro Rata Share of the Letter of Credit Obligations); provided that (i) such Lender's obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, its Commitments hereunder) and the other Loan Documents shall remain unchanged; (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations, and the Borrowers, the Agents and the other Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; and (iii) a participant shall not be entitled to require such Lender to take or omit to take any action hereunder except (A) action directly effecting an extension of the maturity dates or decrease in the principal amount of the Loans or Letter of Credit Obligations, (B) action directly effecting an extension of the due dates or a decrease in the rate of interest payable on the Loans or the fees payable under this Agreement, or (C) actions directly effecting a release of all or a substantial portion of the Collateral or any Loan Party (except as set forth in Section 10.08 or any other Loan Document). The Loan Parties agree that each participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 2.09 and Section 2.10 with respect to its participation in any portion of the Commitments and the Loans as if it was a Lender.

(j) Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank or loans made to such Lender pursuant to securitization or similar credit facility (a "Securitization"); provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto. The Loan Parties shall cooperate with such Lender and its Affiliates to effect the Securitization, including, without limitation, by providing such information as may be reasonably requested by such Lender in connection with the rating of its Loans or the Securitization.

Section 12.08. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telecopier or electronic mail shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telecopier or electronic mail also shall deliver an original executed counterpart of this Agreement but the failure to deliver an original executed counterpart shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Agreement. The foregoing shall apply to each other Loan Document mutatis mutandis.

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Section 12.09. GOVERNING LAW . THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY IN ANOTHER LOAN DOCUMENT IN RESPECT OF SUCH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

Section 12.10. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS AND VENUE . ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK OR OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND, BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTS IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY APPOINTS THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AS ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING AND FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS AND IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE BORROWER AT ITS ADDRESS FOR NOTICES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 12.01 AND TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, SUCH SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE TEN (10) DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING. THE LOAN PARTIES AGREE THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF THE AGENTS AND THE LENDERS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR OTHERWISE PROCEED AGAINST ANY LOAN PARTY IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE JURISDICTION OR LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT REFERRED TO ABOVE AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY LOAN PARTY HAS OR HEREAFTER MAY ACQUIRE ANY IMMUNITY FROM JURISDICTION OF ANY COURT OR FROM ANY LEGAL PROCESS (WHETHER THROUGH SERVICE OR NOTICE, ATTACHMENT PRIOR TO JUDGMENT, ATTACHMENT IN AID OF EXECUTION OR OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO ITSELF OR ITS PROPERTY, EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES SUCH IMMUNITY IN RESPECT OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.

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Section 12.11. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL, ETC . EACH LOAN PARTY, EACH AGENT AND EACH LENDER HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM CONCERNING ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR UNDER ANY AMENDMENT, WAIVER, CONSENT, INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENT DELIVERED OR WHICH IN THE FUTURE MAY BE DELIVERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, OR ARISING FROM ANY FINANCING RELATIONSHIP EXISTING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY. EACH LOAN PARTY CERTIFIES THAT NO OFFICER, REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY AGENT OR ANY LENDER HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT ANY AGENT OR ANY LENDER WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVERS. EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE AGENTS AND THE LENDERS TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT.

Section 12.12. Consent by Agents and Lenders . Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein to the contrary or in any other Loan Document, if the consent, approval, satisfaction, determination, judgment, acceptance or similar action (an "Action") of any Agent or any Lender shall be permitted or required pursuant to any provision hereof or any provision of any other agreement to which any Loan Party is a party and to which any Agent or any Lender has succeeded thereto, such Action shall be required to be in writing and may be withheld or denied by such Agent or such Lender, in its sole discretion, with or without any reason, and without being subject to question or challenge on the grounds that such Action was not taken in good faith.

Section 12.13. No Party Deemed Drafter . Each of the parties hereto agrees that no party hereto shall be deemed to be the drafter of this Agreement.

Section 12.14. Reinstatement; Certain Payments . If any claim is ever made upon any Agent, any Lender or the L/C Issuer for repayment or recovery of any amount or amounts received by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer in payment or on account of any of the Obligations, such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer shall give prompt notice of such claim to each other Agent and Lender and the Administrative Borrower, and if such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer repays all or part of such amount by reason of (a) any judgment, decree or order of any court or administrative body having jurisdiction over such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer or any of its property, or (b) any good faith settlement or compromise of any such claim effected by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer with any such claimant, then and in such event each Loan Party agrees that (x) any such judgment, decree, order, settlement or compromise shall be binding upon it notwithstanding the cancellation of any Indebtedness hereunder or under the other Loan Documents or the termination of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, and (y) it shall be and remain liable to such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer hereunder for the amount so repaid or recovered to the same extent as if such amount had never originally been received by such Agent, such Lender or the L/C Issuer.

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Section 12.15. Indemnification; Limitation of Liability for Certain Damages .

(a) In addition to each Loan Party's other Obligations under this Agreement, each Loan Party agrees to, jointly and severally, defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless each Agent, each Lender and the L/C Issuer and all of their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, counsel, consultants and agents (collectively called the "Indemnitees") from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, obligations, penalties, fees, reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses) incurred by such Indemnitees, whether prior to or from and after the Effective Date, whether direct, indirect or consequential, as a result of or arising from or relating to or in connection with any of the following: (i) the negotiation, preparation, execution or performance or enforcement of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other document executed in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) any Agent's or any Lender's furnishing of funds to the Borrowers or the L/C Issuer's issuing of Letters of Credit for the account of the Borrowers under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, including, without limitation, the management of any such Loans, the Reimbursement Obligations or the Letter of Credit Obligations, (iii) the Agents and the Lenders relying on any instructions of the Administrative Borrower or the handling of the Loan Account and the Collateral as herein provided, (iv) any matter relating to the financing transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or by any document executed in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, or (v) any claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether or not any Indemnitee is a party thereto (collectively the "Indemnified Matters"); provided, however, that the Loan Parties shall not have any obligation to any Indemnitee under this Section 12.15(a) for any Indemnified Matter caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnitee as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

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(b) Without limiting Section 12.15(a), each Loan Party agrees to, jointly and severally, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Indemnitees against any and all Environmental Liabilities and Costs and all other claims, demands, penalties, fines, liability (including strict liability), losses, damages, costs and expenses (including without limitation, reasonable legal fees and expenses, consultant fees and laboratory fees), arising out of (i) any Releases or threatened Releases (A) at any property presently or formerly owned or operated by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party, or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible, or (B) of any Hazardous Materials generated and disposed of by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party, or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible; (ii) any violations of Environmental Laws; (iii) any Environmental Action relating to any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party, or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible; (iv) any personal injury (including wrongful death) or property damage (real or personal) arising out of exposure to Hazardous Materials used, handled, generated, transported or disposed of by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party, or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible; and (v) any breach of any warranty or representation regarding environmental matters made by the Loan Parties in Section 6.01(r) or the breach of any covenant made by the Loan Parties in Section 7.01(j). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Loan Parties shall not have any obligation to any Indemnitee under this Section 12.15(b) regarding any potential environmental matter covered hereunder which is caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnitee, as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) The indemnification for all of the foregoing losses, damages, fees, costs and expenses of the Indemnitees set forth in this Section 12.15 are chargeable against the Loan Account. To the extent that the undertaking to indemnify, pay and hold harmless set forth in this Section 12.15 may be unenforceable because it is violative of any law or public policy, each Loan Party shall, jointly and severally, contribute the maximum portion which it is permitted to pay and satisfy under applicable law, to the payment and satisfaction of all Indemnified Matters incurred by the Indemnitees.

(d) No Loan Party shall assert, and each Loan Party hereby waives, any claim against the Indemnitees, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) (whether or not the claim therefor is based on contract, tort or duty imposed by any applicable legal requirement) arising out of, in connection with, as a result of, or in any way related to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby or referred to herein or therein, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Loan or the use of the proceeds thereof or any act or omission or event occurring in connection therewith, and each Loan Party hereby waives, releases and agrees not to sue upon any such claim or seek any such damages, whether or not accrued and whether or not known or suspected to exist in its favor.

(e) The indemnities and waivers set forth in this Section 12.15 shall survive the repayment of the Obligations and discharge of any Liens granted under the Loan Documents.

Section 12.16. Records . The unpaid principal of and interest on the Loans, the interest rate or rates applicable to such unpaid principal and interest, the duration of such applicability, the Commitments, and the accrued and unpaid fees payable pursuant to Section 2.06, including, without limitation, the fees set forth in the Fee Letter, the Unused Line Fee, the Letter of Credit Fee and the Applicable Prepayment Premium, shall at all times be ascertained from the records of the Agents, which shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error.

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Section 12.17. Binding Effect . This Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by each Loan Party, each Agent and each Lender and when the conditions precedent set forth in Section 5.01 have been satisfied or waived in writing by the Agents, and thereafter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each Loan Party, each Agent and each Lender, and their respective successors and assigns, except that the Loan Parties shall not have the right to assign their rights hereunder or any interest herein without the prior written consent of each Agent and each Lender, and any assignment by any Lender shall be governed by Section 12.07.

Section 12.18. Interest . It is the intention of the parties hereto that each Agent and each Lender shall conform strictly to usury laws applicable to it. Accordingly, if the transactions contemplated hereby or by any other Loan Document would be usurious as to any Agent or any Lender under laws applicable to it (including the laws of the United States of America and the State of New York or any other jurisdiction whose laws may be mandatorily applicable to such Agent or such Lender notwithstanding the other provisions of this Agreement), then, in that event, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any agreement entered into in connection with or as security for the Obligations, it is agreed as follows: (a) the aggregate of all consideration which constitutes interest under law applicable to any Agent or any Lender that is contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received by such Agent or such Lender under this Agreement or any other Loan Document or agreements or otherwise in connection with the Obligations shall under no circumstances exceed the maximum amount allowed by such applicable law, any excess shall be canceled automatically and if theretofore paid shall be credited by such Agent or such Lender on the principal amount of the Obligations (or, to the extent that the principal amount of the Obligations shall have been or would thereby be paid in full, refunded by such Agent or such Lender, as applicable, to the Borrowers); and (b) in the event that the maturity of the Obligations is accelerated by reason of any Event of Default under this Agreement or otherwise, or in the event of any required or permitted prepayment, then such consideration that constitutes interest under law applicable to any Agent or any Lender may never include more than the maximum amount allowed by such applicable law, and excess interest, if any, provided for in this Agreement or otherwise shall be canceled automatically by such Agent or such Lender, as applicable, as of the date of such acceleration or prepayment and, if theretofore paid, shall be credited by such Agent or such Lender, as applicable, on the principal amount of the Obligations (or, to the extent that the principal amount of the Obligations shall have been or would thereby be paid in full, refunded by such Agent or such Lender to the Borrowers). All sums paid or agreed to be paid to any Agent or any Lender for the use, forbearance or detention of sums due hereunder shall, to the extent permitted by law applicable to such Agent or such Lender, be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread throughout the full term of the Loans until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest on account of any Loans hereunder does not exceed the maximum amount allowed by such applicable law. If at any time and from time to time (x) the amount of interest payable to any Agent or any Lender on any date shall be computed at the Highest Lawful Rate applicable to such Agent or such Lender pursuant to this Section 12.18 and (y) in respect of any subsequent interest computation period the amount of interest otherwise payable to such Agent or such Lender would be less than the amount of interest payable to such Agent or such Lender computed at the Highest Lawful Rate applicable to such Agent or such Lender, then the amount of interest payable to such Agent or such Lender in respect of such subsequent interest computation period shall continue to be computed at the Highest Lawful Rate applicable to such Agent or such Lender until the total amount of interest payable to such Agent or such Lender shall equal the total amount of interest which would have been payable to such Agent or such Lender if the total amount of interest had been computed without giving effect to this Section 12.18.

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For purposes of this Section 12.18, the term "applicable law" shall mean that law in effect from time to time and applicable to the loan transaction between the Borrowers, on the one hand, and the Agents and the Lenders, on the other, that lawfully permits the charging and collection of the highest permissible, lawful non-usurious rate of interest on such loan transaction and this Agreement, including laws of the State of New York and, to the extent controlling, laws of the United States of America.

The right to accelerate the maturity of the Obligations does not include the right to accelerate any interest that has not accrued as of the date of acceleration.

Section 12.19. Confidentiality . Each Agent and each Lender agrees (on behalf of itself and each of its affiliates, directors, officers, employees and representatives) to use reasonable precautions to keep confidential, in accordance with its customary procedures for handling confidential information of this nature and in accordance with safe and sound practices of comparable commercial finance companies, any non-public information supplied to it by the Loan Parties pursuant to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents which is identified in writing by the Loan Parties as being confidential at the time the same is delivered to such Person (and which at the time is not, and does not thereafter become, publicly available or available to such Person from another source not known to be subject to a confidentiality obligation to such Person not to disclose such information), provided that nothing herein shall limit the disclosure by any Agent or any Lender of any such information (a) to its Affiliates and to its and its Affiliates' respective partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees, counsel, advisors and representatives (it being understood that such Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such information and instructed to keep such information confidential in accordance with this Section 12.19); (b) to any other party hereto; (c) to any assignee or participant (or prospective assignee or participant) so long as such assignee or participant (or prospective assignee or participant) first agrees, in writing, to be bound by confidentiality provisions similar in substance to this Section 12.19; (d) to the extent required by any Requirement of Law or judicial process or as otherwise requested by any Governmental Authority; (e) to examiners, auditors, accountants or any nationally recognized rating agency or otherwise to the extent consisting of general portfolio information that does not identify Loan Parties; (f) in connection with any litigation to which any Agent or any Lender is a party; (g) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder; or (h) with the consent of the Administrative Borrower.

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Section 12.20. Public Disclosure . Each Loan Party agrees that neither it nor any of its Affiliates shall now or in the future issue any press release or other public disclosure using the name of any Agent, any Lender or any of their respective Affiliates or referring to this Agreement or any other Loan Document without the prior written consent of such Agent or such Lender, except to the extent that such Loan Party or such Affiliate is required to do so under applicable law (in which event such Loan Party or such Affiliate shall consult with such Agent or such Lender before issuing such press release or other public disclosure). Each Loan Party hereby authorizes each Agent and each Lender, after consultation with the Borrowers, to advertise the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and to make appropriate announcements of the financial arrangements entered into among the parties hereto, as such Agent or such Lender shall deem appropriate, including, without limitation, on a home page or similar place for dissemination of information on the Internet or worldwide web, or in announcements commonly known as tombstones, in such trade publications, business journals, newspapers of general circulation and to such selected parties as such Agent or such Lender shall deem appropriate.

Section 12.21. Integration . This Agreement, together with the other Loan Documents, reflects the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and shall not be contradicted or qualified by any other agreement, oral or written, made before the date hereof.

Section 12.22. USA PATRIOT Act . Each Lender that is subject to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act hereby notifies the Borrowers that, pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the entities composing the Borrowers, which information includes the name and address of each such entity and other information that will allow such Lender to identify the entities composing the Borrowers in accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act. Each Loan Party agrees to take such action and execute, acknowledge and deliver, at its sole cost and expense, such instruments and documents as any Lender may reasonably require from time to time in order to enable such Lender to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

	BORROWER:
	OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC

	By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

	Name: Bradley W. Harris Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Signature Page to Financing Agreement

GUARANTORS:

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP

By Oxford Resources GP, LLC, its general partner

By:

/s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name:
Bradley W. Harris

Title:

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD MINING COMPANY-KENTUCKY, LLC

By:

/s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name:

Bradley W. Harris

Title:

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DARON COAL COMPANY, LLC

By:

/s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

OXFORD CONESVILLE, LLC

By: /s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Signature Page to Financing Agreement

OXFORD RESOURCE FINANCE CORPORATION

By:

/s/ Bradley W. Harris

Name:

Bradley W. Harris

Title:

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Signature Page to Financing Agreement

COLLATERALAGENT

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC

By:

/s/ Eric Miller

Name:

Eric Miller

Title: Executive Vice President

Signature Page to Financing Agreement

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT:

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC

By:

/s/ Eric Miller

Name:

Eric Miller

Title: Executive Vice President

Signature Page to Financing Agreement

LENDERS:

ABLECO FINANCE LLC

By:

/s/ Eric Miller

Name:

Eric Miller

Title:

Senior Vice President

CERBERUS ASRS HOLDINGS LLC

By:

/s/ Eric Miller

Name:

Eric Miller

Title:

Vice President

CERBERUS NJ CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.

By: Cerberus NJ Credit Opportunities GP, LLC, its General Partner

By:

/s/ Eric Miller

Name:

Eric Miller

Title:

Senior Managing Director

CERBERUS LEVERED LOAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND II, L.P.
By: Cerberus Levered Opportunities II GP, LLC, its General Partner

By:

/s/ Eric Miller

Name: Eric Miller

Title: Senior Managing Director

Signature Page to Financing Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

( as Borrower )

Schedules to Financing Agreement

Schedule 1.01(A)

Kentucky Equipment

Kentucky Equipment

Make

Model

Serial Number

Komatsu Off-Road Truck

830E

GF31998

Komatsu Off-Road Truck

830E

GF32015

Komatsu Off-Road Truck

830E

GF32039

Komatsu Off-Road Truck

830E

GF32042

P&H Shovel – Electric

2800

ES54745

Schedule 1.01(B)

Lenders and Lenders’ Commitments

Name of Lender

Revolving Credit Commitment

Term Loan Commitment

Ableco Finance LLC

$4,779,610.09

$14,338,830.25

Cerberus ASRS Holdings LLC

$4,768,544.65

$14,305,633.95

Cerberus NJ Credit Opportunities Fund, L.P.

$2,991,405.73

$8,974,217.20

Cerberus Levered Loan Opportunities Fund II, L.P.

$12,460,439.53

$37,381,318.60

Total

$25,000,000.00

$75,000,000.00

Schedule 1.01(C)

Significant Subsidiaries

Significant Subsidiaries

*Oxford Mining Company, LLC

*Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

*Harrison Resources, LLC

Schedule 1.01(D)

Restructuring Expenses

Restructuring Expenses

Q1 2012

Q2 2012

Q3 2012

Q4 2012

Q1 2013

Q2 2013

Q3 2013

Q4 2013

Severance

$727,549

$(23,536)

$55,693

$592,854

$883

$2,293

$0

$546,584

Professional Fees

$368,687

$497,513

$107,774

$21,474

$20,667

$0

$0

$0

Equipment Relocation

$29,143

$394,293

$41,048

$85,419

$119,105

$16,000

$0

$204,800

Coal Lease Termination Costs

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$687,273

$0

$0

TOTAL

$1,125,379

$868,270

$204,515

$699,747

$140,655

$705,566

$0

$751,384

Schedule 5.01(d)(xxiii)

Landlord Waivers or Agreements

REQUIRED CONSENTS

KENTUCKY REQUIRED CONSENTS

Lessor

Lease Date

Mine

Document Needed

Terry Adkins

December 2, 2005

Jessup

Notice of Assignment

Hilltop Haven, Inc.

May 30, 2001

Jessup

Notice of Assignment

Tom Eubanks and Jeff Eubanks

May 31, 2007

KO

Notice of Assignment

Anna Loraine Cundiff

June 7, 2006

Winn

Consent to Assignment and Transfer

Martha Rogers Haas, Trustee of the Martha Rogers Haas 1996 Revocable Trust, Talmage G. Rogers, Jr., Jean M. Rogers, James L. Rogers III, Testamentary Trustee Under the Will of James L. Rogers, Jr., James L. Rogers, III, Mary M. Rogers, and Sue Rogers Johnson

September 30, 2009

Rose France

Consent to Assignment, Mortgage, and Transfer of Control

Martha Rogers Haas, Trustee of the Martha Rogers Haas 1996 Revocable Trust, Talmage G. Rogers, Jr., Jean M. Rogers, and James L. Rogers, III, Testamentary Trustee Under the Will of James L. Rogers, Jr.

July 17, 2006

Vaught

Consent to Assignment, Mortgage, and Transfer of Control

John K. Vaught and Lisa Michelle Vaught

November 4, 2008

Vaught

Consent to Assignment, Mortgage, and Transfer of Control

Talmage G. Rogers, Jr., Jean M. Rogers, James L. Rogers, III, Testamentary Trustee Under the Will of James L. Rogers, Jr., and Martha Rogers Haas, Trustee of the Martha Rogers Haas 1996 Revocable Trust

September 23, 2009

Rose France

Consent to Assignment and Mortgage

Central States Coal Reserves of Kentucky, LLC

May 25, 2011

Consent to Assignment, Mortgage, and Transfer of Control

OHIO REQUIRED CONSENTS

Lessor

Lease Date

County

Recording Info

Document Needed

Holmes Limestone Company

February 1, 2003

Coshocton

OR 372 – 493

Consent to Assignment

Holmes Limestone Company

June 22, 2005

Harrison

OR 161-1284

Consent to Assignment

Krulock, Florence, David G. Krulock, and Daniel J. Krulock, Trustees of the Krulock General Power of Appointment Trust

June 7, 2002

Belmont

OR 105 – 391

Consent to Assignment

Krulock Coal Company

June 7, 2002

Belmont

OR 105 – 391

Consent to Assignment

Capstone Holding Company

December 20, 2002

Harrison

OR 159 – 2121

Consent to Assignment

Fister, Joseph J. and Theresa Fister (The Fister address (extracted from the Fister lease) appears to be out of date. The document was returned to sender on 7/27/10)

June 11, 2007

Perry

OR 344 – 2046

Consent to Assignment

Stratton, Lewis G. and Wanda F. Stratton

January 22, 2002

Belmont

OV 112 – 399

Consent to Assignment

Dagrava, John P. and Margaret A. Williams, Trustees for the Dagrava Family Revocable Living Trust

March 10, 2008

Belmont

OR 144 – 314

Consent to Assignment

Wilson, Robert D.

August 12, 2008

Guernsey

OR 458 – 3023

Consent to Assignment

Dunlap, Linda S.

January 19, 2012

Belmont

OR 306 – 690

Consent to Assignment

Green, Susan K.

March 9, 2012

Belmont

OR 316 – 606

Consent to Assignment

Eagle Creek Farm Properties, Inc.

March 9, 2012

Belmont

OR 316 – 629

Consent to Assignment

K&S Shugert Farms Family Limited Partnership

March 9, 2012

Belmont

OR 316 – 613

Consent to Assignment

OHIO REQUIRED CONSENTS

Lessor Lease Date County Recording Info Document Needed

Rinkes, Gary and Denise, husband and wife

March 30, 2012

Belmont

OR 317 – 55

Consent to Assignment

Rinkes, Gary and Denise, husband and wife

March 30, 2012

Harrison

OR 197 – 1314

Consent to Assignment

Price, David B.; King, Frank S.,III; Hubbard, Karen; King, Thomas P. Jr.; King, Jeffrey J.; Kilcher, Nancy

March 31, 2011

Guernsey

OR 478 – 254

Consent to Assignment

Eastham, William M. and Frostie A.

April 3, 2012

Jefferson

OR 993 – 93

Consent to Assignment

Ellis, Joseph W. and Alice M.

April 4, 2012

Jefferson

OR 993 – 88

Consent to Assignment

Wells, Thelma J. Hughes

April 29, 2011

Columbiana

OR 1795 – 749

Consent to Assignment

Leatherwood Farm, Ltd.

July 23, 2010

Guernsey

OR 472 – 726

Consent to Assignment

Ervin E. Yoder and Lydia Ann Yoder

July 26, 2010

Guernsey

OR 472 – 732

Consent to Assignment

Peltz, John H. and Joyce

August 30, 2012

Harrison

OR 201 – 1930

Consent to Assignment

M&H Partnership

September 5, 2012

Harrison

OR 201 – 2025

Consent to Assignment

R. Michael Shepherd and H. Jeannie Shepherd

September 21, 2010

Belmont

OR 243 – 406

Consent to Assignment

Leslie Clapper and Teresa Clapper

October 8, 2010

Muskingum

OR 2302 – 539

Consent to Assignment

Betty Louise Tickhill

October 11, 2010

Guernsey

OR 473 – 2625

Consent to Assignment

Keener, Carroll Z. and Linda K., husband and wife

March 2, 2012

Tuscarawas

OR 1379 – 2298

Consent to Assignment

Marietta Coal Co (Egypt Valley Reserves)

December 22, 2011

Belmont

OR 301 – 834

Consent to Assignment

Marietta Coal Co (Egypt Valley Reserves)

December 22, 2011

Belmont

OR 301 – 870

Consent to Assignment

OHIO REQUIRED CONSENTS

Lessor Lease Date County Recording Info Document Needed

State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources

June 8, 2011

Perry

OR 378 – 2506

Consent to Assignment

Cannon, Kenton C., Trustee of The Kenton C. Cannon Revocable Trust and Sharon J. Cannon, Trustee of The Sharon J. Cannon Revocable Trust

October 22, 2012

Perry

OR 391 – 856

Consent to Assignment

Rosebud Mining Company (Miller Area)

October 8, 2012

Columbiana

OR 1940 – 449

Consent to Assignment

Schedule 6.01(e)

Capitalization; Subsidiaries

I.	Equity Interests of the Parent and the General Partner

Entity

Number of Units/Shares Authorized

Number of Units/Shares Issued and Outstanding

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

n/a

10,522,925 Common Units; 10,280,380 Subordinated Units; 423,494 General Partner Units

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

n/a

1,329.08756 Class A Units; 9.424849 Class B Units

N ote: None of the above Equity Interests is subject to any preemptive, first refusal or other similar rights

II.	Equity Interests of the Subsidiaries

Entity

Jurisdiction of Organization

Number of Units/ Shares Authorized

Number of Units/ Shares Outstanding

Percentage Owned by Parent or Wholly-Owned Subsidiary

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Ohio

100 units

100 units

100%

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Kentucky

100 units

100 units

100%

Daron Coal Company, LLC

Ohio

100 units

100 units

100%

Harrison Resources, LLC

Ohio

*

*

51%

Oxford Resource Finance Corporation

Delaware

1,000 shares

1,000 shares

100%

Oxford Conesville, LLC

Ohio

100 units

100 units

100%

* A member’s interest in Harrison Resources, LLC is not represented by units or shares; and instead is represented simply by the member’s percentage membership interest as reflected in the Harrison Resources, LLC Operating Agreement.

III.

Except as set forth below, as of the Effective Date, there are no outstanding debt or equity securities of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries and no outstanding obligations of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries is convertible into or exchangeable for, or warrants, options or other rights for the purchase of acquisition from the Parent of, or other obligations of the Parent to issue, directly or indirectly, any Equity Interests of the Parent:

With respect to the Parent, Phantom Units have been issued to Key Employees under the Long-Term Incentive Plan, of which there are 559,184 unvested units outstanding.

With respect to the Parent, the Parent has issued or is obligated to issue to the second lien lenders and/or their designees warrants to purchase limited partnership interests in the Parent which consist of 1,955,666 Common Units of the Parent and 1,814,185 Subordinated Units of the Parent, where for this purpose the “second lien lenders” are the Lenders as defined in that certain Financing Agreement dated June ___, 2013 among the Borrower, the Parent, the Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and Obsidian Agency Services, Inc. as the Agents.

IV.	Except as set forth below, each of the Equity Interests identified in Part II of this Schedule 6.01(e) are owned free and clear and are not subject to any Lien:

No exception.

Schedule 6.01(f)

Litigation; Commercial Tort Claims

Except as set forth below, there is no pending or, to the best knowledge of any Loan Party, threatened action, suit or proceeding affecting any Loan Party or any of its properties before any court or other Governmental Authority or any arbitrator that (A) if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or (B) relates to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby:

No exception.

II.

Except as set forth below, as of the Effective Date, none of the Loan Parties holds any commercial tort claims in respect of which a claim has been filed in a court or law or a written notice by an attorney has been given to a potential defendant:

No exception.

Schedule 6.01(i)

ERISA

I.

Except as set forth below, (i) each Employee Plan is in substantial compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, (ii) no Termination Event has occurred nor is reasonably expected to occur with respect to any Employee Plan, (iii) the most recent annual report (Form 5500 Series) with respect to each Employee Plan, including any required Schedule B (Actuarial Information) thereto, copies of which have been filed with the Internal Revenue Service and delivered to the Agents, is complete and correct and fairly presents the funding status of such Employee Plan, and since the date of such report there has been no material adverse change in such funding status, (iv) copies of each agreement entered into with the PBGC, the U.S. Department of Labor or the Internal Revenue Service with respect to any Employee Plan have been delivered to the Agents, (v) no Employee Plan had an accumulated or waived funding deficiency or permitted decrease which would create a deficiency in its funding standard account or has applied for an extension of any amortization period within the meaning of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code at any time during the previous 60 months, and (vi) no Lien imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or ERISA exists or is likely to arise on account of any Employee Plan within the meaning of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code:

No exception.

II.

Except as set forth below, no Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates has incurred any withdrawal liability under ERISA with respect to any Multiemployer Plan, or is aware of any facts indicating that it or any of its ERISA Affiliates may in the future incur any such withdrawal liability:

No exception.

III.

Except as required by Section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code, and, except as set forth below, no Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates maintains an employee welfare benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) which provides health or welfare benefits (through the purchase of insurance or otherwise) for any retired or former employee of any Loan Party or any of its ERISA Affiliates or coverage after a participant's termination of employment:

Certain present and former senior executive officers, namely Charles C. Ungurean, Bradley W. Harris, and Jeffrey M. Gutman, have post-employment, company-paid COBRA rights for 12 months.

Schedule 6.01(l)(i)

Nature of Business

Oxford Resource Partners, LP (the “LP”, and, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, the “Company”) is a low-cost producer and marketer of high-value steam coal to United States utilities and industrial users. It is the largest producer of surface mined coal in Ohio. The Company focuses on acquiring steam coal reserves that it can efficiently mine with its large-scale equipment. The Company’s reserves and operations are strategically located to serve its primary market area of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The Company operates in a single business segment and has three operating subsidiaries: Oxford Mining Company, LLC (“Oxford Ohio”), Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC (“Oxford Kentucky”) and Harrison Resources, LLC (“Harrison”). All of its operating subsidiaries participate primarily in the business of utilizing surface mining techniques to mine domestic coal and prepare it for sale to Oxford’s customers. All three operating subsidiaries share common customers, assets and employees.

Oxford Ohio is wholly owned by the LP and is the operating company for the Company’s Northern Appalachia (principally eastern Ohio) business.

Oxford Kentucky is wholly owned by Oxford Ohio and is the operating company for the Company’s Illinois Basin (western Kentucky) business.

Harrison is a joint venture between Oxford Ohio (51%) and Consol of Ohio, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Consol Energy, Inc.) (49%). Oxford Ohio is the contract miner for the Harrison reserves, which consist of certain coal reserves sold by Consol to Harrison.

Daron Coal Company, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Ohio and holds one or more mining permits but does not conduct any active business.

Oxford Resource Finance Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the LP and was formed to serve as a co-issuer of public debt issued by the LP. To date, no such debt has been offered or issued.

Oxford Conesville, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oxford Ohio and was formed to acquire the assets of the AEP Conesville coal preparation plant. The acquisition was closed in early April 2013.

Schedule 6.01(o)

Properties

I.

The following locations constitute all real property owned by any Loan Party, excluding the Ohio Mining Real Property and the Kentucky Mining Real Property described in Parts III and IV of this Schedule 6.01(o).

Loan Party

Deed Description

Location

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

General Warranty Deed from Thomas A. Rager and Debra L. Myers for parking area

544 Chestnut Street

Coshocton, OH 43812

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Warranty Deed from Craig A. Myers and D. Lynn Myers for office building/land

544 Chestnut Street

Coshocton, OH 43812

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed from Cravat Coal Company for office building/land

40580 Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Cadiz, OH 43907-9514

Oxford Conesville, LLC

Deed from Conesville Coal Preparation Company for coal preparation plant

14561 Township Road 263

Conesville, OH 43811

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed from Jackie L. and Cathy L. Brewer Trust for office building/land

3060 Cleaton Road

Central City, KY 42330-5568

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed for coal loading dock facility

Island Dock

9453 Hwy 85 E

Island, KY 42350

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed for warehouse facility

1855 Kemper Court

Zanesville, OH 43701

II.

The following locations constitute all real property leased by any Loan Party, excluding the Ohio Mining Real Property and the Kentucky Mining Real Property described in Parts III and IV of this Schedule 6.01(o).

Loan Party

Lease Description

Location

Term Begin Date

Term End Date

Renewal Option(s)

Annual Base Rents

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease from Capstone Holding Company for coal loading dock facility

Bellaire Dock

5298 Guernsey Street

Bellaire, OH 43906

01/01/2010

12/31/2014

Oxford may extend the Term for up to three (3) additional five (5) year terms

$225,204.00

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Sub-Sublease from Garlikov & Associates, Inc. of 8,968 square feet of office space in the Huntington Center Building

41 S. High St.

Suite 3450

Columbus, OH 43215

01/26/2010

02/28/2015

n/a

Annual Base Rents vary by year, as follows:

2010: $1,479,720

2011: $1,533,528

2012: $1,587,336

2013: $1,641,144

2014: $1,694,952

*2015: $291,460

*Under the Sub-Sublease, Term year 2015 ends on 02/28/2015

III.

The following table sets forth all Ohio Mining Real Property owned or leased by each Loan Party and pertinent information relating thereto. For purposes hereof, “Ohio Mining Real Property” means all real property owned or leased by any Loan Party in the State of Ohio which includes coal reserves or is otherwise directly related to the mining of coal by any Loan Party.

ATHENS COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Athens

OH

Fluharty

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/04/2006

OR 426 - 272

D01-00100222-00

D01-00100238-00

Athens

OH

Stevens

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/04/2006

OR 417 - 2498

D01-00100230-00

Athens

OH

Stevens-Hook

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/04/2006

OR 426 – 264

D01-00100219-00

D01-00100220-00

D01-00100221-00

D01-00100239-00

D01-99900007-00

D01-99900008-00

D01-99900009-00

D01-99900025-00

D01-99900026-00

D01-99900027-00

Athens

OH

Cameron

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

07/14/2008

OR 429 – 217

D01-00100203-00

D01-00100202-00

Athens

OH

Brake

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

07/09/2008

OR 429 – 221

D01-00100226-00

D01-00100224-00

ATHENS COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County State Grantor/Lessor Grantee/Lessee Type of Acquistion Document Date Recording Data
Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Athens

OH

Russell

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

07/10/2008

OR 429 – 211

D01-00100237-00

D01-00100236-00

D01-00100217-00

Athens

OH

Lucas and Williams

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

Assignment

(441 – 1997)

11/19/2008, 10/25/2008

OR 430 – 1901

D01-00100204-00

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

K&S Shugert

(exchange)

(# 9 and # 11 coal and mining rights – Union Township)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

12/10/2009

OR 211 – 819

39-01481.000

39-01482.000

Belmont

OH

Robert Shugert

(exchange)

(mining rights for #9 and #11 coal – Union Township)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

12/10/2009

OR 211 – 815

39-01483.000

39-01484.000

Belmont

OH

North American Coal Royalty

(Warren Twp. - #8 coal & mining rights)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

04/06/2006

OR 57 – 151

41-01039.000

41-01040.000

Belmont

OH

Jan Kenan et al

(Timmons)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

Aff Surveyor

06/30/2003

DV 797 – 779

D.V. 797 - 789

39-00680.000

39-00679.000

Belmont

OH

CSX Transportation

(railroad bed))

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

05/22/2003

DV 788 – 792

39-90010.002

Belmont

OH

Taylor

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

09/27/2000

OR 761 - 462

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Buckeye Management

(Speidel) (D.R.4.4.1)

(Hutchison/Kovacs) (D.R.4.4.2; D.R.4.4.3))

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

05/08/2008

OR 152 – 323

09-01400.000

09-01401.000

09-01399.000

Belmont

OH

Consolidation Coal

(July 2002 transaction)

(Flushing Township)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

(15.02 ac)

07/30/2002

OR 779 - 862

05-00477.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Consolidation Coal

(July 2002 transaction)

(Spiga – conveyance of interest in coal royalty reservation)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

03/17/2003

OR 786 – 448

None

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Consolidation Coal

(July 2002 transaction)

(Flushing and Warren Townships)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

Aff Surveyor

Part. Release (Chappell-(pt) 41-00431.000)

07/30/2002

12/24/2012

DV 779 – 868

DV 785 – 823

OR 363 – 661

41-00444.000

41-00445.000

41-00446.000

41-00436.000

41-00431.000

41-00430.000

41-00883.000

41-00881.000

05-00714.000

Belmont

OH

Ohio River Collieries

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

03/06/2002

DV 776 – 55

39-00543.000

39-00544.000

39-00545.000

39-00546.000

39-00547.000

39-00548.000

39-00549.000

39-00829.000

39-00830.000

Belmont

OH

Consolidation Coal

(July 2002 transaction)

(Warren Twp.)

(#8 coal & mining rights)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

12/17/2002

OR 785 - 829

41-00881.004

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Cravat Coal

(Wheeling Valley) (D.R. 4.5)

(Edna Campbell)

(Bruner Land)

(Bedway Land)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

04/16/2007

OR 105 – 616

50-00546.000

50-00546.003

50-00584.000

50-00549.002

Belmont

OH

Harrison Leasing

(Beagle Club)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

04/16/2007

OR 105 – 630

(see document)

Belmont

OH

R&F Coal

(Warren Twp.)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

Part. Release (House/ Douglass)

Part. Release (Eagle Creek/ Non-Option Area)

Part. Release (Eagle Creek/ Port Auth. Option Area)

12/23/1998 12/24/2012

12/24/2012

12/24/2012

DV 744 – 258

OR 363 – 648

363 – 664

OR363 – 696

Multiple (see document)

(pt) 41-00769.000

(pt) 41-00744.000

(pt) 41-00743.000

Multiple (see document)

Multiple (see document)

Belmont

OH

Jeffrey D. Fleishman

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

07/30/2008

OR 158 – 289

09-00338.000

39-00382.000

Belmont

OH

Consolidation Coal

(County Road 29)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

03/31/2009

OR 191 – 936

05-00611.000

Belmont

OH

Jeffco Resources

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

12/21/2000

DV 763 – 572

41-00563.000

41-00460.000

41-00465.001

Belmont

OH

Seaway Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

03/03/2003

DV 786 – 373

(see document)

BELMONT COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Martin #8)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Addendum

06/19/2001

03/15/2002

LV 111 – 264

LV 111 – 477

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Capstone/Bedway

(Martin Area)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(108-44)

1 ^st Addend

2 ^nd Addend

(111-213)

Sublease

Sublease Add

3 ^rd Addend

(72-724)

06/19/2001 03/15/2002

LV 111 – 254

LV 111 - 482

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Miller)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

06/20/2000

LV 110 – 863

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Krulock et al

(Cravat)

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(112-570)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

50-00541.000

50-00634.000

Belmont

OH

Mularcik

Cravat

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(39-797)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

50-00549.000

50-00549.001

Belmont

OH

Henderson

(Cravat)

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(39-786)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

50-01178.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Krulock Coal

(Cravat) (D.R.4.1)

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(111-703)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

50-00633.000

41-00256.004

50-00622.000

50-00624.000

50-00623.000

50-00643.000

50-00644.000

50-00645.000

Belmont

OH

Matusek

Cravat

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(101-963)

Assignment

Addendum

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

OR 183 – 207

50-00545.000

50-00550.001

Belmont

OH

Antolak

(Cravat)

(Beagle Club)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-413)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

32-01377.000

Belmont

OH

Mel-Tina Ltd

(Cravat)

(Beagle Club)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-428)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

50-00521.000

Belmont

OH

Porterfield

Cravat

(Beagle Club)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-79)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

32-001600.000

32-01408.000

Belmont

OH

Zaccagnini et al

(Cravat)

(Beagle Club)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-13)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

32-01716.000

32-01719.000

32-01774.000

32-01775.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Jefferson Beagle Club

(Cravat)

(Beagle Club)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-30)

Addendum I

Addendum II

Addend III

Addend IV

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

32-01244.000

32-01718.000

32-01716.000

32-01719.000

32-01717.000

32-01243.000

Belmont

OH

Shugert

(Cravat)

(Badgerstown)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-24)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

(pt) 39-00710.000

12-00208.000

12-00201.002

Belmont

OH

Fleischman

(Cravat)

(Badgerstown)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-418)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

09-00338.000

39-00382.000

Belmont

OH

Welch (D.R.11.1.2)

Cravat

(Badgerstown)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-543)

Assignment

04/27/2007 05/01/2007

OR 105 – 391

39-00383.003

09-00312.000

Belmont

OH

Fulkerson

(Cravat)

(Badgerstown)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(111-586)

Assignment

Addendum

04/27/2007 05/01/2007 02/26/2009

OR 105 – 391

OR 183 – 212

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Adkins

(Cravat)

(Badgerstown)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(111-590)

Assignment

Addendum

04/27/2007 02/26/2009

OR 105 – 391

OR 183 – 210

(see document)

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Seaway

Consolidation Coal

(July 2002 transaction)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(86-477)

Assignment

05/01/1971

12/17/2002

LV 112 – 114

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Seaway/Thompson

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(93-333)

Addendum

(104-45)

2 ^nd Addend

(109-193)

Assignment

12/29/1998

LV 110 – 189

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Nancy Miller

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

07/30/2007

OR 117 – 598

39-00549.001

39-00572.000

Belmont

OH

Bedway Land and Minerals

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

1 ^st Addendum

2 ^nd Addendum

01/25/2003

01/29/2013

04/17/2013

LV 112 – 258

OR 376 – 871

MOL to be rec’d

32-01242.000

32-10914.000

Belmont

OH

Ohio River Collieries

(Kaczor Area) (D.R.24.1.1)

(Jobe/Dudek/

Gossett-Hornsby)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/24/2006

OR 49 – 922

32-01481.000

39-00522.000

51-00192.000

Belmont

OH

Fitch

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

11/05/2007

OR 130 – 282

41-00243.000

Belmont

OH

Dagrava

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/10/2008

OR 144 – 314

32-01761.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Pollock

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/12/2008

OR 151 – 881

39-00599.000

Belmont

OH

Robert Shugert

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

01/19/2009

OR 176 – 400

39-00710.000

Belmont

OH

Mauersberger, John-Susan-George (D.R.5.2.3.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

11/26/2008

OR 174 – 477

39-00466.000

39-00668.000

39-00641.000

39-00161.000

39-00640.000

39-00640.002

39-00642.000

Belmont

OH

Consolidation Coal

(County Road 29)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(90-416)

Lease

(106-20)

Addendum

(187-863)

Assignment

03/31/2009

OR 191 – 830

05-00611.000

Belmont

OH

Robert. Shugert (exchange) (D.R.5.3.3.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/27/2009

OR 191 – 287

39-00710.000

39-00709.000

39-00708.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

K&S Shugert (exchange)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/04/2009

OR 183 – 214

39-00414.000

39-00633.000

39-00384.000

39-00384.001

39-00384.002

39-00416.000

39-00636.000

Belmont

OH

Jeffco Resources

(Barnesville Hospital)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

02/06/2001

OR 192 – 231

41-00498.000

41-01613.000

Belmont

OH

Capstone (Schooley Hollow)

(D.R. 3.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

12/23/2009

OR 215 – 154

41-00762.000

41-00761.000

41-00780.000

41-00782.000

41-00783.000

41-00791.000

41-00788.000

41-00792.000

41-00785.000

41-00786.000

41-00789.000

41-00787.000

Belmont

OH

Brier Ridge

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Speidel)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(112-559)

Assignment

(103-562)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 154 – 607

09-00488.000

41-01468.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Green-Crawf

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Speidel)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(112-549)

Assignment

(103-562)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 154 – 607

09-00353.000

09-01235.000

09-01311.000

09-00356.000

Belmont

OH

Robert Shepherd (D.R.17.1.1)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Speidel)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(112-565)

Assignment

(103-562)

Assignment

09/23/2004

05/12/2008

OR 154 – 607

09-00387.000

09-00653.000

09-00654.000

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Speidel)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/21/2010

OR 230 – 175

41-01468.000

09-00488.000

09-00643.000

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Gasline)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/31/2009

OR 229 – 519

05-00591.000

05-00593.000

05-00592.000

05-00591.000

51-00185.000

51-00184.000

51-00183.000

51-00182.000

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Bellaire Dock)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

01/01/2010

OR 229 – 498

29-03499.000

29-03500.000

29-03634.000

29-03635.000

29-03661.000

29-03662.000

29-03863.000

29-03922.000

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Bellaire Dock)

(Swierkos)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(106-194)

Sublease

01/01/2010

OR 229 – 516

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Ohio Power

(Bellaire Dock)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

01/06/2010

OR 224 – 895

29-90037.000

Belmont

OH

Brier Ridge Real Estate, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

06/30/2010

OR 232 – 607

41-01468.000

09-00488.000

09-00643.000

Belmont

OH

Collins, Clifford et al (D.R.5.3.1.1)

Marietta Coal Company [Subleased to Oxford Mining Company, LLC 12/22/2011]

Lease

04/26/2010

Belmont

OH

R. Michael Shepherd and H. Jeannie Shepherd

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

09/21/2010

OR 243 – 406

39-00625.000

Belmont

OH

Jeffco Resources, Inc., S and D Construction Corp, and Steuben Coal-Anthony Mining, Ltd.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

02/08/2011

OR 258 – 675

Multiple (see document)

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Smail, James R. and Sue A, married; Davis, Dean and Martha, married

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/14/2011

OR 265 – 246

39-00493.000

Belmont

OH

Marietta Coal Co (Egypt Valley Reserves) (D.R.5.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

12/22/2011

OR 301 – 834

Unknown

Belmont

OH

Dunlap, Linda S.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

01/19/2012

OR 306 – 690

39-00657.000

Belmont

OH

Green, Susan K. (D.R.5.2.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/09/2012

OR 316 – 606

39-00705.000

39-00374.000

39-00399.002

Belmont

OH

Eagle Creek Farm Properties, Inc. (D.R.6.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/09/2012

OR 316 – 602

39-00371-000

Belmont

OH

Eagle Creek Farm Properties, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/09/2012

OR 316 – 629

Multiple (see document)

Belmont

OH

K&S Shugert Farms Family Limited Partnership (D.R.5.2.2.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/09/2012

OR 316 – 613

Multiple (see document)

Belmont

OH

Rinkes, Gary and Denise, husband and wife

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/30/2012

OR 317 – 55

Multiple (see document)

Belmont

OH

Capstone

(Flushing North)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Master Lease & Sublease

03/22/2005

03/25/2005

Re-recorded

LV 113 – 195

LV 113 – 252

(see document)

Belmont

OH

Jeffco Resources, Inc., S and D Construction Corp, and Steuben Coal-Anthony Mining, Ltd.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Assignment and Assumption of Leases

03/02/2011

unknown

BELMONT COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document

& tax records)

Belmont

OH

Ohio River Collieries Company

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease
First Addendum to Lease

10/12/2010

OR 244 – 707

32-01231.000

Belmont

OH

Marietta Coal Co (Egypt Valley Reserves) (D.R.5.1.2)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease
Sublease

12/22/2011

OR 301 – 870

Unknown

CARROLL COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Carroll

OH

The Conservation Fund (Wright)

(Cravat)

(Dobrijevic)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(12-119)

Assignment

04/16/2007

OR 38 – 1266

(see document)

Carroll

OH

Wm. Wright

(Cravat)

(Dobrijevic)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(84-874)

Assignment

(37-2032)

Assignment

04/16/2007

OR 38 – 1269

33-01252.000

Carroll

OH

(Cravat)

(Dobrijevic)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(84-872)

Assignment

(37-2032)

Assignment

04/16/2007

OR 38 – 1269

17-00005.000

Carroll

OH

Dan Wright

(Dobrijevic)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(84-870)

Assignment

(37-2032)

Assignment

04/16/2007

OR 38 – 1269

33-01248.000

33-01247.000

Carroll

OH

The Conservation Fund

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Autumn Road)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(17-1714)

Assignment

(38-260)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 46 – 2036

33-01252.000

33-01248.000

33-01247.000

17-00124.000

17-00125.000

17-00129.000

17-00130.000

CARROLL COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Carroll

OH

Yockel

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Autumn Road)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(17-1704)

Assignment

(38-260)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 46 – 2036

17-00279.001

17-00279.002

17-00279.000

17-00279.007

Carroll

OH

Holmes Woodland

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Autumn Road)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(17-1710)

Assignment

(38-260)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 46 – 2036

17-00579.000

COLUMBIANA COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Columbiana

OH

Ferris Coal (Sheriff)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

05/18/2006

OR 1477 – 197

(see document)

Columbiana

OH

County Auditor (Ferris Coal)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

11/30/2006

OR 1518 – 567

67-00030.000

Columbiana

OH

County Auditor (Ferris Coal)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

11/30/2006

OR 1518 – 573

40-00796.000

Columbiana

OH

County Auditor (Ferris Coal)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

11/30/2006

OR 1518 – 571

40-00799.000

Columbiana

OH

Baker

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

11/18/2004

OR 1329 – 149

12-01654.000

Columbiana

OH

Frantz/Perrino

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

01/11/2008

OR 1606 – 443

12-01653.001

Columbiana

OH

Lois Rawson

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

06/15/2007

OR 1596 – 262

40-00612.000

13-00190.000

Columbiana

OH

Petersburg

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

01/27/2006

OR 1464 – 614

13-00151.000

40-00331.000

40-00378.001

40-00377.001

Columbiana

OH

CDDB Holdings (Ferris)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

03/23/2010

OR 1727 – 528

12-00214.001

12-00214.002

Columbiana

OH

Robert Hunt et al

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

01/13/2009

OR 1730 – 296

12-00760.000

COLUMBIANA COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Columbiana

OH

Lewis

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

09/19/2006

OR 1499 – 428

(see document)

