# EDGAR Filing Document

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## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-091883.hdr.sgml**: 20250922

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-091883

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 55

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250922

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250922

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250922

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BKV Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001838406
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 850886382
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42282
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251328444

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1200 17TH ST., STE 2100
- **CITY:** DENVER
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (720) 375-9680

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1200 17TH ST., STE 2100
- **CITY:** DENVER
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80202

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):** September 22, 2025

**BKV CORPORATION**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-42282** | **85-0886382** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| 1200 17th Street, Suite 2100<br> Denver, Colorado | **80202** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (720) 375-9680

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

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

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

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

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

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

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| **Common Stock** | **BKV** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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

Emerging growth company ⌧

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

**Explanatory Note**

As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 12, 2025, BKV Upstream Midstream, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("BKV Upstream Midstream") and, solely for certain limited purposes set forth therein, BKV Corporation ("BKV") entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Seller") and certain of its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Seller agreed to sell and BKV Upstream Midstream agreed to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Bedrock Production, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("Bedrock") upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Purchase Agreement (such purchase and sale, together with the other transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the "Bedrock Acquisition").

Completion of the Bedrock Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions as set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including, among others, the absence of legal restraints preventing the consummation of the Bedrock Acquisition; the accuracy of the representations and warranties contained in the Purchase Agreement (subject to certain qualifications); and the performance by the parties of their respective obligations under the Purchase Agreement in all material respects. No assurance can be given that the Bedrock Acquisition will be completed on the timeline currently contemplated or at all.

**Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.**

On September 22, 2025, BKV, BKV Upstream Midstream, and certain of BKV Upstream Midstream's subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a Third Amendment to Credit Agreement (the "Third Amendment") with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the Lenders (as defined in the Third Amendment) party thereto. The Third Amendment amends BKV Upstream Midstream's reserve-based lending agreement dated as of June 11, 2024 (as amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified, the "RBL Credit Agreement"), among BKV, as guarantor, BKV Upstream Midstream, as borrower, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto.

The Third Amendment amends the RBL Credit Agreement to, among other things:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. permit the Bedrock Acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. permit future acquisitions, subject to the limits set forth in the Third Amendment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. waive the automatic reduction of the borrowing base that would otherwise
occur in connection with BKV Upstream Midstream's incurrence of up to $600.0 million of Specified Additional Debt (as defined in
the RBL Credit Agreement) during the period between September 22, 2025 and the effectiveness of the scheduled borrowing base
redetermination to occur on or around April 15, 2026; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. permit the incurrence and repayment of certain debt incurred in connection with acquisitions, subject
to the limits set forth in the Third Amendment.

Subject to the closing of the Bedrock Acquisition and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, the Third Amendment also amends the RBL Credit Agreement to, among other things:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. increase the aggregate elected commitments of the lenders under the RBL Credit Agreement from $665.0 million
to $800.0 million;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. increase the borrowing base from $850.0 million to $1.0 billion, which will constitute the semiannual
borrowing base redetermination that would otherwise occur on or around October 15, 2025; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. add Bedrock Production, LLC and its subsidiaries as guarantors and collateral grantors under the RBL Credit
Agreement.

The foregoing description of the Third Amendment is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Third Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

**Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.**

This Current Report on Form 8-K provides (i) pro forma statements of operations of BKV for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the six months ended June 30, 2025, giving effect to the Bedrock Acquisition as if such transaction had been consummated on January 1, 2024 and (ii) a pro forma balance sheet of BKV as of June 30, 2025, giving effect to the Bedrock Acquisition as if such transaction had been consummated on June 30, 2025, as each such pro forma financial statement is described in Item 8.01 below and which are incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference. The pro forma financial statements are being provided for purposes of the Notes Offering (as defined below) and do not give effect to the Notes Offering. The information contained in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On September 22, 2025, BKV issued a press release announcing the commencement of a private offering of senior notes by BKV Upstream Midstream (the "Notes Offering"). A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.

On September 22, 2025, in connection with the Notes Offering, BKV provided certain updated disclosures to potential investors relating to the Bedrock Acquisition, the RBL Credit Agreement Amendment, the Notes Offering and the use of proceeds therefrom (collectively, the "Transactions"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· After giving effect to the Transactions, for
the six months ended June 30, 2025, BKV's net daily production would have averaged 899 MMcfe/d, consisting of approximately
77% natural gas and approximately 23% NGLs, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· As of June 30, 2025, based on SEC pricing
as of June 30, 2025, BKV's total proved reserves of 4.5 Tcfe had an estimated 7.5% year-over-year average base decline rate
over the next 10 years, and, after giving effect to the Transactions, BKV would have had total proved reserves of 5.2 Tcfe with an estimated
7.3% year-over-year average base decline rate over the next 10 years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· As of June 30, 2025, BKV's assets
in the Barnett Shale in the Fort Worth Basin of Texas (the "Barnett") included approximately 459,000 net acres and approximately
5,353 net producing operated wells, substantially all of which was held by production, and related upstream, midstream and other assets.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, BKV's average daily Barnett production was approximately 687 MMcfe/d, consisting of
approximately 76% natural gas and approximately 24% NGLs. BKV had an average working interest in its operated wells in the Barnett of
approximately 97.0% as of June 30, 2025 and an Effective NRI in the Barnett of approximately 80.2%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· BKV's average net daily production in the
Marcellus Shale in the Appalachian Basin of Northeastern Pennsylvania ("NEPA") was 99 MMcfe/d for the six months ended June 30,
2025, consisting entirely of natural gas. As of June 30, 2025, BKV had an average working interest in its operated wells in NEPA
of 89.4%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· In the Barnett, during the six months ended June 30,
2025, approximately 215 MMcf/d of BKV's net production (approximately 29% of BKV's total net Barnett production) was gathered
and processed by BKV's owned Barnett midstream system.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· For the six months ended June 30, 2025,
BKV Upstream Midstream constituted 96% of total revenues and other operating income, 114% of net cash provided by operating activities,
101% of Adjusted EBITDAX and 473% of Adjusted Free Cash Flow of BKV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Pro forma for the Transactions, for the six months
ended June 30, 2025, BKV Upstream Midstream would have constituted 97% of total revenues and other operating income, 112% of net
cash provided by operating activities, 101% of Adjusted EBITDAX and 191% of Adjusted Free Cash Flow of BKV.

· For the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, which aggregates the results for the year ended December 31, 2024 with the results for the
fiscal six months ended June 30, 2025 less the results for the fiscal six months ended June 30, 2024, BKV Upstream Midstream constituted
96% of total revenues and other operating income, 114% of net cash provided by operating activities, 104% of Adjusted EBITDAX and 212%
of Adjusted Free Cash Flow of BKV.

· Pro forma for the Bedrock Acquisition, BKV Upstream Midstream would have constituted 97% of total revenues and other operating income,
112% of net cash provided by operating activities, 103% of Adjusted EBITDAX and 155% of Adjusted Free Cash Flow of BKV.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· BKV believes its inventory is highly capital
efficient with upstream capital expenditures of $0.68 per Mcfe and an upstream reinvestment rate of 59% for the six months ended June 30,
2025, pro forma for the Transactions. This capital efficiency has improved on the back of lower development costs (less than $0.50 per Mcfe) and longer average completed
lateral lengths (approximately 8,900 feet). The addition of Bedrock's directly offsetting acreage further enhances BKV's inventory
by allowing for longer lateral development and increasing BKV's Tier 1 locations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· As of June 30, 2025, on an as adjusted basis
to give effect to the Transactions, BKV's net leverage ratio (based on BKV's net debt and Adjusted EBITDAX for the twelve
months ended June 30, 2025) was 1.4x, with BKV Upstream Midstream constituting 102% of BKV's net debt and 101% of BKV's
Adjusted EBITDAX, and BKV had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility and cash and availability under the Credit Facility
of approximately $824 million.

· As of June 30, 2025, BKV has hedged 360,000 MMBtu/d, 373,750 MMBtu/d, and 300,000 MMBtu/d for 2025,
 2026 and 2027, respectively. In addition, as of June 30, 2025, BKV has hedged 11,875 Bbl/d, 10,719, and 3,000 Bbl/d of NGLs for
 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Pro forma for the Bedrock Acquisition, BKV has
approximately 370 million MMbtu of natural gas hedged through 2028 at a weighted average price of $3.63 per MMbtu.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Pro forma for the Bedrock Acquisition, Adjusted
EBITDAX for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025 would have been $339.6 million. Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP financial measure.
Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial
measure.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The following table summarizes BKV's acreage
position as of June 30, 2025.

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| | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** |
| | **Developed** | **Developed** | **Undeveloped** | **Undeveloped** | **Total** | **Total** |
| <br>**Operating Region** | **Gross** | **Net** | **Gross** | **Net** | **Gross** | **Net** |
| Barnett<sup>(1)</sup> | 638502 | 423101 | 40265 | 35935 | 678767 | 459036 |
| NEPA | 21677 | 18312 | 1467 | 785 | 23144 | 19097 |
| Total | 660179 | 441413 | 41732 | 36720 | 701911 | 478133 |

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(1) Includes acreage acquired during 2021 from Jamestown Resources, LLC, Larchmont Resources, LLC, and Pelican
Energy, LLC, for which acreage the leasehold interest is derived from unit-based assignments and includes 133,470 gross and 3,318 net
developed acres, and no undeveloped acreage.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· The following table sets forth BKV's gross
and net productive natural gas and oil wells as of June 30, 2025.

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| | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** | **As of June 30, 2025** |
| | **Producing Natural Gas Wells** | **Producing Natural Gas Wells** | **Producing Oil Wells** | **Producing Oil Wells** | **Total** | **Total** | |
| <br>**Operated Wells:** | **Gross** | **Net** | **Gross** | **Net** | **Gross** | **Net** |<br>**Average<br> Working<br> Interest** |
| Barnett | 5514 | 5346 | 7 | 7 | 5521 | 5353 | 97.0% |
| NEPA | 141 | 126 |  |  | 141 | 126 | 89.4% |
| Total | 5655 | 5472 | 7 | 7 | 5662 | 5479 | 96.8% |
| **Non-Operated Wells:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Barnett | 921 | 90 | 1 |  | 922 | 90 | 9.8% |
| NEPA | 35 |  |  |  | 35 |  |  |
| Total | 956 | 90 | 1 |  | 957 | 90 | 9.4% |
| **Total:** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Barnett | 6435 | 5436 | 8 | 7 | 6443 | 5443 | 84.5% |
| NEPA | 176 | 126 |  |  | 176 | 126 | 71.6% |
| Total | 6616 | 5562 | 8 | 7 | 6619 | 5569 | 84.1% |

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This Current Report on Form 8-K provides, attached as Exhibit 99.3, tables summarizing (i) the estimated proved oil (including condensate), NGL and natural gas reserves of each of BKV and Bedrock as of June 30, 2025 and as of December 31, 2024 and PV-10 as of December 31, 2024 and (ii) BKV's pro forma combined estimated proved oil (including condensate), NGL and natural gas reserves as of June 30, 2025 and as of December 31, 2024 and PV-10 as of December 31, 2024, giving effect to the Transactions as if they had been completed as of the periods presented thereby, along with a table setting forth summary data with respect to (i) the production, prices and results of oil and gas operations for the periods indicated for each of BKV and Bedrock and (ii) BKV's pro forma production, prices and results of its oil and gas operations, giving effect to the Transactions as if they had been completed as of the periods presented thereby.

This Current Report on Form 8-K also provides BKV's pro forma unaudited condensed combined statement of operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, giving effect to the Transactions as if such Transactions had occurred on January 1, 2024, as Exhibit 99.4.

***Bedrock Reserve Reports***

This Current Report on Form 8-K provides the following reserve reports of Bedrock, attached as Exhibits 99.5, 99.6 and 99.7, respectively:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Ryder Scott Company, L.P.'s Report on Estimated
Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests to be Acquired from Bedrock Energy Partners as of June 30,
2025 (SEC Pricing);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Ryder Scott Company, L.P.'s Report on Estimated
Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests to be Acquired from Bedrock Energy Partners as of June 30,
2025 (NYMEX Pricing); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc.'s
Summary of Total Proved Reserves of Certain Properties in Oklahoma and Texas of Bedrock Production, LLC as of December 31, 2024 (SEC
Pricing).

The information included in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits referenced herein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

This Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security, including the notes issued in the Notes Offering.

**Item 8.01. Other Events.**

***Bedrock Financials***

This Current Report on Form 8-K provides the following financial statements of Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC, attached as Exhibit 99.8 and Exhibit 99.9, respectively:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for
the year ended December 31, 2024 and the accompanying notes thereto; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and accompanying notes thereto.

***Pro Forma Financials***

This Current Report on Form 8-K provides the following pro forma financial statements attached as Exhibit 99.10 hereto:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of June 30, 2025;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Consolidated Statement
of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Consolidated Statement
of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.

**Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not solely historical facts and can be identified by terms such as "intend," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "may," "should," or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the consummation and timing of the Bedrock Acquisition, the anticipated benefits, opportunities and results with respect to the Bedrock Acquisition, including any expected value creation, reserves additions, midstream opportunities and other anticipated impacts from the Bedrock Acquisition, as well as other aspects of the transaction, guidance, projected or forecasted financial and operating results, future liquidity, leverage, results in certain basins, objectives, project timing, expectations and intentions, regulatory and governmental actions and any other statements that are not historical facts. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including the risks and uncertainties addressed under the heading "Risk Factors" in BKV's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K and BKV undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

*(d) Exhibits.*

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|:---|:---|
| **Exhibit** **<br> Number** | **Description** |
| [10.1](tm2526251d1_ex10-1.htm) | [Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 22, 2025, among BKV Corporation, as guarantor, BKV Upstream Midstream, LLC, as borrower, certain subsidiaries of BKV Upstream Midstream, LLC, as guarantors, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto](tm2526251d1_ex10-1.htm) |
| [23.1](tm2526251d1_ex23-1.htm) | [Consent of BDO USA, P.C.](tm2526251d1_ex23-1.htm) |
| [99.1](tm2526251d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Press Release, dated September 22, 2025](tm2526251d1_ex99-1.htm) |
| [99.2](tm2526251d1_ex99-2.htm) | [Non-GAAP Reconciliation](tm2526251d1_ex99-2.htm) |
| [99.3](tm2526251d1_ex99-3.htm) | [Summary Historical and Pro Forma Reserve, Production and Operating Data](tm2526251d1_ex99-3.htm) |
| [99.4](tm2526251d1_ex99-4.htm) | [BKV Corporation Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations (Unaudited) For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025](tm2526251d1_ex99-4.htm) |
| [99.5](tm2526251d1_ex99-5.htm) | [Ryder Scott Company, L.P., Estimated Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests to be Acquired from Bedrock Energy Partners as of June 30, 2025 (SEC Pricing)](tm2526251d1_ex99-5.htm) |
| [99.6](tm2526251d1_ex99-6.htm) | [Ryder Scott Company, L.P., Estimated Future Reserves and Income Attributable to Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests to be Acquired from Bedrock Energy Partners as of June 30, 2025 (NYMEX Pricing)](tm2526251d1_ex99-6.htm) |
| [99.7](tm2526251d1_ex99-7.htm) | [Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc., Summary of Total Proved Reserves of Certain Properties in Oklahoma and Texas of Bedrock Production, LLC as of December 31, 2024 (SEC Pricing)](tm2526251d1_ex99-7.htm) |
| [99.8](tm2526251d1_ex99-8.htm) | [Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the one year ended December 31, 2024](tm2526251d1_ex99-8.htm) |
| [99.9](tm2526251d1_ex99-9.htm) | [Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2025](tm2526251d1_ex99-9.htm) |
| [99.10](tm2526251d1_ex99-10.htm) | [BKV Corporation Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Information](tm2526251d1_ex99-10.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURE**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV Corporation** | **BKV Corporation** |
| September 22, 2025 | By: | /s/ David R. Tameron |
|  |  | David R. Tameron<br> Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

***Execution Version***

**THIRD AMENDMENT TO**

**CREDIT AGREEMENT**

This THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), dated as of September 22, 2025, is among BKV UPSTREAM MIDSTREAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Borrower</u>"), BKV CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation ("<u>Holdings</u>"), each other Credit Party, each of the Lenders party hereto (including the Additional Lenders (as defined below)), the Issuing Banks party hereto, and CITIBANK, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors in such capacity, the "<u>Administrative Agent</u>").

**RECITALS**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. The Borrower, Holdings, the Administrative Agent and the lenders from time to time party thereto (each, a "<u>Lender</u>," and collectively, the "<u>Lenders</u>") are party to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2024 (as amended by that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of July 19, 2024 and that certain Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of May 6, 2025, as modified by that certain Consent No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of August 7, 2025 (the "<u>Consent</u>"), and as further amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Third Amendment Effective Date (as defined below), the "<u>Existing Credit Agreement</u>", and the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, the "<u>Credit Agreement</u>"), pursuant to which the Lenders have made certain Loans and credit available to and on behalf of the Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. The Borrower has notified the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that the Borrower intends to issue senior unsecured notes (the "<u>Specified Additional Debt Issuance</u>") and has requested that the Administrative Agent and the Lenders constituting the Required Lenders provide a waiver of the automatic reduction of the Borrowing Base that would occur upon the Specified Additional Debt Issuance (the "<u>Specified Waiver</u>") pursuant to Section 2.07(f) of the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. The Borrower has further requested that each of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch and Royal Bank of Canada (collectively, the "<u>Additional Lenders</u>" and each, an "<u>Additional Lender</u>") become a Lender under the Credit Agreement as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (as defined below) with an Elected Commitment (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of $0, which amounts will automatically increase substantially concurrently with the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date to the amounts shown on <u>Annex I</u> attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D. The Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, and the Lenders party hereto constituting all Lenders, including the Additional Lenders, have agreed (a) to amend certain provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement on the Third Amendment Effective Date to, among other things, evidence (i) the Lenders' provision of the Specified Waiver and (ii) the joinder of the Additional Lenders, in each case as more fully set forth herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;E. The Borrower has advised the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that it has entered into that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2025 (the "<u>Bedrock MIPA</u>" and such date, the "<u>Bedrock Execution Date</u>"), by and between Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, the Borrower, as purchaser, solely for the limited purposes set forth in Section 2.2(c), Section 2.2(d) and Section 2.8 thereof, Holdings, and, solely for the limited purposes set forth in Section 14.17(b) thereof, Bedrock Production, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("<u>Bedrock Production</u>"), Bedrock ABS I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Bedrock ABS</u>"), Bedrock Development Partners, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("<u>Bedrock Development</u>"), and BEP ABS I Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("<u>Bedrock ABS Holdings</u>"; collectively with Bedrock Production, Bedrock ABS, and Bedrock Development, the "<u>Bedrock Entities</u>"), pursuant to which the Borrower will acquire all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Bedrock Production (the "<u>Bedrock Acquisition</u>"). As a result of the Bedrock Acquisition, the Borrower will indirectly own 100% of the Oil and Gas Properties of the Bedrock Entities as set forth in the Third Amendment Reserve Reports (as defined below).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;F. The Borrower, the Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party hereto constituting all Lenders, including the Additional Lenders, have agreed to (a) further amend certain provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement (after giving effect to the Third Amendment Effective Date) on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (as defined below) to, among other things (i) increase the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts and (ii) redetermine and increase the Borrowing Base to $1,000,000,000, in each case as more fully set forth herein and (b) add each Bedrock Entity as a "Credit Party", "Guarantor", "Grantor" and/or "Mortgagor", as applicable, under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;G. By executing and delivering a signature page to this Amendment, each Lender will, upon the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, have the Commitments in the principal amount set forth on <u>Annex I</u> hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;H. This Amendment shall supersede the Consent in its entirety on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

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

Section 1. **<u>Defined Terms</u>**. Each capitalized term which is defined in the Credit Agreement, but which is not defined in this Amendment, shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Existing Credit Agreement after giving effect to this Amendment. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to sections in this Amendment refer to sections in the Existing Credit Agreement as amended by this Amendment.

Section 2. **<u>Amendments to Existing Credit Agreement (Third Amendment Effective Date)</u>**. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing of each of the conditions set forth in <u>Section 4</u> below and in reliance upon the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Amendment, the parties hereto hereby agree that on the Third Amendment Effective Date, the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended to read in its entirety as set forth in <u>Exhibit A</u> attached hereto (it being understood and agreed that, nothing in this Amendment amends or modifies the signature pages, Annexes, Exhibits or Schedules to the Existing Credit Agreement).

Section 3. **<u>Additional Lenders</u>**. Effective as of the Third Amendment Effective Date, each Additional Lender hereby joins in, becomes a party to, and agrees to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement as a Lender thereunder and under each and every other Loan Document to which any Lender is required to be bound by the Credit Agreement, to the same extent as if such Additional Lender were an original signatory thereto. Each Additional Lender (i) represents and warrants that it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Amendment, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a Lender under the Credit Agreement; (ii) confirms that it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, together with copies of the financial statements referred to therein and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Amendment and the Credit Agreement on the basis of which it has made such analysis and decision independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or agent thereunder; (iii) agrees that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or agent thereunder 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 the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents; (iv) appoints and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto; and (v) agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender. Each Additional Lender represents and warrants that, in participating as a Lender, it is engaged in making, acquiring or holding commercial loans in the ordinary course of its business, and not for the purpose of investing in the general performance or operations of the Borrower or any Subsidiary thereof or for the purpose of purchasing, acquiring or holding any other type of financial instrument, such as a security (and each Additional Lender hereby agrees not to assert a claim in contravention of the foregoing, such as a claim under the federal or state securities laws). From the Third Amendment Effective Date until the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, each Additional Lender's Maximum Credit Amount and Elected Commitment shall be $0.

Section 4. **<u>Conditions Precedent (Third Amendment Effective Date)</u>**. This Amendment (including the amendments set forth in <u>Section 2</u> and the joinder of the Additional Lenders set forth in <u>Section 3</u>, but not including the amendments set forth in <u>Section 5</u> and the redetermination of the Borrowing Base set forth in <u>Section 6</u>) shall become effective on the date when each of the following conditions is satisfied (the "<u>Third Amendment Effective Date</u>"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 The Administrative Agent shall have executed and received from the Lenders constituting all of the Lenders (including the Additional Lenders), the Borrower, and each other Credit Party counterparts (in such number as may be requested by the Administrative Agent) of this Amendment signed on behalf of each Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 Immediately after giving effect to this Amendment, (a) each representation and warranty set forth in Article VII of the Credit Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for those which have a materiality qualifier, which shall be true and correct in all respects as so qualified), except to the extent any such representations and warranties are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date hereof, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects (except for those which have a materiality qualifier, which shall be true and correct in all respects as so qualified) as of such specified earlier date, (b) since December 31, 2024, there shall not be any event, development or circumstance that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (c) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3 The Administrative Agent shall have received all fees and other amounts due and payable on or prior to the Third Amendment Effective Date, including, to the extent invoiced, reimbursement or payment of all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses required to be reimbursed or paid by the Borrower hereunder (including the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of Latham & Watkins LLP, counsel to the Administrative Agent).

Section 5. **<u>Amendments to Credit Agreement (Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date</u>**). Subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing of each of the conditions set forth in <u>Section 7</u> below and in reliance upon the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Amendment, the parties hereto hereby agree that on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 Section 1.02 of the Existing Credit Agreement (after giving effect to the Third Amendment Effective Date) is hereby amended by amending and restating the following defined terms as follows:

"<u>Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts</u>" at any time shall equal the sum of the Elected Commitments, as the same may be increased, reduced or terminated pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u>. As of the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (as defined in the Third Amendment), the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts are $800,000,000.

"<u>Borrowing Base</u>" means at any time an amount equal to the amount determined in accordance with <u>Section 2.07</u>, as the same may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions. As of the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (as defined in the Third Amendment), the Borrowing Base is $1,000,000,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 Section 2.07(a) of the Existing Credit Agreement (after giving effect to the Third Amendment Effective Date) is hereby amended by amending and restating the following provision as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Initial Borrowing Base</u>. For the period from and including the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (as defined in the Third Amendment) to but excluding the first Redetermination Date thereafter, the amount of the Borrowing Base shall be $1,000,000,000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borrowing Base may be subject to further adjustments between the Effective Date and the first scheduled Redetermination and in between subsequent Scheduled Redeterminations from time to time pursuant to Interim Redeterminations and the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 Annex I attached to the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with <u>Annex I</u> attached hereto; provided that upon the occurrence of the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, (a) each Lender (including the Additional Lenders party hereto that were not Lenders immediately prior to the Third Amendment Effective Date) who holds Loans in an aggregate amount less than its Applicable Percentage (after giving effect to the amendments effective on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (including the increase to the Borrowing Base as set forth in <u>Section 6</u>) shall advance new Loans which shall be disbursed to the Administrative Agent and used to repay Loans outstanding to each Lender who holds Loans in an aggregate amount greater than its Applicable Percentage (after giving effect to the amendments effective on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (including the increase to the Borrowing Base as set forth in <u>Section 6</u>), (b) each Lender's (including each Additional Lender's) participation in each Letter of Credit, if any, shall be automatically adjusted to equal its Applicable Percentage, (c) such other adjustments shall be made as the Administrative Agent shall specify so that the Revolving Credit Exposure applicable to each Lender (including the Additional Lender) equals its Applicable Percentage and (d) each Lender party hereto waives any break funding payments owing to any such Lender that are required under Section 5.02 of the Credit Agreement as a result of the reallocation of the Loans and the other adjustments contemplated by this Amendment.

Section 6. **<u>Borrowing Base Redetermination</u>**. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver in writing of each of the conditions set forth in <u>Section 7</u> below and in reliance upon the representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in this Amendment, (a) the Administrative Agent and each Lender hereby redetermine and increase the Borrowing Base, effective as of the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, to $1,000,000,000 and (b) the Administrative Agent, each Lender and the Borrower hereby agree and acknowledge that such redetermined Borrowing Base shall remain in effect until the date such Borrowing Base is otherwise adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Borrower hereby accepts such Borrowing Base as so increased to be effective upon the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date. The redetermination provided for herein shall be deemed to constitute the Scheduled Redetermination for October 15, 2025, and this Amendment shall constitute the New Borrowing Base Notice in accordance with Section 2.07(d) of the Credit Agreement.

Section 7. **<u>Conditions Precedent (Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date)</u>**. The amendments to the Existing Credit Agreement set forth in <u>Section 5</u> and the redetermination of the Borrowing Base set forth in <u>Section 6</u> shall become effective on the date when each of the following conditions is satisfied (the "<u>Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date</u>"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1 The Administrative Agent shall have executed and received from the Lenders constituting all of the Lenders (including the Additional Lenders), the Borrower, each other Credit Party counterparts (in such number as may be requested by the Administrative Agent) of this Amendment signed on behalf of each Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2 (a) The Bedrock Acquisition shall have been consummated, or shall be consummated substantially concurrently with the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, in accordance with the Bedrock MIPA (without giving effect to any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto that are adverse to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders in their capacities as such, except as approved by the Administrative Agent), and (b) the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate executed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying: (i) that substantially concurrently with any Borrowings on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, the Borrower is consummating the Bedrock Acquisition in accordance with the terms of the Bedrock MIPA (without any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto in contravention of <u>clause (a)</u> above); (ii) as to the Final Purchase Price and to the Deferred Cash Consideration (each as defined in the Bedrock MIPA) after giving effect to all adjustments as of the closing date as contemplated by the Bedrock MIPA and specifying the amounts of such adjustments; and (iii) that attached are true and correct copies of the Bedrock MIPA (including all amendments and other modifications thereto) and all side letters and other material agreements executed and delivered in connection with the Bedrock Acquisition, which documents shall not have been further amended or modified except as set forth therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3 The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of a Responsible Officer of each Credit Party setting forth (a) resolutions of its board of directors (or comparable governing body) with respect to the authorization of such Credit Party to execute and deliver this Amendment and to enter into the transactions contemplated in the Loan Documents, (b) the officers of such Credit Party (i) who are authorized to sign this Amendment and the other Loan Documents to which such Credit Party is a party and (ii) who will, until replaced by another officer or officers duly authorized for that purpose, act as its representative for the purposes of signing documents and giving notices and other communications in connection with the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby, (c) specimen signatures of such authorized officers, and (d) the bylaws, limited liability company agreements, limited partnership agreements, certificates of formation and certificates of limited partnership, as applicable, of such Credit Party, certified as being true and correct. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders may conclusively rely on such certificate until the Administrative Agent receives notice in writing from the Borrower to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.4 The Administrative Agent shall have received certificates of the appropriate State agencies with respect to the existence, qualification and good standing of each Credit Party from its state of incorporation or formation and with respect to foreign qualification in any other jurisdiction in which such Credit Party owns Oil and Gas Properties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.5 The Administrative Agent shall have received duly executed Notes payable to each Lender requesting a Note in a principal amount equal to its Maximum Credit Amount dated as of the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.6 The Administrative Agent shall have received an opinion of Baker & Hostetler LLP, special counsel to the Credit Parties, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and its counsel, addressed to the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Banks.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.7 The Administrative Agent shall have received appropriate tax, judgment and UCC search certificates and county-level real property record search results reflecting no prior Liens encumbering the Properties of Holdings, the Borrower, its Restricted Subsidiaries, and the Bedrock Entities for each jurisdiction requested by the Administrative Agent other than (a) those Liens permitted by Section 9.03 of the Credit Agreement and (b) those Liens which will be terminated or released substantially simultaneously or promptly following the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, including pursuant to the ABS Termination Documents (as defined in the Bedrock MIPA) or in any other payoff letter or payoff statement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.8 The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying that after giving effect to this Amendment on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, (a) each representation and warranty set forth in Article VII of the Credit Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for those which have a materiality qualifier, which shall be true and correct in all respects as so qualified), except to the extent any such representations and warranties are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date hereof, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects (except for those which have a materiality qualifier, which shall be true and correct in all respects as so qualified) as of such specified earlier date; (b) (i) since December 31, 2024, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and (ii) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; (c) the Borrower is in *pro forma* compliance with Sections 9.01(a) and 9.01(b) of the Credit Agreement; and (d) the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries have no indebtedness outstanding other than (i) the Loans and other extensions of credit under the Credit Agreement and (ii) any other Debt permitted by Section 9.02 of the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.9 The Administrative Agent shall have received a solvency certificate from a Financial Officer of the Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit L to the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.10 The Administrative Agent shall have received a Borrowing Request in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Credit Agreement, if applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.12 The Administrative Agent shall have received reserve reports (a) evaluating as of July 1, 2025, the Proved Reserves of the Credit Parties (other than Bedrock Production and its Subsidiaries) prepared by either one or more Approved Petroleum Engineers or by or under the supervision of the Internal Petroleum Engineer of the Borrower and (b) evaluating as of July 1, 2025, the Proved Reserves of Bedrock Production and its Subsidiaries prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (such reserve reports described in this <u>Section 7.12</u>, collectively, the "<u>Third Amendment Reserve Reports</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.13 (a) The Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received, at least 5 days prior to the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, all documentation and other information about the Credit Parties required under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act that has been requested by the Administrative Agent or such Lender in writing at least 10 days prior to the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date and (b) to the extent the Borrower qualifies as a "legal entity customer" under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, any Lender that has requested, in a written notice to the Borrower at least 10 days prior to the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to the Borrower shall have received such Beneficial Ownership Certification at least 5 days prior to the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.14 The Administrative Agent shall have received the ABS Termination Documents (as defined in the Bedrock MIPA), together with the delivery of UCC-3 termination statements, mortgage releases, control agreement terminations and other releases and terminations, as applicable, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent evidencing that, contemporaneously with the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date and the making of any Loans on the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, the Seller ABS (as defined in the Bedrock MIPA) has been redeemed in full and the liens securing the Debt under the Seller ABS have been released and terminated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.15 The Administrative Agent shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent that substantially all swap positions effective pursuant to the existing Swap Agreements of Bedrock Production and its Subsidiaries in place on the Bedrock Execution Date (other than to the extent such swap positions have expired pursuant to their terms) remain in effect immediately after giving effect to the Bedrock Acquisition, and no termination events or equivalent events pursuant to the terms of such Swap Agreements have occurred as a result of the consummation of the Bedrock Acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.16 The Administrative Agent shall have received all fees and other amounts due and payable on or prior to the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date, including, to the extent invoiced, reimbursement or payment of all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses required to be reimbursed or paid by the Borrower hereunder (including the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of Latham & Watkins LLP, counsel to the Administrative Agent).

Section 8. **<u>Post-Closing Covenants</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1 Within 30 days after the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree to in its sole discretion), the Administrative Agent shall have received updated certificates of insurance coverage evidencing that the Credit Parties are carrying insurance in accordance with Section 7.12 of the Credit Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2 Within 30 days after the Bedrock Acquisition Effective Date (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree to in its sole discretion), the Administrative Agent shall have received title information setting forth the status of title to at least 85% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in clause (a) of the definition thereof evaluated in the Third Amendment Reserve Reports.

Section 9. **<u>Representations and Warranties</u>**. In order to induce the Administrative Agent and the Lenders to enter into this Amendment, each of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties hereby represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1 <u>Accuracy of Representations and Warranties</u>. The representations and warranties of each Credit Party contained in each Loan Document are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof except to the extent any such representations and warranties (a) are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date hereof, such representations and warranties continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of such specified earlier date or (b) are already qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, in which case, such representations and warranties are true and correct in all respects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2 <u>Due Authorization</u>. The execution and delivery of this Amendment and the performance of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement by the Borrower and each other Credit Party of this Amendment are within the Borrower's and such Credit Party's corporate or limited liability company powers, as applicable, and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or limited liability company action, as applicable, and, if required, action by any holders of its Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any action required to be taken by any class of directors, managers or supervisors of the Borrower or any other Person, whether interested or disinterested, in order to ensure the due authorization of this Amendment).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.3 <u>Validity and Binding Effect</u>. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by the Borrower and each other Credit Party, and this Amendment and the Credit Agreement constitute valid and binding obligations of the Borrower and each other Credit Party enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally, and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.4 <u>Absence of Defaults</u>. No Default or Event of Default has occurred that is continuing immediately prior to and after giving effect to this Amendment.

Section 10. **<u>Reaffirmation; No Novation</u>**. Each Credit Party (a) consents to this Amendment and the Credit Agreement and reaffirms its obligations under the Credit Agreement and each other Loan Document to which it is a party, (b) reaffirms all of its obligations under the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, the guarantees set out therein and any other guarantees in the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and confirms that the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement and such other guarantees remain in full force and effect on a continuous basis, (c) reaffirms each Lien granted by each Credit Party to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties, (d) acknowledges and agrees that the agreements, pledges and grants of security interests by the Credit Parties contained in the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents are, and shall remain, in full force and effect after giving effect to this Amendment, and (e) agrees that the Obligations outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement remain outstanding under the Credit Agreement. This Amendment shall not extinguish the obligations for the payment of money outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement or discharge or release the Lien or priority of any Loan Document or any other security therefor. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a substitution or novation of the obligations outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement or instruments securing or guaranteeing the same, which shall remain in full force and effect, except to any extent modified hereby.

Section 11. **<u>Termination</u>**. If for any reason (a) the "Closing" as defined in the Bedrock MIPA does not occur or (b) the Bedrock MIPA is terminated in accordance with its terms, in either case on or before October 31, 2025 (the earlier of the foregoing clauses (a) and (b), the "<u>Termination Time</u>"), then Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this Amendment shall be deemed to have terminated effective as of the Termination Time and Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this Amendment shall become void and of no further force or effect without any further action by or liability to any party hereto or its respective Indemnitees, and following such termination, the Credit Agreement, this Amendment, and the other Loan Documents shall continue in full force and effect without giving any effect to Sections 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of this Amendment.

Section 12. **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.1 <u>Confirmation</u>. The Existing Credit Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents, as specifically amended by this Amendment, are and shall continue to be in full force and effect and are hereby in all respects ratified and confirmed. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any Lender or the Administrative Agent under any of the Loan Documents, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto on different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Amendment that is an Electronic Signature transmitted by telecopy, emailed .pdf or any other electronic means that reproduces an image of an actual executed signature page shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Amendment. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," "delivery," and words of like import in or relating to this Amendment shall be deemed to include Electronic Signatures, deliveries or the keeping of records in any electronic form (including deliveries by telecopy, emailed .pdf or any other electronic means that reproduces an image of an actual executed signature page), each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature, physical delivery thereof or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.3 <u>No Oral Agreement</u>. This Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents represent the final agreement among the parties hereto and thereto and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous or subsequent oral agreements of the parties. There are no unwritten oral agreements between the parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.4 <u>GOVERNING LAW</u>. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.5 <u>Payment of Expenses; Indemnity</u>. The Borrower agrees to pay or reimburse the Administrative Agent for all of its reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Amendment, any other documents prepared in connection herewith and the transactions contemplated hereby in accordance with Section 12.03 of the Credit Agreement. Section 12.03(b) of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this Amendment, *mutatis mutandis*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.6 <u>Severability</u>. Any provision of this Amendment which is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without affecting the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof or thereof; and the invalidity of a particular provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate such provision in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.7 <u>Loan Document</u>. On and after the Third Amendment Effective Date, this Amendment shall for all purposes constitute a Loan Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.8 <u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.9 <u>JURISDICTION; CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL</u>. Section 12.09(b), (c) and (d) of the Credit Agreement shall apply to this Amendment, *mutatis mutandis*.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.10 <u>Effect on the Consent</u>. On and after the Third Amendment Effective Date, this Amendment shall supersede the Consent in its entirety, and the Consent shall no longer remain in full force and effect.

[*Signature pages follow.*]

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

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| **BORROWER:** | **BKV UPSTREAM MIDSTREAM, LLC** | **BKV UPSTREAM MIDSTREAM, LLC** |
|  | By: | /s/ Christopher P. Kalnin |
|  | Name: | Christopher P. Kalnin |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
| **HOLDINGS:** | **BKV CORPORATION** | **BKV CORPORATION** |
|  | By: | /s/ Christopher P. Kalnin |
|  | Name: | Christopher P. Kalnin |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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| **CREDIT PARTIES:** | **BKV CHELSEA, LLC <br> BKV BARNETT, LLC <br> BKV OPERATING, LLC <br> BKV MIDSTREAM, LLC <br> BKV NORTH TEXAS, LLC <br> KALNIN VENTURES LLC** | **BKV CHELSEA, LLC <br> BKV BARNETT, LLC <br> BKV OPERATING, LLC <br> BKV MIDSTREAM, LLC <br> BKV NORTH TEXAS, LLC <br> KALNIN VENTURES LLC** |
|  | By: | /s/ Christopher P. Kalnin |
|  | Name: | Christopher P. Kalnin |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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| **CITIBANK, N.A.,** <br> as Administrative Agent, a Lender and Issuing Bank | **CITIBANK, N.A.,** <br> as Administrative Agent, a Lender and Issuing Bank |
| By: | /s/ Todd Mogil |
| Name: | Todd Mogil |
| Title: | Vice President |

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| **BARCLAYS BANK PLC,**<br> as a Lender and Issuing Bank | **BARCLAYS BANK PLC,**<br> as a Lender and Issuing Bank |
| By: | /s/ Sydney G. Dennis |
| Name: | Sydney G. Dennis |
| Title: | Director |

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| **Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch,** <br> as a Lender | **Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Thitipong Prasertsilp |
| Name: | Thitipong Prasertsilp |
| Title: | VP & Branch Manager |

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| **CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK BRANCH,** <br> as a Lender | **CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK BRANCH,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Scott W. Danvers |
| Name: | Scott W. Danvers |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| By: | /s/ Donovan C. Broussard |
| Name: | Donovan C. Broussard |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| **CITIZENS BANK, N.A.,** <br> as a Lender | **CITIZENS BANK, N.A.,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Cameron Spence |
| Name: | Cameron Spence |
| Title: | Vice President |

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| **KeyBank National Association,** <br> as a Lender | **KeyBank National Association,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Christian Charbonnet |
| Name: | Christian Charbonnet |
| Title: | Vice President |

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| **MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,** <br> as a Lender | **MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Edward Sacks |
| Name: | Edward Sacks |
| Title: | Managing Director |

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| **Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,** <br> as a Lender | **Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Alkesh Nanavaty |
| Name: | Alkesh Nanavaty |
| Title: | Executive Director |

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| **TRUIST BANK,** <br> as a Lender | **TRUIST BANK,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ John Kovarik |
| Name: | John Kovarik |
| Title: | Managing Director |

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| **STANDARD CHARTERED BANK,** <br> as a Lender | **STANDARD CHARTERED BANK,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Jackie Edwards |
| Name: | Jackie Edwards |
| Title: | Executive Director, Relationship Manager |

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| **FIRST HORIZON BANK,** <br> as a Lender | **FIRST HORIZON BANK,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ W. David McCarver IV |
| Name: | W. David McCarver IV |
| Title: | Senior Vice President |

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| **Royal Bank of Canada**, <br> as a Lender | **Royal Bank of Canada**, <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Sue Carol Sedillo |
| Name: | Sue Carol Sedillo |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| **Texas Capital Bank,** <br> as a Lender | **Texas Capital Bank,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Marc Graham |
| Name: | Marc Graham |
| Title: | Managing Director |

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| **BP Energy Company,** <br> as a Lender | **BP Energy Company,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Will Shappley |
| Name: | Will Shappley |
| Title: | Vice President |

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| **Goldman Sachs Bank USA,** <br> as a Lender | **Goldman Sachs Bank USA,** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Priyankush Goswami |
| Name: | Priyankush Goswami |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |

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| **Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc.** <br> as a Lender | **Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc.** <br> as a Lender |
| By: | /s/ Karina Rodriguez |
| Name: | Karina Rodriguez |
| Title: | Vice President |

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**ANNEX I<br> LIST OF MAXIMUM CREDIT AMOUNTS**

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| **Name of Lender** | **Applicable<br> Percentage** | **Maximum<br> Credit Amount** | **Elected<br> Commitment** |
| Citibank, N.A. | 8.750000000% | $131250000.00 | $70000000.00 |
| Barclays Bank PLC | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Citizens Bank, N.A. | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| KeyBank, National Association | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Truist Bank | 8.375000000% | $125625000.00 | $67000000.00 |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 8.125000000% | $121875000.00 | $65000000.00 |
| First Horizon Bank | 4.750000000% | $71250000.00 | $38000000.00 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 4.750000000% | $71250000.00 | $38000000.00 |
| Texas Capital Bank | 4.750000000% | $71250000.00 | $38000000.00 |
| BP Energy Company | 0.625000000% | $9375000.00 | $5000000.00 |
| Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 0.625000000% | $9375000.00 | $5000000.00 |
| Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. | 0.625000000% | $9375000.00 | $5000000.00 |
| **TOTAL** | **100.000000000%** | $**1500000000.00** | $**800000000.00** |

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[Annex I – List of Maximum Credit Amounts]

**EXHIBIT A**

**CONFORMED CREDIT AGREEMENT**

[See Attached]

[Exhibit A – Conformed Credit Agreement]

**Exhibit A to Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated September 22, 2025**

**CREDIT AGREEMENT**

**dated as of June 11, 2024**

**among**

**BKV CORPORATION, as Holdings, BKV UPSTREAM MIDSTREAM, LLC,<br> as the Borrower, CITIBANK, N.A.,<br> as Administrative Agent, and**

**The Lenders Party Hereto**

CITIBANK, N.A.,

Barclays Bank PLC,

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch // Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited,

CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK BRANCH,

Citizens Bank, N.A.,

keybanc capital markets inc.,

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.,

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK,

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,

and

Truist Securities, Inc.,

as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

**Page**

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING MATTERS 1

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.01 | Terms Defined Above | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.02 | Certain Defined Terms | 1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.03 | Types of Loans and Borrowings | 44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.04 | Terms Generally; Rules of Construction | 44 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.05 | Accounting Terms and Determinations; GAAP | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.06 | Divisions | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.07 | Rates | 45 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.08 | Rounding | 46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1.09 | Letter of Credit Amounts | 46 |

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ARTICLE II THE CREDITS 46

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.01 | Commitments | 46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.02 | Loans and Borrowings | 46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.03 | Requests for Borrowings | 47 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.04 | Interest Elections | 48 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.05 | Funding of Borrowings | 49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.06 | Termination, Revision and Reduction of Commitments and Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts; Increase, Reduction and Termination of Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts | 50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.07 | Borrowing Base | 53 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.08 | Letters of Credit | 57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 2.09 | Defaulting Lenders | 62 |

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ARTICLE III PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; PREPAYMENTS; FEES 64

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 3.01 | Repayment of Loans | 64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 3.02 | Interest | 64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 3.03 | Benchmark Replacement Setting | 65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 3.04 | Prepayments | 67 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 3.05 | Fees | 70 |

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ARTICLE IV PAYMENTS; PRO RATA TREATMENT; SHARING OF SET-OFFS 71

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 4.01 | Payments Generally; Pro Rata Treatment; Sharing of Set-offs | 71.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 4.02 | Presumption of Payment by the Borrower | 72.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 4.03 | Certain Deductions by the Administrative Agent | 72.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 4.04 | Disposition of Proceeds | 73.0 |

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ARTICLE V INCREASED COSTS; BREAK FUNDING PAYMENTS; TAXES; ILLEGALITY 73

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 5.01 | Increased Costs | 73.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 5.02 | Break Funding Payments | 74.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 5.03 | Taxes | 75.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 5.04 | Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders | 78.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 5.05 | Illegality | 79.0 |

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ARTICLE VI CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 79

Section 6.01 Effective Date 79 <br> Section 6.02 Each Credit Event 82

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ARTICLE VII REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 83

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.01 | Organization; Powers | 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.02 | Authority; Enforceability | 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.03 | Approvals; No Conflicts | 83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.04 | Financial Condition; No Material Adverse Change | 84 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.05 | Litigation | 84 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.06 | Environmental Matters | 85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.07 | Compliance with Laws and Agreements; No Defaults | 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.08 | Investment Company Act | 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.09 | Taxes | 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.10 | ERISA | 86 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.11 | Disclosure; No Material Misstatements | 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.12 | Insurance | 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.13 | Restriction on Liens | 87 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.14 | Subsidiaries | 88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.15 | Location of Business and Offices | 88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.16 | Properties; Titles, Etc | 88 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.17 | Maintenance of Properties | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.18 | Gas Imbalances, Prepayments | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.19 | Marketing of Production | 89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.20 | Swap Agreements and Qualified ECP Guarantor | 90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.21 | Use of Loans and Letters of Credit | 90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.22 | Solvency | 90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.23 | Anti-Corruption Laws and Sanctions | 90 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.24 | Affected Financial Institutions | 91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.25 | Security Instruments | 91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.26 | Minimum Volume Contracts | 91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.27 | Senior Debt Status | 91 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 7.28 | Accounts | 91 |

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ARTICLE VIII AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS 92

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.01 | Financial Statements; Other Information | 92 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.02 | Notices of Material Events | 96 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.03 | Existence; Conduct of Business | 96 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.04 | Payment of Obligations | 97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.05 | Operation and Maintenance of Properties; Subordination of Affiliated Operators' Liens | 97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.06 | Insurance | 98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.07 | Books and Records; Inspection Rights | 98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.08 | Compliance with Laws | 98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.09 | Environmental Matters | 98 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.10 | Further Assurances | 99 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.11 | Reserve Reports | 99 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.12 | Title Information | 101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.13 | Additional Collateral and Additional Guarantors | 102 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.14 | ERISA Compliance | 103 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.15 | Unrestricted Subsidiaries | 103 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.16 | Deposit Accounts; Commodity Accounts and Securities Accounts | 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.17 | Commodity Exchange Act; Keepwell Provisions | 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.18 | Commodity Hedging | 104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 8.19 | Post-Closing Covenants | 104 |

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ARTICLE IX NEGATIVE COVENANTS 105

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.01 | Financial Covenants | 105 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.02 | Debt | 106 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.03 | Liens | 108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.04 | Dividends and Distributions | 109 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.05 | Investments, Loans and Advances | 111 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.06 | Designation and Conversion of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries; Debt of Unrestricted Subsidiaries | 113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.07 | Nature of Business; No International Operations | 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.08 | Proceeds of Loans | 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.09 | ERISA Compliance | 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.10 | Sale or Discount of Receivables | 114 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.11 | Mergers, Etc | 115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.12 | Sale of Properties and Termination of Swap Agreements | 115 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.13 | Environmental Matters | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.14 | Transactions with Affiliates | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.15 | Subsidiaries | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.16 | Negative Pledge Agreements; Dividend Restrictions | 117 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.17 | Gas Imbalances, Take-or-Pay or Other Prepayments | 118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.18 | Swap Agreements | 118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.19 | Marketing Activities | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.20 | Changes in Fiscal Year; Amendments to Organizational Documents | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.21 | Non-Qualified ECP Guarantors | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.22 | Sales and Leasebacks | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.23 | Limitation on the Activities of the Borrower | 120 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 9.24 | [Reserved] | 121 |

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ARTICLE X EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES 121

Section 10.01 Events of Default 121 <br> Section 10.02 Remedies 123

ARTICLE XI THE AGENTS 124

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.01 | Appointment; Powers | 124 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.02 | Duties and Obligations of Administrative Agent | 125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.03 | Action by Administrative Agent | 125 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.04 | Reliance by Administrative Agent | 126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.05 | Subagents | 126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.06 | Resignation of Administrative Agent | 126 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.07 | Agents as Lenders | 127 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.08 | No Reliance | 127 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.09 | Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim | 127 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.10 | Authority of Administrative Agent to Release Collateral, Liens and Guarantors | 128 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.11 | The Arrangers | 128 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.12 | Erroneous Payments | 129 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.13 | Subordination Agreements | 131 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 11.14 | Credit Bidding | 131 |

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ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS 132

Section 12.01 Notices 132 <br> Section 12.02 Waivers; Amendments 133 <br> Section 12.03 Expenses,Indemnity; Damage Waiver 136

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.04 | Successors and Assigns | 138 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.05 | Survival; Revival; Reinstatement | 142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.06 | Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness | 143 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.07 | Severability | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.08 | Right of Setoff | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.09 | GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS | 144 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.10 | Headings | 145 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.11 | Confidentiality | 145 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.12 | Interest Rate Limitation | 146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.13 | EXCULPATION PROVISIONS | 147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.14 | Collateral Matters; Swap Agreements | 147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.15 | No Third Party Beneficiaries | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.16 | USA Patriot Act Notice | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.17 | No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.18 | Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of Affected Financial Institutions | 149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.19 | Certain ERISA Matters | 149 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.20 | Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 12.21 | Personal Data Protection | 151 |

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<u>Annexes, Exhibits and Schedules</u>

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annex I | List of Maximum Credit Amounts and Elected Commitments |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annex II | List of LC Issuance Limits |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit A | Form of Note |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit B | Form of Borrowing Request |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit C | Form of Interest Election Request |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit D | Form of Compliance Certificate |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit E | Security Instruments as of the Effective Date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit F | Form of Guarantee and Collateral Agreement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit G | Form of Assignment and Assumption |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit H-1 | Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate (Foreign Lenders; not partnerships) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit H-2 | Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate (Foreign Participants; not partnerships) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit H-3 | Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate (Foreign Participants; partnerships) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit H-4 | Form of U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate (Foreign Lenders; partnerships) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit I | [Reserved] |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit J | Form of Elected Commitment Increase Certificate |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit K | Form of Additional Lender Certificate |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit L | Form of Solvency Certificate |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit M | Form of Reserve Report Certificate |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 1.01 | Existing Letters of Credit |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.04 | Financial Condition |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.05 | Litigation |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.06 | Environmental Matters |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.14 | Subsidiaries |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.15 | Location of Business and Offices |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.16 | Properties; Titles |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.18 | Gas Imbalances, Prepayments |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.19 | Marketing of Production |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.20 | Swap Agreements and Qualified ECP Guarantor |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.26 | Minimum Volume Contracts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 7.28 | Accounts |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 9.02 | Existing Debt |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 9.03 | Existing Liens |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 9.05 | Existing Investments |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 9.14 | Existing Transactions with Affiliates |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schedule 9.16 | Existing Negative Pledge Agreements |

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**THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT** dated as of June 11, 2024, is among BKV Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("<u>Holdings</u>"), BKV Upstream Midstream, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "<u>Borrower</u>"), each of the Lenders from time to time party hereto and Citibank, N.A. (in its individual capacity, "<u>Citi</u>"), as administrative agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, together with its successors in such capacity, the "<u>Administrative Agent</u>").

**R E C I T A L S**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. The Borrower has requested that the Lenders provide certain loans to and extensions of credit on behalf of the Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. The Lenders have agreed to make such loans and extensions of credit subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and of the loans, extensions of credit and commitments hereinafter referred to, the parties hereto agree as follows:

**ARTICLE I<br> DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING MATTERS**

Section 1.01 <u>Terms Defined Above</u>. As used in this Agreement, each term defined above has the meaning indicated above.

Section 1.02 <u>Certain Defined Terms</u>. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified below:

"<u>ABR</u>", when used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, refers to whether such Loan, or the Loans comprising such Borrowing, are bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to the Alternate Base Rate.

"<u>ABR Term SOFR Determination Day</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Term SOFR".

"<u>Account Control Agreement</u>" means a control agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, which grants the Administrative Agent "control" as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the applicable jurisdiction over any Deposit Account, Securities Account or Commodity Account maintained by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, in each case, among the Administrative Agent, the applicable Borrower or Subsidiary and the applicable financial institution at which such Deposit Account, Securities Account or Commodity Account is maintained.

"<u>Additional Lender</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.06(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Additional Amount</u>" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Permitted Refinancing Debt."

"<u>Additional Lender Certificate</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.06(c)(ii)(F)</u>.

"<u>Additional Mortgaged Property</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 3.04(c)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Adjusted Term SOFR</u>" means, for purposes of any calculation, the rate per annum equal to (a) Term SOFR for such calculation *plus* (b) the Term SOFR Adjustment; *provided* that if Adjusted Term SOFR as so determined shall ever be less than the Floor, then Adjusted Term SOFR shall be deemed to be the Floor.

"<u>Administrative Agent</u>" has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto.

"<u>Administrative Questionnaire</u>" means an Administrative Questionnaire in a form supplied by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Affected Financial Institution</u>" means any (a) EEA Financial Institution or (b) UK Financial Institution.

"<u>Affiliate</u>" means, with respect to a specified Person, another Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified.

"<u>Agents</u>" means, collectively, the Administrative Agent and each other agent appointed hereunder from time to time; and "<u>Agent</u>" shall mean either the Administrative Agent or such other agent, as the context requires.

"<u>Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts</u>" at any time shall equal the sum of the Elected Commitments, as the same may be increased, reduced or terminated pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u>. As of the Second Amendment Effective Date, the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts are $665,000,000.

"<u>Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts</u>" at any time shall equal the sum of the Maximum Credit Amounts, as the same may be reduced or terminated pursuant to <u>Section 2.06</u>. The Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts of the Lenders as of the Effective Date is $1,500,000,000.

"<u>Agreement</u>" means this Credit Agreement, as the same may from time to time be amended, modified, supplemented or restated.

"<u>Allocated Taxable Income</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Permitted Tax Distribution".

"<u>Alternate Base Rate</u>" means, for any day, a rate *per annum* equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Rate in effect on such day <u>plus</u> 1/2 of 1% and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR for a one month Interest Period beginning on such day <u>plus</u> 1.0%. Any change in the Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or the Adjusted Term SOFR shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or the Adjusted Term SOFR, respectively.

"<u>Ancillary Document</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 12.06(d)</u>.

"<u>Anti-Corruption Laws</u>" means all state or federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from time to time concerning or relating to bribery, corruption or anti-money laundering, including the FCPA.

"<u>Applicable Margin</u>" means, for any day, with respect to any ABR Loan or SOFR Loan, or with respect to the commitment fee rate (the "<u>Commitment Fee Rate</u>"), as the case may be, the rate *per annum* set forth in the Borrowing Base Utilization Grid below based upon the Borrowing Base Utilization Percentage then in effect:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;***Borrowing Base Utilization Grid*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Borrowing Base Utilization Grid*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Borrowing Base Utilization Grid*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Borrowing Base Utilization Grid*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Borrowing Base Utilization Grid*** | &nbsp;&nbsp;***Borrowing Base Utilization Grid*** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowing Base Utilization Percentage | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<25%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>></u>25% <50%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>></u>50% <75%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>></u>75% <90%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*<u>></u>90%* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;SOFR Loans | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2.75%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*3.00%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*3.25%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*3.50%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*3.75%* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ABR Loans | &nbsp;&nbsp;*1.75%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2.00%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2.25%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2.50%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*2.75%* |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commitment Fee Rate | &nbsp;&nbsp;*0.500%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*0.500%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*0.500%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*0.500%* | &nbsp;&nbsp;*0.500%* |

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Each change in the Applicable Margin and the Commitment Fee Rate shall apply during the period commencing on the effective date of such change and ending on the date immediately preceding the effective date of the next such change.

"<u>Applicable Percentage</u>" means, with respect to any Lender, the percentage of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts represented by such Lender's Elected Commitment as such percentage is set forth on <u>Annex I</u> or in an Assignment and Assumption, as the case may be; <u>provided</u> that in the case of <u>Section 2.09</u> when a Defaulting Lender shall exist, "Applicable Percentage" as used in such <u>Section 2.09</u> shall mean the percentage of Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts (disregarding any Defaulting Lender's Elected Commitment) represented by such Lender's Elected Commitment Amount, as applicable. If the Commitments have terminated or expired, the "Applicable Percentage", with respect to each Lender, shall mean the value, expressed as a percentage, of such Lender's Revolving Credit Exposure hereunder <u>divided</u> by the aggregate Revolving Credit Exposure of all Lenders hereunder.

"<u>Applicable Tax Rate</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Permitted Tax Distribution".

"<u>Approved Accountant</u>" means (a) Deloitte, (b) Ernst & Young LLP, (c) KPMG LLP, (d) PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and any other independent certified public accounting firm of nationally recognized standing acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Approved Counterparty</u>" means (a) any Lender or any Affiliate of a Lender and (b) any other Person if such Person or its credit support provider with respect to its Swap Agreements with the Credit Parties long term senior unsecured debt rating is BBB-/Baa3 by S&P or Moody's (or their equivalent) or higher.

"<u>Approved Fund</u>" means any Person (other than a natural person) that is engaged in making, purchasing, holding or investing in bank loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its business and that is administered or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

"<u>Approved Petroleum Engineers</u>" means (a) Ryder Scott Company, L.P., (b) Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc., (c) DeGolyer and MacNaughton and (d) any other independent petroleum engineers proposed by Borrower and reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Arrangers</u>" means Citibank, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch // Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch, Citizens Bank, N.A., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Standard Chartered Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Truist Securities, Inc., and in their capacities as the joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners hereunder.

"<u>ASC</u>" means the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification, as in effect from time to time.

"<u>Assignment and Assumption</u>" means an assignment and assumption entered into by a Lender and an assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by <u>Section 12.04(b)</u>), and accepted by the Administrative Agent, in the form of <u>Exhibit G</u> or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Availability</u>" means, as of any date, the Loan Limit then in effect *less* the total Revolving Credit Exposures.

"<u>Availability Period</u>" means the period from and including the Effective Date to but excluding the Termination Date.

"<u>Available Tenor</u>" means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current Benchmark, as applicable, (a) if such Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark (or component thereof) that is or may be used for determining the length of an interest period pursuant to this Agreement or (b) otherwise, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark (or component thereof) that is or may be used for determining any frequency of making payments of interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark pursuant to this Agreement, in each case, as of such date and not including, for the avoidance of doubt, any tenor for such Benchmark that is then-removed from the definition of "Interest Period" pursuant to <u>Section 3.03</u>.

"<u>Bail-In Action</u>" means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of any Affected Financial Institution.

"<u>Bail-In Legislation</u>" means, (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation, rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, Part I of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).

"<u>Bank Price Deck</u>" means the Administrative Agent's internal price deck on a forward curve basis for each of oil, natural gas and other Hydrocarbons, as applicable, furnished to the Borrower by the Administrative Agent from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

"<u>Bank Products</u>" means any of the following bank services: (a) commercial and corporate credit cards, merchant card services and purchase or debit cards, (b) stored value cards, (c) treasury management services and cash management agreements (including, without limitation, depository transactions, controlled disbursement, automated clearinghouse transactions, electronic funds transfers, return items, overdrafts and interstate depository network services) and (d) any other demand deposit account or operating account relationships and any other cash management services, including for collections and for operating, payroll and trust accounts of the Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries.

"<u>Bank Products Provider</u>" means any Lender or Affiliate of a Lender that provides Bank Products to the Borrower, any other Credit Party or any Restricted Subsidiary in its capacity as a provider of such Bank Products.

"<u>Bankruptcy Event</u>" means, with respect to any Person, such Person becomes the subject of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or has had a receiver, conservator, trustee, administrator, custodian, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with the reorganization or liquidation of its business appointed for it, or, in the good faith determination of the Administrative Agent, has taken any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any such proceeding or appointment or has had any order for relief in such proceeding entered in respect thereof; <u>provided</u> that a Bankruptcy Event shall not result solely by virtue of any ownership interest, or the acquisition of any ownership interest, in such Person by a Governmental Authority or instrumentality thereof, unless such ownership interest results in or provides such Person 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 permits such Person (or such Governmental Authority or instrumentality) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made by such Person.

"<u>Bedrock Acquisition</u>" shall have the meaning given to such term in the Third Amendment.

"<u>Bedrock Execution Date</u>" shall have the meaning given to such term in the Third Amendment.

"<u>Bedrock MIPA</u>" shall have the meaning given to such term in the Third Amendment.

"<u>Benchmark</u>" means, initially, the Term SOFR Reference Rate; <u>provided</u> that if a Benchmark Transition Event has occurred with respect to the Term SOFR Reference Rate or the then-current Benchmark, then "Benchmark" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate pursuant to <u>Section 3.03</u>.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement</u>" means, with respect to any Benchmark Transition Event, the sum of: (a) the alternate benchmark rate that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a replacement benchmark rate or the mechanism for determining such a rate by the Relevant Governmental Body or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a benchmark rate as a replacement to the then-current Benchmark for dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time and (b) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment; <u>provided</u> that, if such Benchmark Replacement as so determined would be less than the Floor, such Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor for the purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement Adjustment</u>" means, with respect to any replacement of the then-current Benchmark with an Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement, the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower giving due consideration to (a) any selection or recommendation of a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement by the Relevant Governmental Body or (b) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time.

"<u>Benchmark Replacement Date</u>" means the earlier to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) in the case of clause (a) or (b) of the definition of "Benchmark Transition Event," the later of (i) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (ii) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) in the case of clause (c) of the definition of "Benchmark Transition Event," the first date on which such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) has been determined and announced by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) to be non-representative; <u>provided</u> that such non-representativeness will be determined by reference to the most recent statement or publication referenced in such clause (c) and even if any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) continues to be provided on such date.

For the avoidance of doubt, the "Benchmark Replacement Date" will be deemed to have occurred in the case of clause (a) or (b) with respect to any Benchmark upon the occurrence of the applicable event or events set forth therein with respect to all then-current Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

"<u>Benchmark Transition Event</u>" means the occurrence of one or more of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that such administrator has ceased or will cease to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof), permanently or indefinitely; <u>provided</u> that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof), the NYFRB, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component) or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), which states that the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component) has ceased or will cease to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) permanently or indefinitely; <u>provided</u> that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof) are not, or as of a specified future date will not be, representative.

For the avoidance of doubt, a "Benchmark Transition Event" will be deemed to have occurred with respect to any Benchmark if a public statement or publication of information set forth above has occurred with respect to each then-current Available Tenor of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

"<u>Benchmark Transition Start Date</u>" means, in the case of a Benchmark Transition Event, the earlier of (a) the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date and (b) if such Benchmark Transition Event is a public statement or publication of information of a prospective event, the 90th day prior to the expected date of such event as of such public statement or publication of information (or if the expected date of such prospective event is fewer than ninety (90) days after such statement or publication, the date of such statement or publication).

"<u>Benchmark Unavailability Period</u>" means, the period (if any) (a) beginning at the time that a Benchmark Replacement Date has occurred if, at such time, no Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with <u>Section 3.03</u> and (b) ending at the time that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with <u>Section 3.03</u>.

"<u>Beneficial Ownership Certification</u>" means a certification regarding beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

"<u>Beneficial Ownership Regulation</u>" means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.

"<u>Benefit Plan</u>" means any of (a) an "employee benefit plan" (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a "plan" as defined in Section 4975 of the Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) the assets of any such "employee benefit plan" or "plan".

"<u>BHC Act Affiliate</u>" of a party means an "affiliate" (as such term is defined under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.

"<u>Board</u>" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States of America or any successor Governmental Authority.

"<u>Borrower</u>" has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto.

"<u>Borrowing</u>" means Loans of the same Type, made, converted or continued on the same date and, in the case of SOFR Loans, as to which a single Interest Period is in effect.

"<u>Borrowing Base</u>" means at any time an amount equal to the amount determined in accordance with <u>Section 2.07</u>, as the same may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions. As of the Second Amendment Effective Date, the Borrowing Base is $850,000,000.

"<u>Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions</u>" means <u>Section 2.07(e)</u>, <u>Section 2.07(f)</u> or <u>Section 2.07(g)</u> and any other provision hereunder which adjusts (as opposed to redetermines) the amount of the Borrowing Base.

"<u>Borrowing Base Asset Disposition</u>" means (a) the sale, assignment, farm-out, conveyance, transfer or other disposition of Borrowing Base Properties, including any of the foregoing to an Unrestricted Subsidiary or due to a Casualty Event, (b) the designation of an Unrestricted Subsidiary that owns Borrowing Base Properties and (c) the sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of Equity Interests in any Subsidiary that owns any Borrowing Base Properties or any interest in Hydrocarbons produced or to be produced therefrom, <u>provided</u> that no such sale, assignment, farm-out, transfer or other disposition between or among the Credit Parties shall constitute a Borrowing Base Asset Disposition.

"<u>Borrowing Base Deficiency</u>" occurs if at any time the total Revolving Credit Exposures exceeds the Loan Limit then in effect; <u>provided</u>, that, for purposes of determining the existence and amount of any Borrowing Base Deficiency, obligations under any Letter of Credit will not be deemed to be outstanding to the extent such obligations are cash collateralized in the manner set forth in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>.

"<u>Borrowing Base Properties</u>" means (a) the Oil and Gas Properties of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries included in the most recently delivered Engineering Reports or otherwise evaluated for purposes of determining or adjusting the Borrowing Base then in effect, including in connection with the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions and (b) the Midstream Assets of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries with respect to which Borrowing Base value has been given (by way of, among other things, lease operating expense reductions of the other Oil and Gas Properties of the Credit Parties) in the most recently delivered Engineering Reports or otherwise evaluated for purposes of determining or adjusting the Borrowing Base then in effect, including in connection with the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions.

"<u>Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation</u>" means the liquidation, monetization, unwinding, termination or transfer (by novation or otherwise) of any commodity Swap Agreement, or the amendment of any such Swap Agreement in any way that could reasonably be expected to reduce the Borrowing Base value thereof, as determined by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion, including any sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition of Equity Interests in any Restricted Subsidiary that is a party to any such commodity Swap Agreement to a party that is not a Credit Party; <u>provided</u> that none of the following shall constitute a Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation: (a) any transfer (by novation or otherwise) of a Swap Agreement between or among the Credit Parties, (b) any novation of a Swap Agreement on the same terms from the existing counterparty to an Approved Counterparty, with a Credit Party being the "remaining party" for purposes of such novation, (c) the termination of a Swap Agreement at the end of its stated term and (d) any replacement, in a substantially contemporaneous transaction, of one or more Swap Agreements of any Credit Party with one or more Swap Agreements with any Credit Party covering Hydrocarbons of the type that were hedged pursuant to such replaced Swap Agreement(s) and with notional volumes, prices, tenors and economic effect during such tenors not less favorable to the applicable Credit Party as those set forth in such replaced Swap Agreement(s) and without cash payments or other consideration provided to any Credit Party in connection therewith; <u>provided</u> that if a Swap Agreement shall be partially replaced pursuant to <u>clause (d)</u> of this definition, then only the part of such Swap Agreement that is not so replaced shall be treated as the subject of a Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation.

"<u>Borrowing Base Utilization Percentage</u>" means, as of any day, the fraction expressed as a percentage, the numerator of which is the sum of the Revolving Credit Exposures of the Lenders on such day, and the denominator of which is the Borrowing Base in effect on such day.

"<u>Borrowing Base Value</u>" means (a) with respect to the Borrowing Base Properties that are acquired in a Specified Acquisition or transferred in any Borrowing Base Asset Disposition, the value that the Administrative Agent allocates to such Borrowing Base Properties (which, in the case of Midstream Assets, among other things, is determined by reference to the discounted present value of the net effect of such transfer on the amount of lease operating expenses of the other Oil and Gas Properties of the Credit Parties on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such transfer) in connection with the most recent determination or adjustment of the Borrowing Base hereunder and (b) with respect to the commodity Swap Agreement that is the subject of any Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation, the value that the Administrative Agent, allocates to such Swap Agreement in connection with the Borrowing Base existing at the time of such Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation.

"<u>Borrowing Request</u>" means a request by the Borrower for a Borrowing in accordance with <u>Section 2.03</u>, which shall be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit B</u> or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Building</u>" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the applicable Flood Insurance Regulation.

"<u>Business Day</u>" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day that is a legal holiday under the laws of the State of New York or in Thailand or is a day on which banking institutions in New York or Thailand are authorized or required by law to close.

"<u>Cash Equivalents</u>" means:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) direct obligations of the United States or any agency thereof, or obligations guaranteed by the United States or any agency thereof, in each case maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) commercial paper maturing within one year from the date of acquisition thereof rated in the highest grade by S&P or Moody's;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) demand deposits, and time deposits maturing within one year from the date of creation thereof, with or issued by any Lender or any office located in the United States of any other bank or trust company which is organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof, has capital, surplus and undivided profits aggregating at least $100,000,000 (as of the date of such bank or trust company's most recent financial reports) and has a short term deposit rating of at least A2 or P2, as such rating is set forth from time to time, by S&P or Moody's, respectively; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) deposits in money market funds at least 95% of whose assets are cash and Investments described in the preceding <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> and <u>(c)</u> or otherwise complying with Rule 2a-7 of the SEC.

"<u>Casualty Event</u>" means any loss, casualty or other insured damage to, or any nationalization, taking under power of eminent domain or by condemnation or similar proceeding of, any Property (including any improvements thereon) of any Credit Party or any of their Restricted Subsidiaries.

"<u>CERCLA</u>" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Environmental Laws."

"<u>CFC</u>" shall mean a "controlled foreign corporation" as defined in Section 957 of the Code.

"<u>Change in Law</u>" means the occurrence after the date of this Agreement of (a) the adoption of 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) compliance by any Lender or an Issuing Bank (or, for purposes of <u>Section 5.01(b)</u>, by any lending office of such Lender or by such Lender's or such Issuing Bank's holding company, if any) with any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any Governmental Authority made or issued after the date of this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, for the purposes of this Agreement, (i) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith or in the implementation thereof and (ii) 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, are deemed to have gone into effect and to have been adopted after the date of this Agreement.

"<u>Change of Control</u>" shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) at any time prior to consummation of a Qualified IPO, the Permitted Holders fail to "beneficially own", directly or indirectly, in the aggregate, more than 60% on a fully diluted basis of the ordinary voting interests in the Equity Interests in Holdings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) at any time on or after consummation of a Qualified IPO, any Person or "group" (within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) other than the Permitted Holders shall have (x) acquired beneficial ownership or control of 35% or more on a fully diluted basis of the voting and/or economic interest in the Equity Interests of Holdings; (y) acquired beneficial ownership or control of voting and/or economic interests in the Equity Interests of Holdings in excess of those interests owned and controlled by the Permitted Holders at such time; or (z) obtained the power (whether or not exercised) to elect a majority of the members of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of Holdings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Holdings shall cease to beneficially own and control, directly, 100% on a fully diluted basis of each class of voting Equity Interests of the Borrower; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) a "change of control", "change in control" or any other defined term describing a similar concept or having a similar purpose or meaning shall have occurred in respect of any Material Debt.

"<u>Citi</u>" has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto.

"<u>Closing Date Financial Statements</u>" means the consolidated financial statement or statements of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries referred to in <u>Section 7.04(a)</u>.

"<u>Code</u>" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and any successor statute, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Commitment</u>" means, with respect to each Lender, the commitment of such Lender to make Loans and to acquire participations in Letters of Credit hereunder, expressed as an amount representing the maximum aggregate amount of such Lender's Revolving Credit Exposure hereunder, as such commitment may be (a) modified from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.06</u>, (b) modified from time to time pursuant to assignments by or to such Lender pursuant to <u>Section 12.04(b)</u> or (c) modified by any other amendment or modification of such Commitments permitted under this Agreement; and "<u>Commitments</u>" means the aggregate amount of the Commitments of all Lenders. The amount representing each Lender's Commitment shall at any time be such Lender's Applicable Percentage of the Loan Limit.

"<u>Commitment Fee Rate</u>" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Applicable Margin".

"<u>Commodity Account</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

"<u>Commodity Exchange Act</u>" means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 *et seq*.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute, and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Conforming Changes</u>" means, with respect to either the use or administration of Term SOFR or the use, administration, adoption or implementation of any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of "Alternate Base Rate," the definition of "Business Day," the definition of "U.S. Government Securities Business Day," the definition of "Interest Period" or any similar or analogous definition (or the addition of a concept of "interest period"), timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, the applicability and length of lookback periods, the applicability of <u>Section 5.02</u> and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of any such rate or to permit the use and administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of any such rate exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents).

"<u>Connection Income Taxes</u>" means Other Connection Taxes that are imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated) or that are franchise Taxes or branch profits Taxes.

"<u>Consent</u>" means that certain Consent No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 7, 2025, among the Borrower, Holdings, each other Credit Party party thereto, each of the Lenders party thereto, and the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Consent Effective Date</u>" means August 7, 2025.

"<u>Consolidated Current Assets</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (a) the consolidated current assets under GAAP of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date (including the unused amount of the Commitments to the extent that the Borrower is permitted to borrow such amount under the terms of this Agreement, including <u>Section 6.02</u> hereof, but excluding (i) non-cash assets under ASC 410 and ASC 815 and (ii) deferred tax assets) and (b) to the extent not otherwise constituting current assets under GAAP, any Cash Equivalents of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date.

"<u>Consolidated Current Liabilities</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the consolidated current liabilities under GAAP of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries as of such date, but excluding (a) non-cash obligations under ASC 410 and ASC 815, (b) current maturities under this Agreement or any other long-term Debt for borrowed money, (c) any deferred tax liabilities and (d) the current portion of interest.