Columbiana

OH

Whitten/Stuba

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/17/2005

OR 1425 – 943

12-01831.000

Columbiana

OH

Buckeye Industrial Mining

(Scyoc)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(1330-21)

Assignment

05/18/2006

OR 1436 – 792

(see document)

Columbiana

OH

Williams

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/23/2004

OR 1333 – 168

(see document)

Columbiana

OH

Derenberger

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/30/2008

OR 1625 – 911

12-01469.000

12-01653.000

Columbiana

OH

Buckeye Industrial Mining

(Wells)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(1330-15)

Assignment

11/10/2005

OR 1436 – 794

(see document)

Columbiana

OH

Ferris

Rawson

Ferris Bankruptcy Trustee

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Lease

(328-153)

Assignment

Amendment

(795-511)

Assignment

Addendum

03/25/2004

06/30/2007

02/25/2010

OR 1275 – 645

OR 1722 – 882

12-00163.000

12-01653.000

12-00153.000

12-01512.000

12-00210.000

12-00214.000

12-00757.000

12-00215.000

12-00017.000

COLUMBIANA COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Columbiana

OH

Westover

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(1258-727)

Assignment

03/25/2004

OR 1275 – 645

(see document)

Columbiana

OH

Wells, Thelma J. Hughes

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/29/2011

OR 1795 – 749

12-00351.000

Columbiana

OH

Douglas E. Baxter; Marty D. Barker; William W. Bryant

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Addendum

03/01/2011

OR 1788 – 751

12-00590.006

Columbiana

OH

Rosebud Mining Company (Miller Area)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Agreement with Assignment and Assumption of Lease

10/8/2012

OR 1940 – 449

unknown

Columbiana

OH

Williams, Linda R., unmarried; David A. Williams and Patricia J. Williams

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Haulage Agreement

04/06/2011

OR 1788 – 745

12-00588.000

COSHOCTON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Coshocton

OH

Rager

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

08/20/1997

OR 124 – 1075

043-00002630-00

Coshocton

OH

Rager

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

08/20/1997

OR 124 – 1077

043-00003755-00

043-00003756-00

Coshocton

OH

Myers

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

01/15/2001

OR 205 – 993

043-00003755-00

043-00003756-00

Coshocton

OH

Conesville Coal Preparation Company

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Limited Warranty Deed

04/05/2013

OR 605 – 364

(pt) 010000008110

(pt) 0100000081101

(pt) 0100000081104

COSHOCTON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Coshocton

OH

Holmes Limestone (DR 1.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Master Lease

02/01/2003

OR 372 – 493

(see document)

Coshocton

OH

Capstone

Fairview /Holmes

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(133-368)

Assignment

06/09/2003

OR 324 – 653

(see document)

Coshocton

OH

T&C Holdco

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Lease

07/05/2007

OR 457 – 141

(see document)

Coshocton

OH

Columbus Southern Power

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/17/2007

OR 457 – 148

(see document)

Coshocton

OH

Capstone

(Rose Isleta)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Master Lease & Sublease

12/02/2002

OR 373 – 24

Multiple

(see document)

GUERNSEY COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Guernsey

OH

Holmes Limestone (DR 1.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Master Lease

02/01/2003

OR 425 – 381

(see document)

Guernsey

OH

Capstone

Fairview /Holmes

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(173-785)

Assignment

06/09/2003

OR 369 – 502

(see document)

Guernsey

OH

Wilson

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

08/12/2008

OR 458 – 3023

23-0000117.000

Guernsey

OH

Capstone (Schooley Hollow) (D.R. 3.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

12/23/2009

OR 469 – 29

28-0000235.000

Guernsey

OH

Combs

(Conway)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Hall’s Knob)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(436-8)

Sublease

(447 – 2381)

Assignment

(448-117)

1 ^st Addend

(453 – 1855)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 457 – 113

23-0000006.000

Guernsey

OH

Miller & Gingerich

(Conway)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Hall’s Knob)

LCOxford Mining Company

Lease

(436-2)

Sublease

(447-2381)

Assignment

(448-117)

Assignment

1 ^st Addend

(456-3354)

05/12/2008

OR 457 – 113

23-0000417.000

GUERNSEY COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Guernsey

OH

Dan Doudna

(Conway)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Hall’s Knob)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(439-223)

Sublease

(447-2381)

Assignment

(448-117)

Assignment

1 ^st Addend

(457-802)

05/12/2008

OR 457 – 113

23-0000218.000

Guernsey

OH

Steve Doudna

(Conway)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Hall’s Knob)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(436-19)

Sublease

(447-2381)

Assignment

(448-117)

1 ^st Addend

(456-3528)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 457 – 113

23-0000418.000

23-0000419.000

Guernsey

OH

Irving Hall

(Conway)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Hall’s Knob)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(436-5)

Sublease

(447-2381)

Assignment

(448-117)

1 ^st Addend

(453-1307)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 457 – 113

23-0000123.000

GUERNSEY COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Guernsey

OH

Vernon Hall

(Conway)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Hall’s Knob)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(436-12)

Sublease

(447-2381)

Assignment

(448-117)

1 ^st Addend

(453-1849)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 457 – 113

23-0000382.001

23-0000382.002

23-0000382.000

23-0000140.001

Guernsey

OH

Donald & Joe Lucas (D.R. 1.8.3.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/13/2010

OR 471 – 738

17-0000319

17-0000233

17-0000271

Guernsey

OH

Carol & Donald Lucas (D.R.1.8.2.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/13/2010

OR 471 – 734

17-0000100

Guernsey

OH

Leatherwood Farm, Ltd.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

1 ^st Addendum

07/23/2010

04/19/2011

OR 472 – 726

23-0000354.001

Guernsey

OH

Ervin E. Yoder and Lydia Ann Yoder

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

07/26/2010

OR 472 – 732

23-0000041.000

23-0000708.000

23-0000709.000

23-0000004.000

Guernsey

OH

Betty Louise Tickhill

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

10/11/2010

OR 473 – 2625

23-0000004.000

23-0000468.000

Guernsey

OH

Price, David B.; King, Frank S.,III; Hubbard, Karen; King, Thomas P. Jr.; King, Jeffrey J.; Kilcher, Nancy

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/31/2011

OR 478 – 254

23-0000354.001

GUERNSEY COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Guernsey

OH

Capstone

(Gibson) (D.R.2.3.1)

(King Crum) (D.R. 2.2.2)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Master Lease & Sublease

12/02/2002

OR 425 – 810

(see document)

Guernsey

OH

Capstone

(Bird’s Run 1 & 2)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Master Lease & Sublease

12/02/2002

OR 425 - 831

Guernsey

OH

Capstone Holding Company (Shuman and King Krum) (D.R. 2.2.2)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Addendum to Master Lease

12/22/2011

OR 485 – 902 which amends Master Lease and Sublease Agreement recorded in OR 425 – 810

unknown

Guernsey

OH

Leatherwood Farm, LTD (Robert B. Miller, Managing Member)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease
First Addendum to Lease

04/19/2011

Not recorded but amends Lease recorded in OR 472 – 726

23-0000354.001

HARRISON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Cravat Coal

(Wheeling Valley) (D.R. 4.5)

(Capstone)

(Mercer)

(Satterfield)

(Bedway Land)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

04/16/2007

OR 171 – 135

26-0000285.000

26-0000014.000

26-1000001.333

25-0000119.000

Harrison

OH

R&F Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

12/27/2000

OR 75 – 813

02-0000281.000

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

05/30/2002

OR 127 – 39

04-0000022.000

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

12/28/1999

OR 75 – 816

Multiple (see document)

Harrison

OH

Nelson Mast

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

05/29/2003

OR 139 – 228

04-0000004.000

Harrison

OH

Budzik

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

11/01/2001

OR 107 - 730

04-0000010.000

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal

(July 2002 transaction)

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

07/30/2002

OR 121 – 426

04-0000406.000

04-0000412.000

04-0000407.000

04-0000168.000

04-0000170.000

04-0000172.000

04-0000167.000

04-0000171.000

04-0000166.000

HARRISON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Cravat Coal

(Cadiz Office)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

Corrective Deed

08/01/2008

08/18/2008

OR 177 – 344

OR 177 – 1332

04-0000553.000

04-0000387.000

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal

(County Road 29)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

03/31/2009

OR 180 – 317

02-0000366.001

Harrison

OH

Bruner Land

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

11/21/2003

OR 149 – 438

02-0000181.004

02-0000181.005

Harrison

OH

Buckeye Management

(Sandy Ridge) (D.R.4.2.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

05/08/2008

OR 176 – 399

01-0000350.000

01-0000431.000

01-0000432.000

01-0000433.000

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal Company

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

03/25/2011

03/29/2011

OR 188 – 2432

Multiple (see document)

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Capstone

(Martin #8)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Addendum

06/19/2001

03/15/2002

OR 104 – 662

unrecorded

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Capstone/Bedway

(Martin Area)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(77-386)

1 ^st Addendum

(77-553)

2 ^nd Addendum

(102-569)

Sublease

Sublease Add

3 ^rd Addendum

(167-2411)

06/19/2001

03/15/2002

OR 104 – 673

unrecorded

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Liggett Enterprises

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

01/31/2001

OR 98 – 327

04-0000231.000

04-0000229.000

Harrison

OH

The Conservation Fund

(Cravat)

(Jockey Hollow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(128-788)

Corrective

(157-1104)

Part. Assign

(158-604)

Assignment

06/27/2002

04/16/2007

OR 171 – 393

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Bowers (D.R.4.5.1)

(Cravat)

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(159-2384)

Assignment

04/16/2007

OR 171 – 393

26-0000010.000

Harrison

OH

Bowers (D.R.4.5.1)

(Wheeling Valley)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(159-2389)

Assignment

04/16/2007

OR 171 – 393

26-0000009.000

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Slater

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

02/09/2004

OR 152 – 890

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Love

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

08/13/2003

OR 146 – 881

02-0000268.000

04-0000234.000

Harrison

OH

Dodds

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

05/31/2005

OR 161 – 1041

04-00630.000

Harrison

OH

Beer

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

05/13/2004

OR 155 – 1555

04-0000577.002

Harrison

OH

Cobb

(Consol

Ruckstuhl)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

12/28/2004

OR160 – 593

04-00261.001

Harrison

OH

Capstone

(Polen)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

04/03/2003

OR 135 – 119

Unknown

Harrison

OH

Lopez

(Consol

Ruckstuhl)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/22/2004

OR 158 – 1036

04-00261.001

Harrison

OH

Capstone

(Budzik-Barricklow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/16/2001

OR 111 – 37

04-0000010.000

Harrison

OH

Barricklow

(Budzik-Barricklow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

01/31/2001

OR 98 – 331

04-0000010.000

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal

(Ruckstuhl)

(Haverfield)

(MacDowell) (D.R.9.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(Ruckstuhl)

(34-115)

(35-162)

Part. Release

(158-1031)

Part. Release

(160-599)

Lease

(Haverfield)

(34-171)

(34-191)

Lease

(MacDowell)

(35-561)

(35-203)

Assignment

07/30/2002

OR 121 – 131

(see document)

Harrison

OH

R&F Coal

(Daron)

Daron Coal Company, Inc.

Lease

1 ^st , 2 ^nd and 3 ^rd Addendums

4 ^th Addendum

5 ^th Addendum

(Trench & Auger)

11/16/1998

OR 61 – 443

OR 84 – 18

OR 110 – 105

(not recorded)

Multiple

(see documents)

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Twin Minerals

(Daron)

Daron Coal Company, Inc.

Lease

1 ^st and 2 ^nd Addendums

3 ^rd Addendum

01/01/1999

OR 84 – 26

OR 84 – 38

OR 172 – 2240

Multiple

(see document)

Harrison

OH

LPT Management

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/27/2003

OR 173 – 2523

04-00012.001

Harrison

OH

Chambers Development

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

09/21/2001

OR 176 – 1970

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal

(County Rd 29)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(58-237)

Assignment

03/31/2009

OR 180 – 278

02-0000261.000

Harrison

OH

The Conservation Fund

(Lewis)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/03/2009

OR 179 – 2596

22-0000219.000

Harrison

OH

Holmes Limestone

(PPG & KLM)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Sublease

(161-1291)

Lease Amend

Sublease Add

(177-2372)

Sublease Add

(179-2091)

06/22/2005

OR 161-1284

OR 177 – 2343

Multiple

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Wm. Henderson

(Haverfield)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/19/2010

OR 182 – 2925

04-0000557.000

04-0000197.000

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

The Conservation Fund

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Douglas Turn)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(160-1321)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Ionno & Miller

(Stallion Farms)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Elk Run)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

(170-2144)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

Addendum

Addendum

05/12/2008

11/04/2008

02/16/2010

OR 176 – 650

OR 178 – 1319

OR 182 – 1948

(see document)

Harrison

OH

The Conservation Fund

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Elk Run)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(165-276)

Assignment

9170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Brian Lewis

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Elk Run)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(166-2843)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

17-0000109.016

22-0000038.000

Harrison

OH

Hochstetler (D.R. 4.3.1)

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Sandy Ridge)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(166-2824)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

Multiple

(see document)

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Diebel

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Tippecanoe)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(166-2847)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

30-0000803.000

Harrison

OH

Weppler

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Tippecanoe)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(166-2821)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

30-0000294.000

30-0000295.000

30-0000293.000

Harrison

OH

Puskarich

(Cravat/Buckeye)

(Douglas Turn)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(170-2135)

Assignment

(170-2806)

Assignment

05/12/2008

OR 176 – 650

17-0000075.000

17-0000090.000

17-0000067.000

17-0000091.000

Harrison

OH

Capstone

(Gasline)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/31/2009

OR 183 - 1961

02-0000242.000

02-0000231.000

Harrison

OH

Capstone (Limestone Plant)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/01/2010

OR 183 – 1638

04-0000160.000

Harrison

OH

Capstone

(Coal Stockpile)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/01/2010

OR 183 – 1643

04-0000160.000

Harrison

OH

Liggett

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

04/26/2001

OR 97 – 865

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Holmes Limestone Co.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Memorandum of 02/01/2003

02/09/2011

OR 187 – 1372

Multiple (see document)

HARRISON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Harrison

OH

Rinkes, Gary and Denise, husband and wife

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/30/2012

OR 197 – 1314

Multiple (see document)

Harrison

OH

Peltz, John H. and Joyce (D.R.4.5.2.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

08/30/2012

OR 201 – 1930

26-0000315.000

Harrison

OH

M&H Partnership (D.R.4.5.2.1) (D.R.26.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

09/05/2012

OR 201 – 2025

26-0000224.003

Harrison

OH

Jeffco Resources, Inc. (Sandy Ridge) (D.R.16.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

12/19/2012

OR 204 – 1586

04-0000267.000

04-0000037.000

Harrison

OH

Whitehead, William D.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/14/2013

OR 206 – 364

01-0000586.000

Harrison

OH

Consolidation Coal/Harrison Resources

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

Powerline Right of Way

12/01/2008

OR 178 – 1400

(see document)

Harrison

OH

Capstone

(Branson Ridge)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease
Master Lease & Sublease

12/20/2002

OR 159 – 2121

(see document)

JEFFERSON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Jefferson

OH

Boich & Sovell

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

03/06/2006

OR 746 – 947

50-00053.000

Jefferson

OH

Moore

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

03/05/2006, 03/06/2006, 03/07/2006, 03/10/2006, 08/19/2006

OR 769 – 431

50-00599.000

JEFFERSON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Jefferson

OH

Hutchison

Ragsdale, Linda Lee and Anthony Steven

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

1 ^st Addendum

2 ^nd Addendum

12/28/2004 11/25/2009

03/21/2013

OR 681 – 875

OR 898 – 904

OR 1043 - 779

15-02383.000

Jefferson

OH

Boich

(McCain)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

(59-876)

Sublease

11/07/2005

OR 731 – 789

50-01431.000

50-01431.001

50-01432.000

50-00613.000

50-01384.000

50-01443.000

Jefferson

OH

Fern Ellis

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Addendum

12/20/2002

03/06/2007

OR 535 – 897

OR 796 – 950

50-00262.000

50-00263.000

Jefferson

OH

Boich

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/07/2005

OR 731 – 791

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Harkins

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

01/13/2006

OR 735 – 309

50-01506.000

Jefferson

OH

Starvaggi

(McCain)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/24/2006

OR 746 – 757

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Starvaggi (Fern Ellis) (D.R.19.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

02/18/2003

OR 545 – 727

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Zimnox Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

10/11/2005

OR 666 – 896

50-01042.000

Jefferson

OH

Piergallini

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/02/2007

OR 796 – 646

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Rush Run

(Limestone Hollow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

12/19/2006

OR 785 – 747

50-01489.000

50-01489.001

JEFFERSON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Jefferson

OH

Eastham

(Limestone Hollow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

01/08/2007

OR 788 – 210

50-01170.000

Jefferson

OH

Moore

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/16/2004

OR 676 – 282

50-00592.000

Jefferson

OH

Starvaggi

(Limestone Hollow)

(Eastham) (D.R.20.1.1)

(Rush Run)

(Pasco) (D.R.25.1.1)

(Pugh)

(Lancia)

(Verhovec) (D.R.22.1.1)

(Starvaggi)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

05/01/2007

OR 802 – 290

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Starvaggi

(Harkins)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

05/01/2007

OR 802 – 286

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Pasco

(Limestone Hollow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

04/26/2007

OR 804 – 195

50-01209.000

50-00360.000

50-01471.000

50-01472.000

Jefferson

OH

Verhovec

(Limestone Hollow)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

05/24/2007

OR 805 – 60

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Jeffco Resources

(Wells Twp.)

(Jeffco)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/25/2008

OR 844 – 225

50-00694.000

50-00168.000

50-00693.000

50-00163.000

JEFFERSON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Jefferson

OH

Bedway Land and Minerals (D.R.23.1.1)

(Wells Twp.)

(Bedway Land)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

11/26/2008

OR 868 – 707

50-00797.000

Jefferson

OH

Lapanja

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/01/2009

OR 880 – 570

50-00507.000

Jefferson

OH

Jennings

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/16/2009

OR 882 – 960

50-01178.000

Jefferson

OH

Bedway

(Dairy Jean)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

09/12/2001

OR 886 – 542

20-01756.011

Jefferson

OH

Starvaggi (Jeffco, Jennings, Lapanja) (D.R.21.1.1) (D.R.21.2.1) (D.R.21.3.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

1 ^st Addendum

2 ^nd Addendum

3 ^rd Addendum

10/22/2009

10/11/2012

05/22/2012

10/05/2012

OR 898-895

OR 1023 – 362

OR 1002 – 644

OR 1023 - 368

05-00694.000

05-00168.000

05-00693.000

05-00163.000

50-01178.000

50-00507.000

Jefferson

OH

Kevin P. McCain and Shawndel McCain

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

07/23/2010

ORV 920 – 149

50-01384.000

50-01431.000

50-01431.001

50-00613.000

Jefferson

OH

Jeffco Resources, Inc., S and D Construction Corp, and Steuben Coal-Anthony Mining, Ltd.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

02/08/2011

OR 939 – 160

Multiple (see document)

JEFFERSON COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Jefferson

OH

Ellis, Fern V., unremarried widow; John R. and Cathi I. Ellis, husband and wife; Frank E. Ellis, Jr., unmarried; Joseph W. and Alice M. Ellis, husband and wife; William J. Ellis, unmarried

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

08/01/2011

Not recorded but amends Lease recorded in OR 535 – 897 and First Addendum recorded in OR 796 – 950

(see document)

Jefferson

OH

Jeffco Resources, Inc. (Piney Fork)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

10/25/2011

OR 968 – 824

unknown

Jefferson

OH

Eastham, William M. and Frostie A.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/03/2012

OR 993 – 93

50-01170.000

Jefferson

OH

Ellis, Joseph W. and Alice M.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/04/2012

OR 993 – 88

50-00514.000

Jefferson

OH

Starvaggi Industries, Incorporated Third Addendum (Limestone Hollow)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

10/05/2012

OR 1023 – 368

50-01507.001

50-01507.000

50-01178.002

Jefferson

OH

Joseph Ellis

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/02/2007

OR 796 – 642

50-00264.000

Jefferson

OH

Jeffco Resources, Inc. (Wash Facility Option)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Option

10/25/2011

OR 968 – 828

unknown

MORGAN COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Morgan

OH

Southhall

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/13/2009

OR 202 – 1901

050-008-570-0

050-008-580-0

050-008-590-0

050-008-560-0

050-008-540-0

050-008-530-0

Morgan

OH

Kasler

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/23/2009

OR 202 – 1892

050-004-320-0

050-004-290-0

050-004-300-0

050-004-250-0

050-004-310-0

050-004-860-0

050-004-870-0

050-004-840-0

050-004-850-0

MUSKINGUM COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Muskingum

OH

R&F Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

12/23/1998

Vol 1151 – 587

38-60-02-18-000

Muskingum

OH

American National Can

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

05/04/1999

Vol 1155 – 4

73-73-03-07-03-000

Muskingum

OH

Peabody Development

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

01/29/1996

Vol 1118 – 641

38-39-70-01-19-200

38-38-90-01-06-200

Muskingum

OH

Peabody Coal

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

10/26/1992

Vol 1071 – 383

Multiple

(see document)

Muskingum

OH

Barrick Gold

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

05/24/1999

Not recorded

(see document)

MUSKINGUM COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Muskingum

OH

McNeish

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

12/05/2002

OR 1716 – 898

70-70-06-41-33-000

70-70-06-41-35-000

Muskingum

OH

Holmes Limestone (DR 1.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Master Lease

02/01/2003

OR 1934 – 933

Multiple

(see document)

Muskingum

OH

Hendershot

Huston

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/31/2010

Vol 2273 – 85

70-04-03-16-000

70-04-03-09-000

Muskingum

OH

Leslie Clapper and Teresa Clapper

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

10/08/2010

OR 2302 – 539

70-04-03-20-000

NOBLE COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Noble

OH

Wadella

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

01/15/2004

OR 108 – 160

01-21078.000

Noble

OH

Timmons

Oxford Mining Company

Deeds

02/10/2003

OR 97 – 588

and

OR 97 – 592

01-21043.000

NOBLE COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Noble

OH

Mary Reed

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/23/2004

OR 113 – 454

01-50065.000

Noble

OH

Ann Jones et al

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

06/21/2002

OR 87 – 821

01-21448.000

01-21449.000

01-30101.000

Noble

OH

Darrell Long

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/26/2003

OR 97 – 544

01-50074.000

Noble

OH

David Reed

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

01/23/2004

OR 108 – 841

01-21079.001

Noble

OH

David Reed

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

07/11/2008

OR 157 – 670

01-50008.000

01-21039.000

Noble

OH

Gadd/Slevin

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

02/06/2009

OR 162 – 910

01-21042.000

Noble

OH

Capstone

(Haul Road Agreement)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

01/25/2010

and

02/16/2010

OR 174 – 267

(see document)

Noble

OH

Capstone Holding Company (Shuman and King Krum) (D.R. 2.2.3)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Addendum to Master Lease and Sublease

12/22/2011

OR 195 – 296 which amends Master Lease and Sublease Agreement recorded in OR 122 – 173

Unknown

Noble

OH

Capstone

(Long Hall)

(Shuman)

(Long LaFever)

(Long Sears)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease
Master Lease & Sublease

12/02/2002

OR 122 – 194

(see document)

NOBLE COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Noble

OH

Capstone Master Lease (D.R.2.1.1)

(King Crum)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease
Master Lease & Sublease

12/02/2002

OR 122 - 173

(see document)

PERRY COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Perry

OH

Leighton

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

05/29/2007

OR 344 – 426

003-000458-0200

003-000303-0000

003-000284-000

Perry

OH

Owen

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

09/07/2005

OR 325 – 1721

003-000365-0500

Perry

OH

Perry County Industrial Development

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

09/07/2005

OR 325 – 1719

(see document)

Perry

OH

Ponsart

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

09/01/2006

OR 336 – 2620

003-000296-0500

003-000303-0204

Perry

OH

Wooten

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

08/24/2005

OR 325 – 552

003-000296-0600

003-000303-0100

Perry

OH

Masterson

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

07/02/2004

OR 311 – 2523

003-000229-0000

Perry

OH

Bieber

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

06/04/1998

OR 209 – 800

024-000-383-0000

Perry

OH

Jorgenson

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

03-29/2002

OR 280 – 28

003-000216-0000

Perry

OH

Branham

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

03/29/2002

OR 279 – 2522

003-000360-0400

Perry

OH

Harris/Leroy

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

04/14/2005

OR 320 – 2062

008-000003-0000

Perry

OH

Peabody

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

03/26/1998

OR 204 – 575

008-000003-0000

PERRY COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Perry

OH

Halsey

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

07/08/2005

OR 323 – 858

003-000382-0000

003-000386-0000

Perry

OH

Essington

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

01/19/2001

OR 265 – 1596

007-000160-0000

Perry

OH

Reed

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

08/28/1998

OR 216 – 244

008-000009-000

007-000623-0000

Perry

OH

Hoops/Woltz

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

08/27/1998, 09/10/1998, 09/16/1998, 10/02/1998, 10/28/1998, 11/20/1998

OR 222 – 343

003-000468-000

Perry

OH

Fisher

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

08/22/2005

OR 325 – 692

003-000303-0105

Perry

OH

Rose Jr

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

06/24/2002

OR 283 – 725

007-000600-0101

Perry

OH

Rose Sr

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

05/06/2003

OR 295 – 1279

007-000600-0100

Perry

OH

John Rose

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

06/14/2004

OR 311 – 546

003-000123-0000

Perry

OH

Humphrey

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

05/21/1999

OR 236 – 782

003-000411-0000

Perry

OH

Kiester

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

03/22/2000

OR 258 – 251

003-000194-0000

Perry

OH

Black

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

05/05/2009

OR 361 – 583

003-000303-0102

PERRY COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Perry

OH

Cowgill

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

09/11/2009

OR 363 – 2485

003-000284-0104

003-000303-0108

Perry

OH

Sipe

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

05/28/2010

OR 369 – 665

003-000289-0000

Perry

OH

Peabody Development

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

06/24/1996

OR 166 – 428

(see document)

Perry

OH

Fisher

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

02/01/2010

OR 367 – 52

003-000303-0101

Perry

OH

Woltz

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

01/06/1998

OR 197 – 441

003-000468-0000

Perry

OH

Johnson

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

03/09/2006

OR 331 – 931

(see document)

Perry

OH

Foraker Heirs, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

10/12/2004

OR 315 – 84

007-000186-000

007-000184-0000

007-000185-000

Perry

OH

Jude

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

01/21/2010

OR 366 – 2230

003-000233-0000

Perry

OH

Jude

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

01/21/2010

OR 366 – 2233

003-000303-0200

Perry

OH

Steen

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

02/02/2010

OR 367 – 48

003-000235.0000

Perry

OH

Marion

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

02/25/2010

OH 367 – 1039

030-000303-0107

PERRY COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Perry

OH

McCauley

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

02/01/2010

OR 367 - 38

003-000284.0200

003-000284-0300

Perry

OH

Peabody

(#5 & #6 coal)

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Deed

06/28/2007

OR 345 - 297

(see document)

Perry

OH

Peabody Development

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

09/30/1993

OR 110 - 88

(see document)

Perry

OH

State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

09/15/2011

Instrument No. 201100003266; OR 379 – 2645

003-009057-0000

PERRY COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Perry

OH

Fister

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

06/11/2007

OR 344 – 2046

003-000296-0000

003-000296-0000

Perry

OH

Arnold

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

02/16/2008

OR 352 – 2637

003-000284-0101

Perry

OH

Johnson/Rambo (D.R.8.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

02/19/2007

OR 341 – 2102

007-000573-0000

007-000573-0100

007-000575-0000

Perry

OH

McCauley

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Lease

03/17/2000

OR 257 – 2634

(see document)

Perry

OH

Z-Mak Enterprises

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Lease

07/05/1994

OR 123 – 393

(see document)

Perry

OH

Cowgill

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

09/11/2009

OR 363 – 2489

(pt) 003-000284-0102

(pt) 003-000303-0103

Perry

OH

State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

06/08/2011

OR 378 – 2506

003-000233-0000

003-000235-0000

003-000284-0200

003-000284-0300

Perry

OH

Cannon, Kenton C., Trustee of The Kenton C. Cannon Revocable Trust and Sharon J. Cannon, Trustee of The Sharon J. Cannon Revocable Trust

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

10/22/2012

OR 391 – 856

28-0002360.000

28-000282.100

24-0004790.100

PERRY COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Perry

OH

McCauley, George and Clara McCauley, husband and wife

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

Second Addendum to Agreement

07/20/2011

OR 379 – 1822 which amends Agreement recorded in OR 369 – 170

(see document)

Perry

OH

McCauley

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease Agreement

05/15/2010

OR 369 – 170

(see document)

STARK COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Stark

OH

Holmes Limestone

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

08-24-2004

200503180016636

Multiple

(see document)

Stark

OH

Beck, Carolyn Sue (D.R. 1.7.2.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/04/2011

Instrument No 201103040009066

37-02762.000

37-00917.000

Stark

OH

Beck, Raymond T. (D.R. 1.7.3.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/04/2011

Instrument No. 201103040009067

39-00033.000

Stark

OH

Beck, Raymond T. (D.R. 1.7.3.3)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/04/2011

Instrument No. 201103040009068

39-00003.000

Stark

OH

Spring Run Acres, LLC (Randall A. Pero, Managing Member) (D.R. 1.7.4.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

04/04/2011

Instrument No. 201104070013665

37-04527

37-04528

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Tuscarawas

OH

Holmes Limestone

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

04/01/2005

OR 1184 – 1331

16-00756.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Creighton

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

02/25/2008

OR 1278 – 1695

71-00162.000

71-00160.000

71-00161.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Berlin Mineral

Oxford Mining Company

Deed

07/17/2006

OR 1238 – 2127

07-00502.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Robert Linard

(water rights)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Deed

07/02/2009

OR 1310 – 580

16-00514.000

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Tuscarawas

OH

Mizer

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

03/03/2004

OR 1144 – 590

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Beach

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

06/03/2004

OR 1157 – 1652

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Keffer

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

06/03/2004

OR 1157 – 1651

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Holmes Limestone

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

Sublease

(1194-2072)

Lease Amend

Sublease Amend

(1293-636)

Sublease Amend

(1306-238)

06/22/2005

08/12/2008

OR 1194 – 2066

OR 1293 – 607

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Tusco Land

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

10-23-2007

OR 1269 – 2011

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Ankrom

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

01-17-2006

OR 1269 – 2014

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Ault

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

10-23-2007

OR 1269 – 2010

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Glauser, Walter (D.R. 1.6.4.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

8/27/2007

OR 1269 – 2009

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Horn

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

10/22/2006

OR 1269 – 2012

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Mizer

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

06/24/2005

OR 1269 – 2015

(see document)

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Tuscarawas

OH

Cantrell, Gelinda (D.R. 1.6.3.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

9/30/2006

OR 1270 – 1582

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Bau, Peter (D.R. 1.6.2.1)

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

11/3/2006

OR 1270 – 1584

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Welch Brothers

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/05/2008

OR 1283 – 847

51-00359.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Crossman

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

01/11/2008

OR 1275 – 202

51-00568.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Kyle Limited Partnership (D.R. 1.6.5.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

12/23/2008

OR 1298 – 415

07-00529.000

07-00530.000

07-00531.000

07-00528.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Van Fossen

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

Re-recorded

12/30/2008

OR 1298 – 414

OR 1301 – 1668

48-00531.000

48-00532.000

48-00533.000

48-00534.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Tusco Land

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

02/24/2004

OR 1144 – 589

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Kopka, Joanne (D.R. 1.10.2)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/21/2010

OR 1331 - 1246

71-00366.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Frink

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

05/21/2010

OR 1331 - 1241

71-00958.000

71-00960.001

Tuscarawas

OH

Holmes Limestone

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/19/2010

OR 1327 – 593

(see document)

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

OH County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s)

(not certified – see document & tax records)

Tuscarawas

OH

Penn-Ohio

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

02/15/2006

OR 1270 – 1022

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Mutti

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

10/23/2007

OR 1269 – 2013

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Shinaberry

Oxford Mining Company

Lease

10/22/2007

OR 1269 – 2008

(see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Rice Family Farm, Ltd. (D.R. 1.2.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/02/2012

OR 1379 – 2305

30-00373.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Keener, Carroll Z. and Linda K., husband and wife (D.R. 10.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

03/02/2012

OR 1379 – 2298

30-00088.000

Tuscarawas

OH

Tusco Land Company, Ltd.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

09/13/2012

OR 1398 – 342

48-00959.000 - ?

Tuscarawas

OH

Kinsey, John R., Jr.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

10/18/2012

OR 1401 – 2294

unknown

Tuscarawas

OH

Kimble Company (D.R.13.1.1)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease

1 ^st Amendment

12/31/2012

03/12/2013

OR 1420 – 90

Multiple (see document)

Tuscarawas

OH

Penn-Ohio

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lease
Sublease

04/23/2010

OR 1329 – 605

(see document)

IV.

The following table sets forth all Kentucky Mining Real Property owned or leased by each Loan Party and pertinent information relating thereto. For purposes hereof, “Kentucky Mining Real Property” means all real property owned or leased by any Loan Party in the Commonwealth of Kentucky which includes coal reserves or is otherwise directly related to the mining of coal by any Loan Party.

HENDERSON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Henderson

KY

Potter Grandchildren, L.L.C. (successor to Crescent and Potter)

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. (successor to Aryshire Colleries) [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Modification of Agreement

04/04/2001

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 571, page 1049]

N/A

Henderson

KY

Crescent Coal Company; Justin Potter & Valera Blair Potter, his wife

Aryshire Colleries Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Royalty Agreement

07/30/1955

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 571, page 1049]

N/A

McLEAN COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

McLean

KY

Phoenix Coal Corp.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

09/30/2009

Deed Book 181, page 313

N/A

McLEAN COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

McLean

KY

Phoenix Coal Processing

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Lease

Assignment of Fleeting Rights

09/30/2009

Deed Book 181, page 331

N/A

McLean

KY

Phoenix Coal Processing

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Lease

Assignment of Powerline Easement

09/30/2009

Deed Book 181, page 335

N/A

McLean

KY

Richard Reno and Jeanette Reno

Charolais Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

02/02/1996

Deed Book 135, page 4

N/A

McLean

KY

Douglas Wood and Sandra B. Wood

Charolais Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

070/1/1996

Deed Book 137, page 662 and Deed Book 172, page 334 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 181, page 285]

N/A

McLean

KY

Howard H. Revlett, et al.

Charolais Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

07/01/1996

Deed Book 137, page 638 and Deed Book 172, page 334 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 181, page 285]

N/A

McLEAN COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

McLean

KY

Everly, Doug and Norma, Fleeting Rights Agreement

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Fleeting Rights Agreement

02/12/2013

Deed Book 191, page 322

N/A

McLean

KY

Catherine Fowler, et al.

Phoenix Coal Procesing Co. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Shop Lease

07/01/2007

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 181, page 330]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Phoenix Coal Corp.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

09/30/2009

Deed Book 544, page 804

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Cyprus Creek Land Resources, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

12/31/2009

Deed Book 546, page 79

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

R&L Winn, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

03/22/2010

Deed Book 547, page 275

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Geibel Lumber Company, Inc.; Gail Geibel, a widow; and James Tardio as Sole Trustee of the Geibel Family Trust

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

03/31/2011

Deed Book 552, page 353

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Bivin, Betty

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

01/31/2012

Deed Book 557, page 149

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Bivin, Ruth Ann Walters

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

01/31/2012

Deed Book 557, page 156

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Martin, Ann Pedigo

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Deed

01/31/2012

Deed Book 557, page 142

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Meadowlark, Inc.

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Amendment No. 1 to Surface and Mineral Lease Agreement

01/01/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Lynx, Inc.

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Amendment to Assignment and Sublease Agreement

10/10/2001

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

James K. Putman & Ilene A. Putman, Trustees of the Putman Family Trust, Linnie Putman, Sondra Epley;

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Amendment to Lease (#2)

07/01/2009

N/A [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Geibel Lumber Co., James Tardio, Executor of the Estate of Lydia Geibel, and John Geibel, Agent for the Geibel Family

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Amendment to Lease/Sublease Agreement

11/11/2008

See Lease / Sublease recorded in Deed Book 517, page 35 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

James K. Putman & Ilene A. Putman, Trustees of the Putman Family Trust, Linnie Putman, Sondra Epley; Kevin Epley & Melissa Epley, his wife

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Amendment/ Term Extension & Renewal Agreement (#1)

01/18/2008

N/A [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

AMAX, Inc. (Assignor)

Meadowlark, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Assignment & Assumption Agreement

08/27/1987

Deed Book 403, page 584 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development

Charolais Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Assignment & Assumption of Leasehold

09/30/2005

Deed Book 525, page 21 , and Deed Book 514, page 531 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development

Charolais Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

Assignment & Assumption of Leasehold

09/30/2005

Deed Book 514, page 506 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Lynx, Inc. (Assignor)

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

Assignment & Sublease Agreement

01/22/2001

Evidenced by Memorandum of Assignment & Sublease recorded in Book D481, page 039 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

R&G Leasing, LLC and Jonathan L. Rogers

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

Assignment and Assumption Agreement

07/31/2008

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Midsouth Energy, Inc.

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

Assignment of Coal Lease

07/20/2009

Deed Book 544, page 663 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Evergreen Mineral Co.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Lease

Assignment of Leases

04/12/2010

Deed Book 547, page 325

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Department of Military Affairs

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Assignment of Leases

04/12/2010

Deed Book 547, page 325

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Rudy Cundiff

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

Coal Lease Option Agreement

09/27/2006

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Martha Rogers, et al

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Coal Mining Lease Amendment

11/30/1965

Deed Book 252, page 343 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Rogers Brothers

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Coal Mining Lease Amendment

10/26/2002

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Lynx, Inc.

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Corrected Assignment & Sublease Agreement

04/11/2001

Evidence by Corrected Memorandum of Assignment & Sublease recorded in Book D482, page 220 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Meadowlark, Inc.

Lynx, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Corrected Lease

04/05/2001

Evidenced by Corrected Memorandum of Surface & Mineral Lease in Book D482, page 213 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Lynx, Inc.

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Corrected Memorandum of Assignment & Sublease Agreement

04/12/2001

Book D482, page 220 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development Company, LLC & Peabody Coal Company, LLC

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Easement Agreement

11/21/2005

Deed Book 516, page 25 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Talmage G. Rogers Jr. et al. (aka Rogers Bros)

Aryshire Colleries Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

Extension of Lease

12/06/1962

N/A [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development

Charolais Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Grant of Surface Mining Rights

11/21/2005

Deed Book 525, page 39, and Deed Book 516, page 14 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development Company, LLC & Peabody Coal Company, LLC

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Grant of Surface Mining Rights

11/21/2005

Deed Book 525, page 39 and Deed Book 516, page 14 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Cyprus Creek Land Resources, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Haulroad Easement

12/31/2009

Deed Book 546, page 160

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Tom McDonald Heirs et al.

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

04/15/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Talmage G. Rogers et al.

(aka Rogers Bros)

Aryshire Colleries Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

12/04/1947

Deed Book 164, page 525 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Coal Company

Aryshire Colleries Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

10/06/1969

Lease Book 59, page 434 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Meadowlark, Inc.

Lynx, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

11/16/1999

Book 481, page 32 (may be Deed Book for a Memo of Surface & Mineral Lease Agreement) [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Hilltop Haven, Inc. P.O. Box 726 Burkesville, KY

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

05/30/2001

Not Recorded

[Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Kirkpatrick-Beech Creek Mining

Howard Covington & Jonathan Rogers [Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/10/2001

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Marjorie Dukes, unmarried

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

10/23/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Bobby Dukes and Jonnie Dukes, his wife

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

10/23/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Glendell Horn and Martha Horn, husband and wife

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

12/08/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Edwin & Exie Bandy

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

12/22/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Kenneth R. Dukes, unmarried

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

01/13/2004

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Billy & Patsy Kirtley

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

07/31/2004

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Herbert W. Lear & Ilene L. Lear, his wife

11903 State Route 175 South

Greenville, KY 42345

(1/8th interest)

K.O. Mining Company, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/20/2005

Memorandum of Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 165 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Geibel Lumber Co., Lydia Geibel by Jon Geibel, POA and Jon Geibel, Agent for the Geibel Family

P.O. Box 200

Greenville, KY 42345

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assignment to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/24/2005

Lease /Sublease recorded in Deed Book 517, page 35 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Donald Lee & Ellen Lee, his wife

929 S. 250 W.

Hebron, IN 46341

K.O. Mining Company, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/30/2005

Memorandum of Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 175 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Donald R. Lear & Judy Lear, his wife et al.

K.O. Mining Company, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/12/2005

Surface Coal Mining and Option Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 181 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Ella J. Winn & Donald Winn, her husband

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

9/12/2005

Surface Coal Mining and Option Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 181 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Martha L. Blass (11650 State Route 175 South; Greenville, KY 42345)

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/12/2005

Surface Coal Mining and Option Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 181 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Flowel (William R. King)

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/12/2005

Surface Coal Mining and Option Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 181 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Ruby Smith

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/12/2005

Surface Coal Mining and Option Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 181 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

William L. Lear & Sadie L. Lear

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/12/2005

Surface Coal Mining and Option Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 181 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

H.C. Epley & Betty Epley, husband and wife, James K. Putman & Ilene A. Putman, Trustees of the Putman Family Trust, Linnie Putman (Widow)

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Lease

11/07/2005

N/A [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development, LLC

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

11/21/2005

Deed Book 525, page 39 and Deed Book 516, page 14 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development Company, LLC and Peabody Coal Company, LLC

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

11/21/2005

Deed Book 525, page 39, and Deed Book 516, page 14 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Terry Adkins 737 Blaine Street, Sand Coulee, MT

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

12/02/2005

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Loren R. Lee & Kay Lee, his wife 193 Stoneybrook Dr. Greenwood, IN 46142

K.O. Mining Company, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

03/06/2006

Memorandum of Lease recorded in Deed Book 522, page 170 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

John Wesley Horn, single

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

05/24/2006

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Anna Loraine Cundiff, an individual

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/07/2006

Lease recorded in Deed Book 521, page 74, re-recorded in Deed Book 521, page 237 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Anna Loraine Cundiff, an individual

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/07/2006

Lease recorded in Deed Book 521, page 68, re-recorded in Deed Book 521, page 227 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Martha Rogers Haas, et al

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

07/17/2006

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Gerald A. Liles & Judith Ann Liles, his wife

69 Shady Acres Ln.

Greenville, KY 42345

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/03/2006

Lease /Sublease recorded in Deed Book 529, page 421 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Joseph P. Liles

3111 4th St., Apt. 320

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/03/2006

Lease /Sublease recorded in Deed Book 529, page 421 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

James H. Edwards

1266 S.R. 831

Greenville, KY 42345

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/07/2006

Not Recorded

[Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Gerald A. Liles & Judith Ann Liles, his wife

69 Shady Acres Ln.

Greenville, KY 42345

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/13/2006

Lease recorded in Deed Book 529, page 413

[Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Joseph P. Liles

3111 4th St., Apt. 320

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

09/13/2006

Lease recorded in Deed Book 529, page 413 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Jon Simms & Crystal Simms

565 Kennedy Rd. Greenville, KY 42345

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

10/09/2006

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Tom Eubanks 2378 S.R. 189 South Greenville, KY 42345

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

05/31/2007 *(see notes)

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Jeffrey L. Eubanks

196 Luzerne-Depoy Rd.

Greenville, KY 42345

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

05/31/2007 *(see notes)

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 831]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Richard T. Williams & Tonya L. Williams, his wife

631 Pallet Mill Rd.

Greenville, KY 42345

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/25/2007

Not Recorded

[Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Captain & Dana, Inc.

515 Gishton Rd.

Central City, KY 42330

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/21/2007

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Anna Loraine Cundiff, an individual (amended by Memorandum of Lease to add George Rudy Cundiff as a Lessor)

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

02/28/2008

Memorandum of Lease recorded in Deed Book 543, page 396 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

John K. Vaught, a/k/a Kenny Vaught & Lisa Michelle Vaught, his wife

1704 S.R. 1379

Central City, KY 42330

R&G Leasing, LLC [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

11/04/2008

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Lisa Fairchild & John Fairchild III (297 Baggett Ln, Greenville, KY 42345)

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

03/05/2009

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease recorded in Deed Book 544, page 245 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Louis G. (Gayle) Baggett & Brenda J. Baggett (2877 Hwy. 62 W., Greenville, KY 42345)

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

04/30/2009

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease recorded in Deed Book 544, page 527 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Elroy Lester Shelor, et al

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/23/2009

Memorandum of Lease recorded in Deed Book 543, page 668 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 547, page 325]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Howard Covington, Mary Covington, Morris Bandy, and Carolyn Bandy

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/23/2009

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease recorded in Deed Book 544, page 584 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

William Thomas Dockins, individually, and as Sole Trustee f/b/o Karen Estelle Dockins; and Brenda Dockins, his wife

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/29/2009

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Florence Jane McPherson, and Virgil McPherson, her husband

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

06/29/2009

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Claude W. Lee & Alicetine Lee, his wife

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

08/07/2009

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease recorded in Deed Book 543, page 956 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 547, page 325]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Rogers, et al

Phoenix Coal Corp. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

11/12/2009

Deed Book 545, page 1

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Rogers, et al

R&G Leasing, LLC [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Lease

11/30/2009

Not Recorded

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Development Design & Construction, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Lease

04/02/2010

To Be Recorded

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

John K. Vaught and Lisa Michelle Vaught

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Lease

06/16/2010

Deed Book 548, page 688

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Ogden, Doris Jean

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

07/20/2011

Deed Book 554, page 67

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Powell, Michael W. and Lisbeth

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

08/06/2011

Deed Book 554, page 297

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Stanley, John W.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

08/10/2011

Deed Book 554, page 292

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Ray, Glenn A. and Jeanne M.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

08/12/2011

Deed Book 554, page 457

Muhlenberg

KY

Hollon, Shirley A. and Thomas L.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

08/13/2011

Deed Book 554, page 445

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Ray, Don and Deborah S.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

08/15/2011

Deed Book 554, page 451

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Powell, Joseph W. and Ann E.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Coal Mining Lease

09/12/2011

Deed Book 555, page194

Muhlenberg

KY

Vaught, Kenny and Lisa Michelle

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of First Amendment to Coal Mining Lease

10/12/2011

Deed Book 556, page 84

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Cyprus Creek Land Resources

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of First Amendment to Partial Assignment & Assumption of Mineral Leasehold Estate

10/26/2010

Deed Book 550 Page 239

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

James L. Boggess & Mollie R. Boggess; Joseph R. Boggess; John Paul Boggess & Jeannette L. Boggess; David W. Boggess & Janet B. Boggess; and Dorothy Carnes

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

12/17/2010

Deed Book 551, page 305

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Poag, Robert L.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

02/16/2011

Deed Book 551, page 839

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Poag, John W, unmarried; Terry R. Poag and Shirley Poag, married

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

04/01/2011

Deed Book 552, page 486

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Central States Coal Reserves of Kentucky, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

05/25/2011

Deed Book 553, page 304

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

King, William H. and Sharon A. King, husband and wife

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

06/06/2011

Deed Book 553, page 413

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Turner, John D. individually and as Successor Trustee of the Mary B. Tuner Revocable Trust, etc.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

07/01/2011

Deed Book 553, page 832

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Briody, Stephen E.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

11/28/2011

Deed Book 556, page 528

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Briody, Dennis Ray

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

11/29/2011

Deed Book 556, page 518

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Briody, Kenneth L. and Naomi A.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

12/08/2011

Deed Book 556, page 523

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Rodriguez, Vicki P. and Ricardo

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

12/08/2011

Deed Book 556, page 385

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Buttrum, Rose M.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

Effective 08/10/2011; executed 12/27/2011

Deed Book 556, page 380

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Briody, John T. and Deborah

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

01/06/2012

Deed Book 556, page 664

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

McGuyer, Bobby Landon and Delisa Jean Pendley, Co-Trustees of the Bobby Gene McGuyer Testamentary Trust A

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease

01/27/2012

Deed Book 557, page 129

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Geibel Lumber Company, Inc., et al.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Lease Amendment

03/31/2011

Deed Book 552, page 367

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Talmar, LLC a/k/a Talmar of FL, LLC and J.L. Rogers Family, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Second Amendment to Coal Mining Lease Agreement

12/15/2011

Deed Book 556, page 245

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Ruth Bates, fka Ruth Boggess, and John W. Bates

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Surface Coal Mining Lease

12/15/2010

Deed Book 551, page 312

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Johnston, James E. and Leslie H.

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Memorandum of Surface Coal Mining Lease

01/17/2011

Deed Book 551, page 317

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Cyprus Creek Land Resources, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Option Agreement

12/31/2009

Deed Book 546, page 121

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development Company, LLC

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Partial Assignment & Assumption of Leasehold Estate

11/21/2005

Deed Book 516, page 45 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development, LLC/Tertelling

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Partial Assignment and Assumption of Leasehold Estate

09/30/2005

Deed Book 525, page 21, and Deed Book 514, page 531 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development Company, LLC/Tertelling

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Partial Assignment and Assumption of Leasehold Estate

09/30/2005

Deed Book 514, page 506 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Cyprus Creek Land Resources, LLC

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Partial Assignment of Lease

12/31/2009

Deed Book 546, page 97

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Peabody Development, LLC

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Partial Assignment of Mining Rights

09/30/2005

Deed Book 514, page 501 [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Rogers Bros.

AMAX, Inc . for an on behalf of AMAX Coal Company Division (who are successors in title to Aryshire Colleries since merger in 1969) [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Partial Release of Coal Mining Lease

09/23/1986

Deed Book 376, page 610 (Not certain this is a Deed Book) [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Geibel, agent for the Geibel family; and Gail Geibel

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Second Amendment to Surface Coal Mining Lease/Sublease

12/08/2010

Deed Book 551, page 460

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Rogers Bros.

Schoate Mining Co., LLC & Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Settlement & Access Agreement

09/01/2001

N/A [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Bobby Dukes & Jonnie Dukes, husband and wife (see notes for original Lessor information)

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Sublease

10/23/2003

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

C&R Coal Company, Inc.

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Sublease

10/20/2006

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Captain & Dana, Inc.

515 Gishton Rd.

Central City, KY 42330

Renfro Equipment, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Sublease Agreement to Surface Mine Coal

08/21/2007

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 837]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

J.L. Rogers Jr. et al. (aka Rogers Bros)

Aryshire Colleries Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Supplemental Lease

01/08/1957

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Lexington Coal Company

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Surface and Mineral Lease and Sublease

06/30/2009

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Roger A France & Ellen L. France; Ellen France Signed but not listed as Lessor at front of Lease

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Surface Lease Option

01/11/2008

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

MUHLENBERG COUNTY LEASED PROPERTY

County

State

Grantor/Lessor

Grantee/Lessee

Type of Acquisition

Document Date

Recording Data

Tax Parcel Number(s) (not certified- see documents & tax records)

Muhlenberg

KY

Shirley A. Adler

R&L Winn, Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Surface Lease Option

03/26/2008

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 821]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Martha F. Rogers, (aka Rogers Bros)

Aryshire Colleries Corporation [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Third Supplemental Lease

01/01/1966

Deed Book 304, page 439 (Not certain this is a Deed Book) [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Potter Grandchildren, L.L.C. (successor to Crescent and Potter)

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Modification of Agreement

04/04/2001

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

Muhlenberg

KY

Crescent Coal Company; Justin Potter & Valera Blair Potter, his wife

Evergreen Mineral Co., Inc. [Assigned to Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC]

Royalty Agreement

07/30/1955

Not Recorded [Assignment and Assumption of Leases Recorded at Deed Book 544, page 807]

N/A

V.

No consent or approval of any landlord or other third party in connection with any of the Leases described in this Schedule 6.01(o) is necessary for any Loan Party to enter into and execute the Loan Documents to which it is a party, except as set forth below:

See Schedule 5.01(d)(xxiii).

VI.

Except as described below, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, no other party to any of the leases described in Parts II, III and IV of this Schedule 6.01(o) is in default of its obligations thereunder, and no Loan Party has at any time delivered or received any notice of default which remains uncured under any such lease and as of the Effective Date, no event has occurred which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, would constitute a default under any such lease.

No exception.

Schedule 6.01(q)(i)

Operating Lease Obligations

I.

Operating Lease Obligations – Equipment Leases

Leased Property

Lessor

Date of Lease

Obligation

2002 Cat 992 G (CCR)

US Bank

02/20/2011

$23,777.59/mo.

2011 CAT D-11T Dozer

US Bank

02/23/2011

$26,274.01/mo.

2011 CAT D-11T Dozer

Wells Fargo

03/16/2011

$26,951.71/mo.

CAT 345CL Excavator

CAT Finance

03/18/2011

$4,093.08/mo.

CAT 345CL Excavator

CAT Finance

03/18/2011

$3,374.74/mo.

Atlas Copco Blast Drill

Wells Fargo

04/26/2011

$15,544.95/mo.

2001 CAT D-11R (CCR)

US Bank

07/07/2011

$20,345.83/mo.

2001 CAT D-11R (CCR)

US Bank

08/09/2011

$20,247.35/mo.

1997 CAT 992G (CCR)

US Bank

09/29/2011

$16,632.95/mo.

2001 CAT 992G (CCR)

US Bank

09/29/2011

$22,801.08/mo.

(4) Komatsu 785 Trucks

US Bank

09/29/2011

$31,355.01/mo.

Komatsu PC1250

US Bank

09/29/2011

$20,608.92/mo.

(2) Komatsu 475

US Bank

01/10/2012

$44,692.18/mo.

CAT 789

CAT Finance

02/13/2012

$17,538.05/mo.

CAT 789

CAT Finance

02/13/2012

$17,467.26/mo.

CAT 345CL Excavator

CAT Finance

02/13/2012

$4,515.26/mo.

CAT 345CL Excavator

CAT Finance

02/13/2012

$5,192.38/mo.

(4) Komatsu 785 Trucks

RBS

02/28/2012

$71,265.53/mo.

CAT D11T

CAT Finance

03/06/2012

$23,064.86/mo.

CAT 994F

CAT Finance

03/06/2012

$50,837.27/mo.

CAT 993K

CAT Finance

03/06/2012

$21,488.46/mo.

Komatsu D475 Dozer

GE Finance

03/23/2012

$28,866.11/mo.

Komatsu PC2000

GE Finance

03/23/2012

$47,243.32/mo.

CAT 725WT Water Truck

OMCO

07/17/2012

$4,290.00/mo.

Atlas Copco Blast Drill

Atlas Copco

09/21/2012

$21,000.00/mo.

II.

Other Operating Lease Obligations

None, other than the leased real property described in Part II of Schedule 6.01(o).

Schedule 6.01(q)(ii)

Coal Lease Obligations

I.

Coal Lease Obligations

Lessor

Date of Lease

Overall Obligation

Annual Obligation

2013

2014

2015

2016

Bedway Land and Minerals Company

11/26/2008

*

*

*

*

*

Brake, Lonnie J.

7/31/2008

*

*

*

*

*

Brier Ridge Real Estate, Inc.

6/30/2010

*

*
* * *

Cameron, Lucas & Kristen (assigned to Thomas & Norma Cameron on 5/8/2009)

7/31/2008

*

*

*

*

*

Bau, Peter & Ann

11/3/2006

*

*

*

*

*

Cantrell, Gelinda M.

9/30/2006

*

*

*

*

*

Stevens, Donnie & Sandra, James Dale Hook

5/4/2006

*

*

*

*

*

Hutchison, Lee

12/28/2004; amended 11/25/2009 and 3/21/13

*

*
* *
*

Mutti, Vernon W. & Rachel S.

7/24/2007

*

*

*

*

*

Piergallini, Raymond & Lucille

3/2/2007; addendum 3/13/11

*

*

*

*

*

Fluharty, Randall, Greg & Fred

5/4/2006

*

*

*

*

*

Shinaberry, Lester & Norma

7/24/2007

*

*

*

*

*

Stevens, Donnie & Sandra

5/4/2006

*

*

*

*

*

Starvaggi (Limestone Hollow)

5/3/2007 Lease; amended on 6/23/11; 2nd addendum 5/22/12; 3rd addendum 10/5/12

*

*

*

*

*

* Information redacted.

Lessor

Date of Lease

Overall Obligation

Annual Obligation

2013

2014

2015

2016

Kasler, Jack Edward & Kathryn Ann

3/23/2009 (last date on lease was 5/13/2009 but memorandum states lease is effective on 3/23/09)

*

*

*

*

*

Kyle Limited Partnership, Ronald and Shirley Westhafer, Partners

12/23/2008

*

*
* * *

Lucas, Joe & Beverly and Williams, Ralph & Martha

11/19/2008

*

*

*

*

*

Lucas, Donald C. & Jo E.

6/2/2010

*
* *
*
*

McCauley, George & Clara

5/15/2010; 2nd addendum 7/20/11

*

*

*

*

*

Russell, Geraldine & David E. & Tamra Russell

7/10/2008

*

*

*

*

*

Southall, Paul W.

5/13/2009

*

*

*

*

*

Starvaggi Industries (Jeffco/Jennings/Lapanja)

10/27/2009; 1st addendum 10/11/12

*

*

*

*

*

McCain, Kevin P.

7/23/2010

*

*
* * *

Shepherd, R. Michael & H. Jeannie

9/21/2010

*

*

*

*

*

Capstone Holding Company (Schooley Hollow)

12/23/2009

*

*

*

*

*

State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources

6/8/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Central States Coal Reserves of Kentucky, LLC

5/25/2011

*

*

*

*

*

James E. & Leslie H. Johnston, deceased; descendants: Mary & Robert S. Ballard, Carolyn & Robert K. Schreiner

1/17/2011

*

*

*

*

*

William H. & Sharon A. King

6/6/2011

*

*

*

*

*

* Information redacted.

Lessor

Date of Lease

Overall Obligation

Annual Obligation

2013

2014

2015

2016

John W. Poag & Terry R. & Shirley Poag

4/1/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Robert L. Poag

1/26/2011; 1st amendment 1/4/2012

*

*

*

*

*

Ruth (Boggess) Bates & John W. Bates

12/15/2010

*

*

*

*
*

James L. & Mollie R. Boggess; Joseph R. Boggess; John Paul & Jeannette L. Boggess; David W. & Janet B. Boggess; Dorothy Carnes

12/17/2010

*

*

*

*
*

Doris Jean Ogden

7/20/2011

*

*

*

*

*

John D. Turner

7/1/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Lisa and John Fairchild

3/5/2009 (9 mo. Drilling period)

*

*

*
* *

Geibel Lumber Co., James Tardio, executor of estate of Lydia Geibel, Jon Geibel, agent for the Geibel family and Gail Geibel

8/24/2005; amended 11/11/2008; 2nd amend. 9/16/2010; 3rd amend. 3/31/2011; 4th amend. 1/25/2012

*

*

*

*

*

Michael W. & Lisbeth Powell

8/6/2011

*

*

*

*

*

John W. Stanley

8/10/2011

*

*

*

*

*

John K. (Kenny) & Lisa Michelle Vaught

11/4/2008; 1st amendment 10/12/11

*

*

*
* *

John K. (Kenny) & Lisa Michelle Vaught

6/16/2010

*

*

*

*
*

Talmage G. Rogers, Jr. & Jean M. Rogers, James L. Rogers, III, Trustee and Martha Rogers Haas

9/23/2009

*

*
* * *

Martha Rogers Haas, Talmage G. Rogers, Jr. & Jean M. Rogers, James L. Rogers, III, Trustee, James L. Rogers & Mary M. Rogers and Sue Rogers Johnson

9/30/2009

*

*
* * *

* Information redacted.

Lessor

Date of Lease

Overall Obligation

Annual Obligation

2013

2014

2015

2016

Martha Rogers Haas, Talmage G. Rogers, Jr. & Jean M. Rogers, James L. Rogers, III, Trustee

7/17/2006; 1st amend. 1/17/2008; 2nd amend. 7/15/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Martha Rogers Haas, Talmage Rogers, Jr. & Jean M. Rogers, James L. Rogers, III & Mary M. Rogers, Sue Rogers Johnson

11/30/1965; amended 10/26/2005 but effective date was 9/29/2005; agreement as to adv royalties and recoup 9/30/2005

*

*
* * *

Richard T. & Tonya L. Williams

6/25/2007

*

*

*

*

*

Howard & Mary Covington and Morris & Carolyn Bandy

6/23/2009; amendment 9/11/2009

*

*

*
* *

Glenn A. & Jeanne M. Ray

8/12/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Shirley A. & Thomas L. Hollon

8/13/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Don L. & Deborah S. Ray

8/15/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Joseph W. & Ann E. Powell

9/12/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Dennis Ray Briody

11/29/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Stephen E. Briody

11/28/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Kenneth L. & Naomi A. Briody

12/8/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Vicki P. & Ricardo Rodriguez

12/8/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Rose M. Buttrum

8/10/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Bobby Gene McGuyer Testamentary Trust A (Bobby Landon McGuyer & Delisa Jean Pendley, co-trustees)

1/27/2012

*

*

*

*

*

* Information redacted.

Lessor

Date of Lease

Overall Obligation

Annual Obligation

2013

2014

2015

2016

Dan L. Horn (right of way agreement)

11/12/2003

*

*

*

*

*

John T. & Deborah Briody

1/6/2012

*

*

*

*

*

Marietta Coal Co. (Marietta Egypt Valley Reserves)

12/22/2011

*

*

*

*

*

Carroll Z. Keener & Linda K. Keener

3/2/2012

*

*

*

*

*

John R. Kinsey, Jr.

10/17/2012

*

*
* * *

Consolidation Coal Company

6/22/2010

*

*

*
* *

Kenton C. and Sharon J. Cannon

10/22/2012

*

*

*
* *

Kimble Company (Penn-Ohio Coal)

12/31/2012

*

*

*

*
*

Consolidated Land Company

5/10/2013 (can be renewed for additional 5 years)

*

*
* * *

	2013	2014	2015	2016
Total Existing Obligations	*	*	*	*
Total New Permitted Obligations	*	*	*	*
Total Permitted Annual Obligations	*	*	*	*

* Information redacted.

Schedule 6.01(r)

Environmental Matters

Schedule 6.01(r)

Environmental Matters

6.01(r)(i) - Except as set forth below, the operations of each Loan Party and its Subsidiaries are in material compliance with all Environmental Laws.

●

The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a Mine Citation/Order on January 8, 2013 alleging a failure to follow a previously submitted ground control plan for the safe control of highwalls, pits and spoil banks at 2 pits at the Dairy Jean (Ellis) Mine. The Company responded to this allegation by completing a stability analysis and submitting a revised Ground Control Plan on May 7, 2013.

●

Ohio EPA has alleged that the Company did not perform appropriate stream and/or wetland mitigation at sixteen facilities. The Company advised in an April 9, 2013 letter that its mitigation efforts were typically greater than required and that the Company’s mitigation monitoring reports confirm the success of the Company’ s mitigation efforts. Ohio EPA issued a letter dated April 19, 2013 suggesting that Ohio EPA and the Company visit the sites together to resolve any apparent discrepancies. The Company is in the process of arranging these site visits with Ohio EPA.

●

The Company submitted an air permit-to-install and operate with respect to the Strasburg Wash Plant, which application Ohio EPA received on November 25, 2011. Ohio EPA issued a NOV on April 23, 2013 requiring the Company to submit a corrected permit application to include a modification request to account for calculated increased emissions from roadways and coal storage piles based solely on the rated capacity of the coal crushers at the plant, not actual emissions.

●

DMRM issued violation notices on April 3, 2006 with respect to the Adamsville area of the Strasburg facility alleging construction of impoundments without approval and a failure to reconstruct certain stream channels. The impoundments were originally constructed and left in reclamation areas upon verbal agency approval. The Company has submitted an application for a revised mining permit as of July 2012, proposing a stream reconstruction ratio and locations for permanent impoundments. The application has not yet been approved. The Company will comply with the revised permit when issued.

6.01(r)(ii) - Except as set forth below, there has been no Release at any of the properties owned or operated by any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, a predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible, or , to the knowledge of any Loan Party, at any disposal or treatment facility which received Hazardous Materials generated by any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

●

None

6.01(r)(iii) - Except as set forth below, no Environmental Action has been asserted against any Loan Party and its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible in the last 7 years or that remains unresolved nor does any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries have knowledge or notice of any threatened or pending Environmental Action against any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

●

None.

6.01(r)(iv) - Except as set forth below, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, no Environmental Actions have been asserted against any facilities that may have received Hazardous Materials generated by any Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor in interest for whose liability a Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is responsible which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

●

None.

6.01(r)(v) - Except as set forth below, no property now or formerly owned or operated by a Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries has been used as a treatment or disposal site for any Hazardous Material.

●

Each facility that has a Surface Mining Control Reclamation Act (“SMCRA”) permit and NPDES permit treats, discharges and/or disposes pollutants pursuant to those permits.

●

The Conesville and Strasburg coal preparation plants have coal refuse disposal areas. The Strasburg coal refuse disposal areas are active, and also receive unreacted lime and treatment sludge from the acid mine waste water treatment facilities. The Conesville coal refuse area is not currently active, but may become active in the near future, and also currently receives unreacted lime and treatment sludge from the acid mine waste water treatment facilities.

6.01(r)(vi) - Except as set forth below, no Loan Party and any of its Subsidiaries has failed to report to the proper Governmental Authority any Release which is required to be so reported by any Environmental Laws which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

●

None

6.01(r)(vii) - Except as set forth below, each Loan Party and each of its Subsidiaries holds all licenses, permits and approvals required under any Environmental Laws in connection with the operation of the business carried on by it, except for such licenses, permits and approvals as to which a Loan Party's of such Subsidiary's failure to maintain or comply with could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

●

None

6.01(r)(viii) - Except as set forth below, no Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries has received any notification pursuant to any Environmental Laws that (A) any work, repairs, construction or Capital Expenditures are required to be made as a condition of continued compliance with any Environmental Laws, or any license, permit or approval issued pursuant thereto or (B) any license, permit or approval referred to above is about to be reviewed, made subject to limitations or conditions, revoked, withdrawn or terminated, in each case, except as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

●

None

Schedule 6.01(s)

Insurance

Insurance Maintained by each Loan Party on the Effective Date

Agent/Insurer

Insured(s)

Policy Number

Coverage

Westfield Group

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

2411205145

Flood Policy Ohio Dock

Travelers

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Daron Coal Company, LLC

ZUP-14R62547-12-NF

Excess Liability

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

ELU12639912

D&O Primary

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

105649254

D&O Primary

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

02-933-11-70

EPLI

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

0306-8258

D&O

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

02-933-20-30

LIAB

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

029502994

CRME

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

21135193

LIAB

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

MC0005712

D&O

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

18005922

D&O

Cincinnati

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

CSU0040241

Railroad Protective Liability

American Mining

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

AMWC008409

USL&H-Dock

Cincinnati

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Daron Coal Company, LLC

EXC0027743

Excess Umbrella

Travelers

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

ZOL-14T35854

Wharfingers Liability

Travelers

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Daron Coal Company, LLC

291D9108660

Highwall Miners

AON

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

014266520

E&O-Employed Lawyers

Westfield Group

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Daron Coal Company, LLC

CSP3941771

Commercial PKG Policy

Westfield Group

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

2411205312

Flood Policy Island Dock

Travelers

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

ZOX-14T3596A

Excess Liability P&I

Travelers

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

ZOH-14T35983

Hull and Boat

State of Ohio Workers’ Compensation

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

60000285

Black Lung

KEMI

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Daron Coal Company, LLC

371598

Kentucky and Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation

Schedule 6.01(v)

Location of Bank Accounts

Deposit, Checking and Bank Accounts of each Loan Party

Bank

Branch Name/

Street Address

ABA No.

Account No.

Account Name

Account Type

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Lockbox

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Checking/ Operating

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Cash Disbursements

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

Checking

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Mining Company - Kentucky, LLC

Lockbox

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Mining Company - Kentucky, LLC

Cash Disbursements

Fifth Third Bank

21 East State St.

Columbus, OH 43215

*

*

Oxford Mining Company - Kentucky, LLC

Checking/ Operating

Home Loan Savings Bank

413 Main Street

Coshocton, OH 43812

*

*

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Checking

Home Loan Savings Bank

413 Main Street

Coshocton, OH 43812

*

*

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Savings

* Information redacted.

Schedule 6.01(w)

Intellectual Property

I.

Except as set forth below, each Loan Party owns or licenses or otherwise has the right to use all licenses, permits, patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, tradenames, copyrights, copyright applications, franchises, authorizations, non-governmental licenses and permits and other intellectual property rights that are necessary for the operation of the business, without infringement upon or conflict with the rights of any other Person with respect thereto, except for such infringements and conflicts which, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

No exception.

II.

Trademarks Owned by the Loan Parties:

Loan Party

Trademark

Registration/ Application No.

Date

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Not registered

N/A

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

4079020

November 1, 2010

III.

Trade Names Owned by the Loan Parties:

Loan Party

Trade Name

State

Registration/ Application No.

Date

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Co.

Ohio

1694002

April 18, 2007

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Co., Inc.

Ohio

1694001

April 18, 2007

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, Inc.

Ohio

1694000

April 18, 2007

IV.

Material Licenses, Permits, Patents, Patent Applications, Service Marks, Copyrights, Copyright Applications, Franchises, Authorizations, Non-Governmental Licenses and Permits and Other Intellectual Property Rights of the Loan Parties:

None.

Schedule 6.01(x)

Material Contracts

Material Contracts

FINANCING CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Credit Agreement ¹

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (as Borrower),

The Initial Lenders, Initial Issuing Bank and Swing Line Bank Named [Th]erein (as Initial Lenders, Initial Issuing Bank and Swing Line Bank)

and

Citicorp USA, Inc.

(as Administrative Agent)

________

Barclays Bank PLC and The Huntington National Bank (as Co-Syndication Agents)

and

Fifth Third Bank and Comerica Bank (as Co-Documentation Agents)

and

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Barclays Capital (as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners)

7/6/2010

Agreement to make available to the Borrower a credit facility: (1) to refinance certain existing debt of the Borrower and pay transaction fees and expenses in connection therewith, and (2) to, from time to time, lend to the Borrower and issue Letters of Credit for the account of the Borrower, (a) to provide working capital for the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, (b) to fund the Borrower’s payment of cash distributions to the holders of the MLP Interests, and (c) to provide funding for other general business purposes of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, acquisitions and capital expenditures.

First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Limited Waiver 7/15/2010

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement and Limited Waiver 8/6/2010

Third Amendment to Credit Agreement 12/28/2011

Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement 6/22/2012

Nonnegotiable Promissory Note and Guaranty

Harrison Resources, LLC (Maker)

Consolidation Coal Company (Payee)

8/9/2010

Promissory note provided for in Agreement of Sale by and between Maker and Payee dated June 22, 2010, as amended

Promissory Note

Oxford Conesville, LLC (Borrower)

Conesville Coal Preparation Company (Lender)

4/5/2013

Promissory note provided for in Asset Purchase Agreement dated 4/5/2013

¹ To be paid off on the Effective Date, but certain provisions survive termination of the Credit Agreement.

COAL SALES CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Coal Purchase and Sale Agreement No. 10-62-04-900, dated May 21, 2004, as amended

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (formerly Oxford Mining Company, Inc. (Seller)

American Electric Power Service Corporation, as agent for Columbus Southern Power Company (Buyer)

5/21/2004 – 12/31/2015 with option to extend term an additional 3 years to 12/31/2018

Agreement to purchase coal

Multiple amendments from 10/24/2004 through 4/22/2013

Coal Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (formerly Oxford Mining Company, Inc.) (Seller)

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Incorporated (Buyer)

11/9/2004

Contract for purchase of coal for Buyer’s Gilbert Generating Unit No. 3 at Spurlock Power Station

Amendment No. 1 10/2/2007; Amendment No. 2 8/27/2008; Amendment No. 3 10/15/2012

Coal Purchase Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

Resource Fuels, LLC (Buyer)

1/1/2008

Agreement to purchase coal

Amended 7/10/2009; Second Amendment 7/10/2009; Third Amendment 4/16/2012

Coal Sales Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

Resource Fuels, LLC (Buyer)

3/31/2008; effective 1/1/2010

Agreement to purchase coal for resale to FirstEnergy Generation Corp.

None

Coal Purchase and Sale Agreement

Oxford Mining Co., LLC (Seller)

Resource Fuels, LLC (Buyer)

5/24/2008

Agreement to purchase coal for Ohio Valley Electric (Kyger Creek)

Letter Agreement 10/19/2012

Coal Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (formerly Oxford Mining Company, Inc.) (Seller)

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Incorporated (Buyer)

8/27/2008

Contract for purchase of coal for Buyer’s Spurlock Power Station Units 1 and 3

Amendment No. 1 9/14/2010; Amendment No. 2 8/28/2012

COAL SALES CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Contract No. 40-1022-09A – The Furnishing of Coal and/or Ash Removal for the Municipal Light Plant

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Contractor)

City of Dover, County of Tuscarawas, State of Ohio (Owner or City)

7/1/2009

Contract for delivery of coal and/or disposal of ash for the operation of the Municipal Light Plant, Dover, Ohio

Renewal/Amendment No. 1 7/1/2010; Renewal/Amendment No. 2 8/18/2011; Renewal/Amendment No. 3 7/2/2012

Contract for Coal

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

City of Orrville, Ohio (Owner or City)

12/20/2010

Contract for delivery of coal and/or disposal of ash for the operation of the City’s Power Plant

Contract for Coal

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

Marietta Magnesia Specialties, LLC (Buyer)

10/21/2011; effective 1/1/2012

Agreement to purchase coal for Buyer’s Woodville facility for calendar years 2012, 2013 and 2014

Coal Supply Agreement

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC (Seller)

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (Buyer)

1/1/2012

Contract for purchase and delivery of coal

Agreement re Substitute Coal 1/23/2012

Coal Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

Medical Center Company (Buyer)

10/3/2012

Blanket Purchase Order for purchase of trucked coal

Coal Purchase and Sale Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

GenOn Energy Management, LLC (Buyer)

11/13/2012

Contract for purchase of coal for Buyer’s New Castle Generating Station

Coal Purchase Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

Michigan State University (Buyer)

2/20/2013

Contract for purchase and delivery of coal (year 2 of 5-year contract)

Agreement to Ship Coal

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

Buckingham Coal Company (Buyer)

4/29/2013

Agreement to purchase coal

None

COAL PURCHASE CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Coal Purchase Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Egypt Valley Stone, LLC (Seller)

1/19/2012

Agreement by Oxford to purchase coal from third party

Coal Purchase Contract

Oxford Mining Company - Kentucky, LLC (Buyer)

KenAmerican Resources, Inc. (Seller)

3/2/2012

Agreement by Oxford to purchase coal from third party

Coal Purchase Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Harrison Resources, LLC (Seller)

4/3/2013

Intercompany offer to purchase #8 seam coal

Coal Purchase Contract

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Harrison Resources, LLC (Seller)

4/3/2013

Intercompany offer to purchase #8A seam coal, roof coal and 9 seam coal

COAL RESERVE ACQUISITION CONTRACTS

See Schedule of Real Property 6.01(o)

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Employment Agreement

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Bradley W. Harris

8/15/2012

Employment of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

None

Employment Agreement

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Charles C. Ungurean

3/29/2013

Employment of President and Chief Executive Officer

None

Employment Agreement

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Daniel M. Maher

3/29/2013

Employment of Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

None

Employment Agreement

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Gregory J. Honish

3/29/2013

Employment of Senior Vice President, Operations

None

Employment Agreement

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Michael B. Gardner

3/29/2013

Employment of Vice President – Legal and General Counsel – Regulatory/Environmental

None

EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION CONTRACTS

See Schedule of Operating Lease Obligations 6.01(q)(i)

FUEL FORWARD PURCHASE CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Petroleum Product Sales/Purchase Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Lykins Oil Company (Seller)

6/21/2012

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Firm-Fixed Agreement – Contract #2536

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

John E. Retzner Oil Co. Inc. (Seller)

5/9/2012

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Firm-Fixed Agreement – Contract #2538

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

John E. Retzner Oil Co. Inc. (Seller)

5/30/2012

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Firm-Fixed Agreement – Contract #2539

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

John E. Retzner Oil Co. Inc. (Seller)

6/1/2012

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Firm-Fixed Agreement – Contract #2543

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

John E. Retzner Oil Co. Inc. (Seller)

6/7/2012

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Firm-Fixed Agreement – Contract #2545

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

John E. Retzner Oil Co. Inc. (Seller)

4/15/2013

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Fuel Contract #600

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Randy V. Moore, Petroleum Distribution LLC (Seller)

1/1/2013 – 10/31/2013

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Fuel Contract #700

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Randy V. Moore, Petroleum Distribution LLC (Seller)

1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

FUEL FORWARD PURCHASE CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Fuel Contract #800

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Randy V. Moore, Petroleum Distribution LLC (Seller)

11/1/2013 – 12/31/2013

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Fuel Contract #900

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Randy V. Moore, Petroleum Distribution LLC (Seller)

5/1/2013 – 4/30/2014

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Fuel Contract #1000

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Randy V. Moore, Petroleum Distribution LLC (Seller)

1/1/2014 – 6/31/2014

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

Sales Purchase Agreement #062112

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Petroleum Traders Corporation (Seller)

1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013

Contract for diesel fuel purchase

INSURANCE CONTRACTS

See Schedule of Insurance 6.01(s).

SERVICE CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Tax Services Engagement Letter

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

6/18/2010

Limited partnership tax compliance services for tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012

Addendum 1/2/2013 to include additional services 2012 and 2013

Auditor Engagement Letter

Schneider Downs

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

6/28/2010

SOX internal control evaluation and internal audit services

Addendum 1/10/2012

Auditor Engagement Letter

Grant Thornton LLP

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

8/6/2012

Integrated audit of financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for Oxford Resource Partners, LP and subsidiaries

Auditor Engagement Letter

Grant Thornton LLP

Harrison Resources, LLC

12/19/2012

Audit balance sheet and related consolidated statements of operations, members’ equity and cash flows

Advisory Services Engagement Letter

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

4/19/2012

Provision of accounting advisory services for Oxford Resource Partners, LP and subsidiaries

Tax Services Engagement Letter

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

8/23/2012

Preparation of 2012 federal, state and local income tax returns

Advisory Services Engagement Letter

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

9/4/2012

Provision of tax advisory services for Oxford Resource Partners, LP and subsidiaries

Transloading Services Agreement

Parsons Coal Company, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

1/1/2011

Agreement to receive, weigh, size product delivered by highway truck and load sized product into river barges

Services Agreement

Quality Environmental Services, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

12/12/2011

Water quality monitoring, sampling and reporting services

Services Agreement

Design Two, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

2/1/2012

Perform mine inspections and prepare Mine Inspection Reports

Trucking Services Agreement

M & C Transport, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

4/15/2012

Truck hauling and transportation as requested by Oxford: in-pit, standard routes and custom hauling

First Amendment 7/1/2012

Non-Exclusive Track/Locomotive Lease Agreement

Ohio Central Railroad, Inc.

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

7/11/2012

Lease of industrial track and right to operate Railroad-owned locomotives to index railcars during coal unloading operations

OTHER CONTRACTS

Contract

Parties

Date

Description

Amendment(s)/ Modification(s)

Administrative and Operational Services Agreement

Oxford Resource Partners, LP, Oxford Mining Company, LLC

and

Oxford Resources GP, LLC

8/24/2007

Oxford GP services provided to the partnership entities as determined by the GP to be reasonable and necessary to operation of the business of the partnership entities

Coal Royalty Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Payor)

Cravat Coal Company, Harrison Leasing Company and Buckeye Management Enterprises, Inc. (Payee)

9/24/2012 (relates to Agreement of Sale dated 4/16/2007)

Agreement regarding remaining guaranteed coal royalty amount

Acquisition Agreement

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer),

Phoenix Coal Inc. (Seller)

Phoenix Coal Corporation (Seller), and Phoenix Newco, LLC (Acquired Company)

8/14/2009

Acquisition of all of the membership interests in the acquired company

Purchase and Sale Agreement for Oil and Gas Interests

Hess Ohio Developments, LLC (Buyer)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Seller)

3/13/2012

Sale and assignment of all interests in certain oil and gas estates located in Belmont, Columbiana, Harrison and Noble Counties, Ohio

Asset Purchase Agreement

Conesville Coal Preparation Company (Seller)

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)

Oxford Mining Company, LLC (Buyer)

Oxford Resource Partners, LP (Parent)

4/5/2013

Purchase by Oxford of certain assets together with certain obligations of Seller constituting and relating to Seller’s coal preparation facility and related systems, facilities and equipment.

Binding Offer to Lease Oil and Gas Rights

Antero Resources Appalachian Corporation

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

4/19/2013

Offer to enter into oil and gas lease securing for Antero oil and gas rights covering approximately 905.471 net mineral acres in Belmont County, Ohio

Schedule 6.01(aa)

Customers and Suppliers

Except as set forth below, there exists no actual or threatened termination, cancellation or limitation of, or modification to or change in, the business relationship between (i) any Loan Party, on the one hand, and any customer or any group thereof, on the other hand, whose agreements with any Loan Party are individually or in the aggregate material to the business or operations of such Loan Party, or (ii) any Loan Party, on the one hand, and any supplier or any group thereof, on the other hand, whose agreements with any Loan Party are individually or in the aggregate material to the business or operations of such Loan Party; and there exists no present state of facts or circumstances that could give rise to or result in any such termination, cancellation, limitation, modification or change:

Big Rivers Electric Corporation cancelled its supply contract with Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC in March 2012.

Schedule 6.01(dd)

Name; Jurisdiction of Organization; Organizational ID Number; Chief Place of Business; Chief Executive Office; FEIN

For purposes of this Schedule 6.01(dd) ,

“ Location A ” means:

41 South High Street

“ Location B ” means:

544 Chestnut Street

Suite 3450

Coshocton, Ohio 43812-0427

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(Coshocton County)

(Franklin County)

“ Location C ” means:

3060 Cleaton Road

Central City, Kentucky 42330-5568

(Muhlenberg County)

Legal Name

Jurisdiction of Organization

Organizational

ID Number

Chief Place(s) of

Business

Chief Executive Office

FEIN

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

Delaware

4374727

Location A

Location A

77-0695453

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Ohio

654281

Location A,

Location B

Location A

31-1136257

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Kentucky

0736682

Location A,

Location C

Location A

27-0990926

Daron Coal Company, LLC

Ohio

637123

Location B

Location A

34-1437835

Oxford Conesville, LLC

Ohio

2175766

Location A

Location A

46-2137171

Oxford Resource Finance Corporation

Delaware

5023633

Location A

Location A

45-3646538

Schedule 6.01(ee)

Locations of Collateral

Locations of Collateral :

No Loan Party owns any Collateral that is located other than at the locations described on Schedule 6.01(dd), the locations described on Schedule 6.01(o), or any location for which notice is not reqired to be provided under Section 7.01(l) of the Agreement.

Schedule 6.01(jj)

Bro kers, Etc.

Evercore Group L.L.C. with fees and expenses not to exceed $2,700,000.

Schedule 7.02(a)

Existing Liens

Permitted Liens

UCC/Financing

Statement Number

Filing

Jurisdiction

Debtor

Secured Party

S/N(s)

2011-3877050

Delaware Secretary of State: Division of Corporations

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

Columbus Equipment Company

2012-2002105

Delaware Secretary of State: Division of Corporations

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

Columbus Equipment Company

OH00121883369

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

OMCO Leasing Corporation

7HR00203

OH00127559651

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

General Electric Capital Corporation

T4BH, 8624, 1CYDCV5807T048139, GEB00242, GEB00243, 30014

OH00128547293

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

General Electric Capital Corporation

30076

OH00129450340

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

General Electric Capital Corporation

7PZ0752, 8RP00543, 7CP00785

[Amendment 9/15/2008]

OH00129645181

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

OMCO Leasing Corporation

93U00809

OH00129645292

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

OMCO Leasing Corporation

93U01483

OH00129647327

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

OMCO Leasing Corporation

9TZ00449

OH00129647761

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

OMCO Leasing Corporation

7HR00059

UCC/Financing

Statement Number

Filing

Jurisdiction

Debtor

Secured Party

S/N(s)

OH00131675360

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Consolidated Coal Company

OH00131782802

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

OMCO Leasing Corporation

AGS02099

OH00134520508

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Bill Miller Equipment Sales, Inc.

2YR430, 2YR438, 2YR149

OH00137240305

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Bill Miller Equipment Sales, Inc.

9XOLD280847

OH00138202407

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Columbus Equipment Company

10718

OH00141896542

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Dell Financial Services L.L.C.

OH00147914629

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Columbus Equipment Company

OH00148198670

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc.

GEB00744

OH00148332898

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining company, LLC

U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc.

Amendments 2/28/2011 & 2/28/2011

OH00148724950

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc.

GEB00747

OH00148732169

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Columbus Equipment Company

OH00149733415

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc.

9217

OH00151507985

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc.

07PZ75036

UCC/Financing

Statement Number

Filing

Jurisdiction

Debtor

Secured Party

S/N(s)

OH00152142942

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc.

07PZ75039

OH00153367383

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

RBS Asset Finance, Inc.

Amendment 1/12/2012

7HR00105

OH00153367494

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

RBS Asset Finance, Inc.

Amendment 1/12/2012

ADZ00345

OH00153367505

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

RBS Asset Finance, Inc.

Amendment 1/12/2012

A10380,A10381,A10382,A10365

OH00153367616

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

RBS Asset Finance, Inc.

Amendment 1/12/2012

30193

OH00155589032

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

RBS Asset Finance, Inc.

Assignment 1/17/2012

30189, 30190

OH00157020161

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

RBS Asset Finance, Inc.

9483, 9629, 9713, 9717

OH00157037146

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

General Electric Credit Corporation of Tennessee

30193, 20406

OH00160286148

Ohio Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Omco Leasing Corporation

B1L00391

2011-2506113-52.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

PJW02381

2011-2506114-63.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

PJW00975

2012-2563952-27.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

SBW00503

2012-2563953-38.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

SBW00504

UCC/Financing

Statement Number

Filing

Jurisdiction

Debtor

Secured Party

S/N(s)

2012-2563954-49.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

EEH00518

2012-2563955-50.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

EEH00559

2012-2567126-04.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

AMA00140

2012-2567128-26.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

44200201

2012-2567130-69.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

LWA00423

2012-2602446-39.01

Kentucky Secretary of State

Oxford Mining Company – Kentucky, LLC

Atlas Copco Customer Finance USA LLC

9450

Schedule 7.02(b)

Existing Indebtedness

Existing Indebtedness

Debtor

Party to which

Indebtedness is Owed

Amount

Description

Harrison Resources, LLC

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

$8,075,000

Deferred purchase price for coal reserves

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

T.H. Johnson

$13,132

Deferred purchase price for coal reserves

Schedule 7.02(e)

Existing Investments

Existing Investments

Issuer

Owner

Number and

Type of

Securities

Percentage

Ownership of

Issuer

Indicate if

Security Certificated

or Not Certificated

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

100 units

100%

Not certificated

Oxford Mining Company-Kentucky, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

100 units

100%

Not certificated

Daron Coal Company, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

100 units

100%

Not certificated

Harrison Resources, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

51% Membership Interest

51%

Not certificated

Oxford Resource Finance Corporation

Oxford Resource Partners, LP

1,000 shares

100%

Not certificated

Oxford Conesville, LLC

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

100 units

100%

Not certificated

Schedule 7.02(k)

Limitations on Dividends and Other Payment Restrictions

Limitations on Dividends and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Subsidiaries :

Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Harrison Resources, LLC dated as of January 30, 2007, as amended.

Schedule 8.01

Cash Management Accounts

Cash Management Accounts of any Loan Party:

See Schedule 6.01(v).

EXHIBIT A

FORM OF JOINDER AGREEMENT

This JOINDER AGREEMENT, dated as of ____________ (this "Agreement"), constituting a joinder agreement to the Financing Agreement referred to below, is entered into by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"; and together with each additional Person that executes a joinder agreement to become and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), and each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages hereto (together with the Parent and each additional Person that executes a joinder agreement to become and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined in the Financing Agreement), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), [ NAME OF ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY ], a _____________________ who is executing this Agreement to become an additional [ Borrower ][ Guarantor ] (the "Additional Joinder Party"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders referred to below (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders referred to below (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents").

WHEREAS, the Parent, each Borrower (other than the Additional Joinder Party, as applicable), the Guarantors (other than the Additional Joinder Party, as applicable), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and, collectively, the "Lenders"), and the Agents entered into that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013 (such agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, being herein referred to as the "Financing Agreement"), pursuant to which the Lenders have agreed to make loans to the Borrowers (each a "Loan" and collectively the "Loans") in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed the Total Commitment (as defined under the Financing Agreement);

WHEREAS, the Borrowers' obligation to repay the Loans and all other Obligations are guaranteed, jointly and severally, by the Guarantors;

WHEREAS, (i) if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Borrower, pursuant to the Financing Agreement the Additional Joinder Party is electing to become a Borrower by, and (ii) if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Guarantor, pursuant to Section 7.01(b) of the Financing Agreement the Additional Joinder Party is required to become a Guarantor by, among other things, executing and delivering this Agreement to the Collateral Agent; and

WHEREAS, the Additional Joinder Party has determined that the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement directly benefit, and are within the corporate purposes and in the best interests of, the Additional Joinder Party;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

SECTION 1. Definitions . Reference is hereby made to the Financing Agreement for a statement of the terms thereof. All terms used in this Agreement which are defined therein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings herein as set forth therein.

SECTION 2. Joinder of Additional Joinder Party .

(a) If the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Borrower, then pursuant to the Financing Agreement, and if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Guarantor, then pursuant to Section 7.01(b) of the Financing Agreement, by its execution of this Agreement, the Additional Joinder Party hereby (i) confirms that the representations and warranties contained in Article VI of the Financing Agreement are true and correct in all material respects as to the Additional Joinder Party as of the effective date of this Agreement, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date), and (ii) agrees that, from and after the effective date of this Agreement, the Additional Joinder Party shall be a party to the Financing Agreement and shall be bound, as a Borrower if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Borrower, and as a Guarantor if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Guarantor, by all the provisions thereof and shall comply with and be subject to all of the terms, conditions, covenants, agreements and obligations set forth therein and applicable to the Borrowers (if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Borrower) or to the Guarantors (if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Guarantor), including, without limitation, if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Guarantor, the guaranty of the Obligations made by the Guarantors, jointly and severally with the other Loan Parties, in favor of the Agents and the Lenders pursuant to Article XI of the Financing Agreement. The Additional Joinder Party hereby agrees that, from and after the effective date of this Agreement, each reference in the Financing Agreement to a "Borrower" or a "Loan Party" (if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Borrower) or to a "Guarantor" or a "Loan Party" (if the Additional Joinder Party is executing this Agreement to become an additional Guarantor) shall include the Additional Joinder Party. The Additional Joinder Party acknowledges that it has received a copy of the Financing Agreement and each other Loan Document and that it has read and understands the terms thereof.

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(b) Attached hereto are supplements to each Schedule to the Financing Agreement revised to include all information required to be provided therein with respect to, and only with respect to, the Additional Joinder Party. The Schedules to the Financing Agreement shall, without further action, be amended to include the information contained in each such supplement.

SECTION 3. Effectiveness . This Agreement shall become effective upon its execution by the Additional Joinder Party, each Borrower, each Guarantor and each Agent and receipt by the Agents of the following, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agents:

(i) counterparts to this Agreement, duly executed by each Borrower, each Guarantor, the Additional Joinder Party and the Agents, together with the Schedules referred to in Section 2(b) hereof;

(ii) a Supplement to the Security Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit C to the Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement Supplement"), duly executed by the Additional Joinder Party, and any instruments of assignment or other documents required to be delivered to the Agents pursuant to the terms thereof;

(iii) a Pledge Amendment to the Security Agreement to which the parent company of the Additional Joinder Party is a party, in substantially the form of Exhibit A thereto, duly executed by such parent company and providing for all Equity Interests of the Additional Joinder Party to be pledged to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the terms thereof;

(iv) (A) certificates, if any, representing 100% of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of the Additional Joinder Party and 100% (or 65% in the case of a Foreign Subsidiary (as defined in the Security Agreement)) of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests of each Subsidiary of the Additional Joinder Party and (B) all original promissory notes of the Additional Joinder Party, if any, in each case that are required to be delivered under the Loan Documents, and in each case accompanied by instruments of assignment and transfer in such form as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request;

(v) to the extent required under the Financing Agreement a Mortgage, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent (the "Additional Mortgage"), duly executed by the Additional Joinder Party, with respect to the real property owned or leased, as applicable, by the Additional Joinder Party, together all other applicable Real Property Deliverables, agreements, instruments and documents as the Collateral Agent may reasonably require whether comparable to the documents required under Section 7.01(o) of the Financing Agreement or otherwise;

(vi) (A) appropriate financing statements on Form UCC 1 duly filed in such office or offices as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, desirable to perfect the security interests purported to be created by the Security Agreement Supplement and any Additional Mortgage and (B) evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent of the filing of such UCC-1 financing statements;

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(vii) a favorable written opinion of counsel to the Loan Parties as to such matters as the Agents may reasonably request; and

(viii) such other agreements, instruments or other documents reasonably requested by the Collateral Agent in order to create, perfect, establish the first priority (subject to Permitted Liens) of or otherwise protect any Lien purported to be covered by the Security Agreement Supplement or any Additional Mortgage or otherwise to effect the intent that the Additional Joinder Party shall become bound by all of the terms, covenants and agreements contained in the Loan Documents and that all property and assets of such Subsidiary shall become Collateral for the Obligations free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens.

SECTION 4. Notices, Etc . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed (by certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested), telecopied, emailed or delivered by hand, Federal Express or other reputable overnight courier, if to the Additional Joinder Party, to it at its address set forth below its signature to this Agreement, and if to any Borrower, any Guarantor, any Lender or any Agent, to it at its address specified in the Financing Agreement or any joinder agreement (as applicable); or as to any such Person at such other address as shall be designated by such Person in a written notice to such other Person complying as to delivery with the terms of this Section 4. All such notices and other communications shall be effective (a) if mailed (certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested), when received or three days after deposited in the mail, whichever occurs first, (b) if telecopied or emailed, when transmitted and confirmation received, or (c) if delivered by hand, Federal Express or other reputable overnight courier, upon delivery.

SECTION 5. General Provisions .

(a) Each Borrower, each Guarantor and the Additional Joinder Party hereby confirm that each representation and warranty made by them under the Loan Documents is true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date), and that no Default or Event of Default has occurred or is continuing under the Financing Agreement. Each Borrower, each Guarantor and the Additional Joinder Party hereby represent and warrant that as of the date hereof there are no claims or offsets against or defenses or counterclaims to their respective obligations under the Financing Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(b) Except as supplemented hereby, the Financing Agreement and each other Loan Document shall continue to be, and shall remain, in full force and effect. This Agreement shall not be deemed (i) to be a waiver of, or consent to, or a modification or amendment of, any other term or condition of the Financing Agreement or any other Loan Document or (ii) to prejudice any right or rights which the Agents or the Lenders may now have or may have in the future under or in connection with the Financing Agreement or the other Loan Documents or any of the instruments or agreements referred to therein, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

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(c) The Additional Joinder Party hereby expressly (i) authorizes the Collateral Agent to file appropriate financing statements or continuation statements, and amendments thereto (including without limitation, any such financing statements that indicate the Collateral as "all assets" or words of similar import), in such office or offices as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, desirable to perfect the Liens to be created by the Security Agreement Supplement and each of the other Loan Documents and (ii) ratifies such authorization to the extent that the Collateral Agent has filed any such financing or continuation statements or amendments thereto prior to the date hereof. A photocopy or other reproduction of the Security Agreement Supplement or any financing statement covering the Collateral or any part thereof shall be sufficient as a financing statement where permitted by law.

(d) Each Borrower agrees to pay or reimburse the Agents for all of their reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees and disbursements of one outside counsel and one local counsel in each relevant jurisdiction, in the manner and to the extent set forth in the Financing Agreement.

(e) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by telecopier or electronic transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this Agreement.

(f) Section headings in this Agreement are included herein for the convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

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(g) ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK OR OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND, BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ACCEPT IN RESPECT OF THEIR PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS AND IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE BORROWER AT ITS ADDRESS FOR NOTICES AS SET FORTH IN THE FINANCING AGREEMENT AND TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, SUCH SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE TEN (10) DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING. THE ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY AGREE THAT A FINAL JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON THE JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF THE AGENTS AND THE LENDERS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR OTHERWISE PROCEED AGAINST THE ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY OR ANY OTHER LOAN PARTY IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. THE ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH THEY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE JURISDICTION OR LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT REFERRED TO ABOVE AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY LOAN PARTY HAS OR HEREAFTER MAY ACQUIRE ANY IMMUNITY FROM JURISDICTION OF ANY COURT OR FROM ANY LEGAL PROCESS (WHETHER THROUGH SERVICE OR NOTICE, ATTACHMENT PRIOR TO JUDGMENT, ATTACHMENT IN AID OF EXECUTION OR OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO ITSELF OR ITS PROPERTY, SUCH LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES SUCH IMMUNITY IN RESPECT OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

(h) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

(i) THE ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY, EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY, EACH AGENT AND EACH LENDER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM CONCERNING ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OR UNDER ANY AMENDMENT, WAIVER, CONSENT, INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENT DELIVERED OR WHICH IN THE FUTURE MAY BE DELIVERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND AGREE THAT ANY SUCH ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY.

(j) This Agreement, together with the Financing Agreement and the other Loan Documents, reflects the entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and shall not be contradicted or qualified by any other agreement, oral or written, before the date hereof.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

ADMINISTRATIVE BORROWER:

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

GUARANTORS:

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP

By: Oxford Resources GP, LLC

Its: General Partner

By:

Name:

Title:

OXFORD MINING COMPANY - KENTUCKY, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

OXFORD CONESVILLE, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

OXFORD RESOURCE FINANCE CORPORATION

By:

Name:

Title:

DARON COAL COMPANY, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY :

[NAME OF ADDITIONAL JOINDER PARTY]

By:

Name:

Title:

Address:

COLLATERAL AGENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT :

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

EXHIBIT B

FORM OF PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") dated as of June 24, 2013, made by each of the Grantors (as defined below), in favor of Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), in its capacity as collateral agent for the Secured Parties referred to below (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, if any, the "Collateral Agent").