"<u>Consolidated Net Income</u>" means with respect to the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries, for any period and without duplication, the aggregate of the net income (or loss) of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries after allowances for Taxes for such period determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP; <u>provided</u> that there shall be excluded from such net income (to the extent otherwise included therein) the following: (a) the net income of any Person in which the Borrower or any Consolidated Restricted Subsidiary has an interest (which interest does not cause the net income of such other Person to be consolidated with the net income of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP) or of any Unrestricted Subsidiary, except to the extent of the amount of dividends or distributions actually paid in cash during such period by such other Person to the Borrower or to a Consolidated Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be; (b) the net income (but not loss) during such period of any Consolidated Restricted Subsidiary to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions or transfers or loans by that Consolidated Restricted Subsidiary is not at the time permitted by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument or Governmental Requirement applicable to such Consolidated Restricted Subsidiary or is otherwise restricted or prohibited, in each case determined in accordance with GAAP; (c) the net income (or loss) of any Person acquired in a pooling-of-interests transaction for any period prior to the date of such transaction; (d) any gains or losses attributable to writeups or writedowns of assets; (e) any non-cash, mark-to-market gains or losses under ASC 815 as the result of changes in the fair market value of derivatives (and any statements replacing, modifying or superseding such statement); (f) any cancellation of indebtedness income; and (g) the net income (or loss) of any Person resulting from asset sales, including Swap Liquidations (solely to the extent such Swap Liquidation is in respect of volumes for calendar years following the year in which the Swap Liquidation is effective) but excluding the sale of Hydrocarbons in the ordinary course of business.

"<u>Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries</u>" means any Restricted Subsidiaries that are Consolidated Subsidiaries.

"<u>Consolidated Subsidiaries</u>" means each Subsidiary of the Borrower (whether now existing or hereafter created or acquired) the financial statements of which shall be (or should have been) consolidated with the financial statements of the Borrower in accordance with GAAP.

"<u>Consolidated Unrestricted Subsidiaries</u>" means any Unrestricted Subsidiaries that are Consolidated Subsidiaries.

"<u>Control</u>" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. For the purposes of this definition, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any Person that owns directly or indirectly 10% or more of the Equity Interests having ordinary voting power for the election of the directors or other governing body of a Person (other than as a limited partner of such other Person) will be deemed to "control" such other Person. "<u>Controlling</u>" and "<u>Controlled</u>" have meanings correlative thereto.

"<u>Covered Entity</u>" means any of the following: (a) a "covered entity" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b); (b) a "covered bank" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or (c) a "covered FSI" as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).

"<u>Credit Parties</u>" means, collectively, the Borrower and each Guarantor, and "<u>Credit Party</u>" means any one of the foregoing.

"<u>Cure Amount</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 9.01(c)</u>.

"<u>Cure Period</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 9.01(c)</u>.

"<u>Current Ratio</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) Consolidated Current Assets as of such date to (b) Consolidated Current Liabilities as of such date.

"<u>dCarbon Entities</u>" means each of (a) BKV dCarbon Ventures, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (b) BKV-BPP Cotton Cove, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (c) BKV dCarbon Las Tiendas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (d) BKVerde, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (e) BKVerde Donaldsonville, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (f) BKVerde Whites Bayou, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (g) BKV dCarbon High West, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (h) High West Sequestration LLC, a Louisiana limited liability company, (i) BKV dCarbon Barnett Zero, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (j) BKV dCarbon Temple, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

"<u>Debt</u>" means, for any Person, the sum of the following (without duplication):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money or evidenced by bonds, bankers' acceptances, debentures, notes, loan agreements or other similar instruments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) all obligations of such Person (whether contingent or otherwise) in respect of letters of credit, surety or other bonds and similar instruments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) all accounts payable and all accrued expenses, liabilities or other obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase price of Property or services (excluding (i) any earn out obligation until such obligation becomes a liability on the balance sheet of such Person in accordance with GAAP and (ii) accounts payable and accrued expenses, liabilities or other obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of Property or services, from time to time incurred in the ordinary course of business which are not greater than ninety (90) days past due or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate action and for which adequate reserves have been maintained in accordance with GAAP);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) all obligations under Finance Leases;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) all obligations under Synthetic Leases;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) all Swap Obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) all Debt (as defined in the other clauses of this definition) of others secured by (or for which the holder of such Debt has an existing right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) a Lien on any Property of such Person, whether or not such Debt is assumed by such Person, to the extent of the lesser of (i) the amount of such Debt and (ii) the fair market value (as determined by the Borrower in good faith) of the Property of such Person securing such Debt;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) all Debt (as defined in the other clauses of this definition) of others guaranteed by such Person or in which such Person otherwise assures a creditor against loss of the Debt (howsoever such assurance shall be made) to the extent of the lesser of the amount of such Debt and the maximum stated amount of such guarantee or assurance against loss;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) all obligations or undertakings of such Person to maintain or cause to be maintained the financial position or covenants of others and, to the extent entered into as a means of providing credit support for the obligations of others and not primarily to enable such Person to acquire any such Property, all obligations or undertakings of such Person to purchase the Debt or Property of others;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) obligations to deliver commodities, goods or services, including, without limitation, Hydrocarbons, in consideration of one or more advance payments, other than gas balancing arrangements in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) obligations to pay for goods or services even if such goods or services are not actually received or utilized by such Person;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) any Debt of a partnership for which such Person is liable either by agreement, by operation of law or by a Governmental Requirement but only to the extent of such liability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Disqualified Capital Stock; and

<u>provided</u> that Debt shall not include any obligations described in clause (k) of this definition to the extent such obligations are in respect of Minimum Volume Contracts, firm transportation agreements, take or pay contracts or other similar arrangements in the ordinary course of business.

Except as explicitly set forth above, the Debt of any Person shall include all obligations of such Person of the character described above to the extent such Person remains legally liable in respect thereof notwithstanding that any such obligation is not included as a liability of such Person under GAAP.

"<u>Default</u>" means any event or condition which constitutes an Event of Default or which upon notice, lapse of time or both would, unless cured or waived, become an Event of Default.

"<u>Default Right</u>" has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.

"<u>Defaulting Lender</u>" means any Lender that (a) has failed, within two (2) Business Days of the date required to be funded or paid, to (i) fund any portion of its Loans, (ii) fund any portion of its participations in Letters of Credit or (iii) pay over to the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder, unless, in the case of clause (i) above, such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender's good faith determination that a condition precedent to funding (specifically identified and including the particular default, if any) has not been satisfied; (b) has notified the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any other Lender in writing, or has made a public statement, to the effect that it does not intend or expect to comply with any of its funding obligations under this Agreement (unless such writing or public statement indicates that such position is based on such Lender's good faith determination that a condition precedent (specifically identified and including the particular default, if any) to funding a loan under this Agreement cannot be satisfied) or generally under other agreements in which it commits to extend credit; (c) has failed, within three (3) Business Days after request by the Administrative Agent or a Credit Party, acting in good faith, to provide a certification in writing from an authorized officer of such Lender that it will comply with its obligations to fund prospective Loans and participations in then outstanding Letters of Credit under this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this <u>clause (c)</u> upon the Administrative Agent's and such Credit Party's receipt of such certification in form and substance satisfactory to it and the Administrative Agent; or (d) has (or whose parent company has) become the subject of (i) a Bankruptcy Event or (ii) a Bail-In Action; 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.

"<u>Deposit Account</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

"<u>Disqualified Capital Stock</u>" means any Equity Interest that (a) by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable) or upon the happening of any event, matures or is mandatorily redeemable for any consideration other than other Equity Interests (which would not constitute Disqualified Capital Stock), pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (except as a result of any change of control or asset sale so long as any rights of the holders of such Equity Interests upon the change of control or asset sale (including a condemnation or casualty event) shall be subject to the prior occurrence of Payment in Full), or is convertible or exchangeable for Debt or redeemable for any consideration other than other Equity Interests (which would not constitute Disqualified Capital Stock) at the option of the holder thereof (except as a result of any change of control or asset sale so long as any rights of the holders of such Equity Interests upon the change of control or asset sale shall be subject to the prior occurrence of Payment in Full), in whole or in part, on or prior to the date that is one year after the earlier of (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) Payment in Full, (b) provides for the scheduled payment of dividends in cash or other Property on or prior to the date that is one year after the earlier of (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) Payment in Full or (c) is or becomes convertible or exchangeable for Debt or any other Equity Interest that would constitute Disqualified Capital Stock; <u>provided</u> that any Equity Interests held by any future, present or former employee, director, manager or consultant of Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any other entity in which a Credit Party has an Investment and is designated in good faith as an "affiliate" by the board of directors or managers of the Borrower, in each case pursuant to any equity holders' agreement, management equity plan or stock incentive plan or any other compensation or employee benefit plan or agreement shall not constitute Disqualified Capital Stock solely because it may be repurchased or redeemed by Holdings, the Borrower or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

"<u>Distributable Free Cash Flow</u>" means, as of any time of determination following the first fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been delivered to the Administrative Agent following the Effective Date, an amount equal to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Free Cash Flow for the period starting on the later to occur of (x) the Effective Date and (y) the first day of the most recently ended Test Period and ending on the last day of the most recently ended Test Period, <u>minus</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the difference (if positive) of

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the aggregate amount of the Free Cash Flow Utilizations that have occurred during such Test Period and through such time of determination, minus

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the aggregate amount of any Free Cash Flow Utilizations that occurred during such Test Period and which are attributable to Free Cash Flow generated during the four fiscal quarter period ending immediately prior to such Test Period.

"<u>dollars</u>" or "<u>$</u>" refers to lawful money of the United States of America.

"<u>Domestic Subsidiary</u>" means any Restricted Subsidiary that is organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof or the District of Columbia.

"<u>EBITDAX</u>" means, for any period, the sum of Consolidated Net Income for such period <u>plus</u> the following expenses or charges to the extent deducted from Consolidated Net Income in such period: (a) Interest Expense, depreciation, depletion, amortization and exploration expenses (to the extent the Borrower adopts the successful efforts method of accounting), and all Taxes based on income, profits or capital, franchise and margin Taxes and other similar Taxes, including federal and state and local Taxes, foreign income and withholding Taxes, (b) other noncash charges and losses (<u>provided</u> that if any such noncash charges represent an accrual or reserve for potential cash items in any future period, the cash payment in respect thereof in such future period shall be subtracted from EBITDAX to such extent), (c) cash receipts (or any netting arrangements resulting in reduced cash expenditures) not representing EBITDAX or Consolidated Net Income in any period to the extent non-cash gains relating to such income were deducted in the calculation of EBITDAX or Consolidated Net Income for any previous period and not added back, (d) Transaction Costs with respect to Transactions occurring on the Effective Date, (e) the amount of any extraordinary or non-recurring gains or losses not already governed by <u>clauses (a)</u> through <u>(d)</u> above, <u>minus</u> all noncash income and gains to the extent added to Consolidated Net Income in such period; <u>provided</u> that if the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall acquire or dispose of any Property having a fair market value equal to 5.0% of the then effective Borrowing Base during such period, then Consolidated Net Income shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect to such acquisition or disposition, as if such acquisition or disposition had occurred on the first day of such period and if during such period a Subsidiary shall be designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary or redesignated as a Restricted Subsidiary, EBITDAX shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect to such designation or redesignation, as if such designation or redesignation had occurred on the first day of such period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, EBITDAX shall be deemed to be $47,580,000, $72,321,000, $80,925,000 and $56,469,000, for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

"<u>EEA Financial Institution</u>" means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in <u>clause (a)</u> of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in <u>clause (a)</u> or <u>clause (b)</u> of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent.

"<u>EEA Member Country</u>" means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

"<u>EEA Resolution Authority</u>" means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.

"<u>Effective Date</u>" means the date on which the conditions specified in <u>Section 6.01</u> are satisfied (or waived in accordance with <u>Section 12.02</u>).

"<u>Elected Commitment</u>" means, as to each Lender, the amount set forth opposite such Lender's name on <u>Annex I</u> under the caption "Elected Commitment", as the same may be increased, reduced or terminated from time to time in connection with an optional increase, reduction or termination of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u>.

"<u>Elected Commitment Increase Certificate</u>" has the meaning given to such term in <u>Section 2.06(c)(ii)(E)</u>.

"<u>Electronic Signature</u>" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to, or associated with, a contract or other record and adopted by a Person with the intent to sign, authenticate or accept such contract or record.

"<u>Engineering Reports</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 2.07(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Environmental Laws</u>" means any and all Governmental Requirements pertaining to the protection of the environment or human health and safety (to the extent relating to exposure to Hazardous Materials), the preservation or reclamation of natural resources, or the generation, use, treatment, storage, management, transportation, Release or threatened Release of any Hazardous Materials, in effect in any and all jurisdictions in which the Borrower or any Subsidiary is conducting business, or where any Property of the Borrower or any Subsidiary is located, including, without limitation, the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended, the Clean Air Act, as amended, the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("<u>CERCLA</u>"), as amended, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("<u>RCRA</u>"), as amended, the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, the Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, as amended, and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended, and any foreign, state, provincial or local counterparts or analogues.

"<u>Environmental Permit</u>" means any permit, registration, license, notice, approval, consent, exemption, waiver, variance, or other authorization required under, or issued to any Credit Party by any Governmental Authority pursuant to, applicable Environmental Laws.

"<u>Equity Interests</u>" means shares of capital stock, partnership interests, membership interests in a limited liability company, beneficial interests in a trust or other equity ownership interests in a Person, and any warrants, options or other rights entitling the holder thereof to purchase or acquire any such Equity Interest.

"<u>ERISA</u>" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, any successor statute thereto, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>ERISA Affiliate</u>" means each trade or business (whether or not incorporated) which together with the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary would be deemed to be a "single employer" within the meaning of sections 414(b) or (c) of the Code or, solely for purposes of section 302 of ERISA or section 412 of the Code, is treated as a single employer under sections 414(m) or (o) of the Code. Any entity that qualified as an ERISA Affiliate on any date prior to the date hereof, shall continue to be an ERISA Affiliate, under this definition, for any period during which any of the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary could remain liable under the Code or ERISA on account of such prior ERISA Affiliate status.

"<u>ERISA Event</u>" means (a) the occurrence of a "Reportable Event" described in section 4043(c) of ERISA with respect to a Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA that is a single employer plan as defined in section 4001 of ERISA, other than a Reportable Event as to which the provisions of thirty (30) days' notice to the PBGC is expressly waived under applicable regulations, (b) the filing by the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or any ERISA Affiliate pursuant to section 412(c) of the Code or section 302(c) of ERISA of an application for a waiver of the minimum funding standard with respect to any Plan, (c) the withdrawal of the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or any ERISA Affiliate from a Plan during a plan year in which it was a "substantial employer" as defined in section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA or the incurrence by the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or any ERISA Affiliate of any liability with respect to the withdrawal or partial withdrawal from any Plan, (d) a determination that a Plan is, or is expected to be, insolvent, or in "endangered" or "critical" status (within the meaning of sections 431 or 432 of the Code), (e) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate a Plan or the treatment of a Plan amendment as a termination under section 4041 of ERISA, (f) the institution of proceedings to terminate a Plan by the PBGC, (g) receipt by the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or any ERISA Affiliate of a notice of withdrawal liability pursuant to section 4202 of ERISA, (h) the occurrence of any other event or condition which would reasonably be expected to constitute grounds under section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Plan or (i) the assessment or imposition of any other liability under Title IV of ERISA.

"<u>Erroneous Payment</u>" has the meaning assigned to it in <u>Section 11.12(a)</u>.

"<u>Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment</u>" has the meaning assigned to it in <u>Section 11.12(d)</u>.

"<u>Erroneous Payment Impacted Class</u>" has the meaning assigned to it in <u>Section 11.12(d)</u>.

"<u>Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency</u>" has the meaning assigned to it in <u>Section 11.12(d)</u>.

"<u>Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights</u>" has the meaning assigned to it in <u>Section 11.12(d)</u>.

"<u>EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule</u>" means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.

"<u>Event of Default</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 10.01</u>.

"<u>Excepted Liens</u>" means: (a) Liens for Taxes, assessments or other governmental charges or levies which are not delinquent or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate action and for which adequate reserves have been maintained on the books of the applicable Person in accordance with GAAP; (b) Liens in connection with workers' compensation, unemployment insurance or other social security, old age pension, public liability, or environmental, health or safety obligations which are not overdue by more than thirty (30) days or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate action and for which adequate reserves have been maintained in accordance with GAAP; (c) statutory landlord's liens, operators', vendors', carriers', warehousemen's, repairmen's, mechanics', suppliers', workers', materialmen's, construction or other like Liens, in each case, arising by operation of law in the ordinary course of business or incident to the exploration, development, operation and maintenance of Oil and Gas Properties each of which is in respect of obligations that are not overdue by more than thirty (30) days or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate action and for which adequate reserves have been maintained in accordance with GAAP; (d) contractual Liens which arise in the ordinary course of business under operating agreements, joint venture agreements, oil and gas partnership agreements, oil and gas leases, farm-out agreements, division orders, contracts for the sale, transportation or exchange of oil and natural gas, unitization and pooling declarations and agreements, area of mutual interest agreements, overriding royalty agreements, marketing agreements, processing agreements, net profits agreements, development agreements, gas balancing or deferred production agreements, injection, repressuring and recycling agreements, salt water or other disposal agreements, seismic or other geophysical permits or agreements, and other agreements which are usual and customary in the oil and gas business and are for claims which are not delinquent or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate action and for which adequate reserves have been maintained in accordance with GAAP, <u>provided</u> that any such Lien referred to in this <u>clause (d)</u> does not materially impair the use of the Property covered by such Lien for the purposes for which such Property is held by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or materially impair the value of such Property subject thereto; (e) Liens arising solely by virtue of any statutory or common law provision relating to banker's liens, rights of set-off or similar rights and remedies and burdening only deposit accounts or other funds maintained with a creditor depository institution, <u>provided</u> that no such deposit account is a dedicated cash collateral account or is subject to restrictions against access by the depositor in excess of those set forth by regulations promulgated by the Board and no such deposit account is intended by the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to provide collateral to the depository institution; (f) easements, restrictions, servitudes, permits, conditions, covenants, exceptions or reservations in any Property of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary for the purpose of roads, pipelines, transmission lines, transportation lines, distribution lines for the removal of gas, oil, coal or other minerals or timber, and other like purposes, or for the joint or common use of real estate, rights of way, facilities and equipment, that do not secure any monetary obligations and which in the aggregate do not materially impair the use of such Property for the purposes for which such Property is held by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or materially impair the value of such Property subject thereto; (g) Liens on cash or securities pledged to secure performance of tenders, surety and appeal bonds, government contracts, performance and return of money bonds, bids, trade contracts, leases, statutory obligations, regulatory obligations and other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business; (h) judgment and attachment Liens not giving rise to an Event of Default, <u>provided</u> that any appropriate legal proceedings which may have been duly initiated for the review of such judgment shall not have been finally terminated or the period within which such proceeding may be initiated shall not have expired and no action to enforce such Lien has been commenced; (i) encumbrances consisting of deed restrictions, zoning restrictions, and other similar restrictions on the use of Oil and Gas Properties, none of which, in the aggregate, materially impairs the use of such property by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in the operation of its business or materially detracts from the value of such properties, and none of which, in the aggregate, is or shall be violated in any material respect by existing proposed operations; (j) purported Liens evidenced by the filing of UCC financing statements solely as a precautionary measure in connection with operating leases of personal property; (k) Immaterial Title Deficiencies; and (l) Liens on cash earnest money deposited pursuant to the terms of an agreement to acquire assets used in, or Persons engaged in, the oil and gas business, as permitted by this Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that (i) Liens described in <u>clauses (a)</u> through <u>(e)</u> shall remain "Excepted Liens" only for so long as no action to enforce such Lien has been commenced (or if commenced, has been stayed) and no intention to subordinate the first priority Lien granted in favor of the Administrative Agent and the Secured Parties is to be hereby implied or expressed by the permitted existence of such Excepted Liens and (ii) the term "Excepted Liens" shall not include any Lien securing Debt for borrowed money other than the Obligations.

"<u>Excess Cash</u>" means, as of any date of determination, cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than Excluded Cash) in excess of $75,000,000.

"<u>Excluded Accounts</u>" means (a) Deposit Accounts the balance of which consists exclusively of (i) withheld Taxes and federal, state or local employment Taxes required to be paid to the IRS or state or local government agencies with respect to employees of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary and (ii) amounts required to be paid over to a Benefit Plan pursuant to DOL Reg. Sec. 2510.3 102 on behalf of or for the benefit of employees of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, (b) all segregated Deposit Accounts constituting (and the balance of which consists solely of funds set aside in connection with) payroll accounts, trust accounts, and accounts dedicated to the payment of accrued employee benefits, medical, dental and employee benefits claims to employees of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, (c) trust and suspense accounts of Holdings, the Borrower and any Restricted Subsidiary holding royalty obligations owed to a person other than Holdings, the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary, (d) accounts holding solely the proceeds of any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt being held in escrow or otherwise set aside or designated for the Permitted Acquisition to which such Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt relates and (e) *de minimis* Deposit Accounts the balance of which is equal to or less than $1,000,000 for any individual accounts and $5,000,000 in the aggregate for all such accounts, in each case of the end of each day.

"<u>Excluded Cash</u>" means, at any time, (a) any cash set aside to pay royalty obligations, obligations to non-operating working interest owners, suspense payments, similar payments as are customary in the oil and gas industry, severance and ad valorem taxes, payroll, payroll taxes, other Taxes, and employee wage and benefit payment obligations of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary then due and owing (or to be due and owing within five (5) Business Days) and for which the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary has issued checks or has initiated wires or ACH transfers or will issue checks or initiate wires or ACH transfers within five (5) Business Days in order to make such payments, (b) to the extent the payment of such amounts are not prohibited by this Agreement, other amounts in respect of which the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary has issued checks or has initiated wires or ACH transfers to Persons that are not Affiliates of a Credit Party but that have not yet been subtracted from the balance in the relevant account of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, (c) any cash of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries constituting (x) pledges and/or deposits securing any binding and enforceable purchase and sale agreement with any Persons who are not Affiliates of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, in each case to the extent permitted by this Agreement or (y) the proceeds of any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt being held in escrow or otherwise set aside or designated for the Permitted Acquisition to which such Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt relates, (d) cash or Cash Equivalents of any Credit Party to be used by any Credit Party within five (5) Business Days to pay the purchase price for any acquisition of any assets or property by such Credit Party pursuant to an executed and binding agreement between such Credit Party and a third-party seller that is not an Affiliate of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, (e) cash deposited with an Issuing Bank to cash collateralize Letters of Credit in accordance with <u>Section 2.08(j)</u> and (f) any cash or Cash Equivalents subject to a Lien pursuant to <u>clause (g)</u> of the definition of "Excepted Liens".

"<u>Excluded Property</u>" means (a) any motor vehicles, rolling stock or other assets in which a lien can only be perfected by action with respect to a certificate of title (except to the extent the security interest in such assets can be perfected by the filing of an "all assets" UCC-1 financing statement); (b) any assets to the extent that, and only for so long as, the granting of security interests in such assets would be prohibited by an enforceable contractual obligation binding on the assets that existed at the time of the acquisition thereof and was not created or made binding on the assets in contemplation or in connection with the acquisition of such assets, applicable law or regulation (in each case, except to the extent such prohibition (i) could be waived by the Borrower, any other Credit Party, any Restricted Subsidiary or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing, (ii) is the result of an attempt to circumvent the collateral requirements of the Loan Documents or (iii) is unenforceable after giving effect to all applicable provisions of the UCC or any other applicable Governmental Requirement, other than proceeds thereof, the assignment of which is expressly deemed effective under the UCC notwithstanding such prohibitions) or to the extent that such security interests would require obtaining the consent of any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such property or assets; <u>provided</u> that, immediately upon the ineffectiveness, waiver, lapse or termination of any such provision, the Collateral shall include, and such Credit Party shall be deemed to have granted a security interest in, all such rights and interests as if such provision had never been in effect; (c) margin stock, the Equity Interests of each dCarbon Entity held by a Credit Party (except to the extent such Equity Interests are now or in the future held by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Borrower), and, to the extent prohibited by the terms of any applicable organizational documents, joint venture agreement or shareholders' agreement with an unaffiliated third parties, equity interests in any person other than Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries or Restricted Subsidiaries (but only for so long as such restriction, or any replacement or renewal thereof, is in effect and was not entered into in contemplation of such property becoming Excluded Property); (d) any Trademark application filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the basis of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary's intent-to-use such trademark prior to the filing of a "Statement of Use" pursuant to Section 1(d) of the Lanham Act or an "Amendment to Allege Use" pursuant to Section 1(c) of the Lanham Act with respect thereto, to the extent, and only for so long as, the granting by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of a security interest therein would result in the loss by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of any material rights therein, or impair the validity or enforceability of any registration that issues therefrom under applicable federal law; (e) any contract, license, agreement, instrument or other document (or any items of property, subject thereto) to the extent that, and only for so long as, the grant of a security interest therein is prohibited thereby, or constitutes a default thereunder (other than to the extent that the term in such contract, license, agreement, instrument or other document providing for such termination or default is ineffective under Sections 9-406, 9-407, 9-408 or 9-409 of the UCC or any successor provision or provisions of any relevant jurisdiction or any other applicable law or regulation or principles of equity); <u>provided</u> that, immediately upon the ineffectiveness, waiver, lapse or termination of any such provision, the Collateral shall include, and the Borrower and any Restricted Subsidiary shall be deemed to have granted a security interest in, all such rights and interests as if such provision had never been in effect; (f) any equipment or other asset owned by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary that is subject to a purchase money lien or a Finance Lease, in each case, as permitted under the Loan Documents, if the contract or other agreement in which such Lien is granted (or the documentation providing for such Finance Lease) prohibits or requires the consent of any Person other than Holdings, the Borrower, the Restricted Subsidiaries or any Affiliate of the foregoing as a condition to the creation of any other security interest on such equipment or asset, such consent has not been obtained, and, in each case, such prohibition or requirement is permitted by the Loan Documents; (g) any Letter-of-Credit Rights (other than to the extent a Lien thereon can be perfected by filing an "all assets" UCC-1 or automatically as a supporting obligation for other collateral required to be perfected under the Loan Documents); (h) those assets as to which the Administrative Agent and the Borrower reasonably determine in writing that the cost of obtaining such a security interest or perfection thereof are excessive in relation to the benefit to the Secured Parties of the security to be afforded thereby; (i) Equity Interests in any CFC or FSHCO representing in excess of 65% of the voting Equity Interests in such CFC or FSHCO; (j) any assets located outside of the United States to the extent that such assets require action under the law of any non-U.S. jurisdiction to create or perfect a security interest in such assets under such non-U.S. jurisdiction, including any intellectual property registered in any non-U.S. jurisdiction; and (k) any Building or Manufactured (Mobile) Home; <u>provided</u> that "Excluded Property" shall, in the case of <u>clauses (b)</u> and <u>(d)</u> of this definition, not be construed to limit, impair or otherwise affect the Administrative Agent's continuing security interests in the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary's rights to or interests of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in (x) monies due or to become due under any such contract, license, agreement, instrument or other document (to the extent not prohibited by such contract, license, agreement, instrument or other document and applicable law), or (y) any proceeds from the sale, license, lease or other disposition of any such contract, license, agreement, instrument or other document, in each case, unless such monies or proceeds would constitute Excluded Property.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Excluded Property shall not include, and therefore the Collateral shall include (i) any right to receive proceeds from the sale or other disposition of Excluded Property, (ii) any Proceeds, products, substitutes or replacements of any Excluded Property (unless such Proceeds, products, substitutes or replacements independently constitute Excluded Property), (iii) real property, including Hydrocarbon Interests except those assets as to which the Required Lenders and the Borrower reasonably determine that the cost of obtaining such a security interest or perfection thereof are excessive in relation to the benefit to the Lenders of the security to be afforded thereby, (iv) all equity interests in Subsidiaries of Holdings and the Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries, in each case, other than margin stock, Equity Interests in Unrestricted Subsidiaries and the Equity Interests of each dCarbon Entity held by a Credit Party (except to the extent such Equity Interests are now or in the future held by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Borrower), (v) the right to any distributions (whether periodic or in liquidation or dissolution) with respect to any Equity Interests, (vi) Hydrocarbons, (vii) as-extracted collateral, (viii) fixtures and (xi) all rights of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries under (A) any oil and gas leases or (B) any agreement between such Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries and any Affiliate thereof.

"<u>Excluded Swap Obligation</u>" means, with respect to any Credit Party individually determined on a Credit Party by Credit Party basis, any Debt in respect of any Swap Agreement if, and solely to the extent that, all or a portion of the guarantee by such Credit Party of, or the grant by such Credit Party of a security interest or other Lien to secure, such Debt in respect of any Swap Agreement (or any guarantee thereof) is or becomes illegal under, the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Credit Party's failure for any reason to constitute an "eligible contract participant" as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act at the time such guarantee or grant of a security interest or other Lien becomes effective with respect to such related Debt in respect of any Swap Agreement. If any Debt in respect of any Swap Agreement arises under a master agreement governing more than one swap, such exclusion shall apply only to the portion of such Debt in respect of any Swap Agreement that is attributable to swaps for which such guarantee or security interest or other Lien is or becomes illegal.

"<u>Excluded Taxes</u>" means, any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to the Administrative Agent, any Lender, or any Issuing Bank, as applicable (each, a "<u>Recipient</u>") or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Recipient, (a) Taxes imposed on (or measured by) net income (however denominated), franchise Taxes and branch profits Taxes, in each case, (i) imposed as a result of such Recipient being organized under the laws of, or having its principal office or, in the case of any Lender, applicable lending office located in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (or any political subdivision thereof) or (ii) that are Other Connection Taxes, (b) in the case of a Lender, any U.S. federal withholding Taxes that are imposed on amounts payable to or for the account of such Lender with respect to an applicable interest in a Loan or Commitment pursuant to a law in effect on the date on which (1) such Lender acquires such interest in the Loan or Commitment (other than pursuant to an assignment request by the Borrower under <u>Section 5.04(b)</u>) or (2) such Lender changes its lending office, except in each case to the extent that, pursuant to <u>Section 5.03</u>, amounts with respect to such Taxes were payable either to such Lender's assignor immediately before such Lender became a party hereto or to such Lender immediately before it changed its lending office, (c) Taxes attributable to such Recipient's failure to comply with <u>Section 5.03(f)</u>, and (d) any withholding Taxes imposed by FATCA.

"<u>Existing Credit Facilities</u>" means the Credit Agreement dated as of June 16, 2022 among Holdings, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch, as administrative agent, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the Credit Agreement dated as of August 24, 2022, among Holdings, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, New York Branch, as administrative agent, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, and the Facility Letter dated as of February 7, 2022 among Holdings, as borrower, and Standard Chartered Bank as lender, as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

"<u>Existing Letters of Credit</u>" means those certain letters of credit set forth on <u>Schedule 1.01</u> hereto.

"<u>FATCA</u>" means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the Effective Date (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof, any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code and any fiscal or regulatory legislation, rules or practices adopted pursuant to any intergovernmental agreement, treaty or convention among Governmental Authorities and implementing such Sections of the Code.

"<u>FCPA</u>" means the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.

"<u>Federal Funds Rate</u>" means, for any day, the greater of (a) the rate calculated by the NYFRB based on such day's federal funds transactions by depositary institutions (as determined in such manner as the NYFRB shall set forth on its public website from time to time) and published on the next succeeding Business Day by the NYFRB as the federal funds effective rate and (b) zero percent (0.00%).

"<u>Fee Letters</u>" means (a) that certain Fee Letter dated as of May 20, 2024, by and among the Holdings and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and (b) any other fee letters that may be entered into from time to time between the Borrower and the Administrative Agent and/or any Arranger.

"<u>Finance Leases</u>" means, in respect of any Person, all leases which shall have been, or should have been, in accordance with GAAP, recorded as finance leases on the balance sheet of the Person liable (whether contingent or otherwise) for the payment of rent thereunder.

"<u>Financial Officer</u>" means, for any Person, the president, any vice president, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, principal accounting officer or treasurer of such Person. Unless otherwise specified, all references herein to a Financial Officer mean a Financial Officer of the Borrower.

"<u>First Amendment</u>" means that certain First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2024, among the Borrower, Holdings, each other Credit Party party thereto, and the Administrative Agent.

"<u>First Amendment Effective Date</u>" means July 19, 2024.

"<u>Flood Insurance Regulations</u>" means (a) the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto, (b) the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto, (c) the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 (amending 42 USC § 4001, et seq.), as the same may be amended or recodified from time to time or any successor statute thereto, (d) the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto, and (e) the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto, together with all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing, supplementing, implementing or interpreting any of the foregoing, as amended or modified from time to time.

"<u>Floor</u>" means a rate of interest equal to 0.00%.

"<u>Foreign Lender</u>" means any Lender that is not a U.S. Person.

"<u>Foreign Subsidiary</u>" means any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Domestic Subsidiary.

"<u>Free Cash Flow</u>" means, for any Test Period, to the extent generated after the Effective Date, EBITDAX of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries for such Test Period <u>minus</u> the increase (or plus the decrease) in working capital from the previous Test Period as would be shown in the cash flow from operating activities section of the Borrower's statement of cash flows prepared using the indirect method in accordance with GAAP for such Test Period <u>minus</u> the sum, in each case without duplication, of the following amounts for such period:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) voluntary, mandatory and scheduled cash prepayments and repayments of any outstanding principal of Debt for borrowed money of the Borrower and the Consolidated Group (other than the Loans) which cannot be reborrowed pursuant to the terms of such Debt (other than any Free Cash Flow Utilization pursuant to clause (c) or clause (d) of the definition of "Free Cash Flow Utilization"), (excluding such payments financed by any issuance or incurrence of Debt, debt securities or other similar debt instruments (in each case other than proceeds of the Loans),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) capital expenditures made in cash, (excluding such capital expenditures financed by any issuance or incurrence of Debt, debt securities or other similar debt instruments (in each case other than proceeds of the Loans)),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Interest Expense paid in cash <u>minus</u> cash interest income,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Taxes paid in cash,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) exploration expenses or costs paid in cash,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Investments made in cash (other than any Free Cash Flow Utilization pursuant to clause (a) of the definition of "Free Cash Flow Utilization"),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Restricted Payments made in cash (other than any Free Cash Flow Utilization pursuant to clause (b) of the definition of "Free Cash Flow Utilization"), and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) to the extent not included in the foregoing and added back in the definition of EBITDAX, any other cash charge that reduces the earnings of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries.

"<u>Free Cash Flow Utilizations</u>" means each of the following: (a) any Investment made pursuant to <u>Section 9.05(g)(i)</u>, (b) any Restricted Payment made pursuant to <u>Section 9.04(a)(iv)(A)</u>, (c) any Redemption made pursuant to <u>Section 9.04(b)(i)(D)(1)</u> and (d) any Redemption made pursuant to <u>Section 9.04(b)(ii)</u>.

"<u>FSHCO</u>" means a Subsidiary that owns (directly or indirectly) no material assets other than Equity Interests (or Equity Interests and debt interests) of one or more CFCs and/or other FSHCOs.

"<u>GAAP</u>" means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect from time to time subject to the terms and conditions set forth in <u>Section 1.05</u>.

"<u>Governmental Authority</u>" means the government of the United States of America, any other nation (including any tribal nation) or any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, commission, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supranational bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

"<u>Governmental Requirement</u>" means any law, statute, code, ordinance, order, determination, rule, regulation, judgment, decree, injunction, franchise, permit, certificate, license, rules of common law, authorization or other directive or requirement, whether now or hereinafter in effect, of any Governmental Authority.

"<u>Guarantee and Collateral Agreement</u>" means a Guarantee and Collateral Agreement among each Credit Party and the Administrative Agent in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit F</u> unconditionally guarantying, on a joint and several basis, payment of the Obligations and granting Liens and security interests in the Equity Interests in the Restricted Subsidiaries owned by such Credit Parties and the Credit Parties' other personal property constituting Collateral (as defined therein) in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties to secure the Obligations.

"<u>Guarantors</u>" means (a) the Borrower, (b) Holdings, and (c) each Material Subsidiary or other Domestic Subsidiary or other Person that guarantees the Obligations from time to time (including pursuant to <u>Section 8.13(b)</u>).

"<u>Hazardous Material</u>" means (a) any chemical, compound, material, product, byproduct, substance or waste defined as or included in the definition or meaning of "hazardous substance," "hazardous material," "hazardous waste," "solid waste," "toxic waste," "extremely hazardous substance," "toxic substance," "contaminant," "pollutant," or words of similar meaning, import or regulatory effect found in, or for which liability or standards of conduct may be imposed pursuant to, any Environmental Law; (b) Hydrocarbons, petroleum products, petroleum substances, natural gas, oil, oil and gas waste, crude oil, and any components, fractions, or derivatives thereof; and (c) radioactive materials, explosives, asbestos or asbestos containing materials, polychlorinated biphenyls, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, radon, infectious or regulated medical wastes.

"<u>Highest Lawful Rate</u>" means, with respect to each Lender, the maximum nonusurious interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received on the Loans or on other Obligations under laws applicable to such Lender which are presently 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 nonusurious interest rate than applicable laws allow as of the date hereof.

"<u>HMT</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Sanctions".

"<u>Holdings</u>" has the meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph hereto.

"<u>Hydrocarbon Interests</u>" means all rights, titles, interests and estates now or hereafter acquired in and to oil and gas leases, oil, gas and mineral leases, or other liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon leases, mineral fee interests, overriding royalty and royalty interests, net profit interests and production payment interests, including any reserved or residual interests of whatever nature.

"<u>Hydrocarbons</u>" means oil, gas, casinghead gas, drip gasoline, natural gasoline, condensate, distillate, liquid hydrocarbons, gaseous hydrocarbons and all products refined or separated therefrom.

"<u>Immaterial Subsidiary</u>" shall mean any Subsidiary that is not a Material Subsidiary.

"<u>Immaterial Title Deficiencies</u>" shall mean, with respect to Oil and Gas Properties, defects or clouds on title, discrepancies in reported net revenue and working interest ownership percentage and other Liens, defects, discrepancies and similar matters which do not, individually or in the aggregate, affect Oil and Gas Properties with a present value greater than five percent (5.0%) of the present value of all Oil and Gas Properties.

"<u>Indemnified Taxes</u>" means (a) Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or with respect to any payment made by or on account of any obligation of any Credit Party under any Loan Document and (b) to the extent not otherwise described in (a), Other Taxes.

"<u>Indemnitee</u>" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.03(b)</u>.

"<u>Information</u>" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 12.11</u>.

"<u>Initial Reserve Report</u>" means the Reserve Report prepared by Ryder Scott Company, L.P. as of January 1, 2024.

"<u>Interest Election Request</u>" means a request by the Borrower to convert or continue a Borrowing in accordance with <u>Section 2.04</u>, which shall be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit C</u> or any other form approved by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Interest Expense</u>" means, for any period, the sum (determined without duplication) of the aggregate gross interest expense of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries for such period, including to the extent included in interest expense under GAAP: (a) amortization of debt discount, (b) capitalized interest and (c) the portion of any payments or accruals under Finance Leases allocable to interest expense, <u>plus</u> the portion of any payments or accruals under Synthetic Leases allocable to interest expense whether or not the same constitutes interest expense under GAAP.

"<u>Interest Payment Date</u>" means (a) with respect to any ABR Loan, the last day of each March, June, September and December and the Termination Date and (b) with respect to any SOFR Loan, the last day of each Interest Period therefor and, in the case of any Interest Period of more than three months' duration, each day prior to the last day of such Interest Period that occurs at intervals of three months' duration after the first day of such Interest Period and the Termination Date.

"<u>Interest Period</u>" means, as to any SOFR Loan or Borrowing, the period commencing on the date of such Loan or Borrowing and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that is one, three or six months thereafter (in each case, subject to the availability thereof), as specified in the applicable Borrowing Request or Interest Election Request; <u>provided</u> that (a) if any Interest Period would end on a day other than a Business Day, such Interest Period shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day unless such next succeeding Business Day would fall in the next calendar month, in which case such Interest Period shall end on the next preceding Business Day, (b) any Interest Period that commences on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the last calendar month of such Interest Period) shall end on the last Business Day of the last calendar month of such Interest Period, (c) no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Maturity Date and (d) no tenor that has been removed from this definition pursuant to <u>Section 3.03</u> shall be available for specification in such Borrowing Request or Interest Election Request. For purposes hereof, the date of a Loan or Borrowing initially shall be the date on which such Loan or Borrowing is made and thereafter shall be the effective date of the most recent conversion or continuation of such Loan or Borrowing.

"<u>Interim Redetermination</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 2.07(b)</u>.

"<u>Interim Redetermination Date</u>" means the date on which a Borrowing Base that has been redetermined pursuant to an Interim Redetermination becomes effective as provided in <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>.

"<u>Internal Petroleum Engineer</u>" means the Corporate Reserves Lead of the Borrower or another officer of the Borrower reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Investment</u>" means, for any Person: (a) the acquisition (whether for cash, Property, services or securities or otherwise) of Equity Interests in any other Person (including, without limitation, any "short sale" or any sale of any securities at a time when such securities are not owned by the Person entering into such short sale); (b) the making of any deposit with, or advance, loan or capital contribution to, assumption of Debt of, purchase or other acquisition of any other Debt or equity participation or interest in, or other extension of credit to, any other Person (including the purchase of Property from another Person subject to an understanding or agreement, contingent or otherwise, to resell such Property to such Person, but excluding any such advance, loan or extension of credit having a term not exceeding ninety (90) days representing the purchase price of inventory or supplies sold by such Person in the ordinary course of business); (c) the purchase or acquisition (in one or a series of transactions) of Property (other than Equity Interests) of another Person that constitutes a business unit; or (d) the entering into of any guarantee of, or other contingent obligation (including the deposit of any Equity Interests to be sold) with respect to, any Debt or other liability of any other Person and (without duplication) any amount committed to be advanced, lent or extended to such Person.

"<u>IRS</u>" means the United States Internal Revenue Service.

"<u>Issuing Banks</u>" means each of Citi, Barclays Bank PLC and any other Lender that agrees in writing with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent to issue Letters of Credit under this Agreement, in each case in their capacity as the issuer of Letters of Credit hereunder, and any successors in such capacity as provided in <u>Section 2.08(i)</u>. Any Issuing Bank may, in its discretion, arrange for one or more Letters of Credit to be issued by Affiliates of such Issuing Bank, in which case the term "<u>Issuing Bank</u>" shall include any such Affiliate with respect to Letters of Credit issued by such Affiliate.

"<u>LC Commitment</u>" means, at any time, the lesser of (a) the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (b) $50,000,000.

"<u>LC Disbursement</u>" means a payment made by an Issuing Bank pursuant to a Letter of Credit.

"<u>LC Exposure</u>" means, at any time, the sum of (a) the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit at such time <u>plus</u> (b) the aggregate amount of all LC Disbursements that have not yet been reimbursed by or on behalf of the Borrower at such time. The LC Exposure of any Lender at any time shall be its Applicable Percentage of the total LC Exposure at such time.

"<u>LC Issuance Limit</u>" means, with respect to each Issuing Bank, the amount set forth on <u>Annex II</u> opposite such Issuing Bank's name.

"<u>Lender Parent</u>" means, with respect to any Lender, any Person as to which such Lender is, directly or indirectly, a subsidiary.

"<u>Lender-Related Person</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 12.03(d)</u>.

"<u>Lenders</u>" means the Persons listed on <u>Annex I</u>, any Person that shall have become a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption or any amendment or modification to this Agreement and any Person that shall have become a party hereto as an Additional Lender pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u>, in each case other than any such Person that ceases to be a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption.

"<u>Letter of Credit</u>" means any standby letter of credit issued pursuant to this Agreement.

"<u>Letter of Credit Agreements</u>" means all letter of credit applications and other agreements (including any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto) submitted by the Borrower, or entered into by the Borrower, with the Issuing Banks relating to any Letter of Credit.

"<u>Liabilities</u>" means any losses, claims (including intraparty claims), demands, damages or liabilities of any kind.

"<u>Lien</u>" means any interest in Property securing an obligation owed to, or a claim by, a Person other than the owner of the Property, whether such interest is based on the common law, statute or contract, and whether such obligation or claim is fixed or contingent, and including but not limited to (a) the lien or security interest arising from a deed of trust, mortgage, encumbrance, pledge, security agreement, conditional sale or trust receipt or a lease, consignment or bailment for security purposes or (b) production payments and the like payable out of Oil and Gas Properties. The term "Lien" shall include easements, restrictions, dedications, servitudes, permits, conditions, covenants, exceptions or reservations. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries shall be deemed to be the owner of any Property which it has acquired or holds subject to a conditional sale agreement, or leases under a financing lease or other arrangement pursuant to which title to the Property has been retained by or vested in some other Person in a transaction intended to create a financing.

"<u>Liquidity</u>" means, as of any date, Unrestricted Cash *plus* the Loan Limit then in effect *less* the total Revolving Credit Exposures.

"<u>Loan Documents</u>" means this Agreement, the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, the Consent, the Third Amendment, the Fee Letters, the Notes, the Letter of Credit Agreements, the Letters of Credit, the Security Instruments and any other agreement or document now or hereafter executed by a Credit Party in favor of the Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and/or one or more Lenders in connection with any of the foregoing, or which has been designated by the Borrower and the Administrative Agent as a "Loan Document".

"<u>Loan Limit</u>" means the least of (a) the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amount, (b) the then effective Borrowing Base and (c) the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts at such time.

"<u>Loans</u>" means the loans made by the Lenders to the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement.

"<u>Majority Lenders</u>" means, (a) if there are less than three Lenders at such time, all Lenders, and (b) if there are three or more Lenders at such time, (i) at any time while no Loans or LC Exposure is outstanding, Lenders having greater than fifty percent (50%) of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts; and (ii) at any time while any Loans or LC Exposure is outstanding, Lenders holding greater than fifty percent (50%) of the Revolving Credit Exposure (without regard to any sale by a Lender of a participation in any Loan under <u>Section 12.04(c)</u>); <u>provided</u> that the Maximum Credit Amounts and the Revolving Credit Exposure of the Defaulting Lenders (if any) shall be excluded from the determination of Majority Lenders; <u>provided further</u> that a Lender and any Affiliates of such Lender that are also Lenders shall be treated as a single Lender for the purposes of <u>clause (a)</u> of this definition.

"<u>Manufactured (Mobile) Home</u>" shall have the meaning assigned to such term in the applicable Flood Insurance Regulation.

"<u>Material Adverse Effect</u>" means an event, circumstance or condition that has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, a material adverse change in, or material adverse effect on (a) the business, operations, assets, Property, liabilities (actual or contingent) or financial condition of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries taken as a whole, (b) the ability of the Credit Parties, taken as a whole, to perform their payment obligations under any Loan Document, (c) the validity or enforceability of any Loan Document or (d) the rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, the Issuing Banks or any Lender under any Loan Document.

"<u>Material Debt</u>" means (a) any Specified Additional Debt and (b) any other Debt (other than the Loans and Letters of Credit), or obligations in respect of one or more Swap Agreements, of any one or more of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries in an aggregate principal amount exceeding $25,000,000. For purposes of determining Material Debt, the "principal amount" of the obligations of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of any Swap Agreement at any time shall be the Swap Termination Value of such Swap Agreement.

"<u>Material Subsidiary</u>" means, as of any date, any Restricted Subsidiary that (a) is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or (b)(i) is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary and (ii) together with its subsidiaries, owns Property having a fair market value of $5,000,000 or more, (c) becomes a guarantor or an obligor under any Specified Additional Debt, (d) otherwise is or becomes a Guarantor pursuant to <u>Section 8.13</u> or (e) owns Oil and Gas Properties. In no event shall the aggregate fair market value of all Property owned by all Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Material Subsidiaries exceed $10,000,000.

"<u>Maturity Date</u>" means June 12, 2028.

"<u>Maximum Credit Amount</u>" means, as to each Lender, the amount set forth opposite such Lender's name on <u>Annex I</u> under the caption "Maximum Credit Amounts", as the same may be (a) reduced or terminated from time to time in connection with a reduction or termination of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(b)</u>, (b) modified from time to time pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u> or (c) increased, created or modified from time to time pursuant to any assignment permitted by <u>Section 12.04(b)</u> or amendment or other modification to this Agreement.

"<u>Midstream Assets</u>" means Property used in connection with the following activities: ownership, operation, maintenance, expansion, construction, commissioning and decommissioning of, and acquisition of, natural gas, oil, condensate, and water conditioning, treating, processing, and, as applicable, compression facilities, gathering systems and pipelines, marketing of capacity on such gathering systems and pipelines, buying and selling natural gas, oil, condensate, and water in connection therewith, the provision of compression services in connection therewith, and all other acts or activities incidental or related to any of the foregoing.

"<u>Minimum Volume Contract</u>" means any contract or analogous arrangement containing a "take-or-pay", "ship-or-pay", purchase and sale agreement, advance payment, prepayment or similar provision that (a) contains a commitment by the Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to a minimum capacity in a gathering system, pipeline, processing, compression, treatment, disposal or other midstream, downstream, transportation or similar facility or otherwise guarantees a fixed fee or minimum thru-put volume, minimum revenue or minimum return in respect of a marketing or purchase and sale arrangement or a gathering system, pipeline, processing, compression treatment, disposal or other midstream, downstream, transportation or similar facility or arrangement or the capital utilized to construct or acquire any of the foregoing, (b) includes an agreement by such Person to pay for such commitment regardless of whether such capacity or thru-put is actually utilized or otherwise pay for such fixed fee or guaranteed amount irrespective of the utilization of facilities or volumes provided for sale under a purchase and sale arrangement or similar marketing arrangement and (c) is not cancellable or terminable on less than six (6) months' notice.

"<u>Moody's</u>" means Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and any successor thereto that is a nationally recognized rating agency.

"<u>Mortgaged Property</u>" means any Property owned by any Credit Party which is subject to the Liens existing and to exist under the terms of the Mortgages.

"<u>Mortgages</u>" means all mortgages, deeds of trust and similar documents, instruments and agreements creating, evidencing, perfecting or otherwise establishing the Liens on Mortgaged Property to secure payment of the Obligations or any part thereof, in each case, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

"<u>MVC Obligations</u>" means the obligation of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to perform and/or pay for services under a Minimum Volume Contract.

"<u>Net Leverage Ratio</u>" means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a)(i) Total Debt as of such date <u>minus</u> (ii) Unrestricted Cash as of such date in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 to (b) EBITDAX for the Rolling Period then ending.

"<u>Net Proceeds</u>" means the aggregate cash proceeds actually received by a the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor in respect of any issuance or sale of Equity Interests, any issuance or incurrence of Debt, debt securities or other instruments, any sale, lease, conveyance, disposition or other transfer of Property (including any cash subsequently received upon the sale or other disposition or collection of any non-cash consideration received in any sale), any Swap Liquidation, or Casualty Event, net of (a) the direct costs relating to such event (including legal, accounting and investment banking fees, and sales commissions paid to unaffiliated third parties), (b) Taxes paid or payable as a result thereof, including Permitted Tax Distributions arising as a result thereof and (c) the principal amount of, and accrued and unpaid interest and premiums on, Debt (other than the Obligations) which is secured by a Lien upon any of the assets being sold and which must mandatorily be repaid as a result of such sale.

"<u>New Borrowing Base Notice</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>.

"<u>Non-Consenting Lender</u>" means any Lender that does not approve any consent, waiver, amendment or increase to the Borrowing Base that (a) requires the approval of all affected Lenders or all Lenders in accordance with the terms of <u>Section 12.02</u> and (b) has been approved by the Required Lenders.

"<u>Notes</u>" means the promissory notes of the Borrower described in <u>Section 2.02(d)</u> and being substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit A</u>, together with all amendments, modifications, replacements, extensions and rearrangements thereof.

"<u>NYFRB</u>" means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

"<u>Obligations</u>" means any and all amounts owing or to be owing (including any Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights) by any Credit Party or any Restricted Subsidiary (whether direct or indirect (including those acquired by assumption), absolute or contingent, due or to become due, now existing or hereafter arising): (a) to any Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender under any Loan Document, including, without limitation, all interest on any of the Loans (including any interest at the post-default rate pursuant to <u>Section 3.02(c)</u> and any interest that accrues after the commencement of any case, proceeding or other action relating to the bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of any Credit Party or a Restricted Subsidiary (or could accrue but for the operation of applicable bankruptcy or insolvency laws), whether or not such interest is allowed or allowable as a claim in any such case, proceeding or other action); (b) to any Secured Swap Provider under any Swap Agreement including any Swap Agreement in existence prior to the Effective Date, but excluding any additional transactions or confirmations entered into (i) after such Secured Swap Provider ceases to be a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or (ii) after assignment by a Secured Swap Provider to another Person that is not a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender; (c) to any Bank Products Provider in respect of Bank Products; and (d) all renewals, extensions and/or rearrangements of any of the above; <u>provided</u> that solely with respect to any Credit Party or any Restricted Subsidiary that is not an "eligible contract participant" under the Commodity Exchange Act, Excluded Swap Obligations of such Credit Party or Restricted Subsidiary shall in any event be excluded from "Obligations" owing by such Credit Party or Restricted Subsidiary.

"<u>OFAC</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Sanctions".

"<u>Oil and Gas Properties</u>" means (a) Hydrocarbon Interests; (b) the Properties now or hereafter pooled or unitized with Hydrocarbon Interests; (c) all presently existing or future unitization agreements, communitization agreements, pooling agreements and declarations of pooled units and the units created thereby (including without limitation all units created under orders, regulations and rules of any Governmental Authority) which may affect all or any portion of the Hydrocarbon Interests; (d) all operating agreements, contracts and other agreements, including production sharing contracts and agreements, productions sales agreements, farmout agreements, farm in agreements, area of mutual interest dedications, equipment leases and other agreements, which relate to any of the Hydrocarbon Interests or to the production, sale, purchase, exchange, processing, handling, storage, transporting or marketing of any Hydrocarbons from or attributable to such Hydrocarbon Interests; (e) all Hydrocarbons in and under and which may be produced and saved or attributable to the Hydrocarbon Interests, including all oil in tanks, and all rents, issues, profits, proceeds, products, revenues and other incomes from or attributable to the Hydrocarbon Interests; (f) all tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances and Properties in any manner appertaining, belonging, affixed or incidental to the Hydrocarbon Interests, including all compressor sites, settling ponds and equipment or pipe yards; and (g) all Properties, rights, titles, interests and estates described or referred to above, including any and all Property, real or personal, immovable or moveable, now owned or hereinafter acquired and situated upon, used, held for use or useful in connection with the operating, working or development of any of such Hydrocarbon Interests or Property (excluding drilling rigs, automotive equipment, rental equipment or other personal Property which may be on such premises for the purpose of drilling a well or for other similar temporary uses) and including any and all Midstream Assets, wellbores, oil wells, gas wells, injection wells, disposal wells or other wells, structures, fuel separators, liquid extraction plants, plant compressors, pumps, pumping units, pipelines, gathering systems, field gathering systems, sales and flow lines, water disposal systems, tanks and tank batteries, fixtures, valves, fittings, machinery and parts, engines, boilers, steam generation facilities, meters, apparatus, equipment, appliances, tools, implements, cables, wires, towers, casing, tubing and rods, surface leases, rights-of-way, easements, servitudes, licenses and other surface and subsurface rights, together with all additions, substitutions, replacements, accessions and attachments to any and all of the foregoing. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, all references in this Agreement to "Oil and Gas Properties" refer to Oil and Gas Properties owned by the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as the context requires.

"<u>Other Connection Taxes</u>" means, with respect to any Recipient, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such Recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such Recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Loan or Loan Document).

"<u>Other Taxes</u>" means any and all present or future stamp, court or documentary, intangible, recording, filing or other similar Taxes arising from any payment made hereunder or from the execution, delivery, performance, enforcement or registration of, from the receipt or perfection of a security interest under, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement and any other Loan Document, except any such Taxes that are Other Connection Taxes imposed with respect to an assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to <u>Section 5.04(b)</u>).

"<u>Parent Entity</u>" means any Person, including Holdings, that is a direct or indirect parent company (which may be organized as a partnership) of Holdings or the Borrower, as applicable.

"<u>Participant</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 12.04(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Participant Register</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 12.04(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Payment in Full</u>" means (a) the Commitments have expired or been terminated, (b) the principal of and interest on each Loan and all fees payable hereunder and all other amounts payable under the Loan Documents shall have been paid in full in cash (other than contingent indemnification obligations as to which no claim has been made), (c) all Letters of Credit shall have expired or terminated (or are cash collateralized or otherwise arrangements in respect of which have been made to the satisfaction of the applicable Issuing Bank) and all LC Disbursements shall have been reimbursed, (d) all Secured Swap Agreements have expired or terminated and all amounts then due and owing under Secured Swap Agreements shall have been paid in full in cash (or, to the extent that any such Secured Swap Agreement is intended to or would remain outstanding following Payment in Full, such Secured Swap Agreement is cash collateralized or otherwise arrangements in respect of which shall have been made, in each case, to the satisfaction of the applicable Secured Swap Provider) and (e) all amounts then due and owing under Bank Products owing to a Bank Products Provider shall have been paid in full in cash (or otherwise arrangements in respect of which have been made to the satisfaction of the applicable Bank Products Provider).

"<u>Payment Recipient</u>" has the meaning assigned to it in <u>Section 11.12(a)</u>.

"<u>PBGC</u>" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or any successor thereto.

"<u>Permitted Acquisition</u>" means any acquisition after the Third Amendment Effective Date (whether by purchase, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or otherwise) by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in the form of acquisitions of the business or a line of business (whether by the acquisition of all of the Equity Interests, Property or any combination thereof) of any other Person if each such acquisition meets all of the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) no less than five (5) Business Days (or such shorter time as the Administrative Agent may agree in its sole discretion) prior to the proposed closing date of such acquisition, the Borrower shall have delivered a written notice and description of such acquisition to the Administrative Agent, which notice shall include the proposed closing date of such acquisition, together with all material agreements, documents and instruments in respect of such acquisition, including, without limitation, the purchase, sale or transfer agreements therefor, pro forma financial information necessary to determine Holdings', the Borrower's and its Restricted Subsidiaries' compliance with the terms of this Agreement after giving effect to such acquisition, and all Security Instruments required by this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Person, Property or business to be acquired shall be in a substantially similar line of business as the Borrower and Subsidiaries pursuant to <u>Section 9.07</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) if such transaction is a merger or consolidation, no Change of Control shall have been effected thereby and the transaction shall comply with the requirements of <u>Section 9.11</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) such acquisition is consummated on a non-hostile basis pursuant to a negotiated acquisition agreement approved by the board of directors or other applicable governing body of the seller or entity to be acquired, and no material challenge to such acquisition (excluding the exercise of appraisal rights) shall be pending by any shareholder or director of the seller or entity to be acquired;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) each applicable Credit Party (other than Holdings) and any newly created or acquired Subsidiary shall have complied with the requirements of <u>Section 8.13(b)</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) both before and after giving *pro forma* effect to such acquisition and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith, (i) no Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency shall have occurred and be continuing, (ii) Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 25% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (iii) the Borrower is in *pro forma* compliance with <u>Section 9.01(a)</u>.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Bedrock Acquisition shall be deemed a Permitted Acquisition so long as the Bedrock MIPA is not amended or otherwise modified in a way that is adverse to the interest of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders without the consent of the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Permitted Holders</u>" means the Sponsor and its controlled affiliates excluding portfolio and operating companies.

"<u>Permitted Refinancing Debt</u>" means any Debt (for purposes of this definition, "<u>New Debt</u>") issued or incurred for any refinancing or replacement of any other Debt (the "<u>Refinanced Debt</u>") that complies with all of the following requirements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) such New Debt is in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the sum of (i) the aggregate principal of (or accreted value, if applicable), <u>plus</u> (ii) accrued interest on, the amount then outstanding of the Refinanced Debt and an amount necessary to pay any fees and expenses, including premiums, related to such exchange or refinancing (the amounts set forth in this clause (ii), the "<u>Additional Amounts</u>");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) such New Debt does not (i) have a stated maturity date prior to the later of (A) the stated maturity date of the Refinanced Debt and (B) one year after the Maturity Date, (ii) have a weighted average life to maturity that is shorter than the weighted average life to maturity of the Refinanced Debt, (iii) have any scheduled principal amortization prior to the date that is one year after the Maturity Date, or (iv) contain any mandatory prepayment or redemption provisions providing for payments prior to one year after the Maturity Date (other than (A) customary change of control offer provisions and (B) asset sale, casualty and condemnation event provisions, to the extent (i) such provisions in this <u>clause (B)</u> first permit, at the option of the Borrower, Payment in Full (or permit at the option of the Borrower the Net Proceeds to be applied first to the prepayment of the Obligations)) prior to the prepayment of any such Debt and only require such prepayments of such Debt to be made to the extent such prepayments are expressly permitted to be made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) no Person other than a Guarantor or a Person who becomes a Guarantor in connection therewith is an obligor under such New Debt;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the covenants, guarantees and events of default contained in the documentation governing such New Debt (i) do not include financial maintenance covenants and (ii) are, taken as a whole, not materially more restrictive to the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries than the corresponding terms of this Agreement (as in effect at the time of such issuance or incurrence), unless, in connection with this clause (ii), the Borrower offers to amend this Agreement to incorporate such more restrictive covenants, guarantees and events of default (and executes an amendment giving effect to such terms);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) such New Debt (and any guarantees thereof) is subordinated in right of payment and in priority of liens to the Obligations to at least the same extent (if any) as the Refinanced Debt was and shall be unsecured if the Refinanced Debt was; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the terms of such New Debt do not prohibit the prepayment or repayment of the Obligations.

"<u>Permitted Tax Distribution</u>" means the payment of any dividend or distribution to a Parent Entity (a) in the amount of any franchise Taxes and other Taxes required to maintain its (or any of its direct or indirect parents') corporate existence; and (b) so long as the Borrower is treated as a pass-through or disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (i) on a quarterly basis prior to the due date for federal estimated tax payments under Section 6654(c) of the Code, in an amount equal to (A) the estimated taxable income and gain of the Borrower (or, if the Borrower is a disregarded entity, the amount of taxable income included in the taxable income of its regarded owner) for such quarter (taking into account all items of income, gain, deduction, loss and tax credits of the Borrower and such Subsidiaries for such quarter, and any U.S. federal, state, and/or local (as applicable) loss carryforwards of such Parent Entity attributable to its direct or indirect ownership of the Borrower and its subsidiaries for prior taxable periods to the extent such loss is of a character that would allow such loss to be available to reduce taxes in the current taxable period (taking into account any limitations on the utilization of such loss to reduce such taxes and to the extent such loss had not already been utilized) (such income and gain, "<u>Allocated Taxable Income</u>"), multiplied by (B) the highest effective marginal combined U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income tax rate in effect in such taxable year prescribed for an individual, or, if higher, a corporation, residing in New York City, New York (taking into consideration (a) tax rates imposed on "net investment income" by Section 1411 of the Code and (b) the character of such income) (the "<u>Applicable Tax Rate</u>"), and (ii) after the end of any taxable year, in an amount equal to the excess of (A) the Allocated Taxable Income multiplied by the Applicable Tax Rate, over (B) quarterly tax distributions previously made with respect to such taxable year.

"<u>Person</u>" means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.

"<u>Plan</u>" means any employee pension benefit plan, as defined in section 3(2) of ERISA, that is subject to Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA and (a) which is (or was at any time during the six calendar years preceding the date hereof) sponsored, maintained or contributed to by the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or an ERISA Affiliate, or (b) in respect of which the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or any ERISA Affiliate is (or was at any time during the six calendar years preceding the date hereof, or, if such plan were terminated, would under Section 4069 of ERISA be deemed to be) an "employer" as defined in Section 3(5) of ERISA.

"<u>Prime Rate</u>" means the rate of interest *per annum* publicly announced from time to time by Citi as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in New York, New York; each change in the Prime Rate shall be effective from and including the date such change is publicly announced as being effective. Such rate is set by the Administrative Agent as a general reference rate of interest, taking into account such factors as the Administrative Agent may deem appropriate; it being understood that many of the Administrative Agent's commercial or other loans are priced in relation to such rate, that it is not necessarily the lowest or best rate actually charged to any customer and that the Administrative Agent may make various commercial or other loans at rates of interest having no relationship to such rate.

"<u>Property</u>" means any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, or tangible or intangible, including, without limitation, cash, securities, accounts and contract rights.

"<u>Proposed Borrowing Base</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.07(c)(i)</u>.

"<u>Proposed Borrowing Base Notice</u>" has the meaning assigned to such term in <u>Section 2.07(c)(ii)</u>.

"<u>Proved Developed Producing Reserves</u>" means "proved developed producing oil and gas reserves" as such term is defined by the SEC in its standards and guidelines.

"<u>Proved Reserves</u>" or "<u>Proved</u>" means collectively, "proved oil and gas reserves," "proved developed producing oil and gas reserves," "proved developed non-producing oil and gas reserves" (consisting of proved developed shut-in oil and gas reserves and proved developed behind pipe oil and gas reserves), and "proved undeveloped oil and gas reserves," as such terms are defined by the SEC in its standards and guidelines.

"<u>PTE</u>" means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.

"<u>Public Company Compliance</u>" means compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations promulgated in connection therewith, the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and the rules of national securities exchange listed companies (in each case, as applicable to companies with equity or debt securities held by the public), including procuring directors' and officers' insurance, legal and other professional fees, and listing fees.

"<u>Purchase Money Indebtedness</u>" means Debt, the proceeds of which are used to finance the acquisition, construction, or improvement of inventory, equipment or other property in the ordinary course of business.

"<u>PV-9</u>" means, on any date of determination, with respect to any Proved Reserves expected to be produced from any Borrowing Base Properties, the net present value, discounted at 9% *per annum*, of the future net revenues expected to accrue to the Borrower's and the Restricted Subsidiaries' collective interests in such Proved Reserves during the remaining expected economic lives of such reserves, calculated in accordance with the most recent Bank Price Deck provided to the Borrower by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>QFC</u>" has the meaning assigned to the term "qualified financial contract" in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).

"<u>Qualified ECP Guarantor</u>" means, in respect of any Swap Agreement, each Credit Party that (a) has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 at the time any guaranty of obligations under such Swap Agreement or grant of the relevant security interest becomes effective or (b) otherwise constitutes an "eligible contract participant" under the Commodity Exchange Act and can cause another Person to qualify as an "eligible contract participant" at such time by entering into a keepwell under Section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

"<u>Qualified IPO</u>" shall mean the issuance and sale by Holdings of its common Equity Interests (and the contribution of any proceeds of such issuance to the Borrower) in an underwritten primary public offering (other than a public offering pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8) pursuant to an effective registration statement (whether alone or in connection with a secondary public offering) filed with the SEC in accordance with the Securities Act pursuant to which net proceeds of at least $100,000,000 are received by Holdings and contributed to the Borrower and such Equity Interests are listed on a nationally-recognized stock exchange in the United States of America.

"<u>Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt</u>" means any Debt incurred by the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries expressly permitted hereby in advance of a Permitted Acquisition, the proceeds of which will be used by the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries to undertake such Permitted Acquisition; <u>provided</u>, that such Debt shall be required to be Redeemed in the event that such Permitted Acquisition is not consummated prior to a specified "outside date" (or any similar term) in respect of such Permitted Acquisition under the definitive agreement governing such Debt (or such other date after such "outside date" as agreed by the lenders or other investors providing such Debt); <u>provided further</u>, that such Redemption shall be required to occur no later than 90 days after the date on which such Debt is incurred or such later date as may be approved by the Administrative Agent, but not to exceed 120 days after the date on which such Debt is incurred.

"<u>RCRA</u>" has the meaning set forth in the definition of "Environmental Laws".

"<u>Recipient</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Excluded Taxes".

"<u>Redemption</u>" means with respect to any Debt, the repurchase, redemption, prepayment, repayment, defeasance or any other acquisition or retirement for value (or the segregation of funds with respect to any of the foregoing) of such Debt. "<u>Redeem</u>" has the correlative meaning thereto.

"<u>Redetermination Date</u>" means, with respect to any Scheduled Redetermination or any Interim Redetermination, the date that the redetermined Borrowing Base related thereto becomes effective pursuant to <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>.

"<u>Register</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 12.04(b)(iv)</u>.

"<u>Regulation D</u>" means Regulation D of the Board, as the same may be amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time.

"<u>Related Parties</u>" means, with respect to any specified Person, such Person's Affiliates and the respective directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors (including attorneys, accountants and experts) of such Person and such Person's Affiliates.

"<u>Release</u>" means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, migrating, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into or through the environment.

"<u>Relevant Governmental Body</u>" means the Board or the NYFRB, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Board or the NYFRB, or any successor thereto.

"<u>Remedial Work</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 8.09(a)</u>.

"<u>Required Lenders</u>" means, (a) if there are fewer than three Lenders at such time, all Lenders, and (b) if there are three or more Lenders at such time, (i) at any time while no Loans or LC Exposure is outstanding, Lenders having at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts; and (ii) at any time while any Loans or LC Exposure is outstanding, Lenders holding at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the Revolving Credit Exposure (without regard to any sale by a Lender of a participation in any Loan under <u>Section 12.04(c)</u>); <u>provided</u> that the Maximum Credit Amounts and the Revolving Credit Exposure of the Defaulting Lenders (if any) shall be excluded from the determination of Required Lenders; <u>provided further</u> that a Lender and any Affiliates of such Lender that are also Lenders shall be treated as a single Lender for the purposes of <u>clause (a)</u> of this definition.

"<u>Reserve Report</u>" means a report, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, setting forth, as of the dates set forth in <u>Section 8.11(a)</u> (or such other date in the event of an Interim Redetermination), the crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves attributable to the Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves of the Credit Parties, together with a projection of the rate of production and future net income, operating expenses and capital expenditures with respect thereto as of such date, based upon the pricing assumptions set forth in the most recent Bank Price Deck provided to the Borrower by the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Resolution Authority</u>" means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.

"<u>Responsible Officer</u>" means, as to any Person, (a) any president, vice president, chief executive officer, general counsel, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, chief technical officer, treasurer and assistant treasurer, (b) any manager, managing member or general partner, in each case, of such Person, (c) any other authorized officer designated as such in writing to the Administrative Agent by such Person and (d) as to any corporate document, any secretary or assistant secretary of such Person. Unless otherwise specified, all references to a Responsible Officer herein shall mean a Responsible Officer of the Borrower.

"<u>Restricted Payment</u>" means (a) any dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, securities or other Property) with respect to any Equity Interests in the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, or any payment (whether in cash, securities or other Property), including any sinking fund or similar deposit, on account of the purchase, redemption, retirement, acquisition, cancellation or termination of any such Equity Interests in the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or any option, warrant or other right to acquire any such Equity Interests in the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (b) any payment of management fees, advisory fees or similar fees by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to the holders of their Equity Interests.

"<u>Restricted Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Borrower that is not an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

"<u>Revolving Credit Exposure</u>" means, with respect to any Lender at any time, the sum of the outstanding principal amount of such Lender's Loans and its LC Exposure at such time.

"<u>Rolling Period</u>" means any period of four (4) consecutive fiscal quarters ending on the last day of such applicable fiscal quarter; provided that prior to the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024, the financial information applicable to the use of the term Rolling Period in this Agreement shall be the deemed to be the historical information provided to Administrative Agent to determine EBITDAX for the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

"<u>S&P</u>" means S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc., and any successor thereto that is a nationally recognized rating agency.

"<u>Sanctioned Country</u>" means, at any time, a country, region or territory which is itself the subject or target of any country-wide or territory-wide comprehensive Sanctions (as of the Effective Date, the Crimea region of Ukraine, the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, the so-called Luhansk People's Republic, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Regions of Ukraine).

"<u>Sanctioned Person</u>" means, at any time, (a) any Person listed on any Sanctions List, (b) any Person located in, incorporated under the laws of, operating, organized or resident in a Sanctioned Country, (c) any Person 50 percent or more owned or controlled by any such Person or Persons described in the foregoing <u>clauses (a)</u> or <u>(b)</u> or (d) any Person otherwise a target of Sanctions ("target of Sanctions" signifying a person with whom a US person or other national of a Sanctions Authority would be prohibited or restricted by law from engaging in trade, business or other activities).

"<u>Sanctions</u>" means economic or financial sanctions or trade laws, regulations, embargoes or restrictive measures imposed, administered, enacted or enforced from time to time by the U.S. government, including those administered by (a) the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("<u>OFAC</u>") or the U.S. Department of State or (b) the United Nations, the European Union, any European Union member state or, His Majesty's Treasury of the United Kingdom ("<u>HMT</u>"), the respective governmental institutions and agencies of any of the foregoing, or any other applicable sanctions authority (together, the "<u>Sanctions Authorities</u>").

"<u>Sanctions Authorities</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in the definition of "Sanctions".

"<u>Sanctions List</u>" means the "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list or other Sanctions-related lists of designated persons maintained by OFAC or the U.S. Department of State, the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets and the Investment Ban List maintained by His Majesty's Treasury, or any similar list maintained by, or public announcement of Sanctions designation made by, any of the Sanctions Authorities.

"<u>Scheduled Redetermination</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 2.07(b)</u>.

"<u>Scheduled Redetermination Date</u>" means the date on which a Borrowing Base that has been redetermined pursuant to a Scheduled Redetermination becomes effective as provided in <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>.

"<u>SEC</u>" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor Governmental Authority.

"<u>Second Amendment</u>" means that certain Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, among the Borrower, Holdings, each other Credit Party, each of the Lenders party thereto, the Issuing Banks party thereto, and the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Second Amendment Effective Date</u>" means May 6, 2025.

"<u>Secured Parties</u>" means, collectively, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, each Issuing Bank, the Bank Products Providers and Secured Swap Providers, and "<u>Secured Party</u>" means any of them individually.

"<u>Secured Swap Agreement</u>" means any Swap Agreement (other than any guaranty or Lien that constitutes a Swap Agreement) between Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and a Secured Swap Provider to the extent that such Swap Agreement constitutes an Obligation under <u>clause (b)</u> of the definition thereof.

"<u>Secured Swap Provider</u>" means any (a) Person that is a party to a Swap Agreement with the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries on the Effective Date and is a Lender or Affiliate of a Lender on the Effective Date, (b) Person that is a party to a Swap Agreement with the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that entered into such Swap Agreement before or while such Person was a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, whether or not such Person at any time ceases to be a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, as the case may be, or (c) assignee of any Persons described in <u>clauses (a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> above so long as such assignee is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender at the time of such assignment.

"<u>Securities Account</u>" shall have the meaning set forth in Article 8 of the UCC.

"<u>Securities Act</u>" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Securities Exchange Act</u>" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

"<u>Security Instruments</u>" means the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, the Mortgages and other agreements, instruments or certificates described or referred to in <u>Exhibit E</u>, the Account Control Agreements and any and all other agreements, instruments, consents or certificates now or hereafter executed and delivered by any Credit Party or any other Person on its behalf (other than Swap Agreements with the Lenders or any Affiliate of a Lender or participation or similar agreements between any Lender and any other lender or creditor with respect to any Obligations pursuant to this Agreement) in connection with, or as security for the payment or performance of the Obligations, the Notes, this Agreement, or reimbursement obligations under the Letters of Credit, as such agreements may be amended, modified, supplemented or restated from time to time.

"<u>SOFR</u>" means a rate equal to the secured overnight financing rate as administered by the SOFR Administrator. When "SOFR" is used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, such usage refers to whether such Loan, or the Loans comprising such Borrowing, are bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to Adjusted Term SOFR, other than pursuant to clause (c) of the definition of "Alternative Base Rate".

"<u>SOFR Administrator</u>" means the NYFRB (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).

"<u>Specified Acquisition</u>" means any proposed acquisition by any Credit Party of Proved Oil and Gas Properties (or of 100% of the Equity Interests in a Person that owns Proved Oil and Gas Properties) for which a binding and enforceable purchase and sale agreement has been signed by a Credit Party.

"<u>Specified Additional Debt</u>" means any unsecured senior or unsecured senior subordinated Debt of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries incurred after the Effective Date; <u>provided</u> that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) no Default or Event of Default exists at the time of the incurrence of such Debt or would result therefrom;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) such Debt does not require any scheduled amortization of principal or have a stated maturity date in either case prior to the date that is 180 days after the Maturity Date (as in effect at the time of the incurrence of the Debt);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) after giving effect to the incurrence of such Debt (including after giving effect to any automatic reduction in the Borrowing Base pursuant to <u>Section 2.07(f)</u>) and the application of proceeds thereof, the Borrower is in compliance (calculated on a *pro forma* basis as if such incurrence of Debt had been made as of the last day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been delivered as required by <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> or <u>Section 8.01(b)</u>) with <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> and no Borrowing Base Deficiency exists (unless the Net Proceeds of such Specified Additional Debt are applied to repay the Borrowing Base Deficiency in full);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) the covenants, guarantees and events of default contained in the documentation governing such Debt (i) do not include financial maintenance covenants and (ii) are, in the case of other covenants, guarantees and events of default, taken as a whole, not materially more restrictive to the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries than the corresponding terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (as in effect at the time of such issuance or incurrence), as reasonably determined by the Borrower, unless, in respect of this <u>clause (ii)</u>, the Borrower offers to amend this Agreement to incorporate such more restrictive covenants, guarantees and events of default (and executes an amendment giving effect to such terms to the extent agreed to by the number of Lenders required by <u>Section 12.02</u>);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the terms of such Debt do not contain any mandatory prepayment or redemption provisions providing for payments prior to the date that is 180 days after the Maturity Date (as in effect at the time of incurrence of such Debt) (other than (i) customary change of control offer provisions, (ii) with respect to any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt, the obligation to Redeem such Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt as a result of the related Permitted Acquisition failing to occur prior to the related "outside date" (or any similar term) in respect of such Permitted Acquisition under the definitive agreement governing such Debt (or such other date after such "outside date" as agreed by the lenders or other investors providing such Debt) and (iii) asset sale, casualty and condemnation event provisions, to the extent such provisions in this <u>clause (iii)</u> first permit, at the option of the Borrower, Payment in Full (or permit at the option of the Borrower the net proceeds to be applied first to the prepayment of the Obligations) prior to the prepayment of any such Debt);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the terms of such Debt do not prohibit the prepayment or repayment of the Obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) if such Debt is subordinated Debt in right of payment, the terms of such Debt provide for customary subordination of such Debt to the Obligations and an agent, trustee or representative of the holders of such Debt enter into a Subordination Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) no Person other than a Guarantor or a Person who becomes a Guarantor in connection therewith is an obligor under such Debt; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) to the extent such Debt is incurred by Holdings or any Restricted Subsidiary, the net cash proceeds of such Specified Additional Debt shall be contributed or distributed to the Borrower (or, with respect to any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt, contributed or distributed to the Borrower, placed in escrow or otherwise set aside pending the closing of the related Permitted Acquisition) substantially simultaneously and in any event within three (3) Business Days after the incurrence of such Specified Additional Debt.

For the avoidance of doubt, any Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect of Specified Additional Debt or in respect of any Permitted Refinancing Debt incurred in respect thereof shall constitute "Specified Additional Debt" for all purposes herein (other than for purposes of determining compliance with <u>Section 9.02(g)(i)</u>).

"<u>Sponsor</u>" means Banpu Public Company Limited.

"<u>Sponsor Fund Affiliate</u>" means (a) each Controlled Affiliate, as applicable, of the Sponsor, that is neither a portfolio company nor a company Controlled by a portfolio company and (b) each general partner or managing member of any such Affiliate.

"<u>Subordination Agreement</u>" means a subordination agreement among the Administrative Agent, the representative on behalf of any holders of any subordinated Debt of the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary incurred after the Effective Date, the Borrower, the applicable Restricted Subsidiaries and the other parties party thereto from time to time, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Majority Lenders and the Borrower.

"<u>Subsidiary</u>" means, with respect to any Person (the "<u>parent</u>") at any date, any other Person the accounts of which would be consolidated with those of the parent in the parent's consolidated financial statements if such financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP as of such date, as well as any other Person (a) of which Equity Interests representing more than 50% of the equity or more than 50% of the ordinary voting power (irrespective of whether or not at the time Equity Interests of any other class or classes of such Person shall have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) or, in the case of a partnership, any general partnership interests are, as of such date, owned, controlled or held, or (b) the management decisions of which, as of such date, are otherwise controlled, in each case, directly, indirectly through one or more intermediaries, or both, by the parent. Unless otherwise specified, each reference to "Subsidiary" shall mean a Subsidiary of the Borrower.

"<u>Subsidiary Guarantor</u>" means a Subsidiary of the Borrower that is a Guarantor.

"<u>Swap Agreement</u>" means (a) any agreement with respect to any swap, forward, future or derivative transaction or option or similar agreement, whether exchange traded, "over-the-counter" or otherwise, involving, or settled by reference to, one or more rates, currencies, commodities, basis differentials, equity or debt instruments or securities, or economic, financial or pricing indices or measures of economic, financial or pricing risk or value or any similar transaction or any combination of these transactions (including any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a "swap" within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act) and (b) any and all transactions of any kind, and any confirmations or trades, which are subject to the terms and conditions of, or governed by any form of master agreement published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., any International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement or any other master agreement (any such master agreement, together with any related schedules, a "Master Agreement"), including any such obligations or liabilities under any Master Agreement; <u>provided</u> that no (x) phantom stock, incentive unit or similar plan providing for payments only on account of services provided by current or former directors, officers, employees or consultants of the Borrower or its Subsidiaries or (y) near term spot market sale of a commodity for actual physical delivery in the ordinary course of business based on a price determined by a rate quoted on an organized exchange for the location of physical delivery, shall be a Swap Agreement.

"<u>Swap Liquidation</u>" means the sale, assignment, novation, liquidation, unwind, cancellation, modification or termination of all or any part of a Swap Agreement in respect of commodities.

"<u>Swap Obligations</u>" means, with respect to any Person, all debt, liabilities and obligations of such Person under Swap Agreements to the counterparties under such Swap Agreements.

"<u>Swap Termination Value</u>" means, in respect of any one or more Swap Agreements, after taking into account the effect of any legally enforceable netting agreement or rights of offset under such Swap Agreements, (a) for any date on or after the date such Swap Agreements have been closed out and termination value(s) determined in accordance therewith, such termination value(s) and (b) for any date prior to the date referenced in <u>clause (a)</u>, the amount(s) determined as the mark-to-market value(s) for such Swap Agreements, as determined in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner by the counterparties to such Swap Agreements.

"<u>Synthetic Leases</u>" means, in respect of any Person, all leases which shall have been, or should have been, in accordance with GAAP, treated as operating leases on the financial statements of the Person liable (whether contingently or otherwise) for the payment of rent thereunder and which were properly treated as indebtedness for borrowed money for purposes of U.S. federal income Taxes, if the lessee in respect thereof is obligated to either purchase for an amount in excess of, or pay upon early termination an amount in excess of, 80% of the residual value of the Property subject to such operating lease upon expiration or early termination of such lease.

"<u>Taxes</u>" means any and all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

"<u>Term SOFR</u>" means,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) for any calculation with respect to a SOFR Loan, the Term SOFR Reference Rate for a tenor comparable to the applicable Interest Period on the day (such day, the "<u>Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day</u>") that is two (2) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period, as such rate is published by the Term SOFR Administrator; <u>provided</u>, however, that if as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day the Term SOFR Reference Rate for the applicable tenor has not been published by the Term SOFR Administrator and a Benchmark Replacement Date with respect to the Term SOFR Reference Rate has not occurred, then Term SOFR will be the Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor as published by the Term SOFR Administrator on the first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day for which such Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor was published by the Term SOFR Administrator so long as such first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day is not more than three (3) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such Periodic Term SOFR Determination Day, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) for any calculation with respect to an ABR Loan on any day, the Term SOFR Reference Rate for a tenor of one month on the day (such day, the "<u>ABR Term SOFR Determination Day</u>") that is two (2) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such day, as such rate is published by the Term SOFR Administrator; <u>provided</u>, however, that if as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any ABR Term SOFR Determination Day the Term SOFR Reference Rate for the applicable tenor has not been published by the Term SOFR Administrator and a Benchmark Replacement Date with respect to the Term SOFR Reference Rate has not occurred, then Term SOFR will be the Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor as published by the Term SOFR Administrator on the first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day for which such Term SOFR Reference Rate for such tenor was published by the Term SOFR Administrator so long as such first preceding U.S. Government Securities Business Day is not more than three (3) U.S. Government Securities Business Days prior to such ABR Term SOFR Determination Day.

"<u>Term SOFR Adjustment</u>" means, for any calculation with respect to an ABR Loan or a SOFR Loan, 0.10% per annum.

"<u>Term SOFR Administrator</u>" means CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (CBA) (or a successor administrator of the Term SOFR Reference Rate selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion).

"<u>Term SOFR Reference Rate</u>" means the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR.

"<u>Termination Date</u>" means the earlier of the Maturity Date and the date of termination of the Commitments.

"<u>Test Period</u>" shall mean, prior to June 30, 2025, the period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the last date of the most recently ended fiscal quarter of the Borrower for which financial statements have been delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u> or <u>8.01(b)</u>, and on and after June 30, 2025, for any date of determination, the latest four (4) consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower for which financial statements have been delivered to the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Sections 8.01(a)</u> or <u>8.01(b)</u>.

"<u>Third Amendment</u>" means that certain Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 22, 2025, by and among the Borrower, Holdings, each other Credit Party party thereto, each of the Lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Third Amendment Acquisition Debt</u>" means the Debt constituting "Deferred Cash Consideration" (as defined in the Bedrock MIPA), solely to the extent (i) incurred during the period between the Bedrock Execution Date and December 31, 2025, (ii) that the Redemption of such Debt is to pay the amounts payable pursuant to the Bedrock MIPA, including fees, costs and expenses in connection with the consummation of the Bedrock Acquisition, by the Borrower in connection with the Bedrock MIPA and (iii) that the aggregate principal amount thereof does not exceed $60,000,000.

"<u>Third Amendment Effective Date</u>" means September 22, 2025.

"<u>Total Debt</u>" means, at any date, the sum of (without duplication) the aggregate principal amount of Debt of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries outstanding on such date in an amount that would be reflected on a consolidated balance sheet (excluding the notes thereto) prepared as of such date on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP, consisting only of Debt (a) of a type described in <u>clauses (a)</u> (including (i) the Loans, (ii) any Specified Additional Debt and (iii) deferred purchase price obligations which should be classified as "debt" on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP, to the extent such deferred purchase price obligations are then due and payable), <u>(b)</u> (but only to the extent such letters of credit, surety or other bonds and similar agreements have been drawn and have not been reimbursed within two (2) Business Days after the date of such drawing), <u>(d)</u> and <u>(e)</u> of the definition of "Debt", (b) of a type described in <u>clause (g)</u> of the definition of "Debt" to the extent such Liens secures Debt of the type described in <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u>, <u>(d)</u> and <u>(e)</u> of the definition of "Debt" and (c) of a type described in <u>clauses (h)</u> or <u>(i)</u> of the definition of "Debt" to the extent such guarantees, obligations or undertakings are with respect to Debt of the type described in <u>clauses (a)</u>, <u>(b)</u>, <u>(d)</u> and <u>(e)</u> of the definition of "Debt". Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, "Total Debt" shall exclude the aggregate principal amount of any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt to the extent the net cash proceeds thereof are held in a segregated escrow account or otherwise set aside pending consummation of the Permitted Acquisition related to such Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt.

"<u>Transaction Costs</u>" means, upfront (including original issue discount), legal, professional and advisory fees paid by the Credit Parties (whether or not incurred by the Credit Parties) in connection with the negotiation and execution, delivery and performance of the Credit Parties' obligations under (a) the Transactions (including any amendments, supplements or restatements), (b) any acquisition or Investment permitted under this Agreement, (c) the incurrence, modification or repayment of Debt permitted to be incurred by this Agreement (including a refinancing thereof), (d) any disposition permitted under this Agreement or (e) any issuance of Equity Interests, in each case, whether or not successful.

"<u>Transactions</u>" means, (a) with respect to the Borrower, the execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of this Agreement and each other Loan Document to which it is a party, the borrowing of Loans, the use of the proceeds thereof and the issuance of Letters of Credit hereunder, and the grant of Liens by the Borrower on Mortgaged Properties pursuant to the Security Instruments and (b) with respect to each Guarantor, the execution, delivery and performance by such Guarantor of each Loan Document to which it is a party, the guaranteeing of the Obligations and the other obligations under the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement by such Guarantor and such Guarantor's grant of Liens on Mortgaged Properties pursuant to the Security Instruments.

"<u>Type</u>", when used in reference to any Loan or Borrowing, refers to whether the rate of interest on such Loan, or on the Loans comprising such Borrowing, is determined by reference to the Alternate Base Rate or Adjusted Term SOFR.

"<u>UCC</u>" means the Uniform Commercial Code, as in effect from time to time, of the State of New York or of any other state the laws of which are required as a result thereof to be applied in connection with the attachment, perfection or priority of, or remedies with respect to, Administrative Agent's or any Secured Party's Lien pursuant to any Security Instrument.

"<u>UK Financial Institution</u>" means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.

"<u>UK Resolution Authority</u>" means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.

"<u>Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement</u>" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement excluding the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

"<u>Uncured Title Defect Notice</u>" has the meaning assigned such term in <u>Section 8.12(c)</u>.

"<u>United States</u>" means the United States of America.

"<u>Unrestricted Cash</u>" means unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower and the Borrower's Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries that would appear on a consolidated balance sheet prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP on such date; <u>provided</u> that (a) cash and Cash Equivalents that would appear as "restricted" on a consolidated balance sheet solely because such cash or Cash Equivalents are subject to an Account Control Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent shall be deemed to be Unrestricted Cash for purposes hereof, (b) such cash and Cash Equivalents shall be considered Unrestricted Cash only to the extent that such cash and Cash Equivalents are maintained in accounts that are subject to an Account Control Agreement in favor of the Administrative Agent and (c) cash and Cash Equivalents that are maintained in accounts to the extent required under this Agreement to cash collateralize LC Exposure shall not be considered Unrestricted Cash.

"<u>Unrestricted Subsidiary</u>" means any Subsidiary of the Borrower designated as such on <u>Schedule 7.14</u> or which the Borrower has designated in writing to the Administrative Agent to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary pursuant to <u>Section 9.06</u>.

"<u>U.S. Government Securities Business Day</u>" means any day except for (a) a Saturday, (b) a Sunday or (c) a day on which the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends that the fixed income departments of its members be closed for the entire day for purposes of trading in United States government securities.

"<u>U.S. Person</u>" shall mean any person that is a "United States person" as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code.

"<u>U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate</u>" has the meaning set forth in <u>Section 5.03(f)(ii)(B)(3)</u>.

"<u>USA Patriot Act</u>" means the USA PATRIOT ACT (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)).

"<u>Wholly-Owned Subsidiary</u>" means any Restricted Subsidiary of which all of the outstanding Equity Interests (other than any directors' qualifying shares mandated by applicable law), on a fully-diluted basis, are owned by the Borrower or one or more of the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries or are owned by the Borrower and one or more of the Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries.

"<u>Withholding Agent</u>" means any Credit Party or the Administrative Agent.

"<u>Write-Down and Conversion Powers</u>" means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, any powers of the applicable Resolution Authority under the Bail-In Legislation to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of any UK Financial Institution or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that Person or any other Person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.

Section 1.03 <u>Types of Loans and Borrowings</u>. For purposes of this Agreement, Loans and Borrowings, respectively, may be classified and referred to by Type (*e.g.*, a "SOFR Loan" or a "SOFR Borrowing").

Section 1.04 <u>Terms Generally; Rules of Construction</u>. 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" as used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase "without limitation". The word "will" as used in this Agreement 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, restated or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements, restatements or modifications set forth in the Loan Documents), (b) any reference herein to any law shall be construed as referring to such law as amended, modified, codified or reenacted, in whole or in part, and in effect from time to time, (c) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person's successors and assigns (subject to the restrictions contained in the Loan Documents), (d) the words "herein", "hereof" and "hereunder", and words of similar import as used in this Agreement, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (e) with respect to the determination of any time period, the word "from" as used in this Agreement means "from and including" and the word "to" means "to and including", (f) the term "continuing" means, with respect to a Default or Event of Default, that the Default or Event of Default has not been waived, (g) any reference herein to Articles, Sections, Annexes, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Annexes, Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement and (h) the words "pro forma", "pro forma basis", "pro forma effect" and variations thereof as used herein shall mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a calculation or determination made on a pro forma basis in a manner reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and taking into account the transaction to which such pro forma treatment is being applied as well as all other transactions or changes as if they had occurred on the first day of the reference period being measured. No provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be interpreted or construed against any Person solely because such Person or its legal representative drafted such provision.

Section 1.05 <u>Accounting Terms and Determinations; GAAP</u>. Unless otherwise specified in the relevant Loan Document, all accounting terms used herein and in the other Loan Documents shall be interpreted, all determinations with respect to accounting matters hereunder and thereunder shall be made, and all financial statements and certificates and reports as to financial matters required to be furnished to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders hereunder shall be prepared, in accordance with GAAP, applied on a basis consistent with the Closing Date Financial Statements, except for changes in which the Borrower's independent certified public accountants concur and which are disclosed to Administrative Agent on the next date on which financial statements are required to be delivered to the Lenders pursuant to <u>Section 8.01(a)</u>; <u>provided</u> that, unless the Borrower and the Majority Lenders shall otherwise agree in writing, no such change shall modify or affect the manner in which compliance with the covenants contained herein is computed such that all such computations shall be conducted utilizing financial information presented consistently with prior periods; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u> leases shall continue to be classified and accounted for on a basis consistent with that reflected in the financial statements referred to in <u>Section 7.04(a)(i)</u> for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding any change in accounting principles required by the promulgation of any rule, regulation, pronouncement or opinion by the Financial Accounting Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or, if applicable, the SEC relating thereto, unless the parties hereto shall enter into a mutually acceptable amendment addressing such changes, as provided for above. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, for the purposes of calculating any of the ratios tested under <u>Section 9.01</u>, and the components of each of such ratios, all Unrestricted Subsidiaries, and their subsidiaries (including their assets, liabilities, income, losses, cash flows, and the elements thereof) shall be excluded, except for any cash dividends or distributions actually paid by any Unrestricted Subsidiary or any of its subsidiaries to the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, which shall be deemed to be income to the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary when actually received by it.

Section 1.06 <u>Divisions</u>. For all purposes under the Loan Documents, in connection with any division or plan of division under Delaware law (or any comparable event under a different jurisdiction's laws): (a) if any asset, right, obligation or liability of any Person becomes the asset, right, obligation or liability of a different Person, then it shall be deemed to have been transferred from the original Person to the subsequent Person, and (b) if any new Person comes into existence, such new Person shall be deemed to have been organized and acquired on the first date of its existence by the holders of its Equity Interests at such time.

Section 1.07 <u>Rates</u>. The Administrative Agent does not warrant or accept responsibility for, and shall not have any liability with respect to (a) the continuation of, administration of, submission of, calculation of or any other matter related to the Alternate Base Rate, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, the Adjusted Term SOFR or Term SOFR, or any component definition thereof or rates referred to in the definition thereof, or any alternative, successor or replacement rate thereto (including any Benchmark Replacement), including whether the composition or characteristics of any such alternative, successor or replacement rate (including any Benchmark Replacement) will be similar to, or produce the same value or economic equivalence of, or have the same volume or liquidity as, the Alternate Base Rate, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, Adjusted Term SOFR, Term SOFR or any other Benchmark prior to its discontinuance or unavailability, or (b) the effect, implementation or composition of any Conforming Changes. The Administrative Agent and its affiliates or other related entities may engage in transactions that affect the calculation of the Alternate Base Rate, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, Term SOFR, Adjusted Term SOFR, any alternative, successor or replacement rate (including any Benchmark Replacement) or any relevant adjustments thereto, in each case, in a manner adverse to the Borrower. The Administrative Agent may select information sources or services in its reasonable discretion to ascertain Alternate Base Rate, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, Term SOFR, Adjusted Term SOFR or any other Benchmark, in each case pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and shall have no liability to the Borrower, any Lender or any other person or entity for damages of any kind, including direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, costs, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise and whether at law or in equity), for any error or calculation of any such rate (or component thereof) provided by any such information source or service.

Section 1.08 <u>Rounding</u>. Any financial ratios required to be maintained by the Borrower pursuant to this Agreement (or required to be satisfied in order for a specific action to be permitted under this Agreement) shall be calculated by <u>dividing</u> the appropriate component by the other component, carrying the result to one place more than the number of places by which such ratio is expressed herein and rounding the result up or down to the nearest number (with a rounding up if there is no nearest number).

Section 1.09 <u>Letter of Credit Amounts</u>. Unless otherwise specified herein, the amount of a Letter of Credit at any time shall be deemed to be the amount of such Letter of Credit available to be drawn at such time; <u>provided</u> that with respect to any Letter of Credit that, by its terms, provides for one or more automatic increases in the available amount thereof, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the maximum amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, whether or not such maximum amount is available to be drawn at such time.

**ARTICLE II<br> THE CREDITS**

Section 2.01 <u>Commitments</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender severally, and not jointly agrees to make Loans in dollars to the Borrower during the Availability Period in an aggregate principal amount that will not result in (a) such Lender's Revolving Credit Exposure exceeding its Commitment or (b) the total Revolving Credit Exposures exceeding the Loan Limit then in effect. Within the foregoing limits and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow the Loans.

Section 2.02 <u>Loans and Borrowings</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Borrowings; Several Obligations</u>. Each Loan shall be made as part of a Borrowing consisting of Loans made by the Lenders ratably in accordance with their respective Commitments. The failure of any Lender to make any Loan required to be made by it shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligations hereunder; <u>provided</u> that the Commitments are several and no Lender shall be responsible for any other Lender's failure to make Loans as required.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Types of Loans</u>. Subject to <u>Section 3.03</u>, each Borrowing shall be comprised entirely of ABR Loans or SOFR Loans as the Borrower may request in accordance herewith. Each Lender at its option may make any SOFR Loan by causing any domestic or foreign branch or Affiliate of such Lender to make such Loan; <u>provided</u> that any exercise of such option shall not affect the obligation of the Borrower to repay such Loan in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Minimum Amounts; Limitation on Number of Borrowings</u>. At the commencement of each Interest Period for any SOFR Borrowing, such Borrowing shall be in an aggregate amount that is an integral multiple of $100,000 and not less than $500,000. At the time that each ABR Borrowing is made, such Borrowing shall be in an aggregate amount that is an integral multiple of $100,000 and not less than $500,000; <u>provided</u> that a Borrowing may be in an aggregate amount that is equal to the entire unused balance of the total Commitments or that is required to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement as contemplated by <u>Section 2.08(e)</u>. Borrowings of more than one Type may be outstanding at the same time, <u>provided</u> that there shall not at any time be more than a total of ten (10) SOFR Borrowings outstanding. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Borrower shall not be entitled to request, or to elect to convert or continue, any SOFR Borrowing if the Interest Period requested with respect thereto would end after the Maturity Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Notes</u>. If requested by a Lender, the Loans made by each Lender shall be evidenced by a single promissory note of the Borrower in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit A</u>, dated, in the case of (i) any Lender party hereto as of the Effective Date, as of the Effective Date, (ii) any Lender that becomes a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption or amendment or other modification to this Agreement, as of the effective date of the Assignment and Assumption, amendment or other modification, as applicable, or (iii) in the case of any Lender that becomes a party hereto in connection with an increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u>, as of the effective date of such increase, in each case, payable to such Lender in a principal amount equal to its Maximum Credit Amount as in effect on such date, and otherwise duly completed. In the event that any Lender's Maximum Credit Amount increases or decreases for any reason (whether pursuant to <u>Section 2.06</u>, <u>Section 12.04(b)</u> or otherwise), the Borrower shall, upon request of such Lender, deliver or cause to be delivered, to the extent such Lender is then holding a Note, on the effective date of such increase or decrease, a new Note payable to such Lender in a principal amount equal to its Maximum Credit Amount after giving effect to such increase or decrease, and otherwise duly completed and such Lender shall promptly return to the Borrower the previously issued Note held by such Lender. The date, amount, Type, interest rate and, if applicable, Interest Period of each Loan made by each Lender, and all payments made on account of the principal thereof, shall be recorded by such Lender on its books and/or its Note, if applicable. Failure to make any such recordation shall not affect any Lender's or the Borrower's rights or obligations in respect of Loans by a Lender or affect the validity of any transfer by a Lender of its Note.

Section 2.03 <u>Requests for Borrowings</u>. To request a Borrowing, the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of such request by submitting a Borrowing Request in writing (a) in the case of a SOFR Borrowing, not later than 2:00 p.m., New York, New York time, three (3) U.S. Government Securities Business Days (or such shorter period of time as may be acceptable to the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) before the date of the proposed Borrowing or (b) in the case of an ABR Borrowing, not later than 12:00 noon, New York, New York time, on the Business Day of the proposed Borrowing; <u>provided</u> that no such notice shall be required for any deemed request of an ABR Borrowing to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement as provided in <u>Section 2.08(e)</u>. Each such Borrowing Request shall be irrevocable and shall be signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower. Each such Borrowing Request shall specify the following information in compliance with <u>Section 2.02</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the aggregate amount of the requested Borrowing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the date of such Borrowing, which shall be a Business Day;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) whether such Borrowing is to be an ABR Borrowing or a SOFR Borrowing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) in the case of a SOFR Borrowing, the initial Interest Period to be applicable thereto, which shall be a period contemplated by the definition of the term "Interest Period";

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) the amount of the then effective Borrowing Base, the amount of the then effective Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts, the current total Revolving Credit Exposures (without regard to the requested Borrowing) and the *pro forma* total Revolving Credit Exposures (giving effect to the requested Borrowing); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) the location and number of the Borrower's account(s) (or an account designated by the Borrower and approved by the Administrative Agent) to which funds are to be disbursed, which shall comply with the requirements of <u>Section 2.05</u>.

If no election as to the Type of Borrowing is specified, then the requested Borrowing shall be an ABR Borrowing. If no Interest Period is specified with respect to any requested SOFR Borrowing, then the Borrower shall be deemed to have selected an Interest Period of one month's duration. Each Borrowing Request shall constitute a representation by the Borrower that the amount of the requested Borrowing shall not cause the total Revolving Credit Exposures to exceed the Loan Limit.

Promptly following receipt of a Borrowing Request in accordance with this <u>Section 2.03</u>, the Administrative Agent shall advise each Lender of the details thereof and of the amount of such Lender's Loan to be made as part of the requested Borrowing.

Section 2.04 <u>Interest Elections</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Conversion and Continuance</u>. Each Borrowing initially shall be of the Type specified in the applicable Borrowing Request and, in the case of a SOFR Borrowing, shall have an initial Interest Period as specified in such Borrowing Request. Thereafter, the Borrower may elect to convert such Borrowing to a different Type or to continue such Borrowing and, in the case of a SOFR Borrowing, may elect Interest Periods therefor, all as provided in this <u>Section 2.04</u>. The Borrower may elect different options with respect to different portions of the affected Borrowing, in which case each such portion shall be allocated ratably among the Lenders holding the Loans comprising such Borrowing, and the Loans comprising each such portion shall be considered a separate Borrowing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Interest Election Requests</u>. To make an election pursuant to this <u>Section 2.04</u>, the Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of such election by submitting an Interest Election Request in writing by the time that a Borrowing Request would be required under <u>Section 2.03</u> if the Borrower were requesting a Borrowing of the Type resulting from such election to be made on the effective date of such election. Each such Interest Election Request shall be irrevocable and shall be signed by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Information in Interest Election Requests</u>. Each written Interest Election Request shall specify the following information in compliance with <u>Section 2.02</u>:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Borrowing to which such Interest Election Request applies and, if different options are being elected with respect to different portions thereof, the portions thereof to be allocated to each resulting Borrowing (in which case the information to be specified pursuant to <u>Section 2.04(c)(iii)</u> and <u>(iv)</u> shall be specified for each resulting Borrowing);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the effective date of the election made pursuant to such Interest Election Request, which shall be a Business Day;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) whether the resulting Borrowing is to be an ABR Borrowing or a SOFR Borrowing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) if the resulting Borrowing is a SOFR Borrowing, the Interest Period to be applicable thereto after giving effect to such election, which shall be a period contemplated by the definition of the term "Interest Period".

If any such Interest Election Request requests a SOFR Borrowing but does not specify an Interest Period, then the Borrower shall be deemed to have selected an Interest Period of one month's duration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Notice to Lenders by the Administrative Agent</u>. Promptly following receipt of an Interest Election Request, the Administrative Agent shall advise each Lender of the details thereof and of such Lender's portion of each resulting Borrowing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Effect of Failure to Deliver Timely Interest Election Request and Events of Default on Interest Election</u>. If the Borrower fails to deliver a timely Interest Election Request with respect to a SOFR Borrowing prior to the end of the Interest Period applicable thereto, then, unless such Borrowing is repaid as provided herein, at the end of such Interest Period such Borrowing shall be converted to an ABR Borrowing. Notwithstanding any contrary provision hereof, if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and the Administrative Agent, at the request of the Majority Lenders, so notifies the Borrower, then, so long as such Event of Default is continuing: (i) no outstanding Borrowing may be converted to or continued as a SOFR Borrowing (and any Interest Election Request that requests the conversion of any Borrowing to, or continuation of any Borrowing as, a SOFR Borrowing shall be ineffective) and (ii) unless repaid, each SOFR Borrowing shall be converted to an ABR Borrowing at the end of the Interest Period applicable thereto.

Section 2.05 <u>Funding of Borrowings</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Funding by Lenders</u>. Each Lender shall make each Loan to be made by it hereunder on the proposed date thereof by wire transfer of immediately available funds by 2:00 p.m., New York, New York time, to the account of the Administrative Agent most recently designated by it for such purpose by notice to the Lenders. The Administrative Agent will make such Loans available to the Borrower by promptly crediting the amounts so received, in like funds, to one or more accounts designated by the Borrower and approved by the Administrative Agent maintained with the Administrative Agent that is subject to an Account Control Agreement or to such other account that is subject to an Account Control Agreement (or otherwise approved by the Administrative Agent) as may be designated by the Borrower in the applicable Borrowing Request; <u>provided</u> that, to the extent such funding is made prior to the Borrower's satisfaction of the covenant set forth in <u>Section 8.19(a)</u>, the account receiving such funds shall not be required to be subject to an Account Control Agreement; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that ABR Loans made to finance the reimbursement of an LC Disbursement as provided in <u>Section 2.08(e)</u> shall be remitted by the Administrative Agent to the applicable Issuing Banks. Nothing herein shall be deemed to obligate any Lender to obtain the funds for its Loan in any particular place or manner or to constitute a representation by any Lender that it has obtained or will obtain the funds for its Loan in any particular place or manner.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Presumption of Funding by the Lenders</u>. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date of any Borrowing that such Lender will not make available to the Administrative Agent such Lender's share of such Borrowing, the Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such share available on such date in accordance with <u>Section 2.05(a)</u> and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to the Borrower a corresponding amount. In such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable Borrowing available to the Administrative Agent, then the applicable Lender and the Borrower severally agree to pay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding amount with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to the Borrower to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at (i) in the case of such Lender, the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation or (ii) in the case of the Borrower, the interest rate applicable to ABR Loans. If the Borrower and such Lender shall pay such interest to the Administrative Agent for the same or an overlapping period, the Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to the Borrower the amount of such interest paid by the Borrower for such period. If such Lender pays such amount to the Administrative Agent, then such amount shall constitute such Lender's Loan included in such Borrowing. Any payment by the Borrower shall be without prejudice to any claim the Borrower may have against a Lender that shall have failed to make such payment to the Administrative Agent.

Section 2.06 <u>Termination, Revision and Reduction of Commitments and Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts; Increase, Reduction and Termination of Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Scheduled Termination of Commitments</u>. Unless previously terminated, the Commitments shall terminate on the Maturity Date. If at any time the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts, the Borrowing Base or the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts is terminated or reduced to zero, then the Commitments shall terminate on the effective date of such termination or reduction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Optional Termination and Reduction of Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Borrower may at any time terminate, or from time to time reduce, the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts; <u>provided</u> that (A) each reduction of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts shall be in an amount that is an integral multiple of $5,000,000 and not less than $10,000,000 and (B) the Borrower shall not terminate or reduce the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts if, after giving effect to any concurrent prepayment of the Loans in accordance with <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, the total Revolving Credit Exposures would exceed the Loan Limit, and (C) upon any reduction of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts that would otherwise result in the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts being less than the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts, the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be automatically reduced (ratably among the Lenders in accordance with each Lender's Applicable Percentage) so that they equal the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts as so reduced.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of any election to terminate or reduce the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts under <u>Section 2.06(b)(i)</u> at least three (3) Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination or reduction (or such shorter time period as may be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent), specifying such election and the effective date thereof. Promptly following receipt of any notice, the Administrative Agent shall advise the Lenders of the contents thereof. Each notice delivered by the Borrower pursuant to this <u>Section 2.06(b)(ii)</u> shall be irrevocable; <u>provided</u> that a notice of termination of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts delivered by the Borrower may state that such notice is conditioned upon the effectiveness of other credit facilities or a Change of Control or the closing of one or more dispositions, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date) if such condition is not satisfied. Any termination or reduction of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts shall be permanent and may not be reinstated. Each reduction of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts shall be made ratably among the Lenders in accordance with each Lender's Applicable Percentage.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Increases, Reductions and Terminations of Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Subject to the conditions set forth in <u>Section 2.06(c)(ii)</u>, the Borrower may increase the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts then in effect by increasing the Elected Commitment of a Lender and/or by causing a Person that is acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks (with the consent of the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed, denied or conditioned) that at such time is not a Lender to become a Lender (any such Person that is not at such time a Lender and becomes a Lender, an "<u>Additional Lender</u>"). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in no case shall an Additional Lender be a natural person, Holdings, the Borrower or any Affiliate of the Borrower. For the avoidance of doubt, the Borrower may, but shall not be required to, seek commitments in respect of such increase, in its sole discretion, from existing Lenders (each of which shall be entitled to agree or decline to participate in its sole discretion) or from Additional Lenders, or from both existing Lenders and Additional Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Any increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be subject to the following additional conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) such increase shall not be less than $10,000,000 (and in an amount that is an integral multiple of $1,000,000) unless the Administrative Agent otherwise consents, and no such increase shall be permitted if after giving effect thereto the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts exceed the Borrowing Base then in effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) following any Scheduled Redetermination Date, the Borrower may not increase the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts more than once before the next Scheduled Redetermination Date (for the sake of clarity, all increases in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amount effective on a single date shall be deemed a single increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amount for purposes of this <u>Section 2.06(c)(ii)(B)</u>) unless the Administrative Agent otherwise consents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the effective date of such increase;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) no Lender's Elected Commitment may be increased without the consent of such Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E) if the Borrower elects to increase the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts by increasing the Elected Commitment of a Lender, the Borrower and such Lender shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit J</u> (an "<u>Elected Commitment Increase Certificate</u>");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(F) if the Borrower elects to increase the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts by causing an Additional Lender to become a party to this Agreement, then the Borrower and such Additional Lender shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit K</u> (an "<u>Additional Lender Certificate</u>"), together with an Administrative Questionnaire and a processing and recordation fee of $3,500 (<u>provided</u> that the Administrative Agent may, in its discretion, elect to waive such processing and recordation fee in connection with any such increase), and the Borrower shall (1) if requested by the Additional Lender, deliver a Note payable to such Additional Lender in a principal amount equal to its Maximum Credit Amount, and otherwise duly completed and (2) pay any applicable fees as may have been agreed to between the Borrower and the Additional Lender, and, to the extent applicable and agreed to by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(G) all of the terms and conditions applicable to such increased Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts (and the Loans made pursuant thereto), including the maturity date thereof, shall be identical to the terms and conditions applicable to the existing Commitments and Loans under this Agreement (other than with respect to any arrangement, structuring, upfront or other fees or discounts payable in connection with such increased commitment as may have been agreed to between the Borrower and the increasing Lender or Additional Lender, as applicable, and/or the Administrative Agent), <u>provided</u> that if the Applicable Margin of such increased Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts is higher than that for the then existing Commitments and Loans, then the Applicable Margin shall be increased for all existing Commitments and Loans to be consistent with such increased Applicable Margin;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(H) the representations and warranties of the Credit Parties set forth in this Agreement and in the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of, and after giving effect to, such increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts, except to the extent any such representations and warranties (i) are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date of such increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of such specified earlier date or (ii) are already qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, in which case, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(I) the Borrower shall deliver or cause to be delivered customary legal opinions or other documents (including, without limitation, a resolution duly adopted by the board of directors (or equivalent governing body) of each Credit Party authorizing such increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts) reasonably requested by Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Subject to acceptance and recording thereof pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)(iv)</u>, from and after the effective date specified in the Elected Commitment Increase Certificate or the Additional Lender Certificate: (A) the amount of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be increased as set forth therein, and (B) in the case of an Additional Lender Certificate, any Additional Lender party thereto shall be a party to this Agreement and have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. In addition, the Lender or the Additional Lender, as applicable, shall purchase a *pro rata* portion of the outstanding Loans (and participation interests in Letters of Credit) of each of the other Lenders (and such Lenders hereby agree to sell and to take all such further action to effectuate such sale) such that each Lender (including any Additional Lender, if applicable) shall hold its Applicable Percentage of the outstanding Loans (and participation interests) after giving effect to the increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts (and the resulting modifications of each Lender's Maximum Credit Amount pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)(v)</u>).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Upon its receipt of a duly completed Elected Commitment Increase Certificate or an Additional Lender Certificate, executed by the Borrower and the Lender or by the Borrower and the Additional Lender party thereto, as applicable, the processing and recording fee referred to in <u>Section 2.06(c)(ii)</u>, if applicable, the written consent of the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks, if required, the Administrative Questionnaire referred to in <u>Section 2.06(c)(ii)</u> and the break-funding payments from the Borrower, if any, required by <u>Section 5.02</u>, if applicable, the Administrative Agent shall accept such Elected Commitment Increase Certificate or Additional Lender Certificate and record the information contained therein in the Register required to be maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Section 12.04(b)(iv)</u>. No increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be effective for purposes of this Agreement unless it has been recorded in the Register as provided in this <u>Section 2.06(c)(iv)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Upon any increase in the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)(iv)</u>, (A) each Lender's Maximum Credit Amount shall be automatically deemed amended to the extent necessary so that each such Lender's Applicable Percentage equals the percentage of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts represented by such Lender's Elected Commitment, in each case after giving effect to such increase, and (B) <u>Annex I</u> to this Agreement shall be deemed amended to reflect the Elected Commitment of each Lender (including any Additional Lender) as thereby increased, any changes in the Lenders' Maximum Credit Amounts pursuant to the foregoing <u>clause (A)</u>, and any resulting changes in the Lenders' Applicable Percentages.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) The Borrower may from time to time terminate or reduce the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts; <u>provided</u> that (A) each reduction of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be in an amount that is an integral multiple of $5,000,000 and not less than $10,000,000 and (B) the Borrower shall not reduce the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts if, after giving effect to any concurrent prepayment of the Loans in accordance with <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, the total Revolving Credit Exposures would exceed the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts as reduced.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) The Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent of any election to terminate or reduce the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts under <u>Section 2.06(c)(vi)</u> at least three Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination or reduction (or such lesser period as may be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent), specifying such election and the effective date thereof. Promptly following receipt of any notice, the Administrative Agent shall advise the Lenders of the contents thereof. Each notice delivered by the Borrower pursuant to this <u>Section 2.06(c)(vii)</u> shall be irrevocable; <u>provided</u> that a notice of termination of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts delivered by the Borrower may state that such notice is conditioned upon the effectiveness of other credit facilities or the closing of a specified transaction, in which case such notice may be revoked by the Borrower (by notice to the Administrative Agent on or prior to the specified effective date of such termination) if such condition is not satisfied. Any termination or reduction of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be permanent and may not be reinstated, except pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)(i)</u>. Each reduction of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be made ratably among the Lenders in accordance with each Lender's Applicable Percentage.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) Upon any redetermination or other adjustment in the Borrowing Base pursuant to this Agreement that would otherwise result in the Borrowing Base becoming less than the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts, the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts shall be automatically reduced (ratably among the Lenders in accordance with each Lender's Applicable Percentage) so that they equal such redetermined Borrowing Base (and <u>Annex I</u> shall be deemed amended to reflect such amendments to each Lender's Elected Commitment and the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) Contemporaneously with any increase in the Borrowing Base pursuant to this Agreement, if (A) the Borrower elects to increase the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amount and (B) each Lender has consented to such increase in its Elected Commitment, then the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amount shall be increased (ratably among the Lenders in accordance with each Lender's Applicable Percentage) by the amount requested by the Borrower without the requirement that any Lender deliver an Elected Commitment Increase Certificate or that the Borrower pay any amounts under <u>Section 5.02</u>, and <u>Annex I</u> shall be deemed amended to reflect such amendments to each Lender's Elected Commitment and the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amount. The Administrative Agent shall record the information regarding such increases in the Register required to be maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to <u>Section 12.04(b)(iv)</u>.

Section 2.07 <u>Borrowing Base</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Initial Borrowing Base</u>. For the period from and including the Second Amendment Effective Date to but excluding the first Redetermination Date thereafter, the amount of the Borrowing Base shall be $850,000,000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borrowing Base may be subject to further adjustments between the Effective Date and the first Scheduled Redetermination and in between subsequent Scheduled Redeterminations from time to time pursuant to Interim Redeterminations and the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Scheduled and Interim Redeterminations</u>. The Borrowing Base shall be redetermined semi-annually in accordance with this <u>Section 2.07</u> (each such scheduled redetermination, a "<u>Scheduled Redetermination</u>"), and, subject to <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>, such redetermined Borrowing Base shall become effective and applicable to the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders on or about April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing on or about October 15, 2024 (or, in each case, such date promptly thereafter as reasonably practicable). In addition, the Borrower may, by notifying the Administrative Agent thereof, and the Administrative Agent may, at the direction of the Required Lenders, by notifying the Borrower thereof, each request to cause the Borrowing Base to be redetermined only once in any fiscal year of the Borrower (each, an "<u>Interim Redetermination</u>") in accordance with this <u>Section 2.07</u>; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower may, by notifying the Administrative Agent thereof, at any time following the consummation of an acquisition by any Credit Party (including in connection with the designation of an unrestricted subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary) of domestic Oil and Gas Properties with an aggregate value (together with the economic value of any earlier such acquisitions during such period) exceeding 5% of the Borrowing Base in effect prior to such acquisition, elect an Interim Redetermination to be effectuated in accordance with this <u>Section 2.07</u>; <u>provided further</u>, that in connection with an Interim Redetermination requested by the Borrower following a Specified Acquisition, the Borrower shall be permitted, for purposes of providing the Reserve Report pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(b)</u>, to set forth only such additional Proved Reserves and related information as are the subject of such Specified Acquisition. For purposes of this Agreement the determination of the Borrowing Base on the Effective Date provided for herein shall be deemed and considered to be a Scheduled Redetermination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Scheduled and Interim Redetermination Procedure</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Each Scheduled Redetermination and each Interim Redetermination shall be effectuated as follows: upon receipt by the Administrative Agent of (A) the Reserve Report and the certificate required to be delivered by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent, in the case of a Scheduled Redetermination, pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(a)</u> and <u>(c)</u>, and, in the case of an Interim Redetermination, pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(b)</u> and <u>(c)</u>, and (B) such other reports, data and supplemental information, including, without limitation, the information provided pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>, as may, from time to time, be reasonably requested by the Required Lenders (the Reserve Report, such certificate and such other reports, data and supplemental information being the "<u>Engineering Reports</u>"), the Administrative Agent shall evaluate the information contained in the Engineering Reports and shall, in good faith and in its sole discretion, propose a new Borrowing Base (the "<u>Proposed Borrowing Base</u>") based upon such information and such other information (including, without limitation, the status of title information with respect to the Oil and Gas Properties as described in the Engineering Reports and the existence of any other Debt or MVC Obligations, the Credit Parties' other assets (including the Midstream Assets), liabilities, fixed charges, cash flow, business, properties, prospects, permit issuances, management and ownership, hedged and unhedged exposure to price, price, production and regulatory scenarios, interest rate and operating cost changes) as the Administrative Agent deems appropriate in good faith and in its sole discretion and consistent with its usual and customary oil and gas lending criteria as it exists at the particular time. For the avoidance of doubt, in the case of an Interim Redetermination (other than an Interim Redetermination requested by the Borrower), the Administrative Agent may utilize the Engineering Reports delivered in connection with the last Scheduled Redetermination, provided, however, the Administrative Agent may in its sole discretion request Borrower-generated supplemental Engineering Reports in connection with such Interim Redetermination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) The Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the Proposed Borrowing Base (the "<u>Proposed Borrowing Base Notice</u>"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) in the case of a Scheduled Redetermination, (I) if the Administrative Agent shall have received the Engineering Reports required to be delivered by the Borrower pursuant to <u>Sections 8.11(a)</u> and <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>, in a timely and complete manner, then on or about March 15 or September 15 (commencing on or about September 15, 2024) (or, in each case, such date promptly thereafter as reasonably practicable), as the case may be, of such year following the date of delivery or (II) if the Administrative Agent shall not have received the Engineering Reports required to be delivered by the Borrower pursuant to <u>Sections 8.11(a)</u> and <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>, in a timely and complete manner, then after the Administrative Agent has received complete Engineering Reports from the Borrower and has had a reasonable opportunity to determine the Proposed Borrowing Base in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(c)(i)</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) in the case of an Interim Redetermination, such date which the Administrative Agent may determine in its sole discretion or at the direction of the Required Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Any Proposed Borrowing Base that would increase the Borrowing Base then in effect must be approved by all of the Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lenders) as provided in this <u>Section 2.07(c)(iii)</u>; and any Proposed Borrowing Base that would decrease or maintain the Borrowing Base then in effect must be approved or be deemed to have been approved by the Required Lenders as provided in this <u>Section 2.07(c)(iii)</u>. Such decisions will be made by each Lender based upon such information and such other information (including, without limitation, the status of title information with respect to the Oil and Gas Properties as described in the Engineering Reports and the existence of any other Debt or MVC Obligations, the Credit Parties' other assets (including Midstream Assets), liabilities, fixed charges, cash flow, business, properties, prospects, permit issuances, management and ownership, hedged and unhedged exposure to price, price, production and regulatory scenarios, interest rate and operating cost changes) as such Lender deems appropriate in good faith and in its sole discretion and consistent with its usual and customary oil and gas lending criteria as it exists at the particular time. Upon receipt of the Proposed Borrowing Base Notice, each Lender shall have fifteen (15) days to agree with the Proposed Borrowing Base or disagree with the Proposed Borrowing Base by proposing an alternate Borrowing Base. If, in the case of any Proposed Borrowing Base that would decrease or maintain the Borrowing Base then in effect, at the end of such fifteen (15) days, any Lender has not communicated its approval or disapproval in writing to the Administrative Agent, such silence shall be deemed to be an approval of the Proposed Borrowing Base. If, in the case of any Proposed Borrowing Base that would increase the Borrowing Base then in effect, at the end of such fifteen (15) days, any Lender has not communicated its approval or disapproval in writing to the Administrative Agent, such silence shall be deemed to be a disapproval of the Proposed Borrowing Base. If, at or prior to the end of such 15-day period, all of the Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lenders), in the case of a Proposed Borrowing Base that would increase the Borrowing Base then in effect, or the Required Lenders, in the case of a Proposed Borrowing Base that would decrease or maintain the Borrowing Base then in effect, have approved or, in the case of a decrease or reaffirmation, have not been deemed to have approved, as aforesaid, then the Proposed Borrowing Base shall become the new Borrowing Base, effective on the date specified in <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>. If, however, at the end of such 15-day period, all of the Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lenders) or the Required Lenders, as applicable, have not approved or, in the case of a decrease or reaffirmation, deemed to have approved, as aforesaid, then the Administrative Agent shall poll the Lenders to ascertain the highest Borrowing Base then acceptable to (A) in the case of a decrease or reaffirmation, a number of Lenders sufficient to constitute the Required Lenders and (B) in the case of an increase, all of the Lenders (other than any Defaulting Lenders), and such amount shall become the new Borrowing Base, effective on the date specified in <u>Section 2.07(d)</u> (it being understood that, if a Lender proposes an alternative Borrowing Base in connection with its disapproval of the Borrowing Base, the Administrative Agent shall not be required to separately poll such Lender).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Effectiveness of a Redetermined Borrowing Base</u>. After a redetermined Borrowing Base is approved or is deemed to have been approved by all of the Lenders or the Required Lenders, as applicable, pursuant to <u>Section 2.07(c)(iii)</u>, the Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the amount of the redetermined Borrowing Base (the "<u>New Borrowing Base Notice</u>"), and such amount shall become the new Borrowing Base, effective and applicable to the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders on the date specified in such New Borrowing Base Notice. Such amount shall then become the Borrowing Base until the next Scheduled Redetermination Date, the next Interim Redetermination Date or the next adjustment to the Borrowing Base pursuant to the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions, whichever occurs first. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Scheduled Redetermination or Interim Redetermination shall become effective until the New Borrowing Base Notice related thereto is received by the Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Automatic Reduction of the Borrowing Base on Borrowing Base Asset Dispositions and Borrowing Base Swap Liquidations</u>. In addition to the redeterminations and other adjustments of the Borrowing Base provided for herein, to the extent that, in any period since the later of (x) the Effective Date and (y) the most recent redetermination of the Borrowing Base or adjustment of the Borrowing Base pursuant to this <u>Section 2.07(e)</u>, Borrowing Base Asset Dispositions and/or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidations occur with an aggregate Borrowing Base Value in excess of five percent (5%) of the Borrowing Base, as established on the Effective Date or the most recent of such Redetermination Dates (or adjustment dates), as applicable, then, unless the Required Lenders make an election to the contrary, the Borrowing Base will be reduced, effective immediately upon the consummation of the Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation that caused such 5% threshold to be exceeded, by the Borrowing Base Value of the Oil and Gas Properties or Swap Agreements subject of such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation (as proposed by the Administrative Agent and approved by the Required Lenders, which shall take into account any other Swap Agreements executed by the Credit Parties contemporaneously with the Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation) and the Borrower shall make any mandatory prepayment required under <u>Section 3.04(c)(iii)</u> as a result of such reduction; <u>provided</u> that the Borrowing Base Value for purposes of this <u>Section 2.07(e)</u> shall be determined by the Administrative Agent and such amount shall be submitted to the Lenders and shall be deemed approved if the Required Lenders have not objected to such amount within ten (10) Business Days of such submission. Upon any such reduction in the Borrowing Base, the Administrative Agent shall promptly deliver notice thereof to the Borrower and the Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Automatic Reduction of the Borrowing Base on the Issuance or Incurrence of Specified Additional Debt</u>. In addition to the redeterminations and other adjustments of the Borrowing Base provided for herein, upon the issuance or incurrence of any Specified Additional Debt (excluding (x) any Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect of any Specified Additional Debt or (y) any Specified Additional Debt issued during the time period beginning on the Third Amendment Effective Date and ending on the date the New Borrowing Base Notice is delivered with respect to the Scheduled Redetermination occurring on or around April 15, 2026 in an aggregate principal amount up to $600,000,000), the Borrowing Base then in effect shall be automatically reduced by an amount equal to the product of 0.25 <u>multiplied</u> by the stated principal amount of such Specified Additional Debt (without regard to any initial issue discount), and the Borrowing Base as so reduced shall become the new Borrowing Base immediately upon the date of such issuance and/or incurrence, effective and applicable to the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank and the Lenders on such date until the next redetermination or other adjustment of the Borrowing Base pursuant to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Reduction of the Borrowing Base Related to Title</u>. In addition to the redeterminations and other adjustments of the Borrowing Base provided for herein, if the Administrative Agent or Required Lenders have adjusted the Borrowing Base in accordance with <u>Section 8.12(c)</u>, so that, after giving effect to such reduction, the Borrower will satisfy the requirements of <u>Section 8.12(c)</u>, the Administrative Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower in writing and, upon receipt of such notice, the new Borrowing Base will simultaneously become effective.

Section 2.08 <u>Letters of Credit</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>General</u>. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may request the issuance of dollar denominated Letters of Credit for its own account or for the account of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, in a form reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks, at any time and from time to time during the Availability Period in an aggregate amount not to exceed the LC Commitment; <u>provided</u> that (x) the aggregate amount of LC Exposures with respect to Letters of Credit issued and outstanding at any time by any Issuing Bank shall not exceed its LC Issuance Limit (unless otherwise agreed to in writing by such Issuing Bank) and (y) the Borrower may not request the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of Letters of Credit hereunder if a Borrowing Base Deficiency exists at such time or would exist as a result thereof. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of any form of letter of credit application or other agreement submitted by the Borrower to, or entered into by the Borrower with, any Issuing Bank relating to any Letter of Credit, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Issuing Banks shall have no obligation hereunder to issue, and (in the case of clause (i)) shall not issue, any Letter of Credit (i) the proceeds of which would be made available to any Person (A) to fund any activity or business of or with any Sanctioned Person, or in any Sanctioned Country or (B) in any manner that would result in a violation of any Sanctions by any party to this Agreement (<u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, this clause (i) shall not operate to invalidate any Letter of Credit or impose any liability on the applicable Issuing Bank for issuing same if the proceeds of such Letter of Credit are ultimately used in contravention of the representations and warranties made by the Borrower to such Issuing Bank at the time of the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit), (ii) if any order, judgment or decree of any Governmental Authority or arbitrator shall by its terms purport to enjoin or restrain any Issuing Bank from issuing such Letter of Credit, or any Governmental Requirement relating to any Issuing Bank or any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over any Issuing Bank shall prohibit, the issuance of letters of credit generally or such Letter of Credit in particular or shall impose upon any Issuing Bank with respect to such Letter of Credit any restriction, reserve or capital requirement (for which such Issuing Bank is not otherwise compensated hereunder) not in effect on the Effective Date, or shall impose upon any Issuing Bank any unreimbursed loss, cost or expense which was not applicable on the Effective Date and which such Issuing Bank in good faith deems material to it or (iii) if the issuance of such Letter of Credit would violate one or more policies of any Issuing Bank applicable to letters of credit generally; <u>provided</u> that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines, requirements or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith or in the implementation thereof, and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines, requirements 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 not to be in effect on the Effective Date for purposes of <u>clause (ii)</u> above, regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Notice of Issuance, Amendment, Renewal, Extension; Certain Conditions</u>. To request the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or the amendment, renewal or extension of an outstanding Letter of Credit), the Borrower shall transmit by electronic communication to an Issuing Bank and the Administrative Agent (prior to 2:00 p.m. New York, New York time three (3) Business Days in advance of the requested date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension (or such shorter period agreed to by such Issuing Bank)) a notice:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) requesting the issuance of a Letter of Credit or identifying the Letter of Credit to be amended, renewed or extended;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) specifying the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension (which shall be a Business Day);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) specifying the date on which such Letter of Credit is to expire (which shall comply with <u>Section 2.08(c)</u>);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) specifying the amount of such Letter of Credit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) specifying the name and address of the beneficiary thereof and such other information as shall be necessary to prepare, amend, renew or extend such Letter of Credit;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) specifying the amount of the then effective Borrowing Base and the then effective Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts and whether a Borrowing Base Deficiency exists at such time, the current total Revolving Credit Exposures (without regard to the requested Letter of Credit or the requested amendment, renewal or extension of an outstanding Letter of Credit) and the *pro forma* total Revolving Credit Exposures (giving effect to the requested Letter of Credit or the requested amendment, renewal or extension of an outstanding Letter of Credit); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) if a Letter of Credit is to be issued for the account of a Restricted Subsidiary, (x) accompanied by information about such Restricted Subsidiary in connection with applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations reasonably requested by such Issuing Bank and (y) naming the Borrower as a joint applicant on the applicable Letter of Credit Agreements.

Each notice shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrower that after giving effect to the requested issuance, amendment, renewal or extension, as applicable, (x) the LC Exposure shall not exceed the LC Commitment, (y) the aggregate amount of LC Exposures with respect to Letters of Credit issued and outstanding at any time by any Issuing Bank shall not exceed its LC Issuance Limit (unless such Issuing Bank shall have otherwise agreed in writing) and (z) the total Revolving Credit Exposures shall not exceed the then effective Loan Limit.

If requested by an Issuing Bank, the Borrower also shall submit a letter of credit application on such Issuing Bank's standard form in connection with any request for a Letter of Credit; <u>provided</u> that, in the event of any conflict between such application or any Letter of Credit Agreement and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Expiration Date</u>. Each Letter of Credit shall expire at or prior to the close of business on the earlier of (i) the date that is one year (or fifteen (15) months if the beneficiary of such Letter of Credit is the Texas Railroad Commission) after the date of the issuance of such Letter of Credit (or, in the case of any renewal or extension thereof, one year (or fifteen (15) months if the beneficiary of such Letter of Credit is the Texas Railroad Commission) after such renewal or extension) and (ii) the date that is five (5) Business Days prior to the Maturity Date. If the Borrower so requests in any applicable notice given pursuant to <u>Section 2.08(b)</u> and an Issuing Bank agrees to do so, such Issuing Bank may issue a Letter of Credit that has automatic renewal provisions; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any Letter of Credit that has automatic renewal provisions must permit such Issuing Bank to prevent any such renewal at least once in each twelve-month period (or fifteen (15) month period if the beneficiary of such Letter of Credit is the Texas Railroad Commission) (commencing with the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit) by giving prior notice to the beneficiary thereof not later than a day in each such twelve-month (or fifteen month) period to be agreed upon by the Borrower and such Issuing Bank at the time such Letter of Credit is issued and any such Letter of Credit may not have an expiration date later than the date that is five (5) Business Days prior to the Maturity Date (except to the extent cash collateralized or backstopped on or prior to the Maturity Date pursuant to arrangements reasonably acceptable to the applicable Issuing Bank). Once any such Letter of Credit that has automatic renewal provisions has been issued, the Lenders shall be deemed to have authorized (but may not require) such Issuing Bank to permit the renewal of such Letter of Credit at any time to an expiry date not later than thirty (30) days prior to the Maturity Date; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that (i) such Issuing Bank shall not be obligated to permit any such renewal if such Issuing Bank has determined that it would have no obligation at such time to issue such Letter of Credit in its renewed form under the terms hereof, or (ii) such Issuing Bank shall not permit any such renewal if it has received notice (on or before the day that is two (2) Business Days before the date that such Issuing Bank is permitted to send a notice of non-renewal from the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the Borrower that one or more of the applicable conditions specified in <u>Section 6.02</u> is not then satisfied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Participations</u>. By the issuance of a Letter of Credit (or an amendment to a Letter of Credit increasing the amount thereof) and without any further action on the part of the Issuing Banks or the Lenders, the Issuing Banks hereby grants to each Lender, and each Lender hereby acquires from the Issuing Banks, a participation in such Letter of Credit equal to such Lender's Applicable Percentage of the aggregate amount available to be drawn under such Letter of Credit. In consideration and in furtherance of the foregoing, each Lender hereby absolutely and unconditionally agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of the Issuing Banks, such Lender's Applicable Percentage of each LC Disbursement made by the Issuing Banks and not reimbursed by the Borrower on the date due as provided in <u>Section 2.08(e)</u>, or of any reimbursement payment required to be refunded to the Borrower for any reason. Each Lender acknowledges, and severally agrees that its obligation to acquire participations pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(d)</u> in respect of Letters of Credit is absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance whatsoever, including any amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or the occurrence and continuance of a Default, the existence of a Borrowing Base Deficiency or reduction or termination of the Commitments, and that each such payment shall be made without any offset, abatement, withholding or reduction whatsoever.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Reimbursement</u>. If any Issuing Bank shall make any LC Disbursement in respect of a Letter of Credit, the Borrower shall reimburse such LC Disbursement by paying to the Administrative Agent an amount equal to such LC Disbursement not later than 12:00 noon, New York, New York time, on the next Business Day following the day that the Borrower receives such notice; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower shall, subject to the conditions to Borrowing set forth herein (other than the requirement to deliver a Borrowing Request), be deemed to have requested, and the Borrower does hereby request under such circumstances, that such payment be financed with an ABR Borrowing in an amount equal to such LC Disbursement and, to the extent so financed, the Borrower's obligation to make such payment shall be discharged and replaced by the resulting ABR Borrowing. If the Borrower fails to make such payment when due, the Administrative Agent shall notify each Lender of the applicable LC Disbursement, the payment then due from the Borrower in respect thereof and such Lender's Applicable Percentage thereof. Promptly following receipt of such notice, each Lender shall pay to the Administrative Agent its Applicable Percentage of the payment then due from the Borrower, in the same manner as provided in <u>Section 2.05</u> with respect to Loans made by such Lender (and <u>Section 2.05</u> shall apply, *mutatis mutandis*, to the payment obligations of the Lenders), and the Administrative Agent shall promptly pay to such Issuing Bank the amounts so received by it from the Lenders. Promptly following receipt by the Administrative Agent of any payment from the Borrower pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(e)</u>, the Administrative Agent shall distribute such payment to such Issuing Bank or, to the extent that Lenders have made payments pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(e)</u> to reimburse such Issuing Bank, then to such Lenders and such Issuing Bank as their interests may appear. Any payment made by a Lender pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(e)</u> to reimburse an Issuing Bank for any LC Disbursement (other than the funding of ABR Loans as contemplated above) shall not constitute a Loan and shall not relieve the Borrower of its obligation to reimburse such LC Disbursement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Obligations Absolute</u>. The Borrower's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in <u>Section 2.08(e)</u> shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the applicable Issuing Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit or any Letter of Credit Agreement, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this <u>Section 2.08(f)</u>, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower's obligations hereunder or any obligations of a Restricted Subsidiary under the Loan Documents or any other transaction. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Bank, nor any of their Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Bank; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to consequential damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by the Issuing Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Banks (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Banks shall be deemed to have exercised all requisite care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Disbursement Procedures</u>. Each Issuing Bank shall, within the period stipulated by terms and condition of Letter of Credit, following its receipt thereof, examine all documents purporting to represent a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit. After such examination and provided that such document(s) are compliant, the applicable Issuing Bank shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent and the Borrower in writing of such demand for payment and whether such Issuing Bank has made or will make an LC Disbursement thereunder; <u>provided</u> that any failure to give or delay in giving such notice shall not relieve the Borrower of its obligation to reimburse such Issuing Bank and the Lenders with respect to any such LC Disbursement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Interim Interest</u>. If the applicable Issuing Bank shall make any LC Disbursement, then, until the Borrower shall have reimbursed such Issuing Bank for such LC Disbursement (either with its own funds or a Borrowing under <u>Section 2.08(e)</u>), the unpaid amount thereof shall bear interest, for each day from and including the date such LC Disbursement is made to but excluding the date that the Borrower reimburses such LC Disbursement, at the rate *per annum* then applicable to ABR Loans and such interest shall be due and payable on the date when such reimbursement is payable; provided that, if the Borrower fails to reimburse such LC Disbursement when due pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section, then <u>Section 3.02(c)</u> shall apply. Interest accrued pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(h)</u> shall be for the account of such Issuing Bank, except that interest accrued on and after the date of payment by any Lender pursuant to <u>Section 2.08(e)</u> to reimburse such Issuing Bank shall be for the account of such Lender to the extent of such payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Removal, Replacement or Resignation of an Issuing Bank</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Any Issuing Bank may be removed at any time by written agreement among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the removed Issuing Bank; <u>provided</u>, that if there is only one Issuing Bank, such Issuing Bank may not be removed, but may be replaced. Any Issuing Bank may be replaced at any time by written agreement among the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the replaced Issuing Bank and the successor Issuing Bank. The Administrative Agent shall notify the Lenders of any such removal or replacement of such Issuing Bank. At the time any such removal or replacement shall become effective, the Borrower shall pay all unpaid fees accrued for the account of the removed or replaced Issuing Bank pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(b)</u>. From and after the effective date of any such replacement, (A) the successor Issuing Bank shall have all the rights and obligations of such Issuing Bank under this Agreement with respect to Letters of Credit to be issued thereafter and (B) references herein to the term "Issuing Bank" shall be deemed to refer to such successor or to any previous Issuing Bank, or to such successor and all previous Issuing Banks, as the context shall require. After the removal or replacement of an Issuing Bank hereunder, the replaced Issuing Bank shall remain a party hereto and shall continue to have all the rights and obligations of an Issuing Bank under this Agreement with respect to Letters of Credit issued by it prior to such replacement, but shall not be required to issue additional Letters of Credit. <u>Annex II</u> shall be amended upon the written agreement of the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and any successor Issuing Bank to set forth such Issuing Bank's LC Issuance Limit, and no successor Issuing Bank shall be an "Issuing Bank" hereunder until such amendment is effective.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Subject to the appointment and acceptance of a successor Issuing Bank, any Issuing Bank may resign as an Issuing Bank at any time upon 30 days' prior written notice to the Administrative Agent, the Borrower and the Lenders, in which case, such resigning Issuing Bank shall be replaced in accordance with <u>Section 2.08(i)(i)</u> above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) <u>Cash Collateralization</u>. If (i) any Event of Default shall occur and be continuing and the Borrower receives notice from the Administrative Agent, in its discretion or at the direction of the Required Lenders, demanding the deposit of cash collateral pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>, (ii) the LC Exposure exceeds the LC Commitment at any time as a result of a reduction in the Borrowing Base or (iii) the Borrower is required to pay to the Administrative Agent the excess attributable to any LC Exposure in connection with any prepayment pursuant to <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, then the Borrower shall deposit, in the case of <u>clause (i)</u> or <u>(ii)</u>, on demand, or in the case of <u>clause (iii)</u>, by the date specified therefor in <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, in an account with the Administrative Agent, in the name of the Administrative Agent and for the benefit of the Lenders, an amount in cash (or, if acceptable to the Administrative Agent, Cash Equivalents) equal to 103% of, (A) in the case of an Event of Default, the LC Exposure, (B) in the case of the LC Exposure exceeding the LC Commitment, the amount of such excess, and (C) in the case of a payment required by <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, the amount of such excess as provided in <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, as of such date <u>plus</u> any accrued and unpaid interest thereon; <u>provided</u> that the obligation to deposit such cash collateral shall become effective immediately, and such deposit shall become immediately due and payable, without demand or other notice of any kind, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default with respect to the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary described in <u>Section 10.01(h)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(i)</u>. The Borrower hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Issuing Banks and the Lenders, an exclusive first priority and continuing perfected security interest in and Lien on such account and all cash, checks, drafts, certificates and instruments, if any, from time to time deposited or held in such account, all deposits or wire transfers made thereto, any and all investments purchased with funds deposited in such account, all interest, dividends, cash, instruments, financial assets and other Property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise payable in respect of, or in exchange for, any or all of the foregoing, and all proceeds, products, accessions, rents, profits, income and benefits therefrom, and any substitutions and replacements therefor. The Borrower's obligation to deposit amounts pursuant to this <u>Section 2.08(j)</u> shall be absolute and unconditional, without regard to whether any beneficiary of any such Letter of Credit has attempted to draw down all or a portion of such amount under the terms of a Letter of Credit, and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, shall not be subject to any defense or be affected by a right of set-off, counterclaim or recoupment which the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries may now or hereafter have against any such beneficiary, the Issuing Banks, the Administrative Agent, the Lenders or any other Person for any reason whatsoever. Such deposit shall be held as collateral securing the payment and performance of the Credit Parties' obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. The Administrative Agent shall have exclusive dominion and control, including the exclusive right of withdrawal, over such account. Other than any interest earned on the investment of such deposits, which investments shall be made at the option and sole discretion of the Administrative Agent and at the Borrower's risk and expense, such deposits shall not bear interest. Interest or profits, if any, on such investments shall accumulate in such account. Moneys in such account shall be applied by the Administrative Agent to reimburse the Issuing Banks for LC Disbursements for which they have not been reimbursed and, to the extent not so applied, shall be held for the satisfaction of the reimbursement obligations of the Borrower for the LC Exposure at such time or, if the maturity of the Loans has been accelerated, be applied to satisfy other obligations of the Credit Parties under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents. If the Borrower is required to provide an amount of cash collateral hereunder as a result of the occurrence of an Event of Default, and the Borrower is not otherwise required to transfer to the Administrative Agent the excess attributable to any LC Exposure in connection with any prepayment pursuant to <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, then such amount (to the extent not applied as aforesaid) shall be returned to the Borrower within three (3) Business Days after all Events of Default have been cured or waived.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) <u>LC Exposure Determination</u>. For all purposes of this Agreement, the amount of a Letter of Credit that, by its terms or the terms of any document related thereto, provides for one or more automatic increases in the stated amount thereof shall be deemed to be the maximum stated amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, whether or not such maximum stated amount is in effect at the time of determination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) <u>Reports from Issuing Banks</u>. Each Issuing Bank (other than the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates) shall, at least once each month, provide the Administrative Agent with a list of all Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Bank that are outstanding at such time; <u>provided</u> that, upon written request from the Administrative Agent, such Issuing Bank shall thereafter notify the Administrative Agent in writing on each Business Day of all Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Bank that are outstanding at such time.

Section 2.09 <u>Defaulting Lenders</u>. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then the following provisions shall apply for so long as such Lender is a Defaulting Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts received by the Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to <u>Section 10.02(c)</u> or otherwise) or received by the Administrative Agent from a Defaulting Lender pursuant to <u>Section 12.08</u> shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by the Administrative Agent as follows: *first*, to the payment of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to the Administrative Agent hereunder; *second*, to the payment on a pro rata basis of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to any Issuing Bank hereunder; *third*, to cash collateralize the Issuing Banks' LC Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender in accordance with this <u>Section 2.09</u>; *fourth*, as the Borrower may request (so long as no Default or Event of Default exists), to the funding of any Loan in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by the Administrative Agent; *fifth*, if so determined by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower, to be held in a Deposit Account and released pro rata in order to (i) satisfy such Defaulting Lender's potential future funding obligations with respect to Loans under this Agreement and (ii) cash collateralize the Issuing Banks' future LC Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender with respect to future Letters of Credit issued under this Agreement, in accordance with this <u>Section 2.09</u>; *sixth*, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders or the Issuing Banks as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender or the Issuing Banks against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement or under any other Loan Document; *seventh*, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrower as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Borrower against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement or under any other Loan Document; and *eighth*, to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; <u>provided</u> that if (i) such payment is a payment of the principal amount of any Loans or LC Disbursements in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its appropriate share, and (ii) such Loans were made or the related Letters of Credit were issued at a time when the conditions set forth in <u>Section 6.02</u> were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and LC Disbursements owed to, all non-Defaulting Lenders on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or LC Disbursements owed to, such Defaulting Lender until such time as all Loans and funded and unfunded participations in the Borrower's obligations corresponding to such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure are held by the Lenders pro rata in accordance with the Commitments without giving effect to <u>Section 2.09(c)</u>. Any payments, prepayments or other amounts paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by a Defaulting Lender or to post cash collateral pursuant to this <u>Section 2.09</u> shall be deemed paid to and redirected by such Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Commitment and Revolving Credit Exposure of such Defaulting Lender shall not be included in determining whether the Majority Lenders or Required Lenders have taken or may take any action hereunder (including any consent to any amendment, waiver or other modification pursuant to <u>Section 12.02</u>); <u>provided</u> that this clause (b) shall not apply to the vote of a Defaulting Lender in the case of an amendment, waiver or other modification requiring the consent of such Lender or each Lender affected thereby;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) if any LC Exposure exists at the time such Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender then:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) all or any part of such LC Exposure of such Defaulting Lender shall automatically be reallocated among the non-Defaulting Lenders in accordance with their respective Applicable Percentages but only to the extent any non-Defaulting Lender's Revolving Credit Exposure does not exceed its Commitment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if the reallocation described in <u>clause (i)</u> above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, the Borrower shall, within one (1) Business Day following notice by the Administrative Agent, cash collateralize such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure (after giving effect to any partial reallocation pursuant to clause (i) above) in accordance with the procedures set forth in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u> for so long as such LC Exposure is outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) if the Borrower cash collateralizes any portion of such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure pursuant to <u>clause (ii)</u> above, the Borrower shall not be required to pay any fees to such Defaulting Lender pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(b)</u> with respect to such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure during the period such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure is cash collateralized;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) if the LC Exposure of the non-Defaulting Lenders is reallocated pursuant to <u>clause (i)</u> above, then the fees payable to the Lenders pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(a)</u> and <u>Section 3.05(b)</u> shall be adjusted in accordance with such non-Defaulting Lenders' Applicable Percentages; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) if all or any portion of such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure is neither cash collateralized nor reallocated pursuant to clause (i) or <u>(ii)</u> above, then, without prejudice to any rights or remedies of the Issuing Banks or any Lender hereunder, all commitment fees that otherwise would have been payable to such Defaulting Lender (solely with respect to the portion of such Defaulting Lender's Commitment that was utilized by such LC Exposure) under <u>Section 3.05(a)</u> and letter of credit fees payable under <u>Section 3.05(b)</u> with respect to such Defaulting Lender's LC Exposure shall be payable to the Issuing Banks until such LC Exposure is cash collateralized and/or reallocated; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) so long as such Lender is a Defaulting Lender, no Issuing Bank shall be required to issue, amend, extend or increase any Letter of Credit, unless it is satisfied that the related exposure and the Defaulting Lender's then outstanding LC Exposure will be 100% covered by the Commitments of the non-Defaulting Lenders and/or cash collateral will be provided by the Borrower in accordance with <u>Section 2.09(c)</u>, and LC Exposure related to any newly issued, extended or increased Letter of Credit shall be allocated among non-Defaulting Lenders in a manner consistent with <u>Section 2.09(c)(i)</u> (and such Defaulting Lender shall not participate therein).

If (i) a Bankruptcy Event or a Bail-In Action with respect to a Lender Parent shall occur following the date hereof and for so long as such event shall continue or (ii) any Issuing Bank has a good faith belief that any Lender has defaulted in fulfilling its obligations under one or more other agreements in which such Lender commits to extend credit, no Issuing Bank shall be required to issue, amend or increase any Letter of Credit, unless the Issuing Banks shall have entered into arrangements with the Borrower or such Lender, satisfactory to such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, to defease any risk to it in respect of such Lender hereunder.