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, reference is made to that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of even date herewith (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, the "Financing Agreement"), by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"; and together with each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), and each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively the "Lenders"), the Collateral Agent, and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents");

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Financing Agreement, the Lenders have agreed to make certain term loans and revolving loans, which revolving loans will include a subfacility for the issuance of letters of credit (each a "Loan" and collectively, the "Loans"), to the Borrowers;

WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the Lenders making any Loan and providing any other financial accommodation to the Borrowers pursuant to the Financing Agreement that each Grantor shall have executed and delivered to the Collateral Agent a pledge to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and the grant to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, of (a) a security interest in and Lien on the outstanding shares of Equity Interests (as defined in the Financing Agreement) and indebtedness from time to time owned by such Grantor of each Person now or hereafter existing and in which such Grantor has any interest at any time, and (b) a security interest in all other personal property and fixtures of such Grantor;

WHEREAS, the Grantors are mutually dependent on each other in the conduct of their respective businesses as an integrated operation, with credit needed from time to time by each Grantor often being provided through financing obtained by the other Grantors and the ability to obtain such financing being dependent on the successful operations of all of the Grantors as a whole; and

WHEREAS, each Grantor has determined that the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement directly benefit, and are in the best interest of, such Grantor;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the agreements herein and in order to induce the Collateral Agent and the Lenders to make and maintain the Loans and to provide other financial accommodations to the Borrowers pursuant to the Financing Agreement, the Grantors hereby jointly and severally agree with the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, as follows:

SECTION 1. Definitions .

(a) Reference is hereby made to the Financing Agreement for a statement of the terms thereof. All capitalized terms used in this Agreement and the recitals hereto which are defined in the Financing Agreement or in Article 8 or 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect from time to time in the State of New York (the "Code") and which are not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings herein as set forth therein; provided that terms used herein which are defined in the Code as in effect in the State of New York on the date hereof shall continue to have the same meaning notwithstanding any replacement or amendment of such statute except as the Collateral Agent and the Grantors may otherwise agree.

(b) The following terms shall have the respective meanings provided for in the Code: "Accounts", "Account Debtor", "Cash Proceeds", "Certificate of Title", "Chattel Paper", "Commercial Tort Claim", "Commodity Account", "Commodity Contracts", "Deposit Account", "Documents", "Electronic Chattel Paper", "Equipment", "Fixtures", "General Intangibles", "Goods", "Instruments", "Inventory", "Investment Property", "Letter-of-Credit Rights", "Noncash Proceeds", "Payment Intangibles", "Proceeds", "Promissory Notes", "Record", "Security Account", "Software", "Supporting Obligations" and "Tangible Chattel Paper".

(c) As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the respective meanings indicated below, such meanings to be applicable equally to both the singular and plural forms of such terms:

"Additional Collateral" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 4(a)(i) hereof.

"Certificated Entities" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 5(o) hereof.

"Copyright Licenses" means all licenses, contracts or other agreements, whether written or oral, naming any Grantor as licensee or licensor and providing for the grant of any right to use or sell any works covered by any Copyright (including, without limitation, all Copyright Licenses set forth in Schedule II hereto).

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"Copyrights" means all domestic and foreign copyrights, whether registered or unregistered, including, without limitation, all copyright rights throughout the universe (whether now or hereafter arising) in any and all media (whether now or hereafter developed), in and to all original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression (including computer software and internet website content) now or hereafter owned, acquired, developed or used by any Grantor (including, without limitation, all copyrights described in Schedule II hereto), all applications, registrations and recordings thereof (including, without limitation, applications, registrations and recordings in the United States Copyright Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States or any other country or any political subdivision thereof), and all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations in part and extensions or renewals thereof.

"Existing Issuer" has the meaning specified therefor in the definition of the term "Pledged Shares".

"Foreign Subsidiary" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2 hereof.

"Grantor" means each Borrower and each Guarantor.

"Intellectual Property" means all Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property.

"Licenses" means the Copyright Licenses, the Patent Licenses and the Trademark Licenses.

"Other Intellectual Property" means all trade secrets, ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, processes, proprietary information, technology, know-how, formulae, rights of publicity and privacy and other general intangibles of like nature, now or hereafter acquired, owned, developed or used by any Grantor (including, without limitation, all Other Intellectual Property set forth in Schedule II hereto).

"Patent Licenses" means all licenses, contracts or other agreements, whether written or oral, naming any Grantor as licensee or licensor and providing for the grant of any right to manufacture, use or sell any invention covered by any Patent (including, without limitation, all Patent Licenses set forth in Schedule II hereto).

"Patents" means all domestic and foreign letters patent, design patents, utility patents, industrial designs, inventions, trade secrets, ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, processes, proprietary information, technology, know-how, formulae, rights of publicity and other general intangibles of like nature, now existing or hereafter acquired (including, without limitation, all domestic and foreign letters patent, design patents, utility patents, industrial designs, inventions, trade secrets, ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, processes, proprietary information, technology, know-how and formulae described in Schedule II hereto), all applications, registrations and recordings thereof (including, without limitation, applications, registrations and recordings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or in any similar office or agency of the United States or any other country or any political subdivision thereof), and all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations in part and extensions or renewals thereof.

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"Pledged Debt" means the indebtedness described in Schedule VII hereto and all indebtedness from time to time owned or acquired, the Promissory Notes and other Instruments evidencing any or all of such indebtedness, and all interest, cash, Instruments, Investment Property, financial assets, securities, Equity Interests, stock options and Commodity Contracts, notes, debentures, bonds, Promissory Notes or other evidences of indebtedness and all other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of such indebtedness.

"Pledged Interests" means, collectively, (a) the Pledged Debt, (b) the Pledged Shares and (c) all security entitlements in any and all of the foregoing.

"Pledged Issuer" has the meaning specified therefor in the definition of the term "Pledged Shares".

"Pledged Shares" means (a) the shares of Equity Interests described in Schedule VIII hereto, whether or not evidenced or represented by any stock certificate, certificated security or other Instrument, issued by the Persons described in such Schedule VIII (the "Existing Issuers"), (b) the shares of Equity Interests at any time and from time to time acquired by a Grantor of any and all Persons now or hereafter existing (such Persons, together with the Existing Issuers, being hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Pledged Issuers" and each individually as a "Pledged Issuer"), whether or not evidenced or represented by any stock certificate, certificated security or other Instrument, and (c) the certificates representing such shares of Equity Interests, all options and other rights, contractual or otherwise, in respect thereof and all dividends, distributions, cash, Instruments, Investment Property, financial assets, securities, Equity Interests, stock options and Commodity Contracts, notes, debentures, bonds, Promissory Notes or other evidences of indebtedness and all other property (including, without limitation, any stock dividend and any distribution in connection with a stock split) from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of such Equity Interests.

"Secured Parties" means, collectively, the Agents and the Lenders.

"Secured Obligations" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 3 hereof.

"Titled Collateral" means all Collateral for which the title to such Collateral is governed by a Certificate of Title or certificate of ownership, including, without limitation, all mobile equipment and motor vehicles (including, without limitation, all mining machinery, trucks, trailers, tractors, service vehicles, automobiles and other mobile equipment) for which the title to such mobile equipment and/or motor vehicles is governed by a Certificate of Title or certificate of ownership.

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"Trademark Licenses" means all licenses, contracts or other agreements, whether written or oral, naming any Grantor as licensor or licensee and providing for the grant of any right concerning any Trademark, together with any goodwill connected with and symbolized by any such trademark licenses, contracts or agreements and the right to prepare for sale or lease and sell or lease any and all Inventory now or hereafter owned by any Grantor and now or hereafter covered by such licenses (including, without limitation, all Trademark Licenses described in Schedule II hereto).

"Trademarks" means all domestic and foreign trademarks, service marks, collective marks, certification marks, trade names, business names, d/b/a's, Internet domain names, trade styles, designs, logos and other source or business identifiers and all general intangibles of like nature, now or hereafter owned, adopted, acquired or used by any Grantor (including, without limitation, all domestic and foreign trademarks, service marks, collective marks, certification marks, trade names, business names, d/b/a's, Internet domain names, trade styles, designs, logos and other source or business identifiers described in Schedule II hereto), all applications, registrations and recordings thereof (including, without limitation, applications, registrations and recordings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any state thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof), and all reissues, extensions or renewals thereof, together with all goodwill of the business symbolized by such marks and all customer lists, formulae and other Records of any Grantor relating to the distribution of products and services in connection with which any of such marks are used.

SECTION 2. Grant of Security Interest . As collateral security for the payment, performance and observance of all of the Secured Obligations, each Grantor hereby pledges and assigns to the Collateral Agent (and its agents and designees), and grants to the Collateral Agent (and its agents and designees), for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in, all personal property and Fixtures of such Grantor, wherever located and whether now or hereafter existing and whether now owned or hereafter acquired, of every kind and description, tangible or intangible, including, without limitation, the following (all being collectively referred to herein as the "Collateral"):

(a) all Accounts;

(b) all Chattel Paper (whether tangible or electronic);

(d) all Deposit Accounts, all cash, and all other property from time to time deposited therein or otherwise credited thereto and the monies and property in the possession or under the control of any Agent or any Lender or any affiliate, representative, agent or correspondent of any Agent or any Lender;

(e) all Documents;

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(f) all General Intangibles (including, without limitation, all Payment Intangibles, Intellectual Property and Licenses);

(g) all Goods, including, without limitation, all Equipment, Fixtures and Inventory;

(h) all Instruments (including, without limitation, Promissory Notes);

(i) all Investment Property;

(j) all Letter-of-Credit Rights;

(k) all Pledged Interests;

(l) all Supporting Obligations;

(m) all other tangible and intangible personal property of such Grantor (whether or not subject to the Code), including, without limitation, all bank and other accounts and all cash and all investments therein, all proceeds, products, offspring, accessions, rents, profits, income, benefits, substitutions and replacements of and to any of the property of such Grantor described in the preceding clauses of this Section 2 hereof (including, without limitation, any proceeds of insurance thereon and all causes of action, claims and warranties now or hereafter held by such Grantor in respect of any of the items listed above), and all books, correspondence, files and other Records, including, without limitation, all tapes, disks, cards, Software, data and computer programs in the possession or under the control of such Grantor or any other Person from time to time acting for such Grantor that at any time evidence or contain information relating to any of the property described in the preceding clauses of this Section 2 hereof or are otherwise necessary or helpful in the collection or realization thereof; and

(n) all Proceeds, including all Cash Proceeds and Noncash Proceeds, and products of any and all of the foregoing Collateral;

in each case howsoever such Grantor's interest therein may arise or appear (whether by ownership, security interest, claim or otherwise).

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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the term "Collateral" shall not include, and no Grantor is pledging, nor granting a security interest hereunder in, (i) any of such Grantor's right, title or interest in any license, contract or agreement to which such Grantor is a party as of the date hereof or any of its right, title or interest thereunder to the extent, but only to the extent, that such a grant would, under the express terms of such license, contract or agreement on the date hereof result in a breach of the terms of, or constitute a default under, such license, contract or agreement (other than to the extent that any such term (A) has been waived or (B) would be rendered ineffective pursuant to Sections 9-406, 9-408, 9-409 of the Code or other applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code of any relevant jurisdiction or any other applicable law (including the Bankruptcy Code) or principles of equity); provided, that (x) immediately upon the ineffectiveness, lapse, termination or waiver of any such provision, the Collateral shall include, and such Grantor shall be deemed to have granted a security interest in, all such right, title and interest as if such provision had never been in effect and (y) the foregoing exclusion shall in no way be construed so as to limit, impair or otherwise affect the Collateral Agent's unconditional continuing security interest in and liens upon any rights or interests of a Grantor in or to the proceeds of, or any monies due or to become due under, any such license, contract or agreement, or (ii) any intent-to-use United States trademark applications for which an amendment to allege use or statement of use has not been filed under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(c) or 15 U.S.C. § 1051(d), respectively, or if filed, has not been deemed in conformance with 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a) or examined and accepted, respectively, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, provided that, upon such filing and acceptance, such intent-to-use applications shall be included in the definition of Collateral.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the term "Collateral" shall not include in the case of a Subsidiary of such Grantor organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than the United States, any of the states thereof or the District of Columbia (a "Foreign Subsidiary"), more than 65% (or such greater percentage that, due to a change in applicable law after the date hereof, (i) would not reasonably be expected to cause the undistributed earnings of such Foreign Subsidiary as determined for United States federal income tax purposes to be treated as a deemed dividend to such Foreign Subsidiary's United States parent and (ii) would not reasonably be expected to cause any material adverse tax consequences) of the issued and outstanding shares of Equity Interests entitled to vote (within the meaning of Treas. Reg. Section 1.956 2(c)(2)) (it being understood and agreed that the Collateral shall include 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Equity Interests not entitled to vote (within the meaning of Treas. Reg. Section 1.956 2(c)(2)) or other equity interest of such Foreign Subsidiary).

The Grantors agree that the pledge of the shares of Equity Interests of any Pledged Issuer who is a Foreign Subsidiary may be supplemented by one or more separate pledge agreements, deeds of pledge, share charges, or other similar agreements or instruments, executed and delivered by the relevant Grantors in favor of the Collateral Agent, which pledge agreements will provide for the pledge of such shares of Equity Interests in accordance with the laws of the applicable foreign jurisdiction. With respect to such shares of Equity Interests, the Collateral Agent may, at any time and from time to time, in its sole discretion, take actions in such foreign jurisdictions that will result in the perfection of the Lien created in such shares of Equity Interests.

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SECTION 3. Security for Secured Obligations . The security interest created hereby in the Collateral constitutes continuing collateral security for all of the following obligations, whether now existing or hereafter incurred (the "Secured Obligations"):

(a) the prompt payment by each Grantor, as and when due and payable (whether by scheduled maturity, required prepayment, acceleration, demand or otherwise), of all amounts from time to time owing by it in respect of the Financing Agreement and/or the other Loan Documents, including, without limitation, (i) all Obligations (including, without limitation, all Letter of Credit Obligations), (ii) in the case of a Guarantor, all amounts from time to time owing by such Grantor in respect of its guaranty made pursuant to Article XI of the Financing Agreement or under any other Guaranty to which it is a party, including, without limitation, all obligations guaranteed by such Grantor and (iii) all interest, fees, commissions, charges, expense reimbursements, indemnifications and all other amounts due or to become due under any Loan Document (including, without limitation, all interest, fees, commissions, charges, expense reimbursements, indemnifications and other amounts that accrue after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding of any Loan Party, whether or not the payment of such interest, fees, commissions, charges, expense reimbursements, indemnifications and other amounts are unenforceable or are not allowable, in whole or in part, due to the existence of such Insolvency Proceeding); and

(b) the due performance and observance by each Grantor of all of its other obligations from time to time existing in respect of the Loan Documents.

SECTION 4. Delivery of the Pledged Interests .

(a) (i) All Promissory Notes in an individual principal amount in excess of $100,000 currently evidencing the Pledged Debt and all certificates currently representing the Pledged Shares shall be delivered to the Collateral Agent on or prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement. All other Promissory Notes in an individual principal amount in excess of $100,000, certificates and Instruments constituting Pledged Interests from time to time required to be pledged to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the Financing Agreement (the "Additional Collateral") shall be delivered to the Agent promptly upon, but in any event within five (5) Business Days of, receipt thereof by or on behalf of any of the Grantors. All such Promissory Notes, certificates and Instruments shall be held by or on behalf of the Collateral Agent pursuant hereto and shall be delivered in suitable form for transfer by delivery or shall be accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment or undated stock powers executed in blank, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent. If any Pledged Interests consist of uncertificated securities, unless the immediately following sentence is applicable thereto, such Grantor shall cause the Collateral Agent (or its designated custodian or nominee) to become the registered holder thereof, or cause each issuer of such securities to agree that it will comply with instructions originated by the Collateral Agent with respect to such securities without further consent by such Grantor. If any Pledged Interests consist of security entitlements, such Grantor shall transfer such security entitlements to the Collateral Agent (or its custodian, nominee or other designee), or cause the applicable securities intermediary to agree that it will comply with entitlement orders by the Collateral Agent without further consent by such Grantor.

(ii) Within five (5) Business Days of the receipt by a Grantor of any Additional Collateral, a Pledge Amendment, duly executed by such Grantor, in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto (a "Pledge Amendment"), shall be delivered to the Collateral Agent, in respect of the Additional Collateral that must be pledged pursuant to this Agreement and the Financing Agreement. The Pledge Amendment shall from and after delivery thereof constitute part of Schedules VII and VIII hereto. Each Grantor hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent to attach each Pledge Amendment to this Agreement and agrees that all Promissory Notes, certificates or Instruments listed on any Pledge Amendment delivered to the Collateral Agent shall for all purposes hereunder constitute Pledged Interests and such Grantor shall be deemed upon delivery thereof to have made the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5 hereof with respect to such Additional Collateral.

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(b) If any Grantor shall receive, by virtue of such Grantor's being or having been an owner of any Pledged Interests, any (i) stock certificate (including, without limitation, any certificate representing a stock dividend or distribution in connection with any increase or reduction of capital, reclassification, merger, consolidation, sale of assets, combination of shares, stock split, spin-off or split-off), Promissory Note or other Instrument, (ii) option or right, whether as an addition to, substitution for, or in exchange for, any Pledged Interests, or otherwise, (iii) dividends payable in cash (except such dividends permitted to be retained by any such Grantor pursuant to Section 7 hereof) or in securities or other property or (iv) dividends, distributions, cash, Instruments, Investment Property and other property in connection with a partial or total liquidation or dissolution or in connection with a reduction of capital, capital surplus or paid-in surplus, such Grantor shall receive such stock certificate, Promissory Note, Instrument, option, right, payment or distribution in trust for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, shall segregate it from such Grantor's other property and shall deliver it forthwith to the Collateral Agent, in the exact form received, with any necessary indorsement and/or appropriate stock powers duly executed in blank, to be held by the Collateral Agent as Pledged Interests and as further collateral security for the Secured Obligations; provided , however that such Grantor shall not be required to deliver any Promissory Note unless such Promissory Note evidences Pledged Debt in an individual principal amount in excess of $100,000.

SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties . Each Grantor jointly and severally represents and warrants as follows:

(a) Schedule I hereto sets forth a complete and accurate list as of the date hereof of (i) the exact legal name of each Grantor, (ii) the jurisdiction of organization of each Grantor, (iii) the type of organization of each Grantor and (iv) the organizational identification number of each Grantor or states that no such organizational identification number exists. The Perfection Certificate executed by each Loan Party, each dated June 24, 2013, copies of which have been previously delivered to the Collateral Agent, are true, complete and correct in all respects.

(b) This Agreement is, and each other Loan Document to which any Grantor is or will be a party, when delivered hereunder, will be, a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Grantor, enforceable against such Grantor in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally.

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(c) Except as disclosed in the Financing Agreement, there is no pending or, to the best knowledge of any Grantor, threatened action, suit or proceeding affecting any Grantor or any of its properties before any court or other Governmental Authority or any arbitrator that (A) if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on the grant by any Grantor, or the perfection of the security interest purported to be created hereby in the Collateral, or the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any of its rights or remedies hereunder, or (B) relates to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby.

(d) All Equipment, Fixtures, Inventory and other Goods now existing are, and all Equipment, Fixtures, Inventory and other Goods hereafter existing will be, located at the addresses specified therefor in Schedule III hereto (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with Section 6(b)). Each Grantor's chief place of business and chief executive office, the place where such Grantor keeps its Records concerning Accounts and all originals of all Chattel Paper are located at the addresses specified therefor in Schedule III hereto (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof). None of the Accounts is evidenced by Promissory Notes or other Instruments. Set forth in Schedule IV hereto is a complete and accurate list, as of the date of this Agreement, of each Deposit Account, Securities Account and Commodities Account of each Grantor, together with the name and address of each institution at which each such Account is maintained, the account number for each such Account and a description of the purpose of each such Account. Set forth in Schedule II hereto is (i) a complete and correct list of each trade name used by each Grantor and (ii) the name of, and each trade name used by, each Person from which such Grantor has acquired any substantial part of the Collateral within five years of the date hereof.

(e) Each Grantor has delivered to the Collateral Agent true, complete and correct copies of each License described in Schedule II hereto, including all schedules and exhibits thereto, which represents all of the Licenses existing on the date of this Agreement. Each such License sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties thereto relating to the subject matter thereof, and there are no other agreements, arrangements or understandings, written or oral, relating to the matters covered thereby or the rights of any Grantor or any of its Affiliates in respect thereof. Each License now existing is, and each other License will be, the legal, valid and binding obligation of the parties thereto, enforceable against such parties in accordance with its terms except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally. No default under any License by any such party has occurred, nor does any defense, offset, deduction or counterclaim exist thereunder in favor of any such party. No party to any License has given any Grantor notice of its intention to cancel, terminate or fail to renew any License.

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(f) The Grantors own and control, or otherwise have the right to use, all Intellectual Property necessary for the operation of its business, without infringement upon or conflict with the rights of any other Person with respect thereto, except for such infringements and conflicts which, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Schedule II hereto sets forth a complete and accurate list of all Intellectual Property owned or used by each Grantor as of the date hereof. All such Intellectual Property is subsisting and in full force and effect, has not been adjudged invalid or unenforceable, is valid and enforceable and has not been abandoned in whole or in part. Except as set forth in Schedule II hereto, no such Intellectual Property is the subject of any licensing or franchising agreement. No Grantor has any knowledge of any conflict with the rights of others to any Intellectual Property and, to the best knowledge of each Grantor, no Grantor is now infringing or in conflict with any such rights of others, and to the best knowledge of each Grantor, no other Person is now infringing or in conflict with any such properties, assets and rights owned or used by any Grantor, except for such infringements and conflicts which could not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. No Grantor has received any notice that it is violating or has violated the Intellectual Property rights of any third party.

(g) None of the Other Intellectual Property of any Grantor has been, to the best knowledge of each Grantor, used, divulged, disclosed or appropriated to the detriment of such Grantor for the benefit of any other Person other than such Grantor; no employee, independent contractor or agent of any Grantor has misappropriated any Other Intellectual Property of any other Person in the course of the performance of his or her duties as an employee, independent contractor or agent of such Grantor; and no employee, independent contractor or agent of any Grantor is in default or breach of any term of any employment agreement, non-disclosure agreement, assignment of inventions agreement or similar agreement, or contract relating in any way to the protection, ownership, development, use or transfer of such Grantor's Intellectual Property Collateral.

(h) The Existing Issuers set forth in Schedule VIII identified as a Subsidiary of a Grantor are each such Grantor's only Subsidiaries existing on the date hereof. The Pledged Shares have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable and the holders thereof are not entitled to any preemptive, first refusal or other similar rights. Except as noted in Schedule VIII hereto, the Pledged Shares constitute 100% of the issued shares of Equity Interests of the Pledged Issuers as of the date hereof. All other shares of Equity Interests constituting Pledged Interests will be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

(i) The Promissory Notes currently evidencing the Pledged Debt have been, and all other Promissory Notes from time to time evidencing Pledged Debt, when executed and delivered, will have been, duly authorized, executed and delivered by the respective makers thereof, and all such Promissory Notes are or will be, as the case may be, legal, valid and binding obligations of such makers, enforceable against such makers in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally.

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(j) The Grantors are and will be at all times the sole and exclusive owners of, or otherwise have and will have adequate rights in, the Collateral free and clear of any Lien except for the Permitted Liens. No effective financing statement or other instrument similar in effect covering all or any part of the Collateral is on file in any recording or filing office except such as may have been filed to perfect or protect any Permitted Lien.

(k) The exercise by the Collateral Agent of any of its rights and remedies hereunder will not contravene any law or any contractual restriction binding on or otherwise affecting any Grantor or any of its properties and will not result in, or require the creation of, any Lien upon or with respect to any of its properties.

(l) No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person, is required for (i) the due execution, delivery and performance by any Grantor of this Agreement, (ii) the grant by any Grantor of the security interest purported to be created hereby in the Collateral or (iii) the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any of its rights and remedies hereunder, except, in the case of this clause (iii), as may be required in connection with any sale of any Pledged Interests by laws affecting the offering and sale of securities generally. No authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with, any Governmental Authority or any other Person, is required for the perfection of the security interest purported to be created hereby in the Collateral, except (A) for the filing under the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the applicable jurisdiction of the financing statements described in Schedule V hereto, all of which financing statements have been duly filed and are in full force and effect, (B) with respect to the perfection of the security interest created hereby in the United States Intellectual Property and Licenses, for the recording of the appropriate Assignment for Security, substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, as applicable, (C) with respect to the perfection of the security interest created hereby in foreign Intellectual Property and Licenses, for registrations and filings in jurisdictions located outside of the United States and covering rights in such jurisdictions relating to such foreign Intellectual Property and Licenses, (D) with respect to the perfection of the security interest created hereby in Titled Collateral, for the submission of an appropriate application requesting that the Lien of the Collateral Agent be noted on the Certificate of Title or certificate of ownership, completed and authenticated by the applicable Grantor, together with the Certificate of Title or certificate of ownership, with respect to such Titled Collateral, to the appropriate Governmental Authority, (E) with respect to any action that may be necessary to obtain control of Collateral constituting Deposit Accounts, Electronic Chattel Paper, Investment Property or Letter-of-Credit Rights, the taking of such actions, and (F) the Collateral Agent's having possession of all Documents, Chattel Paper, Instruments and cash constituting Collateral (subclauses (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F), each a "Perfection Requirement" and collectively, the "Perfection Requirements"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is agreed and understood that any Grantor with any right, title or interest in a leasehold interest shall not be required to take actions or execute and deliver any documents necessary to perfect the Collateral Agent's security interest in such leasehold interest if the Collateral Agent (in its sole discretion) has determined that the costs to be incurred by such Grantor to perfect the Collateral Agent's security interest would be unreasonably excessive in relation to the benefits to the Collateral Agent and the Lenders to be derived from such security interest.

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(m) This Agreement creates a legal, valid and enforceable security interest in favor of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, in the Collateral, as security for the Secured Obligations. The Perfection Requirements result in the perfection of such security interests. Such security interests are, or in the case of Collateral in which any Grantor obtains rights after the date hereof, will be, perfected, first priority security interests, subject in priority only to the Permitted Liens that, pursuant to the definition of the term "Permitted Liens", are not prohibited from being prior to the Liens in favor of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and the recording of such instruments of assignment described above. Such Perfection Requirements and all other action necessary or desirable to perfect and protect such security interest have been duly made or taken, except for (i) the Collateral Agent's having possession of all Instruments, Documents, Chattel Paper and cash constituting Collateral after the date hereof, (ii) the Collateral Agent's having control of all Deposit Accounts, Electronic Chattel Paper, Investment Property or Letter-of-Credit Rights constituting Collateral after the date hereof, and (iii) the other filings and recordations and actions described in Section 5(l) hereof.

(n) As of the date hereof, no Grantor holds any Commercial Tort Claims with an individual value in excess of $250,000 in respect of which a claim has been filed in a court of law or a written notice by an attorney has been given to a potential defendant, except for such claims described in Schedule VI.

(o) Each Grantor and any of its Subsidiaries that is a partnership or a limited liability company with certificated Equity Interests, has irrevocably opted into (and has caused each of its Subsidiaries that is a partnership or a limited liability company with certificated Equity Interests, and a Pledged Issuer to opt into) Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (collectively, the "Certificated Entities"). Such interests are securities for purposes of Article 8 of any relevant Uniform Commercial Code. With respect to each Grantor and its Subsidiaries that is a partnership or a limited liability and is not a Certificated Entity, the partnership interests or membership interests of each such Person are not (A) dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, (B) securities for purposes of Article 8 of any relevant Uniform Commercial Code, (C) investment company securities within the meaning of Section 8-103 of any relevant Uniform Commercial Code and (D) evidenced by a certificate. Such partnership interests or membership interests constitute General Intangibles.

SECTION 6. Covenants as to the Collateral . So long as any of the Secured Obligations (whether or not due) shall remain unpaid or any Lender shall have any Commitment under the Financing Agreement, unless the Collateral Agent shall otherwise consent in writing:

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(a) Further Assurances . Each Grantor will take such action and execute, acknowledge and deliver, at its sole cost and expense, such agreements, instruments or other documents as the Collateral Agent may require from time to time in order (i) to perfect and protect, or maintain the perfection of, the security interest and Lien purported to be created hereby; (ii) to enable the Collateral Agent to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder in respect of the Collateral; or (iii) otherwise to effect the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation: (A) marking conspicuously all Chattel Paper, Instruments and Licenses and, at the request of the Collateral Agent, all of its Records pertaining to the Collateral with a legend, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, indicating that such Chattel Paper, Instrument, License or Collateral is subject to the security interest created hereby, (B) if any Account with an individual value in excess of $100,000 shall be evidenced by a Promissory Note or other Instrument or Chattel Paper, delivering and pledging to the Collateral Agent such Promissory Note, other Instrument or Chattel Paper, duly endorsed and accompanied by executed instruments of transfer or assignment, all in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, (C) executing and filing (to the extent, if any, that such Grantor's signature is required thereon) or authenticating the filing of, such financing or continuation statements, or amendments thereto, (D) with respect to Intellectual Property hereafter existing and not covered by an appropriate security interest grant, the executing and recording in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, as applicable, appropriate instruments granting a security interest, as may be necessary or desirable or that the Collateral Agent may request in order to perfect and preserve the security interest purported to be created hereby, (E) delivering to the Collateral Agent irrevocable proxies in respect of the Pledged Interests, (F) furnishing to the Collateral Agent from time to time statements and schedules further identifying and describing the Collateral and such other reports in connection with the Collateral as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, all in reasonable detail, (G) if any Collateral with a book value in excess of $100,000 (when aggregated with all other Collateral at the same location) shall be in the possession of a third party, notifying such Person of the Collateral Agent's security interest created hereby and obtaining a written agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, providing access to such Collateral in order to remove such Collateral from such premises during an Event of Default and acknowledging that such Person holds possession of the Collateral for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, provided, that in the event such Grantor is unable to obtain any such written agreement, the Administrative Agent may, in its reasonable discretion, establish such reserves as it deems necessary with respect to any such Collateral, (H) if at any time after the date hereof, any Grantor acquires or holds any Commercial Tort Claim with an individual value in excess of $250,000, immediately notifying the Collateral Agent in a writing signed by such Grantor setting forth a brief description of such Commercial Tort Claim and granting to the Collateral Agent a security interest therein and in the proceeds thereof, which writing shall incorporate the provisions hereof and shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, (I) upon the acquisition after the date hereof by any Grantor of any Titled Collateral with an individual fair market value in excess of $25,000 (other than Equipment that is subject to a purchase money security interest permitted by Section 7.02(a) of the Financing Agreement), immediately notifying the Collateral Agent of such acquisition, setting forth a description of the Titled Collateral acquired and a good faith estimate of the current value of such Titled Collateral, and if so requested by the Collateral Agent, immediately causing the Collateral Agent to be listed as the lienholder on such Certificate of Title or certificate of ownership and delivering evidence of the same to the Collateral Agent, and (J) taking all actions required by law in any relevant Uniform Commercial Code jurisdiction, or by other law as applicable in any foreign jurisdiction. No Grantor shall take or fail to take any action which would in any manner impair the validity or enforceability of the Collateral Agent's security interest in and Lien on any Collateral.

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(b) Location of Equipment and Inventory . Each Grantor will keep the Equipment and Inventory (other than Equipment and Inventory sold in the ordinary course of business in accordance with Section 6(h) hereof) at the locations specified in Schedule III hereto or, upon not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Collateral Agent accompanied by a new Schedule III hereto indicating each new location of the Equipment and Inventory, at such other locations in the continental United States as the Grantors may elect, provided that (i) all action has been taken to grant to the Collateral Agent a perfected, first priority security interest in such Equipment and Inventory (subject in priority only to Permitted Liens that, pursuant to the definition of the term "Permitted Liens", are not prohibited from being prior to the Liens in favor of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and (ii) the Collateral Agent's rights in such Equipment and Inventory, including, without limitation, the existence, perfection and priority of the security interest created hereby in such Equipment and Inventory, are not adversely affected thereby.

(c) Condition of Equipment . Each Grantor will maintain or cause the Equipment which is necessary or useful in the proper conduct of its business to be maintained and preserved in good condition, repair and working order as when acquired and in accordance with any manufacturer's manual, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and will forthwith, or in the case of any loss or damage to any Equipment promptly after the occurrence thereof, make or cause to be made all repairs, replacements and other improvements in connection therewith which are necessary or desirable, consistent with past practice, or which the Collateral Agent may request to such end. Each Grantor will promptly furnish to the Collateral Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail any loss or damage in excess of $100,000 to any Equipment.

(d) Taxes, Etc. Each Grantor jointly and severally agrees to pay promptly when due all property and other taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies imposed upon, and all claims (including claims for labor, materials and supplies) against, the Equipment and Inventory, except to the extent otherwise provided in the Financing Agreement.

(e) Insurance . Each Grantor will, at its own expense, maintain insurance with respect to the Collateral in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreement. Each Grantor will, if so requested by the Collateral Agent, deliver to the Collateral Agent original or duplicate insurance policies and, as often as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, a report of a reputable insurance broker with respect to such insurance. Each Grantor will also, at the request of the Collateral Agent, execute and deliver instruments of assignment of such insurance policies and cause the respective insurers to acknowledge notice of such assignment.

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(f) Provisions Concerning the Accounts and the Licenses .

(i) Each Grantor will, except as otherwise provided in this subsection (f), continue to collect, at its own expense, all amounts due or to become due under the Accounts. In connection with such collections, each Grantor may (and, at the Collateral Agent's direction, will) take such action as such Grantor (or, if applicable, the Collateral Agent) may deem necessary or advisable to enforce collection or performance of the Accounts; provided, however, that the Collateral Agent shall have the right at any time, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to notify the Account Debtors or obligors under any Accounts of the assignment of such Accounts to the Collateral Agent and to direct such Account Debtors or obligors to make payment of all amounts due or to become due to such Grantor thereunder directly to the Collateral Agent or its designated agent and, upon such notification and at the expense of such Grantor and to the extent permitted by law, to enforce collection of any such Accounts and to adjust, settle or compromise the amount or payment thereof, in the same manner and to the same extent as such Grantor might have done. After receipt by any Grantor of a notice from the Collateral Agent that the Collateral Agent has notified, intends to notify, or has enforced or intends to enforce a Grantor's rights against the Account Debtors or obligors under any Accounts as referred to in the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, (A) all amounts and proceeds (including Instruments) received by such Grantor in respect of the Accounts shall be received in trust for the benefit of the Collateral Agent hereunder, shall be segregated from other funds of such Grantor and shall be forthwith paid over to the Collateral Agent or its designated agent in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement) to be held as cash collateral and either (x) credited to the Loan Account so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or (y) if any Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, applied as specified in Section 9(d) hereof, and (B) such Grantor will not adjust, settle or compromise the amount or payment of any Account or release wholly or partly any Account Debtor or obligor thereof or allow any credit or discount thereon. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Collateral Agent may (in its sole and absolute discretion) direct any or all of the banks and financial institutions with which any Grantor either maintains a Deposit Account or a lockbox or deposits the proceeds of any Accounts to send immediately to the Collateral Agent or its designated agent by wire transfer (to such account as the Collateral Agent shall specify, or in such other manner as the Collateral Agent shall direct) all or a portion of such securities, cash, investments and other items held by such institution. Any such securities, cash, investments and other items so received by the Collateral Agent or its designated agent shall (in the sole and absolute discretion of the Collateral Agent) be held as additional Collateral for the Secured Obligations or distributed in accordance with Section 9 hereof.

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(ii) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any breach or default under any License by any party thereto other than a Grantor, (A) the relevant Grantor will, promptly after obtaining knowledge thereof, give the Collateral Agent written notice of the nature and duration thereof, specifying what action, if any, it has taken and proposes to take with respect thereto, (B) no Grantor will, without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, declare or waive any such breach or default or affirmatively consent to the cure thereof or exercise any of its remedies in respect thereof, and (C) each Grantor will, upon written instructions from the Collateral Agent and at such Grantor's expense, take such action as the Collateral Agent may deem necessary or advisable in respect thereof.

(iii) Each Grantor will, at its expense, promptly deliver to the Collateral Agent a copy of each notice or other communication received by it by which any other party to any License (A) declares a breach or default by a Grantor of any material term thereunder, (B) terminates such License or (C) purports to exercise any of its rights or affect any of its obligations thereunder, together with a copy of any reply by such Grantor thereto.

(iv) Each Grantor will exercise promptly and diligently each and every right which it may have under each License (other than any right of termination) and will duly perform and observe in all respects all of its obligations under each License and will take all action necessary to maintain the Licenses in full force and effect, unless such Grantor determines in its reasonable business judgment that such License is no longer useful or necessary to the conduct of its business. No Grantor will, without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, cancel, terminate, amend or otherwise modify in any respect, or waive any provision of, any License.

(g) Provisions Concerning the Pledged Interests . Each Grantor will

(i) at the Grantors' joint and several expense, promptly deliver to the Collateral Agent a copy of each material notice or other material communication received by it in respect of the Pledged Interests in its capacity as the owner of such Pledged Interests;

(ii) at the Grantors' joint and several expense, defend the Collateral Agent's right, title and security interest in and to the Pledged Interests against the claims of any Person;

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(iii) not make or consent to any amendment or other modification or waiver with respect to any Pledged Interests or enter into any agreement or permit to exist any restriction with respect to any Pledged Interests, in each case other than pursuant to the Loan Documents; and

(iv) not permit the issuance of (A) any additional shares of any class of Equity Interests of any Pledged Issuer, (B) any securities convertible voluntarily by the holder thereof or automatically upon the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event or condition into, or exchangeable for, any such shares of Equity Interests or (C) any warrants, options, contracts or other commitments entitling any Person to purchase or otherwise acquire any such shares of Equity Interests.

(h) Transfers and Other Liens .

(i) Except to the extent expressly permitted by Section 7.02(c) of the Financing Agreement, no Grantor will liquidate, convey, sell, assign (by operation of law or otherwise), lease or sublease, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Collateral.

(ii) Except to the extent expressly permitted by Section 7.02(a) of the Financing Agreement, no Grantor will create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien upon or with respect to any Collateral.

(i) Intellectual Property .

(i) If applicable, each Grantor has duly executed and delivered the applicable Assignment for Security in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. Each Grantor (either itself or through licensees) will, and will cause each licensee thereof to, take all action necessary to maintain all of the Intellectual Property in full force and effect, including, without limitation, using the proper statutory notices and markings and using the Trademarks on each applicable trademark class of goods in order to so maintain the Trademarks in full force, free from any claim of abandonment for non-use, and no Grantor will (nor permit any licensee thereof to) do any act or knowingly omit to do any act whereby any Intellectual Property may become invalidated.

(ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, no Grantor shall have an obligation to use or to maintain any Intellectual Property (A) that relates solely to any product or work, that has been, or is in the process of being, discontinued, abandoned or terminated, (B) that is being replaced with Intellectual Property substantially similar to the Intellectual Property that may be abandoned or otherwise become invalid, so long as the failure to use or maintain such Intellectual Property does not materially adversely affect the validity of such replacement Intellectual Property and so long as such replacement Intellectual Property is subject to the Lien created by this Agreement or (C) that is substantially the same as any other Intellectual Property that is in full force, so long as the failure to use or maintain such Intellectual Property does not materially adversely affect the validity of such replacement Intellectual Property and so long as such other Intellectual Property is subject to the Lien and security interest created by this Agreement.

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(iii) Each Grantor will cause to be taken all necessary steps in any proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office or any similar office or agency in any other country or political subdivision thereof to maintain each registration of the Intellectual Property (other than the Intellectual Property described in the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence), including, without limitation, filing of renewals, affidavits of use, affidavits of incontestability and opposition, interference and cancellation proceedings and payment of maintenance fees, filing fees, taxes or other governmental fees. If any Intellectual Property is infringed, misappropriated, diluted or otherwise violated in any material respect by a third party, the Grantors shall (x) upon obtaining knowledge of such infringement, misappropriation, dilution or other violation, promptly notify the Collateral Agent and (y) to the extent the Grantors shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, promptly sue for infringement, misappropriation, dilution or other violation, seek injunctive relief where appropriate and recover any and all damages for such infringement, misappropriation, dilution or other violation, or take such other actions as the Grantors shall deem appropriate under the circumstances to protect such Intellectual Property.

(iv) Each Grantor shall furnish to the Collateral Agent statements and schedules further identifying and describing the Intellectual Property and Licenses and such other reports in connection with the Intellectual Property and Licenses as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, all in reasonable detail and promptly upon request of the Collateral Agent, following receipt by the Collateral Agent of any such statements, schedules or reports, the Grantors shall modify this Agreement by amending Schedule II hereto to include any Intellectual Property and Licenses, as the case may be, which become part of the Collateral under this Agreement, and shall execute and authenticate such documents and do such acts as shall be necessary or, in the judgment of the Collateral Agent, desirable to subject such Intellectual Property and Licenses to the Lien and security interest created by this Agreement.

(v) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, no Grantor may abandon or otherwise permit any Intellectual Property to become invalid without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, and if any Intellectual Property is infringed, misappropriated, diluted or otherwise violated in any material respect by a third party, the Grantors will take such action as the Collateral Agent shall deem appropriate under the circumstances to protect such Intellectual Property.

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(vi) In the event that any Grantor shall (A) obtain rights to any new Trademarks necessary for the operation of its business, or any reissue, renewal or extension of any existing Trademark necessary for the operation of its business, (B) obtain rights to or develop any new patentable inventions, or become entitled to the benefit of any Patent, or any reissue, division, continuation, renewal, extension or continuation-in-part of any existing Patent or any improvement thereof (whether pursuant to any license or otherwise), (C) obtain rights to or develop any new works protectable by Copyright, or become entitled to the benefit of any rights with respect to any Copyright or any registration or application therefor, or any renewal or extension of any existing Copyright or any registration or application therefor, or (D) obtain rights to or develop new Other Intellectual Property, the provisions of Section 2 hereof shall automatically apply thereto and such Grantor shall give to the Collateral Agent prompt notice thereof in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Financing Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein or in the Financing Agreement each Grantor, either itself or through any agent, employee, licensee or designee, shall give the Collateral Agent written notice of each application submitted by it for the registration of any Trademark or Copyright or the issuance of any Patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, as applicable, or in any similar office or agency of the United States or any country or any political subdivision thereof.

(vii) Each Grantor shall execute, authenticate and deliver any and all assignments, agreements, instruments, documents and papers as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request to evidence the Collateral Agent's security interest hereunder in such Intellectual Property and the General Intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby, and each Grantor hereby appoints the Collateral Agent its attorney-in-fact to execute and/or authenticate and file all such writings for the foregoing purposes, all acts of such attorney being hereby ratified and confirmed, and such power (being coupled with an interest) shall be irrevocable until the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents.

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(j) Deposit, Commodities and Securities Accounts . On or prior to the Effective Date, each Grantor shall cause each bank and other financial institution with an account referred to in Schedule IV hereto to execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent (or its designee) a control agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, duly executed by such Grantor and such bank or financial institution, or enter into other arrangements in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, pursuant to which such institution shall irrevocably agree, among other things, that (i) it will comply at any time with the instructions originated by the Collateral Agent (or its designee) to such bank or financial institution directing the disposition of cash, Commodity Contracts, securities, Investment Property and other items from time to time credited to such account, without further consent of such Grantor, which instructions the Collateral Agent (or its designee) will not give to such bank or other financial institution in the absence of a continuing Event of Default, (ii) all cash, Commodity Contracts, securities, Investment Property and other items of such Grantor deposited with such institution shall be subject to a perfected, first priority security interest in favor of the Collateral Agent (or its designee), (iii) any right of set off, banker's Lien or other similar Lien, security interest or encumbrance shall be fully waived as against the Collateral Agent (or its designee), and (iv) upon receipt of written notice from the Collateral Agent during the continuance of an Event of Default, such bank or financial institution shall immediately send to the Collateral Agent (or its designee) by wire transfer (to such account as the Collateral Agent (or its designee) shall specify, or in such other manner as the Collateral Agent (or its designee) shall direct) all such cash, the value of any Commodity Contracts, securities, Investment Property and other items held by it. Without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, no Grantor shall make or maintain any Deposit Account, Commodity Account or Securities Account except for the accounts set forth in Schedule IV hereto. The provisions of this Section 6(j) shall not apply to (i) Deposit Accounts for which the Collateral Agent is the depositary, (ii) Deposit Accounts that do not contain deposits at any time in an aggregate amount in excess of $10,000 for any one account and $50,000 in the aggregate for all such accounts, and (iii) Deposit Accounts specially and exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for the benefit of a Grantor's salaried employees, provided that the funds on deposit in such Deposit Accounts shall at no time exceed the actual payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments then owing by such Grantor for the immediately succeeding payroll period.

(k) Titled Collateral.

(i) Each Grantor shall (a) cause all Collateral, now owned or hereafter acquired by any Grantor, which under applicable law are required to be registered, to be properly registered in the name of such Grantor, (b) cause all Titled Collateral, to be properly titled in the name of such Grantor, and if requested by the Collateral Agent (which request shall only be made with respect to Titled Collateral with an individual fair market value in excess of $25,000 so long as no Event of Default exists), with the Collateral Agent's Lien noted thereon and (c) if requested by the Collateral Agent, promptly deliver to the Collateral Agent (or its custodian) originals of all such Certificates of Title or certificates of ownership for such Titled Collateral, with the Collateral Agent's Lien noted thereon, provided, that each Grantor covenants and agrees that any original Certificates of Title or certificates of ownership not delivered to Collateral Agent shall be held in trust by such Grantor for the Agents and the Lenders.

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(ii) Upon the acquisition after the date hereof by any Grantor of any Titled Collateral (other than Equipment to be acquired that is subject to a purchase money security interest permitted by Section 7.02(a) of the Financing Agreement), such Grantor shall immediately notify the Collateral Agent of such acquisition, set forth a description of such Titled Collateral acquired and a good faith estimate of the current value of such Titled Collateral, and if so requested by the Collateral Agent (which request shall only be made with respect to Titled Collateral with an individual fair market value in excess of $25,000 so long as no Event of Default exists), immediately deliver to the Collateral Agent (or its custodian) originals of the Certificates of Title or certificates of ownership for such Titled Collateral, together with the manufacturer's statement of origin, and an application duly executed by the appropriate Grantor to evidence the Collateral Agent's Lien thereon.

(iii) Each Grantor hereby appoints the Collateral Agent as its attorney-in-fact, effective the date hereof and terminating upon the termination of this Agreement, for the purpose of (A) executing on behalf of such Grantor title or ownership applications for filing with appropriate Governmental Authority to enable Titled Collateral now owned or hereafter acquired by such Grantor to be retitled and the Collateral Agent listed as lienholder thereof, (B) filing such applications with such Governmental Authority, and (C) executing such other documents and instruments on behalf of, and taking such other action in the name of, such Grantor as the Collateral Agent may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes hereof (including, without limitation, for the purpose of creating in favor of the Collateral Agent a perfected Lien on such Titled Collateral and exercising the rights and remedies of the Collateral Agent hereunder). This appointment as attorney-in-fact is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents.

(iv) With respect to motor vehicles, any Certificates of Title or ownership delivered pursuant to the terms hereof shall be accompanied by odometer statements for each motor vehicle covered thereby.

(v) So long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, upon the request of any Grantor, the Collateral Agent shall execute and deliver to such Grantor such instruments as such Grantor shall reasonably request to remove the notation of the Collateral Agent as lienholder on any Certificate of Title or certificate of ownership for any Titled Collateral; provided that any such instruments shall be delivered, and the release shall be effective, only upon receipt by the Collateral Agent of a certificate from such Grantor, stating that the Titled Collateral, the Lien on which is to be released, is to be sold in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreement or has suffered a casualty loss (with title thereto passing to the casualty insurance company therefor in settlement of the claim for such loss), the amount that such Grantor will receive as sale proceeds or insurance proceeds and whether or not such sale proceeds or insurance proceeds are required by the Financing Agreement to be paid to the Collateral Agent to be applied to the Secured Obligations and, to the extent required by the Financing Agreement, any proceeds of such sale or casualty loss shall be paid to the Collateral Agent hereunder to be applied to the Secured Obligations in accordance with the terms of the Financing Agreement.

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(l) Control . Each Grantor hereby agrees to take any or all action that may be necessary or desirable or that the Collateral Agent may request in order for the Collateral Agent to obtain control in accordance with Sections 9-104, 9-105, 9-106, and 9-107 of the Code with respect to the following Collateral: (i) Deposit Accounts, (ii) Electronic Chattel Paper, (iii) Investment Property and (iv) Letter-of-Credit Rights. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges and agrees that any agent or designee of the Collateral Agent shall be deemed to be a "secured party" with respect to the Collateral under the control of such agent or designee for all purposes.

(m) Records; Inspection and Reporting .

(i) Each Grantor shall keep adequate records concerning the Accounts, Chattel Paper and Pledged Interests. Each Grantor shall permit any Agent, or any agents or representatives thereof or such professionals or other Persons as any Agent may designate, at any time and from time to time during normal business hours, at the expense of the Grantors, (A) to examine and make copies of and abstracts from such Grantor's books and records, (B) to visit and inspect its properties, (C) to verify materials, leases, notes, Accounts, Inventory and other assets of such Grantor from time to time, (D) to conduct audits, physical counts, appraisals and/or valuations, and environmental assessments or examinations at the locations of such Grantor and (E) to discuss such Grantor's affairs, finances and accounts with any of its directors, officers, managerial employees, independent accountants or any of its other representatives, in each case as provided in and subject to the Financing Agreement.

(ii) Except as otherwise expressly permitted by Section 7.02(m) of the Financing Agreement, no Grantor shall, without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, amend, modify or otherwise change (A) its name, organizational identification number or FEIN (B) its jurisdiction of organization as set forth in Schedule I hereto or (C) its chief executive office as set forth in Schedule III hereto. Each Grantor shall immediately notify the Collateral Agent upon obtaining an organizational identification number, if on the date hereof such Grantor did not have such identification number.