In the event that each of the Administrative Agent, the Borrower and each Issuing Bank agree that a Defaulting Lender has adequately remedied all matters that caused such Lender to be a Defaulting Lender, then the LC Exposure of the Lenders shall be readjusted to reflect the inclusion of such Lender's Commitment and on such date such Lender shall purchase at par such of the Loans of the other Lenders as the Administrative Agent shall determine may be necessary in order for such Lender to hold such Loans in accordance with its Applicable Percentage.

**ARTICLE III<br> PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; PREPAYMENTS; FEES**

Section 3.01 <u>Repayment of Loans</u>. The Borrower hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Lender the then unpaid principal amount of each Loan on the Termination Date.

Section 3.02 <u>Interest</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>ABR Loans</u>. The Loans comprising each ABR Borrowing shall bear interest at the Alternate Base Rate <u>plus</u> the Applicable Margin, but in no event to exceed the Highest Lawful Rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>SOFR Loans</u>. The Loans comprising each SOFR Borrowing shall bear interest at the Adjusted Term SOFR for the Interest Period in effect for such Borrowing <u>plus</u> the Applicable Margin, but in no event to exceed the Highest Lawful Rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Post-Default Rate</u>. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any Event of Default of the type described in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(b)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(h)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(i)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(j)</u> occurs, then (A) all outstanding principal, fees and other obligations under any Loan Document (other than fees payable pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(b)</u>) shall automatically bear interest at a rate *per annum* of two percent (2%) <u>plus</u> the rate applicable to ABR Loans as provided in <u>Section 3.02(a)</u> (including the Applicable Margin) and (B) all fees payable pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(b)</u> shall increase by two percent (2%) *per annum* over the then-applicable rate, but in no event to exceed the Highest Lawful Rate, and shall be payable on demand by the Administrative Agent and (ii) if any Event of Default occurs (other than an Event of Default described in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(b)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(h)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(i)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(j)</u>), then at the election of the Majority Lenders (or the Administrative Agent at the direction of Majority Lenders), (A) all outstanding principal, fees and other obligations under any Loan Document (other than fees payable pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(b)</u>) shall bear interest at a rate *per annum* of two percent (2%) <u>plus</u> the rate applicable to ABR Loans as provided in <u>Section 3.02(a)</u> (including the Applicable Margin) and (B) all fees payable pursuant to <u>Section 3.05(b)</u> shall increase by two percent (2%) *per annum* over the then-applicable rate, but in no event to exceed the Highest Lawful Rate, and shall be payable on demand by the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Interest Payment Dates</u>. Accrued interest on each Loan shall be payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date for such Loan and on the Termination Date; <u>provided</u> that (i) interest accrued pursuant to <u>Section 3.02(c)</u> shall be payable on demand, or if no demand has been made, on each Interest Payment Date, (ii) in the event of any repayment or prepayment of any Loan (other than an optional prepayment of an ABR Loan prior to the Termination Date), accrued interest on the principal amount repaid or prepaid shall be payable on the date of such repayment or prepayment, and (iii) in the event of any conversion of any SOFR Loan prior to the end of the current Interest Period therefor, accrued interest on such Loan shall be payable on the effective date of such conversion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Interest Rate Computations</u>. All interest hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days, unless such computation would exceed the Highest Lawful Rate, in which case interest shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), except that interest computed by reference to the Alternate Base Rate at times when the Alternate Base Rate is based on the Prime Rate shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), and in each case shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day). All interest hereunder on any Loan shall be computed on a daily basis based upon the outstanding principal amount of such Loan as of the applicable date of determination. The applicable Alternate Base Rate or Adjusted Term SOFR shall be determined by the Administrative Agent, and such determination shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and be binding upon the parties hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Term SOFR Conforming Changes</u>. In connection with the use or administration of Term SOFR, the Administrative Agent will have the right to make Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document. The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the effectiveness of any Conforming Changes in connection with the use or administration of Term SOFR.

Section 3.03 <u>Benchmark Replacement Setting</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Subject to clauses <u>(b)</u>, <u>(c)</u>, <u>(d)</u>, <u>(e)</u> and <u>(f)</u> of this <u>Section 3.03</u>, if prior to the commencement of any Interest Period for a SOFR Borrowing:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Administrative Agent determines that Adjusted Term SOFR cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Majority Lenders determine that for any reason in connection with any request for a SOFR Loan or a conversion thereto or a continuation thereof that Adjusted Term SOFR for any requested Interest Period with respect to a proposed SOFR Loan does not adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Loan, and the Majority Lenders have provided notice of such determination to the Administrative Agent;

the Administrative Agent will promptly so notify the Borrower and each Lender.

Upon notice thereof by the Administrative Agent to the Borrower, any obligation of the Lenders to make SOFR Loans, and any right of the Borrower to continue SOFR Loans or to convert ABR Loans to SOFR Loans, shall be suspended (to the extent of the affected SOFR Loans or affected Interest Periods) until the Administrative Agent (with respect to <u>clause (ii)</u>, at the instruction of the Majority Lenders) revokes such notice. Upon receipt of such notice, (i) the Borrower may revoke any pending request for a borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of SOFR Loans (to the extent of the affected SOFR Loans or affected Interest Periods) or, failing that, the Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a Borrowing of or conversion to ABR Loans in the amount specified therein and (ii) any outstanding affected SOFR Loans will be deemed to have been converted into ABR Loans at the end of the applicable Interest Period. Upon any such conversion, the Borrower shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so converted, together with any additional amounts required pursuant to <u>Section 5.02</u>. Subject to <u>clauses (b)</u>, <u>(c)</u>, <u>(d)</u>, <u>(e)</u> and <u>(f)</u> of this <u>Section 3.03</u>, if the Administrative Agent determines (which determination shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error) that Adjusted Term SOFR cannot be determined pursuant to the definition thereof on any given day, the interest rate on ABR Loans shall be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to <u>clause (c)</u> of the definition of "Alternate Base Rate" until the Administrative Agent revokes such determination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Benchmark Replacement</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, upon the occurrence of a Benchmark Transition Event, the Administrative Agent and the Borrower may amend this Agreement to replace the then-current Benchmark with a Benchmark Replacement. Any such amendment with respect to a Benchmark Transition Event will become effective at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the Administrative Agent has posted such proposed amendment to all affected Lenders and the Borrower so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such amendment from Lenders comprising the Majority Lenders. No replacement of a Benchmark with a Benchmark Replacement pursuant to this <u>Section 3.03(b)(i)</u> will occur prior to the applicable Benchmark Transition Start Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) No Swap Agreement shall be deemed to be a "Loan Document" for purposes of this <u>Section 3.03</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes</u>. In connection with the use, administration, adoption or implementation of a Benchmark Replacement, the Administrative Agent will have the right to make Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Notices; Standards for Decisions and Determinations</u>. The Administrative Agent will promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders of (i) the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement and (ii) the effectiveness of any Conforming Changes in connection with the use, administration, adoption or implementation of a Benchmark Replacement. The Administrative Agent will notify the Borrower of (A) the removal or reinstatement of any tenor of a Benchmark pursuant to <u>Section 3.03(e)</u> and (B) the commencement of any Benchmark Unavailability Period. Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the Administrative Agent or, if applicable, any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this <u>Section 3.03</u>, including any determination with respect to a tenor, rate or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any decision to take or refrain from taking any action or any selection, will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error and may be made in its or their sole discretion and without consent from any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this <u>Section 3.03</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Unavailability of Tenor of Benchmark</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, at any time (including in connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (i) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate (including the Term SOFR Reference Rate) and either (A) any tenor for such Benchmark is not displayed on a screen or other information service that publishes such rate from time to time as selected by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion or (B) the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark has provided a public statement or publication of information announcing that any tenor for such Benchmark is not or will not be representative, then the Administrative Agent may modify the definition of "Interest Period" (or any similar or analogous definition) for any Benchmark settings at or after such time to remove such unavailable or non-representative tenor and (ii) if a tenor that was removed pursuant to clause (i) above either (A) is subsequently displayed on a screen or information service for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement) or (B) is not, or is no longer, subject to an announcement that it is not or will not be representative for a Benchmark (including a Benchmark Replacement), then the Administrative Agent may modify the definition of "Interest Period" (or any similar or analogous definition) for all Benchmark settings at or after such time to reinstate such previously removed tenor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Benchmark Unavailability Period</u>. Upon the Borrower's receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark Unavailability Period, the Borrower may revoke any pending request for a SOFR Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of SOFR Loans to be made, converted or continued during any Benchmark Unavailability Period and, failing that, the Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a Borrowing of or conversion to ABR Loans. During a Benchmark Unavailability Period or at any time that a tenor for the then-current Benchmark is not an Available Tenor, the component of ABR based upon the then-current Benchmark or such tenor for such Benchmark, as applicable, will not be used in any determination of ABR.

Section 3.04 <u>Prepayments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Optional Prepayments</u>. The Borrower shall have the right at any time and from time to time to prepay any Borrowing in whole or in part, subject to prior notice in accordance with <u>Section 3.04(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Notice and Terms of Optional Prepayment</u>. The Borrower shall provide written notice to the Administrative Agent by electronic transmission acceptable to the Administrative Agent of any prepayment hereunder (i) in the case of prepayment of a SOFR Borrowing, not later than 2:00 p.m., New York, New York time, three (3) U.S. Government Securities Business Days before the date of prepayment, or (ii) in the case of prepayment of an ABR Borrowing, not later than 12:00 noon, New York, New York time, one Business Day before the date of prepayment. Each such notice shall be irrevocable and shall specify the prepayment date and the principal amount of each Borrowing or portion thereof to be prepaid; <u>provided</u> that, if a notice of prepayment is given in connection with a conditional notice of termination of the Commitments as contemplated by <u>Sections 2.06(b)</u> or <u>2.06(c)</u>, then such notice of prepayment may be revoked if such notice of termination is revoked in accordance with <u>Sections 2.06(b)</u> or <u>2.06(c)</u>. Promptly following receipt of any such notice relating to a Borrowing, the Administrative Agent shall advise the Lenders of the contents thereof. Each partial prepayment of any Borrowing shall be in an amount that would be permitted in the case of an advance of a Borrowing of the same Type as provided in <u>Section 2.02</u>. Each prepayment of a Borrowing shall be applied ratably to the Loans included in the prepaid Borrowing. Prepayments shall be accompanied by accrued interest to the extent required by <u>Section 3.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Mandatory Prepayments; Additional Mortgaged Property</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) If, after giving effect to any termination or reduction of the Aggregate Maximum Credit Amounts pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(b)</u> or any termination or reduction of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amounts pursuant to <u>Section 2.06(c)</u>, the total Revolving Credit Exposures exceeds the then effective Loan Limit, then the Borrower shall (A) prepay the Borrowings on the date of such termination or reduction in an aggregate principal amount equal to such excess, and (B) if any excess remains after prepaying all of the Borrowings as a result of any LC Exposure, transfer to the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders an amount equal to such excess to be held as cash collateral as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Upon any redetermination of the Borrowing Base pursuant to <u>Section 2.07(c)(iii)</u> or reduction of the Borrowing Base in connection with <u>Section 2.07(g)</u>, if the total Revolving Credit Exposures exceeds the Loan Limit after giving effect to the redetermined or adjusted Borrowing Base, then the Borrower shall eliminate such excess by either prepaying the Borrowings in an aggregate principal amount equal to such excess (and if any excess remains after prepaying all of the Borrowings as a result of any LC Exposure, transferring to the Administrative Agent an amount equal to such excess to be held as cash collateral as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u> or granting, or causing Restricted Subsidiaries to grant, to the Administrative Agent by instruments reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Administrative Agent as security for the Obligations a first-priority Lien interest (<u>provided</u> that Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u> may exist) on additional Oil and Gas Properties which Oil and Gas Properties are not already subject to a Lien of the Security Instruments and which Oil and Gas Properties were not previously included in a Reserve Report evaluated by the Lenders in connection with the then-existing Borrowing Base, with value and quality satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders in their respective individual sole discretion sufficient to eliminate such excess (such additional Oil and Gas Properties, "<u>Additional Mortgaged Property</u>")). The Borrower may make such prepayment, at its election, (1) in one lump sum payment on or before the date that is 30 days following the receipt by the Borrower of the New Borrowing Base Notice in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(d)</u> or (2) in six equal payments (the "<u>Borrowing Base Amortization Payments</u>"), the first of which being due on the date that is 30 days following the date of receipt by the Borrower of the New Borrowing Base Notice in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(d)</u> and each subsequent payment being due and payable on the same day in each of the subsequent calendar months (subject to any reductions or increases of the Borrowing Base Deficiency during such six-month period as a result of any other adjustments or redeterminations of the Borrowing Base during such period); <u>provided</u> that all payments required to be made pursuant to this <u>Section 3.04(c)(ii)</u> must be made on or prior to the Termination Date. Alternatively, the Borrower may grant or cause the granting of such Liens with respect to the Additional Mortgaged Property, within thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) following the receipt by the Borrower of the New Borrowing Base Notice in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>. All such Liens will be created and perfected by and in accordance with the provisions of deeds of trust, mortgages, security agreements and financing statements or other Security Instruments, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and in sufficient executed (and acknowledged where necessary or appropriate) counterparts for recording purposes. In order to comply with the foregoing, if any Restricted Subsidiary places a Lien on its Proved Oil and Gas Properties and such Restricted Subsidiary is not a Guarantor, then it shall become a Guarantor and comply with <u>Section 8.13(b)</u>. The Borrower shall notify the Administrative Agent in writing of the Borrower's election in respect of <u>clause (1)</u> or <u>(2)</u> of the preceding sentence, its election to grant Liens in Additional Mortgaged Properties approved by the Administrative Agent and Required Lenders, or any combination of the actions set forth in this sentence, within 10 Business Days following the receipt of the New Borrowing Base Notice in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(d)</u>. Failure to provide such notification shall be deemed an election to prepay the Borrowing Base Deficiency pursuant to <u>clause (2)</u> above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Upon any adjustment to the amount of the Borrowing Base in accordance with the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions (other than <u>Section 2.07(g)</u>), if the total Revolving Credit Exposures exceeds the Borrowing Base as adjusted, then the Borrower shall (A) prepay the Borrowings in an aggregate principal amount equal to such excess and (B) if any excess remains after prepaying all of the Borrowings as a result of any LC Exposure, transfer to the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders an amount equal to such excess to be held as cash collateral as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>. The Borrower shall be obligated to make such prepayment in one lump sum payment on the third Business Day after the consummation of such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition, Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation or incurrence of Specified Additional Debt. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to permit any Credit Party to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose Property other than pursuant to <u>Section 9.12</u>, and any such non-permitted sale, transfer or disposition will constitute a breach of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Reserved.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Promptly following the incurrence of any Debt by any Credit Party (other than Debt permitted under <u>Section 9.02</u>), the Borrower shall prepay the Loans (and if any excess remains after prepaying all of the Borrowings as a result of any LC Exposure, transferring to the Administrative Agent an amount equal to such excess to be held as cash collateral as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>) in an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of (A) one hundred percent (100%) of the Net Proceeds received in respect of such Debt and (B) the amount of Loans then outstanding. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to permit any Credit Party to incur Debt other than as permitted under <u>Section 9.02</u>, and any such incurrence of Debt shall be a violation of <u>Section 9.02</u> and a breach of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) In addition to the foregoing mandatory prepayments set forth in this <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, at any time that Specified Additional Debt (other than Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect thereof) shall be incurred or issued while a Borrowing Base Deficiency exists, the Borrower shall to the extent necessary to cure such Borrowing Base Deficiency (with the Borrowing Base being calculated after giving effect to the Borrowing Base adjustment required pursuant to <u>Section 2.07(f)</u> in connection with such Specified Additional Debt) (A) prepay the Borrowings in an aggregate principal amount equal to such deficiency and (B) if any Borrowing Base Deficiency remains after prepaying all of the Borrowings as a result of any LC Exposure, transfer to the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders an amount equal to such deficiency to be held as cash collateral as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>. The Borrower shall be obligated to make such prepayment in one lump sum payment on the first Business Day after Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries receives any Net Proceeds from such incurrence of Specified Additional Debt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) Each prepayment of Borrowings pursuant to this <u>Section 3.04(c)</u> shall be applied, *first*, ratably to any ABR Borrowings then outstanding, and, *second*, to any SOFR Borrowings then outstanding, and if more than one SOFR Borrowing is then outstanding, to each such SOFR Borrowing in order of priority beginning with the SOFR Borrowing with the least number of days remaining in the Interest Period applicable thereto and ending with the SOFR Borrowing with the most number of days remaining in the Interest Period applicable thereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) Without limiting any other provision of this <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, if at the time of the receipt of such Net Proceeds a Borrowing Base Deficiency then exists, then promptly following the receipt of Net Proceeds by any Credit Party in respect of any Asset Sale in an amount exceeding $5,000,000, in each case on an individual basis or the basis of a series of related transactions, the Borrower shall prepay the Loans in an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of (A) one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Proceeds and (B) the amount of the Borrowing Base Deficiency, with any such payment that is made when Borrowing Base Amortization Payments are required under Section 3.04(c)(ii), such payment shall be applied in inverse order of maturity to such Borrowing Base Amortization Payments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) Without limiting any other provision of this <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, if at the time of the receipt of such Net Proceeds a Borrowing Base Deficiency then exists, then promptly following the receipt of Net Proceeds by any Credit Party in respect of any Casualty Event in an amount exceeding $5,000,000, on an individual basis or the basis of a series of related payments in respect of one or more Casualty Events, the Borrower shall prepay the Loans in an aggregate amount equal to the lesser of (A) one hundred percent (100%) of such Net Proceeds and (B) the amount of the Borrowing Base Deficiency, with any such payment that is made when Borrowing Base Amortization Payments are required under Section 3.04(c)(ii), such payment shall be applied in inverse order of maturity to such Borrowing Base Amortization Payments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) Each prepayment of Borrowings pursuant to this <u>Section 3.04(c)</u> shall be applied ratably to the Loans included in the prepaid Borrowings. Prepayments pursuant to this <u>Section 3.04(c)</u> shall be accompanied by accrued interest to the extent required by <u>Section 3.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>No Premium or Penalty</u>. Prepayments permitted or required under this <u>Section 3.04</u> shall be without premium or penalty, except as required under <u>Section 5.02</u>.

Section 3.05 <u>Fees</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Commitment Fees</u>. Except as otherwise provided in <u>Section 3.05(d)</u>, the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Lender a commitment fee, which shall accrue at the applicable Commitment Fee Rate on the average daily amount of the unused amount of the Commitment of such Lender during the Availability Period. For the avoidance of doubt, LC Exposure shall constitute usage of the Commitments for purposes of this <u>Section 3.05(a)</u>. Accrued commitment fees shall be payable in arrears on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year and on the Termination Date, commencing on the first such date to occur after the date hereof. All commitment fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days, unless such computation would exceed the Highest Lawful Rate, in which case such fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), and shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Letter of Credit Fees</u>. Except as otherwise provided in <u>Section 3.05(d)</u>, the Borrower agrees to pay (i) to the Administrative Agent for the account of each Lender a participation fee with respect to its participations in Letters of Credit, which shall accrue at the same Applicable Margin used to determine the interest rate applicable to SOFR Loans on the average daily amount of such Lender's LC Exposure (excluding any portion thereof attributable to unreimbursed LC Disbursements) during the period from and including the date of this Agreement to but excluding the later of the date on which such Lender's Commitment terminates and the date on which such Lender ceases to have any LC Exposure, (ii) to each Issuing Bank a fronting fee, which shall accrue at the rate of 0.15% per annum on the average daily amount of the LC Exposure of such Issuing Bank (excluding any portion thereof attributable to unreimbursed LC Disbursements) during the period from and including the date of this Agreement to but excluding the later of the date of termination of the Commitments and the date on which there ceases to be any LC Exposure, and (iii) to the Issuing Bank, for its own account, its standard fees with respect to the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or processing of drawings thereunder. Participation fees and fronting fees accrued through and including the last day of March, June, September and December of each year shall be payable on the third Business Day following such last day, commencing on the first such date to occur after the date of this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that all such fees shall be payable on the Termination Date and any such fees accruing after the Termination Date shall be payable on demand. Any other fees payable to any Issuing Bank pursuant to this <u>Section 3.05(b)</u> shall be payable within 10 days after demand. All participation fees and fronting fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days, unless such computation would cause interest hereunder to exceed the Highest Lawful Rate, in which case such participation and fronting fees shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year), and shall be payable for the actual number of days elapsed (including the first day but excluding the last day).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Administrative Agent and Arranger Fees</u>. The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent and/or the Arrangers, as applicable, the fees payable in the amounts and at the times separately agreed upon between the Borrower and the Administrative Agent and/or such Arrangers in the Fee Letters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Defaulting Lender Fees</u>. Subject to <u>Section 2.09</u>, the Borrower shall not be obligated to pay the Administrative Agent any Defaulting Lender's ratable share of the fees described in <u>Section 3.05(a)</u> and <u>(b)</u> for the period commencing on the day such Defaulting Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender and continuing for so long as such Lender continues to be a Defaulting Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Borrowing Base Increase Fees</u>. The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the account of each Lender then party to this Agreement and whose Commitment, if any, is increasing, a Borrowing Base increase fee in an amount to be set forth in a separate written agreement on the amount of any increase of the Borrowing Base, payable on the effective date of any such increase to the Borrowing Base.

**ARTICLE IV<br> PAYMENTS; PRO RATA TREATMENT; SHARING OF SET-OFFS**

Section 4.01 <u>Payments Generally; Pro Rata Treatment; Sharing of Set-offs</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Payments by the Borrower</u>. The Borrower shall make each payment required to be made by it hereunder (whether of principal, interest, fees or reimbursement of LC Disbursements, or of amounts payable under <u>Section 5.01</u>, <u>Section 5.02</u>, <u>Section 5.03</u> or otherwise) prior to 1:00 p.m., New York, New York time, on the date when due, in immediately available funds, without defense, deduction, recoupment, set-off or counterclaim. Fees, once paid, shall be fully earned and shall not be refundable under any circumstances, absent manifest error. Any amounts received after such time on any date may, in the discretion of the Administrative Agent, be deemed to have been received on the next succeeding Business Day for purposes of calculating interest thereon. All such payments shall be made to the Administrative Agent at its offices specified in <u>Section 12.01</u>, except payments to be made directly to an Issuing Bank as expressly provided herein and except that payments pursuant to <u>Section 5.01</u>, <u>Section 5.02</u>, <u>Section 5.03</u> and <u>Section 12.03</u> shall be made directly to the Persons entitled thereto. The Administrative Agent shall distribute any such payments received by it for the account of any other Person to the appropriate recipient promptly following receipt thereof. If any payment hereunder shall be due on a day that is not a Business Day, the date for payment shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and, in the case of any payment accruing interest, interest thereon shall be payable for the period of such extension. All payments hereunder shall be made in dollars.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Application of Insufficient Payments</u>. If at any time insufficient funds are received by and available to the Administrative Agent to pay fully all amounts of principal, unreimbursed LC Disbursements, interest and fees then due hereunder then, subject to <u>Section 10.02(c)</u>, such funds shall be applied (i) *first*, towards payment of interest and fees then due hereunder, ratably among the parties entitled thereto in accordance with the amounts of interest and fees then due to such parties, and (ii) *second*, towards payment of principal and unreimbursed LC Disbursements then due hereunder, ratably among the parties entitled thereto in accordance with the amounts of principal and unreimbursed LC Disbursements then due to such parties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Sharing of Payments by Lenders</u>. If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of set-off or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of its Loans or participations in LC Disbursements resulting in such Lender receiving payment of a greater proportion of the aggregate amount of its Loans and participations in LC Disbursements and accrued interest thereon than the proportion received by any other Lender, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Loans and participations in LC Disbursements of other Lenders to the extent necessary so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by the Lenders ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Loans and participations in LC Disbursements; <u>provided</u> that (i) if any such participations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest, and (ii) the provisions of this <u>Section 4.01(c)</u> shall not be construed to apply to any payment made by the Borrower 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 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 LC Disbursements to any assignee or Participant, other than to the Borrower or any Subsidiary or Affiliate thereof (as to which the provisions of this <u>Section 4.01(c)</u> shall apply). The Borrower consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may exercise against the Borrower rights of set-off and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of the Borrower in the amount of such participation.

Section 4.02 <u>Presumption of Payment by the Borrower</u>. Unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from the Borrower prior to the date on which any payment is due to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders or the Issuing Banks that the Borrower will not make such payment, the Administrative Agent may assume that the Borrower has made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Lenders or the Issuing Bank, as the case may be, the amount due. In such event, if the Borrower has not in fact made such payment, then each of the Lenders or the Issuing Bank, as the case may be, severally agrees to repay to the Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Lender or Issuing Bank with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to the Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.

Section 4.03 <u>Certain Deductions by the Administrative Agent</u>. If a Defaulting Lender (or a Lender who would be a Defaulting Lender but for the expiration of the relevant grace period) as a result of the exercise of a set off shall have received a payment in respect of its Revolving Credit Exposure which results in its Revolving Credit Exposure being less than its Applicable Percentage of the aggregate Revolving Credit Exposures, then no payment will be made to such Defaulting Lender until all amounts due and owing to the Lenders have been equalized in accordance with each Lender's respective *pro rata* share of the Obligations. Further, if any Lender shall fail to make any payment required to be made by it pursuant to <u>Section 2.05(a)</u>, <u>Section 2.08(d)</u>, <u>Section 2.08(e)</u> or <u>Section 4.02</u>, or otherwise hereunder, then the Administrative Agent may, in its discretion (notwithstanding any contrary provision hereof), apply any amounts thereafter received by the Administrative Agent for the account of such Lender to satisfy such Lender's obligations under such Sections until all such unsatisfied obligations are fully paid. If at any time prior to the acceleration or maturity of the Loans, the Administrative Agent shall receive any payment in respect of principal of a Loan or a reimbursement of an LC Disbursement while one or more Defaulting Lenders shall be party to this Agreement, the Administrative Agent shall apply such payment first to the Borrowing(s) for which such Defaulting Lender(s) shall have failed to fund its *pro rata* share until such time as such Borrowing(s) are paid in full or each Lender (including each Defaulting Lender) is owed its Applicable Percentage of the aggregate Revolving Credit Exposure then outstanding. After acceleration or maturity of the Loans, all principal will be paid ratably as provided in <u>Section 10.02(c)</u>.

Section 4.04 <u>Disposition of Proceeds</u>. The Mortgages contain an assignment by the Borrower and/or the other Credit Parties unto and in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties of all of such Credit Party's interest in and to production and all proceeds attributable thereto which may be produced from or allocated to the Mortgaged Property. The Mortgages further provide in general for the application of such proceeds to the satisfaction of the Obligations and other obligations described therein and secured thereby. Notwithstanding the assignment contained in such Mortgages, unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (a) the Administrative Agent and the Lenders agree that they will neither notify the purchaser or purchasers of such production nor take any other action to cause such proceeds to be remitted to the Administrative Agent or the Lenders, but the Lenders will instead permit such proceeds to be paid to the applicable Credit Party and (b) the Lenders hereby authorize the Administrative Agent to take such actions as may be necessary to cause such proceeds to be paid to the applicable Credit Party.

**ARTICLE V<br> INCREASED COSTS; BREAK FUNDING PAYMENTS; TAXES; ILLEGALITY**

Section 5.01 <u>Increased Costs</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Increased Costs Generally</u>. If any Change in Law shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve (including pursuant to regulations issued from time to time by the Board for determining the maximum reserve requirement (including any emergency, special, supplemental or other marginal reserve requirement) with respect to eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as "Eurocurrency liabilities" in Regulation D)), special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) subject any Recipient to any Taxes (other than (A) Indemnified Taxes, (B) Taxes described in clauses (b) through (d) of the definition of Excluded Taxes and (C) Connection Income Taxes) on its loans, loan principal, letters of credit, commitments, or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) impose on any Lender or any Issuing Bank any other condition, cost or expense affecting this Agreement or Loans made by such Lender or any Letter of Credit or participation in any such Loan or Letter of Credit;

and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender or such Issuing Bank of making, converting to, continuing or maintaining any Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan), or to increase the cost to such Lender or such Issuing Bank, or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, (whether of principal, interest or otherwise), then the Borrower will pay to such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Capital Requirements</u>. If any Lender or Issuing Bank determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or Issuing Bank or any lending office of such Lender or Issuing Bank or such Lender's or Issuing Bank's holding company, if any, regarding capital or liquidity requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender's or Issuing Bank's capital or on the capital of such Lender's or Issuing Bank's holding company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement or the Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit held by, such Lender, or the Letters of Credit issued by any Issuing Bank, to a level below that which such Lender or Issuing Bank or such Lender's or Issuing Bank's holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender's or Issuing Bank's policies and the policies of such Lender's or Issuing Bank's holding company with respect to capital adequacy or liquidity), then from time to time, upon receipt of a certificate described in the following subsection (c), the Borrower will pay to such Lender or Issuing Bank, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or Issuing Bank or such Lender's or Issuing Bank's holding company for any such reduction suffered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Certificates</u>. A certificate of a Lender or an Issuing Bank setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Lender or such Issuing Bank or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in <u>Section 5.01(a)</u> or <u>(b)</u> shall be delivered to the Borrower and shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Effect of Failure or Delay in Requesting Compensation</u>. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or any Issuing Bank to demand compensation pursuant to this <u>Section 5.01</u> shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender's or an Issuing Bank's right to demand such compensation; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender or the Issuing Bank pursuant to this <u>Section 5.01</u> for any increased costs or reductions incurred more than nine months prior to the date that such Lender or the Issuing Bank, as the case may be, notifies the Borrower of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender's or the Issuing Bank's intention to claim compensation therefor; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u> 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.

Section 5.02 <u>Break Funding Payments</u>. In the event of (a) the payment of any principal of any SOFR Loan other than on the last day of an Interest Period applicable thereto (including as a result of an Event of Default), (b) the conversion of any SOFR Loan into an ABR Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto (including as a result of an Event of Default), (c) the failure to borrow, convert, continue or prepay any SOFR Loan on the date specified in any notice delivered pursuant hereto, or (d) the assignment of any SOFR Loan other than on the last day of the Interest Period applicable thereto as a result of a request by the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 5.04(b)</u>, then, in any such event, the Borrower shall compensate each Lender for the loss, cost and expense attributable to such event, including any loss, cost or expense arising from the liquidation or redeployment of funds.

A certificate of any Lender setting forth any amount or amounts that such Lender is entitled to receive pursuant to this <u>Section 5.02</u> shall be delivered to the Borrower and shall be conclusive absent manifest error. The Borrower shall pay such Lender the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.

Section 5.03 <u>Taxes</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Payments Free of Taxes</u>. Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of any Credit Party under any Loan Document shall be made free and clear of and without deduction or withholding for any Taxes, except as required by applicable law; <u>provided</u> that if any Withholding Agent shall be required to deduct or withhold any Taxes from such payments, then (i) the applicable Withholding Agent shall make such deductions or withholdings, (ii) the applicable Withholding Agent shall timely pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law, and (iii) if such Tax is an Indemnified Tax or Other Tax, the sum payable to the applicable Recipient shall be increased as necessary by the applicable Credit Party so that after making all required deductions and withholdings (including deductions and withholdings of Taxes applicable to additional sums payable under this <u>Section 5.03(a)</u>), the applicable Recipient receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions or withholdings been made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Payment of Other Taxes by the Borrower</u>. The Borrower shall timely pay to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law, or at the option of the Administrative Agent timely reimburse it for the payment of, any Other Taxes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Indemnification by the Borrower</u>. Without duplication of the amounts paid pursuant to <u>Section 5.03(a)</u> or <u>(b)</u>, the Borrower shall indemnify each Recipient, within ten (10) Business Days after written demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this <u>Section 5.03</u>) payable or paid by such Recipient, or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to such Recipient, and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered by a Recipient (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), or by the Administrative Agent, on its own behalf or on behalf of a Recipient, to the Borrower shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Indemnification by the Lenders</u>. Each Lender shall severally indemnify the Administrative Agent, within thirty (30) days after written demand therefor, for (i) any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such Lender (but only to the extent that the Borrower has not already indemnified the Administrative Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the obligation of the Borrower to do so), (ii) any Taxes attributable to such Lender's failure to comply with the provisions of <u>Section 12.04(c)</u> relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register and (iii) any Excluded Taxes attributable to such Lender, in each case, that are payable or paid by the Administrative Agent in connection with any Loan Document, and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to any Lender by the Administrative Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender under any Loan Document or otherwise payable by the Administrative Agent to the Lender from any other source against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under this <u>paragraph (d)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Evidence of Payments</u>. As soon as practicable after any payment of Indemnified Taxes by any Credit Party to a Governmental Authority pursuant to this <u>Section 5.03</u>, the Credit Party shall deliver to the Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment, a copy of the return reporting such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Status of Lenders</u>. (i) Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding Tax with respect to payments made under any Loan Document shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, at the time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as will enable the Borrower and Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding two sentences, the completion, execution and submission of such documentation (other than such documentation set forth in <u>Section 5.03(f)(ii)(A)</u>, <u>Section 5.03(f)(ii)(B)</u> and <u>Section 5.03(f)(ii)(D)</u> below) shall not be required if in the Lender's reasonable judgment such completion, execution or submission would subject such Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense or would materially prejudice the legal or commercial position of such Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) any Lender that is a U.S. Person shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed copies of IRS Form W-9 certifying that such Lender is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding Tax;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or prior to the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), whichever of the following is applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party (x) with respect to payments of interest under any Loan Document, executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable) establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the "interest" article of such tax treaty and (y) with respect to any other applicable payments under any Loan Document, IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable) establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the "business profits" or "other income" article of such tax treaty;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) executed copies of IRS Form W-8ECI;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Code, (x) a certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit H-1</u> to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not a "bank" within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, a "10 percent shareholder" of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or a "controlled foreign corporation" related to the Borrower as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code (a "<u>U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate</u>") and (y) executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) to the extent a Foreign Lender is not the beneficial owner, executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN (or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable), a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit H-2</u> or <u>Exhibit H-3</u>, IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; <u>provided</u> that if the Foreign Lender is a partnership and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Foreign Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Foreign Lender may provide a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit H-4</u> on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or about the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of the Borrower or the Administrative Agent), executed copies of any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in U.S. federal withholding Tax, duly completed, together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit the Borrower or the Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) <u>FATCA</u>. If a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would be subject to U.S. federal withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Code, as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower or the Administrative Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower and the Administrative Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender's obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount, if any, to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of this <u>Section 5.03(f)(ii)(D)</u>, "FATCA" shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) On or before the date on which Citibank, N.A. (and any successor or replacement Administrative Agent) becomes the Administrative Agent hereunder, it shall deliver to the Borrower two (2) executed copies of IRS Form W-9 certifying that such Administrative Agent is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding Tax.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) Each Lender and the Administrative Agent agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall update such form or certification or promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Treatment of Certain Refunds</u>. If any party determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that it has received a refund of any Taxes as to which it has been indemnified pursuant to this <u>Section 5.03</u> (including by the payment of additional amounts pursuant to this <u>Section 5.03</u>), it shall pay to the indemnifying party an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made under this <u>Section 5.03</u> with respect to the Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses (including Taxes) of such indemnified party and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Authority with respect to such refund). Such indemnifying party, upon the request of such indemnified party, shall repay to such indemnified party the amount paid over pursuant to this <u>paragraph (g)</u> (<u>plus</u> any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Authority) in the event that such indemnified party is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>paragraph (g)</u>, in no event will the indemnified party be required to pay any amount to an indemnifying party pursuant to this <u>paragraph (g)</u> the payment of which would place the indemnified party in a less favorable net after-Tax position than the indemnified party would have been in if the Tax subject to indemnification and giving rise to such refund had not been deducted, withheld or otherwise imposed and the indemnification payments or additional amounts with respect to such Tax had never been paid. This paragraph shall not be construed to require any indemnified party to make available its Tax returns (or any other information relating to its Taxes that it deems confidential) to the indemnifying party or any other Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Survival</u>. Each party's obligations under this <u>Section 5.03</u> shall survive the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent or any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all obligations under any Loan Document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Defined Terms</u>. For purposes of this <u>Section 5.03</u>, the term "Lender" includes each Issuing Bank and the term "applicable law" includes FATCA.

Section 5.04 <u>Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Designation of Different Lending Office</u>. If any Lender requests compensation under <u>Section 5.01</u>, or if the Borrower is required to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to <u>Section 5.03</u>, or if any Lender's obligation to make or maintain SOFR Loans is suspended pursuant to <u>Section 5.01</u>, then such Lender shall 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 <u>Section 5.01</u> or <u>Section 5.03</u>, as the case may be, in the future or would allow the Lender to make SOFR Loans and (ii) would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. The Borrower hereby agrees to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Replacement of Lenders</u>. If any Lender requests compensation under <u>Section 5.01</u>, or if the Borrower is required to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to <u>Section 5.03</u>, or if any Lender's obligation to make or maintain SOFR Loans is suspended pursuant to <u>Section 5.01</u>, or if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender or Non-Consenting Lender hereunder, then the Borrower may, at its sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and the Administrative Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in <u>Section 12.04(b)</u>), all its interests, rights and obligations under this Agreement to an assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment); <u>provided</u> that (i) the Borrower shall have received the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Issuing Bank, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, (ii) such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Loans and participations in LC Disbursements, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other amounts payable to it hereunder, from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or the Borrower (in the case of all other amounts), (iii) in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under <u>Section 5.01</u> or payments required to be made pursuant to <u>Section 5.03</u>, such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments and (iv) in the case of any assignment resulting from a Lender becoming a Non-Consenting Lender, the applicable assignee shall have consented to the applicable amendment, waiver or consent. A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment and delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling the Borrower to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment and delegation if such Lender (or its Affiliate) is a Secured Swap Provider with any outstanding Swap Agreements with any Credit Party (to the extent obligations under such Swap Agreements constitute Debt), unless on or prior thereto, all such Swap Agreements have been terminated or novated to another Person and such Lender (or its Affiliate) shall have received payment of all amounts, if any, payable to it in connection with such termination or novation.

Section 5.05 <u>Illegality</u>. If any Lender determines that any Governmental Requirement has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its applicable lending office to make, maintain or fund Loans whose interest is determined by reference to SOFR, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, Adjusted Term SOFR or Term SOFR, or to determine or charge interest rates based upon SOFR, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, Adjusted Term SOFR or Term SOFR, then, upon notice thereof by such Lender to the Borrower (through the Administrative Agent), (a) any obligation of the Lenders to make SOFR Loans, and any right of the Borrower to continue SOFR Loans, or to convert ABR Loans to SOFR Loans, shall be suspended, and (b) the interest rate on which ABR Loans shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to <u>clause (c)</u> of the definition of "Alternate Base Rate", in each case until such Lender notifies the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist. Upon receipt of such notice, the Borrower shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, upon demand from any Lender (with a copy to the Administrative Agent), prepay or, if applicable, convert all SOFR Loans to ABR Loans (the interest rate on which ABR Loans of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by the Administrative Agent without reference to clause (c) of the definition of "Alternate Base Rate"), on the last day of the Interest Period therefor in the case of SOFR Loans, if all affected Lenders may lawfully continue to maintain such SOFR Loans to such day, or if any Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such SOFR Loans to such day until the Administrative Agent is advised in writing by each affected Lender that it is no longer illegal for such Lender to determine or charge interest rates based upon SOFR, the Term SOFR Reference Rate, Adjusted Term SOFR or Term SOFR. Upon any such prepayment or conversion, the Borrower shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so prepaid or converted, together with any additional amounts required pursuant to <u>Section 5.02</u>.

**ARTICLE VI<br> CONDITIONS PRECEDENT**

Section 6.01 <u>Effective Date</u>. The effectiveness of this Agreement and obligations of the Lenders to make Loans and of the Issuing Banks to issue Letters of Credit hereunder shall not become effective until the date on which each of the following conditions is satisfied (or waived in accordance with <u>Section 12.02</u>):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Administrative Agent, the Arrangers and the Lenders shall have received all commitment, facility and agency fees and all other fees and amounts due and payable on or prior to the Effective Date, including, to the extent invoiced, reimbursement or payment of all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses required to be reimbursed or paid by the Borrower hereunder (including, to the extent invoiced at least three (3) Business Days prior to the Effective Date, the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of Latham & Watkins LLP, counsel to the Administrative Agent).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of Responsible Officer, dated as of the Effective Date, of each Credit Party setting forth (i) resolutions of its board of directors (or comparable governing body) with respect to the authorization of such Credit Party to execute and deliver the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to enter into the transactions contemplated in those documents, (ii) the officers of such Credit Party (A) who are authorized to sign the Loan Documents to which such Credit Party is a party and (B) who will, until replaced by another officer or officers duly authorized for that purpose, act as its representative for the purposes of signing documents and giving notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, (iii) specimen signatures of such authorized officers, and (iv) the bylaws, limited liability company agreements, limited partnership agreements, certificates of incorporation, certificates of formation and certificates of limited partnership, as applicable, of such Credit Party, certified as being true and complete. The Administrative Agent and the Lenders may conclusively rely on such certificate until the Administrative Agent receives notice in writing from the Borrower to the contrary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Administrative Agent shall have received certificates of the appropriate State agencies with respect to the existence, qualification and good standing of each Credit Party from its state of incorporation or formation and with respect to foreign qualification in any other jurisdiction in which such Credit Party owns Oil and Gas Properties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The Administrative Agent shall have received from the Borrower and each other party hereto counterparts (in such number as may be requested by the Administrative Agent) of this Agreement signed on behalf of such party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The Administrative Agent shall have received duly executed Notes payable to each Lender requesting a Note in a principal amount equal to its Maximum Credit Amount dated as of the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) The Administrative Agent shall have received from each party thereto duly executed counterparts (in such number as may be requested by the Administrative Agent) of the Security Instruments required as of the Effective Date, including the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement and the other Security Instruments described on <u>Exhibit E</u>. In connection with the execution and delivery of the Security Instruments, the Administrative Agent shall:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) have received the Security Instruments which will, when properly recorded (or when the applicable financing statements related thereto are properly filed or such other actions needed to perfect are taken) create first priority, perfected Liens (subject only to Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u>) (A) on at least 90% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated in the Initial Reserve Report, (B) those Midstream Assets material to the operation of the Borrowing Base Properties to the extent reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, and (C) on all other Property purported to be pledged as collateral pursuant to the Security Instruments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) have received certificates, together with undated, blank stock or equity powers for each such certificate, representing all of the issued and outstanding Equity Interests in each of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries that are evidenced by certificates, to the extent such Equity Interests are certificated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) The Administrative Agent shall have received an opinion, dated as of the Effective Date, of Baker & Hostetler LLP, special counsel to the Credit Parties, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and its counsel, addressed to the Administrative Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Banks.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) The Administrative Agent shall have received certificates of insurance coverage of the Credit Parties evidencing that the Credit Parties are carrying insurance in accordance with <u>Section 7.12</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Administrative Agent shall have received title information setting forth the status of title to at least 85% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated in the Initial Reserve Report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying that the Credit Parties have received all consents and approvals required by <u>Section 7.03</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) The Administrative Agent shall have received the Initial Reserve Report accompanied by a certificate covering the matters described in <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) After giving effect to any Borrowing to be made on the Effective Date, Liquidity shall be equal to or greater than the amount that is 25% of the Aggregate Elected Commitment Amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) The Administrative Agent shall have received appropriate tax, judgment and UCC search certificates and county-level real property record search results reflecting no prior Liens encumbering the Properties of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries for each jurisdiction requested by the Administrative Agent other than those being assigned or released on or prior to the Effective Date or Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of a Responsible Officer, dated as of the Effective Date, of the Borrower certifying:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) that the representations and warranties set forth in <u>Article VII</u> are true and correct in all material respects on the Effective Date except to the extent any such representations and warranties (A) are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of Effective Date, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of such specified earlier date or (B) are already qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, in which case, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) that, after giving effect to the Transactions on the Effective Date, since December 31, 2023, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) that, after giving effect to the Transactions on the Effective Date, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) that, after giving effect to the Transactions on the Effective Date, the Borrower is in *pro forma* compliance with <u>Sections 9.01(a)</u> and <u>9.01(b)</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) that after giving effect to the Transactions contemplated hereby to occur on the Effective Date, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries have no indebtedness outstanding other than (A) the Loans and other extensions of credit hereunder and (B) any other Debt permitted by <u>Section 9.02</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) (i) the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received, at least five (5) days prior to the Effective Date, all documentation and other information about the Credit Parties required under applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act that has been requested by the Administrative Agent or such Lender in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the Effective Date and (ii) to the extent the Borrower qualifies as a "legal entity customer" under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation, any Lender that has requested, in a written notice to the Borrower at least ten (10) days prior to the Effective Date, a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to the Borrower shall have received such Beneficial Ownership Certification at least five (5) days prior to the Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) The Administrative Agent shall have received a Borrowing Request in accordance with <u>Section 2.03</u> and a request for a Letter of Credit in accordance with <u>Section 2.08(b)</u>, if applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) The Administrative Agent shall have received a solvency certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit L</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) The Administrative Agent shall have received a payoff letter and/or termination letter in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent evidencing that, contemporaneously with the effectiveness of this Agreement and the making of any Loans on the Effective Date, (A) the Existing Credit Facilities have been repaid in full, (B) the commitments under the Existing Credit Facilities have been terminated, and (C) the liens securing the Debt under the Existing Credit Facilities have been released and terminated.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) The Administrative Agent shall have received a Subordination Agreement executed by the lenders under the Holdings Intercompany Debt (as such term was defined in the Credit Agreement prior to the Third Amendment Effective Date).

Without limiting the generality of the provisions of <u>Section 11.04</u>, for purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in this <u>Section 6.01</u>, each Lender that has signed this Agreement shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required under this <u>Section 6.01</u> to be consented to or approved by or reasonably acceptable or reasonably satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice from such Lender prior to the Effective Date specifying its objection thereto. All documents executed or submitted pursuant to this <u>Section 6.01</u> by and on behalf of any of the Credit Parties shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and its counsel. The obligations of the Lenders to make Loans and of any Issuing Bank to issue Letters of Credit hereunder shall not become effective unless each of the foregoing conditions is satisfied (or waived pursuant to <u>Section 12.02</u>) at or prior to 4:00 p.m., New York, New York time, on June 14, 2024 (and in the event such conditions are not so satisfied or waived, the Commitments shall terminate at such time). The Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders of the Effective Date, and such notice shall be conclusive and binding.

Section 6.02 <u>Each Credit Event</u>. The obligation of each Lender to make a Loan on the occasion of any Borrowing after the initial Borrowing to be made on the Effective Date, and of any Issuing Bank to issue, amend, renew or extend any Letter of Credit, is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) At the time of and immediately after giving effect to such Borrowing or the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit, as applicable, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The representations and warranties of the Credit Parties set forth in this Agreement and in the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date of such Borrowing or the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit, as applicable, except to the extent any such representations and warranties (i) are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date of such Borrowing or the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit, as applicable, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of such specified earlier date or (ii) are already qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, in which case, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The receipt by the Administrative Agent of a Borrowing Request in accordance with <u>Section 2.03</u> or a request for a Letter of Credit (or an amendment, extension or renewal of a Letter of Credit) in accordance with <u>Section 2.08(b)</u>, as applicable; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) At the time of and immediately after giving effect to any such Borrowing the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries do not have any Excess Cash.

Each request for a Borrowing and each request for the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit shall be deemed to constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrower on the date thereof as to the matters specified in <u>Section 6.02(a), (b),</u> and <u>(d)</u>.

**ARTICLE VII<br> REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES**

In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Agreement, to make the Loans and issue or participate in Letters of Credit as provided for herein, Holdings, the Borrower and each of its Restricted Subsidiaries makes, on the Effective Date and each date specified in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents for representations and warranties to be made or deemed made, the following representations and warranties, all of which shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the making of the Loans and the issuance of the Letters of Credit:

Section 7.01 <u>Organization; Powers</u>. Each of Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, has all requisite power and authority, and has all governmental licenses, authorizations, consents and approvals necessary, to own its assets and to carry on its business as now conducted, and is qualified to do business in, and is in good standing in, every jurisdiction where such qualification is required, except where failure to have such power, authority, licenses, authorizations, consents, approvals and qualifications could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7.02 <u>Authority; Enforceability</u>. The Transactions are within each of Holdings', the Borrower's and each Restricted Subsidiary's corporate, limited liability company or partnership powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, limited liability company or partnership action and, if required, action by any holders of its Equity Interests (including, without limitation, any action required to be taken by any class of directors, managers or supervisors of the Borrower or any other Person, whether interested or disinterested, in order to ensure the due authorization of the Transactions). Each Loan Document to which Holdings, the Borrower and each Restricted Subsidiary is a party has been duly executed and delivered by Holdings, the Borrower and such Restricted Subsidiary and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Holdings, the Borrower and such Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

Section 7.04 <u>Financial Condition; No Material Adverse Change</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrower has heretofore furnished to the Administrative Agent (i) the audited financial statements of Holdings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and (ii) the unaudited balance sheet and statements of income, members' equity and cash flow of Holdings as of and for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024. Such financial statements, and all financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 8.01(a) and Section 8.01(b), have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the applicable period covered thereby and present fairly and accurately the consolidated financial condition and results of operations and cash flows of Holdings or the Borrower, as applicable, as of the dates and for the periods to which they relate (subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrower has heretofore furnished to the Lenders financial projections for the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, with such projections being on a quarterly and annual basis through calendar year 2029. Such projections and financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the projected financial position and results of operations and cash flows of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries as of such dates and for such periods and such projections were prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed by the Borrower to be reasonable at the time made available to the Lenders, it being understood that such projections are not to be viewed as facts and that actual results may vary materially from such projections and that the Borrower makes no representation that such projections will be realized.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Since December 31, 2023, there has been no event, development or circumstance that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.04</u> or as set forth in the financial statements referred to in this <u>Section 7.04</u>, other than the Obligations, neither Holdings, the Borrower nor any Restricted Subsidiary has on the date hereof any Material Debt (including Disqualified Capital Stock).

Section 7.05 <u>Litigation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.05</u>, there are no actions, suits, investigations or proceedings by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority pending against or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened in writing against or affecting Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary (i) not fully covered by insurance (except for normal deductibles) as to which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse determination that, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect, or (ii) that involve any Loan Document or the Transactions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Since the date of this Agreement, there has been no change in the status of the matters disclosed in <u>Schedule 7.05</u> that, individually or in the aggregate, has resulted in a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7.06 <u>Environmental Matters</u>. Except for such matters as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.06</u> or that, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Holdings, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and each of their respective Properties and operations thereon are, and within all applicable statute of limitation periods have been, in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Holdings, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries have obtained all Environmental Permits required for their respective operations and each of their Properties, with all such Environmental Permits being currently in full force and effect, and none of Holdings, the Borrower or its Subsidiaries has received any written notice or otherwise has knowledge that any such existing Environmental Permit will be revoked, rescinded or adversely modified, or that any application for any new Environmental Permit or renewal of any existing Environmental Permit will be denied or unreasonably delayed or conditioned;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) there are no claims, demands, suits, orders, inquiries, investigations, or proceedings concerning any violation of, or any liability (including as a potentially responsible party) under, any applicable Environmental Laws that are pending or, to the Borrower's knowledge, threatened against Holdings, the Borrower or its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Properties or as a result of any operations at such Properties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) none of the Properties of Holdings, the Borrower or its Subsidiaries contain or, to the Borrower's knowledge, since December 31, 2023, have contained any: (A) underground storage tanks requiring permits under applicable Environmental Law which have not been obtained and from which there have been Releases of Hazardous Materials; (B) asbestos-containing materials present in violation of applicable Environmental Laws and requiring removal pursuant to applicable Environmental Law; (C) landfills or dumps requiring an Environmental Permit pursuant to Environmental Law which have not been obtained or which are in violation of applicable Environmental Laws; (D) hazardous waste management units as defined pursuant to RCRA or any comparable state law which are in violation of applicable Environmental Laws; or (E) sites on, or to the Borrower's knowledge nominated for, the National Priority List promulgated pursuant to CERCLA or any comparable state remedial priority list promulgated or published pursuant to any comparable state law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) there has been no Release or, to the Borrower's knowledge, threatened Release, of Hazardous Materials at, on, under or from any Property currently owned, leased or operated by Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary, there is no investigation (to the Borrower's knowledge), remediation, abatement, removal, or monitoring of Releases of Hazardous Materials required of Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary under applicable Environmental Laws at such Properties and, to the knowledge of the Borrower, none of such Properties are adversely affected by any Release or threatened Release of a Hazardous Material originating or emanating from any other real property;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) neither Holdings, the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any written notice asserting an alleged liability or obligation under any applicable Environmental Laws with respect to the investigation, remediation, abatement, removal, or monitoring of any Hazardous Materials at, on, under, or Released or threatened to be Released from any real properties offsite Holdings', the Borrower's or any of its Subsidiary's Properties (including any real properties formerly owned, leased, or operated by the Borrower or any Subsidiary) and, to the Borrower's knowledge, there are no conditions or circumstances that would reasonably be expected to result in the receipt of such written notice; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) to the Borrower's knowledge, there has been no exposure of any Person or Property to any Hazardous Materials as a result of or in connection with the operations and businesses of any of Holdings', the Borrower's or its Subsidiaries' Properties that would reasonably be expected to result in a claim for damages or compensation pursuant to applicable Environmental Laws.

Section 7.07 <u>Compliance with Laws and Agreements; No Defaults</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Holdings, the Borrower and each Restricted Subsidiary is in compliance with all Governmental Requirements applicable to it or its Property and all agreements and other instruments binding upon it or its Property, and possesses all licenses, permits, franchises, exemptions, approvals and other governmental authorizations necessary for the ownership of its Property and the conduct of its business, except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. For clarity, the representations and warranties in this <u>Section 7.07(a)</u> do not relate to matters involving Environmental Laws, Environmental Permits or Hazardous Material; the representations and warranties of the Borrower with respect to such matters are set forth in <u>Section 7.06</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No Default has occurred and is continuing.

Section 7.08 <u>Investment Company Act</u>. Neither Holdings, the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is an "investment company" or a company "controlled" by an "investment company," within the meaning of, or subject to regulation under, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Section 7.09 <u>Taxes</u>. Each of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries has timely filed or caused to be filed all Tax returns and reports required to have been filed and has paid or caused to be paid all Taxes required to have been paid by it, except (a) Taxes that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and for which Holdings, the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, has set aside on its books adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP or (b) to the extent that the failure to file such Tax returns or pay such Taxes could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There is no proposed tax assessment against Holdings, the Borrower or any of their Restricted Subsidiaries that would, if made, have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7.10 <u>ERISA</u>. Except, individually or in the aggregate, as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Plan that is a single employer plan as defined in section 4001 of ERISA is, and has been, established and maintained in substantial compliance with its terms, ERISA and, where applicable, the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) No ERISA Event has occurred with respect to any Plan within the last six (6) years and no ERISA Event with respect to any Plan is reasonably expected to occur; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The present value of all accumulated benefit obligations under each underfunded Plan that is a single employer plan as defined in section 4001 of ERISA (based on the assumptions used for purposes of Accounting Standards Codification No. 715) did not, as of the date of the most recent financial statements reflecting such amounts, exceed the fair market value of the assets of such Plan, and the present value of all accumulated benefit obligations of all underfunded Plans that are single employer plans as defined in section 4001 of ERISA (based on the assumptions used for purposes of Accounting Standards Codification No. 715) did not, as of the date of the most recent financial statements reflecting such amounts, exceed the fair market value of the assets of all such underfunded Plans; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Neither the Borrower nor its Restricted Subsidiaries sponsors, maintains, or contributes to a retiree medical plan that may not be terminated by the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary in its sole discretion at any time without any liability to the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary, other than for benefits accrued or claims incurred on or before such termination.

Section 7.11 <u>Disclosure; No Material Misstatements</u>. None of the written reports, financial statements, certificates or other information, furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in writing to the Administrative Agent or any Lender or any of their Affiliates in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document (as modified or supplemented by other information so furnished), taken as a whole, 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 they were made, not materially misleading as of the date such information is dated or certified; <u>provided</u> that (a), with respect to financial projections, prospect information, geological and geophysical data, engineering projections and other forward looking information and information of a general economic or industry specified nature, the Borrower represents only that such information was prepared in good faith based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time (it being recognized by the Lenders, however, that projections as to future events are not to be viewed as facts and that results during the period(s) covered by such projections may differ from the projected results and that such differences may be material and that, with respect to Reserve Reports, projections concerning volumes attributable to the Oil and Gas Properties and production and cost estimates contained in each Reserve Report are necessarily based upon professional opinions, estimates and projections and that the Borrower makes no representation that such projections will be realized) and (b) as to statements, information and reports supplied by third parties, the Borrower represents only that it is not aware of any material misstatement or omission therein. There are no statements or conclusions in any Reserve Report which are based upon or include materially misleading information or fail to take into account material information known to the Borrower regarding the matters reported therein, <u>provided</u> that (i) with respect to any Reserve Report prepared by one or more Approved Petroleum Engineers, the Borrower represents only that it exercised due care in furnishing information to such Approved Petroleum Engineers so that they could prepare such Reserve Report, and that such information was not misleading and did not fail to take into account material information known to the Borrower regarding the matters reported therein, and (ii) it being understood that projections concerning volumes attributable to the Oil and Gas Properties of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries and production and cost estimates contained in each Reserve Report are necessarily based upon professional opinions, estimates and projections and that the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries do not warrant that such opinions, estimates and projections will ultimately prove to have been accurate. As of the Effective Date, the information included in the Beneficial Ownership Certification is true and correct in all material respects.

Section 7.12 <u>Insurance</u>. The Borrower has, and has caused all of the Restricted Subsidiaries to have, (a) all insurance policies sufficient for the compliance by each of them with all material Governmental Requirements and all material agreements and (b) insurance coverage in at least amounts and against such risk that are customarily insured against by companies similarly situated and engaged in the same or a similar business for the assets and operations of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries.

Section 7.13 <u>Restriction on Liens</u>. Neither Holdings, the Borrower nor any Restricted Subsidiary is a party to any material agreement or arrangement (other than such agreements or arrangements permitted by <u>Section 9.16</u>), or subject to any order, judgment, writ or decree, which either restricts or purports to restrict its ability to grant Liens to the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties on or in respect of their Properties to secure the Obligations and the Loan Documents.

Section 7.14 <u>Subsidiaries</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.14</u> or as disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent (which shall promptly furnish a copy to the Lenders), which shall be a supplement to <u>Schedule 7.14</u>, neither Holdings nor the Borrower has any Subsidiaries, and the Borrower has no Foreign Subsidiaries. <u>Schedule 7.14</u>, as so supplemented, correctly identifies each Subsidiary as either "Restricted" or "Unrestricted", and each Restricted Subsidiary on such schedule is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary.

Section 7.15 <u>Location of Business and Offices</u>. <u>Schedule 7.15</u> sets forth Holdings', the Borrower's and each Restricted Subsidiary's jurisdiction of organization, name as listed in the public records of its jurisdiction of organization, organizational identification number in its jurisdiction of organization, and the location of its principal place of business and chief executive office is stated on <u>Schedule 7.15</u> (or as set forth in a notice delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.01(o)</u>).

Section 7.16 <u>Properties; Titles, Etc</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.16</u>, each of Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries has good and defensible title to the Oil and Gas Properties evaluated in the most recently delivered Reserve Report (except for those Oil and Gas Properties that have been disposed of since the date of such Reserve Report in accordance with this Agreement or leases which have expired in accordance with their terms), and good title to all its personal Properties material to its business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens except Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u>. After giving full effect to the Excepted Liens, Holdings, the Borrower or the Restricted Subsidiary specified as the owner owns at least the net interests in production attributable to the Hydrocarbon Interests as reflected in the most recently delivered Reserve Report (except for those Oil and Gas Properties that have been disposed of since the date of such Reserve Report in accordance with this Agreement or leases which have expired in accordance with their terms), and the ownership of such Properties shall not in the aggregate in any material respect obligate Holdings, the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary to bear the costs and expenses relating to the maintenance, development and operations of each such Property in an amount in excess of the working interest of each Property set forth in the most recently delivered Reserve Report that is not offset by a corresponding proportionate increase in the Borrower's or such Restricted Subsidiary's net revenue interest in such Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) All material leases and agreements necessary for the conduct of the business of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries are valid and subsisting, in full force and effect, and there exists no default or event or circumstance which with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both would give rise to a default under any such leases or agreements, which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The rights and Properties presently owned, leased or licensed by Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries including, without limitation, all easements and rights of way, include all rights and Properties necessary to permit Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries to conduct their business in all material respects in the same manner as their business has been conducted prior to the date hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) All of the material Properties of Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries which are reasonably necessary for the operation of their businesses are in good working condition (ordinary wear and tear excepted) or are maintained in accordance with prudent business standards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Holdings, the Borrower and each Restricted Subsidiary owns, or is licensed to use, all trademarks, tradenames, copyrights, patents and other intellectual Property material to its business, and the use thereof by Holdings, the Borrower and such Restricted Subsidiary does not infringe upon the rights of any other Person, except for any such infringements that, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries either own or have valid licenses or other rights to use all databases, geological data, geophysical data, engineering data, seismic data, maps, interpretations and other technical information used in their businesses as presently conducted, subject to the limitations contained in the agreements governing the use of the same, which limitations are customary for companies engaged in the business of the exploration and production of Hydrocarbons, with such exceptions as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 7.17 <u>Maintenance of Properties</u>. Except for such acts or failures to act as could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, the Oil and Gas Properties (and Properties unitized therewith) of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries have been maintained, operated and developed in a good and workmanlike manner and in conformity with all Governmental Requirements and in conformity with the provisions of all leases, subleases or other contracts comprising a part of the Hydrocarbon Interests and other contracts and agreements forming a part of such Oil and Gas Properties of Holdings, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries. Specifically in connection with the foregoing, except for those as could not be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, (a) no Oil and Gas Property of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary is subject to having allowable production reduced below the full and regular allowable (including the maximum permissible tolerance) because of any overproduction (whether or not the same was permissible at the time) and (b) none of the wells comprising a part of the Oil and Gas Properties (or Properties unitized therewith) of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary is deviated from the vertical more than the maximum permitted by Governmental Requirements, and such wells are, in fact, bottomed under and are producing from, and the well bores are wholly within, the Oil and Gas Properties (or in the case of wells located on Properties unitized therewith, such unitized Properties) of Holdings, the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary. All pipelines, wells, gas processing plants, platforms and other material improvements, fixtures and equipment owned in whole or in part by Holdings, the Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries that are necessary to conduct normal operations are being maintained in a state adequate to conduct normal operations, and with respect to such of the foregoing which are operated by the Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries, in a manner consistent with the Borrower's or the Restricted Subsidiaries' past practices (other than those the failure of which to maintain in accordance with this <u>Section 7.17</u> could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect).

Section 7.18 <u>Gas Imbalances, Prepayments</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.18</u> or on the most recent certificate delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>, on a net aggregate basis there are no gas imbalances, take or pay or other prepayments which would require Holdings, the Borrower or any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to deliver Hydrocarbons produced from their Oil and Gas Properties at some future time without then or thereafter receiving full payment therefor exceeding two percent (2.0%) of the aggregate volumes of gas (on an mcf equivalent basis) listed in the most recent Reserve Report.

Section 7.19 <u>Marketing of Production</u>. Except for contracts listed and in effect on the date hereof on <u>Schedule 7.19</u>, and thereafter either disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent or included in the most recent certificate delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(c)</u> (with respect to all of which contracts the Borrower represents that it or the Restricted Subsidiaries are receiving a price for all production sold thereunder which is computed substantially in accordance with the terms of the relevant contract and are not having deliveries curtailed substantially below the subject Property's delivery capacity), no material agreements exist which are not cancelable on 60 days' notice or less without penalty or detriment for the sale of production from the Borrower's or the Restricted Subsidiaries' Hydrocarbons (including, without limitation, calls on or other rights to purchase, production, whether or not the same are currently being exercised) that (a) pertain to the sale of production at a fixed price and (b) have a maturity or expiry date of longer than six (6) months from the date of such contract.

Section 7.20 <u>Swap Agreements and Qualified ECP Guarantor</u>. <u>Schedule 7.20</u>, as of the date hereof, and after the date hereof, each report required to be delivered by the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 8.01(e)</u>, as of the date thereof, sets forth a true and complete list of all Swap Agreements of Holdings, the Borrower and each Restricted Subsidiary, the material terms thereof (including the type, term, effective date, termination date and notional amounts or volumes), the net mark to market value thereof, all credit support agreements relating thereto (including any margin required or supplied) and the counterparty to each such agreement. The Borrower is a Qualified ECP Guarantor. For purposes of this <u>Section 7.20</u>, the net mark to market value shall be calculated as of the "as of" date of the financial statements concurrently delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> or <u>8.01(b)</u>, as applicable.

Section 7.21 <u>Use of Loans and Letters of Credit</u>. The proceeds of the Loans and the Letters of Credit shall be used to refinance the amounts outstanding under the Existing Credit Facilities, to provide for the working capital needs of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, to fund capital expenditures, for the acquisitions, development and exploration of Oil and Gas Properties permitted hereunder, for general company purposes and to pay Transaction Costs. The Borrower and its Subsidiaries are not engaged principally, or as one of its or their important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose, whether immediate, incidental or ultimate, of buying or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation T, U or X of the Board). No part of the proceeds of any Loan or Letter of Credit will be used for any purpose which violates the provisions of Regulations T, U or X of the Board.

Section 7.22 <u>Solvency</u>. After giving effect to the Transactions contemplated hereby and thereafter (including at the time of and after giving effect to the making of each Borrowing hereunder and each issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit), (a) the fair value of the assets of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, exceeds, on a consolidated basis, their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, (b) the present fair saleable value of the property of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, is greater than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability, on a consolidated basis, of their debts and other liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and other liabilities become absolute and matured, (c) the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are able to pay their debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such liabilities become absolute and matured, and (d) the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, are not engaged in, and are not about to engage in, business for which they have unreasonably small capital.

Section 7.23 <u>Anti-Corruption Laws and Sanctions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each of Holdings, the Borrower and the Subsidiaries have implemented and maintain in effect such policies and procedures, if any, as each of them reasonably deems appropriate, in light of its business and international activities (if any), designed to ensure compliance by the Borrower, the Subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with applicable Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable Sanctions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Holdings, the Borrower, the Subsidiaries, their respective officers and employees and, to the knowledge of each of the foregoing after due care and inquiry, its directors and agents are in compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable Sanctions in all material respects and are not engaged in any activity that would reasonably be expected to result in any Credit Party being designated as a Sanctioned Person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) None of (i) Holdings, the Borrower, any Subsidiary or any of their respective directors, officers or employees, or (ii) to the knowledge of the Borrower, any agent of Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary that will act in any capacity in connection with or benefit from the credit facility established hereby, is a Sanctioned Person or located in a Sanctioned Country. The Borrower and each Guarantor shall not, and shall not permit or authorize any other person to, directly or indirectly use all or any part of the proceeds from the Loans or other transaction(s) contemplated by this Agreement, or lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Person, to finance any trade, business or other activities (i) involving or for the benefit of any Sanctioned Person or (ii) in any manner that would result in the violation of any Sanctions applicable to any party hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) None of the proceeds of the Loans or the Letters of Credit shall be used in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws.

Section 7.24 <u>Affected Financial Institutions</u>. No Credit Party is an Affected Financial Institution.

Section 7.25 <u>Security Instruments</u>. The Security Instruments are effective to create in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a legal, valid and enforceable security interest in the Collateral and proceeds thereof, subject, in the case of enforceability, to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and to general principles of equity and principles of good faith and fair dealing. Each of the Mortgages is effective to create in favor of the Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a legal, valid, binding and enforceable Lien on the Mortgaged Properties described therein and proceeds and products thereof, and when the Mortgages are filed in the recording office where such Mortgaged Property is located, each Mortgage shall constitute a fully perfected Lien on, and security interest in, all right, title and interest of the applicable Credit Party in the Mortgaged Properties described therein and the proceeds and products thereof, as security for the Obligations.

Section 7.26 <u>Minimum Volume Contracts</u>. Except as set forth on <u>Schedule 7.26</u> and thereafter either disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent or included in the most recent certificate delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>, there are no Minimum Volume Contracts. <u>Schedule 7.26</u> or the most recent certificate delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(c)</u> sets forth (a) the counterparty(ies) to each such Minimum Volume Contract, (b) the tenor of the contract and related MVC Obligations, (c) the commodity subject to such Minimum Volume Contract, (d) the volume quantum of MVC Obligation for each such Minimum Volume Contract on a quarterly basis through its expiration, (e) current projected volume deficiencies, if any, for each quarter associated with each MVC Obligation through its expiration and (f) the Oil and Gas Properties dedicated to performance of such MVC Obligations.

Section 7.27 <u>Senior Debt Status</u>. The Obligations constitute "Senior Indebtedness", "Designated Senior Indebtedness" or any similar designation under and as defined in any agreement governing any unsecured, senior subordinated or subordinated Debt and the subordination provisions set forth in each such agreement, if any, are legally valid and enforceable against the parties thereto subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.

Section 7.28 <u>Accounts</u>. As of the Effective Date, <u>Schedule 7.28</u> lists all Deposit Accounts, Securities Accounts and Commodity Accounts maintained by or for the benefit of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary together with the deposit bank or securities or commodity intermediary for any such account, the account name, the account type, the account number and whether such account is an Excluded Account (and, if any such account is listed as an Excluded Account, the subcategory in the "Excluded Account" definition to which such account applies).

**ARTICLE VIII<br> AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS**

Until Payment in Full, each of the Borrower and Holdings covenants and agrees with the Lenders that:

Section 8.01 <u>Financial Statements; Other Information</u>. The Borrower will furnish to the Administrative Agent and, except in the case of <u>Section 8.01(q)</u>, each Lender:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Annual Financial Statements</u>. As soon as available, but in any event in accordance with then applicable law and not later than the earlier of (i) one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Borrower and (ii) five (5) days after the date on which such financial statements are required to be filed with the SEC (after giving effect to any permitted extensions), beginning with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the audited consolidated balance sheet and related statements of operations, members' equity and cash flows of the Borrower as of the end of and for such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form (to the extent available) the figures for the previous fiscal year, all reported on by an Approved Accountant or other independent public accountants of recognized national standing (without a "going concern" or like qualification or exception, and without any exception as to the scope of such audit other than a "going concern" or other qualification that results from the Maturity Date or the maturity date of any Debt being scheduled to occur within one year from the time such opinion is delivered) to the effect that such consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligations set forth in this <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> may be satisfied with respect to the delivery of financial statements of the Borrower and its Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries by furnishing to the Administrative Agent and each Lender: (A) Holdings' audited consolidated balance sheet and related statements of operations, partners' equity and cash flows as of the end of and for such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form (to the extent available) the figures for the previous fiscal year, all reported on by an Approved Accountant or other independent public accountants of recognized national standing (without a "going concern" or like qualification or exception, and without any exception as to the scope of such audit other than a "going concern" or other qualification that results from the Maturity Date or the maturity date of any Debt being scheduled to occur within one year from the time such opinion is delivered) to the effect that such consolidated financial statements present fairly in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Holdings and its Consolidated Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied and (B) concurrently with the financial information required by this <u>clause (a)</u>, the Borrower's unaudited consolidated balance sheet and related statements of operations, members' equity and cash flows as of the end of and for such fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form (to the extent available) the figures for the corresponding period or periods of (or, in the case of the balance sheet, as of the end of) the previous fiscal year, all certified by one of its Financial Officers as presenting fairly in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes and accompanied by a letter from the Approved Accountant in form satisfactory to the Administrative Agent indicating that such financials were prepared based on the audited financials described above in connection with agreed upon procedures reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Quarterly Financial Statements</u>. As soon as available, but in any event in accordance with then applicable law and not later the earlier of (i) sixty (60) days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year of the Borrower and (ii) five (5) days after the date on which such financial statements are required to be filed with the SEC (after giving effect to any permitted extensions), commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024, the Borrower's consolidated balance sheet and related statements of operations, members' equity and cash flows as of the end of and for such fiscal quarter and the then elapsed portion of the fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form (to the extent available) the figures for the corresponding period or periods of (or, in the case of the balance sheet, as of the end of) the previous fiscal year, all certified by one of its Financial Officers as presenting fairly in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligations set forth in this <u>Section 8.01(b)</u> may be satisfied with respect to the delivery of financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries by furnishing to the Administrative Agent and each Lender: (A) Holdings' consolidated balance sheet and related statements of operations, partners' equity and cash flows as of the end of and for such fiscal quarter and the then elapsed portion of the fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form (to the extent available) the figures for the corresponding period or periods of (or, in the case of the balance sheet, as of the end of) the previous fiscal year, all certified by one of its Financial Officers as presenting fairly in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Holdings and its Consolidated Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes, and (B) concurrently with the financial information required by this <u>clause (b)</u>, the consolidated balance sheet and related statements of operations, partners' equity and cash flows as of the end of and for such fiscal quarter and the then elapsed portion of the fiscal year, setting forth in each case in comparative form (to the extent available) the figures for the corresponding period or periods of (or, in the case of the balance sheet, as of the end of) the previous fiscal year, all certified by one of its Financial Officers as presenting fairly in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Borrower and its Consolidated Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Certificate of Financial Officer - Compliance</u>. Concurrently with any delivery of financial statements under <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> or <u>Section 8.01(b)</u>, a certificate of a Financial Officer in substantially the form of <u>Exhibit D</u> hereto (i) certifying as to whether a Default has occurred and, if a Default has occurred, specifying the details thereof and any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect thereto, (ii) setting forth reasonably detailed calculations demonstrating compliance with <u>Section 9.01</u>, (iii) stating whether any change in GAAP or in the application thereof has occurred since the date of the most recent financial statements previously delivered in connection with this Agreement and, if any such change has occurred, specifying the effect of such change on the financial statements accompanying such certificate, and (iv) setting forth reasonably detailed calculations of Distributable Free Cash Flow for the most recently ended Test Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Certificate of Financial Officer - Consolidating Information</u>. If, at any time, all of the Consolidated Subsidiaries of the Borrower are not Consolidated Restricted Subsidiaries, then concurrently with any delivery of financial statements under <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> or <u>Section 8.01(b)</u>, a certificate of a Financial Officer setting forth consolidating spreadsheets that show all Consolidated Unrestricted Subsidiaries and the eliminating entries, in such form as would be presentable to the auditors of the Borrower.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Certificate of Financial Officer - Swap Agreements</u>. Concurrently with any delivery of financial statements under <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> and <u>Section 8.01(b)</u>, a certificate of a Financial Officer, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, setting forth (i) as of the last Business Day of the most recently ended fiscal quarter or fiscal year, a true and complete list of all material Swap Agreements of the Borrower and each Restricted Subsidiary, the material terms thereof (including the type, term, effective date, termination date and notional amounts or volumes), the estimated net mark-to-market value therefor, any new credit support agreements relating thereto not listed on <u>Schedule 7.20</u> or previously disclosed to the Administrative Agent, any margin required or supplied under any credit support document, and the counterparty to each such agreement and (ii) (A) a report setting forth a comparison of (1) the actual volume of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids produced and sold during such fiscal quarter from the Oil and Gas Properties to (2) the notional volumes of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, as applicable, hedged by the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries under their Swap Agreements for such fiscal quarter, (B) reasonably detailed calculations with respect to <u>Section 8.18</u> and (C) a report, in detail reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, setting forth the information, to the extent not previously provided to the Administrative Agent, required pursuant to <u>Section 7.26</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Certificate of Insurer - Insurance Coverage</u>. Annually upon the request of the Administrative Agent, a certificate of insurance coverage from each insurer with respect to the insurance required by <u>Section 8.06</u>, in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, and, if requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, all copies of the applicable policies.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Other Accounting Reports</u>. Promptly upon receipt thereof, a copy of each other report or letter submitted to Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by independent accountants in connection with any annual, interim or special audit made by them of the books of Holdings, the Borrower or any such Subsidiary, and a copy of any response by Holdings, the Borrower or any such Subsidiary, or the board of directors (or comparable governing body) of the Borrower or any such Subsidiary, to such letter or report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>SEC and Other Filings; Reports to Shareholders</u>. Promptly after the same become publicly available, copies of all periodic and other reports, proxy statements and other materials filed by Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary with the SEC, or with any national securities exchange, or distributed by Holdings, the Borrower to its public equityholders generally, as the case may be.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Notices Under Material Instruments</u>. Promptly after the furnishing thereof, copies of any financial statement, report or notice furnished to or by any Person pursuant to the terms of any preferred stock designation, indenture, loan or credit or other similar agreement governing Material Debt, and not otherwise required to be furnished to the Lenders pursuant to any other provision of this <u>Section 8.01</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) <u>Lists of Purchasers</u>. If requested by the Administrative Agent, concurrently with the delivery of any Reserve Report to the Administrative Agent, a list of all Persons purchasing material quantities of Hydrocarbons from the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, which Persons, in the aggregate, represent purchasers of at least 70% of the aggregate production of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) <u>Notice of Sales of Borrowing Base Asset Dispositions and Borrowing Base Swap Liquidations</u>. In the event that the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary since the most recent determination of the Borrowing Base, intends to consummate any Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation, whether in a series of transactions or in a single transaction, in accordance with <u>Section 9.12(d)</u> that will yield Net Proceeds in excess of the dollar amount equal to five percent (5.0%) of the Borrowing Base then in effect (when aggregated with all other Borrowing Base Asset Dispositions or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidations since the later of (x) the Effective Date and (y) the most recent redetermination of the Borrowing Base), determined as of the time of such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation, reasonable prior written notice of such transaction, the price thereof and the anticipated date of closing and any other details thereof reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) <u>Notice of Casualty Events</u>. Prompt written notice, and in any event within five (5) Business Days, of the occurrence of any Casualty Event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) <u>Information Regarding the Borrower and Guarantors</u>. (i) Prompt written notice (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days or such longer time as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent) of any change (A) in any Credit Party's organizational name, (B) in the location of any Credit Party's chief executive office or principal place of business and (C) in any Credit Party's identity or organizational structure or in the jurisdiction in which such Person is incorporated or formed and (ii) prompt written notice (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days thereafter or such longer time as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent) of any change, (A) in any Credit Party's organizational identification number in such jurisdiction of organization, and (B) in any Credit Party's federal taxpayer identification number.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) <u>Production Report; Lease Operating Statements</u>. Concurrently with the delivery of any Reserve Report under <u>Section 8.11(a)</u>, a report setting forth, for each calendar month during the then current fiscal year to date, on a month by month basis the volume of production and sales attributable to production (and the average prices at which such sales were made and the revenues derived from such sales) for each such calendar quarter from the Oil and Gas Properties, and setting forth the related ad valorem, severance and production Taxes and lease operating expenses attributable thereto and incurred for such quarter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) <u>Notices of Certain Changes</u>. Promptly, but in any event within ten (10) Business Days (or such longer time as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent) after the execution thereof, copies of any amendment, modification or supplement to the certificate or articles of incorporation or formation, bylaws, certificate or articles of organization, regulations or limited liability company agreement, any preferred stock designation or any other organizational document of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, if such amendment, modification or supplement could reasonably be expected to be material to the Lenders or would have a direct impact on provisions set forth in the Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p) <u>Deposit Accounts, Commodity Accounts and Securities Accounts</u>. Prompt written notice (such notice to include reasonably detailed information regarding the account number, purpose and applicable bank or other institution in respect of such Deposit Account, Commodity Account or Securities Account) of any Deposit Account, Commodity Account or Securities Account intended to be opened or acquired by any Credit Party (other than if any such account will be an Excluded Account).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(q) <u>Incurrence of Specified Additional Debt or Permitted Refinancing Debt</u>. In the event the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary intends to incur Specified Additional Debt or Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect thereof, in either case in a face principal amount equal to or greater than $5,000,000, at least five (5) Business Days' prior written notice of such intended incurrence, the intended principal amount thereof and the anticipated date of closing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(r) <u>12-Month Cash Flow Forecast</u>. Concurrently with any delivery of a Reserve Report under <u>Section 8.11(a)</u>, a forecast of cash flows and capital expenditures of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries for the immediately succeeding 12-month period, including assumptions used in calculating such projections and such other information as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, which shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(s) <u>Minimum Volume Contracts</u>. At least five (5) Business Days' (or such later date as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) prior written notice of the entry into any Minimum Volume Contract by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary specifying the commercial terms of such Minimum Volume Contract and whether such Minimum Volume Contract will be associated with a dedication of Oil and Gas Properties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(t) <u>[Reserved]</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(u) <u>Other Requested Information</u>. Promptly following any request therefor, (i) such other information regarding the operations, business affairs and financial condition of the Borrower or any Subsidiary (including, without limitation, any Plan and any reports or other information required to be filed with respect thereto under the Code or under ERISA), and (ii) information and documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender for purposes of compliance with applicable "know your customer" and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the USA Patriot Act and the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

Section 8.02 <u>Notices of Material Events</u>. The Borrower will furnish to the Administrative Agent for distribution to each Lender prompt (and in any event within five (5) Business Days after the Borrower obtains knowledge thereof) written notice of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the filing or commencement of, or the threat in writing of, any action, suit, proceeding, investigation or arbitration by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority against or affecting Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries thereof not previously disclosed in writing to the Lenders or any material adverse development in any action, suit, proceeding, investigation or arbitration (whether or not previously disclosed to the Lenders) that, in either case, has a reasonable probability of an adverse determination and, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to result in liability in excess of $5,000,000, in each case, not fully covered by insurance, subject to normal deductibles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any action, investigation or inquiry by any Governmental Authority of which a Responsible Officer of the Borrower has knowledge or any written threat, demand or lawsuit by any Person against Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary or their Properties in connection with any Environmental Laws if the Borrower could reasonably anticipate that such action will result in liability (whether individually or in the aggregate) in excess of $5,000,000, in each case, not fully covered by insurance, subject to normal deductibles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any other development that results in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) to the best of the Borrower's knowledge, any change in the information provided in the Beneficial Ownership Certification that would result in a change to the list of beneficial owners identified in parts (c) or (d) of such certification.

Each notice delivered under this <u>Section 8.02</u> shall specify that it is "a notice under Section 8.02" of this Agreement, identify the specific clause above and be accompanied by a statement of a Responsible Officer setting forth the details of the event or development requiring such notice and any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect thereto.

Section 8.03 <u>Existence; Conduct of Business</u>. Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its legal existence and the rights, licenses, permits, privileges and franchises material to the conduct of its business and maintain, if necessary, its qualification to do business in each other jurisdiction in which its Oil and Gas Properties are located or the ownership of its Properties requires such qualification, except where the failure to so qualify could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not prohibit any merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution permitted under <u>Section 9.11</u>.

Section 8.04 <u>Payment of Obligations</u>. Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, pay all of its Tax liabilities of Holdings, the Borrower and each of the Restricted Subsidiaries as the same shall become due and payable, except where (a) the validity or amount thereof is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted and the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary has set aside on its books adequate reserves with respect thereto in accordance with GAAP or (b) the failure to make such payment could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. The Borrower will pay the Loans in accordance with the terms hereof, and Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, do and perform every act and discharge all of the obligations to be performed and discharged by them under the Loan Documents, including, without limitation, this Agreement, at the time or times and in the manner specified, taking into consideration any grace periods therein.

Section 8.05 <u>Operation and Maintenance of Properties; Subordination of Affiliated Operators' Liens</u>. The Borrower, at its own expense, will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) operate its Oil and Gas Properties and other Properties or cause such Oil and Gas Properties and other Properties to be operated in a careful and efficient manner in accordance with the practices of the industry and in compliance with all applicable contracts and agreements and in compliance with all Governmental Requirements, including, without limitation, applicable proration requirements, and all applicable laws, rules and regulations of every other Governmental Authority from time to time constituted to regulate the development and operation of its Oil and Gas Properties and the production and sale of Hydrocarbons and other minerals therefrom, except, in each case, where the failure to operate in a careful and efficient manner or the failure to comply could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) maintain and keep in good repair, working order and efficiency (ordinary wear and tear and obsolescence excepted) all of its Properties, except, in each case, where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) promptly pay and discharge, or make reasonable and customary efforts to cause to be paid and discharged, all delay rentals, royalties, expenses and indebtedness accruing under the leases or other agreements affecting or pertaining to its Oil and Gas Properties and will do all other things necessary to keep unimpaired its rights with respect thereto and prevent any forfeiture thereof or default thereunder, except, in each case, where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) promptly perform or make reasonable and customary efforts to cause to be performed, in accordance with industry standards, the obligations required by each and all of the assignments, deeds, leases, sub-leases, contracts and agreements affecting its interests in its Oil and Gas Properties and other Properties, except, in each case, where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) cause each Affiliate of the Borrower which operates any of the Borrower's or its Restricted Subsidiaries' Oil and Gas Properties to subordinate, pursuant to agreements in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, any operators' Liens or other Liens in favor of such Affiliate in respect of such Oil and Gas Properties to the Liens in favor of the Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties;

<u>provided</u> that to the extent the Borrower is not the operator of any Property, the Borrower shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the operator to comply with this <u>Section 8.05</u> but failure of the operator to so comply will not constitute a Default or Event of Default.

Section 8.06 <u>Insurance</u>. Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, maintain, with financially sound and reputable insurance companies, insurance (a) in such amounts and against such risks as are customarily maintained by companies engaged in the same or similar businesses operating in the same or similar locations and (b) in accordance with all Governmental Requirements. The loss payable clauses or provisions in said insurance policy or policies insuring any of the Collateral for the Loans shall be endorsed in favor of and made payable to the Administrative Agent as its interests may appear and such policies shall name the Administrative Agent and the Lenders as "additional insureds" (and "mortgagee", if applicable) and the Administrative Agent as lender loss payee and use commercially reasonable efforts to provide that the insurer will endeavor to give at least thirty (30) days' prior notice of any cancellation to the Administrative Agent (or ten (10) days' prior written notice in the event of cancellation for nonpayment of premium).

Section 8.07 <u>Books and Records; Inspection Rights</u>. Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, keep proper books of record and account in which full, true and correct entries are made of all dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities. Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, permit any representatives designated by the Administrative Agent or any Lender, upon reasonable prior notice, to visit and inspect its Properties, to examine and make extracts from its books and records, and to discuss its affairs, finances and condition with its officers and independent accountants; <u>provided</u>, that, excluding any such visits and inspections during the continuation of an Event of Default, only the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders may exercise rights under this <u>Section 8.07</u> and the Administrative Agent shall not exercise such rights more often than two times during any calendar year absent the existence of a continuing Event of Default and only one such visit per fiscal year shall be at the Borrower's expense; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u> that, when an Event of Default exists, the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any respective representatives or independent contractors of the Administrative Agent or any Lender may do any of the foregoing at any time during normal business hours upon reasonable advance notice.

Section 8.08 <u>Compliance with Laws</u>. Holdings and the Borrower will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, (i) comply with all laws, rules, regulations and orders of any Governmental Authority applicable to it or its Property (other than Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable Sanctions), except where the failure to do so, individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect and (ii) materially comply with all Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable Sanctions. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain in effect and enforce such policies and procedures, if any, as they reasonably deem appropriate, in light of their businesses and international activities (if any), designed to ensure compliance by Holdings, the Borrower, its Subsidiaries and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with Anti-Corruption Laws and applicable Sanctions.

Section 8.09 <u>Environmental Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrower shall at its expense: (i) comply, and shall take reasonable action to cause its Properties and operations and each Subsidiary and each Subsidiary's Properties and operations to comply, with all applicable Environmental Laws, the breach of which would be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (ii) not Release or threaten to Release, and shall take reasonable action to cause each Subsidiary not to Release or threaten to Release, any Hazardous Material on, under, about or from any of the Properties owned, leased, or operated by Borrower or the Subsidiaries or any other property offsite such Property to the extent caused by the Borrower's or any of the Subsidiaries' operations except in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws, the Release or threatened Release of which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (iii) timely obtain or file, and shall take reasonable action to cause each Subsidiary to timely obtain or file, all Environmental Permits, if any, required under applicable Environmental Laws to be obtained or filed in connection with the operation or use of the Borrower's or the Subsidiaries' Properties, which failure to obtain or file would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (iv) reasonably promptly commence and diligently prosecute to completion, and shall take reasonable action to cause each Subsidiary to reasonably promptly commence and diligently prosecute to completion, any assessment, evaluation, investigation, monitoring, containment, cleanup, removal, repair, restoration, remediation or other remedial obligations (collectively, the "<u>Remedial Work</u>") in the event any Remedial Work is required of them under applicable Environmental Laws because of or in connection with the actual or suspected past, present or future Release or threatened Release of any Hazardous Material on, under, about or from any of the Borrower's or its Subsidiaries' Properties, which failure to reasonably commence and diligently prosecute to completion would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (v) conduct, and take reasonable action to cause its Subsidiaries to conduct, their respective operations and businesses in a manner that will not unreasonably or unlawfully expose any Person to Hazardous Materials that would reasonably be expected to result in a claim for damages or compensation pursuant to applicable Environmental Laws, the exposure of which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrower will reasonably promptly, but in no event later than five (5) days after the Borrower obtains knowledge thereof, notify the Administrative Agent and the Lenders in writing of any threatened action, investigation or inquiry by any Governmental Authority or any threatened demand or lawsuit by any Person against the Borrower or its Subsidiaries or their Properties of which the Borrower has knowledge in connection with any Environmental Laws if the Borrower reasonably anticipates it would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 8.10 <u>Further Assurances</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Holdings and the Borrower at its sole expense will, and will cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, promptly execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent all such other documents, agreements and instruments reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent to comply with, cure any defects or accomplish the conditions precedent, covenants and agreements of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, in the Loan Documents, including the Notes, or to further evidence and more fully describe the Collateral intended as security for the Obligations, or to correct any omissions in this Agreement or the Security Instruments, or to state more fully the obligations secured therein, or to perfect, protect or preserve any Liens created pursuant to this Agreement or any of the Security Instruments or the priority thereof, or to make any recordings, file any notices or obtain any consents, all as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate, in connection therewith.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Holdings and the Borrower hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to file one or more financing or continuation statements, and amendments thereto, relative to all or any part of the Mortgaged Property without the signature of the Borrower or any other Guarantor where permitted by law. A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of the Security Instruments or any financing statement covering the Mortgaged Property or any part thereof shall be sufficient as a financing statement where permitted by law. The Borrower acknowledges and agrees that any such financing statement may describe the collateral as "all assets" of the applicable Credit Party or words of similar effect as may be required by the Administrative Agent.

Section 8.11 <u>Reserve Reports</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On or before each March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing September 1, 2024, the Borrower shall furnish to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders a Reserve Report evaluating the Oil and Gas Properties of the Credit Parties as of the immediately preceding January 1st and July 1st, respectively. The January 1 Reserve Report of each year shall be prepared by one or more Approved Petroleum Engineers that have completed an independent engineering evaluation of the reserves attributable to the Credit Parties' Oil and Gas Properties, and the July 1 Reserve Report of each year shall be prepared, at the option of the Borrower, either by one or more Approved Petroleum Engineers that have completed an independent engineering evaluation of the reserves attributable to the Credit Parties' Oil and Gas Properties or by or under the supervision of the Internal Petroleum Engineer of the Borrower who shall certify such Reserve Report to be true and accurate in all material respects and, to have been prepared in accordance with the procedures used in the immediately preceding January 1 Reserve Report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the event of an Interim Redetermination, the Borrower shall furnish to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders a Reserve Report prepared, at the option of the Borrower, either by one or more Approved Petroleum Engineers that have completed an independent engineering evaluation of the reserves attributable to the Credit Parties' Oil and Gas Properties or by or under the supervision of the Internal Petroleum Engineer of the Borrower who shall certify such Reserve Report to be true and accurate in all material respects and to have been prepared in accordance with the procedures used in the immediately preceding January 1 Reserve Report. For any Interim Redetermination requested by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower pursuant to <u>Section 2.07(b)</u>, the Borrower shall provide such Reserve Report with an "as of" date as required by the Administrative Agent as soon as possible, but in any event no later than thirty (30) days following the receipt of such request.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) With the delivery of each Reserve Report, the Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent a certificate from a Responsible Officer to be substantially in the form of <u>Exhibit M</u> (or such other form as the Administrative Agent may agree) certifying that in all material respects: (i) the information contained in the Reserve Report and any other information delivered in connection therewith is true and correct, it being understood that projections concerning volumes and production and cost estimates contained in each Reserve Report are necessarily based upon opinions, estimates and projections and that neither the Borrower nor such Responsible Officer warrants that such opinions, estimates and projections will ultimately prove to have been accurate, (ii) the Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries has, or in respect of to-be-acquired assets in connection with a permitted acquisition, will have, prior to the effectiveness of the Scheduled Redetermination or Interim Redetermination, as applicable, good and defensible title to the Oil and Gas Properties evaluated in such Reserve Report (other than those Oil and Gas Properties (A) disposed of in compliance with <u>Section 9.12</u>, and, other than as previously disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent, set forth on an exhibit to such certificate (other than Hydrocarbons sold in the ordinary course of business) (B) that constitute leases that have expired in accordance with their terms or (C) that have title defects disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent (including through the provision of title information pursuant to <u>Section 8.11(a)</u>) and such Properties are free of all Liens except for Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u>, (iii) except as previously disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent or as set forth on an exhibit to the certificate, on a net basis there are no gas imbalances, take or pay or other prepayments in excess of the volume specified in <u>Section 7.18</u> with respect to its Oil and Gas Properties evaluated in such Reserve Report which would require the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to deliver Hydrocarbons either generally or produced from such Oil and Gas Properties at some future time without then or thereafter receiving full payment therefor, (iv) none of their Oil and Gas Properties have been sold since the date of the last Borrowing Base determination except as previously disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent or as set forth on an exhibit to the certificate, which certificate shall list all of its Oil and Gas Properties sold and in such detail as reasonably required by the Administrative Agent, (v) attached thereto is a list of all marketing agreements entered into subsequent to the later of the date hereof or the most recently delivered Reserve Report which the Borrower could reasonably be expected to have been obligated to list on <u>Schedule 7.19</u> had such agreement been in effect on the Effective Date, (vi) attached thereto is a schedule of the Oil and Gas Properties evaluated by such Reserve Report that are Mortgaged Properties and demonstrating the percentage of the total PV-9 of the Oil and Gas Properties evaluated in such Reserve Report that are Mortgaged Properties and, to the extent that the value of such Mortgaged Properties represent is not in compliance with <u>Section 8.13(a)</u>, a reasonably detailed description of the steps that the Borrower will take to come into compliance with <u>Section 8.13(a)</u> in accordance with the terms hereof, and (vii) attached thereto is a list of all Minimum Volume Contracts entered into subsequent to the later of the date hereof or the most recently delivered Reserve Report or the date on which the Borrower disclosed the existence of Minimum Volume Contracts to the Administrative Agent, as applicable, which the Borrower could reasonably be expected to have been obligated to list on <u>Schedule 7.26</u> had such agreement been in effect on the Effective Date.

Section 8.12 <u>Title Information</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) On or before the delivery to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders of each Reserve Report required by <u>Section 8.11(a)</u>, the Borrower will deliver title information in form and substance acceptable to the Administrative Agent covering enough of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated by such Reserve Report that were not included in the immediately preceding Reserve Report, so that the Administrative Agent shall have received, together with title information previously delivered to the Administrative Agent, reasonably satisfactory title information on at least 85% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated by such Reserve Report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If the Borrower has provided title information for additional Properties under <u>Section 8.12(a)</u>, the Borrower shall, within thirty (30) days (or such longer time period as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) after notice from the Administrative Agent that title defects or exceptions exist with respect to such additional Properties, either (i) cure any such title defects or exceptions (including defects or exceptions as to priority) which are not permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u> raised by such information, (ii) substitute acceptable Mortgaged Properties with no title defects or exceptions except for Excepted Liens having an equivalent value or (iii) deliver title information in form and substance acceptable to the Administrative Agent so that the Administrative Agent shall have received, together with title information previously delivered to the Administrative Agent, reasonably satisfactory title information on at least 85% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated by such Reserve Report.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) If the Borrower is unable to cure any title defect requested by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders to be cured within the period of time required by clause (b) above or the Borrower does not comply with the requirements to provide acceptable title information covering at least 85% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated in the most recent Reserve Report, such failure shall not be a Default or Event of Default, but instead the Administrative Agent and/or the Required Lenders shall have the right to exercise the following remedy in their sole discretion from time to time, and any failure to so exercise this remedy at any time shall not be a waiver as to future exercise of the remedy by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders. To the extent that the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders are not satisfied with title to any Mortgaged Property after such period of time has elapsed, such unacceptable Mortgaged Property shall not count towards the 85% requirement, and the Administrative Agent may, or the Required Lenders may direct the Administrative Agent to, send a notice (such notice, an "<u>Uncured Title Defect Notice</u>") to the Borrower and the Lenders that the then outstanding Borrowing Base shall be reduced by an amount as determined by the Required Lenders to cause the Borrower to be in compliance with the requirement to provide acceptable title information covering at least 85% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated by such Reserve Report. This new Borrowing Base shall become effective in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(g)</u>.

Section 8.13 <u>Additional Collateral and Additional Guarantors</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) In connection with each redetermination of the Borrowing Base, the Borrower shall review the Reserve Report and the list of current Mortgaged Properties (as described in <u>Section 8.11(c)(vi)</u>) to ascertain whether the Mortgaged Properties represent at least 90% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof evaluated in the most recently delivered Reserve Report after giving effect to exploration and production activities, acquisitions, dispositions and production. In the event that the Mortgaged Properties do not represent at least 90% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof, then the Borrower shall, and shall cause its Restricted Subsidiaries to, grant, within thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) of delivery of the certificate required under <u>Section 8.11(c)</u>, to the Administrative Agent as security for the Obligations a first-priority Lien interest (subject only to Excepted Liens) on additional Oil and Gas Properties of the Credit Parties and which Oil and Gas Properties are not already subject to a Lien of the Security Instruments such that, after giving effect thereto, the Mortgaged Properties will represent at least 90% of the PV-9 of the Borrowing Base Properties of the type set forth in <u>clause (a)</u> of the definition thereof. All such Liens will be created and perfected by and in accordance with the provisions of Mortgages and financing statements or other Security Instruments, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and in sufficient executed (and acknowledged where necessary or appropriate) counterparts for recording purposes. In order to comply with the foregoing, if any Restricted Subsidiary places a Lien on its Oil and Gas Properties and such Restricted Subsidiary is not a Guarantor, then it shall become a Guarantor and comply with <u>Section 8.13(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the event that (i) the Borrower determines that any Restricted Subsidiary is a Material Subsidiary, (ii) the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary creates, forms or acquires any Material Subsidiary, including pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition (or any Unrestricted Subsidiary becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or owns Borrowing Base Property), or (iii) any Domestic Subsidiary that is not already a Guarantor incurs or guarantees any Specified Additional Debt, the Borrower shall promptly (and in any event, within thirty (30) days or such longer time period as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) cause such Restricted Subsidiary to guarantee the Obligations pursuant to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement. In connection with any such guaranty, the Borrower shall, or shall cause such Restricted Subsidiary (and, if the Borrower is not the owner of the Equity Interests in such Restricted Subsidiary, cause the owners of such Equity Interests) to, (A) execute and deliver a supplement to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement executed by such Restricted Subsidiary, (B) pledge, or cause the owners of the Equity Interests of such Restricted Subsidiary to pledge, all of the Equity Interests in such Restricted Subsidiary (including, without limitation, delivery of original stock certificates evidencing the Equity Interests in such Subsidiary, together with appropriate undated stock powers for each certificate duly executed in blank by the registered owner thereof); and (C) execute and deliver such other additional closing documents, certificates and legal opinions as shall reasonably be requested by the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Borrower shall cause any Person guaranteeing Specified Additional Debt or Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect thereof to contemporaneously become a Guarantor hereunder in accordance with <u>Section 8.13(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) At the reasonable request of the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall and shall cause any Credit Party to grant, within thirty (30) days (or such longer period as may be agreed to by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), a mortgage over any Midstream Assets owned by such Credit Party to which Borrowing Base Value is attributed which are not then currently the subject of a Mortgage.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Notwithstanding any provision in any of the Loan Documents to the contrary, in no event is any Building (as defined in the applicable Flood Insurance Regulations) or Manufactured (Mobile) Home (as defined in the applicable Flood Insurance Regulations) owned by any Credit Party included in the Mortgaged Property and no Building or Manufactured (Mobile) Home shall be encumbered by any Security Instrument; <u>provided</u> that (A) the applicable Credit Party's interests in all lands and Hydrocarbons situated under any such Building or Manufactured (Mobile) Home shall be included in the Mortgaged Property and shall be encumbered by the Security Instruments and (B) the Borrower shall not permit, and shall not permit any other Credit Party to permit, to exist any Lien on any Building or Manufactured (Mobile) Home except Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u>.

Section 8.14 <u>ERISA Compliance</u>. The Borrower will promptly furnish and will cause the Restricted Subsidiaries and any ERISA Affiliate (to the extent the Borrower has the legal authority to compel an ERISA Affiliate) to promptly furnish to the Administrative Agent (a) upon request thereof by the Administrative Agent, copies of each annual and other report with respect to each Plan or any trust created thereunder required to be filed with the United States Secretary of Labor or the Internal Revenue Service (provided, however, that any such report with respect to a multiemployer plan as defined in section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA shall be provided only to the extent such report is reasonably available to the Borrower), and (b) upon becoming aware of the occurrence of any ERISA Event or any nonexempt "prohibited transaction," as described in section 406 of ERISA or in section 4975 of the Code, in connection with any Plan or any trust created thereunder, that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, a written notice signed by the President or the principal Financial Officer of the Borrower, the Restricted Subsidiary or the ERISA Affiliate, as the case may be, specifying the nature thereof, what action the Borrower, the Restricted Subsidiary or the ERISA Affiliate is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto, and, when known, any action taken or proposed by the Internal Revenue Service or the Department of Labor with respect thereto.

Section 8.15 <u>Unrestricted Subsidiaries</u>. The Borrower:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) will cause the management, business and affairs of each of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries to be conducted in such a manner (including, without limitation, by keeping separate books of account, furnishing separate financial statements of Unrestricted Subsidiaries to creditors and potential creditors thereof and by not permitting Properties of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries to be commingled) so that each Unrestricted Subsidiary will be treated as an entity separate and distinct from the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) will not, and will not permit any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to, incur, assume, guarantee or be or become liable for any Debt of any of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) will not permit any Unrestricted Subsidiary to (i) hold any Equity Interest in, or any Debt of, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or (ii) own any Borrowing Base Property.

Section 8.16 <u>Deposit Accounts; Commodity Accounts and Securities Accounts</u>. Subject to <u>Section 8.19(a)</u>, the Borrower will, and will cause each of the Restricted Subsidiaries to, cause each of their respective Deposit Accounts, Commodity Accounts or Securities Accounts (in each case, other than Excluded Accounts for so long as they are Excluded Accounts) to at all times be subject to an Account Control Agreement; <u>provided</u>, that the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this <u>Section 8.16</u> with respect to any Deposit Account, Commodity Account or Securities Account that (1) is acquired by the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary as a result of a Permitted Acquisition or other Investment permitted under this Agreement and (2) was not created in anticipation of such Permitted Acquisition or Investment, so long as, within thirty (30) days after the date of such Permitted Acquisition or Investment (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree in its sole discretion), the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary (A) causes such account to be subject to an Account Control Agreement that satisfies the requirements of this <u>Section 8.16</u> or (B) closes such account and transfers any funds therein to an account that satisfies the requirements of this <u>Section 8.16</u>; *provided further* that the Borrower or the applicable Restricted Subsidiaries, or any of their respective Affiliates, shall not direct or redirect any funds into any such accounts during such thirty (30) day period, unless an Account Control Agreement has been established with respect to the applicable account in accordance with this <u>Section 8.16</u>.

Section 8.17 <u>Commodity Exchange Act; Keepwell Provisions</u>. The Borrower hereby guarantees the payment and performance of all Obligations of each Credit Party (other than the Borrower) and absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to provide such funds or other support as may be needed from time to time by each Credit Party (other than the Borrower) that is not otherwise an "eligible contract participant" as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act in order for such Credit Party to honor its obligations under the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement including obligations with respect to Swap Agreements (<u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Borrower shall only be liable under this <u>Section 8.17</u> for the maximum amount of such liability that can be hereby incurred without rendering its obligations under this <u>Section 8.17</u>, or otherwise under this Agreement or any Loan Document, as it relates to such other Credit Parties, voidable under applicable law relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, and not for any greater amount). The obligations of the Borrower under this <u>Section 8.17</u> shall remain in full force and effect until Payment in Full. The Borrower intends that this <u>Section 8.17</u> constitute, and this <u>Section 8.17</u> shall be deemed to constitute, a "keepwell, support, or other agreement" for the benefit of each other Credit Party for all purposes of Section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

Section 8.18 <u>Commodity Hedging</u>. Concurrently with the date that financial statements are required to be delivered under <u>Section 8.01(a)</u> or <u>Section 8.01(b)</u>, commencing with such required delivery date for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024, the Borrower shall, and shall cause the Restricted Subsidiaries to, enter into and maintain Swap Agreements with Approved Counterparties in the form of swaps, collars (other than "three-way collars"), floors or other types reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent pursuant to which the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries shall hedge notional volumes covering 50% of the reasonably anticipated projected production calculated on a quarterly basis (as forecasted based on the then most recently delivered Reserve Report hereunder) from the Borrowing Base Properties constituting Proved Developed Producing Reserves for natural gas and natural gas liquids for the subsequent 24 calendar month period immediately following such required delivery date.

Section 8.19 <u>Post-Closing Covenants</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Notwithstanding the requirements set forth in <u>Section 8.16</u>, with respect to each Deposit Account, Commodity Account and Securities Account of the Credit Parties in existence on the Effective Date (other than Excluded Accounts), the Borrower shall, and shall cause each Restricted Subsidiary to, no later than thirty (30) days after the Effective Date (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree to in its sole discretion), deliver to the Administrative Agent duly executed Account Control Agreements in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) On or prior to the date thirty (30) days following the Effective Date (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion), the Borrower shall enter into (and shall thereafter maintain) Swap Agreements with Approved Counterparties in the form of swaps, collars (other than "three-way collars"), floors or other types reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent pursuant to which the Borrower shall hedge notional volumes covering at least 50% (rounded to the nearest whole percentage point) of the aggregate of the reasonably anticipated projected production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, calculated on a quarterly basis (as forecasted based on the Initial Reserve Report) from the Borrowing Base Properties constituting Proved Developed Producing Reserves for natural gas and natural gas liquids for the period beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. For purposes of this paragraph, if the Borrower becomes party to a Swap Agreement by novation of such Swap Agreement from Holdings to the Borrower as the remaining party, the Borrower shall be deemed to have entered into such Swap Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) On or prior to the date sixty (60) days following the Effective Date (or such later date as the Administrative Agent may agree in its reasonable discretion), the Borrower shall enter into (and shall thereafter maintain) Swap Agreements with Approved Counterparties in the form of swaps, collars (other than "three-way collars"), floors or other types reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent pursuant to which the Borrower shall hedge notional volumes covering at least 50% (rounded to the nearest whole percentage point) of the aggregate of the reasonably anticipated projected production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, calculated on a quarterly basis (as forecasted based on the Initial Reserve Report) from the Borrowing Base Properties constituting Proved Developed Producing Reserves for natural gas and natural gas liquids for the period beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. For purposes of this paragraph, if the Borrower becomes party to a Swap Agreement by novation of such Swap Agreement from Holdings to the Borrower as the remaining party, the Borrower shall be deemed to have entered into such Swap Agreement.

**ARTICLE IX<br> NEGATIVE COVENANTS**

Until Payment in Full, the Borrower covenants and agrees with the Lenders that:

Section 9.01 <u>Financial Covenants</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Net Leverage Ratio</u>. The Borrower will not, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter commencing with the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024, permit the Net Leverage Ratio to be greater than 3.25 to 1.00.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Current Ratio</u>. The Borrower will not permit, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter commencing with the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024, the Current Ratio as of such date to be less than 1.00 to 1.00.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Right to Cure</u>. In the event the Borrower fails to comply with the requirements of <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> and/or <u>Section 9.01(b)</u> during any fiscal quarter, then during the period beginning on the first day after the subject fiscal quarter until the expiration of the tenth Business Day subsequent to the date the compliance certificate for calculating the Net Leverage Ratio or Current Ratio, as applicable, is required to be delivered pursuant to <u>Section 8.01(c)</u> (the "<u>Cure Period</u>"), the Borrower shall be permitted to cure such failure to comply by requesting that the Net Leverage Ratio and/or Current Ratio, as applicable, be recalculated by increasing the Borrower's EBITDAX and/or Consolidated Current Assets, as the case may be, by an amount equal to the proceeds of equity issued by Holdings to one or more of the holders of the Equity Interests in Holdings or by contributions to the equity of Holdings by one or more of the holders of the Equity Interests in Holdings, and in each case the net cash proceeds of which are contributed to the Borrower, during the Cure Period (such net cash proceeds amount so contributed to the Borrower, the "<u>Cure Amount</u>"); <u>provided</u> that (i) the proceeds of the equity cure shall be used to repay the Loans, (ii) the Borrower shall deliver written notice to the Administrative Agent concurrently with delivery of a timely delivered certificate required by <u>Section 8.01(c)</u> that it has elected to cure the failure to comply and clearly setting forth such equity contribution in the computation required by <u>clause (ii)</u> of such <u>Section 8.01(c)</u>; (iii) the amount of the Cure Amount added to EBITDAX and/or Consolidated Current Assets, as the case may be, shall not be greater than the amount required to cause the Borrower to be in compliance with the Net Leverage Ratio and/or the Current Ratio, as applicable (but the amount of such Cure Amount deemed to apply to the applicable financial covenant shall not exceed the minimum amount necessary to cure such financial covenant breach and that, in demonstrating compliance with each financial covenant, only the minimum amount necessary to cure such financial covenant shall be included in the calculation for such financial covenant); and (iv) the Borrower may not cure any default of the Net Leverage Ratio or Current Ratio by an equity cure more than (A) two (2) times in the aggregate for all such cures during any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, with the simultaneous cure of both the Net Leverage Ratio and the Current Ratio in a single quarter counting as a single cure for purposes of this <u>clause (A)</u> or <u>(B)</u> four (4) times in the aggregate for all such cures prior to the Maturity Date with the simultaneous cure of both the Net Leverage Ratio and the Current Ratio in a single quarter counting as one cure for purposes of this <u>clause (B)</u> (<u>provided</u> that, if the Borrower exercises its cure right prior to the date financial statements are required to be delivered for a relevant fiscal quarter solely with respect to an anticipated Net Leverage Ratio default or Current Ratio default and the cure amount associated therewith is insufficient to cure a Net Leverage Ratio default or Current Ratio default with respect to such quarter, any subsequent exercise of a cure right prior to the cure deadline to 'top-up' such cure amount shall not count as an additional exercise of the cure right). The Borrower may apply a Cure Amount to either increase EBITDAX or increase Consolidated Current Assets in the same fiscal quarter; provided that to both increase EBITDAX and increase Consolidated Current Assets, separate Cure Amounts must be applied to each increase. With respect to a Cure Amount applied to EBITDAX, the resulting increase in the Borrower's EBITDAX, shall be taken into account in calculating the Net Leverage Ratio for any Rolling Period that includes any fiscal quarter with respect to which such cure right was exercised. If after giving effect to the foregoing recalculations, the Borrower would then be in compliance with <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> or <u>Section 9.01(b)</u>, as the case may be, the Borrower shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> or <u>Section 9.01(b)</u>, as applicable, as of the relevant earlier required date of determination with the same effect as though there had been no failure to comply therewith at such date, and the applicable breach, Default or Event of Default of any such covenant that had occurred shall be deemed cured for the purpose of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. After receiving the notice provided above, neither the Administrative Agent nor any Lender shall exercise the right to accelerate the Loans or terminate the Commitments and none of Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Secured Party shall exercise any right to foreclose on or take possession of the Collateral or exercise any other remedy pursuant to <u>Section 10.02</u>, the other Loan Documents or applicable law prior to the end of the applicable Cure Period solely on the basis of an Event of Default having occurred and continuing under <u>Section 9.01</u> (except to the extent that the Borrower has confirmed in writing that it is not going to receive a Cure Amount). The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that (x) this <u>Section 9.01(c)</u> may not be relied on or used for purposes of determining permitted amounts with respect to covenants in this Agreement other than <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> and <u>Section 9.01(b)</u> and (y) that such deemed increase to EBITDAX or Consolidated Current Assets, in any fiscal quarter shall be applied solely for the purpose of determining the existence of a Default or Event of Default under <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> and <u>Section 9.01(b)</u> with respect to any Rolling Period that includes such fiscal quarter and not for any other purpose under any Loan Document (including any determination of *pro forma* compliance with the Net Leverage Ratio for the purposes of incurring any Specified Additional Debt or making any Restricted Payment or any other purpose (even if the proceeds of any Cure Amount are actually used to reduce Debt or Consolidated Current Liabilities)). For the avoidance of doubt, no Lender or Issuing Bank shall be required to make any extension of credit hereunder during the Cure Period, unless the Borrower shall have received the Cure Amount.

Section 9.02 <u>Debt</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, incur, create, assume or suffer to exist any Debt, except:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Notes, the Loans or other Obligations, including those arising under the Loan Documents or any guaranty of or suretyship arrangement for the Notes, the Loans or other Obligations, including those arising under the Loan Documents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Debt of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries existing on the date hereof that is reflected on <u>Schedule 9.02</u> and any Permitted Refinancing Debt incurred in respect thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Debt under Finance Leases and Purchase Money Indebtedness not to exceed $25,000,000 in the aggregate at any one time outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Debt in respect of performance bonds, bid bonds, appeal bonds, surety bonds and completion guarantees and similar obligations that are (i) required by Governmental Requirements or by Governmental Authorities in connection with the operation of the Oil and Gas Properties and (ii) not incurred in connection with money borrowed, which are provided in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice, including those incurred to secure health, safety and environmental obligations in the ordinary course of business or consistent with past practice;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) intercompany Debt incurred by (i) the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor owing to the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor; <u>provided</u> that any such Debt owed by a Credit Party to a Subsidiary or Parent Entity that is not a Guarantor shall be subject to subordination terms substantially identical to the subordination terms in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement or (ii) any Subsidiary that is not a Guarantor owing to the Borrower or any Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that such Debt is not held, assigned, transferred, negotiated or pledged to any Person other than the Borrower or one of its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) endorsements of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) (i) Specified Additional Debt; <u>provided</u> that on the date of any such incurrence of Debt after the Effective Date, unless such adjustment is waived pursuant to <u>Section 12.02</u>, the Borrowing Base shall be adjusted to the extent required by <u>Section 2.07(f)</u> and prepayment shall be made to the extent required by <u>Section 3.04(c)</u>, and (ii) any Permitted Refinancing Debt incurred in respect of such Specified Additional Debt or in respect of any Permitted Refinancing Debt incurred in respect thereof;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Debt constituting a guarantee by the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor of any Debt incurred by another Credit Party so long as the incurrence of such Debt by such other Credit Party is otherwise permitted by this <u>Section 9.02</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Debt arising under Swap Agreements permitted by <u>Section 9.18</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Debt owed to any Person providing workers' compensation, health, disability or other employee benefits or property, casualty or liability insurance, pursuant to reimbursement or indemnification obligations to such Person, in each case incurred in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Debt incurred to finance premiums due or to become due on any property, casualty, liability or other insurance policies for the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Debt consisting of indemnities or obligations in respect of purchase price adjustments or similar obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) other Debt (and Permitted Refinancing Debt incurred in respect thereof) not to exceed, in the aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding, $10,000,000 plus, in the case of Permitted Refinancing Debt, Additional Amounts, in each case, so long as, to the extent secured, secured solely by Property other than Oil and Gas Properties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Debt in respect of the Existing Letters of Credit; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Third Amendment Acquisition Debt, so long as no Person other than a Credit Party is an obligor or guarantor with respect to such Debt.

Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement to the contrary, none of the Credit Parties nor their Restricted Subsidiaries shall incur or assume any debt that is lent or held by Holdings, any Parent Entity or the Sponsor or any of their respective Affiliates unless such debt is both unsecured and subordinated to the Obligations on terms and conditions reasonable satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

Section 9.03 <u>Liens</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Lien on any of its Properties (now owned or hereafter acquired), except:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Liens arising under the Loan Documents securing any Obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Excepted Liens; <u>provided</u> that with respect to any dedications entered into in connection with any Minimum Volume Contracts entered into after the Effective Date, such dedications shall be permitted to apply only to property that is Mortgaged Property at the time such dedication is entered into;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Liens securing Debt permitted by <u>Section 9.02(b)</u> and set forth on <u>Schedule 9.03</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Liens securing Finance Leases or Purchase Money Indebtedness permitted by <u>Section 9.02(c)</u> but only on the Property under lease or the Property purchased, constructed or improved with such Purchase Money Indebtedness, as applicable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) pledges or deposits in the ordinary course of business securing liabilities to insurance carriers in respect of insurance policies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Liens arising under Governmental Requirements securing the obligations of purchasers of Hydrocarbons to secure their sale at the wellhead in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) (i) Liens on cash earnest money deposits made in connection with any letter of intent or purchase agreement and (ii) Liens arising as a result of cash proceeds of Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt being placed in escrow pending consummation of the related Permitted Acquisition;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Liens on Property not constituting Oil and Gas Properties and not otherwise permitted by the foregoing clauses of this <u>Section 9.03</u>; <u>provided</u> that the aggregate principal or face amount of all Debt secured under this <u>Section 9.03(h)</u> shall not exceed $10,000,000 in the aggregate at any one time outstanding;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Liens on cash or Cash Equivalents securing Debt in respect of the Existing Letters of Credit; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) to the extent constituting Liens, any obligation of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to redeem any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt if required by the definitive documentation in respect of such Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt.

This <u>Section 9.03</u> shall be construed to allow the above Liens to cover and encumber all improvements, fixtures and/or accessions to the Property which are permitted to be subject to such Liens and all proceeds of such Property (including any insurance for such property) as determined in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the Liens permitted pursuant to this <u>Section 9.03</u> (other than Excepted Liens, Liens securing the Obligations and <u>Section 9.03(f)</u>) may at any time attach to any Oil and Gas Properties.

Section 9.04 <u>Dividends and Distributions; Redemptions or Amendments in Respect of Specified Additional Debt</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Dividends and Distributions</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, declare or make, or agree to pay or make, directly or indirectly, any Restricted Payment, return any capital to its stockholders or make any distribution of its Property to its Equity Interest holders, except:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) [reserved];

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the Restricted Subsidiaries may declare and pay dividends ratably with respect to their Equity Interests;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) as long as no Event of Default exists at the time of such Restricted Payment or would result therefrom, the Borrower may make cash Permitted Tax Distributions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) the Borrower may make Restricted Payments with respect to its Equity Interests (A) in an amount not to exceed 100% of Distributable Free Cash Flow (after giving *pro forma* effect to such payment and any other Free Cash Flow Utilizations occurring on such date) so long as (1) after giving effect to such payment (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith) on a *pro forma* basis, Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 20% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (2) after giving effect to such payment (and any Debt incurred in connection therewith), the Net Leverage Ratio on a *pro forma* basis is less than or equal to 1.75 to 1.00 and (B) without limit so long as (1) after giving effect to such payment (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith) on a *pro forma* basis, Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 25% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (2) after giving effect to such payment (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith), the Net Leverage Ratio on a *pro forma* basis is less than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00; <u>provided</u> that the Borrower may not make any Restricted Payments in reliance on this clause (iv) if any Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency exists at the time of such Restricted Payment or would result therefrom;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) as long as no Event of Default exists at the time of such Restricted Payment or would result therefrom, the Borrower may make cash Restricted Payments to redeem, acquire, retire or repurchase shares of Equity Interests of Holdings or the Borrower held by any present or former officer, manager, consultant, director or employee (or their respective Affiliates, estates, spouses, former spouses, successors, executors, administrators, heirs, legatees, distributees or immediate family members) of Holdings or the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, upon the death, disability, retirement or termination of employment of any such Person or otherwise in accordance with any equity option or equity appreciation rights plan, any management, director and/or employee equity ownership, benefit or incentive plan or agreement, equity subscription plan, employment termination agreement or any other employment agreements or equity holders' agreement, and to pay taxes in connection with the foregoing entered into in the ordinary course of business; <u>provided</u>, that cancellation of Debt owing to Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary from members of management of Holdings, the Borrower or its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with a repurchase of Equity Interests of Holdings or the Borrower will not be deemed to constitute a Restricted Payment for purposes of this <u>Section 9.04</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) as long as no Event of Default exists at the time of such Restricted Payment or would result therefrom, Restricted Payments made by the Borrower in cash during such fiscal year to pay Public Company Compliance costs, salaries, operating expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business and other corporate overhead costs and expenses (including, without limitation, administrative, legal, accounting, and similar expenses payable to third parties), which are reasonable and customary and incurred in the ordinary course of business, plus any reasonable and customary indemnification claims made by directors or officers of Holdings, in each case to the extent such expenses and costs are directly attributable to the ownership or operations of Holdings, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) [reserved].

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Voluntary Redemptions or Amendments in Respect of Specified Additional Debt and Third Amendment Acquisition Debt</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, call, make or offer to make any optional or voluntary Redemption of, or otherwise optionally or voluntarily Redeem (whether in whole or in part), any Specified Additional Debt, <u>provided</u> that the Borrower may voluntarily Redeem Specified Additional Debt:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) by converting Specified Additional Debt into Equity Interests in Holdings (other than Disqualified Capital Stock);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) in the form of cash with Net Proceeds from any incurrence of additional Specified Additional Debt or Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect of existing Specified Additional Debt so long as (I) such Redemption occurs substantially contemporaneously with the receipt of such Net Proceeds and (II) such Redemption is in an amount no greater than the amount of the Net Proceeds of such incurrence of Specified Additional Debt or Permitted Refinancing Debt;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) in the form of cash with Net Proceeds from any capital contributions to, or of an issuance or offering of, Equity Interests (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) in Holdings, which are further contributed to the Borrower, so long as (I) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing both before and after, and no Borrowing Base Deficiency would occur after giving effect to such Redemption and (II) such Redemption occurs substantially contemporaneously with the receipt of such Net Proceeds; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) (1) in an amount not to exceed 100% of Distributable Free Cash Flow after giving *pro forma* effect to such Redemption (and any other Free Cash Flow Utilizations occurring on such date) so long as, (x) after giving effect to such Redemption (and any Debt incurred in connection therewith), Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 20% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (y) after giving effect to such Redemption (and any Debt incurred in connection therewith), the Net Leverage Ratio on a *pro forma* basis is less than or equal to 1.75 to 1.00 and (2) without limit so long as (x) after giving effect to such Redemption (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith), Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 25% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (y) after giving effect to such Redemption (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith), the Net Leverage Ratio on a *pro forma* basis is less than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00; <u>provided</u> that no such Redemption may be made in reliance on this clause (D) if any Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency exists at the time of such Redemption or would result therefrom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) On or prior to December 31, 2025, the Borrower may voluntarily Redeem the Third Amendment Acquisition Debt so long as after giving effect to such Redemption (and any Debt incurred in connection therewith), no Event of Default exists or would result therefrom; <u>provided</u>, that the Borrower may not amend or modify, or consent or agree to any amendment or modification to, any of the terms governing the Third Amendment Acquisition Debt, if the effect of such amendment or modification is adverse to the interests of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to amend or modify, or consent or agree to any amendment or modification to, any of the terms governing any Specified Additional Debt, if the effect of such amendment or modification is (A) that the Borrower would not be able to incur such Specified Additional Debt in accordance with <u>Section 9.02(g)</u> if such Debt were being incurred in the first instance or (B)(I) to cause such Specified Additional Debt to have any scheduled principal payments prior to the date that is one year following the Maturity Date, (II) to reduce the weighted average life to maturity of such Debt, (III) to make the covenants, events of default and guarantees more materially restrictive on the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries than the terms of such Specified Additional Debt (as in effect at the time of such amendment or modification) when taken as a whole or to add a financial maintenance covenant, (IV) to add an additional Subsidiary (other than a Guarantor or Person who becomes a Guarantor in connection therewith) as an obligor under such Specified Additional Debt or (V) otherwise materially adverse to the Lenders; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not prohibit the correction of defects, ambiguities or deficiencies which can be adopted without consent of all or any portion of the holders of the Specified Additional Debt or which, if implemented when such Specified Additional Debt were incurred, would have been permitted hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this <u>Section 9.04</u> shall prohibit the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary from Redeeming any Qualifying Permitted Acquisition Debt if such Debt is required to be Redeemed under the definitive agreement governing such Debt.

Section 9.05 <u>Investments, Loans and Advances</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, make or permit to remain outstanding any Investments in or to any Person, except that the foregoing restriction shall not apply to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Investments as of the Effective Date which are disclosed to the Lenders in <u>Schedule 9.05</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) (i) accounts or notes receivable arising in the ordinary course of business; (ii) advances in the form of a prepayment of fees and expenses by the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary, so long as such expenses are being paid in accordance with customary trade terms of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, (iii) advances of payroll payments to employees, consultants or independent contractors or other advances of salaries or compensation to employees, consultants or independent contractors, in each case in the ordinary course of business and (iv) Investments received in satisfaction or partial satisfaction thereof from account debtors and other credits to suppliers in the ordinary course of business arising from the settlement of delinquent obligations or disputes in respect of a secured Investment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Investments in cash and Cash Equivalents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Investments (i) made by the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor in or to the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor, (ii) made by any Restricted Subsidiary in or to the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor and (iii) made by any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Guarantor in or to any other Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Guarantor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) subject to the limits in <u>Section 9.07</u>, Investments in direct ownership interests in additional Oil and Gas Properties and gas gathering systems related thereto or related to farm-out, farm-in, joint operating, joint venture or area of mutual interest agreements, gathering systems, pipelines or other similar arrangements which are usual and customary in the oil and gas exploration and production business located within the geographic boundaries of the United States of America;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Investments in stock, obligations or securities received in settlement of debts arising from Investments permitted under this <u>Section 9.05</u> or from accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business, which Investments are obtained by the Borrower or any other Restricted Subsidiary as a result of a bankruptcy or other insolvency proceeding of, or difficulties in collecting from, the obligor in respect of such obligations, <u>provided</u> that the Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent prompt written notice in the event that the aggregate amount of all Investments held at any one time under this <u>Section 9.05(f)</u> exceeds $2,000,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries may make other cash Investments (i) to the extent clause (ii) below does not apply, in an amount not to exceed 100% of Distributable Free Cash Flow after giving *pro forma* effect to such Investment (and any other Free Cash Flow Utilizations occurring on or prior to such date) so long as (A) after giving effect to such Investment (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith), Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 20% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (B) after giving effect to such Investment (and any Debt incurred in connection therewith), the Net Leverage Ratio on a *pro forma* basis is less than or equal to 1.75 to 1.00 and (ii) without limit so long as (A) after giving effect to such Investment (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith), Commitments available to be drawn are greater than or equal to 25% of the Loan Limit in effect at such time and (B) after giving effect to such Investment (and any Borrowings incurred in connection therewith), the Net Leverage Ratio on a *pro forma* basis is less than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00; <u>provided</u> that (x) no such Investment may be made in reliance on this clause (h) if any Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency exits at the time of such Investment or would result therefrom and (y) no Investment may be made in any Unrestricted Subsidiary in reliance on this clause (g);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) subject to the limits in <u>Section 9.06</u> and <u>Section 9.07</u>, Investments (including, without limitation, capital contributions) in (i) Unrestricted Subsidiaries or (ii) in general or limited partnerships or other types of entities (each in this clause (ii), a "<u>venture</u>") formed or incorporated, as the case may be, under applicable state law, by the Borrower or any Subsidiary, on the one hand, and any other Person, on the other hand, in the ordinary course of business; <u>provided</u> that (A) any such Unrestricted Subsidiary or venture is engaged exclusively in the ownership, operation or development of Oil and Gas Properties, and any other oil and gas exploration, development, production, processing, treatment, compression, storage and related activities, including gathering and transportation, (B) the interest in such Unrestricted Subsidiary or venture is acquired in the ordinary course of business and on fair and reasonable terms and (C) such Unrestricted Subsidiary or venture interests acquired and capital contributions made (valued as of the date such interest was acquired or the contribution made) do not exceed, in the aggregate at any one time outstanding, an amount equal to $5,000,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) loans and advances to officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Borrower (or Holdings) or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (i) for reasonable and customary business-related travel, entertainment, relocation and analogous ordinary business purposes (including employee payroll advances), (ii) in connection with such Person's purchase of Equity Interests of the Borrower (or Holdings); <u>provided</u> that, to the extent such loans and advances are made in cash, the amount of such loans and advances used to acquire such Equity Interests shall be contributed to the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor in cash or (iii) in the ordinary course of business in an aggregate principal amount at any time for all amounts incurred under this <u>Section 9.05(i)</u> outstanding not to exceed $1,000,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Investments held by a Person acquired (including by way of merger or consolidation) after the Effective Date otherwise in accordance with this <u>Section 9.05</u> to the extent that such Investments were not made in contemplation of or in connection with such acquisition, merger or consolidation and were in existence on the date of such acquisition, merger or consolidation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Investments constituting non-cash proceeds of dispositions of assets permitted by <u>Section 9.12</u>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) other Investments not to exceed in the aggregate at any one time outstanding an amount equal to $5,000,000; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Permitted Acquisitions.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, make any Investments (other than Investments made in cash) in any Unrestricted Subsidiaries or any other Subsidiaries or Persons that are not Guarantors.

Section 9.06 <u>Designation and Conversion of Restricted and Unrestricted Subsidiaries; Debt of Unrestricted Subsidiaries</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Unless designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary on <u>Schedule 7.14</u> as of the date hereof or thereafter, assuming compliance with <u>Section 9.06(b)</u>, any Person that becomes a Subsidiary of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall be classified as a Restricted Subsidiary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrower may designate by written notification thereof to the Administrative Agent, any Restricted Subsidiary, including a newly formed or newly acquired Subsidiary, as an Unrestricted Subsidiary if (i) prior, and after giving effect, to such designation, no Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency exists or would result therefrom, (ii) such designation is deemed to be an Investment in an Unrestricted Subsidiary in an amount equal to the fair market value as of the date of such designation of the Borrower's direct and indirect ownership interest in such Subsidiary and such Investment would be permitted to be made at the time of such designation under <u>Section 9.05(h)</u>, (iii) the Borrower is in compliance with <u>Section 9.01(a)</u> on a *pro forma* basis after giving effect to such designation and (iv) the representations and warranties of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries contained in each of the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of such date as if made on and as of the date of such designation (except to the extent any such representations and warranties (A) are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date of such designation, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of such specified earlier date or (B) are already qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, in which case, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects). Except as provided in this <u>Section 9.06(b)</u>, no Restricted Subsidiary may be designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, no Subsidiary may be designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary (x) does not own any Oil and Gas Properties and (y) is also designated as an "unrestricted subsidiary" under any Specified Additional Debt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Borrower may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary if after giving effect to such designation and any contemporaneous transactions, (i) the representations and warranties of Holdings, the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries contained in each of the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of such date as if made on and as of the date of such designation (except to the extent any such representations and warranties (A) are expressly limited to an earlier date, in which case, on and as of the date of such Borrowing or the date of issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of such Letter of Credit, as applicable, such representations and warranties shall continue to be true and correct in all material respects as of such specified earlier date or (B) are already qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, in which case, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects), (ii) no Default would exist, and (iii) the Borrower complies with the requirements of <u>Section 8.13</u>, <u>Section 8.16</u> and <u>Section 9.15</u>. Any such designation shall be treated as a cash dividend received by the owner(s) of the Equity Interests in such Restricted Subsidiary in an amount equal to the lesser of the fair market value of the Borrower's direct and indirect ownership interest in such Subsidiary or the amount of the Borrower's cash investment previously made for purposes of the limitation on Investments under <u>Section 9.05(h)</u>.

Section 9.07 <u>Nature of Business; No International Operations</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, allow any material change to be made in the character of its business as an independent oil and gas exploration and production company, which may include sales to Persons located outside of the geographical boundaries of the United States. From and after the date hereof, the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries will not acquire or make any other expenditure (whether such expenditure is capital, operating or otherwise) in or related to, any Oil and Gas Properties not located within the geographical boundaries of the United States. The Borrower shall at all times remain organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia.

Section 9.08 <u>Proceeds of Loans</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrower will not permit the proceeds of the Loans or Letters of Credit to be used for any purpose other than those permitted by <u>Section 7.21</u>. Neither the Borrower nor any Person acting on behalf of the Borrower has taken or will take any action which might cause any of the Loan Documents to violate Regulation T, Regulation U or Regulation X or any other regulation of the Board or to violate Section 7 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any rule or regulation thereunder, in each case as now in effect or as the same may hereinafter be in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The Borrower will not request any Borrowing or Letter of Credit, and the Borrower and each Guarantor shall not, and shall not permit or authorize any other person to, directly or indirectly, use, lend, make payments of, contribute or otherwise make available, all or any part of the proceeds of any Borrowing or Letter of Credit or other transaction(s) contemplated by this Agreement, (i) in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment or giving of money, or anything else of value, to any Person in violation of any Anti-Corruption Laws, (ii) for the purpose of funding, financing or facilitating any activities, trade, business or transaction involving or for the benefit of any Sanctioned Person, or in any Sanctioned Country or (iii) in any manner that would result in the violation of any Sanctions applicable to any party hereto.

Section 9.09 <u>ERISA Compliance</u>. Except for actions that would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, the Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary (or any other controlled subsidiary of Holdings) to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) engage in, any transaction with respect to a Plan which results in imposition on the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary or any ERISA Affiliate of a civil penalty assessed pursuant to subsections (c), (i), (l) or (m) of section 502 of ERISA;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) fail to satisfy the minimum funding standards with respect to any Plan; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) contribute to or assume an obligation to contribute to any retiree medical plan that may not be terminated by such entities in their sole discretion at any time without liability to the Borrower, a Restricted Subsidiary, other than for benefits accrued or claims incurred on or before such termination.

Section 9.10 <u>Sale or Discount of Receivables</u>. Except for receivables obtained by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary outside of the ordinary course of business or the settlement of joint interest billing accounts in the ordinary course of business or discounts granted to settle collection of accounts receivable or the sale of defaulted accounts arising in the ordinary course of business in connection with the compromise or collection thereof and not in connection with any financing transaction, the Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, discount or sell (with or without recourse) to any Person other than the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor any of its notes receivable or accounts receivable.

Section 9.11 <u>Mergers, Etc</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, merge into or with or consolidate with any other Person, or permit any other Person to merge into or consolidate with it, or sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of (whether in one transaction or in a series of transactions) all or substantially all of its Property to any other Person (whether now owned or hereafter acquired), or liquidate, wind-up or dissolve (any such transaction listed in the foregoing, a "consolidation"); <u>provided</u> that (a) any Restricted Subsidiary may participate in a consolidation with the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor (<u>provided</u> that the Borrower or such Subsidiary Guarantor shall be the continuing or surviving entity), (b) any Restricted Subsidiary may participate in a consolidation with another Restricted Subsidiary so long as, if a Guarantor is participating in such consolidation, a Guarantor shall be the continuing or surviving entity and (c) any Subsidiary of the Borrower may liquidate, wind-up or dissolve so long as its assets (if any) are distributed to the Borrower or another Subsidiary Guarantor prior to or concurrently with such liquidation or dissolution.

Section 9.12 <u>Sale of Properties and Termination of Swap Agreements</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, sell, assign, farm-out, convey or otherwise transfer any Property or to terminate or otherwise monetize any Swap Agreement in respect of commodities except for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the sale of Hydrocarbons in the ordinary course of business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) farmouts of undeveloped acreage and assignments in connection with such farmouts, or the abandonment, farm-out, trade, exchange, lease, sublease or other disposition in the ordinary course of business of Oil and Gas Properties not containing Proved Reserves;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) the sale or transfer of equipment or other personal property that is obsolete, worn out or no longer necessary for the business of the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary or is replaced by equipment of at least comparable value and use;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) any Borrowing Base Asset Disposition (including pursuant to a Casualty Event) or any Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation; <u>provided</u> that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) no Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency exists or results from such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation (unless the Net Proceeds thereof are applied to repay the Borrowing Base Deficiency in an amount equal to the lesser of such Net Proceeds and the amount of such Borrowing Base Deficiency);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) at least 75% of the consideration received in respect of such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation shall be cash or Cash Equivalents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the consideration received in respect of such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation shall be equal to or greater than the fair market value of the Oil and Gas Property, interest therein or Equity Interests that are the subject of such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition, or Swap Agreement subject of such Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation (as reasonably determined by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower and, if requested by the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall deliver a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying to that effect);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) if the Borrowing Base Value of such Oil and Gas Properties subject to any Borrowing Base Asset Disposition and Swap Agreements subject of such Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation pursuant to this <u>clause (d)</u> in any period between the Effective Date and the first Scheduled Redetermination Date or between two successive Scheduled Redetermination Dates exceeds five percent (5%) of the Borrowing Base then in effect, then the Borrowing Base shall be reduced in accordance with <u>Section 2.07(e)</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) if any such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition is of a Restricted Subsidiary owning Borrowing Base Properties, such Borrowing Base Asset Disposition shall include all the Equity Interests in such Restricted Subsidiary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) the sale or other disposition (including Casualty Events) (i) of any Oil and Gas Property not included in the Reserve Report most recently delivered to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders (or Restricted Subsidiaries or Affiliates which own or lease Oil and Gas Property not included in the most recently delivered Reserve Report) and (ii) not constituting a Borrowing Base Asset Disposition or Swap Liquidation not constituting a Borrowing Base Swap Liquidation; <u>provided</u> that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) no Default, Event of Default or Borrowing Base Deficiency exists or results from such sale or disposition of Property (unless the Net Proceeds thereof are applied to repay the Borrowing Base Deficiency in an amount equal to the lesser of such Net Proceeds and the amount of such Borrowing Base Deficiency);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) at least 75% of the consideration received in respect of such sale, liquidation or monetization shall be cash or Cash Equivalents; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the consideration received in respect of such sale or disposition shall be equal to or greater than the fair market value of the Oil and Gas Properties that are the subject of such sale or disposition (as reasonably determined by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower and, if requested by the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall deliver a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying to that effect);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the sale or transfer of Equity Interests in Unrestricted Subsidiaries; <u>provided</u> that (i) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, (ii) any such sale or transfer shall be for fair market value and (iii) no Borrowing Base Deficiency then exists;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) transfers of Property by any Credit Party to the Borrower and any Subsidiary Guarantor;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) dispositions of the non-cash portion of consideration (other than Oil and Gas Properties) received for any disposition of assets permitted by <u>Section 9.12(d)</u>; <u>provided</u> that consideration received in respect of such sale or other disposition shall be cash, Cash Equivalents or other Oil and Gas Properties of comparable value (as reasonably determined by a Responsible Officer of the Borrower and, if requested by the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall deliver a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying to that effect);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Investments permitted by <u>Section 9.05</u>, Restricted Payments permitted by <u>Section 9.04</u> and consolidations permitted by <u>Section 9.11</u>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) other dispositions of Properties (other than Borrowing Base Properties) not to exceed in the aggregate at any one time outstanding an amount equal to $25,000,000.

For the avoidance of doubt, this <u>Section 9.12</u> shall not limit the ability of any Unrestricted Subsidiary to (and shall not require that the Borrower not permit any Unrestricted Subsidiary to), sell, assign, farm-out, convey or otherwise transfer any Property or to terminate or otherwise monetize any Swap Agreement in respect of commodities.

Section 9.13 <u>Environmental Matters</u>. The Borrower will not, and will take reasonable action to not permit any Subsidiary to, cause or permit any of its Property to be in violation of applicable Environmental Laws, or cause or permit a Release of Hazardous Materials at any such Property that, assuming disclosure to the applicable Governmental Authority of all relevant facts, conditions and circumstances, if any, pertaining to such relevant Property, would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 9.14 <u>Transactions with Affiliates</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any transaction, including, without limitation, any purchase, sale, lease or exchange of Property or the rendering of any service, with any Affiliate unless such transactions are not otherwise prohibited under this Agreement and are upon fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to it than it would obtain in a comparable arm's length transaction with a Person not an Affiliate. The restrictions set forth in this <u>Section 9.14</u> shall not apply to (a) transactions among the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries, (b) the execution and delivery of any Loan Document, (c) compensation to, and the terms of any employment contracts with, individuals who are officers, managers or directors of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries, <u>provided</u> such compensation is approved by the Borrower's board of managers (or other governing body) or Holdings' Board of Directors or provided for in the limited liability company agreement, articles or certificate of incorporation, bylaws or other applicable organizational documents of the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary, (d) payments made pursuant to <u>Section 9.04</u>, <u>Section 9.05</u> or otherwise expressly permitted under this Agreement, (e) the issuance and sale of Equity Interests in the Borrower (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) or the amendment of the terms of any Equity Interests issued by the Borrower (other than Disqualified Capital Stock) including the issuance, sale or transfer of Equity Interests of the Borrower to Holdings in connection with capital contributions by Holdings to the Borrower, (f) transactions permitted under <u>Section 9.12</u> and (g) transactions in effect on the Effective Date and set forth on <u>Schedule 9.14</u>.

Section 9.15 <u>Subsidiaries</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, create or acquire any additional Restricted Subsidiary or redesignate an Unrestricted Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary unless the Borrower gives written notice to the Administrative Agent of such creation, acquisition or redesignation and complies with <u>Section 8.13(b)</u>. None of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have any Foreign Subsidiaries. The Borrower will not permit any other Person other than another Subsidiary Guarantor to own any Equity Interests in any Subsidiary Guarantor.

Section 9.16 <u>Negative Pledge Agreements; Dividend Restrictions</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any contract, agreement or understanding (other than (a) this Agreement and the Security Instruments, (b) agreements and understandings evidencing or related to Specified Additional Debt or Permitted Refinancing Debt in respect thereof, (c) agreements or arrangements evidencing or related to Debt permitted by <u>Section 9.02(c)</u> to the extent such agreement or arrangement applies only to the Property subject to such Lien; (d) customary restrictions and conditions with respect to the sale or disposition of Property or Equity Interests permitted under <u>Section 9.12</u> pending the consummation of such sale or disposition, (e) any leases or licenses or similar contracts as they affect any Property or Lien subject to a lease or license, (f) agreements and understandings contained in joint venture agreements or other similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business in respect of the disposition or distribution of assets of such joint venture, (g) as imposed by Governmental Requirements and (h) those existing on the Effective Date and as listed on <u>Schedule 9.16</u>) which in any way prohibits or restricts the granting, conveyance, creation or imposition of any Lien on any of its Property in favor of the Administrative Agent and the Secured Parties or restricts any Restricted Subsidiary from paying dividends or making distributions to the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor, or which requires the consent of or notice to other Persons in connection therewith.

Section 9.17 <u>Gas Imbalances, Take-or-Pay or Other Prepayments</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, allow gas imbalances, take-or-pay or other prepayments with respect to the Oil and Gas Properties of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary that would require the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary to deliver Hydrocarbons at some future time without then or thereafter receiving full payment therefor to exceed two percent (2.0%) of the aggregate volumes of Hydrocarbons (on an Mcf equivalent basis) listed in the most recent Reserve Report.

Section 9.18 <u>Swap Agreements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any Swap Agreements with any Person other than:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Subject to <u>clause (b)</u> of this <u>Section 9.18</u>, Swap Agreements with an Approved Counterparty in respect of commodities entered into not for speculative purposes the notional volumes for which (when aggregated with other commodity Swap Agreements then in effect other than basis differential swaps on volumes already hedged pursuant to other Swap Agreements and put contracts) do not exceed, for the 48-month period as of the date such Swap Agreement is entered into (and for each month during the such period), 85% of the reasonably anticipated production from the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries' Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves (as set forth in the most recent Reserve Report delivered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement) of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, calculated separately; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that such Swap Agreements shall not, in any case, have a tenor of longer than 48 months;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Swap Agreements that would be permitted by <u>clause (i)</u> hereof pertaining to Oil and Gas Properties to be acquired pursuant to a Specified Acquisition; <u>provided</u> that (A) Swap Agreements pursuant to this <u>Section 9.18(a)(ii)</u> must be liquidated, terminated or otherwise monetized upon the earlier to occur of: (I) the date that is ninety (90) days after the execution of the purchase and sale agreement relating to the Specified Acquisition to the extent that such Specified Acquisition has not been consummated by such date, and (II) the date that any Credit Party knows with reasonable certainty that the Specified Acquisition will not be consummated, (B) the aggregate notional volumes hedged with respect to the reasonably anticipated projected production from Oil and Gas Properties to be acquired in such Specified Acquisition shall not exceed 15% of the Borrower's and its Restricted Subsidiaries' reasonably anticipated projected production from Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves from crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, calculated separately, as set forth in the most recent Reserve Report delivered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement for the period not exceeding twenty-four (24) months (without giving effect to any such pending Specified Acquisitions) and (C) the aggregate notional volumes hedged with respect to the reasonably anticipated projected production from Oil and Gas Properties to be acquired in such Specified Acquisition shall not exceed 85% of the reasonably anticipated projected production from Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves from crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, calculated separately, to be acquired in such Specified Acquisition, as set forth in the reserve report delivered to the Administrative Agent in connection with such Specified Acquisition; <u>provided further</u>, that such Swap Agreements entered into pursuant to this <u>Section 9.18(a)(ii)</u> shall not, in any case, have a tenor longer than twenty-four (24) months; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Swap Agreements in respect of interest rates with an Approved Counterparty, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) Swap Agreements effectively converting interest rates from fixed to floating, the notional amounts of which (when aggregated with all other Swap Agreements of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries then in effect effectively converting interest rates from fixed to floating and netted against all other Swap Agreements of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries then in effect effectively converting interest rates from floating to fixed) do not exceed 75% of the then outstanding principal amount of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries' Debt for borrowed money which bears interest at a fixed rate, and which Swap Agreements shall not, in any case, have a tenor beyond the maturity date of such Debt, and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) Swap Agreements effectively converting interest rates from floating to fixed, the notional amounts of which (when aggregated with all other Swap Agreements of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries then in effect effectively converting interest rates from floating to fixed) do not exceed 75% of the then outstanding principal amount of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries' Debt for borrowed money which bears interest at a floating rate, and which Swap Agreements shall not, in any case, have a tenor beyond the maturity date of such Debt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) If the Borrower determines that the notional volumes of all Swap Agreements in respect of commodities for a calendar quarter (other than basis differential swaps on volumes already hedged pursuant to other Swap Agreements and put contracts) exceeded 100% of actual production of Hydrocarbons in such calendar quarter for any of crude oil, natural gas or natural gas liquids, calculated separately, then the Borrower (i) shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent of such determination and (ii) shall, within thirty (30) days of such determination, terminate, create off-setting positions, or otherwise unwind or monetize existing Swap Agreements such that, after giving effect to such actions, future hedging volumes will not exceed 100% of such reasonably anticipated projected production for the then-current and any succeeding calendar quarters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) In no event shall any Lien secure the Swap Agreements except pursuant to the Loan Documents, nor shall any Swap Agreement contain any requirement, agreement or covenant for the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to post collateral, credit support (including in the form of letters of credit) or margin (other than, in each case, pursuant to the Security Instruments) to secure their obligations under such Swap Agreement or to cover market exposures, nor shall any Swap Agreement be secured by any collateral other than Collateral pursuant to the Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) For purposes of entering into Swap Agreements under <u>Section 9.18(a)(i)</u> or <u>Section 9.18(a)(ii)</u> or determining required unwinds, terminations and transfers of Swap Agreements under <u>Section 9.18(b)</u>, forecasts of reasonably anticipated production from the Borrower's and its Restricted Subsidiaries' Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves as applicable, as set forth on the most recent Reserve Report delivered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to be updated to account for any increase or decrease in production anticipated because of information obtained by the Borrower or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries and delivered to the Administrative Agent subsequent to the publication of such Reserve Report including (i) the Borrower's or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries' internal forecasts of production decline rates for existing wells, (ii) additions to or deletions from anticipated future production from new wells, (iii) completed dispositions, (iv) completed acquisitions, and (v) other production coming on stream or failing to come on stream; <u>provided</u> that any such supplemental information shall be (A) presented in the form of a summary of engineering cash flows prepared by or under the supervision of the Internal Petroleum Engineer of the Borrower as a "roll forward" of the most recently delivered Reserve Report presented on a comparison basis and substantially in the form of the summary of engineering cash flows delivered to the Administrative Agent prior to the Effective Date (or such other form that is acceptable to the Administrative Agent), (B) presented on a net basis (*i.e.*, it shall take into account both increases and decreases in anticipated production subsequent to publication of the most recent Reserve Report) and (C) accompanied by a certificate of a Responsible Officer of the Borrower certifying as to the content thereof (which certificate shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) It is understood that Swap Agreements in respect of commodities permitted under <u>Section 9.18(a)(i)</u>, <u>Section 9.18(a)(ii)</u> and <u>Section 9.18(b)</u> which may, from time to time, "hedge" the same volumes, but different elements of commodity risk thereof (such as, for example, basis risk and price risk), shall not be aggregated together when calculating the limitations on notional volumes contained in <u>Section 9.18(a)(i)</u>, <u>Section 9.18(a)(ii)</u> and <u>Section 9.18(b)</u>.