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(n) Partnership and Limited Liability Company Interest . Except with respect to partnership interests and membership interests evidenced by a certificate, which certificate has been pledged and delivered to the Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 4 hereof, no Grantor that is a partnership or a limited liability company shall, nor shall any Grantor with any Subsidiary that is a partnership or a limited liability company, permit such partnership interests or membership interests to (i) be dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, (ii) become a security for purposes of Article 8 of any relevant Uniform Commercial Code, (iii) become an investment company security within the meaning of Section 8-103 of any relevant Uniform Commercial Code or (iv) be evidenced by a certificate. Each Grantor agrees that such partnership interests or membership interests shall constitute General Intangibles.

(o) Monthly Acquisition Report . Within thirty (30) days after the last day of each month, the Administrative Borrower shall deliver to the Collateral Agent a report listing all material acquisitions of fee and leasehold interests in Coal Business real property acquired during such month by any Grantor, accompanied by a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Administrative Borrower certifying compliance with Section 7.01(o) of the Financing Agreement.

SECTION 7. Voting Rights, Dividends, Etc . in Respect of the Pledged Interests.

(a) So long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing:

(i) each Grantor may exercise any and all voting and other consensual rights pertaining to any Pledged Interests for any purpose not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the Financing Agreement or the other Loan Documents; provided, however, that (A) none of the Grantors will exercise or refrain from exercising any such right, as the case may be, if the Collateral Agent gives a Grantor notice that, in the Collateral Agent's judgment, such action (or inaction) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (B) each Grantor will give the Collateral Agent at least five (5) Business Days' notice of the manner in which it intends to exercise, or the reasons for refraining from exercising, any such right which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(ii) each of the Grantors may receive and retain any and all dividends, interest or other distributions paid in respect of the Pledged Interests to the extent permitted by the Financing Agreement; provided, however, that any and all (A) dividends and interest paid or payable other than in cash in respect of, and Instruments and other property received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for, any Pledged Interests, (B) dividends and other distributions paid or payable in cash in respect of any Pledged Interests in connection with a partial or total liquidation or dissolution or in connection with a reduction of capital, capital surplus or paid-in surplus, and (C) cash paid, payable or otherwise distributed in redemption of, or in exchange for, any Pledged Interests, together with any dividend, interest or other distribution or payment which at the time of such payment was not permitted by the Financing Agreement, shall be, and shall forthwith be delivered to the Collateral Agent, to hold as, Pledged Interests and shall, if received by any of the Grantors, be received in trust for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, shall be segregated from the other property or funds of the Grantors, and shall be forthwith delivered to the Collateral Agent in the exact form received with any necessary indorsement and/or appropriate stock powers duly executed in blank, to be held by the Collateral Agent as Pledged Interests and as further collateral security for the Secured Obligations; and

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(iii) the Collateral Agent will execute and deliver (or cause to be executed and delivered) to a Grantor all such proxies and other instruments as such Grantor may reasonably request for the purpose of enabling such Grantor to exercise the voting and other rights which it is entitled to exercise pursuant to Section 7(a)(i) hereof and to receive the dividends, interest and/or other distributions which it is authorized to receive and retain pursuant to Section 7(a)(ii) hereof.

(b) Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default:

(i) all rights of each Grantor to exercise the voting and other consensual rights which it would otherwise be entitled to exercise pursuant to Section 7(a)(i) hereof, and to receive the dividends, distributions, interest and other payments that it would otherwise be authorized to receive and retain pursuant to Section 7(a)(ii) hereof, shall cease, and all such rights shall thereupon become vested in the Collateral Agent, which shall thereupon have the sole right to exercise such voting and other consensual rights and to receive and hold as Pledged Interests such dividends, distributions and interest payments;

(ii) the Collateral Agent is authorized to notify each debtor with respect to the Pledged Debt to make payment directly to the Collateral Agent (or its designee) and may collect any and all moneys due or to become due to any Grantor in respect of the Pledged Debt, and each of the Grantors hereby authorizes each such debtor to make such payment directly to the Collateral Agent (or its designee) without any duty of inquiry;

(iii) without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Collateral Agent may at its option exercise any and all rights of conversion, exchange, subscription or any other rights, privileges or options pertaining to any of the Pledged Interests as if it were the absolute owner thereof, including, without limitation, the right to exchange, in its discretion, any and all of the Pledged Interests upon the merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or other adjustment of any Pledged Issuer, or upon the exercise by any Pledged Issuer of any right, privilege or option pertaining to any Pledged Interests, and, in connection therewith, to deposit and deliver any and all of the Pledged Interests with any committee, depository, transfer agent, registrar or other designated agent upon such terms and conditions as it may determine; and

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(iv) all dividends, distributions, interest and other payments that are received by any of the Grantors contrary to the provisions of Section 7(b)(i) hereof shall be received in trust for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, shall be segregated from other funds of the Grantors, and shall be forthwith paid over to the Collateral Agent as Pledged Interests in the exact form received with any necessary indorsement and/or appropriate stock powers duly executed in blank, to be held by the Collateral Agent as Pledged Interests and as further collateral security for the Secured Obligations.

SECTION 8. Additional Provisions Concerning the Collateral .

(a) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and for the purpose of taking any action that the Collateral Agent may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, each Grantor hereby (i) authorizes the Collateral Agent to execute any such agreements, instruments or other documents in such Grantor's name and to file such agreements, instruments or other documents in such Grantor's name and in any appropriate filing office, (ii) authorizes the Collateral Agent at any time and from time to time to file, one or more financing or continuation statements and amendments thereto, relating to the Collateral (including, without limitation, any such financing statements that (A) describe the Collateral as "all assets" or "all personal property" (or words of similar effect) or that describe or identify the Collateral by type or in any other manner as the Collateral Agent may determine, regardless of whether any particular asset of such Grantor falls within the scope of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code or whether any particular asset of such Grantor constitutes part of the Collateral, and (B) contain any other information required by Part 5 of Article 9 of the Code for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement, continuation statement or amendment, including, without limitation, whether such Grantor is an organization, the type of organization and any organizational identification number issued to such Grantor) and (iii) ratifies such authorization to the extent that the Collateral Agent has filed any such financing statements, continuation statements, or amendments thereto, prior to the date hereof. A photocopy or other reproduction of this Agreement or any financing statement covering the Collateral or any part thereof shall be sufficient as a financing statement where permitted by law.

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(b) Each Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints the Collateral Agent as its attorney-in-fact and proxy, with full authority in the place and stead of such Grantor and in the name of such Grantor or otherwise, from time to time in the Collateral Agent's discretion, to take any action and to execute any instrument that the Collateral Agent may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement (subject to the rights of a Grantor under Section 6 hereof and Section 7(a) hereof), including, without limitation, (i) to obtain and adjust insurance required to be paid to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the Financing Agreement, (ii) to ask, demand, collect, sue for, recover, compound, receive and give acquittance and receipts for moneys due and to become due under or in respect of any Collateral, (iii) to receive, endorse, and collect any drafts or other Instruments, Documents and Chattel Paper in connection with clause (i) or (ii) above, (iv) to receive, indorse and collect all Instruments made payable to such Grantor representing any dividend, interest payment or other distribution in respect of any Pledged Interests and to give full discharge for the same, (v) to file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings which the Collateral Agent may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any Collateral or otherwise to enforce the rights of the Collateral Agent and the Lenders with respect to any Collateral, (vi) to execute assignments, licenses and other documents to enforce the rights of the Collateral Agent and the Lenders with respect to any Collateral, (vii) to pay or discharge taxes or Liens levied or placed upon or threatened against the Collateral, the legality or validity thereof and the amounts necessary to discharge the same to be determined by the Collateral Agent in its reasonable discretion, and such payments made by the Collateral Agent to become Obligations of such Grantor to the Collateral Agent, due and payable immediately without demand, and (viii) to sign and endorse any invoices, freight or express bills, bills of lading, storage or warehouse receipts, assignments, verifications and notices in connection with Accounts, Chattel Paper and other documents relating to the Collateral. This power is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable until the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents.

(c) For the purpose of enabling the Collateral Agent to exercise rights and remedies hereunder, at such time as the Collateral Agent shall be lawfully entitled to exercise such rights and remedies, and for no other purpose, each Grantor hereby (i) grants to the Collateral Agent an irrevocable, non-exclusive license (exercisable without payment of royalty or other compensation to any Grantor) to use, assign, license or sublicense any Intellectual Property now or hereafter owned by any Grantor, wherever the same may be located, including in such license reasonable access to all media in which any of the licensed items may be recorded or stored and to all computer programs used for the compilation or printout thereof; and (ii) assigns to the Collateral Agent, to the extent assignable, all of its rights to any Intellectual Property now or hereafter licensed or used by any Grantor. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, but subject to the provisions of the Financing Agreement that limit the right of a Grantor to dispose of its property and Section 6(i) hereof, so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Grantor may exploit, use, enjoy, protect, license, sublicense, assign, sell, dispose of or take other actions with respect to the Intellectual Property in the ordinary course of its business. In furtherance of the foregoing, unless an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the Collateral Agent shall from time to time, upon the request of a Grantor, execute and deliver any instruments, certificates or other documents, in the form so requested, which such Grantor shall have certified are appropriate (in such Grantor's judgment) to allow it to take any action permitted above (including relinquishment of the license provided pursuant to this clause (c) as to any Intellectual Property). Further, upon the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents, the Collateral Agent (subject to Section 13(e) hereof) shall release and reassign to the Grantors all of the Collateral Agent's right, title and interest in and to the Intellectual Property, and the Licenses, all without recourse, representation or warranty whatsoever and at the Grantors' sole expense. The exercise of rights and remedies hereunder by the Collateral Agent shall not terminate the rights of the holders of any licenses or sublicenses theretofore granted by any Grantor in accordance with the second sentence of this clause (c). Each Grantor hereby releases the Collateral Agent from any claims, causes of action and demands at any time arising out of or with respect to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by the Collateral Agent under the powers of attorney granted herein other than actions taken or omitted to be taken through the Collateral Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct, as determined by a final determination of a court of competent jurisdiction.

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(d) If any Grantor fails to perform any agreement or obligation contained herein, the Collateral Agent may itself perform, or cause performance of, such agreement or obligation, in the name of such Grantor or the Collateral Agent, and the expenses of the Collateral Agent incurred in connection therewith shall be jointly and severally payable by the Grantors pursuant to Section 10 hereof and shall be secured by the Collateral.

(e) The powers conferred on the Collateral Agent hereunder are solely to protect its interest in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Other than the exercise of reasonable care to assure the safe custody of any Collateral in its possession and the accounting for moneys actually received by it hereunder, the Collateral Agent shall have no duty as to any Collateral or as to the taking of any necessary steps to preserve rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining to any Collateral and shall be relieved of all responsibility for any Collateral in its possession upon surrendering it or tendering surrender of it to any of the Grantors (or whomsoever shall be lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct). The Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of any Collateral in its possession if such Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which the Collateral Agent accords its own property, it being understood that the Collateral Agent shall not have responsibility for ascertaining or taking action with respect to calls, conversions, exchanges, maturities, tenders or other matters relating to any Collateral, whether or not the Collateral Agent has or is deemed to have knowledge of such matters. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to any of the Collateral, or for any diminution in the value thereof, by reason of the act or omission of any warehouseman, carrier, forwarding agency, consignee or other agent or bailee selected by the Collateral Agent in good faith.

(f) Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding (i) each Grantor shall remain liable under the Licenses and otherwise in respect of the Collateral to the extent set forth therein to perform all of its obligations thereunder to the same extent as if this Agreement had not been executed, (ii) the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any of its rights hereunder shall not release any Grantor from any of its obligations under the Licenses or otherwise in respect of the Collateral, and (iii) the Collateral Agent shall not have any obligation or liability by reason of this Agreement under the Licenses or otherwise in respect of the Collateral, nor shall the Collateral Agent be obligated to perform any of the obligations or duties of any Grantor thereunder or to take any action to collect or enforce any claim for payment assigned hereunder.

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(g) The Collateral Agent may at any time in its discretion (i) without notice to any Grantor, transfer or register in the name of the Collateral Agent or any of its nominees any or all of the Pledged Interests, subject only to the revocable rights of such Grantor under Section 7(a) hereof, and (ii) exchange certificates or Instruments constituting Pledged Interests for certificates or Instruments of smaller or larger denominations.

SECTION 9. Remedies Upon Default . If any Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing:

(a) The Collateral Agent may exercise in respect of the Collateral, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided for herein or otherwise available to it, all of the rights and remedies of a secured party upon default under the Code (whether or not the Code applies to the affected Collateral), and also may (i) take absolute control of the Collateral, including, without limitation, transfer into the Collateral Agent's name or into the name of its nominee or nominees (to the extent the Collateral Agent has not theretofore done so) and thereafter receive, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and the Lenders, all payments made thereon, give all consents, waivers and ratifications in respect thereof and otherwise act with respect thereto as though it were the outright owner thereof, (ii) require each Grantor to, and each Grantor hereby agrees that it will at its expense and upon request of the Collateral Agent forthwith, assemble all or part of the Collateral as directed by the Collateral Agent and make it available to the Collateral Agent at a place or places to be designated by the Collateral Agent that is reasonably convenient to both parties, and the Collateral Agent may enter into and occupy any premises owned or leased by any Grantor where the Collateral or any part thereof is located or assembled for a reasonable period in order to effectuate the Collateral Agent's rights and remedies hereunder or under law, without obligation to any Grantor in respect of such occupation, and (iii) without notice except as specified below and without any obligation to prepare or process the Collateral for sale, (A) sell the Collateral or any part thereof in one or more parcels at public or private sale, at any of the Collateral Agent's offices, at any exchange or broker's board or elsewhere, for cash, on credit or for future delivery, and at such price or prices and upon such other terms as the Collateral Agent may deem commercially reasonable and/or (B) lease, license or otherwise dispose of the Collateral or any part thereof upon such terms as the Collateral Agent may deem commercially reasonable. Each Grantor agrees that, to the extent notice of sale or any other disposition of the Collateral shall be required by law, at least ten (10) days' prior notice to the applicable Grantor of the time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale or other disposition of the Collateral is to be made shall constitute reasonable notification. The Collateral Agent shall not be obligated to make any sale or other disposition of Collateral regardless of notice of sale having been given. The Collateral Agent may adjourn any public or private sale from time to time by announcement at the time and place fixed therefor, and such sale may, without further notice, be made at the time and place to which it was so adjourned. Each Grantor hereby waives any claims against the Collateral Agent and the Lenders arising by reason of the fact that the price at which the Collateral may have been sold at a private sale was less than the price which might have been obtained at a public sale or was less than the aggregate amount of the Secured Obligations, even if the Collateral Agent accepts the first offer received and does not offer the Collateral to more than one offeree, and waives all rights that such Grantor may have to require that all or any part of the Collateral be marshaled upon any sale (public or private) thereof. Each Grantor hereby acknowledges that (i) any such sale of the Collateral by the Collateral Agent shall be made without warranty, (ii) the Collateral Agent may specifically disclaim any warranties of title, possession, quiet enjoyment or the like, (iii) the Collateral Agent may bid (which bid may be, in whole or in part, in the form of cancellation of indebtedness), if permitted by law, for the purchase, lease, license or other disposition of the Collateral or any portion thereof for the account of the Collateral Agent (on behalf of itself and the Lenders) and (iv) such actions set forth in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above shall not adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of any such sale of the Collateral. In addition to the foregoing, (i) upon written notice to any Grantor from the Collateral Agent, each Grantor shall cease any use of the Intellectual Property or any trademark, patent or copyright similar thereto for any purpose described in such notice; (ii) the Collateral Agent may, at any time and from time to time, upon five (5) Business Days' prior written notice to any Grantor, license, whether general, special or otherwise, and whether on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis, any of the Intellectual Property, throughout the universe for such term or terms, on such conditions, and in such manner, as the Collateral Agent shall in its sole discretion determine; and (iii) the Collateral Agent may, at any time, pursuant to the authority granted in Section 8 hereof (such authority being effective upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default), execute and deliver on behalf of a Grantor, one or more instruments of assignment of the Intellectual Property (or any application or registration thereof), in form suitable for filing, recording or registration in any country.

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(b) In the event that the Collateral Agent determines to exercise its right to sell all or any part of the Pledged Interests pursuant to Section 9(a) hereof, each Grantor will, at such Grantor's expense and upon request by the Collateral Agent: (i) execute and deliver, and cause each issuer of such Pledged Interests and the directors and officers thereof to execute and deliver, all such instruments and documents, and do or cause to be done all such other acts and things, as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, advisable to register such Pledged Interests under the provisions of the Securities Act, and to cause the registration statement relating thereto to become effective and to remain effective for such period as prospectuses are required by law to be furnished, and to make all amendments and supplements thereto and to the related prospectus which, in the opinion of the Collateral Agent, are necessary or advisable, all in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable thereto, (ii) cause each issuer of such Pledged Interests to qualify such Pledged Interests under the state securities or "Blue Sky" laws of each jurisdiction, and to obtain all necessary governmental approvals for the sale of the Pledged Interests, as requested by the Collateral Agent, (iii) cause each Pledged Issuer to make available to its securityholders, as soon as practicable, an earnings statement which will satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act, and (iv) do or cause to be done all such other acts and things as may be necessary to make such sale of such Pledged Interests valid and binding and in compliance with applicable law. Each Grantor acknowledges the impossibility of ascertaining the amount of damages which would be suffered by the Collateral Agent by reason of the failure by any Grantor to perform any of the covenants contained in this Section 9(b) and, consequently, agrees that, if any Grantor fails to perform any of such covenants, it shall pay, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, an amount equal to the value of the Pledged Interests on the date the Collateral Agent demands compliance with this Section 9(b); provided, however, that the payment of such amount shall not release any Grantor from any of its obligations under any of the other Loan Documents.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9(b) hereof, each Grantor recognizes that the Collateral Agent may deem it impracticable to effect a public sale of all or any part of the Pledged Shares or any other securities constituting Pledged Interests and that the Collateral Agent may, therefore, determine to make one or more private sales of any such securities to a restricted group of purchasers who will be obligated to agree, among other things, to acquire such securities for their own account, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof. Each Grantor acknowledges that any such private sale may be at prices and on terms less favorable to the seller than the prices and other terms which might have been obtained at a public sale and, notwithstanding the foregoing, agrees that such private sales shall be deemed to have been made in a commercially reasonable manner and that the Collateral Agent shall have no obligation to delay the sale of any such securities for the period of time necessary to permit the issuer of such securities to register such securities for public sale under the Securities Act. Each Grantor further acknowledges and agrees that any offer to sell such securities which has been (i) publicly advertised on a bona fide basis in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation in the financial community of New York, New York (to the extent that such an offer may be so advertised without prior registration under the Securities Act) or (ii) made privately in the manner described above to not less than fifteen bona fide offerees shall be deemed to involve a "public disposition" for the purposes of Section 9-610(c) of the Code (or any successor or similar, applicable statutory provision) as then in effect in the State of New York, notwithstanding that such sale may not constitute a "public offering" under the Securities Act, and that the Collateral Agent may, in such event, bid for the purchase of such securities.

(d) Any cash held by the Collateral Agent (or its agent or designee) as Collateral and all Cash Proceeds received by the Collateral Agent (or its agent or designee) in respect of any sale of or collection from, or other realization upon, all or any part of the Collateral may, in the discretion of the Collateral Agent, be held by the Collateral Agent (or its agent or designee) as collateral for, and/or then or at any time thereafter applied (after payment of any amounts payable to the Collateral Agent pursuant to Section 10 hereof) in whole or in part by the Collateral Agent against, all or any part of the Secured Obligations in such order as the Collateral Agent shall elect, consistent with the provisions of the Financing Agreement. Any surplus of such cash or Cash Proceeds held by the Collateral Agent (or its agent or designee) and remaining after the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents, shall be paid over to whomsoever shall be lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct.

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(e) In the event that the proceeds of any such sale, collection or realization are insufficient to pay all amounts to which the Collateral Agent and the Lenders are legally entitled, the Grantors shall be jointly and severally liable for the deficiency, together with interest thereon at the highest rate specified in any applicable Loan Document for interest on overdue principal thereof or such other rate as shall be fixed by applicable law, together with the costs of collection and the reasonable fees, costs, expenses and other client charges of any attorneys employed by the Collateral Agent to collect such deficiency.

(f) Each Grantor hereby acknowledges that if the Collateral Agent complies with any applicable requirements of law in connection with a disposition of the Collateral, such compliance will not adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of any sale or other disposition of the Collateral.

(g) The Collateral Agent shall not be required to marshal any present or future collateral security (including, but not limited to, this Agreement and the Collateral) for, or other assurances of payment of, the Secured Obligations or any of them or to resort to such collateral security or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of the Collateral Agent's rights hereunder and in respect of such collateral security and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights, however existing or arising. To the extent that any Grantor lawfully may, such Grantor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of the Collateral Agent's rights under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Secured Obligations or under which any of the Secured Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Secured Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

SECTION 10. Indemnity and Expenses .

(a) Each Grantor jointly and severally agrees to defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless each Agent and each other Indemnitee from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, obligations, penalties, fees, reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, expenses and disbursements) incurred by such Agent or such Indemnitee to the extent that they arise out of or otherwise result from or relate to or are in connection with this Agreement (including, without limitation, enforcement of this Agreement), except claims, losses or liabilities resulting solely and directly from such Agent's or such Indemnitee's gross negligence or willful misconduct, as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

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(b) Each Grantor jointly and severally agrees to pay to the Agents upon demand the amount of any and all costs and expenses, including the reasonable fees, costs, expenses and disbursements of counsel for the Agents and of any experts and agents (including, without limitation, any collateral trustee which may act as agent of the Agents), which the Agents may incur in connection with (i) the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery, recordation, administration, amendment, waiver or other modification or termination of this Agreement, (ii) the custody, preservation, use or operation of, or the sale of, collection from, or other realization upon, any Collateral, (iii) the exercise or enforcement of any of the rights of the Agents hereunder, or (iv) the failure by any Grantor to perform or observe any of the provisions hereof.

SECTION 11. Notices, Etc . All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be given in accordance with the notice provision of the Financing Agreement.

SECTION 12. Security Interest Absolute; Joint and Several Obligations .

(a) All rights of the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer, all Liens and all obligations of each of the Grantors hereunder shall be absolute and unconditional irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of the Financing Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term in respect of, all or any of the Secured Obligations, or any other amendment or waiver of or consent to any departure from the Financing Agreement or any other Loan Document, (iii) any exchange or release of, or non-perfection of any Lien on any Collateral, or any release or amendment or waiver of or consent to departure from any guaranty, for all or any of the Secured Obligations, or (iv) any other circumstance that might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, any of the Grantors in respect of the Secured Obligations. All authorizations and agencies contained herein with respect to any of the Collateral are irrevocable and powers coupled with an interest.

(b) Each Grantor hereby waives (i) promptness and diligence, (ii) notice of acceptance and notice of the incurrence of any Obligation by any Borrower, (iii) notice of any actions taken by any Agent, any Lender, any Guarantor or any other Person under any Loan Document or any other agreement, document or instrument relating thereto, (iv) all other notices, demands and protests, and all other formalities of every kind in connection with the enforcement of the Obligations, the omission of or delay in which, but for the provisions of this subsection (b), might constitute grounds for relieving such Grantor of any such Grantor's obligations hereunder and (v) any requirement that any Agent or any Lender protect, secure, perfect or insure any security interest or other lien on any property subject thereto or exhaust any right or take any action against any Grantor or any other Person or any collateral.

(c) All of the obligations of the Grantors hereunder are joint and several. The Collateral Agent may, in its sole and absolute discretion, enforce the provisions hereof against any of the Grantors and shall not be required to proceed against all Grantors jointly or seek payment from the Grantors ratably. In addition, the Collateral Agent may, in its sole and absolute discretion, select the Collateral of any one or more of the Grantors for sale or application to the Secured Obligations, without regard to the ownership of such Collateral, and shall not be required to make such selection ratably from the Collateral owned by all of the Grantors. The release or discharge of any Grantor by the Collateral Agent shall not release or discharge any other Grantor from the obligations of such Person hereunder.

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SECTION 13. Miscellaneous .

(a) No amendment of any provision of this Agreement (including any Schedule attached hereto) shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by each Grantor effected thereby and the Collateral Agent, and no waiver of any provision of this Agreement, and no consent to any departure by any Grantor therefrom, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Collateral Agent, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

(b) No failure on the part of the Secured Parties or the L/C Issuer to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. The rights and remedies of the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer provided herein and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies provided by law. The rights of the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer under any Loan Document against any party thereto are not conditional or contingent on any attempt by such Person to exercise any of its rights under any other Loan Document against such party or against any other Person, including but not limited to, any Grantor.

(c) This Agreement shall create a continuing security interest in the Collateral and shall (i) remain in full force and effect, subject to paragraph (e) below, until the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents and (ii) be binding on each Grantor all other Persons who become bound as debtor to this Agreement in accordance with Section 9-203(d) of the Code, and shall inure, together with all rights and remedies of the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer hereunder, to the benefit of the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer and their respective successors, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of clause (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence, the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer may assign or otherwise transfer their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement and any other Loan Document to any other Person pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement, and such other Person shall thereupon become vested with all of the benefits in respect thereof granted to the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer herein or otherwise. Upon any such assignment or transfer, all references in this Agreement to any Secured Party or the L/C Issuer shall mean the assignee of any such Secured Party or such L/C Issuer. None of the rights or obligations of any Grantor hereunder may be assigned or otherwise transferred without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, and any such assignment or transfer shall be null and void.

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(d) Upon the date on which all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash after the termination of each Lender's Commitment and each of the Loan Documents, (i) subject to paragraph (e) below, this Agreement and the security interests and licenses created hereby shall terminate and all rights to the Collateral shall revert to the Grantors and (ii) the Collateral Agent will, upon the Grantors' request and at the Grantors' expense, without any representation, warranty or recourse whatsoever, (A) return to the Grantors (or whomsoever shall be lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct) such of the Collateral as shall not have been sold or otherwise disposed of or applied pursuant to the terms hereof and (B) execute and deliver to the Grantors such documents as the Grantors shall reasonably request to evidence such termination.

(e) This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and continue to be effective should any petition be filed by or against any Grantor for liquidation or reorganization, should any Grantor become insolvent or make an assignment for the benefit of any creditor or creditors or should a receiver or trustee be appointed for all or any significant part of any Grantor's assets, and shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment or performance of the Secured Obligations, or any part thereof, is, pursuant to applicable law, rescinded or reduced in amount, or must otherwise be restored or returned by any obligee of the Secured Obligations, whether as a "voidable preference," "fraudulent conveyance," or otherwise, all as though such payment or performance had not been made. In the event that any payment, or any part thereof, is rescinded, reduced, restored or returned, the Secured Obligations shall be reinstated and deemed reduced only by such amount paid and not so rescinded, reduced, restored or returned.

(f) Upon the execution and delivery, or authentication, by any Person of a security agreement supplement in substantially the form of Exhibit C hereto (each a "Security Agreement Supplement"), (i) such Person shall be referred to as an "Additional Grantor" and shall be and become a Grantor, and each reference in this Agreement to "Grantor" shall also mean and be a reference to such Additional Grantor, and each reference in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to "Collateral" shall also mean and be a reference to the Collateral of such Additional Grantor, and (ii) the supplemental Schedules I-VIII attached to each Security Agreement Supplement shall be incorporated into and become a part of and supplement Schedules I-VIII, respectively, hereto, and the Collateral Agent may attach such Schedules as supplements to such Schedules, and each reference to such Schedules shall mean and be a reference to such Schedules, as supplemented pursuant hereto.

(g) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY MANDATORY PROVISIONS OF LAW AND EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE VALIDITY AND PERFECTION OR THE PERFECTION AND THE EFFECT OF PERFECTION OR NON-PERFECTION OF THE SECURITY INTEREST CREATED HEREBY, OR REMEDIES HEREUNDER, IN RESPECT OF ANY PARTICULAR COLLATERAL ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

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(h) In addition to and without limitation of any of the foregoing, this Agreement shall be deemed to be a Loan Document and shall otherwise be subject to all of terms and conditions contained in Sections 12.10 and 12.11 of the Financing Agreement, mutatis mutandi.

(i) Each Grantor irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right it may have to claim or recover in any legal action, suit or proceeding with respect to this Agreement any special, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages.

(j) Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining portions hereof or thereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

(k) Section headings herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.

(l) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or electronic mail shall be equally effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Grantor has caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

GRANTORS :

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC

By:

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP

By: Oxford Resources GP, LLC, its General Partner

By:

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD MINING COMPANY – KENTUCKY, LLC

By:

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD CONESVILLE, LLC

By:

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD RESOURCE FINANCE CORPORATION

By:

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DARON COAL COMPANY, LLC

By:

Name: Bradley W. Harris

Title: Vice President and Treasurer

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC,
as Collateral Agent

By: ___________________________
Name: _________________________
Title:__________________________

SCHEDULE I

LEGAL NAMES; JURISDICTIONS OF ORGANIZATION; TYPE OF ORGANIZATION; ORGANIZATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS;

SCHEDULE II

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LICENSES; TRADE NAMES

A.

COPYRIGHTS

1. Registered Copyrights

2. Copyright Applications

3. Copyright Licenses

B.

PATENTS

1. Registered Patents

2. Patents Applications

3. Patents Licenses

C.

TRADEMARKS

1. Registered Trademarks

2. Trademark Applications

3. Trademark Licenses

D.

OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

E.

TRADENAMES

F.

NAME OF, AND EACH TRADENAME USED BY, EACH PERSON FROM WHICH A GRANTOR HAS ACQUIRED ANY SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE COLLATERAL WITHIN THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

SCHEDULE III

LOCATIONS OF GRANTORS

LOCATION

Description of Location (state if Location

(i)
contains Equipment, Fixtures, Inventory or other Goods

(ii)
is chief place of business and chief executive office, or

(iii)
contains Records concerning Accounts and originals of Chattel Paper)

SCHEDULE IV

DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, SECURITIES ACCOUNTS AND COMMODITIES ACCOUNTS

Name and Address
of Institution
Maintaining Account

Account Number

Type of Account

SCHEDULE V

UCC FINANCING STATEMENTS

UCC Financing Statements have been filed in the jurisdictions below against the Grantors:

Name of Grantor

Secretary of State

[_____________]

[_____________]

SCHEDULE VI

COMMERCIAL TORT CLAIMS

SCHEDULE VII

PLEDGED DEBT

Grantor

Name of Maker

Description

Principal Amount Outstanding as of

SCHEDULE VIII

PLEDGED SHARES

Grantor

Name of Pledged Issuer

Number of Shares

Percentage of Outstanding Shares

Class

Certificate Number

[______]

[______]

[______]

[______]%

[______]

[______]

EXHIBIT A

PLEDGE AMENDMENT

This Pledge Amendment, dated _________ __, 201_, is delivered pursuant to Section 4 of the Pledge and Security Agreement referred to below. The undersigned hereby agrees that this Pledge Amendment may be attached to the Pledge and Security Agreement, dated May [__], 2013, as it may heretofore have been or hereafter may be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or otherwise changed from time to time (the "Security Agreement") and that the Promissory Notes or shares listed on this Pledge Amendment shall be hereby pledged and assigned to the Collateral Agent and become part of the Pledged Interests referred to in such Pledge Agreement and shall secure all of the Secured Obligations referred to in such Security Agreement.

Pledged Debt

Grantor

Name of Maker

Description

Principal Amount Outstanding as of

Pledged Shares

Grantor

Name of Pledged Issuer

Number of Shares

Percentage of Outstanding Shares

Class

Certificate Number

[ GRANTOR ]

By: ___________________________________
Name: _________________________________
Title: __________________________________

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CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC,
as the Collateral Agent

By: ________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________

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EXHIBIT B

ASSIGNMENT FOR SECURITY - - [TRADEMARKS] [PATENTS] [COPYRIGHTS]

WHEREAS, ________________ (the "Assignor") [ has adopted, used and is using, and holds all right, title and interest in and to, the trademarks and service marks listed on the attached Schedule A, which trademarks and service marks are registered or applied for in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "Trademarks")] [ holds all right, title and interest in the letter patents, design patents and utility patents listed on the attached Schedule A, which patents are issued or applied for in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "Patents")] [ holds all right, title and interest in the copyrights listed on the attached Schedule A, which copyrights are registered in the United States Copyright Office (the "Copyrights") ];

WHEREAS, the Assignor has entered into a Pledge and Security Agreement, dated June [__], 2013 (as amended, restated, supplemented, modified or otherwise changed from time to time, the "Security Agreement"), in favor of Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, as the Collateral Agent for itself and certain lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, if any, the "Assignee"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Security Agreement, the Assignor has assigned to the Assignee and granted to the Assignee for the benefit of the Secured Parties (as defined in the Security Agreement) a continuing security interest in all right, title and interest of the Assignor in, to and under the [Trademarks, together with, among other things, the good-will of the business symbolized by the Trademarks ] [ Patents ] [ Copyrights ] and the applications and registrations thereof, and all proceeds thereof, including, without limitation, any and all causes of action which may exist by reason of infringement thereof and any and all damages arising from past, present and future violations thereof (the "Collateral"), to secure the payment, performance and observance of the Secured Obligations (as defined in the Security Agreement);

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Assignor does hereby pledge, convey, sell, assign, transfer and set over unto the Assignee and grants to the Assignee for the benefit of the Assignee and the Lenders a continuing security interest in the Collateral to secure the prompt payment, performance and observance of the Secured Obligations.

The Assignor does hereby further acknowledge and affirm that the rights and remedies of the Assignee with respect to the Collateral are more fully set forth in the Security Agreement, the terms and provisions of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Assignor has caused this Assignment to be duly executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of _____________ __, 20__.

[ GRANTOR ]

By: _______________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Title:______________________________________

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SCHEDULE A TO ASSIGNMENT FOR SECURITY

[Trademarks and Trademark Applications]

[Patent and Patent Applications]

[Copyright and Copyright Applications]

Owned by ______________________________

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EXHIBIT C

FORM OF SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT

[Date of Security Agreement Supplement]

Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, as Collateral Agent

875 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference hereby is made to (i) the Financing Agreement, dated as of June [__], 2013 (such agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented, modified or otherwise changed from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, being hereinafter referred to as the "Financing Agreement") by and among Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"; and together with each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), and each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively, the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents") and (ii) the Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of June [__], 2013 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Security Agreement"), made by the Grantors from time to time party thereto in favor of the Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms defined in the Financing Agreement or the Security Agreement and not otherwise defined herein are used herein as defined in the Financing Agreement or the Security Agreement.

SECTION 1. Grant of Security. The undersigned hereby grants to the Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties and the L/C Issuer, a security interest in, all of its right, title and interest in and to all of the Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement) of the undersigned, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned, wherever located and whether now or hereafter existing or arising, including, without limitation, the property and assets of the undersigned set forth on the attached supplemental schedules to the Schedules to the Security Agreement.

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SECTION 2. Security for Obligations. The grant of a security interest in the Collateral by the undersigned under this Security Agreement Supplement and the Security Agreement secures the payment of all Secured Obligations of the undersigned now or hereafter existing under or in respect of the Loan Documents, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, and whether for principal, reimbursement obligations, interest, premiums, penalties, fees, indemnifications, contract causes of action, costs, expenses or otherwise. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of this Security Agreement Supplement and the Security Agreement secures the payment of all amounts that constitute part of the Secured Obligations and that would be owed by the undersigned to the Collateral Agent or any Secured Party or the L/C Issuer under the Loan Documents but for the fact that such Secured Obligations are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of a bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding involving a Grantor.

SECTION 3. Supplements to Security Agreement Schedules. The undersigned has attached hereto supplemental Schedules I through VIII to Schedules I through VIII, respectively, to the Security Agreement, and the undersigned hereby certifies, as of the date first above written, that such supplemental Schedules have been prepared by the undersigned in substantially the form of the equivalent Schedules to the Security Agreement, and such supplemental Schedules include all of the information required to be scheduled to the Security Agreement and do not omit to state any information material thereto.

SECTION 4. Representations and Warranties. The undersigned hereby makes each representation and warranty set forth in Section 5 of the Security Agreement (as supplemented by the attached supplemental Schedules) to the same extent as each other Grantor.

SECTION 5. Obligations Under the Security Agreement. The undersigned hereby agrees, as of the date first above written, to be bound as a Grantor by all of the terms and provisions of the Security Agreement to the same extent as each of the other Grantors. The undersigned further agrees, as of the date first above written, that each reference in the Security Agreement to an "Additional Grantor" or a "Grantor" shall also mean and be a reference to the undersigned.

SECTION 6. Governing Law. This Security Agreement Supplement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

SECTION 7. Loan Document. In addition to and without limitation of any of the foregoing, this Security Agreement Supplement shall be deemed to be a Loan Document and shall otherwise be subject to all of terms and conditions contained in Sections 12.10 and 12.11 of the Financing Agreement, mutatis mutandi.

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Very truly yours,

[NAME OF ADDITIONAL GRANTOR]

By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________

Acknowledged and Agreed:

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC,
as Collateral Agent

By: __________________________
Name: _______________________
Title: ________________________

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EXHIBIT C

FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
41 South High Street, Suite 3450
Columbus, Ohio 43215

_______ __, 201_

Cerberus Business Finance, LLC,
as Administrative Agent for the Lenders
party to the Financing Agreement referred to below
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Loan Operations

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned, OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"), (i) refers to the Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, the "Financing Agreement"), by and among the Administrative Borrower, Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Borrower" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Administrative Borrower and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively, the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively, the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively, the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively, the "Agents") and (ii) hereby gives the Administrative Agent notice pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Financing Agreement that the Administrative Borrower, on behalf of the Borrowers, hereby requests a Loan under the Financing Agreement, and in that connection sets forth below the information relating to such Loan (the "Proposed Loan") as required by Section 2.02(a) of the Financing Agreement. All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the same meanings herein as set forth in the Financing Agreement.

(i) The aggregate principal amount of the Proposed Loan shall be $[_________].

(ii) The Proposed Loan shall be a [ Revolving Loan ][ Term Loan ].

(iii) The Proposed Loan shall be a [ Reference Rate Loan ] [ LIBOR Rate Loan, with an initial Interest Period of [ one month ][ two months ][ three months ]].

(iv) The borrowing date of the Proposed Loan shall be ________ __, 201_.

(v) The proceeds of the Proposed Loan should be made available to the Borrowers in accordance with the wire instructions set forth on Annex I attached hereto.

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The Administrative Borrower certifies that (i) the representations and warranties contained in Article VI of the Financing Agreement and in each other Loan Document, certificate or other writing delivered to any Agent or any Lender on or prior to the date hereof are true and correct on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), (ii) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of the Proposed Loan or shall result from the making of the Proposed Loan and (iii) all applicable conditions set forth in Article V of the Financing Agreement shall have been satisfied as of the date of the Proposed Loan.

Very truly yours,

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC,
as Administrative Borrower

By: _________________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________

EXHIBIT D

FORM OF LIBOR NOTICE

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
41 South High Street, Suite 3450
Columbus, Ohio 43215

_______ __, ____

Cerberus Business Finance, LLC,
as Administrative Agent for the Lenders
party to the Financing Agreement referred to below
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Loan Operations

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, the "Financing Agreement"), by and among Oxford MINING COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"), Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Borrower" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Administrative Borrower and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents"). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Financing Agreement.

This LIBOR Notice, provided by the Administrative Borrower, represents the Borrowers' request to [ continue a LIBOR Rate Loan as a LIBOR Rate Loan ] [ convert a Reference Rate Loan into a LIBOR Rate Loan ] [ convert a LIBOR Rate Loan into a Reference Rate Loan ] (the "Continuation/Conversion") with respect to $________ of the outstanding principal amount of the [ Term Loan ][ Revolving Loan ] (the "Referenced Loan")[ , and is a written confirmation of the telephonic notice of such election previously given to the Administrative Agent ].

If the Referenced Loan will be a LIBOR Rate Loan, it will have an Interest Period of [one month] [two months] [three months] , commencing on ____________.

If the Referenced Loan will be a LIBOR Rate Loan, this LIBOR Notice confirms each Borrower's acceptance, for purposes of determining the rate of interest based on the LIBOR Rate under the Financing Agreement, of the LIBOR Rate as determined pursuant to the Financing Agreement.

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The Administrative Borrower certifies that (i) the representations and warranties contained in Article VI of the Financing Agreement and in each other Loan Document are true and correct on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of the date hereof and will be true and correct on and as of the date of the Continuation/Conversion (except that any representation and warranty made as of a specific date shall be true and correct as of such specific date), and (ii) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date hereof or will result from or occur or be continuing on the date of the Continuation/Conversion.

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC,
as Administrative Borrower

By: _________________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________

EXHIBIT E

FORM OF BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
41 South High Street, Suite 3450
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Date: _________________, ____

This Borrowing Base Certificate (this "Certificate") is given by OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"), pursuant to the Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, the "Financing Agreement"), by and among the Administrative Borrower, Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Borrower" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Administrative Borrower and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guaranties all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents"). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Financing Agreement.

The Person executing this Certificate on behalf of the Administrative Borrower is an Authorized Officer and, as such, is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Certificate on behalf of the Administrative Borrower. By executing this Certificate such Authorized Officer, in such capacity and not in his individual capacity, hereby certifies to the Agents and the Lenders that:

(a)

attached is a schedule of the Borrowing Base (Schedule A) as of the above date and the calculations made with respect thereto;

(b)

based on such schedule, the Borrowing Base as of the date first written above is:

$_____________________.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Administrative Borrower has caused this Certificate to be executed by an Authorized Officer as of the date first written above.

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC,
as Administrative Borrower

By: _________________________________
Name: _______________________________
Title: ________________________________

SCHEDULE A
TO
BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE

EXHIBIT F

FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT APPLICATION

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
41 South High Street, Suite 3450
Columbus, Ohio 43215

_______ __, ____

Cerberus Business Finance, LLC,
as Administrative Agent for the Lenders
party to the Financing Agreement referred to below
875 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Attention: Loan Operations

___________________
as L/C Issuer under the Financing Agreement referred to below
___________________
___________________

Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned, OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the "Administrative Borrower"), refers to the Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, the "Financing Agreement"), by and among the Administrative Borrower, Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Borrower" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Administrative Borrower and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents"). All capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the same meanings herein as set forth in the Financing Agreement.

This Letter of Credit Application, provided by the Administrative Borrower, represents the Borrowers' request to the Administrative Agent to assist the Borrowers in establishing or opening the following proposed Letter of Credit:

Stated Amount:

$

Expiration Date:

Beneficiary:

Description of nature of

transaction(s) proposed to

be supported thereby:

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The Administrative Borrower certifies that (i) the representations and warranties contained in Article VI of the Financing Agreement and in each other Loan Document, certificate or other writing delivered to any Agent or any Lender on or prior to the date hereof are true and correct on and as of the date hereof as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent that any such representation or warranty expressly relates solely to an earlier date (in which case such representation or warranty shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), (ii) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing on the date hereof or will result from the issuance of the Letter of Credit requested hereunder and (iii) all applicable conditions set forth in Article V of the Financing Agreement shall have been satisfied as of the date of issuance of the Letter of Credit requested hereunder.

Very truly yours,

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC,
as Administrative Borrower

By: ________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________

EXHIBIT G

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT

This ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT ("Assignment Agreement") is entered into as of _____ __, ____ between ___________ (the "Assignor") and ______________ (the "Assignee"). Reference is made to the Financing Agreement described in Item 2 of Annex I annexed hereto. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Financing Agreement.

1. In accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 12.07 of the Financing Agreement, the Assignor hereby irrevocably sells, transfers, conveys and assigns without recourse, representation or warranty (except as expressly set forth herein) to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from the Assignor, that interest in and to the Assignor's rights and obligations under the Loan Documents with respect to the Obligations owing to the Assignor, and the Assignor's portion of the Commitments and the Loans as specified on Annex I.

2. The Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being assigned by it hereunder and that such interest is free and clear of any adverse claim, and (ii) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; (b) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Loan Documents or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto; and (c) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Loan Party or the performance or observance by any Loan Party of any of its obligations under the Loan Documents or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto.

3. The Assignee (a) confirms that it has received copies of the Financing Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with copies of the financial statements referred to therein and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment Agreement; (b) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Assignor, or any other Lender, based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents; (c) confirms that it is eligible as an assignee under the terms of the Financing Agreement; (d) appoints and authorizes each of the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent to take such action on its behalf as the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent (as the case may be) determines and to exercise such powers under the Loan Documents as are delegated to the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent (as the case may be) by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto; (e) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender; and (f) attaches the forms prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States certifying as to the Assignee's status for purposes of determining exemption from United States withholding taxes with respect to all payments to be made to the Assignee under the Financing Agreement or such other documents as are necessary to indicate that all such payments are subject to such rates at a rate reduced by an applicable tax treaty.

4. Following the execution of this Assignment Agreement by the Assignor and the Assignee, it will be delivered by the Assignor to the Agents for recording by the Administrative Agent. The effective date of this Assignment Agreement (the "Settlement Date") shall be the latest of (a) the date of the execution hereof by the Assignor and the Assignee, (b) the date this Assignment Agreement has been accepted by the Collateral Agent (and the Administrative Agent if required by the Financing Agreement) and recorded in the Register by the Administrative Agent, (c) the date of receipt by the Collateral Agent of a processing and recordation fee in the amount of $5,000 ¹ , (d) the Settlement Date specified on Annex I, and (e) the receipt by Assignor of the Purchase Price specified in Annex I.

5. As of the Settlement Date, (a) the Assignee shall be a party to the Financing Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned pursuant to this Assignment Agreement, have the rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder and under the other Loan Documents, and (b) the Assignor shall, to the extent of the interest assigned pursuant to this Assignment Agreement, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under the Financing Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

6. Upon recording by the Administrative Agent, from and after the Settlement Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments under the Financing Agreement and the other Loan Documents in respect of the interest assigned hereby (including, without limitation, all payments of principal, interest and commitment fees (if applicable) with respect thereto) to the Assignee. The Assignor and the Assignee shall make all appropriate adjustments in payments under the Financing Agreement and the other Loan Documents for periods prior to the Settlement Date directly between themselves on the Settlement Date.

7. THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

8. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED HERETO, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY.

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The payment of such fee shall not be required in connection with an assignment by a Lender to a Lender, an Affiliate of such Lender or a Related Fund of such Lender.

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9. This Assignment Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Assignment Agreement by facsimile or electronic mail shall be equally effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Assignment Agreement to be executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

[ ASSIGNOR ]

By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________

[ ASSIGNEE ]

By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________

ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED TO this ___ day
of ________, ____

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC,
as Collateral Agent

By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: _________________________________

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC, as Administrative Agent

By: __________________________________
Name: ________________________________
Title: ________________________________ ²

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If required by the Financing Agreement.

ANNEX FOR ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT

ANNEX I

1.
Administrative Borrower:

Oxford Mining Company, LLC

2.
Name and Date of Financing Agreement:

Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, including any replacement agreement therefor, the "Financing Agreement"), by and among OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company, ("Administrative Borrower"), Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Borrower" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Administrative Borrower and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Borrower" thereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages thereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" thereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as defined therein), each a "Guarantor" and collectively the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party thereto (each a "Lender" and collectively the "Lenders"), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Cerberus"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Cerberus, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent" and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively the "Agents").

3.
Date of Assignment Agreement:

_________

4.
Amount of Revolving Credit Commitment Assigned:

$_________

5.
Amount of Revolving Loans Assigned:

$_________

6.
Amount of Term Loan Commitment Assigned:

$_________

7.
Amount of Term Loan Assigned:

$_________

8.
Purchase Price:

$_________

9.
Settlement Date:

_________

10.
Notice and Payment Instructions, etc.

Assignee:					Assignor:
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____________________________________________________________________					____________________________________________________________________
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Attn: ______________________________________________________________					Attn: ______________________________________________________________
Fax No.: __________________________________________________________					Fax No.: __________________________________________________________

Bank Name:					Bank Name:

ABA Number:					ABA Number:

Account Name:					Account Name:

Account Number:					Account Number:

Sub-Account Name:					Sub-Account Name:

Sub-Account Number:					Sub-Account Number:

Reference:					Reference:

Attn:					Attn:

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EXHIBIT H

FORM OF INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

(attached)

INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

This INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of June 24, 2013, is made by and between CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC , as administrative agent and collateral agent under and pursuant to the First Lien Credit Agreement (as hereinafter defined) (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the “ Original First Lien Agent ”), and OBSIDIAN AGENCY SERVICES, INC. , as administrative agent and collateral agent under and pursuant to the Second Lien Credit Agreement (as hereinafter defined) (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the “ Original Second Lien Agent ”), and is acknowledged by OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC (“ Borrower ”) and the other Obligors (as hereinafter defined).