Section 9.19 <u>Marketing Activities</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of the Restricted Subsidiaries to, engage in marketing activities for any Hydrocarbons or enter into any contracts related thereto other than (a) contracts for the sale of Hydrocarbons scheduled or reasonably estimated to be produced from their Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves during the period of such contract, (b) contracts for the sale of Hydrocarbons scheduled or reasonably estimated to be produced from Oil and Gas Properties constituting Proved Reserves of third parties during the period of such contract associated with the Oil and Gas Properties of the Borrower and its Restricted Subsidiaries that the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary has the right to market pursuant to joint operating agreements, unitization agreements or other similar contracts that are usual and customary in the oil and gas business, and (c) other contracts for the purchase and/or sale of Hydrocarbons of third parties (i) which have generally offsetting provisions (*i.e.*, corresponding pricing mechanics, delivery dates and points and volumes) such that no "position" is taken and (ii) for which appropriate credit support has been taken to alleviate the material credit risks of the counterparty thereto.

Section 9.20 <u>Changes in Fiscal Year; Amendments to Organizational Documents</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to (a) have its fiscal year end on a date other than December 31 or change its method of determining fiscal quarters or (b) alter, amend or modify in any manner materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders, its certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement, articles of incorporation, by-laws or any other similar organizational document.

Section 9.21 <u>Non-Qualified ECP Guarantors</u>. The Borrower will not permit any Credit Party that is not a Qualified ECP Guarantor to own, at any time, any Proved Oil and Gas Properties or any Equity Interests in any Subsidiaries.

Section 9.22 <u>Sales and Leasebacks</u>. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any arrangement with any Person providing for the leasing by the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary of real or personal property that has been or is to be sold or transferred by the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary to such Person or to any other Person to whom funds have been or are to be advanced by such Person on the security of such property or rental obligations of the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary.

Section 9.23 <u>Limitation on the Activities of the Borrower</u>. The Borrower will not engage in any material operating or business activities; provided that the following and activities incidental thereto shall be permitted in any event: (a) its ownership of the Equity Interests of its Subsidiaries and activities incidental thereto, (b) the maintenance of its legal existence (including the ability to incur fees, costs and expenses relating to such maintenance), (c) the performance of its obligations with respect to the Loan Documents and guaranty obligations in respect of any other Debt permitted to be incurred by any Credit Party hereunder; provided that the net proceeds of such Debt are contributed to the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor, (d) any public offering of its common stock or any other issuance or sale of its Equity Interests and, in each case, the redemption thereof, (e) payment of taxes, dividends, making contributions to the capital of the Credit Parties and, to the extent permitted hereunder, extending debt for borrowed money to the Credit Parties or otherwise acting as a conduit for the transmissions of funds between its Parent Entity and its Restricted Subsidiaries, (f) participating in tax, accounting and other administrative matters as a member of the consolidated group of Holdings and its Subsidiaries or the making and filing of any reports required by any Governmental Authority, (g) holding any cash incidental to any activities permitted under this <u>Section 9.23</u>, (h) providing indemnification to officers, managers and directors, (i) (1) incurring Debt permitted by <u>Section 9.02</u> and Liens permitted by <u>Section 9.03</u>, (2) Redeeming Debt permitted by <u>Section 9.04(b)</u>, (3) creating, incurring, assuming or suffering to exist any contract, agreement or understanding which in any way prohibits or restricts the granting, conveyance, creation or imposition of any Lien on any of its Property in favor of the Administrative Agent and the Secured Parties or restricts any Restricted Subsidiary from paying dividends or making distributions to the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor, or which requires the consent of or notice to other Persons in connection therewith, in each case to the extent permitted by <u>Section 9.16(a)</u>, <u>(b)</u>, <u>(d)</u>, <u>(e)</u> and <u>(g)</u> and (4) entering into Swap Agreements permitted by <u>Section 9.18</u>, and (j) any other activities incidental to the foregoing or customary for passive holding companies provided, that in no event shall the Borrower own Oil and Gas Properties.

Section 9.24 <u>[Reserved]</u>.

**ARTICLE X<br> EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES**

Section 10.01 <u>Events of Default</u>. One or more of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the Borrower shall fail to pay any principal of any Loan or any reimbursement obligation in respect of any LC Disbursement when and as the same shall become due and payable, whether at the due date thereof or at a date fixed for prepayment thereof, by acceleration or otherwise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the Borrower shall fail to pay any interest on any Loan or any fee or any other amount (other than an amount referred to in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u>) payable under any Loan Document, when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such failure shall continue unremedied for a period of five (5) Business Days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary in or in connection with any Loan Document or any amendment or modification of any Loan Document or waiver under such Loan Document, or in any report, certificate, financial statement or other document furnished pursuant to or in connection with any Loan Document or any amendment or modification thereof or waiver thereunder, shall prove to have been incorrect in any material respect when made or deemed made (or, to the extent that any such representation and warranty is qualified by materiality, Material Adverse Effect or a similar qualification, such representation and warranty shall prove to have been incorrect when made or deemed made).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement contained in <u>Section 8.01(m)</u>, <u>Section 8.02(a)</u>, <u>Section 8.03</u>, <u>Section 8.13</u>, <u>Section 8.16</u>, <u>Section 8.19</u> or in <u>Article IX</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall fail to observe or perform any covenant, condition or agreement applicable to it contained in this Agreement (other than those specified in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(b)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(d)</u>) or any other Loan Document, and such failure shall continue unremedied for a period of thirty (30) days after the earlier to occur of (i) notice thereof from the Administrative Agent to the Borrower (which notice will be given at the request of any Lender) and (ii) a Responsible Officer of the Borrower or such Restricted Subsidiary otherwise becoming aware of such default.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall fail to make any payment (whether of principal or interest and regardless of amount) in respect of any Material Debt, when and as the same shall become due and payable, and such failure to pay shall extend beyond any applicable cure period or grace period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) any event or condition occurs that results in any Material Debt becoming due prior to its scheduled maturity or that enables or permits (with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both) the holder or holders of such Material Debt or any trustee or agent on its or their behalf to cause such Material Debt to become due, or to require the Redemption thereof or any offer to Redeem to be made in respect thereof, prior to its scheduled maturity or require the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to make an offer in respect thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) an involuntary proceeding shall be commenced or an involuntary petition shall be filed seeking (i) liquidation, reorganization or other relief in respect of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or its debts, or of a substantial part of its assets, under any applicable Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law now or hereafter in effect or (ii) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or for a substantial part of its assets, and, in any such case, such proceeding or petition shall continue undismissed for sixty (60) days or an order or decree approving or ordering any of the foregoing shall be entered.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall (i) voluntarily commence any proceeding or file any petition seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief under any Federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law now or hereafter in effect, (ii) consent to the institution of, or fail to contest in a timely and appropriate manner, any proceeding or petition described in <u>Section 10.01(h)</u>, (iii) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or for a substantial part of its assets, (iv) file an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, (v) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (vi) take any action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary shall become unable, admit in writing its inability or fail generally to pay its debts as they become due.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) (i) one or more final, non-appealable judgments for the payment of money in an aggregate amount in excess of $25,000,000 (to the extent not covered by independent third party insurance provided by insurers of the highest claims paying rating or financial strength as to which the insurer does not dispute coverage and is not subject to an insolvency proceeding) or (ii) any one or more final, non-appealable non-monetary judgments that have, or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, shall be rendered against Holdings, the Borrower, any Restricted Subsidiary or any combination thereof and the same shall remain undischarged for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days during which execution shall not be effectively stayed, or any action shall be legally taken by a judgment creditor to attach or levy upon any assets of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary to enforce any such judgment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) the Loan Documents after delivery thereof shall for any reason, except to the extent permitted by the terms thereof, cease to be in full force and effect and valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their terms against Holdings, the Borrower or any other Guarantor party thereto or shall be repudiated by any of them, or cease to create a valid and perfected Lien of the priority required thereby on any material part of the Collateral purported to be covered thereby, except to the extent permitted by the terms of this Agreement, or Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary or any of their Affiliates shall so state in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) a Change of Control shall occur.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) an ERISA Event shall have occurred that, when taken together with all other ERISA Events that have occurred, could reasonably be expected to result in liability of Holdings, the Borrower and the Subsidiaries in an aggregate amount exceeding $25,000,000 that is not covered by independent third party insurance (other than the PBGC) as to which the insurer does not dispute coverage.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) (i) Any of the Obligations of the Borrower and the Restricted Subsidiaries under the Loan Documents for any reason shall cease to be "Senior Debt," "Senior Indebtedness," "Guarantor Senior Debt" or "Senior Secured Financing" (or any comparable term) under, and as defined in, any document governing other Debt or (ii) the subordination provisions set forth in any Subordination Agreement or other document governing other Debt shall, in whole or in part, cease to be effective or cease to be legally valid, binding and enforceable against the holders of such other Debt or parties to (or purported to be bound by) the Subordination Agreement, in each case, if applicable.

Section 10.02 <u>Remedies</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If an Event of Default (other than one described in <u>Section 10.01(h)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(i)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(j)</u>, and in the case of an Event of Default arising under <u>Section 9.01</u>, subject to <u>Section 9.01(c)</u>), has occurred and is continuing, the Administrative Agent may, and at the request of the Required Lenders, shall, by notice to the Borrower, take either or both of the following actions, at the same or different times: (i) terminate the Commitments, and thereupon the Commitments shall terminate immediately, and (ii) declare the Notes and the Loans then outstanding to be due and payable in whole (or in part, in which case any principal not so declared to be due and payable may thereafter be declared to be due and payable), and thereupon the principal of the Loans so declared to be due and payable, together with accrued interest thereon and all fees and other obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors accrued hereunder and under the Notes and the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the payment of cash collateral to secure the LC Exposure as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>), shall become due and payable immediately, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by the Borrower and each Guarantor; and in case of an Event of Default described in <u>Section 10.01(h)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(i)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(j)</u>, the Commitments shall automatically terminate and the Notes and the principal of the Loans then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon and all fees and the other obligations of the Borrower and the Guarantors accrued hereunder and under the Notes and the other Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the payment of cash collateral to secure the LC Exposure as provided in <u>Section 2.08(j)</u>), shall automatically become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by the Borrower and each Guarantor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In the case of the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders will have all other rights and remedies available at law and equity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) All proceeds realized from the liquidation or other disposition of Collateral or otherwise received after maturity of the Loans, whether by acceleration or otherwise, shall be applied:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) *first*, to payment or reimbursement of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, expenses and indemnities payable to the Administrative Agent in its capacity as such;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) *second*, *pro rata* to payment or reimbursement of that portion of the Obligations constituting fees, expenses and indemnities payable to the Lenders and the Issuing Banks in their capacities as such;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) *third*, *pro rata* to payment of accrued interest on the Loans and LC Disbursements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) *fourth*, *pro rata* to payment of principal outstanding on the Loans, LC Disbursements that have not yet been reimbursed by or on behalf of the Borrower at such time, together with additional amounts to serve as cash collateral to be held by the Administrative Agent to secure the remaining LC Exposure, and Obligations referred to in <u>clause (b)</u> of the definition of Obligations owing to Secured Swap Providers and in <u>clause (c)</u> of the definition of Obligations owing to Bank Products Providers;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) *fifth*, *pro rata* to any other Obligations; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) *sixth*, any excess, after all of the Obligations shall have been indefeasibly paid in full in cash (other than contingent indemnity obligations for which no claims have been made), shall be paid to the Borrower or as otherwise required by any Governmental Requirement.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, amounts received from the Borrower or any Guarantor that is not an "eligible contract participant" under the Commodity Exchange Act shall not be applied to any Excluded Swap Obligations (it being understood that, in the event that any amount is applied to Obligations other than Excluded Swap Obligations as a result of this clause, the Administrative Agent shall make such adjustments as it determines are appropriate to distributions pursuant to <u>clause fourth</u> above from amounts received from "eligible contract participants" under the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure, as nearly as possible, that the proportional aggregate recoveries with respect to Obligations described in <u>clause fourth</u> above by the holders of any Excluded Swap Obligations are the same as the proportional aggregate recoveries with respect to other Obligations pursuant to <u>clause fourth</u> above).

**ARTICLE XI<br> THE AGENTS**

Section 11.01 <u>Appointment; Powers</u>. Each of the Lenders and the Issuing Banks hereby irrevocably appoints the Administrative Agent as its agent and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof and the other Loan Documents, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Each Secured Party hereby authorizes and directs the Administrative Agent to enter into the Security Instruments on behalf of such Secured Party as needed to effectuate the transactions permitted by this Agreement and agrees that the Administrative Agent may take such actions on its behalf as is contemplated by the terms of such applicable Security Instrument. Without limiting the provisions of <u>Sections 11.02</u> and <u>12.03</u>, each Secured Party hereby consents to the Administrative Agent and any successor serving in such capacity and agrees not to assert any claim (including as a result of any conflict of interest) against the Administrative Agent, or any such successor, arising from the role of the Administrative Agent or such successor under the Loan Documents so long as it is either acting in accordance with the terms of such documents and otherwise has not engaged in gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Section 11.02 <u>Duties and Obligations of Administrative Agent</u>. The Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth in the Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a) the Administrative Agent shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing (the use of the term "agent" herein and in the other Loan Documents with reference to the Administrative Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law; rather, such term is used merely as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties), (b) the Administrative Agent shall have no duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except as provided in <u>Section 11.03</u>, and (c) except as expressly set forth herein, the Administrative Agent shall not have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that is communicated to or obtained by the bank serving as Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity. The Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have (A) notice of any of the events or circumstances set forth or described in <u>Section 8.02</u> unless and until written notice thereof stating that it is a "notice under Section 8.02" in respect of this Agreement and identifying the specific clause under said Section is given to the Administrative Agent by the Borrower or a Lender or (B) knowledge of any Default or Event of Default unless and until written notice thereof is given to the Administrative Agent by the Borrower or a Lender, and shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or under any other Loan Document or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or in any other Loan Document, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in <u>Article VI</u> or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent or as to those conditions precedent expressly required to be to the Administrative Agent's satisfaction, (vi) the existence, value, perfection or priority of any collateral security or the financial or other condition of Holdings, the Borrower and the Subsidiaries or any other obligor or guarantor, or (vii) any failure by the Borrower or any other Person (other than itself) to perform any of its obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document or the performance or observance of any covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein. For purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in <u>Article VI</u>, each Lender shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received written notice from such Lender prior to the proposed Effective Date specifying its objection thereto.

Section 11.03 <u>Action by Administrative Agent</u>. The Administrative Agent shall have no duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents that the Administrative Agent is required to exercise in writing as directed by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary under the circumstances as provided in <u>Section 12.02</u>) and in all cases the Administrative Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to act hereunder or under any other Loan Documents unless it shall (a) receive written instructions from the Majority Lenders, Required Lenders or the Lenders, as applicable, (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary under the circumstances as provided in <u>Section 12.02</u>) specifying the action to be taken and (b) be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Lenders against any and all liability and expenses which may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action. The instructions as aforesaid and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto by the Administrative Agent shall be binding on all of the Lenders. If a Default has occurred and is continuing, then the Administrative Agent shall take such action with respect to such Default as shall be directed by the requisite Lenders in the written instructions (with indemnities) described in this <u>Section 11.03</u>; <u>provided</u> that, unless and until the Administrative Agent shall have received such directions, the Administrative Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect to such Default as it shall deem advisable in the best interests of the Lenders. In no event, however, shall the Administrative Agent be required to take any action which exposes the Administrative Agent to personal liability or which is contrary to this Agreement, the Loan Documents or applicable law. The Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it with the consent or at the request of the Majority Lenders or the Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary under the circumstances as provided in <u>Section 12.02</u>), and otherwise the Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it hereunder or under any other Loan Document or under any other document or instrument referred to or provided for herein or therein or in connection herewith or therewith INCLUDING ITS OWN ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, except for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Section 11.04 <u>Reliance by Administrative Agent</u>. The Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or sent by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to be made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon and each of the Borrower, the Lenders and each Issuing Bank hereby waives the right to dispute the Administrative Agent's record of such statement, except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts. The Administrative Agent may deem and treat the payee of any Note as the holder thereof for all purposes hereof unless and until a written notice of the assignment or transfer thereof permitted hereunder shall have been filed with the Administrative Agent.

Section 11.05 <u>Subagents</u>. The Administrative Agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all its duties and exercise its rights and powers through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of the preceding Sections of this <u>Article XI</u> shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.

Section 11.06 <u>Resignation of Administrative Agent</u>. Subject to the appointment and acceptance of a successor Administrative Agent as provided in this <u>Section 11.06</u>, the Administrative Agent may resign at any time by notifying the Lenders, the Issuing Banks and the Borrower. Upon any such resignation, the Majority Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with the Borrower, to appoint a successor. If no successor shall have been so appointed by the Majority Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Administrative Agent may, on behalf of the Lenders and the Issuing Banks, appoint a successor Administrative Agent which shall be a bank with an office in New York, New York, or an Affiliate of any such bank. Upon the acceptance of its appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder by a successor, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder. The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After the Administrative Agent's resignation hereunder, the provisions of this <u>Article XI</u> and <u>Section 12.03</u> shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while it was acting as Administrative Agent.

Section 11.07 <u>Agents as Lenders</u>. Each bank serving as an Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not an Agent, and such bank and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of business with the Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if it were not an Agent hereunder.

Section 11.08 <u>No Reliance</u>. Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any other Agent or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement and each other Loan Document to which it is a party. Each Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any other Agent or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document, any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder. The Agents shall not be required to keep themselves informed as to the performance or observance by Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of this Agreement, the Loan Documents or any other document referred to or provided for herein or to inspect the Properties or books of Holdings, the Borrower or its Subsidiaries. Except for notices, reports and other documents and information expressly required to be furnished to the Lenders by the Administrative Agent hereunder, no Agent or the Arrangers shall have any duty or responsibility to provide any Lender with any credit or other information concerning the affairs, financial condition or business of Holdings, the Borrower (or any of its Affiliates) which may come into the possession of such Agent or any of its Affiliates. In this regard, each Lender acknowledges that Latham & Watkins LLP is acting in this transaction as special counsel to the Administrative Agent only, except to the extent otherwise expressly stated in any legal opinion or any Loan Document. Each other party hereto will consult with its own legal counsel to the extent that it deems necessary in connection with the Loan Documents and the matters contemplated therein.

Section 11.09 <u>Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim</u>. In case of the pendency of any receivership, insolvency, liquidation, bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, composition or other judicial proceeding relative to Holdings, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, the Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan 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 Borrower) shall be entitled and empowered, by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans and all 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 Lenders and the Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders and the Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Lenders and the Administrative Agent under <u>Section 12.03</u>) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(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 Lender 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 Lenders, 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 under <u>Section 12.03</u>.

Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to authorize the Administrative Agent to authorize or consent to or accept or adopt on behalf of any Lender any plan of reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition affecting the Obligations or the rights of any Lender or to authorize the Administrative Agent to vote in respect of the claim of any Lender in any such proceeding.

Section 11.11 <u>The Arrangers</u>. The Arrangers shall have no duties, responsibilities or liabilities under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents other than their duties, responsibilities and liabilities in their capacities as Lenders hereunder.

Section 11.12 <u>Erroneous Payments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If the Administrative Agent notifies a Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party, or any Person who has received funds on behalf of a Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party such Lender or Issuing Bank (any such Lender, Issuing Bank, Secured Party or other recipient, a "<u>Payment Recipient</u>") that the Administrative Agent has determined in its sole discretion (whether or not after receipt of any notice under immediately succeeding <u>clause (b)</u>) that any funds received by such Payment Recipient from the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates were erroneously transmitted to, or otherwise erroneously or mistakenly received by, such Payment Recipient (whether or not known to such Lender, Issuing Bank, Secured Party or other Payment Recipient on its behalf) (any such funds, whether received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise, individually and collectively, an "<u>Erroneous Payment</u>") and demands the return of such Erroneous Payment (or a portion thereof), such Erroneous Payment shall at all times remain the property of the Administrative Agent and shall be segregated by the Payment Recipient and held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, and such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party shall (or, with respect to any Payment Recipient who received such funds on its behalf, shall cause such Payment Recipient to) promptly, but in no event later than two (2) Business Days thereafter, return to the Administrative Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand was made, in same day funds (in the currency so received), together with interest thereon in respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was received by such Payment Recipient to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent in same day funds at the greater of the Federal Funds Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from time to time in effect. A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Payment Recipient under this <u>clause (a)</u> shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Without limiting immediately preceding <u>clause (a)</u>, each Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party, or any Person who has received funds on behalf of a Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party such Lender or Issuing Bank, hereby further agrees that if it receives a payment, prepayment or repayment (whether received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise) from the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) (x) that is in a different amount than, or on a different date from, that specified in a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment, (y) that was not preceded or accompanied by a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates), or (z) that such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party, or other such recipient, otherwise becomes aware was transmitted, or received, in error or by mistake (in whole or in part) in each case:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) (A) in the case of immediately preceding <u>clauses (x)</u> or <u>(y)</u>, an error shall be presumed to have been made (absent written confirmation from the Administrative Agent to the contrary) or (B) an error has been made (in the case of immediately preceding <u>clause (z)</u>), in each case, with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party shall (and shall cause any other recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf to) promptly (and, in all events, within one (1) Business Day of its knowledge of such error) notify the Administrative Agent of its receipt of such payment, prepayment or repayment, the details thereof (in reasonable detail) and that it is so notifying the Administrative Agent pursuant to this <u>Section 11.12(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Each Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off, net and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party under any Loan Document, or otherwise payable or distributable by the Administrative Agent to such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party from any source, against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under immediately preceding <u>clause (a)</u> or under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) In the event that an Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) is not recovered by the Administrative Agent for any reason, after demand therefor by the Administrative Agent in accordance with immediately preceding <u>clause (a)</u>, from any Lender or Issuing Bank that has received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) (and/or from any Payment Recipient who received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) on its respective behalf) (such unrecovered amount, an "<u>Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency</u>"), upon the Administrative Agent's notice to such Lender or Issuing Bank at any time, (i) such Lender or Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have assigned its Loans (but not its Commitments) with respect to which such Erroneous Payment was made (the "<u>Erroneous Payment Impacted Class</u>") in an amount equal to the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (or such lesser amount as the Administrative Agent may specify) (such assignment of the Loans (but not Commitments) of the Erroneous Payment Impacted Class, the "<u>Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment</u>") at par <u>plus</u> any accrued and unpaid interest (with the assignment fee to be waived by the Administrative Agent in such instance), and is hereby (together with the Borrower) deemed to execute and deliver an Assignment and Assumption (or, to the extent applicable, an agreement incorporating an Assignment and Assumption by reference pursuant to electronic communications as to which the Administrative Agent and such parties are participants) with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and such Lender or Issuing Bank shall deliver any Notes evidencing such Loans to the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, (ii) the Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall be deemed to acquire the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, (iii) upon such deemed acquisition, the Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall become a Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and the assigning Lender or assigning Issuing Bank shall cease to be a Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, its obligations under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement and its applicable Commitments which shall survive as to such assigning Lender or assigning Issuing Bank and (iv) the Administrative Agent may reflect in the Register its ownership interest in the Loans subject to the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment. The Administrative Agent may, in its discretion, sell any Loans acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and upon receipt of the proceeds of such sale, the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency owing by the applicable Lender or Issuing Bank shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale of such Loan (or portion thereof), and the Administrative Agent shall retain all other rights, remedies and claims against such Lender or Issuing Bank (and/or against any recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf). For the avoidance of doubt, no Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment will reduce the Commitments of any Lender or Issuing Bank and such Commitments shall remain available in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. In addition, each party hereto agrees that, except to the extent that the Administrative Agent has sold a Loan (or portion thereof) acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent may be equitably subrogated, the Administrative Agent shall be contractually subrogated to all the rights and interests of the applicable Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party under the Loan Documents with respect to each Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (the "<u>Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights</u>").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) The parties hereto agree that an Erroneous Payment shall not pay, prepay, repay, discharge or otherwise satisfy any Obligations owed by the Borrower or any other Credit Party, except, in each case, to the extent such Erroneous Payment is, and solely with respect to the amount of such Erroneous Payment that is, comprised of funds received by the Administrative Agent from the Borrower or any other Credit Party for the purpose of making such Erroneous Payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) To the extent permitted by applicable law, no Payment Recipient shall assert any right or claim to an Erroneous Payment, and hereby waives, and is deemed to waive, any claim, counterclaim, defense or right of set-off or recoupment with respect to any demand, claim or counterclaim by the Administrative Agent for the return of any Erroneous Payment received, including without limitation waiver of any defense based on "discharge for value" or any similar doctrine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Each party's obligations, agreements and waivers under this <u>Section 11.12</u> shall survive the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent, any transfer of rights or obligations by, or the replacement of, a Lender or Issuing Bank, the termination of the Commitments and/or the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations (or any portion thereof) under any Loan Document.

Section 11.13 <u>Subordination Agreements</u>. The Administrative Agent is authorized to enter into any Subordination Agreement or similar agreement contemplated hereby with respect to any Debt required or permitted to be subordinated hereunder and which contemplates a subordination or similar agreement, and the Secured Parties party hereto acknowledge that any Subordination Agreement is binding upon them. Each Secured Party that is a party hereto hereby authorizes and instructs the Administrative Agent to enter into any Subordination Agreement.

Section 11.14 <u>Credit Bidding</u>. The Secured Parties hereby irrevocably authorize the Administrative Agent, at the direction of the Majority Lenders, to credit bid all or any portion of the Obligations (including by accepting some or all of the Collateral in satisfaction of some or all of the Obligations pursuant to a deed in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise) and in such manner purchase (either directly or through one or more acquisition vehicles) all or any portion of the Collateral (a) at any sale thereof conducted under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, including under Sections 363, 1123 or 1129 of the Bankruptcy Code, or any similar laws in any other jurisdictions to which a Credit Party is subject, or (b) at any other sale, foreclosure or acceptance of collateral in lieu of debt conducted by (or with the consent or at the direction of) the Administrative Agent (whether by judicial action or otherwise) in accordance with any applicable law. In connection with any such credit bid and purchase, the Obligations owed to the Secured Parties shall be entitled to be, and shall be, credit bid by the Administrative Agent at the direction of the Majority Lenders on a ratable basis (with Obligations with respect to contingent or unliquidated claims receiving contingent interests in the acquired assets on a ratable basis that shall vest upon the liquidation of such claims in an amount proportional to the liquidated portion of the contingent claim amount used in allocating the contingent interests) for the asset or assets so purchased (or for the equity interests or debt instruments of the acquisition vehicle or vehicles that are issued in connection with such purchase). In connection with any such bid, (i) the Administrative Agent shall be authorized to form one or more acquisition vehicles and to assign any successful credit bid to such acquisition vehicle or vehicles, (ii) each of the Secured Parties' ratable interests in the Obligations which were credit bid shall be deemed without any further action under this Agreement to be assigned to such vehicle or vehicles for the purpose of closing such sale, (iii) the Administrative Agent shall be authorized to adopt documents providing for the governance of the acquisition vehicle or vehicles (<u>provided</u> that any actions by the Administrative Agent with respect to such acquisition vehicle or vehicles, including any disposition of the assets or equity interests thereof, shall be governed, directly or indirectly, by, and the governing documents shall provide for, control by the vote of the Majority Lenders or their permitted assignees under the terms of this Agreement or the governing documents of the applicable acquisition vehicle or vehicles, as the case may be, irrespective of the termination of this Agreement and without giving effect to the limitations on actions by the Majority Lenders contained in <u>Section 12.02</u> of this Agreement), (iv) the Administrative Agent on behalf of such acquisition vehicle or vehicles shall be authorized to issue to each of the Secured Parties, ratably on account of the relevant Obligations which were credit bid, interests, whether as equity, partnership interests, limited partnership interests or membership interests, in any such acquisition vehicle and/or debt instruments issued by such acquisition vehicle, all without the need for any Secured Party or acquisition vehicle to take any further action, and (v) to the extent that Obligations that is assigned to an acquisition vehicle are not used to acquire Collateral for any reason (as a result of another bid being higher or better, because the amount of Obligations assigned to the acquisition vehicle exceeds the amount of Obligations credit bid by the acquisition vehicle or otherwise), such Obligations shall automatically be reassigned to the Secured Parties *pro rata* with their original interest in such Obligations and the equity interests and/or debt instruments issued by any acquisition vehicle on account of such Obligations shall automatically be cancelled, without the need for any Secured Party or any acquisition vehicle to take any further action. Notwithstanding that the ratable portion of the Obligations of each Secured Party are deemed assigned to the acquisition vehicle or vehicles as set forth in <u>clause (ii)</u> above, each Secured Party shall execute such documents and provide such information regarding the Secured Party (and/or any designee of the Secured Party which will receive interests in or debt instruments issued by such acquisition vehicle) as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request in connection with the formation of any acquisition vehicle, the formulation or submission of any credit bid or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by such credit bid.

**ARTICLE XII<br> MISCELLANEOUS**

Section 12.01 <u>Notices</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and subject to <u>Section 12.01(b)</u>), all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by fax or by email, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) if to the Borrower (or any other Credit Party), to:

BKV Corporation

1200 17th Street, Suite 2100

Denver, CO 80202

Attention of Legal

Email: legal@bkvcorp.com

With a copy to:

Baker & Hostetler, LLP

811 Main Street, Suite 1100

Houston, TX 77002

Attention of Gary M. Alletag

Email: galletag@bakerlaw.com

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if to the Administrative Agent, to:

Citibank, N.A.

811 Main Street, Suite 4000

Houston, TX 77002

Attention of Axel Swanson (Email: axel.swanson@citi.com);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) if to an Issuing Bank, to:

Citibank, N.A.

811 Main Street, Suite 4000

Houston, TX 77002

Attention of Axel Swanson (Email: axel.swanson@citi.com);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) if to any other Lender or Issuing Bank, to it at its address (or fax number or email address) set forth in its Administrative Questionnaire.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Notices and other communications to the Lenders hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communications (including email and Internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Administrative Agent; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing shall not apply to notices pursuant to <u>Article II</u>, <u>Article III</u>, <u>Article IV</u> and <u>Article V</u> unless otherwise agreed by the Administrative Agent and the applicable Lender. The Administrative Agent or the Borrower may, in its discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; <u>provided</u> that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notices sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices sent by facsimile shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient). Notices delivered through electronic communications, to the extent provided in <u>Section 12.01(b)</u>, shall be effective as provided in said <u>Section 12.01(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Unless the Administrative Agent otherwise prescribes, (i) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender's receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient (such as by the "return receipt requested" function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgement), and (ii) 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 <u>clause (i)</u>, of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Any party hereto may change its email address, address or fax number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto (except that a Lender need only provide such notice to the Administrative Agent).

Section 12.02 <u>Waivers; Amendments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) No failure on the part of the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender to exercise and no delay in exercising, and no course of dealing with respect to, any right, power or privilege, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right, power or privilege, under any of the Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege under any of the Loan Documents preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies of the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders hereunder and under the other Loan Documents are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies that they would otherwise have. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or consent to any departure by the Borrower therefrom shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be permitted by <u>Section 12.02(b)</u>, and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which given. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the making of a Loan or issuance of a Letter of Credit shall not be construed as a waiver of any Default, regardless of whether the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank may have had notice or knowledge of such Default at the time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Subject to <u>Section 3.02(f)</u> and <u>Section 3.03</u> (including the incorporation of Conforming Changes) neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof nor any Loan Document nor any provision thereof may be waived, amended or modified except pursuant to an agreement or agreements in writing entered into by the Borrower and the Majority Lenders or by the Borrower and the Administrative Agent with the consent of the Majority Lenders; <u>provided</u> that no such agreement shall (and any such agreements shall be void ab initio if they):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) increase the Commitment or the Maximum Credit Amount of any Lender without the written consent of such Lender,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) (A) increase the Borrowing Base without the written consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender; provided that no Lender (including any Defaulting Lender) shall have its Commitments increased without its consent), (B) decrease or maintain the Borrowing Base without the consent of the Required Lenders (other than a decrease pursuant to the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions), or (C) modify <u>Section 2.07</u> in any manner that results in an increase in the Borrowing Base without the consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender); <u>provided</u> that a Borrowing Base redetermination may be delayed by the Required Lenders; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that it is understood that any waiver (or amendment or modification that would have the effect of a waiver) of the reduction or of the right of the Required Lenders to adjust (through a reduction of) the Borrowing Base or the amount of such adjustment in the form of a reduction to the Borrowing Base pursuant to the Borrowing Base Adjustment Provisions in connection with the occurrence of a relevant event giving rise to such reduction or right shall require the consent of the Required Lenders,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) reduce the principal amount of any Loan or LC Disbursement or reduce the rate of interest thereon, or reduce any fees payable hereunder, or reduce any other Obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document, without the written consent of each Lender affected thereby; <u>provided</u> that any interest at the post-default rate pursuant to <u>Section 3.02(c)</u> may be waived with the consent of the Majority Lenders,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) postpone the scheduled date of payment or prepayment of the principal amount of any Loan or LC Disbursement, or any interest thereon, or any fees payable hereunder, or any other Obligations hereunder or under any other Loan Document, or reduce the amount of, waive or excuse any such payment, or postpone or extend the Termination Date without the written consent of each Lender affected thereby; <u>provided</u> that (A) any interest at the post-default rate pursuant to <u>Section 3.02(c)</u> and (B) any mandatory prepayment required by <u>Section 3.04(c)</u> may be postponed or waived with the consent of the Majority Lenders,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) change <u>Section 2.06(b)(i)</u> or <u>Section 2.06(b)(ii)</u> in a manner that would alter the *pro rata* reduction of Commitments, <u>Section 4.01(a)</u> in a manner that would alter the *pro rata* distribution of payments, <u>Section 4.01(b)</u> or <u>Section 4.01(c)</u> in a manner that would alter the *pro rata* sharing of payments required thereby, in each case, without the written consent of each Lender affected thereby,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) waive or amend <u>Section 10.02(c)</u> (or amend any of the defined terms in such Section if the result would be to alter the priority of payments in respects of Collateral proceeds) or <u>Section 5.04(b)</u>, <u>Section 12.14</u> or change the definition of the terms "Applicable Percentage", "Excluded Swap Obligation", "Non-Consenting Lender", without the written consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender), or change the definition of the terms "Obligations", "Payment in Full", "Secured Swap Agreement", "Secured Parties", "Secured Swap Provider", "Swap Agreement" or "Swap Obligations" without the written consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender) that is either adversely affected thereby or has an Affiliate that is adversely affected thereby,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) (A) release any Guarantor (except as set forth in <u>Section 11.10</u> or in the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement), (B) release all or substantially all of the Collateral (other than as provided in <u>Section 11.10</u>), or (C) reduce the percentage set forth in <u>Section 8.13(a)</u> to less than 90%, without the written consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) change any of the provisions of this <u>Section 12.02(b)</u> or the definitions of "Majority Lenders", "Required Lenders", "Domestic Subsidiary", "Foreign Subsidiary", "Material Subsidiary" or "Subsidiary" or any provision hereof specifying the number or percentage of Lenders required to waive, amend or modify any rights hereunder or under any other Loan Documents or make any determination or grant any consent hereunder or any other Loan Documents, without the written consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ix) waive or amend <u>Section 6.01</u>, without the written consent of each Lender (other than any Defaulting Lender), or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(x) subordinate the payment priority of the Obligations or subordinate the Liens granted to the Administrative Agent (for the benefit of the Secured Parties) in the Collateral without the written consent of each Lender;

<u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that no such agreement shall amend, modify or otherwise affect the rights or duties of the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, or any Issuing Bank hereunder or under any other Loan Document without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent, such other Agent or the Issuing Bank, as the case may be.

Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (A) any supplement to <u>Schedule 7.14</u> (Subsidiaries) shall be effective simply by delivering to the Administrative Agent a supplemental schedule clearly marked as such and, upon receipt, the Administrative Agent will promptly deliver a copy thereof to the Lenders, (B) the Borrower (or other applicable Credit Party) and the Administrative Agent may amend this Agreement or any other Loan Document without the consent of the Lenders in order to correct, amend or cure any ambiguity, inconsistency or defect or correct any typographical error or other manifest error in any Loan Document, (C) the Administrative Agent and the Borrower (or other applicable Credit Party) may enter into any amendment, modification or waiver of this Agreement or any other Loan Document or enter into any agreement or instrument to effect the granting, perfection, protection, expansion or enhancement of any security interest in any Mortgaged Property or Property to become Mortgaged Property to secure the Obligations for the benefit of the Lenders or as required by any Governmental Requirement to give effect to, protect or otherwise enhance the rights or benefits of any Lender under the Loan Documents without the consent of any Lender, (D) the Fee Letters may be waived, amended or modified pursuant to their terms, (E) a Letter of Credit Agreement or Letter of Credit may be waived, amended or modified with the consent of the relevant Issuing Bank and the Borrower (but such waiver, amendment or modification must comply with the provisions herein generally applicable to Letter of Credit Agreements), (F) a Note may be waived, amended or modified with the consent of only the Lender named in such Note and the Borrower (but such waiver, amendment or modification must comply with the provisions herein generally applicable to Notes) and (G) the Borrower and the Administrative Agent may amend this Agreement without the consent of the Lenders in order to add financial ratio covenants, negative covenants or Events of Default to cause such financial ratio covenants, negative covenants or Events of Default to be more onerous to the Borrower than those contained in this Agreement in connection with any incurrence of Debt permitted by this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to <u>Section 2.08(i)</u>, <u>Annex II</u> may be amended to add an Issuing Bank, remove an Issuing Bank or modify the LC Issuance Limit of any Issuing Bank with the consent solely of the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and such Issuing Bank (and the consent of the Majority Lenders or any other class of Lenders shall not be required).

Section 12.03 <u>Expenses, Indemnity; Damage Waiver</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The Borrower shall pay (i) all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates, including, without limitation, the reasonable and documented fees, charges and disbursements of counsel (but limited, in the case of legal fees and expenses, to the reasonable and documented fees, disbursements and other charges of one counsel to the Administrative Agent, and, if necessary, of one local counsel to the Administrative Agent, in each case in any relevant material jurisdiction and, solely in the event of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel (and, if necessary, one local counsel in each relevant material jurisdiction or for each matter)) and other outside consultants for the Administrative Agent, the reasonable and documented travel, photocopy, mailing, courier, telephone and other similar expenses in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration (both before and after the execution hereof and including advice of counsel to the Administrative Agent as to the rights and duties of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders with respect thereto) of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and any amendments, modifications or waivers of or consents related to the provisions hereof or thereof (whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby shall be consummated), (ii) all out-of-pocket costs, expenses, assessments and other charges incurred by the Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection with any filing, registration, recording or perfection of any security interest contemplated by this Agreement or any Security Instrument or any other document referred to therein, (iii) all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by any Issuing Bank in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder, (iv) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender (including the fees, charges and disbursements of one counsel for each Agent, each Issuing Bank and each Lender, taken as a whole, and, solely in the event of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel and, if necessary, one local counsel for each of the foregoing, taken as a whole and, solely in the event of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel in any relevant jurisdiction), in connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, including its rights under this <u>Section 12.03</u>, or in connection with the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including, without limitation, all such out-of-pocket expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of Credit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) THE BORROWER SHALL INDEMNIFY EACH AGENT, THE ARRANGERS, THE ISSUING BANKS AND EACH LENDER, AND EACH RELATED PARTY OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING PERSONS (EACH SUCH PERSON BEING CALLED AN "<u>INDEMNITEE</u>") AGAINST, AND DEFEND AND HOLD EACH INDEMNITEE HARMLESS FROM, ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES AND RELATED EXPENSES, INCLUDING THE REASONABLE FEES, CHARGES AND DISBURSEMENTS OF ANY COUNSEL FOR ANY INDEMNITEE (but limited, in the case of legal fees and expenses, to the reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees, disbursements and other charges of one counsel to all indemnitees taken as a whole and, if reasonably necessary, a single local counsel for all indemnitees taken as a whole in each relevant material jurisdiction, and in the case of a conflict of interest, one additional counsel (and if reasonably necessary, one additional local counsel in each relevant material jurisdiction) to each group of affected indemnitees similarly situated taken as a whole), INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS A RESULT OF (i) THE EXECUTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY AGREEMENT OR INSTRUMENT CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, THE PERFORMANCE BY THE PARTIES HERETO OR THE PARTIES TO ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER OR THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR BY ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, (ii) THE FAILURE OF THE BORROWER, ANY CREDIT PARTY OR ANY OF THEIR SUBSIDIARIES TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF ANY LOAN DOCUMENT, INCLUDING THIS AGREEMENT, OR WITH ANY GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENT, (iii) ANY INACCURACY OF ANY REPRESENTATION OR ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR COVENANT OF THE BORROWER OR ANY GUARANTOR SET FORTH IN ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY INSTRUMENTS, DOCUMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (iv) ANY LOAN OR LETTER OF CREDIT OR THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREFROM, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, (A) ANY REFUSAL BY AN ISSUING BANK TO HONOR A DEMAND FOR PAYMENT UNDER A LETTER OF CREDIT IF THE DOCUMENTS PRESENTED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DEMAND DO NOT STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF SUCH LETTER OF CREDIT, OR (B) THE PAYMENT OF A DRAWING UNDER ANY LETTER OF CREDIT NOTWITHSTANDING THE NON-COMPLIANCE, NON-DELIVERY OR OTHER IMPROPER PRESENTATION OF THE DOCUMENTS PRESENTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (v) ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, (vi) THE OPERATIONS OF THE BUSINESS OF THE BORROWER AND THE SUBSIDIARIES BY THE BORROWER AND THE SUBSIDIARIES, (vii) ANY ASSERTION THAT THE LENDERS WERE NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THE PROCEEDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, (viii) ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAW APPLICABLE TO THE BORROWER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR ANY OF THEIR PROPERTIES OR OPERATIONS, INCLUDING, THE PRESENCE, GENERATION, STORAGE, RELEASE, THREATENED RELEASE, USE, TRANSPORT, DISPOSAL, ARRANGEMENT OF DISPOSAL OR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON OR AT ANY OF THEIR PROPERTIES, (ix) THE BREACH OR NON-COMPLIANCE BY THE BORROWER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY WITH ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LAW APPLICABLE TO THE BORROWER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY, (x) THE PAST OWNERSHIP BY THE BORROWER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OF ANY OF THEIR PROPERTIES OR PAST ACTIVITY ON ANY OF THEIR PROPERTIES WHICH, THOUGH LAWFUL AND FULLY PERMISSIBLE AT THE TIME, COULD RESULT IN PRESENT LIABILITY, (xi) THE PRESENCE, USE, RELEASE, STORAGE, TREATMENT, DISPOSAL, GENERATION, THREATENED RELEASE, TRANSPORT, ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSPORT OR ARRANGEMENT FOR DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON OR AT ANY OF THE PROPERTIES OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE BORROWER OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OR ANY ACTUAL OR ALLEGED PRESENCE OR RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ON OR FROM ANY PROPERTY OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE BORROWER OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, (xii) ANY ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE BORROWER OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, OR (xiii) ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH OR SAFETY CONDITION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR (xiv) ANY ACTUAL OR PROSPECTIVE CLAIM, LITIGATION, INVESTIGATION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANY INDEMNITEE IS A PARTY THERETO OR WHETHER OR NOT THE MATTER IS BROUGHT BY THE BORROWER, ITS EQUITYHOLDERS, ITS AFFILIATES, CREDITORS OR ANY OTHER PERSON, AND SUCH INDEMNITY SHALL EXTEND TO EACH INDEMNITEE NOTWITHSTANDING THE SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF EVERY KIND OR CHARACTER WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, WHETHER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACT OR AN OMISSION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL TYPES OF NEGLIGENT CONDUCT IDENTIFIED IN THE RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF TORTS OF ONE OR MORE OF THE INDEMNITEES OR BY REASON OF STRICT LIABILITY IMPOSED WITHOUT FAULT ON ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE INDEMNITEES; <u>PROVIDED</u> THAT SUCH INDEMNITY SHALL NOT, AS TO ANY INDEMNITEE, BE AVAILABLE TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LOSSES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES OR RELATED EXPENSES (A) ARE DETERMINED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION BY FINAL AND NONAPPEALABLE JUDGMENT TO HAVE RESULTED FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF SUCH INDEMNITEE OR (B) RESULT FROM A PROCEEDING SOLELY BETWEEN OR AMONG INDEMNITEES THAT DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY ACTION OR OMISSION BY THE BORROWER OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, OTHER THAN CLAIMS AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE IN ITS CAPACITY OR IN FULFILLING ITS ROLE AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, AN ISSUING BANK, AN ARRANGER, AN AGENT OR ANY SIMILAR ROLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THIS SECTION 12.03(b) SHALL NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO TAXES OTHER THAN ANY TAXES THAT REPRESENT LOSSES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, ETC. ARISING FROM ANY NON-TAX CLAIM.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To the extent that the Borrower fails to pay any amount required to be paid by it to any Agent, any Arranger, the Issuing Banks or any Related Party of any of the foregoing under <u>Section 12.03(a)</u>, <u>(b)</u> or <u>(d)</u>, each Lender severally agrees to pay to such Agent, such Arranger such Issuing Bank or such Related Party (each, an "<u>Agent-Related Person</u>"), as the case may be, such Lender's Applicable Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought or, if such payment is sought after Payment in Full, ratably in accordance with such Applicable Percentage immediately prior to such date) of such unpaid amount and agrees to indemnify and hold each Agent-Related Person harmless from and against any and all Liabilities and related expenses, including the fees, charges and disbursements of any kind whatsoever that may at any time (whether before or after the payment of the Loans) be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against such Agent-Related Person in any way relating to or arising out of the Commitments, this Agreement, any of the other Loan Documents or any documents contemplated by or referred to herein or therein or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or any action taken or omitted by such Agent-Related Person under or in connection with any of the foregoing; <u>provided</u> that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against such Agent, such Arranger or such Issuing Bank in its capacity as such. The agreements in this <u>Section 12.03(c)</u> shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the payment of the Loans and all other amounts payable hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) To the extent permitted by applicable law (i) the Borrower and any other Credit Party shall not assert, and the Borrower and each other Credit Party hereby waives, any claim against the Administrative Agent, any Arranger, any Agent, any Issuing Bank and any Lender, and any Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called a "<u>Lender-Related Person</u>") for any Liabilities arising from the use by others of information or other materials (including, without limitation, any personal data) obtained through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems (including the Internet), and (ii) no party hereto shall assert, and each such party hereby waives, any Liabilities against any Lender-Related Person or any party hereto, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Loan Document, or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the Transactions, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof; <u>provided</u> that nothing in this <u>Section 12.03(d)</u> shall relieve the Borrower of any obligation it may have to indemnify an Indemnitee, as provided in <u>Section 12.03(b)</u>, against any special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages asserted against such Indemnitee by a third party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) All amounts due under this <u>Section 12.03</u> shall be payable promptly, but in any event within ten (10) days, after receipt by the Borrower of a written demand therefor accompanied by appropriate documentation.

Section 12.04 <u>Successors and Assigns</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby (including any Affiliate of an Issuing Bank that issues any Letter of Credit), except that (i) the Borrower may not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of each Lender (and any attempted assignment or transfer by the Borrower without such consent shall be null and void) and (ii) no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations hereunder except in accordance with this <u>Section 12.04</u> (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party shall be null and void). Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby (including any Affiliate of any Issuing Bank that issues any Letter of Credit), Participants (to the extent provided in <u>Section 12.04(c)</u>) and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) (i) Subject to the conditions set forth in <u>Section 12.04(b)(ii)</u>, any Lender may assign to one or more assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans at the time owing to it) with the prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) of:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) the Borrower, <u>provided</u> that no consent of the Borrower shall be required if such assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender, an Approved Fund or, if an Event of Default of the type described in <u>Section 10.01(a)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(b)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(h)</u>, <u>Section 10.01(i)</u> or <u>Section 10.01(j)</u> has occurred and is continuing, any other assignee; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that if the Borrower has not responded within ten (10) Business Days after the delivery of any request for a consent, such consent shall be deemed to have been given; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) the Administrative Agent and each Issuing Bank, <u>provided</u> that no consent of the Administrative Agent shall be required for an assignment to an Approved Fund or an assignee that is a Lender immediately prior to giving effect to such assignment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Assignments shall be subject to the following additional conditions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A) except in the case of an assignment to a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender, an Approved Fund or an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender's Commitment or Loans, the amount of the Commitment or Loans of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption with respect to such assignment is delivered to the Administrative Agent) shall not be less than $5,000,000 unless each of the Borrower and the Administrative Agent otherwise consent, <u>provided</u> that no such consent of the Borrower shall be required if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B) each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C) each total assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, its Commitment, Maximum Credit Amount, LC Exposure, participations in Letters of Credit and outstanding Loans;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D) the parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption, together with a processing and recordation fee of $3,500;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E) the assignee, if it shall not be a Lender, shall deliver to the Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(F) in no event may any Lender assign all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement to the Borrower, any Affiliate of the Borrower, any Defaulting Lender, any natural person or any holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural person.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Subject to <u>Section 12.04(b)(iv)</u> and the acceptance and recording thereof by the Administrative Agent, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption the assignee thereunder shall be a party hereto and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption covering all of the assigning Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of <u>Section 5.01</u>, <u>Section 5.02</u>, <u>Section 5.03</u> and <u>Section 12.03</u>); <u>provided</u>, that except to the extent expressly agreed by the affected parties, no such assignment by a Defaulting Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from the Lender having been a Defaulting Lender. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this <u>Section 12.04</u> shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with <u>Section 12.04(c)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) The Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at one of its offices a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Maximum Credit Amount and Elected Commitment of, and principal amount (and stated interest) of the Loans and LC Disbursements owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the "<u>Register</u>"). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower, any Issuing Bank and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice. In connection with any changes to the Register, if necessary, the Administrative Agent will reflect the revisions on <u>Annex I</u> and forward a copy of such revised <u>Annex I</u> to the Borrower, each Issuing Bank and each Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Upon its receipt of a duly completed Assignment and Assumption executed by an assigning Lender and an assignee, the assignee's completed Administrative Questionnaire and applicable tax forms required by <u>Section 5.03(f)</u> (unless the assignee shall already be a Lender hereunder), the processing and recordation fee referred to in <u>Section 12.04(b)</u> and any written consent to such assignment required by <u>Section 12.04(b)</u>, the Administrative Agent shall accept such Assignment and Assumption and record the information contained therein in the Register. No assignment shall be effective for purposes of this Agreement unless it has been recorded in the Register as provided in this <u>Section 12.04(b)</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) (i) Any Lender may, without the consent of, or notice to, the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or the Issuing Banks, sell participations to one or more banks or other Persons (other than the Borrower, any Affiliate of the Borrower, any Defaulting Lender, any natural person or any holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural person) (a "<u>Participant</u>") in all or a portion of such Lender's rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and the Loans owing to it); <u>provided</u> that (A) such Lender's obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (B) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations and (C) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks 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. Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; <u>provided</u> that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, modification or waiver described in clauses (i), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) and (viii) of the proviso to <u>Section 12.02(b)</u> that adversely affects such Participant and for which such Lender has a consent right. In addition such agreement must provide that the Participant be bound by the provisions of <u>Section 12.03</u>. Subject to <u>Section 12.04(c)(ii)</u>, the Borrower agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of <u>Section 5.01</u>, <u>Section 5.02</u> and <u>Section 5.03</u> (subject to the requirements and limitations therein, including the requirements under <u>Section 5.03(f)</u> (it being understood that the documentation required under <u>Section 5.03(f)</u> shall be delivered to the participating Lender)) to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to <u>paragraph (b)</u> of this Section; <u>provided</u> that such Participant (A) agrees to be subject to the provisions of <u>Section 5.04</u> as if it were an assignee under <u>paragraph (b)</u> of this Section; and (B) shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under <u>Sections 5.01</u> or <u>5.03</u>, with respect to any participation, than its participating Lender would have been entitled to receive, except to the extent such entitlement to receive a greater payment results from a Change in Law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation. Each Lender that sells a participation agrees, at the Borrower's request and expense, to use reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Borrower to effectuate the provisions of <u>Section 5.04</u> with respect to any Participant. To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of <u>Section 12.08</u> as though it were a Lender; <u>provided</u> that such Participant agrees to be subject to <u>Section 4.01</u> as though it were a Lender. Each Lender that sells a participation shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrower, maintain a register on which it enters the name and address of each Participant and the principal amounts (and stated interest) of each Participant's interest in the Loans or other obligations under the Loan Documents (the "<u>Participant Register</u>"); <u>provided</u> that no Lender shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register (including the identity of any Participant or any information relating to a Participant's interest in any commitments, loans, letters of credit or its other obligations under any Loan Document) to any Person except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary to establish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit or other obligation is in registered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) of the United States Treasury Regulations (and any amended or successor version). The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of such participation for all purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding any notice to the contrary. For the avoidance of doubt, the Administrative Agent (in its capacity as Administrative Agent) shall have no responsibility for maintaining a Participant Register.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Each Participant agrees (A) to be subject to the provisions of <u>Sections 5.03</u> (subject to the requirements and limitations therein, including the requirements under <u>Section 5.03(f)</u> (it being understood that the documentation required under <u>Section 5.03(f)</u> shall be delivered to the participating Lender)) as if it were an assignee under <u>paragraph (b)</u> of this Section; and (B) that it shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under <u>Sections 5.01</u> or <u>5.03</u>, with respect to any participation, than its participating Lender would have been entitled to receive, except to the extent such entitlement to receive a greater payment results from a Change in Law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) 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, without limitation, any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank or other central bank having jurisdiction over such Lender, and this <u>Section 12.04</u> shall not apply to any such pledge or assignment of a security interest; <u>provided</u> that no such pledge or assignment of a security interest shall release a Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this <u>Section 12.04</u>, no transfer or assignment of the interests or obligations of any Lender or any grant of participations therein shall be permitted if such transfer, assignment or grant would require any Credit Party to file a registration statement with the SEC or to qualify the Loans under the "Blue Sky" laws of any state.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if at any time any Issuing Bank (or the Lender affiliated with such Issuing Bank) assigns all of its Commitment and Loans pursuant to <u>paragraph (b)</u> above, such Issuing Bank may, upon 30 days' notice to the Administrative Agent, the Borrower and the Lenders, resign as an Issuing Bank. In the event of any such resignation as an Issuing Bank, the Borrower shall be entitled to appoint from among the Lenders a successor Issuing Bank; <u>provided</u> that no failure by the Borrower to appoint any such successor shall affect the resignation of the applicable Issuing Bank as an Issuing Bank. If an Issuing Bank resigns as an Issuing Bank, it shall retain all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of an Issuing Bank hereunder with respect to all Letters of Credit issued by it and outstanding as of the effective date of its resignation as an Issuing Bank and all LC Exposures with respect thereto (including the right to receive risk participations in LC Disbursements pursuant to <u>Section 2.08(d</u>)). Upon the appointment of a successor Issuing Bank, (x) such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Issuing Bank, and (y) the successor Issuing Bank shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to the applicable retiring Issuing Bank to effectively assume the obligations of the applicable retiring Issuing Bank with respect to such Letters of Credit.

Section 12.05 <u>Survival; Revival; Reinstatement</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties made by the Borrower herein and in the certificates or other instruments delivered in connection with or pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be considered to have been relied upon by the other parties hereto and shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the making of any Loans and issuance of any Letters of Credit, regardless of any investigation made by any such other party or on its behalf and notwithstanding that the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender may have had notice or knowledge of any Default or incorrect representation or warranty at the time any credit is extended hereunder, and shall continue in full force and effect as long as the principal of or any accrued interest on any Loan or any fee or any other amount payable under this Agreement is outstanding and unpaid or any Letter of Credit is outstanding and so long as the Commitments have not expired or terminated. The provisions of <u>Section 5.01</u> (subject to <u>Section 5.01(d)</u>), <u>Section 5.02</u> (subject to the provisos in the last sentence thereof), <u>Section 5.03</u> and <u>Section 12.03</u> and <u>Article XI</u> shall survive and remain in full force and effect regardless of the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, the repayment of the Loans, the expiration or termination of the Letters of Credit and the Commitments or the termination of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any provision hereof or thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) To the extent that any payments on the Obligations or proceeds of any Collateral are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, debtor in possession, receiver or other Person under the Bankruptcy Code, any bankruptcy law, common law or equitable cause, then to such extent, the Obligations so satisfied shall be revived and continue as if such payment or proceeds had not been received and the Administrative Agent's and the Lenders' Liens, security interests, rights, powers and remedies under this Agreement and each Loan Document shall continue in full force and effect. In such event, each Loan Document shall be automatically reinstated and the Borrower shall take such action as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent and the Lenders to effect such reinstatement.

Section 12.06 <u>Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto on different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) This Agreement, the other Loan Documents and any separate letter agreements with respect to fees payable to the Administrative Agent constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof. **THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE PARTIES HERETO AND THERETO AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Except as provided in <u>Section 6.01</u>, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by the Administrative Agent and when the Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof which, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto, and thereafter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of (A) this Agreement, (B) any other Loan Document and/or (C) any document, amendment, approval, consent, information, notice (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any notice delivered pursuant to <u>Section 12.01</u>), certificate, request, statement, disclosure or authorization related to this Agreement, any other Loan Document and/or the transactions contemplated hereby and/or thereby (each an "<u>Ancillary Document</u>") that is an Electronic Signature transmitted by telecopy, emailed pdf. or any other electronic means that reproduces an image of an actual executed signature page shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement, such other Loan Document or such Ancillary Document, as applicable. The words "execution," "signed," "signature," "delivery," and words of like import in or relating to this Agreement, any other Loan Document and/or any Ancillary Document shall be deemed to include Electronic Signatures, deliveries or the keeping of records in any electronic form (including deliveries by telecopy, emailed pdf. or any other electronic means that reproduces an image of an actual executed signature page), each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature, physical delivery thereof or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be; <u>provided</u> that nothing herein shall require the Administrative Agent to accept Electronic Signatures in any form or format without its prior written consent and pursuant to procedures approved by it; <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, without limiting the foregoing, (i) to the extent the Administrative Agent has agreed to accept any Electronic Signature, the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders shall be entitled to rely on such Electronic Signature purportedly given by or on behalf of the Borrower without further verification thereof and without any obligation to review the appearance or form of any such Electronic Signature and (ii) upon the request of the Administrative Agent or any Lender, any Electronic Signature shall be promptly followed by a manually executed counterpart. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Borrower hereby (i) agrees that, for all purposes, including without limitation, in connection with any workout, restructuring, enforcement of remedies, bankruptcy proceedings or litigation among the Administrative Agent, the Lenders, the Borrower and the Credit Parties, Electronic Signatures transmitted by telecopy, emailed pdf. or any other electronic means that reproduces an image of an actual executed signature page and/or any electronic images of this Agreement, any other Loan Document and/or any Ancillary Document shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as any paper original, (ii) the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders may, at its option, create one or more copies of this Agreement, any other Loan Document and/or any Ancillary Document in the form of an imaged electronic record in any format, which shall be deemed created in the ordinary course of such Person's business, and destroy the original paper document (and all such electronic records shall be considered an original for all purposes and shall have the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a paper record), (iii) waives any argument, defense or right to contest the legal effect, validity or enforceability of this Agreement, any other Loan Document and/or any Ancillary Document based solely on the lack of paper original copies of this Agreement, such other Loan Document and/or such Ancillary Document, respectively, including with respect to any signature pages thereto and (iv) waives any claim against any Indemnitee for any losses, claims (including intraparty claims), demands, damages or liabilities of any kind arising solely from the Administrative Agent's and/or any Lender's reliance on or use of Electronic Signatures and/or transmissions by telecopy, emailed pdf. or any other electronic means that reproduces an image of an actual executed signature page, including any losses, claims (including intraparty claims), demands, damages or liabilities of any kind arising as a result of the failure of the Borrower and/or any Credit Party to use any available security measures in connection with the execution, delivery or transmission of any Electronic Signature.

Section 12.07 <u>Severability</u>. Any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without affecting the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof or thereof; and the invalidity of a particular provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate such provision in any other jurisdiction.

Section 12.08 <u>Right of Setoff</u>. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, each Lender and each of its Affiliates is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held and other obligations (of whatsoever kind including, without limitation, obligations under Swap Agreements) at any time owing by such Lender or Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary against any of and all the obligations of Holdings, the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary owed to such Lender now or hereafter existing under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, irrespective of whether or not such Lender shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such obligations may be unmatured. The rights of each Lender (or its Affiliates) under this <u>Section 12.08</u> are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) which such Lender or its Affiliates may have.

Section 12.09 <u>GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION; CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) THIS AGREEMENT AND THE NOTES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY SUBMITS (AND THE BORROWER SHALL CAUSE EACH CREDIT PARTY TO SUBMIT) FOR ITSELF AND ITS PROPERTY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS TO WHICH IT IS A PARTY, OR FOR RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT IN RESPECT THEREOF, TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK IN EACH CASE, LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY THEREOF; <u>PROVIDED</u> THAT NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN OR IN ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT WILL PREVENT ANY LENDER, ANY ISSUING BANK OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FROM BRINGING ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE ANY AWARD OR JUDGMENT OR EXERCISE ANY RIGHT UNDER THE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS OR AGAINST ANY COLLATERAL OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY OF ANY CREDIT PARTY IN ANY OTHER FORUM IN WHICH JURISDICTION CAN BE ESTABLISHED. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM *NON CONVENIENS*, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO IT AT THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN <u>SECTION 12.01</u> OR SUCH OTHER ADDRESS AS IS SPECIFIED PURSUANT TO <u>SECTION 12.01</u> (OR ITS ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION), SUCH SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING (OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS IS PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW). NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF A PARTY OR ANY HOLDER OF A LOAN TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) EACH PARTY HEREBY (i) IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN; (ii) IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO CLAIM OR RECOVER IN ANY SUCH LITIGATION ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES OTHER THAN, OR IN ADDITION TO, ACTUAL DAMAGES; <u>PROVIDED</u> THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION 12.09(d)(ii) SHALL LIMIT THE BORROWER'S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH IN SECTION 12.03 TO THE EXTENT SUCH SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE INCLUDED IN ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH SUCH INDEMNITEE IS OTHERWISE ENTITLED TO INDEMNIFICATION HEREUNDER; (iii) CERTIFIES THAT NO PARTY HERETO NOR ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR AGENT OR COUNSEL FOR ANY PARTY HERETO HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, OR IMPLIED THAT SUCH PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVERS, AND (iv) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY AND THEREBY BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION 12.09.

Section 12.10 <u>Headings</u>. Article and Section headings and the **Table of Contents** used herein are for convenience of reference only, are not part of this Agreement and shall not affect the construction of, or be taken into consideration in interpreting, this Agreement.

Section 12.11 <u>Confidentiality</u>. Each of the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and its Affiliates' directors, officers, employees and agents, including accountants, legal counsel and other advisors (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential), (b) to the extent requested by any regulatory authority (including any self-regulatory authority such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners), (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process, <u>provided</u> that, subject to the Borrower's obligation to reimburse expenses pursuant to <u>Section 12.03</u>, it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to seek to obtain confidential treatment of such Information, <u>provided further</u>, that it shall not be liable for failure to obtain confidential treatment, (d) to any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder, (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as those of this <u>Section 12.11</u>, to (i) any assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement, (ii) any actual or prospective counterparty (or its advisors) to any Swap Agreement relating to the Borrower, any Restricted Subsidiary and their obligations or (iii) to any insurers, re-insurers, brokers, underwriters, sub-participants, or risk mitigation partners, as applicable, (g) with the consent of the Borrower, or (h) to the extent such Information (i) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this <u>Section 12.11</u> or (ii) becomes available to the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than the Borrower. For the purposes of this <u>Section 12.11</u>, "<u>Information</u>" means all information received from the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary relating to Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary and their businesses, other than any such information that is available to the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender on a nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by the Borrower or a Restricted Subsidiary; <u>provided</u> that, in the case of information received from the Borrower or any Restricted Subsidiary after the date hereof, such information is clearly identified at the time of delivery as confidential. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this <u>Section 12.11</u> shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, "Information" shall not include, and the Borrower, the Subsidiaries, the Administrative Agent, each Lender and the respective Affiliates of each of the foregoing (and the respective partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors and other representatives of the aforementioned Persons), and any other party, may disclose to any and all Persons, without limitation of any kind (A) any information with respect to the U.S. federal and state income tax treatment of the transactions contemplated hereby and any facts that may be relevant to understanding the U.S. federal or state income tax treatment of such transactions ("<u>tax structure</u>"), which facts shall not include for this purpose the names of the parties or any other person named herein, or information that would permit identification of the parties or such other persons, or any pricing terms or other nonpublic business or financial information that is unrelated to such tax treatment or tax structure, and (B) all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to the Borrower, the Administrative Agent or such Lender relating to such tax treatment or tax structure.

Notwithstanding anything in this <u>Section 12.11</u>, the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders may disclose the existence of this Agreement and information about this Agreement to market data collectors, similar service providers to the lending industry and service providers to the Agents or any Issuing Bank or Lender in connection with the administration of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, and the Commitments.

Section 12.12 <u>Interest Rate Limitation</u>. It is the intention of the parties hereto that each Lender shall conform strictly to usury laws applicable to it. Accordingly, if the transactions contemplated hereby would be usurious as to 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 Lender notwithstanding the other provisions of this Agreement), then, in that event, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any of the Loan Documents or any agreement entered into in connection with or as security for the Loans, it is agreed as follows: (a) the aggregate of all consideration which constitutes interest under law applicable to any Lender that is contracted for, taken, reserved, charged or received by such Lender under any of the Loan Documents or agreements or otherwise in connection with the Loans shall under no circumstances exceed the maximum amount allowed by such applicable law, and any excess shall be canceled automatically and if theretofore paid shall be credited by 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 Lender to the Borrower); and (b) in the event that the maturity of the Loans is accelerated by reason of an election of the holder thereof resulting from 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 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 Lender as of the date of such acceleration or prepayment and, if theretofore paid, shall be credited by 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 Lender to the Borrower). All sums paid or agreed to be paid to any Lender for the use, forbearance or detention of sums due hereunder shall, to the extent permitted by law applicable to such Lender, be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread throughout the stated term of the Loans evidenced by the Loan Documents 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 (i) the amount of interest payable to any Lender on any date shall be computed at the Highest Lawful Rate applicable to such Lender pursuant to this <u>Section 12.12</u> and (ii) in respect of any subsequent interest computation period the amount of interest otherwise payable to such Lender would be less than the amount of interest payable to such Lender computed at the Highest Lawful Rate applicable to such Lender, then the amount of interest payable to such Lender in respect of such subsequent interest computation period shall continue to be computed at the Highest Lawful Rate applicable to such Lender until the total amount of interest payable to such Lender shall equal the total amount of interest which would have been payable to such Lender if the total amount of interest had been computed without giving effect to this <u>Section 12.12</u>.

Section 12.13 <u>EXCULPATION PROVISIONS</u>. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO SPECIFICALLY AGREES THAT IT HAS A DUTY TO READ THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS AND AGREES THAT IT IS CHARGED WITH NOTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS; THAT IT HAS IN FACT READ THIS AGREEMENT AND IS FULLY INFORMED AND HAS FULL NOTICE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS OF THIS AGREEMENT; THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL OF ITS CHOICE THROUGHOUT THE NEGOTIATIONS PRECEDING ITS EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS; AND HAS RECEIVED THE ADVICE OF ITS ATTORNEY IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS; AND THAT IT RECOGNIZES THAT CERTAIN OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS RESULT IN ONE PARTY ASSUMING THE LIABILITY INHERENT IN SOME ASPECTS OF THE TRANSACTION AND RELIEVING THE OTHER PARTY OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH LIABILITY. EACH PARTY HERETO AGREES AND COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT CONTEST THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF ANY EXCULPATORY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS ON THE BASIS THAT THE PARTY HAD NO NOTICE OR KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH PROVISION OR THAT THE PROVISION IS NOT "CONSPICUOUS."

Section 12.14 <u>Collateral Matters; Swap Agreements</u>. The benefit of the Security Instruments and of the provisions of this Agreement relating to any Collateral securing the Obligations shall also extend to and be available to (a) the Secured Swap Providers with respect to any Swap Agreement including any Swap Agreement in existence prior to the date hereof, but excluding any additional transactions or confirmations entered into (i) after such Secured Swap Provider ceases to be a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or (ii) after assignment by a Secured Swap Provider to another Person that is not a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender and (b) the Bank Products Providers. No Lender or any Affiliate of a Lender shall have any voting or consent rights under any Loan Document as a result of the existence of obligations owed to it under any such Swap Agreements or with respect to Bank Products. The Administrative Agent shall not be required to verify the payment of, or that other satisfactory arrangements have been made with respect to, any Swap Agreements or Bank Products.

Section 12.15 <u>No Third Party Beneficiaries</u>. This Agreement, the other Loan Documents, and the agreement of the Lenders to make Loans and the Issuing Banks to issue, amend, renew or extend Letters of Credit hereunder are solely for the benefit of the Borrower, and no other Person (including, without limitation, any Subsidiary of the Borrower, any obligor, contractor, subcontractor, supplier or materialman) shall have any rights, claims, remedies or privileges hereunder or under any other Loan Document against the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender for any reason whatsoever. Except as specified in <u>Section 12.03</u> and <u>Section 12.14</u>, there are no third party beneficiaries.

Section 12.16 <u>USA Patriot Act Notice</u>. Each Lender hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower, which information includes the name and address of the Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender to identify the Borrower in accordance with the USA Patriot Act and Beneficial Ownership Regulations.

Section 12.17 <u>No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility</u>. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated hereby (including in connection with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Loan Document), Holdings and the Borrower acknowledge and agree, and acknowledge the Subsidiaries' understanding, that: (a)(i) no fiduciary, advisory or agency relationship between Holdings, the Borrower and the Subsidiaries and the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank, any Arranger or any Lender is intended to be or has been created in respect of the transactions contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents, irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent or any Lender has advised or is advising Holdings, the Borrower or any Subsidiary on other matters; (ii) the arranging and other services regarding this Agreement provided by the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Arrangers and the Lenders are arm's-length commercial transactions between Holdings, the Borrower and the Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Arrangers and the Lenders, on the other hand; (iii) each Credit Party has consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent that it has deemed appropriate; and (iv) each Credit Party is capable of evaluating, and understands and accepts, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Loan Documents; and (b)(i) the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Arrangers and the Lenders each are and have been acting solely as a principal and, except as expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not, and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for Holdings, the Borrower or any of the Subsidiaries or any other Person; (ii) neither the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Arrangers nor the Lenders has any obligation to Holdings, the Borrower or any of the Subsidiaries with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents; and (iii) the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Arrangers and the Lenders and their respective Affiliates may be engaged, for their own accounts or the accounts of customers, in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of the Borrower and the Subsidiaries, and neither the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, the Arrangers nor the Lenders have any obligation to disclose any of such interests to Holdings, the Borrower or the Subsidiaries. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Holdings and the Borrower each hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank, any Arranger and the Lenders with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated hereby.

Section 12.18 <u>Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of Affected Financial Institutions</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement, arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of any Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document may be subject to the Write-Down and Conversion Powers of the applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) the application of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority to any such liabilities arising hereunder which may be payable to it by any party hereto that is an Affected Financial Institution; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) the effects of any Bail-In Action on any such liability, including, if applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) a reduction in full or in part or cancellation of any such liability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) a conversion of all, or a portion of, such liability into shares or other instruments of ownership in such Affected Financial Institution, its parent undertaking, or a bridge institution that may be issued to it or otherwise conferred on it, and that such shares or other instruments of ownership will be accepted by it in lieu of any rights with respect to any such liability under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) the variation of the terms of such liability in connection with the exercise of the Write-Down and Conversion Powers of the applicable Resolution Authority.

Section 12.19 <u>Certain ERISA Matters</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each Lender (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrower or any other Lender party, that at least one of the following is and will be true:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) such Lender is not using "plan assets" (within the meaning of Section 3(42) of ERISA or otherwise) of one or more Benefit Plans with respect to such Lender's entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments or this Agreement,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the transaction exemption set forth in one or more PTEs, such as PTE 84-14 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by independent qualified professional asset managers), PTE 95-60 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company general accounts), PTE 90-1 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTE 91-38 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds) or PTE 96-23 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by in-house asset managers), is applicable with respect to such Lender's entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) (A) such Lender is an investment fund managed by a "Qualified Professional Asset Manager" (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14), (B) such Qualified Professional Asset Manager made the investment decision on behalf of such Lender to enter into, participate in, administer and perform the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, (C) the entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement satisfies the requirements of sub-sections (b) through (g) of Part I of PTE 84-14 and (D) to the best knowledge of such Lender, the requirements of subsection (a) of Part I of PTE 84-14 are satisfied with respect to such Lender's entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) such other representation, warranty and covenant as may be agreed in writing between the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, and such Lender.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) In addition, unless either (1) <u>sub-clause (i)</u> in the immediately preceding <u>clause (a)</u> is true with respect to a Lender or (2) a Lender has provided another representation, warranty and covenant in accordance with <u>sub-clause (iv)</u> in the immediately preceding <u>clause (a)</u>, such Lender further (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrower or any other Lender party hereto, that the Administrative Agent is not a fiduciary with respect to the assets of such Lender involved in such Lender's entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement (including in connection with the reservation or exercise of any rights by the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, any Loan Document or any documents related hereto or thereto).

Section 12.20 <u>Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs</u>. To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for any Swap Agreement or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, "<u>QFC Credit Support</u>", and each such QFC, a "<u>Supported QFC</u>"), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the "<u>U.S. Special Resolution Regimes</u>") in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):

In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a "<u>Covered Party</u>") becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. Without limitation of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.

Section 12.21 <u>Personal Data Protection</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) If any Credit Party provides Administrative Agent, any Lender, any Issuing Bank or any Arranger with personal data of any individual as required by or pursuant to the Loan Documents, each of the Credit Parties represents and warrants to Administrative Agent, each Lender, each Issuing Bank and each Arranger that it has, to the extent required by law (i) notified the relevant individual of the purposes for which data will be collected, processed, used or disclosed; and (ii) has the lawful right to, or has obtained such individual's consent for, and hereby consents on behalf of such individual to, the collection, processing, use and disclosure of his/her personal data by Administrative Agent, each Lender each Issuing Bank and each Arranger, in each case, in accordance with or for the purposes of the Loan Documents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each of the Credit Parties agrees and undertakes to notify Administrative Agent, any Lender, any Issuing Bank or any Arranger promptly upon its becoming aware of the withdrawal by the relevant individual of his/her consent to the collection, processing, use and/or disclosure by Administrative Agent, any Lender, any Issuing Bank or any Arranger of any personal data provided by such Credit Party to Administrative Agent, any Lender, any Issuing Bank or any Arranger.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Any consent given pursuant to this Agreement in relation to personal data shall, subject to all applicable laws and regulations, survive death, incapacity, bankruptcy or insolvency of any such individual and the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

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## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1**

<u>Consent of Independent Auditor</u>

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-282383) of BKV Corporation of our report dated April 29, 2025, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC, which appears in this Form 8-K.