WHEREAS, Borrower, the Original First Lien Agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “ Original First Lien Lenders ”) have entered into that certain Financing Agreement dated as of the date hereof (such agreement as in effect on the date hereof, the “ Original First Lien Credit Agreement ”) pursuant to which the Original First Lien Agent and the Original First Lien Lenders have agreed, upon the terms and conditions stated therein, to make term loans and revolving credit loans to Borrower and issue or cause the issuance of letters of credit in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100,000,000 at any time outstanding. Borrower has agreed to cause Oxford Resource Partners, LP (“ Parent ”) and certain current and future Subsidiaries of Parent (such Subsidiaries, together with Parent, each a “ Guarantor ” and collectively, the “ Guarantors ”, and, together with Borrower, each an “ Obligor ” and collectively, the “ Obligors ”) to guarantee Borrower’s Obligations (as that term is defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement). The repayment of such Obligations is secured by security interests in and liens on substantially all of the assets of Borrower and the Guarantors pursuant to certain collateral documents in favor of the Original First Lien Agent, for the benefit of the First Lien Lenders (as hereinafter defined), which documents, together with the other collateral and loan documents executed and delivered in connection with the Original First Lien Credit Agreement, each as in effect on the date hereof, are referred to herein as the “ Original First Lien Loan Documents ”;

WHEREAS, Borrower, the Original Second Lien Agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “ Original Second Lien Lenders ”) have entered into that certain Financing Agreement dated as of the date hereof (such agreement as in effect on the date hereof, the “ Original Second Lien Credit Agreement ”) pursuant to which the Original Second Lien Agent and the Original Second Lien Lenders have agreed, upon the terms and conditions stated therein, to make term loans to Borrower in an aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 (which amount may be increased, in the sole discretion of the Second Lien Lenders (as hereinafter defined), to $85,000,000). Borrower has agreed to cause the Guarantors to guarantee Borrower’s Obligations (as that term is defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement). The repayment of such Obligations is secured by security interests in and liens on substantially all of the assets of Borrower and the Guarantors pursuant to certain collateral documents in favor of the Original Second Lien Agent, for the benefit of the Second Lien Lenders (as hereinafter defined), which documents, together with the other collateral and loan documents executed and delivered in connection with the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement, each as in effect on the date hereof, are referred to herein as the “ Original Second Lien Loan Documents ”;

WHEREAS, the Original First Lien Agent, for and on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders, and the Original Second Lien Agent, for and on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders, wish to enter into this Agreement to establish their respective rights and priorities in the Collateral and their claims against the Obligors.

NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Original First Lien Agent, on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders, and the Original Second Lien Agent, on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders, hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions; Rules of Construction.

a. Terms Defined Above and in the Recitals . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the respective meanings indicated in the opening paragraph hereof and in the above Recitals:

“ Agreement ”

“ Borrower ”

“ Guarantor ” and “ Guarantors ”

“ Obligor ” and “ Obligors ”

“ Original First Lien Agent ”

“ Original First Lien Credit Agreement ”

“ Original First Lien Lenders ”

“ Original First Lien Loan Documents ”

“ Original Second Lien Agent ”

“ Original Second Lien Credit Agreement ”

“ Original Second Lien Lenders ”

“ Original Second Lien Loan Documents ”

“ Parent ”

b. Other Definitions . As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“ Adequate Protection Lien ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.d .

“ Agent ” means the First Lien Agent or the Second Lien Agent, as the context may require.

“ Bank Products ” means any service or facility extended to Borrower or any other Obligor by any First Lien Lender or its affiliates including: (a) credit cards, (b) credit card processing services, (c) debit cards, (d) purchase cards, (e) ACH transactions, (f) cash management, including controlled disbursement, accounts or services, and (g) Lender-Provided Hedging Agreements.

“ Bank Products Agreements ” means those certain agreements entered into from time to time between a Borrower, on the one hand, and a First Lien Lender or its affiliates, on the other hand, in connection with any of the Bank Products, including, without limitation, any Lender-Provided Hedging Agreement.

“ Bankruptcy Code ” shall mean title 11 of the United States Code, as in effect from time to time.

“ Capital Stock ” means (a) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock, (b) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of corporate stock, (c) in the case of a partnership or limited liability company, partnership or membership interests (whether general or limited) and (d) any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of property of, the issuing Person.

“ Cash Collateral ” means any Collateral consisting of money or cash equivalents, any security entitlement (as defined in the UCC) and any financial assets (as defined in the UCC).

“ Collateral ” means all assets and properties upon which either the First Lien Agent or the Second Lien Agent now has or hereafter acquires a Lien, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by any Obligor or any other Person, together with all rents, issues, profits, products, and Proceeds thereof.

“ Control Collateral ” means any Collateral consisting of a certificated security (as defined in the UCC), investment property (as defined in the UCC), a deposit account (as defined in the UCC) and any other Collateral as to which a Lien may be perfected through physical possession or control by the secured party or any agent therefor.

“ DIP Financing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.d .

“ Discharge of First Lien Indebtedness ” means payment in full in cash of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the First Lien Indebtedness consisting solely of contingent indemnification obligations under the First Lien Loan Documents for which no claim has been asserted in writing) after or concurrently with termination of all commitments to extend credit under any First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness ” means, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.j , payment in full in cash of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than (a) the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness and (b) the First Lien Indebtedness consisting solely of contingent indemnification obligations under the First Lien Loan Documents for which no claim has been asserted in writing) after or concurrently with termination of all commitments to extend credit under any First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Discharge of Priority Second Lien Indebtedness ” means, except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.k. , payment in full in cash of the Second Lien Indebtedness (other than (a) the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness and (b) the Second Lien Indebtedness consisting solely of contingent indemnification obligations under the Second Lien Loan Documents for which no claim has been asserted in writing) after or concurrently with termination of all commitments to extend credit under any Second Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Discharge of Second Lien Indebtedness ” means payment in full in cash of the Second Lien Indebtedness (other than the Second Lien Indebtedness consisting solely of contingent indemnification obligations under the Second Lien Loan Documents for which no claim has been asserted in writing) after or concurrently with termination of all commitments to extend credit under any Second Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Dollars ” or “ $ ” means United States dollars unless otherwise specified.

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

“ Event of Default ” means a First Lien Default or a Second Lien Default.

“ Excluded First Lien Indebtedness ” means, collectively, (a) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans and other credit accommodations made or incurred pursuant to the First Lien Credit Agreement and any Bank Products Agreement that cause the total aggregate principal amount thereof, or any category thereof, to exceed the Maximum Priority First Lien Loan Amount, or any category thereof, at such time, (b) any interest (including “payment-in-kind” interest), fees, attorneys fees, costs, expenses and indemnities payable on account of the principal described in clause (a) above under the First Lien Loan Documents or in respect thereof, (c) any prepayment premium applicable solely to the First Lien Indebtedness, make-whole obligation applicable solely to the First Lien Indebtedness, and/or early termination fee applicable solely to the First Lien Indebtedness and payable pursuant to the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement, and (d) any default interest (but not any other interest) and/or loan fees, each arising from or related to a default and accruing or becoming due under the terms of the First Lien Loan Documents on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Obligor or any other Person to the extent that a claim for such default interest or loan fees is not allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding.

“ Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness ” means, collectively, (a) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans made, issued or incurred pursuant to the Second Lien Credit Agreement that cause the total aggregate principal amount thereof (excluding any “payment in kind” interest), to exceed (i) the aggregate principal amount of the Term Loan (as defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor Second Lien Credit Agreement) made pursuant to the Second Lien Loan Documents not in excess of $85,000,000, plus (ii) $17,000,000, minus the sum of all permanent repayments after the date hereof of the principal amount of the Second Lien Term Loans, (b) any interest (including “payment in kind” interest), fees, attorneys fees, costs, expenses and indemnities payable on account of the principal described in clause (a) above under the Second Lien Loan Documents or in respect thereof, (c) any prepayment premium applicable solely to the Second Lien Indebtedness, make-whole obligation applicable solely to the Second Lien Indebtedness, and/or early termination fee applicable solely to the Second Lien Indebtedness and payable pursuant to the terms of the Second Lien Credit Agreement, and (d) any default interest (but not any other interest) and/or loan fees, each arising from or related to a default and accruing or becoming due under the terms of the Second Lien Loan Documents on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Obligor or any other Person to the extent that a claim for such default interest and/or loan fees is not allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding.

“ Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies ” or “ Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies ” means (a) the taking of any action to enforce or realize upon any Lien, including the institution of any private or judicial foreclosure or sale proceedings or the noticing of any public or private sale or other disposition pursuant to Article 9 of the UCC, (b) the exercise of any right or remedy provided to a secured creditor or otherwise on account of a Lien under the First Lien Loan Documents, the Second Lien Loan Documents, applicable law, in an Insolvency Proceeding or otherwise, including the election to retain Collateral in full or partial satisfaction of a Lien, (c) the taking of any action or the exercise of any right or remedy in respect of the collection on, taking possession of, set off against, marshaling of, or foreclosure on the Collateral or the Proceeds of Collateral (including the notification of account debtors), (d) the sale, lease, license, or other disposition of all or any portion of the Collateral, by private or public sale, other disposition or any other means permissible under applicable law, (e) the solicitation of bids from third parties to conduct the liquidation of all or a material portion of Collateral to the extent undertaken and being diligently pursued in good faith to consummate the sale of such Collateral within a commercially reasonable time, (f) the engagement or retention of sales brokers, marketing agents, investment bankers, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers or other third parties for the purposes of valuing, marketing, promoting and selling the Collateral to the extent undertaken and being diligently pursued in good faith to consummate the sale of such Collateral within a commercially reasonable time, (g) the exercise of any other enforcement right relating to the Collateral (including the exercise of any voting rights relating to any Capital Stock and including any right of recoupment or set-off) whether under the First Lien Loan Documents, the Second Lien Loan Documents, applicable law, in an Insolvency Proceeding or otherwise, or (h) the commencement of, or the joinder with any creditor in commencing any legal proceeding (other than an Insolvency Proceeding) involving any assets of any Obligor. For the avoidance of doubt, the term “Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies” shall not include (i) the acceleration of maturity of the First Lien Indebtedness or the Second Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the provisions of the First Lien Credit Agreement or the Second Lien Credit Agreement, as the case may be, (ii) commencement of a legal proceeding or action against any Obligor for the payment of all or any part of the First Lien Indebtedness or the Second Lien Indebtedness after the occurrence of and during the continuance of a First Lien Default or a Second Lien Default, as the case may be, (iii) the institution of the default rate of interest applicable to the First Lien Indebtedness or the Second Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement or the Second Lien Credit Agreement, as the case may be, (iv) the filing of a proof of claim in an Insolvency Proceeding, (v) any actions taken by the First Lien Agent or the Second Lien Agent to create, perfect or maintain the Liens of the First Lien Agent or the Second Lien Agent, (vi) the filing of responsive or defensive pleadings in opposition to any motion, claim, adversary proceeding or pleading made by any person objecting to the claim or Lien of the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders or the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders, (vii) in the case of the Second Lien Agent, commencing 120 days after the receipt by the First Lien Agent of a Standstill Notice from the Second Lien Agent, the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding against an Obligor, or (viii) the receipt by the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders or the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders of any distribution under a plan of reorganization under any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of an Obligor.

“ Exigent Circumstances ” means an event or circumstance that materially and imminently threatens the ability of an Agent to realize upon all or a material part of the Collateral, such as, without limitation, fraudulent removal, concealment, or abscondment thereof, destruction (other than to the extent covered by insurance) or material waste thereof, or the failure of any Obligor after reasonable demand to maintain or reinstate adequate casualty insurance coverage with respect thereto.

“ First Lien Agent ” means the Original First Lien Agent, together with its successors, assigns, transferees and any Person that has a similar title (such as “Agent”, “Collateral Agent” or “Administrative Agent”) under any First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ First Lien Credit Agreement ” means the Original First Lien Credit Agreement, as hereafter amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced, or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time, and any other agreement hereafter extending the maturity of, consolidating, otherwise restructuring (including adding Subsidiaries or affiliates of any Obligor or any other Persons as parties thereto), renewing, replacing or refinancing all or any portion of the Obligations or the Commitments as those terms are defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or all or any portion of the amounts owed under any other agreement that itself is a First Lien Credit Agreement hereunder and whether by the same or any other agent, lender, or group of lenders and whether or not increasing the amount of the First Lien Indebtedness that may be incurred thereunder, in each case, to the extent that any such amendment, restatement, modification, renewal, refunding, replacement, or refinancing is permitted under this Agreement.

“ First Lien Default ” means any Event of Default under the First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ First Lien Indebtedness ” means all obligations and all other amounts owing, due or secured under the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement or any other First Lien Loan Document or incurred pursuant to any Bank Products Agreement, including any and all amounts payable to any First Lien Lender consisting of all principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, indemnities, guarantees, and all other amounts payable under any First Lien Loan Documents or in respect thereof (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Obligor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the First Lien Loan Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency Proceeding or other applicable law, and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding).

“ First Lien Lender Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.e(1) .

“ First Lien Lenders ” means the Original First Lien Lenders, together with any other lenders hereafter under the First Lien Credit Agreement or the First Lien Loan Documents.

“ First Lien Loan Documents ” means the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as such term is defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement), or any other security, collateral, ancillary or other document entered into in connection with or related to any agreement that is a First Lien Credit Agreement, as such documents may be amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced, or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

“ First Lien Modification ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.a .

“ First Lien Revolving Credit Commitments ” means the “Revolving Credit Commitment” as that term is defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor First Lien Credit Agreement and any other revolving credit commitment under the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any successor First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ First Lien Revolving Loans ” means the “Revolving Loans” as that term is defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor First Lien Credit Agreement and any other revolving loans made under the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any successor First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ First Lien Term Loans ” means the “Term Loan” as that term is defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor First Lien Credit Agreement and any other term loans made under the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any successor First Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Hedging Agreement ” means any interest rate, foreign currency, commodity or equity swap, collar, cap, floor or forward rate agreement, or other agreement or arrangement designed to protect against fluctuations in interest rates or currency, commodity or equity values (including, without limitation, any option with respect to any of the foregoing and any combination of the foregoing agreements or arrangements), and any confirmation executed in connection with any such agreement or arrangement.

“ Insolvency Proceeding ” means any voluntary or involuntary proceeding commenced by or against any Person under any provision of the Bankruptcy Code, or under any other state, provincial or federal or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, including, without limitation, any assignments for the benefit of creditors, formal or informal moratoria, compositions, extensions generally with creditors, or any other voluntary or involuntary proceeding seeking reorganization, arrangement, dissolution, liquidation, winding-up, or other similar relief and including, without limitation, the appointment of a trustee, receiver, administrative receiver, receiver-manager, interim receiver, monitor, liquidator, custodian, sequestrator, conservator, administrator or similar Person.

“ Lender ” means a First Lien Lender or a Second Lien Lender, as the context may require.

“ Lender-Provided Hedging Agreement ” means a Hedging Agreement which is provided by any First Lien Lender, the First Lien Agent or any affiliate of any First Lien Lender or the First Lien Agent.

“ Lien ” means any interest in an asset securing an obligation owed to, or a claim by, any Person other than the owner of the asset, irrespective of whether (a) such interest is based on the common law, statute, or contract, (b) such interest is recorded or perfected, and (c) such interest is contingent upon the occurrence of some future event or events or the existence of some future circumstance or circumstances. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “Lien” includes the lien or security interest arising from a mortgage, deed of trust, encumbrance, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, security agreement, conditional sale or trust receipt, or from a lease, consignment, or bailment for security purposes, and also includes reservations, exceptions, encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions, restrictions, leases, and other title exceptions and encumbrances affecting real property.

“ Maximum Priority First Lien Loan Amount ” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (1) the difference of (a) (i) the aggregate commitment amount (including all credit accommodations (other than with respect to the First Lien Term Loans)) of the First Lien Revolving Credit Commitments as of such date up to, but not in excess of, $ 25,000,000 in the aggregate, plus (ii) the aggregate principal amount of the First Lien Term Loans made pursuant to the First Lien Loan Documents not in excess of $75,000,000, plus (iii) the amount of Permitted Interest and Expense Payments funded by loans made by the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders plus (iv) $10,000,000, minus (b) the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of all permanent reductions of the First Lien Revolving Credit Commitments made from and after the date hereof, provided that, in the case of the termination of the First Lien Revolving Credit Commitments, while there are outstanding First Lien Revolving Loans, the First Lien Revolving Credit Commitments shall only be deemed to be (for the purposes hereof) reduced to an amount equal to the outstanding First Lien Revolving Loans, and thereafter each repayment of the First Lien Revolving Loans shall be deemed to (for the purposes hereof) result in a corresponding permanent reduction of the First Lien Revolving Credit Commitments, plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all principal payments and prepayments of the First Lien Term Loans pursuant to the First Lien Loan Documents, plus (2) the principal amount of First Lien Indebtedness incurred pursuant to any Bank Products Agreements up to an aggregate maximum amount not to exceed $3,000,000.

“ Obligor ” means Borrower and the Guarantors, and any other Person (including any Credit Party (as defined in each of (i) the Original First Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor First Lien Credit Agreement and (ii) the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor Second Lien Credit Agreement)) that now or hereafter is, or whose assets now or hereafter are, liable for all or any portion of the First Lien Indebtedness or the Second Lien Indebtedness, as applicable.

“ Ordinary Course Collections ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.a .

“ Payment Collateral ” means all accounts, instruments, chattel paper, letters of credit, deposit accounts, securities accounts, and payment intangibles, together with all supporting obligations (as those terms are defined in the UCC), in each case comprising a portion of the Collateral.

“ Permitted Interest and Expense Payments ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.i .

“ Permitted Replacement Lien ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.d .

“ Person ” means any natural person, a trustee under the Bankruptcy Code, a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, general partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, trust, land trust, business trust, or other organization, irrespective of whether such organization is a legal entity, and shall include a government and any agency or political subdivision thereof.

“ Priority First Lien Indebtedness ” means all First Lien Indebtedness exclusive of the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness, which Excluded First Lien Indebtedness shall be excluded from (and shall not constitute) Priority First Lien Indebtedness.

“ Priority Second Lien Indebtedness ” means all Second Lien Indebtedness exclusive of the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness, which Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness shall be excluded from (and shall not constitute) Priority Second Lien Indebtedness.

“ Priority Status ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.g .

“ Proceeds ” means (a) all “proceeds” as defined in Article 9 of the UCC with respect to the Collateral and (b) whatever is recoverable or recovered when Collateral is sold, exchanged, collected, or disposed of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

“ Purchase Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.a .

“ Recovery ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.c .

“ Refinance ” means, in respect of any indebtedness, to refinance, extend, renew, defease, supplement, restructure, replace, refund or repay, or to issue other indebtedness in exchange or replacement for, such indebtedness, in whole or in part, whether with the same or different lenders, arrangers or agents. “ Refinanced ” and “ Refinancing ” shall be correlative meanings.

“ Reorganization Debt Securities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.a .

“ Second Lien Agent ” means the Original Second Lien Agent, together with its successors, assigns, transferees and any Person that has a similar title (such as “Agent”, “Collateral Agent” or “Administrative Agent”) under any Second Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Second Lien Credit Agreement ” means the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement, as amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced, or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time, and any other agreement extending the maturity of, consolidating, otherwise restructuring (including adding Subsidiaries or affiliates of any Obligor or any other Persons as parties thereto), renewing, replacing or refinancing all or any portion of the Obligations or the Commitments as those terms are defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement or all or any portion of the amounts owed under any other agreement that itself is a Second Lien Credit Agreement hereunder and whether by the same or any other agent, lender, or group of lenders and whether or not increasing the amount of the Second Lien Indebtedness that may be incurred thereunder, in each case, to the extent that any such amendment, restatement, modification, renewal, refunding, replacement, or refinancing is permitted under this Agreement.

“ Second Lien Default ” means any Event of Default under the Second Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Second Lien Indebtedness ” means all obligations and all other amounts owing, due or secured under the terms of the Second Lien Credit Agreement or any other Second Lien Loan Document, including any and all amounts payable to any Second Lien Lender consisting of principal, premium, interest, fees, attorneys fees, costs, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, indemnities, guarantees, and all other amounts payable under any Second Lien Loan Documents or in respect thereof (including, in each case, all amounts accruing on or after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any Obligor, or that would have accrued or become due under the terms of the Second Lien Loan Documents but for the effect of the Insolvency Proceeding or other applicable law, and irrespective of whether a claim for all or any portion of such amounts is allowable or allowed in such Insolvency Proceeding).

“ Second Lien Lenders ” means the Original Second Lien Lenders, together with the lenders under any Second Lien Credit Agreement or the Second Lien Loan Documents.

“ Second Lien Loan Documents ” means the Second Lien Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as such term is defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement), or any other security, collateral, ancillary or other document entered into in connection with or related to any agreement that is a Second Lien Credit Agreement, as such documents may be amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced, or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

“ Second Lien Modification ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.b .

“ Second Lien Term Loans ” means the “Term Loans” as that term is defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement or any comparable term in any successor Second Lien Credit Agreement and any other term loans made under the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement or any successor Second Lien Credit Agreement.

“ Standstill Notice ” means a written notice from the Second Lien Agent to the First Lien Agent stating that a Second Lien Default has occurred and is continuing and that, as a consequence thereof, the Second Lien Agent has accelerated the maturity of the Second Lien Indebtedness.

“ Standstill Period ” means the period of one hundred and twenty (120) days commencing on the date on which the First Lien Agent receives the applicable Standstill Notice.

“ Stay ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.g .

“ Trigger Event ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.a .

“ Trigger Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.a .

“ UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect from time to time in the State of New York; provided , however , that, in the event that, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies with respect to either Agent’s Lien on any Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York, the term “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in such other jurisdiction solely for purposes of the provisions thereof relating to such attachment, perfection, priority, or remedies.

a. Terms Defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement . Unless otherwise defined in this Agreement, any and all initially capitalized terms set forth in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement as of the date hereof.

b. Rules of Construction . Unless the context of this Agreement clearly requires otherwise, references to the plural include the singular, references to the singular include the plural, the term “including” is not limiting, and the term “or” has, except where otherwise indicated, the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase “and/or.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and similar terms in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Article, section, subsection, clause, schedule, and exhibit references herein are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. Any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns. Any agreement, consent, waiver, or acceptance, as applicable, by the First Lien Agent set forth herein shall be construed to mean an agreement, consent, waiver, or acceptance, as applicable, by the First Lien Agent on behalf of itself and each of the First Lien Lenders. Any agreement, consent, waiver, or acceptance, as applicable, by the Second Lien Agent set forth herein shall be construed to mean an agreement, consent, waiver, or acceptance, as applicable, by the Second Lien Agent on behalf of itself and each of the Second Lien Lenders.

2. Subordination and Standstill .

a. Lien Subordination . Notwithstanding (i) the date, time, method, manner or order of grant, attachment, or perfection of any Liens granted to the First Lien Agent (or any First Lien Lender) or the Second Lien Agent (or any Second Lien Lender) in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral, (ii) the order or time of filing or recordation of any document or instrument for perfecting the Liens in favor of the First Lien Agent (or any First Lien Lender) or the Second Lien Agent (or any Second Lien Lender) in any Collateral, (iii) any provision of the UCC or any other applicable law, any of the First Lien Loan Documents or any of the Second Lien Loan Documents, (iv) except to the extent set forth below in this Section 2.a , whether the Liens securing the First Lien Loan Documents are valid, perfected, enforceable, void, avoidable, subordinated, disputed or allowed, or (v) except to the extent set forth below in this Section 2.a , any other circumstance whatsoever, the First Lien Agent and the Second Lien Agent hereby agree that:

(1) any Lien in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral now or hereafter held by or on behalf of the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender that secures all or any portion of the Second Lien Indebtedness, shall in all respects be junior and subordinate to all Liens granted to First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in such Collateral to secure all or any portion of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than any Excluded First Lien Indebtedness),

(2) any Lien in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral now or hereafter held by or on behalf of the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender that secures all or any portion of the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness shall in all respects be junior and subordinate to all Liens granted to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in such Collateral to secure all or any portion of the First Lien Indebtedness (including any Excluded First Lien Indebtedness),

(3) any Lien in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral now or hereafter held by or on behalf of the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender that secures all or any portion of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than any Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) shall in all respects be senior and prior to all Liens granted to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders in the Collateral to secure all or any portion of the Second Lien Indebtedness,

(4) any Lien in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral now or hereafter held by or on behalf of the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender that secures all or any portion of the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness shall in all respects be senior and prior to all Liens granted to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders in the Collateral to secure all or any portion of the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness,

(5) any Lien in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral now or hereafter held by or on behalf of the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender that secures all or any portion of the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness, shall in all respects be junior and subordinate to all Liens granted to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders in the Collateral to secure all or any portion of the Second Lien Indebtedness (other than any Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness), and

(6) any Lien in respect of all or any portion of the Collateral now or hereafter held by or on behalf of the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender that secures all or any portion of the Second Lien Indebtedness (other than any Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness) shall in all respects be senior and prior to all Liens granted to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in the Collateral to secure all or any portion of the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness.

All Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any First Lien Indebtedness shall (to the extent provided above) be and remain senior in all respects and prior to all Liens with respect to the Collateral securing any Second Lien Indebtedness for all purposes, whether or not such Liens securing any First Lien Indebtedness are subordinated to any Lien securing any other obligation of any Obligor or any other person (but only to the extent that such subordination is permitted pursuant to the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement and the Second Lien Credit Agreement, or as contemplated in Section 3.d ). Subject to the immediately preceding sentence, but notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement: (i) the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders agree not to contractually subordinate, or otherwise contractually assign the benefits of, their Lien in any Collateral to the Lien, indebtedness or claim of any other creditor of any Obligor without the prior written consent of the Second Lien Agent (provided that no such consent shall be required in connection with the assignment of such Lien in connection with a Refinancing of the First Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the provisions hereof); and (ii) the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders agree not to contractually subordinate, or otherwise contractually assign the benefits of, their Lien in any Collateral to the Lien, indebtedness or claim of any other creditor of any Obligor without the prior written consent of the First Lien Agent (provided that no such consent shall be required in connection with the assignment of such Lien in connection with a Refinancing of the Second Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the provisions hereof).

The subordination of Liens provided for in this Agreement shall not be effective from and after any date with respect to any part of the Collateral as to which: (i) the Liens of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders are finally determined by a non-appealable court order to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, in which event, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6 and 7 , the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall be entitled to receive and retain, from and after such date, all Proceeds with respect to such Collateral to the extent that the Liens of the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have not been finally determined by a non-appealable court order to be invalid, unenforceable, or void with respect to such Collateral; and (ii) the Liens of the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders are finally determined by a non-appealable court order to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, in which event, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6 and 7 , the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall be entitled to receive and retain, from and after such date, all Proceeds with respect to such Collateral to the extent that the Liens of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders have not been finally determined by a non-appealable court order to be invalid, unenforceable, or void with respect to such Collateral. The parties hereto agree that the provisions of clause (i) of the immediately preceding sentence shall not apply (and the subordination shall be effective) with respect to any item of Collateral in the event that (x) the Second Lien Agent does not comply with its obligations under Section 2.h with respect to such item of Collateral or (y) a notice is delivered to the First Lien Agent in accordance with the second sentence of Section 2.h with respect to such Collateral less than 90 days before the date that an Insolvency Proceeding in respect of the Obligor that owns such item of Collateral is commenced and the Lien of the First Lien Agent as to such items of Collateral is avoided under Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code.

b. Standstill . Until the Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness has occurred, whether or not any Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against any Obligor, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders:

(1) will not Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies with respect to any Collateral; provided , however , that, if a Second Lien Default has occurred and is continuing, the Second Lien Agent may Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies after the passage of the applicable Standstill Period (it being understood that, if at any time after the delivery of a Standstill Notice that commences a Standstill Period, no Second Lien Default is continuing, the Second Lien Agent may not Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies until the passage of a new Standstill Period commenced by a new Standstill Notice relative to the occurrence of a new Second Lien Default that had not occurred as of the date of the delivery of the earlier Standstill Notice; provided further , however , that the applicable Standstill Period shall be tolled for any period during which both the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders, on the one hand, and the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, on the other hand, are stayed by an order issued in any Insolvency Proceeding or by any other court of competent jurisdiction from exercising their default and enforcement rights and remedies against all or a material portion of the Collateral); provided further , however , that in no event shall the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender exercise any rights or remedies with respect to the Collateral if, notwithstanding the expiration of the Standstill Period, the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders shall have commenced prior to the expiration of the Standstill Period (or thereafter but prior to the commencement of any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies by the Second Lien Agent with respect to all or a material portion of the Collateral) and be diligently pursuing in good faith the Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies with respect to all or any material portion of the Collateral;

(2) will not contest, protest, or object to any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender and has no right to direct the First Lien Agent to Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies or take any other action under the First Lien Loan Documents; and

(3) will not object to (and will waive any and all claims with respect to) the forbearance by the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders from any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies.

Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, if the Second Lien Agent commences the Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies in accordance with clause (1) above, the First Lien Agent may not exercise any of the remedies of the type described in clauses (1) through (3) above so long as the Second Lien Agent at such time has commenced and is diligently pursuing in good faith any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies with respect to all or a material portion of the Collateral, unless and until the Discharge of Priority Second Lien Indebtedness shall have occurred.

Following commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding by or against any Obligor, any then applicable Standstill Period shall terminate and the restrictions and limitation and actions or inactions of the Second Lien Agent shall be governed by the other provisions of this Agreement; provided , however , that any applicable Standstill Period shall be reinstated at any point the First Lien Agent or any of the First Lien Lenders is no longer stayed by the existence of any Insolvency Proceeding or by any order of a court of competent jurisdiction and the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders are then able to exercise their default and enforcement rights and remedies against all or a material portion of the Collateral.

c. [ Intentionally Omitted ]

d. Foreclosure Proceedings . Section 2.b shall not be construed to in any way limit or impair the right of: (i) any Lender to bid for or purchase Collateral at any private or judicial foreclosure or sale upon such Collateral initiated by either Agent or any Lender, (ii) the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders to join (but not control) any private or judicial foreclosure or sale proceeding, or other judicial lien enforcement proceeding, with respect to the Collateral initiated by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender, to the extent that any such action could not reasonably be expected, in any material respect, to restrain, hinder, limit, delay for any material period or otherwise interfere with the Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies by the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders, and (iii) the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders to receive payments in accordance with the terms of this Agreement from the Proceeds of the collection, sale or other disposition of the Collateral in accordance with the other terms of this Agreement.

e. Release of Liens .

(1) In the event of any private or public sale or other disposition of all or any portion of the Collateral by the First Lien Agent after the occurrence and during the continuance of a First Lien Default (and prior to the date upon which the Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness shall have occurred) in connection with the liquidation by the First Lien Agent of all or a material portion of the Collateral and the collection by the First Lien Agent of the First Lien Indebtedness through the sale or other disposition of such Collateral (any such sale or other disposition, a “ First Lien Lender Sale ”), the Second Lien Agent agrees that such First Lien Lender Sale will be free and clear of the Liens securing the Second Lien Indebtedness (and, if the First Lien Lender Sale includes Equity Interests in any Obligor, the Second Lien Agent further agrees to release the entities whose Equity Interests are sold from all Second Lien Indebtedness); provided that (x) the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders also release their Liens on such Collateral (and, if the First Lien Lender Sale includes Equity Interests in any Obligor, releases the entities whose Equity Interests are sold from all of the First Lien Indebtedness), (y) the Proceeds of any such First Lien Lender Sale are applied in accordance with Section 7.b , and (z) the First Lien Agent shall have conducted such First Lien Lender Sale in a commercially reasonable manner (it being understood that if the First Lien Agent complies with the UCC, in connection with delivery of notice in connection therewith, such notice is deemed to be sent within a commercially reasonable time before such First Lien Lender Sale).

(2) The Second Lien Agent agrees that, in connection with any First Lien Lender Sale meeting the conditions set forth in Section 2.e(1) , upon the prior written request of the First Lien Agent (which request shall specify the proposed terms of the sale and the type and amount of consideration to be received in connection therewith), it will execute or file any and all Lien releases or other documents reasonably requested by the First Lien Agent in connection therewith; provided that (x) in the case of a First Lien Lender Sale, no such release documents shall be delivered to any Obligor, (y) no such release documents shall be delivered more than 5 Business Days prior to the anticipated closing date of such sale or disposition, and (z) the effectiveness of any such release or termination by the Second Lien Agent shall be subject to the sale or other disposition of the Collateral described in such request on the terms described in such request or on substantially similar terms and shall lapse in the event such sale or other disposition does not occur within 10 days of the anticipated closing date (at which time the First Lien Agent or the Obligors, as the case may be, shall promptly return all release documents to the Second Lien Agent). Subject to the proviso in the immediately preceding sentence, in the event that the Second Lien Agent fails to so execute or file any such Lien releases or other documents within 5 Business Days after receipt of written request from the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Agent is hereby irrevocably authorized to execute or file such Lien releases and other documents.

f. Waiver of Right to Contest First Lien Indebtedness. The Second Lien Agent agrees that it and the Second Lien Lenders shall not, and hereby waives any right to, take any action to contest or challenge (or assist or support any other Person in contesting or challenging), directly or indirectly, whether or not in any proceeding (including in any Insolvency Proceeding), the validity, priority, enforceability, or perfection of the Liens of the First Lien Agent in any Collateral, or the validity, priority, enforceability or allowance of any of the claims of the First Lien Agent or any holder of the First Lien Indebtedness against any Obligor. The Second Lien Agent agrees that neither it nor the Second Lien Lenders will take any action that would interfere with any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies undertaken by the First Lien Agent under the First Lien Loan Documents, including any public or private sale, lease, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of any Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise, in any case to the extent permitted under this Agreement and applicable law. The Second Lien Agent hereby waives any and all rights it and the Second Lien Lenders may have as a junior lien creditor or otherwise to contest, protest, object to, or interfere with the manner in which the First Lien Agent seeks to enforce the Liens in any Collateral so long as the First Lien Agent acts in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law.

g. Waiver of Right to Contest Second Lien Indebtedness. The First Lien Agent agrees that it shall not, and hereby waives any right to, take any action to contest or challenge (or assist or support any other Person in contesting or challenging), directly or indirectly, whether or not in any proceeding (including in any Insolvency Proceeding), the validity, priority (except to the extent expressly provided by this Agreement), enforceability, or perfection of the Liens of the Second Lien Agent in any Collateral, or the validity, priority (except to the extent expressly provided by this Agreement), enforceability or allowance of any of the claims of the Second Lien Agent or any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness against any Obligor. The First Lien Agent agrees that it will not take any action that would, in any material respect, interfere with any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies undertaken by the Second Lien Agent under the Second Lien Loan Documents, including any public or private sale, lease, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of any Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise, in any case to the extent permitted under this Agreement and applicable law. The First Lien Agent hereby waives any and all rights it and the First Lien Lenders may have as a secured creditor or otherwise to contest, protest, object to, or interfere with the manner in which the Second Lien Agent seeks to enforce the Liens in any Collateral so long as the Second Lien Agent acts in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law.

h. Acknowledgement of Liens . The Second Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that the First Lien Agent, for the benefit of itself and the First Lien Lenders, has been granted Liens upon all of the Collateral in which the Second Lien Agent has been granted Liens and the Second Lien Agent hereby consents thereto. If (i) any Obligor grants in favor of the Second Lien Agent a Lien on any asset of such Obligor not constituting Collateral on the date hereof or (ii) the Second Lien Agent otherwise obtains a non-consensual Lien (including, without limitation, a judgment lien, writ of attachment, or writ of execution) on any asset of such Obligor not constituting Collateral on the date hereof, the Second Lien Agent agrees that it shall give the First Lien Agent prompt written notice thereof (and in no event later than 5 Business Days after the date of such grant or acquisition), containing a detailed description of such asset (it being understood and agreed that the failure by the Second Lien Agent to give such notice to the First Lien Agent shall not affect the validity, perfection or enforceability of such Lien), and the Second Lien Agent acknowledges that if the First Lien Agent obtains a Lien on such asset, whether prior to, at, or after the time that the Second Lien Agent obtains a Lien on such asset, then the priority of such Lien will be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The First Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that the Second Lien Agent has been granted Liens upon all of the Collateral in which the First Lien Agent has been granted Liens and the First Lien Agent hereby consents thereto. If (i) any Obligor grants in favor of the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender a Lien on any asset of such Obligor not constituting Collateral on the date hereof or (ii) the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender otherwise obtains a non-consensual Lien (including, without limitation, a judgment lien, writ of attachment, or writ of execution) on any asset of such Obligor not constituting Collateral on the date hereof, the First Lien Agent agrees that it shall give the Second Lien Agent prompt written notice thereof (and in no event later than 5 Business Days after the date of such grant or acquisition), containing a detailed description of such asset (it being understood and agreed that the failure by the First Lien Agent to give such notice to the Second Lien Agent shall not affect the validity, perfection or enforceability of such Lien), and the First Lien Agent acknowledges that if the Second Lien Agent obtains a Lien on such asset, whether prior to, at, or after the time that the First Lien Agent obtains a Lien on such asset, then the priority of such Lien will be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The subordination of Liens by the Second Lien Agent in favor of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall not be deemed to subordinate the Second Lien Agent’s Liens to the Liens of any other Person that is not a holder of the First Lien Indebtedness. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Obligors, by their acknowledgment hereof, agree that no Lien will be granted to any Agent without concurrently offering a Lien to the other Agent on the same Collateral and on substantially similar terms.

i. Agent for Perfection . The First Lien Agent and the Second Lien Agent each agree to hold all Control Collateral and Cash Collateral, as applicable, in their respective possession, custody, or control (or in the possession, custody, or control of agents or bailees for either) as a non-fiduciary agent for the other solely for the purpose of perfecting the security interest granted to each in such Control Collateral or Cash Collateral subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 2.i . None of the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders or the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders, as applicable, shall have any obligation whatsoever to the others to assure that the Control Collateral is genuine or owned by any Obligor or any other Person or to preserve their respective rights or benefits or those of any Person. The duties or responsibilities of the First Lien Agent and the Second Lien Agent under this Section 2.i are and shall be limited solely to holding or maintaining control of the Control Collateral and the Cash Collateral as a non-fiduciary agent for the other for purposes of perfecting the Lien held by the Second Lien Agent or the First Lien Agent, as applicable. The First Lien Agent is not and shall not be deemed to be a fiduciary of any kind for the Second Lien Agent or any other Person. The Second Lien Agent is not and shall not be deemed to be a fiduciary of any kind for the First Lien Agent or any other Person.

j. When Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness Deemed to Not Have Occurred . If Borrower enters into any Refinancing of the Priority First Lien Indebtedness, then a Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness shall be deemed not to have occurred for all purposes of this Agreement, and the obligations under such Refinancing of such Priority First Lien Indebtedness shall be treated as Priority First Lien Indebtedness for all purposes of this Agreement, including for purposes of the Lien priorities and rights in respect of Collateral set forth herein, and the First Lien Agent under the First Lien Loan Documents effecting such Refinancing shall be the First Lien Agent for all purposes of this Agreement, provided that the First Lien Agent under such First Lien Loan Documents shall agree (in a writing addressed to the Second Lien Agent for the benefit of itself and the Second Lien Lenders) to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

k. When Discharge of Priority Second Lien Indebtedness Deemed to Not Have Occurred . If Borrower enters into any Refinancing of the Priority Second Lien Indebtedness, then a Discharge of Priority Second Lien Indebtedness shall be deemed not to have occurred for all purposes of this Agreement, and the obligations under such Refinancing of such Priority Second Lien Indebtedness shall be treated as Priority Second Lien Indebtedness for all purposes of this Agreement, including for purposes of the Lien priorities and rights in respect of Collateral set forth herein, and the Second Lien Agent under the Second Lien Loan Documents effecting such Refinancing shall be the Second Lien Agent for all purposes of this Agreement; provided that the Second Lien Agent under such Second Lien Loan Documents shall agree (in a writing addressed to the First Lien Agent for the benefit of itself and the First Lien Lenders) to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

3. Insolvency Proceedings .

a. Continuing Priority . This Agreement shall be applicable both before and after the filing or commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor and all converted or succeeding cases or proceedings in respect thereof. The relative rights of the Agents and the Lenders in or to any distributions from or in respect of any Collateral or Proceeds of Collateral shall continue after the filing or commencement of any such Insolvency Proceeding on the same basis as prior to the date of the filing or commencement of such Insolvency Proceeding, subject to any court order approving the financing of, or use of Cash Collateral by, any Obligor as debtor-in-possession. The Second Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that, in the event of a distribution of any notes or other debt securities under a plan of reorganization, compromise or arrangement, or a proposal under any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor (such notes or other debt securities, “ Reorganization Debt Securities ”) to each of (i) the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders and (ii) the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders, any Lien securing such Reorganization Debt Securities received by the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders shall be subordinated to any Lien securing the Reorganization Debt Securities received by the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders to the same extent that the Liens securing the Second Lien Indebtedness are subordinated to the Liens securing the First Lien Indebtedness pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

b. Proof of Claim. Subject to the restrictions set forth in this Agreement, in the event of any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor or any property of any Obligor, the Second Lien Agent shall retain the right to vote with respect to the Second Lien Indebtedness. If the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender does not file a legally sufficient claim or proof of debt or other document or amendment thereof in the form required in such Insolvency Proceeding prior to 5 days before the expiration of time to file such claim or other document or amendment thereof, then the First Lien Agent shall have the right (but not the obligation) in any such Insolvency Proceeding, and the Second Lien Agent hereby irrevocably appoints the First Lien Agent as the Second Lien Agent’s and the Second Lien Lenders’ lawful attorney in fact, to file and prove all claims therefor.

c. Reinstatement. If the First Lien Agent, any First Lien Lender or any other holder of any First Lien Indebtedness is required in any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor or otherwise to turn over or otherwise pay any amount (a “ Recovery ”) to the estate or to any creditor or representative of an Obligor or any other Person, then the First Lien Indebtedness shall be reinstated to the extent of such Recovery. If the Second Lien Agent, any Second Lien Lender or any other holder of any Second Lien Indebtedness is required in any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor or otherwise to turn over or otherwise pay a Recovery to the estate or to any creditor or representative of an Obligor or any other Person, then the Second Lien Indebtedness shall be reinstated to the extent of such Recovery. If this Agreement shall have been terminated prior to such Recovery, this Agreement shall be reinstated in full force and effect, and such prior termination shall not diminish, release, discharge, impair, or otherwise affect the obligations of the parties hereto from such date of reinstatement and to the extent the Priority First Lien Indebtedness or the Priority Second Lien Indebtedness, as the case may be, was decreased in connection with the payment which gave rise to the Recovery, then the Priority First Lien Indebtedness or the Priority Second Lien Indebtedness, as the case may be, shall be increased by the amount of such Recovery. All rights, interests, agreements, and obligations of the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall continue irrespective of the commencement of, or any discharge, confirmation, conversion, or dismissal of, any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor by or against any Obligor or any other Person and irrespective of any other circumstance which otherwise might constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, any Obligor or any other Person in respect of the First Lien Indebtedness or the Second Lien Indebtedness, as the case may be. No priority or right of the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, any other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness, the Second Lien Agent, the Second Lien Lenders or any other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness shall at any time be prejudiced or impaired in any way by any act or failure to act on the part of any Obligor or any other Person or by the noncompliance by any Person with the terms, provisions, or covenants of the First Lien Loan Documents or the Second Lien Loan Documents, regardless of any knowledge thereof which the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, any holder of the First Lien Indebtedness, the Second Lien Agent, the Second Lien Lenders or any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness may have.

d. DIP Financing . If any Obligor shall be subject to any Insolvency Proceeding and the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender shall desire, prior to the Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness, to permit the use of Cash Collateral or to provide any such Obligor financing (collectively, “ DIP Financing ”) under Section 363 or Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code, to be secured by all or any portion of the Collateral, then the Second Lien Agent agrees that, so long as (i) the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness incurred pursuant to such DIP Financing, together with the aggregate principal amount of all other outstanding First Lien Indebtedness, would not exceed the Maximum Priority First Lien Loan Amount at such time, (ii) the Second Lien Agent retains a Lien on the Collateral (including Proceeds thereof arising after the commencement of such proceeding) with the same priority as existed prior to the commencement of such Insolvency Proceeding under applicable law (an “ Adequate Protection Lien ”), (iii) the Second Lien Agent receives a replacement lien (a “ Permitted Replacement Lien ”) on assets arising after the commencement of such Insolvency Proceeding, to the same extent granted to the First Lien Agent, with the same priority as existed with respect to Collateral that existed prior to the commencement of such Insolvency Proceeding, (iv) such use of Cash Collateral or DIP Financing is subject to the terms of this Agreement, (v) the DIP Financing does not compel any Obligor to seek confirmation of a specific plan of reorganization, and (vi) the DIP Financing documentation does not expressly require the liquidation of the Collateral prior to a default under the DIP Financing documentation, it will raise no objection to such DIP Financing; provided , however , that, after the First Lien Agent consults in good faith with the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders with respect to any milestones or sale of Collateral, the DIP Financing documentation may require the Obligors to achieve certain milestones toward a sale of Collateral and may require a sale of Collateral. The Second Lien Agent hereby agrees that its Liens in the Collateral shall be subordinated to the Liens securing such DIP Financing (and all obligations relating thereto) to the same extent and upon the same terms and conditions specified in this Agreement for the subordination of the Second Lien Agent’s and the Second Lien Lenders’ Liens in the Collateral securing the Second Lien Indebtedness to the First Lien Agent’s and the First Lien Lenders’ Liens in the Collateral securing the Priority First Lien Indebtedness. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 3.d , if the First Lien Lenders desire to provide DIP Financing to the Obligor, the First Lien Lenders shall offer the Second Lien Lenders the right to purchase a last-out participation in the First Lien Term Loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to at least $7,500,000 (pursuant to a participation agreement in the form attached hereto as Annex I ) and, if one or more of the Second Lien Lenders purchase such last-out participation in the First Lien Term Loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to at least $7,500,000 (pursuant to a participation agreement in the form attached hereto as Annex I ), the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will not require the Obligors (or will waive any existing requirement in the DIP Financing documentation that requires the Obligors) to achieve any milestones toward a sale of Collateral or sell Collateral during the pendency of any Insolvency Proceeding without the prior written consent of the Second Lien Agent.

e. Alternative DIP Financings . Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the rights of any Lender to object to post-petition financing, or financing arising after the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor, or the use of Cash Collateral that is provided on terms other than those set forth in Section 3.d . For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that (i) the Second Lien Agent retains all rights to raise objections to any DIP Financing provided, offered or supported by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender that is provided on terms other than those set forth in Section 3.d and (ii) the First Lien Agent retains all rights to raise objections to any DIP Financing provided, offered or supported by the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender

f. Priming DIP Financing . If the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender offers to provide a DIP Financing that meets the requirements set forth in Section 3.d , the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders agree that they shall not, directly or indirectly, provide, offer to provide or support any DIP Financing secured by a Lien senior to or pari passu with the Liens securing the First Lien Indebtedness.

g. Other Waivers by Second Lien Agent . Until the Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness has occurred, the Second Lien Agent agrees that it shall not, without the First Lien Agent’s written consent, (1) seek relief from the automatic stay of Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, any stay arising by way of court order, automatic or otherwise, or any other stay in any Insolvency Proceeding in respect of any Obligor (in all instances, a “ Stay ”) in respect of any portion of the Collateral on which the First Lien Agent then has a Lien, except to the extent the First Lien Agent obtains such relief, and unless the Second Lien Agent’s request for an Adequate Protection Lien and a Permitted Replacement Lien is denied in whole or in part, (2) take any action or vote in any way so as to directly or indirectly challenge or contest (A) the validity or the enforceability of the First Lien Credit Agreement, the other First Lien Loan Documents or the Liens granted to the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders with respect to the First Lien Indebtedness, (B) the rights and duties of the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders established in the First Lien Credit Agreement or any other First Lien Loan Document, or (C) any request by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender with respect to adequate protection or similar relief, (3) seek or request any adequate protection or similar relief, other than (A) Permitted Interest and Expense Payments, (B) Adequate Protection Liens and Permitted Replacement Liens, and (C) priority administrative expense claim status with respect to the Second Lien Indebtedness (“ Priority Status ”) which is and shall be subordinated to the priority status of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders, and otherwise subject to this Agreement to the extent applicable, (4) in the event that the First Lien Agent obtains relief from any Stay to Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies and the First Lien Agent has commenced and is diligently pursuing in good faith actions to consummate a sale of all or any material portion of the Collateral in accordance with Section 363 or 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, or in accordance with a court order made within an Insolvency Proceeding, within a commercially reasonable time and in a commercially reasonable manner so as to maximize the value of such Collateral, seek, or support any request, to dismiss or set aside any Insolvency Proceeding or to convert an Insolvency Proceeding commenced under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to a case or proceeding under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, (5) in the event that the First Lien Agent obtains relief from a Stay in order to Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies and the First Lien Agent has commenced and is diligently pursuing in good faith actions to consummate a sale of all or any material portion of the Collateral in accordance with Section 363 or 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, or in accordance with a court order made within an Insolvency Proceeding, within a commercially reasonable time and in a commercially reasonable manner so as to maximize the value of such Collateral, seek the appointment of a trustee or examiner with expanded powers for the subject Obligor, or (6) object to any sale of all or any portion of the Collateral or any related bidding procedures in accordance with Sections 363 or 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, or in accordance with a court order made within an Insolvency Proceeding, other than (A) any objection that an unsecured creditor could assert in its capacity as an unsecured creditor, (B) if the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender objects to any such sale, (C) any objection to preserve its rights in and to any proceeds received from such sale in excess of any amount necessary to pay in full in cash the Priority First Lien Indebtedness, or (D) any such sale that is to any Borrower or an Affiliate of any Borrower. Neither the Second Lien Agent nor any Second Lien Lender shall object to, oppose, or challenge the determination of the extent of any Liens held by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender or the value of any claims of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders under Section 506(a) of the Bankruptcy Code or any claim by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender for allowance in any Insolvency Proceeding of the First Lien Indebtedness consisting of post-petition interest, fees, or expenses. The Second Lien Agent and each Second Lien Lender each agree that they will not, directly or indirectly, assert or support the assertion of, and hereby waive any right that they may have to assert or support the assertion of, any surcharge under Section 506(c) or the "equities of the case" exception of Section 552(b) of the Bankruptcy Code as against the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender or with respect to any of the Collateral to the extent securing the Priority First Lien Indebtedness.

h. Other Waivers by First Lien Agent . Until the Discharge of Priority Second Lien Indebtedness has occurred, the First Lien Agent agrees that it shall not, without the Second Lien Agent’s written consent, take any action or vote in any way so as to directly or indirectly challenge or contest (A) the validity or the enforceability of the Second Lien Credit Agreement, the other Second Lien Loan Documents or the Liens granted to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders with respect to the Second Lien Indebtedness, or (B) the rights and duties of the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders established in the Second Lien Credit Agreement or any other Second Lien Loan Document to the extent such rights and duties are not and/or have not been exercised in contravention of this Agreement.

i. Rights of Second Lien Agent and Second Lien Lenders to Adequate Protection . The First Lien Agent agrees that it will raise no objection to a request for adequate protection, or similar relief, by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders in the form of (i) Adequate Protection Liens and Permitted Replacement Liens or (ii) Priority Status. The Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders agree that they will not seek or request payment of interest on, and expenses with respect to, the Second Lien Indebtedness during the pendency of an Insolvency Proceeding without the written consent of the First Lien Agent (any such interest or expenses paid to the Second Lien Agent and/or the Second Lien Lenders with the consent of the First Lien Agent, “ Permitted Interest and Expense Payments ”). If the Second Lien Agent obtains adequate protection in the form of a superpriority or other administrative expense claim (as applicable), such superpriority or other administrative expense claim, if obtained, shall be subordinate to any superpriority or other administrative expense claim of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders (such subordination to include an express provision that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders will not object to a plan of reorganization that is accepted by the requisite affirmative vote of all classes composed of the secured claims of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders solely on the grounds of a failure of such plan of reorganization to pay the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders' superpriority or other administrative expense claims in full in accordance with Section 1129(a)(9)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code) so long as such plan of reorganization provides that any portion of the Second Lien Agent’s and the Second Lien Lenders’ superpriority or other administrative expense claims not paid in cash as of the effective date of such plan of reorganization will be paid with property having a value as of the effective date of such plan of reorganization equal to the allowed amount of such superpriority or other administrative expense claims and in the same form of consideration as that received by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders under such plan of reorganization with respect to other Second Lien Indebtedness.

j. Rights as an Unsecured Creditor; Voting Rights Preserved . Except as expressly agreed in Section 3.d or 3.g , the Second Lien Agent retains and may freely exercise and assert in any Insolvency Proceeding any rights, objections or claims that could be asserted by an unsecured creditor (regardless of whether the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders actually hold any deficiency or other unsecured claim); provided, however, the First Lien Agent retains and may freely exercise and assert in any Insolvency Proceeding any rights, claims or objections that the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders are not unsecured or undersecured creditors. The Second Lien Agent retains any rights which it may have in any Insolvency Proceeding to vote for or against, to file any pleading with respect to, or to assert any objections to any proposed plan of reorganization (including any request for termination or extension of exclusivity and any disclosure statement related thereto) that is not otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.