/s/ BDO USA, P.C.

Houston, Texas

September 22, 2025

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![](tm2526251d1_ex99-1img001.jpg)

**BKV Corporation Announces Offering of Senior Notes Due 2030**

DENVER, CO – September 22, 2025 – BKV Corporation ("BKV" or the "Company") (NYSE: BKV) today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, BKV Upstream Midstream, LLC (the "Issuer"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BKV, intends to offer $500 million aggregate principal of senior notes due 2030 (the "BKV 2030 Notes") in a private placement to eligible purchasers (the "BKV 2030 Notes Offering"). The BKV 2030 Notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of the Issuer and will be guaranteed by the Company and all of the Issuer's existing subsidiaries and certain future subsidiaries.

The Issuer intends to use the net proceeds from the BKV 2030 Notes Offering to fund the cash portion of the purchase price of the previously announced acquisition of Bedrock Production, LLC (the "Bedrock Acquisition"), to fund the repayment of a portion of the outstanding borrowings under the RBL Credit Agreement and to pay fees and expenses related to the offering. Any excess proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The BKV 2030 Notes Offering is not contingent on the closing of the Bedrock Acquisition. However, if (i) the Bedrock Acquisition has not been completed on or prior to November 1, 2025 or (ii) at any time prior to November 1, 2025, the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated August 7, 2025, among the Issuer, the Company and Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC, is terminated, the BKV 2030 Notes will be subject to a special mandatory redemption at a price equal to 100% of the initial issue price of the notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the special mandatory redemption date.

The BKV 2030 Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and unless so registered, the BKV 2030 Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an applicable exemption from, or a transaction not subject to, registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The BKV 2030 Notes are being offered and sold only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release is being issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act and is for informational purposes only. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security, including with respect to the BKV 2030 Notes, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

**About BKV Corporation**

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, BKV Corporation (BKV) is a forward-thinking, growth-driven energy company focused on creating value for its stockholders. BKV's core business is to produce natural gas from its owned and operated upstream assets. BKV's overall business is organized into four business lines: natural gas production; natural gas gathering, processing and transportation; power generation; and carbon capture, utilization and sequestration. BKV (and its predecessor entity) was founded in 2015, and BKV and its employees are committed to building a different kind of energy company. BKV is one of the top 20 gas-weighted natural gas producers in the United States and the largest natural gas producer by gross operated volume in the Barnett Shale. BKV Corporation is the parent company for the BKV family of companies.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

The information in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements, which are not historical facts, include statements regarding the BKV 2030 Notes Offering and the expected use of proceeds therefrom, the consummation and timing of the Bedrock Acquisition, BKV's strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, and often contain words such as "expect," "project," "estimate," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "budget," "plan," "seek," "envision," "forecast," "target," "predict," "may," "should," "would," "could," "will," the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements discussed in BKV's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the risks and uncertainties addressed under the heading "Risk Factors" in BKV's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. BKV undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

**<u>Investor Contacts</u>**

Michael Hall

BKV Corporation

Vice President, Investor Relations

Caldwell Bailey

ICR, Inc.

BKVIR@icrinc.com

SOURCE: BKV Corporation

## Exhibit 99.2

**Exhibit 99.2**

**Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure**

***Adjusted EBITDAX***

BKV Corporation (the "Company") defines Adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss) before (i) non-cash derivative gains (losses), (ii) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion, (iii) exploration and impairment expense, (iv) gains (losses) on contingent consideration liabilities, (v) interest expense, (vi) interest expense, related party, (vii) income tax benefit (expense), (viii) equity-based compensation expense, (ix) bargain purchase gains, (x) earnings (losses) from BKV-BPP Power, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and the joint venture between BKV Corporation and BPPUS, in which BKV owns a 50% interest (the "Power JV"), (xi) the portion of settlements paid (received) for early-terminated derivative contracts that relate to future periods and (xii) other nonrecurring transactions.

The Company excludes the items listed above from Net Income (Loss) in arriving at Adjusted EBITDAX because these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within our industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures and the method by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDAX should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax burden, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are reflected in Adjusted EBITDAX. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDAX should not be construed as an inference that our results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Other companies, including other companies in our industry, may not use Adjusted EBITDAX or may calculate this measure differently than as presented herein, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Adjusted EBITDAX is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by our management and external users of our consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders, rating agencies and others to more effectively evaluate our operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against our peers. We believe Adjusted EBITDAX is a useful performance measure because it allows us to effectively evaluate our operating performance and results of operations from period to period and against our peers, without regard to our financing methods, corporate form or capital structure.

The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAX to net income (loss), our most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, for the period indicated for BKV, Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and for BKV pro forma for the Transactions.

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025** |
|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Adjustments** | **Pro Forma** |
|  | **(in thousands)** | **(in thousands)** | **(in thousands)** | **(in thousands)** |
| Net income (loss) | $(18519) | $(9428) | $(7171) | $(35118) |
| Add back (subtract): |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net unrealized derivative (gains) losses | 98629 | 20547 |  | 119176 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward month gas settlement<sup>(1)</sup> | 6241 |  |  | 6241 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion | 184443 | 25508 | (1750) | 208201 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploration and impairment expense |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in contingent consideration | (3606) |  |  | (3606) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Release of legal claims | (5269) |  |  | (5269) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | 24846 | 17541 | 11148 | 53535 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, related party | 1329 |  |  | 1329 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sales of non-operated interest in proved reserves | (1112) |  |  | (1112) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Impairment of asset held for sale | 2446 |  |  | 2446 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | (3526) | 65 | (2227) | (5688) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity-based compensation expense | 20307 | 739 |  | 21046 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Earnings) losses from the Power JV | (32886) |  |  | (32886) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other nonrecurring transactions | 11285 |  |  | 11285 |
| Adjusted EBITDAX | $284608 | $54972 | $— | $339580 |

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(1) Natural gas derivative contracts settle and are realized in the month prior to the production covered by the contract. This adjustment
removes the timing difference between the settlement date and the underlying production month that is hedged.

## Exhibit 99.3

**Exhibit 99.3**

**Summary Historical and Pro Forma Reserve, Production and Operating Data**

*"BKV," the "Company," "we," "us," "our" or similar terms refer to BKV Corporation and its subsidiaries. "BKV Upstream Midstream" or the "Issuer" refers to BKV Upstream Midstream, LLC.*

**Reserves**

The following tables summarize (i) the estimated proved oil (including condensate), natural gas liquids ("NGL") and natural gas reserves of each of BKV and Bedrock Production, LLC ("Bedrock") as of June 30, 2025 and as of December 31, 2024 and PV-10 as of December 31, 2024 and (ii) BKV's pro forma combined estimated proved oil (including condensate), NGL and natural gas reserves as of June 30, 2025 and as of December 31, 2024 and PV-10 as of December 31, 2024, giving effect to the Transactions as if they had been completed as of the periods presented thereby. Our estimated proved reserve volumes as of June 30, 2025 were based on reserve reports prepared by BKV, based on reserve reports as of December 31, 2024 prepared by BKV and audited by Ryder Scott Company, L.P., our independent petroleum engineers ("Ryder Scott"). Our estimated proved reserve volumes as of December 31, 2024 were based on reserve reports prepared by Ryder Scott. The PV-10 of cash flows as of December 31, 2024 based on SEC pricing for BKV has been estimated by Ryder Scott. Bedrock's estimated proved reserve volumes as of June 30, 2025 were based on reserve reports prepared by Ryder Scott. Bedrock's estimated proved reserve volumes as of December 31, 2024 were based on reserve reports prepared by Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc., Bedrock's independent petroleum engineers ("Cawley, Gillespie & Associates"). Ryder Scott's and Cawley, Gillespie & Associates estimates included 100% of Bedrock's total proved reserves as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The PV-10 of cash flows as of December 31, 2024 based on SEC pricing for Bedrock has been estimated by Cawley, Gillespie & Associates.

The information with respect to our estimated proved reserves presented below has been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC unless otherwise noted. There are numerous uncertainties inherent in estimating quantities of natural gas, NGL, and oil reserves and their values, including many factors beyond our control.

***Estimated SEC Reserves***

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** |
|  | **BKV<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Bedrock** | **Adjustments** | **Pro Forma** |
| **Proved Developed Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 918 | 417 |  | 1335 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 152468 | 38331 |  | 190799 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 2667885 | 362206 |  | 3030091 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combined (MMcfe) | 3588201 | 594694 |  | 4181895 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 917 | 390 |  | 1307 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 34472 | 10221 |  | 44693 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 707190 | 83457 |  | 790647 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combined (MMcfe)<sup>(2)(3)</sup> | 919524 | 147123 |  | 1066647 |
| **Total Proved Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 1835 | 807 |  | 2642 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 186940 | 48552 |  | 235492 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 3375075 | 445663 |  | 3820738 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combined (MMcfe) | 4507725 | 741817 |  | 5249542 |

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(1) Prices for natural gas, oil and NGLs, respectively, used in preparing the estimated proved reserves based on SEC Pricing at June 30,
2025 were $2.86 per MMBtu (Henry Hub), $70.48 per Bbl (WTI Cushing) and NGL pricing equal to 29.3% of WTI Cushing.

(2) Proved undeveloped reserves as of June 30, 2025 are part of a development plan that has been adopted by management indicating
that such locations are scheduled to be drilled within five years.

(3) Sustained lower prices for oil and natural gas may cause us to forecast less capital to be available for development of our proved
undeveloped reserves, which may cause us to decrease the amount of our proved undeveloped reserves we expect to develop within the allowed
time frame. In addition, lower oil and natural gas prices may cause our proved undeveloped reserves to become uneconomic to develop, which
would cause us to remove them from their respective reserves category.

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** |
|  | **BKV<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Bedrock<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Adjustments** | **Pro Forma** |
| **Proved Developed Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 2059984 | 358047 |  | 2418031 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 134017 | 38758 |  | 172775 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 878 | 498 |  | 1376 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total estimated proved developed reserves (MMcfe) | 2869354 | 593585 |  | 3462939 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 176047 | 2899 |  | 178946 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 13605 | 458 |  | 14063 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 813 | 11 |  | 824 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total estimated proved undeveloped reserves (MMcfe)<sup>(3)(4)</sup> | 262555 | 5710 |  | 268265 |
| **Total Proved Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 2236031 | 360946 |  | 2596977 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 147622 | 39216 |  | 186838 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 1691 | 509 |  | 2200 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total estimated proved reserves (MMcfe) | 3131909 | 599295 |  | 3731204 |
| Standardized measure (in millions) | $633 | $208 | $— | $841 |
| PV-10 (in millions)<sup>(5)</sup> | $672 | $212 | $— | $884 |

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(1) Prices used in preparing BKV's estimated proved reserves and the associated PV-10 Value based on SEC Pricing were $2.13 per
MMBtu (Henry Hub), $75.48 per Bbl (WTI Cushing) and NGL pricing equal to 29.5% of WTI Cushing, for natural gas, oil, and NGLs, respectively.

(2) Prices used in preparing Bedrock Production, LLC's estimated proved reserves and the associated PV-10 Value based on SEC Pricing
were $1.97 per MMBtu (Henry Hub), $71.93 per Bbl, and $23.96 per Bbl for natural gas, oil, and NGLs, respectively using first-day-of-the-month
price for each month in the period.

(3) Proved undeveloped reserves as of December 31, 2024 are part of a development plan that has been adopted by management indicating
that such locations are scheduled to be drilled within five years.

(4) Sustained lower prices for oil and natural gas may cause us to forecast less capital to be available for development of our proved
undeveloped reserves, which may cause us to decrease the amount of our proved undeveloped reserves we expect to develop within the allowed
time frame. In addition, lower oil and natural gas prices may cause our proved undeveloped reserves to become uneconomic to develop, which
would cause us to remove them from their respective reserves category.

(5) PV-10 refers to the estimated future gross revenue to be generated from the production of proved reserves, net of estimated production
and future development costs, using prices and costs in effect at the determination date, without giving effect to non-property related
expenses such as general and administrative expenses, debt service and future income tax expense or to depreciation, depletion and amortization,
discounted using an annual discount rate of 10%. PV-10 is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP because it does not
include the effects of income taxes on future net revenues. PV-10 is derived from the standardized measure of discounted future net cash
flows from production of proved oil and natural gas reserves (the "Standardized Measure"), which is the most directly comparable
GAAP financial measure. Neither PV-10 nor Standardized Measure represent an estimate of the fair market value of our oil and gas properties.
We believe that the presentation of PV-10 is relevant and useful to investors because it presents the discounted future net cash flows
attributable to our estimated net proved reserves prior to taking into account future corporate income taxes, and it is a useful measure
for evaluating the relative monetary significance of our oil and gas properties. It is not intended to represent the current market value
of our estimated reserves. PV-10 should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the Standardized Measure reported in accordance
with GAAP, but rather should be considered in addition to the Standardized Measure. The following table provides a reconciliation of the
Standardized Measure to PV-10 with respect to estimated proved reserves as of December 31, 2024.

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** | **Proved Reserves as of December 31, 2024** |
|  | **BKV** | **Bedrock** | **Adjustments** | **Pro Forma** |
|  | **(in millions)** | **(in millions)** | **(in millions)** | **(in millions)** |
| Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows | $633 | $208 | $— | $841 |
| Present value of future income taxes discounted at 10% | (39) | (4) |  | (43) |
| PV-10 | $672 | $212 | $— | $884 |

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***Estimated Reserves at NYMEX Strip Pricing***

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** | **Proved Reserves as of June 30, 2025** |
|  | **BKV<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Bedrock** | **Adjustments** | **Pro Forma** |
| **Proved Developed Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 979 | 420 |  | 1399 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 161359 | 39459 |  | 200818 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 2939473 | 400023 |  | 3339496 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combined (MMcfe) | 3913501 | 639297 |  | 4552798 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 1098 | 390 |  | 1488 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 41330 | 10221 |  | 51551 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 805442 | 93192 |  | 898634 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combined (MMcfe)<sup>(2)(3)</sup> | 1060010 | 156858 |  | 1216868 |
| **Total Proved Reserves:** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbls) | 2077 | 810 |  | 2887 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbls) | 202689 | 49680 |  | 252369 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf) | 3744915 | 493215 |  | 4238130 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combined (MMcfe) | 4973511 | 796155 |  | 5769666 |

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(1) Prepared using NYMEX strip prices as of market close on June 30, 2025.

(2) Proved undeveloped reserves at June 30, 2025 are part of a development plan that has been adopted by management indicating that
such locations are scheduled to be drilled within five years.

(3) Sustained lower prices for oil and natural gas may cause us to forecast less capital to be available for development of our proved
undeveloped reserves, which may cause us to decrease the amount of our proved undeveloped reserves we expect to develop within the allowed
time frame. In addition, lower oil and natural gas prices may cause our proved undeveloped reserves to become uneconomic to develop, which
would cause us to remove them from their respective reserves category.

**Production and Operating Data**

The following table sets forth summary data with respect to (i) the production, prices and results of oil and gas operations for the periods indicated for each of BKV and Bedrock and (ii) BKV's pro forma production, prices and results of its oil and gas operations, giving effect to the Transactions as if they had been completed as of the periods presented thereby.

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|  | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2025** |
|  | **BKV** | **Bedrock** | **Pro Forma** |
| **Average Daily Net Production:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas (MMcf/d) | 621.3 | 72.0 | 693.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids (MBbl) | 26.9 | 6.7 | 33.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil (MBbl/d) | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total net production (MMcfe/d) | 786.2 | 113.0 | 899.2 |
| **Average Realized Prices:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas excluding the impact of derivative settlements ($/Mcf) | $2.88 | $2.97 | $2.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas including the impact of derivative settlements ($/Mcf) | $2.84 | $— | $2.84 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids excluding the impact of derivative settlements ($/Bbl) | $17.70 | $23.11 | $18.78 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids including the impact of derivative settlements ($/Bbl)<sup>(1)</sup> | $16.64 | $— | $16.64 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil ($/Bbl) | $61.82 | $65.04 | $62.43 |
| **Average Benchmark Prices:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NYMEX gas ($/MMBtu) (average monthly settled price) | $3.55 | $3.55 | $3.55 |

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## Exhibit 99.4

**Exhibit 99.4**

**BKV Corporation Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations<br> For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2025**<br> (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming<br> and<br> Reclassification <br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing <br> and <br> Acquisition <br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined <br> BKV <br> Corporation** |
| Revenues and other operating income |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas, NGL, and oil sales | $705884 | $— | $128262 (a) | $— | $834146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas |  | 67695 | (67695) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids |  | 57763 | (57763) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil |  | 2804 | (2804) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midstream revenues | 10564 |  |  |  | 10564 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative losses, net | (62970) |  | (4117) (a) |  | (67087) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing revenues | 11558 |  |  |  | 11558 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of business | 1112 |  |  |  | 1112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 45Q tax credits | 13929 |  |  |  | 13929 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related party revenues | 1728 |  |  |  | 1728 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 11928 | 385 |  |  | 12313 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues and other operating income | 693733 | 128647 | (4117) |  | 818263 |
| Operating expenses |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating and workover | 137582 |  | 41470 (a) |  | 179052 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating expense |  | 39245 | (39245) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Workover expense |  | 2225 | (2225) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes other than income | 37420 |  | 8444 (a) |  | 45864 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production taxes |  | 6573 | (6573) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ad valorem taxes |  | 1871 | (1871) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gathering and transportation | 228105 |  | 35245 (a) |  | 263350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gas gathering, transportation, marketing, and procurement |  | 35245 | (35245) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion | 184068 |  | 24655 (a) | (1750) (b) | 206973 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligation accretion expense |  | 1225 | (1225) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, and amortization |  | 23430 | (23430) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 120305 | 6935 | 739 (a) |  | 127979 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation |  | 739 | (739) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 28815 |  |  |  | 28815 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 736295 | 117488 |  | (1750) | 852033 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (42562) | 11159 | (4117) | 1750 | (33770) |
| Other income (expense) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gains on contingent consideration liabilities | 3606 |  |  |  | 3606 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings from equity affiliate | 32886 |  |  |  | 32886 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (24846) | (17541) |  | (11148) (c) | (53535) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, related party | (1329) |  |  |  | (1329) |

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|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming<br> and<br> Reclassification <br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing <br> and <br> Acquisition <br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined <br> BKV <br> Corporation** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | 766 |  |  |  | 766 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | 9434 | 1136 |  |  | 10570 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net |  | (4117) | 4117 <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |
| Loss before income taxes | (22045) | (9363) |  | (9398) | (40806) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit (expense) | 3526 | (65) |  | 2227 <sup>(d)</sup> | 5688 |
| Net loss | $(18519) | $(9428) | $— | $(7171) | $(35118) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 163 |  |  |  | 163 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to BKV | $(18682) | $(9428) | $— | $(7171) | $(35281) |
| Net income (loss) per common share attributable to BKV: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $(0.24) |  |  |  | $(0.42) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $(0.24) |  |  |  | $(0.42) |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 80421 |  |  | 5233 <sup>(e)</sup> | 85654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 80421 |  |  | 5233 <sup>(e)</sup> | 85654 |

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(1) Management did not identify any differences in accounting policies that would have a material impact
on the unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial information.

**Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Consolidated Financial Statements**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The following reclassifications were made as a result of the Bedrock Acquisition to conform to our presentation:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $67.7 million from natural gas, $57.8 million from natural
gas liquids, and $2.8 million from oil to natural gas, NGL, and oil sales;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $4.1 million from loss on derivative contracts, net in
other income (expense) to derivative losses, net in total other revenues and other operating income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $39.2 million from lease operating expense and $2.2 million
from workover expense to lease operating and workover;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $6.6 million from production taxes and $1.9 million from
ad valorem taxes to taxes other than income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $35.2 million from gas gathering, transportation, marketing,
and procurement to gathering and transportation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $23.4 million from depreciation, depletion, and amortization
and $1.2 million from accretion expenses to depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Reflects the pro forma adjustments to record the depletion and accretion expenses calculated in accordance with BKV Corporation's depletion rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Increase of $11.1 million was comprised of (i) $41.2 million interest expense on BKV's $500 million 5-year Senior Notes with a weighted average interest rate of 8.25% (the difference between the effective rate and the stated rate is not significant as of June 30, 2025) and (ii) $2.4 million estimated fees, less (iii) $17.5 million of interest expense on Bedrock Energy Partners' debt that is not part of the Bedrock Acquisition, and (iv) $15.0 million interest expense savings from paying down $200.0 million on the RBL balance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Income tax benefit increase of $2.7 million was comprised of (i) $2.7 million tax benefit impact on the financing and acquisition adjustments using a statutory rate of 23% and (ii) elimination of Bedrock Energy Partners' income tax expense of an immaterial amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Reflects the issuance of 5.2 million shares of BKV Corporation's common stock to the holders of the Bedrock Interests to partially finance the Bedrock Acquisition at $21.37 per share, for total stock consideration of $111.8 million. A $1.00 increase in BKV Corporation's common stock price would increase the stock consideration received by the holders by $5.2 million, and a $1.00 decrease in BKV Corporation's common stock price would decrease the stock consideration received by the holders by $5.2 million.

## Exhibit 99.5

**Exhibit 99.5**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 4600 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-5294 TEL (713) 651-9191 SUITE 2800, 350 7TH AVENUE, S.W. CALGARY, ALBERTA T2P 3N9 TEL (403) 262-2799 TBPELS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-1580 633 17TH STREET SUITE 1700 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 TELEPHONE (303) 339-8110 August 27, 2025 BKV Corporation 1200 17th Street, Suite 1850 Denver, CO 80202 Ladies and Gentlemen: At your request, Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (Ryder Scott) has prepared an estimate of the proved reserves, future production, and income attributable to certain leasehold and royalty interests in the process of being acquired by BKV Midstream Upstream, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BKV Corporation (collectively, BKV) as of June 30, 2025. The subject properties are located in the state of Texas. The reserves and income data were estimated based on the definitions and disclosure guidelines of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) contained in Title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting, Final Rule released January 14, 2009 in the Federal Register (SEC regulations). Our third-party study, completed on August 27, 2025, and presented herein, was prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements set forth in the SEC regulations. The properties evaluated by Ryder Scott represent 100 percent of the total net proved liquid hydrocarbon and gas reserves being acquired by BKV as of June 30, 2025. The estimated reserves and future net income amounts presented in this report, as of June 30, 2025 are related to hydrocarbon prices. The hydrocarbon prices used in the preparation of this report are based on the average prices during the 12-month period prior to the "as of date" of this report, determined as the unweighted arithmetic averages of the prices in effect on the first-day-of-the-month for each month within such period, as required by the SEC regulations. Actual future prices may vary considerably from the prices that were used in this report. The reserves volumes and the income attributable thereto have a direct relationship to the hydrocarbon prices actually received; therefore, volumes of reserves actually recovered and the amounts of income actually received may differ significantly from the estimated quantities presented in this report. The results of this study are summarized as follows.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 2 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS SEC PARAMETERS Estimated Net Reserves and Income Data Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests To be Acquired from Bedrock Energy Partners BKV Corporation As of June 30, 2025 Proved Developed Total Producing Non-Producing Undeveloped Proved Net Reserves Oil/Condensate – Mbbl 403 14 390 807 Plant Products – Mbbl 36,881 1,450 10,221 48,552 Gas – MMcf 352,798 9,408 83,457 445,663 MMCFE 576,502 18,192 147,123 741,817 Income Data ($M) Future Gross Revenue $1,718,483 $61,104 $460,785 $2,240,372 Deductions 1,089,962 41,448 325,289 1,456,699 Future Net Income (FNI) $628,521 $19,656 $135,496 $783,673 Discounted FNI @ 10% $298,921 $3,715 $20,672 $323,308 Values may not sum to total due to rounding. Liquid hydrocarbons are expressed in standard 42 U.S. gallon barrels and shown herein as thousands of barrels (Mbbl). All gas volumes are expressed in millions of cubic feet (MMcf) at the official temperature and pressure bases of the areas in which the gas volumes are located. All gas reserves volumes are reported on an "as sold" basis. In this report, the revenues, deductions, and income data are expressed as thousands of U.S. dollars ($M). The net reserves volumes are also shown herein on an equivalent unit basis wherein hydrocarbon liquid is converted to natural gas equivalent using a factor of 1 barrel of liquid per 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. MMCFE means million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. The estimates of the reserves, future production, and income attributable to properties in this report were prepared using the economic software package ARIESTM Petroleum Economics and Reserves Software, a copyrighted program of Halliburton. The program was used at the request of BKV. Ryder Scott has found this program to be generally acceptable but notes that certain summaries and calculations may vary due to rounding and may not exactly match the sum of the properties being summarized. Furthermore, one-line economic summaries may vary slightly from the more detailed cash flow projections of the same properties, also due to rounding. The rounding differences are not material. The future gross revenue is after the deduction of production taxes. The deductions incorporate the normal direct costs of operating the wells, ad valorem taxes, development costs, and certain abandonment costs net of salvage. The future net income is before the deduction of state and federal income taxes and general administrative overhead and has not been adjusted for outstanding loans that may exist nor does it include any adjustment for cash on hand or undistributed income. Liquid hydrocarbon reserves account for approximately 52 percent and gas reserves account for the remaining 48 percent of total future gross revenue from proved reserves.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img004.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 3 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS The discounted future net income shown above was calculated using a discount rate of 10 percent per annum compounded monthly. Future net income was discounted at four other discount rates, which were also compounded monthly. These results are shown in summary form as follows. Discounted Future Net Income ($M) As of June 30, 2025 Discount Rate Total Percent Proved 8 $369,432 12 $286,881 15 $244,849 20 $196,177 The results shown above are presented for your information and should not be construed as our estimate of fair market value. Reserves Included in This Report The proved reserves included herein conform to the definition as set forth in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulations Part 210.4-10(a). An abridged version of the SEC reserves definitions from 210.4-10(a) entitled "PETROLEUM RESERVES DEFINITIONS" is included as an attachment to this report. The various reserves status categories are defined in the attachment entitled "PETROLEUM RESERVES STATUS DEFINITIONS AND GUIDELINES" in this report. The proved developed non-producing reserves included herein consist of the behind pipe and shut-in status categories. No attempt was made to quantify or otherwise account for any accumulated gas production imbalances that may exist. The proved gas volumes presented herein do not include volumes of gas consumed in operations as reserves. Reserves are "estimated remaining quantities of oil and gas and related substances anticipated to be economically producible, as of a given date, by application of development projects to known accumulations." All reserves estimates involve an assessment of the uncertainty relating the likelihood that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the estimated quantities determined as of the date the estimate is made. The uncertainty depends primarily on the amount of reliable geologic and engineering data available at the time of the estimate and the interpretation of these data. The relative degree of uncertainty may be conveyed by placing reserves into one of two principal categories, either proved or unproved. Unproved reserves are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves and may be further sub-categorized as probable and possible reserves to denote progressively increasing uncertainty in their recoverability. At BKV's request, this report addresses only the proved reserves attributable to the properties evaluated herein. Proved oil and gas reserves are "those quantities of oil and gas which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible from a given date forward." The proved reserves included herein were estimated using deterministic methods. The SEC has defined reasonable certainty for proved reserves, when based on deterministic methods, as a "high degree of confidence that the quantities will be recovered."  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img005.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 4 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS Proved reserves estimates will generally be revised only as additional geologic or engineering data become available or as economic conditions change. For proved reserves, the SEC states that "as changes due to increased availability of geoscience (geological, geophysical, and geochemical), engineering, and economic data are made to the estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) with time, reasonably certain EUR is much more likely to increase or remain constant than to decrease." Moreover, estimates of proved reserves may be revised as a result of future operations, effects of regulation by governmental agencies or geopolitical or economic risks. Therefore, the proved reserves included in this report are estimates only and should not be construed as being exact quantities, and if recovered, the revenues therefrom, and the actual costs related thereto, could be more or less than the estimated amounts. BKV's operations may be subject to various levels of governmental controls and regulations. These controls and regulations may include, but may not be limited to, matters relating to land tenure and leasing, the legal rights to produce hydrocarbons, drilling and production practices, environmental protection, marketing and pricing policies, royalties, various taxes and levies including income tax and are subject to change from time to time. Such changes in governmental regulations and policies may cause volumes of reserves actually recovered and amounts of income actually received to differ significantly from the estimated quantities. The estimates of proved reserves presented herein were based upon a detailed study of the properties in which BKV is acquiring an interest; however, we have not made any field examination of the properties. No consideration was given in this report to potential environmental liabilities that may exist nor were any costs included for potential liabilities to restore and clean up damages, if any, caused by past operating practices. Estimates of Reserves The estimation of reserves involves two distinct determinations. The first determination results in the estimation of the quantities of recoverable oil and gas and the second determination results in the estimation of the uncertainty associated with those estimated quantities in accordance with the definitions set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulations Part 210.4-10(a). The process of estimating the quantities of recoverable oil and gas reserves relies on the use of certain generally accepted analytical procedures. These analytical procedures fall into three broad categories or methods: (1) performance-based methods, (2) volumetric-based methods and (3) analogy. These methods may be used individually or in combination by the reserves evaluator in the process of estimating the quantities of reserves. Reserves evaluators must select the method or combination of methods which in their professional judgment is most appropriate given the nature and amount of reliable geoscience and engineering data available at the time of the estimate, the established or anticipated performance characteristics of the reservoir being evaluated, and the stage of development or producing maturity of the property. In many cases, the analysis of the available geoscience and engineering data and the subsequent interpretation of this data may indicate a range of possible outcomes in an estimate, irrespective of the method selected by the evaluator. When a range in the quantity of reserves is identified, the evaluator must determine the uncertainty associated with the incremental quantities of the reserves. If the reserves quantities are estimated using the deterministic incremental approach, the uncertainty for each discrete incremental quantity of the reserves is addressed by the reserves category assigned by the evaluator. Therefore, it is the categorization of reserves quantities as proved, probable and/or possible that addresses the inherent uncertainty in the estimated quantities reported. For proved reserves, uncertainty is defined by the SEC as reasonable certainty wherein the "quantities actually recovered are much more likely to be achieved than not." The SEC states that "probable reserves are those additional reserves  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img006.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 5 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves but which, together with proved reserves, are as likely as not to be recovered." The SEC states that "possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves and the total quantities ultimately recovered from a project have a low probability of exceeding proved plus probable plus possible reserves." All quantities of reserves within the same reserves category must meet the SEC definitions as noted above. Estimates of reserves quantities and their associated reserves categories may be revised in the future as additional geoscience or engineering data become available. Furthermore, estimates of reserves quantities and their associated reserves categories may also be revised due to other factors such as changes in economic conditions, results of future operations, effects of regulation by governmental agencies or geopolitical or economic risks as previously noted herein. The reserves for the properties included herein were estimated by performance methods or analogy. In general, the proved reserves attributable to producing wells and/or reservoirs were estimated by decline curve analysis, a performance method which utilized extrapolations of historical production and pressure data ending between April and May 2025, depending on the availability of data for a given case and in those cases where such data were considered to be definitive. For certain early-life cases, where there were inadequate historical performance data to establish a definitive trend and where the use of production performance data as a basis for the estimates was considered to be inappropriate, producing reserves were estimated by analogy. The data utilized in our analysis were furnished to Ryder Scott by BKV or obtained from public data sources and were considered sufficient for the purpose thereof. The reserves for the properties included herein attributable to the non-producing and the undeveloped status categories were estimated by analogy. The data utilized from the analogues were furnished to Ryder Scott by BKV or obtained from public data sources and were considered sufficient for the purpose thereof. To estimate economically producible proved oil and gas reserves and related future net cash flows, we consider many factors and assumptions including, but not limited to, the use of reservoir parameters derived from geological, geophysical and engineering data which cannot be measured directly, economic criteria based on current costs and SEC pricing requirements, and forecasts of future production rates. Under the SEC regulations 210.4-10(a)(22)(v) and (26), proved reserves must be anticipated to be economically producible from a given date forward based on existing economic conditions including the prices and costs at which economic producibility from a reservoir is to be determined. While it may reasonably be anticipated that the future prices received for the sale of production and the operating costs and other costs relating to such production may increase or decrease from those under existing economic conditions, such changes were, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, omitted from consideration in making this evaluation. BKV has informed us that they have furnished us all of the material accounts, records, geological and engineering data, and reports and other data required for this investigation. In preparing our forecast of future proved production and income, we have relied upon data furnished by BKV with respect to property interests being acquired, production and well tests from examined wells, normal direct costs of operating the wells or leases, other costs such as transportation and/or processing fees, ad valorem taxes, production taxes, development costs, development plans, certain abandonment costs after salvage, product prices based on the SEC regulations, adjustments or differentials to product prices, and base maps. Ryder Scott reviewed such factual data for its reasonableness; however, we have not conducted an independent verification of the data furnished by BKV. We consider the factual data used in this report appropriate and sufficient for the purpose of preparing the estimates of reserves and future net revenues herein.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img007.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 6 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS In summary, we consider the assumptions, data, methods and analytical procedures used in this report appropriate for the purpose hereof, and we have used all such methods and procedures that we consider necessary and appropriate to prepare the estimates of reserves herein. The proved reserves included herein were determined in conformance with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting; Final Rule, including all references to Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K, referred to herein collectively as the "SEC Regulations." In our opinion, the proved reserves presented in this report comply with the definitions, guidelines and disclosure requirements as required by the SEC regulations. Future Production Rates For the producing wells included herein, our forecasts of future production rates and decline trends are based on the historical performance data of each well. If no production decline trend has been established, future decline trends were based on analogy to older, more established wells. The initial performance of analogous wells was used to estimate the anticipated initial production rates for those wells or locations that are not currently producing. For reserves not yet on production, sales were estimated to commence at an anticipated date furnished by BKV. Wells or locations that are not currently producing may start producing earlier or later than anticipated in our estimates due to unforeseen factors causing a change in the timing to initiate production. Such factors may include delays due to weather, the availability of rigs, the sequence of drilling, well completions, and/or constraints set by regulatory bodies. The future production rates from wells currently on production or wells or locations that are not currently producing may be more or less than estimated because of changes including, but not limited to, reservoir performance, operating conditions related to surface facilities, compression and artificial lift, pipeline capacity and/or operating conditions, producing market demand and/or allowables or other constraints set by regulatory bodies. Hydrocarbon Prices The hydrocarbon prices used herein are based on SEC price parameters using the average prices during the 12-month period prior to the "as of date" of this report, determined as the unweighted arithmetic averages of the prices in effect on the first-day-of-the-month for each month within such period. We furnished BKV with the above-mentioned average benchmark prices in effect on June 30, 2025. These initial SEC hydrocarbon prices were determined using the 12-month average first-day-of-the-month benchmark prices appropriate to the geographic area where the hydrocarbons are sold. These benchmark prices are prior to the adjustments for differentials as described herein. The table below summarizes the "benchmark prices" and "price reference" used for the geographic area included in the report. The product prices that were actually used to determine the future gross revenue for each property reflect adjustments to the benchmark prices for gravity, quality, local conditions, certain marketing and transportation fees, and/or distance from market, referred to herein as "differentials." The differentials used in the preparation of this report were furnished to us by BKV. The differentials furnished to us were accepted as factual data and reviewed by us for their reasonableness; however, we have not conducted an independent verification of the data used by BKV to determine these differentials.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img008.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 7 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS In addition, the table below summarizes the net volume weighted benchmark prices adjusted for differentials and referred to herein as the "average realized prices." The average realized prices shown in the table below were determined from the total future gross revenue before production taxes and the total net reserves for the geographic area and presented in accordance with SEC disclosure requirements for the geographic area included in this report. Geographic Area Product Price Reference Average Benchmark Prices Average Realized Prices North America United States Oil/Condensate WTI Cushing $70.48/bbl $66.40/bbl NGLs WTI Cushing $70.48/bbl $23.85/bbl Gas Henry Hub $2.862/MMBTU $2.53/Mcf The effects of derivative instruments designated as price hedges of oil and gas quantities are not reflected in our individual property evaluations. Costs Operating costs for the leases and wells in this report were furnished by BKV and are based on the operating expense reports of the seller and include only those costs directly applicable to the leases or wells. Certain gas gathering and transportation costs were included as operating expenses. The operating costs furnished by BKV were reviewed by us for their reasonableness using information furnished by BKV for this purpose. No deduction was made for loan repayments, interest expenses, or exploration and development prepayments that were not charged directly to the leases or wells. Development costs were furnished to us by BKV and are based on authorizations for expenditure for the proposed work or actual costs for similar projects. The development costs furnished to us were accepted as factual data and reviewed by us for their reasonableness using information furnished by BKV for this purpose. The estimated net cost of abandonment after salvage was included for properties where certain abandonment costs net of salvage were provided by BKV, and which they requested be included in our report. The estimates of the net abandonment costs furnished by BKV were accepted without independent verification. We have made no inspections to determine if any other abandonment, decommissioning, and /or restoration costs may be necessary, in addition to the costs provided by BKV and included herein. The proved developed non-producing and undeveloped reserves in this report have been incorporated herein in accordance with BKV's plans to acquire and develop these reserves as of June 30, 2025. The implementation of BKV's development plans as presented to us and incorporated herein is subject to finalization of the acquisition and then to the approval process adopted by BKV's management. As the result of our inquiries during the course of preparing this report, BKV has informed us that, once acquired, the development activities included herein will be subjected to and receive the internal approvals required by BKV's management at the appropriate local, regional and/or corporate level. In addition to the internal approvals as noted, certain development activities may still be subject to specific partner AFE processes, Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) requirements or other administrative approvals external to BKV. BKV has provided written documentation supporting their commitment to  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img009.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC 1P August 27, 2025 Page 8 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS proceed with the development activities as presented to us. Additionally, BKV has informed us that they are not aware of any legal, regulatory, or political obstacles that would significantly alter their plans. While these plans could change from those under existing economic conditions as of June 30, 2025, such changes were, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, omitted from consideration in making this evaluation. Current costs used by BKV were held constant throughout the life of the properties. Standards of Independence and Professional Qualification Ryder Scott is an independent petroleum engineering consulting firm that has been providing petroleum consulting services throughout the world since 1937. Ryder Scott is employee-owned and maintains offices in Houston, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We have approximately eighty engineers and geoscientists on our permanent staff. By virtue of the size of our firm and the large number of clients for which we provide services, no single client or job represents a material portion of our annual revenue. We do not serve as officers or directors of any privately-owned or publicly-traded oil and gas company and are separate and independent from the operating and investment decision-making process of our clients. This allows us to bring the highest level of independence and objectivity to each engagement for our services. Ryder Scott actively participates in industry-related professional societies and organizes an annual public forum focused on the subject of reserves evaluations and SEC regulations. Many of our staff have authored or co-authored technical papers on the subject of reserves related topics. We encourage our staff to maintain and enhance their professional skills by actively participating in ongoing continuing education. Prior to becoming an officer of the Company, Ryder Scott requires that staff engineers and geoscientists receive professional accreditation in the form of a registered or certified professional engineer's license or a registered or certified professional geoscientist's license, or the equivalent thereof, from an appropriate governmental authority or a recognized self-regulating professional organization. Regulating agencies require that, in order to maintain active status, a certain amount of continuing education hours be completed annually, including an hour of ethics training. Ryder Scott fully supports this technical and ethics training with our internal requirement mentioned above. We are independent petroleum engineers with respect to BKV. Neither we nor any of our employees have any financial interest in the subject properties and neither the employment to do this work nor the compensation is contingent on our estimates of reserves for the properties which were reviewed. The results of this study, presented herein, are based on technical analyses conducted by teams of geoscientists and engineers from Ryder Scott. The professional qualifications of the undersigned, the technical person primarily responsible for overseeing the evaluation of the reserves information discussed in this report, are included as an attachment to this letter. Terms of Usage The results of our third-party study, presented in report form herein, were prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements set forth in the SEC regulations.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-5img011.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS Professional Qualifications of Primary Technical Person The conclusions presented in this report are the result of technical analysis conducted by teams of geoscientists and engineers from Ryder Scott Company, L.P. Mr. Stephen E. Gardner is the primary technical person responsible for the estimate of the reserves, future production and income. Mr. Gardner, an employee of Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (Ryder Scott) since 2006, is a Managing Senior Vice President responsible for ongoing reservoir evaluation studies worldwide, as well as for coordinating and supervising the evaluations of staff and consulting engineers of the company. Mr. Gardner is also a member of Ryder Scott's Board of Directors. Before joining Ryder Scott, Mr. Gardner served in a number of engineering positions with Exxon Mobil Corporation. For more information regarding Mr. Gardner's geographic and job specific experience, please refer to the Ryder Scott Company website at https://ryderscott.com/employees/denver-employees. Mr. Gardner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 2001 (summa cum laude). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Colorado and Texas. Mr. Gardner is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and a former director of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE). He currently serves as an officer for SPEE at the international level. In addition to gaining experience and competency through prior work experience, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers requires a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually, including at least one hour in the area of professional ethics, which Mr. Gardner fulfills. As part of his 2024 continuing education hours, Mr. Gardner attended multiple technical conferences, including the SPEE Annual Meeting and the annual Ryder Scott Reserves Conference, which covered a variety of reserves topics including analysis techniques for unconventional reservoirs, geothermal energy, reserves definitions and guidelines, SEC comment letter trends, ethics, and others. Mr. Gardner attended the 2024 Geothermal Rising Conference, where he presented a technical paper on geothermal resource classifications. In addition, Mr. Gardner participated in various local technical seminars and other internal company training courses throughout the year covering topics such as reserves evaluation methods and evaluation software, ethics, M&A trends, regulatory issues, enhanced geothermal systems, and more. Based on his educational background, professional training and approximately 20 years of practical experience in the estimation and evaluation of petroleum reserves, Mr. Gardner has attained the professional qualifications as a Reserves Estimator set forth in Article III of the "Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information" promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers as of June 2019.  |

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## Exhibit 99.6

**Exhibit 99.6**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1100 LOUISIANA, SUITE 4600 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-5294 TEL (713) 651-9191 SUITE 2800, 350 7TH AVENUE, S.W. CALGARY, ALBERTA T2P 3N9 TEL (403) 262-2799 TBPELS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-1580 633 17TH STREET SUITE 1700 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 TELEPHONE (303) 339-8110 August 27, 2025 BKV Corporation 1200 17th Street, Suite 1850 Denver, CO 80202 Ladies and Gentlemen: At your request, Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (Ryder Scott) has prepared an estimate of the proved reserves, future production, and income attributable to certain leasehold and royalty interests in the process of being acquired by BKV Midstream Upstream, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BKV Corporation (collectively, BKV) as of June 30, 2025. The subject properties are located in the state of Texas. The reserves and income data were estimated based on the definitions and disclosure guidelines of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) contained in Title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting, Final Rule released January 14, 2009 in the Federal Register (SEC regulations); except that they were based on varying price and constant cost assumptions provided by BKV. This pricing scenario is considered an "Alternate Pricing Scheme" in accordance with the above referenced Final Rule, Section II, Item B, Paragraph 3. Such forecasts were based on projected escalations or other forward-looking changes to current prices as noted. Our third-party study, completed on August 27, 2025 and presented herein, was prepared as an alternate pricing scheme in accordance with the disclosure requirements set forth in the SEC regulations. The income data for the reserves volumes were estimated using NYMEX Futures Strip prices as of June 30, 2025. The properties evaluated by Ryder Scott represent 100 percent of the total net proved liquid hydrocarbon and gas reserves being acquired by BKV as of June 30, 2025. The estimated reserves and future net income amounts presented in this report, as of June 30, 2025 are related to hydrocarbon prices. The hydrocarbon prices used in the preparation of this report are based on varying NYMEX Futures Strip pricing assumptions provided by BKV and are explained in more detail later in this report. As a result of both economic and political forces, there is substantial uncertainty regarding the forecasting of future hydrocarbon prices. Consequently, actual future prices may vary considerably from the prices assumed in this report. The reserves volumes and the income attributable thereto have a direct relationship to the hydrocarbon prices actually received; therefore, volumes of reserves actually recovered and the amounts of income actually received may differ significantly from the estimated quantities presented in this report. The results of this study are summarized as follows.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 2 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS SEC PARAMETERS (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) Estimated Net Reserves and Income Data Certain Leasehold and Royalty Interests To be Acquired from Bedrock Energy Partners BKV Corporation As of June 30, 2025 Proved Developed Total Producing Non-Producing Undeveloped Proved Net Reserves Oil/Condensate – Mbbl 405 15 390 810 Plant Products – Mbbl 37,903 1,556 10,221 49,680 Gas – MMcf 379,916 20,107 93,192 493,215 MMCFE 609,764 29,533 156,858 796,155 Income Data ($M) Future Gross Revenue $1,968,332 $97,697 $515,907 $2,581,936 Deductions 1,188,310 65,021 344,534 1,597,865 Future Net Income (FNI) $780,022 $32,676 $171,373 $984,071 Discounted FNI @ 10% $376,324 $4,915 $33,643 $414,882 Values may not sum to total due to rounding. Liquid hydrocarbons are expressed in standard 42 U.S. gallon barrels and shown herein as thousands of barrels (Mbbl). All gas volumes are expressed in millions of cubic feet (MMcf) at the official temperature and pressure bases of the areas in which the gas volumes are located. All gas reserves volumes are reported on an "as sold" basis. In this report, the revenues, deductions, and income data are expressed as thousands of U.S. dollars ($M). The net reserves volumes are also shown herein on an equivalent unit basis wherein hydrocarbon liquid is converted to natural gas equivalent using a factor of 1 barrel of liquid per 6,000 cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. MMCFE means million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent. The estimates of the reserves, future production, and income attributable to properties in this report were prepared using the economic software package ARIESTM Petroleum Economics and Reserves Software, a copyrighted program of Halliburton. The program was used at the request of BKV. Ryder Scott has found this program to be generally acceptable, but notes that certain summaries and calculations may vary due to rounding and may not exactly match the sum of the properties being summarized. Furthermore, one-line economic summaries may vary slightly from the more detailed cash flow projections of the same properties, also due to rounding. The rounding differences are not material. The future gross revenue is after the deduction of production taxes. The deductions incorporate the normal direct costs of operating the wells, ad valorem taxes, development costs, and certain abandonment costs net of salvage. The future net income is before the deduction of state and federal income taxes and general administrative overhead, and has not been adjusted for outstanding loans that may exist nor does it include any adjustment for cash on hand or undistributed income. Gas reserves account for approximately 60 percent and liquid hydrocarbon reserves account for the remaining 40 percent of total future gross revenue from proved reserves.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img004.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 3 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS The discounted future net income shown above was calculated using a discount rate of 10 percent per annum compounded monthly. Future net income was discounted at four other discount rates, which were also compounded monthly. These results are shown in summary form as follows. Discounted Future Net Income ($M) As of June 30, 2025 Discount Rate Total Percent Proved 8 $471,602 12 $370,118 15 $318,469 20 $258,578 The results shown above are presented for your information and should not be construed as our estimate of fair market value. Reserves Included in This Report The proved reserves included herein conform to the definitions as set forth in the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulations Part 210.4-10(a), except that they are based on price parameters which allow for future changes in current economic conditions as discussed in other sections of this report, whereas the definition approved by the SEC assumes constant price parameters using the average prices during the 12-month period prior to the "as of date" of this report, determined as the unweighted arithmetic averages of the prices in effect on the first-day-of-the-month for each month within such period, unless prices were defined by contractual arrangements. An abridged version of the SEC reserves definitions from 210.4-10(a) entitled "PETROLEUM RESERVES DEFINITIONS" is included as an attachment to this report. The various reserves status categories are defined in the attachment entitled "PETROLEUM RESERVES STATUS DEFINITIONS AND GUIDELINES" in this report. The proved developed non-producing reserves included herein consist of the behind pipe and shut-in status categories. No attempt was made to quantify or otherwise account for any accumulated gas production imbalances that may exist. The proved gas volumes presented herein do not include volumes of gas consumed in operations as reserves. Reserves are "estimated remaining quantities of oil and gas and related substances anticipated to be economically producible, as of a given date, by application of development projects to known accumulations." All reserves estimates involve an assessment of the uncertainty relating the likelihood that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the estimated quantities determined as of the date the estimate is made. The uncertainty depends primarily on the amount of reliable geologic and engineering data available at the time of the estimate and the interpretation of these data. The relative degree of uncertainty may be conveyed by placing reserves into one of two principal categories, either proved or unproved. Unproved reserves are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves and may be further sub-categorized as probable and possible reserves to denote progressively increasing uncertainty in their recoverability. At BKV's request, this report addresses only the proved reserves attributable to the properties evaluated herein.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img005.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 4 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS Proved oil and gas reserves are "those quantities of oil and gas which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible from a given date forward." The proved reserves included herein were estimated using deterministic methods. The SEC has defined reasonable certainty for proved reserves, when based on deterministic methods, as a "high degree of confidence that the quantities will be recovered." Proved reserves estimates will generally be revised only as additional geologic or engineering data become available or as economic conditions change. For proved reserves, the SEC states that "as changes due to increased availability of geoscience (geological, geophysical, and geochemical), engineering, and economic data are made to the estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) with time, reasonably certain EUR is much more likely to increase or remain constant than to decrease." Moreover, estimates of proved reserves may be revised as a result of future operations, effects of regulation by governmental agencies or geopolitical or economic risks. Therefore, the proved reserves included in this report are estimates only and should not be construed as being exact quantities, and if recovered, the revenues therefrom, and the actual costs related thereto, could be more or less than the estimated amounts. It should be noted that the estimated quantities of reserves presented in this report, which were based on NYMEX Futures Strip prices and constant current cost assumptions, may differ from the quantities of reserves which would be estimated using the price parameters prescribed by the SEC guidelines. BKV's operations may be subject to various levels of governmental controls and regulations. These controls and regulations may include, but may not be limited to, matters relating to land tenure and leasing, the legal rights to produce hydrocarbons, drilling and production practices, environmental protection, marketing and pricing policies, royalties, various taxes and levies including income tax and are subject to change from time to time. Such changes in governmental regulations and policies may cause volumes of reserves actually recovered and amounts of income actually received to differ significantly from the estimated quantities. The estimates of proved reserves presented herein were based upon a detailed study of the properties in which BKV is acquiring an interest; however, we have not made any field examination of the properties. No consideration was given in this report to potential environmental liabilities that may exist nor were any costs included for potential liabilities to restore and clean up damages, if any, caused by past operating practices. Estimates of Reserves The estimation of reserves involves two distinct determinations. The first determination results in the estimation of the quantities of recoverable oil and gas and the second determination results in the estimation of the uncertainty associated with those estimated quantities in accordance with the definitions set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulations Part 210.4-10(a). The process of estimating the quantities of recoverable oil and gas reserves relies on the use of certain generally accepted analytical procedures. These analytical procedures fall into three broad categories or methods: (1) performance-based methods, (2) volumetric-based methods and (3) analogy. These methods may be used individually or in combination by the reserves evaluator in the process of estimating the quantities of reserves. Reserves evaluators must select the method or combination of methods which in their professional judgment is most appropriate given the nature and amount of reliable geoscience and engineering data available at the time of the estimate, the established or anticipated performance characteristics of the reservoir being evaluated, and the stage of development or producing maturity of the property.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img006.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 5 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS In many cases, the analysis of the available geoscience and engineering data and the subsequent interpretation of this data may indicate a range of possible outcomes in an estimate, irrespective of the method selected by the evaluator. When a range in the quantity of reserves is identified, the evaluator must determine the uncertainty associated with the incremental quantities of the reserves. If the reserves quantities are estimated using the deterministic incremental approach, the uncertainty for each discrete incremental quantity of the reserves is addressed by the reserves category assigned by the evaluator. Therefore, it is the categorization of reserves quantities as proved, probable and/or possible that addresses the inherent uncertainty in the estimated quantities reported. For proved reserves, uncertainty is defined by the SEC as reasonable certainty wherein the "quantities actually recovered are much more likely to be achieved than not." The SEC states that "probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves but which, together with proved reserves, are as likely as not to be recovered." The SEC states that "possible reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than probable reserves and the total quantities ultimately recovered from a project have a low probability of exceeding proved plus probable plus possible reserves." All quantities of reserves within the same reserves category must meet the SEC definitions as noted above. Estimates of reserves quantities and their associated reserves categories may be revised in the future as additional geoscience or engineering data become available. Furthermore, estimates of reserves quantities and their associated reserves categories may also be revised due to other factors such as changes in economic conditions, results of future operations, effects of regulation by governmental agencies or geopolitical or economic risks as previously noted herein. The reserves for the properties included herein were estimated by performance methods or analogy. In general, the proved reserves attributable to producing wells and/or reservoirs were estimated by decline curve analysis, a performance method which utilized extrapolations of historical production and pressure data ending between April and May 2025, depending on the availability of data for a given case and in those cases where such data were considered to be definitive. For certain early-life cases, where there were inadequate historical performance data to establish a definitive trend and where the use of production performance data as a basis for the estimates was considered to be inappropriate, producing reserves were estimated by analogy. The data utilized in our analysis were furnished to Ryder Scott by BKV or obtained from public data sources and were considered sufficient for the purpose thereof. The reserves for the properties included herein attributable to the non-producing and the undeveloped status categories were estimated by analogy. The data utilized from the analogues were furnished to Ryder Scott by BKV or obtained from public data sources and were considered sufficient for the purpose thereof. To estimate economically producible proved oil and gas reserves and related future net cash flows, we consider many factors and assumptions including, but not limited to, the use of reservoir parameters derived from geological, geophysical and engineering data which cannot be measured directly, economic criteria based on current costs and the pricing assumptions provided to us, and forecasts of future production rates. Under the SEC regulations 210.4-10(a)(22)(v) and (26), proved reserves must be anticipated to be economically producible from a given date forward based on existing economic conditions including the prices and costs at which economic producibility from a reservoir is to be determined; which for this report, as stated previously, are based on pricing and cost parameters provided by and requested to be used by BKV. BKV has informed us that they have furnished us all of the material accounts, records, geological and engineering data, and reports and other data required for this investigation. In preparing our forecast of future proved production and income, we have relied upon data furnished by BKV with respect to property interests being acquired, production and well tests from examined wells, normal direct costs of  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img007.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 6 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS operating the wells or leases, other costs such as transportation and/or processing fees, ad valorem taxes, production taxes, development costs, development plans, certain abandonment costs after salvage, product prices based on the SEC regulations, adjustments or differentials to product prices, and base maps. Ryder Scott reviewed such factual data for its reasonableness; however, we have not conducted an independent verification of the data furnished by BKV. We consider the factual data used in this report appropriate and sufficient for the purpose of preparing the estimates of reserves and future net revenues herein. In summary, we consider the assumptions, data, methods and analytical procedures used in this report appropriate for the purpose hereof, and we have used all such methods and procedures that we consider necessary and appropriate to prepare the estimates of reserves herein. The proved reserves included herein were determined in conformance with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Modernization of Oil and Gas Reporting; Final Rule, including all references to Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K, referred to herein collectively as the "SEC Regulations." In our opinion, the proved reserves presented in this report comply with the definitions, guidelines and disclosure requirements as required by the SEC regulations. Future Production Rates For the producing wells included herein, our forecasts of future production rates and decline trends are based on the historical performance data of each well. If no production decline trend has been established, future decline trends were based on analogy to older, more established wells. The initial performance of analogous wells was used to estimate the anticipated initial production rates for those wells or locations that are not currently producing. For reserves not yet on production, sales were estimated to commence at an anticipated date furnished by BKV. Wells or locations that are not currently producing may start producing earlier or later than anticipated in our estimates due to unforeseen factors causing a change in the timing to initiate production. Such factors may include delays due to weather, the availability of rigs, the sequence of drilling, well completions, and/or constraints set by regulatory bodies. The future production rates from wells currently on production or wells or locations that are not currently producing may be more or less than estimated because of changes including, but not limited to, reservoir performance, operating conditions related to surface facilities, compression and artificial lift, pipeline capacity and/or operating conditions, producing market demand and/or allowables or other constraints set by regulatory bodies. Hydrocarbon Prices The forecast hydrocarbon price parameters used in this report, based on NYMEX Futures Strip prices, were specified by BKV and are noted below. Estimates of future price parameters have been revised in the past because of changes in governmental policies, changes in hydrocarbon supply and demand, and variations in general economic conditions. The price parameters used in this report may be revised in the future for similar reasons. Gas prices may be subject to seasonal variations and other factors and may lead to periodic curtailments by both buyers and sellers. At BKV's request, we furnished the NYMEX Futures Strip prices in effect as of June 30, 2025, that were used as the average benchmark prices in this report. |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img008.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 7 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS The product prices that were actually used to determine the future gross revenue for each property reflect adjustments to the benchmark prices for gravity, quality, local conditions, certain marketing and transportation fees, and/or distance from market, referred to herein as "differentials." The differentials used in the preparation of this report were furnished to us by BKV. The differentials furnished to us were accepted as factual data and reviewed by us for their reasonableness; however, we have not conducted an independent verification of the data used by BKV to determine these differentials. In addition, the table below summarizes the net volume weighted benchmark prices adjusted for differentials and referred to herein as the "average realized prices." The average realized prices shown in the table below were determined from the total future gross revenue before production taxes and the total net reserves for the geographic area and presented in accordance with SEC disclosure requirements for the geographic area included in this report. Geographic Area AVERAGE BENCHMARK PRICES AVERAGE REALIZED PRICES United States WTI - Cushing Henry Hub Oil/Cond Plant Products Gas Year $/Bbl $/MMBtu $/Bbl $/Bbl $/Mcf 2025 $63.09 $3.82 $59.87 $22.84 $3.29 2026 $61.35 $4.26 $58.22 $21.43 $3.75 2027 $61.59 $3.98 $58.04 $21.35 $3.55 2028 $61.92 $3.80 $58.25 $20.64 $3.37 2029 $61.96 $3.75 $58.28 $20.69 $3.32 2030 $61.76 $3.56 $58.11 $20.66 $3.15 2031 $61.37 $3.57 $57.76 $20.49 $3.16 2032 $60.88 $3.44 $57.33 $20.30 $3.04 2033 $63.40 $3.41 $59.72 $21.13 $3.02 2034 $61.56 $3.51 $58.00 $20.51 $3.11 2035 $61.84 $3.65 $58.28 $20.59 $3.23 2036 $62.20 $3.75 $58.62 $20.71 $3.32 2037 $62.25 $3.67 $58.67 $20.73 $3.25 2038 $62.06 $3.67 $58.50 $20.68 $3.25 2039 $61.96 $3.67 $58.15 $20.56 $3.25 2040+ $61.19 $3.67 $57.64 $20.66 $3.24 Total Future Average Prices $58.06 $20.78 $3.27 The effects of derivative instruments designated as price hedges of oil and gas quantities are not reflected in our individual property evaluations. Costs Operating costs for the leases and wells in this report were furnished by BKV and are based on the operating expense reports of the seller and include only those costs directly applicable to the leases or wells. Certain gas gathering and transportation costs were included as operating expenses. The operating costs furnished by BKV were reviewed by us for their reasonableness using information furnished by BKV for this purpose. No deduction was made for loan repayments, interest expenses, or exploration and development prepayments that were not charged directly to the leases or wells. Development costs were furnished to us by BKV and are based on authorizations for expenditure for the proposed work or actual costs for similar projects. The development costs furnished to us were  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img009.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BKV Corporation – SEC Parameters (NYMEX Alternate Pricing Scheme) August 27, 2025 Page 8 RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS accepted as factual data and reviewed by us for their reasonableness using information furnished by BKV for this purpose. The estimated net cost of abandonment after salvage was included for properties where certain abandonment costs net of salvage were provided by BKV, and which they requested be included in our report. The estimates of the net abandonment costs furnished by BKV were accepted without independent verification. We have made no inspections to determine if any other abandonment, decommissioning, and /or restoration costs may be necessary, in addition to the costs provided by BKV and included herein. The proved developed non-producing and undeveloped reserves in this report have been incorporated herein in accordance with BKV's plans to acquire and develop these reserves as of June 30, 2025. The implementation of BKV's development plans as presented to us and incorporated herein is subject to finalization of the acquisition and then to the approval process adopted by BKV's management. As the result of our inquiries during the course of preparing this report, BKV has informed us that, once acquired, the development activities included herein will be subjected to and receive the internal approvals required by BKV's management at the appropriate local, regional and/or corporate level. In addition to the internal approvals as noted, certain development activities may still be subject to specific partner AFE processes, Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) requirements or other administrative approvals external to BKV. BKV has provided written documentation supporting their commitment to proceed with the development activities as presented to us. Additionally, BKV has informed us that they are not aware of any legal, regulatory, or political obstacles that would significantly alter their plans. While these plans could change from those under existing economic conditions as of June 30, 2025, such changes were, in accordance with rules adopted by the SEC, omitted from consideration in making this evaluation. Current costs used by BKV were held constant throughout the life of the properties. Standards of Independence and Professional Qualification Ryder Scott is an independent petroleum engineering consulting firm that has been providing petroleum consulting services throughout the world since 1937. Ryder Scott is employee-owned and maintains offices in Houston, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We have approximately eighty engineers and geoscientists on our permanent staff. By virtue of the size of our firm and the large number of clients for which we provide services, no single client or job represents a material portion of our annual revenue. We do not serve as officers or directors of any privately-owned or publicly-traded oil and gas company and are separate and independent from the operating and investment decision-making process of our clients. This allows us to bring the highest level of independence and objectivity to each engagement for our services. Ryder Scott actively participates in industry-related professional societies and organizes an annual public forum focused on the subject of reserves evaluations and SEC regulations. Many of our staff have authored or co-authored technical papers on the subject of reserves related topics. We encourage our staff to maintain and enhance their professional skills by actively participating in ongoing continuing education. Prior to becoming an officer of the Company, Ryder Scott requires that staff engineers and geoscientists receive professional accreditation in the form of a registered or certified professional engineer's license or a registered or certified professional geoscientist's license, or the equivalent thereof, from an appropriate governmental authority or a recognized self-regulating professional organization.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-6img011.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RYDER SCOTT COMPANY PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS Professional Qualifications of Primary Technical Person The conclusions presented in this report are the result of technical analysis conducted by teams of geoscientists and engineers from Ryder Scott Company, L.P. Mr. Stephen E. Gardner is the primary technical person responsible for the estimate of the reserves, future production and income. Mr. Gardner, an employee of Ryder Scott Company, L.P. (Ryder Scott) since 2006, is a Managing Senior Vice President responsible for ongoing reservoir evaluation studies worldwide, as well as for coordinating and supervising the evaluations of staff and consulting engineers of the company. Mr. Gardner is also a member of Ryder Scott's Board of Directors. Before joining Ryder Scott, Mr. Gardner served in a number of engineering positions with Exxon Mobil Corporation. For more information regarding Mr. Gardner's geographic and job specific experience, please refer to the Ryder Scott Company website at https://ryderscott.com/employees/denver-employees. Mr. Gardner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 2001 (summa cum laude). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Colorado and Texas. Mr. Gardner is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and a former director of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE). He currently serves as an officer for SPEE at the international level. In addition to gaining experience and competency through prior work experience, the Texas Board of Professional Engineers requires a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually, including at least one hour in the area of professional ethics, which Mr. Gardner fulfills. As part of his 2024 continuing education hours, Mr. Gardner attended multiple technical conferences, including the SPEE Annual Meeting and the annual Ryder Scott Reserves Conference, which covered a variety of reserves topics including analysis techniques for unconventional reservoirs, geothermal energy, reserves definitions and guidelines, SEC comment letter trends, ethics, and others. Mr. Gardner attended the 2024 Geothermal Rising Conference, where he presented a technical paper on geothermal resource classifications. In addition, Mr. Gardner participated in various local technical seminars and other internal company training courses throughout the year covering topics such as reserves evaluation methods and evaluation software, ethics, M&A trends, regulatory issues, enhanced geothermal systems, and more. Based on his educational background, professional training and approximately 20 years of practical experience in the estimation and evaluation of petroleum reserves, Mr. Gardner has attained the professional qualifications as a Reserves Estimator set forth in Article III of the "Standards Pertaining to the Estimating and Auditing of Oil and Gas Reserves Information" promulgated by the Society of Petroleum Engineers as of June 2019.  |

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## Exhibit 99.7

**Exhibit 99.7**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-7img001.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EVALUATION SUMMARY BEDROCK PRODUCTION, LLC INTERESTS CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS TOTAL PROVED RESERVES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 SEC PRICE CASE CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC. PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-693 W. TODD BROOKER, P.E. PRESIDENT THOMAS M. BARR SR. RESERVOIR ENGINEER  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-7img002.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; February 28, 2025 Mr. Nate Grady CFO Bedrock Energy Partners 811 Louisiana Street, Suite 2600 Houston, TX 77002 Re: Evaluation Summary – SEC Price Bedrock Production, LLC Interests Total Proved Reserves Certain Properties in Oklahoma and Texas As of December 31, 2024 Pursuant to the Guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Reporting Corporate Reserves and Future Net Revenue Dear Mr. Grady: As requested, this report was completed on February 28, 2025 for Bedrock Production, LLC ("Bedrock"), for the purpose of public disclosure by Bedrock in filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in accordance with the disclosure requirements set forth in the SEC regulations. We evaluated 100% of the Oklahoma and Texas total proved reserves, as per information from Bedrock. This evaluation utilized an effective date of December 31, 2024, was prepared using constant prices and costs, and conforms to Item 1202(a)(8) of Regulation S-K and other rules of the SEC. The results of this evaluation are presented in the accompanying tabulations, with a composite summary of the values presented below: Proved Proved Developed Developed Proved Proved Total Producing Non-Producing Developed Undeveloped Proved Net Reserves Oil - Mbbl 489.8 8.7 498.5 10.6 509.1 Gas - MMcf 352,899.2 5,148.2 358,047.4 2,898.6 360,946.0 NGL - Mbbl 38,411.8 346.1 38,757.9 457.9 39,215.8 Net Revenue Oil - M$35,236.5 633.1 35,869.5 750.2 36,619.7 Gas - M$695,839.9 10,184.2 706,024.1 5,420.8 711,444.8 NGL - M$919,410.7 8,453.9 927,864.6 11,681.9 939,546.4 Other - M$3,851.1 0.0 3,851.1 0.0 3,851.1 Severance Taxes - M$70,551.8 756.9 71,308.8 707.4 72,016.1 Ad Valorem Taxes - M$33,277.9 358.3 33,636.2 394.3 34,030.6 Future Production Costs - M$1,056,504.2 11,419.3 1,067,923.5 8,096.4 1,076,019.8 Future Development Costs - M$0.0 0.0 0.0 3,000.0 3,000.0 Abandonment Costs - M$39,153.1 386.4 39,539.5 80.0 39,619.5 Net Operating Income (BFIT) - M$454,851.1 6,350.2 461,201.3 5,574.7 466,776.0 Discounted @ 10% - M$209,027.2 1,640.4 210,667.6 1,342.6 212,010.1  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-7img003.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedrock Production, LLC Interests February 28, 2025 Page 2 Future revenue is prior to deducting state production taxes and ad valorem taxes. Future net cash flow (net operating income) is after deducting these taxes, future development costs, and operating expenses, but before consideration of federal income taxes. In accordance with SEC guidelines, the future net cash flow has been discounted at an annual rate of ten (10) percent to determine its present worth. The present worth is shown to indicate the effect of time on the value of money and should not be construed as being the fair market value of the properties by Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. (CG&A). The oil reserves include oil and condensate. Oil and natural gas liquid (NGL) volumes are expressed in barrels (42 U.S. gallons). Gas volumes are expressed in thousands of standard cubic feet (Mcf) at contract temperature and pressure base. Presentation This report is divided into a Summary section, consisting of Total Proved ("TP") and Proved Developed ("PD"), followed by three (3) reserve category sections, Proved Developed Producing ("PDP"), Proved Developed Non-Producing ("PDNP") and Proved Undeveloped ("PUD"). Within each category section are grand total Table I summaries. The Table I presents composite reserve estimates and economic forecasts for the particular reserve category. Following certain Table Is are Table II "oneline" summaries, sorted alphabetically by property ID and then lease name, that present estimates of ultimate recovery, gross and net reserves, ownership, revenue, expenses, investments, net income and discounted cash flow for the individual properties that make up the corresponding Table I. The data presented in each Table I is explained on page one (1) of the Appendix. For a more detailed explanation of the report layout, please refer to the **Table of Contents** following this letter. Hydrocarbon Pricing The base SEC oil and gas prices calculated for December 31, 2024 were $75.48/bbl and $2.130/MMBTU, respectively. As specified by the SEC, a company must use a 12-month average price, calculated as the unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within the 12-month period prior to the end of the reporting period. The base oil price is based upon WTI Cushing spot prices (EIA) during 2024 and the base gas price is based upon Henry Hub spot prices (Platts Gas Daily) during 2024. Furthermore, NGL prices were adjusted on a summary level and averaged 33.3% of the proved net oil price on a composite basis. The base prices were adjusted for differentials on a contract basis, which may include local basis differentials, transportation, gas shrinkage, gas heating value (BTU content) and/or crude quality and gravity corrections. After these adjustments, the net realized prices for the SEC price case over the life of the proved properties were estimated to be $71.929 per barrel for oil, $1.971 per MCF for natural gas and $23.958 per barrel for NGL. All economic factors were held constant (not escalated) in accordance with SEC guidelines. Economic Parameters Ownership was accepted as furnished and has not been independently confirmed. Oil and gas price differentials, gas shrinkage, ad valorem taxes, oil and gas severance taxes, future production costs (lease operating expenses) and future development costs (capital investments) were calculated and prepared by Bedrock and reviewed by us at a summary level using historical lease operating statement data. All economic parameters, including lease operating expenses (LOE) and investments, were held constant (not escalated) throughout the life of these properties in accordance with SEC guidelines. LOE includes fixed and variable components. The fixed LOE costs represent all costs not tied to produced volumes and can be found as Operating Expense (column 22) in the attached tables. The variable costs consist of fees for water disposal, gas compression, processing and transportation, and other variable expenses. These costs can be found as Other Deductions (column 27) in the attached tables. This report also contains Other Revenue (column 16) which captures revenue received from Bedrock's natural gas gathering system in the Barnett Shale basin.  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-7img004.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedrock Production, LLC Interests February 28, 2025 Page 3 SEC Conformance and Regulations The reserve classifications and the economic considerations used herein conform to the criteria of the SEC as defined on pages three (3) and four (4) of the Appendix, except for the inclusion of the five (5) PDNP incremental wedge cases and 17 PUD locations that do not meet commerciality standards, as described below. The reserves and economics are predicated on regulatory agency classifications, rules, policies, laws, taxes, and royalties currently in effect except as noted herein. Bedrock's operations may be subject to various levels of governmental controls and regulations. These controls and regulations may include matters relating to land tenure, drilling, production practices, environmental protection, marketing and pricing policies, royalties, various taxes and levies including income tax and are subject to change from time to time. Such changes in governmental regulations and policies may cause volumes of reserves actually recovered and amounts of income actually received to differ significantly from the estimated quantities. CG&A evaluated 21 PDNP cases representing workovers, of which 11 are standalone wells while ten (10) are incremental wedges for PDP wells. These workovers include tubing and casing repairs and swabbing. This evaluation also includes 19 PUD locations which represent horizontal well opportunities targeting the Barnett Shale reservoir in Texas. Five (5) PDNP incremental wedge cases and 17 PUD locations do not meet the commerciality standards but have remained categorized as such in this report as placeholders for future development. The drilling schedule was provided by Bedrock based upon their go forward plan and was accepted by CG&A as furnished. In our opinion, Bedrock has indicated they have every intent to complete this development plan as scheduled. Furthermore, Bedrock has demonstrated that they have the proper company staffing, financial backing and prior development success to ensure this development plan will be fully executed. Reserve Estimation Methods The methods employed in estimating reserves are described on page two (2) of the Appendix. Reserves assigned to each producing well (PDP) were based on a combination of forecasting methods including decline curve analysis (DCA), regional type curve analysis and analogy to offset production. Certain new producing properties with very little production history were forecast using a combination of production performance and analogy to similar production, both of which are considered to provide a relatively high degree of accuracy. Non-producing reserve estimates for developed and undeveloped properties were forecast using either production performance, volumetric or analogy methods, or a combination of each. These methods provide a relatively high degree of accuracy for predicting PDNP and PUD reserves due to the mature nature of their properties targeted for development and an abundance of subsurface control data. The assumptions, data, methods and procedures used herein are appropriate for the purpose served by this report. General Discussion The estimates and forecasts were based upon interpretations of data furnished by Bedrock and available from our files. To some extent information from public records has been used to check and/or supplement these data. The basic engineering and geological data were subject to third party reservations and qualifications. Nothing has come to our attention, however, that would cause us to believe that we are not justified in relying on such data. All estimates represent our best judgment based on the data available at the time of preparation. Reserves estimates will generally be revised as additional geologic or engineering data become available or as economic conditions change. Moreover, estimates of reserves may increase or decrease as a result of future operations, effects of regulation by governmental agencies or geopolitical or economic risks. As a result, the estimates of oil and gas reserves have an intrinsic uncertainty. The reserves included in this report are therefore estimates only and should not be construed as being exact quantities. They may or may not be actually recovered, and if recovered, the revenues therefrom, and the actual costs related thereto, could be more or less than the estimated amounts. An on-site field inspection of the properties has not been performed. The mechanical operation or condition of the wells and their related facilities have not been examined nor have the wells been tested by Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. Possible environmental liability related to the properties has not been  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-7img005.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedrock Production, LLC Interests February 28, 2025 Page 4 investigated nor considered. The cost of plugging and the salvage value of equipment at abandonment have been considered in this evaluation as directed. Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. is a Texas Registered Engineering Firm (F-693), made up of independent registered professional engineers and geologists that have provided petroleum consulting services to the oil and gas industry for over 60 years. This evaluation was supervised by W. Todd Brooker, President at Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. and a State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer (License #83462). We do not own an interest in the properties or Bedrock Production, LLC and are not employed on a contingent basis. We have used all methods and procedures that we consider necessary under the circumstances to prepare this report. Our work-papers and related data utilized in the preparation of these estimates are available in our office. Yours very truly, CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC. TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-693 W. Todd Brooker, P. E. President Thomas M. Barr Sr. Reservoir Engineer  |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![GRAPHIC](tm2526251d1_ex99-7img006.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC. PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS 6500 RIVER PLACE BLVD, SUITE 3-200 306 WEST SEVENTH STREET, SUITE 302 1000 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 1900 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78730-1111 FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102-4987 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-5008 512-249-7000 817- 336-2461 713-651-9944 www.cgaus.com Professional Qualifications of W. Todd Brooker, P.E. Primary Technical Person The evaluation summarized by this report was conducted by a proficient team of geologists and reservoir engineers who integrate geological, geophysical, engineering and economic data to produce high quality reserve estimates and economic forecasts. This report was supervised by Todd Brooker, President of Cawley, Gillespie & Associates, Inc. (CG&A). Prior to joining CG&A, Mr. Brooker worked in Gulf of Mexico drilling and production engineering at Chevron USA. Mr. Brooker has been an employee of CG&A since 1992 and became President in 2017. His responsibilities include reserve and economic evaluations, fair market valuations, expert reporting and testimony, field/reservoir studies, pipeline resource assessments, field development planning and acquisition/divestiture analysis. His reserve reports are routinely used for public company U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosures. His experience includes significant projects in both conventional and unconventional resources in every major U.S. producing basin and abroad, including oil and gas shale plays, coalbed methane fields, waterfloods and complex, faulted structures. Mr. Brooker graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas (License #83462), a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and serves on the board of directors for Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE). Based on his educational background, professional training and more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Brooker and CG&A continue to deliver independent, professional, ethical and reliable engineering and geological services to the petroleum industry. CAWLEY, GILLESPIE & ASSOCIATES, INC. TEXAS REGISTERED ENGINEERING FIRM F-693 |

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## Exhibit 99.8

**Exhibit 99.8**

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

Consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Contents**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | 7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 9 - 20 |

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**Independent Auditor's Report**

To the Management and Board of Directors

Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC

Houston, Texas

***Opinion***

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and its subsidiaries (the Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in members' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

***Basis for Opinion***

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

***Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements***

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued.

***Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements***

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements.

BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms.

BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.

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In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Exercise
 professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Identify
 and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
 due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks.
 Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures
 in the consolidated financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Obtain
 an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
 that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
 on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion
 is expressed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Evaluate
 the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting
 estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated
 financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Conclude
 whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that
 raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern
 for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

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April 29, 2025

**Consolidated Financial Statements**

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Consolidated Balance Sheet**

*(in thousands)*

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| **December 31,** | **2024** |
| **Assets** |  |
| **Current Assets** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $16666 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash | 8177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 16022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets | 17348 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid and other current assets | 268 |
| **Total Current Assets** | 58481 |
| **Property, Plant and Equipment** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proved | 463528 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unproved | 1649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method | 465177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (158191) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, net | 306986 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment | 4217 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (4049) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment, net | 168 |
| **Right of use assets, long-term** | 1832 |
| **Long-term derivative assets** | 23530 |
| **Total Assets** | $390997 |
| **Liabilities and Members' Equity** |  |
| **Current Liabilities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $17844 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liability | 9955 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities, current | 935 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt | 39708 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | 693 |
| **Total Current Liabilities** | 69135 |
| **Long-term debt, net** | 148135 |
| **Asset retirement obligations** | 20275 |
| **Deferred income tax, long-term** | 491 |
| **Long-term derivative liabilities** | 4622 |
| **Other long-term liabilities** | 85 |
| **Lease liabilities, long-term** | 897 |
| **Total Liabilities** | 243640 |
| **Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 8)** |  |
| **Members' Equity** | 147357 |
| **Total Liabilities and Members' Equity** | $390997 |

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*See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.* 

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Consolidated Statement of Operations**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Year Ended December 31,** | **2024** |
| **Revenues** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas | $54936 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids | 62217 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil | 3282 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 446 |
| **Total Revenues** | 120881 |
| **Operating Expenses** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating expense | 40768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Workover expense | 1777 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production taxes | 5458 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ad valorem taxes | 1151 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gas gathering, transportation, marketing, and procurement | 40598 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations accretion expense | 1193 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 24074 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation | 2573 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 6855 |
| **Total Operating Expenses** | 124447 |
| **Loss from Operations** | (3566) |
| **Other Income (Expense)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (18972) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | 2167 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on derivative contracts, net | (637) |
| **Total Other Expense, net** | (17442) |
| **Loss Before Taxes** | (21008) |
| **Income Tax Expense** | (30) |
| **Net Loss** | $(21038) |

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*See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **Total**<br>**Members'**<br>**Equity** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2024** | $165997 |
| Incentive unit compensation expense | 2573 |
| Net loss | (21038) |
| Member distribution | (175) |
| **Balance at December 31, 2024** | $147357 |

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*See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Year Ended December 31,** | **2024** |
| **Cash Flows from Operating Activities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss | $(21038**)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of right-of-use asset | 225 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations accretion expense | 1193 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 24074 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1976 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on derivative contracts | 637 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation expense | 2573 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | (107**)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets and liabilities | (955**)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (4508**)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ARO - plug and abandonment | 227 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities | (225**)** |
| **Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities** | 4072 |
| **Cash Flows from Investing Activities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties capital expenditures | (84**)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash receipts on derivative contract settlements | 26021 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment expenditures | (41**)** |
| **Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities** | 25896 |
| **Cash Flows from Financing Activities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt repayments | (33662**)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Member distribution | (175**)** |
| **Net Cash Used in Financing Activities** | (33837**)** |
| **Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash** | (3869**)** |
| **Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - beginning of year** | 28712 |
| **Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - end of year** | $24843 |
| **Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash paid for interest | $16961 |

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*See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**1.** **Organization and Business** 

Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC ("BEP") and its subsidiaries own and operate oil and natural gas properties in the Barnett Shale area of north Texas and the Permian Basin primarily in Crockett County, Texas. BEP also has non operated properties in the Mid-Continent area in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. BEP was established as a Delaware limited liability company on July 18, 2017 for the purpose of acquiring and developing interests in oil and natural gas properties. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BEP and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Bedrock Production, LLC; Bedrock WI NPI Holdco, LLC ; Bedrock Production Employee Co, LLC; Bedrock WI NPI Holdco Member, LLC; Bedrock ABS I Holdings, LLC; Bedrock ABS I, LLC; and Bedrock Development Partners, LLC; collectively referred to as "the Company".

**2.** **Summary of Significant Accounting Policies** 

***Risks and Uncertainties***

The Company's revenue, profitability and future growth are substantially dependent upon the oil and natural gas sector, which is sensitive to numerous factors beyond the Company's control including, but not limited to, commodity prices, U.S. regulatory developments, global economic and environmental pressures, and competition from other energy sources. Natural gas prices have historically been volatile, and there is no evidence to suggest that future prices will be less so. While oil price fluctuations are not significant to the Company overall, a substantial or extended decline in the price of natural gas could have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

***Basis of Presentation***

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"), presented in US dollars. All accounts of BEP and subsidiaries are included with all significant intercompany balances and transactions eliminated in consolidation.

***Use of Estimates***

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the respective reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and the Company recognizes the changes in estimates when they become known. Significant estimates and assumptions include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· quantities
 of proved oil and natural gas reserves used to compute depletion of oil and natural gas properties
 and the related present value of estimated future net cash flows from the production of such
 reserves;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· future
 costs to develop and produce reserves;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· carrying
 values of oil and natural gas properties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· carrying
 values of product and equipment inventories;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· accruals
 related to capital expenditures, revenues and expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· valuation
 of derivative financial instruments;

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· valuation
 of equity grants and related compensation expense;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· future
 costs and timing of asset retirement obligations ("ARO");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· legal
 and environmental risk and exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· general
 credit risk associated with receivables and other assets.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

Cash consists of cash in banks. At any time, cash in banks may exceed federally insured limits. The Company considers all short–term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

***Restricted Cash***

Per section 8.2(c) of the Indenture Agreement, further discussed in Note 5, the Company established a non-interest-bearing trust account on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, UMB, N.A., for the benefit of the Secured Parties to the Asset Backed Secured ("ABS") financing agreement. The purpose of the restricted cash is to act as a reserve to ensure principal and interest payments are met in the event of default.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as reported within the consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **As of December 31,** | **2024** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $16666 |
| Restricted cash | 8177 |
|  | $24843 |

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***Revenue Recognition***

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the model in Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, *"Revenue From Contracts With Customer (Topic 606)"*.

The Company produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids and reports revenues separately for each of these products in its consolidated statement of operations. Oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues are recognized when control of the products is transferred to the purchaser, typically when: the product is delivered to the purchaser, title or risk of loss is assumed by the purchaser, and collectability of the consideration is considered probable. Revenue is recognized net of royalties due to third parties in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products. Sales are subject to contracts that have commercial substance, contain specific pricing terms, and define the enforceable rights and obligations of both parties. These contracts typically provide for cash settlement within 25 days following each production month and are cancellable upon 30 days' notice by either party.

The Company's oil production is primarily sold under market-sensitive contracts typically priced at a differential to the New York Mercantile Exchange ("NYMEX") price or at purchaser posted prices for the producing area. For oil contracts, the Company generally records sales based on the net amount received.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

The Company's natural gas production is primarily sold under market-sensitive contracts typically priced at a differential to the published natural gas index price for the producing area due to the natural gas quality and the proximity to major consuming markets. For natural gas contracts, the Company generally records wet gas sales at the wellhead or inlet of the gas processing plant as revenues net of transportation, gathering, and processing expenses if the processor is also the customer and there is no redelivery of commodities to the Company at the tailgate of the plant. Conversely, the Company generally records residual natural gas and natural gas liquid ("NGL") sales at the tailgate of the plant on a gross basis along with the associated transportation, gathering, and processing expenses if the processor is a service provider and there is redelivery of commodities to the Company at the tailgate of the plant. All facts and circumstances of an arrangement are considered, and judgment is often required in making this determination.

The Company also has contracts that include a Take-In-Kind ("TIK") option, some of which are exercised and some of which are not. The status of the exercise of any TIK option may impact the accounting for the associated contracts. All facts and circumstances of an arrangement are considered, and judgment is often required in making this determination.

***Performance Obligations***

The Company applies the optional exemptions in Topic 606 and does not disclose consideration for remaining performance obligations with an original expected duration of one year or less or for variable consideration related to unsatisfied performance obligations.

***Credit Losses***

On a quarterly basis the Company reviews trade receivables. Generally, agreement terms require trade receivable invoices to be paid within 30 days. Trade receivables are uniquely protected by related revenue streams, where the Company has the right to deduct owed monies from revenues if there is nonpayment. As a result, write-off of trade receivables is in rare cases where there are no remaining revenues to recover the monies from.

On a monthly basis the Company reviews revenue receivable. Generally, contract terms require invoices to be paid within 20 to 25 days. Revenue receivables are due by the 20th of the following month for oil receivables and the 25th of the following month for NGL and natural gas receivables. Revenue receivables are managed through a clearing account; from time-to-time the Company will write-off the immaterial balance from the account.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company has maintained a $0.3 million balance in its Allowance for Credit Losses.

***Oil and Natural Gas Properties***

The Company uses the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and natural gas properties. Under this method of accounting, the cost of successful exploration and development activities are capitalized as oil and natural gas properties. Such amounts include the cost of drilling and equipping productive wells, proved property acquisition costs, and site restoration, dismantlement and abandonment costs capitalized in accordance with asset retirement obligation accounting guidance. Costs capitalized may also include any internal costs that are directly related to successful exploration and development activities, including salaries and benefits.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

Exploration costs such as exploratory geological and geophysical costs, dry holes, expiration of unproved leasehold, delay rentals and exploration overhead are expensed as incurred. All costs related to production, general corporate overhead and similar activities are also expensed as incurred.

Proceeds from the sales of individual properties and the capitalized costs of individual properties sold or abandoned are credited to accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization. Generally, no gain or loss is recognized until an entire amortization base is sold. However, gain or loss is recognized from the sale of less than an entire amortization base if the disposition is significant enough to materially impact the depletion rate of the remaining properties in the depletion base.

At least annually, or whenever events and circumstances indicate that a decline in the recoverability of their carrying value may have occurred, the Company assesses the carrying value of proved oil and natural gas properties. To determine if a depletable unit is impaired, the carrying value of the depletion unit is compared to the undiscounted future net cash flows by applying management's estimates of future oil and natural gas prices to the estimated future production of oil and natural gas reserves over the economic life of the property less future costs. Future net cash flows are based upon reservoir engineers' estimates of proved reserves. For a property determined to be impaired, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the impaired property. Fair value is generally estimated using the income approach described in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements. Each part of this calculation is subject to judgment, including the determination of the depletable units' estimated reserves, future net cash flows, and fair value. For the year ended December 31, 2024, there was no impairment related to proved oil and natural gas properties.

***Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO")***

ARO represents the legal future abandonment costs of tangible assets, such as wells, service assets, and other facilities. The Company records an ARO and capitalizes the asset retirement cost in proved oil and natural gas properties in the period in which the retirement obligation is incurred based upon the estimated fair value of the obligation to perform site reclamation, dismantle facilities, or plug and abandon wells. After recording these amounts, the ARO is accreted to its future estimated value using an assumed cost of funds and the additional capitalized costs are depreciated on a unit–of–production basis. If the ARO is settled for an amount other than the recorded amount, a gain or loss is recognized. See Note 6 for additional details related to the Company's ARO.

***Derivative Financial Instruments***

The Company may periodically enter into derivative contracts to manage our exposure to commodity price and interest rate changes. These derivative contracts may take the form of forward contracts, futures contracts, swaps, collars, and/or options. The Company does not use derivative contracts for trading purposes.

Derivative instruments are reflected on the consolidated balance sheet at their fair value as assets and liabilities. Each derivative contract is classified as either current or noncurrent based on its anticipated settlement date.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

All derivatives are marked to market each period to recognize changes in the fair value of commodity-based derivatives, as well as any realized amounts. The Company does not designate any derivative contracts as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. As such, unrealized gains and losses from changes in the valuation of our unsettled derivative contracts are reported in gain or loss on derivative contracts, net, in our consolidated statement of operations. Cash flows from derivative contracts are presented as cash flows from investing activities unless they contain a significant financing component. In the consolidated balance sheet, receivables and payables resulting from the settlement of derivative instruments are reported as trade receivables and payables. See Note 3, Risk Management for further discussion of derivatives.

The Company is exposed to the credit risk of our counterparties. Credit risk is the potential failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. To minimize credit risk, derivative contracts are entered into only with counterparties who are lenders under our Indenture or are deemed by management and other credit-worthy financial institutions to be competent and competitive market makers. See Notes 3 and 4 for a discussion of the use of derivative instruments, management of credit risk inherent in derivative instruments, and fair value information.

***Financial Instruments***

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, payables, derivatives, and long–term debt. The carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments other than derivatives approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the items. The long-term debt carries an interest rate in line with market rates and as such the long-term debt approximates fair value which was estimated using Level 3 inputs. See Note 3, Risk Management for further discussion.

***Income Taxes***

The Company is not a taxpaying entity for federal income tax purposes and, accordingly, it does not recognize any expense for such taxes. The federal income tax liability resulting from the Company's activities is the responsibility of the Company's Members. In the event of an examination of the Company's tax return, the tax liability of the members could be changed if an adjustment of the Company's income or loss is ultimately sustained by the taxing authorities. Since the Company does not have access to information regarding each member's tax basis, the Company cannot readily determine the total difference in the basis of its net assets for financial and federal income tax reporting purposes.

The Company is subject to the State Franchise Tax in the State of Texas. Texas Franchise Tax is based on a company's taxable margin and is an income tax for accounting purposes. The Company recognizes income tax expense and liability for its obligations on the Texas Franchise Tax. It also recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the differences between book and tax basis of assets and liabilities which will impact the Company's taxable income in the future periods. Both current and deferred income tax expenses are included in income tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company includes interest and penalties related to taxes as a component of income tax expense. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company did not incur any interest or penalties for income taxes.

There were no margin taxes paid for the year ended December 31, 2024; the Company carried an estimated tax expense of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 to be reviewed against future anticipated payment. The Company had no uncertain tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not criteria as of December 31, 2024.

None of the Company's state income tax returns are currently under examination by state authorities. However, federal and state tax returns for 2021 forward remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities, respectively.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

***Equity***

The Company recognizes incentive unit expense in connection with units granted to employees in accordance with guidance related to share-based payments. This guidance requires all share-based compensation be measured at the fair value of the award and recognized as an expense in the financial statements. The Company has elected to use the Black Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of units on the date of grant which requires certain highly subjective inputs and assumptions, including the expected term of the units and unit price volatility. The Company estimates the expected life of options granted based on the simplified method under the guidance. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based awards represent our best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our incentive unit expense could be materially different in the future. See Note 7 for additional information.

All share-based compensation to employees is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the awards and recognized on a straight-line basis in our consolidated statement of operations over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the vesting term.

**3.** **Risk Management** 

***Commodity Derivatives***

The Company's business activities expose it to risks associated with variations in the market prices of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. As such, future earnings are subject to change due to variations in market prices. The Company uses derivatives to reduce the associated risk of such changes and does not engage in speculative transactions.

As of December 31, 2024 the Company had commodity contracts with the following terms:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**Year** |<br>**Hedged**<br>**Volume** | **Weighted**<br>**Average**<br>**Fixed Price** |
| **Oil (MBbls):** |  |  |
| Swaps - 2025 | 31.5 | $60.02 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 27.8 | $65.29 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 25.0 | $62.13 |
| Swaps - 2028 | 19.4 | $59.75 |
| **Natural Gas (MMBtus):** |  |  |
| Swaps - 2025 | 23844 | $4.02 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 21962 | $4.28 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 19600 | $4.26 |
| Swaps - 2028 | 15395 | $4.28 |
| **Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls):** |  |  |
| Swaps - 2025 | 2254 | $23.12 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 2019 | $22.34 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 22 | $22.17 |

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**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

As of December 31, 2024, the Company's natural gas basis rate swaps had the following terms:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| <br>**Year** | **Hedged**<br>**Volume**<br>**(MMbtu)** |<br>**Fixed**<br>**Rate** |
| Swaps - 2025 | 23540 | $(0.55) |
| Swaps - 2026 | 21363 | $(0.63) |
| Swaps - 2027 | 9769 | $(0.52) |

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The following table sets forth the fair values and classification of the Company's outstanding derivatives (in thousands of dollars):

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <br>**Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets** | **December 31,**<br>**2024** |
| Current derivative asset | $17348 |
| Long-term derivative asset | 23530 |
| Total | $40878 |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| <br>**Gross Amounts of Recognized (Liabilities)** | **December 31,**<br>**2024** |
| Current derivative liability | $(9955) |
| Long-term derivative liability | (4622) |
| Total | $(14577) |

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The Company entered into master netting arrangements with its counterparties. In addition, the Company has recorded accounts payable and receivable balances related to its settled derivatives which are subject to its master netting arrangements. These amounts are not included in the above table; however, under its master netting agreements, the Company has the right to offset these positions against its forward exposure related to outstanding derivatives.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**4.** **Fair Value Measurement** 

The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis using a hierarchy based on inputs used in measuring fair value. US GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).

The Company classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

Level 1 Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other than quoted prices that are observable and can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 Unobservable inputs that reflect management's best estimates and assumptions of what market participants would use in measuring the fair value of an asset or liability.

***Recurring Fair Value Measurements***

The Company's derivatives consist of over the counter ("OTC") contracts which are not traded on a public exchange. As the fair value of these derivatives is based on inputs using market prices obtained from independent brokers or determined using quantitative models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters actively quoted and capable of validation through external sources (including third-party pricing services, brokers, and market transactions), the Company has categorized these derivatives as Level 2. The Company values these derivatives using the income approach with inputs such as the forward curve for commodity prices based on quoted market prices and prospective volatility factors related to changes in the forward curves. The Company's estimates of fair value have been determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market data.

The following table presents the fair value hierarchy table for the Company's assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Fair Value Measurements** | **Fair Value Measurements** | **Fair Value Measurements** |
| <br>**December 31, 2024** |<br><br>**Fair Value** | **Quoted Prices**<br>**in Active Markets**<br>**for Identical Assets**<br>**(Level 1)** | **Significant Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | **Significant**<br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** |
| Assets: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid swaps | $39579 | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- | $39579 | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas basis swaps | 1299 | - | 1299 | - |
| Total | $40878 | $- | $40878 | $- |
| Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid swaps | $(12675) | $- | $(12675) | $- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas basis swaps | (1902) | - | (1902) | - |
| Total | $(14577) | $- | $(14577) | $- |

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**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

**5.** **Long-Term Debt** 

***Asset-Backed Bond***

On November 22, 2022, BEP ABS I, LLC ("ABS, LLC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BEP, issued $255 million in asset-backed bonds through an Asset-Backed Security ("ABS") transaction. The bonds were issued to institutional investors in a private placement under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The ABS transaction was secured by a diversified pool of BEP's oil and natural gas assets, including producing operated and non-operated properties across the Barnett, Permian, and Mid-Continent basins. The bonds have a fixed interest rate of 7.9% and a maturity of 15 years, with monthly principal and interest payments due over a six-year period. Pursuant to the terms of the ABS agreement, the notes are subject to a six-year amortization schedule, during which the Company is required to make monthly principal and interest payments. Upon completion of the amortization of the notes, the Company may elect to retire the outstanding notes in full. All outstanding notes must be fully retired no later than the contractual maturity date, which is 15 years from the issuance date.

The bonds were rated BBB+ by a leading credit rating agency.

In connection with obtaining the asset-backed bond, the Company incurred lender's fees and related attorney fees of $11.8 million. The Company reports these costs in the consolidated balance sheet as a reduction from the face amount of the Long-Term Debt with the amortization classified as interest expense over the life span of the loan. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's amortization of deferred financing costs was $2.0 million.

As of December 31, 2024, principal payments on our 7.9% bonds are due as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Year Ending December 31,** | |
| 2025 | $39708 |
| 2026 | 49028 |
| 2027 | 48179 |
| 2028 | 48795 |
| 2029 | 10097 |
|  | $195807 |

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**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

***Covenants and Restrictions***

The bond indenture includes certain non-affirmative covenants and restrictions designed to protect bondholders' interests. Key covenants and restrictions include:

<u>Hedge Future Production:</u> The Company is required to enter into financial derivatives contracts covering at least 85% of the aggregate projected production from reserves classified as developed producing reserves for the following 24-month period. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with bond indenture restrictions.

<u>Maintenance of Collateral:</u> BEP is obligated to maintain the quality and value of the underlying collateral pool throughout the term of the bonds. This includes compliance with applicable laws and regulations, maintenance of insurance coverage, and ensuring the proper operation of the assets. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with bond indenture restrictions.

<u>Restrictions on Additional Debt:</u> The bond indenture restricts BEP's ability to incur additional debt that would adversely affect the bondholders. Any new debt issuance is subject to specific conditions, such as maintaining a minimum collateral coverage ratio. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with bond indenture restrictions.

**6.** **Asset Retirement Obligations** 

The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending aggregate carrying amounts of long-term legal obligations associated with the retirement of property, plant, and equipment at December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands):

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **2024** |
| Beginning balance | $19309 |
| Plug and abandonment | (227) |
| Accretion | 1193 |
| Ending Balance | $20275 |

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**7.** **Incentive Units** 

The Company has two classes of equity: Series A member units comprising 100% of the voting interests and Series B member units that are nonvoting profits interests ("Incentive Units"). The Series A units earn an 8% preferential return on original investment before cash distributions are made on the Series B units. There were 119,816,513 Series A units issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

The Limited Liability Company Agreement of BEP dated July 18, 2017 (as amended, the "Agreement"), authorized the Company to issue Series B Units to employees of the Company or affiliates of the Contract Operator as incentive compensation. These awards are accounted for as equity awards under ASC 718 Stock Compensation. Incentive Units are valued on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, an expected term of 5 years, no dividends and a risk-free interest rate based on the five-year U.S. Treasury yield curve. The first 75% of the Series B Units vest ratably on each of the first through fifth anniversaries of the vesting date, with the final 25% being vested only upon a Liquidity Event or Public Offering as defined in the Agreement.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

The total grant date fair value of the 58,500 Series B units granted in 2019 as of December 31, 2024 was approximately $0.8 million.

A summary of the activity related to the Series B Units is as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Units |
| **Outstanding - January 1, 2024** | 583500 |
| Vested | (82274) |
| Forfeited | (729) |
| **Outstanding - December 31, 2024** | 500497 |

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**8.** **Commitments and Contingencies** 

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the Company's consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. In the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, management assesses the need for accounting recognition or disclosure of these contingencies, if any, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise in judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, management and legal counsel evaluate the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

When applicable, the Company will accrue an undiscounted liability for contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount within the range is accrued.

For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the impact would be material, the Company discloses the nature of the contingency and, if feasible, an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed.

The Company is currently unaware of any proceedings that, in the opinion of management, will individually or in aggregate have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

***Lease Commitments***

The Company holds various leases for facilities, vehicles, and field compressors for use in operations which expire at various dates through 2028.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements**

The future estimated payments under these commitments expire at various dates in 2024 and thereafter. The following summarizes the gross aggregate future cash payments under these contracts at December 31, 2024 (dollars in thousands).

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Year Ending December 31,** | |
| 2025 | $956 |
| 2026 | 612 |
| 2027 | 251 |
| 2028 | 61 |
| Thereafter | - |
|  | 1880 |
| **Less imputed interest** | (48) |
| **Present value of lease liability** | $1832 |

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**9.** **Concentration of Credit Risk** 

The Company's revenues are derived principally from uncollateralized sales to customers in the oil and natural gas industry; therefore, the Company's customers may be similarly affected by changes in economic and other conditions within the industry. Expected losses are provided for currently. During the year ended December 31, 2024, two purchasers each accounted for 10% or more of the Company's total hydrocarbon sales, individually accounting for 40% and 19%. No other purchaser accounted for more than 10% of the sales value of the Company's production during the year.

The Company's derivative contracts are with major financial institutions. Should one of these financial counterparties not perform, the Company may not realize the benefit of some of its derivative contracts and could incur a loss. As of December 31, 2024 all of the Company's counterparties have performed pursuant to their derivative contracts.

**10.** **Subsequent Events** 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through April 29, 2025, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, and concluded no material recognizable subsequent events had occurred that would require recognition or disclosure other than as previously disclosed in these consolidated financial statements and notes.

## Exhibit 99.9

**Exhibit 99.9**

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

As of and for the Period Ended

June 30, 2025

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Contents**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **Page** |
| **Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2025 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | 5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 - 16 |

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**Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | June 30, 2025 |
| **Assets** |  |
| **Current Assets** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $14985 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash | 7359 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 16077 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets | 11723 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid and other current assets | 484 |
| **Total Current Assets** | 50628 |
| **Property, Plant and Equipment** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proved | 464205 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unproved | 1649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method | 465854 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (169137) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, net | 296717 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment | 4217 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization | (4105) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment, net | 112 |
| **Right of use assets, long-term** | 1407 |
| **Long-term derivative assets** | 14219 |
| **Total Assets** | $363083 |
| **Liabilities and Members' Equity** |  |
| **Current Liabilities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $17054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liability | 5332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities, current | 839 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long term debt | 44959 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | 346 |
| **Total Current Liabilities** | 68530 |
| **Long-term debt, net** | 123017 |
| **Asset retirement obligations** | 20853 |
| **Deferred income tax, long-term** | 491 |
| **Long-term derivative liabilities** | 5778 |
| **Lease liabilities, long-term** | 568 |
| **Total Liabilities** | 219237 |
| **Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 7)** |  |
| **Members' Equity** | 143846 |
| **Total Liabilities and Members' Equity** | $363083 |

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*See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Six Months Ended<br>June 30, 2025 |
| **Revenues** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;38677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids | 28103 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil | 1469 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 161 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Revenues** | 68410 |
| **Operating Expenses** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating expense | 19366 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Workover expense | 1373 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production taxes | 3841 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ad valorem taxes | 768 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gas gathering, transportation, marketing, and procurement | 16165 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations accretion expense | 621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 11002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation | 60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 3538 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Operating Expenses** | 56734 |
| **Income from Operations** | 11676 |
| **Other Expense** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (8385) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expense | (152) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on derivative contracts, net | (6675) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Other Expense, net** | (15212) |
| **Loss Before Taxes** | (3536) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income Tax Expense | (35) |
| **Net Loss** | $(3571) |

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*See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members' Equity (Unaudited)**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | Total Members' Equity |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | $147357 |
| Incentive unit compensation expense | 60 |
| Net loss | (3571) |
| **Balance at June 30, 2025** | $143846 |

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*See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)**

*(in thousands)*

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **Six Months Ended**<br>**June 30, 2025** |
| **Cash Flows from Operating Activities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net loss | $(3571) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of right-of-use asset | 425 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations accretion expense | 621 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 11002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of deferred financing costs | 987 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on derivative contracts, net | 6675 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation expense | 60 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 2242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets and liabilities | (301) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (790) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ARO - plug and abandonment | 43 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities | (425) |
| **Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities** | 16968 |
| **Cash Flows from Investing Activities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties capital expenditures | (761) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash receipts on derivative contract settlements | 2149 |
| **Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities** | 1388 |
| **Cash Flows from Financing Activities** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt repayments | (20855) |
| **Net Cash Used in Financing Activities** | (20855) |
| **Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash** | (2499) |
| **Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - beginning of period** | 24843 |
| **Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - end of period** | $22344 |
| **Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:** |  |
| Changes in accrued capital expenditures | $415 |
| Cash paid for interest | $7445 |

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*See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements*

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

**1.** **Organization and Business** 

Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC ("BEP") and its subsidiaries own and operate oil and natural gas properties in the Barnett Shale area of north Texas and the Permian Basin primarily in Crockett County, Texas. BEP also has non operated properties in the Mid-Continent area in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. BEP was established as a Delaware limited liability company on July 18, 2017 for the purpose of acquiring and developing interests in oil and natural gas properties. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BEP and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Bedrock Production, LLC; Bedrock WI NPI Holdco, LLC; Bedrock Production Employee Co, LLC; Bedrock WI NPI Holdco Member, LLC; Bedrock ABS I Holdings, LLC; Bedrock ABS I, LLC; and Bedrock Development Partners, LLC; collectively referred to as "the Company".

**2.** **Summary of Significant Accounting Policies** 

***Risks and Uncertainties***

The Company's revenue, profitability and future growth are substantially dependent upon the oil and natural gas sector, which is sensitive to numerous factors beyond the Company's control including, but not limited to, commodity prices, U.S. regulatory developments, global economic and environmental pressures, and competition from other energy sources. Natural gas prices have historically been volatile, and there is no evidence to suggest that future prices will be less so. While oil price fluctuations are not significant to the Company overall, a substantial or extended decline in the price of natural gas could have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

***Basis of Presentation***

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements presented have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"), presented in US dollars. All accounts of BEP and subsidiaries are included with all significant intercompany balances and transactions eliminated in consolidation.

<br> In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly present the financial position as of, and the results of operations for, the period presented. In preparing the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, management had made certain estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures of contingencies. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of annual results. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

***Use of Estimates***

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the respective reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and the Company recognizes the changes in estimates when they become known. Significant estimates and assumptions include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· quantities
 of proved oil and natural gas reserves used to compute depletion of oil and natural gas properties
 and the related present value of estimated future net cash flows from the production of such
 reserves;

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· future
 costs to develop and produce reserves;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· carrying
 values of oil and natural gas properties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· carrying
 values of product and equipment inventories;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· accruals
 related to capital expenditures, revenues and expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· valuation
 of derivative financial instruments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· valuation
 of equity grants and related compensation expense;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· future
 costs and timing of asset retirement obligations ("ARO");

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· legal
 and environmental risk and exposures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· general
 credit risk associated with receivables and other assets.

***Cash and Cash Equivalents***

Cash consists of cash in banks. At any time, cash in banks may exceed federally insured limits. The Company considers all short–term investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

***Restricted Cash***

Per section 8.2(c) of the Indenture Agreement, further discussed in Note 5, the Company established a non-interest-bearing trust account on behalf of the Indenture Trustee, UMB, N.A., for the benefit of the Secured Parties to the Asset Backed Secured ("ABS") financing agreement. The purpose of the restricted cash is to act as a reserve to ensure principal and interest payments are met in the event of default.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts as shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands of dollars):

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| | |
|:---|:---|
|  | **June 30, 2025** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $14985 |
| Restricted cash | 7359 |
|  | $22344 |

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***Revenue Recognition***

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the model in Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, *"Revenue From Contracts With Customer (Topic 606)"*.

The Company produces natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids and reports revenues separately for each of these products in its condensed consolidated statement of operations. Oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids revenues are recognized when control of the products is transferred to the purchaser, typically when: the product is delivered to the purchaser, title or risk of loss is assumed by the purchaser, and collectability of the consideration is considered probable. Revenue is recognized net of royalties due to third parties in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those products. Sales are subject to contracts that have commercial substance, contain specific pricing terms, and define the enforceable rights and obligations of both parties. These contracts typically provide for cash settlement within 25 days following each production month and are cancellable upon 30 days' notice by either party.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

The Company's oil production is primarily sold under market-sensitive contracts typically priced at a differential to the New York Mercantile Exchange ("NYMEX") price or at purchaser posted prices for the producing area. For oil contracts, the Company generally records sales based on the net amount received.

The Company's natural gas production is primarily sold under market-sensitive contracts typically priced at a differential to the published natural gas index price for the producing area due to the natural gas quality and the proximity to major consuming markets. For natural gas contracts, the Company generally records wet gas sales at the wellhead or inlet of the gas processing plant as revenues net of transportation, gathering, and processing expenses if the processor is also the customer and there is no redelivery of commodities to the Company at the tailgate of the plant. Conversely, the Company generally records residual natural gas and natural gas liquid ("NGL") sales at the tailgate of the plant on a gross basis along with the associated transportation, gathering, and processing expenses if the processor is a service provider and there is redelivery of commodities to the Company at the tailgate of the plant. All facts and circumstances of an arrangement are considered, and judgment is often required in making this determination.

The Company also has contracts that include a Take-In-Kind ("TIK") option, some of which are exercised and some of which are not. The status of the exercise of any TIK option may impact the accounting for the associated contracts. All facts and circumstances of an arrangement are considered, and judgment is often required in making this determination.

***Performance Obligations***

The Company applies the optional exemptions in Topic 606 and does not disclose consideration for remaining performance obligations with an original expected duration of one year or less or for variable consideration related to unsatisfied performance obligations.

***Credit Losses***

On a quarterly basis the Company reviews trade receivables. Generally, agreement terms require trade receivable invoices to be paid within 30 days. Trade receivables are uniquely protected by related revenue streams, where the Company has the right to deduct owed monies from revenues if there is nonpayment. As a result, write-off of trade receivables is in rare cases where there are no remaining revenues to recover the monies from.

On a monthly basis the Company reviews revenue receivable. Generally, contract terms require invoices to be paid within 20 to 25 days. Revenue receivables are due by the 20th of the following month for oil receivables and the 25th of the following month for NGL and natural gas receivables. Revenue receivables are managed through a clearing account; from time-to-time the Company will write-off the immaterial balance from the account.

As of June 30, 2025, the Company has maintained a $0.3 million balance in its Allowance for Credit Losses.

***Oil and Natural Gas Properties***

The Company uses the successful efforts method of accounting for its oil and natural gas properties. Under this method of accounting, the cost of successful exploration and development activities are capitalized as oil and natural gas properties. Such amounts include the cost of drilling and equipping productive wells, proved property acquisition costs, and site restoration, dismantlement and abandonment costs capitalized in accordance with asset retirement obligation accounting guidance. Costs capitalized may also include any internal costs that are directly related to successful exploration and development activities, including salaries and benefits.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

Exploration costs such as exploratory geological and geophysical costs, dry holes, expiration of unproved leasehold, delay rentals and exploration overhead are expensed as incurred. All costs related to production, general corporate overhead and similar activities are also expensed as incurred.

Proceeds from the sales of individual properties and the capitalized costs of individual properties sold or abandoned are credited to accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization. Generally, no gain or loss is recognized until an entire amortization base is sold. However, gain or loss is recognized from the sale of less than an entire amortization base if the disposition is significant enough to materially impact the depletion rate of the remaining properties in the depletion base.

At least annually, or whenever events and circumstances indicate that a decline in the recoverability of their carrying value may have occurred, the Company assesses the carrying value of proved oil and natural gas properties. To determine if a depletable unit is impaired, the carrying value of the depletion unit is compared to the undiscounted future net cash flows by applying management's estimates of future oil and natural gas prices to the estimated future production of oil and natural gas reserves over the economic life of the property less future costs. Future net cash flows are based upon reservoir engineers' estimates of proved reserves. For a property determined to be impaired, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the impaired property. Fair value is generally estimated using the income approach described in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements. Each part of this calculation is subject to judgment, including the determination of the depletable units' estimated reserves, future net cash flows, and fair value. The Company recorded no impairment for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

***Asset Retirement Obligations ("ARO")***

ARO represents the legal future abandonment costs of tangible assets, such as wells, service assets, and other facilities. The Company records an ARO and capitalizes the asset retirement cost in proved oil and natural gas properties in the period in which the retirement obligation is incurred based upon the estimated fair value of the obligation to perform site reclamation, dismantle facilities, or plug and abandon wells. After recording these amounts, the ARO is accreted to its future estimated value using an assumed cost of funds and the additional capitalized costs are depreciated on a unit–of–production basis. If the ARO is settled for an amount other than the recorded amount, a gain or loss is recognized. See Note 6 for additional details related to the Company's ARO.

***Derivative Financial Instruments***

The Company may periodically enter into derivative contracts to manage our exposure to commodity price and interest rate changes. These derivative contracts may take the form of forward contracts, futures contracts, swaps, collars, and/or options. The Company does not use derivative contracts for trading purposes.

Derivative instruments are reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at their fair value as assets and liabilities. Each derivative contract is classified as either current or noncurrent based on its anticipated settlement date.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

All derivatives are marked to market each period to recognize changes in the fair value of commodity-based derivatives, as well as any realized amounts. The Company does not designate any derivative contracts as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. As such, unrealized gains and losses from changes in the valuation of our unsettled derivative contracts are reported in gain or loss on derivative contracts, net, in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. Cash flows from derivative contracts are presented as cash flows from investing activities unless they contain a significant financing component. In the condensed consolidated balance sheet, receivables and payables resulting from the settlement of derivative instruments are reported as trade receivables and payables. See Note 3, Risk Management for further discussion of derivatives.

The Company is exposed to the credit risk of our counterparties. Credit risk is the potential failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. To minimize credit risk, derivative contracts are entered into only with counterparties who are lenders under our Indenture or are deemed by management and other credit-worthy financial institutions to be competent and competitive market makers. See Notes 3 and 4 for a discussion of the use of derivative instruments, management of credit risk inherent in derivative instruments, and fair value information.

***Financial Instruments***

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, payables, derivatives, and long–term debt. The carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments other than derivatives approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the items. The long-term debt carries an interest rate in line with market rates and as such the long-term debt approximates fair value, which was estimated using Level 3 inputs. See Note 3, Risk Management for further discussion.

***Income Taxes***

The Company is not a taxpaying entity for federal income tax purposes and, accordingly, it does not recognize any expense for such taxes. The federal income tax liability resulting from the Company's activities is the responsibility of the Company's Members. In the event of an examination of the Company's tax return, the tax liability of the members could be changed if an adjustment of the Company's income or loss is ultimately sustained by the taxing authorities. Since the Company does not have access to information regarding each member's tax basis, the Company cannot readily determine the total difference in the basis of its net assets for financial and federal income tax reporting purposes.

The Company is subject to the State Franchise Tax in the State of Texas. Texas Franchise Tax is based on a company's taxable margin and is an income tax for accounting purposes. The Company recognizes income tax expense and liability for its obligations on the Texas Franchise Tax. It also recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the differences between book and tax basis of assets and liabilities which will impact the Company's taxable income in the future periods. Both current and deferred income tax expenses are included in income tax expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company includes interest and penalties related to taxes as a component of income tax expense.

There were no margin taxes paid for the period ended June 30, 2025. The Company had no uncertain tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not criteria as of June 30, 2025.

None of the Company's state income tax returns are currently under examination by state authorities. However, federal and state tax returns for 2021 forward remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities, respectively.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

***Equity***

The Company recognizes incentive unit expense in connection with units granted to employees in accordance with guidance related to share-based payments. This guidance requires all share-based compensation be measured at the fair value of the award and recognized as an expense in the financial statements. The Company has elected to use the Black Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of units on the date of grant which requires certain highly subjective inputs and assumptions, including the expected term of the units and unit price volatility. The Company estimates the expected life of options granted based on the simplified method under the guidance. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based awards represent our best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our incentive unit expense could be materially different in the future.

All share-based compensation to employees is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the awards and recognized on a straight-line basis in our condensed consolidated statement of operations over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the vesting term.

**3.** **Risk Management** 

***Commodity Derivatives***

The Company's business activities expose it to risks associated with variations in the market prices of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. As such, future earnings are subject to change due to variations in market prices. The Company uses derivatives to reduce the associated risk of such changes and does not engage in speculative transactions.

As of June 30, 2025 the Company had commodity contracts with the following terms:

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **Year** | **Hedged Volume** | **Weighted Average Fixed Price** |
| **Oil (MBbls):** |  |  |
| Swaps - 2025 | 15.7 | $59.55 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 28.9 | $65.10 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 26.2 | $62.04 |
| Swaps - 2028 | 19.4 | $59.76 |
| **Natural Gas (MMBtus):** |  |  |
| Swaps - 2025 | 11889 | $3.99 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 22234 | $4.28 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 19600 | $4.26 |
| Swaps - 2028 | 15395 | $4.28 |
| **Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls):** |  |  |
| Swaps - 2025 | 1134 | $23.12 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 2144 | $22.36 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 1520 | $21.87 |

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**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

As of June 30, 2025, the Company's natural gas basis rate swaps had the following terms:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Year | Hedged Volume (MMBtu) | Fixed Rate |
| Swaps - 2025 | 11779 | $0.37 |
| Swaps - 2026 | 22136 | $0.38 |
| Swaps - 2027 | 17329 | $0.32 |

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The following table sets forth the fair values and classification of the Company's outstanding derivatives (in thousands of dollars):

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|:---|:---|
| <br>**Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets** | **June 30,**<br>**2025** |
| Current derivative asset | $11723 |
| Long-term derivative asset | 14219 |
| Total | $25942 |

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|:---|:---|
| <br>**Gross Amounts of Recognized (Liabilities)** | **June 30,**<br>**2025** |
| Current derivative liability | $(5332) |
| Long-term derivative liability | (5778) |
| Total | $(11110) |

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The Company entered into master netting arrangements with its counterparties. In addition, the Company has recorded accounts payable and receivable balances related to its settled derivatives which are subject to its master netting arrangements. These amounts are not included in the above table; however, under its master netting agreements, the Company has the right to offset these positions against its forward exposure related to outstanding derivatives.

**4.** **Fair Value Measurement** 

The Company classifies financial assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis using a hierarchy based on inputs used in measuring fair value. US GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).

The Company classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

Level 1 Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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|:---|:---|
| Level 2 | Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other than quoted prices that are observable and can be corroborated by observable market data. |

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Level 3 Unobservable inputs that reflect management's best estimates and assumptions of what market participants would use in measuring the fair value of an asset or liability.

***Recurring Fair Value Measurements***

The Company's derivatives consist of over the counter ("OTC") contracts which are not traded on a public exchange. As the fair value of these derivatives is based on inputs using market prices obtained from independent brokers or determined using quantitative models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters actively quoted and capable of validation through external sources (including third-party pricing services, brokers, and market transactions), the Company has categorized these derivatives as Level 2. The Company values these derivatives using the income approach with inputs such as the forward curve for commodity prices based on quoted market prices and prospective volatility factors related to changes in the forward curves. The Company's estimates of fair value have been determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market data.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for the Company's assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | | **Fair Value Measurements** | **Fair Value Measurements** | **Fair Value Measurements** |
| <br>As of June 30, 2025: |<br><br>**Fair Value** | **Quoted Prices**<br>**in Active Markets**<br>**or Identical Asset**<br>**(Level 1)** | **Significant Other**<br>**Observable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 2)** | **Significant**<br>**Unobservable**<br>**Inputs**<br>**(Level 3)** |
| Assets: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid swaps | $23127 | $&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;— | $23127 | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas basis swaps | 2815 |  | 2815 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $25942 | $— | $25942 | $— |
| Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid swap | $(9291) | $— | $(9291) | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas basis swaps | (1818) |  | (1818) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $(11110) | $— | $(11110) | $— |

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**5.** **Long-Term Debt** 

***Asset-Backed Bond***

On November 22, 2022, BEP ABS I, LLC ("ABS, LLC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BEP, issued $255 million in asset-backed bonds through an Asset-Backed Security ("ABS") transaction. The bonds were issued to institutional investors in a private placement under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The ABS transaction was secured by a diversified pool of BEP's oil and natural gas assets, including producing operated and non-operated properties across the Barnett, Permian, and Mid-Continent basins. The bonds have a fixed interest rate of 7.9% and a maturity of 15 years, with monthly principal and interest payments due over a six-year period. Pursuant to the terms of the ABS agreement, the notes are subject to a six-year amortization schedule, during which the Company is required to make monthly principal and interest payments. Upon completion of the amortization of the notes, the Company may elect to retire the outstanding notes in full. All outstanding notes must be fully retired no later than the contractual maturity date, which is 15 years from the issuance date.

The bonds were rated BBB+ by a leading credit rating agency.

In connection with obtaining the asset-backed bond, the Company incurred lender's fees and related attorney fees of $11.8 million. The Company reports these costs in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a reduction from the face amount of the Long-Term Debt with the amortization classified as interest expense over the life span of the loan. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company's amortization of deferred financing costs was $1.0 million.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

As of June 30, 2025, principal payments on our 7.9% bonds are due as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Year Ending December 31,** | |
| 2025 | $18853 |
| 2026 | 49028 |
| 2027 | 48179 |
| 2028 | 48795 |
| 2029 | 10097 |
|  | $174952 |

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***Covenants and Restrictions***

The bond indenture includes certain non-affirmative covenants and restrictions designed to protect bondholders' interests. Key covenants and restrictions include:

<u>Hedge Future Production:</u> The Company is required to enter into financial derivatives contracts covering at least 85% of the aggregate projected production from reserves classified as developed producing reserves for the following 24-month period. For the period ended June 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with bond indenture restrictions.

<u>Maintenance of Collateral:</u> BEP is obligated to maintain the quality and value of the underlying collateral pool throughout the term of the bonds. This includes compliance with applicable laws and regulations, maintenance of insurance coverage, and ensuring the proper operation of the assets. For the period ended June 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with bond indenture restrictions.

<u>Restrictions on Additional Debt:</u> The bond indenture restricts BEP's ability to incur additional debt that would adversely affect the bondholders. Any new debt issuance is subject to specific conditions, such as maintaining a minimum collateral coverage ratio. For the period ended June 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with bond indenture restrictions.

**6.** **Asset Retirement Obligations** 

The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending aggregate carrying amounts of long-term legal obligations associated with the retirement of property, plant, and equipment at June 30, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

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|:---|:---|
|  | June 30, 2025 |
| Beginning Balance | $20275 |
| Plug & Abandonment | (43) |
| Accretion | 621 |
| Ending Balance | $20853 |

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**7. Commitments and Contingencies**

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. In the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, management assesses the need for accounting recognition or disclosure of these contingencies, if any, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise in judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, management and legal counsel evaluate the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

**Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC and Subsidiaries**

**Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)**

When applicable, the Company will accrue an undiscounted liability for contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount within the range is accrued.

For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the impact would be material, the Company discloses the nature of the contingency and, if feasible, an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss. Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed.

The Company is currently unaware of any proceedings that, in the opinion of management, will individually or in aggregate have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

**8.** **Subsequent Events** 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through September 22, 2025, the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. The Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement ("MIPA") with BKV Corporation and its subsidiaries on August 7, 2025 to sell 100% of the equity interests of Bedrock Production, LLC for approximately $370 million. This transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Company has concluded no other material recognizable subsequent events had occurred that would require recognition or disclosure other than as previously disclosed in these condensed consolidated financial statements and notes.

## Exhibit 99.10

**Exhibit 99.10**

**BKV Corporation Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet<br> As of June 30, 2025**<br> (dollars in thousands, except share data)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV <br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy <br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming and<br> Reclassification<br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing<br> and <br> Acquisition<br> Adjustments** |  | **Pro Forma<br> Combined BKV<br> Corporation** |
| Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $21426 | $14985 | $— | $2015 | (b), (c) | $38426 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restricted cash |  | 7359 |  | (7359) | (b) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | 47948 | 16077 |  |  |  | 64025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, related parties | 11611 |  |  |  |  | 11611 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | 4435 |  | 484 (a) |  |  | 4919 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid and other current assets |  | 484 | (484) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | 6960 |  |  |  |  | 6960 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivative assets, current | 556 |  | 11723 (a) |  |  | 12279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative assets |  | 11723 | (11723) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset held for sale | 5500 |  |  |  |  | 5500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 98436 | 50628 |  | (5344) |  | 143720 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas properties |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Developed properties | 2430788 |  | 464205 (a) | (74625) | (d) | 2820368 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Undeveloped properties | 10739 |  | 1649 (a) | (1649) | (d) | 10739 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midstream assets | 276811 |  |  |  |  | 276811 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization | (780001) |  | (169137) (a) | 169137 | (d) | (780001) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total natural gas properties, net | 1938337 |  | 296717 (a) | 92863 |  | 2327917 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment, net | 104253 |  | 112 (a) |  |  | 104365 |
| Property, Plant and Equipment |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proved |  | 464205 | (464205) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unproved |  | 1649 | (1649) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method |  | 465854 | (465854) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |  | (169137) | 169137 (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil and natural gas properties at cost, net |  | 296717 | (296717) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment |  | 4217 | (4217) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization |  | (4105) | (4105) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment, net |  | 112 | (112) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of use assets, long term |  | 1407 | (1407) (a) |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | 18417 |  |  |  |  | 18417 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment in BKV-BPP Power | 114676 |  |  |  |  | 114676 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivative assets | 6622 |  | 14219 (a) |  |  | 20841 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term derivative assets |  | 14219 | (14219) (a) |  |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV <br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy <br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming and<br> Reclassification<br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing<br> and <br> Acquisition<br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined BKV<br> Corporation** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent assets | 23686 |  | 1407 (a) |  | 25093 |
| Total assets | $2304427 | $363083 | $— | $87519 | $2755029 |
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current liabilities |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $123802 | $17054 | $— | $3000 (e) | $143856 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities, current |  | 839 | (839) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivative liabilities, current | 44011 |  | 5332 (a) |  | 49343 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative liability |  | 5332 | (5332) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes payable to related party | 2265 |  |  |  | 2265 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt, net |  | 44959 |  | (44959) (f) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | 4653 | 346 | 839 (a) |  | 5838 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 174731 | 68530 |  | (41959) | 201302 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations | 204331 | 20853 |  |  | 225184 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivative liabilities | 45645 |  | 5778 (a) |  | 51423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long term derivative liabilities |  | 5778 | (5778) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities, long-term |  | 568 | (568) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax liability, net | 86565 |  | 491 (a) | (1181) (g) | 85875 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income tax, long-term |  | 491 | (491) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt, net | 200000 | 123017 |  | 164983 (f) | 488000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent liabilities | 5097 |  | 568 (a) |  | 5665 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 716369 | 219237 |  | 121843 | 1057449 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commitments and contingencies |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mezzanine equity |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noncontrolling interest | (2073) |  |  |  | (2073) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholders' equity |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 authorized shares; 84,711 shares issued and outstanding, actual; and 89,944 shares issued and outstanding, as adjusted | 1513 |  |  | 52 (h) | 1565 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Treasury stock, shares at cost; 214 shares | (6663) |  |  |  | (6663) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 1452602 |  |  | 111780 (h) | 1564382 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Members' equity |  | 143846 | (143846) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Retained earnings | 142679 |  | 143846 (a) | (146156) (i) | 140369 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' equity | 1590131 | 143846 |  | (34324) | 1699653 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $2304427 | $363083 | $— | $87519 | $2755029 |

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(1) Management did not identify any differences in accounting policies that would have a material impact
on the unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial information.

**BKV Corporation Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations<br> For the Six Months Ended June 30, 202**5<br> (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy <br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming and <br> Reclassification <br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing <br> and <br> Acquisition <br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined BKV <br> Corporation** |
| Revenues and other operating income |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas, NGL, and oil sales | $415855 | $— | $68249 (a) | $— | $484104 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas |  | 38677 | (38677) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids |  | 28103 | (28103) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil |  | 1469 | (1469) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midstream revenues | 5510 |  |  |  | 5510 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative losses, net | (39983) |  | (6675) (a) |  | (46658) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing revenues | 7857 |  |  |  | 7857 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 45Q tax credits | 5881 |  |  |  | 5881 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related party revenues | 851 |  |  |  | 851 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 4893 | 161 |  |  | 5054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues and other operating income | 400864 | 68410 | (6675) |  | 462599 |
| Operating expenses |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating and workover | 69231 |  | 20739 (a) |  | 89970 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating expense |  | 19366 | (19366) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Workover expense |  | 1373 | (1373) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes other than income | 23626 |  | 4609 (a) |  | 28235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production taxes |  | 3841 | (3841) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ad valorem taxes |  | 768 | (768) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gathering and transportation | 118819 |  | 16165 (a) |  | 134984 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gas gathering, transportation, marketing, and procurement |  | 16165 | (16165) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion | 78014 |  | 11623 (a) | (659) (j) | 88978 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligation accretion expense |  | 621 | (621) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, and amortization |  | 11002 | (11002) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 55773 | 3538 | 60 (a) |  | 59371 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation |  | 60 | (60) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 20706 |  |  |  | 20706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 366169 | 56734 |  | (659) | 422244 |
| Income (loss) from operations | 34695 | 11676 | (6675) | 659 | 40355 |
| Other income (expense) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Losses from equity affiliate | (497) |  |  |  | (497) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (10510) | (8385) |  | (6025) (k) | (24920) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | 311 |  |  |  | 311 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income (loss) | 776 |  | (152) (a) |  | 624 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other expense |  | (152) | 152 (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net |  | (6675) | 6675 (a) |  |  |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy <br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming and <br> Reclassification <br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing <br> and <br> Acquisition <br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined BKV <br> Corporation** |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 24775 | (3536) |  | (5366) | 15873 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit (expense) | 1294 | (35) |  | 1269 <sup>(l)</sup> | 2528 |
| Net income (loss) | 26069 | (3571) |  | (4097) | 18401 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 163 |  |  |  | 163 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to BKV | $25906 | $(3571) | $— | $(4097) | $18238 |
| Net income (loss) per common share attributable to BKV: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $0.30 |  |  |  | $0.20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $0.30 |  |  |  | $0.20 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 84708 |  |  | 5233 <sup>(h)</sup> | 89941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 84789 |  |  | 5233 <sup>(h)</sup> | 90022 |

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(1) Management did not identify any differences in accounting policies that would have a material impact
on the unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial information.

**BKV Corporation Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations<br> For the Year Ended December 31, 2024**<br> (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy <br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming and <br> Reclassification <br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing<br> and <br> Acquisition <br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined BKV <br> Corporation** |
| Revenues and other operating income |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas, NGL, and oil sales | $557570 | $— | $120435 (a) | $— | $678005 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas |  | 54936 | (54936) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Natural gas liquids |  | 62217 | (62217) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil |  | 3282 | (3282) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Midstream revenues | 12560 |  |  |  | 12560 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derivative losses, net | (34152) |  | (637) (a) |  | (34789) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing revenues | 10668 |  |  |  | 10668 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of business | 7080 |  |  |  | 7080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Related party revenues | 17101 |  |  |  | 17101 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 10154 | 446 |  |  | 10600 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues and other operating income | 580981 | 120881 | (637) |  | 701225 |
| Operating expenses |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating and workover | 136991 |  | 42545 (a) |  | 179536 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease operating expense |  | 40768 | (40768) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Workover expense |  | 1777 | (1777) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes other than income | 35009 |  | 6609 (a) |  | 41618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production taxes |  | 5458 | (5458) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ad valorem taxes |  | 1151 | (1151) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gathering and transportation | 222391 |  | 40598 (a) |  | 262989 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gas gathering, transportation, marketing, and procurement |  | 40598 | (40598) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion | 217533 |  | 25267 (a) | (1091) (m) | 241709 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligation accretion expense |  | 1193 | (1193) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation, depletion, and amortization |  | 24074 | (24074) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition expenses |  |  |  | 3000 (e) | 3000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 104473 | 6855 | 2573 (a) |  | 113901 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Incentive unit compensation |  | 2573 | (2573) (a) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 19385 |  |  |  | 19385 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 735782 | 124447 |  | 1909 | 862138 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (154801) | (3566) | (637) | (1909) | (160913) |
| Other income (expense) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnings from equity affiliate | 10423 |  |  |  | 10423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on contingent consideration liabilities | 9676 |  |  |  | 9676 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense | (45582) | (18972) |  | (7862) (n) | (72416) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, related party | (5181) |  |  |  | (5181) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (13877) |  |  |  | (13877) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income | 3859 |  |  |  | 3859 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **BKV<br> Corporation** | **Bedrock Energy <br> Partners, <br> LLC** | **Conforming and <br> Reclassification <br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **Financing<br> and <br> Acquisition <br> Adjustments** | **Pro Forma<br> Combined BKV <br> Corporation** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | 9008 | 2167 |  |  | 11175 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain (loss) on derivative contracts, net |  | (637) | 637 <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (186475) | (21008) |  | (9771) | (217254) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit (expense) | 43605 | (30) |  | 2277 <sup>(o)</sup> | 45852 |
| Net income (loss) | (142870) | (21038) |  | (7494) | (171402) |
| Net income (loss) per common share attributable to BKV: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $(2.00) |  |  |  | $(2.24) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $(2.00) |  |  |  | $(2.24) |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $71288 | $— | $— | $5233 <sup>(h)</sup> | $76521 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $71288 | $— | $— | $5233 <sup>(h)</sup> | $76521 |

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(1) Management did not identify any differences in accounting policies that would have a material impact
on the unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial information.

**BKV Corporation Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information**

**Note 1 - Basis of Presentation**

The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from the historical financial statements of BKV Corporation and Bedrock Energy Partners, LLC ("Bedrock Partners") as of June 30, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024. We will account for the Bedrock Acquisition as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805 Business Combinations. Pursuant to the guidance, we allocate the aggregate purchase consideration transferred to affect the business combination to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the acquisition date. Any excess or shortage of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill or a gain on bargain purchase, respectively. The amount of goodwill or gain on bargain purchase recorded in a business combination can vary significantly depending on the fair value allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Further, in many cases, the valuation of these assets and liabilities requires use of various estimates and assumptions and the exercise of significant judgment about future events. Certain of the figures in this financial information have been rounded to the nearest whole number or the nearest decimal. Therefore, the sum of the numbers in a row or column may not conform exactly to the total figure given for that row or column in certain tables. In addition, certain percentages presented reflect calculations based upon the underlying information prior to rounding and, accordingly, may not conform exactly to the percentages that would be derived if the relevant calculations were based upon the rounded numbers or may not sum due to rounding.

**Note 2 - Pro Forma Purchase Price Allocation**

The preliminary allocation of the total purchase price in the Bedrock Acquisition is based upon management's estimates of, and assumptions related to, the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the transaction using currently available information and market data as of September 19, 2025. Because the unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial information has been prepared based on these preliminary estimates, the final purchase price allocation and the resulting effect on financial position and results of operations may differ significantly from the pro forma amounts included herein.

The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change due to several factors, including but not limited to changes in the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the transaction, which could result from changes in future oil and natural gas commodity prices, reserve estimates, interest rates, as well as other factors.

As of June 30, 2025, the latest practical date, the estimated purchase consideration transferred and the relative fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are as follows:

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **Consideration:** | |
| Cash | $260000 |
| Early extinguishment of Bedrock debt | $9000 |
| Settlement on certain derivative contracts | $2000 |
| Shares of BKV Corporation's common stock | 5233111 |
| BKV common stock price as of September 19, 2025 | $21.37 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stock consideration | $111832 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total consideration | $382832 |
| **Assets acquired and liabilities assumed** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | $16077 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | 484 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivative assets | 25942 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Developed properties | 389580 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other property and equipment | 112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right of use assets | 1407 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (17054) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commodity derivative liabilities | (11110) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | (346) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities | (1407) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Asset retirement obligations | (20853) |
| Total net assets acquired | $382832 |

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**Note 3 - Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Consolidated Financial Statements**

The unaudited pro forma combined consolidated financial information has been compiled in a manner consistent with the accounting policies adopted by BKV. Actual results may differ materially from the assumptions and estimates contained herein.

The pro forma adjustments are based on currently available information and certain estimates and assumptions that the Company believes provide a reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects of the Bedrock Acquisition and impacts from the financing of the senior notes. General descriptions of the pro forma adjustments are provided below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The following reclassifications were made as a result of the Bedrock Acquisition to conform to our presentation:

***Pro Forma Balance Sheet Adjustments as of June 30, 2025***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $0.5 million from prepaid and other current assets to
prepaid expenses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $11.7 million from derivative assets to commodity derivative
assets, current;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $464.2 million and $1.6 million from proved and unproved,
respectively, within oil and natural gas properties at cost, successful efforts method to developed properties and undeveloped properties,
respectively within natural gas properties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $169.1 million from oil and natural gas properties at
cost, successful efforts method less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization to natural gas properties accumulated depreciation,
depletion, and amortization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $4.2 million from other property and equipment and $4.1
million from less accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization within property, plant, and equipment to other property and equipment,
net;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $1.4 million from right of use assets to other noncurrent
assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $0.8 million from lease liabilities, current to other
current liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $5.3 million from derivative liability to commodity derivative
liabilities, current;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $5.8 million from long-term derivative liabilities to
commodity derivative liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $0.6 million from lease liabilities, long-term to other
noncurrent liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $0.5 million from deferred income tax, long-term to deferred
tax liability, net; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $143.8 million from members' equity to retained earnings.

***Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $38.7 million from natural gas, $28.1 million from natural
gas liquids, and $1.5 million from oil to natural gas, NGL, and oil sales;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $6.7 million from loss on derivative contracts, net in
other income (expense) to derivative losses, net in total other revenues and other operating income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $19.4 million from lease operating expense and $1.4 million
from workover expense to lease operating and workover;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $3.8 million from production taxes and $0.8 million from
ad valorem taxes to taxes other than income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $16.2 million from gas gathering, transportation, marketing,
and procurement to gathering and transportation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $11.0 million from depreciation, depletion, and amortization
and $0.6 million from accretion expenses to depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $0.2 million from other expense to other income (loss).

***Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $54.9 million from natural gas, $62.2 million from natural
gas liquids, and $3.3 million from oil to natural gas, NGL, and oil sales;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $0.6 million from loss on derivative contracts, net in
other income (expense) to derivative losses, net in total other revenues and other operating income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $40.8 million from lease operating expense and $1.8 million
from workover expense to lease operating and workover;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $5.5 million from production taxes and $1.2 million from
ad valorem taxes to taxes other than income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $40.6 million from gas gathering, transportation, marketing,
and procurement to gathering and transportation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Reclassification of $24.1 million from depreciation, depletion, and amortization
and $1.2 million from accretion expenses to depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion.

***Pro Forma Balance Sheet Adjustments as of June 30, 2025***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Reflects the elimination of Bedrock Partners' cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash that were not part of the Bedrock Acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Reflects (i) the source in cash and cash equivalents from the senior notes of $500.0 million, offset by (ii) the use of cash to fund the Bedrock Acquisition of $260.0 million, (iii) the paydown on the RBL Credit Facility of $200.0 million, and (iv) related transaction costs and fees of $23.0 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Reflects pro forma adjustments to record the acquisition of Bedrock Partners' oil and natural gas properties based on the estimated allocated value of the oil and natural gas properties based on the projected acquisition date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Reflects $3.0 million of non-recurring expenses related to the Bedrock Acquisition, primarily consisting of fees paid to legal, financial, and accounting advisors and filing fees on a pro forma basis as an increase to accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the pro forma combined condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2025, and in the pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. These expenses are not expected to be incurred in any period beyond 12-months from the closing date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Reflects (i) the pro forma borrowings of $500.0 million under BKV's senior notes to fund a portion of the Bedrock Acquisition, offset by (ii) $200.0 million to pay down the RBL balance, (iii) elimination of Bedrock Partners' debt that was not part of the Bedrock Acquisition and (iv) the estimated debt issuance costs on the $500.0 million Senior Notes of $12.0 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) Reflects a $0.7 million decrease to deferred tax liability, net to reflect the pro forma adjustment of additional acquisition costs and the elimination of Bedrock Partners' deferred tax liabilities, net that was not part of the Bedrock Acquisition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) Reflects the issuance of 5.2 million shares of BKV Corporation's common stock to the holders of the Bedrock Interests to partially finance the Bedrock Acquisition at $21.37 per share, for total stock consideration of $111.8 million. A $1.00 increase in BKV Corporation's common stock price would increase the stock consideration received by the holders by $5.2 million, and a $1.00 decrease in BKV Corporation's common stock price would decrease the stock consideration received by the holders by $5.2 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Reflects the elimination of Bedrock Partners' historical retained earnings, the impact of the $3.0 million of non-recurring expenses related to the Bedrock Acquisition, and tax impact of such non-recurring expenses using a 23% statutory rate.

***Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(j) Reflects the pro forma adjustments to record the depletion and accretion expenses calculated in accordance with BKV Corporation's depletion rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k) Increase of $6.0 million was comprised of (i) $20.6 million interest expense on BKV's $500 million 5-year senior notes with a weighted average interest rate of 8.25% (the difference between the effective rate and the stated rate is not significant as of June 30, 2025) and (ii) $1.2 million estimated fees, less (iii) $8.3 million of interest expense on Bedrock Partners' debt that is not part of the Bedrock Acquisition, and (iv) $7.4 million interest expense savings from paying down $200.0 million on the RBL balance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(l) Income tax benefit increase of $1.3 million was comprised of (i) $1.3 million tax benefit impact on the financing and acquisition adjustments using a statutory rate of 23% and (ii) elimination of Bedrock Partners' income tax expense of an immaterial amount.

***Pro Forma Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2024***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(m) Reflects the pro forma adjustments to record the depletion and accretion expenses calculated in accordance with BKV Corporation's depletion rate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n) Increase of $7.9 million was comprised of (i) $41.2 million interest expense on BKV's $500 million 5-year senior notes with a weighted average interest rate of 8.25% (the difference between the effective rate and the stated rate is not significant as of June 30, 2025) and (ii) $2.4 million estimated fees, less (iii) $19.0 million of interest expense on Bedrock Partners' debt that is not part of the Bedrock Acquisition, and (iv) $16.7 million interest expense savings from paying down $200.0 million on the RBL balance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o) Income tax benefit increase of $1.7 million was comprised of (i) $1.7 million tax benefit impact on the financing and acquisition adjustments using a statutory rate of 23% and (ii) elimination of Bedrock Partners' income tax expense of an immaterial amount.

**Note 4 – Earnings Per Share**

Basic net income (loss) attributable to BKV per common share for each period is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to BKV by the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) attributable to BKV by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the respective period. Any remeasurement of the accretion to redemption value of the Class B Units subject to possible redemption was considered to be dividends paid to the noncontrolling interest. Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the dilutive effect of potential common shares is calculated using the treasury method. The Company includes potential shares of common stock for PRSUs and TRSUs in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding based on the number of common shares that would be issuable if the end of the reporting period was also the end of the performance period. During periods in which the Company incurred a net loss, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding were equal to basic weighted average of common shares outstanding because the effects of all potential common shares was anti-dilutive.

The following table presents the historical and pro forma calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share attributable to BKV for the six months and twelve months ended June 30, 2025.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Historical** | **Pro Forma** |
| <br>**(in thousands, except per share amounts)** | **Six Months<br> Ended June 30,<br> 2025** | **Six Months<br> Ended June 30,<br> 2025** |
| Net income (loss) attributable to BKV | $25906 | $18238 |
| Accretion of Class B Units to redemption value | (281) | (281) |
| Net income (loss) including accretion of Class B Units to redemption value | $25625 | $17957 |
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 84708 | 89941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Add: dilutive effect of TRSUs | 81 | 81 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Add: dilutive effect of PRSUs |  |  |
| Diluted weighted average of common shares outstanding | 84789 | 90022 |
| Weighted average number of outstanding securities excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TRSUs |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PRSUs |  |  |
| Net income (loss) per common share attributable to BKV: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $0.30 | $0.20 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $0.30 | $0.20 |

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**Note 5 - Supplemental Pro Forma Oil and Gas Disclosures**

The following tables present estimated pro forma combined oil and natural gas reserves information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024. The amounts below were determined by referencing the amounts reported in BKV's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in the consolidated financial statements and supplemental schedules of Bedrock Partners (which are incorporated into the Current Report on Form 8-K to which these pro forma financial statements are included as an exhibit). An explanation of the underlying methodology applied, as required by SEC regulations, can be found within BKV's Annual Report and Bedrock Partners' consolidated financial statements and supplemental schedules. The following estimated pro forma combined oil and gas reserves information is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have occurred had the Bedrock Acquisition been completed on January 1, 2024 and is not intended to be a projection of future results. Future results may vary significantly from the results presented. The following tables present the estimated pro forma combined net proved developed and undeveloped oil and gas reserves information as of December 31, 2024, along with a summary of changes in quantities of net remaining proved reserves during the year ended December 31, 2024.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Natural Gas (MMcf)** | **Natural Gas (MMcf)** | **Natural Gas (MMcf)** | **Natural Gas (MMcf)** |
| <br>**Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Historical)** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners,<br> LLC <br> (Historical)** | **Reclass<br> Adjustments** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Combined)** |
| December 31, 2023 | 2982495 | 385892 |  | 3368387 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revision of previous estimates | (485190) | 4807 |  | (480383) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensions and discoveries | 79148 |  |  | 79148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improved recoveries | 38224 |  |  | 38224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sale of minerals in place | (149963) |  |  | (149963) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production | (228683) | (29753) |  | (258436) |
| December 31, 2024 | 2236031 | 360946 |  | 2596977 |
| **Proved Developed Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 2443072 | 385892 |  | 2828964 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 2059984 | 358047 |  | 2418031 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 539423 |  |  | 539423 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 176047 | 2899 |  | 178946 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls)** | **Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls)** | **Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls)** | **Natural Gas Liquids (MBbls)** |
| <br>**Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Historical)** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners,<br> LLC<br> (Historical)** | **Reclass<br> Adjustments** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Combined)** |
| December 31, 2023 | 184165 | 38499 |  | 222664 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revision of previous estimates | (35891) | 3444 |  | (32447) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensions and discoveries | 9197 |  |  | 9197 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improved recoveries | 10 |  |  | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sale of minerals in place |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production | (9859) | (2727) |  | (12586) |
| December 31, 2024 | 147622 | 39216 |  | 186838 |
| **Proved Developed Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 156399 | 38499 |  | 194898 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 134017 | 38758 |  | 172775 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 27766 |  |  | 27766 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 13605 | 458 |  | 14063 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Oil (MBbls)** | **Oil (MBbls)** | **Oil (MBbls)** | **Oil (MBbls)** |
| <br>**Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Historical)** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners,<br> LLC <br> (Historical)** | **Reclass<br> Adjustments** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Combined)** |
| December 31, 2023 | 1051 | 443 |  | 1494 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revision of previous estimates | (2401) | 112 |  | (2289) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensions and discoveries | 813 |  |  | 813 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improved recoveries | 2324 |  |  | 2324 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sale of minerals in place |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production | (96) | (46) |  | (142) |
| December 31, 2024 | 1691 | 509 |  | 2200 |
| **Proved Developed Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 992 | 443 |  | 1435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 878 | 498 |  | 1376 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 59 |  |  | 59 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 813 | 11 |  | 824 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Total (MMcfe)** | **Total (MMcfe)** | **Total (MMcfe)** | **Total (MMcfe)** |
| <br>**Proved Developed and Undeveloped Reserves** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Historical)** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners,<br> LLC <br> (Historical)** | **Reclass<br> Adjustments** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Combined)** |
| December 31, 2023 | 4093791 | 619544 |  | 4713335 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revision of previous estimates | (714942) | 26143 |  | (688799) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensions and discoveries | 139208 |  |  | 139208 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improved recoveries | 52228 |  |  | 52228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sale of minerals in place | (149963) |  |  | (149963) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Production | (288413) | (46392) |  | (334805) |
| December 31, 2024 | 3131909 | 599295 |  | 3731204 |
| **Proved Developed Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 3387418 | 619544 |  | 4006962 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 2869354 | 593585 |  | 3462939 |
| **Proved Undeveloped Reserves** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 706373 |  |  | 706373 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 262555 | 5710 |  | 268265 |

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***Standardized Measure of Discounted Future Net Cash Flows***

The following tables present the estimated pro forma discounted future net cash flows at December 31, 2024. The pro forma standardized measure information set forth below gives effect to the Bedrock Acquisition as if the transaction had been completed on January 1, 2024. The calculations assume the continuation of existing economic, operating and contractual conditions at December 31, 2024.

***Discounted Future Net Cash Flows***

The following table sets forth the Standardized Measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved natural gas, NGL, and oil reserves as of December 31, 2024:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Historical)** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners,<br> LLC <br> (Historical)** | **Pro Forma<br> Adjustments<sup>(1)</sup>** | **BKV<br> Corporation <br> (Combined)** |
| Future cash inflows | $6207197 | $1691462 | $— | $7898659 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Future production costs | (4026521) | (1182066) |  | (5208587) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Future development costs <sup>(2)</sup> | (666194) | (42620) |  | (708814) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Future income tax expense | (96180) | (8783) | (14342) | (119305) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Future net cash flows | 1418302 | 457993 | (14342) | 1861953 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10% annual discount for estimated timing of cash flows | (785216) | (249970) | 6343 | (1028843) |
| Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows related to proved reserves | $633086 | $208023 | $(7999) | $833110 |

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(1) Pro forma adjustment represents effect of income tax using the statutory rate on the undiscounted and
discounted future net cash flows associated with the Bedrock Acquisition.

(2) Includes abandonment costs.

The principal changes in the pro forma Standardized Measure of discounted future net cash flows relating to proved reserves for the year ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:

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| | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** | **Year Ended December 31, 2024** |
| <br>**(in thousands)** | **BKV<br> Corporation<br> (Historical)** | **Bedrock Energy<br> Partners,<br> LLC<br> (Historical)** | **Pro Forma<br> Adjustments <sup>(1)</sup>** | **BKV<br> Corporation<br> (Combined)** |
| Balance, beginning of period | $1062333 | $238380 | $— | $1300713 |
| Net change in sales and transfer prices and in production (lifting) costs related to future production | (272270) | (23531) |  | (295801) |
| Changes in estimated future development costs | (2933) | 8712 |  | 5779 |
| Sales and transfers of natural gas, NGLs, and oil produced during the period | (271692) | (30684) |  | (302376) |
| Net change due to extensions, discoveries, and improved recoveries | 18261 |  |  | 18261 |
| Net change due to purchases (sales) of minerals in place | (90531) |  |  | (90531) |
| Net change due to revisions in quantity estimates | (74031) | 9827 |  | (64204) |
| Previously estimated development costs incurred during the period | 24291 |  |  | 24291 |
| Net change in future income taxes | 131401 | 649 | (7999) | 124051 |
| Accretion of discount | 123255 | 24301 |  | 147556 |
| Changes in timing and other | (14998) | (19631) |  | (34629) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total discounted cash flow as end of period | $633086 | $208023 | $(7999) | $833110 |

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(1) Pro forma adjustment represents effect of income tax using the statutory rate on the undiscounted and
discounted future net cash flows associated with the Bedrock Acquisition.