4. Modifications of Indebtedness .

a. First Lien Indebtedness . All of the First Lien Indebtedness at any time incurred by any Obligor shall be deemed to have been incurred, and all of the First Lien Indebtedness held by any First Lien Lender or other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness shall be deemed to have been extended, acquired or obtained, as applicable, in reliance upon this Agreement, and, to the extent not otherwise required herein, the Second Lien Agent hereby waives (i) notice of acceptance, or proof of reliance, by the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders or any other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness of this Agreement, and (ii) notice of the existence, renewal, extension, accrual, creation, or non-payment of all or any part of the First Lien Indebtedness. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders or any holder of the First Lien Indebtedness from discontinuing the extension of credit to any Obligor (whether under the First Lien Credit Agreement or otherwise). The Second Lien Agent, on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders, hereby agrees that the First Lien Agent shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, in its sole discretion without the consent of or notice to the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender (except to the extent such notice or consent is required pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement), and without incurring any liability to the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender, to amend, restate, waive, supplement, replace, refinance, extend, consolidate, restructure, or otherwise modify the First Lien Loan Documents (collectively, any “ First Lien Modification ”), in any manner whatsoever, including any renewals, extensions or shortening of time of payments (even if such shortening causes any of the First Lien Indebtedness to be due on demand or otherwise), and the Second Lien Agent, on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders, consents and agrees to any such First Lien Modification; provided that the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall obtain the prior written consent of the Second Lien Agent to any First Lien Modification that (i) changes (including a waiver of) the amount of any scheduled principal payment or any mandatory principal prepayment or extends the date for payment of any scheduled principal payment or any mandatory principal prepayment, including any First Lien Modifications in respect of Section 2.05 of the First Lien Credit Agreement, provided that the First Lien Agent may (x) change to an earlier date the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement), (y) make modifications to Section 2.05 of the First Lien Credit Agreement that are immaterial and have no adverse effect on the Obligors, the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender and/or (z) waive any scheduled principal payment or any mandatory principal prepayment so long as such payment is then offered to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders to be applied to the Second Lien Indebtedness (which payment may be waived by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders), (ii) increases the applicable interest rate margin or yield with respect to any category of the First Lien Indebtedness in the aggregate by greater than 3 percentage points calculated at the time of such increase on an average per annum basis for the remaining term of the First Lien Indebtedness (excluding the imposition of the default rate of interest in effect under the Original First Lien Loan Documents but including any amendment fees or other additional fees), (iii) modifies any existing covenant, representation, warranty or event of default or adds any new covenant, representation, warranty, or event of default which, in either case, specifically restricts one or more Obligors from making payments under the Second Lien Loan Documents or incurring Indebtedness under the Second Lien Loan Documents which payments or Indebtedness would be permitted under the First Lien Loan Documents as in effect on the date hereof, (iv) extends to a later date the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement), provided that the First Lien Agent may extend the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Original First Lien Credit Agreement) by six (6) months but in no event beyond the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement), or (v) has the effect of contravening this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders may increase the principal amount of the First Lien Indebtedness, without obtaining the consent of Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender, in accordance with the terms of the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement (subject to the restrictions set forth herein and therein). Other than the First Lien Modifications set forth in the initial proviso to this Section 4.a. , the Second Lien Agent waives notice of any such First Lien Modification, and agrees that no such First Lien Modification shall affect, release, or impair the subordination or any other obligations of the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender contained herein.

b. Second Lien Indebtedness. All of the Second Lien Indebtedness at any time incurred by any Obligor shall be deemed to have been incurred, and all of the Second Lien Indebtedness held by any Second Lien Lender or other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness shall be deemed to have been extended, acquired or obtained, as applicable, in reliance upon this Agreement, and, to the extent not otherwise required herein, the First Lien Agent hereby waives (i) notice of acceptance, or proof of reliance, by the Second Lien Agent, the Second Lien Lenders or any other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness of this Agreement, and (ii) notice of the existence, renewal, extension, accrual, creation, or non-payment of all or any part of the Second Lien Indebtedness. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the Second Lien Agent, the Second Lien Lenders or any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness from discontinuing the extension of credit to any Obligor (whether under the Second Lien Credit Agreement or otherwise). The First Lien Agent, on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders, hereby agrees that the Second Lien Agent shall have the right, at any time and from time to time, in its sole discretion without the consent of or notice to the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender (except to the extent such notice or consent is required pursuant to the express provisions of this Agreement), and without incurring any liability to the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender, to amend, waive, restate, supplement, replace, refinance, extend, consolidate, restructure, or otherwise modify the Second Lien Loan Documents (collectively, any “ Second Lien Modification ”), in any manner whatsoever, including any renewals, extensions or shortening of time of payments (even if such shortening causes any of the Second Lien Indebtedness to be due on demand or otherwise) and the First Lien Agent, on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders, consents and agrees to any such Second Lien Modification; provided that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall obtain the prior written consent of First Lien Agent to any Second Lien Modification that: (i) requires that any payment be made earlier than the date originally scheduled for such payment or changes (including a waiver of) the amount of any mandatory principal prepayment, including any Second Lien Modifications in respect of Section 2.05 of the Second Lien Credit Agreement, provided that the Second Lien Agent may make modifications to Section 2.05 of the Second Lien Credit Agreement that are immaterial and have no adverse effect on the Obligors, the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender, (ii) increases the applicable cash interest rate margin or yield with respect to any category of the Second Lien Indebtedness in the aggregate by greater than 3 percentage points calculated at the time of such increase on an average per annum basis for the remaining term of such Second Lien Indebtedness (excluding the imposition of the default rate of interest in effect under the Original Second Lien Loan Documents but including any amendment fees or other additional fees), (iii) modifies any existing covenant, representation, warranty or event of default or adds any new covenant, representation, warranty, or event of default which, in either case, specifically restricts one or more Obligors from making payments under the First Lien Loan Documents or incurring Indebtedness under the First Lien Loan Documents which payments or Indebtedness would be permitted under the Second Lien Loan Documents as in effect on the date hereof or changes the priority in the application of any payments to the First Lien Lenders, (iv) changes to an earlier date the Final Maturity Date (as defined in the Original Second Lien Credit Agreement) or (v) has the effect of contravening this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders may increase the principal amount of the Second Lien Indebtedness, without obtaining the consent of the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender, in accordance with the terms of the Original First Lien Credit Agreement (subject to the restrictions set forth herein and therein). Other than the Second Lien Modifications set forth in the initial proviso to this Section 4.b. , the First Lien Agent waives notice of any such Second Lien Modification, and agrees that no such Second Lien Modification shall affect, release, or impair any of the obligations of the First Lien Agent contained herein.

c. Notice of Acceptance and Other Waivers .

(1) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Second Lien Agent hereby waives: (i) notice of acceptance hereof; (ii) notice of any loans or other financial accommodations made or extended under the First Lien Credit Agreement, or the creation or existence of any of the First Lien Indebtedness; (iii) notice of the amount of the First Lien Indebtedness; (iv) notice of any adverse change in the financial condition of any Obligor or of any other fact that might increase the Second Lien Agent’s or any Second Lien Lender’s risk hereunder; (v) notice of presentment for payment, demand, or protest, and notice thereof as to any instrument among the First Lien Loan Documents; (vi) notice of any Default or Event of Default (under and as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement) or otherwise relating to the First Lien Indebtedness; and (vii) all other notices (except if such notice is specifically required to be given to the Second Lien Agent under this Agreement) and demands to which the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender might otherwise be entitled. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the First Lien Agent hereby waives: (i) notice of acceptance hereof; (ii) notice of any loans or other financial accommodations made or extended under the Second Lien Credit Agreement, or the creation or existence of any of the Second Lien Indebtedness; (iii) notice of the amount of the Second Lien Indebtedness; (iv) notice of any adverse change in the financial condition of any Obligor or of any other fact that might increase the First Lien Agent’s or any First Lien Lender’s risk hereunder; (v) notice of presentment for payment, demand, or protest, and notice thereof as to any instrument among the Second Lien Loan Documents; (vi) notice of any Default or Event of Default (under and as defined in the Second Lien Credit Agreement) or otherwise relating to the Second Lien Indebtedness; and (vii) all other notices (except if such notice is specifically required to be given to the First Lien Agent under this Agreement) and demands to which the First Lien Agent might otherwise be entitled.

(2) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Second Lien Agent waives the right by statute or otherwise to require the First Lien Agent, any First Lien Lender or any holder of the First Lien Indebtedness to institute suit against any Obligor or to exhaust any rights and remedies which the First Lien Agent, any First Lien Lender or any holder of the First Lien Indebtedness has or may have against any Obligor. The Second Lien Agent further waives any defense arising by reason of any disability or other defense (other than the defense that the Discharge of First Lien Indebtedness has occurred (subject to the provisions of Section 3.c )) of any Obligor or by reason of the cessation from any cause whatsoever of the liability of such Obligor in respect thereof. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the First Lien Agent waives the right by statute or otherwise to require the Second Lien Agent, any Second Lien Lender or any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness to institute suit against any Obligor or to exhaust any rights and remedies which the Second Lien Agent, any Second Lien Lender or any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness has or may have against any Obligor. The First Lien Agent further waives any defense arising by reason of any disability or other defense (other than the defense that the Discharge of Second Lien Indebtedness has occurred (subject to the provisions of Section 3.c )) of any Obligor or by reason of the cessation from any cause whatsoever of the liability of such Obligor in respect thereof.

(3) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Second Lien Agent hereby waives: (i) any rights to assert against the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders or any other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness any defense (legal or equitable), set-off, counterclaim, or claim which the Second Lien Agent may now or at any time hereafter have against any Obligor; (ii) except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, any defense, set-off, counterclaim, or claim, of any kind or nature, arising directly or indirectly from the present or future lack of perfection, sufficiency, validity, or enforceability of any of the First Lien Indebtedness, any of the Second Lien Indebtedness or any security for either; and (iii) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting the Second Lien Agent’s obligations hereunder or the enforcement thereof, and any act which shall defer or delay the operation of any statute of limitations applicable to the First Lien Indebtedness shall similarly operate to defer or delay the operation of such statute of limitations applicable to the Second Lien Agent’s obligations hereunder. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the First Lien Agent hereby waives: (i) any rights to assert against the Second Lien Agent, the Second Lien Lenders or any other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness any defense (legal or equitable), set-off, counterclaim, or claim which the First Lien Agent may now or at any time hereafter have against any Obligor; (ii) except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, any defense, set-off, counterclaim, or claim, of any kind or nature, arising directly or indirectly from the present or future lack of perfection, sufficiency, validity, or enforceability of any of the Second Lien Indebtedness, any of the First Lien Indebtedness or any security for either; and (iii) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting the First Lien Agent’s obligations hereunder or the enforcement thereof, and any act which shall defer or delay the operation of any statute of limitations applicable to the Second Lien Indebtedness shall similarly operate to defer or delay the operation of such statute of limitations applicable to the First Lien Agent’s obligations hereunder.

(4) Until such time as the Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness shall have occurred, the Second Lien Agent hereby postpones any right of subrogation the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender has or may have as against any Obligor with respect to any of the First Lien Indebtedness.

(5) None of the First Lien Agent, any First Lien Lender or any other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness or any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents shall be liable to the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders for failure to demand, collect, or realize upon any of the Collateral or any Proceeds or for any delay in doing so or shall be under any obligation to sell or otherwise dispose of any Collateral or Proceeds thereof or to take any other action whatsoever with regard to the Collateral or any part or Proceeds thereof. If the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender honors (or fails to honor) a request by Borrower for an extension of credit pursuant to the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents, whether the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender has knowledge that the honoring of (or failure to honor) any such request would constitute a default under the terms of the Second Lien Loan Documents or an act, condition, or event that, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute such a default, or if the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender otherwise should exercise any of its contractual rights or remedies under the First Lien Loan Documents (subject to the express terms and conditions hereof), neither the First Lien Agent nor any First Lien Lender shall have any liability whatsoever to the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender as a result of such action, omission, or exercise. As between the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders, on the one hand, and the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, on the other hand, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will be entitled to manage and supervise their loans and extensions of credit under the First Lien Loan Documents as the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders may, in their sole discretion, deem appropriate, and the First Lien Agent, each First Lien Lender and each other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness may manage their loans and extensions of credit without regard to any rights or interests that the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender may have in the Collateral or otherwise except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement. The Second Lien Agent agrees that none of the First Lien Agent, any First Lien Lender or any other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness shall incur any liability as a result of a sale, lease, license, application or other disposition of all or any portion of the Collateral or any part or Proceeds thereof conducted in accordance with applicable law and the terms hereof. Subject to the express terms and conditions of this Agreement, the First Lien Agent, each First Lien Lender and each holder of the First Lien Indebtedness may, from time to time, enter into agreements and settlements with Obligors as they may determine in their sole discretion without impairing any of the subordinations, priorities, rights or obligations of the parties under this Agreement, including substituting Collateral, releasing any Lien and releasing any Obligor. The Second Lien Agent waives any and all rights it may have to require the First Lien Agent, any First Lien Lender or any holder of the First Lien Indebtedness to marshal assets, to exercise rights or remedies in a particular manner, or to forbear from exercising such rights and remedies in any particular manner or order.

(6) None of the Second Lien Agent, any Second Lien Lender or any other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness or any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents shall be liable to the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders for failure to demand, collect, or realize upon any of the Collateral or any Proceeds or for any delay in doing so or shall be under any obligation to sell or otherwise dispose of any Collateral or Proceeds thereof or to take any other action whatsoever with regard to the Collateral or any part or Proceeds thereof. If the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender honors (or fails to honor) a request by Borrower for an extension of credit pursuant to the Second Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other Second Lien Loan Documents, whether the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender has knowledge that the honoring of (or failure to honor) any such request would constitute a default under the terms of the First Lien Loan Documents or an act, condition, or event that, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute such a default, or if the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender otherwise should exercise any of its contractual rights or remedies under the Second Lien Loan Documents (subject to the express terms and conditions hereof), neither the Second Lien Agent nor any Second Lien Lender shall have any liability whatsoever to the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender as a result of such action, omission, or exercise. As between the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders, on the one hand, and the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, on the other hand, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders will be entitled to manage and supervise their loans and extensions of credit under the Second Lien Loan Documents as the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders may, in their sole discretion, deem appropriate, and the Second Lien Agent, each Second Lien Lender and each other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness may manage its loans and extensions of credit without regard to any rights or interests that the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender may have in the Collateral or otherwise except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement. The First Lien Agent agrees that none of the Second Lien Agent, any Second Lien Lender or any other holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness shall incur any liability as a result of a sale, lease, license, application or other disposition of all or any portion of the Collateral or any part or Proceeds thereof conducted in accordance with applicable law and the terms hereof. Subject to the express terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Second Lien Agent, each Second Lien Lender and each holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness may, from time to time, enter into agreements and settlements with Obligors as they may determine in their sole discretion without impairing any of the subordinations, priorities, rights or obligations of the parties under this Agreement, including substituting Collateral, releasing any Lien and releasing any Obligor. The First Lien Agent waives any and all rights it may have to require the Second Lien Agent, any Second Lien Lender or any holder of the Second Lien Indebtedness to marshal assets, to exercise rights or remedies in a particular manner, or to forbear from exercising such rights and remedies in any particular manner or order. Subject to the express terms and conditions hereof, nothing contained in this Agreement shall limit or waive any right that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have to enforce any of the provisions of the Second Lien Loan Documents against any Obligor.

5. Indebtedness Owed Only to Lenders . As of the date of this Agreement, the entire Second Lien Indebtedness is owing only to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders. As of the date of this Agreement, the entire First Lien Indebtedness is owing only to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders. Each Agent, the First Lien Lender, the Second Lien Lender, each successor, assignee, or other transferee of any Agent, each of the Second Lien Lenders, and each of the First Lien Lenders shall be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

6. Payments Received by Second Lien Agent or Second Lien Lenders . If, at any time prior to the date upon which the Discharge of Priority First Lien Indebtedness shall have occurred, the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender receives any payment or distribution of any kind or character as a result of an Exercise of Any Secured Creditor Remedies, whether in cash, property or securities, from or of any assets of any Obligor (or any Obligor’s Subsidiaries), in each case, in contravention of the express terms of this Agreement, the Second Lien Agent or such Second Lien Lender shall be deemed to receive and hold the same in trust as trustee for the benefit of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders and shall forthwith deliver such payment, distribution, or proceeds to the First Lien Agent in precisely the form received (except for the endorsement or assignment by the Second Lien Agent or such Second Lien Lender where necessary), for application in accordance with Section 7.b to any of the First Lien Indebtedness, whether then due or yet to become due. In the event of the failure of the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender to make any such endorsement or assignment to the First Lien Agent within 5 Business Days after receipt of written request therefor from the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Agent and any of its officers or agents are hereby irrevocably authorized to make such endorsement or assignment and the Second Lien Agent hereby irrevocably appoints the First Lien Agent as the lawful attorney in fact of the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders solely for the purpose of enabling the First Lien Agent to make such endorsement or assignment in the name of the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender.

7. Application of Proceeds .

a. Revolving Nature of First Lien Indebtedness . The Second Lien Agent expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) the First Lien Credit Agreement contains a revolving commitment, that in the ordinary course of business the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will apply payments and make advances thereunder, and that no application of any Payment Collateral or Cash Collateral in the ordinary course of business and absent any affirmative enforcement action or remedies by the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender to collect or otherwise realize upon such Payment Collateral or Cash Collateral (such Payment Collateral or Cash Collateral, “ Ordinary Course Collections ”) shall constitute the Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies under this Agreement; and (ii) all Ordinary Course Collections received by the First Lien Agent may be applied, reversed, reapplied, credited, or reborrowed, in whole or in part, to the portion of the First Lien Credit Agreement that is a revolving commitment without reducing the Maximum Priority First Lien Loan Amount at any time.

b. Application of Proceeds of Collateral . (i) All Collateral and all Proceeds, received by any of the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders in connection with any Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies and (ii) all amounts received by the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of any subordination agreement entered into by any Obligor, in each case, shall be applied:

first , to the payment of costs and expenses of the First Lien Agent (and sub-agents thereof) in connection with such Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies (to the extent the First Lien Agent’s Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies is permitted hereunder),

second , to the payment of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) in accordance with the First Lien Loan Documents, and in the case of payment of any revolving credit loans, together with the concurrent permanent reduction of any revolving credit commitment thereunder in an amount equal to the amount of such payment,

third , to the payment of costs and expenses of the Second Lien Agent (and sub-agents thereof) in connection with such Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies (to the extent the Second Lien Agent’s Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies is permitted hereunder),

fourth , to the payment of the Second Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness) in accordance with the Second Lien Loan Documents,

fifth , to the payment of the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the First Lien Loan Documents, and

sixth , to the payment of the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the Second Lien Loan Documents.

c. Insurance . In the event of the occurrence of a fire or other casualty resulting in loss or damage to all or any portion of any Collateral (collectively, a “ Casualty ”), all proceeds received or to be received on account of a Casualty shall be applied in the manner provided for in Section 2.05(c) of the First Lien Credit Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof) and Section 2.05(c) of the Second Lien Credit Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof); it being agreed that all proceeds received or to be received on account of a Casualty shall not be deemed to be received in connection with the Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies unless the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders have otherwise commenced an Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies.

d. Cash Sweeps . In the event of the occurrence of the sweeping of cash under blocked account arrangements, all such cash shall be applied in the manner provided for in the First Lien Credit Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof) and the Second Lien Credit Agreement (as in effect on the date hereof); it being agreed that all such cash swept shall not be deemed to be received in connection with the Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies unless the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders have otherwise commenced an Exercise of Secured Creditor Remedies.

8. Second Lien Lender Purchase Option .

a. Upon (i) receipt by the Second Lien Agent of a notice (a “ Trigger Notice ”) by the First Lien Agent of the intent of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders to (A) accelerate any of the First Lien Indebtedness, (B) Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies or (C) request that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders release their Liens on the Collateral pursuant to Section 2.e , (ii) the occurrence of a payment default under the Second Lien Loan Documents, or (iii) the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Obligor (each, a “ Trigger Event ”), the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall have the option, exercised at any time thereafter so long as such Trigger Event is continuing, by delivery of notice by the Second Lien Agent to the First Lien Agent (a “ Purchase Notice ”), to purchase all (but not less than all) of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) from the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders. The Purchase Notice, if given, shall be irrevocable.

b. The First Lien Agent shall deliver to the Second Lien Agent any Trigger Notice referred to in Section 8.a(i) , (i) in the absence of Exigent Circumstances, not less than 5 Business Days prior to the taking of the earliest of the actions described in Section 8.a(i) , or (ii) if Exigent Circumstances exist, as soon as practicable and in any event contemporaneously with the taking of such action. If the Second Lien Agent sends to the First Lien Agent a Purchase Notice within 5 Business Days of the occurrence of a Trigger Event, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall not accelerate the First Lien Indebtedness or Exercise Any Secured Creditor Remedies, to the extent such action has not been taken, or request that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders release their Liens on the Collateral pursuant to Section 2.e , as the case may be, provided that the purchase and sale with respect to the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) provided for in this Section 8 shall have closed within 5 Business Days after receipt by the First Lien Agent of the Purchase Notice and the First Lien Agent shall have received payment in full of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) as provided for herein within such 5 Business Day period.

c. On the date specified by the Second Lien Agent in the Purchase Notice (which shall not be more than 5 Business Days after the receipt by the First Lien Agent of the Purchase Notice), the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall sell to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, and the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall purchase from the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders, at par, the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness). Upon exercise of such purchase option by the Second Lien Agent, such sale shall be documented pursuant to an assignment and acceptance agreement which will be substantially in the form of Exhibit G to the Original First Lien Credit Agreement.

d. Upon the date of such purchase and sale, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall (i) (x) pay to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders as the purchase price therefor the full amount of all the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) then outstanding and unpaid, (y) furnish cash collateral to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders to secure the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in connection with any issued and outstanding letters of credit provided by the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders to any Obligor (in an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate undrawn face amount of such letters of credit) constituting the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness), provided that, after the date of such purchase and sale, (A) without the prior written consent of the Second Lien Agent, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will not amend, modify, renew or extend any letters of credit for which the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have provided cash collateral to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders at the time of the purchase and sale, (B) the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will promptly provide the Second Lien Agent with written notification of the cancellation or termination of any letters of credit for which the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have provided cash collateral to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders at the time of the purchase and sale, and (C) to the extent any letters of credit are cancelled or terminated without being drawn, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall return to the Second Lien Agent all cash collateral (net of any fees and expenses incurred by the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in connection with such cancellation or termination) furnished to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders as collateral therefor and not applied to the satisfaction of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) consisting of reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit, and (z) furnish cash collateral to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders to secure the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in connection with any obligations under any Bank Products Agreement (in an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate amount thereof) constituting the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness), provided that, after the date of such purchase and sale, (A) without the prior written consent of the Second Lien Agent, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will not amend, modify, renew or extend any Bank Products Agreement or any cash management and hedge obligations for which the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have provided cash collateral to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders at the time of the purchase and sale, (B) the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders will promptly provide the Second Lien Agent with written notification of the cancellation or termination of any Bank Products Agreement or cash management and hedge obligations for which the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have provided cash collateral to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders at the time of the purchase and sale, and (C) to the extent any Bank Products Agreement or cash management and hedge obligations is cancelled or terminated, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall return to the Second Lien Agent all cash collateral (net of any fees and expenses incurred by the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in connection with such cancellation or termination) furnished to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders as collateral therefor and not applied to the satisfaction of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) consisting of reimbursement obligations thereunder and (ii) agree to reimburse the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders for all expenses to the extent then earned or due and payable in accordance with the First Lien Loan Documents (including the reimbursement of extraordinary expenses, financial examination expenses and appraisal fees). Anything contained in this Section to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that (X) the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders receive all or a portion of any prepayment premium, make-whole obligation or early termination fee payable pursuant to the First Lien Loan Documents in cash, (Y) all of the First Lien Indebtedness purchased by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders and all of the Second Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded Second Lien Indebtedness), including principal, interest and fees thereon and costs and expenses of collection thereof (including reasonable attorneys fees and legal expenses), are repaid in full in cash, and (Z) the First Lien Credit Agreement is terminated, in each case, within 90 days following the date on which the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders pay the purchase price described in clauses (i)-(ii) of this Section, then, within 3 Business Days after receipt by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders of such amounts, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall pay a supplemental purchase price to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders in respect of their purchase under this Section 8 in an amount equal to the portion of any prepayment premium, make-whole obligation or early termination fee received by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders which the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders would have been entitled to receive had the purchase under this Section not occurred. Such purchase price and cash collateral shall be remitted by wire transfer in federal funds to such bank account of the First Lien Agent as the First Lien Agent may designate in writing to the Second Lien Agent for such purpose. Interest shall be calculated to but excluding the Business Day on which such purchase and sale shall occur if the amounts so paid by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders to the bank account designated by the First Lien Agent are received in such bank account prior to 2:00 p.m., New York City time, and interest shall be calculated to and including such Business Day if the amounts so paid by the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders to the bank account designated by the First Lien Agent are received in such bank account later than 2:00 p.m., New York City time.

e. Such purchase shall be expressly made without representation or warranty of any kind by the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders as to the First Lien Indebtedness so purchased or otherwise and without recourse to the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender, except that each First Lien Lender shall represent and warrant: (i) that the amount quoted, in writing, by the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders (as applicable) as its portion of the purchase price therefor represents the amount shown as owing with respect to the claims transferred as reflected on its books and records, (ii) it owns, or has the right to transfer to the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, the rights being transferred, and (iii) the assets being transferred will be free and clear of Liens and adverse claims (other than indemnification claims of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders that would survive the termination of the First Lien Loan Documents but which indemnification claims shall be claims to be asserted against the Obligors).

f. In the event that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders elect to purchase all (but not less than all) of the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the Excluded First Lien Indebtedness) pursuant to this Section 8 , then the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders agree to waive any notice of a resignation of the First Lien Agent under Section 10.07 of the First Lien Credit Agreement.

9. Representations; Additional Agreements . The First Lien Agent represents and warrants to the Second Lien Agent that (a) it has the requisite power and authority to enter into, execute, deliver, and carry out the terms of this Agreement on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders and to legally bind each of the First Lien Lenders to the terms and conditions set forth herein and (b) when this Agreement is executed and delivered by the First Lien Agent on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders, the essential provisions of this Agreement will be the legally valid and binding obligations of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders, enforceable against the First Lien Agent and any First Lien Lenders in accordance with their terms. The Second Lien Agent represents and warrants that (x) it has the requisite power and authority to enter into, execute, deliver, and carry out the terms of this Agreement on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders and to legally bind each of the Second Lien Lenders to the terms and conditions set forth herein and (y) when this Agreement is executed and delivered by the Second Lien Agent on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders, the essential provisions of this Agreement will be the legally valid and binding obligations of the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, enforceable against the Second Lien Agent and any Second Lien Lenders in accordance with their terms. Each of the First Lien Agent (on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders) and the Second Lien Agent (on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders) hereby agrees that at no time shall such party contest the validity or enforceability of any provision of this Agreement; provided , however , that the foregoing shall not preclude any party hereto from contesting the interpretation of a particular provision of this Agreement or its application to a particular circumstance.

10. Additional Remedies .

a. If the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender violates any of the terms of this Agreement, in addition to any remedies in law, equity, or otherwise that the First Lien Agent may have as a result of such violation, the First Lien Agent may (i) restrain such violation in any court of law or (ii) interpose this Agreement as a defense in any action by the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender. Upon the First Lien Agent’s written request, the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender will promptly take all actions which the First Lien Agent reasonably believes appropriate to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Agreement.

b. If the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender violates any of the terms of this Agreement, in addition to any remedies in law, equity, or otherwise that the Second Lien Agent may have as a result of such violation, the Second Lien Agent may (i) restrain such violation in any court of law or (ii) interpose this Agreement as a defense in any action by the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders. Upon the Second Lien Agent’s written request, the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender will promptly take all actions which the Second Lien Agent reasonably believes appropriate to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Agreement.

11. Amendments . No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement nor consent to any departure by any party hereto shall be effective unless it is in a written agreement executed by the Second Lien Agent and the First Lien Agent, and then such amendment or waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

12. Instrument Legends . The Second Lien Agent agrees that the face of each security agreement evidencing or securing the Second Lien Indebtedness or any portion thereof shall be inscribed with a legend conspicuously indicating that such security agreement is subject to the terms of this Agreement. Any security agreement evidencing or securing any of the Second Lien Indebtedness or any portion thereof which is hereafter executed will, on the date thereof, be inscribed with a similar legend.

13. Information Concerning Financial Condition .

a. The Second Lien Agent hereby assumes responsibility for keeping itself informed of the financial condition of Obligors and of all other circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Second Lien Indebtedness, and agrees that the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall have no duty to advise the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders of information known to the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders regarding such condition or any such circumstances. In the event the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender, in its sole discretion, undertakes, at any time or from time to time, to provide any such information to the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders, the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall be under no obligation (i) to provide any such information to the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders on any subsequent occasion, (ii) to undertake any investigation, or (iii) to disclose any information which, pursuant to its commercial finance practices, the First Lien Agent or any First Lien Lender wishes to maintain confidential. The Second Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders have made no warranties or representations with respect to the legality, validity, enforceability, collectability or perfection of the First Lien Indebtedness or any liens or security interests held in connection therewith.

b. The First Lien Agent hereby assumes responsibility for keeping itself informed of the financial condition of the Obligors and of all other circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the First Lien Indebtedness, and agrees that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall have no duty to advise the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders of information known to the Second Lien Agent or the Second Lien Lenders regarding such condition or any such circumstances. In the event the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender, in its sole discretion, undertakes, at any time or from time to time, to provide any such information to the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall be under no obligation (i) to provide any such information to the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders on any subsequent occasion, (ii) to undertake any investigation, or (iii) to disclose any information which, pursuant to its commercial finance practices, the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender wishes to maintain confidential. The First Lien Agent acknowledges and agrees that the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have made no warranties or representations with respect to the legality, validity, enforceability, collectability or perfection of the Second Lien Indebtedness or any liens or security interests held in connection therewith.

14. Third Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent, and the Second Lien Lenders, and their respective successors and assigns, and neither any Obligor nor any other Person is intended to be a third party beneficiary hereunder or to have any right, benefit, priority or interest under, or because of the existence of, or to have any right to enforce, this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall be deemed to amend or modify the terms and conditions of the First Lien Loan Documents or the Second Lien Loan Documents. The First Lien Agent and the Second Lien Agent shall have the right to modify or terminate this Agreement at any time without notice to or approval of any Obligor or any other Person.

15. No Impairment . Nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall impair, as between the Obligors and the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders, the obligation of the Obligors, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay the Second Lien Indebtedness as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with its terms, or affect the relative rights of the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders and creditors of the Obligors other than the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders.

16. Subrogation . Solely after the Discharge of First Lien Indebtedness shall have occurred, the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders shall be subrogated to the rights of the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders to the extent that distributions otherwise payable to the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender have been applied to the payment of the First Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders shall have no obligation or duty to protect the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders’ rights of subrogation arising pursuant to this Agreement or under any applicable law, nor shall the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders or any other holder of the First Lien Indebtedness be liable for any loss to, or impairment of, any subrogation rights held by the Second Lien Agent or any Second Lien Lender.

17. Notices . All demands, notices, and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing and, if to the First Lien Agent, mailed, sent by telecopy or delivered to it, addressed to it as follows:

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC

875 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Eric Miller

Telephone: 646-885-3874

Telecopier: 646-885-3875

With a copies to:

GOLDBERG KOHN LTD.

55 E. Monroe Street, Suite 3300

Attention: Seth H. Good, Esq.

Telephone: 312-863-7138

Telecopier: 312-863-7838

and if to the Second Lien Agent, mailed, sent by telecopy or delivered to it, addressed to it as follows:

OBSIDIAN AGENCY SERVICES, INC.

c/o Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC

2951 28 ^th Street, Suite 1000

Santa Monica, California 90405

Attention: Asher Finci

Telephone: 310-566-1000

Telecopier: 310-899-4950

With copies to:

SCHULTE ROTH & ZABEL LLP

919 Third Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Frederic L. Ragucci, Esq.

Telephone: 213-756-2000

Telecopier: 213-593-5955

or as to any party at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties complying as to delivery with the terms of this Section 17 . All such demands, notices and other communications shall be effective when delivered to the applicable addressee listed above. Both the First Lien Agent and the Second Lien Agent shall, in good faith, each endeavor to deliver to the other Agent all default and similar notices delivered to the Borrowers, provided , however , that the failure to deliver any such notice shall not give rise to a breach under this Agreement.

18. Intentionally Omitted .

19. Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial and Other Waivers . The Second Lien Agent and the First Lien Agent each consent to the jurisdiction of any state or federal court located within the County of New York, State of New York. Each Agent waives personal service of any and all process upon it, and consents that all service of process may be made in the manner set forth in Section 17 for notices. Each Agent waives, to the fullest extent each may effectively do so, any defense or objection based upon forum non conveniens and any defense or objection to venue of any action instituted within the County of New York, State of New York. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY MATTER ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.

20. Governing Law . This Agreement has been delivered and accepted at and shall be deemed to have been made in the State of New York, and shall be interpreted, and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto shall be determined, in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York.

21. Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns, subject to the provisions hereof.

22. Integrated Agreement . This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the within matters and may not be modified or amended except by a writing signed by all parties.

23. Authority . Each of the parties hereto certifies that such party has all necessary authority to execute this Agreement.

24. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each one of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or electronic mail shall be equally effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart.

25. Headings . The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

26. Severability . Any provision of this Agreement that is prohibited by law or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision. To the extent permissible, the parties waive any law that prohibits any provision of this Agreement or renders any provision hereof unenforceable.

27. Conflicts . To the extent that there is a conflict or inconsistency between any provision hereof, on the one hand, and any provision of any of the First Lien Loan Documents or any of the Second Lien Loan Documents, on the other hand, this Agreement shall control and prevail.

28. Termination . This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until the earlier of: (a) the date on which the First Lien Agent provides notice to the Second Lien Agent that the First Lien Agent, on behalf and at the direction of the First Lien Lenders pursuant to the First Lien Loan Documents, releases and surrenders all security interests and liens in the Collateral and renounces any and all claims, rights and interests as a secured lender with respect to the Collateral and the Obligors; provided , however , that this Agreement may be revived to the extent provided for in Section 3.c and (b) the date on which the Second Lien Agent provides notice to the First Lien Agent that the Second Lien Agent, on behalf and at the direction of the Second Lien Lenders pursuant to the Second Lien Loan Documents, releases and surrenders all security interests and liens in the Collateral and renounces any and all claims, rights and interests as a secured lender with respect to the Collateral and the Obligors; provided, however, that this Agreement may be revived to the extent provided for in Section 3.c .

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the First Lien Agent, for and on behalf of itself and the First Lien Lenders, and the Second Lien Agent, for and on behalf of itself and the Second Lien Lenders, have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC ,

as First Lien Agent

By: /s/Eric Miller                       _____

Name: Eric Miller                  _____

Title: Executive Vice President

SIGNATURE PAGE TO INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

OBSIDIAN AGENCY SERVICES, INC. ,

as Second Lien Agent

By: /s/Howard Levkowitz             _

Name: Howard Levkowitz

Title: Managing Partner            __

SIGNATUREPAGE TO INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Each Obligor hereby acknowledges that it has received a copy of the foregoing Intercreditor Agreement and consents thereto, agrees to recognize all rights granted thereby to the First Lien Agent, the First Lien Lenders, the Second Lien Agent, and the Second Lien Lenders and will not do any act or perform any obligation which is not in accordance with the agreements set forth therein. Each Obligor further acknowledges and agrees that it is not an intended beneficiary or third party beneficiary under this Agreement.

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris
Name: Bradley W. Harris
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD RESOURCE PARTNERS, LP

By: Oxford Resources GP, LLC, its general partner

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris
Name: Bradley W. Harris
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD MINING COMPANY-KENTUCKY, LLC

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris
Name: Bradley W. Harris
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DARON COAL COMPANY, LLC

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris
Name: Bradley W. Harris
Title: Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

OXFORD CONESVILLE LLC

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris
Name: Bradley W. Harris
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

OXFORD RESOURCES FINANCE CORPORATION

By: /s/Bradley W. Harris
Name: Bradley W. Harris
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

Annex I

[Form of Participation Agreement]

SUBORDINATED, LAST-OUT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

THIS SUBORDINATED, LAST-OUT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of [____________1, [201__], is entered into between each of [_____________] (collectively, the “ Participants ” and each, a “ Participant ”), [_____________] (collectively, the “ Sellers ” and each, a “ Seller ”) and CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC , as administrative agent and collateral agent for the First Lien Lenders (defined below).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, Oxford Mining Company, LLC (“ Borrower ”), Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “ First Lien Agent ”) and the Sellers have entered into that certain Financing Agreement dated as of June [___],2013 (as amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced from time to time, the “ First Lien Credit Agreement ”) pursuant to which the First Lien Agent and the Sellers have agreed, upon the terms and conditions stated therein, to make term loans and revolving credit loans to, and to issue or cause the issuance of letters of credit for the benefit of, Borrower; and

WHEREAS, Borrower, Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “ Second Lien Agent ”) and the Second Lien Lenders (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement (defined below)) have entered into that certain Financing Agreement dated as of June [___], 2013 (as amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced from time to time, the “ Second Lien Credit Agreement ”) pursuant to which the Second Lien Agent and the Second Lien Lenders have agreed, upon the terms and conditions stated therein, to make term loans terms to Borrower; and

WHEREAS, Borrower, the First Lien Agent, for and on behalf of itself and the Sellers, and the Second Lien Agent, for and on behalf of itself and the Participants, have entered into that certain Intercreditor Agreement dated as of June [___],, 2013 (as amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced from time to time, the “ Intercreditor Agreement ”) to establish their respective rights and priorities in the Collateral (as such term is defined in the Intercreditor Agreement) and the proceeds thereof; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement the Sellers have agreed to offer and the Participants have elected to purchase a subordinated, last-out, participation interest in the First Lien Term Loans (as such term is defined in the Intercreditor Agreement, including any DIP Financing (as such term is defined in the Intercreditor Agreement) that refinances the First Lien Term Loans that are subject to the right to purchase set forth in Section Id of the Intercreditor Agreement) on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions . All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Intercreditor Agreement.

2. Subordinated, Last-Out Participation .

(a) In General . The Sellers hereby sell to the Participants, and the Participants hereby purchase from the Sellers a subordinated, last-out participation interest in the Sellers’ interest in the First Lien Term Loans made pursuant to the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement in the amounts set forth on Exhibit A hereto, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (the “ Participation Interest ”).

(b) Payments . On the date hereof, the Participants shall pay to the First Lien Agent, on behalf of the Sellers, in immediately available funds, an amount equal to [$7,500,000] in respect of the Participants’ Participation Interest in the outstanding principal amount of the First Lien Term Loans as of the date hereof.

(c) Characterization of Participation Interest . The aforesaid sale of Participation Interests by the Sellers to the Participants is absolute, without recourse and, except as expressly provided herein, without representation or warranty of any kind by the First Lien Agent or the Sellers. This Agreement evidences a sale to the Participants of their Participation Interest only, and it does not evidence or create, and shall not be construed as evidencing or creating, an extension of credit from the Participants to the First Lien Agent or the Sellers, a security issued by the First Lien Agent or the Sellers, an investment by the Participants in the First Lien Agent or the Sellers, or a partnership, trust, fiduciary relationship.

(d) Exclusion of Other Loans . Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the Participants shall be entitled to their Participation Interest in the First Lien Term Loan and capitalized interest payable with respect thereto (at the rates applicable to the First Lien Term Loan from time to time under the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement), and all fees and charges related thereto (including future amendment, consent fees or other amounts allocable to the First Lien Term Loan, prepayment or early termination fees allocable to the First Lien Term Loan and/or withholding tax charges allocable to the First Lien Term Loan, with respect to which the Participants shall be entitled to a pro rata interest in proportion to the Participants’ interest in the outstanding First Lien Term Loan at such time), but the Participants shall not have any interest in (i) any of the other First Lien Indebtedness, fees or charges payable by Borrower to First Lien Agent solely for its own account, (ii) any of the other First Lien Indebtedness, fees or charges payable by Borrower with respect to First Lien Revolving Loans (as such term is defined in the Intercreditor Agreement), or (iii) expense reimbursements payable by Borrower to First Lien Agent, Sellers or any other First Lien Lender under the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents. All of the First Lien Indebtedness (including without limitation Obligations pertaining to any Post-Petition Interest, Fees and Other Costs (as defined below)) that are not included in Participants’ interest hereunder pursuant to the first sentence of this clause (d)) owing to First Lien Agent, Sellers and each other First Lien Lender, other than principal, capitalized interest, fees, charges and any other amounts due in respect of Participants’ Participation Interest in the First Lien Term Loan as specified herein, are collectively referred to as the “ Non-Participated Obligations ”. The term “ Obligations ” is used herein as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement, and shall include interest, fees and costs accruing at the then applicable rate provided in the First Lien Credit Agreement after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any insolvency, reorganization or like proceeding, with respect to Borrower or any other Obligor, whether or not a claim for post-filing or post-petition interest, fees and costs is allowed or allowable in such proceeding (collectively, “ Post-Petition Interest, Fees and Other Costs ”).

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3. Payments .

(a) Payments Received by First Lien Agent . Payments in respect of the Participation Interest shall be made in accordance with this Section 3(a). All payments received by the First Lien Agent pursuant to the First Lien Credit Agreement or the other First Lien Loan Documents shall be applied to the First Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement and such other First Lien Loan Documents; provided, that the First Lien Agent shall have no obligation to apply any principal or interest payments, proceeds of Collateral, distributions in bankruptcy or other amounts received by the First Lien Agent pursuant the First Lien Loan Documents or otherwise to the Participants’ Participation Interest until all of the Non-Participated Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash (other than Surviving Obligations (as defined below)) and all commitments to lend under the First Lien Credit Agreement have been terminated; provided further, that the Participants shall be entitled to receive interest payments in respect of the Participants’ Participation Interest if such interest payments are received by the First Lien Agent at a time no Event of Default is outstanding under the First Lien Credit Agreement. The term “ Surviving Obligations ” as used herein shall mean, as of any date of determination, Non-Participated Obligations consisting of reimbursement and indemnification obligations that, by the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement, expressly survive termination of the First Lien Credit Agreement and for which no amount is due and owing as of such date. Nothing contained in this Section 3.1 shall be interpreted to modify Borrower’s obligation to repay principal or to pay capitalized interest or any other amounts due in respect of the Participants’ Participation Interest in the First Lien Term Loan.

(b) Payments Received by Participants . All payments with respect to the First Lien Indebtedness (including, without limitation, any payment by way of setoff, banker’s lien, counterclaim, realization on Collateral or otherwise) received by the Participants at any time (prior to all of the Non-Participated Obligations having been indefeasibly paid in full in cash (other than Surviving Obligations) and all commitments to lend under the First Lien Credit Agreement having been terminated), from any source other than the First Lien Agent as provided in this Agreement, shall be held by the Participants in trust for the First Lien Agent and shall be promptly forwarded to the First Lien Agent for application pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

4. Return of Payments .

(a) Payment by First Lien Agent . If the First Lien Agent pays an amount to the Participants under this Agreement in the belief or expectation that a related payment has been or will be received by the First Lien Agent, and such related payment is not received by the First Lien Agent, then the First Lien Agent will be entitled to recover such amount from the Participants, and the Participants will promptly pay such amount to the First Lien Agent on demand, without set-off, counterclaim, or deduction of any kind by the Participants.

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(b) Turnover . Without limiting the foregoing, if any court of competent jurisdiction renders a final, non-appealable judgment that the First Lien Agent or the Sellers are the transferee of a preferential or other avoidable transfer with respect to the First Lien Indebtedness, then, to the extent the Participants received payment from, or the economic benefit of, such alleged transfer, the Participants shall repay to the First Lien Agent on demand the amount of such transfer, together with interest at such rate, if any, as the First Lien Agent and the Sellers are required to pay, without set-off, counterclaim, or deduction of any kind by the Participants. To the extent that any amounts previously paid in respect of the First Lien Indebtedness are recovered from the First Lien Agent or the Sellers, such amounts owing, at First Lien Agent’s election, shall be reinstated as part of the First Lien Indebtedness, repayable in accordance with the priorities established herein and in the First Lien Credit Agreement. The provisions of this Section 4(b) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

(c) Obligations Absolute . The Participants’ obligations under Section 2(b) and this Section 4 are absolute, unconditional, and continuing, and will be unaffected by any one or more of the following: (i) any amendment or waiver of any term of the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (ii) any extension, indulgence, settlement or compromise granted or agreed to in relation to the First Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (iii) any release of any security for, or any guarantee of, any of the First Lien Indebtedness in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (iv) the invalidity, unenforceability, or insufficiency of the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents; (v) any default by, or insolvency of, Borrower, any Obligor or any other Person under the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents; (vi) any act or omission on the First Lien Agent’s, the Sellers’, or any other First Lien Lender’s part relating to this Agreement, the First Lien Credit Agreement, any of the other First Lien Loan Documents, the First Lien Indebtedness or the Collateral except resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the First Lien Agent or the Sellers; (vii) any failure to give notice to the Participants of any of the foregoing; (viii) any requirement that the First Lien Agent, the Sellers or any other First Lien Lender take any action under the First Lien Loan Documents against Borrower, any Obligor or any other Person or against their respective assets; (ix) any defenses at law or in equity which the Participants may have to the full discharge of any of their obligations under this Agreement; or (x) termination or expiration of the First Lien Credit Agreement.

5. Participants’ Acknowledgments, Representations, Warranties, and Covenants .

(a) Representations . The Participants hereby represent, warrant, and covenant to the First Lien Agent and the Sellers as follows:

(i) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Participants, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to the effect of any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting creditors’ rights generally;

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(ii) the Participants’ execution of this Agreement and the performance of their obligations hereunder will not require any registration with, notice to, or consent or approval by any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory body;

(iii) the Participants are familiar with transactions of the kind and scope reflected in this Agreement, the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other First Lien Loan Documents;

(iv) the Participants are sophisticated investors and have made and will continue to make their own independent investigation and appraisal of the financial condition and affairs of Borrower and each Obligor, have conducted and will continue to conduct their own evaluation of the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other First Lien Loan Documents, the First Lien Indebtedness, the Collateral and the creditworthiness of Borrower and each Obligor, and have made the decision to acquire their Participation Interest independently and without reliance upon the First Lien Agent or the Sellers;

(v) the Participants are acquiring the Participation Interest for their own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and the Participants have no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same;

(vi) the Participants shall not obtain or seek to obtain any security interest in all or any portion of the Collateral except in accordance with this Agreement and the Intercreditor Agreement;

(vii) the Participants are not purchasing the Participation Interest on behalf of one or more employee benefit plans, or with proceeds which constitute “plan assets,” as defined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and

(viii) the Participants acknowledge receipt of a copy of the First Lien Credit Agreement and all of the other First Lien Loan Documents requested by the Participants. The Participants further acknowledge that the First Lien Agent and the Sellers may possess material information not known to the Participants regarding or relating to Borrower and the Obligors or their affiliates or the Collateral, that it has not requested such information, and that the First Lien Agent and the Sellers shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to non-disclosure of such information, whether before or after the date hereof.

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6. Management of Financing Arrangements; Enforcement .

(a) Rights of the Parties . Until such time as all Non-Participated Obligations have been repaid in full and all commitments to lend under the First Lien Credit Agreement have been terminated, the Participants shall not have any voting rights, or consent or approval rights, in respect of the First Lien Credit Agreement or the other First Lien Loan Documents. Without limiting the foregoing, as between the First Lien Agent and the Sellers, and the Participants, the First Lien Agent and Sellers shall have the exclusive right, in the First Lien Agent’s and the Sellers’ name alone, to carry out the provisions of the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other First Lien Loan Documents, and, without the consent of the Participants, the Sellers may vote to amend the First Lien Credit Agreement or the other First Lien Loan Documents in any respect, waive any of the terms of the First Lien Credit Agreement or the First Lien Loan Documents, and release any Collateral for, or guaranty of, the First Lien Indebtedness, enforce and collect the First Lien Indebtedness, exercise and enforce all rights and privileges granted to the First Lien Agent and the Sellers under the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other First Lien Loan Documents, and take or refrain from taking legal action to enforce or protect the Participants’ and/or the First Lien Agent’s and the Sellers’ interests with respect to the First Lien Credit Agreement, the other First Lien Loan Documents, the Collateral and the First Lien Indebtedness. The Participants shall not have, or shall seek to exercise, any right of legal or equitable redress against Borrower, any Obligor or any Collateral in connection with the First Lien Term Loan, the First Lien Credit Agreement, any First Lien Loan Document or this Agreement until all of the Non-Participated Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash (other than the Surviving Obligations) and all commitments to lend under the First Lien Credit Agreement have been terminated. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the First Lien Agent and the Sellers will not take any of the following actions unless the Participants have consented in writing in advance thereto: (i) any amendment, waiver, modification or consent to the First Lien Credit Agreement or any other First Lien Loan Document that requires the consent of (x) an affected lender under the First Lien Credit Agreement that holds the Participation Interest or (y) all of the lenders under the First Lien Credit Agreement, (ii) any amendment, waiver or modification of Section 4.02 of the First Lien Credit Agreement (with respect to the First Lien Term Loans), or (iii) any amendment to the First Lien Credit Agreement that grants special rights to a specific First Lien Lender (in its capacity as the holder of First Lien Term Loans) that are not granted to all holders of First Lien Term Loans (excluding, however, rights granted to holders of First Lien Term Loans in their capacity as Required Lenders (as such term is defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement)).

(b) Notices and Reports . The First Lien Agent and the Sellers shall have no duty to provide, or liability for their failure to provide, notices, reports and other financial information to the Participants, and the First Lien Agent and the Sellers shall have no obligation to share with the Participants any analyses of the First Lien Agent and the Sellers that the First Lien Agent or the Sellers may make with respect to the business or financial condition of Borrower, any Obligor or any of their respective property; provided, however, that First Lien Agent shall provide to the Participants copies of all notices and other financial information provided by Borrower to the First Lien Agent.

(c) Failure to Enforce . No failure or delay by the First Lien Agent or the Sellers to exercise any power, right or privilege under this Agreement or under the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents will impair such power, right or privilege or be construed to be a waiver of any default or acquiescence therein. No single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege will preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege. All rights and remedies of the First Lien Agent and the Sellers under this Agreement are cumulative with, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available to the First Lien Agent or the Sellers against the Participants.

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7. Limitation of Liability .

(a) Representations by the Sellers . Each Seller hereby represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being sold by it hereunder and that such interest is free and clear of any adverse claim, lien, or encumbrance of any kind; (ii) it has the legal and contractual authority to sell the Participation Interest to Participants; (iii) it has the authority to execute and deliver this Agreement; (iv) this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Sellers, and is enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to the effect of any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar law affecting creditors’ rights generally; and (v) each Seller’s execution of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder will not require any registration with, notice to, or consent or approval by any federal, state or local governmental or regulatory body.

(b) No Further Representations by the First Lien Agent or the Sellers . The First Lien Agent and the Sellers make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever, with regard to (i) the First Lien Credit Agreement, the other First Lien Loan Documents or the First Lien Indebtedness or the validity, genuineness, enforceability or collectibility of any of them, (ii) the performance of, or compliance with, any of the terms or provisions of the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents, (iii) any of the property, books or records of Borrower or any Obligor, (iv) the validity, enforceability, perfection, priority, condition, value or sufficiency of any of the Collateral or (v) the present or future solvency or financial worth of Borrower, any Obligor or any of their respective affiliates or any other Person obligated with respect to the First Lien Indebtedness.

(c) No Duty . The First Lien Agent and the Sellers do not, and will not, have any duty, either initially or on a continuing basis, to make any inquiry, investigation, evaluation or appraisal on the Participants’ behalf, nor will the First Lien Agent or the Sellers have any responsibility or liability with respect to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided to the Participants which has been provided to the First Lien Agent or the Sellers by Borrower, any Obligor or any other Person.

(d) Not a Trustee . None of the First Lien Agent or the Sellers will be deemed to be a trustee or agent for the Participants in connection with this Agreement, the First Lien Credit Agreement, the other First Lien Loan Documents, the First Lien Indebtedness or the Collateral, nor will the First Lien Agent or the Sellers be considered to have a fiduciary relationship with the Participants by virtue of this Agreement or any other document or by operation of law, except as set forth in the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other First Lien Loan Documents in its role as First Lien Agent.

(e) Right to Act . Until all of the Non-Participated Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash (other than the Surviving Obligations) and all commitments to lend under the First Lien Credit Agreement have been terminated, subject to the specific terms of Section 6(a) the First Lien Agent may use its sole discretion in administering the First Lien Indebtedness and the Collateral, and in exercising or refraining from exercising any rights or taking or refraining from taking any actions to which the First Lien Agent and the Sellers may be entitled under this Agreement, the First Lien Credit Agreement, the other First Lien Loan Documents or applicable law. In exercising such discretion, the First Lien Agent and the Sellers may, without incurring any liability to the Participants, rely upon the advice of legal counsel, accountants and other experts, including those retained by Borrower or any Obligor.

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(f) No Liability . The First Lien Agent and the Sellers will not be liable to the Participants for any action or failure to act or any error of judgment, negligence, mistake or oversight on the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ part or on the part of any of the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ agents, officers, employees or attorneys, except for such matters that any court of competent jurisdiction determines, in a final, non-appealable judgment, result from the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ gross negligence or willful misconduct (or the gross negligence or willful misconduct of their agents or officers). The First Lien Agent and the Sellers will not be liable to the Participants for any action or failure of action taken by the First Lien Agent or the Sellers at Participants’ direction or request.

8. Indemnification . The Participants hereby jointly and severally indemnify the First Lien Agent and the Sellers (to the extent the First Lien Agent and the Sellers have not been reimbursed by Borrower), in accordance with the Participation Interest, against, and agrees to hold the First Lien Agent and the Sellers harmless from, any and all claims, demands, actions, controversies, suits, obligations, losses, damages, judgments, awards, costs and expenses (collectively, “ Losses ”), including without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements and reasonable time charges of in-house counsel of the First Lien Agent and the Sellers, arising by reason of or resulting from (a) any breach of the Participants’ representations, warranties or covenants contained herein, (b) any sale, assignment or transfer of, or grant of a subparticipation in, all or any part of the Participation Interest or (c) the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ following any direction or request of the Participants with respect to the Participation Interest. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, the First Lien Agent and the Sellers shall not be entitled to any indemnification whatsoever under this Section 8 to the extent any Loss results from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ part as determined by any court of competent jurisdiction in a final, non-appealable judgment. In addition, and not in limitation of, the foregoing, to the extent the First Lien Agent or the Sellers are obligated to pay to or reimburse any Person with respect to First Lien Indebtedness for any costs or expenses incurred by such in connection with the First Lien Credit Agreement or any other First Lien Loan Document, the Participants hereby agrees that they are and shall be obligated to pay or reimburse the First Lien Agent and the Sellers for the amount of any such documented payment or reimbursement on a pro rata basis in proportion to the Participants’ interest in the outstanding First Lien Term Loan at such time (and, to the extent any such payment or reimbursement is made by the Participants to the First Lien Agent or the Sellers, the Participants shall be entitled to a refund or reimbursement from the First Lien Agent or the Sellers on a pro rata basis to the extent the First Lien Agent or the Sellers receives a refund or reimbursement for any such costs or expenses incurred from Borrower). The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

9. Notices . Any notices, demands, requests or communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, sent by facsimile or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the addresses set forth below the respective parties’ signatures hereto. Notices personally delivered shall be effective when delivered; facsimile notices shall be effective when sent and confirmed by return transmission; and mailed notices shall be effective two (2) Business Days after deposit, postage prepaid in the United States mail. Addresses and facsimile numbers for notices may be changed by either party by written notice to the other, given as provided in this Section 10.

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10. Bankruptcy Rights . Without limiting the terms of Section 6(a) of this Agreement, upon the occurrence of a bankruptcy petition filed for or against Borrower or any Obligor, the Participants agree that the First Lien Agent and the Sellers shall have no liability to the Participants for, and the Participants waive any claim they may hereafter have against the First Lien Agent or the Sellers arising out of, (i) the First Lien Agent’s and the Sellers’ consent to the use of cash collateral pursuant to Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 U.S.C. 101 et seq., as amended from time to time, the “ Bankruptcy Code ”), (ii) the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ agreement to extend, or the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ consent to the extension by another Person of, additional credit to Borrower or any Obligor, as debtor-in-possession, or to a trustee, pursuant to Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code, (iii) subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ consent to a sale or other disposition of any Collateral free and clear of the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ Liens under the Bankruptcy Code (including Sections 363, 365 to 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code), (iv) the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ application of payments received in such case, including the application to the First Lien Indebtedness accruing after the commencement of such case (including without limitation interest, fees, costs and other charges, whether or not allowed as claims in such case); provided, that all payments must be applied in accordance with the payment application provisions of the First Lien Credit Agreement, as modified by Section 3(a), and (v) the First Lien Agent’s or the Sellers’ election made pursuant to Section 1111(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code.

11. Miscellaneous .

(a) Entire Agreement; Amendments . This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the Sellers, the First Lien Agent and the Participants and supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment, modification, termination, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be effective without the written agreement of the Sellers, the First Lien Agent and the Participants.

(b) Other Relationships . The First Lien Agent and the Sellers may make loans or otherwise extend credit to, and generally engage in any kind of debtor-creditor relationship with, Borrower, each Obligor, or any affiliate of Borrower or any Obligor, and receive payment on such loans or extensions of credit and otherwise act with respect thereto without accountability to the Participants, in the same manner as if this Agreement did not exist. The First Lien Agent may also act as Agent under the First Lien Credit Agreement and the other First Lien Loan Documents, in the same manner as if this Agreement did not exist.

(c) Successors and Assigns . The Sellers may from time to time grant other participations in the First Lien Indebtedness (other than the First Lien Indebtedness subject to the Participation Interest) or assign or transfer the First Lien Indebtedness or any portion thereof (other than the First Lien Indebtedness subject to the Participation Interest) to any other Person. The Participants may not sell, assign, grant a participation interest in, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of this Agreement or the Participation Interest; provided however, that, the Participants may assign the Participation Interest to an Investment Affiliate so long as the First Lien Agent receives (i) written notice of such assignment, together with payment instructions, addresses, and related information with respect to such Investment Affiliate and (ii) a joinder to this Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the First Lien Agent, executed by such Investment Affiliate, along with any other documents reasonably required by the First Lien Agent (for purposes of this proviso, “ Investment Affiliate ” shall mean a Person that is controlled by Participants, controls the Participants, or is under common control with the Participants and in each case is organized for the purpose of making equity or debt investments in companies). This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and the First Lien Agent’s and the Sellers’ assignees.

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(d) Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law . However, in the event any provision of this Agreement is or is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Agreement. In addition, in the event any provision of or obligation under this Agreement is or is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations in any other jurisdictions will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

(e) Section Titles . Section and subsection titles in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and shall have no substantive effect.

(f) Applicable Law . This Agreement shall be construed in all respects in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions.

(g) CONSENT TO JURISDICTION . THE PARTICIPANTS HEREBY CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, STATE OF NEW YORK AND IRREVOCABLY AGREE THAT, SUBJECT TO THE ELECTION OF THE FIRST LIEN AGENT AND THE SELLERS, ALL ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LITIGATED IN SUCH COURTS. THE PARTICIPANTS EXPRESSLY SUBMIT AND CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS AND WAIVE ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS. THE PARTICIPANTS HEREBY WAIVE PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS AND AGREE THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE UPON THEM BY CERTIFIED OR REGISTERED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT AND SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE COMPLETE TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE SAME HAS BEEN POSTED.

(h) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL . THE PARTICIPANTS, THE FIRST LIEN AGENT AND THE SELLERS HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE PARTICIPANTS, THE FIRST LIEN AGENT AND THE SELLERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO ENTER INTO A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP, THAT EACH HAS RELIED ON THE WAIVER IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT EACH WILL CONTINUE TO RELY ON THE WAIVER IN THEIR RELATED FUTURE DEALINGS. THE PARTICIPANTS, THE FIRST LIEN AGENT AND THE SELLERS WARRANT AND REPRESENT THAT EACH HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THIS JURY WAIVER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT EACH KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS.

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(i) Counterparts . This Agreement and any amendments, waivers, consents or supplements may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, will be deemed an original and all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

12. Confidentiality . The Participants agree that they shall not disclose the existence of this Agreement, or disseminate any information not publicly available or previously made available by any other Person not in violation of the First Lien Credit Agreement or any other First Lien Loan Document regarding Borrower, any other Obligor, any of the Collateral, the First Lien Credit Agreement or any of the other First Lien Loan Documents to any Person (other than the Participants’ shareholders, directors, officers employees, affiliates, accountants, counsel and other representatives or regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the Participants or pursuant to subpoena, court order or the like) without the First Lien Lender’s prior written consent.

13. Elevation . Upon the indefeasible payment in full in cash of all Non Participated Obligations (other than Surviving Obligations), the Sellers agree to assign to the Participants the First Lien Term Loans that are the subject of the Participation Interest, subject to and in accordance with Section 12.07 of the First Lien Credit Agreement; provided, however, that such assignment shall not take effect until the date on which Cerberus Business Finance, LLC (or any of its Affiliates) is no longer Agent under the First Lien Credit Agreement in accordance with Section 10.07 of the First Lien Credit Agreement (and in connection therewith, Cerberus Business Finance, LLC (or any of its Affiliates) agrees to provide written notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the L/C Issuer and the Administrative Borrower (as such terms are defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement) upon the date that all Non-Participated Obligations (other than Surviving Obligations) are indefeasibly paid in full in cash).

14. Bankruptcy Issues . This Agreement shall apply in all respects both prior to and, to the extent permissible under applicable law, during the pendency of any proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code.

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

CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC, as First Lien Agent

By:

Its:

SELLERS:

[

]

By:

Its:

PARTICIPANTS:

By:

Its:

Signature Page to Subordinated, Last-Out Participation Agreement

EXHIBIT A

PARTICIPATION INTEREST

Participant	Participation Interest

Address for Participants:

[ Insert ]

EXHIBIT I

Form of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Equipment Reports

(attached)

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

*Remainder of Accounts Receivable attachment redacted.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

*Remainder of Accounts Payable attachment redacted.

EXHIBIT J

FORM OF COAL SALES AND COAL PRODUCTION REPORTS

(attached*)

* Attachment redacted.

Exhibit 10.25

EXECUTION VERSION

FINANCING AGREEMENT

Dated as of June 24, 2013

by and among

OXFORD MINING COMPANY, LLC
and
ANY OTHER PARTIES HEREINAFTER JOINED IN SUCH CAPACITY,

as Borrowers ,

Oxford Resource Partners, LP AND EACH of its SUBSIDIARies
LISTED AS A GUARANTOR ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO,
as Guarantors,

THE LENDERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO,
as Lenders,

obsidian agency services, inc.,
as Collateral Agent ,

and

obsidian agency services, inc.,
as Administrative Agent

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS; CERTAIN TERMS

1

Section 1.01.

Definitions

1

Section 1.02.

Terms Generally

37

Section 1.03.

Certain Matters of Construction

37

Section 1.04.

Accounting and Other Terms.

38

Section 1.05.

Time References

38

ARTICLE II. THE LOANS

39

Section 2.01.

Commitments

39

Section 2.02.

Making the Loans

39

Section 2.03.

Repayment of Loans; Evidence of Debt

40

Section 2.04.

Interest.

41

Section 2.05.

Termination of Commitments; Prepayment of Loans

42

Section 2.06.

Fees.

46

Section 2.07.

LIBOR Option.

47

Section 2.08.

Funding Losses

48

Section 2.09.

Taxes

48

Section 2.10.

Increased Costs and Reduced Return

51

Section 2.11.

Changes in Law; Impracticability or Illegality

52

Section 2.12.

Mitigation Obligations

53

Section 2.13.

Obsidian as Administrative Agent

53

ARTICLE III. INTENTIONALLY OMITTED

54

ARTICLE IV. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS; DEFAULTING LENDERS; JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY OF BORROWERS

54

Section 4.01.

Payments; Computations and Statements

54

Section 4.02.

Sharing of Payments

55

Section 4.03.

Apportionment of Payments

55

Section 4.04.

Defaulting Lenders

56

Section 4.05.

Administrative Borrower; Joint and Several Liability of Borrowers.

58

ARTICLE V. CONDITIONS TO LOANS

59

Section 5.01.

Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness

59

Section 5.02.

Conditions Subsequent to Effectiveness

65

ARTICLE VI. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

67

Section 6.01.

Representations and Warranties

67

ARTICLE VII. COVENANTS OF THE LOAN PARTIES

79

Section 7.01.

Affirmative Covenants

79

Section 7.02.

Negative Covenants

94

Section 7.03.

Financial Covenants

102

ARTICLE VIII. MANAGEMENT, COLLECTION AND STATUS OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND OTHER COLLATERAL

104

Section 8.01.

Collection of Accounts Receivable; Management of Collateral

104

Section 8.02.

Accounts Receivable Documentation

107

Section 8.03.

Status of Accounts Receivable and Other Collateral

107

Section 8.04.

Collateral Custodian

108

ARTICLE IX. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

108

Section 9.01.

Events of Default

108

ARTICLE X. AGENTS

113

Section 10.01.

Appointment

113

Section 10.02.

Nature of Duties; Delegation

114

Section 10.03.

Rights, Exculpation, Etc

114

Section 10.04.

Reliance

115

Section 10.05.

Indemnification

115

Section 10.06.

Agents Individually

116

Section 10.07.

Successor Agent

116

Section 10.08.

Collateral Matters.

117

Section 10.09.

Agency for Perfection

119

Section 10.10.

No Reliance on any Agent's Customer Identification Program

119

Section 10.11.

No Third Party Beneficiaries

119

Section 10.12.

No Fiduciary Relationship

120

Section 10.13.

Reports; Confidentiality; Disclaimers

120

Section 10.14.

Intercreditor Agreement

120

Section 10.15.

Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim

121

ARTICLE XI. GUARANTY

121

Section 11.01.

Guaranty

121

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Section 11.02.

Guaranty Absolute

122

Section 11.03.

Waiver

123

Section 11.04.

Continuing Guaranty; Assignments

123

Section 11.05.

Subrogation

123

ARTICLE XII. MISCELLANEOUS

124

Section 12.01.

Notices, Etc.

124

Section 12.02.

Amendments, Etc

126

Section 12.03.

No Waiver; Remedies, Etc

128

Section 12.04.

Expenses; Taxes; Counsel Fees

128

Section 12.05.

Right of Set-off

129

Section 12.06.

Severability

130

Section 12.07.

Assignments and Participations.

130

Section 12.08.

Counterparts

134

Section 12.09.

GOVERNING LAW

134

Section 12.10.

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; SERVICE OF PROCESS AND VENUE

134

Section 12.11.

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL, ETC

135

Section 12.12.

Consent by Agents and Lenders

135

Section 12.13.

No Party Deemed Drafter

136

Section 12.14.

Reinstatement; Certain Payments

136

Section 12.15.

Indemnification; Limitation of Liability for Certain Damages.

136

Section 12.16.

Records

138

Section 12.17.

Binding Effect

138

Section 12.18.

Interest

138

Section 12.19.

Confidentiality

139

Section 12.20.

Public Disclosure

140

Section 12.21.

Integration

140

Section 12.22.

USA PATRIOT Act

140

Section 12.23.

Non-Petition.

141

ARTICLE XIII.

141

ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS TO LENDERS 141

Section 13.01.

Authorization and Issuance of Parent Warrants.

141

Section 13.02.

Securities Act Matters.

141

Section 13.03.

Certain Taxes

142

Section 13.04.

Cancellation and Issuance.

142

Section 13.05.

Authorization and Issuance of General Partner Warrants.

143

Section 13.06.

Securities Act Matters.

143

Section 13.07.

Certain Taxes

144

Section 13.08.

Cancellation and Issuance.

144

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SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS

Schedule 1.01(A)

Kentucky Equipment

Schedule 1.01(B)

Lenders and Lenders' Commitments

Schedule 1.01(C)

Significant Subsidiaries

Schedule 1.01(D)

Impairment and Restructuring Expenses

Schedule 5.01(d)(xxv)

Landlord Waiver or Agreement

Schedule 6.01(e)

Capitalization; Subsidiaries

Schedule 6.01(f)

Litigation; Commercial Tort Claims

Schedule 6.01(i)

ERISA

Schedule 6.01(l)

Nature of Business

Schedule 6.01(o)

Real Property

Schedule 6.01(q)(i)

Operating Lease Obligations

Schedule 6.01(q)(ii)

Coal Lease Obligations

Schedule 6.01(r)

Environmental Matters

Schedule 6.01(s)

Insurance

Schedule 6.01(v)

Bank Accounts

Schedule 6.01(w)

Intellectual Property

Schedule 6.01(x)

Material Contracts

Schedule 6.01(aa)

Customers and Suppliers

Schedule 6.01(dd)

Name; Jurisdiction of Organization; Organizational ID Number; Chief Place of Business; Chief Executive Office; FEIN

Schedule 6.01(ee)

Collateral Locations

Schedule 6.01(jj)

Brokers, Etc.

Schedule 7.02(a)

Existing Liens

Schedule 7.02(b)

Existing Indebtedness

Schedule 7.02(e)

Existing Investments

Schedule 7.02(k)

Limitations on Dividends and Other Payment Restrictions

Schedule 8.01

Cash Management Accounts

Exhibit A

Form of Joinder Agreement

Exhibit B

Form of Security Agreement

Exhibit C

Form of Notice of Borrowing

Exhibit D

Form of LIBOR Notice

Exhibit E

Form of Assignment and Acceptance

Exhibit F

Form of Intercreditor Agreement

Exhibit G-1

Form of Parent Common Units Warrants

Exhibit G-2

Form of Parent Subordinated Units Warrants

Exhibit H

Form of Coal Sales and Coal Production Reports

Exhibit I

Form of General Partner Warrants

Exhibit J

Form of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Equipment Reports

Exhibit K

Form of Amendment to Investors' Rights Agreement

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FINANCING AGREEMENT

This Financing Agreement, dated as of June 24, 2013, is entered into by and among Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Parent"), Oxford Mining Company, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company ("Oxford Mining"; and together with each other Person that executes a joinder agreement in the form of Exhibit A and becomes a "Borrower" hereunder, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), each subsidiary of the Parent listed as a "Guarantor" on the signature pages hereto (together with the Parent and each other Person that executes a joinder agreement and becomes a "Guarantor" hereunder or otherwise guarantees all or any part of the Obligations (as hereinafter defined), each a "Guarantor" and collectively, the "Guarantors"), the lenders from time to time party hereto (each a "Lender" and collectively, the "Lenders"), Obsidian Agency Services, Inc., a California corporation ("Obsidian"), as collateral agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Collateral Agent"), and Obsidian, as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns in such capacity, the "Administrative Agent," and together with the Collateral Agent, each an "Agent" and collectively, the "Agents").

RECITALS

The Borrowers have asked the Lenders to extend credit to the Borrowers consisting of an initial term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $75,000,000 and an additional term loan, if requested by the Borrowers and made in the sole discretion of the Lenders, in the aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000. The proceeds of the term loan shall be used to refinance a portion of the existing indebtedness of Oxford Mining, for general working capital purposes of the Borrowers and to pay fees and expenses related to this Agreement and the refinancing of the existing indebtedness of Oxford Mining. The Lenders are severally, and not jointly, willing to extend such credit to the Borrowers subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

In consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.
DEFINITIONS; CERTAIN TERMS

"Account Debtor" means each debtor, customer or obligor in any way obligated on or in connection with any Account Receivable.

"Action" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.12.

"Additional Amount" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(a).

"Additional Term Loans" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.01(b).

"Administrative Agent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Administrative Borrower" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 4.05.

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"Agent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Annual Production Account" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(r).

"Applicable Liquidity Threshold" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.05(d)(i).

"Applicable Margin" means, as of any date of determination, with respect to the interest rate of a Loan or any portion thereof, (a) 11.75% for a Reference Rate Loan and (b) 9.75% for a LIBOR Rate Loan.

"Assignment and Acceptance" means an assignment and acceptance entered into by an assigning Lender and an assignee, and accepted by the Collateral Agent, in accordance with Section 12.07, which assignment and acceptance is substantially in the form of Exhibit E or such other form acceptable to the Collateral Agent.

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"Availability" means "Availability" as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement as in effect on the date hereof or as amended to make less credit available to the Borrowers.

"Bankruptcy Code" means the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 101, et seq.), as amended, and any successor statute.

"Blocked Person" has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 6.01(ii)(ii).

"Board" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States, or any successor thereto.

"Borrower" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Borrowing Base Certificate" has the meaning specified therefor in the First Lien Financing Agreement.

"Business Day" means (a) any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York City or Los Angeles are authorized or required to close, and (b) with respect to the borrowing, payment or continuation of, or determination of interest rate on, LIBOR Rate Loans, any day that is a Business Day described in clause (a) above and on which dealings in Dollars may be carried on in the interbank eurodollar markets in New York City, Los Angeles and London.

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"Cash Equivalents" means (a) marketable direct obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the United States Government or issued by any agency thereof and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case, maturing within six months from the date of acquisition thereof; (b) commercial paper, maturing not more than 270 days after the date of issue and rated P 1 by Moody's or A 1 by Standard & Poor's; (c) certificates of deposit maturing not more than 270 days after the date of issue, issued by commercial banking institutions and money market or demand deposit accounts maintained at commercial banking institutions, each of which is a member of the Federal Reserve System and has a combined capital and surplus and undivided profits of not less than $500,000,000; (d) repurchase agreements having maturities of not more than 90 days from the date of acquisition which are entered into with major money center banks included in the commercial banking institutions described in clause (c) above and which are secured by readily marketable direct obligations of the United States Government or any agency thereof; (e) money market accounts maintained with mutual funds having assets in excess of $2,500,000,000; and (f) marketable tax exempt securities rated A or higher by Moody's or A+ or higher by Standard & Poor's, in each case, maturing within six months from the date of acquisition thereof.

"Cash Management Agreement" means a deposit account control agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agents, by and among a Loan Party, the Collateral Agent, the First Lien Agent (if applicable) and a Cash Management Bank with respect to each Cash Management Account.

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"Cash Management Bank" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 8.01(a).

"Change of Control" means each occurrence of any of the following:

(c) the General Partner ceases to be the sole general partner of the Parent with the power to manage and control the Parent;

(e) the Parent ceases to directly own and control 100% of the Equity Interests of Oxford Mining;

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(h) unless a replacement reasonably satisfactory to the Agents and the Majority Lenders has been appointed within 90 days thereof, Charles C. Ungurean ceases to be the chief executive officer of the Parent; or

(i) a "Change of Control" (or any comparable term or provision) occurs under any terms or provisions applicable with respect to any of the Equity Interests, the First Lien Indebtedness or the Subordinated Indebtedness of the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries.

"CIP Regulations" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 10.10.

"Coal Business" means the business of the mining, producing, processing, transporting, marketing, selling and/or purchasing coal.

"Coal Lease Obligations" means, with respect to any Fiscal Year, the aggregate amount of minimum guaranteed royalty payments payable under Coal Leases in such Fiscal Year.

"Coal Leases" means leases and license agreements providing for the acquisition, leasing and/or licensing of rights relating to coal reserves and the mining thereof.

"Coal Reserve Base" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(r).

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"Collateral Agent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Collateral Advances" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 10.08(a).

"Collections" means all cash, checks, notes, instruments, and other items of payment (including insurance proceeds, proceeds of cash sales, rental proceeds, and tax refunds).

"Commitments" means, with respect to each Lender, such Lender's Term Loan Commitment.

"Compliance Audit" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(j)(v).

"Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA" means, with respect to any Person for any period, (a) the Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period; plus (b) without duplication, the sum of each of the following amounts of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period to the extent each of such following amounts is included in determining the Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period: (i) Consolidated Net Interest Expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) depreciation expense, (iv) depletion expense, (v) amortization expense, (vi) impairment expenses, (vii) restructuring expenses related to the restructuring of the operations of the Loan Parties in Kentucky, with respect to each such expense, in an aggregate amount not to exceed (A) the amount set forth on Schedule 1.01(D) for each such expense through March 31, 2013 and (B) 110% of the amount set forth on Schedule 1.01(D) for each such expense after March 31, 2013, (viii) non-cash equity-based compensation expense, (ix) accretion of mine reclamation and closure obligations, (x) non-recurring items to the extent identified in the financial reporting of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) and approved by the Collateral Agent, and (xi) Refinancing Fees/Expenses up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $9,000,000; plus or minus , as indicated, (c) without duplication, the sum of each of the following amounts of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period to the extent each of such following amounts is included in determining the Consolidated Net Income of such Person and its Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period: (i) plus net losses and minus net gains from any extraordinary or non-recurring disposal of assets including Dispositions and (ii) plus amortization for above-market coal sales contracts and minus amortization for below-market coal sales contracts; and minus (d) without duplication, the sum of the following amounts of such Person and such Subsidiaries (other than any Consolidated Venture) for such period to the extent paid in such period: (i) restructuring expenses related to the restructuring of the operations of the Loan Parties in Kentucky described in clause (b)(vii) above, and (ii) Refinancing Fees/Expenses described in clause (b)(xi) above.

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"Contribution Agreement" means the Contribution Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among the Loan Parties, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent.

"Current Value" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(o).

"Declined Proceeds" has the meaning specified in Section 2.05(c)(ix).

"Default" means an event which, with the giving of notice or the lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

"Defaulting Lender" means any Lender that (a) has failed to (i) fund all or any portion of its Loans within 2 Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be funded hereunder unless such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Borrower in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender's determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each of which conditions precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, or (ii) pay to the Administrative Agent or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder within 2 Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified the Administrative Borrower or the Administrative Agent in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender's obligation to fund a Loan hereunder and states that such position is based on such Lender's determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable default, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, within 3 Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent or the Administrative Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by such Lender given to the Administrative Agent and the Administrative Borrower), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, or (ii) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any Equity Interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under clauses (a) through (d) above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender upon delivery of written notice by the Administrative Agent of such determination to the Administrative Borrower and each Lender.

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"Designated Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 10.08(a).

"Dollar," "Dollars" and the symbol "$" each means lawful money of the United States of America.

"ECF Reduction Amount" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.05(c)(iv).

"Effective Date" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 5.01.

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"Environmental Lien" means any Lien in favor of any Governmental Authority for Environmental Liabilities and Costs.

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"Equity Issuance" means either (a) the sale or issuance by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries of any of its Equity Interests or (b) the receipt by Parent of any cash capital contributions.

"Event of Default" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 9.01.

"Excess Cash Flow" means, with respect to any Person for any period, (a) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, less (b) the sum of (i) all scheduled cash principal payments (excluding any principal payments made pursuant to Section 2.05(c)(iv)) on the Loans and the First Lien Loans made during such period (but, in the case of the First Lien Revolving Loans, only to the extent that the total revolving credit commitment to make the First Lien Revolving Loans is permanently reduced by the amount of such payments), and all cash principal payments on other Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries during such period to the extent such other Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred, and such payments are permitted to be made, under this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement and/or the subordination agreement for any Subordinated Indebtedness, (ii) all Consolidated Net Interest Expense to the extent paid or payable in cash during such period, (iii) the cash portion of Capital Expenditures made by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period to the extent permitted to be made under this Agreement (excluding Capital Expenditures to the extent financed through the incurrence of Indebtedness or through an Equity Issuance), (iv) all scheduled loan servicing fees and other similar fees in respect of Indebtedness of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries paid in cash during such period, to the extent such Indebtedness is permitted to be incurred, and such payments are permitted to be made, under this Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement and/or the subordination agreement for any Subordinated Indebtedness, (v) income taxes paid in cash by such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period and (vi) the excess, if any, of Working Investment at the end of such period over Working Investment at the beginning of such period (or minus the excess, if any, of Working Investment at the beginning of such period over Working Investment at the end of such period).

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"Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

"Existing Credit Facility" means, collectively, the Existing Credit Agreement and the other "Loan Documents" (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement).

"Existing Lenders" means the lenders party to the Existing Credit Facility.

"FASB ASC" means the Accounting Standards Codification of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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"Fee Letter" means the fee letter, dated as of the date hereof, among the Borrowers and the Agents.

"Final Maturity Date" means the earliest of (a) the Scheduled Maturity Date, (b) the date on which all of the Loans shall become due and payable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and (c) the date of payment in full of all Obligations and the termination of all Commitments.

"First Lien Agent" means Cerberus Business Finance, LLC, or any successor thereto, in its capacity as administrative agent and/or collateral agent under and pursuant to the First Lien Financing Agreement.

"First Lien Debt Documents" means collectively (a) the First Lien Financing Agreement and (b) all other agreements, documents and instruments at any time executed and/or delivered by the Loan Parties or any other Person to, with or in favor of the First Lien Agent or the First Lien Lenders in connection with the First Lien Indebtedness or related thereto, as in effect on the Effective Date and as hereafter amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced, in each case as permitted by and subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

"First Lien Financing Agreement" means that certain Financing Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among one or more of the Loan Parties, the First Lien Agent, and the First Lien Lenders, as in effect on the Effective Date and as hereafter amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced, in each case as permitted by and subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

"First Lien Indebtedness" means the secured Indebtedness owing by the Loan Parties to the First Lien Agent and the First Lien Lenders pursuant to the First Lien Debt Documents, and all interest, fees, reimbursement obligations, expenses, indemnification and other obligations with respect thereto, which Indebtedness, together with the liens and security interests granted by the Loan Parties to the First Lien Agent, all as subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.

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"First Lien Lenders" means the lenders party to the First Lien Financing Agreement.

"First Lien Letters of Credit" means the "Letters of Credit" as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement.

"First Lien Loans" means the First Lien Revolving Loans and the First Lien Term Loan.

"First Lien Revolving Loans" means the "Revolving Loans" as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement.

"First Lien Term Loan" means the "Term Loan" as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement.

"Fiscal Year" means the fiscal year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries ending on December 31 of each year.

"Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" means, with respect to any Person for any period, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, to (b) the sum of (i) all principal of Indebtedness of such Person and its Subsidiaries scheduled to be paid or prepaid during such period and, in the case of revolving loans, to the extent there is an equivalent permanent reduction in the commitments thereunder, plus (ii) cash Consolidated Net Interest Expense of such Person and its Subsidiaries for such period, plus (iii) income taxes paid or payable by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period, plus (iv) cash dividends or distributions paid, or the purchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for value (including in connection with any merger or consolidation), by such Person or any of its Subsidiaries, in respect of the Equity Interests of such Person or any of its Subsidiaries (other than dividends or distributions paid by a Loan Party to any other Loan Party) during such period, plus (v) all management, consulting, monitoring, and advisory fees paid by such Person or any of its Subsidiaries to any of its Affiliates during such period (excluding payments to the General Partner under the Administrative and Operational Services Agreement as in effect on the Effective Date), plus (vi) Capital Expenditures made by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period, plus (vii) mine reclamation obligations paid in cash by such Person and its Subsidiaries during such period.

"Funding Losses" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09.

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"General Partner" means Oxford Resources GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company that is the general partner of the Parent.

"General Partner Warrants" means the warrants for Class B Units of the General Partner, substantially in the form of Exhibit I, issued by the General Partner in favor of each Lender (or an Affiliate designated by such Lender).

"Guaranteed Obligations" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 11.01.

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"Harrison" means Harrison Resources, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company and a Subsidiary of the Borrower in which the Borrower has, as of the Effective Date, a 51% membership interest.

"Holdout Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.02(b).

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"Indemnified Matters" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.15.

"Indemnitees" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.15.

"Insolvency Proceeding" means any proceeding commenced by or against any Person under any provision of any Debtor Relief Law.

"Intercreditor Agreement" means the Intercreditor Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit F, by and between the Collateral Agent and the First Lien Agent, and acknowledged by the Loan Parties, as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.

"Interest Period" means, with respect to each LIBOR Rate Loan, a period commencing on the date of the making of such LIBOR Rate Loan (or the continuation of a LIBOR Rate Loan or the conversion of a Reference Rate Loan to a LIBOR Rate Loan) and ending 3 months thereafter; provided, however, that (a) if any Interest Period would end on a day that is not a Business Day, such Interest Period shall be extended (subject to clauses (c)-(e) below) to the next succeeding Business Day, (b) interest shall accrue at the applicable rate based upon the LIBOR Rate from and including the first day of each Interest Period to, but excluding, the day on which any Interest Period expires, (c) any Interest Period that would end on a day that is not a Business Day shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such Business Day falls in another calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, (d) with respect to an Interest Period that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period), the Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of the calendar month that is 3 months after the date on which the Interest Period began, and (e) the Borrowers may not elect an Interest Period which will end after the Final Maturity Date.

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"Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (or any successor statute thereto), and the regulations thereunder.

"Investors' Rights Agreement" means an investors' rights agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents, by and among the Parent, the General Partner, AIM Oxford Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the Lenders (or their Affiliates) with respect to anti-dilution, tag-along, drag-along and certain other provisions applicable to certain of the Equity Interests of the Parent and the General Partner that the Lenders (or their Affiliates) may acquire.

"Kentucky Equipment" means the Equipment set forth on Schedule 1.01(A).

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"Lease" means any lease of real property to which any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries is a party as lessor or lessee.

"Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Lenders' Representative" has the meaning specified in Section 7.01(t).

"Leverage Ratio" means, with respect to any Person and its Subsidiaries (other than Consolidated Ventures) for any period, the ratio of (a) the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all First Lien Revolving Loans plus (ii) all Letter of Credit Obligations (as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement) plus (iii) the outstanding principal balance of the First Lien Term Loan, plus (iv) the outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan, plus (v) the aggregate outstanding principal of all Capitalized Lease Obligations, in each case, as of such date of determination, to (b) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of such Person and such Subsidiaries for such period.

"LIBOR" means, with respect to each day during each Interest Period pertaining to a LIBOR Rate Loan, the greater of (a) 1.25% per annum and (b) the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (rounded upward to the nearest 1/16 of one percent) that appears on Bloomberg as of approximately 11:00 a.m. (Los Angeles time) on such date of determination; provided that, if such index ceases to exist or is no longer published or announced, then the term "LIBOR" means the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (rounded upward to the nearest 1/16 of one percent) as published in The Wall Street Journal on such date of determination, and if this later index ceases to exist or is no longer published or announced, then the term "LIBOR" means the Prime Rate (rounded upward to the nearest 1/16 of one percent) as published in The Wall Street Journal on such date of determination. LIBOR shall be determined on any date of determination by the Administrative Agent or, if no Administrative Agent then exists, by the Required Lenders.

"LIBOR Deadline" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.07(a).

"LIBOR Notice" means a written notice substantially in the form of Exhibit D.

"LIBOR Option" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.07(a).

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"LIBOR Rate Loan" means each portion of a Loan that bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the LIBOR Rate.

“Liquidity ” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (a) the Qualified Cash as of such date and (b) the amount of the Availability as of such date.

"Loan" means the Term Loan made by an Agent or a Lender to the Borrowers pursuant to ARTICLE II.

"Loan Documents" means this Agreement, the Contribution Agreement, the Fee Letter, any Guaranty, the Intercompany Subordination Agreement, the Intercreditor Agreement, any Joinder Agreement, any Mortgage, any Security Agreement, any UCC Filing Authorization Letter, the Parent Warrants, the General Partner Warrants, the Warrant Issuance Agreement, the Investors' Rights Agreement, the Voting Agreement and any other agreement, instrument, certificate, report and other document executed and delivered pursuant hereto or thereto or otherwise evidencing or securing any Loan or any other Obligation.

"Loan Party" means any Borrower and any Guarantor.

"London" means London, England.

"Los Angeles" means Los Angeles, California.

"Majority Lenders" means Lenders whose Pro Rata Shares (calculated in accordance with clause (b) of the definition thereof) aggregate at least 50.1%; provided that the Pro Rata Shares of any Defaulting Lender shall be disregarded in the determination of Majority Lenders; and provided, further, that, if at any date of determination there is more than one Lender and not all of the Lenders are affiliated, such Lenders whose Pro Rata Shares (calculated in accordance with clause (b) of the definition thereof) aggregate at least 50.1% must also include not less than 2 unaffiliated Lenders.

"Make-Whole Amount" means, with respect to the Term Loan and on the applicable date of prepayment, repayment or acceleration of the Term Loan, an amount equal to the positive difference if any, of (a) (i) the present value on the date of such prepayment, repayment or acceleration of the principal amount prepaid, repaid or accelerated plus (ii) the aggregate amount of interest (including any PIK interest) that would have otherwise been payable from the date of prepayment, repayment or acceleration through the first (1 ^st ) anniversary of the Effective Date on the amount prepaid (assuming the amount prepaid was a LIBOR Rate Loan for the entire period with LIBOR being determined as of the date of prepayment, repayment or acceleration), such present value to be calculated using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 0.50% per annum, less (b) the principal amount prepaid, repaid or accelerated.

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"Moody's" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and any successor thereto.

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"New Facility" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(o).

"New Lending Office" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(d).

"New York City" means New York, New York.

"Non-U.S. Lender" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(d).

"Notice of Borrowing" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.02(a).

"Obligations" means all present and future indebtedness, obligations, and liabilities of each Loan Party to the Agents and the Lenders arising under or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, whether or not the right of payment in respect of such claim is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, disputed, undisputed, legal, equitable, secured or unsecured, and whether or not such claim is discharged, stayed or otherwise affected by any proceeding referred to in Section 9.01. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Obligations of each Loan Party under the Loan Documents include (a) the obligation (irrespective of whether a claim therefor is allowed in an Insolvency Proceeding) of such Loan Party to pay principal, interest (including, without limitation, any PIK Interest), charges, expenses, fees, premiums, Applicable Prepayment Premium, counsel fees and disbursements, indemnities and other amounts payable by such Person under the Loan Documents and (b) the obligation of such Loan Party to reimburse any amount in respect of any of the foregoing that any Agent or any Lender (in its sole discretion) may elect to pay or advance on behalf of such Person.

"Obsidian" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

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"OFAC" means the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

"Other Taxes" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 2.09(b).

"Oxford Mining" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Parent" has the meaning specified therefor in the preamble hereto.

"Parent Common Units Warrants" means the warrants for Common Units of the Parent, substantially in the form of Exhibit G-1, issued by the Parent in favor of each Lender (or an Affiliate designated by such Lender).

"Parent Subordinated Units Warrants" means the warrants for Subordinated Units of the Parent, substantially in the form of Exhibit G-2, issued by the Parent in favor of each Lender (or an Affiliate designated by such Lender).

"Parent Warrants" means the Parent Common Units Warrants and the Parent Subordinated Units Warrants.

"Participant Register" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 12.07(g).

"Payment Office" means the Administrative Agent's office located at 2951 28 ^th Street, Suite 1000, Santa Monica, California 90405, or at such other office or offices of the Administrative Agent as may be designated in writing from time to time by the Administrative Agent to the Collateral Agent and the Administrative Borrower.

"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or any successor thereto.

"Perfection Certificate" means a certificate in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent providing information with respect to the property of each Loan Party.

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"Permitted Holders" means, collectively, (a) the Ungureans and (b) American Infrastructure MLP Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and its Related Funds.

"Permitted Indebtedness" means:

(a) any Indebtedness owing to any Agent or any Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

(d) Indebtedness permitted by clause (e) of the definition of "Permitted Liens";

(e) Indebtedness permitted under Section 7.02(e);

(f) Indebtedness incurred in the ordinary course of business under performance, surety, statutory, restoration and appeal bonds;

(i) prior to the L/C Subfacility Effective Date (as defined in the First Lien Financing Agreement), Indebtedness of any Loan Party incurred in connection with the issuance of letters of credit on behalf of such Loan Party incurred in the ordinary course of business, provided that (i) the aggregate amount of such letters of credit shall not exceed $20,000,000 at any time and (ii) such letters of credit must be cash collateralized;

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(j) the First Lien Indebtedness permitted under, and subject to, the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the sum of (i) $100,000,000 less any principal repayments that may not be reborrowed under the First Lien Financing Agreement including any principal repayments resulting in permanent revolving credit commitment reductions under the First Lien Financing Agreement and (ii) the principal amount of the First Lien Indebtedness incurred pursuant to any Bank Products Agreements (as defined in the Intercreditor Agreement) up to an aggregate maximum amount not to exceed $3,000,000; and

(k) Subordinated Indebtedness in an aggregate amount not exceeding $2,000,000 at any time outstanding.

"Permitted Investments" means:

(a) Investments in cash and Cash Equivalents;

(b) Investments in negotiable instruments deposited or to be deposited for collection in the ordinary course of business;

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(g) Permitted Intercompany Loans; and

(h) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom, any other Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 at any time outstanding.

"Permitted Liens" means:

(a) Liens securing the Obligations;

(b) Liens for taxes, assessments and governmental charges the payment of which is not required under Section 7.01(c);

(f) Liens arising under the First Lien Debt Documents securing the First Lien Indebtedness, solely to the extent such Liens are permitted under, and are subject to the terms of, the Intercreditor Agreement;

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(j) Liens on real property or equipment securing Indebtedness permitted by clause (c) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness;

(k) the title and interest of a lessor or sublessor in and to personal property leased or subleased (other than through a Capital Lease), in each case extending only to such personal property;

(l) non-exclusive licenses of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights in the ordinary course of business;

(p) Liens on cash collateral securing Indebtedness permitted by subsection (j) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness.

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"PIK Interest" has the meaning specified in Section 2.04(b).

"Plan" means any Employee Plan or Multiemployer Plan.

"Pro Rata Share" means:

(a) with respect to a Lender's obligation to make the Term Loan and receive payments of interest, fees, and principal with respect thereto, the percentage obtained by dividing (i) such Lender's Term Loan Commitment by (ii) the Total Term Loan Commitment, provided that, if the Total Term Loan Commitment has been reduced to zero, (I) the numerator shall be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of such Lender's portion of the Term Loan and (II) the denominator shall be the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan; and

(b) with respect to all other matters (including, without limitation, the indemnification obligations arising under Section 10.05), the percentage obtained by dividing (i) the unpaid principal amount of such Lender's portion of the Term Loan by (ii) the aggregate unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan.

"Qualified Equity Interests" means, with respect to any Person, all Equity Interests of such Person that are not Disqualified Equity Interests.

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"Real Property Deliverables" means each of the following agreements, instruments and other documents in respect of each Facility:

(a) each Mortgage duly executed by the applicable Loan Party,

"Reclamation Order" has the meaning specified therefor in Section 7.01(r)(ii).

"Reference Bank" means JPMorgan Chase Bank, its successors or any other commercial bank designated by the Administrative Agent to the Administrative Borrower from time to time.

"Reference Rate Loan" means each portion of a Loan that bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the Reference Rate.

"Refinancing Fees/Expenses" means fees and expenses incurred by the Loan Parties through June 24, 2013 (or, solely with respect to such expenses incurred by the Loan Parties in connection with (i) compliance with Section 5.02 and (ii) environmental audits conducted in accordance with this Agreement, September 24, 2013) in connection with the refinancing of the Existing Credit Facility, including fees and expenses incurred by the Loan Parties in connection with (a) the efforts of the Loan Parties to deal with the maturing revolving loan facility under the Existing Credit Facility, potential defaults/defaults under the Existing Credit Agreement and possible amendment and extension of the Existing Credit Facility and (b) securing and consummating credit facilities alternatives to the Existing Credit Facility up to and including consummation of the credit facilities under this Agreement and the First Lien Debt Documents.

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